davidaulloa/AmericanStories huggingface dataset:
Montgomery County sentinel. [volume] (Rockville, Md.) 1855-1974, 1962-06-14
BY Les Kimble

$50 for the NorWegians and 489S for the
French. In another experiment the student
heard other replies on his phone but was ask
ed TO merely record his answer on paper.
Without the requirement Of public response
by the student, conformity dropped to 500
for the Norwegians and 342s for the French.
In another experiment the scientists switched
on tape recording of a smoker or contemp-
tous remark when the student under test diff.
fered from the majority on tape. This re-
suited in 1871 conformity for the Norwegians
and 500 for the French.
AS Mr.. Migram points out, some amount
Of conformity seems necessary to the func-
tioning Of any social system. The Norwegians
have had the same constitution since 1914 and
have broad programs of social welfare. The
French have been unable to make four re-
publics work. Do the results of these incon-
elusive tests explain the lack of stability in
French political life? Probably not, for there
are other factors involved in political stability.
We have in the United States con-
formity which has produced stable political
life. That conformity is the acceptance of the
celebrates decision in elections This con-
formity is added by another the conformity
parties over various issues as is the case in
France. These two conformists will probably
endure as long as equitable political repre-
sentation and freedom of speech and Of press
survive. To the degree that great disparity
In political representation becomes acceptable
and censorship becomes desirable to us, to
that degree are we conforming in violation of
the principles of our Constitution.
The lack of these two primary freedoms,
equitable political representation and freedom
OF speech, will in the end result in the loss of
all freedom, including the right to life. The
end OF all freedom in any nation is approach
ing when individuals can be severely chastised
or murdered for their opinions. The final
result OF such course could be alb lood bath
IKE that which took place in Germany under
Hitler or that which has been going on in
Algeria. Such excesses do not happen in a
moment but are the result of the slow erosion
OF the spirit of freedom over long period of
time We can guard our spirit of freedom by
refusing to conform to any action or philo-
sophy that violates the principles of our Con.
stitution.
Montgomery County sentinel. [volume] (Rockville, Md.) 1855-1974, 1962-06-14
Welsh Rare BIZ

About a year ago this cap and gown
time, wrote my own commencement adj
dress. If my thoughts were to be commu-
nicated, they had to be written. Neither Yale
or Harvard had asked me to speak and the
same situation exists today; except, in addi'
ton, no other schools from Yale and Har-
ward on up, have asked for my thoughts
concerning commencement day.
But am not going to write another adj
dress for the graduates of 1852 Instead,
am going to describe the sounds heard, the
sights seen and the thoughts thunk while
being part of hooded, mortar-boarded,
tasseled and thoroughly uncomfortable aca'
dernic procession.
Now commencement starts with pro-
cessional. This Is the grand march headed
up by the American Flag which is followed
by the faculty all decked out in fancy re-
gala. One time there was a professor who
knew all the protocol about hood colors,
chevrons piping and gold tassels, but he was
nut and they carted him off to golf course
where he designs golf costumes for ladies'
After the professional comes to
close and none of the cardiac cases have
collapsed, everybody finds a seat and sits
down. Then they stand up because 1t is
time for the invocation.
Now the secret of a good commence
ment is good strong invocation. Invoca.
tons have fads. A long while ago, good in.
vokers beseeched; but I have not heard
beseecher for long time. They have gone
out of style. The beseechers were then fol
lowed by the pleaders; the pleaders by the
cajolers, the cajolers by the threateners and
the threateners by the current style: tine
stand up and look God straight in the eye
and tell Him what we want" These are the
demanders who pray in tone of voice which
makes me think they are out of patience with
God. / guess it is because we sent couple
of men up in space that gives us the right
TO talk this way in our prayers. But there
isn't much future in it,
Then there is the address by the prin-
cipal speaker. He is introduced in words
Montgomery County sentinel. [volume] (Rockville, Md.) 1855-1974, 1962-06-14
Bowling Over The Ignorant
by Barney Welsh

that are very fattering and always wonder
how much a word he is getting paid for the
speech. Judging by the vast amount of
words used and the little thought, some Of
these speakers must be trying to pay off
their income tax out OF the Zee: plus travel.
ing expenses and hood rentals.
When I become a college president
am going to get rid Of principal speak
ers" and have the campus coed cheer.
leaders twist for about five minutes to
stimulate the memories Of the faculty
members up front
Next comes the main attraction the con-
ferring Of degrees. Apparently the trustees
of the school must have the authority to give
the degree, and the lineage has to be read
out several times to remind the candidate for
the degree that his sheepshin is no bull The
Dean reads the names of the candidates; and
sometimes there are two headed graduates
who graduate cum laude and everybody
claps Why there were even some who re
ceived their degrees cuna surna puma; and
everybody just roared to see so many brains
under one mortar board
There were several In graduate
school who received advanced degrees,
cuma suma puma magma mazooma with
dash of lagoonia and they simply ter
rified even the faculty with their learn
ing. and the unlearned were Just keeled
over by all this brilIiance.
There were some wonderful names read
out Mary Snow.white Smith received de-
gree as did the following: Eskinzes, Soc
rates, Muhammad Alwi, Mary-Therese, and
Jayendrakumar Chhitubbai. I felt real inter-
national. But the most provocative mama
was that of a young man: Alpha Omega
Smith. Needless to say he Is an only child
All of this is followed by our National
Anthem, and then Benediction and then
the Recessional in which we march out and
begin to make plans for another academic
year and resolve to work a bit harder on the
doctorate and maybe become a honest 10
goodness cuna surna puma and bowl over
the Ignorant.
Montgomery County sentinel. [volume] (Rockville, Md.) 1855-1974, 1962-06-14
Woke up!

I. too, was shocked and
sickened at the thought Of
three Of our judges on the
Court Of Appeals actually vot-
ing for the abolition of The
Lords Prayer in our public
schools, and I say a prayerful
AMEN to everything Mr..
Zanger said.
II we allow the atheistic
minority in our country to
deny our country its religious
traditions. either by way Of
the courts or through com.
munity action, we, a Cod-fear.
ing nation, will find ourselves
easy prey for the Commu.
nists.
When, in the name of com.
mon sense, will you decent
and God-loving people Of Mont.
gomery County wake up to
what is going on here and
begin to fight back?
Montgomery County sentinel. [volume] (Rockville, Md.) 1855-1974, 1962-06-14

An old Maryland legal doctrine-that the
jury is the Judge of the law as well as the
facts 49, is headed for a test in the Maryland
Court of Appeals as an outgrowth Of a recent
Montgomery County case.
brief arguing that the jury should rule
only on the facts and the Judge should rule on
the laws was filed in Annapolis last Friday
by the American Civil Liberties Union.
The brief was filed by ACLU on behalf Of
two Spencerville brothers, James V. and John
c. Giles, Negroes, sentenced to death for
raping 16-year-old white girl
Only Maryland retains the once.commOn
rule that a jury rules on what laws shall
apply to the case before II. In all other
states the ACLU attorneys pointed out.
the jury decides only on the facts and the
judge explains to the jurors what laws
apply.
Under the Maryland practice a judges
views as to laws that may apply to the case
before the jury are unnecessary and only
advisory.
The federal courts formerly used this
rule" the ACLU said in an announcement
shut the Supreme Court threw It out In the
late 18th century, holding that the Judge must
instruct the jury on the law and that the jury
is bound to follow his instructions.
Maryland permits the judge to advise the
Jury on the law but it does not require him
to do so and the jury need not heed his
advice" the ACLU noted.
However" II continued "if he (the judge)
gives instructions which turn out TO be wrong,
the conviction may be reversed on appeal for
error. Thus the rule puts premium on not
telling the jury what legal standards to apply
In reaching its verdict"
Basis Of the ACLU brief Is that the
Maryland practice Is "a denial Of the "due
process" and "equaI.protection" clauses Of
the 14th amendment to the Constitution.
All juries think differently, II is pointed
out, and as result there is little due pro.
cess" and little equal protection" under the
Maryland system.
Such system" the brief notes. "is truly
government Of men, and not Of laws"
The ACLU said it was mot attempting to
force upon the State of Maryland detailed
uniformity Of procedure in criminal cases.
We ask only that the rule of lava law which
Is as practicable as possible - be observed"
Under the Free State system of letting
juries decide the law, the ACLU said, There
Is no way for man to conform his conduct
to the law to plan his affairs to comply with
the law, because there is no way for him to
know what the law In his case is going to be-"
Montgomery County sentinel. [volume] (Rockville, Md.) 1855-1974, 1962-06-14
First Graduation
BY a Mother Of One

We've just been through graduation at
our house, for the first time. And we can
share with other parents throughout the
county a pride in our child's achievement
which we are confident is only the first of
long line Of successes in store for her.
First augur of the graduation season was
the class show, presented short while back
to an audience of parents who managed to
overlook the discomfort of an overcrowded,
aforementioned auditorium and a few
flubbed cues here and there. while basking-
like us-in the glow Of their youngsters
floodlit talents.
Next came preparations for final exams.
and If the way our gal threw herself into
them is any indication of her determination
Montgomery County sentinel. [volume] (Rockville, Md.) 1855-1974, 1962-06-14
Letters To The Sentinel
The Public Forum


l would like to know what
the Corps of Engineers is
going to do about the dead,
dying and decaying fish which
are clogging up our beautiful
Seneca Green, and are found
In great abundance as far west
up the Potomac as the mouth
OF the Menencacy River in
Frederick County.
II is my understanding that
the Engineers are primarily
concerned and directly respon-
sible for the condition of the
drinking water used in the
District Of Columbia and it's
environs, and / am quite GER
tain that this deplorable con-
dition does not contribute to a
safe and sanitary water sup
ply.
The almost unbearable odor
OF these many hundreds Of
catfish, carp, bass. suckers,
etc. certainly does not con-
tribute to good health and san
itation.
Rnw la Ram~mw
Montgomery County sentinel. [volume] (Rockville, Md.) 1855-1974, 1962-06-14
Urban Renewed Should Be Speeded

1t will be disheartening to large number of Rock
vile residents well many county residents who
concerned with the future of the County Seat
that Rockvle's urban renewal program is running
than month behind schedule
The 18-month timetable for the program-before re-
construction actually sarts-that announced in April
discouragng enough to many who have the
heart Of Rockville gradually deteriorate And if
further delays experienced there will be very
disappointments.
City officials who deserve great credit for initiating
the program and bringing it to its present state in
the happy position of dealing with extremely important
major project that apparently enjoys wide public support
So far there has not been hint of dsapproval from
groups individuals in the community.
Accordingly, it would seem the City Council should
get with the project with all possible speed City Hall
has been moving forward with the project all agree but
considerably faster. The work tempo believe, has
been normal but city heads may well begin asking them
selves if crash program should not be considered
Consulting firms have been retained but the speed
with which they move often depends the extent to
which pressure is brought to bear them by the public
and their elected representatives The program headed
by Rockville official the citys planning director who
has other duties beside his urban renewal responsibility
And there is in fact only city empoye devotng all
his time and energies to the program. The city might
well consider adding people to the payroll to push
the program to fruition Two men, far know,
do job twice as fast and three
plee project nearly three times fast single in
divdual.
In situation that only get worse as time goes
it incumbent the individuals who correct it
in this the City Counc-to swiftly it is
possible to do So The project should be speeded up
Montgomery County sentinel. [volume] (Rockville, Md.) 1855-1974, 1962-06-14

While annexation of the 412-acre former Anderson
tract by the City of Rockville looms as an eventual tax
revenue Plum certain phases Of the proposed development
there need careful examination
Assuming city officials and developer Milton Ponger
come to meeting of the minds coming requested by
Ponger and annexation of the tract goes through the
question that remains probable effect on the CEN
trail business district of the County Seat
Polngers original request involved construction Of
apartment units single family dwellings and approximately
IS acres of commercial and industrial zoning The Rock
vile Planning Commission and the Mayor and Council
turned thumbs down on commercial and Industrial
With the possibility of getogetfer by the developer
and the cityPolnger firmly convinced the tract must
include commercial and industrial coming if the develop
ment is to become satisfactory Investments is to be
hoped-indeed, to be urged-that probable economic i'm
pact of large business section the old business
area be given careful consideration
Midtown Rockville, particularly the area included in
urban renewal plans has been the downgrade for some
years East Montgomery ave. from Perry st. to Park
angshes under dodms of ndecision brought on by alb
sence of concrete information on what urban renewal will
bring Vacant stores the street like economic battle
wounds. Property FESTIVE under taxes and no
revenues while remaining businesses struggle for ways and
means OF persuadng customers that business goes on as
usual
Merchants along North Washington ST. in newer and
more modern establishments report business is fair" but
that growth Of shopping has substantially affected
revenues.
With this picture in mind, construction of another
shopping the doorstep of the midtown area is of
concern to the business district It is of concern Also to
city Officials Their concern, Of course will them
to move cautiously In the matter Of compromises with Mr.
Polinger and his associates on the Anderson tract.
Montgomery County sentinel. [volume] (Rockville, Md.) 1855-1974, 1962-06-14

to hit the top in life, we have no worries.
One night she exhausted herself so that we
found her asleep at her desk, with pencils.
paper and what she calls STUDY stuff still
out.
But it all paid Off Diploma in one
hand one day this week, she walked up to
us for the kiss and hug she knew she de-
served, and her graduation was behind her.
We were proud, all right. Especially Of
her top grades in working with crayons
and scissors" ability to share with others"
map habits" number recognition" and
vocabulary development"
She's only six, but with all this-and
certihcate Of graduation from kindergarten
TO her credit already. can you blame US?
Montgomery County sentinel. [volume] (Rockville, Md.) 1855-1974, 1962-06-14
Soul Will Do Good Job for COP

Dave Soul will do topnotch job for the Republican
Party in Maryland The newly-elected chairman of the
COP State Central Committee has talent for organza-
ton and procvity for calling shots calculated to cap
tire the enthusiasm and imagination of younger elements
in his party.
Sacred cows in form of longtime entrenched political
leaders or in outmoded political thinking are no bugaboo
to Soul when job to be done and admittedly there is
job ahead in the Republican party at the state level
Soul also is man Of high ambition. good job done
as COP chairman places him in line to pull statewide sup
port when ne makes his next step forward Presumably
this will be in the direction Of the governorship
So far be determined Sculls take-over Of Re-
publican leadership in the state marks the first time the
COP Craftsmanship has gone TO a Montgomery Countian
VIM lose or draw for Republicans in the coming general
election Soul will acqut himself well and bring credit to
the county in which he resides
Montgomery County sentinel. [volume] (Rockville, Md.) 1855-1974, 1962-06-14
Foce the Facts

The kingsize report of DR. C. Taylor Whittier super
intendent Of county schools edte presentation of
progress and achievements in the school system here for
the years 1957-61.
The 50page report made to the Board Of Education
could only have been received by with of sasfac-
ton and pride.
Undoubtedly, there will be baying at the moon by
Whittier critics and chorus of self ACKNOWLEDGEMENT"
charges Noneheess the report presents facts and figures
in black and white If the proof of pudding lies in the
eating, then may well be said proof of progress lies in
the statistics
Montgomery County sentinel. [volume] (Rockville, Md.) 1855-1974, 1962-06-14

Roy Leo Yinger
Montgomery County sentinel. [volume] (Rockville, Md.) 1855-1974, 1962-06-14

INSCRIPTION RATES
Mailed IN Maryland and the
District Of Columbia
one Year $3.50 Two Years $50
raaphonss 0Ardan l-770o
Montgomery County sentinel. [volume] (Rockville, Md.) 1855-1974, 1962-06-14
@aHtaanltlr
GtaHlaStatiatl

Established 1855
by Matthew Fields
Published by
MORKAP PUBLISHING co.
ROGER b. FARQuHAR
Editor and General Manager
LEONARD KAPIDoFF
Publisher
BERNARD KAPfLOFF
President
ELY BRADLEY
Associate Editor
KENNETH cURRAN
Advertising Director
MICHAEL r. McDADE
Circulation Manager
Member Audit Bureau Of Circulation,
Maryland Press Association. Affiliate
member National Editorial Association.
Published every Thursday AZ 2i5 Z.
Montgomery Ave, Rockville, Md.
Entered a. second class matter al
Post Office. Rockville. Maryland, under
Act Of Congress, March 3. 1873.
Milford chronicle., 1962-04-20
Hospital HOstesses

Hospital Cart and Hospital Shop
Hostesses for Milford Memorial
Hospital for the week Friday, April
20, through Thursday, April 20
HOSPITAL SHOP
Friday, afternoon, Mrs. Neal
Stevenson.
Sunday, evening, Mrs. Gladys
Ellis, Mrs. Dorothy Green.
Monday, afternoon. Mrs. H. B.
Bryhn; evening, Mrs. Emory
PoStleS.
Tuesday, afternoon. Mrs. ]. A.
Baxter, Mrs John Lodge-evening,
Mrs. Dick Clendaniel, Mrs. Harry
Greenly.
Wednesday, afternoon, Mrs. VIM.
Draper-evening, Mrs. Carl Strahle.
Thursday, afternoon, Mrs. John
Vinyard, Mrs. Ira Garbutt-even-
ing, Miss Sarah Messick.
HOSPITAL CART
Friday-Mrs. Joseph Calls, Mrs.
William Adkins.
Saturday-Mrs. Ralph Cats, Mrs.
Robert Sharp.
Monday-Mrs. Robert Reed, Mrs.
w. w. McGinness.
Tuesday-Mrs. Perry Ragains,
Mrs Robert Mercer.
Wednesday-Mrs e. f. Steiner,
Mrs. Dorothy Rathmell.
Thursday-Mrs. David Fried
man, Mrs. Dan Friedman.
Milford chronicle., 1962-04-20
Milford Cubs To
Hold Roundup

1t will be "round up time" here
in Milford next Wednesday even
ing, April 25, when veteran men,
bers of Blue Hen Pack No. 101
round up the mavericks" and
brand" them with h e "B.S.A.
brand" Mavericks, in this case,
are not stray cattle but instead
are boys, eight and nine years old,
who have affiliated with Pack NO.
101 since last April 80.
While the round up and brand
ing ceremony will climax the an
nual Charter Night program, other
highlights will include the induc-
tion of new den-Den No. g.,
presentation of awards, and the
staging of skits in development OF
the theme, Cub Scout Trouba-
dours".
Wednesdays program will get
underway promptly at 1880 pm.
in the Lulu Ross School Auditor
ium and the public is invited.
On April 80, Pack No. 101 will
complete ten years of service to
Milford area youth, having been
organized in the Spring Of 1852
by David S. Hugg, who, incident
ally, still serves the local pack
as Cubmaster. Pack No. 101, since
it's inception a decade ago, has
been sponsored by Blue Hen Post
NO. 6483 as part of the local
VF.W. units many-faceted youth
program.
Milford chronicle., 1962-04-20
Items of q Purelv
Personal Nature

Mr.. and Mrs. William l.. Smith
of Blackwood, NJ. will be weekend
guests of Mrs Carl Allen.
Mrs. r A Derrickson and Miss
Dorothy Derrickson returned home
Wednesday after a trip through
the south visiting azalea gardens.
Mrs Miller r. wilkins attended
the recent 41st General Assembly
of the Daughters of the American
Colonists held in Washington, Dc.
Mr.. and Mrs. Frank r. Grier
were in New York City Friday
and Saturday of last week as guests
of Mr.. and Mrs. Clarence Jonnard
Miss Elizabeth Watson of Will
mington spent the past weekend
with Mr. and Mrs G. Marshall
Townsend and returned on Tues
Miss NJ. Catherine Downing is
in Washington this week attend
ing the sessions of the Continental
Congress, OAR.
Mrs Willis Patterson. who has
been the guest of Mrs Hoey
Farrow. returned to her home in
Bowers on Saturday
Mrs. SIND. Marshall returned
home Monday after spending some
time in Indianapolis. Indiana with
Mr.. and Mrs. George Horton.
Mr. and Mrs. w. Dean Kimmel
and Miss Carole Kimmel are leay-
ing today for Durham. NC to
spend a few days with DR. and
Mrs. James Renuart and children
Miss Kimmel who is teaching in
Washington. arrived Wednesday
for spring vacation Of week.
The Kimmels were recent guests
of Col. and Mrs. Edwin L. Quinn
in Boston
Milford chronicle., 1962-04-20
EAR FRIENDS:

1Ex3zMzN fhil III lE.N 10
"a V@l An Easter greet
~ ing to. each and all
WA of youl May it be a
M12o1Slxz1sNa b sse d season in
which you have taken time out
for meditation and for read
ing of the many lovely things
about the season. These days
of Lent can be very meaning
full when daily devotions have
a part in the waking hours.
Today the three hour service
will be carried on when sew
eral of the ministers will give
their own Interpretation of the
seven words of Christ on the
Cross. This is a good way to
prepare ones self for the Eas-
ter Day in all of its wonder
and praise. 1t is a rewarding
service. Go if you can.
Miss Nj. Catherine Downing,
the retiring State Regent of
the Delaware Chapter, Ddugh-
ters of the American Reyolu-
ion. has had a busy week in
Washington attending the ses-
sions of the organization IN
Continental Hall and having
a part in the social gatherings,
of which there are many. An
other honor has been bestowed
on Miss Downing since her
arrival in the national capitol.
Last Saturday she was elected
and installed national record
ing secretary of the National
Society, Daughters of Colon
iai Wars, of which Mrs. Fred
erick T. Morse is the new
president. Her interest in
keeping alive the things of
other days, and giving facts
to others about them is a live
ly one and one she will carry
on with much zest.
The wedding of Miss Eliza
beth Jane Ge.ow. daughter of
Mr.. and Mrs. Joseph c. Gerow,
to Robert S. Peterson of Will
mingtun is of interest to her
many friends in town. The
ceremony will take place in
Trinity Methodist Church in