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St. Paul recorder. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1934-2000, 1962-09-21
Sitting Too Close:
KeDYd Parliament
Member Creofes
Traffic Heard


Nairobi, Kenya (ANP) - A
high-ranking African official in
the federal government was called
in by police and questioned last
week about having a white woman
sitting next to him as he drove
his car.
The police charged that the sight
Of an African and a white woman
in such close proximity created a
distraction for other motorists and
therefore constituted a traffic haz-
ard.
The official, Peter Okondo, par
liamentary secretary to the minis
ter Of works, and a member Of the
Legislative council (parliament)
said he received a telephone call
from a police inspector requesting
him to report to the police station.
When Okondo declared he had
committed no offense and there
fore saw no reason for going to
the police headquarters, the inspec-
tor told him that they wanted to
examine his drivers license.
Okondo told the inspector that
he thought the procedure unusual
and that if the police wanted to
check his drivers license they were
welcome to do so at his office. Ten
minutes later the police inspector
rang again and said: II regret to
have to inform you, Mr.. Okondo,
that you have been reported for
dangerous driving along the Ngong
Road.
THE report came from a senior
European police officer and you
will understand that in the cir
cumstances, we must take &C
ton"
Okondo who visited the United
States in August said he could not
recollect any unduly dangerous
driving on his part. Accordingly
he asked for details.
In grave tones the inspector
supplied them. THE very senior
European police officer saw you
driving along the Ngong Road
with a European woman sitting
very close to you" he said.
1T was obvious to him that any
other motorists would have their
attention diverted from the road
by seeing this and there was thus
very great danger Of an accident.
Okondo replied: Tell the very
senior European police officer that
the lady sitting next to me was my
wife, who Is not likely to make
me over-excited."
Later, fair-haired, Maria Luisa
Okondo's 26-year-old Swiss wife
said: TITS so crazy. We had a very
good laugh all day"
Later, the embarrassed senior
traffic police officer reported;
THE Division Commander as
sures me that there Is no charge
against either Mr.. or Mrs. Okondo
1T was just an inquiry, that's
all"
The Okondos have three chill
dren.
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Triniddd Tdbdgo Shed
COLONEL Status Now;
Independent IsIondS


Port OF Spain (ANP) - Trim
idadians and Tobagans everywhere
arose at the crack Of dawn on
August 81, 1862, to begin a new
existence as citizens of a free and
sovereign state -. that is, all those
who had not waited up to see the
birth Of the new nation at ex-
actly 1901 am.
1t was at that time that the
island combine Of Trinidad and
Tobago shed its cloak Of colonial
status and put on a new raiment
Of independence. The sovereignty
Of Trinidad-Tobago came within
three weeks Of that Of Jamaica,
its larger Caribbean neighbor to
the northwest ending 165 years of
foreign rule.
At the time Trinidad was dis
covered by Christopher Columbus
in 1913, its Indian inhabitants were
Arawaks and Caribs. These people
have long since disappeared, their
places being taken by people from
many different races: African, In
dian, Chinese, Spanish, French,
British and other European people.
1t was linked enthusiastically to
the nearby island of Tobago by the
British in 1888.
Leader Of the government is Sir
Eric Williams, who retains his
former post as prime minister. He
is also leader of the Peoples Ma
tional Movement, the party in
power.
Since the new nation elected to
be independent within the franz
work of the British Common
wealth, it has as its direct link
to the British throne, Sir Solomon
Hochoy as encouragement.
Situated some seven miles from
the northeastern coast of South |
America, Trinidad has a popula-
ton of about 799, 900. It is slightly
larger than Rhode Island. It's part
ner, Tobago, about % miles north
east of Trinidad and much smaller
in size, has a population of rough
ly $4,000
Celebrations for the independ- |
ence began on the eve of the event |
and continued on through the next |
day The official ceremonies began
at midnight in Red House, home of |
the territorial legislature. Thanked |
by Sir Solomon and DR.. Williams,
Mary the Princess Royal, who is
the aunt of Queen Elizabeth, oc-
cupied the seat of honor. Later in
the day, she read the Throne
Speech to a joint session of the
Senate and House of Representa-
tives, and gave a personal mes
sage from the Queen.
Five major religious bodies i
Roman Catholic, Anglican, Hindu,
Moslem and Evangelical - par
ticipated with prayer at the flag
ceremony.
Among the foreign delegations
present during the ceremonies were
representatives from Africa, India,
the Netherland and Israel. The
US. delegation was headed by
us. Federal Judge William Henry
HASTE of the Third Circuit Court
of Appeals.
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tomorrow they will see it through
what they are.
You cannot hope to be tomor-
row something that you have
made no preparation for today.
If you want to be a good citizen
tomorrow you must start today
living as good a life as you can.
Be honest and dependable and be
a good neighbor and friend. Build
your bridges as you go through
life and when tomorrow comes you
will be known as good solid cit
izen.
Be decent and honorable in all
Of your dealings with others and
when tomorrow comes you will be
respected and called a stable cit
lien.
Don't worry too much about to-
morrow but take care of today and
have faith in tomorrow, and have
hope, if you have done today's
work well.
Today be as pleasant and as
happy as you can and If possible
be kind to friends and do what
you can to make life happy for
those around you and tomorrow,
for every good deed you have done
today, someone will do as much
for you.
You need not fear tomorrow if
you have done the best you can
today, in every way.
If there is anything you can do
to bring a smile to someone or If
you can speak a kind word to
someone or in any way make
someone's life a little happier be-
cause you passed by, do it!
Don't put off doing anything
pleasant you can for anybody.
Time has a way of slipping by so
If you want to help make life a
little bit happier for the lonely
man or woman near you, do 1t
today.
If there is a child in your block
you think you can help, do it. The
little girl who once had trouble
solving her problems in Arithmetic
was helped by an older girl in her
block. The older girl was no wiz
ard with figures but she was able
to explain the method Of doing
problems so when the little girl
grew up-you guessed 1t - she
earned her living in an office
where her knowledge Of figures
was the means Of earning her sal
airy. She is one Of many who help
figure out your income tax re,
turns.
There are so many ways tc
build for a good tomorrow If YOU
really want to do that.
A young woman was very i'll In
hospital for several years. She
made a vow she would do all she
could to help in the church Of hel
choice If she was spared to live.
That was 20 years ago and to,
day she Is stu the organist and
every cent of money the church
pays her she turns back to them
She also pays her own assessments
each week. She has been blessed
to enjoy perfect health all Of these
years and she says she cannot dc
enough to show her gratitude fol
all Of the relatives and friends who
showed so much interest in hel
when her faith had almost left
her.
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Something To Chew About

Something TO Chew About
New York (ANP) - The New
York Transit Authority recently
reported that more than $4,000
articles were left on subway cars
by foregetfil riders during the
last year.
Among them were jewelry,
headstones, bass fiddles, eyeglasses
fifty $1,000 bonds and false
teeth.
St. Paul recorder. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1934-2000, 1962-09-21
THIS NJ THAT
By HazeI Underwood
ALWAYS TOMORROW

always have tomorrow comfort
However lonely may whenever sldes are gray
There may be disappointments annoy worry me-
And there may a time is tragedy
But always remember that the cannot last
And when the stars appear again another day is past;
And then know tomorrow win starting at dawn
And every tear Of yesteryear forever gone
As long as am wen enough my daily bread
know tomorrow viii be there to help look ahead
james Metcah Chicago Times
You better live your today for TODAY
the preparation for tomorrow tomoros that follow
Harriet Martineau
So many look forward to tomorrow thinking better
days ahead but they should stop think they do
St. Paul recorder. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1934-2000, 1962-09-21
BURGLARY WAS A BUST

Gary, Ind. CAMP - Outside"
burglars who wanted Gin" broke
out a plate glass window Of a
grocery here.
The thieves, however, were ap-
parently frightened away by a
passerby. They got no loot.
St. Paul recorder. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1934-2000, 1962-09-21

According to a recent census,
Brazzaville, capital Of the former
French Congo, has a population
Of 135, 1000, an increase Of S5 per-
cent since 1866.
St. Paul recorder. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1934-2000, 1962-09-21
SAME PLACE
DIFFERENT CAST

DIFFERENT CAST
Grand Rapids, Mich. CAMP -
No foul play was the ruling at the
hotel where Michigan Democrats
were meeting when it was noted
that following their sign reading
Democratic State Convention"
was one reading, DIRTY Work at
the Crossroads"
However, a play was involved
but it didn't feature Republicans.
The Grand Rapids Circle Theater
posted the second sign. 1t was an
advertisement for a play.
St. Paul recorder. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1934-2000, 1962-09-21

Prepare for tomorrow and for
get about yesterday.-Martin Van
Bee.
The Adak sun., 1962-08-27
E,XCIiALIGE SERVICE

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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1962-11-04
The Economy:
Tax Cut Next?

Commerce Secretary Hodges
urged on Tuesday that Con-
gress act quickly to cut taxes
in 1868 and tackle tax reform
later.
The Labor Department an
nOunced Wednesday a 100000
drop in unemployment in OctO-
Der from the September figure.
After some months of debate
within the administration, Presi-
dent Kennedy last summer told
the American people he would not
press for an immediate reduction
in income taxes but would propose
an across-the-board slash next
year, retroactive to January /. It
would be tied to various tax re-
forms.
This, despite the Cuban crisis,
is still regarded as the official
administration position.
But last week, Luther H.
Hodges, the Secretary of Com
merce, demonstrating that the adj
ministration doesn't speak with
one voice" on domestic matters
as it seeks, at great lengths, to
do on foreign affairs, came up
with a different idea. He wants
a quick tax cut when the new
Congress meets in January. After
this is done, he urges, then the
matter Of reforms, such as the
Continued on Page E-2
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1962-11-04
India:
Battle of Giants

Prime Minister Nehru re-
moved v. X. Krishna Menon
from his post of defense min
lister last week but kept him
in the cabinet as minister for
defense production.
At Calcutta's crowded airport
yesterday, the first United States
Air Force C-135s began touching
down, loaded with military equip
ment badly needed by midas
Army.
The arrival of the American Jet
transports - some from as far
away as Frankfurt-on-the Main,
and others from bases in Turkey
- symbolized the rapid change
that has taken place in India's
foreign policy in the last two
weeks. ,
After following a strict policy
OF "non-alignment" for the is
years of its independence, India
is now looking to the West for
military aid in its time of trouble.
Officially, "non-alignment" is still
the Delhi policy, but few obServ-
ers take it seriously.
1t has not been an easy de-
cision for Prime Minister Nehru-
the unofficial head of the nom
aligned bloc of nations-bu faced
with a sharp, if limited struggle
on his borders with China, he
had no real choice but to seek
help If he hoped to retain the
disputed $4,000 square miles of
territory.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1962-11-04

If he had chosen to fighter
even to delay-Cuba might have
been attacked and the island lost
as a Communist base. Now, the
United States has promised to is
sue pledge against armed in
vasion, in a sense giving Cuba
more guarantees than before the
bases were built.
The long run policy remains the
same-to gain strategic detectives
without sacrificing Soviet power,
and Berlin remains the number
one Kremlin concern. What has
changed is the Soviet's short-run
tactics.
Most likely, Kremhn policy
planners are trying to chart Rus
sian debts and credits as result
of the Cuban affair. On the debit
side, are the expected drop in
Soviet prestige in Latin America,
and hardening of the rift be-
tween Peking and Moscow.
On the credits, Soviet prestige
is still high in the European sat-
elites, andA if agreements are
worked out with the United States
on Cuban inspection, Soviet pres
tige may also rise in the West.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1962-11-04
Costro's Ego

Since Mr.. Castro considers the
revolution in Cuba to be his own,
and the Soviet Union only an
ally, this was an affront to his
ego. He Immediately responded
with his well-known demands for
the evacuation of the American
naval base at Guantanamo Bay,
something never mentioned in the
Big Two correspondence.
He told Mr.. Thant on Tuesday
that he would not allow inspectors
on his soil until this was done.
This unexpected obstacle to a
settlement led to the quick flight
of Mr.. Mikoyan to New York and
then to Havana. Mr.. Mikoyan
spoke ambiguously at the airport
on his departure for Havana. say
ing the Russians supported the
Cuban demands. Whether this
was but an effort to soothe Mr..
Castro's feelings is still unknown.
u. N. officials believe MIR. Castro
will back down and allow the
inspectors, but only after his pride
has been restored by having the
major nations ask him to COM
promise"
The evacuation Of the Russian
missiles will leave Mr.. Castro
where he was before. Presumably
he still will have to rely on So
Wet economic aid to survive, and
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1962-11-04

The big loser in the Cuban af-
fair is Fidel Castro. Not only has
he lost the missiles-which as
long as they existed forced the
Russians to be involved in his
American disputes-but he also
has lost considerable prestige in
the hemisphere.
The Soviet-American dialogue
on Cuba constantly skipped over
Havana. Neither President Ken
nedy nor Premier Khrushchev
seemed to take notice Of Mr..
Castro's desires.
And the final Khrushchev let
ter last Sunday was the most in
sulting of all. For it said the
Soviet Union would Withdraw its
bases and that U. N. inspectors
would be allowed on Cuban soil
to verify their withdrawal.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1962-11-04
Obstacle to Peace

The main obstacle to peaceful
settlement of the argument was
Chinese occupation of $4,000
square miles in the northwest in
1857, and Chinese refusal to with
draw before negotiations would be
held. Since Ladakh connects
Sinkiang and Tibet, it is STRATEGY
cally important to the Chinese.
Peking has implied it would give
UP its northeast claims in ex-
change for India's recognition of
the northwest ones-including a
Chinese-built road across Ladakh's
Aksai Chin plateau.
Mr., Nehru's main adviser on
matters OF security was v. K.
Krishna Menon-long an advo-
cate of friendly relations with Red
China, and long hostile to the
West. AS defense minister at the
time of the border dispute, Mr..
Menon had boosted, that India's
army was well-equipped, and ready
to repel any invasion.
The easy advances made by the
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The Wrong Idea

For years, Mr.. Nehru labored
under two misapprehensions. The
first was that Red China, so bad
ly off economically, would not in
wade India so long as India did
not provoke the Red giant. The
other was that the Soviet Union
would be able to restrain China
If indiana Chinese relations be-
came too heated.
Peking and New Delhi had ar
gued over their borders for several
years, but few people expected the
Chinese to launch a massive as
sault as it did three weeks ago.
Basically, the Chinese claim land
in two areas of their $500 mile
frontier with India.
About $4,000 square miles are
in the northwest in an area known
as Ladakh. located in the state
OF Jammu and Kashmir-an area
of contention also between India
and PakiStan. The remaining
$4,000 square miles are in the
Northeast Frontier Agency. The
rival claims are difficult to pin
down with accuracy, but most OBJ
servers accept the Indian side.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1962-11-04

cit was a recommendation Of
Republican leaders of the Con-
gress that first inspired the joint
congressional resolution under
which the President was able to
act in this latest crisis forcefully
and with congressional approval
of his acts. So. our Commander
in-Chief, sure of his ready mill
tary strength &. proclaimed our
determination
The Eisenhower spe ech fol-
lowed by a few hours suggestion
by Senator Hartke of Indiana,
Chairman Of the Democratic SEN
atorial Campaign Committee, that
the former President drop out of
the campaign.
The Senator asserted that Mr..
Eisenhower had been saying
things-he was not specific that
could be interpreted abroad as in
dicating there was not solid BIZ
partisan support for Mr.. Ken
nedy's action ordering halt
to the shipment of offe nsive
weapons to Cuba by the Soviet
Union.
Republican leaders quickly re-
jected the Hartke suggestion. Gen.
Eisenhower had no direct COM
ment, but he continued his cam
paigning for Republican candi-
dates, He spoke in Baltimore
County Friday night.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1962-11-04
Step-by-step

During the week, there was
much diplomatic activity. prin-
cipally in Havana and at the
United Nations. These were the
highlights:
o Two Soviet officials, Vasin
Kuznetsov and Anastas I. Miko-
van, arrived in New York at diff
ferent times for talks with Ameri-
can officials. Mr.. Kuznetsov. an
experienced negotiator, was in
charge of the Soviet delegation
and Immediately consulted with
U Thant, the acting secretary
general and Adlai E. Stevenson
and John ]. McCloy for the
Americans.
. The Russians repeatedly pro-
posed that the International Red
Cross, with headquarters in &C.
neva, be asked to inspect ships
bound for Cuba to determine
whether they contained arms that
could be used in an attack against
the United States.
Q The United States-as indi-
Gated by President Kennedy in his
talk on Friday night-found this
proposal acceptable.
o At the u. NJ, Soviet officials
said that the work was proceeding
swiftly on the dismantling of
Soviet weapons. Mr.. Kennedy
confirmed this in his talk to the
Nation.
o u Thant flew to Havana on
Tuesday with a group of military
experts, presumably to arrange
for verification of dismantling
and of the shipment out of Cuba
OF Soviet missiles and planes.
. Mr.. Castro, however, told Mr..
Thant that he refused to allow
U. N. inspectors on his soil until
the United States agrees to with
draw from Guantanamo Bay. He
repeated his demands in speech
on Thursday night, indicating
that he was displeased by the
Soviet Unions disregard for Cuba's
interests in dealing directly with
the United States.
. Mr.. Mikoyan flew to Havana
from New York on Friday, presum-
ably to try and bridge any diff
ferences with Mr.. Castro.
o Pending suitable means of
verification on land, MIR. Kennedy
said the United States would con-
tinue its aerial surveillance of
Cuba, and he indicated that the
United States would issue no
pledge on intervention in
Cuba until the Soviet Union lives
UP to its pledge.
con Saturday, the Interna-
tional Red Cross announced it
would supervise inspection Of
Cuban-bound ships If 10 requested
by the interested parties. This
means that an agreement is nearly
ready for signing, since both the
United States and the Soviet
Union already are in favor of
such a plan. 1t is not believed that
Mr.. Castro can object to searches
made on the high seas.
Observers also believe that the
Red Cross eventually will be asked
to supervise verification of missile
dismantling on Cuban soil as well.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1962-11-04
MOSCOW

Although Cuba is vital concern
of the United States, it is a minor
consideration in Moscow. The
rapidity of the withdrawal in
dicates the great reluctance in the
Kremlin to fight over Cuba. Mr..
Khrushchev seized every occasion
to assert his unwillingness to 60 to
war over Cuba.
This retreat, however, should
not be interpreted as a general
Soviet policy. In Berlin, where the
Soviet Union has a military adj
vantage, a stronger Soviet stand
can be expected. Also in South
east Asia, the Russians have not
backed down except when it was
in their interest.
The Soviet policy in Cuba still
is unclear, but many observers be-
lieve the missile base was meant
as just another card to be used
at some future negotiating ses-
sion-something to be traded off.
There is every reason to believe
that Mr.. Khrushchev was sur
prised and shocked by the vio-
lence of the American reaction.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1962-11-04
The Effect

It is not known yet, what short
run effect the Cuban withdrawal
will have in Berlin. The Russians
may feel compelled to force the
issue now, taking advantage per-
haps of a Western fear of nu-
clear war. Or, the Russians may
hold back, unwilling to test the
West in another area of the world.
Both Mr.. Kennedy and Mr..
Khrushchev pledged themselves to
find solutions to the long-stand-
ing cold war problems. If, in fact,
agreements can be found on such
issues as nuclear test ban, it
may lead to a working agreement
on Berlin. There are indications
that the Soviet Union does not
want a war over Berlin any more
than it did over Cuba. If this is
the case, a settlement is certainly
possible.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1962-11-04
WASHINGTON

AS seen by officials here, the
Soviet backdown in Cuba is a sign
that MoScow's leaders are rational
and thus realized they could not
fight the United States in it's own
waters. The President, however,
does not view the Cuban victory"
las it is called-as a time of
jubilation.
He is known to be concerned
about other cold war spots
Berlin. and Wet Mainland how
the Cuban affair will affect
American interests there. For the
long run, most observers believe
the show of strength regarding
Cuba will have a Salutary effect.
It will demonstrate to friend
and foe alike that the United
States stands by its word-in this
case, determination not to allow
Cuba to become an offensive base.
Observers also believe the Cuban
crisis will have a beneficial effect
in Latin America, debating the
image of Castro considerably.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1962-11-04
Cuba as Issue

G. o. P. Senate and House cam
paign leaders also made it clear
that they still think Cuba is a
good election issue. On Thurs
day, Senator Goldwater of Arizona
and Representative Wilson of CAL
ifornia chided Mr.. Kennedy fer
calling off a scheduled news con-
ference, thereby denying reporters
a chance to ask questions the
American people want answered.
The Senator and Mr.. Wilson
then put eight questions they said
the President should clarity in
connection with his agreement not
to invade Cuba in return for the
withdrawal of Soviet missiles from
the island. They wanted to know,
for example. whether the agree
ment means the United States is
Cd abandoning Cuba to the Com
munists, 90 forsaking the Cuban
exiles here and go junking the
Monroe Doctrine.
Will the fact that the Republic
cans first espoused a tough atti-
tude toward the Soviet Union over
Cuba or the Presidents eventual
decision to act firmly count more
at the polls? The voters will an
swer on Tuesday.