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FOUR NEWPORT MERCURY AND WEEKLY NEWS, FRIDAY, OCTOBER 16, 1964 To Study Our Tourist Industry The Rhode Island Development Council's plan to utilize the services of Development Counselors International, to study the state's tourist industry, appears on the face of it to have merit. The Development Council will utilize a gfant from the Area Redevelopment Administration cf the United States Department of Commerce to support this upcoming study, the first step of which is to complete a survey of tourist accommodations in the state. Don Short, presidnt of Travel Counselors will supervise the study. The state's tourist industry is one that has grown of itself. For many years, Rhode Island's reputation as a state of summer resorts grew, without much guidance.

What Newport, Narragansett Pier, Watch Hill, Jamestown and other shore, communities did to promote their' attractions was each for itself. There was no concentrated effort to bring visitors here. The natural attractions spoke for themselves. Now, though, the tourist industry is a thing of change. Each resort community continues to hold its permanent summer residents but the ease of travel nowadays, particularly by motor car, has' opened up a new field for potential visitors.

The Development Council, in engaging an expert to take an overall look at existing facilities and to provide a study on which to base rec- ommendations for improvements, has taken a giant step forward to aid our tourist industry. Whatever can be done to invigorate it will mean a lot to the state's economy. Presidential Succession Congress is playing fast and loose in the matter of providing for the replacement of an ailing President and for keeping the office of vice president filled. Plans for both contingencies have been before it since President Kennedy's death. These plans require a constitutional amendment, which calls for a formally recorded two-thirds vote of each house of Congress, backed by three-fourths of the states.

The Senate approved a constitutional amendment for this purpose the other day. Heavy absenteeism cut the attendance to 12. A voice vote sounded as if it was unanimous and it was so recorded. The House has not even held a hearing on the matter. The Senate's vote, irregular though it may will probably be simply an expression of its.

sentiment The amendment heeds the both houses to be submitted to the states! Such apathy has left the country without a vice president for nearly a year. Even tragedy did not move Congress' to act on such a vital matter to the continuation of orderly government. Another Rhode Island Museum Dedication of a New England Wireless Museum in East Greenwich emphasizes the association of Rhode Island with wireless communication, or radio as it is now known, in the early days of the century from the day in 1901 when Guglielmo Marconi flashed the letter across the Atlantic from Cornwall, England, to Newfoundland. This unique scientific museum, the only one of its'kind in New England, pays homage to the many pioneers in this field of communication and particuarly to those Rhode Islanders who contributed so much to the advancement of wireless and radio broadcasting. Newport had its wireless pioneers in the early days.

The interest of the late Rear Adm. Charles Fielding led him into the Navy and hei became one of the earliest of the Navy's experts in this new means of com-, munication. The wireless station at the Torpedo Station was one of those that picked up the famous CQD sent out by the liner Republic's operator, Jack Binns, when the Republic was rammed and sunk by the steamer Florida off Nanlucket Lightship. Through the ships sped-to the sinking He- public and all aboard but six were saved in this first use'of radio in sea It's difficult to remember all those Newporters who built amateur sets and conversed in code with each other and with ships at sea. We do recall: Vincent Leonard, William J.

Garnett, H. Lloyd Rodney and Lloyd Manuel, to name only a few. Now we have this Rhode Island museum which pays homage to the many pioneers in this field of communication and particularly to the Rhode Islanders who contributed so much to its advancement. The display of such primitive equipment as spark coils and crystal receivers of the early era is a sight to behold, compared to today's modern equipment that sends signals to the Those who are responsible for gathering, this interesting collection into a museum are to be commended. Amateurs Risk Lives And Boats Now that the boating season is practically over for the year, (and what a boating season it was,) it seems an appropriate time to talk about those careless people who own or borrow motor boats' and go chugging off without the knowledge or equipment to cope with problems which may arise.

The law requires boats that ply the waters of the state to be equipped, whether from ignorance or carelessness. And that they're not caught up with is because the Coast Guard and state enforcement agencies are far too busy to inspect every boat. Owners seem to think that because they have registered their boats with the state and put their numbers on the bow, that's all that's necessary. A vivid example came to light last week. A Barrington sport fisherman came across a 16-foot runabout drifting, without power, in the bay, a man and his young son aboard.

The drifting boat had no-spare pails, no running lights, or even.a flashlight aboard and it was getting dark. If the fisherman hadn't spotted the boat, the father and son might have drifted all night. It seem to us that another provision might be added to the boat safety law and that is one requiring operators of motor boats to be licensed, after proving their ability to operate with intelligence and safety. Automobile operators must, through mental and driving examination, prove their entitlement to an operator's license. Why not the motor boat operator, too.

Appeal To Voters It is far better for 5,000 Americans to give $1 each for the success of their party in the national eleci tion next month than for one big contributor to give the whole Multiplied many times, with millions taking part in nominal contributions, the candidates will come to feel an obligation to serve them, and not the big contributors who largely finance the campaigns. Two men who know of their own knowledge the obligation to big contributors and who bitterly opposed each other In two presidential campaigns, have joined hands to reduce or eliminate this obligation. They are Dwight D. Eisenhower and Adlal E. Stevenson, who were the opposing candidates in 1952 and 1956.

In both parties, it is the wealthy Miller.with a goodisic Jefferion Road, Brenton emory calls us to account lor suggestion th.at the statue August 1 t. which as removed from Its location Elsenhower Park, might ipropriately be placed on a te on the Ctpe Cod Canal. was not this August Bellont, she tells us, but his son the same name who was nsirumental in the construe- on of August elmont memorialized In the tatue died In 1890, long before canal was proposed. Aug st Belmont she says led in 1924. Our readers have come up jvlth quick answers to recen lueries In the Grist Mill.

John E. Merker of 174 Bou- evard, Mlddletowri) tells us hat the Oliver Hazard statue on the Mall was erected in 1885. Similar statues to he victor of the Battle ol Lake Erie were erected In Village. His Downer received a ceramic tile made by the director of the ichool, Mrs. Cameron McR.

Wlnslow, who has seen a lot of dogs come and go during the six years she has operated the school. Observing the" beautlflcation work going on In Els'enhowe Park, our eyes-also wandered to some of the few big'tree remaining in the park." Hun- canes in the past quarter of century felled seveial giants many of them becoming vie Ims of the big winds becaus of their great age. Howeve here-a'rc 8 few older tree eft, and the city has started 'reforesting" project in the )ark too, Hie largest tree in girth and possibly height is in the lower a k--b Information Booth and near the crosswalk. But another tree took our eye because of its location. It Is a tall tree, almost at the en trance to Uie Court House.

Us height can be judged by the Court House belfry right behlnd.it It Is a tree.that because of its location may. not readily attract the eye. But from a lower section of the park, this tree comes pretty to reaching the top of the Court House tower and wcalh- ervar.c. Cleveland in 1860 and at Lake Erie in 1913. Miss Nora Curran of 43 Chadwlck tells us that "Shore Haven" on Washington Street at one time belonged to late Miss Agnes C.

Slorer The house Is believed built bj Jonathan Nichols hi 1730, purchased by William Hunter in 1805, and acquired by the Sisters of St. Joseph In 1915.. Mrs. Pickett M. Grcig of Jamestown tells us that the schooner yacht which won the America's Cup from the British In 1851, was de- strayed during World War II look down on the Court House.

BETROTHED Mrs. Joseph Downes of 26 Vernon have announced the engagement ol her daughter, Miss Catherine M. Downes, to Kns Paul A. Mulherri, USNR, son of Mrs. -John A.

of Brooklyn, N.Y., and the late Mr. Mulhern. Miss Downes, a c( the late Mr. Downes, is a graduate of Hogers High School Johnson and Wales Junior College in Providence. Ensign Mulhern a graduate of St.

John's Uni versity in Jamaica, N.Y., are the Naval Officer School here, is stationed a Pensacola, Fla. A spring wed ding is planned. We hope that it will continue lo grow so' that in a few years birds sitting on its top may Miss Richie, Robert Harri Plight Troth by a storm In the Severn River, Annapolis, Md. At public meetings, and elsewhere too, the statement repeatedly is made that Easton's Beach does not make money, and reference is made to the days when it was crowded with 'patrons, both jathing and at concessions. We doubt that the operation of the beach has much to do with it.

The answer is simply In the old days, the excursion steamers came from Providence jammed with people. Actually, they had little choice of where they could, go to the seashore then. Now, just look at of the competition the beach faces--in this area alone it competes for patron, age with Viking Beach, Gooseberry Beach, Second Beach, Third Beach, Samiy. Point Beach in Portsmouth. Just think of the stretch of state beaches on the west shore Scarborough, Goddard Park, Hill Cove, and others, With almost every family wning a car, their choice of Sunday trip--lo shore beaeh- 'or lakes and is un- mited.

Easton's Beach, too an provide cooling breezes ai ight even on hot nighls--no mty cooling but "damp" cok reezes. Even In the old days he windows in the dance hal nd convention hall were In the proposed closing of the upper part of Long Wharf lo traffic as envisioned hi the redevelopment to make It an open "walkway" for pedestrians, we wonder if the original designation this a a "Queen's Hithe" could not be used for the small park created. As we recall, hithe meant sort of "head of" or a haven. It would be an attractive name, we think, and one which might cause the visitor to ask what It means. Then our historically- minded publicity-wise resi- ents could go into a history of ie old town.

A retired naval captain who ame Newport from Califor- la with his wife, a Newporl ative and Rogers High School raduate of 1920, for the first me In more than 30 years ad 'one unexpected surprise. He hired one of those drive ourself cars on arrival at the Mr Park. As he motored to nd around Newport, unpleas- nt smells came from the car. Miss Rich: daughter of Mr. and Mrs.

Jo H. Thompson of 1575 West Mi Road, Middletown, was mavri Sept. 12 In Harrodsburg, "The Oldest Paper In America" by Jomei Fionklin In 1731 FilJay by (tit Edward A. Simmon PubliiMng Company, 140 Thomti SU Niwport. R.

I. Ccntoini thi bett mtiltrlat In tht Newport Dally NIWI latK wctlr. Second eTaij pcitogt paid: al Ntwperi, R. I. Biqutit for changtd should give old oddrtn ct witl as Subicrlptlon Hall a year In cdvantt.

10 cenli copy. FRIDAY, OCTOBER 16, 1964 -From Dolly News- 10, 20, 40 Years Ago Ten Years Ago, 1854 The last America's Cup Races ere held In 1937 and tlie New ork Yacht Club officials say ie races can be revived only speculations arc changed. The C. Sullivan Co. of Newport low bidder at 53,056,700 for onstruction ol the new high chool.

The Wickham House at ipring and Fair Streets, which vas built about 1746, has-been orn down to make way for a jarking lot for St. Church. Mary's The State Registry has announced that under state laws a larent is responsible for any raffle law violations ol a child riding a bicycle. Mrs. Louis Bruguiere of 'Wakehurst" has donated nine 16th Century tapestries to the Cathedral of St.

John the DJ loscd against the vater, on-shore breezes, ireezes of a calrii placid Jake bay, but usually skimming he spray from heavy break ng surf and carrying it to tin wardwaik. as ton's Beach 1 one of the finest recreatlona xeas but all recreational area do not necessarily profit. make a to Robert Harris, son of A and Mrs, Robert Harris Harrodsburg. Giver, in marriage by I bridegroom's brother, Miss Richie was attended by Miss sister of the groom. The bride wore a floor length gown of while lace over taflela trimmed in blue, with a shoulder length mantilla of Spanish lace.

She carried a bouquet of white chrysanthemums and cascading ivy. Her attendant wore a floor length taffeta gown and carried a bouquet of yellow tea oses. A reception was held in the vine in New York City. The Protestant Episcopal bishop S'ew York has dedicated the iapcslries. Twenty Years Ago, 1H44 Tne traffic light is i nioved from the center of Wash inglon Square Thames Strecel Long Wharf to standard on the corner of Long Wharf.

The Naval Torpedo Station working force of 12,000 must be reduced by 3,000, Or 25 per cent by Jan 1. Middletown firemen battled 'our hour blaze at the Joseph F. Rodriques barn on Rosedale Avenue. St. Paul's Methodist Church has dedicated ils new parish house on Marlborough Street.

The. first house to be moved from Bath Road, for its widening, is (lie former Smith Build- Ing. It was moved to Middle- on Avenue. Forty Years Ago, 1824 J. K.

Sullivan has advanced noney to the state so that Stone Bridge can be repaired and op- ned. No slate funds were available. Some years ago Newport school teachers were hreatcned with paylcss days, Sullivan advanced money to he city. Capt. Orton B.

Jackson, Naval Training Station commander, ias been selected as Navy Day chairman. A "kickoff" dinner for the community holel drive drew pledges of 5260,400. Ceremonies observing the SaOlh anniversary of the birth of Dr. John Clarke.were held at the cemetery on West Broadway. Dr.

Hamilton Rice of this city is slill in the Amazon Valley, Brazil, conducting Ihe geographical phase of his expedition. The expedition discovered svoral unknown species of biting Insects. 2 Nabbed For Smashing Cars Two young men were charged 1 in District Court today with fighting, out windshields of live automobiles and kicking out a front headlight of a police cruiser in Middletown earlier today. Both John H. Larch, 21, and Robert J.

Killian, 21. both of the Grand Canyon, pleaded guilty to charges of behaving In a disorderly manner. Police were notified at. 12:20 a. m.

that two sailors were home of the groom's aunt infighting on Hart Street. When Harrodsburg, where the couple! He took it into a go rage for a heck. The source could not be ound. The odor became worse and the captain finally took natters into his.own hands. He opened the car's trunk and here it was.

Two decompos- ng fish. Old newspapers have a way of turning up. A Newport Daily News issue of Sept. 4, 1838, has come Into the possession ol jennie DeSanlis who'makes a hobby of collecting old photographs and other historic ob- iecls of Newport for display in 'ils barbershop. The 106-year-old Daily News reminded us of the Times of London with its numerous advertisements, classified and otherwise, covering most of the front page.

The advertisements, incidentally, were called "Business Cards." It was In the days when lawyers, for instance, advertised themselves. Among the unusual ads was one by Mrs. S. M. Mumford of 45 Church who listed herself as an "Independent Clairvoyant and Botanic Doctress." Her for consultation were from 9 to 2 and from 4 to 10.

Another ad was from the Berkeley Institute at 10 Washington Square, then In Its.fourth 1 year of teaching French and classical Another sclrool nearby was Ihe Washington Square Family School conducted by B. H. Rhoades with J400 "annualtu- will.live. The bride, a graduate ofMid- dlelown High School, is employed as a receptionist at Cor- ilng Ware Co. in Hairodsburg.

The groom is employed there jy the 1. B. M. Co as an oper ator. arrived on the scene and ordered the men lo slop fight- ng, Larch kicked out the head- B.C.

Professor At War College Naval War College Naval Warfare students loday beard Prof. Peter S. H. Tang of Boslon College describe Red China's foreign policy the vital inter- Vavy Men Disarm Bomb Set lu Car A two-man Navy bomb demo- team from the Naval Under Water Ordnance Station raced to Providence Thursday to dismantle a homemade bomb iouiid under the hood of a car by a Providence garage mechan. The demolition team of Lt.

Kenneth L. Smllh and Minenian 2. C. Bruce E. Rebbetoy was met at the Washington Bridge in In politics, as in many olhe hings.

the more things "chang he more they are the same Ernest F. Denomme of Porls- moulh quotes a newspaper ar icle charging the national ad ministration with.laboring to In volve the country in war, wit reing hostile to the principle democracy, and with ereatln josltions to reward its backers When was this? This year? Re cently? No, the date was 1802 i the administration of Presiden Jefferson. The administration a tacked was of President Joh Adams, 1797-1801. Being interested In a presidential candidate's net worth is not something new in politics. In 1805, a Daily News item noted that President Cleveland "is worth about 5100,000 and he owns considerable real estate in Buffalo which is fast growing In value." -Two steamers that ran to New York were the Metropolis and Empire State.

They left da awarded a Tiverton couple ests, objectives, strategy ami tactics of Communist China ns' manifested in its foreign policy. Tang, professor of political science, also spoke ol the manner in which Red China adjusts its policy to both short and long range goals. Earlier this morning. Capt. Providence by a police motorcycle escort which led them to the Elmwood Avenue garage where the bomb hail been discovered.

The device consisted of an eight inch dynamite stick, cap and two wires; one connected to a spark plug and the' other grounded lo the alternator brae- light. After the pair was taken to headquarters, they received a seconj call from the shore patrol jhal some sailors had broken five car windshields and an antenna at Bestoso's car storage lot on Hart Street. Police returned lo the scene and discovered the damage to the they said belong to servicemen. All four cases were continued by Judge Arthur J. Sullivan to Oct.

16 with bail on the damage charges set at $500 and on the disorderly charges set at $25 each. A minor Keith P. Daigle, 20, of the Willis A. Lee was fined 550 on a charge of being a minor and iroducirig false idcnf.ificalion for purpose of purchasing beer. He was also placed, on probation on a charge of carrying a concealed weapon Several false birth cefifieates were found in Daigle's person as well as a knife with a blade longer than three inches.

He told (lie court he took the knite away from another 'person at a barroom. Gerald R. Lavallcc, 45, of 24 Kay charged with having left scene of an accident on June 3, pleaded innocenl. The case was continued to Oct. 16, with baiil set at $100.

Edward W. Hesse), chief of ct. According 10 police, the wir- staff of Carrier Division 2, lectured on the defensive and o(- was done by an experl and only a loose wire kept the bomb fensive capabilities of the at- from demolishing the car and tack carrier striking force the occupants. The Navy the senior foreign officers of the Naval Command Course. He also discussed the capabil- illes, limitations, employment and operating procedures of the carrier striking force.

who make up the larger share of the chest. For instance, in 1960 only 4,000 persons gave 60 per cent of all the money contributed to the two major parties for their lational campaigns, Both parties would rather that tens of thousands give enough in small amounts $1, $5, 510 or more? to finance the battle. Eisenhower and Stevenson are leading a most useful crusade to this end. They call it the Eisenhower- Stevenson Bipartisan Appeal. Contributions may be made to them at P.O.

Box 2900, Washington, D.C. Simply specify the party you want your money to go to, and they assure you it will be so channeled. If you have no choice and mark it "independent," it will be split between the two parties. It be fairer. ine which ceased operation in L937.

The steamer Perry ran dally excursions to Providence and back for 50 cents. George T. Hammond was cdl or and proprietor jf the Daily s'ews published at 144 Thames comer of Frank Street, In those days. His editorials consisted of prir.ting a line or two of news then commenting upon the item In a terse manner. We got a chuckle out of a Ilion.

Tiverton Couple Wills Accident Suit A Superior Court jury yester- USS Cromwell Gains Battle Efficiency 'E' Newport based destroyer escort Cromwell was awarded the Escort Squadron 10 Unit Overall Battle Efficiency 1 for fiscal year IfltH at destroyer pier ceremony on Oct. 2. Rear Adm. Mason B. Freeman, commander of Cruiser- men removed the blasting cap nnd brought back to Newport investigation.

The car is owned by Joseph Schiavone ol IS Vinton owner of a Providence club, who Irove car to the Elliott Euick C.arasc because "the motor wns skipping." Destroyer Fknitla 2, made the Ehnhurst Book Fair Slated At Academy Tlii? annual Elmbursi Book Fair will be held Oct 23 through 25 from 1 to 5 p.m. cadi dav at th? academy on Glen Road, Portsmouth. Books of all kinds from many leading bookshops in the East will be available in ordering selections for all occas- Miss Taylor Wed To Mr. Henrique Miss Gladys Taylor, daughter of Mr. and Mrs.

William H. Taylor cf 89 Gormlcy Portsmouth, and John W. Henrique of 882 Anthony Road, Portsmouth, were married last night in a candlelight ceremony in Founders Memorial Baptist' Church in Portsmouth. The Rev. Edward R.

Sherblom, pastor, officiated. Mr. and Mrs. Charles Vcrmil- lion were the altendanls. Following a reception at the Red Angus Restaurant in Tiverton.

Mr. and Mrs. Henrique left on a wedding Irip to Now Orlenns. rom Long Wharf after a run rotn Fall River, ate and lamented as did the Fall River perfumery ad paper. Having carried in the in mind some ol the unusual names given to their, products days by the manufacturers, we were in-' trigued to see that Dupuy's new perfume was called "Kiss Me Quick." The Dog Obedience Training School of Newport honored Its $3,046 for injuries received automobile accident on Mainl Road In Tiverton last Dec.

21. Mr. and Mrs. Joseph S. Ra- of 124 Bclleview Ave.

were awarded the amount from Everett Lane Jr. ol 1S7 Hooper Tiverton. Mr. and Mrs. Ra- had sued for J10.000 each.

He was awarded $1,917 and she was awarded $1,129. Judge.Frank Uchl presided. Buttons And Bows Plan For Halloween A meeting of and Bows 4-H Club was held this Homing at the home of Mrs, rfarry S. Andrews, leader, at 7 rtopc to discuss plans for future activities. New members voted In were Mary O'Connell, Linda Reagan and Linda Wygant.

Plans were made for a Hal- presentation. ions. Mrs. Ernest Plait of Ports- 3l so imouth is co chairman with awarded to the engineering Mrs Edward J. Ncwbold of II 1 rtonnrlmonf': nn i i departments on Cromwell.

The unit award was accepted by Lt. Cmdr. Alvin D. Branch, commanding officer. Departmental awards were accepted by Lt.

(J. Douglas G. eller for engineering and Lt. (J. George W.

Carmany HI for supply. Bristol. Also assisting arc Mrs. Chester Gilroy. of Bristol.

Mrs. Howard Holmes of Providence and Mr--. Louis Hanna of Pawtucket. The fair is being sponsored by the mothers of students al the school, in lime for Christmas gift giving. War College Officer Gets Commendation Capl.

Robert S. Guy, head ol Ward, son of Lt. Cmdr. ar.d Tohmas M. Ward Jr.

of Zc.OOOth student Monday night loween Party on OcL 29, with at a ceremony during the open- Mary and Janet Faerbr as ing of a new class at the Fort chairmen. Commutes members Adams Community Center. The will include Barrett, Unda lucky dog was Inky, a cocker Wygant. Christine Andrews and spaniel belonging to David Karen Oakley. A cookie tale will be held this month with Debbie Blank as Ihe war gaminR department al Bernard G.

KaU of Marshall, the Naval War College, has been announced the sn- presented a letter of commen dation in connection with Hospilahnan Named Man-Of-Month Hospitalman 1. C. Roy W. Owen's work In the physical examination seclion has won him the distinction of being namcr Enlisted Man of the Month at the Naval Hospital. Capt.

Ed ward E. Hogan, commanding of ficer, has presented Owen frith a letter of appreciation, a 72 hour liberty pass, and $10. An additional gift certificate was provided by Max G. Oborhard. uniform outfitter.

A native of Texas, Owen enlisted in the War College president, pre- by his former ship, stroycr lender Cascade. The letter, t'rom Rear Adm. Charles K. Duncan, commander of Cruiser Destroyer Force, Atlantic Fleet, cited Captain Guy for his professional skill, devotion duty and hard work as commanding officer of the Casc.ido. Adm.

Charles L. Mrs. ot their daughter, Ann, to Laboratory th Bsttlc Etidcn Technician Phillip Michael Navy Jan. 13, 1953. scntcd the letter to Captain Guy.

O'Shea, USN', son of Mr. and Mrs. J. G. of Salina, Kan.

Miss Kalz, who Kellogg Community in Battle Creek, Mich, is as a hospital corps Wave at Ihe Naval Hospital, tier fiance tended St. Michael's in Santa Fe, N.M. He is sU- tionetl in Viet Nam. A September, 1B3, wedding planned,.