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The Brussels Post, 1958-02-05, Page 2TABLE TALKS eJam Ancbews. ander went to a high point Hooking Malta, Much was at stake in this gamble. The carefully laid plane called for coordinating airborne and waterborne troops, throw- mg them against battle-harden- cd Axia defenders. Now a wind had sprung up, which could play havoc with paratroops and as- sault craft, As he heard the roar of planes starting up and watched the ships push off in the moon- light, General Ike's hand came up in salute. Then he dropped to his knees and prayed for But probably his most heart- warming experience came after his 1955 heart attack, People all over the le,S, prayed for the President. One writer described the people praying in the Eisen- hewer Memorial Chapel in Depe ver: "There were busy men in sedate Ivy League suits, and men in sharp sport jackets; wo- men of mature years; housewives with children, pert stenographers on coffee breaks." Prayer and religion are neces- sary to democracy, the President believes. He has pointed out that the founding fathers conceived the U.S. as a nation under God; they recognized man's rights of equality and liberty, Equality, as the President sees it, means spiritual equality — recognition of the worth of the individual. Liberty includes self-discipline, so that one man's freedom does not impinge on others. To the President it adds up to this: When Americans practice de- mocracy, they practice the Gol- den Rule which threads through manse religions. As Chief Executive of a large and powerful nation, the Presi- dent particularly feels his own need of prayer. Without it, he once said, he could not fulfill the responsibilities of his office, When making a decision, he prays for light on the best course to pursue. When he gets it, he prays for strength and courage to follow through , . One of his most cherished hopes is that the people of the U.S, will take a vital interest in their religion, He proudly stated in a recent speech that the dis- tribution of Bibles in the U.S. had doubled since 1948 and church attendance had increased 62 per cent since 1946. But probably his most per- sistent campaign is the one he wages for peace. The night be- 'fore he left for the Geneva Con- ference in 1955, he called on people all over the world to pray for peace. Arriving in Geneva, he went immediately to church to pray. Getting back to Wash- ington on a rainy Sunday morn- ing, he hurried to be in his usual place in National Presbyterian Church. Prayer, the President is con- vinced, is not only the greatest power but the greatest privilege in the world. It is available to everybody, high or low, rich or poor, No appointment is needed. No fee is charged for going to the source of wisdom for a renewal of faith, for light on problems, fore hope, strength, courage,* These things Ike be- lieves. —Detroit Free Press. Protect. Exterior Rear-View. Mirror If your car is parked outside during the winter, exterior- mounted rear-view mirrors are apt to get badly iced. They can be kept free of ice and sleet by covering them with plastic bowl covers, Available in sizes to tit any mirror, the covers can be chosen in a color to match the car, When not in use, they can be stored in the glove-compart- ment of the dash. `raver And. The 04", President Barefoot Sandals Getting Popular SHAPE OF TH1NG$ TO COME—This photograph of a model of the. Hunter College Library now under construction at the school's campus shows the dramatic "hyperbolic porabloici" hopes that will comprise the building's roof. Designed by Marcel Breuer, the 120x 180-foot, 230,000-volume library will be the first educational building in this country to feature the radical construction concept upon its completion in 1959. The unique roof, made of concrete shells, will require only Aix columns for support, allowing maximum floor space and flexibility of layout. Connected to the library will be a companion classroom - administration building that will have 30 classrooms and an inner courtyard. Cost of both buildings is estimated at $3,300,000, gold embossed 9eather straps with Chinese, Indian, or Ha. wallah designs; Filipino bud fabric straps with fringed edgel or pompons and tiny Japanese dolls. The sole may be the, usual half-inch-thick leather and rub bell it May be thicker and soft- er with a foam rubber Insole; or It may have a modified wedge, Manufacturers also snake cross" strap sandals, because the be- tween-.the-too thong is hard for some people to get used to—it takes a few days of wearing to toughen the area where the thong rubs. But it's worth accustoming oneself to."go-ahead" sandals as the servicemen call them, be- cause you can't back up without stepping out of them, The strol- ler in a semitropical climate, where there is so much more to see if one can get around Honor lulu by foot, can all but go bare- foot and still have straps across; the instep which match or come plement one's colorful informal Hawaiian print, or even look well with dressier daytime wear. There are a few problems such as the difficulty of keeping the feet clean and the skin of the sole soft, if one wears san- dals all the time, Also, though . rubber zoris are excellent fer rainy weather in Hawaii, be- cause they dry quickly, dresses have to be protected by a rain- coat from the mud-splashing ac- tion of the flapping heel, which, throws water up the back of the leg and spots the clothing. And. of course the casual sandal has a short life—about three months' wear is average. Because some women tourists take back home a dozen or more pairs of Hawaiian sandals, the style is becoming popular at Mainland, resorts, and exported "made in Hawaii" sandals now account for one-third of the Honolulu manufacturers' output. Skipping Unannounced into the reesident's office one morning. en 1955, Secretary of the leiterlOr Fred A, Seaton fdMed the Chief. Executive on his knees in prayer. Seaton aPoleg'e ad lereftleele, but lie quietly Waved his apology ;Aside. 1-1.e was, he explained, Making 4 crucial decision that T Meld Mean war or peace In the ar East, was reiyine for leidanee in choosing the right course. This story never would have been divulged had not a news-, papernian one day questioned the President's religious sincere, ter, irking Seaton. To the Presi- dent's intimates, there never is any question about his sincere belief in prayer, else himself, of course, seldom mentions his per- gone' prayer, any more than he talks publicly about his religious beliefs. Yet he prays as naturally as he eats breakfast, according to his brother Milton, president el Johns Hopkins University. He's donee it from 'boyhood, when family prayers were said morn- ing and. evening. Ha opens Cab- inet meetings with prayer; he often has exhorted people to pray and to practice their reli- gion, Ike's belief in prayer in deep- ly rooted in years of experience, A number of times, he genuine- ly feels, his own prayers have been answered. When he was 16, for instance, blood poisoning developed in his left leg. As it spread, doctors urged amputation, saying it was his leg or his life But young Dwight exacted a promise from brother Edgar to prevent am- entation. The while family prayed, "Only a miracle will save his leg," doctors told them — but three weeks later Dwight walked out on two sound legs. This incident deeply impress- ed the future President. He had won his battle, but the real miracle, he believed, had been wrought by a higher power. It was natural that years later, in July 1943, he should turn to that higher power again. It was' the zero hour for the all-out assault on Sicily. Alone, the Allied corn- Visitors to Hawaii can por- ellaSe three or four pairs of barefoot sandals for the Price of one pair of dressy shoes, thereby saving luggage space as well as insuring cool foot corm fort for sight,aceing. And the popularity of this traditional footwear is now boosting its Manufacture into a million doe. tar busineSS,. Many children in Honolulu actually go barefoot to school, but, after the elementary grades, they usually wear the simplest footgear ever made—a rubber or leather sole with a single thong along the instep, anchor- ed between the large toe arid second toe, A sidewalk survey in Waikiki or downtown Hon- olulu indicates that at least half the adult population wears the same open-air shoe, This style is a streamlined modification of the Japanese zori, a high straw mat sole with a thick velour thong, still worn by many older Oriental people in Hawaii, but hard on the shoe- compressed feet of Occidentals, Today most of the modern rub- ber zoris, in all colors, are 'im- ported from Japan, and are sold for a dollar or two in all kinds of stores. However, during World War II, when zori importation was cut off, Honolulu slipper manu- facturers began to fabricate zoris out of inner tubes and laminated cardboard or denim. These wore like iron, but were not widely marketable in a style-conscious touring city writes Janet Faure in The Chris- tian. Science Monitor. A few more enterprising san- dal makers therefore began to dress up the simple zori, and after World War II brought out thong sandals in black leather, simple and classic in design, which women could wear with any daytime outfit, even in towns. Every year this basic de- sign has been varied and ampli- fied, so that today one can find, in all shoe stores, a variety of strap treatment: There are black straps with gold or silver leaf; corded silver or gold leaf straps with rosettes; four-spider straps with rosettes; silver.straps with rhinestones; elasticized straw straps; red or COSTLY LACK OF TALENT ' Igor Stravinsky was offered $4,000 to compose the music for a Hollywood film. "It is not enough," he said. "It's what we paid your pre- decessor," the producer said. "My predecessor had talent," Stravinsky replied. "I have not. So for me the work is more diffi- cult." PORTABLE PICTURE — British broadcaster Brian Johnston clambers up a flagpole to get a bird's-eye view of London through the lens of a new pint- sized television camera. The camera, plus transmitter which Johnston carries on his back, permits pictures to be sent to receiving points 200 to 300 yards away. The camera weigh- ing 314 pounds, was made in France. What Price Wiidom (about 5 minutes), Add spices and pour over brown shanks, Cover and simmer, or bake in 300'F. oven for 21/2 to 3 hours, or until meat is fork tender. "Remove shanks and arrange on hot platter. Make a sauce in pan where shanks were cooked by stirring in the blended flour and sugar and water. Serve with lemon slices, garnished with whole cranberries. Serves 4. * • • This recipe for lamb kabobs and rice serves only two, but you can multiply it by as many as you desire, Lamb Kabobs and Rice 16 squares (1%x2 inches) of tender lamb, boneless and cut cross-grained 8 tiny whole onions peeled 8 squares green pepper (2-Meli squares) 8 tiny tomatoes or wedges Ma cup olive oil IA cup vinegar (tarragon prefer- ably) ,1 teaspoon oregano 1 teaspoon salt 3 teaspoons prepared mustard JA teaspoon pepper 1 garlic clove, finely chopped .3/3 cup quick-cooking rice Wipe lamb cubes with damp cloth, Place in large bowl with vegetables. Mx remaining ingre- dients except rice, and add to contents of bowl, Let stand in refrigerator for 2 hours, stirring several times, Arrange lamb and vegetables in four long or six short skewers (metal nut picks are good substitutes). For well done lamb, leave space between pieces on skewers; for rare, place close together, Broil under medium heat 10-12 minutes, turning until well browned. Serve with quick Turkish rice made by adding ice cubes to 1/2 cup bacon grease to make 3/4 cup cold liquid. Add to instant rice and cook according to pack- age directions. Cabbage Salad A good salad is this; make plenty of ,it as there are usually calls for several helpings. Shred red cabbage, break let- tuce into small pieces with fin- gers, cut celery into smell pieces, cut up hard-boiled eggs, and mix together. Add salt and your ,favorite dressing. Red or white. onions -can be added if desired, DATE DUO -- Bronze-and-black flowered brocade waist-coot worn by the model at left matches his partner's dress in a new, look-alike date fashion for evening wear introduced re- cently in London, England, CHURCH DOWN BELOW—A New York City landmark for many years at Fifth Ave. and 53rd Street, St. Thomas Church seems to be feeling the pinch of the city's new building boom. It is sandwiched between two modern structures, the Tishman Buid- ing, left, and Canada House. A small CHIP IN RIM OF A GLASS can often be obliter- ated by sanding the edge with fine sandpaper. The American Sheep Produ- cers Council has issued some pointers on how to cook lamb properly. They are few and simple—but highly important 1, Always cook lamb accord- ing to cut, 2, Always cook it at low tem perature. 3. Never overcook. Simple, isn't it? Another rule given by these experts is that lamb should be served hot or else cold—never serve it luke- warm, Most cuts of lamb are tender, so they may be cooked by dry heat. Leg, shoulder, rib, and loin are usually roasted. Chops from these cuts are broiled, pan- broiled or fried. Shanks, breast, riblets, stew meat, 'and neck slices should be cooked by moist heat, either by braising or sim- mering. When you bring home lamb be sure to remove wrappings at once, because lamb should be stored in the coldest part of the refrigerator uncovered or loose- ly wrapped in waxed paper, Un- cooked lamb should be stored at a temperature of 32'-40' F. If you bring home a piece of frozen lamb, store at zero or lowerelf possible. If you defrost it before cooking, cook as soon as possible after defrosting. Cooked lamb should always be stored in the refrigerator. If you want to bring a foreign dish into the family-approved recipe class, try this modified type of curry of lamb, India, Arabia, and the Near East are the homes of curried lamb and rice, but there they are made intensely flavored - with curry and fiery hot, •A good plan is to start with 1 teaspoon curry powder in the following recipe, and if you find your family likes more, .add it with caution and much tasting! Curry of Lamb 1 pound lamb shoulder Salt, pepper, and paprika 2 tablespoons shortening 1 cup diced celery % cup sliced onion 3/2 cup water 2 tablespoons flour 1 teaspoon curry powder 1 3/4 cups water 3/4 cup pickle relish, or orange marmalade 2 cups. hot cooked rice Cut lamb into 1-inch pieces; seeson. Brown in hot shortening in heavy frying pan. Add celery, onion, and 1/2 cup water, Coyer. Simmer 1 hour. Mix curry pow- der. and flour with 1/4 cup water. Stir and add to lamb. Add re- maining 1 cup water. Cook slowly 10 minutes, Season to taste, Stir in pickle relish. Make • a ring of the hot rice and eerve lamb curry in center. Serve with either Indian chutney or sliced tart apples and tomatoes as a garnish. * * If Iamb shanks are on the menu in a restaurant, have you noticed that many men order them? You can serve them for your favorite Man at home, Try these — be brown, fork-tender, and intriguingly flavored with cranberry: Lamb Shanks 4 Iamb shanks (11/2 tbs. each) let cup flour 1 teaspoon salt Vs teaspoon pepper Vi cup shortening 2 cups cranberries 11%. cups 'Water 8 Whole cloves sticks 2 OO eintiamott (or 2, tea. SPnS ground); 3 tablespoons sugar 3 tableSpOonS flour VI Clip *rater Wash Iaihb shanks in. cold Water; pat dry With paper towel, Dip In a nii.xtitte of &into Salt, and pepper to Oat thoroughly, Pan fry in shortening in a heavy skillet until Well browned, Meanwhile, boil cranberries in 11/4 tuft Water Until Skirls Vol). A young man who studied at —or at least attended — Colum- bia College but failed to gradu- ate is suing the old schbol for $7,016 because, he says, he was not taught wisdom. The figure is an odd one, com- posed of $1,000 to cover a debt for which Columbia is suing him, $16 for legal fees, and $6,000 for "damages." The suit legally is for fraud. The ex-student says he was led to expect much at the time he entered Columbia, but when all was done and he was expelled a few weeks be- fore the end of his fourth year he neither had a degree to show nor had he learned "truth, un- derstanding, integrity, enlight- enment, justice, liberty, cour- age, honest (or) critical judg- ment." The university does not chal- lenge the facts. Its dean only asserts that "wisdom is not a subject that can be taught" and that "Columbia never claimed to teach it." It is true that wisdom is not a subject and that universities are obsessed with teaching subjects. It is' true that while many col- leges' boast of their charming campuses, superior f ootba 11 teams, and variety of courses, none claim to be concerned with wisdom. Wisdom is, furthermore — as the Columbia dean observ- ed — something that "many seek and many fail to attain." But this still begs the main question: What, if anything, did Columbia contribute to the search? , — Once it was considered self- evident that the object of acquire ing learning Was to be wise. Now few think this is reason enough. Colleges feel obliged to delnon- etrate that education. pays and the educators soberly reckon that the A,B, degree iS Worth about $100,000 in added life earn- ing. can justify aid- ing education only by reckonieg the need, ler learned Men to prattled ballistic Wisdom remains a lovely, word, associated with very old. then who lived a long time age. . . The disgruntled student is the first We know of to put a cash Value on it and to hint it is only Worth $6.666, about the pike of elle of these drain boats kindle away at the plateau of a quiz progrant bctroit PRODUCER AND ttAR—Ahcf that ISn't the producer of the right. That's the Stain koymorici Burr, who plays Perry Mcitere the rawyer-detective fp the .CBS-TV series of that name. Former rrfovie star Gail Patrick, left, handle the Show ;Ott TV's Only Worriari executive producer. Al THE PARTY tkawri at the Burrnete Embaity in Mb'sdOW to celebrate the itith arieftverseir Of U rria s indepe dent are Sovlet Premier Ma iN kbla Bugatun, second fro right, and Deputy Oterriler Atinskis Mikaydii, left Burfnese Ambassador to Russia Chih is at the right.