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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1962-12-07
EHender in Africa

Resting snugly on an in
side page Of your newspaper
recently was an AP news
item Of front page signific-
ance-or so 1t seemed to me
concerning an area Of this
troubled world foremost in
the minds and plans Of the
international manipulators of
our State Department and Of
the United Nations. This
piece Of news, undoubtedly
crowded off the front page
by the ceaselesS, boring re-
ports Of the Kennedy clan
doings, quoted statements by
one of our most respected
and better informed United
States Senators, Allen j. FL
lender Of Louisiana, about
his impressions Of Africa. The
esteemed Senator in an in
terview in Durham, South
Africa, said-perhaps incau-
tiously-that the contrast be-
tween conditions in South
Africa and other African
nations was so great that
since his arrival here he could
hardly believe he was on the
African continent. This, of
course, is something that
even Soapy williams might
say and still keep his job.
However, Mr.. Ellender
went on to explain Just what
he had in mind and spoke
of his visit in Eeopoldville,
the Congo capital, nine years
ago. "At that time it was a
fine busting CITY," he said.
When I was there recently,
it was like walking through
a cemetery. Streets, shops
and markets were all empty.
Business has come to a stand
still. 1t Is quite obvious that
these people are not capable
of running their own affairs.
I think If you want to de-
stroy this beautiful country
of yours you should hand it
over to them" (Africans). He
added that the trouble was
that most critics Of the South
African government didn't
know what they were talking
about.
imagined Soapy not know
ing what he is talking about?
Or Jack? Or Dean? Or even
Adlai? This Just can't be!
Nonetheless, the Senator is
right there seeing it all first
hand. But, Of course-and
how could I have forgotten.
Arch segregationist and anti
civil rights advocate that he
is, he is really speaking to
the white supremacists Of
his own State. They are the
people he serves. They are
the ones who elect him to
office.
Winding up his interview,
which undoubtedly was mo-
tivated by prejudice rather
than by truth-for who had
ever heard talk like this be-
fore-Mr. Ellender made his
position In this matter crys-
tai clear. Notwithstanding
my Governments views on
the matter, I personally have
the greatest sympathy with
your problems. I think your
government is on the right
track and ] am convinced
the time will come when my
Government will have to
change its views about your
policy" a.
Is 1t possible that as a re-
suit Of his boldness, Senator
Ellender may find his pres
ence in Washington I'M
wanted? Maybe he won't find
1t safe being on the streets
after dark. But then, In
Washington who doesp
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1962-12-07
LETTERS TO THE STAR

Pen names may be used II
Letters carry tDrtters' correct
names and addresses. All let
tiers are subject to condensd-
ton. Those not used tD.H be
returned only iDhen accom-
panied By self = addressed,
stamped envelopes.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1962-07-29
Zone Plan Heorinq Set
In Rockville Tomorrow

A proposal by the Maryland
National Capital Park and
Planning Commission to create
an open space" coming cate
CORY for Montgomery and
Prince Georges Counties will be
aired at a public hearing to-
morrow night in Rockville.
The proposed new zone, de-
signed to preserve large open
spaces in wedges between traf-
fic corridors, received warm
support at a hearing last
month in Upper Marlboro.
The hearing will start at 8
pm. in the auditorium Of the
Montgomery County Office
Building. The planning staff
will outline the proposal and
explain why they think it
should be adopted. The plan
ming commission approved it in
April.
The coming amendment, II
enacted, would establish q rural
zone with a minimum lot size
Of five acres.
Land under this classified
ton would be used for farms
large residential estates ano
hunting, camping and recrea-
ton areas. The coming plar
could be used also to preserve
land with specific natural re-
source potential.
Creation of such zones would
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1962-07-29

allow "as many opportunities as
possible for economic returns on
the land" while protecting It's
rural character, the planners
contend.
This is one Of three major
tools the planners hope to use
to make their general plan for
the two counties stick.
Under the plan, high-density
zones would be used to con-
centrate suburban development
along the corridors, and a
natural resources zone would
be coupled with the open space
category to limit subdivision
sprawl in the undeveloped areas
between the traffic "spokes."
Establishment of other zones
will be recommended if the BIZ
county plan is adopted. Rural
coming is needed now, accord
ing to the planners, to helr
keep a major part Of the Roci
Greek Valley in its present low.
density condition.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1962-07-29
Revoked Permit
Driver Beats Up
Officer, Escapes

A police officer was beaten
up yesterday by a motorist he
was trying to arrest for driving
with a revoked license.
The incident occurred at $3.50
pm. near Fifth and H streets
NE, when Pvt. R. D. Hand
werk, IS, of the Ninth Precinct,
tagged down a car for excess
sive exhaust smoke.
When the driver produced an
operators permit, Pvt. Hand
werk discovered that the Ii
cense had been revoked after
an accumulation Of As citation
points. The officer, intending
to drive to the station, told the
man to slide over.
Instead, the man got out and
walked away. When Pvt. Hand
werk followed and grabbed him,
the man punched him and fled
Pvt. Handwerk chased him into
a nearby alley, where another
tussle occurred. The man broke
away again and escaped.
From the Identification on
the license, police started a
search for a 23-year-old north
east man.
Pvt. Handwerk was treated
and released at the Washing
ton Hospital Center.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1962-07-29
Boy Bridge Tries
One-Wuy Traffic
Solution Tonight

BALTIMORE, July % (AP)
Heavy traffic on the Chesa.
peake Bay Bridge today caused
five and ten-minute delays fol
motorists headed for the East.
ern Shore.
A State Roads Commission
official said no accidents hac
been reported, however, ano
no repetition Of the big Jam
which developed last Saturday
occurred.
Meanwhile, the SRC is ready
to launch a one-way. westbounc
traffic plan on the two-lane
span Sunday night. The plar
calls for one-way flow until the
jam caused by homecoming
motorists diSsolves.
Officials say such a plan Is
not feasible on Saturday morn
ings, when there is heavy traf-
fic in both directions. Most
motorists on the bridge Sunday
night are headed west.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1962-07-29
Prince Edward Decision
Ends Freedom of Choice

Boothe of Alexandria noted
that the State has saved sew
eral hundred thousand dollars
because it has not been con-
tributing to Prince Edward
Schools since their closure and
because Judge Lewis last year
decreed that students in the
county are ineligible for Vir-
ginia tuition grants as long
as there is no public school
system.
He proposed that the money
saved be made available to the
school board for its operations.
Judge Lewis stated that if
the schools are not reopened
by September Z, he will ION
that day consider any and all
proposed orders" by attorneys
in the case.
Even if the county'S public
schools should open this fall
on an officially desegregated
basis, most of the 100 Negro
pupils and 1,400 white students
probably still would attend
separate classes.
Only about 16 white children
have indicated they would en-
roll in desegregated public
schools. The remainder have
said they would prefer to re-
main in the classes sponsored
by a private education founda-
ton.
With the resumption of pub
lie education, each of them
presumably again would qualify
for the State tuition grants OF
$250-S275 which would help
finance their private education
Some of those who have fol-
lowed the Prince Edward case
however, think that the ratio
of white children in the public
schools would increase with
each year.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1962-07-29
Chilly 81 Degrees Sets
Record in Richmond

RICHMOND. Va, July 2s
(AP).-The mercury dipped tC
a chilly 52.2 degrees here early
today, setting a record low for
the second day in a row. The
old mark of $50 was set in
1920.
Friday mornings low Of 51.8
broke the previous record Of
57.2, also set in 1920.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1962-07-29
YOUNG 6. o. P. Meet

The Alexandria Young Re-
publicans will meet at 8 pm.
Tuesday in the Security Saw
lngs g. Loan Association office
at the Arlandria shopping CEN
ter, Ais Mount Vernon avenue.
william Moss, chairman OF the
Fairfax Board of County Su-
pervisors, will speak.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1962-07-29
Tukomo Park Event
Planned for Sickles

Carlton r. Sickles, Demo-
cratic candidate for Congress-
man-at-large in Maryland, will
open his Statewide campaign
headquarters Wednesday, Au-
gust 8, in Takoma Park.
A7pm. ceremony, co-spon-
sored by the State Central
Committees of Montgomery and
Prince Georges Counties, will
open- the campaign offices at
1856 New Hampshire avenue
in the Coop shopping center.
Local and State candidates will
be present.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1962-07-29

would have to be closed. Judge
Lewis furthermore concurred
with arguments that the Vir-
ginia Constitution requires the
State to maintain an efficient
system Of public education.
Conceivably. the General As
sembly, as It did in 1859, might
again consider repeal Of this
provision.
But even with its removal, it
seems unlikely that Virginia
now would be willing to sacri-
flee its whole public system to
accommodate recalcitrant cities
or counties such as Prince Ed
ward.
In placing the cnus for fu-
ture action in the Prince Ed
ward case upon State and To-
cal school officials and not the
County Board of Supervisors,
Judge Lewis did not rule re-
gardiing what has heen a ma
jor argument in the desegrega-
ton conflict that began IL
years ago.
The Prince Edward super
visors have kept the schools
shut merely by refusing to ap-
propriate money for them, and
have argued that no court can
compel a legislative body to
levy and raise taxes.
Must Obtain Funds
To comply with the order to
prepare plans for reopening
the schools and actually to re-
open them, the school board
must obtain funds from some
source. Several possibilities
exist.
The supervisors could relent
and make the money available.
If they do not, the State
could provide it. Last year
State Senator Armistead
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1962-07-29
By JOHN BARRON
star Staff Writer

The decision of Federal
Judge Oren Lewis to force open
Prince Edward County schools
Apparently has deprived Vir-
gina communities of their I'LL
Innate weapon against class
room desegregation.
To the extent that courts
elsewhere accept the precedent
Established by his ruling, it
threatens to do the same in
other Southern States. The
opinion issued Thursday de-
stroys the foundation of Vir-
gtpia's observation-disclosures pro-
gram which grants each
locality the option of acquieSc-
ing to some desegregation or
doing away with its schools to
hveid any.
For Judge Lewis, in effect,
told Virginia that it no longer
can permit closure of schools
in one community unless it
closes them in all others. No
community therefore will be
free to abandon public educa-
ton unless it is abolished
throughout the State.
The observation-disclosures of
an individual community thus
Is ended.
Despite increasing failure Of
other legal stratagems, South
ern cities and counties have
believed that as a final alter
native to court dictates, they
could simply shut their public
classroomS to all students.
Studied in South
Prince Edward in 1859 was
the first to invoke this extreme
defense and since has had the
qinstinction of being the only
Jurisdiction in the United
States continuously without
public schools.
Segregationists, especially in
Alabama, Louisiana and Mis-
sisSippi, tentatively have
studied the tactics Of Prince
Edward and indicated that if
necessary they would follow its
precepts.
However, Judge Lewis con-
Guided that public education is
both a State and local reSpon-
Sibility, and therefore not sub
ject solely to local control.
In perhaps the most signifi-
cant portion Of the opinion, he
declared:
HThe United States Consti-
futon recognizes no governing
. units except the Federal Gov
Fenfment and the States
At least in the area Of con-
stitutional rights, specifically
with respect to education, a
State can no more delegate to
| Its subdivisions the power to
discriminate than it can &self
directly establish inequality,
This court holds that Sle
public schools of Prince Edward
County may not be closed to
avoid the effect of the law of
tife land as interpreted by the
sEupreme Court, while the
commonwealth of Virginia
permits other public schools to
remain open at the expense OF
the taxpayers"
Open All or Close All
This argument comedies with
one first advanced two years
ago when the National AsSoci-
alton for the Advancement Of
Colored People contended that
it is unconstitutional and dis
criminatory for State funds to
be used in support Of public
schools in some communities
and not in others.
The NAACP attorneys in
sisted that to avoid the alleged
discrimination, all public
schools in Virginia would have
to be opened or all Of them
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1962-07-29
Land Renewal
Action Fails
harrington

Prolonged efforts to estab-
lish an urban redevelopment
authority in Arlington collapsed
yesterday as the County Board
refused even to permit a ref
erendum on the issue.
After hearing 20 spokesman
express divergent, often-clash-
ing views. the board voted four
to one against the proposed
November referendum.
Chairman Ernest Wilt, Thorn
as Richards. Ralph Raul and
Roy E. Lowry said they found
insufficient evidence of blight
and Slums in Arlington to JUS
tify creation Of a special public
agency.
The fifth number, Leo Ur-
banske, argued that the govern.
ment-Sponsored redevelopment
inevitably will be required OF
the county and that the oues-
ton of whether to have il
should be at last put to the
voters.
VieWpOintS Clash
The Chamber Of Commerce
Apartment Owners Associ-
alton, League of Women Vo-
tiers. a newly formed group Of
well-known citizens and some
prominent businessmen had
advocated an urban renewal
authority.
1t was vigorously opposed by
some equally prominent bust.
nessmen, the Home Owners
Federation, and conservative
leaders.
Pointing out that the Ross
Ign area facing Washington is
"a monument to missed oppor-
tunity," the League of Women
Voters said that urban renewal
is needed ito turn the tide OF
deterioration" in Arlington.
THE more We let govern
ment take over our problems,
the worse off we are going to
be-" said Robert Peck.
IF there's a deterioration in
our business areas, then the
tax burden is going to settle
on the people who own homes, /"
said j. Fuller Groom in argu-
ing for the authority.
Decay Areas Noted
II object to urban renewal
because it means taking taxes
from the average taxpayer and
putting them in the hands of
the few" said Mrs. Kitty Reyn-
oldS.
Arlington has almost no
slums but some of its older
business districts are manifest
ing some decay and are suffer-
ing from competition from
modern shopping centers born
Of postwar developments in
merchandising.
The redevelopment authority
would have been used to as.
semble large tracts, through
condemnation II necessary, il
such areas as Rosslyn and II
control their reconstruction il
accordance with an overall
plan. Federal and local fund
would be used.
Opponents Of Government.
guided renewal said that prop.
erty in Arlington now is sc
valuable that private enterprise
itself will accomplish the de-
IvelopmentS.
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presbyterian camp.
The theme of the Rev. Mr.
20. c. Sappenfield, IL a. m. Sun,
day will be, "11:59 p. M" The
Junior message will be "The
Ten Word Sermon.
The Women's Association OF
the church will hold its annual
Christmas party Tuesday.
A short business meeting is
scheduled for 10 a. m This will
be followed by installation
Services conducted by the Rev.
Sappenfield for the newly
elected officers for 1868.
These are Mrs. A. Gunvalsen.
president; Mrs. J. H. Barnes,
vice president; Miss Virginia
Spriggs, secretary; Miss Lucille
Aingworth, treasurer.
Chairmen Of committees are
Mrs. S NJ. Lowry, Mrs. W. H.
Zimmerman, Mrs. Walter liant.
Mrs. X. w. Reed, and Mrs.
w. NJ. Witherup.
The Prayer Group will meet
at 1915.
At 1880 luncheon will be
served with Mrs X. W. Reed
and Mrs. f. f. Huston as host
esses. A program in the Christ
mas spirit promises to be most
interesting. All women are in.
vited to the associations Christ
mas partv.
East Cleveland leader. [volume] (East Cleveland, Ohio) 1942-1970, 1962-12-06

Mrs. Thomas Byrne, 1882
Fernwood. Girl.
East Cleveland leader. [volume] (East Cleveland, Ohio) 1942-1970, 1962-12-06
Presbyterian Youth Plan Pancake Affair

Mrs. Wilbur Lawrence, assisted
by Mrs. Wenner Funk, and the
Mems Club who are furnishing
the trees.
The drama is under the lead,
ership Of Mrs. A. George White
man with the Madonna por.
trayed by Mrs. James Hill.
The music is directed by Mrs
Grace Toy Davidson and those
taking part are, soloists: Eller
Ebbert and Joyce, Schultz and
a vocal ensemble consisting of
Karen Caesar, Cherry Glenn,
kathy Glenn, Pat Dickinson
ID o dy Risberg and Joyce
Schultz.
All who can, are urged to
come for the Quiet Hour in
Austin Chapel from 1890 to
IL a. m.
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throughout the building. From
$3.50 to $50 p. m. is supper
time. Bring your own sand
wiches. Dessert and beverage
will be furnished. From $50
until 7:90 p. m. the program
"No Room will be presented by
members of the Junior and SEN
ior Hi BYE. An orchestra will
be conducted by Mrs. Arthur
Bevan.
Members Of the Ivy Club will
have their Christmas Party,
Sunday at the home of Mr.. and
Mrs. Robert Reeves, 30204 Bar
jode, Willowick at 8 p. m. Miss
Margaret Brown will give the
Devotions. They are remember
ing needy family on this
particular night.
Prayer Meeting is Wednesday
night at the church from 1870
to 8 p. m.
East Cleveland leader. [volume] (East Cleveland, Ohio) 1942-1970, 1962-12-06
WSCS Will
Meet Wednesday
First Friends
List Service

Meet ednesday
The WSCS Of Windermere
Methodist Church will meet
Wednesday.
There will be business
meeting at II a. m. followed
by luncheon at 1915 served by
Circle 4.
Mrs. F. NJ. Mccoy is chair
man.
The special Christmas pro.
gram has been arranged by
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Second Advent
Sermon SUNDAY

DR.. A. George Whiteman's
sermon topic Sunday morning at
Windermere Methodist Church
will be ''The Bible Speaks
Universal Bible Sunday
A Christmas Party for the
Children's division is planned
Saturday, Dec. 18th. Santa will
be there plus planned pro-
gram.
Rev. David R. Newell, as
sociate pastor, speaks to the
adult school division each Sun
day morning at $50 a. m.
Study of the Basic Bible Be-
liefs' will continue.
East Cleveland leader. [volume] (East Cleveland, Ohio) 1942-1970, 1962-12-06
Crusade Week
For Baptists

For Baptists
A "New Life Crusade" with
Evangelists Dick and Don Krue-
ger will be held for a week
starting Sunday at the Hayden
Avenue Baptist Church, 174o
Hayden ave.
On Sunday services will be at
II am. and 7 pm. During the
week, services will be held at
7:3O pm.
East Cleveland leader. [volume] (East Cleveland, Ohio) 1942-1970, 1962-12-06

sentation. Mrs. Frank Vogler il
Program Chairman.
The evening will be climaxeo
by Santa distributing gifts ano
refreshments will be served.
The Guild will hold a Bake
Sale on Sunday, Dec. 18th after
all the masses.
First Friends
List Service
At the First Friends Church,
located at the corner of Su.
perior ave-, and Melbourne rd.,
in the first four Sunday morn
ing services of Dec, the pastor
will preach on the general
theme, Gods Best Things"
Dec. 9th the subject will be
"The Best Book Ever Written" !"
Sunday School Is held each
Sunday at $50 a. m. Robert
Davidson, superintendent. Wor
ship Service is at 10:45 a. m.
Youth meetings are at $50
p. m.
The Gospel Hour is at 1870
p. m.
Meeting for Bible study and
prayer is held Wednesday at
7;30 p. m.
East Cleveland leader. [volume] (East Cleveland, Ohio) 1942-1970, 1962-12-06
Class Christmas
| Party TOMORROW

The Philathea Class IF the
East Cleveland Baptist Church
will hold its Christmas party
tomorrow at s p. m. in the
Sanctuary.
Mrs. Robert Rimer, teacher
Of the class, has planned a
special program, with Mrs
Charles Carroll, organist and
Mrs. Miriam Chamberlain, So
prano.
Members Of the class are
asked to bring % cents for
children. Also, contributions for
a Christmas Basket for needy
family.
The Latta Class will also
have its Christmas party at the
home Of DR.. and Mrs. Royal
Thomas, 2134 Miami rd., to-
morrow evening at 8. Members
are asked to bring Christmas
Gifts for shut-ins. Hosts and
hostesses are Mrs. George Gal
ambush, Mrs. Evelyn Welch,
Mr.. and Mrs. James Grief, Mr..
and Mrs. Blair Benner and Mr..
and Mrs. Glen Maddox.
Hanging Green"
Is Sunday
Hanging Of the Greens" is
an annual affair at the East
Cleveland Baptist Church. This
year it is Sunday starting at
4 p. m.
There will he family work
shops in all Church School De-
'partments, creating Christmas
decorations and hanging them
East Cleveland leader. [volume] (East Cleveland, Ohio) 1942-1970, 1962-12-06
Guild Party
Is Dec. 18th

The st. Philomena Guile
Christmas Party will be held
Thursday, Dec. 18th at 8 pm
in the Social Hall. A short busi.
ness meeting will precede the
festivities.
George Parker, Choirmaster
will direct the choir members
singing "a Night of Holy
Memory" to be followed by
"Adeste Fidelis". Mr.. Parker
will also be in charge of the
community singing.
THE Old But Ever New
Christmas Story" will he dra-
as a very special pre-
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East Cleveland leader. [volume] (East Cleveland, Ohio) 1942-1970, 1962-12-06

Something new at Windermere Presbyterian
Church Sunday Morning, Pancake Breakfast will be
served from to 1880 by Che Senior High Youth
Fellowship. The money raised will be put toward the
youth groups winter retreat at the Highlands, a