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-THE DERRICK Our Opinions Tragedy Of The Road Final statistics on Ihe nation's accident' record have now been compiled and they tell a shocking and disgraceful story. A total of 38,000 persons paid wilh Iheir lives in accidents on the nation's highways last year. This was an increase of 400, or one per cent, over the number of fatalities in 1959. The number of persons injured -passed the three million mark for first time. The total was 3,078,.000, an increase of 208,000, or more than 7 per cent over 1959.

Pedestrian deaths numbered 7,600, a decrease from the previous year, but the number of pedestrians injured zoomed from 241,000 in 1959 to 255,500 last year. More than 80 per cent of all the highway deaths and injuries can be directly traced fo violations of rules of the road, according to the statistical report which is issued by the Travelers Insurance Companies. This means lhat in 1960 more (ban 30,000 deaths and 2,600,000 injuries resulted from accidents caused by careless drivers who broke a law. Beauty Is In The Eye Of Beholder Excessive speed, as usual, was the big killer in 1900. It was held responsible for 10,970, or 36.1 per cent of the deaths.

II accounted for 1,001,000 of the injured, or 38.5 percent of the total. Second biggest killer vas the driver on the wrong side of the road. His actions were blamed for 5,170 deaths, or 17 per cent of the total, and injury to 174,200 others. Significant to note is the fact that a big majority of the deaths (33,200, in fact) and injuries resulted from accidents that occurred in clear weather, on dry roads, and when cars were traveling straight. There is much more to the report.

But this certainly is enough of the grim details to show the terrible and needless waste of human resources and the untold suffering resulting from highway accidents. It can only be hoped that the' shocking statistics will serve as a constant reminder to every motorist that death continually lurks the high-, ways awaiting only a careless, reckless or thoughtless action behind the wheel to strike. Kind Of Neutrality? Prime Minister Nehru of India unleashed some bitter i i i the United States last Thurs- on the heels of the attempted invasion of Cuba by anti-Castro forces. The United States, said Nehru, Postered, armed and encouraged the anti-Castro invaders. He bitterly con- 'demncd U.

S. actions and openly charged that "it appears to me to be i case of intervention." Coming from Nehru, such charges are not too surprising. While claim- ing strict neutrality for his nation, the Indian Prime Minister all too frequently has played the Communist line in the cold war with the West. Now let's look at another happening in New Dehli at the same time Nehru was blistering the United States. A high Indian finance official left the same day for Washington with orders to seek $638 million in aid for India from this nation this year.

Some neutrality, that! Sylvia Porter- 'Beware Of "Referral Selling" It's a cinch to get Irapped in the "referral selling" scheme flourishing all over the country as you read Ihis. For your own protection, therefore, learn how the scheme is operated and the ways to stay out of the trap. It starts with a neighbor of friend telling you that he has discovered a way you can get something you'd like lo have absolutely free or a below cost say a home fire alarm system or a garbage disposal unit, a a cleaner or a new car, etc. When you naturally ask "how?" Ihe neighbor replies that he'll send a salesman at an appointed time who will explain the wonderful deal in detail. The salesman arrives, goes inlo a persuasive discussion about how much tising expenses add to Ihe price of the product he's marketing for illustration, let's say it's a fire alarm system costing S300.

The salesman reveals that aflcr exhaustive surveys, Ihe manufacturer has decided to experiment with selling via word-of-mouth instead of advertising campaigns and to Xive the money saved on advertising in the form of credits to all "buyer representatives" who will, by word-of-mouth, help sell the product to neighbors, friends, relatives. The neighbor who sent (he salesman to jou will get a 550 credit toward Ihe purchase of his fire alarm system if you buy and. in turn, you'll "qualify" for a S50 credit on each additional sale lhal results through your efforts. This is quite an appealing pitch and you figure you should be able to find at least six bona fide customers for the product which would give you your system free and maybe you can even make a profit. Spurred on by high pressure selling, you sign the papers a i you a "buyer representative" and you put down a small deposit.

Bat now think Ihis through think what a referral under which one person gels six others to parlidpate, each of the six gels six more, means. This geomclric progression and it goes. One Six 36 216 7,776 279,936 1,679,616 10,077,696 Obviously, there simply aren't enough families in any community to keep this referral method of selling going for even a fair period of lime! Obviously, unless you're among the very first in a chain-and how would you haven't a chance of finding prospects who will make you eligible for enough credits to offset even a minor a of IKe price you obligated yourself-to pay the instant you signed Ihe papers to become a "buyer represcnlative." What you have done is buy for a price an expensive product which you mayor may not a What your neighbor has done is put you in a spot which will make you billerly resent you may be sure the neighbors you approach will in turn bitterly resent you. To top it off, Ihe Post Office Dept. has advised the Association of Better Business Bureaus a referral selling is equivalent to the endless chain scheme and this con- flicls with the postal lottery and fraud laws.

The Attorney General of Ohio has specifically denounced referral selling as a lottery in violalion of the law and most states prohibit lolteries except where authorized by slalute. "Yet, it's the sorl of scheme which flourishes because it has the for-nolhing appeal which fools even ordinarily smart buyers," emphasizes Victor H. Xyborg, president of Ihe ABBB. Thus, proteclion lies in knowing how to recognize from slarl. Specifically: Be on guard if a friend or neighbor urges you lo see a salesman who will tell you how to get a costly product "free;" Be exceedingly suspicious if the salesman explains that by participating in a word-of-mouth adverlising campaign for the product, you'might even make money on your purchase; Say a loud "NO'' if he tries to rush you into signing a sales contract to "qualify' 1 as a buyer representative, and mean that "no." Tomorrow: Want to purchase a a chise? THE OIL CITY DERRICK Registered In U.

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Now this policy needs to be implemented. Just saying something is not sufficient; we need fo be willing and able to back, our position by whatever force is required. Otherwise, we shall be in a worse position than ever. The United Stales dares r.ot let Khrushchev call it must, in fact, not be a bluff. The Cuban situation requires review.

For months, the Senate Internal Security Sub committee has been holding executive session nearings on various aspects of Ihe Cuban problem. These hearings are held sub rosa for reasons vhicfi, fo me, do not appear very sensible. Before Ihis committee have-already appeared two of our Ambassadors to Cuba, Arthur Gardner and Earl E. T. Smith; an Ambassador lo Mexico, Robert Hill and a former Ambassador to Brazil, Edward Pawley.

Their testimony clearly pronoanced Fidel Castro a Communist and an enemy of the United States." Some of Ihe testimony indicated that 'full evidence was available prior lo Castro's revolution and during early days which indicated beyond a doubt that this is a Communist movement and always was. There has been'tes- timony to show that the evaluation of data by a experts on the Fourth Floor of the State Department was very, very wrong when it reached Ihe Fifth Floor of Ihe Slate Department where the great men sil, and that it was even more incorrect when it reached the White House. Certainly, it is business of the CIA to engage, in espionage. This agency should have known all about Castro, his brother, his organization, his association with Soviet Russia, etc. What the CIA reported to Ihe State Department and to President Eisenhower, I do not know.

But it is obvious from (he position adopted by the Eisenhower 'Administration as regards Batista and Caslro, lhat neilher the President nor the Secrelary of Stale' could have been adequately and accurately informed. The present failure in Cubs requires a study of CIA methods. President Kennedy came upon this situation during the presiden-- tial campaign. His altitude was straight forward and correct but it was very widely criticized and unfortunately he moved away frorp his positive position by avoiding the His reference lo Cuba in his inaugural address was correct from Ihe standpoint of every event that has since occurred. However, during his first months as President, he was obviously diverted from an original purpose by so called experts and specialists who advised and still advise that the United States must subordinate itself lo the Organization of American Slates, a body which has been trembling lest Soviet Russia bomb some' places.

To this cowardice, President Kennedy has now replied: "Should it ever appear that the inler American doctrine of noninterference merely conceals or excuses a policy of non action; if the nations of this hemisphere should fail to meet their commitments against outside Communist penetration, then 1 want -it clearly understood that this Government will not hesitate in meeting its primary obligations, which are the security of our nation." This is a clarifying statement. It the OAS is to shake and Irem- ble before Khrushchev's threats, the Organization might as well die and very quickly. At any rate, the statement quoted above is a challenge, as strong and as pertinent as the Doctrine. Now, something needs (o be done. Words have no value unless they are backed by deeds.

If Castro has MIGs, we should give (he rebels everything they need. But even more important, it is necessary for the United States to blockade Cuba, it is ridiculous for this country lo supply Castro with beef and medicines. Patriotic Cubans will pull in their belts and eat less if they can be sure that Castro's troops will go hungry too. Why is it necessary for the Uniled Slates to feed ils enemies? Every day, from Miami and Palm Beach, Ihe ferries jammed with meal and other supplies go to Cuba. Why? President Kennedy will be forced at some time during his Administration to lake a stand against Soviet Russia.

In effect, Presidents Truman and Eisenhower have postponed the inevitable day which r.ow faces President Kennedy. He has too lillle time because history does not wait for human decision. Its chain of circumstance can only be broken by violence. ATT held ils annual meeting In Chicago, so more stockholders from all points could allend and it drew larger crowd than opening ball game in Comiskey Park. Women were predominant and meeting brought forth latest spring bonnels and general display ft what well heeled female stockholder will wear.

Shareholders were happy crowd, no fault being found with management except by man who thought free box lunch should have had turkey pies, all while meat. One woman demanded, "How conic a company that can develop satellite phone calls can't produce a bellcr cup of coffee?" 4 Orchestra played theme song from "The Bells Are Ringing." Shareholders began arriving early lo get front seats for better view of President Kappel and set- tie arguments whether he always carried phone sets on his person in six colors. Fellow in back of the hall asked why ATT had lost money for years and seemed un- 'able to sell telephones. He was obviously at Ihe wrong meeling and had his free sandwich and coffee rights suspended. Three middle aged women shareholders who arrived on Ihcir own airplane had to be ejected for loud Jaughler, but explained it was natural reaction to claim ATT was a stock only for widows and A mother who brought her six children, alt ATT stockholders, asked when there would be another slock split and requested Mr.

Kappel to answer, "Is There a Santa Claus?" for the kiddies. A phone bell rang a long time in anteroom'and 234 shareholders arose and demanded somebody answer it at once, and avoid loss of company prestige. At this point, a man choked on a fishbone. The fact no fish had been served for lunch led to conclusion a rival corporation was responsible. Mr.

Kappel said satellite phone service might soon be ready, bringing Ihe question, "Can we be Dr. George W. Crane Male Dominance Often Needed To Keep Happy Marital Status Tiazara in) 11 ui -Orjtn tJ OU br Patrick C. it p. ou Qt7, fn Ou, kill) CASE II 463: Donna aged 24.

is a cultured English girl. She was engaged (o an arislo- cralic, college graduate named Gerald who loved music and had Ihe refinement you'd expect would attract Donna. But Gerald overly worshipped Donna. He placed her on such a high pedestal that he reverenced her. Subconsciously, Donna probably enjoyed some of (he prestige of Gerald's mother and sisters.

For, despite the fact they were engaged, Gerald sitU had never kissed her! This disturbed Donna's feminine pride. Her rcommale knew of the plalonic nature of Iheir datcsr so one night the roommate challenged Donna. "I'll bet you a box of chocolates lhat Gerald will not kiss you tonight on your date," she said. Well, Donna had lo lake the wager. Gerald took her to the concert that night; then to a supper club afterwards.

As Ihey spun along toward her home, he slill hadn't put his arm around her, so she shivered tact: fully and said: "My, isn't it cool tonight?" Instead of picking up tils cue, he thoughtfully placed her wrap around her shoulders, but that was all. Donna knew it was only a couple of miles farther till they reached her homo, so she grew desperate and shivered harder than tver. "Oh. It's REALLY cold tonight," she exclaimed, again Gerald dutifully reached over lo place her wrap around her shoulders. Before he withdrew his arm, however, Donna added: "Your arm feels so warm, just leave it Iherc," which' he did.

As he glanced down inlo her eager eyes, with her lips expectantly half parted, he still had made ro follow up, so she gently suggested: "Why don't you?" To which he responded with an arlless: "Why don't I what?" So Donna kissed him to win Ihe box of chocolates and vindicate her feminine allure. Shakespeare perfectly diagnosed this type of situation when he wrole his famous "Taming of the For a girl like Donna will ulti- mately become a nagging wife unless her husband learns to give her some he man treatment, at least occasionally. Women are basically rather frigid as measured by the usual male standard of passion. But they do require occasional dominance in order lo retain full respect for their males. Donna's boy friend was not a sissy.

But be idolized Donna and simply had her on the puppy love pedestal till he regarded her in poetical fashion instead of as a flesh and blood woman. So she finally broke her engagement lo Gerald and married a roughneck who reduced her to tears week or so by his boorishncss and selfish cruelty. Gerald could have made her a perfect mate if he had shattered his halo about her and given her some rugged treatment. Bennett Cerf Cooks Not Their Dish! A Britisher, married (o a dashing cavalier years younger than herself, was summoned America and forced to leave her roving-eyed husband alone for the first time since their marriage. Just before she left, she introduced the new butler to her husband' "This is HumboM," she said.

"Not only will he look after you while I'm away but he'll do the cooking as well." Some nights later the cavalier invited an old university chum lo dinner. The food was ghastly. "What's gone around herei old chap?" inquired the chum testily. "You never used (o be satisfied with food Siko this." i "I know, I know," sighed the hivsband. "But what kind Of cooking cm you expect from Scotland Yard?" sure Ihe telephone Is here to slay when we sec it oul of this world?" The meeting broke up wilh every- boily singing, "Call me often by piione." "Mr.

Bicarb" won horse race at $31. (Won burping, of Mayor Wagner has ordered top city officials to be available by phone around Ihe clock, -leaving phone numbers so Ihcy can be reached when not in the office. This required an immediate rush lo determine phone number nt baseball parks and horse tracks. James Mitchell, who landed GOP gubernatorial nomination in New Jersey, is a Jersey boy, born in Elizabeth. As a youth, he ran butter and egg business and was later a truck driver, a Weslern Eleclric worker and for some time labor relations man for Macy's and Bloomingdale's.

(That's training, Bub.) Who gets more experience handling things wilh care than an egg dealer. Where can a greater sense of authority be gained than driving a truck? And certainly in department stores a fellow develops patience and fortitude. Sonny Lislon says he bought contract from his manager (or $75,000, so manager's status can't be used against him. When prizefighters buy off their managers, fight fans are left so groggy they are entilled to mandatory eight- count. Bob Chamberlain in Yale Alumni Monthly tells of the old grad who has written for wife, specifying "she must help husband wilh housework, be beautiful, deaf and dumb and have a father who owns a liquor store." Broadway producers who close shows with speed of light if reviews arc bad, could work up a lillle more courage from (he case of "All The Way Home," which was noted best American play of the year, although it closed almost after opening night because notices weren't so good.

James Keller -Perseverance Pays Off A desperate hunt for a 4-year-old girl in New Brunswick, N. J. lurned out happily when a searcher took "one last look." For hours 150 volunteers had scoured the'snow-covered lanes without success, and finally abandoned their efforts. One man, however, decided around midnight to go back to girl's home for one last attempt. Passing a narrow, alley he spotted a pile of untrampled snow and heard what "sounded like puppy moaning." Digging with his hands he broke through to the little one, who had been missing for about 10 hours'.

Although perseverance is not always crowned with success, there is no success without it. Whether it is.in a search for a lost child or for reasonable economies in government, the Lord blesses those who refuse to lake "no" for an answer. The welfare of others may depend on your ability to set a high goal and slick to "No man putting his hand (o the plough, and looking back, Is fit for the kingdom of God." (Luke 9:62) Give me the slaying power, 0 Holy Spirit, to see through a. good purpose that others may do for evil. Hal Boyle Success Comes In Varied Ways NEW YORK (AP) Are you a There are many ways to measure success, but Ihe chances are that you've done pretty well in life at least in Ihe eyes of your neighbors if: You have been living at a rale of only Jl.OOO a year over your income for the last five years, and your credit is still good.

Your lawn is the only one on the block without crab grass. The boss, instead of pushing a buzzer when he wants you, strolls oul lo your desk (o ask advice. The barber can lell you in complete honesty, "Nope, it isn't get- ling any thinner on top." None of your children has been sent to reform school. All your brothers-in-law have steady jobs. You can play pool instead of golf and slill keep your standing in Ihe community.

Your home has one more bathroom than it does bedrooms--and the garage has a'door lhat opens automalically. Both the minister and the postman call you by your first name, but the bank president addresses you as "mister" wilh a note of firm rcspecl. The family dog is loo old lo have any more.pups, and the family cat is still too young to hare kittens. Your wife won't let you buy her a fur coal for fear it would make her look too plump. She trusts you absolutely but slill gets a bil upset' if you talk more than 10 minutes strange A letter arrives from Internal Revenue Strrict, and when you fearfully open it you find Inside a message congratulating you the detailed accuracy of your last income tax return.

You are able to take martinis or leave them alone, and you prove it by letting them alone. In any given year your church and charitable contributions total 1 more than your medical cosls. You weigh no more than 10 pounds above what you tipped the scales in college. The doctor envies you because he's on a diet and you can still cat anything you want to. You don't have to worry about your job al the office.

Nobody else wants it. You can still bend over knees stiff and touch the ground 15 times without puffing or bragging, on some days. You are reconciled lo the fact the world can endure without you, but if. you did go unexpectedly, some hearts would be left sadder. ALARM SYSTEM TALLAHASSEE; Fla.

(AP) Tallahassee merchants have sel up a cooperative alarm system lo cut down on losses fronfworthless checks passers and shop lifters. When a storekeeper detects a bad check or sees a shoplifter making off with goods, he calls sheriffs office and gives all the information available about (he offender. A deputy calls two mer- chanls and each calls two more and so on until Ihe alarm is out all over town: It shoplifter or. bad check writer tries his tricks at another store, there 1 goC 4 he'll nabbed immediately..