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A-14 THE SUNDAY STAR | WdsAingtoo. 0, C- Norofnhot 24. IH3 ' Kennedy Viewed Off ice As 'High and Lonely' *T the JUucttM Prai President Kennedy once de scribed the presidency u s "high snd lonely office.” Here is whst some other Presidents said of the office: Lyndon B. Johnson, shortly after taking office as Vice Pre sident—“ The President carries heavier burdens than I ever envisioned You feel little goose II Sill II m i * 1 ; CIVILIAN CLOTHING j | OLD STORE NEW LOCATION | | i: I MIDDI-SHAOE SUITS-SPORTCOATS 1 1 TOPCOATS by ROCK-KNIT I i I ;• Hi | MANHATTAN SHIRTS & UNDERWEAR 1j | INTERWOVEN HOSE . HICKOK BELTS 11 I SWEATERS by PURITAN j | DAN HITE, INC. | 801 8 STREET. N.W. Toltphono 873-2264 |: I 4S& mi PAkKING 6 i l *£3s line clergy apparel Spas 5;: j Vs/ w| ( >1 y/w /tel ?/te ?mjl ***" > Toss away her clothespins ... give her an RCA WHIRLPOOL GAS DRYER WITH 4 CYCLES AND 3 HEATS THE GIFTED DRYER WITH AUTOMATIC CONTROLS FOR ALL FABRICS DELIVERED AND INSTALLED .. . 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Washington Gas Light Company Sr y RESIDENTIAL SALES DIVISION <£ pimples coming up on your back oecause it’s such a fright ' ening. terrifying responsibility.” Oeo rg e Washington—"My ’ moments in the chair of gov ernment will be accompanied by feelings not unlike those of a culprit who is going to his ; place of execution. . Thomas Jefferson —“The second office of the. Oovera- Iment Is honorable and easy, 'the first is but a splendid mis ery.” James Buchanan, to Abra ham Lincoln—“lf you are happy, my dear sir. on entering this house (the White House) as I am in leaving it and re turning home, you are the hap piest man in this country ” Harry 8. Truman —‘The fi nest prison in the world.” Herbert Hoover—" Presidents have only two moments of per sonal seclusion. One is prayer. The other is fishing—and they i cannot pray all the time ” Abraham Lincoln "I have woe»»o———»e»»o#eo—»eee*»dddood»»»»ddd»»»— **+♦***< i Pawnbrokers Auction Sale !at C. G. Sloan & Co. 715 13th St., N.W. j! <•J ; I Monday, December 2, 1963 at 10 A.M. INSPECTION INVITED AT SLOAN'S NOVEMBER 26th, 11 AM.to 3 P.M. DIAMONDS I! Solitare diomond rings up to 1 ct., Lady's diamond wrist i! I \ watches, many Va, Vi, and % ct. rings. Also Smaller dia- ;! j > monds, cluster, and dinner rings. |[ j JEWELRY AND WATCHES ] | Longines, Wittnauer, Benrus, Wolthom, Bulovg, Elgin, 'grid P. J ; | ; Breguette, Gruen, Tissot, Rolex, Omega, Vocheron & Con- ! | ! | stontin, men's and lodys' watches. Antique chain ond watch, ! [ ! pearls. Masonic diamond ring. Men's and lodys' gold rings, gold ; ■ ' coins. ! ■ OTHER ITEMS <! Cameras, Shotguns ond Rifles, Pistols, Port, ond standard Type- ; j ’ writers. Tope Recorders, Radios, Record Players, Clothing, J; ; Luggage, Furs, Electric Rotors, Tools, Sterling ond plated !; silverware. Notional cash register, Musical Instruments, Adding !! 1 Machine, Golf Clubs, TV's, Projectors, ond many other items. <! i; EVERY ITEM GUARANTEED AS REPRESENTED jj TENOLERS LOAN DEPT. BY ORDER !; . LIVINGSTON & CO., OWNER 11 1423 H St., N.W. Ml. 1-5261 \\ been selected to fill an Impor tant office for a brief period, and am now, in your eyes. In vested with an influence which will soon pass away; but should my administration prove to be a very wicked one. or what is more probable, a very foolish one, If you. the people, are true to yourselves and the constitu tion. there is but little harm I can do. Thank God." Dwight D. Eisenhower—(at a news conference) ”... It’s a fascinating business. It's s kind of thing that would engage the interest... of any man alive.” Kennedy's Highlights While in White House By IS* AmocUM Prcee Some highlights of President Kennedy *s two years and 10 months in the White House; 1961 Jar.. 20—Takes oath of office as 36th President, calling for new quest for world peace ” Jan. 31—In ftrst major fight with Congreso wins battle'to liberalise House Rules Comml tee. April 17—Remains silent on United Btates role as ill-fated Bay of Pigs Invasion is launched against Fidel Castro’s Com munist regime. He later takes full responsibility. April IS— Warns Bovlet Premier Khrushchev not to use Cuban situation “to Inflame ‘other areas of the world.” May 20—Calls on Alabama authorities after "Freedom rid rsSwW??" CAR CARE CENTERS MON.-TUES.-WED. I SEAT COVERS If 1 13 33 m f ree I DOWNTOWN ME. 8-6A2A Ml 160 New York Are. N.W. M GEORGETOWN FE 3-6230 II MM M St. N.W. mm WHEATON Ml). WH 9-6444 11 11166 Georgia Are. ■ ARLINGTON. VA. JA. 1-2466 II 2116 Wilton Bird. M ALEANDRIA. VA. KI. 8-6611 M 1612 Duke St. er" riots to put an end to racial t violence. I May 26—Proposes “great new enterprise” of putting a . man an the moon by IR7O. June 3—Discusses world 1 problems with Mr. Khrushchev r in VidOha; calls meeting useful. Auml7 —Signs bill establish t tog |2O billion Alliance for Progress program for Latin ’ America. Bept. 9—Announces United States will resume nuclear test ing in the face of "atomic blackmail” after Russians 1 break voluntary test mora torium. 1962 t Jan. 11—Bays state of the t Union is good and proposes i “bold new” foreign trade policy, later approved by Congress. Feb. 10—Announces swap of convicted Soviet spy. Col. Ru dolf Abel, for U-2 pilot Francis Gary Powers. Peb. 20—Congratulates first American in orbit, John H. Glenn, for launching Nation on “the new ocean” of space. April 13—Angrily forces steel companies to rescind price rise he considered inflationary. May 12—Beefs up United Btates military forces in South east Asia in Laos crisis, later eased in agreement with Mr. Khrushchev. June 7—Pledges tax cut, still pending before Congress. June 29—Visits Mexico City to cheers of crowd of one million. Aug. 18—Strengthens United Btates military forces in Berlin confrontation with Soviet tanks; sends Vice President Johnson to bolster morale of West Berliners after East Ger many seals border. Bept. 30—Sends Federal troops to quell rioting over en rol 1 m e n t of Negro James H. Meredith at University of Mis- I sisslppi. Oct. 22—Reveals Soviet mis sile buildup in Cuba threatens nuclear war, later pressures Russians Into withdrawing missiles. 1963 Jan. 14—Asks, in Btate-of the-Unlon address, for broad legislation to boost economy and secure world peace. May 12 Orders Federal troops to quell race riots sparked by bombings In Birm ingham. Ala. June 23—Goes on 10-day tour of Europe and calls It “moving experience” that strengthens his faith In free world. Aug. 9—His second son and third child. Patrick Bouvier Kennedy, dies shortly after premature birth, stirring out pouring of world sympathy. Aug. 28—Tells civil rights leaders that mammoth Negro RfSatVATHHS MHO AjCl 1 M j ... for every night of your trip* As soon as your itinerary is complete, call your Washington Holiday Inn Sales Office for confirmed reservations. This free service is our way of saying "Thank You For Stay mg" at Holiday Inns where you can be sure of consistently good quality in service, food and lodging, Nationwide. ___ • \ • aMgj 1 \ CAi O7OO j — »«»« . yj *More than 425 Holiday Inns in 43 states, Canada and Puerto Rico aji ■ Holiday Inns honor American Express, Diners' Club and Gulf Credit Cards . 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