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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1963-12-16
'Over-Reoction'

Inc assassination Of a
president at any time is a
traumatic event and can re-
suit in ugliness as great as
the deed itself. The vindica-
tors Of Lincoln-a man of
loving forgiveness-imposed
reconstruction on the South.
and that punishment rekin-
died the flames of resent
ment which led to the xxx
and brutal oppression of Ne
groes. Hate, even self-right-
eous hate land most hate is
self-rtghteouS) breeds hate
anew.
Some Of us are over-react-
ing to the killing of Presi-
dent Kennedy. We can prop
erly draw the conclusion
that an atmosphere of ex-
tremiSm. right and left, was
partly responsible for the as
sassination. But to conclude
tn at political extremism,
whether John Birch or Fair
Play for Cuba, should be dis
allowed in peacetime Ameri-
ca, is to deny the validity of
our democracy and to lower
ourselves to the extremist
mentality. Are we to have a
McCarthyiSm of the Center?
The second danger of
over-reaction Is the confine-
ment of necessary political
discussion. Some people see
politics and good government
as antonymS, when actually
the latter is dependent on
the former. 1t is one thing to
Call q moratorium" on criti-
ciSm Of the new admins
tration; 1t is another even to
imply that vocal opposition
to administration bills in
Congress-whetheF or moi
they are being passed as
monuments in "b a q
taste" 1t is unfair and unwise
in a mature policy to suggest
that a moratorium" should
include local and State, OF
intra-party politics. Yet al
of this, ironically, has beer
done in respect to a Presi-
dent who loved and approved
of politics.
Bruce X. Chapman,
Publisher Advance
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1963-12-16

within the military estab-
hshment and that this coun-
try Is dotted with dependable
military bases which could be
closed without the slightest
harm to national security.
Third, he had long heard
the clamor from Congress
that Congress wanted eco
nomy" as the price Of ap-
proving the Kennedy john
son tax-cutting bill. Fourth,
and by no means least i'm
portant, he had. all through
the Kennedy administration,
closely observed Secretary
Mcnamara and had formed
a deep admiration for his
determination to do what
was right as he saw it. irres-
pective of political considera-
ton.
After the first cabinet
meeting Of the old admins
tration nearly three years
ago, Mr.. Johnson told q
friend: "a man in this new
cabinet to tie to Is McNa-
mara. I saw him in action
this morning and I think I
know what I am talking
about. If l were the President
I would put in my stack with
him. (This Texan expression
means that when a poker
player has absolute conf
dence in his hand he shoveS
into the pot every chip he
has; he is going all the way0
Took Calculated Risk
So, the new President has,
indeed, put in this stack with
Mr.. Mcnamara. He knew 1t
was a calculated risk politi-
cally. But he also knew that
mere talk about reducing
Federal spending would avail
him little, with country or
Congress. He understands
that place, Congress, as few
Presidents have ever under
stood it. Especially he under
stands the plain fact Of life,
Notwithstanding all wistful
notions to the contrary, that
powerful conservatives ulti-
mately control its tax policies
and that when they demand
demonstrated economies be-
fore they pass a tax bill they
mean what they say and are
fully capable of proving they
mean it.
But in the end, 1t always
comes back to this: The
President also thinks Mr.. Nc
Namara knows what he Is
talking about when he says
these bases can be closed
with no hurt to security. 1t Is
conceivable that some ex-
ceptions may be made in the
closing order. If as and when
Mr.. Mcnamara can be con-
WINGED that there are over
riding reasons. But in any
event no such pressure is
going to come from the
White House.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1963-12-16
Corrects Dr.. Beck

A short reply, please, to the
December 10 letter from Cliff
ford K. Beck, member, Board
of Education, Montgomery
County, entitled Non
Graded Nonsense"
A fair Interpretation of
the tenor of DR.. Beck's letter
was that the majority board
members had conspired to
secretly place on the agenda
an item concerning the non
graded school program and
had thereby violated all rules
of procedure.
He also, therein, attempts
to spank Board Member Will
liam I. Saunders for meeting
with parents of students in
the Mont ON cry County
system.
The usually loquacious and
inaccurate DR.. Beck is once
again long-spoken and wrong.
I quote from the official
minutes of the Board of
Education of Montgomery
County of November IL, 1858:
Under Items of New Bust
ness" Page 3, "Mr. Saunders
said that he wished to make
a few remarks concerning
the non-graded program in
elementary schools later in
the meeting. It was noted
that the staff was preparing
materials on the non-graded
program and the superin-
tendent said the board might
wish to set up a special
meeting to review this sub
ject rather than at the end
of the day"
Same minutes, Page 20, re:
Special Board Meeting No
vember Is. 1868" THE
Board agreed to hold a spe-
cial meeting on November Is,
1868, at 500 pm, to review
the non-graded program and
the recommended changes In
the career recognitio n
program"
I trust that there is no
question in anyone's mind
that DR.. Beck stands cor
rected. In addition, let me
add that in my opinion Board
Member Saunders is due a
hearty vote of thanks for
taking his personal time as
a non-Salaried public servant
to meet the parents of the
students in our system.
Charles w. Bell,
Member, Board of Education
Of Montgomery County
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1963-12-16
Answers to Questions
BY The HASKIN SERVICE

@. What is q kite train?-
L. B.
A. Kites sent up in a series
on one string make up a kite
train. One kite is sent up as
far as it can lift its string,
then a second kite is at
tached to the bottom end of
the string, to let the first
kite rise higher. As many ad-
ditional kites may be added
as the string will support.
Any kind Of tandem arrange
ment Of kites on q string
may be called a kite train.
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ual distinctions" to those
conditions that seem cata-
Strophic to the layman: au-
tism, regreSsed states. cata-
tonic schizophrenia and so on,
in the traditional terminology.
These "dysfunctions" there
is a technical reason for
the "y"-are arranged in five
orders Of severity. All-in-
Guiding the most dreadful
are viewed as a means by
which the organism protects
itself and prevents something
worse from occurring.
Perhaps it is hard at first to
conceive Of check forging, ul-
GERS, assault, repression and
epilepsy as devices for main
tanning equilibrium since they
so plainly lead to grave diff
culties with the world or the
self. But the theory that this
is indeed the case is amply
supported; moreover, it is not
some special, pet notion held
by DR.. Menninger, his asso-
ciates and disciples and no
one else, but a widely recog-
nized pSychiatric concept.
Effects of the Theory
This concept naturally ef-
fects therapeutic practices,
and a considerable section Of
"The Vital Balance" is de-
voted to the role of the psy-
chiatrist and his co-workers.
The implications of the book
are wide. DR.. Menninger's ap-
proach offers an explanation
for a good part of the crime
that is currently affecting US,
and it offers preventive meas
ureS for society at large as
well as suggestions for the
treatment of offenders. In this
sense, it is an appeal to the
social conscience Of the ma
ton.
And it offers hope. Where
patients are treated and not
merely confined, the recovery
rate from all mental disorders
including senile Affections is
very high.
"The injunction of Isaiah to
Comfort my people rests
heavily upon psychiatrists,
write the authors. &c. For
we know that the future
may be brighter than any,
thing the past has held"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1963-12-16
LETTERS TO THE STAR

Pen names may be used II
letters carry iDriters' correct
names and addresses. All let
tiers are subject to condensd-
ton. Those not used tDiH be
returned only tDhen accom-
panied BY self addressed,
stamped envelopes.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1963-12-16
THE PASSING SCENE
Johnson Took q Studied Risk
BY WILLIAM S. WHIT

To back up a Secretary Of
Defense he gladly inherited
from the Kennedy admins
tration, President johnson
has taken his first politically
dangerous decision.
This Is his approval Of Sec
rotary McNamara's order for
a wholesale closing Of nom
essential military bases to
save $l06 million Q year. No
such deep and wide fall Of
the economy ak in this SEN
sitive area has occurred since
World War II.
The cries Of members of
Congress and Senators from
districts and States most
painfully affected now I'M
derstandably rend the Wash
ington air. The sweat of wor-
ry, moreover. CLEANS from
the brows of some of the
Presidents purely political
advisers. These had frankly
hoped he would not carry his
budget-cutting drive to quite
this point, and had urged as
much. !
Their reasons were cogent-
ly put: Military bases, with
the Federal spending they
bring to communities and
States, are sacred cows in
Congress. Worse yet, in this
unexampled case of cutting
down in IA States, five of
those States-New York,
California, Illinois, Texas
and Ohio-are also five of
the biggest and most critical
in electoral votes.
Angered Old Friends
Why, then, did President
Johnson allow it; and how
does he feel now about
things in general-and Sec
rotary Mcnamara In particu-
lar? Far from inept as a
practical politician, it was a
poignant thing to him to
open this first hour Of discord
in his heretofore warm rela-
tionship with Congress. Far
from insenSitive, he privately
does not hide his discomfort
that in this episode he has
had to anger not merely in
fluential members Of Con-
greSS but in some cases In
fluential members who are
also old friends.
And he Is not exactly made
happy by his awareness that
three of the five really big
States hit-New York. ILL.,
nois and Texas-went Demo
cratic in the last Presidential
election and that the fourth
and fifth, California and
Ohio, are on his must" list
for his own campaign fol
1864.
Still, there were, as he sees
it, more controlling factors
First. when he set out to slim
the budget he meant it. Sec.
ond, he knew that the mos
rational area for savings Il
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1963-12-16
Public Welfare

I read with interest the
account in your Dec. 5 edi-
ton Of the speech which
James R. Dumpson, Commits
sioner Of Welfare for New
York City. delivered at the
conference Of the American
Public Welfare Association.
While I share much Of Mr..
Dumpson's view Of the well
fare needs Of our country
and especially the Nations
Capital, and appreciate his
complimentary comments on
the work Of the Public We'll
fare Crisis Committee Of the
National Association Of
Social Workers, which I
headed, I regret that he was
misinformed on one impor-
tant aspect OF the Washing
ton situation.
He is reported as having
attacked the press for
failing to point up the real
issues in stories on aid to
children in the District and
nationally"
I believe that 1t is impor-
tant to point out that con-
trary to Mr.. DumpSon's
impression, the Washington
press has given extremely
good, perceptive, and accu-
rate coverage to the issues of
public welfare in the District
Of Columbia.
This observation and
In deed, commendation-
includes The Washington
Star. I am aware Of the fact
that The Stars editorial
policy on public welfare Is
opposite to mine. I hope to
see 1t changed eventually.
Nevertheless, one can have
only praise for the adequacy
Of coverage and the accuracy
Of content in stories about
public welfare that have
appeared IN The Star. Mrs.
Betty Miles James, who has
covered most Of the welfare
stories for The Star, is to be
especially commended.
Daniel ThurSZ, D.S.W.
Chairman, Public Welfare
Crisis Committee
National Association Of
Serial W0Tkare
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bers Of NATO should unite in making
the most of it.
The Farmville herald. (Farmville, Va.) 1957-current, 1963-06-14
Civil Service
Job Examinations
Are Announced

The Board of I. S. Civil Serv-
ice Examiners. Norfolk Naval
Shipyard, Portsmouth, Va, an
nounces that applications for the
Apprentice, 4th class, examina-
ton will be accepted from June
4 through June II, 1868 in the
following trades
Automotive mechanic, boiler
maker, coppersnlith. electrician.
electrorics mechanic. fire con
troll mechanic. joiner. machinist,
nachinist marine, painter, pipe
coverer and insulator, pipefitter.
ii G err. sailmaker, Sheetmetal
worker, shipfitter. shipwright,
and Welder.
Appointments in these pc
sitions will be made in August
or September. 1868. from among
the highest elieibles on the reg
lister. Persons who we're on
previous registers, should file
urder this announcement if they
desire further consideration.
There are no experience or
education requirements. T h e
written test consists of questions
designed to measure aptitude
for learning ana performing ,he
duties of the position. The test
VIII be given at TIE Board Of
U S. Civil Service Examiners,
Norfolk Naval Shjpvard. Ports
mouth at time to be anrounc-
ed later.
Further information can be
obtained from the Civil Service
Representative Room 200, Pest
Office Building. Lynchburg, Va.
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and was quick to encourage
those who needed him. The out
standing characteristics OF mind
and heart of this man truly re-
fleet the generous gifts Of a di-
vine providence.
Perhaps the greatest tribute
that could be paid to Dr. w. E
Smith would be to say. Those
who knew him best, loved him
most"
The community grieves at the
loss Of this gentle physician, but
is deeply grateful for the fact
that the etching Of his influence
is deeply drawn in the life of
this community.
The Official Board OF the
Farmville Methodist Church
Rev. Charles O. Kidd
Rev. R. w. Vanderberry
j. Tucker Doyne, Jr.
Mrs. A, B. King
Committee
The Farmville herald. (Farmville, Va.) 1957-current, 1963-06-14

Of Southern Department Stores.
IE l949 he was named to the
presidency of both firms, and he
served in the dual capacity until
1856 when the wholesale bust
ness of Richmond Dry Goods
was terminated.
Sydnor was a member OF the
House of Delegates in 1954-55,
and served two sessions, 1859
in the State Senate. He headed
a legislative study commission
on Virginia's industrial develop
inert program iii 1857, and is
currently a member of the Gov
errors Advisory Board on in
dustrial development and plan
ming.
He has served on number
Of committees Of both the Vir-
ginia and United States Cham
Der Of Commerce, and is a past
director and vice president Of
the National Retail Merchants
Association. For the past four
years he has served as chair
man of the Legislative Commit
tee of the Virginia Retail Mer-
cantS Association
Sydnor is a past director of
The Farmville herald. (Farmville, Va.) 1957-current, 1963-06-14
Jetersville

Mr.. and Mrs. j. E. Carroll, of
California, have been visiting
her parents. Mr.. and Mrs. Gar
field Barden, Of Jetersville, for
some time. They spent several
days with her sister, Mrs. Ber-
nard Kirksey, Of Richmond.
They also spent one week with
another sister in Hopewell. Mrs.
Catherine Thore. and family
They will spend a few days with
her brother and sister-in-law
Mr.. and Mrs. Sinclair Barden,
before leaving for California on
June 10.
The people of Paineville were
sorry to hear of the death of an
old friend to all of us, Bud Bar
den. The family has our deep
est sympathy.
The Farmville herald. (Farmville, Va.) 1957-current, 1963-06-14
Business And Industry
Business And Industry
Fore Visits Rexall Headquarters;
SydnOr Heads State Merchants

A visit to the world headqCar-
tiers Of the Rexall Drug an d
Chemical Company highlightod
the recent trip to Los Angeles
Of Allen Fore.
Mr.. Fore met several Rexall
Executives and discussed future
company plans. A tour of the
headquarters facilities provided
him with an insight into the lat
est merchandising, advertising
and store management tech
nlques of the internationally
known company.
The ReXall Drug Company has
more than 10,5O0 Rexall dealers
in the United States, 1900 in
c n a d a. and many more
throughout the world.
The Compary'S headquarters,
known as ReXall Square. is a
modern tWo-story building cover
ing three acre area, on the
edge of Beverly Hills.
Eugene B. Sydnor, Jr., of
Richmond. president Of South
ern Department Stores. INC. has
been elected president Of the
Virginia Retail Merchants AS
ISOLATION. He succeeds Richard
F. Welton, III, of Norfolk.
Other officers elected Tuesday
at the association S annual con
vention in Norfolk were James
S. Richie, Jr., Petersburg
hardware store operator. first
vlce-president: A. Glenn Pless,
owner of Pless Electric an d
Furniture Co., Of Galax. second
vice-president: William P. Talia-
ferro, Jr., vice president of Mill
er & Rhoads of Richmond, trea-
surer, and Sunpter r. Prlddy
Jr., of Richmond. executive vice
president and secretary
Sydnor began his career in re-
failing in 1915 after four years
service in the T. S. Navy dur
ing World War II. His first 20
sition was the vice presidency OF
Richmond Dry Goods Co.. Inc,
and in that same year he was
named to the board of directors
The Farmville herald. (Farmville, Va.) 1957-current, 1963-06-14
Tribute To
DR.. w. E. Smith

The following tribute was paid
to the late DR.. William Edward
Smith by the Official Board of
the Farmville Methodist Church:
In Memery Of
DIR. William Edward Smith
March Is, 19OO-April 80, 1868
Whereas our friend and CO.
worker. DR.. William Edward
Smith has departed this life,
it seems appropriate that we
should pay tribute to his mem
DRY.
1t is not easy to memorabilia
such a personality as that pos
sessed by our beloved DR.. w. E.
Smith. Dr.. Smith began the
practice of medicine in Farm
vile. Virginia thirty-nine years
ago. During tn e years his
ministry of healing extended it.
self to bring relief to enumer-
able people far beyond the
bounds of the local community.
Always the dedicated physician,
he responded to the needs Of his
fellow men without question
even when he himself was in
great physical rain. DR.. Smiths
interest was not confined to the
practice of medicine, for he
gave himself unselfishly to the
community and its activities and
needs, and was recognized as an
able leader throughout the Com
monWealth Of Virginia.
Dr.. Smith was devout
churchman who served his
church well as chairman of the
Official Board and a delegate to
the Annual Conference. as a
Trustee and as a regular atten-
dant at its services. Gentle by
nature. he always had kindly
approach and generous manner
The Farmville herald. (Farmville, Va.) 1957-current, 1963-06-14

the Richmond Chamber of Com
merce and was first President
of the Richmond Better Bust
ness Bureau, as well as an Of
ficer of the American Red
Cross and Community Chest in
Richmond.
A graduate of st. Christopher s
School iE Richmond, he holds an
undergraduate degree fro m
Princeton University. and a mas
tef's degree in business admin
stration from Harvard.
. Davidsons is a member of the
Southern Department Store
chain.
The Farmville herald. (Farmville, Va.) 1957-current, 1963-06-14
New Canton Man
Bitten BY Snake

NEW CANTON, June 10 -
Sammy Apperson was bitten by
a copperhead moccasin while
working near his house with a
team of mules Saturday after
noon.
Not being able to find a local
doctor in thirty mile radius
Apperson was rushed to the Uni
veysity of Virginia Hospital aft
er being given first aid treat
ment.
The Farmville herald. (Farmville, Va.) 1957-current, 1963-06-14
Club Hears Mrs. J. Kent Early Tell
Progress Made In WOman's World

on the Foundations of Woman's
Club Work. which gave the
club members an idea of how
much progress has been made
in the woman's world since the
beginning Of their club work.
The social committee, with
Mrs. James Courier as chair
man. and Mrs. James Royal and
MRS. James Watkins. served re
frpShmentS.
The Farmville herald. (Farmville, Va.) 1957-current, 1963-06-14
SOMETHING
- i, -
SOMETHING
III w

These - without anything borrowed or blue -
can give to her Wedding Day the sure promise Of
happiness.
Something old ? A faith in God such as has been
the foundation Of life for millions of Christians
before her. simple conviction found in the reli-
gious instruction she received child, nurtured
in regular worship at Church. ready to go with
her through the years.
Something new? loue for the one she has
consented to marry. A tender devotion that will
grow richer and deeper as they share the sunshine
and shadows of life
With these two--the something old' that lives
in her soul, and the something new that thrills
in her heart-she comes to her husband. And if he
comes to her bearing the same treasures their
marriage cannot fall
The Farmville herald. (Farmville, Va.) 1957-current, 1963-06-14

AMELIA. June 3-The Amelia
County Woman's Club held their
May meeting OF Tuesday night.
May %. the last meeting until
September
Three new members were
taken in at this time. Mesdames
Garland Meyer. Ray Williams,
and Billie Boylcs.
Mrs. j. Kent Early. president
of the Alice KFle District. spoke
The Farmville herald. (Farmville, Va.) 1957-current, 1963-06-14
FEET ACHE, ITCH?

a of all your bones are in the feet No
wonder they ache. swell. perspire. itch.
Battle feet twice daily with tai Solu-
ton for relief of the 50 bones, Sc joints
plus igaments. Curbs athletes foot.
too tsloughs off infection-watch
healthy skin replace it) or your 4sc
back at any drug store if not pleased
in ONE HOUR. TODAY at All Drug
Stores
The Farmville herald. (Farmville, Va.) 1957-current, 1963-06-14
Amy Bragg. Ace 5

.et... in charso,sssvslle
Mrs. irene Baber. of Char
lotfesville spent the week end
With her parents. MI. and Mrs.
c, r. Parrish.
Albert Baber, ~, ard Miss
Della Baber visited Charles and
Linda Baber at their home near
here on Wednesday evening.
Joe Steger and John Ransom
were business visitors in North
Carolina on Friday.
The Farmville herald. (Farmville, Va.) 1957-current, 1963-06-14
WIND

had a chat with the wind one day
And lie said il drowsy way
Why Ga You come and call on me
Fer YOU have not one thing to see
Tor am lust lot Of air
end yet You do not seem to care2
1 like talkns to AN invisible man
rh,n talk talk as
Much as You can.
The Farmville herald. (Farmville, Va.) 1957-current, 1963-06-14
The Poets Corner

for local poets
who wish their appear the Herald. Poems submitted
must be the the local composer).
SEI}INGIIME
When spring is here
| love to hear the birds sing,
When spring here
| o children
spring here
I'd love to have a wing
When spring is here
Linda Snoddy Age 8
The Farmville herald. (Farmville, Va.) 1957-current, 1963-06-14

FARMVILLE FURNITURE
COMPANY
233 N. Main Street
Eek 2-4901
Farnville. Va.
The Farmville herald. (Farmville, Va.) 1957-current, 1963-06-14

The CHURCH FOR ALL.
ALL FOR THE CHURCH
The Church is the greatest fac
tor on earth for the building of
character and good citizenship.
1t is storehouse of spiritual val
ues. Without a strong Church,
neither democracy nor civiliza-
ton can survive. There are four
sound reasons why every person
should attend services regularly
and support the Church. They
are: "a For his own sake. (2l
For his childrens sake. (3) For
the sake of his community and
nation. ~ For the sake of the
Church itself, which needs his
moral and material support.
Plan to go to church regularly
and read your Bible daily.
The Farmville herald. (Farmville, Va.) 1957-current, 1963-06-14

KTLKARE LAUNDRY
Laundry. Cleaning. Storage
Dial Elk 2-4l66
Farnville. Va.