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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1962-06-20
COUNTRY PROPERTY

GAINESVILLE, VA acre. New
3 : bedroom home. Kit. and din,
area, iiv rm., bath, util. rm., INV.
paseooard heat. Located on black
top I'd. Only S12,95O. Small DIN.
payment, cow. terms on balance.
M. d. BOLT, Real Estate Broker,
Haymarket, Va, 703-75f-34i6.
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TOWN & COUNTRY PROP, INC.

Anrandale Office CT. 6-a1OC
RED HOT RAMBLER in cool North
Arlington neighborhood, Immacu.
late BRICK RAMBLER, so con.
vsnient to public and parochia
schools, Z Corners Shopping anc
easy commutlng to Pentagon snc
Quality HOME, iuxuriousiy an D.
pointed throughout! 24x3S FT
FINISHED REC. ROOM in IN,
daylight. walk-out bsmt. openins
onto large private patio. Profes.
sicnelly landScaped, fenced cor.
$50. Shown by appointment only
PARKER, SMITH g. DONNFIT,
RealteIs, ia. 7-6161, IA. 7-SsIT
sPRINGFfELD-3-br. brick ram,
bier, bsnt., rec. rm., fenc. lot, ps.
10. 7415 Gary ST. Under S2O,7
appraisal. OWNER. 45l-lO19.
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MOUNTAIN PROPERTY
PEAL ESTATE LOANS

BEAUT. SPOT-SOxl 20-ft. lot for
sale, Blue Ridge Mts. EN-. 2-16l5,
early morns. or late ewes.
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OWNER SAYS SELL

You name the terms, FLA, CT, as
sumption. Terrific 3-bedrm., -
bath rancher. huge kit. with eat
ing space separate din. rm.. TX
IS liv. nm. with fireplace. Stu
ated on level corner lot. Walking
distance to elementary school.
Asking price IS S20,950 but owner
says bring offer.
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BUSINESS PROP. FOR RENT

BUILDING FOR RENT, l545 Rock
vile pike. 1000 "A. #. Offices.
Onllmlted parking IA. 7-7272.
EXCEL. NV. LOCAeFION, . story
bldg, C-M-3, 2S0b 50. it.. air
cond. Can be arranged to suit ten
ant. Avail. Ifnme6. CO. 6-4O56.
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GAME SPRINGS. ND,

IA. h4-acre lots. Sewer and water
taps in. ready to go. OWNER,
ewes. 10. 7-423S or TU. 2-l3l3.
COLESVILLE-EDNOR AREA
Mont. Co., "a to IA acre bldg.
sites in new section Ideal spot.
Priced at $1,000 up.
KAY REALTY CO, INC. RA. 6-22G0
CONGRESSIONAL COUNTRY CLUB
AREA-l-acre homeSttes. 150-ft.
frontage. $4,000, plus paving
Terms. Me. S-l7l1, LA. 9-OllO.
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RARE
LAND INVESTMENT

LAM LIN v Ed 1 ME1N i
400 acres plus Of beautiful lying
land within 20 minutes Of Silver
Spring, on good fast roads. Has
good carrying income. Priced con-
siderably under 81 900 per acre
and any other land this close in.
Terms owe, 20 years. we, we consider 9e
ments in the area. RoMER a.
CO., WI. $4,000. ..
McLEAN-LANGLEY
l-acre lot in exclusive LANGLEY
area with large trees. Other lots
Several 3 to 3 acre parcels and
UP in Great Falls section.
LANGLEY REALTY CO
1920 Chain Bridge Rd.
Ell. $4,000 Ewes, Ell. $4,000
PRIME INVESTMENT PROPERTY
located near High Point High
S acre, $4,000.
81 acres. S1O,750.
rs acres, $500.
Private owner. call 474-3935 for
appointment.
SILVER SPRING, CLOSE M lge.
lots on a dead-end court Q3,0UU
SO. IT. eaO Wooded, overlooking
park. Sewer, water, gas, paved
street all in High elevation
steep gra lie provides beautiful
site for custom home. $500 ca.
Cal MR.. sACCBSLN, ewes. OIL
6-6510, days OIL. 2-7559.
SILVER SPRING-Close in, mr..
shopping and Ca. ave. Limited
number Of lots on secluded court
for builders and individuals. Some
ready now. others later. $4,000
to $3.50. Call MR.. JACOBSEN,
OIL. 6-65l0. OIL. 2-7559.
A BUY AT A BARGAIN-5-acre
wooded tracts with stream and
hard roads mr.. WOODBRIDGE, Va,
and Rte. 95. Small deposit and
low mo. payments make you an
owner. IA. 7-200S, ewes, 7O3-
36S-5093 or 703-437-1954.
ga ACRES, 4 mi. Ramp Washing
ton-Streams, partly wooded, suit.
for horses, sell subject percolation
$4,000. Terms. KE. 6-5e81.
B LOTS for sale, Capitol Hts, Nd.
Best offer. Call Blu. 3-2S62 after
q pm.
1916 you ST. Sc.
24xl22-TermS or trade for D. c.
property. All improvements.
WApIE 1904 1Ath ST AID 4-o0O5
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IBUsIHEss PROP. FOR RENT
tcoNTIHUEp)

925 12th ST. NE, nr. Fla. ave
$500 50. IT. Suitable fer coal
yard, contractors storage, etc.
Small brick office bldg. on prem
ises. Sl35 per mo- as is" v. L.
TooMEY, JR-, REALToR, RE. z
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AUTOMOBILES FOR SALE

BRAND-NEW 1862 Valiant 200"
Won in rattle. 4-dr.. heater, de-
roster. Wv. tires. Dealers price
S2,246, sell $3.50. DU. 5-T337.
BUICK. You can get a better used
car at STEWART BUICK, INC.
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McLEAN-By OWNER, 3-bedrrn.. g.
bath brk, Split-level. GE kit, rec.
rm., patio. garage. ,bsmt.. fenced
lot, bearing fruit trees. Assume
4%es CT loan. Ell. 6-2U75
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A PICNIC
ROYAL HOMES, INC.
$500 DOWN

YES-Four large bedrooms, . full
baths.
YES-Lorg, low rambler plus unique
carport.
YES-Vacant and ready for i'm
mediate occupancy.
YE9-Only years old. beautifully
redeeorated.
YES-Fenced back yard for chill.
dren'S play.
YES-Only Sl7. $50. S1Oa.a4
monthly or assume Az Gl
loan.
Call IA. $4,000. 1900 Wilson Blvd.
WE MAKE TRADES
ARLINGTON REALTY
Realtors Mortgage Bankers
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OldSnnhile

On the Pike at Cong. Plaza
Rockville, Md.
HA. 7.7344 HA. 7-T1OO
RENAULT 81. mechanically per-
feet, clean interior, excel. transp
Must sell tbs week end, $500 OF
best offer 10. 5-0S49.
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IS THE NEW BABY
MCLEAN

4. ST. JOHNS PARISH
4-bedroom, 2-batn brick. Recrea-
ton room, sliding glass doors
through dining room to rear yard.
Wall-to-wail carpetins. S26,0Uu.
Gail Ell. 6-4161, MRS. VIM. H.
LAUGHLIN, Realtor, Mclean, Va.
tOtfice open 8 to 81.
NEAR SEVEN CORNERS-Off
Sleepy Hollow I'd, attrac. 3-bedrm.
brk. Rambler. FLA approved, $500
down, CT. 6-7S97.
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LOTS, ACREAGE FOR SALE
ACCOKEEK MD.


) acres wooded or clear land. Ap.
pealing. delightful neiehborhooo
for children. For DISTINGUISHED
homes with covenants that protect
your investment. We have COM
plete governed recreation facilities
and a pool in a charming, friend.
ly community for gracious living
Reasonably priced with terms
Take a drive out after YOU get Of.
work. We are open til dark. E. F
Beach Realty. AGENT for PlSCA
TAWAY CO., INC, Blu. 3-2l2l
ewes, Blu. 3-257s.
lACRE-Fine view, level, paved I'd.
40 min. to Beth. Sl.250. OWN
ERS. OIL. 4-5042 or WA $4,000
APARTMENT GROUND = Choice
locations in Cheyerly, BladenS.
burg and Riyerdale. Sold subjec'
to coming. Call Walter Bil1Or with
MURRAY SILVERMAN. OR. f.
662d.
BETHESDA, near Capitol Beltway
Burning Tree Manor - l2-acrt
wooded lots. custom-home neigh
borhood. Will sell in 2's or 3's ia
custom builders or individually
for custom homes Design and
construction aid avail. for those
wanting custom homes. Call Mr.
JACOBSEN, ewes, OIL, 6-65lO or
daytime. OIL. 2-1559.
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INDUSTRIAL PROP. for SALE
INDUSTRIAL PROP. for RENT

ALEXANDRIA, va. - Industrially
varcd. Will subordinate. Duke anu
Pickett SITS. MAPLE. AID. 4-2005.
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PROFESSIONAL MEN:
A t torneyS, accountants,
professional conSultants,
ETC., interested in office
apt. combination. Suites
avail. in beautiful new
building in the heart of
downtown. Call Mr.. Zup-
mix, 723-O271.
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VIENNA

PLAY GOLF? SWIM?
Within waking distance of west
briar Country Club, 4 bedrms., .
baths, lsrge level lot. See this to-
day, only $4,000. Call FL. g.
4l6l. MRS. WM. H. LAUGHLIN,
Realtor. Mclean, Va. (office open
. til %.
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ONE ACRE

Beautiful brick and redwood 3-bed-
room rambler in excellent area.
Modern kitchen. full basement.
Dashboard heat Only S3O,95O,
BROWN & BROWN REALTY. JE.
4-Ou4I
The Farmville herald. (Farmville, Va.) 1957-current, 1962-03-20
State Director TO Speak When
Ruritan Club HOnOrs Draft Board

jutant Of the Department of
Virginia. American Legion.
The director was widely her
aided In the late 1905 when he
represented the Marine Corps
with Rear Admiral Richard E..
Byrd on the North Pole Expedi-
ton Of 1926. He also accompani-
ed Admiral Byrd on his first
South Pole Expedition Of 1928-3O
when Little America was
founded.
The director served during
World War II as a lieutenant in
the U. S. Navy.
A native Of Washington, D. c.,
Capt. Kessler was educated in
the Washington schools and at
tended University of Virginia.
The Farmville herald. (Farmville, Va.) 1957-current, 1962-03-20
Education In
France, England
U.S.A. Compared

CUMBERLAND March IS
DR.. F.. F.. Swertfeger, Professor
of Education at Longwood Col
lege, spoke to the Cumberland
High School P-TA. at its recent
meeting.
His talk dealt with Compare
tive Education. He said,
There is a tremendous variety
of school practices from one ma
ton to another. Conditions have
varied drastically." He compar-
ed our system to France and
The Farmville herald. (Farmville, Va.) 1957-current, 1962-03-20

England.
lover one-half of tn French
children are in school by age
three and stay for six hours
he said with nap time and lunch
provided. This is the French
version of Kindergarten. The
British child enters school at
age fice."
Two French children in S
move on to secondary educa-
ton, whereas the British are in
favor of specialization by the
time a student is IS
From facts given by the
speaker, the conclusion was
reached. that our USA provides
more equal educational oppor-
tunities for all interested.
The Farmville herald. (Farmville, Va.) 1957-current, 1962-03-20

. CUMBERLAND, March 49,
Captain Charles l.. Kessler. d.
rector of the Selective Service
System for Virginia; will be
guest speaker when the Cum
berland Ruritan Club entertains
members of the Cumberland
county draft board Thursday
evening, March q.
Members of Cumberland's Lo-
cal Board 80, Selective Service
System, are Richard B. Tunstall.
Route 2, Farmville; Lyle B. Dan
by. Cumberland. and Tay Wat
son, Route l, Cumberland.
Captain Kessler has been di-
rector of Virginia's military
draft system since December /,
1860. When he was called to
this active duty as a captain, U.
S. Navy, he was serving as ad-
The Farmville herald. (Farmville, Va.) 1957-current, 1962-03-20

a program Of sacred and famil-
far music to members and thEfr
guests Of the Dillwyn Garden
Club at the Dillwyn Baptist
Church Thursday, March %.
Mr.. Adams will do the organ
recital and Mr.. Harwood will be
the vocalist.
The Farmville herald. (Farmville, Va.) 1957-current, 1962-03-20
Pastors T0Give
Music Program

BUCKINGHAM. March 10 Wy
The Rev. John Adams and the
Rev. John Harwood will present
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1962-07-01

the swamps, with abundance of good
water, where he can be, and is now
being, reinforced. The battle, or rather
series of battles, has been one of the
most destructive of human life that
the world has seen. -.
Euen at this late hour, the
people back home could only sus.
pect that Mcclellan had had it on
the Peninsula. In the whole series
Of battles from MechGnicsville to
MdlueTn Hill the Army of the Poto-
mac had repulsed all but one of the
Confederate drives Gaines Mill.
MGlUern Hill under any other cir
cumStGnces ,OOuId, in fact, haze
gone doton as crushing Union bic
tory. But Mcclellan iDas determined
to retreat, and he kept retreGting
though his army still outnumbered
Lees and his total casualties Uere
nearly 5000 less than Lees 10000.
Little Macs" performance had one
immediate effect: President Lin
coins patience Nth has commander
finally snapped.
NEXT SUNDAY: More cannon
fodder needed.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1962-07-01

our army has been fighting four days,
and has retreated about seventeen
miles. The fight of yesterday was most
terrific, the enemy having two or three
to our one. The battle commenced
with our land forces, and, after about
four hours fighting, ear gunboats got
in range and poured into the rebels a
heavy and incessant fire..
From The Evening Star. Saturday, July S. 1852
FROM GENERAL McCLELLAN'S
ARMY.
BALTIMORE, July 3.-The Army
Correspondent of the Associated
Press has just arrived here, direct
from General McClellan's headquar-
tiers. The following is briefly the state
of affairs:
After seven days incessant fight.
ing, during which Gen. McClellan'S
army was compelled to fall back be-
fore vastly superior numbers, he
reached a point on the James River
adjoining Turkey Island Here he is in
safe position, with the support of the
gunboatS.
His army is on high ground out of
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Continued

HGTTison's Landing on the James
Riuer. II sUGs actually part of a full
tledged Federal retreat from the
Richmond front a retreat that aD0s
ironic IN the face Of the stout sholU-
ing By Federal troops, especially Fitz
John POTteTs; By the fearful casual
ties sustained By the Confederotes,
'Ohose timing, especially JGcltson's,
iUGs all nired up, and By the fact
that Mcclellan could at one point
closest to Richmond haze driven
through the Outnumbered defenders
into the city. But the Federal COM
uuGndeT still iD0s convinced he ,OGs
OtItnunabered everywhere, and only
retreat ,Oos on his mind, as Star
readers could perceive in these dis
patches.
From The Evening Star. Thursday. July ., 1852
FROM GENERAL McCLELLAN,S
ARMY.
FORTRESS MONROE, July Ia
O'Clock p.m.-A gunboat has lust ar.
rived at Fortress Monroe from the
scene of action yesterday, ten miles
above City Point. That division of
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Douglas and Church-Stute Issue

Such a sweeping disapproval
of Federal laid" has never
been eSpoused by any promi-
nent member Of Congress.
Justice Douglas even would
reverse the famous case Of
"Everson VS.. Board of Edu-
cation" in which he voted
with the majority In 1947.
1t upheld the use Of taxpay-
ers' money to pay "the bus
fares of parochial school
pupils as a part Of a general
program" under which the
fares of pupils attending pub
lie and other schools were
also paid. He says:
The Everson case seems
in retrospect to be out Of line
with the First Amendment.
It's result is appealing. as it
allows aid to be given to
needy children. Yet by the
same token. public funds
could be used to satisfy other
needs Of children in parochial
Schools-lunches. books and
tuition being obvious exam
pies"
Justice Douglas. in effect,
is taking issue with Presi-
dent Kennedy, who, while
contending that across the
board" aid to all church.
related educational institu-
lions would be unconstitu-
tional, holds that there is no
such bar to aid being given
at only the college level
where mathematics and
other scientific subjects are
taught. Mr.. Douglas would
sweep out entirely all forms
of governmental aid to
church related institutions,
including tuition grants to
war veterans.
The factor of discrimina-
ton as between citizens. Of
course, comes into the con-
troversy. Persons Of a par
ticular religious faith who
offer their lives in sacrifice
during war do not like to be
told that, when they come
back from a war, they can
not be recompenSed, for in
stance, by tuition payments
which would help them get
the education they were de-
MED on account Of the Gov
ernment's summons to mill
tary service. The subject
will be debated for a long,
long time to come.
(Copyrisht, 1882
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1962-06-28
DORIS FLEESON
Danish Ambassador Held Embarrassed
At California Candidates Selection

The Danish Ambassador to
the United States, Count
Knuth- winterfeldt. Is I'M
happy.
80 are many Danes and
Danish-AmericanS. Others in
this category are merely per-
picked. @ m
The Kennedy administra-
ton thinks 1t Is all rather
odd.
The American Ambassador
to Denmark, the Hon. Will
liam Mccormick Blair, is
boiling. He has made it plain
both here and In Denmark
that as far as he is concern
ed. there Is nothing official
about the whole matter.
Inc cause: An Associated
Press dispatch from Los An
geles stating that Richard
M. Nixon leaves Thursday for
q flight to Denmark, where
he will represent the United
States in a Danish celebra-
ton of American indepen-
dence. Nixon speaks July 4 in
Rebild National Park, Jut-
land. He will be accompanied
by his wife"
Mr.. Nixon is, Of course, the
Republican C andidate for
Governor of California. For
eight years he was one heart
beat from the Presidency. In
1860 he lost the race for that
office by one Of the narrowest
margins in history; his Cali
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Justice Viewed as limiting All Forms
OF Federal Aid Are Unconstitutional

at the Federal and State
levels is presently honey
combed with such financing.
Nevertheless, I think it is an
unconstitutional undertaking
whatever form it takes"
Standing by itself, this is
a very broad statement, but
it is even more significant
because Justice Douglas at
tached q footnote in which
he presented an extract from
a book by David Fellman
entitled The Limits of Free
dom" This particular quota
ton listed the many lads"
to religion at all levels Of
Government. such as provi-
sion for chaplains of both
houses Of Congress and in the
armed services, compulsory
chapel at the armed service
academies, and religious serv-
ices in Federal hospitals and
prisons. 1t also pointed out
that the President issues re-
ligious proclamations, that
the Bible is used for the
administration of oaths,
and that Federal funds were
available to parochial schools
during the depression in the
1930s. 1t then adds:
Veterans receiving money
under the 'G.I.' Bill of 1914
could attend UNCONVENTIONAL
schools. to which payments
were made directly by the
Government.
During World War II,
Federal money was contrib
uted to UNCONVENTIONAL
schools for the training of
nurses. The benefits Of the
National School Lunch Act
are available to students in
private as well as public
schools. The hospital survey
and construction act Of 1916
specifically made money
available to non-public hos
pitfalls.
This list Of Federal aids
could easily be expanded, and
of course there is q long list
in each State"
This is the first time that
any justice of the Supreme
Court has even limited that
all forms Of Federal financ-
ing are unconstitutional If
they go to religious institu-
tons directly or indirectly.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1962-06-28
POTOMAC FEVER
By FLETCHER KNEBEL

Supreme Court Bulletin: Things rough one law
yer he doesn't dare into and pray for an in
junction.
The Government Red China not to start war.
When 1t comes to defending Quemoy Matsu Ken
nedy administration stands four-square on Dick Nxons
1860 campaign speeches
Rumor Invitations to Attorney General Bob Kennedys
pooside dinner dances read BLACK tie and life pre-
server.
Asked his opinion of Billie Sol Estes one West Texas
cotton farmer shook his head and said well you sure had
to give Billie lot Of credit"
Congressman their colleagues is so indecsive
about the coming campaign. he can't make up his mind
which fence to straddle.
Upon hearing Of the Supreme Courts decision banning
prayers in schools of the plaintiffs in the said
have exclaimed: Thank God!"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1962-06-28
RALPH McGILL
Soviet Oil and Power Politics

successes was the fact that
between them they dominat-
ed the world market for oil.
An industry which uses oil
from one nation will, as a
matter of course and efficient
practices, buy much equip
ment, tools, and materials
from that same country.
RusSia's oil resources are
tremendous. They are being
developed rapidly. Since the
oil is. like everything else in
Russia. owned by the govern
ment, there are no taxes or
royalties to pay. The price
legitimately can be made
lower. If there is a chance
to influence the political sit
uation in a country by really
low-priced oil, the Soviets can
do that, too. Or. they will
work out a barter deal which
involves the participating
countries even more closely.
If this causes countries to
seize foreign-owned oil IA
cilities Gas Cuba did in our
own area) so much the bet
ter, from the Russian point
of view. There are ready
made refineries and installa-
tons to handle Soviet oil ex-
clusively.
The Soviets also use met
ais and other commodities
lin politics" They more and
more are coming into the
world markets.
President Kennedy has
spoken of the need of new
understanding, an abolish
ment of old and deceiving
myths. Yet. despite all the
massive array of new con-
ditionS, there are many
Americans who somehow in
sist on the old rules and who
try to blame washington"
for all the problems looSed
in the world. We can bear
Mr.. Khrushchev and COM
munism. We will not do it
with myths or wishful think
ing.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1962-06-28
Moscow Viewed as Successful in MAKING
CeyIon's Economy Dependent on 1t

The UAR Egypt has some
surplus oil to sell and a great
deal of cotton. The Soviet
Union will take cotton in ex-
change for oil. Egypt will
then sell the oil to Ceylon.
1t likely will be carried in
Soviet tankers. The Soviets,
having plenty Of cotton, will
sell that from Egypt on the
world market. Russia will
accept Ceylon's rubber and
tea as payment for oil. Any
surplus Of these goods will be
sold. probably at reduced
rates.
No money has changed
hands. But Russia will be
supplying the oil at low rates.
This means she will be able
to take over direction of any
CeyloneSe in dustrial and
trade developments, supply
ing machines, tools and tech
nicians.
The ability of any free
country oil company to COM
pete with such barter deals
is, of course, nonexistent. 1t
would not be so bad If this
were the only economic threat
In petroleum. Ceylon, is, after
all. a small country. But the
SovietS have obtained use of
the refinerieS and facilities
to use as a base of operations
in the area.
The Soviets have completed
a network of internal pipe
lines and are pushing to fin
ish laying lines which will
make it easy to. supply Eu-
rope. They already have made
some deals in Italy. Their
prices are much cheaper. This
has an appeal to the owners
and managers of the rapidly
expanding italian industrial
companies. 1t is no secret at
all that a major reason for
American and British trade
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1962-06-28
Economizing on the Fourth of July

legislation involving millions
Of dollars is approved the
American image abroad will
suffer. There is always
enough money to provide as
siStance, not only to allied
and friendly countries but
also to our enemies.
AS one American, a long
time resident Of Rome. said
recently, we had millions and
millions to throw away in
Africa and Asia but we can't
afford a paltry sum to cele-
brate the Nations birthday.
And then. he went on, the
very men in Congress who
refused to appropriate funds
for the Fourth of July think
nothing Of making expensive
junketS abroad and the
American ambassadors are
compelled to entertain them
at lavish dinners.
There is not an embassy
Of any other nation in the
world capitals which does not
celebrate its national holiday.
Even the new African nations
are establishing their prestige
with elaborate festivities =
and quite often with funds
advanced by the American
taxpayer. Large receptions
take place either at their
embassies or at fashionable
hotels where drinks and deli
cacieS are served to hundreds
Of guests. @
Old established countries,
such as the French who cele-
brate Bastille Day, and the
British their Queens birth
day. entertain thousands of
their nationals besides giving
state banquetS. The Russians
lavish their fans with caviar
and champagne on the Octo-
Der Revolution Day.
But the richest country In
the world cannot afford to
spend a few thousand dollars
on its citizens abroad.