davidaulloa/AmericanStories huggingface dataset:
Smyrna times., 1963-02-28

which shows a considerable
break-through of the race bar
rier in this community.
COUNCIL ORGANIZATION
At an organization meeting
held Tuesday night following the
election on Monday Mayor Ro-
bert W. Riddagh was sworn in
for a two-year term by Linden
Doughten, councilman.
Glenn w. Busker and Guy
M. Edmondson, Jr., were sworn
in as members of council; Rod
ney Schuman as treasurer.
Council reelected Linden
Doughten, secretary; and Miss
Ann Bodley as recording sec
retary.
Mayor Riddage listed CON-
mittee appointments, the first
named the chairman; Street
committee; Edmondson, All.
Hammond, Jr.; Budget and F in
ance, Doughten, Glenn Busker,
Frank Greenwell;
Police : Busker and George
Bryson; Police Pension Fund =
Charles M. Gee, Edmondson,
Smyrna times., 1963-02-28
Hall Named
Kent Red
Fund
Drive Aid

Charles L. Hall, Smyrna,
Delaware businessman, has
been appointed vice chairman
for Kent County in the 1868
Red Cross fund drive in Del
aware.
The appointment was announ-
ced by Howard S. Abbott, of
Georgetown, vice chairman of
branch areas for the state Red
Cross chapter.
MIR. Abbott said he was del
lighted that MIR. Hall, who has
been active in school and civic
activities for a number of years,
had consented to serve.
MIR. Hall will direct an all
out fund solicitation effort in
Kent County in behalf of the
March drive, which has state
wide quota of 1929, ,488. The
campaign opens March |.
MIR. Hall is past president
of the Middletown School Board
and a past president of the Mid
dletown Parent-Teacher As
sociation.
A veteran of World War II
he served overseas in Green
land and was released in the
rank of first lieutenant. He was
an executive officer in the Del
aware National Guard, holding
the rank of major.
MIR. Hall is a partner in
the Hall Bucik-Pontiac Comp
any at Smyrna. He is second
vice president of the Delaware
Automobile Dealers Associa-
ton.
He is married, has three
children and lives at 70l South
broad Street, MlddletoWns Del
aware.
MIR. Hall cited the urgency of
this years campaign, explain
ing that the Red Cross spent
$6S.9l for recovery assistance
for l4l Delaware families in the
March storm last year.
He siad the Red Cross pro-
vided shelter for the homeless,
food for the hungry, clothing,
and nursing care and
rehabilitation assistance In the
period afterward while victims
to return to normal liv-
ing.
MIR. Hall emphasized that all
disaster relief to the affected
families and individuals in Del
aware was an outright gift.
Smyrna times., 1963-02-28
Red Cross.
Others Aid
Homeless
Family Here

The bleak outlook faced by
the family of Mr.. and Mrs.
Ellis Townsend, including sew
en- children, following the fire
which destroyed their home on
North Main Street Saturday
morning, was made consider
ably brighter by the prompt
efforts of the Red Cross.
Clinton Robertson, disaster
chairman, Area A, Red Cross
was at the scene of the blaze
and the immediate needs of the
family we're met at once. New
clothing was purchased as
needed and food enough for three
days for the family of nine was
provided. Clothing salvaged
from the house was sent to the
cleaners. The family was taken
in by Herbert Townsend, near
Smyrna, who lives alone since
his wife's death.
The mother, at work at the
State Welfare Home, was not
flied of the fire and fearing the
cildren were inside was re-
strained from running into the
burning house by Howard Hill,
a neighbor.
Owned by Reynolds Pratt, the
loss was estimated by firemen
at $4,000.
Thirty-eight volunteers an
swered the alarm at 9:35 am.
and found the back part of the
house fully involved on their
arrival. The blaze apparently
started in the TWO and one half
frame house around the chimney
in the attic setting fire to the
roof. 1t was discovered by a
passerby, and was in an advan-
ced stage when firemen we're
notified. The alarm was re-
ceived at the same moment when
the children called by phone and
a man rushed in to the fire
house telling them of the fire.
The firemen we're directed by
Chief Reynolds Bradley. Ben
jamin Roy, Jr., deputy state
fire marshal, a member of the
local company. was among the
fire fighters at the scene.
Smyrna times., 1963-02-28
Rival Road
Bond Bills
Introduced
In House

House Republicans and De-
mocrats squared off on the
issue of highway construction
this week as each party intro
duced its own version of a
bonded financing plan.
The COP introduced a bill
calling for a II million bond
issue - limited strictly to New
Castle County freeway pro-
jects.
The Democrats countered
with their much-publicized $50
million omnibus bill (HB BY
to finance the freeways plus
other highway jobs, dirt road
improvements, suburban devel-
opment improvements, beach
erosion work and drainage and
public improvements.
The minority bill (HB 86),
introduced by Rep. T. Lees
Bartleson, R-Lindamere, was
sponsored by all New Castle
County Republicans except Rep.
Andrew ]. Casey. Mill Greek
Hundred.
Majority Leader Norman A.
Eskridge, D-Seaford, then sub
mitted the omnibus bill, which
the Republicans oppose.
Bartleson said the state now
spends % cents of every dollar
in its budget for debt service
and retirement and that if the
$52-million highway bond bill
and aproposed $52-million bond
bill for school construction
should be passed, the figure
will leap to 35 cents.
1--WE need time to study these
measures and what is proposed
in them," Bartleson said.
Republican reaction is sig
nificant since bond bills re-
quire a hree-fourths vote in
each house and none can pass
without the support of at least
three COP House members and
three Republican senator's.
AT a long caucus Monday
morning, the Republican leg
islators heard their party's
of the State Highway
Commission - Anthony Car
roll of Dover, Harry Bonk of
Rehoboth Beach and william
j. Hopkins of Laurel urge
them to support the $50 million
bond bill.
Their response was to name
a committee of seven legisla-
tors Sens. Reynolds du Pont,
Walton H. Simpson, Margaret
Bookhammer and Reps. VIII
liam T. Best, Harvey P. Fifer
and Bartleson = to study the
bond bill and give a thorough
report on the projects 1t con-
tains.
In introducing his bill. Bar
iContinued on Page Ninel
Smyrna times., 1963-02-28

Mayor Robert Riddagh and
two incumbent councilmen were
elected in the annual town
election on Monday.
Riddagh squeezed to a third
term by defeating former police
chief John W. Jacobs, Jr., 290
to 200 In one of the largest
turnouts in recent years.
Election officials reported
58l votes cast with 80 ballots
being void due to incorrect
marking. Last years balloting
totaled only 379.
In gaining new council terms,
Guy M. Edmondson and Glenn
w. Busker tailed 389 to $50
votes respectively. Former
councilman, Lloyd Pleasanton
received 1873 votes and George
C. Wright. Jr. polled l3l votes
to run last.
A. Rodney Schuman, unop-
posed for the post of town treas
urer, received SAT votes.
After hearing of his victory,
Mayor Riddagh expressed
Surprise" and added he "did-
mt expect to win" He praised
his opponents interest in seek
ing the post and said he thought
Jacobs Would have done good
job.
Wright, the second negro to
seek seat on council, said he
was pleased with the results.
81 think it was a good election.
| was pretty happy with the
vote. | really didn't expect to
get that many", he said.
An authoritative source
placed the negro vote at 81
Smyrna times., 1963-02-28
Lois Wiebel
Wins Award

Lois Wiebel has been sell
ected as Homemaker of Tom
orrow at the John Bassett Moore
High School.
The state winner is awarded
a $l,500 scholarship by Gen.
eral Mills, sponsor of the pro-
gram. The runner-up receives
a $500 scholarship.
The All American Home
maker of Tomorrow will have
her scholarship raised to SIS, 900
with second, third, and fourth
place winners being awarded
scholarships of $4,000, $4,000
and 81, 900 respectively.
Smyrna times., 1963-02-28
Schools To Be
Closed Mar. 8

All schools In the Smyrna
Special School District will
close at Loo pm. on Thursday,
March7, 1868, to permit teach
ers and administrators to take
part in reading and curricium
workshops. Lunch will be SER
we'd in all schools prior to early
dismissal.
On Friday, March s, 1868,
all schools will be closed as
school employees will be at
tending the Kent County Educ
alton Association meeting In
Milford.
Smyrna times., 1963-02-28
Area ARA
Conference
Planned
For March l


Dowell, Jr., D-Del. J announced
today that he has completed ar
rangements for speakers and
participation by top Federal
Area Redevelopment Admins
tration (ARA) officials at an
afternoon conference to be held
in Dover, Delaware, Friday,
March |, on the economic dev-
elopment opportunities in Kent
and Sussex Counties.
The conference will be held
at the Dover High School Aud
ion, Delaware and Pennsylvania
Avenues, in Dover and begins
at l:30 pm. The conference is
open TO all, and all citizens
and community leaders are
urged to attend.
Kent and Sussex Counties
we're designated as areas elig-
ible for Federal assistance un-
der a provision of the Area
Redevelopment Act which re-
quires that eligible areas be
distributed as widely as possib-
lie among the States so that
experience under the program
will cover as many different
circumstances as possible.
Speakers for the conference
include Harold w. Williams,
Deputy Administrator, ARA;
Ward Miller, Chief, Northeast
Division, ARA; Gordon E. Rec
kord, Assistant Administrator
for Planning and Research,
ARA; and Harold Brown, Assis-
tant to the Administrator of the
Small Business Administration.
Federal experts In such areas
as tourism, recreation, agri-
culture, and business manage
ment will also speak and be
available for consultation dur
ing the conference.
Congressman Mcdowell ex-
planned that Federal assistance
under the Area Redevelopment
Act is based on detailed planning
and programming of economic
development at the local levels.
To be considered for ARA fin
ancial assistance. Kent and Sus-
sex Counties must form local
broadly-based committees re-
preventative of citizens engaged
in the fields of education, local
government agriculture, labor,
business, and finance. These
committees, Congressman Nc
Dowell further explained, will
be responsible for preparing an
economic development program
which can be reviewed by the
appropriate State agencies and
if approved, sent to the Area
Redevelopment Administration
for further consideration.
ARA assistance may be given
in the form of long-term loans
to help new and expanding in
dustries, technical assistance,
research projects, and job re-
training programs, including
subsistence payments for job
less workers while they are
being trained for new Jobs.
Projects available for aid
under the ARA program include
direct Federal works already
authorized by the Congress such
as public buildings; flood con-
troll, river and harbor pro-
jects; roads and trails; and re-
forestation. Help under ARA
programs is also extended to
newly initiated projects, ac-
celebration of current construct
ion including the Improvement,
renovation, and repair of ex-
listing works and extends to ex-
listing Federal financial assist
ance programs such as air
ports, hospitals, waste treat
ment systems and community
facilities.
Smyrna times., 1963-02-28
Incumbents VictOrs In
Election Here Monday

David Todd; Water and sewer
Edmondson, Hammond;
Electric -Edmondson, Bry-
son; Planning : Doughen, Ed
mondson; Equipment Green
well, Bryson; Building Green
well, Bryson;
Zoning = Doughten, Busker,
Greenwell; Board of Health :
Miss T. Ann Scout, William
Willis; Charter -Doughten, Ed
mondson, Bryson, for one year.
East Cleveland leader. [volume] (East Cleveland, Ohio) 1942-1970, 1963-02-21
Can Have Cake
Without Work

You can have your cake
without theodore by patroniz-
ing Women's Senior Board of
Euclid Glenville Hospital Bake
Sale at the hospital on Wednes-
day.
Tables of taste tempters will
be at the entrance to the cafe
terra at 10 a. m. and remain
until everything is sold.
Members are urged to get
their baked articles to the hos
pital early.
East Cleveland leader. [volume] (East Cleveland, Ohio) 1942-1970, 1963-02-21

you; electric washers, dryers, ranges, refrigera-
tors, freezers, air conditioners, dishwashers,
TV sets, radios, vacuum cleaners mixers, more
and better lights.
Fact is, you use twice as much electricity as
you did in 1916 It's the biggest bargain in your
budget today Our job is to keep it that way.
East Cleveland leader. [volume] (East Cleveland, Ohio) 1942-1970, 1963-02-21
How many other things can you name
that cost less now than II years ago?

Seventeen years has made big difference in the
price of many things Very few items cost less
now than back in AS Perhaps you can tick them
off. Electricity is one.
The average unit cost of the electric power you
use in your home is actually II per cent lower
today than it was in 1916. Compare that with
the cost of living: up 81 per cent in seventeen
years
Then, why is your total electric living bill
higher than in 1916? Simple. You've discovered
many new wonderful ways electricity can serve
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1963-07-18
Illinois Central Net
Rises in First Half

CHICAGO, (AP).-The Illi-
nois Central Railroads 1868
earnings are running we'll
ahead Of last years, share
holders were told at a meeting
yesterday.
Wayne A. Johnston, presi-
dent and chairman, said earn
ings for the first six months,
with June figures estimated
were Sill per share. In the
same period Of 1862 they were
$l.44.
Mr.. Johnston reported that
more than 80 per cent Of the
railroads stock had been ex-
changed for shares in Illinois
Central Industries, Inc, the
les new parent company. OF
the 3,143,l93 railroad shares
on March rs, 2,s09.634 were
exchanged.
Illinois Central Industries
was incorporated to engage in
business outside the transporta-
ton field. The railroads charter
restricts its operations to
transportation.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1963-07-18
Stock Offer Filed
By Burns Agency

NEW YORK D.-William
j. Burns International Detec-
tive Agency, Inc, has registered
with the Securities and Ex-
change Commission a proposed
$50, 000-share secondary offer
ing Of its class A common stock.
The shares to be sold repre-
sent about 81 ITO per cent of
the company's outstanding
capital stock and are being
sold by members of the Burns
family, who after the sale will
continue to hold a substantial
percentage of the outstanding
shares. Smith, Barney & Co.
will be the principal under
writer.
Based on a recent price of
$24 a share for the company's
stock on the over-the-counter
market. the distribution would
have a gross market value of
$3.6 million.
Burns Agency is engaged in
furnishing protective services
to industrial and commercial
businesses.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1963-07-18
4O-Doy Supply Of '63 Cars
Points to Busy Windup

total for a July l, exceeded only
by the 1,038,967 total in 1860.
With autos still selling at
near-record rates, the inven-
tory as of July / represented
only 40-day supply and pros
poets for an orderly cleanup
appeared bright.
One problem confronting
dealers was that availability of
some cars was low, as some
auto makers began cutting
down on production. This was
particularly true In the luxury
sports car field-one Of the
hottest items in the auto BUSH
ness this year-where custom
ers who still want a 1868 model
in a particular color, with GER
tain optional equipment, may
have a bit of trouble in getting
the exact item.
Overall, the 1868 late sales
picture appears bright, and
dealers were confident they
would have fewer than ESQ., 900
new 1868 models on hand by
the time the 1864 models go
on sale, about October.
One survey, by Automotive
News, showed dealers had a
361a day supply of standard
cars on hand July /, with
47-day supply of compacts.
Pontiac dealers continued in
the shortest supply with a 90
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1963-07-18
CHICAGO GRAIN

CHICAGO (AP).---soybean futures
futures developed 4 little firmness but
the grains we're mostly about steady
TO easier today in slow and mixed
dealings on the Board OF Trade.
scattered support from local specu-
lators was channeled mainly 10 new
crop soybean months ana they moved
up a cent or more. Brokers said the
buying appeared 10 reflect q renewed
preference for the Iona side Of the
markt. II was the first OF any con.
sequence since the sharp setbacks Of
last Monday.
Export demand steadied wheat and
old crop corn, Brokers also noted
Spectators were swapping commits
ments in the corn pit, selling Decem-
Der and March and buying July and
September.
Wheat was u cent a bushel hisher
TO Y lower shortly before noon, July
1,s0i corn "a hisher to Y lower, July
Jaiy SS. at s,n itn'n qys fisher I %
higher. July 2.bsh.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1963-07-18
ingalls, Gets Contract

CLEVELAND (AP).-Ingalls
Steel Construction Co. of Birm-
ingham, Ala, has been awarded
a contract for construction of
a $2.86 million vertical lift
bridge to Whiskey Island near
the downtown section. Federal
funds will cover IS per cent of
the construction costs, and the
city will pay the rest.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1963-07-18
Genesco Bids $24.50
A Share for Kress Co.

banking firm, will prepare a
formal tender offer as well as
letters of transmittal and
deposit for distribution to
Kress stockholders.
There are approximately g.
1886 shares Of Kress out
standing. If all shares are
rendered the total purchase
price would exceed $57 million.
About 43 per cent of Kress
stock is owned by Samuel H.
KresS Foundation, a nom
profit organization. ....e
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1963-07-18
THE EVENING STAR

NEW YORK ODD Genesco,
Inc, offered to purchase all
the common stock of S. H.
Kress & Co. at $24.50 a share.
Genesco said the formal Of
fer was transmitted to Paul
Troast, chairman of KreSs,
this morning. Kress stock
closed at l7ls yesterday on the
New York Stock Exchange, but
was actively traded at higher
prices this morning.
Genesco said Blair & Co.
Inc, New York investment
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1963-07-18
Stocks Higher,
Weather Shock
OF SEC Report

NEW YORK (AP). - The
stock market moved irregularly
higher in slow trading early
this afternoon as Wall Street
weathered the shock of the
latest report from the Securi-
ties & Exchange Commission.
The staff report of the SEC
recommended some drastic
changes in trading procedures,
but Wall Streeters observed
that the study has not as yet
been given a stamp of APP
prevail from the full commits
sion and that any changes
made would come only after
further study and enactment
Of new regulations.
The market was cautious
from the start, with many is
sues unchanged and most TAX
ing minor losses in early trad
ing. More and more gamers APP
peared as the session wore on.
Some fairly wide advances
were made by an assortment
Of the more speculative issues.
Motors, oils, steels, rails and
building materials showed a
generally higher trend. Most
Of the other major groups we're
narrowly mixed.
The comparatively mild de-
cline Of the market yesterday
on its first reaction to news
Of the criticism emanating
from a branch Of the Govern
ment was regarded as fairly
reassuring, so far as funda-
mental market psychology is
concerned, brokers said.
American Stock Exchange
prices were regularly higher
In quiet trading.
Corporate bonds were mixed.
Government bonds edged
higher.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1963-07-18
SALES

Sales figures are unofficial.
Unless Otherwise noted. rates OF divi-
bends In the foregoing table are annual
disbursements based on the last quarterly
or nlannual declaration. Special or
extra dividends or payments not desig
mated as regular are identified In the
following footnotes.
a-Also extra or extras. b-AnnuaI rate
plus stock dividend. c. LiquidatinR div
dend. d-Declared OF paid In go plus
stock dividend. e-Paid last year. t-Pay.
able In stock during 1863, estimated cash
value on exdividend or redistribution
date. g-Declared OF paideo far this
year. -Declared or paid after stock
dividend or split up. T. Declared or paid
this year, an accumulative issue with
dividends In arrears. p-Paid this wear.
dividend omitted, deferred or no action
taken at last diviaend meeting. r-De
clared or paid In 1867 plus stock div.
dend. - Paid IN stock during 1869,
estimated cash value. on ex-diVidend or
ex distribution date.
z-Ssles In full.
cid Called. TX dividend. y-Ex Div
dend and sales In full. kids Ex distribu
ton. MEX rights. xw-WthOut war.
rants. ww-With warrants. wd When dis.
tributed. w-Wheu issued. nd Next day
delivery.
Win bankruptcy or receivership or
being reorganized under the Bankruptcy
Act, or securities assumed by such com.
panies.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1963-07-18
BY CHARLES C. CAIN
Associated Press Automotive Writer

DETROIT-United State S
auto statesmen who have sold
more than four million new
cars since January / are head
ing into some of their busiest
weeks as the 1868 model year
nearS an end.
Industry sources report more
than one million 1868 cars
/ ,014,993 to be exact-were in
dealer hands or in transit to
them as of July /.
That was the second highest
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1963-07-18
COTTON

NEW YORK (AP) .-cotton futures
were higher late today.
The upturn was considered partially
technical. Traders said recent market
also~bought futures on the theory that
they were near loan level for the 1868
cotton crop.
Late afternoon prices were 30 to 35
cents q bale hieher than the previous
90 50. and March. 33.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1963-07-18
UNITED STATES TREASURY POSITION

~ the Associated Press
Of the Treasury compared
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1963-07-18
ODD-LOT TRADING

NEW YORK, (AP).-The New
York Stock Exchange reported today
these odd lot transactions BY principal
dealers for July II: purchases OF
267.l shares: sales Of 312,ll7
short
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1963-06-02
Lyrics for Everyday Living

SMALL THINGS
word can sometimes save a soul,
rock can be split by a vine;
One kind thought at the marriage feast
And water was made into wine.
Sarah Lee johnson.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1963-06-02

A special exhibit Of 10th
Century English Cameo Glass,
the first Of its kind in the
United States, is now open
through September is in the
Corning IN. " Museum Of
Glass.
From the collection Of Mr..
and Mrs. Albert Christian
Revi of Dallas, Tex, the
exhibit contains some Of the
finest examples Of the tech
nique Of OVERLAPPING q glass
Of one color with one or more
layers of other colors pre-
served to this day.
Among the more important
pieces is a copy Of the Port
land Vase made by Jospeh
Locke for the Paris exhibition
of 1878. The special overlay
glass technique was first de-
veloped during the Roman
period and reached its peak
between the end Of the list
Century before Christ and
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1963-06-02
Miss Doherty
Is Bride

Mr.. and Mrs. Cornelius H.
Doherty Of Arlington. an
nounce the marriage Of their
daughter Joan to Mr.. Guy @.
Harper III, son Of Mr.. and
Mrs. Guy G. Harper, jr.. Of
Kensington.
The wedding took place
yesterday at st. Agnes Cath
ole Church in Arlington.
The bride is a graduate Of
Immaculate College in Penn
Sylvania and was presented to
society at the Holly Ball in
1856.
Mr.. Harper was graduated
from Nichols College in Mas
sachusetts and is now vice
president Of Gateway Finance
Co. The couple will live in
Bethesda.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1963-06-02

the 1st Century A. d. The
Portland Vase, now in the
British Museum in London, is
the best known piece Of that
period.
During the 18th Century
the old Roman technique was
revived In the Stourbridge
area in England. There, de-
signers working in the fac
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1963-06-02
Glass Exhibit Is q Must

tories Of the Red House Glass
Works, the Dennis Glass
Works Of Thomas Webb g.
Sons and Of Stevens and VIII
liams, adopted q method
which combined the old cut
ting and engraving tech
niques Of the Romans with
the more recently discovered
method Of acid etching.