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Evening star., 1961-09-05
Training Area for British Leaders

ing in a State office. They
should be devoting them
selves to a day-by-day study
of the operations of the ma
tional Government. Their
task would be to develop a
group of leaders, consult
with them, and give express
sion to national party poll
cies. They could, of course,
make freque speeches
throughout the country. The
American people would then
have some assurance that
the potential nominees were
intimately acquainted with
the operations of the nation
al Government and were not
simply voicing opinions from
a distance as they concen-
trated on local affairs.
President Kennedy served
in Congress a long time, but
he never was chosen as lead
er of his party in either
house. In 1860 Vice President
Nixon and Senator Lyndon
Johnson, each having served
his own party in a position
of leadership, would logical
ly have been named to head
their respective party tickets
if the British system were
applied. While there are
many customs in the parlia-
mentary practice in Britain
that Americans would not
like to see duplicated here,
nevertheless the IS hadow
cabinet" idea is we'll worth
serious study by both major
parties in this country.
Copyright, 196D
Evening star., 1961-09-05
Inclusion in Common Market Believed
Best Course for Nations Economy
CONSTANTINE BROWN

Germany - have obtained
from Prime Minister Macmil-
Ian the promise that Britain
will take firm position in
the East-West struggle.
At the last meeting of the
representatives of the six"
in Rome, this matter was
seriously discussed, and there
was sufficient evidence that
the British Prime Minister
and his government associ-
ates are living up to the re-
quired pledges. The London
government has thrown no
more monkey wrenches into
the political actions of its
NATO allies. Quite the con-
trary, it has supported them
without the usual ifs and
butts.
But Common Market rep
resentatives have pointed
out to this reporter that
when they agreed in princi-
pie to accept Britain in their
fold it was noted that merely
joining up would not solve
the United Kingdoms econo-
mic problems. OF all the
countries which have received
American economic support
since the end of the war
Britain alone is still in the
economic doldrumS.
British production is low
and while Western Europe
enjoys an unprecedented pro-
perity there is an economic
crisis across the Channel.
Although the British have re-
ceived considerably more in
American economic assist
ance and a $3,750,000, 900
loan, they are far less we'll
off than the Europeans.
There are many explana-
tions as to why Britain, once
one of the foremost indus
trial countries in the world,
is today tagging behind. But
representatives of the Com
mon Market say the trouble
can be summed up in a few
words: THE lack of willing
ness of the British industrial
workers to produce as in the
past"
Most continental Euro
peans have had since the war
some socialism in their gov
ernment actions. But the
people, hard put after the
war. were not shy about how
many hours they spent in
the factories. The A or AZ
hour week is still common.
In many countries, such as
France and Italy, the labor
unions are dominated by
Communists. But because
the workers are becoming
accustomed to enjoying the
Evening star., 1961-09-05
POTOMAC FEVER
By Pete Wyma
By FLETCHER KNEBEL

radio version 1t was necessary to wall up the
border to keep hordes of capitalists from rushing
enjoy the fall-out.
Tension everywhere. Will Mantle Maris hit so home
runs before Cuban hijackS the stadium?
When you compare accident rates Of aplanes trains
and automobiles the safest travel around the
at 1900 miles hour in rocket
Alaskans say if Texans don't stop boastng they'll split
Alaska in wo-and reduce to the third largest State
You gotta take comfort in small things these days
instance, everybody gets blown up you won't have to
listen that fellow who around saying II told you
The administration decides not to fire another monkey
into space With congressional elections year. needs
every vote it can get
Evening star., 1961-09-05
Opposition's Shadow Cabinet Is Called
Idea Worth Studying by U. S. Parties

berS of the opposite party in
Congress. But this formality
has been consistently refused,
the theory being that it
would impose a certain re-
sponsibility on the opposition
to keep silent when it might
be appropriate in the public
interest to speak out.
In it's own way and
through its personal con-
facts, therefore, the shadow
cabinet" collects its informa-
ton. 1t sets up a member or
two for each big department
with a staff of assistant sec
retaries. The arrangement
is such that at any moment
the shadow cabinet" can be-
come the real cabinet. and
not a days time is lost in the
operations of the national
government when there is a
changeover. All this, Incl
dentally, is relatively new,
having been started just aft
er World War I, and the
system is being constantly
improved.
In America, on the other
hand, despite all the sincere
and earnest efforts at COOP
Grafton made between an out
going and incoming admins
tration, as was the case last
autumn, the opportunity to
learn in three months about
the actual operation of the
government is Scant. A "Shad-
ow cabinet" is in training in
Britain for three years or
more, and many of its mem
bers have previously served
in the national government.
The opposition party itself
in England selects the "shad-
ow cabinet" The record of
each man is checked by the
party leaders, and often a
member of the shadow cabi-
net" may train first for one
post and then another. Final
appointment IS by the new
Prime Minister, who is not
always bound to select the
designated member, though
he does in the main.
It seems logical that men
who aspire to the Presidency
of the United States should
be members Of Congress who
either show by their speeches
and statements that they are
qualified to discuss subjects
of national Importance or
are high-ranking members of
important committees Who
on the floor of the House or
Senate or in those commit
teeS-carry on their interro-
cation of the other party. To
a degree, this is done in COM
mittee sessions of Congress
now, but it is not organized
on a party basis or necessar-
lily participated in by party
leaders.
All in all, it would seem
that if either Gov. Rookie
feller or former Vice Presi-
dent Nixon is aspiring to the
Presidency, each should be
living in Washington and
give up all thought of Serv-
Evening star., 1961-09-05
SEC Picks Dummunn
As General Counsel
BY the Associated Press

The Securities and Exchange
Commission yesterday an
nounced appointment Of Peter
A. Dammann Of Chicago as
its general counsel.
Mr.. Dammann will take over
the $16,500-a-year post Sep
tember IL from Allan A. Con-
will of New York. Mr.. Conwill
will become director of the
SECS division Of corporate
regulation.
Evening star., 1961-09-05

ROME, Italy.-The inclu-
sion of Britain in the Com
mon Market sometime this
year appears certain.
While the Common Mar
ket is now mainly an eco
nomic combine of six West
ern European nations, its ul-
innate goal is creation of a
United States of Europe,
more along the lines of the
Swiss Federation than ours.
For, it is pointed out, in
America the Federal Govern
ment's power has a tendency
to take away State rights
provided by the Constitu-
ton. For this reason the
Swiss Federation is more to
the European liking.
Switzerland is divided into
three distinct clinical groups
with different languages
French, German and Ital-
ian) and with different ma
tional characteristics. The
seat of the federal state is at
Berne, but the Federal Gov
ernment does not interfere
with the sovereignty of it's
component cantonS. 1t is this
type of government which is
best fitted for the national
conscious Europeans.
The inclusion of Britain in
what is at present only an
economic combine has be-
come essential. The British
government realizes that it
cannot survive competitively
in the world market unless it
joins the Common Market.
Britain'S balance of trade
has been adverse this year.
The British politicians and
induStrialists who have been
plugging for co-existence and
intensive trade with the
Communist empire have
found these economic ex-
changes more than disap-
pointing.
The position of the pound
sterling in the world market
is so weakened that it has
to be supported strongly by
West Germany and Switzer-
land in order to prevent it's
dropping below the present
$2.79 to the pound, which is
only a pegged value. The
Common Market members,
on the other hand, cannot
afford to have another econo-
mic crisis in the free world.
Hence, they are giving SYM
pathetic consideration to
Britain's plight.
But before they agree to
seriously discuss the inclu-
sion Of Britain in their pro
sperity zone" the principal
members-France and West
Evening star., 1961-09-05
Ex-Puris Stage Star
Ivory Coast Visitor

ABIDJAN, Ivory Coast, Sept.
5 (AP) Josephine Baker Of
st. Louis, Mo-, the former music
hall star of the Paris stage,
visited Abidjan yesterday as
guest of President Felix Hou-
phouet-Boigny.
Miss Baker arrived Sunday
with one of her several adopted
chiludren, a three-year-old
African from the Ivory Coast,
whose godfather is MI. Hou-
phouet-Boigny.
Evening star., 1961-09-05
DAVID LAWRENCE

1t seems strange, after
studying at first hand the
way they prepare for a
changeover in government
in Britain, to come back to
America and read dispatches
from California reporting
that the big story in poll
tics there is whether former
Vice President Nixon should
run for Governor of the State
next year.
What seems even stranger
are the oft-repeated COM
ments in political circles that
New York's Governor-Nel-
son Rockefeller-will try to
become the Republican pres
idential candidate in 1864.
According to the British
system, neither Mr.. Nixon
nor Mr.. Rockefeller would get
the slightest consideration for
the party's nomination unless
they were members of the
national legislative body in
positions of leadership.
What's more, cabinet Sec
retarieS would not be ap-
pointed to head the big de-
partments of government un-
less they, too. were members
of Parliament.
Talking at length with one
of the leading members of
Britain'S Labor Party-which
at present is known at the
"opposition"-this writer was
able to get a penetrating
comparison of the American
and British systems. The
member interviewed not only
makes frequent trips to Amer
lea and is we'll acquainted
with many members of our
Congress, but he is likely to
have an important post in
the national government if
the Conservative Party is de-
feated at the polls in the
next election.
BaSically, as analyZed for
this correspondent, neither
of the two systems is as ef-
fective as it ought to be, but
each has certain advantages
over the other. In Britain
the members of an opposition
party in Parliament do not
have the advantage of rep
resentation as minority mem
bers of legislative commit
tees and thus do not have
direct access to information
about the operations of the
executive branch as is the
case in America.
But, on the other hand, in
London they have set up
what is called a shadow cab
met" 1t maintains an inti-
mate personal relationship
with the cabinet of the other
party, and there is a custom
that information on impor-
tant matters should be
shared informally. It's a
kind Of reciprocal courtesy
on a personal basis.
Again and again the party
in power has offered to par
allel the So-called "biparti-
san" conferences held in the
United States between the
Chief Executive and mem
The Lexington advertiser. [volume] (Lexington, Miss.) 1904-1985, 1961-03-16
Dovenport-Hond
Engagement Revealed

Mr.. and Mrs. L. Jones Hand
of West announce today the en-
gagement of their daughter, Miss
Betty Fay Hand, to Presley Fife
Davenport, Jr., son of Mr.. and
Mrs. Presley Fife Davenport of
Hattiesburg.
The welding will be solemnized
April 80 at the Presbyterian
Church in West.
The bride-elect is a graduate
of Southwestern in Memphis
where she received her BA de-
gree in Spanish with distinction.
While there she was a member
of Kappa Delta Sorority, mem
Der of the Spanish Club and
other school organizations. She
was a member of the school ia
Guilty in Natchez for a year and
at present is connected with the
Social Security Administration
at Hattiesburg.
The bridegroom-to-be is a gra-
duate of the Hattiesburg High
School and a graduate of the
Pearl River Junior College at
PoplafNille. A present he is as
scciated with the Shell Oil Com
pany in Louisiana.
Friends of the couple and
family are invited to attend the
wedding and reception.
The Lexington advertiser. [volume] (Lexington, Miss.) 1904-1985, 1961-03-16
P. 0. Dept Asking For
Bids On West
Post Office

Postmaster L. Jones Hand an
nounced today that he has been
advised by the office of the Post
master General that the Post
Office Department is now asking
for bids to build and lease to
the Department the new post
office for West. Closing date for
the bids is May IL, 1861.
This proposed new building
Postmaster Hand said, twill pro-
vide expanded postal service for
the rapidly growing West area.
specifications call for a struc
ture containing approximately
5000 square feet with an out
side loading platform and ade-
quate space for parking and
truck maneuvering."
Postmaster Hand said he has
been advised that the Post Office
Department will enter into
lease agreement with the sue.
| cessful bidder which will run fol
ten years, with renewal options
running up to 20 years.
Bids should be submitted tt
the Regional Real Estate Man
ager, Post Office Department
Memphis, Tennessee. The Rea
Estate Manager will supply in
formation with regard to bidding
forms, building specifications
lease provisions, etc.
The Lexington advertiser. [volume] (Lexington, Miss.) 1904-1985, 1961-03-16
March % Program
In Capital City
To Attract Thousands

Cannons will boom, bells will
ring. and troops will march
when Mississippi officially marks
the hundredth anniversary of her
secession from the union with a
day-long commemorative pro-
gram in Jackson, March %.
The militant spirit of indepen-
dence that marked the original
secession will again fill the air
as re-enactment ceremonies un-
fold at the restored Old Capitol,
size Of the 1861 secession conven-
ton. Capitol Street will echo
the thousand-and-one footsteps
of men in uniform as the Mis-
sissippi Grey units emulate their
ancestors patriotic march to-
ward destiny.
Historic sights in Jackson will
be spotlighted during the after
noon and the Governors Man
sion will be an open house for
the Mississippi Greys and their
ladies. In the evening, gala "Con-
federate Balls" will conclude the
days program with a festive
note.
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would add costs to the retailer.
z. Extension of coreverage IS
en- unwarranted Intervention by
federal government into local
and intra-state commerce.
8. Foreign competitors would
gain an additional advantage
through the price-raising effects
Of the legislation, thus affecting
Job security of American work.
ers.
n citing the possible impact
Of the proposed depressed area
subsidy on Mississippi, the mem
bers were told that "for many
years Mississippi has successful
ly operated her own self-help in
dustrial program through the
BAWI," adding hat competition
for industry would be stepped up
with the entire country helping
certain designated areas bid for
new payrolls with federal tax
money. 1t is doubtful that Mis-
slssippi would be considered a
depressed industrial area, the
bulletin said, and depressed
rural areas would be designated
by the programs administration.
The Lexington advertiser. [volume] (Lexington, Miss.) 1904-1985, 1961-03-16

West News
BY ABE BRYANT
Basketball Teens
Honored Friday Night
With Dance Bouquet

The ball teams were honored
on Friday night with q banquet
al the lunch room. Tommy Eli
RI turned thanks.
The following menue was ser
we'd to the fifty present: turkey,
dressing, creamed potatoes, Eng
lish peas, stuffed celery, stuffed
eggs, pickle, fruit salad, rolls.
pie, tea and coffee.
The program followed the de-
liciouS meal.
Shirley and Bobby Joe O.
Briant gave two musical num-
bers. A pantomime of "The Pur-
pie People Eater" was given by
Sandra Fleming. Betty Cade and
Mary Edwards gave a dance
number. Douglas Aldridge read
the dedication of the school an
nual and presented it to Mrs.
Robert Lee Jackson for whom
it was dedicated.
MI. Wollfarth introduced the
guest speaker, Mr.. Billy Muslin.
of Holmes Junoior College. Mr.
Muslin gave a very inspiring
after dinner speech in which he
stressed the Importance of oul
school work in grammar school
years.
Douglas Aldridge presented q
gift to Mr.. Wolfarth from all
the physical education pupils.
Mrs. E. E. Tate dismissed the
group with prayer.
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Mrs. Harvey Campbell
Hostess To H. D. Club

The Home Demonstration Club
met Tuesday, March Z in the
home of Mrs. Harvey Campbell.
The meeting was called to or
der by the President, Mrs. Har-
vey Campbell.
The meeting opened with Sing
ing Day is Dying in the West,
led by Miss Harpole. The club
prayer was read in unison.
The minutes read and APP
proved, the club voted to donate
$500 for improvements on the
club house.
Mrs. Brister gave the garden
report. The health report was
given by Miss Harpole.
The District Home Demonstra-
ton Club Council meeting in
Greenwood. March II was dis
cussed. The club planned a tea
for the Home Demonstration
Week. Mrs. C. M. Tate was ap-
pointed chairman of the event.
Mrs. w. D. Brock, Mrs. Harvey
Brister and Mrs. A. L. Snavely
were appointed to work with
Mrs. Tate. The tea will be in
the community club house.
The topic, Conservation was
given by Mrs. Mary Dunning.
The Demonstration L~andscaping
was given by Miss Harpole.
Some pillows and plaques were
shown by the leaders. A short
recreation by Mrs. Snavely.
At the conclusion of the meet
ing a delicious salad plate and
Cokes were served.
The Lexington advertiser. [volume] (Lexington, Miss.) 1904-1985, 1961-03-16
Mrs. Mildred Holmes
Hostess To W.S.C.S.

The w. S. c. S. met in the
home of Mrs. Mildred w. Holmes
Monday afternoon at 2:30.
Mrs. J. E. Hagin and Mrs. w.
E. McCreary had charge of the
program.
Theme: Give Thanks to Lent.
They gave interesting sketches
on praise for Lent. Mrs. Hagin
gave the holy Spirit and the
Church."
Mrs. Holmes gave Sacrament
and Baptism. Mrs. McCreary, the
Church Ministry; Mrs. w. l..
Wright, The Life of the World
to Come.
Mrs. M. S. Rogers gave the
devotional and closed with pray
er.
The Lexington advertiser. [volume] (Lexington, Miss.) 1904-1985, 1961-03-16
Mrs. c. L. Brock Hostess
To West Garden Club

Mrs. G.. L. Brock was hostess
to the West Garden Club We'd
nesday afternoon with Mrs. John
L. Mason as co-hostess.
Spring flowers were beautiful
ly arranged throughout the spa
cious living and dining rooms.
The president, Mrs. w. b.
Johnson, presided over the bust
ness session which included a
report by Mrs. T. H. Brister on
the work at the new club room.
Mrs. A. J. Stevens, III discussed
plans for the spring flower show
to be held in the club room on
April 4th.
Mrs. A. L. Snavely displayed
a lovely bulb arrangement.
During the social hour, the
hostesses served delicious apple
pie ala mode with coffee and
toasted nuts.
The Lexington advertiser. [volume] (Lexington, Miss.) 1904-1985, 1961-03-16
State { Of { Opposes
Wage Increase

Eight reasons why the MlSSlS-
sippi State Chamber of Com
merce MEG opposes pending
legislation in Congress to in
crease minimum wages and also
extend its coverage were adj
vanced today by the president
of the statewide business organi-
cation.
Bruce C. Aultman, Hatiesburg
attorney and State Chamber
president, said the 02-member
board of directors overwhelming
ly voted against the proposal. A
special bulletin listing reasons
for the policy was mailed to the
membership Thursday.
In addition to citing weakness
es the board sees in the proposal,
the official also asked each mem
Der to take a position he thinks
| proper" on the Administrations
plan to spend $500 million on de-
| pressed areas, and then "let his
wishes be known" to appropriate
officials. The organization has no
| policy on the depressed area pro-
posal.
"Your board of directors has
committed this organization to
oppose both the proposed in
crease and the extension of
coverage," Mr.. Aultman wrote,
members of the Mississippi
Congressional Delegation have
been asked to support our posi-
ton"
Here are the eight reasons adj
vanced for being against the
recommended immediate in
crease to $1.15 per hour and a
further increase to SIPS in two
years:
l. The true cost cannot be
measured in terms of the mini
mum wage increase. 1t would be
magnified by the necessity for
maintaining wage and salary diff
ferentials.
2. The cost advance cannot
be taken out Of profits. Even if
part of it could be substracted
from profits, this lowering of
profits would then reduce pros
poets for more growth, more in
vestments, more job %opportuni-
ties.
3. The cost hike would not
be absorbed by gains in produc-
tivity.
4. One repercussion of the
legislation would be more infla-
ton. Employers would have to
compensate for added wage
costs. Price increases would be
one way of doing this.
5. More unemployment would
be another repercussion, possibly
the major one. If competition
prevents price increases, the al
tentative is to lay off employees.
g.. Injury to small business
could not be avoided. Even ex-
emptions would not suffice be-
cause price increases at manu-
facture and wholesale levels
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Mr.. and Mrs. Douglas Holmes
and children of Anchorage, Alas
ka. Mr.. and Mrs. Billy Holmes
and children of Kosciusko. Mr..
| and Mrs. Carl Arnold and baby,
of Canton, Mrs. Maude Holmes
and Mrs. R. o. McCreary were
dinner guests Of Mrs. Nina Hol-
mes Sunday.
Business visitors to Lexington
and Durant on Monday were
Mrs. Mabel Mryant and Mr.. L.
B. Tucker, Sr.
Mr.. A. Hammond of Winona
was transacting business here
Tuesday afternoon.
Mr.. and Mrs. William Brock
are happy to have their grand
children of Franklin, Louisiana
with them this week.
Mrs. Ben Weaver and Miss
Dianne Weaver visited in Kos
ciusko Wednesday afternoon.
Mr.. and Mrs. Dent Taylor of
Arizona spent several days IN
the home of Mrs. Wilma Brock
and Mrs. w. R. Brock.
Mr.. P. J. Grantham of Oxford
visited Mr.. c.. D. Thornton We'd
nesday.
Mr.. and Mrs. Jimmie Lofts Of
Memphis spent the weekend
with Mr.. and Mrs. William
Brock.
Mr.. r. E. Byrne Of Jackson
visited Mr.. L.. B. Tucker, Sr.
Thursday afternoon.
MI. and Mrs. Edgar Cade of
Okolona spent Friday night with
his mother in the home of Mr..
and Mrs. A. r. Bicker.
Mrs. Jesse Aldridge attended
the dedication of the new Mont
fort Jones Memorial Hospital in
Kosciusko Sunday.
MI. Leon Mayfield of Walden
was here Thursday afternoon.
Mrs. Luther Browning spent
several days with her daughter
and family in Memphis.
Mr.. R.. K. Booker of Green
wood attended to business in
West Friday.
MIR. and Mrs. Doyle Norwood
of West Point spent the week
end with his parents, Mr.. and
Mrs. John Norwood. Sorry Mr..
Norwood is sick
The Lexington advertiser. [volume] (Lexington, Miss.) 1904-1985, 1961-03-16
West Students Make
Deems List At
Various Colleges

Congratulations to Jimmie
Bowen who was listed among
those on the Deans List at Mis-
sissippi State University. We also
would like to congratulate Mary.
Louise Bowie, Ann Campbell,
Bob McCreary and Rose Mary
Browning whose names appear
ed on the Deans List at Holmes
Junior College at various times.
Jimmie Mcbride was listed on
the Presidents List at Missis-
sippi State University last semes-
ter.
The Lexington advertiser. [volume] (Lexington, Miss.) 1904-1985, 1961-03-16
ATTENDS DANCE

Among those who attended the
FILA and FLA banquet and
dance at Durant High School,
Friday night were MI. Paul
Smith, Miss Dianne Weaver, Mr.
Bonnie Joel Mcbride, Mr.. jim
ME Rigby, Miss Lynda Grace.
Miss Doris Rigby, MI. Holt
Smith, Miss Caroline Browning
Mr.. Cade Bicker, Mr.. Ralph
Alexander, Miss Geneva Tucker
Miss Patty Heffner, MI. Bobbie
Maddox and Miss Sissie Crow.