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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1963-08-18

and cloisters Of centuries
past. In her last moments
she begged that when 1t was
all over her copy Of 1.-THE
Imitation" be sent to q be-
loved cousin in England.
The little book we are rec
ommending as a vacation
companion is, with the ex-
ception Of the Holy Bible,
the most amazing volume In
the world. While written five
centuries ago, Catholics and
Professionals alike unite in
acknowledging that they owe
infinite things to the elixir
of this tiny tome. 1t simply
refuses to repose on the high
shelves of oblivion. Even In
this age when of the making
of books there is no end, this
priceless little volume has
gone into 5000 editions and
has been translated into more
than SO languages.
There are cures offered in
up-to-date psychological kits
for all the discords which
spoil the music of life but
the best antidote for these
disturbing notes Is to be
found not in any goth CEN
fury wonder drug guaran-
teeing attainment Of peace
and poise. The most effec-
tive set Of directions for es-
Gaping from the little foxes
that spoil the vines" are not
to be found in any Book Of
the Month" They are lifted
up in the Book of the Cen
turtles" and its title is 1.-The
Imitation of Christ" This
titanic little classic has in it
the stored power to redeem
this fear haunted world,
cleansing individual hearts
as we'll as social and inter-
national relations, If it is
hut heard and needed.
Surely no man in our
times lived more in our
world, and yet was not Of
it, than Rufus Jones the
great Quaker. There are no
hours of greater spiritual
exaltation than to find a
nook, and to have In ones
hands, anything written by
Rufus Jones. In the intro
duction to my own worn,
copy of 1.-THE Imitation"
treasured above rubies), he
has this to say-"This book
has worked miracles in every
generation since it was writ
ten. 1t has helped untold
thousands to turn defeat to
victory and despair to OPP
timiSm. This poor monks
vision of eternal reality
makes the soul forget its
temporal miseries. 1t will
continue to attract as long
as the heart pants for the
living God!"
In your retreat to some
quiet nook with this book,
first of all on the flyleaf Of
the volume which waits to
look you through and.
through, write George Her
bert's words-"By all means
use some time to be alone.
Salute thyself. See what thy
soul doth wear" And then.
add this sentence from THE
Imitation" Itself
Blessed are those who
are glad to have time to
SPARE for God"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1963-08-18
SPIRES OF THE SPIRIT
A Book and a Nook
By DIR. FREDERICK BROWN HARRIS
Chaplain Of the United atatea Sonata

WIN uA1 uAlCAA ~ uAAO1S JUL llCy
ings and their search for
new scenes, there is in most
summer seekers the yearning
for quiet hooks. One is not
likely to be in a vacation
oasis very long before crowds
begin to pail, glittering at
fractions dim, the mania for
that which is new subsidies,
and one looks for some in
spiration point where he can
be alone with himself. The
vista from such a spot may
be the sea, or a lake, a gar
den, a smiling landscape, a
leafy grove, or any number
of appealing outlooks.
As a companion for such
quiet hours when, with the
busy world shut out, we in
vite our souls-we recon-
mend a book so small that
it can be carried in any
pocket or handbag with no
obtrusive bulge. Yet. it is
the most amazing packet of
spiritual vitamins for inner
therapy the ages have dis
covered. The man who put
down these spiritual pre-
scriptions died a score Of
years before America was
discovered. His name -
Thomas attempts. About the
only verbal candid shot of
him we have is that he was
a diminutive man who spent
his life in a monastery. He
was "fresh-colored" and as
he came from his cell for de-
votions, he stood upright as
If on tiptoe when the Psalms
we're chanted. Added to that
faded picture is the COM
ment Of a companion about
this medieval monk to the
effect that he liked best of
all little books and quiet
hooks"
1t was a time when thrones
were lettering and the social
turmoil was high. The noisy
clatter of change was heard
in the air. But in the midst
of it this one individual
managed to live his patient
life of introSpection and con-
temptation and to cast into
pearl-like sentences thoughts
that will be treasured as long
as the race endures. Thomas
attempts little knew that he
was writing the biggest little
book of all the centuries and
constructing for multitudes
who would come after him a
glorious arbor which no one,
whose greatest inner need is
a quiet nook, can afford not
to find.
And so, a golden piece Of
advice In this day, when for
so many routine duties soften
their clutch is-find a nook
at home or away, it does NOt
matter, and commune with
this book. Even if some who
read this belong in the cate
CORY of those for whom res
pite for this year Is a tantal-
izing mirage in the desert Of
relentless toil-then. in any
nook escape for a while from
the fevered fret of the world
no matter when or where you
open the volume. This book
will leap toward the heaven
lies like a pointing Spire! 1t
is no exaggeration to call 1t
perhaps the tallest Spire any
one man has ever reared.
In her day George Elliott
declares, as she spoke of the
miracles performed by this
small old-faShioned volume,
1T turns bitter waters into
sweetness" The sacred VOL
ume became her lifelong
companion and was on her
pillow when she died. When
Nurse Edith Cavell languished
in her wretched prison at
Brussels, awaiting execution,
she cherished as her greatest
treasure and solace her copy
of this blessed little book
which came out of the cells
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1963-08-18

nothing quite so badly as in
the Philippines" This review
was signed by Jerry O'Leary,
jr.
AS a faithful Star reader,
I was genuinely surprised to
read, in my favorite news
paper, a statement which
forces me to assume that Mr..
OLeary is retroactively ON
niscient, and if I am wrong
please correct me, for I find
his statement fatuous in the
highest degree.
Charles Cooke,
Lieutenant Colonel, USAF,
Retired.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1963-08-18
u. S. and ExiIes

Secretary Dean Rusk is not
making any friends for the
United States by his de-
cision to withdraw political
asylum from ex-President
Perez Jimenez of Venezuela.
Public men of the south
ern continent are going to
take a second look before
they declare tn e m selves
friends of the United States,
as Perez Jimenez did repeat
eddy while he was in power.
The charge that they mis-
used public funds while in
office is one that can be
made about almost any po-
litical exile.
While Perez Jimenez was
in office, the present chief
executive Of Venezuela was
a guest Of this country but
the Latin tradition was to
let an exile alone. Machado,
Gallegos, Betancourt, Odria,
Aleman, all these have been
guests Of this country when
they left public office, and a
vindictive government could
have brought them back to
face charges similar to those
facing Perez Jimenez now.
They were safe here under
the protection of political
asylum customary in all ma
tions.
1t now seems that the So
Wet Union is a better bet
than the United States in
protecting its friends when
they fall from grace. Arbenz,
La Pasionaria. and Castro
need not fear extradiction
from Soviet territory when
they fall from power.
Joseph I. Puente.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1963-08-18

LETTERS TO THE STAR

Pen names may be used II
letters carry tDriters correct
names and addresses. All let
tiers are subject to condenSd-
ton. Those not used ,Dtl be
returned only Dhen accom-
panied BY self addressed,
stamped envelopes.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1963-08-18
Prince Edward RuIino

David H. Scull.
Evening star., 1963-05-21
SECRETARY

Established law firm. desires COM
ppetent secretary; pleasant work
ing eonditions, days, 9-b, sal
ary Sl1o. Call Ex. S-533e.
SECRETARY AND ASST oFFIcEI
MGR, over rs. prefer exper, in
office MANAGEMENT. MortgaEe or
real estate background. Salary
Evening star., 1963-05-21
RECEPTIoNIsT, $54i


ARCHITECT
Her day will begin NJ \ am, in
the front office. where khe will
greet many, many visitors. They
particularly requested q yOung
lady who IL charming and can
chat Amieably with people she
meets for the first time. AyerAes
typlnH and shhd. helpful
EMPIRE EMIL, i3i6 Conn, NV
Room hlH NO, 7.Hl 10
RRCEPTIoNIST. CASHIER, for local
officers club Expsr pref Evening
hours Call II. 7-b7OO. Eat. aOi2
betv y a.m.-t pm,
..TYPIsTs. ALL KINDS.
20.35, yfs.. nice telephone voices
and vel Groomed, Many others,
is,s e' !. zee, s..S P'a sovS o'h' 9e,l,
sp,s. 20 s,aF'' oIwi'6ohs sn1 pEsRl,sos sl,S sSNnpp
so6rHlTSRRss I bLbo%'' pf 7.s1sso'
REcEPTIoNIsT for optical oiilt,
Pleasant working conditions In
bright modern surroundinat Some
PIX and typinH. expef. helnful
Good ttartlnE salary, paid yArh
tloni' hospitaliE.ilon and lltk
siiSs; siSo oS,fficzL CO, esn's!'' 80 i6lh sIEn !,
RESIDENT MANAGER-N,v hish.
rise apt building, Ale1, must BE-
experienced and capable gAlafyI
500 mo. plus .bedfm ant Avail
by July hppls " person AZ
Evening star., 1963-05-21
SECRETARIES
sTENoGRAPHERs
TEMPORARY
NEW IN TOWN?

A few weeks with US paw you q
generouS wase while you explore
local employment opportunities by
working in various firms. In I 70
3 weeks YOU w'll not only have q
respected lncsl rIferenee-but you
will KNOW salaries, desirable To-
cations. Hever 4 fee for temporary
aSsiRnmnnts.
Evening star., 1963-05-21
HELP WOMEN
CTERK-TYPTST

AEe 81 to 80. ability to type 4b
cation in new air-conditioned Of
flee building. Group hospitaiiEa-
ti0n, insurance, b-day week and
paid vacation. Please call DI. =
34l2 for appointment for inter
Evening star., 1963-05-21
COLLEGE GRADS

To compose letters and handle
general business eorrespondence
No typing required, Age t0 30,
Visit weekdays, 10 am. to 2 pm.
Evening star., 1963-05-21
HELP WOMEN

BooKKEEPER, expsr. nee. must
e: S:su,Ss Ssnstlts e Scu .t.r future send
Evening star., 1963-05-21
RESIDENT MANAGER
ASSISTANT

Fnr new luxury high.riis apaf,.
msni Excellent opportunity iof
nefAon WishinI u make manase
ment eAretr some exbsfienes
IN The field aesifahls Apply
chFRiTz, 1901 Eye it. nv.
Evening star., 1963-05-21
NATIONAL GEOGRAPHIC SOCIETY
srd and ; sts. NE.

GIRLS, permanent posi-
seme, for all baekgrounds, fren
$4,000 to $4,000 to start. A few
with no typing. Moderate fees. No
cash Down: Let me Analyse YOUR
BACKGROUND. Come In and talk II
over. out.of-tovners welcome. "
WOOD PERSONNEL. sos 18th ST
nav. AT H, 303 SOUTHERN
BLDG. DI. 7-5752.
COUNTED .,,!iI!l GIRL. :, SIN sxpsr; {:
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1963-12-11

average interest rates on con-
ventional home mortgage loans
made by major lenders returned
to last summers levels, Chair
man Joseph P. McMurray Of
the Federal Home Loan Bank
Board reported today.
"The average rate on new
home purchase loans, down one
basis point in September, moved
back during October to the for
mer rate Of $50 established in
May.
Rates for the financing Of
existing homes also reversed
direction, edging down to the
previous all-year low Of 5.93.
Initial fees and charges on
new home loans, unchanged
from September'S O.61 per cent
Of principal, Appropriated the
lowest rate yet shown in this
series, while those on existing.
home mortgages, although tend.
ing upward, were in the same
area as for the past six
months.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1963-12-11
MotoroIu Profit
And Sales Rising

NEW YORK CDD.-Sales and
earnings Of Motorola, Inc, for
the fourth quarter and all 1868
will top last year, Robert ".
Calvin, president, said.
The Motorola executive told
New York Security Analysts the
company is overcoming difficult
ties in starting production Of a
new type of color television set.
Sales this year will be more
than go higher than last years
$345, 81 800 while earnings will
show a moderate increase"
over the sl2, 1872 1852 equal s3.O3
a share exclusive Of a capital
gain Of Is cents a share in 1862,
he said.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1963-12-11
AT&T WORKERS
VOTE TO ACCEPT
NEW CONTRACT

NEW YORK (AP).-Mem-
bers of the Communications
Workers of America en-
ployed by the American Tele-
phone & Telegraph Co. have
voted in a Nationwide pole
to accept a 38-month work
contract.
The vote of 5,917 to 4,823
was announced last night by
the American Arbitration
Association, which tabulated
the ballots. The union rep
resents about 5000 compa-
ny employees. The new con-
tract provides weekly pay
increases of 81 to "a for
long-lineS workers and 81 to
So for plant and clerical
workers. 1t has two wage
reopener clauses, Kelvin Nc
Emery, president of Local
115O, said.
Present maximum pay for
operators ranges from ST a
week in Louisville to $84 in
New York after 512 years
service. For plant workers,
the maximum after six
years ranges from $l24.5O to
$140.50.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1963-12-11

cial and industrial loans are off
"a per cent.
The rise in real estate loans
and an increase in lending to
other commercial banks and
financial institutions lifted gross
loans II per cent above a year
ago.
The Federal Reserve Bank of
Richmond today reported real
estate loans of Riggs National,
American Security & Trust and
National Bank of Washington
aggregated S24O, 407, 900 on De-
cember 4, compared with $237,-
ZIG, 900 a week earlier and SOL
049, 900 on December 5 last year.
Their commercial and indus
trial loans totaled Ssh, 7O6, 900 on
December 4, up moderately from
$50, 1886, 900 a week earlier, but
behind $l55, 1894, 900 a year ear
lier.
Gross loans of S739, AIS, 900
were up sharply from S728, 892,-
900 a week earlier as well as
1854, SIG, 900 on the like 1862 date.
Loans to other domestic com.
mercial banks jumped to $10,'
PIG, 900 on December 4 from ST.
331, 10000 a week earlier and S.;
million year ago.
Loans to other financial inSti'
buttons, including foreign banks
expanded to $132, $780, 900 from
$132, O22, 900 a week earlier anC
cOntrasted with $40, $4,000 or
the like date last year.
Deposits rose to 81, 1894, 791 ,OOC
on December 4 from 81, 81 ,458,
600 a week earlier and were
per cent above 81, 285, 1896, 900 or
December S last year.
Demand deposits totaled 1862,
69S, 900 VS.. 1898 1923, 900 a weeE
earlier and 1924, O67 900 a veal
ago. Time deposits amounted t
1882, 093, 900 VS.. $432, 535, 900 {
week earlier and 1851 1923, 900 or
the corresponding date las
year.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1963-12-11
Mutual Life Lends
For Office BuHdinq

Mutual Life Insurance Co. Of
New York will lend $2.3 million
to Louis G. Meltzer and Louis
A. Zuckerman, trading as Metro
Investment and Development
Co., to help finance a new office
building at 2021 M street NV,
it was announced by the compa-
ny.
The nine-story building will be
constructed of reinforced con-
crete and in addition to two
underground parking levels will
provide 1OO,O88 square feet, Of
which n, 100 will be rentable.
Financing was arranged
through Walker and Dunlop, the
company'S mortgage correspon-
dent in Washington.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1963-12-11
industrial Bank Votes
Dividend and Bonus

Directors of Industrial Bank
Of Washington have declared a
dividend Of 6 per cent on capital
stock and the usual Christmas
bonus for all employees, Presi-
dent B. Doyle Mitchell an
nounced today.
The annual dividend will be
paid January % to holders of
record December 81. 1t will
compare with a stock dividend
of one new share for each seven
shares held a year ago.
In previous years the bank
paid a dividend of 81 a share,
which represented 6 per cent
regular and 4 per cent extra
dividend.
No extra was declared this
year due to expenses involved
in extensive remodeling of the
new Petworth Branch office
building at 1912 Georgia avenue
NV, which opened October %.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1963-12-11

also could be used to cover
moving and rental costs, to pur-
chase inventory, or to replace
equipment and supplies.
The SBA representative said
the ceiling on loan applications
is $35O,OOO, though in practice,
individual businessmen may ask
for and receive more than one
loan, so there is no actual limit.
He said SBA demands only
that businessmen provide them
with a complete picture Of their
operation and provide as much
collateral as possible. He said
local banks may finance a part
of the loan at SBA interest
rates to maintain old customers
and to take an active part in
the economy of the community.
To qualify for a loan under
the program, a businessman
must be turned down first by at
least two banks or lending insti-
tutions. Mr.. Doll said Federal
regulations prohibit loans to IL
quor stores or gambling opera,
tons of any sort.
Applications so far have come
primarily from businessmen in
the Southwest redevelopment
area, and along Pennsylvania
and Independence avenues Sc.
in the area taken over by Con-
greSS for office buildings, Mr..
Doll said.
Most businessmen who have
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1963-12-11

business disaster loan program
established in 1861. But so far
only IL loans have been applied
for and granted through the
program.
The program offers loans to
businessmen to cover losses in
CURED through displacement by
renewal programs and provides
funds for relocating firms as
well as operating capital to help
get the businesses on their feet
in a new location.
The loans carry an interest
rate computed by a complex
formula involving the interest
rate on all outstanding debts to
the Government, which this
year is 3lz per cent. Business
men may take as much as 20
years to repay the loan.
Arthur H. Doll, manager of
the Washington Field Office Of
the SBA at 726 jackson place
NV, said he feels the reason
that so few have applied for the
special loans is that most firms
are just beginning to feel the
push of urban renewal, and
added that few businessmen &C.
tually know Of the loan pro-
gram.
Mr.. Doll said the independent
Federal agency offers loans to
property owners to cover the
cost Of buying property and, if
necessary, erecting a building
in a new location. He said loans
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1963-12-11

FRIEND OVERLOOKED
SBA Will Help Displaced Firms

received loans in the SBA pro-
gram credit the plan with saw
ing their businesses.
Berry Boynton, general man.
ager Of Sterling Laundry at 59O9
Blair road NV, said the firm,
displaced by highway from its
former location at 1921 Twenty
seventh street NV, was Every
thankful" for the loan.
Mr.. Boynton said the firm,
which was granted loans total
ing more than 81 million, found
1T was hard going to start, "
but added that the new plant
was one of the country's largest
and most modern and had
drawn visitors from Holland
and Russia.
John N. Economies, jr., an
owner Of Testers Restaurant at
Gil G street NV, said he was
pleased with the program, "
and added that without the loan
Of about $4,000 I'VE couldn't
get back in business again"
Mr.. ECONOMICS said the res
taurant. formerly the P. o.
Visible Lunch at 727 North Cap
itol street, lost most of its
equipment when forced to move
about a year ago.
Nicholas J. DiGiovanni, owner
Of Giovanni's Restaurant at 28Oe
NJ street NV, said the loan
program was our only saliva.
ton" He said he had Thought
we would never see the day.
when the firm was relocated
and added that he was happy
with his new location and said
the firm was slowly gaining
ground there.
Mr.. Doll said he expects the
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1963-12-11
MeIpar Net Up 10 Per Cent,
Sales, 1920, in Nine Months

ney Co. to SIS, IFS, 724 in three
months ended October 81, COM
pared with s16,111,742 a year
ago, the company reported.
Net was equal to 81 cents a
share VS.. IS cents a year ear
lier.
Three months sales set a
record Of $476, 1912, $40, a gain of
81 per cent from s4SS, III ,2O6
in the same 1862 period.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1963-12-11
Union Trust Votes
Extra Dividend

Directors of Union Trust Co.
have declared an extra dividend
of so cents a share as well as
the usual quarterly dividend Of
371z cents a share, President
Linwood P. Harrell announced.
The extra is the same as
declared a year ago. Both divi-
dends will be paid January Is
to stockholders of record at the
close on December 81.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1963-12-11
Expansion Costs Cut
Penney EARNINGS

Heavy expansion costs re-
duced net income of ]. C. Pen
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1963-12-11

Al liiC ooAAAC A0OE pCllO0'
Earnings for three months
ended September 80 totaled
1896, 162 or 20 cents a share,
compared with $275,768 or IL
cents a share a year ago. Sales
totaled SIG, 438, 1889 VS.. $40, 2O3 1851.
Profit Ratio Above Average
Mr.. Bostick said Melpar's net
profit has reached "a per cent
Of sales, an above-average re-
suit in the defense industry.
A majority of Melpar'S bust
ness is on a fixed-price basis
which is more profitable than
coSt-type contracts, he pointed
out. The company's research
programs have been a big fac
tor in successful 1868 operations,
he added, while many scientific
breakthroughS have been accom-
plshed in the physical and life
sciences.
Several types Of integrated
electronic circuits have been
developed. These are built into
a single crystal SubStrate and
are microminiature in size and
weight.
Pioneers in Space Work
High-reliability module boards
have been developed for the
Air Forces Minuteman Inter-
continental BallisticS Missile
program.
The company also has pio-
neered in development of simu-
lated and training equipment for
astronauts. These include visual
stimulation to familiarizing the
astronaut with space operations
nadvance of actual flights.
The Falls Church electronics
firm is a subsidiary Of Westing-
house Air Brake Co. The interim
report listed 1900 stockholders
on September 80 with 2,49O,37S
shares outstanding.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1963-12-11
By JAMES LEE
Star Staff Writer

Small businessmen in the District displaced by Federal
local urban renewal highway programs may be overlooking
good friend for the funds necessary to restabsh their bust
neSSeS in new locations.
The Small Business Administration offers local businessmen
loans to relocation costs through special displaced
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1963-12-11
Real Estate Loans Up
At ; Biquest Banks

Real estate loans Of Wash
ington's three largest banks are
nearby 20 per cent above a
year ago, while their CONNER
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1963-12-11
BY DONALD B. HADLEY
Star Financial Editor

Profits Of Mepa Inc, of Falls Church. jumped 70 per cent
above year ago in nine months ended September &c. and
sales per cent higher interim report from President
Edward M. BoSck disclosed today.
Net income for the nine months amounted to 81 209
40 cents share compared with S2O5OO 90 cents share
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1963-12-11

number Of loan applications to
increase as work actually be-
gins on renewal and highway
projects.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1963-12-11
Mortgage Rates
At Summer Levels

After a zigzag movement in
the previous month, October
Evening star., 1963-05-05
BruziI Crash Kills
Texon, 81 Others

SAC PAULO. Brazil, May 4
(AP).-Officials said tonight an
American was among the 80
known victims in the crash OF
a Brazilian airliner in Sac
Paulo last night.
Forty-nine persons-44 pas
sengers and 5 crewmen-were
apoard the two-engine convair
of the Cruzeiro do Sui airline
when it crashed shortly after
takeoff en- route to Rio de
Janeiro.
Sixteen persons survived, but
some were reported In grave
condition in hospitals. One per-
son was unaccounted for.
The American was identified
as James Coy Hughes, 46, a ma
tive Of Waco. Tex, who had
been director Of Brazilian oper-
ations for the General Electric
firm since 1857. Earlier reports
had identified him as q Uru-
guayan.
Mr.. Hughes, who had made
his Brazilian home In Rio de
Janeiro. leaves a widow, two
daughters and a son. He joined
General Electric in 1857 and
had held positions with the
firm In Manila, Schenectady,
N. Y, and Puerto Rico.