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The Glacier reporter. [volume] (Browning, Mont.) 1953-current, 1961-12-21
TRADITION HELPED AS
WASHINGTON CROSSED
RIvER

During the American Revolu.
ton, George Washington used his
knowledge of Christmas celebra-
tions to take an important step
toward peace.
Puritan settlers in the new
World disapproved of Christmas
festivities, but Washington knew
that the Hessian soldiers, en-
ployed by George III to fight
the colonists, would observe
Christmas as they had done al
home.
On December 1926, 1776, he
crossed the Delaware, attacked
and put to rout the surprised
Hessians who had been oblivious-
ly sleeping off the effects of their
holiday festivities.
The Glacier reporter. [volume] (Browning, Mont.) 1953-current, 1961-12-21

other appropriate Christmas sub
ject, on the card pinned to the
player in front of him. To add to
the difficulty and the fun, the
leader can take the file around
in circles or weave in and out OF
the line.
After the march is over, the
results are exhibited and, If an
extra gift is handy, a prize can
be awarded to the person judged
to have drawn something that
best resembles a reindeer.
The Glacier reporter. [volume] (Browning, Mont.) 1953-current, 1961-12-21
t'sMerry Christmas All Over the World

From Tokyo to West Berlin.
from Buenos Aires to Copenhag-
en-and even in the cities Of Rus
STA and the satellite countries
the glow Of the Christmas spirit
spreads around the world, for
Christmas is truly a universal
holiday.
The legends and traditions ga
thered about il are many, and
customs can, and do, vary from
country TO country. All nations,
through their folklore. have made
their special contributions TO the
traditional ways of celebrating
the birthday Of Christ
When the customs of one coun-
try are compared with another,
it's sometimes hard TO believe
tzat the same holiday is being
commemOratedi
How To Say 10
Along with the different ways
of observing Christmas, there are
of course, different ways Of ex-
tending greetings, according to
the language of the country. To
give Just a few examples, in Swe-
den it's God JUL" in French
"Joyeux Noel and in German
"Froliche Welhnachten." In Rus
sian. it's IS. ROzhdestyon Khrist-
oyym-"
Whatever the language, the
words mean, Merry Christmas"
- and that's the key to the vari-
ETY. Of Christmas customs. Though
the peoples Of many lands have
unique Yule traditions, each is
a way of expressing the spirit OF
Christmas - spirit that is the
same everywhere, in every place
and time.
At Christmas, the thoughts of
people around the world turn TO
the joys of home. Of being with
family and friends, the merri-
ment Of feasting and parties, the
pleasures Of giving and receiving
gifts, the satisfactiOns Of helping
others. The affirmation of faith.
the renewed promise OF life eter-
nal and the hope for peace on
earth. good will toward al men"
bring spiritual rewards in a sea
son Of worship and prayer.
Share In Tradition
All these things find express
sion in the Christmas customs Of
many lands. And the customs
travel from country to country,
so that, on a day when sharing
with others is a most important
part of the celebration, nations
share in the memories and ira
ditions Of other nations.
Some of these customs are com
piled below by editors Of The
Book Of Knowledge
The Glacier reporter. [volume] (Browning, Mont.) 1953-current, 1961-12-21
HELPED CAROLS

Martin Luther, the Reforma-
ton leader, felt that group sing
ing in churches was important
and did much to help spread the
custom of carol singing. He COM
posed a carol, From Heaven
Above l Come to YOU" and
Away In a Manger" is some
times attributed to him.
The Glacier reporter. [volume] (Browning, Mont.) 1953-current, 1961-12-21

On bet a San Francisco man
bought fire insurance on a case
of fine Havana cigars, smoked
them, then put in a claim for
the cost of the burned property.
The insurance company accepted
the claim but had the man ar
rested on charges of arson.
The Glacier reporter. [volume] (Browning, Mont.) 1953-current, 1961-12-21
ANIMATED CARDS

Ingenious mechanical devices
were used to animate early
Christmas greeting cards, much
as they are today. The symbols
of Christmas-the robin, Santa
Claus, holly, mistletoe and carol
ers-first became popular on
cards of the Victorian era.
The Glacier reporter. [volume] (Browning, Mont.) 1953-current, 1961-12-21
Drawing ReinSeers

While marching. each person
TO draw a reindeer, OF
, 1961-09-12

TT03ATGD

Sunday & Monday afternoon and
evening and Tuesday afternoon.
The Great Imposter"
staring: Tony Curtis, Edmond
O'Brien, Raymond Massey, Karl
Maiden, Robert Middleton
Also latest world news
Tues. Evening at $50
For our spanish speaking audience
we present
la Sombra en- DEFENSE de la
Juventud
Wednesday
Stop. Look and Laugh"
with the original three stooges
Moe, Larry and Curly
IL TO Mocn
Land in the moon with the first
AstronautS
Thursday Only
IA Touch Of Larceny
James Mason, Vera Miles, and
George Sanders
, 1961-09-12
CALL FOR BIDS

Sealed bids, in quadrupli,
cate will be received at the
Department Of Property &
Procurement, Division Of Pro-
curement, Christiansted, st.
Croix, Virgin Islands, until
hoo A. N. September 10th,
1861.
, 1961-09-12
FOR SALE

Barbados 1864 Fortress sur
rounded by II acre Maycocks Bay.
Nine hundred feet front Carib-
bean. Superlative & only remain
ing property of its kind.
Box 10023, Santurce, Puerto Rico
, 1961-09-12
GOVERNMENT /.

to the Government eventually,
actually gave only a condition
aleasment for the construction
of the road.
Previously, the Legislature
during its last regular session
had voted a token appropria-
ton Of only two thousand dol
lars for the project. The Gov
ernor stated that he shared the
view Of the Legislators that a
public improvement of this
nature requiring the invest
ment Of considerable sums Of
public monies should be based
upon a firmer understanding
as to the public ownership of
the Roadway.
, 1961-09-12
ADVERTISEMENT
FOR BIDS
GROVE PLACE TO MON
BIJOU ROAD ST. CROIX

Sealed bids in single copy
for furnishing all labor, equip
ment, and materials and per-
forming all work for the pro-
ject described herein will be
received until 100 AM, Fri
day September %, 1861 in the
Department of Property &
Procurement, Christiansted,
st. Croix, Virgin Islands.
Plans and specifications are
available at the Department of
Property and Procurement,
Christiansted, st. Croix, ". l.,
free Of charge.
Each proposal must be ac-
companied by a bid bond or
certified check in the amount
of so Of the total bid.
The Government of the Vir-
gin Islands reserves the right
to select the successful Con-
tractor or to refuse all bids or
tn pursue any other course
which may be in the best in
terest Of the Government Of
the Virgin Islands, and the de-
cision Of the Government shall
be final.
Mario Lewis
Commissioners
, 1961-09-12
ADVERTISEMENT
FOR BIDS
PROJECT NO. ST-1O4A
SALT WATER AND SEWER
AT NISKY, ST. THOMAS,
W. i.

VI. 4.
Sealed bids in single copy
for furnishing all labor, equip
ment, and materials and per-
forming all work for the pro-
ject described herein will be
received until 200 PM, Fri
day, September %, 1861 in the
Department of Property and
Procurement and then public
~ opened.
Plans and specifications may
be procured from the Office Of
the Contracting Officer, De-
partment Of Property & Pro
curement at Charlotte Amalie,
ST. Thomas, v. l., upon the de-
post of $500. Deposit shall be
only by certified check pay
able to the Government of the
Virgin Islands, which will be
refunded to bona fide bidders
upon the return Of plans and
specifications in good condi-
ton within sixty (60) days Of
the date of.bid opening. A bona
fide bidder will include any
person who submits a bid for
the whole contract. Three ($3)
dollars will be refunded to per-
sons who procure plans and
specifications, but do not sub
a bid upon the return
thereof in good condition with
in sixty (60) days from bid
opening. No refund will be
after that date.
Each bid must be accompa-
MED by a bid bond or certified
check in the amount of so Of
the total bid.
The Government reserves
the right to select the success
full Contractor or to refuse all
bids or to pursue any other
course which may be in the
best interest of the Govern
ment of the Virgin Islands, and
the decision of the Govern
ment shall be inal.
Mario Lewis
, 1961-09-12
Groceries

The Government reserves
the right to reject any or all
bids, to waive any i~nformality
in bids, and unless otherwise
specified by the Government
or by the bidder, to accept any
item in the bid.
Copies of Invitation to bid
may be obtained from the Di-
vision Of Procurement, Chris
tiansted, St. Croix, U. S. Virgin
Islands.
MARIO LEWIS
Commissioner of Property
& Procurement
Per:
Alphonso RomneY
District Supervisor
9-11-12
, 1961-09-12
BALL PARK

series for the Island champion
ship. The Commands won by
a score of 9-3.
The second game will be
played in Christiansted at 3
o'clock. The co place
teams, the Braves of Frederik-
sted will play against the
Pirates of Christiansted at /
pm. The foregoing games are
scheduled for Sunday.
, 1961-09-12
Tape Recorder
Sound Protector
Mathematical Supplies

The Government reserves
the right to reject any and or
all bids, to waive any infor-
mality in bids, and unless 9TH
erwise specified by the Gov
eminent or by the bidder, to
accept any item in the bid.
Copies of Invitation to bid
may be obtained from the Di-
vision Of Procuremnt, Chris
tiansted, st. Croix, U. S. Vir-
gin Islands.
MARIO LEWIS
Commissioner Of Property &
Procurement
Per:
Alphonso RomneY
District Supervisor
9-11-12
, 1961-09-12
FOR SALE

2l' Lawn Boy" automower
Cost SIPS new, been used five
times, will sell $50
See Ernest Miner, Cruzan Cottages
Frederiksted
, 1961-09-12
CALL FOR BIDS

Sealed bids, in quadru-
plicate, will be received at
The Department of Proper
& Procurement Division
Of Procurement, Christian
sted, St. Croix, Virgin IS
Until HOO AM. Sep
%, 1861.
Evening star., 1961-12-10
DRESSING TABLE
ACCESSORIES
BY ASTERLOlD

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Brush, comb and mirror Beautiful FAX
gold finish foroI design on white sotn
finish metol. Brush removable for cosy
cleaning. 1876
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Hondsome oval troy with cost handles
Overall size lO7sxl6h. Antique gold or
antique white finish meto l4.00
Mems and Women's
Hoirbrushes by Mohowk
c. For Him-CIub Brush by Mohawk in
cocoboIo and sotinwod. White stiff not
urol bristles and motchine comb Gift
boxed 500
D. MIItoy style brush $50
E. For Her-ProfessonoI brush by Mo-
hawk in cocobolo or sotinwood White
Stiff noturol bristes and motchinq comb.
Gift boxed. 5.75
8. Dresser Set By Motson-
Ihree-pc de luxe dresser set in jewelers.
bronze with decoration in gold and silver
color metal Brush removable for cosy
cleaning 1875
6. Matching dresser troy of PAX gold
plotted metal with beautiful fIoro motif
OVoI shope with heoW oouqe ooIIey.
Over-olI size ll34xl9" 1900
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Evening star., 1961-12-10

M. Bouffontes GIomouF Pin Curl Bon
net by Korowoy RuftIed nyIon tricot
with double rosebud and ribbon trim
Pink, blue and white. In ottroctve
ocetote gift box. 800
Evening star., 1961-12-10

N. Shoe Tote by CeIebriY-Zip front
top hondle cose totes shoes or roin
boots anywhere you moy be eoin9l
Block, bone, grey or brown simuloted
Leather or black patent. ZOO
plus sux
Evening star., 1961-09-26
Maj. Cook Heads
Police Battalion

Maj. Donald j. Cook will as
sumo command of the 163d
Military Police Battalion of
the District National Guard at
8 O'Clock tonight at the Ma
tional Guard Armory. He will
relieve 1t. Col. A. L. Greene.
Maj. Cook, who has been an
officer in the 163d since 1948,
served recently as operations
officer on the staff of Maj.
Gen. w. H. Abendroth, COM
manding general of the District
National Guard.
A civilian employe of the De:
partment of Defense, Mai.
Cook and his wife and two
children live at 10215 Green
Forest drive, Silver Spring.
Evening star., 1961-09-26
Declaration at u. N. Called Notable,
Likely to Have Wide Repercussions

different directions. They
had only one-and so must
the United Nations execu-
tive"
Most eloquent and emo
tional was the Presidents
treatment of the whole arma-
ment question as he said:
Men no longer debate
whether armamentS are a
symptom or a cause Of ten
sion. The mere existence of
modern weapons ten mil
lion times more powerful
than anything that the world
has ever seen, and only min
utes away from any target
on earth-is q source of hor-
ror and discord and dis
trust
But we are well aware
that all issues of principle
are not settled - and that
principles alone are not
enough. 1t is therefore our
intention to challenge the
Soviet Union, not to an arms
race, but to a peace race
to advance together step by
step, stage by stage, until
general and complete disar-
mament has been achieved"
The President was not dis
mayed by the argument that
a utopian condition cannot
possibly be attained. He
called for a program of
steady reduction in forces,
both nuclear and conven-
tional, until it has abolished
all armies and all weapons
except those needed for in
ternal order and a new
United Nations peace force"
Mr.. Kennedy insisted that
this wouldn't usher in the
era of the super-state-but
it would usher in an era in
which no state could ami
hilate or be annihilated by
another"
Perhaps the President was
at his best when he laShed
out at the hypocrisy of the
Communists as they mis-
chievously ch ampion the
cause against "colonialism"
in other lands. He said on
this point:
g. There is no ignoring
the fact that the tide of self
determination has not reach
ed the Communist empire
where a population far larger
than that officially termed
dependent lives under gov
ernmentS installed by foreign
troops instead Of free institu-
tions-under a system which
knows only one party and one
belief-which suppresses free
debate and free elections and
free newspapers and free
books and free trade unions
and which builds a wall to
keep truth a stranger and its
own citizens prisoners. Let us
Evening star., 1961-09-26
DAVID LAWRENCE

Great speeches by spokes-
men for modern governments
are rare. But when such an
address is made, it is quickly
recognizable as a work of
transcendent merit.
This appraisal may readily
be given with respect to the
address of President Kennedy
to the General Assembly of
the United Nations. For he
expressed in words, as the
President of the United States,
what the people Of this coun-
try re ally feel during the
current period Of tension in
international affairs.
Oratorical at times, epi-
grammatic in its prhasing, but
comprehensive in its treat
ment of the issues of the day,
the speech stated unequivoc-
ally A m e ric a n ideals and
American purposes. While
severely critical of the So
Wet Unions policies, it was
dignified in its restraint yet
unmiStakable in its meaning.
The address will have
worldwide repercussions. For
it will be widely re-broadcast
and will be read throughout
the free world, though un-
happily the SovietS will keep
their own people from hear
ing or reading this hopeful
and helpful pronouncement
which could be made the
basis of a real peace II the
Soviet people could exert upon
their government the influ-
ence that is directed every
day toward free governments.
Excerpts do not do justice
to the text of the whole of
the Presidents address, but
there were certain passages
which are examples of direct
ness and forthrightness in
defining the controversies of
the day. He said, for in
stance, to the so-called mon
aligned" nations:
IN this hall there are not
three forces, but two. One is
composed of those who are
trying to build the kind of
world described in Articles I
and II of the Charter. The
other, seeking a far different
world, would undermine this
organization (the U. NJ in
the process"
AS for the suggestion of
the Soviets that the office of
Secretary-gener be a three
headed affair, with an official
from each of the Communist,
the Western and the "neu-
tral' blocs, like the "troika"
the Russian vehicle drawn
by three horses abreast-Mr.
Kennedy made this caustic
comment:
Even the three horses of
the 'troika' did not have
three drivers, all going in
Evening star., 1961-09-26
POTOMAC FEVER
By FLETCHER KNEBEL

Crisis bulletin Remember the first ball pont-pens that
could write under water? The thing pen that
writes underground.
Republicans hail Kennedys U. N speech. Every
thing got lift In fact it's said Khrushchev turned off his
radio and ordered another layer of blocks the wall
in Berlin
Republican Leader Haeck says his party preserves
y in government Republicans protect against
of Notwithstanding progress.
Negoator the fellow who asked the Dollars for Demo-
Gratis" solicitor: THE things going, don't think
you 75-cent rebate from last time?"
Democratic Chairman Bailey says Republicans seek to
divide and confuse" the Nation It's bad for morale Demo-
Gratis don't mind the dividing but everybody
supposed to do the confusing.
On the diplomatic 'front.' Frank Snatra visits President
Kennedy Cape Cod It's rumored frankie be the late
summer replacement for Jack Paar in Berlin.
Evening star., 1961-09-26
Khrushchev's Gigantic Bluff

love lost between the Chinese
and Russians, either in the
old CzariSt days or in the re-
cent Communist rule. The
present Red Chinese Russian
marriage is merely one of
convenience. And it is more
than a probability that in
the event the Soviet Union
gets deeply involved in a
struggle with the United
States and its allies, the Chi
nese will not miss the golden
opportunity to grab whatever
they want in Eastern Russia.
They are certain that by the
end of the war both sides
would be so utterly exhausted
that they would not bother
about China'S gains.
On the other hand Red
China, with its present mill
tary potential and lack of
the latest military equipment.
cannot bother seriously the
Western powers by military
action in the Far East. We
still have in that area some
allies who by necessity and
desire for self preservation
will remain faithful to us.
Some of these, such as Ma
tionalist China, South Korea
and possibly Japan, have
conventional forces which
cannot be overlooked or ig-
nored by Peiping. Moreover,
the present chaotic condi-
tions on the Chinese main
land and in North Korea
would offer a relatively easy
victory to the Chinese Ma
tionalists (Some 100000 men
strong) and the ROKs (about
the same number. Given
the necessary logistic support
and conventional air cover
age the Nationalist and
South Korean armies would
make short shrift of the Red
rule in at least some sections
of the Chinese Communist
empire.
This the Peiping leaders
know well. Hence, it is I'M
likely that they would risk
an adventure against For
mosa or South Korea which
even if successful would bring
them no real gain while an
action against the USSR
could bring them the possi-
bility of becoming the DOM
mating power on the Asian
mainland.
Communism is more prac-
tical than ideologic. The
saying that there is honor
among thieves applies only to
nonpolitical gangsterS. The
Sino-RusSian alliance is as
precarious as the Nazi-Rus-
sian alliance. Such q friend
will stick a dagger in an
others back whenever the op-
portunity offers itself.
Evening star., 1961-09-26
CONSTANTINE BROWN
Observers Feel He Seeks to Scare u. S.,
Key to Free World Into NEGOTIATIONS

ROME, Italy.-Premier Nj
kita Khrushchev is a perfec-
zionist who has planned and
put into effect brinkSman-
ship such as has never been
seen before.
His well-conceived STRAIT
egg is directed at the United
States, the only opponent
capable of interfering with
his plans of world domina-
ton. Other potential antago-
nistS, such as Britain, France,
Italy and Greece, are only
occasional targets. He men,
tions casually that a couple
Of his nuclear bombs would
obliterate them.
Mr.. Khrushchev knows
that if he can frighten Amer
lea into negotiations" &C
cording-to the Kremlin script.
the other free countries would
fall into his lap without
much trouble. He is con-
vinced that as America goes
so goes the free world.
He is more converSant
than the average American
citizen with trends within the
administration. He is aware
that a handful among Presi-
dent Kennedy'S many ad-
viserS are urging him to call
the Soviet bluff. Others, pre-
Sumably a majority of the
White house counselors, ad-
wise negotiations to avoid
even the remote possibility of
a holocaust. This advice is
given despite the obvious
truth that each time we have
negotiated with the Kremlin
in the last IL years the
agreements" merely helped
to further the political power
and prestige of international
communism.
The pendulum of military
power, according to military
experts, has swung in our
favor despite Moscow's
claims to the contrary and
some defeatiSm among our
own politicians and those in
Britain. Highly responsible
quarters who have partici-
pated in strategic discussions
say that we are in a far bet
ter position in regard to
Russia than she is in regard
to the NATO and this ac-
counts for uneasiness by COM
petent Red military leaders
such as MarshalS Malinov-
sky, Konev and others.
One kind of war in which
no military wants to get en-
gagged is one on two fronts.
In World War I the Central
Powers counted on the allie
glance to Germany of certain
important members of the
Evening star., 1961-09-26

CZarist court and riSked war
on two fronts with disastrous
effects on the German Reich
and Austro- Hungarian en-
pire. Hitler did not dare
start World War II until he
had secured his rear. The de-
cision to invade Poland was
made only after the German
Russian mutual assistance
pact was signed in July, 1889.
Hitler'S gigantic adventure
was doomed when he had to
fight on two fronts.
The risk o. a Lwo-front
war is particularly great
when one of the belligerentS
has to operate on interior
lines while his antagonists
are operating on exterior
lines. We fought the last
one successfully despite the
odds because we operated on
exterior lines while the
enemy was hemmed in.
What will the situation be
should Mr.. Khrushchev OYER
come the objections of his
military and become involved
in a conventional war with
the United States and its
allies? Il have still to find
responsible military man
who believes either camp will
resort to an all-out nuclear
war;
The answer which this re-
porter can relay is that given
to him by men recognized as
outstanding in their military
profession. The Russian gen.
erals know that by using the
surprise element, which is
theirs, they can obtain i'm
portant initial successes. But
they also know the existing
and especially the latent
power of the United States
and its allies. This worries
them less, however, according
to experts, than the prospect
of a second front in the Far
East. The Russian military
fears the Chinese would take
advantage of the situation
and grab Outer Mongolia
and large sections of Siberia
between Lake Baikal and
VadlivoStok. '
All the reports about politi-
cal and theological differ
enceS between Moscow and
Peiping should be discounted.
They are either wishful
thinking by Westerners or
actual propaganda. But the
situation would change if the
USSR were to become en-
gagged in a major war and
did not win decisively in the
first days or weeks.
There has never been much