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The Farmville herald. (Farmville, Va.) 1957-current, 1962-07-13
o. God-Why?
Lesson for July Is, 1862

Does it seem to you that
this world doesn't make sense?
Move over; you've got company.
The bench that will seat all the
people who find this world a
maddening puzzle, will have to
be a long one. And you will find
distinguished compa ny there.
Here comes a man in the robes
of a far-away land. Yet you
can tell from the look in his eye
that he is one of the worlds
truly distinguished men. For he
has about him the look of a
genuine prophet, a man Of God.
Habakkuk does not come to the
inquirer's bench at first like a
man with all the answers. He
brings questions, not answers.
The few pages that remain to us
of his prophecies are unique, for
other prophets come to us with
their minds made up; Habak-
kuk $50 to speak, makes up his
mind in public. The answer he
seeks comes to him, not from
him.
A Time Of Violence
Habakkuk breaks out with a
cry of "how long?" and "why?"
He lived in the time when the
nation of Judah was in the grip
of what today we call a crime
wave only that was more
like a tide. It was a time of VIC
lence, Of brutality and lawless-
ness, Of perverted "justic e."
What Habakkuk cannot under
stand is why God does not at
once put a stop to it. He was
not the first nor the last man to
be so discouraged about the
state of the world that he gives
up hope of human help and be-
lieves that only some sudden act
of God can sweep the many evils
aside and usher in peace and
justice. But God stays his hand.
1t seems clear. to Habakkuk that
God will not Intervene and this
only adds to his desperation.
God does not always do what we
want Him to do, and, particu-
larly, God does not always do
what We want Him to do when
we want Him to do it. We are
like children-impatient if God
does not operate on our schedule.
But God has His own plans and
times. He never comes too late.
ScOurge of God
Now the Lord gives Habakkuk
an answer, an amazing answer.
Il am rousing the Chaldeans,"
God tells the prophet. That would
be as shocking in Habakkuk' S
ears as if someone were to tell
lis that God is rousing the Rus
slams. Chapter ISL gives a
srlm picture of the Chaldeans.
Any Israe elites would have
agreed 100 per cent with it. This
was cruel, strong, ruthless,
plundering, tyrannical atheist ma
ton. They are well armed, "they
come for violence; terror of
them goes before them" God
does not paint them in pretty
colors. What would seem strange
and incredible to Habakkuk is
not the darkly violent descrip-
ton Of the Chaldeans, the nation
all other nations feared and
hated; what Habakkuk would
find all but impossible to believe
was that God would stir them
up.
Yet that was the fact. Those
cruel people were 1.-The scourge
OF God" to punish the people of
God for their own sins. The
prophets question, we remem-
Der. was, Why doesn't God do
something about the sinfulness Of
this nation? Gods answer is: |
am even now preparing a terri
BILE scourge with which to lash
this people for their crimes. And
the name of the scourge is
Chaldea!
This answer still does not sat-
isfy the unhappy prophet. How
is it that a just and good God,
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Evening star., 1962-06-08
SpecioI Steps to Plug
Mediocre Gap Forecast

security" He added that he
would support additional spe-
cial steps for them"
The Presidents program for
providing medical care for Ia
million aged under the social
security program is embodied
in the Anderson King bill
which the House Ways and
Means Committee decided yes
terday to take up Monday.
The medicare legislation was
listed by the President at his
press conference, along with
the House-passed tax reform
bill, school legislation and the
foreign trade expansion mea-
sure, as among legislation "of
very great Importance" still
pending in Congress.
He was asked If he proposes
to give Congress a top pri-
ority list" for action this ses-
sion in view of the fact that
some members of the House
and Senate are becoming i'm
patient to adjourn in this elect
ion year.
II am sure we will have to
come to a priority" the Presi-
dent replied. Thine is coming
on, it is election year, and the
Congress wants to get home
it is hard to pick a list. But
obviously, we will have to, be-
cause we only have limited time
left"
He did not indicate what
parts of his legislative program
might be dropped when an ad-
journment rush gathers steam.
Evening star., 1962-06-08
House Supporter
Feels Medicure
Bill Is Doomed
BY the Associated Press

A member Of the House Ways
and Means Committee said to-
day only a miracle could win
committee approval Of Presi-
dent Kennedy's program OF
hospital care for the aged un-
der social security.
There Just aren't the votes
in the committee to report IL
out" said Representative Mar
tina Griffiths, Democrat OF
Michigan, who supports the
bill.
Other committee member;
have expressed similar opinions
privately, but Mrs. GriffithS
is the first supporter Of the
measure to concede publicly
that the bill is probably deao
for this year.
Besides discounting chances
of committee approval, she
said in an interview she doubts
that any other devices fol
bringing the measure to a vote
or any compromises in its con-
tent, would bring about pas
sage this year.
Most soundings of sentiment
in the 25-man committee in
dicate 10 supporters of the bill
10 firm opponents and five
members considered not abso-
lutely committed, but for the
most part leaning against it
Evening star., 1962-06-08
BY GARNETT d. HORNER
Star Staff Writer

President Kennedy says he
would support additional Spe-
cial steps" to help provide
medical care for aged persons
who could not qualify under
his social security financed
plan.
The President told a press
conference late yesterday he
thinks arguments that his
medicare program should not
be passed because it would not
cover people who are not under
social security "are mislead-
ing"
He stressed that the present
aged health law, known as the
Kerr-Mills bill, providing medi-
cal care for needy aged. would
remain in effect.
In addition, Mr.. Kennedy
said, "it may be possible tc
additional assistance for
those not covered by social
Evening star., 1962-06-08
By DAN GOTTLIEB
Star Staff Writer

The nomination of Barry
Goldwater for President would
help clarity the issues" 4" Norman
Thomas, six times Socialist
Party candidate for President.
said here today.
The 77-year-old figurehead
of the party who during the
1860 campaign called Kennedy
and Nixon "the most similar
candidates" he could remem-
ber conceded to reporters to-
day that President Kennedy
has turned out Every prefer
able" to what Nixon would have
been.
Although he supported many
Of the administrations pro-
grams, he criticized others and
emphasized that the existence
of the Democratic Party" does
not make the Socialists lob
solete."
He called the decision of the
administration to renew nu-
clear testing bad" and to con-
duct explosions in space "doubly
bad" because of the declared
opinion of a large part of the
world" against them and the
direct interference in space"
Raps Aid Cutback
He said the Senate "did US
very great harm" by voting to
ban aid to any Communist or
Marxist country with some
notifications. The aid we gave
to Yugoslavia was a very defi-
mite factor in keeping her from
joining the Warsaw pact" he
said.
The appointment of "segre-
gationist" judges by the Presi-
dent in Southern Federal
Evening star., 1962-06-08

summon a great, free Nation.
In pursuing them our genera
ton and the next, and the next,
will be tested and exasperated
year after year by the stubborn
weight of history"
Mr.. Stevenson declared also
that a defeat in Congress OF
the bill to approve the pur-
chase of up to 500 million Of
the 5000 million u. N. emer-
gency bond issue would create
a shock wave that would "re-
vertebrate around the world
like the slamming of a door.
And, if as result the ma.
tions began to look elsewhere
for leadership, and the influ.
ence and weight Of America II
the worlds councils were tt
begin to drain away, history
t would never forgive U.S."
Evening star., 1962-06-08

was announced in mid-January
and confirmed by the Senate
March 80. He is 81 and q
graduate of Davidson College
Davidson, N. c.
Jones Resigns
The White House also an
nounced that President Ken
nedy has accepted the
resignation Of Roger w. Jones
longtime Government official
as Deputy Secretary Of State
for Administration, effective
June 80. Mr.. Jones is a forlnel
chairman of the Civil Service
Commission.
To succeed him Mr.. Kennedy
will appoint William H. Orrick
jr., 46, now Assistant Attorney
General for civil matters. Mr.
Salinger said.
Mr. Orrick, who formerly
practiced law in San Francisco,
is a graduate Of Yale University
and the University Of Cali
fornia Law School.
Evening star., 1962-06-08

Salinger about reports that Mr..
Lingle is dissatisfied with the
AID program of foreign aid,
Mr.. Salinger said he preferred
not to discuss those reports.
Mr.. Salinger's explanation
was that there was a feeling
that his talents could be put
to better service" in the space
agency.
White House Agreed
Asked whether this was Mr.
Lingle's feeling or that Of the
White House, Mr.. Salinger said
it was Mr.. Lingle's feeling ''anG
/ think the White House agreed
with it."
Mr.. Lingle was executive vice
president of the Proctor &
Gamble Co., Cincinnati, before
entering Government service,
His new job IN NASA was not
specified. Mr.. Salinger said he
viii hold an executive post and
work closely with Administrator
James E. Webb, but no title
has been decided on.
Mr.. Lingle's selection as
deputy administrator under
AID Chief Fowler Hamilton
Evening star., 1962-06-08
6. @. P. Feels
Statement Has
Solid Punch
BY ROBERT X. WALSH
Star Staff Writer

Congressional Republicans
were confident today that they
landed a good political punch
in a policy declaration on which
they claimed all Republican
candidates could run, but
which divided Democrats could
not duplicate.
"Our party is the only real
national party" said Represen-
tative Laird of Wisconsin, CO.
chairman of a Senate House
@. o. P. group that drafted
the 2,500-word document ap-
proved yesterday by the Repub-
lican legislators.
I'VE challenge the Demo-
cratic Party to present to the
voters a similar up-dated state
ment that would be acceptable
to all the divergent groups
which are combined in o loose
coalition to make up that par
ty," he said.
Mr.. Laird and the other CO.
chairman, Senator Hicken-
lDoper of Iowa, described the
Declaration of Republican
Principle and Policy" as both
a composite and consensus.
They said it reflected the gen.
eral views of practically all
congressional Republicans ON
what should be done to give
a new direction" to the ham
ding Of domestic and foreign
affairs. .&
Some Have Reservations
They disclosed that several
G.. o. P. members voiced a few
reservations at Senate an d
House conferences which ap-
proved the declaration. But
they reported that no major
changes were urged.
Senator Young of North Da-
kota said he objected to some
farm section language which
calls for encouragement of "a
massive long-term land retire
ment program"
Il believe that land retire.
ment is desirable" Senator
Young told reporters, but I
didn't approve of the use of
the term massive land retire.
ment."
Senator Cooper of Kentucky
was reported to have taken ex-
ception to some of the foreign
policy declarations.
The document was described
as "a consensus" Of Republican
viewpoint in the Senate ratl4cr
than as a statement approved
in its entirety. and it was on
this basis that Senator Javits
of New York accepted it. Sem
ator Javits was reported draft
ing a statement of his own.
Broader, More Specific
Trainers of the declaration
explained that it was not a
party platform but rather a
pronouncement similar to those
made for the benefit of @. o. P.
candidates in congressional
elections. They noted that the
present declaration was broad
er and at the same time more
specific on some issues because
of changed conditions and new
problems that have developed
particularly since 1860.
I'VE feel that in this decla-
ration" Mr.. Laird said, I'VE are
giving the voters a needed ex-
position of the way in which q
Republican Congress would
meet today's problems" ...
Evening star., 1962-06-08

In a speech prepared 1or
of his class at Princeton Uni
versity, the chief United States
delegate to the United Nations
added: IT feel like hollering
after them: You come back
with that word"
He said the Kennedy admin
istration is being accused by
its critics of sponsoring a no
win policy and that "one prom
inent spokesman even goes Sc
far as to say that the admin
istration leaders are even afraid
to say the word victory"
Mr.. Stevenson did not men
ton any critic by name. Sena
tor Goldwater, Arizona Repub.
o lican, and others, including
Senator Thurmond, Democrar
Evening star., 1962-06-08

of South Carolina, have made
charges along that line.
We'll, I'm not afraid to say
it." Mr.. Stevenson added.
Victory of common sense
over fanaticism.
Victory Of patience and
endurance over dangerous dis
temper.
Victory Of the calculated risi
over Russian roulette.
Victory of firmnesS and ma.
turity over the reckless rigiditiel
of know-nothings.
"And finally. the victory o.
cool reason over hot air.
"These are the victories ths
Evening star., 1962-06-08
SOCIALISTS GATHER
Thomas, IT, Keeps UpFi

1t to be-" Mr.. Thomas said
there are, nonetheless, some
encouraging signs. He cited
"the realth growth in Social
list interest among young peo-
pie" and constructive Serv-
ices" of the party, such as is
suance of pamphlets on social
fzed medicine and the right
wing.
May Return to Race
Chairman Darlington Hopes
said that the party has not
permanently" given up the
idea of running candidates for
President, but that " it is simply
not possible" to do so at the
present time. The party de-
cided, for the first time, in
1860, not to run a candidate
The value of continuing the
party, he said, "iS to keep the
socialist idea before the public
to the greatest degree possible. "
Mr.. Thomas, white haired
and somewhat slowed in gait
said that although many of the
platforms of the Socialists have
been adopted, there is still
exploitation" because of the
capitalist system. Oil and other
resources in the ground should
be publicly owned, he said. II
don't say the cure for every
thing is public ownership" he
added.
He said, however, that Mr.,
Kennedy would have been able
to deal "far better than he did"
with the steel price increase If
the steel industry was admin
istered under an authority like
iva"
Evening star., 1962-06-08

courts was also hit by Mr.,
Thomas.
His views were expressed In
a press conference before the
start today of the three-day
national convention of the So
cialist Party here at the Ra-
leigh Hotel. About 100 dele
gates are expected.
Conceding that the member
ship of the party is probably
not over 10000 and that the
political status of the party
"is not as high as I would like
Evening star., 1962-06-08

can leaders. Mr. Nixon promptly
found his stand on the issue
rejected by two Of his fellow
candidates for Statewide Of
flee. -r.
The development came as
Mr.. Nixon's defeated conserva-
tive rival in Tuesdays primary,
Assemblyman Joseph c. Shell,
made his first gesture of con-
ciliation.
Mr.. Shell also said he would
be glad to discuss his differ
ences with MIR. Nixon at the
primary winners convenience.
Behind the scenes, many Re-
publican leaders have been
working to bring the two men
together. A Shell Endorsement
Of Mr.. Nixon is now considered
chiefly a matter Of timing and
protocol.
But the Birch issue that
flared again yesterday shows
signs Of being troublesome to
Mr.. Nixon in his comeback bid
from his 1860 presidential de-
feat
Pressed On Issue
Soon after announcing for
Governor, Mr.. Nixon stated un-
equivocally that he believed
membership in the John Birch
Society and in the Republican
Party were incompatible. This
stand is believed to have cost
him votes to Mr.. Shell.
But Mr.. Nixon told reporters
Wednesday he would urge three
Birch Society members nomi-
mated for the House of Repre-
sentatives to quit the right
wing group. Two are incumbent
Representatives John RouSselot
and Edgar L. Hiestand. The
third is H. L. (Bob) Richard
son, nominee in the 29th dis
trict.
When the question came up
again at yesterdays press con-
ference, Mr.. Nixon at first de-
clined to go beyond his former
answer. Later, after he had
sought to end the interview.
which had run 40 minutes, an
other reporter pressed him on
the point.
Mr.. Nixon said, "It has been
consistently my view that Re-
publican candidates should not
be members Of a totalitarian
organization that has declared
war on the Republican Party
and the last Republican Presi-
dent. This Is a personal view
and I hope the gentlemen will
give It some consideration"
The gubernatorial nominee
then added that If their records
in Congress were the only cri-
terion, Mr.. Rousselot and Mr.,
Hiestapd were worthy of re-
election. At.-
At this point, the same re-
porter asked the other candi-
dates for State office to state
Evening star., 1962-06-08
Kuchel Absent

Assemblyman John Busteruo
of San Francisco, candidate fol
State Treasurer, said: II con-
cur in Mr.. Nixon's position. ]
don't support the John Birch
Society. In fact. I'm opposed to
it. Republicans should either
get out of the John Birch So
ciety or clean it up"
Senator Kuchel, Republican
candidate for reelection who
has denounced the Birchers,
was not at the session. Neither
were Mayor George Christopher
of San Francisco, candidate for
Lieutenant Governor, or Sec
retary Of State Frank Jordan,
seeking reelection. Mr.. Jordan
opposed Mr.. Nixon's bid for the
governorship.
The Republican nominees
agreed on a statement urging
Gov. Edmund G. (Pat) Brown
to call a special session Of the
Legislature this summer to
meet the financial crisis caused
by the voters rejection Of a
State school construction bond
issue Tuesday.
Mr.. Nixon blamed the Gov
ernor for the defeat Of the
bonds and pledged his support
to meet essential needs" Of
higher education.
The Governor is conferrine
with aides about the specia,
session. with indications that
one will be held.
Evening star., 1962-06-08
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Evening star., 1962-06-08
LineIe, AID Deputy,
To Take NASA Post
BY the Associated Press

The White House announced today that Walter Lingle
E who has been deputy administrator of the Agency for
International Development only since April has resigned
He is taking job with the National Aeronauc and Space
Administration.
When reporters asked Presidential Secretary Pierre
Evening star., 1962-06-08
Birch Issue Threatens
To Split Nixon Ticket
BY DAVID S. BRODER
Star staff Writer u

LOS ANGELES June 8.-Rchard M NixonS efforts to
reite the California Republican Party behind his for
Governor endangered today by fresh controversy
the, John, Birch Society.
The role Of Birchers in the G. o. up press
conference yesterday harmony session top Repub-
Evening star., 1962-06-08
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Right-Wing Opposition
AssoiIed by Stevenson

PRINCETON, N. j., June AP).--Adlai E. Stevenson
charged today that rhwngers trying to copyright the
victory" in the most bare-faced act Of wordtheft
since Communists tried to off with peace and
democracy"
In speech prepared for delivery at the 4Oth reunion
Evening star., 1962-06-08

their positions on the Birch
Society.
Mr.. Nixon declared the press
conference over.
He left the room while re-
.porters questioned the other
Republican office seekers.
COndOne Membership
Assemblyman Bruce Reagan
of Pasadena, candidate for
State Controller, said: "I feel
that if a Republican lives up
to his principles in the party,
his membership in outside Or
ganizations is his own business.
I personally have the highest
regard for and indorse Mr.. HE
stand and Mr.. RouSselot.
don't think either of them take
dictation from anyone"
superior Judge Thomas
Coakley of Mariposa, candidate
for attorney general, said:
"These people (the Birchers)
have a right to their views. ]
personally disagree with Rob-
ert Welch (founder of the So
ciety) but I have never met
any Birchers who were not
loyal Americans. I don't be-
lieve in thought control. ]
don't take the view that they
must get out of the Republican
Party or the John Birch So
ciety."
The frontiersman., 1962-08-09
Fair Will Have
 Information Booth

For the convenience of fair visitors, an information booth has been planned for the 1862 Alaska State Fair, according to Bill Miller, manager. The num- ber of inquiries received from visitors during post fairs has indicated need for this type of service, Miller said.
 The booth will serve dual purpose in that information about location of specific ex- hibits, along with information on points of interest through out the valley, and history of the fair and the valley, will be available.
 To get an idea of how far people travel to attend a fair, a two-part gate admission tic ket will be used, and visitors will be asked to fill in the stubs, to be deposited in a box
 tContinued on page l0)
The frontiersman., 1962-08-09
Heinie, Erika Greet Millionfh Visitor

Ceremonies honoring the milllonth visitor to the Alaska Exhibit at Century 21 have been recorded on film, and vii! be shown to TV audiences on Channel II at a time to be an- nouneed later, according to a wire received from Heinie Sni- der this morning. Mrs. E. G. Tidwell, of Tigard, Oregon was awarded a trip to Alaska and other prizes.
 On hand to be introduced to sizeable crowd was Erika Kalwies, Miss Matanuska Val ley of 1862, last years winner of the Alaska State Fair queen contest. She presented a trea- sure chest of Alaskan rock specimens, a gift from Billy R. Miller and Mary King, to the general manager of the Seattle fair.
The frontiersman., 1962-08-09
MIA Members Elect Newcomb, Linnebur

Harold Newcomb of Wasilla was elected to a three year term and John Linnebur to a tWo-year term on the Matan- uska Telephone Association board of directors at the an- nual meeting held August 4 in Central School auditorium. 79 voting members were present
 Other business included re- ports from the officers and manager of the association. To- tai assets of the coop were listed as S87l,863. and total revenue for the year as $l92,- 343, an increase of $28,1l2 over the 1861 total of $164,231.
 R. J. Heddles, president of the board of directors, pointed out in his report to the mem bership that $25,000 of MTA's 107,000 building project came from association funds, cutting the amount of necessary loan funds by almost a fourth. He also touched upon easement problems and what is being done to solve them, urging members to bring questions to the meetings of the board of directors for clarification.
 Manager Max Clements, re- ferring to the growth of the association under it's newly launched expansion program, stated that MTA now has over l400 telephones in it's system 200 of which have been added this year. There are also 300 applications on file, he said.
 He reported on the July 25 bid openings for outside plant construction, for which the ap- parent low bidder was Dodge Electric Company of Palmer. This firm turned in partner ship bid with the Max Tonnes