davidaulloa/AmericanStories huggingface dataset:
Smyrna times., 1962-11-29
Suburban Living ~ /.
"a Transforming State

was about twice the acreage
In incorporated municipalities,
which was 5000. However,
suburban areas and incorpora-
ted municipalities together COW
cred only eight per cent of
Delaware's land area In 1858.
New Castle County has ex-
perienced the mostnotable sub
urban development since 1897.
Suburban land use comprised
only 7,570 acres In that year;
by 1858 it had reached 80, ,429
acres--approximately half of
the States suburban land. Most
of this expansion--an estimated
IA, 900 acres--was associated
with land utilized for the 40, 900
new homes constructed outside
incorporated municipalities In
New Castle County between 1910
and 1860, Vaughn says. Constru-
ction of more than $500 acres
of new highways and increases
Smyrna times., 1962-11-29

In Industrial commercial acre
age we're other leading land
use snifts durl-g this period.
Kent County has undergone
similar transition In sub
urban land uses since 1887.
Housing developments. indus
trial and commercial sites,
highways, airports. and rail-
roads covered only 6,l7 acres
at that time. BY 1858, these
uses accounted for l3, ,884 acres.
Vaughn says that construction
of the 4,000--acre Dover Air
Force Base was responsible for
most of this change. In ad-
diuon, a large acreage has
been utilized for the 5000 sub
urban homes built In Kent
County between 1910 and 1860.
New highways--involving an in
crease of about 2,200 acres
have constituted another impor-
tant form of suburban develop
ment.
Sussex County also has had a
period of steadily advancing
standardization. Land In sub
urban uses stood alto, 40l acres
In 1887. BY 1858, these uses
comprised 1878 acres. Much
+of this increase has been caused
Smyrna times., 1962-11-29
Report That FDR Suffered
Multiple Strokes Is Myth

James, at Mayo Clinic, DR.. Hal
sted said. Queried about the
visit, DR.. Halsted said lanes,
now a California congressman,
replied:
'F ather came TO see me be-
fore and after my operation
and he couldn't have been in
better spirits or finer health.
| do not, therefore, believe 1t
is possible for him TO have
had any kind of illness, even of
the slightest namre."
DR.. Halsted continued: my
wife was In Seattle at that time
and recalls that her father cal
led her from the Mayo Clinic to
tell of the successful outcome of
her brothers. operation. She
also recalls that as soon as
her brother was out of danger,
her father and a goodsized party
of friends went on a fishing trip
of several days TO the Galapagos
Smyrna times., 1962-11-29

by new highway construction
(4,S00 acres). More than 1000
new suburban homes built In
Sussex County during the per-
iod lo40-l9o0 accounts for an
other major portion of the land
use change.
Standardization is continuing
its progress throughout the
State. Vaughn says, bur at per-
haps a slower rate than in pre-
vtous years. Delaware hous-
ing constructions primary
contributing factor In the States
Observation-Disclosures been at a.
lower level (fewer housing
starts) In the past few years
than during the peak years a
round 1855. according to re-
ports of the US. Department of
Commerce. In New Castle
County alone, records COM
piled by the County Regional
Planning and Zoning Commits
sion show that land In approved
final plots of suburban housing
developments increased by only
US acres annually from July
1883 through June 1862. compar-
ed with l,l00 acres annually
from July 1852 through June
1858.
Smyrna times., 1962-11-29

Islands. 1t was during that trip
that President Roosevelt won a
pool for having caught the
largest fish on the trip--a 235-
pound shark"
DR.. Halsted said his wife was
with her father almost every
day from November of lo43 to
April l945 and never saw the
slightest sign of a stroke dur
ing that year and one-half.
Recently my wife and Iask-
ed her mother if she had any
knowledge of strokes had by
her husband prior to April II,
l945," DR.. Halsted said. ''Her
answer was an emphatic mo-,
with the additional comment that
no physician had ever mentioned
such a thing to her."
The occurrence of small
strokes also has been denied In
books written by the presidents
personal physician, Dr. Ross l..
Smyrna times., 1962-11-29

There is no memcaI evidence
that President Franklin D. Roo
sevelt sufferedmultiple strokes
before he died Of severe cere-
bral hemorrhage April IL, le45,
according to DR.. James A. Hal
sted, husband of thepresident's
daughter, Anna.
Published reports that the
president suffered many small
strokes between lo45 were
termed a medical myth by DR..
Halsted, a specialist In internal
medicine, writing In the cur
rent December) Today's Health
magazine, published by the A
merican Medical Association.
The myth began with a mag
azine article published in lo4o,
he said, and was perpeuated
over the succeeding Is years.
The first stroke was alleged
TO have occurredwhi the pres
-ident was visiting his son,
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1962-12-19
BY JOSEPH YOUNG
Star staff writer

Drinking on the job by some
employees in the Washington
City Post Office has seriously
disrupted mail operations here
a Post Office official charges
A. E. Newton. postal regional
director for the Washington
area, said the use of intoxi-
cants BY postal workers here
has greatly increased" since
the postal pay raise became Law
last October IS.
Washington Postmaster c. @
Beall and Mr.. Newton have or
dered a breakdown on employees
who drink on the job and have
issued orders barring intox-
icating beverages from the post
office building.
Furthermore, employees have
been warned that any employe
who carries intoxicants into the
building or who has intoxicants
in his locker will be subject to
a minimum penalty Of five days
suspension and the possible loss
Of his job.
Mr.. Beall said that drinking
in the city post office, always
a problem, has increased
greatly the last few months.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1962-12-19
Argentine Guards Mutiny,
Kill q FeIons After Riot

made a break for freedom. They
we're armed with revolvers anc
pistols crudely assembled from
struggled parts.
They moved quickly, firing
on guards and Selling 20 hos.
tages. including a prison chap
lain. The leaders were Joined
by the 400 inmates in two eel
blocks and they barricadec
themselves there.
fernando Beiro, a hostage ir
one cell block, said the rioters
told two captive guards to cal
their supper and then shot
them In the back. A hostage In
the other cell block said one
ringleader wanted to shoot hos.
tages but was restrained By
other prisoners.
City Judge Leopoldo InSaur-
ralde. sent to talk to prisoner:
at their request, returned after
is minutes and reported the
rioters were in an ugly mood
and vowed 10 fight to the end
He said the hostages were in
grave danger.
Wild shooting continued into
the night, until Col. Miguel
Paiva. director of penal insti-
tutes, announced at 1920 pm
that the hostages had beer
freed and the mutiny is over. ,
He ordered the guards to take
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1962-12-19
ItoIy's Ports IdIed
By Dock WuIkout

ROME, Dec. 10 AP).--Some
$4,000 longshoremen went or
strike today for 4s hours ir
Italian ports, disrupting the
loading and unloading Of sew
eral hundred ships. They want
more money.
Dock workers in Palermo
Sicily's major port, refused to
strike.
The walkout was the latest
in a series Of pre-Christmas
wage disputes involving about
is million Italian workers
Journalists. teachers, paper mill
workers and metal workers all
staged strikes last week. Their
disputes have not been settled,
and they are threatening new
walkouts. In addition, the ma
tons 1000 miners have sched-
uled a 4S-hour strike TO start
tomorrow.
Peace was restored TO the
government radio-TV network,
however. Technical personnel
and the network reached agree
ment on new wage scales last
night.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1962-12-19

ut is regrettable that the &C
tivities Of some employees are
allowed to cast reflections on
the entire city office ="
The following notice has
been placed on all bulletin
boards:
"Empoyes shall not drink
beer, wine or other intoxicating
liquor while on duty and shall
at no time use intoxicants to
excess Employees must not drink
Intoxicating liquor In public
places while in uniform. ANY
employe who becomes intoxi-
Gated while on duty or Is ad-
dicted to intemperance may be
removed from the service"
A notice forbidding employees
from bringing liquor into the
post office also was placed on
bulletin boards.
Postmaster Beall said that
since the notices we're posted
December Is. the number of
empty liquor bottles found each
day has decreased to about 80.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1962-12-19
Drinking at City Post Office
Snarls Mail, Director Says

On December / and 2, 400
empty liquor bottles we're found
in the Washington City Post
Office, Mr.. Beall said.
Mr.. Beall notified Mr.. New
ton Of the situation and the
regional office Immediately be-
gan its own investigation.
In a letter to Mr.. Beall, Mr.
Newton declared, This is q
serious matter and positive &C
ton must be taken at once tc
stop not only the consumption
Of intoxicants but also the pos
session Of intoxicants in this
building.
"Intoxicants create safety
hazards to those not involved
as well as to those imbibing
THE productivity of the
Washington City Post Office
has been adversely affected be-
cause of the numerous employees
indulging in intoxicants. This
practice is unfair to the en-
ployes who do not indulge while
performing their tour of duty.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1962-12-19

the ringleaders back to theil
cells unmolested.
Guards Rebel
It was then, reports from the
prison said, that the guards re.
belled against their orders anC
went on a manhunt.
Crying I'VE are the judges,
and We will kill them all,
they invaded the cell blocks. Al
least four ringleaders were re.
ported killed by q machine-gun
burst.
Intermittent gunfire contin.
ued for more than four hours
Director Paiva announced hi,
resignation because his orders
had been disobeyed.
Finally some of the guards
began leaving the prison.
The 25-year-old prison, bad.
ly overcrowded, has been the
scene Of repeated break at.
tempts in recent years. Prison.
ers have complained Of harsh
rules and rough tire TIM e n
from the guards whom they
call monkey men,"
The Justice Ministry an.
nounced that 100 Of the In.
mates were being transferred
Immediately to La Plata to re-
lieye the crowding.
Despite the confusion, off.
Gals said no prisoners escaped
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1962-12-19
Ready 10 Go
COUNTY STRIKES u. S. FLAG
FLIES STARS AND BARS

VIDALIA, La. tAPj.-Since Federal troops moved
onto the University Of Mississippi campus more than two
months ago, the American flag has not flown atop the
Concordia Parish County Courthouse.
In It's place flies the Stars and Bars the battle flag
OF the Confederacy.
s. L. Winston, IT,. head Of the parish government
commented: I'D say rs per cent or people are in
favor Of this"
The University OF Mississippi scene of violence when
Negro James H. Meredith was admitted is about 200
miles northeast OF this Mississippi River town
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1962-12-19

BUENOS AIRES, Argentina
Dec. 10 (AP).-Mutinous prison
guards bent on revenge for the
Staying Of 10 comrades went
cunning for rioting convicts and
killed % before the shooting
spree in Villa de Vote peni-
Tertiary was brought under
control at 4 am. today.
A police spokesman said 10
guards were killed and 4 critic
ally injured when 400 convicts
attempted q mass break out of
the crowded prison.
After the rioters surrendered,
more than 100 guards went on
a rampage. Police. in announc-
ing % prisoners were killed,
did not give the number of
wounded.
The is hours Of rioting and
gunfire In Villa de Voto's dark,
damp cells and corridors final
ly ended about two hours after
100 guards, believed TO have
been most active in the venge-
full retaliation. sped through
the prison gates.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1962-12-19

followed by the U. N. with 1t.
Mideast peace force, which pa.
trolls the Egyptian Israeli from.
tier at GAIA.
II the U. N. were to neec
American pilots for fighter
planes and could not get then
elsewhere, it is conceivable
they would be requested
sources say. But this poSsibil.
ity is considered remote.
Americans have been pilot.
ing three big Globemastel
transport aircraft, which the
U. N. has been using to con-
centrate its forces in Katangs
for the expected showdown.
Gardiner Called Home
Mr.. Thant summoned hi:
chief deputy in the Congo
Robert K. A. Gardiner OF
Ghana, for conferences WedneS-
day with the American mill
tary mission.
Mr.. Thant's top military
aide, Brig. I. ]. Rikhye, an
Indian, and his key political
adviser, DR.. Ralph j. Bunche
an American, also rushed to
New York from Africa and
Asia.
The American survey mis-.
sion is headed by 1t. Gen. Louis
Truman and consists Of somt
eight officers and men de,
Scribed as logistics specialists.
"In response TO requests o
the Secretary General to sew
eral governments" a U. n
spokesman said, The Gov
See u. NJ, Page A.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1962-12-19
Russio Conducts
z Nucleur Tests:
~ the Associated Press

The Atomic Energy Commits
sion said the Soviet Union
conducted two nuclear tests In
the atmosphere today in the
vicinity Of Novaya zemlya.
The explosive power was In
the range between 10000 and
! million tons Of INT.
The two tests we're the 33d
and saith that have been an
nounced by the Acc In the
current Russian series. The
last previous test was Novem-
Der II.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1962-12-19
u. S. Logistics to Back
Effort to Crush Kotoneo
War Planes and Guns Needed by U. N.
But Use Of Infantry Is Doubted
BY WILLIAM r. FRYE
Special TO The Star

UNITED NATIONS, N Y, Dec. 18s-The United States
has decided to throw full ogistc support behind Secre-
rotary General Thant in his effort crush the rebellion
Katanga President Noise Tshombe ...-.
This, diplomats say is the significance OF decision
announced Tuesday night to rush hgh-level American
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1962-12-19
nigeria Buys Bond

UNITED NATIONS. N. Y.
Dec. 10 (AP).-Nigeria bought
a 81 million U. N. bond yester-
day.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1962-12-19
Kennel y Macmillan.
Tackle Congo Crisis
U. S. Seeks
Support for
Latest Move
BY GARRETT d. HORNER
star staff Writer

NASSAU, Dec. 19.-President
Kennedy sought British Prime
Minister Macmillan's support
today for new action to head
off any Soviet move TO take over
the Congo.
A wide range of possible ac-
ton envisaged includes use of
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1962-12-19

Miriom ottenberg The
Stars Pulitzer Prize winning
reporter, covers the federal
ogent in oetion in her widely
discussed book, "The Fed.
eroI Investigators"
Toddy's hastallment
Page A-23
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1962-12-19
Fine ArtsUnit
0KsPIan for
Rapid Transit
Groups Approval
Louds Emphasis
On Subwoys
BY ROBERT j. LEWIS
Star staff Writer

The Fine Arts Commission
today gave full Endorsement to
a proposal that a rapid rail
transit system be constructed
for Washington.
The plan, outlined several
months ago by the National
Capital Transportation Com
mission. called for an 83-mile
rapid rail system reaching out
into the suburbs and including
almost 10 miles of in-town sub
ways. -.
Members of the commission
strongly indorse the plan, par
ticularly its emphasis on pro-
viding a rapid transit subway
for the city of Washington and
its environs." the group said in
a statement.
Awaiting Developments
Regarding Transit Commits
sion proposals for a cutback In
expressway construction and
elimination Of a bridge across
the Potomac at Three Sisters
Island, the commission said 1t
will await further Develop
ments" in the transit plan.
The transportation agency is
expected to spell out details of
its proposal with further statis-
teal and other supplementary
data within the next month or
so.
Todays action was the second
in recent weeks supporting the
transit proposal. Earlier the
National Capital Planning Com
mission backed the rail system
and also reserved Judgment or
expressway cutback proposals
See ARTS, Page AS
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1962-12-19

TOdoy's chapter Of THE
Federal Investigators" deals
with block morket cigarettes,
on important espionage
tool in the eo'iy Days Of the
Cold War.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1962-12-19
Prisoners Makes Break

The rioting at villa de voto,
where 2,l00 transient prisoners
and convicted criminals we're
being held. erupted at lis pm.
Yesterday when six prisoners
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1962-12-19

military mission to Leopoldville
to survey requirements of the
U. N. army.
The U. N. fears that a new
round of warfare with Mr..
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1962-12-19
US. Nay Offer TGxAid
On Cube Ransom Druqs

Drug manufacturers may gel
a SIS million tax deduction for
medicines donated for the pro.
posed Cuban prisoner exchange
Informed sources say the
target date for release of Ills
Bay Of Pigs captives is Sunday
Attorney James B. Donovan il
in Havana trying to wind UT
the negotiations with the Castro
government.
The proposed deal includes
shipment Of American medical
supplies to Cuba. This is tech
nically a private transaction
between Americans sympathetic
to the plight of the prisoners
and the Cuban government.
But administration sources
said today that the Internal
Revenue Service will be asked
10 specify how the financial
burden on drug companies can
be eased through tax deduc-
tons.
It has been suggested in the
administration that the medical
supplies could be given to Cuba
through the Red Cross or a
similar agency and thus be de-
ductable-at wholesale value
as q charitable gift.
Ready 20 Go
Sources say the White House
explored the possibility OF di-
rect use OF Federal funds in the
exchange. but found consider
able opposition, particularly In
Congress. 10 such a ransom
deal.
Mr.. Donovan started a new
round OF negotiations In Havana
last night and the drugs have
been assembled near Miami.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1962-12-19

American troops If necessary to
avert collapse Of United Ma
tons efforts to integrate rich
and secessionist Katanga Prov
ince into the faltering Congo
Republic.
The two leaders began their
session in a luxurious seaside
mansion at $50 am. EST. The
meeting lasted two hours.
The President was accom-
panied by Defense Secretary
Mcnamara and Undersecretary
Of State George w. Ball. The
Prime Minister had with him
Foreign Secretary Lord Home
and Defense Secretary Peter
Thorneycroft.
The Kennedy party was
rounded out by Llewellyn
Thompson, Ambassador at =
large; David K. E. Bruce, Am
bassador to Britain, and Nc
George Bundy, special assistant
to the President for national
security.
Mr.. Kennedy presented q new
American appraisal Of the
Congo problem. emphasizing
increasing seriousness of the
danger Of Soviet Intervention,
at the opening days sessions of
his two-day Bahamas confer
ence with Mr.. Macmillan.
Some Misgivings Seen
He made clear that the
United States is preparing to
meet this threat with the same
kind Of firmness combined with
prudence that brought the
Soviet backdown in Cuba.
His tough new policy line on
the Congo seemed likely to stir
some misgivings among the
British. who have been fe-
luctant even to apply strong
economic pressure to try to
bring the Tshombe regime In
Katanga into line.
American officials indicated
the President was not insisting
on British participation in the
new course Of action he Is
starting. but wants their lln-
Outstanding of the United
States position at least and
would like their support.
AS the first step to warn the
Russians off the Congo as o
tempting target for Commu-
mist expansion, the President
has ordered a United States
military mission TO fly to the
Congo within the next few
days, American officials dis
closed.
8-Man Mission
The mission Of about eight
men, headed by 1t. Gen. Louis
w. Truman, viii check on the
adequacy Of the United Nations
force now in the Congo and
their readiness and general
ability to protect themselves
In case pro-Western Como
Premier Adoula's government,
which the U. N. Is supporting,
Is overthrown.
1t also viii try TO assess the
problems that win have to be
met If the u. N. effort for
migrating Katanga into the
Adoula government continues
to drag on without success and
the situation worsens. Before
considering any such action
as sending in American troops
10 help the U. N. preserve
See KENNEDY, Page A-e
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1962-12-19

ready to go when the deal is
completed.
The prisoners were captured
during the Bay Of Pigs inva-
sion attempt in April, 1861
They gained a great deal more
than normal sympathy from
Americans who realized that
their capture had been insured
BY poor planning for which
President Kennedy took per-
sonal responsibility.
Private citizens. quietly en-
couraged by the administra-
ton. are trying to work out an
agreement for their ransom
based on an offer made last
year by Fidel Castro.
Aware Sanchez and Mrs
Virginia Betancourt, officials
lof the Cuban Families Com
mittee, representing relatives OF
the prisoners. are with Mr..
Donovan In Cuba.
Dispatches from Havana saw
the negotiators hope the prison.
ers will be freed soon and then
flown to Miami in already
chartered planes.
Demanded Se2 Million
Mr.. Castro demanded $50
million In cash for the prisoners,
but agreed later 70 take food
and medicine instead.
The exchange repeatedly will
include $23 million worth OF
drugs. So million in equipment,
$9.5 million in powdered milk
and $l4.5 million In baby foods.
Mr.. Castro values the stocks at
s62 million for his own propa-
ganda purposes. but the manu-
facturers' price Is $50 million.
Apparently 20 per cent Of
the ransom will be paid
promptly and the rest pledged
for later delivery.
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SehweitIer Asks U. NJ, v. S. to Keep
Honds Off Kotonso. Pose As


SehweitIer Asks U. NJ. v. S. to Keep
Honds Off Kotonso. Pose AS
Tshombe's army will arise out
of economic pressures now be-
ing applied to Katanga.
High on the list OF probable
U. N. needs, informed sources
here said. are fighter planes,
light bombers and anti-aircraft
guns.
Reports from Nassau that
American infantry might be
used were heavily discounted
here. 1t has been U. N. policy
to bar big-power contributions
of manpower in order TO in
sulate the Congo from the cold
war.
U. N. Raises Red Issue
Soviet influence already has
made too much Roadway in
Leopoldville as a result of de-
lays in crushing Mr.. Tshombe'S
secession, sources here say. To
send American GIs would be
to give Moscow an excuse to
demand acceptance of its SOL
diers, they explain.
The. late Secretary General
Dag Hammarskjold laid down
a policy Of small-country man.
power at the outset Of the
Congo operation in July. 1860
This policy was Endorsed By
the U. N. Security Council.
l A similar practice has beer
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1962-12-19

Kennedy, MoemiIIon Hope to Resolve
SkybOlt Furor. Poss As