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Montgomery County sentinel. [volume] (Rockville, Md.) 1855-1974, 1961-05-27
Rockville Man
Receives Wings

Second Lieutenant Charles B.
Casson, son of Mr.. and Mrs.
William Casson, 400 Beverly
I'd, Rockville, has been gradu-
ated from the primary-contact
pilot training school at Balm
bridge Air Base, Ga. He has
been reassigned to Webb Air
Force Base, Texas, for the five
and one-half months course on
the T-33 jet) aircraft.
Lieutenant Casson, upon com
pIetion Of The course at Webb,
win have spent more than one
year in training at bases of the
Air Training Command. ATC,
third largest of the major air
commands, is responsible for all
training of personnel for Amer
ica's expanding aerospace force
in which manned aircraft, mis-
siles and spacecraft provide the
world with its best guarantee
of peace through difference.
The lieutenant is an alumnus
OF Parks College, st. Louis, Ill.
Montgomery County sentinel. [volume] (Rockville, Md.) 1855-1974, 1961-05-27
They Came to Quiz, Not be Quizzed

polished manners in replying to
his message of welcome.
In crisp Belgian French, their
leader, PHILIPPE Ntuali, express
sed the groups appreciation of
the opportunity to observe the
Council in action.
your government has origins
deep in the past" he said. ours
is SO new! Since we have been
civilized by the Belgians with
instructions to work out our
own system of government, we
are grateful for every oppor-
tunity to educate ourselves in
self-government. That's why
we're here, and we are pleased
with your warm greeting"
Ntuali is the Assistant Secre-
tary General Of the Congolese
House of Representatives, serv-
ing as its general director of
records.
1t was during questioning by
reporters that the group dis
played an unexpected talent
for investigation. Asked what
impressions they had gained of
the United States and its people
during their six weeks here,
Montgomery County sentinel. [volume] (Rockville, Md.) 1855-1974, 1961-05-27

Contributions from PTAs,.
other organizations and individ-
uals support the Fund.
Mr.. Pierce pointed out that
of the so scholarships granted
before this year, 70 recipients
are still teaching in the county.
He revealed that the Fund is
considering expanding beyond
its present program. The Fund
would provide for qualified can
didates a $1,000 scholarship to
aid in foreign travel and study
and a $4,000 scholarship for sab
batical leave under the Board
of Educators sabbatical pro-
gram.
Sabbatical leave is recogniz-
ed as an important period of
study and rehabilitation for
teachers, Mr.. Pierce said. How
ever, the Board of Education's
arrangement provides only one
half salary, which may not be
sufficient for deserving and
qualified teachers to afford the
sabbatical leave offered them.
Comments and suggestions
from teachers regarding the
two new proposals were invited
by Mr.. Pierce.
Montgomery County sentinel. [volume] (Rockville, Md.) 1855-1974, 1961-05-27

payments, a person must have
had at least five years Of en-
ployment covered by social secu-
rity within q 10-year period end
ing with the date his disability
began. He must also have had
a severe disablement which pre-
vents his working lin substan-
tial capacities"
The office serving Montgom-
cry County is at S113 Fenton ST.,
Silver Spring.
Montgomery County ranks
second In the State both in total
amount of social security bene-
fits received and number of
beneficiaries. AS Of last Decem-
Der 81, more than 1914, 900 was
received each month by 1856
beneficiaries receiving old age,
disability or dependent pay
ments.
The county's average month
ly old-age check is over STA, ex-
ceeding the average for the en-
tire State by 81.
Montgomery County sentinel. [volume] (Rockville, Md.) 1855-1974, 1961-05-27
BY ELY Rice Bradley

A delegation of youthful
representatives of the newly.
formed Congolese parliamentary
government almost took over
the Montgomery County Coun-
ell meeting Tuesday.
From their arrival in the
midst of the mornings execu,
tive session until well past the
luncheon recess, the nine-man
team of smiling, Africans were
the center of attention.
1t wasn't long before report
ers, photographers, and TV
cameramen were swarming
around them with a barrage of
questions, flashing bulbs and
whirfing movie cameras.
Their composure throughout
was refreshing, from men so
recently in the midst Of revolu-
ton and rioting that shook the
world.
Introduced at the meeting by
Council President William F..
Hickey as a group of men
specializing in Legislative serv-
ices to their new government,
they were quick 70 show
Montgomery County sentinel. [volume] (Rockville, Md.) 1855-1974, 1961-05-27

they parted with questions of
their own about Americans
views on the Congo.
do you think your journal
lists have given you a true pic
ture Of what has gone on over
there?" they asked. what do
you think of the way we are
handling things?" a. And our
people, do you think we are still
savages?" do the sympathies
Of America lie with us?"
Reporters present found them
selves on the receiving end Of
such questions for almost a half
hour during a Council recess.
Those who felt able to answer
the Congolese had to admit
their curiosity about world opin-
ion was boundless and that such
curiosity, extended to govern.
ments other than their own,
augured well for their own dem.
ocratic future.
The group is in this country
for 21s months under the
auspices Of the State Depart
ment's international Coopera-
ton Administration. In addition
to studying local and county
government, they are scheduled
Montgomery County sentinel. [volume] (Rockville, Md.) 1855-1974, 1961-05-27
Area Disabled May Lose
Benefits by Not Filing

Many long-disabled persons in
this area may lose social secu-
rity benefits due them unless
they take immediate steps to
protect their interests, q U. s.
Department of Health, Educa-
ton and Welfare spokesman
said this week.
An announcement from Mrs.
Nora A. Levsky, Social Security
Administration field representa-.
tive for Montgomery County,
pointed out that disabled work
ers should file claims for social
security benefits before July 1
to establish a period of dis
ability which began more than
18 months before that date.
Any person who has been dis
abled for a period of more than
IS months should contact his
nearest social security office i'm
mediately if he has not already
established a disability under
the law.
To be eligible for disability
Montgomery County sentinel. [volume] (Rockville, Md.) 1855-1974, 1961-05-27

would welcome an opportunity
to discuss the proposed legisla-
ton with Council members at
their earliest convenience.
Basically, the Districts law
provides for licensing and bond
ing of home improvement con-
tractors to insure "trustworthi-
ness" in their business dealings,
licensing of their sales represen-
tatives, and sets forth require
mentS for insurance TO cover
public liability or property dam
age during the period of home
improvement work.
1t also includes provisions
governing advertising and con-
tracts, and specifies the grounds
on which the licenses of con-
tractors and statesmen will be re.
voked.
Montgomery County sentinel. [volume] (Rockville, Md.) 1855-1974, 1961-05-27
Windowless Schools Opposed
By Allied Civic Group

nance and repair, as well as con-
struction.
- Any drawbacks as to pos
sible adverse effect on children
and teachers in such buildings.
A. Other relevant factors af-
fecting the boards decision.
Charging that the boards de-
'cision to approve the school
construction was taken with
out prior ascertainment of the
views Of the public in the coun-
ty," the Civic Group declared
that a need for such facilities
has not been demonstrated.
There have been indications,
it added, that the action was
Montgomery County sentinel. [volume] (Rockville, Md.) 1855-1974, 1961-05-27

university's newspaper, Dia-
monback, was presented the
William H. Hotel Award as a
graduating senior who has
made the most outstanding con-
tribution to student publications
in all four years at the univer.
sity. A senior majoring in psy-
chology, John is president of
Pi Delta Epsilon, national rec.
ignition society.
Also honored was Buck Hoyle
of Gaithersburg, editor-in-chief
of the Diamondback since last
February, who received the
Robert c. Carey Award to a
senior who has made the great
est contribution to journalism.
Six additional area students
were tapped for membership in
ri Delta Epsilon in recognition
of their work on campus pub
hcations. They were Liz Hall,
Montgomery County sentinel. [volume] (Rockville, Md.) 1855-1974, 1961-05-27

00y night, WClAb W.
Josef Cerwonka, Arcola Ele-
mentary School; Ernest Eng
land, Sligo Junior High; Mrs.
Lucille Eveleigh, Connecticut
Park Elementary; Mrs. Henri
eta Gula, Bannockburn Ele-
mentary; Stanley Kaplan, Park
Street Special; Mrs. Elizabeth
Lechliter, Sherwood High; Dan
lei O'Boyle, Eastern Junior
High; Wayne Peterson, North
wood High; Howard Schumach-
er, Takoma Park Junior High;
and William Swyter, Montgom-
cry Junior College.
This is the sixth year of
awards by the Fund, devoted to
the granting of scholarships for
the improvement of teaching in
the county.
Presentations were made by
Elliot Pierce, executive secre-
tary, in behalf of DR.. John r.
Steelman, Fund president.
Each of the scholarships,
worth $500, is for summer grad
uate study. They are granted,
according to Fund officials, in
the expectation of strengthen
ing the quality of teaching by
the recipients.
Montgomery County sentinel. [volume] (Rockville, Md.) 1855-1974, 1961-05-27
Council Sets
Weekend For
"Poppies''

This weekend is "VFW
Buddy Poppy Weekend"
throughout Montgomery
County, by proclamation of
the County Council.
In designating Saturday and
Sunday in this fashion, the
Council urged all citizens to
support the buddy poppy"
cause "as evidence of our con-
tinuing gratitude to the men of
this country who have risked
their lives in defense of the
freedoms which we continue to
enjoy as American citizens"
1t pointed out that the basic
purpose of the annual sale of
buddy peoples" by the VFW
is reflected in desire to "honor
the dead by helping the living"
Proceeds from the sale are
used exclusively for the benefit
of disabled and needy veterans
and the widows and orphans of
wartime casualties.
Montgomery County sentinel. [volume] (Rockville, Md.) 1855-1974, 1961-05-27

Columbia, is needed to offset
any possibility that the County
will become "a haven for un.
scrupulous operators in the
home improvement business"
Mr.. Hardy said in a letter to
Council President William F.
Hickey.
Pointing out that Prince
Georges County recently author
lied Legislation to control the
conduct of home Improvement
firms and their representatives,
Mr.. Hardy said he felt all juris-
dictions in the Metropolitan
Washington area should protect
the interests of homeowners in
their areas.
Copies of Mr.. Kardy's letter,
which enclosed a copy of the
Districts new law, were sent to
all members of the County
Council. Mr.. Hardy said he
Montgomery County sentinel. [volume] (Rockville, Md.) 1855-1974, 1961-05-27

Planning Board have been not
able at odds in recent months,
principally over the problem of
school site selection.
Louis A. Gravelle, acting
chairman of the Planning Board,
suggested all groups concerned
in county planning meet regu-
larly together to "help bring
about satisfactory solutions to
problems affecting the County's
orderly growth"
A master plan for area devel-
opment from the Planning
Board should be considered in
all recommendations for all
school sites, according to Joe
Kordella, director of public
works and a member of the
school site committee.
Montgomery County sentinel. [volume] (Rockville, Md.) 1855-1974, 1961-05-27

also taken without adequate
proof of appreciable savings by
such construction"
The group also opposed en-
largement Of County Council
membership to Is until after
studies of the county govern
ment's structure, function and
Operations now contemplated BY
both the county and the ACC
are completed.
Its disapproval Of County
Council Bill No. II to reorganize
the Department of Safety also
was made known in a resolution
directed to both the council and
the county attorney.
Montgomery County sentinel. [volume] (Rockville, Md.) 1855-1974, 1961-05-27

The Allied Civic Group this
week asked the Board of Edu-
cation to reconsider its an
nounced intention of building
two windowless junior high
schools in the county.
It strongly urged the board
to make public:
u Comments its has received
from parents, civic organiza-
tons and other in the county on
the issue.
q The facts as to alleged
cost savings or lack of such saw
ings" for operation, mainte-
Montgomery County sentinel. [volume] (Rockville, Md.) 1855-1974, 1961-05-27
St. Johns Holds
May Festival

The st. Johns Church annual
May festival and dinner will be
held today on the church
grounds in Olney.
A concert by the Sherwood
High School band is scheduled
following a parade which starts
at 2:30 pm.
Fried chicken and country
ham dinners will be served fam.
lily style.
The program gets under way
at 8 am. with the opening OF
the flower booth, to be followed
by other booths at IL am.
Montgomery County sentinel. [volume] (Rockville, Md.) 1855-1974, 1961-05-27


The Commissions announce.
ment was one of the most i'm
portant developments resulting
from a joint meeting of the
County Council, School Board,
Planning Board and Suburban
Sanitary Commission in Rock
vile.
AS a result of the meeting,
closer cooperation between these
groups in their individual and
joint. plans affecting the area
may be seen in the future.
Officials present expressed
the hope that holding more
joint meetings of this nature
would lessen difficulties they
have had in the past in coordi-
mating their separate plans of
operation and development.
The County School Board and
Montgomery County sentinel. [volume] (Rockville, Md.) 1855-1974, 1961-05-27

provide filtered water Storage
and adequate pressures to meet
peak water consumption de-
mands in the mid.County area.
Known as "Site D." the 2.05-
acre property was recommends
ed by the Maryland.National
Capital Park and Planning
Montgomery County sentinel. [volume] (Rockville, Md.) 1855-1974, 1961-05-27

Commission as the best location
for the standpipe.
Additional test borings will
be made on the property before
efforts are made to purchase
the site.
Montgomery County sentinel. [volume] (Rockville, Md.) 1855-1974, 1961-05-27

Particle, Inc, of Hyattsville. and
the Glenn Construction Co. of
Rockville submitting higher
bids.
Preliminary estimates by Ell
gineers and architects placed the
cost of construction of the new
City Hall at S250,000.
Montgomery County sentinel. [volume] (Rockville, Md.) 1855-1974, 1961-05-27

Janice Montgomery and Judy
Cohen Of Silver Spring, Fran
Knox of HyattsviIle, Bill lyman
of Kensington and Lynn An.
dretta of Wheaton.
Time Magazines Washington
correspondent, William Rape
leye, spoke of the Importance
of Journalism in the modern
world.
Montgomery County sentinel. [volume] (Rockville, Md.) 1855-1974, 1961-05-27
'Chorasters' Sing

The "Chorasters," men and
boys of st. Peters Parish, will
perform in concert at 8 pm.
Sunday at the Olney Theater.
Under the direction of the
Rev. Richard Brabrik, the group
has performed widely in the
East.
Montgomery County sentinel. [volume] (Rockville, Md.) 1855-1974, 1961-05-27
European Trip Set

A 30-day trip to Europe for
members Of the Bethesda Chevy
Chase Chamber of Commerce
and their families is being spon-
sored by the chamber.
Montgomery County sentinel. [volume] (Rockville, Md.) 1855-1974, 1961-05-27
Water Storage Site
For Olney Okayed

The Washington Suburban Sanitary Commission this
week approved location for its 212-mlion-gallon
water storage standpipe in Olney
Site selected is about 400 feet east Of Georgia ave-
extended southeast of the Oney Inn II is designed to
Montgomery County sentinel. [volume] (Rockville, Md.) 1855-1974, 1961-05-27

ing the Councils award of the
contract. Completion date is set
for December Is.
Low bidder Thursday was
Adepco of Washington, which
came in with S249,743 in its
offer. Next lowest was the H.
o. McAllister firm of Rockville,
bidding $254,84O, with James r.
Montgomery County sentinel. [volume] (Rockville, Md.) 1855-1974, 1961-05-27
WSSC Set to Work With
Planners on Sewers

Members of the Washington Suburban Sanitary Com
mission reafmed Thursday night that they prepared
to work out with the Planning Board system of limited
access that future development be
trated to given areas with provision of open spaces
Montgomery County sentinel. [volume] (Rockville, Md.) 1855-1974, 1961-05-27
Eight County Students
Honored at Maryland U.

Eight Maryland University students from Montgom-
cry County among outstanding students in publ
cations and communications honored at this years annual
banquet feting top students in these fields
John Russell of Rockville business manager of the
Montgomery County sentinel. [volume] (Rockville, Md.) 1855-1974, 1961-05-27
Home Improvement Law
Sought by Len Hardy

Montgomery County States Attorney Leonard T.
Hardy this week strongly urged the County Council to
enact legislation to control the home improvement bust
ness.
The measure, which would be patterned after
law to become effective September in the District of
Montgomery County sentinel. [volume] (Rockville, Md.) 1855-1974, 1961-05-27
10 Teachers
Given MCSF
Scholarships
Officials of Fund Are Considering
Foreign Study, Sabbatical Grants

Ten Montgomery County teachers have been named
recipients of the annual Montgomery County Scholarship
Fund awards.
The scholarships, awarded during the annual meeting
of the Montgomery County Education Association Thurs
Montgomery County sentinel. [volume] (Rockville, Md.) 1855-1974, 1961-05-27
City council to
Consider Bids on
New City Hall

Mayor Alex Greene and the Rockville City Council
will have four opening bids construction of the City
Hall to consider at their meeting Monday night
The bids received Thursday the construction
which is scheduled to get under way Immediately follow
Evening star., 1961-11-26

SOo0SH tuSO9u'
Where's Ernie?
and Mr.. Ed Newman very much. Mr..
Blair is also doing better.
Miss A.
Mr. Amory has tDritten q number
of entertaining books on the subject
of society. His last: Who Killed So
ciety? Write to John Chancellor
(NBC-TV, Radio City, NetD York; H.
you tDant to see him on the program
more often.
just heard that The Untouchables
is going off the air. This is a crying
shame. It's a show that won all sorts
of awards last season. am of
Italian descent and I think I am
broad-minded enough to know that
the show has no reflection on me.
Err
The series is not doing as lOeH as
formerly, probably because OF the
popularity of Mitch MiHer'S netD
series. Will it 90 off? Too early to
tell. One stumbling block: Robert
Stack tDdntS to quit after this season.
When 1 read that letter about how
dirty the Curtis Brothers and Bob
Davis are and your answer, did
not understand what YOU meant.
The thing I didn't understand is
when you said. Don't take it serious
ly.' BY that, did you mean it was all
planned? am 10 years old.
Deora s.
That's Dhdt meant. These "eT-
hibitionS" are planned as entertain 4
ment, for those lUho enjoy that kind
of Bad Guy Us. Good Guy exercise.
=
would be very grateful to you If
you would please clarity a situation
Evening star., 1961-11-26
TV MAILBAG


This is your chance to sound OFT
and TV Critic Bernie Harrison
1oiu do his best to GnStOer QueS-
tionS. Please keep letters brief.
Pen names iOiH be used If desired.
NY friends and 1 agree with M. L.
deter of the week, Nov. 81 on TV
commercials. We stay as far away
from these products as possible. II
more people did this, they (whoever
writes these commercially would stop
obnoxious claims.
What has happened to Ernie Ford?
We miss his program very much.
Who did the dropping, Ernie or Ford?
Mrs. D. G.
Ernie could haze continued this
season but ,Ddnted (G) time oft, plus
(bJ netD Setup that Mould enable
him to get to his ne1O home more
often. ABC-TV met his requirements
and he'H be back merit fall.
About two weeks ago, MI. CleVe-
land Amory was guest on the To-
day show. He fairly had me in stitches
on his report of the Hunting Social
Season." Could you have him on
more often? Does he write in maga-
zines or any books? Where could I
write to get more information about
him? =. like Mr.. John Chancellor
, 1961-05-26
BE 1T ENACTED by the Legislat

IL 1I-U1V11O1E " CS ISg1S1dJuIt u US VNgNI s1d11uS.
SECTION /. Title %, Section 451, Subdivision (a)
of the Virgin Islands Code is amended to read as follows:
"(a. Every person who has reached the age Of Is
compressed air or carbon dioxide pistols or rifles; provided,
that within As hours after he becomes the lawful owner or
possessor he shall register it with the Commissioner Of
Public Safety, giving the make, caliber, and serial num-
Der Of the article in question, and secure alcense there
not apply to BIB pistols and BIB guns where only one
stroke Of the lever cocks such pistols or guns; provided
further, that the foregoing restriction shall not apply to
spear fishing guns and equipment and provided further,
that the limitations herein do not apply to merchants who
deal in ammunition; provided further, that this subdivi-
sion does not apply to pistols and revolvers which are
treated in subdivision (bl following
, 1961-05-26
BE IT ENAcTED by the Legislature Of the virgin Islands:

BE IT ENACTED by the Legislature of the Virgin Islands:
SECTION /. The Department of Agriculture and
Labor is hereby authorized and directed to seek and pro
mote opportunities for employment within the Virgin Is
lands for American Virgin Islanders residing on contnen-
tai United States.
SECTION 2. The Department of Agriculture and
Labor shall make the necessary arrangements with the
Virgin Islands Employment Service, the Division Of Per-
sonnet Of the Government Of the Virgin Islands, other gov
ernmental agencies and private employers for the employ
, 1961-05-26

ment Of Virgin islanders residing on continental United
States who desire to return to thf Virgin Islands to fill
Jobs for which they are qualified.
SECTION 8. The Department of Agriculture and
Labor is hereby empowered and authorized to establish
an Office in New York City, New York, to provide facili-
ties for the registration, selection and recruitnentsof Vr-
pin islanders residing on the continental United States
who desire to fill job opportunities in the Virgin Islands.
Such Office shall maintain up-to-date listings OF positions,
public and private, for which qualified residents in the,
Virgin Islands are not available, and all other pertinent
information concerning such jobs. and positions.
SECTION A. The Commissioner Of agriculture and
Labor is hereby authorized to promulgate, with the appro-
val Of the Governor, rules and regulations necessary for
achieving the most effective operation and results possible
under this Act.
SECTION 5. Funds for the management and opera
ton of the Office and the employment program established
in this Act are hereby appropriated out OF any funds avail
able in the Treasury of the Virgin Islands.
, 1961-05-26
No. 1904

OF UNITED STATES
Regular Session
1860
To Promote Employment Opportunities Within the Virgin
Islands for Virgin Islanders Residing on Continental
United States, to Establish an Office in New York City,
and for other Purposes.
, 1961-05-26
LEGISLATIVE RECORD
Continued From Yesterday.

Continued From Yesterday.
BILL No. 1868
THIRD LEGISLATURE OF H VIRGIN ISLANDS
OF THE UNITED TATES
Regular Session
1860
Act to AmendT itle23 of the Virgin Islands Code Relating
to Firearms.