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Milford chronicle., 1961-01-13
knowledge Keeping
Pace With EnroIIments

Educators and enlightened citi-
zens should be as concerned a.
bout the fast pace at which know
ledge is growing as they are
about expanding enrollments, ac-
cording to DR.. John A. Perkins,
president of the University of Del.
In his annual report covering
the 1959-60 academic year, DR.
Perkins writes, Total preoccupa-
ton with enrollments to the neglect
of stating, new equipment, and
curricular adjustments that the
virtual explosion of knowledge,
especially science, requires, could
be more detrimental to intelligent
youth and to the strength of the
Nation that failure to accommo-
date all students"
Wou1d-be college graduates
simply are confronted by an ad-
vancing civilization, DR.. Perkins
says. They are required to know
more than earlier generations did
to receive a baccalaureate degree.
To enter college and succeed
there, especially in some pro-
grams, they need to be better
prepared by the high school.
Citing the mathematics require
ments of engineering students at
the University of Delaware as a
specific example, DIR. Perkins
states. "To earn a baccalaureate
degree in engineering in the tradi-
tional four years, as students and
their families except freshmen
engineers must be prepared to be-
gin their mathematics with cal
culus. This is absolutely essential
if students are to take the requir-
edsequence of courses in physics
and engineering sciences. To do so,
freshmen must have a solid foun-
dation in algebra, geometry and
trigonometry in high school. They
must know these subjects not by
rote and formula; they must un-
dersrand concepts and principles
and be able to select from among
them those which singly or in
combination will solve a particu-
lar scientific problem.
AT present not all of Del
aware's high schools have the
courses or the teachers capable OF
providing their would be fresh
men with such a background in
mathematics. as result, many
who want engineering or science
in college shy away from it. In
spite of the demand for engineers
enrollments in our School of En-
| gineering are not growing nearly
as fast as is the University as a
| whole"
DR.. Perkins cites uniform sal
ary schedules in the high schools
as the principal obstacle to better
pupil preparation.
"The baccalaureate degree hol-
der with a physics or mathema-
tics major has so many jobs of
fers. all paying better than teach
ing, that those few properly train
ed seldom give second look to
Milford chronicle., 1961-01-13
NO MEANS TEST

President-elect Kennedy, seeking top
representation abroad, does not think career
diplomats should be denied ambassador
ships because of limited financial means.
He does not think top diplomatic posts
should go only to wealthy men simply be-
cause State Department allowances are in
sufficient to pay the expenses involved.
Neither do we. But Representative John
Rooney 3D., N. W has reservations in the
matter This is unfortunate, because Rooney
has for years been chairman of the House
appropriations subcommittee that handles
State Department allowances. If these
"booze allowances" as he refers to them, are
increased, he wants the increase to be solely
on the basis of need.
1t would be up to Rooney and his COM
mittee to determine which diplomats could
afford to foot the bill for entertaining visit
ing dignitaries and which ones ought to have
their representation allowances" boosted by
the government. This would result in dis
elimination against the wealthy diplomat in
favor of the one. of modest means, even
though both were performing government
service.
Such plan would infringe on the right
of the president and the State Department to
pick men they thought best qualified for en-
bassy posts. Although Rooney's basis-of-
need proposal represents some retreat from
his previous rigidity, it is not enough. Ade-
quate representation allowances should be
paid for by the government, regardless of
the personal means of the diplomat.
Milford chronicle., 1961-01-13
2SOs McAlister
Topeka. Kansas
January 9, 1861


Dear Friends:
My Christmas thank-you letters
are still not in Uncle Sans boxes.
our Christmas tree is still lighted
in our dining room, and already
they're splashing Easter fashions
across the daily paper display ads.
We are terribly behind in season
for our Kansas neighbors. Their
Christmas displays are put up ear
ly in December and since our tree
is only erected Christmas Eve they
think of us as the backward, cas-
tern DickersonS.
We had such a nice weekend.
Saturday the two big girls bowl
ed in their leage Lynn even won
a trophy for this tournmanet). In
the afternoon with some change
burning holes in their pockets they
shopped for two hours in a new
shopping center nearby. / can re-
member loving Saturday and en-
joying the same occupation at their
age.
Saturday evening we left all
three daughters at nome watching
television and Hayes and | went
across the street at neighbors for
dinner Our host and hostess, Lu-
ellie and Bill Allison, are native
Kansans. He is with a grain ele-
vator company and is connected
with several elevators in the state.
There were eight of us seated in
their dining room and how we en-
joyed the game dinner. We had
pheasant, wild rice, string beans
cooked with ham, rolls, and the
salad consisted of asparagus
spears on lettuce with sliced to-
matoes on the side and great big
hunks of roqueford cheese crumb-
led on top. Oh, how good it all
wasi Hate to even admit joined
the rest of the gluttons and had
mince pie and a slice of sharp
cheese for dessert with our coffee.
The rest of the evening we played
YAP. Do you play this at home
Am sure you do. It's played with
five dice.
Our Leslie seems to have no
compunction about getting us UP
at an early hour on the weekend
and Sunday this family of five
was up before the sun. decided
l might as well go to the early
eight-thirty church service, so
fed Les and was soon on my way.
Milford chronicle., 1961-01-13

BabsOn Park, Mass, Jan. IL. With
the new Administration coming in
to office, the wise investor will play
safe. If J.F.K. takes his fathers ad-
vice, investors should have nothing
to fear; but if he takes the advice
of "wild-eyed" college professors
we may have much to fear.
Importance OF Security
Bonds of a company are always
safer ahan the stocks of the same
company; but stocks of some COM
panies are safer than the bonds of
other companies. Hence, readers
cannot feel safe by just buying
either stocks or bonds. Everything
in the world is good and/or bad.
No one rule will apply to all per-
sons or to all classes of invest
ments or real estate.
1t is also wise to consider the
relative prices of bonds before you
buy them. The average price of
good bonds has varied to yield be-
tween high of 41a9o in 1860 and
a low near $50 in 1916. This means
that bonds were highest priced in
1916 and lowest in 1860. Hence,
this is good time to buy good
bonds, although they are a little
higher than a year ago. There are
three different groups of bonds, ar
ranged in the order of their safety,
as follows:
Different Kinds Of Bonds
1. US. Government Bonds. These
are mostly held by banks Although
very safe, they do not yield very
high interest; yet this interest is
taxable for individuals. The short
Milford chronicle., 1961-01-13
EAGER QUESTIONER

SON, Ariz. apt
City Council was onsidering
proposed changes in regulations
on bee keeping wnen Mayor Don
Hummel asked if there were "any
questions about the birds and
bees?"
James Kinks hand went up.
Later" said the mayor.
Kirk is the only bachelor on
the Council,
Milford chronicle., 1961-01-13
SS0NS
SEASONAL FIRES

Outdoor fires this time of the year cost
American people billions of dollars and ac-
count for a number of lives. The brisk,
fall and winter smell of leaves burning, or
of other rake-piles, is nostalgia, but it often
produces very poor ending.
To avoid uncontrolled fires, and the trag-
ic results which occurs in their wake, the
accident prevention unit of the Maryland
State Department of Health offered several
suggestions which we think are worth re
peating. Among them were
l.. Burn only in areas where fires are
permitted.
2. Never start an outdoor fire on windy
day.
8. Clear an area around the spot where
the fire is to be started.
a. If possible, hook up garden hose for
use in an emergency.
5. Use a covered wire basket for burn
ing trash and leaves, when possible
6. Never start fire near buildings Oh
overhanging trees or caves.
z. Keep children away from fires, and
never leave fire until you are sure it is
completely out.
We suggest you follow these rules, since
they will save you, and your community, not
only dollars, but lives, and preserve the
beauty of the countryside, an asset too val
liable to be defaced carelessly, as we SO
often do.
Milford chronicle., 1961-01-13
Do 1T YOURSELF :

Do you happen to have a large
living room? An old ashioned
round solid oak dining table
makes an attractive coffee table
and one that will be quite dur
able. Just remove the table top,
cut the large round center leg
down to the right height for
a coffee table. Refinish it and you
have a table that will never wear
out, ideal for a large room.
Milford chronicle., 1961-01-13

produce a delinquent, simply and
easily The authority adds one
more observation Prepare for a
life of grief You will be apt to
have if"
Milford chronicle., 1961-01-13
600

The ginkgo tree, often called a
living fossil, is an authentic link
with the time of the dinosaurs.
Scientists believe ginkgos grew on
the continent 100 to 200 million
years ago.
Evening star., 1961-12-13
Federation
Here Opposes
Home Rule

The District Federation of
Women's Clubs met Monday
for their annual meeting and
Christmas program and again
passed a resolution against
home rule "in any way, shape
or form in the District of Co.
lumbia.
The federation has worked
for years for national repre-
sentation here but has taken
a long term stand against
home rule.
Mrs. E. Morgan Pryse,
Evening star., 1961-12-13

president Of the federation,
presided at the meeting.
Mrs. Eliza Valdes of New
York and Washington pres
ented a group of professional
Soloists in a yuletide song
festival to entertain the
members. Mrs. Valdes Is the
wife Of actor Charles Purcell.
Mrs. Virginia Collyer Is
chairman of music for the
federation.
The meeting took place at
the Willard Hotel.
Evening star., 1961-12-13
leo Planned

Mrs. John w. Waters will
be hostess at a tea from 2
to 4 pm. next Monday for
the members of the book sec
tion of the Women's Com
munity Club of Kensington.
Evening star., 1961-12-13
DiehI-Cox

Announcement is made OF
the marriage of Miss Wanda
Jean Cox to Mr.. Lawrence
Diehl, son of Mr.. and Mrs.
Edward A. Diehl of Silver
Spring. The bride is the
daughter of Mr.. and Mrs.
Robert E. Cox Of Burtons-
vile, Md. The wedding took
place November 25 at st.
Mary Magdalene Episcopal
Church in Wheaton, Md. The
Evening star., 1961-12-13
Schreier-CosteIIo

Mr.. and Mrs. Edward
Costello announce the
marriage of their daughter
Frances Anna to Mr.. Edwin
Philip Schreier, jr., son of
Mr.. and Mrs. Schreier, sr.,
OF Chevy Chase, Md. The
wedding took place November
25 at st. AIMS Catholic
Church. The couple will live
in Columbus, Ga.
Evening star., 1961-12-13
WEDDINGS

couple will live in Langley
Park, Md.
Koumentukos-
Poppos
Mrs. John D. Pappas
announces the marriage of
her daughter Angeline to Mr..
Demetrius N, Koumentakos,
son of the late Mr.. and Mrs.
Nicholas Koumentakos of
Athens, Greece. The bride is
also the daughter of the late
Mr.. Pappas. The wedding
took place December 8 at
SITS. Constantine and Helen
Church. The couple will live
in this city.
Evening star., 1961-09-28

"leper" in designation of the
patient with leprosy be
abandoned and the person
suffering from the disease be
designated "leprosy patient. {"
2. That the use of any
term, in whatever language,
which designates a person
suffering from leprosy" and
to which unpleasant associa-
tions are attached, should be
discouraged. However, the
use of the name "leprosy"
should be retained as the
scientific designation for the
disease. Active steps should
be taken to explain fully to
the general public it's real
nature.
u h&
VALVULAR HEART dis
ease is, as the name suggests,
trouble in the heart valves.
For example, rheumatic fe-
yer may be followed by heart
disease. It causes distortions
in the valves that open and
Evening star., 1961-09-28

Jones, things like the razor
blades and the haircuts bal
ance off such costs. And
what's more, I'm doing all
repairs in and about the
house myself. This summer
1 had a flouriShing garden
that cut our food bill draS-
tically. I couldn't have done
either while 1 was work.
ing E.
Mr.. Jones is pretty good
with figures, and in his par
ticular case his figures work.
He took the $1,563 cut
which he estimated in his
income, divided it by the So
weeks of the year, came up
with $50 a week, and reduced
their standard of living that
much. It was more of a re-
duction than they needed.
They've banked about $3.50
of the savings in their first
year of retirement.
Don't take Mr.. Jones case
as the gospel. But he's think
ing right. Retirement doesn't
cost you as much nowadays
as you might think.
Copyright, 1861. Gen. Features
Corp.)
The Golden Yeors oppeorS Thurs
doys.
Evening star., 1961-09-28
How to
STOP KILLING
YOURSELF
Internist Is a Dioqnosticion
By DR.. PETER }. STEINcRoHN

Not a week goes by that ]
don't receive letters from
readers who are confused
about the meaning of the
word "internist." Some think
an internist is one who is
still in hospital training:
others that he is a doctor
who specializeS only in inter-
nal diseases of women; an
other (from a general prac-
titioner) that the internist is
a general practitioner who
SpecializeS in mot making
night calls" And so on.
I don't propose to come up
with a definition which will,
for all time, clear up this
confusion. But I'll try to
make my contribution.
AN INTERNIST is, of
course, a doctor. He has de-
cided to specialize. After
graduation and general in
ternship, he puts in a few
more years in hospital train
ing, with emphasis on the
cause, diagnosis and treat
ment of diseases of the
heart, lungs, liver, kidneys,
pancreas, metabolic diseases,
endocrinology, neurolo-
gy, blood diseases, allergy
and infectious diseases. This
does not complete his field
of activity.
Telling you what he docs
not take care of" may help
you to know what is meant
by an internist. He doesn't
operate. He doesn't deliver
babies. He doesn't treat ear,
nose, throat or stubborn
skin infections. He doesn't
take care of babies.
Have I given you some idea
of what an internist does
and doesn't do? If not, I
guess we're where we start
ed. AS I see it, we should
once and for all change the
designation to something
like "diagnostician" or SIM
ply medical specialist" or
we'll be mixed up for years
to come.
y
IN REFERRING to q pa
tient suffering from leprosy,
it has been suggested to me
that the word "leper" not be
used. The minds of m any
people Immediately conjure
up a patient with a stigma.
On this subject, here are
two (of many resolutions
made at the Sixth Interna-
tional Congress of Leprosy in
Madrid, Spain, in october.
1858:
!. That the use OF the term
Evening star., 1961-09-28
By ABIGAIL VAN BUREN

you to dance and, instead of
concentrating on his dane
ing, he carries on a running
conversation with you? This
happens to me a lot with
fellows who ask me to dance
just to get acquainted. I like
to dance, but I can't dance
very well while someone is
talking to me.
Would it be rude to tell
the boy that, since ne asked
me to dance, we should
dance? Or should I tell him,
if he wants to talk, we should
sit down.
LIKE TO DANCE.
It's a compliment to be
asked to dance" as a way
to "get acquainted" If you
step on his toes occasionally,
he won't mind. Just put
your best foot forward while
you get to know one another
better.
DEAR ABBY: Tonight my
mother went to an 8 pm.
Evening star., 1961-09-28

meeting, and my father was
scheduled to bowl with his
league at $3.50 pm. At 8:15
pm. some friends dropped
in" Unexpectedly. My father
just stood up at 8:25 pm.
and told them he was sorry
but he had to go bowling.
I know they were hurt. MY
father is a schoolteacher,
and should know how to
handle situations like these.
Did he handle it right?
THE SON.
He did. People who "drOp
In" Unexpectedly have no
right to expect others to
change their plans for them.
What's troubling you?
Write Abby, in care of The
EDening Star. Include self
addressed stamped enuelope.
For Abby'S booklet, "Ho,D
to Haze a LoUeIy Wedding"
send SOC to Abby, Boz 1865,
Beverly Hills, Calf.
Distributed by McNausht Syndicate, Inc.
Evening star., 1961-09-28

close the openings between
the heart chambers; and in
the valves found in the large
arteries like the aorta.
When infection has thick
ened and distorted the mi
trail valve we call it "mitral
stenosis." If the aortic valve
is so involved we call it "aor-
tic stenoSis." These condi-
tions cause typical heart
murmurs which we call "or-
ganic." A murmur not due
to disease or real trouble is
called a functional mur-
mur."
One estimate is that at
least one-third of all the
deaths due to automobile
accidents are caused by al
cohol. Yet these people liter
ally keep getting away with
murder. The only answer, it
seems to me, is a tough, I'M
yielding national law which
bears down so hard on Of
tenders that only a fool
would take a drink before
driving his car.
= y i Il
DR.. Steincrohn'S ledtlet,
"Hot0 to Manage Your Memo
pause" WiH be mailed on
receipt OF a stamped, self
addressed enUelope and 10
cents in coin for handling
charges. Address DR.. Stein
crohn in care of The EUenino
Star.
(Bell Syndicate Featured
Tomorrow: Diet reactions.
Evening star., 1961-09-28
MASON ON EDUCATION
Don't Let Shyness
Ruin Your Marks

will work in and out of
school-and be to your ad-
vantage as long as you live.
And you can develop it.
Your Personal Plan
Try this scheme:
/. Pick out some subject
such as history in which
there is a considerable
amount of class recitation.
2. Over-prepare for a few
days. Not only must you read
the assignment, you must
understand the material and
you must think of questions
which may be asked in class.
8. Formulate an answer
for each of these questions.
Repeat each answer aloud
several times.
4. Try out your answers
on a chair, a picture on the
wall, a mirror. Next, try them
on your father or mother.
It's important, sooner or
later, for you tell these an
swcrs to another person.
Now you're in class and
ready for questions. Try to
think what question the
teacher will ask next. When
a question is asked that you
can answer, raise your hand
promptly. If you're not called
on at once, keep trying for
an opening. You have been
recognized by the teacher.
He has called on you, and
Evening star., 1961-09-28
By LESLIE ]. MASON
Professor Of Education, University Of
Southern California

southern CallIOInla
Shy about reciting?
Afraid you're going to
sound stupid when tn e
teacher calls on you in class?
If this is your problem
you probably are doing one
of two things:
Staring at the teacher,
hoping he or she thinks you
know the answer and there
fore will call on someone else.
Staring at your feet, hope
full the teacher won't even
see you.
In either case, you're
pretty miserable. The whole
process of going to school
is a frightening one. You
have a real and growing
dread for each class on your
schedule.
Regardless of your mental
capacity, being too shy to
recite is an invitation to low
scholastic marks.
On the other hand, the
ability to express yourself
will stand you in good stead
the rest of your life. This
will apply in both business
and social situations.
Actually the ability to
speak your piece is far
more than just a school skill.
Once you develop this ability,
it will become a skill that
Evening star., 1961-09-28
DEAR ABBY
Don't Let This Flower, Dear!

DEAR ABBY: The other
day my husband said, There
is nothing wrong with TAX
ing a nice girl out for din
ner!" This remark was made
during an argument we had
over his taking his secretary
out because he wanted to
do something nice" for her.
She receives a good salary
and a Christmas bonus
check, which I think is
enough, don't you? He has
also bought her land her
child birthday gifts. I am
not narrow minded, but I
don't think all these extras"
are necessary. Am I wrong?
JUST HIS WIFE.
Your husbands idea is be-
coming more commonplace.
No good has ever come from
it. The time to nip such
fringe benefits in the bud
is NOW!
HH -
DEAR ABBY: What do
you do when a fellow asks
Evening star., 1961-09-28
FAMOUS FABLES
BY E. E. EDGAR

IMPROVEMENT: Spanish
celliSt Pablo Casals is a per-
fectionist who is always
striving to improve his per-
formance. Although he has
been acclaimed for more
than half a century, he is
not content to rest on his
laurels.
At one time, he was Sched-
uled to appear as Soloist
with a symphony orchestra.
At the rehearsals, his per-
formances were cIaSSically
perfect, as usual. On the
night Of the concert, how
ever, he played several pas
sages in a slightly different
manner.
The conductor, thrown off
Evening star., 1961-09-28
THE GOLDEN YEARS
Whiz With Figures
Finds Costs Drop

road about z days at q
cost of around $25 a
day. With retirement
he figures he doesn't
need that kind of UGcG-
ton any more.J
Changing from ciga-
retteS to a pipe -- 100
(Which he says he
couldn't do on the job.)
Grand total $47.25
This amounts to $2,457 a
year. But according to Mr..
Jones the figure is low. In
retirement he is shaving half
as much and getting hair
cuts half as often. Also, he
shines his own shoes and
presses his own pantS-and
no longer wears his good
clothes often enough to need
much dry cleaning.
Actually, a man can't fig
ure exactly what his job
costs. There are too many
little things that you spend
for if you're working, and
don't if you aren't. My job
probably was costing me
$4,000 a year. but I'll stick
by the $2,457 figure"
If you subtract the $2,457
from $500, you have $5,043
net income which the JoneseS
had while Mr.. Jones was
working.
How much do they have in
retirement? Social security
for Mr.. and Mrs. Jones, in
terest from a small savings
account and Mr.. Jones pen
sion add up to $500 a month
or $3,480 a year. This is
$1,563 less than the $5,043
provided by the job.
OF course there are some
gimmicks involved in all this,
which Mr.. Jones comedies.
He still has to eat lunch,
though it costs much less at
home than a restaurant;
there still is a small income
tax; there is hospital insur-
ance, since the company pol
icy didn't carry over into re-
tirement.
Even so," says Mr..
Evening star., 1961-09-28
Hungoriuns Set Style

NEW YORK. - Hungarian
patriot Louis Kossuth and a
number of his followers arrived
in New York in 1851 wearing
large, black, soft-felt hats
trimmed with buckle and
plume. The soft felt hat
caught on. Today felt is the
material most used in hats.
Evening star., 1961-09-28
BY THOMAS COLLINS


Retirement's getting bet
ter all the time.
And you can prove it with
figures, according to a math-
ematical Mr.. Jones who has
been doing some adding and
Subtracting since his re-
tirement a year ago.
People either don't know
arithmetic, or are too lazy
to work it." says Mr.. Jones.
LAS a result they tie them
selves in knots worrying over
the hard times they'll have
when their salaries stop.
MY salary was In the
neighborhood Of $500 a
year. My retirement income,
which is about normal for
that salary, brings me within
$500 a year of what that
salary actually gave me.
That's a small loss for my
freedom. :"
Here's how Mr.. Jones
figures it:
COST OF WORKING
(per week.
Transportation, 5 days
a week ------------ $3.50
Lunches, 5 days a week 3.75
Pay deductions (insur-
ance, ch arity, dues,
etc. -------.--- 2.25
Extras coffee, dona-
tions, entertaining, etc) 200
Clothes --------- ESQ
(Mr. Jones had a
tDhite-collGr job. His
figure here is based on
one suit per year at
SIS, 3 shirts at $12,
and 2 pair of shoes at
$50. He estimates that
this much of his buy
ing ceased When he
retired.)
$500
Income taxes, deducted
from salary --------- 5000
Vacation ----------- 3.25
(Mr. and Mrs. Jones
dltDdyS took a trip on
UGcdtionS, being on the
Evening star., 1961-09-28

balance, asked him later
what had gone wrong.
Wrong? Nothing went
wrong" said CasalS. Though
the changes were improve
ments, we must always look
for the better way"
Even in the middle of a
concerto" demanded the dis
traught conductor.