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Montgomery County sentinel. [volume] (Rockville, Md.) 1855-1974, 1963-12-31

to think back
upon the past
twelve months
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Montgomery County sentinel. [volume] (Rockville, Md.) 1855-1974, 1963-12-31
OTHER CHANGES
Really
Ran,l&ngs...

The year Of 1858 was
realistically a most eventfUl
one. Since sorrow and grief
are more dominant in our
memories than gladnesses
and pleasures. we are apt
The Nome nugget., 1963-11-27
President Johnson Calls on Congress To Honor Kennedy Civil Rights Ideals

join with us in common cause"
 Johnson said he re-dedicates the country to support of the U.N., to maintenance of unsurpassed mili- tary strength, to the Alliance of Progress, and other established policy. He urged passage of the foreign aid bill.
 On the domestic side, in addi- ton to pleading for tax cuts and civil rights bills, he spoke out for aid to education, youth employ ment opportunities and the appro- priations measures still pending.
 Johnson called the assassination of Kennedy in Dallas on Friday the fOuleSt deed of our time. And he said: The time has come for Americans of all races and creeds and political beliefs to understand and respect one another. Let us put an end to the teaching and preach ing of hate and evil and violence Let us turn away from the fanatics of the far left and far right"
 The Presidents opening words to Congress were: All I have I would have given gladly not to be standing here today
The Nome nugget., 1963-11-27

WASHINGTON R - President Johnson has called on Congress and the nation to translate the late President Kennedy's ideas and ideals into effective action.
 In an address to a joint session of Congress, broadcast nation wide by radio and TV, Johnson said no eulogy could more eloquently hon. or the slain Presidents memory than the earliest possible passage of the civil rights bill for which he fought. He said: we have talked long enough in this country about equal rights"
 Johnson also said: "No act of ours could more fittingly continue the work of President Kennedy than the earliest passage of the tax bill.'
 On foreign affairs. he pledged that the US. will live up to it's commitments in Berlin and South Viet Nam. He said also: we will be unceasing in the search for peace; resourceful in our pursuit of areas of agreement even with those with whom we differ; and generous and loyal to those who
The Nome nugget., 1963-11-27
New Safeguard Measures

WASHINGTON R - The Secret Service has put into effect new measures aimed at safeguarding President Johnson. Whenever Johnson travels in an auto, six motorcycles precede the caravan, his limousine never stops for traf- fife signals, a White House physl- clan rides two cars behind him, and only Secret Service men are permitted in the car immediately following the Presidential limou- sine.
 President Kennedy often drove around Washington - and some other cities - without motorcycle escort. On many occasions, his limousine observed all traffic sig nals. The same was true when Dwight Eisenhower was President.
The Nome nugget., 1963-11-27
Anyone for
 Post Office?'

An examination for Postmaster at Nome, Alaska, at $6,285 a year, plus a 25 per cent cost of living allowance, will be open for accep- tance of applications until Decem- Der 10, 1863, the U. $. Civil Serv- ice Commission announced today. This examination has been an- nounced under revised qualifica tions standards agreed upon be- tween the Commission and the Post Office Department.
 Competitors for the postmaster vacancy in this city must have at least three years of experience (education above high school level may be substituted for 112 years experienced showing that they have the ability to conduct and manage the cOmmunity's postal business efficiently and to supervise en- ployes so that customers are sat- isfied with the service.
 Competitors must also show that they are of good reputation and that they can deal with the public agreeably and effectively.
 Applicants will be assigned final ratings on the basis of their ex- perience, and fitness for the po- sition. They must have resided within the delivery of the office for one year immediately preced- ing the closing date of the exami- nation. In addition, they must have reached their 18th birthday on the closing date for acceptance of ap- pications; however, this age limit is waived for high school grad ! uates. They may be appointed when they reach their sixteenth birthday provided local child labor laws permit, Persons over 70 years of age cannot be appointed.
 Complete information about the examination requirements and in structions for filing applications may be obtained at the Post Of- flee for which this examination is b ein g announced. Application forms must be filed with the US. Civil Service Commission, Wash ington 25, D.C., and must be re- ceived or postmarked not later than the closing date.
The Nome nugget., 1963-11-27
Thanksgiving Day Proclamation
tIssued by President Kennedy November 5th)

nVER THREE CENTURIES ago forefathe in Virginia and " Massachusetts from home in lonely wilderness set aside Thanksgiving the appointed day. they reverent thanks for their safety for the health their children for the fertility the laws which bound them together and faith which united them under their God
 the colonies achieved their independence first of his first administration proclaimed public Thanksgiving and prayer to be observed by acknowledging with grateful hearts the many signal Almighty God" called the people of the new gressons promote practice religion and generally grant unto all mankind such degree temporary prosperity He alone knows to be best
 And Americas tragic Civil War President Lincoln proclaimed the last Thursday of November 1863 gratitude Americas fruitful fields for national strength and vgor and for singular deverance and blessings"
 dark forests of unknown continent much time since President Washington led people into the experience of the ordeal of raternal and these population plenty and have all Today the Pacific and north toward the Arctic nation enjoying corresponding agriculture achieving standards of living unknown in previous history. gave humble thanks for this
 Yet as power grown has peril Today our thanks the ideals honor and faith inherit for the decency of steadfastne of strength w the and the humility which gratitude must forget that the highest appeca ton is to utter words but to live by them
 Let us gratitude providence mani blessings be hunby thankful for inherited ideals share those blessings and those ideals with fellow human beings throughout the world. ,
 THEREFORE, John F. Kennedy President of the United with the joint resolution of Congress approved Dec 19 designating fourth Thursday November in each Day do hereby proclaim Thursday Nov 8 1863, a day of national Thanksgiving.
 On day gather sanctuaes dedicated to worship blessed by family affection express our gratitude for glorious God and let earnestly and hnb pray that guide sustain the great unfinished tasks justice and understanding among all men and nations of ending misery and suffering wherever they exist
 IN WITNESS WHEREOF, have heremto set hand and of the United States of America to be affixed
 City of Washington this fourth day of November in the Year of our Hundred SiXyThee and of the independence the United States of America the One Hundred and EightyEght
The Nome nugget., 1963-11-27
City Council Maps Final Plans
 Before Sewer and Water Election

full Council last night and acted several of importance coming their There about six present representing the public City Attorney Tom Baone advised the Council that there possibility that the Evangelical Covenant Church appeal the decision of Judge Hubert Gilbert in which he ruled against KCY
The Nome nugget., 1963-11-27

owes the Philleo Engineering Com pany some S22,O0O, and HarWood moved that $20,000 be drawn from the reserve fund and paid to Phil leo. It was pointed out that the City of Nome will receive g per cent of the grant monies at the time Ion site" labor is commenced. The City, however, is obligated to the Philleo Engineering Company for all of the expenses incurred to this point, and as long as they con- tinue to provide the engineering study and preliminary work, re- gardless of the outcome of the election. This is by virtue of a contract with the City signed on October 26.
 It is absolutely necessary that the engineering work go on as scheduled in order that the other terms Of the grant may be com piled with as stipulated. There fore the engineering company is proceeding with their functions just as though this second election was not pending, according to the Council.
 It is speculated that the engin- eering firm will have completed work valued at approximately $80,000 by December 6. If the sewer and water propositions fail to pass as a result of the coming election - the grants will not be forthcoming from the HHFA and HE&W - and consequently the City of Nome will have to produce this amount of money from their own funds in order to satisfy the Philleo Engineering Company, the Council stated. This was positive ly stressed at the Council, and termed a very important reason for the passage of these two prop Osltlons by the voters.
 Bids for the provision of Sani- tary services to the City Hall for one year were opened and the low bid was submitted by the Arctic Service. The Council voted to accept that bid.
 Bids for the provision of fur mace and stove oil to the City for one year were opened and the low bid was submitted by Howard Green. It was voted that this bid be accepted.
 Sen. Lester Bronson addressed the Council relative to the Citv taking part in the Yukon Power for America" drive. He stated that he would like to see the City make a contribution to the promotion fund for the dam in a suggested of $1,000. He spoke also on Civil Defense and advised the Council that he has named Don- aid M. Hoover, Director of Civil Defense for the City of Nome.
The Nome nugget., 1963-11-27
FIRE CALL

A stack fire this morning sent the Fire Department to the resi- dence of Dean Bronson. There was no damage and the fire was contained within the stack. It IS reported by Chief Oliver that he is now having a new stack ln- stalled, which he states further, IS always a good idea after a fire of that type.
The Nome nugget., 1963-11-27

motion was introduced by Coun- cilman Hedreen that the City At torney be empowered to fight an appeal in the higher courts, if the City is so notified. This passed with only one dissenter.
 The matter as to whether jail prisoners should pay sales tax was tabled pending reply to letters written since the last Council meeting.
 Police patrolman Anthony R. Martin has completed two years with the City Police Department, and has complied with all of the training schedules required. He was voted a $50 a month raise as per standing policy.
 A telegram was read which had been received from the Seattle di- rector of the HHFA. It reminded the Council of their obligation to meet the January 9 deadline wherein the City must have lon the site" construction initiated The telegram advised that failure to meet this deadline could jeopar- dize the HHFA grant.
 It was reported that Harry John son, city sanitarian, is taking water samples from the Snake River, at the proposed water inlet site, and is sending them weekly for ana lysis.
 Much discussion was held re- garding the Ira Haupt firm which has pledged to purchase the sewer and water bonds. It was agreed that other firms would be con- tacted by the Council between now and election day - December 6 - so that the City will have a firm bid from at least one other company in the event the Haupt firm would not be in a position to handle the bonds. Councilman HarWood re- the group that the bonds must be sold in the period be- tween December 6 and December 9, which precludes negotiating in that period, due to the shortage of time.
 Councilman Doyle spoke at length regarding dissemination of information to the public regard ing the forthcoming election. He stated that the public must be made fully aware of the impor- tance to the City of the passage of the two propositions regarding sewer and water. He stated also that he, as a representative of the public, is fully aware of the Coun- cil's obligation to the citizenry and that the Council must do all in their power to insure that all voters are fully apprised as to what this election means to them.
 Philleo Engineering advised by letter that final plans and specifi- cations are going out to all agen- cies involved in the project. Plans call for bids to be advertised on December 2 and opened on Decem- Der 27 for the construction of the two projects. The con tra c or awarded the job will then have from December 27 to January 10 to have at least some men and on the job.
 The City of Nome, at this time
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1963-09-07
3-AIorm Fire Damages
Seventh Street Stores

A three-alarm fire early to-
day severely damaged two
shops in the 400 block Of
Seventh street NV. anG sent
heavy smoke through two ad-
joining buildings, including
Lansburgh's Department Store
Two firemen were injured
neither seriously, while fight
ing the pre-dawn blaze.
The fire started in the base
ment of the Crosby Shoes
store at Ala Seventh street
shortly before 4 am, accord
ing to District Fire Inspector
Burton w. Johnson.
A pasSerby pulled a nearby
fire alarm box at 4:Ol am.
but the blaze already hac
spread into the Lerner Shop
a women'S apparel store at Ale
Seventh street.
A second floor ceiling of the
Lerner Shop fell in shortly
after the second alarm was
called for at 4:10 am. A thirG
alarm was sounded five min
utes later, bringing more than
40 pieces of fire equipment and
100 firemen to the downtown
shopping area.
Both the Lerner Shop and
Crosby Shoes were heavily
damaged. Kinney Shoes at 4l2
Seventh street was damaged by
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1963-09-07
z Shots Fired
At Witness to
Auto HoIdup

A Suitland Md insurance
man was dragged from his car
last night by two armed ban
dts who robbed him of $50
and fired two shots at a wit
ness as they fled, police re-
| ported.
Police said the man, Ray
Rhodes, so, of 1880 Suitland
road, had just entered his cal
in the 1900 block Of Hunt
place NE. about 8:l5 pm
when two men, each with a
black revolver, walked up tc
the vehicle.
One Of the men went to the
front Of the car and waved
witnesses away while the other
opened the car door, pulled Mr.
Rhodes into the street and
knocked him down, police said
The bandit took Mr.. Rhodes
wallet containing $50 and both
men fled. Police Capt. Murray
Kutner said that when one OF
the witnesses. Villain Collins
AZ, of 1860 Kolb street, Fair
mont Heights, Md, turned To
look at the fleeing bandits, one
of them fired two shots.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1963-09-07
CORE Aide
Held in Test
At School

Julius HobSon, director of the
Washington branch of CORE,
was arrested last night after
he refused to leave the office
of Benjamin Franklin Univer-
sity, where he was testing the
schools policy on admitting
Negro students.
Mr.. Hobson was charged with
unlawful entry and released on
$500 bond, as was a compan-
ion, Stowall Kessler, %, of the
1000 block of Kerwin road, Sill
yer Spring.
A hearing is set for $3.50
am. Monday at General Ses-
sions Court.
The arrests last night were
the third and fourth since
CORE launched its protest Au-
gust % against the schools
racial policy. About a dozen
CORE members picketed the
school until 8 pm. after a rul-
ing by the United States At
torney's office that the ban
against picketing within 500
feet of an embassy did not
apply. The Russian Embassy is
a short distance from the
school, located at Sixteenth
and l. streets NV.
Mr.. Hobson said today he
was not an applicant, but was
testing the schools policy on
filling out an application.
White applicants are permitted
to fill out applications when
they get them, but Negroes are
required to take them out OF
the building, he said. Mr.. Hob
son said the school has no
Negro students.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1963-09-07
Boy a, Is Killed by Power Shovel

not this?" said Mrs. Doris Soper
of 8l03 Dogwood lane.
A little path leads from the
dead end of DogWood lane to
the pits.
Residents sought today to
discover what action they
could take. Lewis b. Kemp of
300 Dogwood lane charged
that the banks of the pits were
not Sloped at a 45-degree angle
"aS the law requires"
Maryland law, he said, pro-
vides that a lone foot to one
foot slope shall be maintained
at all times for the protection
of the operator and the
public"
One resident said, "At night
you could just walk right off
one of the banks and break
your neck"
Some residents feel the Pravel
pits around the subdivision
should be refilled when no
longer in use.
James York, father of Tom
my, the third of the 4-year-old
boys involved, said, "Forestville
is a nice little community and.
we would like to keep it that
way.
I'VE have children all over
the place"
A mass for Anthony will be
offered at 10 am. Monday at
Mount Calvary Roman Cath
Ollie Church in Forestville, with
burial in Mount Olivet Gene
terry. Friends may call at the
Simmons Funeral Home, 1861
Good Hope road Sc.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1963-09-07
Pedestrian Killed
Hit by Truck on
New York Ave.

A pedestrian identified as
Joseph Jones of 40 New York
avenue NV. died at Casualty
Hospital early today, 3 hours
after being struck by a truck
Police said Mr.. Jones suffered
head and leg injuries when the
truck struck him as he crossed
New York avenue near North
Capitol street about 1890
o'clock last night. He was pro-
nounced dead at the hospital
at 2:20 am.
Mr.. Jones was going south
across New York avenue at the
time of the accident, police
reported.
Police identified the driver
of the North American Var
Lines truck as Dale r. Webb
81, of Dittmer, Mo. No charges
were placed.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1963-09-07

friends in the city. Mr.. Muntz
said no demonstrations are
planned for the week end.
The arrest of a Bannockburn
housewife, Mrs. Anne Karro
in a civil rights demonstration
in Danville on July 10 was the
spark that has famed into a
friendship between the Negro
community in Danville and the
white Bannockburn residents.
She spent II days in a Dan
vile jail for carrying a mo
More Segregation" sign in the
demonstration. Mrs. Karro was
released on bail and returned
home to find neighbors and
friends intrigued by her ex-
perience, which led 10 the deci-
sion to invite the Danville dele
gates to visit Bannockburn.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1963-09-07

Three Forestville Md boys
stood unnoticed on the edge of
the gravel pit near their homes
yesterday and. needless of past
warnings reinforced by occa-
sional paddlings, watched the
workmen and heavy machinery.
Then, as Albert GrySkewicZ.
4, recalled the next few mo-
ments, Il fell first and then
Anthony fell next"
Albert scrambled back up the
bank but Anthony fell right
in the tractor shovel"
Moments later the body of
Anthony Colletti, also 4, was
removed from the loading
bucket of the front-end loader
which had been scooping up
earth.
The tractor man was cry
ing" Albert said.
Later, DR.. John Kehoe,
Prince Georges County medical
examiner, ruled that the boy
had been crushed to death.
The boy was the son of Sergt.
Gasparo j. Colletti, a Wash
ington policeman The Collettis,
who live at 1923 Redwood drive
in the Forestville subdivision,
less than a quarter of a mile
from the gravel pit, have two
other children, RoSemarie, IL,
and Deborah Ann, II.
The death shocked - and
angered-many members of the
subdivision today.
They said The operations Of
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1963-09-07
Federation Honors
Late President

Members of the Prince
Georges County Civic Fedora
ton Thursday night honored
the memory of Walter F. Multi
gan, ST., president for "a years,
who died on August q at the
age of "a.
They adopted a resolution
Ipraising him for devotion to
public service and manifold
accomplishments for the bene-
fit of his fellow men"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1963-09-07

A special court-martial at
Arlington Hall yesterday found
Army Pfc. James c. Blanch-
ard, 20, guilty Of leaving his
sentry post without authoriba-
ton last month. He was fined
$50 and reduced in rank to
private.
The decision, handed down
after a seven-hour hearing,
paved the way for the soldiers
Washington attorney, John Al
vim Croghan, to challenge the
constitutionality of a provision
of the Uniform Code of Mill
tary Justice, under which the
trial was held.
Fight Forecast
Mr. Croghan said he will
file a petition in Alexandria
Federal Court on Monday ask
ing that a special three judge
court be set up to consider the
case. He said he also will ask
the court for an injunction
against approval of the court
martial decision by Col. c. A.
Buechner, commanding officer
at Arlington Hall.
First Assistant United States
Attorney Plato Cacheris said,
I'VE will move to dismiss his
petition and we'll oppose his
injunction"
The soldier, a member of the
military police, said he left his
sentry post about August in
response to a telephone mes
sage that he had a visitor at
the front gate. While he was
talking to the visitor, a lieu
tenant turned up and charged
him." his lawyer said.
Son Of Colonel
Article ll3 Of the Uniform
Code permits the court"martial
to determine the punishment
for improperly leaving a post.
Mr.. Croghan contends the ar
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1963-09-07
Without Advice

terms even after the husband
learned of his wife's affair.
II talked to Henry almost
like a father - it was almost
a paternal relationship" Bar.
ger said, Henry, Sandra and
myself"
What he wanted simply was
an end to this relationship,
Barger testified. He explained
that he had carried his weapon
constantly for two years"
II carried it for my own pro-
lection" he said. Other defense
witnesses testified that as g
real estate salesman Bargel
carried and held overnight large
amounts of cash and checks he
received as down payments or
new houses.
They also testified to his good
character. One, Robert H
Blum, Of the Blum g. Cover
Construction Co., said Bargei
was a good. Woodworking sales
man who put in long hours.
Before the defense witnesses
took the stand, Barger's attor-
neys lost a motion for a directed
verdict Of acquittal.
Circuit Court Judge Ernest
A. Loveless, jr., denied the mo.
ton on the grounds that 90
frankly don't see any vestige o,
self-defense."
When the trial began Thurs.
day, Defense Attorney Joseph
A. De Paul claimed the defense
Of self-defense for Barger.
After yesterdays hearing
Judge Loveless admonished the
jury not to discuss, hear Of
read accounts of the trial while
they are recessed over the weeE
end. The trial will continue al
10 am. Monday in Upper
Marlboro.