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Milford chronicle., 1963-05-31
Bubson Discusses
Drug Stocks And The Population Trend

but since World War II the baby
boom has more than made upior
that drought. The important
point is that advances in the
pharmaceutical and medical
fields have so drastically re-
duced infant and child mortality
that the crop Of youngsters has
been indeed bountiful.
EFFECT OF RISING LIFE
EXPECTANCY
When I was boy, a person
in the "forties" was considered
"old". Today, those Of you
readers who are in this age
group constitute the bulk Of the
"middle age" population, and
one generally doesn't become
an cold fogey" until we'll after
retirement age. This is, OF
course, the effect Of the length
ening life expectancy. Just think,
in 1900 the life expectancy was
47.3 years. But thanks to the
wonder drugs, vaccines OF one
kind or another, vitamin pills,
etc., which the drug companies
have produced, the average life
span today IS around 70 years.
In short, nearly half genera
tion has been added to life ex-
pectancy since 1900.
This means that the so-called
"senior citizens" segment Of
the population is increasing sig
nificantly. My friends in the
drug industry tell me that their
research efforts are being
trained more toward this group.
They want to give the "old duff
fers" a longer and more COM
Portable life. Perhaps partly In
jest, they talk Of a lifespan OF
hundred years for many more
people than live that long today;
but / suspect these research
staffs may be more serious than
we think. My reading Of the Bible
reminds me that the patriarchs
Milford chronicle., 1963-05-31
IN THE AIR FORCE
by Elaine Townsend DickersOn

weekend I was anxious to come
to Delaware to be with our par
ents and to, at long last, see
one Of the Milford Memorial
Hospital Fairs. Really didn't ex-
pect the fair to be this week
end with threatening clouds
hanging overhead. Well, the final
decision was for a weekend in
Milford. Am always anxious to
see Mothers progress from her
accident April 25th. Mothers
time, we hope, In her two arm
casts is half over. She still
gets quite exasperated with her
Interpretation, but that is to be
expected from any Of us in like
circumstances.
The fair was fun and we all
enjoyed 1t. The lemon-fruit
candy sticks reminded us Of
Topeka and the outdoor art fairs
there where we first saw them.
Loved seeing the local artists
and their art, the Country Store,
the hospital gift shop, the apron
shop, and the ceramics. Did you
get some of the homemade
fudge? And how about the Burris
chicken that was fried right be-
fore your eyes? The children
loved the cake walk, seeing one
Of their friends dressed as a
clown performing for the crowd
and also riding the ponies. 1t
was a nice day, a nice fair and
I hope successful. l went to
Mount Vernon and bought a gift
for the parcel post booth and
was anxious to see what that
booth was call about" and by
the time we got to the fair
they had sold out.
Until next week.
Always,
Elaine Townsend Dickerson
Milford chronicle., 1963-05-31

United States Chamber Of Com
merce concurred in the selec-
tions on a county basis.
The overall state award went
to Markers Poultry Farm, U. S.
Route Is near Dover. The Mark
er establishment was cited for
having kept its property in good
order over a long period OF
years when this type Of business
generally does not call for land
scaping or plot improvements.
New Castle County awards
went to the following:
Howard Johnson Motor Lodge,
Delaware Memorial Bridge ap-
proach, and the adjoining res
taurant for general appearance.
Western Termite and Pest
Control Corp, Route 202, for
excellent landscaping.
Shields Suburban Center,
GreenHlle.
Esso-Humble Oil Station, at
U. S. Routes Al and So, Kennett
Pike.
Kent County Highpoint Mo-
bile Home Park, South Of Mag
nolia and U. S. Route 113, cited
as outstanding trailer park;
Caravan Motel, U. S. Is, Dover.
Sussex County Rural Elec-
trification Association, U. S. Rt.
IS, near Greenwood; Wil-lo
Motel, U. S. Rt. 13 between
Bridgeville and Seaford, and
Barker Poultry Co., U. S. 13,
Blades. -
Contest judges were Mr..
Neilan on the state level; DR..
George I. Worrilow, University
OF Delaware, New Castle Coun-
ty; George W. Wright, Smyrna,
Kent County and Harold T. Pur-
nell, Georgetown, and Mrs. j.
Wheeler Campbell, Laurel, Sus-
sex County.
Milford chronicle., 1963-05-31
SNOWMAN PRESIDES
OVER THE PUMPS

BURTON, Kan. (AP) : Serv-
ice station owner Ken Coburn
start1es many motorists who stop
at his station for gasoline.
Coburn packs pistol most of
the time while at work. He ex-
plains that it's a hobby with him.
A former professional marksman,
Coburn keeps pistols handy at
his station so he can practice
shooting during idle moments.
"Too many people fail in busi-
ness because they don't mix any
shown anship with il" he adds.
Milford chronicle., 1963-05-31
1924 Bound Brook Lane
Alexandria, Virginia
May Fl, 1868
Dear Friends:

Dear Friends:
Children here were excused
from school at eleven O'Clock
to go to the big parade in Wash
ington today. The motorcade left
from the White House at noon
and Travelled down Pennsylvania
Avenue to the Capitol. l asked
the children If they were anxious
to go and they seemed a trifle
reticent about fighting h e
crowds and we decided this time
we would bow out. The parade,
Of course, was in honor OF
Gordon Cooper.
II you remember the time
John Glenn was here for the
same Hero's welcome we stood
in the freezing rain for about
two hours. We had fun with the
crowd and enjoyed the excite
ment, but again today 1t is rain
ing and this time we'll just have
to hear about 1t. land watch
the TV tapes.
We never know until the last
minute II we will be able to dc
anything so l never plan toe
positively. There was a big din
ner party in our neighborhood
Saturday evening with military
people invited and 1t was in
honor Of a "departing mother"
The mother is a native Of west
Berlin and she has been here
for three months. / was anxious
to go and visit the interesting
guest Of honor and especially
anxious to see what her clever
daughter served her guests for
dinner. Chicken sauted in wine. }
But II the Pentagon permitted
Hayes to leave town for the
Milford chronicle., 1963-05-31
Roadside Awards
Are Announced

An added attraction to Della
ware Highway Day was the an
nouncement Of awards presented
by the Delaware Roadside Coun-
ell on a state and county basis
for outstanding landscaping work
along highway business loca-
tionS.
William P. Markland, vice
president Of the Council, an
nounced the award winners at
the Highway Day luncheon at
noon. Edwin P. Neilan, who
completed inspection Of the sites
last week despite his heavy
schedule as president Of the
Milford chronicle., 1963-05-31
Churchill A Citizen

admirer Of the United States, as any,
one who reads his four volumes on the
history of the English-speaking people
will readily discover.
1t is quite likely that history will ac-
cord Churchill the honor Of ranking as
the greatest man of his era. SO there
seems little doubt that the honor be
slowed by the House Of Representatives
was a deserved and logical o,e.
Milford chronicle., 1963-05-31

The House of Representatives voted
327-21 recently to make Sir Winston
Churchill and honorary citizen of the
United States. Sir Winston is the first
man to be so honored in the history OF
our country.
Of course, Sir Winston had al Amer
lean mother, and has always consider
ed himself particularly close to the Uni
ted States. He is, in addition, great
Milford chronicle., 1963-05-31
Green Thumb

Do you remember seeing those
big weeds In soybean fields last
year? They really looked healthy
in spite of the drought. All OF the
weeds that matured last year pro-
duced seed to give us trouble
again this year. Therefore, weed
control is a must If top yields
are to be attained.
One giant foxtatl per foot OF
row has been known to reduce
corn yields by 1.7bushels. Three
weeds per foot reduced corn
yields 8.5 bushels an acre and
soybeans 2.3 bushels.
Pigweeds have been known to
reduce corn yields by 26 bushels
and soybean yields by 17bushels.
Adding a little extra fertilizer
for the weeds Is not the answer
either. The weeds cannot COM
pete with the crops If maximum
yields are to be produced.
Be sure to get the latest weed
control recommendations before
soybean planting time. Atrazine
or 2.4-D will take care Of the
corn weed control problems, de-
pending on the types Of weeds
you have.
Prevent potash deficiency In
soybeans this yearl Although this
deficiency can be predicted and
prevented by taking soil tests and
following recommendations, we
see many fields with drastically
reduced yields due to a shortage
of potash.
A 40-bushel soybean crop will
remove about so pounds ofpotash
per acre. Now or at planting time
is the time to get this potash or
not after the bean plants show
those bright yellow edges anc
look Stunted.
Loose smut in barley fields
will be showing UP soon. There
Is no control or spray that will
help II applied now, however, te
prevent the occurrence Of thest
black smutty heads.
To reduce this damage mex
year, growers should not keeI
seed from fields that contained
the smut heads this season. SeeC
treatment and the use of cer-
titled seed Of resistant varieties
offer some measure Of contro
for this disease.
Milford chronicle., 1963-05-31

Babson Park, Mass, May 80.
Drug stocks, in the not too dis
tant past, ranked high on the hit
parade Of glamor stocks. Since
then, they have fallen on hard
times as investor preference
once again demonstrated its
shifting characteristic. A num-
Der Of pharmaceutical issues
have rebounded, but, by and
large, the group remains we'll
below its lofty peak reached in
late 1861. I, however, have great
respect for and faith in the drug
industry. It has accomplished
unbelievable strides in my life
time, and l forecast that the
next ten or twenty years may
see similar progress.
Milford chronicle., 1963-05-31
PATIENCE AND
DIVERSIFICATION

In looking back over what has
been accomplished in the
pharmaceutical field, my friends
in that industry agree with me
that no one could have forecast
ahead Of time exactly which
company would first "strike pay
dirt". or wheni This still holds
true for the future. The industry
is pouring about $270 million a
year into research, and there
is no telling when there will be
a big payoff. l wish investors
would learn to be as patient as
those engaged in the research
work. Hence, while l am op-
timistic over the long run fer
the drug companies, one must be
prepared to "sit while" with
the drug stocks. Ultimately,
however, l believe such patience
can be rewarded handsomely.
Because Of the frightened regula-
tions on specifications for the
release of new drugs, due to the
tha1idomide fiasco, research has
to be even more exacting, and
involves time-consuming tests
and "proofs".
Since 1t is impossible to
tell in advance which company
will come up with prize dis
covery, investors would be wise
to buy a few shares Of number
Of drug issues rather than to
tbet on one horse". Those that
"come through" could more
than offset the disappointing
situations.
Milford chronicle., 1963-05-31


honored with awards on May
9 at the University Of Della
ware Honors Day Exercises.
Deborah D. Isaacs, daughter
Of MIR. and Mrs. Edgar F.
1saacs, Jr. Of South Walnut St.,
was honored for. membership In
Kappa Delta Pi and the Mortar
Board.
Constance E. Parvis, daugh-
ter Of Mr.. and Mrs. Josiah Par
Wis Of Houston, was honored for
membership In Omicron M.
Kappa Delta Pi Is an honor
society in Education encourag-
ing high professional, intel1ec-
tual and personal standards.
Mortar Board is an honorary
society for senior women which
recognizes outstanding Scholar
ship, leadership, and services.
sOmicron M Is the national
academic honor society recog-
nizing superior scholarship and
leadership, and promoting inter-
est in research In Home Econo-
mics.
Miss Parvis was a Milford
graduate 1859 and Miss Isaacs
was graduated In 1860.
Buc Cindermen Smash M.H.S.
Records At State Meet
The top members Of MiHord's
Varsity and Junior High Track
Meet at Newark Saturday. The
Milford thinclads broke four
school records and placed In
seven events.
In the Varsity competition,
Jerry Miller ran a 1884 mile,
breaking the school record OF
4:41 and placed fourth in the
meet. Gene Fitzgerald broke the
schools shot put record of 46' 5''
when he threw the sixteen pound
"cannonball" 49' 9", placing
third.
For the Junior High, Lancs
Clark broke the school record
for the shot put 45' 3/4" with
54/ and placed second. Johnny
Davis jumped 50 5" breaking
the previous high jump record
Of 50 2", and placed fourth. The
44o relay team made up Of Bob
Reynolds, Jim Wroten, Lance
Clark, Bob Wanger, tied for
third place and broke the school
record of 49.1 with 40.
New Junior High School
Cornerstone Laying
Plans are being made for Lay
ing Of the Cornerstone at the new
Milford Junior High School at
800 p.m., Sunday, June 9, 1868.
The official Laying Of the Cor
nerstone will be done by the Or
ficers Of the Most WorshipfuI
Grand Lodge A.F. and Am. of
Delaware.
The Milford High School Band
will render a number Of selec-
tions beginning at 2:3o pm. The
general public is cordially invit-
ed to attend.
Milford Schools Close
May 80, June 5 and 6 will be
pupil holidays. June 5 is a ateach-
er day and teachers will attend
to complete any activities not
finished In the school year.
On June z, at 1905, school
will be dismissed for this school
year. Students will not be ex-
cused before this time.
Honor Society Elects Officers
The new officers for the Mis-
pillion Chapter Of the National
Honor Society were elected for
the 1963-64 school year on May
%. The new officers are Ricky
Rosker, president, Donna Fisher,
vice president, Piret Saksen,
secretary; and Carol Dobson,
treasurer.
The Honor Society has 18 MEM
bers to be graduated June 5.
They are: Everett Bennett, Car
olyn Finnity, Allan Dallas, Don
Gibson, Rachel Grier, Mary Ann
Kitchens, Leon Hipktns, Mary
Hudecz, Skipper Jones, Mary Lou
Lankford, Ted Lewis, Chester
Long, Kaye Mercer, Sandra Teb-
Milford chronicle., 1963-05-31
Milford High School News

bens, Lama Sharp, Connie Walls,
Howard Webb, and Laraine VII
liams.
A.A.U.W. Sponsors College
Motivation Program
The Milford branch Of the A.
merican Association Of Univer-
stty Women sponsored an annual
college motivation program Mon-
day, May 27, in the high school
auditorium.
The program was designed to
interest eighth grade girls In
choosing college and prepar-
ing for 1t.
Mr.. Arthur McDaniels, gui-
dance counselor, spoke to the
group on scholarships, and Mr..
waiter McGinnes, Junior high
principal, spoke a few "Words
Of WISDOM"
The eighth grade boys were
invited to attend the filmstrtp
"Your Child and College,. Book
lets were distributed to inform
both students and parents about
the problem Of planning college
education.
Ribbons Awarded to Home
Economics Students
Home Economics students en-
tered their SELF constructed gar
ments In the annual Festival Of
Arts. First and honorable men,
tion ribbons were awarded for
outstanding garments.
The various awards are as fol-
lows:
Home Economics I: Shirtwaist
dresses: First: Ann Landlord and
Mary Ann Domke. Honorable
mention: Mary Ann Westphal and
10 Ann May.
Home Economics II: Coats:
First: Linda Locates. Honorable
mention: Sophia Robutka.
Suits: First: Sharon Murphy.
Honorable Mention: Karen
Brown.
Dresses: First: Debby Cum
ming. Honorable mention: YER
nell Wiley.
Advanced Clothing: Goats:
First: Mary Lou Landlord. Hon.
orable mention: Judy Johnson.
Two piece non-wool suits:
First: Virginia Workman. Hon.
orable mention: Peggy Lindale.
One piece dresses: First: Car
roll Lewis. Honorable mention:
Eff Sa1vari.
Fashion Show A Success
Three home economics
classes, under the direction Of
Mrs. Evelyn Miller, presented
a fashion show May 20. Der
rickson's Mems Shop and Lana
Lobell's Ladies' Shop supplied
the students with clothing con-
structed of various easy care
summer fabrics. The modelling Of
these styles constituted the first
half Of the show.
During the second half Of the
show, garments made by the stu
dents we're modelled. Each girl
modelled her own creation.
Junior High: First Place :
Sewing (skirt) Susan Mayhem.
Honorable Mention skirt Ola
Brewer. 3-piece suit Qined jack
et) : Edna Mize.
Milford Band Holds Concert
In Gym
A spring band concert was held
last Friday night, May "a, in the
high school gym. The elemen-
tary and senior bands were ac-
companied by junior and senior
majorettes in the Friday night
performance.
Special features we're the Swiss
Bell Ringers, the DixieIand
Combo, a clarinet trio, and
pianists. Also back for the sec
ond time we're the Hungry Five,
who were introduced at another
concert on April 4, 1858.
The money raised from this
project be used for the pur-
chase OF new marching drums
and new plastic bass drum.
Milford chronicle., 1963-05-31
WHAT THE BIRTH AND
MORTALITY RATES SHOW

The public has only in re-
cent years shown any great in
terest in population statistics
and trends and their implica-
tionS for the future. Nonethe-
less, the trends have been evi-
dent for several decades. For
example, the death rate per
1000 population was 17.2 in
1900. BY 1860 this had been cut
nearly in half, to 9.5 deaths per
1000 populationI This is most
remarkable achievement, in
which the drug industry has
played a prominent part.
Milford chronicle., 1963-05-31

The birth rate, on the other
hand, has not decreased much
during this period. In the early
years OF this century, the birth
rate was around 27 per thousand
population. Currently, 1t is
around 23.5 per thousand. OF
course, the birth rate shrank
markedly during the depression
Milford chronicle., 1963-05-31

lived for hundreds Of years. l
unhesitatingly forecast increased
interest in the geriatrics field,
including advances not only in
drugs, surgery transplants, and
medicines, but also in food, eye
glasses, hearing aids, and even
clothing.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1963-12-06
DeudIine Set
To DismuntIe
Asphalt Firm

The Vienna Asphalt Co. TO-
day was ordered by Fairfax
Circuit Court Judge Albert v.
Bryan, jr, to cease operations
forthwith" and dismantle It's
plant by December ~.
A group Of q Vienna citi-
1ens asked the court to have
the asphalt firm cited for con-
tempt claiming it has con-
tinued operations despite q
ruling by the Virginia Su-
preme Court Of Appeals.
The high court said on No.
vember ~ that Judge Bryan
was plainly right" In his de-
cisions last June that the as
phalt plant was a nuisance
and that a town coming amend
ment allowing its operation
was arbitrary and capricious."
In his order today, Judge
Bryan said that the company
faces punishment for contempt
OF court II it has not disman-
tied by December ~.
The company, which began
operations in August, 1862, re-
Gently was awarded q street
paving contract carrying q
performance bond by the town
Of Vienna.
An employe Of the company
said only preliminary work had
begun on the streets and that
no paving has been done.
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Reckord said. "as long as both
sides maintain law and order"
Just in case, Gen. Reckord
said, a battalion Of 500 men
who live in the area Of Mary
lands Eastern Shore will
remain on an alert status.
Meanwhile in Baltimore, q
general says the rigors Of
keeping the peace In Cam
bridge has prompted 800 Ma
tionsl GuardSmen. most of
them non-coms. to resign from
their units.
Brig. Gen. George M. Gel
ston, who commanded troops In
Cambridge last summer, said
yesterday the economic strain
for many was too much.
Men had to take leaves Of
absence from their jobs and
support their families, If they
had them, on National Guard
pay.
Gen. Gelston said some of
the men have indicated they
will rejoin the guard when the
Cambridge crisis, or at least
the need for the Guards pres
ence there, has passed.
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Token Force of Guards
Now Lehin CAMBRIDGE

CAMBRIDGE, Md, Dec. 6
CAP).-The number Of Nation
al Guardsmen, which reached
as high as 900 at the summer
peak Of racial tension in Cam
bridge, yesterday was reduced
TO is men and two officers
The token force sis as low as
u dare take it." Milton A.
Reckord, Maryland's adiutant
general, said.
The guard was ordered into
Cambridge June IA when
shooting, rock throwing and
fires erupted over demands Of
Negroes for equal public &C.
commodations. better housing
and job opportunities.
The militia issued orders
against mass demonstrations.
the sale of alcoholic beverages
and off-the street curfew for
all 1900 residents
Restrictions were relaxed
gradually until only the ban on
demonstrations remains. The
number Of guardsmen likewise
was cut to 500.
There will be only II, Gen.
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PuIpCOmpany
PIansCenfer
For Research

NEW YORK. Dec. 8 Cspe-
ciaD.-west Virginia Pulp q
Paper Co. has announced that
1t plans TO buy . 35-acre tract
in Howard County, Nd, as q
site for q future scientific
research center.
The land is adjacent to the
Johns Hopkins Applied Physics
Laboratory. q half mile west Of
U. 8. Route 20 near Scages-
vile.
Dr.. Alfred H. Nissan, the
paper company's research
director. said the company
seeks q coming variance for the
project. A hearing before the
county board Of coming appeals
is scheduled for 1880 pm.
Wednesday In the courthouse
at Ellicott City.
DR.. Nissan said the staff Of
about IS persons would include
scientists and engineers from
other company research units
but that clerical. technical and
maintenance help would be
recruited locally.
The company. which OPP
crates six pulp and paper mills
in five States. annually pro-
duces l,2So,Ooo tons of paper
and paperboard for printing.
and packaging.
In addition, it has 20 plants
manufacturing paper products.
chemicals and building mate
rails. The company employs q
total Of more than $4,000 per-
sons.
Walter A. Henley. director
industrial relations for Howard
County. commenting on the
new facility. said: This labo-
will be a progressive ad-
dition to our community"
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Suburban Senate Races
Cost Aspironts SIT 900

and Republican R. williams,
1888.
Mount Vernon District-In-
cumbent Democrat John P.
Parrish. winner, S1o,766 Tin
cludes primary expenses as
WELD, and Republican Robert
L. Fitton, not available.
Mason District-Republican
Stanford E. Paris, winner.
1884, and Democrat Anne A.
Wilkens, defeated incumbent,
$4,033.
Providence District Demo-
crat John L. Beerman, winner,
not available, and Republican
Richard E. Nadeau, $2,765. =
Other Local Races
In other local races in Fair
fax County, these expenses
were reported:
Sheriff - Republican James
D. Swinson, winner, $1,134;
Democrat John E. Taylor, de-
feated incumbent, $3,71S.
Commemorative Attorney
Democrat Ralph @. Louk, win
ner, $3,757; Republican ].
Grant Wright, 1886.
In the Arlington County
Board race, the two candidates
from the Arlingtonians for a
Better County, Joseph Fisher
and Mrs. Irene C. Rock. filed
Joint statements listing their
total expenditures at $9,279.
On he Republican side, Harold
j. Casio listed $3,499 and James
]. Matthews, $3.50. Mr.. Fisher
and Mr.. Casio we're elected.
In uncontested Arlington
races, the candidates were j.
Elwood Clements, Democrat
elected as sheriff. $500; George
d. Fischer, Democrat reelected
commissioner Of revenue, $500;
Colin c. Macpherson, incum-
bent Republican as treasurer,
5000, and William j. Hasson,
Democrat reelected as COM
monwealth's attorney, $500.