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men of their fathers. their money so their sons won't in 50s west and 60s east. have the problems that made Some men work hard and save THE ROANOKE TIMES with occasional rain today. High Today's Chuckle VIRGINIA Cloudy and mild Full weather report on page 20 Vol. 142, No.

152. 4 Sections-56 Pages Roanoke, Virginia: Friday Morning, November 29, 1957. Second Authorized Class at Mail Roanoke. Privileges Va. Herald FULL Tribune (AP) News SERVICE Service 5 SANITY 15 SUNDAY CENTS VMI Beats VPI14-6, Rejects Two Bowl Bids Victory Gives Keydets First Conference Title Radford's Jordan Scores All Points For the Institute By HAROLD WIMMER Times Sports Editor Virginia Military Institute, utilizing the talented Bobby Jordan to the best advantage, downed traditional rival Virginia Tech.

14-6, yesterday to wrap up its first undefeated season in 37 7 years and nail down the Southern Conference football championship for the first time. Jordan blasted across the goal for both VMI touchdowns and kicked the extra points. His scoring ability plus some fine de- Picture Review Pages 42 and 43. (AP Wirephoto) President Sports Old Familiar Smile Looking From Car After Church Eisenhowers Attend Thanksgiving ng Service WASHINGTON, Nov. 28 President Eisenhower, in.

an astounding display of recovery from his brain artery blockage of Monday, left the White House today and went to church. Furthermore, the White House said, he and Mrs. Eisenhower hope to travel up to Gettysburg, tomorrow to their farm home. Eisenhower's doctors will decide later, was said, whether he will fly over to Paris in a it, couple of weeks for the North Atlantic Pact meeting. DOES ALL THIS mean the 67-year-old President is back to normal, reporters asked in amazement.

After all, two sets of dochad agreed, after he suffered what is commonly called a slight stroke, that he must rest for several weeks and cut down on his activity. "No." Press Secretary James Hagerty replied emphatically, the President is not back to normal. Hagerty added: "Don't try to rush a complete recovery by the President. That would be an error." Hagerty said going to church this morning and he said it was the President's own idea, okayed by his doctor- indicated "just exactly what the doctors have been saying--that his progress has been excellent." In reply to a specific question, Hagerty said Dr. Snyder, the President's personal physician, had reported there is no indication that Eisenhower has arterio-sclerosis, or hardening of the arteries.

The press secretary said he was informed that Eisenhower's general arterial condition "has never given any evidence" of hardening of the arteries. HAGERTY ALSO reported very great recovery from the speech impairment that has been a manifestation of the President's illness. One result of the -back display put on by the Chief Executive today could be to further undercut various reports that he might resign and turn the helm of state over to Vice President Nixon. Nixon himself said last night that "I have no reason whatever President May Be Able To Attend NATO Talks PARIS, Nov. 28 -NATO nations decided today to go ahead with next month's summit meeting even if the ailing President Eisenhower cannot attend.

A communique from NATO's permanent council said it "learned with regret that President Eisenhower will be prevented from attending council meeting in December." THE WHITE HOUSE, however, said Eisenhower's recovery from a slight stroke has been so rapid that he may yet go to Paris. The NATO council seemed to take it for granted that Vice President Nixon will sit in for Eisenhower. saying: "It learned with satisfaction that Vice President Nixon would lead the American delegation." In Washington. Nixon said only that he would be ready to substitute for Eisenhower. He told a newsman will decide who makes up the U.S.

delegation. MEMBERS of the council did not mask their concern that Eisenhower, one of the, principal builders of the alliance's military strength, might not be present. But they were determined to go ahead with the plans for the greatest show of Western soliA spokesman that "No darity since NATO, was formed. plans at all will be changed." It took less than a quarter of an hour for the permanent representatives to make the decision. Informal talks in past 48 hours had left no doubt of their reaction.

SOME RESERVE was expressed that the talks might lose some of their propaganda effect if Eisenhower is absent. But these objections were not pressed when it came time for a vote. The absence of Eisenhower would rob the Dec. 16-18 sessions of some of their luster. But the problems facing the West in the Sputnik era of proved Russian The Weather (Times Photo by Jack Gaking) Halfback Bobby Jordan Dives Over the Goal From the 3 for VMI's Second Touchdown Furor Of Victory Swallows Stanley's Sword Ceremony By MELVILLE CARICO Times Staff Writer Stadium was a big Victory.

the traditional VPIVMI football game, but it failed to dampen the partisan spirits of Thanksgiving Day crowd of the VMI side of the rain-soaked field. Gov. Thomas B. Stanley got caught up in the tumult of VMI's 14-6 victory as thousands swarmed on to the muddy field. Well wishers hugged grimy football players and pretty girls looked for their dates.

THE GOVERNOR, accompanied by a VPI cadet, searched through the surging, joyous VMI supporters for the Keydets' COcaptains too present them a regimental of their victory. "Is anybody going to want to receive this?" the governor asked Cadet Dave Butler, Richmond. captain of VPI's crack "Pershing Rifles" drill team, who was escorting him. VPI had the sword from last year. Somehow, in the sea of humanity, governor and VMI's cocaptains- Sam Woolwine, Abingdon, and Lou Farmer, Frieswere brought together.

"It's a big thrill," admitted the Woolwine grinning as he took mud the covered from the governor. His words were almost drowned out by well wishers. Somebody shouted at Cadet Butler: "Get out of here, you "Yes, I know it's a big thrill for you the governor answered Woolwine. THE CEREMONY was lost in Britain Agrees To Send No More Arms To Tunisia Without Consulting French, Macmillan Discloses LONDON. Nov.

28. (AP)- Prime Minister Macmillan disclosed to Parliament today a British pledge to send no more arms to Tunisia without consulting the French. But he did not rule out more arms for the former French protectorate. In his first review of the talks this week with Premier Felix Gaillard of France in Paris on the U.S.-British arms shipments that angered France, Macmillan told the House of Commons: "WE CONFIRMED that no further arms would be sent from the United Kingdom to Tunisia without continued consultation with the French government. At fensive work and pin-point kicking Jordan the honors (AP Wirephoto) of outstanding player.

THE VICTORY brought two bowl bids but VMI players quickly turned both down in favor of more leisure time at home during the Christmas holidays. Jordan, a senior from Radford, got into the Turkey Day action for the first time since his freshman year. Jordan, along with 10 other seniors enjoyed their first victory over a Tech eleven. VMI made no mistakes and took full advantage of those made by the Gobblers. For Tech it was a continuation of the old habit of fumbling at inopportune times.

The second Keydet touchdown was something of a charity offering on the part of the Hokies. Bill Kirkland recovered a loose ball the Tech 14 and four plays later Jordan bucked over from the three. to believe that the President is considering or will consider resigning." And Hagerty followed that up today by declaring that so far as he knows, no member of the White House staff discussed the matter, with Eisenhower. Hagerty yesterday was his reply to such a question. NIXON'S COMMENT last night that Eisenhower was restive at being laid up- is like a caged lion" -seemed especially appropriate after Eisenhower's sudden and dramatic appearance in public today.

But Hagerty said Eisenhower didn't want any big to-do about it and told him not to announce that he and Mrs. Eisenhower were going to church until after they were on their way. Why this secrecy, the press chief was asked. He replied: "The President has always believed that when he goes to church he goes as an individual to worship his God, and not with a flock of reporters and photographers." In any event, reporters and photographers were on hand. Eisenhower wore a blue suit under a heavy blue overcoat.

He also had on a light gray hat, although on occasion he shows up hatless at the church door. Mrs. Eisenhower, all smiles, was in a gray suit and wore a fur stole. They sat in the fifth row of the church, National Presbyterian. on the center aisle at the left.

THE PASTOR, the Rev. Dr. Edward L. R. Elson, Eisenhower's friend as well as his minister, offered this special prayer: "Almighty God, Lord of creation and Ruler over all the earth, we thank Thee for Thy provi" dence whereby Thy servant Dwight David Eisenhower has been called to serve this nation and the world.

thank Thee for his dedicated talents of mind and heart, for his sacrificial service and steadfast devotion. "Grant him this day the assurance of gratitude and affection from the people of this land. "Be Thou the supreme reality of his family circle. Renew with- (Continued on Page 16. Col.

1) "But I did not, because I did not think it right, give any absolute guarantee on our part. "We agreed to work out together arrangements designed to avoid the recurrence of the ficulties such as those which alive recently occurred." FRANCE PROTESTED the shipments of small arms before they were made two weeks ago. The French feared the sub.achine guns and rifles in the ship would reach rebels fightments, French rule in neighboring Algeria. The United States and Britain said they were assured the arms would not reach the Algerians. They said they acted In spite of rain and a heavy that made it necessary to turn on the lights before the game got under way, some 25,000 fans filled Victory Stadium's concrete seats and there was a sprinkling of fans in the bleachers at each end of the field.

Tech was able to move the ball for large hunks of yardage on the ground and through the air to a certain point, but in all but one instance the Keydets called a halt on move once it reached dangerous territory. Tech's closest approach, other than the touchdown, was stopped on the center Jerry Borst recovered a fumble. It was fourth down anyway, and the play was close enough for a measurement, but Borst's recovery made the use of the chains unnecessary. TECH RECEIVED the opening kickoff and it appeared the Gobblers would run the Keydets off the field. Using straight line bucks the Hokies moved from their 20 to the 48, registering two first downs en route.

The Gobblers dominated the first quarter to the extent that only two punts were necessary. VMI had the ball for only 13 plays of the quarter, seven of them coming, after a fumble recovery. VI's first touchdown drive got under way after Carroll Dale kicked to Pete Johnson, who returned to midfield just one play before the first quarter whistle sounded. Bill Nebraska contributed a 13-yard pass Carl Kasko and then Sam Woolwine, Jordan and Sam Horner worked the ball to the one foot line from where Jordan scored as the clock showed 13 minutes and 16 seconds of the second quarter remaining. Jordan converted but Tech soon made the seven-point margin look shaky as Corbin Bailey, who won the outstanding laurels last year, personally led the Hokies on a long journey that reached the VMI.

13 before Bailey (Continued on Page 11. Col. 1) to keep Tunisia from turning the Soviet bloc for arms. French officials in London said Gaillard repeatedly tried to pin Macmillan down to acknowledging that Britain should not have damaged relations with France by sending arms to Tunisia. He sought vainly to win pledges that this would not happen again.

THE BRITISH were embarrassed, meanwhile. by a Paris dispatch reporting that two months ago France was asked by Yemen for weapons and turned down the request after consulting London. A Foreign Office spokesman admitted the report was true- Stronger Stand On Algeria Seen in U.N. the furor of the celebration which had been building up on the VMI side all afternoon, egged on by good-natured baiting from VPI across the damp, dreary stadium. The VPI cadet corps, hoping for an upset, began razzing VMI as soon as they reached their seats.

Turning a parody on the Keydets' fighting sing, "VMI Spirit," VPI cadet corps sang: "When the line begins to weaken and the backs fail to gain, get down on your knees, boys, and pray for rain. It had been raining all morning. But neither rain, mud nor the jibing from the Tech side of stadium was holding the fighting Keydets. Only once was the tumult quieted. Suddenly, at halftime, a hush fell over the stadium that for two hours had been in bedham.

Heads were uncovered in the cold and dampness as over the public address system came a Thanksgiving Day prayer. THE WORDS of the Rev. Bob Davis, head of the Wesleyan Fellowship at VPI, tumbled out on the stillness, thanking God for the nation's bounty and asking that in the joys of Thanksgiving man not lose sight of the real meaning of Thanksgiving. And, in the stillness, he prayed for the speedy recovery of President Eisenhower. As the young minister's words gripped the crowd, the 125-piece VPI band played softly "Come Ye Thankful People, Come." With a prayer at end, that held the stadium "erupted again with a roar of the crowd, the booming of cannons, the blare of brass bands.

VPI's President Dr. Walter S. Newman had made his way from Tech's section in the east stands to the west side of the field to escort Gov. Stanley and Mrs. Stanley to his official box.

They sat the first half with Maj. Gen. William H. Milton, superintendent of VMI. Dignitaries in Dr.

Newman's box included and Mrs. J. Lindsay Almond Jr. and enough legislators to hold a session of the General Assembly; also Congressman and Mrs. Pat Jennings, Marion.

Jennings is a VPI brought its highly-publicized cannon manned by Bob Grenthead, Richmond, which boomed out for the two touchdowns that were good enough to wrap up the Keydets' first undefeated season since 1920. BUT VPI HAD a cannon too- the inspiration of three civilian students, Ralph Lincoln, Marion; Bill Jago, Richmond, and Bob Durfee, Prospect. It was turned out from an old bow gun, which Lincoln says is over 100 years old. With it Tech matched booms, but not points, with VMI. "Copy cats." chanted VMI as the cadet corps saw the three VPI boys wheel out their miniature cannon.

VPI planted six VMI guidons supposedly stolen from a truck at the game at Lynchburg 10. days ago, waiting for VMI to come and get them. But VMI ignored the taunt. VMI said they were not the stolen guidons. Just before the kickoff several VPI cadets, went out on the field, guidons down.

in the mud and retreated, almost unnoticed, back to safety in their big cadet corps. While this was going on Rick Rawlings, Lawrenceville, and another VPI cadet were making their way up the to the press box to see whether halftime ceremony was going to be called off because of mud on the field. As they passed the grey-clad VMI cadet corps their caps were grabbed from their heads. A FEW MINUTES later several VMI cadets in a mock military formation placed one of the VPI caps on the field, giving it healthy stomp that crumpled it into World War II Air Force version of military headgear. Suddenly a woman in stocking feet raced on to the muddy field, grabbed the battered cap and ran breathlessly back to her seat near the VPI band.

She wouldn't give newspapermen her name: "Yes, he's my husband he was up there but it's the wrong hat, it's not his hat." she answered questions. She did not seem too happy about her hus- (Continued on Page 4, Col. 1) Fire Razes Home, Cooks Turkey WEST PALM BEACH, Nov. 29 (AP) -Fire burned down the home of a couple today a little after the wife put the Thanksgiving turkey in the oven to bake. But Mr.

and Mrs. Eddie Black feasted anyhow on the bird. Fire Chief Paul Mitchell said the stove remained intact and the Blacks said the turkey came out a nice, golden brown." UNITED NATIONS, N.Y.. Nov. 28 (AP) -Both Arab and Western diplomats expressed belief tonight the U.N.

Assembly would pass a stronger resolution on Algeria this session than it did last session. An Arab told a reporter an Asia resolution calling negotiations between the France and the Algerian Nationalists probably would be duced Monday in the Assembly's 82-nation political committee. He indicated the belief that it stood a good chance of adoption at the end of the committee's current debate in about 10 days. A WESTERN diplomatic source said, "Very few people at the U.N. expect the French can get away with the same kind of resolution we had last time." Asian-African delegations failed to muster enough support last session to pass a resolution calling for French negotiations.

assembly ended up by passing one Feb. 15 merely expressing hope for a "peaceful, democratic just solution" of the Algerian rebellion. Mongi Slim, Tunisian ambassador Washington U.N., said tonight that his speech to the committee tomorrow morning would be based on last Friday's Rabat communique of King Mohammed of Morocco and President Habib Bourguiba of Tunisia. Prayers for Ike Read in London LONDON, Nov. 28.

-A special prayer for the recovery of President Eisenhower was read before the annual Thanksgiving dinner of the American Society in London tonight. American Ambassador John Hay Whitney told the guests: "This evening I telephoned the White House to inquire about the President's health. I learned that his recovery has been SO miraculously complete that he left the White House this morning to attend service in his church in Washington." Good Morning Classified 51, 53 Comic 54, 55 Editorial 6 Obituaries 18 Radio-TV Programs 55 Local News 17 State News 4, 10, 13 Sports 46, 50 Theaters 56 Weather 20 Women's News 30, 34, 37 it scientific advances are urgent and NATO members are determined they must be tackled at once. THE DISCUSSION of the heads of governments of the 15 NATO nations stemmed from the talks Washington between Eisenhower and Prime Minister bet Macmillan of Britain. After these conversations, an informal call went out for the premiers to sit down together to work out means of sharing their manpower and technical resources to meet the Russian threat.

On the U.S. delegation will be a high-level team of civilian and military brass. NATO sources said Secretary of State Dulles. Defense Secretary McElroy, Treasury Secretary Robert Anderson and the chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, Gen. Nathan Twining, will present the U.S.

views. In all, more than 30 American officials are expected to come from Washington. of specifically that the French rejected Yemen's bid because the guns and bullets might be used against British forces in the adjacent Aden protectorate. The Yemeni kingdom, which had some arms from Russia. has an old quarrel with Britain over ownership of parts of the Aden protectorate.

Fighting has often flared along the disputed border. Britain, the Foreign Office disclosed, asked the French not to sell arms, to the Yemenis. The French played along. Now officials here seem a bit red faced because the French attitude is being compared with the BritishU.S. delivery of arms to Tunisia..

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