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Evening star., 1963-09-29
Chinese Community Church

Chinese Community Church
at Twelfth and L streets.
The Beethoven Emperor
Concerto is her virtuoso piece
with the Schumann Piano
Concerto following second.
Her repertoire includes Bach,
Mozart, Beethoven, Schu-
mann, Chopin, Liszt, Men
delssohn, Debussy, Shapero,
Creston, and Copeland. She
has no favorite composers
more depends on the
composition" she says.
For a young person whose
life has been so isolated,
Linda presents a picture Of
one at ease with people, al
ways having something def
mite to say. Her life con-
sists mainly Of practicing and
going to school. "I have
very little time for other
things" she says. II have no
time to gain a real insight
into other hobbies, though I
do enjoy occasionally reading
non-fiction Of any sort, and
I suppose you could call me
q lover of nature"
She has no quixotic i'm
ages Of herself or her future.
Aspirations2 Like everyone
who starts this, I want to be
on the concert stage" she
says. "All I can do is work"
Today she leaves for Balti-
more where she will move into
Hall House, several blocks
Evening star., 1963-09-29
Lonely Occupation, Says Young Pianist
BY JUDY sCRIBNER
Star Special Writer

Yuen shung Chen, 1S, came
to the United States nine
years ago. Her father, DR..
William Chen, was already
In medical practice in Mid
dletown, Conn.
She came with her moth
er. also q physician, and two
brothers.
Her name, when turned to
English, became Linda. sug-
gesting beauty. Her Chinese
name, though not rendered
well into English, connotes
music and hard work.
Aptly named, she practices
her Steinway 5 to 8 hours q
day. oftentimes 8.
Its a lonely sort Of occu-
PATTON" she says.
It all started back In 1880
In Hong Kong when she was
5. Her aunt, not q musician,
taught her about the piano.
The fairly disinterested stu
dent practiced perhaps IS
minutes q day.
In 1854, DR.. Chen, then q
medical officer in the United
States Army, was transferred
to Kyoto, Q Japanese cultural
center.
Obvious Talent
In her one year Of studies
there with an American
teacher, momentum was add
ed to her interest, and by the
time she reached Middletown,
Conn. in 1883 thoughts Of
becoming o serious musician
began to jell. Her talent was
blatently obvious to her new
teacher, 80 she made her
debut at Hartt College of Mu-
sic In Hartford and made
several other performances,
one via radio.
When the Chens came here
In 1857 Linda, 13, had de-
cided what she wanted. ITO
work hard and become a con-
cert pianist"
Dean Werner Lawson of
Howard University heard her
play and recommended she
study with Emerson Myers of
Catholic University. Since
that time she has obtained
the following things: A Julli-
ard School Of Music Honor
airy Scholarship, a full tuition
scholarship at the Peabody
Conservatory Of Music, a Ma
tional Society Of Arts and
Letters Scholarship, first
prize Of the Friday Morning
Music Club Concerto Contest,
Regional Finalist rating Of
the Merriweather Post Con-
test. Q Montgomery County
Young Artist Award. and the
Jordan Piano Awards for
three consecutive years.
Church Organist
To this resume may be
added five solo recitalS. She
is also the organist at the
Evening star., 1963-09-29

from Peabody Conservatory
where most of the women
students live. Pianist Leon
Fleisher is her teacher.
II feel that these next four
years are the most important.
At the end I think I shall
know If I'll be a success or
a failure"
Evening star., 1963-09-29

SALESWOMEN; ssvsrol positions are
ovuiloble on vuhovs woFk.hovr schedules.
Enjoy 2o% discount on your store pvV.
ehuses. Apply at Personnel Office a our
Washington or our Suburban Stores.
Tabor City tribune., 1963-05-29
Bnrnie J. Strickland

Burnie Jackson Strickland Of
West Columbia, Columbia, S.
c.. SO. died Monday May 20.
He was born in Columbus
County, son of Everett and
Victoria Mishoe Strickland. He
operated service station in
West Columbia.
Survivors include his widow,
Mrs. Letha Strickland: four
daughters, Mrs. Hazel Pope,
Mrs. Vernon Wood, Mrs. Beu-
lah Kennedy. and Thelma
Strickland, all of High Point;
four sisters, Mrs. Sally Garrell
of Ocala, Fla, Mrs. Myrtle
Miller of Tabor City, Mrs. Eth
el Causey of Loris, Mrs. Mae
Bryant of Stedman, and IL
grandchildren.
Funeral services were held
at IL a. IN. in Thompson Fun
eral Home in Columbia on
Wednesday, May %, by the
Rev. J. Hedrick Reed and the
Rev. L. c. ChaviS. Burial was
at 2 p. m. Thursday in the
Floral Garden Park in High
Point.
Tabor City tribune., 1963-05-29
Mrs. Minnie X. Arb

TABOR CITY - Mrs. Min
ME Ray Arp, 79, died Satur-
day at her home on Whiteville,
Route 4. Final rites were held
Monday at p. m. at Policy
Bridge Baptist Church by the
RevS. S. c. Davis and J. Rob-
ert Carter, with burial in
Whiteville Memorial Gene
terry.
Survivors include two sons,
Carson Arp of Whiteviile,
and Howard Arp of Whiteville,
Route 4; two daughters, Mrs.
Ora Lee Edwards of Whining
ton and Mrs. Carrie Arnold of
Ruskin, Fla; three brothers,
JeTy Ray Conway, S. c.,
James Ray, Aynor, S. c. and
George Ray of Hallsboro: two
sisters, Mrs. Addie Penny of
Whiteville and Mrs. Mollie
Evans Of Chadbourn: and four
grandchildren.
Tabor City tribune., 1963-05-29
Mrs. Nirsey
McKeitban

TABOR CITY - Funeral
services for Miss Nirsey Isa-
dora McKeithan, n. of Ashe
was held at her home at 4 d.
m. Sunday by the Rev. Anson
Smith and the Rev. Vance
Simmons.
Burial was in Smith Gene
terry.
Miss McKeithan died Friday
in a Southport hospital.
A native of Brunswick CO.
unity, she was a daughter of
the late Mr.. and Mrs. Kencie
Mckeithan.
Surviving is a sister, Mrs.
Solon Smith of Ash.
PallbearerS will be Ray
mond Smith, Dallas Smith,
Leo Smith, Elmer Little, Pres
ton Evans and Bay Simmons.
Tabor City tribune., 1963-05-29
Ex-Cerro Gordo
Resident Dies
In S. G. Wreck

Stead D. Green, So, q form
er resident of Cerro Gordo,
and presently living in Flor
ence, was killed near Marion,
S. c., Saturday in an auto ac-
cident.
Green was thrown from a
car in which he was riding
when it went out of control on
q curve on US 76, according
to the South Carolina High
way Patrol.
The driver of the car, Early
Junior Virgins, also of Flor
ence, was reported in fair"
condition Sunday in Marion
hospital.
Funeral services for Green
were held Sunday at p. m. in
the Cedar Grove Baptist
Church by the Rev. Levon
Herring and the Rev. Jennis
McLamb. Burial followed in
the Green Cemetery.
Survivors include his widow.
the former Ashton Strickland
of Cerro Gordo; three sons,
William Green and Jerry
Green, both of Cerro Gordo
and S. J. Green of Cerro Cor
do; four daughters, Mrs. Bob
by Nance, Miss Frances Ann
Green and Miss Amanda
Green, all of Florence, and
Tabor City tribune., 1963-05-29
Mrs. w. p. Hooks

Mrs. Eva Strickland Hooks
died at Conway hospital Thurs
day after a long illness.
Funeral services were held
Friday from Bayboro Baptist
church with interment follow
ing in the church cemetery.
Pallbearers were Jack Hooks,
Arthur Hayes, Woodrow Soles,
Bill Strickland. Raymon Black
and Bill Bratcher.
Mrs. Hooks, widow of Will
liam p. Hooks of the Bayboro
section was born Aug. 81, 1900.
in the Green Sea section of
Horny County, a daughter of
the late William and Fannie
Granger Strickland. She was
a member of the Gurley Bap-
tist Church.
Survivors include two sons,
Hurbert Cleo Hooks, North
Charleston, Charles Edmond
Hooks, Rt. 4, Conway; two
daughters. Mrs. Burroughs
Carrie Lee) Suggs, Rt. 4.
Conway, Mrs. Arthur MAR
garet Jane) Bullock, Whining
ton; two stepsons, John p.
(Jack) Hooks, Duford, William
d. Hooks, Norfolk, Va; one
Stepdaushter, Mrs. Robert
Tabor City tribune., 1963-05-29

weekend we're Mrs. II. u. Buff
kin. Jr. of Tabor City. Mr.. and
Mrs. Bill Williams. Melissa and
Amelia of Southport. Mr.. and
Mrs. Delmas Hinson of White
vile, Mrs. Mary fiatt and Jim
Long.
Mr.. and Mrs. c. w. Toid
Mrs. Ressie Hinson. Mr.. Ner-
non Gurganus. Mr.. and Mrs,
Lloyd Hinson. Mrs. Mitchell
Tabor City tribune., 1963-05-29

bros, Mrs. Matte Gore and
Media of Clinton Friday and
Saturday. They visited in
Brunswick County Sunday.
Mr.. and Mrs. Carson Lewis
and Daphne visited i'm Rock
ingham during the weekend.
Mark Stephens of Clarendon
spent Monday with grand
parents, Mr.. and Mrs. John
Long. Visiting them during the
Tabor City tribune., 1963-05-29

Evelyn Louise) Mcbride,
Rocky Mount, N. c.; Is grand
children and three great
grandchildren; two brothers.
Edward Strickland, Mullins.
Mayo Strickland. Nichols: one
sister, Miss Minnie Strickland,
Nichols.
Tabor City tribune., 1963-05-29
In African STUDY

Melvin D. Geralds, son of
Mr.. and Mrs. Paul Geralds of
Cerro Gordo, has been selected
by Operation Crossroads hfri-
ca, Inc, to participate in its
study seminar and work camp
projects in East, West or Cen
GaI Africa for the summer
Tabor City tribune., 1963-05-29

Miss Georgia Lee Green OF
Wilmington, N. c.; two broth
ers, N. NJ. Green and Bud
Green, both of Cerro Gordo:
two sisters, Mrs. Dollie Wilson
and Mrs. Raymond Strickland,
both of Cerro Gordo; and a
grandson.
Tabor City tribune., 1963-05-29

Barry. Mazzie, Connie Bur
rough, and Kim spent the week
end at their beach home al
Howell's Point.
Mr.. and Mrs. j. ID. Hinson
visited Mr.. and Mrs. Bill Kim
Tabor City tribune., 1963-05-29
Bethel ews

Mr.. and Mrs. Lloyd Hirscn
and Elaine visited Mr.. and Mrs.
Rhone Anderson. Tommy and
Rexanne of Whiteville Friday
night.
Mr.. and Mrs. c. w. Todd,
Tabor City tribune., 1963-05-29

Strickland Elaine Hinson, Gym
thia Stanley. Ben Hunt. Betty
Ruth Gore and Ronald Hinson
attended the Hinson-Lons we'd
ding al the First Baptist
Church of Conway, s. c. Thurs
day.
Tabor City tribune., 1963-05-29
ATTEND BEAUTY SHOW

Mrs. Ollie Clemons and
BalSoria Parker attended Gill
bert'S Beauty Show in Char
lotte for two days last week
end.
The chronicle., 1963-07-31
Bri riiefs
REWARDED WITH EGGS

PASADENA, Tex. (UPD A
bank sack discovered and turned
over the police by Robert Boyd,
8, was found to be the property
Of New Caney, Tex. poultry
farm.
AS reward for his honesty,
Robert received four dozen eggs.
GAWKED AT BATHER
HOUSTON CUPID - AS James
c. Brown, 26, a gasoline station
attendant, was putting a dollars
worth of gas in a car Monday,
he looked up to see the driver,
nude, Showering with the sta
tions water hose.
He dried himself, paid for the
gas, and drove away" Brown
said. II gawked."
The chronicle., 1963-07-31
MEETS THE PRESS

WASHINGTON CUPID - Presi-
dent Kennedy will hold a news
conference at 4 pm. EDIT Thurs
day.
The meeting with newsmen will
be over live radio and television.
Kennedy last held news confer
ence two weeks ago.
The chronicle., 1963-07-31
Republican
HIGH

FLYNN HIGH
WASHINGTON CUPID - Astro-
naut wings have been awarded to
the second Air Force officer to
fly winged rocket ship more
than 50 miles above the earth.
At a Pentagon ceremony Thurs
day, Gen. Curtis E. Lemay, Air
Force chief of staff, presented
the wings to Maj. Robert A.
Rushworth, who flew the X15 to
an altitude of $4,000 feet on
June ~.
The chronicle., 1963-07-31

mechanzation of City Delivery Service using
vehicles is paying dividends in the amount ~
one dollar per day per mechanical city delivery route
The Post Ofe Department has 900 Mailsterx
In operation and is purchasing additional vehicles az rndv
as funds permit.
Ih type of delivery service allows the carrier to deliver
small parcels and letter mail at the time.
The chronicle., 1963-07-31

statement to the people Of Mississippi by p. Coleman,
candidate for Governor
Tuesday morning, July 23, at Prentiss, Mississippi, It.
Gov Paul Johnson said, THAT any candidate who guarar
tees peace and tranquility in the next four years telling
baId-face lie"
= Recently, Mr. Charles Sullivan was quoted from Gulf
port as saying that the schools of Mississippi would never
be inegated until every school in the state was occupied
by member Of the 82nd Anbome Paratroopers.
We ask the people Of Mississippi if they are going to
support leadership which promises them nothing but
trouble and military occupation What terrible prospect
for state that desires more industry and an improved edU
caona system Obviously these candidates are Jealous Of
the four years Of real leadership provided by P Coleman
from 1856 to 1860.
Coleman has specifically promised the same approach
for 19641968 and states emphaticay that he has the
faith that this Can be done with wise leadership and careful
strategy based on craftsmanship instead Of political dema
gogUery
If you want the uproars and the military occupations
caused by the leadership Of the inexperienced you will have
to vote for the candidate who promises it to you.
If you want craftsmanship from 1854 to 1868, vote
for J. P Coleman.
The chronicle., 1963-07-31
Candidates

Candidates
The following have announced
through the Chronicle that they
are candidates in the Demo
,ratic primary in August.
SHERIFF & TAX COLLECTOR
Thomas r. Palmer
TOmmie Melton
Otto SaveIl
nj. ID. johnson
VIM. c. (S0nl Rhodes
Carl r. Wilson
Archie c. williams
Owen Davis
John McNeal
Benjamin b. Navarette
Cecil K. Byrd
SUPERVISOR BEAT /
Ralph Cumbest
Lum Il. Cumbest
SUPERVISOR BEAT Z
Maurice Hammond
Edward A. Khayat
SUPERVISOR BEAT 3
Marvin III. Jacobs
Freddie O'Brien
Maness Bartlett
SUPERVISOR BEAT
A. p. Moran
Joseph b. Fountain
Edward J. Brou
SUPERVISOR BEAT 3
EolIe Z. Roberts
Olin I'll. Davis
CHANCERY CLERK
Wilbur G.. Deez
Dwight L. Moody
BifJv EagfeFwOOd
TAX ASSESSOR
Norman T. Lyons
lei. B. (Bitsy) Wallace
SUPERINTENDENT or
EDUCATION
Mariand H. MalIette
Newton Perry Gautier
R BEAT 1
j. s. Lundy
8. H. Swendsen
I'll. FL. Hardy) Parker
J. B. Goff
Charles Ely
P BEAT 2
Lawrence Baker
+. v. Blades
c. E. Browning
Chris G. Watts, Sr.
Clyde A. oliver
w. ID. Richards
JP BEAT 5
w. v. Burns
T. ID. Harrison
J. Leslie Nelson
S. N. Ashley
willard Walker
Herman l.. Benefited
Jack Caffey
John D. Henley
william C. Hagele
Frank S. Canty
JP BEAT 4
II. F. (Hank) Watts
JP BEAT S
Chandler Fl. Havens
CORONER
Fred r. Diamond
Roy T. O'Bryant
Benny w. Bryant
CONSTABLE BEAT /
George n. BroaduS
D. L. Wilmington
Frank NJ. johnson
Curtis A. H0lifield
III. L. Pittman
CONSTABLE BEAl !
Harry Self
Hebert w. Afford
Jewell P. Denney
Harry N. Snipes
Roy o. Porter
G.. r. Macarthur
A. j. Smith
Anthony Watts
Oscar Dykes
John l.. Lewis
Wallace Naples
John NJ. Chun
Leo Pete) Webb Jr.
J. w. Roberts
CONSTABLE BEAT
Albert C.. Klatt
N. j. DubuiSSon
John L. Gambreu
J. w. Hill
Henry Fletcher
Toxic III. Stewart
Raymond Sasser
Ralph e. Tillman
Joe Walls
The chronicle., 1963-07-31

AGRICULTURE
COMMISSIONER
81 C0rley
Watt Carter
PUBLIC SERVICE
COMMISSIONER
w. X. Moore
John L. Dale
Republican
The following have announced
through the Chronicle advertis-
ing columns that they are Re-
publican candidates for office.
JP BEAT 2
VIM. Rhodes Gilmore
STATE SENATOR
Joe A. Moore
STATE REP. POST I
Robert w. Pelton
STATE REP. POST 3
Robert E. Baker
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committee II the new budget
goes through.
Now, In an apparent bid to
clinch approval of his investi-
cation money, Mr.. Patman has
dismissed Mr.. Shacklette with
as little fanfare as accompa-
MED his hiring.
Mr.. Shacklette's career in
Army intelligence and as Sc
curity chief for the General
Services Administration was
capped by a series of sleuthing
jobs on Capitol Hill for con-
gressional committees.
The most famous incident
came in 1858, when the S.
year-old Shacklette and Jack
Anderson, colleague Of Colum-
mist Drew Pearson, placed an
electronic eavesdropping device
in the hotel room of aides to
Bernard Goldfine, the New
England industrialist who gave
expensive gifts to Government
officials, including presidential
assistant Sherman Adams.
Mr.. Shacklette was then chief
investigator of the House Leg
islative Oversight Subcommit-
tee, but the discovery of the
plugging" led to a verbal con-
demnation from the unit, and
Mr.. Shacklette resigned his
staff job the next day.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1963-03-01

by having two strong parties.
And strong parties require ad-
equate financing" Dn
He said political contribu-
lions should be deductible.
"just like gifts to the Commu-
nifty Chest" A ceiling limit on
deductions somewhere between
500 and $500 would not be
unreasonable" he added.
Mr.. Bliss said he expected
the 1864 presidential campaign
to be the most expensive in
history. "The way the Kennedy
administration is operating" he
said. we're going to have more
initiation. That win raise the
cost of campaigning. along
with everything else"
While plugging for passage
of tax deductions for political
gifts, Mr.. Bliss said Republi-
cans win seek to improve their
financing through traditional
means. Experts at today's meet
ing will talk about techniques
for soliciting small gifts. fund
raising dinners and sale Of adj
vertising in party "yearbooks."
Other topics on the agenda
for today and tomorrow in
clude State headquarters staff
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1963-03-01
Committees ShockIette
Is Fired in Funds Move

both Republicans and Demo-
Gratis on the Banking Commit
tee.
Then Representative Patman
ran into trouble when he tried
to get the House Administra-
ton Committee to approve his
budget for investigations this
year. Last year the banking
panel asked for only $4,000 and
spent but $500 Of that amount.
Democratic colleagues had
told Mr., Patman they were hav-
ing trouble winning approval
for the big increase. Mr.. Pat
mans inquiries revealed that
one major hurdle was his hir-
ing of Mr.. Shacklette, who had
been chief investigator of the
House Small Business Commit
tee, which Mr.. Patman headed
last year.
The chairman has told Re-
publicans they will get two
extra staff members on the
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1963-03-01
Jewish Group
For Retarded PIun
Benefit Dinner

The Jewish Foundation for
Retarded Children will sponsor
a benefit champagne dinner at
6pm. Sunday at the Sheraton
Park Hotel.
Representative Sickles, Dem
ocrat Of Maryland. will speak
on New Outlook for the Other
America"
Comedian Nal Lawrence. who
has appeared on the Ed Sulli-
van show. will head q roster
of entertainers.
Lyman 8. Paper Is president
Of the non-profit, non-sec-
tartan foundation at $500 Sec
ond street NV. DR.. Paul Benoit
Is director.
One Of the foundations prof.
ects is TO provide a teacher for
o new class In q public school.
The class has been approved
by the District Board Of Edu-
cation. DR.. Benoit is recruiting
children II TO l2la years old,
with los Of 10 TO IS. for the
class. Interested parents are
asked 10 call him at the foun-
dalton.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1963-03-01
Disciplinary Official
Urged for Schools

the federation, will send copies
of the letter to each member
of the Board Of Education, DR.,
Hansen, the three District Com
missioners and the chairmen
of the House and Senate Dis
trict Committees.
In other action. the fedora
ton voted to support construc-
ton Of q subway system in the
Metropolitan Area and to ask
for construction Of a third
Library Of Congress building on
vacant land near the Capitol
rather than condemn and re-
move from the tax rolls addi-
tional land.
The all-white federation rep
resents nearly 10000 District
residents who are members Of
40 of the city's numerous citi-
zens groups.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1963-03-01
State 6. 0. P.
Chiefs Meet,
Discuss Funds
BY DAVID S. BRODER
star staff writer

More than 40 Republican
State chairmen assembled ir
Washington today for a two
day. closed conference on or
ganization problems.
The No. / topic, said work.
shop chairman Ray c. Bliss Of
Ohio, win be Embarrassing.
Mr.. Bliss said "a good many
State organizations are badly
financed or in debt. We really
need help in this area"
The Ohio chairman, who
said his own committee is SOL
vent, Endorsed the proposal fol
Federal income tax deductions
on political contributions.
II strongly believe" he said
you get the best government
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1963-03-01

ing, public relations. opinion
polling and programs for union
members.
Columnist Raymond Moley Is
scheduled to speak at a lunch
con today and Republican Ma
tional Chairman william E
Miller at a luncheon tomorrow
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1963-03-01

SUPER SPORTS that's the only name for
them! Four entirely different kinds of cars to
choose from, including bucket-seat converti-
bles and coupes. And most every one can be
matched with such sports-car type features
as 4-speed stick or Powerglide transmission,
Positraction, tachometer, high performance
engines, you name it. N IF you want your
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1963-03-01

spice without sacrificing the luxuries of a
full-sized family car, try the Chevrolet Impala
Super Sport. It's one of the smoothest road
runners that ever teamed up with pair of
bucket seats. It even offers new Comfortit
steering Wheel that positions right where
you want it. y Thenew Chevy II Nova SIS has
its own brand Of excitement. Likewise the
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1963-03-01

turbo-supercharged rear-engine Corvair
Monza Spyder and the allnew Corvette Sting
Rays. It's simply matter of deciding how
sporty you want to get, then picking your
equipment and power-up to 425 horses in the,
Chevrolet SIS, including the popular Turbo-
Fire 4O9* with $40 hip for smooth, responsive
handling in city traffic. optional at extra cost
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1963-03-01
BY WALTER GOLD
Star staff Writer

The Federation Of Citizens
Associations last night voted
unanimously for corporal pun
ishment of unruly students in
District schools.
The action, passed in support
of recent recommendations by
District School Supt. Carl F..
Hansen, also calls for the dis
missal of incorrigible children
from the public school system.
Federation delegates APP
proved both recommendations
to be included In a strongly
worded letter to the Board of
Education. The letter, which
will be sent next week, is a.
general Endorsement Of Dr..
Hansen's recommendations, but
includes several stronger pro-
posals.
One measure calls for APP
pointment Of a deputy super
intendent of schools to be re-
sponsiple for disciplinary ac-
ton within the entire school
system. At present, no school
official is assigned to handle
unruly students.
Another recommendation
asks that law violations by stu
dents within the schools be re-
ported without exception" to
the Youth Aid Division of the
Metropolitan Police Depart
ment.
: Education Responsibility
In drafting the letter, the
Federation's Education Com
nlittee said 1t was the respon-
sibility Of the school system to
educate students, and not Ito
serve as policemen or to take
over the responsibility Of the
church or the home"
: In his recent recommended
tons, DR.. Hansen agreed with
this position, but did not deny
that discipline was a problem
In District schools, as charged
In a recent citizens committee
report on the Thanksgiving
Day violence at D. C. Stadium.
The federation's proposals
advocate a twofold RESPONSE
btlity by the schools, but call
for stronger measures to be
taken by police in cases where
normal disciplinary measures
fail to be effective. The fed
Grafton letter charges that the
city's attitude toward juvenile
lawbreakers and troublemakers
is too sympathetic and too
lenient."
Would Back Up Teachers
The letter states that, with
intelligent control, corporal
punishment will help to cor
rect the apparently prevalent
feeling that breaches in school
discipline can be engaged in
with impunity."
The letter also calls for
stronger support Of public
school teachers who now hes
itate to take action which they
feel is needed" because they
are uncertain Of the backing
they win receive from school
officials.
This situation undoubtedly
contributes to encouraging the
tncorrigible type of student to
commit further depredations."
Adoption Of corporal punish
ment and the appointment Of O
disciplinary school official are
necessary to restore the over
all morale Of members Of the
teaching force" the letter says.
Subway Backed
Failure by the District to
adopt such measures will pre-
vent the city from attracting
~the grade Of teachers we
should have in our public
schools"
James A. Wiley. president Of