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INTENTIONS OUTLINED cm Possible An Independent In Time For 19 70 -72Biennium By bill Mclaughlin i and HARRY FLESHER DAILY PRESS STAFF WRITERS The possibility that Christoph He indicated his belief that many hundreds of persons may be interested in the developments at this stage and said all are welcome. "We have a feeling that many on their way home from work will take advantage of the hour to attend the meeting," commented Cunningham. Announcement of prospects er Newport College might attain four year degree-granting status' two years hence was made public Saturday at for four year status came at a meeting of the board of visitors of the College of William and Mary. The board opened its statement with a conservative target date of 1972 for the action, but said that should criteria be met in time for the 1970-72 bien-nium, the board will "reconsider the matter accordingly." One prerequisite is there be a minimum of 250 to 300 sophomores enrolled as full time day students. This total is now approximately 150.

Total enrollment of part and full time students, including freshmen and sophomores and those taking junior-level courses, is 1,225. The other prerequisites are an expanded and adequate library and an adequate faculty. Said Cunningham in a statement to the Daily Press; "We believe that the library and faculty criteria will be met as a natural matter. Our new library facilities, with 20,000 volumes, place us in a better position than that of any college operated by the state that does not grant degrees. "A recent report by a committee from the Southern Association of Collppfls and Schools An Iroquois helicopter eases onto specially built floating helipad, assigned to former Fort Eustis unit.

Army Boasts Own 'Flattop' At the same time, it was announced a public meeting will be held Monday at 5:30 p.m. at Christopher Newport at which citizens will be briefed on all aspects of future four-year status for Christopher Newport. Thfl Armv has an airrraft mand's 1099th Transportation Expo Puts Dent In Casemate Total On hand at the meeting to has given our institution high praise for progress in the mat land easily and evacuate the casualty quickly," reported 1st carrier, and a former Fort Eus-! explain the various possibilities Mekong Delta. The company hauls ammunition, pushes fuel and gravel barges and provides general cargo resupply to U.S. units operating in the Mekong Delta.

Many areas in the delta are too wet or marshy to land a helicopter "Should a man need medical ter oi quality oi tacuity members," he noted. Any action by the William and Mary board would require approval by the State Council of Higher Education. PlinniniTknm nn.J (Vint in Lt. Kichard Prosser, a platoon leader in the 1099th. The platform is composed of a double layer of four by four timbers, with supports through the center.

The platform, which has an estimated weight capacity of Company, a medium boat, unit formerly stationed at Eustis and a part of the 4th Transportation Command, constructed the helipad on the well deck of an LCM, ,1 The pad was tested on the Saigon River by the 1099th and the aviation section of the 199th Light Infantry Brigade. The 1099th mission is one of general support to units operating around Saigon and in the tis unit is operating it. Latest addition to the 1st' Logistical Command's flotilla of inland watercraft operating in the marshy delta region of South Vietnam is a waterborne! helipad constructed on a mechanized landing craft (LCM). The helipad is used to facilitate the medical evacuation of casualties. Saigon Support Com cent in attendance was registered during the first five months of 1967.

Then, with the inevitable diversion of tourist travel to Montreal during the summer and early fall, the number at the museum fell off. An upward trend did not reappear until after close of Expo will be Dr. Davis Y. Paschall. president of the College of William and Mary.

Dean W. Melville Jones of William and Mary and H. Westcott Cunningham, director of Christopher Newport. Council Invited Cunningham said he has invited specifically the members of Newport News City Council. The number of visitors at the Casemate Museum at.

Fort Monroe spurted during the final months of 1967, but not enough to erase a deficit which had col. lected during earlier months. Dr. Chester D. Bradley, curator, was pleased, however, with the year's showing.

The visitor total at the museum during the last two months of 1967 showed an increase of 19 per cent over the same period of the previous year, he explained. Total for the year was 66,706, a few score short of the 1966 total. "Despite Expo '67, we were about even with the previous year," said the curator. Bradley said a gain of 9 per evacuation, we don't waste time! 10,000 pounds, is covered with looking for areas where a chopper can land. Using the floating helipad, the helicopters can canvas and has a large 'H' painted in the center to mark the landing zone.

67, he noted. vuiiiuiigiiaui saiu. mat, iij ims opinion, "it is "highly probable that a little over a year from now, when the Wiiliam and Mary budget is being prepared for consideration by the governor, we will be including funds to operate a four-year college here in Newport News." Community Leadership Cunningham noted the major factor in the future of the col NEWPORT NEWS MAIN OFFICE Dial 744-8421 215 25th Street HAMPTON BUREAU Dial 723-3367 117 North King Street lege is the community itself and the quality of its leadership. Pointing out that Newport News City Council has given the college services and cash to the tune of approximately $750, SECOND FRONT PAGF NEWPORT NEWS, VIRGINIA, SUNDAY MORNING, JANUARY. 7, 196B 000, including free use of city facilities when the school opened in 1961, paving on the present campus and other gifts, Cun IN MARINE RESOURCES REPORT ningham said: "inree governors nave tow me that no city has ever done so much in a tangible way for a state-owned institution of the i i- if IS ii Stronger Oceanography Push Urged kind." i -jxxik ii Lewis A.

McMurran. a New mm i ifc i port News member of the House of Delegates, told the Daily Citing an almost comnlete scope and size. To conduct re. (Editor's Note: This is the the general fund is justified, the tage of its personnel, library affiliation provides a most eco- Press: econd in lack of training or educational' search of the type needed bv ill i '1 I "I am delighted at the devel series on findings commission contends in its 'nomical and productive arrange- and recommendations of the port to the governor and the facilities below the college level 'the commonwealth requires a opment. Avoid Duplication ment, which should, if properly i ft ui "I was successful in 1960 in in Virginia in the field of marine strong, well-staffed and ade- If I I I tirKinia Marine nesuurcesueucini suseiuuiv.

it tv, operated, pro viae maximum oiuuy uung lacK oi Knowledge and -V- 'benefits at minimum cost to the a resource and fishery technology, quately housed and equipped the commission recommends of- centralized research group a securing enactment of legislation creating the college. Rv ROBERT L. MARBLE Ior Za 1" I vimc taxpayers' of the common. I I If I "I was successful in 1966 in ha vine the deeree-er anting pro according to the re- mission stronelv affiliates to precent un-r-' fenng courses in vocational fish- research institute such as that eries in high schools in selected existing in the Virginia Institute urees hibition lifted with respect to Proper use, management and sion of programs, person-inecessary dupucation of preservation of marine resourc-nel, equipment and facilities at and to ma'ce results morej For Status Quo areas Virginia. of Marine Science." Courses in marine science.

The commission was impress the college, and in securing funding authority which would es are essential luncuons ot.tne Virginia InsUtute of ana rawe avau- rpcnmmenf, that no suh- mmsmsm 1 1 i marine conservation and voca- ed with the work done in recent have been available had the state government, ana to ac-, science at Gloucester Point and "U1C- v'-- stantial rhanw hp made in tho tional fisheries were also recom-j years by VIMS, especially in mended for one or more of the marine research. board at William and Mary act ed favorably. complish these goals, research Wachapreague. The commission reports sub-present law relative to provi- in marine science must be aj report also recommends stantial advantage can accrue si0ns for financing, administra-contuiuing activity of the Dominion College be allow- research and, educational ac- tion and control of the Virginia technical or community colleges Specific recommendations for "The board initiated the study in eastern Virginia. expansion of vims include: as to the wisdom of giving marine science areiTnstitiitA nf Marino Siiinrp I TVi (1) Addition of rjersonnel in mari ai-iuiuing 10 uie ngiiiia ed to oner courses and grant Christopher Newport degree- nne Resources Study Commis- Heeren in fwanncrranhv thp geared to the existing state-sup- 'administration, nhvsical asDects granting authority.

That it has slon- I 'master level, but urges thatPrted oceanographic program. miSsions the insti- this service to as wide an area of marine science and applied now acted in such a favorable Expanded support of marineithe Norfolk college affiliate with "The present organization of tute. which are basic and aD-las possible, but duplication marine science and engineer- manner is indeed eood news to science (oceanography) from IMS "anJ take useful advan- VIMS with provision for suitable pijed research, engineering and should be me and to all of Newport News. (2) Construction of a study education in the marine scienc Central Location "When the money is sougnt in dormitory. es, should be (3) Construction of a marine the General Assembly to finance the new additional programs at The study commission is of "One or two good programs, centrally located to the areas nrps.inlrauy the "firm oninion that tho Christopher Newport, I am con technology demonstration facil ity.

(4) A new research vessel. The commission urges the re fident it will be eiven favorable ent arrangement, providing for tvf i VIMS affHiation with on! or led, would be better than several consideration, and that it will be inadequate ones." Cornerstone Rites Placed Pythians At Center Stage I forthcoming." more colleges or universities, is a good one and gives the citi- a kwu wire anu Kivcs Liic im- VIMS, the commission notes See In Marine, Page 12, Col. 4 Downing faces pile of paperwork when Congress meets. Th 'should assist these programs in diversity of knowledge and cap- lc'ulc ability that comes from affilia tions with more than one college or university. Haas.

Georce W. Peck. T. The report asserts the primary justification for investment in oceanography from the general fund is the need for ap- of the town, as well as the history of the lodge, for no insti- a i i By HARRY FLESHER Oilly Prttt staff wniw Sixtv-fieht vears have passed Topping, Edward Hogge, Oliv- Vietnam Tops List Of Major Problems Awaiting Downing, Colleagues In 90th "This benefit would be sub- tution in the place is more close-! er Nichols, F. A.

Schroeden, fif thTrMearch wiiirin. sianuauy iosi ine researcn Arnold W. (Charles and basic research which and Donald Sullivan. Virginia Institute of 7," ciiV, ed for adequate use since the cornerstone was laidlly identified with the people of for Castle Hall of the Knights of: Hampton and the history of the Pvthias in Hampton. jold town than Kecoughtan Lodge Recently the cornerstone was 29.

Its members have been cho- "Thm vnimo 1aH nn( nnoH and con- "6 iiciic YTcic uioicu TA-iuaivcijr "11 to prosper, then there was a de-'under control and direction of servation of all marine resourc-cline of interest. In 1878, a few lone college or university." 4. 1 By KENNETH SCHEIBEL Daily Presi CorrMPOfMltnt those of the first session. (on an even keel. rural youths today are adding The biggest problem of I Downing and other congress- to the plight of cities, where sen from the most reputable of If 1 4.

uie men oi nampiun, anu us health, education and poverty men will be hit squarely be WASHINGTON Rep. Thomas determined memoers made tuucauon inwuie now sfart nH hrnnirht thA inHffp! rnoniy i uis and marine technicians, accord- determined members made course, is the war in Vietnam work has done mucn to advance the interests of the community. Then there's the alarming out of its lethareic state." The commission notes a criti-jing to the commission, is an im- N. Downing of Newport News will find a pile of problems on his desk when he returns for crime and lawlessness problem The writer tells us the Md Risen From Ashfi Downing, a lawyer, is a close i il. l.

it mem. wnicn is verv uul t-uinuin-uuii wmi ic- student of this problem and has In 1873, when the town had;" Vrdwi'i Store at iis required for a productive re-'search, using the faculties and tween the eyes by the new federal budget. It is going to be a whopper. Once again, there will be cries of wasteful government spending. These are only a few the problems with which Downing and his fellow legislators will the session of Congress starting Jan.

15. He will have to cope with scarcely risen irom we asnes rVi" 'search unit. II mere IS a snort- iscienusis invoivea. backed several bills to fight crime. He'll be pushing hard on of the Civil War.

Kecoughtan opened. The building had served its purpose. The Daily Press of Sept. 13, 1899, gave much space to the announcement of the following day's ceremony of the laying of the cornerstone. The article reviewed the his-toy of Kecoughtan Lodge of the Knights of Pythias and it is easy to understand why that newspaper was placed in the cornerstone.

Said the writer: "The erection of the Pythian castlt in Hampton marks anlm portant epoch in the history headaches on the national and this front aeain assignment of these funds be the problems facing Virginia's! international front. He will have xIa 'rfifS'thl inLjmade to programs of VIMS and marine resources and their pub-iproblems affecting the First already are pressing problems. These are a few of the many puzzlers facing Downing and his colleagues. Never before have members of Congress faced such conflicting and unrelenting pressures. It is frustrating at times to lawmakers when they try to study every issue at hand.

Often, it can't be done. Today's lawmaker needs every resource of strength, calm, poise, skill and luck that is available. If Downing has special talents as he faces 1968, he's bound to need them all. try to cope. Another headache for and his colleagues is the wage-price spiral and Congressional District, too.

Probably the most serious of its affiliates "since this would, lie and private users and man-j building. all domestic issues is the prob The big issues for the second what the federal government ne in ine best interest of the agers are becoming more num session of the 90th Congress can do to stabilize the fiscal marine resources of the com-ierous and serious monwealth." "They steadily increase in won't be changed much from 'situation and keep the economy lem ot race relations. Tne summer of 1968 is likely to be another hot, disturbing panorama of riots and demonstrations. These massive outbreaks will complicate the 1968 election pic Hampton Planners To Regard Studies Lodge was organized. The order was nine years old, but had grown rapidly at the time.

The organizers saw in Hamp-, ton the material for an active branch of their order. Accordingly, on the 18th of January, 1873, in old Greble Lodge, which was and is now the home of Greble Lodge 27, Independent Order of Odd Fellows, Kecoughtan Lodge was instituted by Past Grand Chancellor Joseph E. Spruill and associates. "The following roster of officers and members made up the body: "Past chancellor, W. W.

Roche; chancellor commander, George W. Topping; vice chancellor, James W. Perke; prelate, George W. Richter; master of finance, John B. Roberts; master of the exchequer, George R.

Wood; keeper oi re Notable Sum 4 It is related the lodge acquired the site on which the Castle Hall was to be built. Its cost was $20,000, a large sum for the time. Much is told us about an elaborate parade on Sept. 14, 1899. It was truly a great day in Hampton.

The Sept. 15 story in the Daily Press told about items placed in the stone. Among these was a "lead pencil" placed by John personnel recruitment, including ture. Congress may try to enact anti-riot legislation, if the Senate gets going on a house-approved bill. Coming closer to home.

Downing will be involved in some Two major studies involving! Thomas I. Miller, planning di- partments and commissions waterfront economic and the'rector, was not available Satur- would be necessary before any city's master plan will be con-day for comment on what will actual steps to-use the water- Fall From Roof Hurts Workmen Two workmen fell from a roof Saturday afternoon and were admitted to Dixie Hospital with serious injuries. Injured were Carl Shupe of 247 Chamberlain Hamp attempts by the city to hire a traffic engineer and additional sidered at p.m. Monday by done at the meeting, but the front study could be made district problems. Procress on uodatine the mas- Planners and technicians for A maritime leader in Con ter plan probably will be report- working on the city's portion of Hampton Planning commission, commission apparently will The waterfront economic; seek methods of putting into studv has been completed and! operation recommendations in gress, Downing will support legislation to revive the nation neymouui, a young nampton accepted by ine city, updatingithe waterfront study, ea by Miller, une section, iandjtne master plan, use, is due to have been com- The commission also will con pleted by now.

sider zoning requests for Janu He also is due to report on ary. Miller last month indicated shipbuilding industry and bolster the U.S. maritime fleet. attorney wno later Decame cir- of the master plan is about six cuit judge. I months behind schedule.

meetings between various de- The maritime bloc was un able to make much progress Insurance Class Deadline Fixed Jan. 16 has been set as registration deadline for the second six-week educational seminar sponsored by the Peninsula Association of Insurance Women, in which a considerable range of insurance topics will be covered. Beginning at 7 p.m. Jan. 23 in Ferguson High and continuing each Tuesday night, the first three sessions will be devoted lo the study of basic and family automobile coverage, with Keith McMurran and Jackson T.

Wright as instructors. For the next three weeks. Charles N. Becker will instruct sessions on non-dwelling and commercial fire insurance last year. It has served notice that 1968 will be a different story.

Downing also will put new ton, who suffered fractured vertebrae when he landed on a pile of shingles; and Walter' Toward, 25, of 114 Rich Road Tabb, who suffered a fractured left arm and was In surgery late Saturday afternoon. The two men reportedly were repairing a roof at 134 Pochin Place, Hampton, shortly before 1:30 p.m. Saturday when a platform from which they were working fell. Shupe was listed as an employe of Harold T. Grier and Toward listed his employer as Toward Roofing Co emphasis behind legislation to combat water pollution.

A particular problem has been the cords and seal, George R. French; outer guard, John. R. Darden; inner guard, James E. Welch, and the following knights: Roster Of Members "Henry A.

Tabb, T. F. Ashe, C. H. Palmer, S.

E. Bickford, Charles E. Hewins, C. Lynch, S. B.

Wood, W. A. Wood, James Page, S. W. Johnson, N.

Bridge-man, William F. Wlnne, M. H. oil spillage situation in the York River. Downing also will give his at tention to proposals to stem the flow of migration from the country to the city.

Unskilled Theater Sets Open Try outs Automotive Training Slated i C3 I cants last month, mostly in on- pervision of James Shannon and Samuel Assaid. Shannon, who worked in the Open tryouts for three one-act plays to be presented by the Fort Eustis Sutdio Theater Openings exist for 18 auto mechanic trainees who will be i a government-financed, nine-month course at Peninsula job training situations. They included 41 in retail stores, nine with public utilities, five in con professional theater before en will be held Wednesday, Thurs tering the service, will direct struction, four with government, day and Friday at 7 p.m. Vocational-Technical Center beginning Feb. 5.

Training is sponsored under the Manpower and Development "The American Dream." Robert Papazian, who holds a degree in television production from the University of Southern Cali Act. Two Newport News agen cies are cooperating in sponsor Tryouts will be held at the theater. Scheduled for presentation Feb. 17, the plays will be William Saroyan's "Hello Out Edward Albee's American Dream" and a third play to be announced. The plays will be presented in conjunc ship, the Youth Opportunity tnree in private households, two in servce establishments and one in manufacturing.

The office, opened only last fall under the Virgina Employment Commission, received 112 new applications for jobs last month, boosting the active files to 199. YOC staffers conducted 295 counseling interviews during December and tested 60 fornia, will direct "Hello Out There." Timothy Welti, an Army Transportation School instructor, will direct the third Center at 34th St. and Jefferson Ave. and the Office of Econo play. i i (Stiff Photo by Bob Birroto) WHAT HAPPENS WHEN AUTOMOBILE MEETS BRICK WALL Compared to the ruinous effect on the store front it encountered, car escaped injury.

Police estimated damage to the car at under this automobile sustained relatively minor damage Saturday. The $1,000, including rear-end damage, while the store front will re-vehicle, struck from behind, caromed off a parked car into the quire upwards of $1,500 to repair, vacant store on Kecoughtan Road in Hampton. The driver of the mic Opportunity at 26th St. and The entire program is sponsored by the special services en tion "with the actor's workshop Washington Ave. David E.

Flax, YOC manager, reported placing 69 appli tertainment division. of the theater, under the su.