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The Sidney herald., 1962-12-05

Win tne new nyDrlQ pOpcOrnS ana DeLter melnOuS OF popping
II, the ritual of popping corn is not limited. Any time is popcorn
time. This time, we suggest popcorn treats. Popcorn balls and
chocolate covered popcorn are two for a start.
Quick Popcorn Balls And Bars
II cup dark corn syrup II cup coarsely chopped red
IL cup sugar candied cherries
~ teaspoon salt II cup coarsely chopped
10 to II cups popped corn green candied cherries
Combine corn syrup, sugar and salt in a heavy saucepan;
cook over moderate heat for 2 minutes or until sugar is dissolved,
stirring constantly. Mix popcorn and cherries; add popped corn
and cherry mixture and stir over medium heat 3 to 5 minutes or
until corn is evenly and completely coated. Remove from heat.
Mold into balls or press into lightly creased pan g X 8 X 2IncheSl.
When cool and set, turn out of pan and cut into squares. Makes
16 squares or about 10 balls.
Quick Chocolate Coated Popcorn
- 1 (6ounce) package semi u cup light or dark corn
~ sweet chocolate pieces syrup
5 cups popped corn
Place chocolate pieces and corn syrup in top of a double boiler
and heat over hot water until chocolate is melted; stir to blend
well. Pour over popped corn, stir until corn is coated. Spread
onto waxed paper and separate into clusters.
How to Pop Corn
II using an electric pepper, fill and use following manufac-
turer's directions. Otherwise, pour n cup corn oil in a large
heavy skillet or kettle. Heat about 8 minutes. Add "a cup pop
corn. Cover, leaving a small air space at the edge. Shake fire.
quently until popping stops. Salt to taste. Makes 2 quarts g cups)
The Sidney herald., 1962-12-05
FOOD FOR PUSS

Cats get special treatment
during the Christmas season
in French sections of Canada.
Special food is set forth for
Puss, since according to leg
end, if the cat meows in the
house on Christmas Eve, bad
LUX will follow.
The Sidney herald., 1962-12-05
They Feast

Because an ancient tradition
holds that animals helped to
spread the glad tidings of the
birth of Christ, barnyard ami
mails in many countries are
still served a special supper on
Christmas Eve.
The Sidney herald., 1962-12-05
JOY ond Reverence
Mark Holy Season

Candlelight and music, pag-
eants and prayers fill churches
everywhere as Christians cele-
brate, at special services, the
birth of Christ. The Joy and
wonder of Christmas, with its
message of new life, hope and
promise of ''Peace on Earth,
Good Will toward Men," finds
expression many ways.
In choirs singing the praises
of the Babe of Bethlehem, in
scenes symbolizing the birth
of a Child i'm a Manager, in the
CLEAN of candles rejecting the
light of a Star. in the sound
of voices raised in carols gath
cred from around the world
and showing the true brother
hood of man, Christmas in all
its beauty and glory goes out
to hearts young and old.
"chrisfes Masse"
To Western Christian be-
levers, December % carries
all the deep religious meaning
appropriate to the anniversary
of the birth OF Christ. AS the
date for the celebration Of
"Christes Masse," the Mass of
Christ, ii was selected some
centuries after the Nativity =
selected from a number Of
possible dates, among them
January 6, March 81, March
20, April 8, May 20, September
20 and November II.
In some Eastern Orthodox
churches, Holy Night comes on
January 6, Christmas Day on
January Z. The Ameraican
church celebrates Christmas
on January 10.
Generally, researchers are
agreed that the correct date
and year of Christ'S birth are
lost in the past, although some
tentative conclusions can be
drawn. Since ii is the meaning
of the day that counts, the
Savious will undoubtedly con-
tinue its holy significance in
Christendom.
To those who Ike to ponder
on the world as it was when
the Infant Jesus was born, and
on the growth Of Christianity,
some delving into the re-
searchers about Christmas can
be a rewarding experience.
Any tendency to take Christ
mas for granted disappears in
the fascinating study of the
early Christian church and its
in the face of resist
ance.
"A comparison of Biblical
references with archaeological
and historical researchers dis
that Christ was prob
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1962-03-18

again. 1t would be possible, Mr..
Campbell feels, at some date in
the distant future, to place adj
ditions on the north and south
ends Of the building. But that
would probably. he suggests, be
all the Capitol could take.
The firmest of all future
plans for construction on the
Hill involves the $50 million
Madison Memorial and under
ground annex to the Library Of
Congress.
Rayburn in Background
Not only have plans been
drawn but the project is con-
tanned in legislation. Mysteri-
ously, it has not budged an inch
since hearings were held on the
proposition last year before a
House Public Works Subcomit-
tee.
Missing from the picture is.
of course, the late Speaker
Rayburn. He was behind the
Madison Memorial concept. He
was responsible for the East
Front extension and the con-
demnation of two blocks i'm
mediately south Of the Library
OF Congress across Independ-
ence avenue Sc.
Speaker Mccormack appar-
emily is taking a long look at
the various plans he has in
herited. He is chairman of the
powerful House Office Build
ing Commission which passes
on future construction on the
House side of the Capitol.
A rumor persists that the
Madison Memorial will not be
constructed on the site now
being cleared, just east of the
old House Office Building.
Madison Issue Controversial
One idea, expressed by one
source close to the commits
sion, is to rae the Methodist
Building at 100 Maryland ave-
nue. NE. and place the Madi.
son Memorial on that spot
between the new Senate Office
Building and the Supreme
Court.
A new library annex, mean
while, would go up across indie
pendence avenue.
But this plan, like the others,
is within the haze that has
settled over the topic of future
Government expansion on The
Hill.
Three key individuals behind
the original Madison Memorial
bill all deny there has been
any change or that the bill is
in any trouble. These include
j. George Stewart, architect of
the Capitol; Representative
Jones, Democrat Of Alabama
and chairman of the subcom-
mittee handling the bill, and
Representative Smith, Demo-
crat of Virginia and author Of
the bill.
These things just take
time" reports Mr.. Smith.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1962-03-18
Capitol Area Program
Has Indefinite Status

While he was thinking in
terms Of the year 2oOo-"an
architect has to think ahead"
he saba number of people,
some Congressional leaders,
apparently thought bulldozers
would be at it by Spring.
Imaginary Plan
Mr.. Campbell patiently points
out that a new Capitol building
is strictly in the imaginary
realm.
But he adds that someday
the old Capitol building will
reach a point where it could
not take any more additions.
On paper is a plan to extend
the West Front. There are no
plans to extend the East Front
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1962-03-18
By JOHN McKELWAY
Star Staff Writer

The future expansion of IA
cilities for those who labor on
Capitol Hill remains indefinite.
Ideas and rumors and plans
are plentiful but no one, appar-
emily, is ready to say what the
next move will be.
Mario Campbell, assistant
architect Of the Capitol, a gentle
man with a deep respect for the
Capitol. recently found himself
in hot water by dreaming in
public. He told a group Of
Capitol Hill residents that some
day a new Capitol might have
to be constructed and perhaps,
the old one could become q type
Of meseum.
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Montgomery County sentinel. [volume] (Rockville, Md.) 1855-1974, 1962-12-06

Whenever see a horse am tempted to
admire it. They really are beautiful creatures.
In the fields of Montgomery County some
fine specimens may be seen. AS means Of
transportation, however, hold the horse in
deep suspicion
It is true that the automobile or at least
the ones that have owned, can be downright
balky at times. After spending some time
trying unsuccessfully to start a car on a cold
morning, it Is possible to believe that the car
has malevolent intelligence. At such time
when one looks at the front of the car it is
possible to see an expression of stubbornness
in the lines around the headlights and the
grill, but this is all product of the magma
ton. A car is a thing of metal, without life
and will of its own, but this is not true Of
horse.
In the movies and on television we have
all seen the magnificent performances Of
horses. The swinging doors of a Western
saloon fly open and the hero, a handsome
young cowboy, comes somersaulting out with
As caliber bullets plucking at his clothes. At
the end of the third somersault in one motion
he rises to his feet and springs into the air
in leap which starts him for the saddle Of
his horse. AS he leaves the ground in this
leap, he draws two pistols and shoots three
men standing in the doorway of the saloon.
AS he scars over the hitching rail, he holsters
his weapons and lands on his horse with both
hands free. His horse, which moment before
had been tied to the rail, breaks into full
gallop just before he settles into the saddle.
OF course, this was trained movie horse
can assure you that real horses do not act
this way, and speak from experience In
the mid-3Os was riding by the backgrounds
in Picking, China, when a shipmate called out
to me. He was cantering by on a fine white
horse which he had rented from a local con-
cession. At his invitation I got out of the
rickshaw and walked over to his mount. He
suggested that ride the horse around the
field while he had cigarette Having seen
Hopalong Cassidy movie short time before.
l readily agreed, and swung myself up into
Montgomery County sentinel. [volume] (Rockville, Md.) 1855-1974, 1962-12-06
Welsh Rare Biz

Perhaps you recall last weeks column
was about psychiatry. You may have been
disappointed in II because 1t was not funny,
or because 1t tended to make you uncomfort-
able and start wondering If life would not be
q bit brighter II you consulted a psychiatrist.
II this was the case, am sorry. did not
want to make life more difficult for anyone,
and, besides, the answer to the question is
probably mo-; so you can relax and regress
in your old neurotic pattern and enjoy your
self.
person whose opinion about writing I
value, graphically remarked that she liked
Welsh Rarebit and that the column was "fun-
n.y." Now 1 appreciate the pleasant compli-
rnent; and, must confess that some other
people think the column is funny. But, do you
know, do not intend the column to be funny.
Actually, smile about as much as q well
cured side Of country bacon and my moods
are generally on the depressed side, and 1
cannot tell good story-parlor or otherwise.
have trouble getting up enough steam for a
laugh and / am more frequently moved to
tears than laughter.
But there are Some things which amuse
me. Most of them originate in Mungummery
County. There are three fundamental institu.
tons in our county where look for fun One
is in the court room; the other is In Mungum-
merry County politics and the other is at the
River Road Runners Club where busted my
first golf club.
was in court the other day watching the
trial of one of our more colorful local drunks.
He was being tried by one of the less exper-
fenced Judges and was trying to talk his way
out of our lovely Detention Home with the
nice green grass enclosed in a court yard for
the prisoners to gaze upon. He was arrested
while walking in state of drunkenness on
the main streets of the County Seat. The
judge asked him in rather gentle tones why
1t was that he was walking while drunk The
accused said, Il had to walk, your honor.
was not drunk enough to drive" He is over
there cutting Mungummery County grass now
happen to think that the political and
educational situation in Mungummery County
is bit grotesque Maybe better move out
OF the county to get perspective on things,
and I would too, but am afraid to go away
Montgomery County sentinel. [volume] (Rockville, Md.) 1855-1974, 1962-12-06
Sconlon PROPOSED

Right in the Maryland Constitution in language plain
to and easy for all to understand is the requirement
that the General Assembly shall take he of the
people in regard to calling convention for altering the
Maryland Constitution every 20 years. And indeed
they must the assemblmen duuly pose the question
the voters every 20 years And the voters rouney vote
'yes," saying let's call constitutional convention
But there it ends Despite many Eyes" votes by the
people the decades there hasn't been Constitutional
Convention since 1875 years ago. The legislature has
always refused to call such convention Their stated
reason for this has always been that while majority Of
those voting the question did, in fact call for such
convention, the total voting favorably has cons-
tuted a majority of the states voters
The constitutional provision states eff majority of
voters at such election elections shall for conven-
on the General Assembly at its next session shall provide
by law for the assembling of such convention ;" Because
the dafters of the original constitution in 1867 failed to
use specific language spelling out whether they meant
majority OF those voting majority of the states voters
the question has always been up in the air. And the Gen.
eral Assembly, historically dominated by rural assembly,
men, has successfully evaded its responsibilities The rea-
SON. rural lawmakers in the face of heavy urban growth
nave enjoyed voting strength all out of proportion to the
number of people they represent And obviously they
wanted to keep this strength Constitutional Convention
might upset their balance of power.
Attorney Alfred L. Scanlan general counsel of the
Maryland Committee for Fair Representation this week
urged Montgomery County legislators to support bill
already supported by the Legislative Comcl-that will
call for appointment by the governor of "bue ribbon"
Constitutional Convention Commission Such a commits
sion would study and report the need for substantial
revision of the archaic constitution The proposal is good
one. County legislators would perform an outstanding
public service by getting behind such The question
OF whether the General Assembly has duty to convene
ne convention approved overwhelmingly by state voters
In 1850 is now before the Court of Appeals In the light
OF recent rulings the courts ruling may we'll be favorable
Then the General Assembly will be required call such
convention In the meantime the study commission urged
by Seaman could devote intensive study to the manner
which the horse and buggy" constitution should be
brought up to date And the final product when
as indeed is bound to before very longwoud undoubt-
edly be better one.
Montgomery County sentinel. [volume] (Rockville, Md.) 1855-1974, 1962-12-06
Mississippi Speaker

Much has been written and
said about Mississippi during
the past few weeks. Unfortu-
nately, the Mississippi view
point and the reasons for Mis-
sissippi's situation and attitude
seldom get a hearing before
Northern audiences.
The Mississippi State Sover-
eighty Commission, upon in
vitation, will send volunteer
speakers to recognized service
clubs and civic organizations
to present in factual manner
what we call "A Message From
Mississippi. All expenses of
the speakers will be borne by
the Sovereignty Commission.
If any clubs in your area
would like to have a Missfssip-
pi program, or any combina-
ton of clubs, please write Pub
lie Relations Department, Mis-
sissippi Sovereignty Commits
sion, New Capitol, Jackson,
Mississippi.
Erie Johnston, Jr.
Public Relations Director
Montgomery County sentinel. [volume] (Rockville, Md.) 1855-1974, 1962-12-06

under schools "are easily nc
cessible to the entire pOpula-
ton"
They could be used during
non-emergency periods ITO IA
cilitate school and community
activities" it declared.
In a letter to P-TA presidents
and civil defense chairman, van
der Smissen stated the commu-
nifty has been caught unpre-
pared" because of apathy.
"At the time Of this writing
1t appears that we may have a
second chance to prepare for the
crises yet to come" he wrote.
There Is no question that
there will be additional crises,
any one of which may be the
last big blOw.up," he added.
The answer, he declared, is
adequate community shelters"
He urged all persons interested
in working for such a program
in their communities to contact
him.
Montgomery County sentinel. [volume] (Rockville, Md.) 1855-1974, 1962-12-06

Government by secrecy potentially final stepping
before responsive governing body topples head over
pocetboo into the abyss of decadency is gaining accept
among Montgomery Countys elective and appontve
agencies at a disturbing pace
Twice in recent days. powerful arms of the County
Government have reached out to slam door in the face OF
taxpayng citizens and their representatives the press One
arm embraces the future of 10000 school children; the
other the future dignity of an ethnic group.
1t started small, like the stone select by David.
The Countys Human Relations Commission watch
dog group the 11-nonth-od Public Accommodations
Ordinance has, since its formation been accorded the priv
ege of closed meetings allow free discussion Of specific
complaints brought before it alleging discrimination
The press anxious any good citizen to maintain
harmony among all people, has accepted these executive
discussions because the law which created the Commission
implies that other subjects may be discussed behind
closed doors.
But at the November meeting Chairman Kenneth B.
Vented slammed the door to discuss his Commissions up
coming budget He asked the audience and the single
porter in attendance to leave the room.
The Commissions budget is not legal or proper mat
ter for closed meeting The budget tax dollars and tax
dollars from the people with their consent OF be gov
ened They have right to know not only how much is to
be spent but the the Commission wants spend it.
This week. the newly constituted School Board in Of
flee only hours went into closed session. ostensby to dis
the idea of hiring special budget consultant Over
two dozen spectators went home Press representatives
waited the promise that resolution forthcoming.
The Board put the cart before the horse There
public discussion of whether consultant is needed This
question: obvious predicate to picking the for such
job should have been decided in the open and for the
ord.
The leading to final decision big small, Is
every bit important the decision itself The trend to-
ward more and closed sessions by agen
es is unhealthy Public business must be conducted
In public!
Montgomery County sentinel. [volume] (Rockville, Md.) 1855-1974, 1962-12-06
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nifty shelters under school build
ings was proposed ito empha-
size the need for development
of school-oriented, community,
dual-purpose shelters and for
rapid construction of such shell
tiers adequate to the needs of
various parts Of the county"
at is the contention of the
MCCP.TA," he said, that a
strong civil defense shelter pro-
gram is the goal. and this goal
can only be achieved through
the cooperative efforts of the
Montgomery County Council,
the Board of Education, the Of
flee of Civil Defense and each
citizen Of Montgomery County"
Community shelters, the
resolution stated, SHOULD be
accessible to the general pop.
ulatiOn as well as students"
and that such shelters located
Montgomery County sentinel. [volume] (Rockville, Md.) 1855-1974, 1962-12-06
The Public Forum

course, the slow-poke Is never
involved. If the Montgomery
County Police were to give
tickets for slow driving, they
would make money. They can
not make much out Of speeders
on Rockville Pike, although
they are always giving out
tickets: Irate held-up driver
making a dash through that
red light? Irate held-up driver
making a rash attempt to pass,
or doing a go mph dash on a
clear stretch In an effort to
make up the lost time? 1t
wouldn't have happened If he
had not become exasperated
by slow-poke.
When dual lane highways
were first constructed, drivers
were meant 10 stay In the
right-hand lane except to pass
or to make a left-hand turn.
Too bad the rule isn't enforced
for it is now rarely possible to
pass--slow.poke No. 2 is mono
POLLING the left-hand lane
dragging his tail behind him.
This is not a plea to break
the speed lmits--it is a plea
to keep up with them. How
about stepping on the accelera-
tor, old chap? And how about
staying in the right-hand lane?
Marian OaIkIeaf
Montgomery County sentinel. [volume] (Rockville, Md.) 1855-1974, 1962-12-06

Now that the armchair gen.
erals and cocktail-circuit stra-
tegists have decided how they
won the election, maybe few
words of praise should be said
for that large, gentle force; the
people who really did the job.
We mean the hundreds of
parents, grandparents, friends,
neighbors and students who
distributed literature by tramp
ing from door to door all over
the county, visiting numerous
shopping centers passing the
message to shoppers, leaving
1t on cars, in stores, or attend
ing meetings, or any place
where groups of county citi-
zens happened to be gathered.
The people who spent hum
dreds of hours making thou
sands of telephone calls and
addressing innumerable enve-
lopes and all of the dozens of
other chores involved In an
election of the kind we have in
Montgomery are the ones who
got out the message, turned
out the voters, manned the
turn of events just WITH essed
by certain bewildered candi-
dates and various asto lnded
experts. Only those wit eyes
that cannot see or head in the
clouds believe any diffe ;ently.
Anyone who cared emo Ugh to
listen knew that there was a
great dissatisfied mt ltitude
yearning for a change or the
better and grimly dete mined
to see it brought about.