Evening star., 1962-05-05

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Nowhere within the city Is
lustrated than at the InternatiC
fast meetings held each Sunday
in the Central Branch YMCA,
1875 @ street NV.
Here visitors and those tenn
porarily living in Washington
sit down to eat and enjoy an
inspiring talk together. Out Of
these experiences have grown
o strong bond that defies dis
tance and time.
Tomorrow the S35th consec-
utive breakfast viii be held at
8 am. with special events be-
ing scheduled to commence
rate the occasion. Sixteen years
these pleasant Sunday gather
ings have been held without q
break.
During these years our Ma
TONS top political figures. edu-
Gators, scientists. artists, diplo-
mats and others have addressed
the breakfast meetings. Their
words have carried far beyond
the walls Of the YMCA, for
many have taken them to their
homes overseas.
'WOrds Can't Describe"
Chairman and chief architect
of this group Is Paul l.. Brindle,
an attorney who has given
freely Of his time and efforts
since May 1946 to these break
fasts. He has seen 1885 per-
sons from 40 countries attend
the breakfast for the first time.
Many have returned time and
again to enjoy the meal, the
company and the speakers.
Tomorrow William L. Robin
son, an executive Of the Ameri-
can Automobile Association,
viii read some letters sent here
for the occasion. He viii be
helped by John L. Handley Of
Birmingham. England; K. M.
-Bashir Of New Delhi, India,
and Robert Gleason, o student
ct George Washington Univer-
sity.
Brooks Hays, special assistant
to the President, will represent
the White House at the break
fast; Representative Schwengel,
Republican Of Iowa, the Con-
gress: DR.. Raymond W. Miller,
president Of Public Relations
Research Associates, the speak
ers, and James F. Bunting,
general secretary Of the YMCA
for Washington, the YMCA.
The letters win come from
many parts Of the globe. From
Djakarta, Indonesia, j. L. r.
'Iawalata writes Words can
not describe the many nostalgia
memories and emotions I feel
now. I would certainly like to
join you in the Joy and thrill
of this wonderful occasion.
Your creation is the most
unique gathering place Of fas-
cinating people from all walks
of life, since you get 50 many
fresh points Of view."
Coed WIN. Understanding
Jose J. Ferrer's greetings
from Manila, Philippine Is
lands, says "Time and again
i have read, re-read and pom
dered on the thoughts and
ideals prepounded by the men
Of different creeds and color
who have partaken at the In
ternational Crossroads Sunday
Morning Breakfast. I have been
sawed by this thought-that If
more and more men would only
sit down together and plan and
work for peace, how soon would
the anxieties Of our confused
and insecure world pass away.
] could not but be impressed
by the, goodwill, the under
standing and the potential
friendships generated at the
breakfasts"
Jacques Guerin- Desjardins Of
Paris, q recent speaker, writes
II have been deeply impressed
by the earnestness and the
seriousness Of the group. You
really do your part for q better
understanding between races
and nations"
And George Peters Of Cux-
haven, Germany, sends con-
,gratulations on the anniversary
while sailing by q Dutch vessel
to South Africa and to Cape
town. At this moment We are
entering the harbor Of Port
Said. Tonight, we shall pass
the Suez Channel"
! From far off Pusan. Korea,
Moon Suk Oak recalls he first
attended the breakfast in May
1860 and found 1t "an unfor-
gettable memory, which win be
vividly living. In the heart
throughout the rest Of my life.
Furthermore. I feel greatly
honored to have become q life
member Of the Crossroads. and
often talk about the occasion
with my friends here, showing
my membership card"
These are q few Of the
numerous letters that win be