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Planning for tomorrow is necessary and wise, but first live today, . -o—o The average person who read the story of the 135*miie height reached by the rocket might have shrugged his shoulders and commented, “And what about the rising cost ot living?” • e— —o —— Gen. Eisenhower is taking a? “bus man’s holiday” in Germany. Leaving Paris, the commander of allied forces, will inspect military installations and camps in Western Germany. We wonder if he has already decided what he will do about the 1952 presidential . bids from the political parties- in this country. . . 0" o Former President Herbert Hoover observed his 77th birthday anniversary last week and cominented that he 4ould : not , have anything to say until his Des Moines speech on August 30. As the elder statesman of jthe Republican party, his policies parallel thosZ of Sen. Taft, more than ( those of Eisenhower. This may be a break for the Ohio Senator in his fight to get the GOP presidential nomination, or result in his doom. Mr. Hoover’s leaderL ship is, challenged by too many ambitious men in his own party. o— o ■' Next Friday will be observed as “Gene Stqptton-Porter Day” in Adams county and the Limberlost area. The day is the anniversary of the birth of the famed writer who brought national attention to > the Limberlost. It is o'bserved to spark the local campaign to raise funds for acquiringUjgmd to coriiplete the slate park project. For -a nominal amount, 80 acres of 7 land, can be purchased which with the Limberlost creek spillway will be sufficient to establish a lake 3 nd state park. Boosters and prototers ot the project, say It is the jane opportunity for Ibis area to get a state park. With a little salesmanship and enthusiasm thrown into the effort, the campaign should be successful. ——o—-p . For years hay fever sufferer* ' have waged a relentless war of words, scythes and chefhical sprays, against the ragweed, whose pollen wafted on summer breezes brings them misery. Now several groups come forward to speak a good word for the lowly ragweed. Beekeepers maintain that ragweed is regarded as a delicacy by bees. Bird-lovers

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MEDICINE has many examples of the power of mind over matter, but none is xnore striking, perhaps, than pseudocyesis or false pregnapcy. In this condition, a woman not only believes herself pregnant, hut also develops the classic signs of pregnancy. When first seen „ 'oy the physician, the patient has typical signs * and symptoms of pregnancy, the most common symptom being that of* menstrual disturbance. Most women have a marked de ‘ crease or total absence of the monthly periods, while previously they had normal and regularmenstruation. There is usually a gradual abdominal enlargement, with increase in else oelng very similar to that of a normal pregnancy. Thete are changes in the breasts, consisting ,of enlargement, tenderness and darkening. There may also be a milky secretion from the breast. Many women having this con edition say thley feel movement of • the baby. A few cases may ever. ■ go into a simulated labor. When the physician examines the patient internally, he, may find some of the internal signs and symptoms of pregnancy!. These women’ usually gain a greater amount of weight than those with a normal pregnancy. ■- ... False pregnancy usually occurs in women between the ages of 18 and 36 years, and is more common in w*omen tri their middle 20 s. There is no relation of this dis ease to a social or economic sta-

state that its seed is looked on with much delight by quail. It is also said that the weed harbors a borer which is a protection against the oriental fruit moths that besiege peach trees. Despite arguments in its favor, however, no hay fever victim is likely to plant ragweed in his garden or treat'it like a flower. The weed should be exterminated. o ■. o There has been a good deal of discussion about the need for a code of ethics for men in government and other walks of life. Yet a code of behavior is available that has survived many thousands of years and is still wise and applicable to any situation today. The Ten Commandments are truths which cannot grow outdated. They are timeless statements of principle which, followed strictly, will enable any man to lead a good life. There is no need for a code of ethics which would supersede the Ten Commandments. Almost every situation in which a man finds himself is covered by the Commandments, and conscientious attempts tp live by them will keep him from violating any more modern ethical code which might be devised. — o- —o Puerto Rico Advances:Puerto Rico’s economic situation is getting better. Not more than ten years ago it looked hopeless. With a population of 520 persons per square mile the island was one of the most densely peopled regions in the world. The annual per capita income was only 4119, and no increase in manufacturing bad occured in a decade. A change tor the better began in 1938, when Munoz ganized the Popular Democratic party. He was a Puerto Rican who had been brought up in New [York City, attended Georgetown University and worked on a Baltimore newspaper With a program of economic reform the pew party got control of the legislature in 1940, and has retained it by sweeping majorities ever Marin got a hundred new industries established, and now less than 36 per cent of the population is engaged in agriculture. Tourists have been encouraged, and are already a great asset. As a part of the United States with territorial status, Puerto Rico is of deep concern to us. Its progress is gratifying.

tus. Once the patient has acquired this simulated pregnancy, it has a tendency to recur. This condition can generally be distinguished frjom an actual pregnancy by the taking of an X-ray after the condition has progressed for over five months, or by carrying out a laboratory test in wljiich the urine or blood from the pregnant woman is injected into v a rabbit or mouse. The cause of pseudocyesis is considered to-. be of either a mental or an endocrine nature. Usually the patients have an intense desire for or great fear of pregnancy. Nearly all the women arc childless. It was found that sometfees the pregnancies were simulated subconsciously in order to secure a husband’s wavering affection, to prove the ability of the woman to conceive, of* to obtain a child as a companion or plaything. "f* The treatment of this condition consists of telling the woman she is not pregnant and then giving her mental treatment, together with some glandular extracts. ! QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS - Mrs. W. A.: How can I gain weight? Answer: A gain in weight may be made by employing a diet high in calories, with feedings between meals. Certain cases may be helped by the use of insulin injections, as prescribed by the physician. Plenty of rest is also essential.

I 20 YEARS AGO | TODAY o —o August 13.—The federal farm hoard proposes to destroy onethird of the cotton crop which is larger than the demand. Attorney general Mitchell denies clemency to Albert B. Fall, former secretary of the interior now serving a Sentence in the New Mexico prison. County auditor Harlow is in Indianapolis today to confer witn the state tax board regarding the issuance of' road bonds. Gerald Brodbeck catches a one foot gold fish at the Haugk stone quarry and the “gold rush” is on Mr. and Mrs. E. B. Welsmeta’< of Waukegan, 111., visit here. Mrs. J. O. Parrish leaves for a visit with her daughter, Mrs. B J. Hower at Muskegon, Mich. 0 - o I Modern Etiquette | By ROBERTA LEE M r p* Q. What are the required decorations for a home christening? A. That of *?font,” which is always a howl—usually silver — put on a small high table. Most people prefer to h,ave the table covered something dark—Old brocade ■■ or velvet. In the center of the table, flowers are arranged in a flat circle, blossoms around the outside, stems toward /the center and covered by the base of the bowl, which is set within this circle. Q. Should one use a fork to place butter on a piece of breal or biscuit? | AJ No; the knife should be used for this purpose. The fork is usei. however, for placing butter in r. baked potato. Q. Does an unmarried girl’s visiting card bear the prefix “Miss”? ’ \ .A. Yes; and the card should bear her real name, never a nickname — “Miss Elizabeth Jones,” not “Miss Betty Jones.” , , Big Buildings Until the Pentagon was built in Washington, Chicago's chandise Mart, two city blocks square, . was the world's largest office building. Democrat Want Ads Bring Resalts

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SYNOPSIS «M Hiorndyke is miserably confused by IL. •»-'« or her emotion*. Engaged to oe ommmm to Cy Leonard, a young attorney. «t*. «Xeves that she has fallen Ln love with an— ,r man, handsome Jeff Douglas, who ru— • neighborhood sports shop. She la enj—«ug her first success as a commentator <x» aae local radio station. Cy baa oecome rm, ml ruthlessly ambitious and Julie knows t*-. tier life with nlm would be unhappy, and again she asks heme It the questl—. How does a girl know when she has found tovet But when Jeff calls on hetf at the studio, engages her to dp a for his shop, she become* Certain of her love for him. Now she must find courage to break her engagement to Cy. CHAPTER ELEVEN I BY THE END of the second week, Julie knew that she was in love with Jeffrey Douglas. She knew, too, that she had never realty loved Cy Leonard —that he had appeared at the moment when she was ready for a romantic attachment and that she had unwisely become engaged to him. She recalled how that her parents had tried to tell her she Was too young to know her heart. A man who looked as though he would qualify for her husband at that age might not even appeal to her a few years later when she was more mature, they had said. But like a few other girls she knew, she had mentally scoffed at her parents. ; Julie, remembering this, was worried about their passing judgment on Jeffrey. Os course her mother and father had welcomed him to the house while he waited for Julie to drive her to committee meetings. "Julie, I’ve noticed lately that you’re not wearing your ring,’’ said her mother one evening as they were knitting in the den upstairs.’’ "I should have talked with you about it, Mums. I took the ring off the first time Jeff came by for me.” "Shall I attach any significance to that time?” "Not especially. , But for days rd known I couldn’t marry Cy. On impulse I stopped wearing the ring that night. It sort of gave me a freedom that I’d begun to yearn for.” “Have you told Cy yet?” "I’ve not written him. It’s something that should be discussed, I believe. What do you think?" "Only that he should know as soon as possible. When is he coming down again?” r "I don’t know. He thought about the middle of the month, but I may not be here. I may go to Seaside for the pageant Jeff is begging me to sponsor out finalist.” ■- r “That’s a serious obligation, Julie.” "Too serious for me, Im afraid. I think it should be an older' woman. How about you, Mums?” "Oh, no! Oh, no, Miss Julie! Not on your life! Not L I didn’t mean that old. I’ve not that much

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energy. Pick some young matron." "You’re right! I’m going to speak to Jeff again about it He’s so complimentary. Says I'd be sure to inspire the girl, and all that kind of stuff. And of course, Mr. Carey wants me to go—to represent KDGE.” "Well—" her mother hesitated. "If you insist, maybe I could go with you. .But the girl’s parents will be there, won’t they?” ( “Oh, ye«! It looks as though Betsey Morse will win. I’d bet my last nickel on her, anyway. Mrs. Morse will be sure to want to go, so I’d be chaperoned myself, She’s very nice, you know.” "Yes, she’s reliable. I'm a little surprised that Alice Morse would let Betsey She’s been a little on the delicately nurtured side, compared with the rest of the girls in town.” \ ' "But she certainly is beautiful. And she has the clothes, and she plays the violin remarkably well.” "There’ll be some broken-hearted gals among those who lose, won’t there?” asked Mrs. Thorndyke. "Oh, naturally. Patty, Babs and Sherry will just swoon," Julie mimicked Carol. "Poor kids. It does mean so much to them.. It’s a shame, really, that they won’t all be able to go to Seaside, Maybe' Dad and I could drive up a carload of them.” ' You’re sweet, Mother." “And now, to get back to Cy.” "Let’s don’t. Honestly Mums, I have no regrets. ■ I just haven’t been too ‘pleased with the things Cy’s done lately—buying that horribly expensive car, for instance. I couldn’t help feeling he should have bought a less expensive one and saved toward our marriage." Her mother studied her closely. "Most girls your age would be so overcome with the idea of the car they’d never consider the cost. You do surprise me, Julie. Are you going to turn old-fashioned?" "I may as well tell you all that’s been bothering me.” Julie did so, leaving out none of the disquieting things that Cy had mentioned about expensive entertaining and the kind of place where they’d live. "And on his income, how could we?” She spread her hands. "I’m sure I don’t know. Really, children nowadays expect to start where 1 we oldsters wind up after twenty years or so, some of us never quite attaining all the dreams we’ve had. I am surprised at your common-sense way of looking at this. Starting marriage with debts is no way to share happiness!” She mused a moment, then added, "I’m rather proud of you, Julie, for making your decision yourself. You’re sure you won’t be sorry ?”

20 Slot Machines Are Seized tn Raid Indianapolis, Aug. 13.—(UP) — State police held 20 slot machines today taken in a raid at the ex elusive Highland golf and country ’ club here. . ' Troopers were called to'the club yesterday by state excise police, who found the slots were put into, , storage when Governor Schricker issued his anti-gambling ban several weeks ago. Lie States Belief, Truce Will Be Made Oslo, Norway, Aug. 13. —(UP)* Trygve Lie, secretory-general of the United Nations, said in an interview published today that ha is “convinced” a Korean truce will 1 be arranged. The Norwegian government newspaper Arbeidepbladet sa.d 1 Lie indicated that lhe expected the truce agreement to be ready for UN consideration at the general aseiubly in Paris this fall.

"I’m sure. I know that Tve I never really loved Cy.” She was silent a moment, then said, '"I ( don’t think it will hurt him, Mother. He writes me once a week, calls once or twice a month. Sometimes I feel that he has come to consider me as a fixture. I remember when 1 used to write him every day at school —the first few months after he went to Seattle. I’d come home expecting a letter, and there’d be none. It hurt pretty badly, but mostly just my pride. It was as if he thought, ’Now that that’s settled, I can put my mind on my career!’ Actually, Cy isn’t in love with me.” The words were out. She had felt them for a long, long time. Lost in thought, she didn’t realize her mother had left, the room. She knew that Jeffrey Douglas was In love with her. Yet he had not made any move to tell her so. He had not tried to kiss her. He had escorted her to and from the committee meetings in a gentlemanly manner. Twice they had stopped at the neighborhood drug store for a sundae on the way home. She heard the upstairs extension jingle. She felt excited. She knew it was Jeffrey before she took down the receiver. ‘ "Julie, I know it’s late to call you for a date, but since there’s no meeting tonight, I wondered if you’d like to go for a drive. It’s beautiful put.” I “Why, yes, thank you. I’d love ! “In half an hour, then?” “Yes, that’s fine. I’ll be ready.” A two-minute chat. Maybe only one and,, a half. What tumult a few words over a telephone wire could cause! She was ready in twenty-five minutes, and stood by her window watching the street for his car. She was wearing a new suit tonight, of a lovely shade of blue, and a pale pink ruffled blouse. Her hair was brushed into a shining page boy bob, exposing her ears with their dangling crystal tear-drop earrings. The long green car drove up by the curb and stopped. Julie went downstair*, I She had never been coy about dates, Why bother Katie to answer the door when she could very well open it herself? And besides, she imagined ‘ a man like Jeff liked his girls to be ready on time. f Girls ? She paused. Had he dated much-? He’d never even mentioned ■ anyone else to het. "You look lovely, honey,” her mother said in a low voice from the dining room. "Have a good time.” - . \ i “Thanks: I will!” (To Be Continued) ,

On Training Course Sam Gilbert, son of Mrs. Mabel* > Smith, of this city, left Sunday for a two-week reserve training course at the Great Lakes Naval Training Center. ■ < I \ Slusher Transferred ‘ Mr. and Mrs. Orville Slusher have received word that their son has been transferred from Camp Atterbury to Fort Bragg, N. C., and has the following address: Pvt. Donald W. Slusher, U. S. 55136048, Co. D 112th Inf. 2«th Div., Exercise 50 Pint, Fort Bragg, N. C. Andrews Recalled . Russell A. Andrews, of 710 Nuttman Avenue, has been recalled to active duty with the navy and is being processed at Norfolk, Va. His address is Russell A. Andrews, 8-64-88-SS, Bks. B, Norfolk. Va. His wife and two daughters will remain here for the present. ' Change Os Address Alton W. Chrlstianer, son of Mr. and Mrs: Oscar Chrlstianer of route three, has the following change of address: Alton W. Chrlstianer, F.A., M. Division, U.S.S. Wright (CVL 49) c/o F.P.0., New York,. N. -s . -■ Marriage Licenses Ernest Schmeltzer, Akron, 0., and Lillian Bond, Cuyahoga Falls, O. Altas Knapp, route 2, and Zona Burd, route 3, Fort Wayne. Albon Fichter, Painsville, 0., and Barbara Crawford. Mentor, O. Dewey Jackson and Janette Fuhrman, both of Decatur. Howard Hoffman, Van Wert, 0., and Virginia Kukelman, route 3. English Crack Down On Railroad Romeos Birmingham, England, Aug 13.— (UP)-t-Railroad police announced a crackdown today on the “railroad romeos” of Birmingham who take their girls on slow local trains In the evening and make love in the compartments. The police explained they are not concerned about, morals. The romeos throw away the Ijgh: bulbs, they complain, and the loss approximates 2,000 bulbs a month.

SYNOPSIS Julie Thorndyke la miserably confined by Jie state of her etnotioM. Engaged to be married to Cy Leonard, a young attorney, the believes that aba baa fallen tn love with another man. bandsame Jaff Douglas, who runs a neighborhood sports shop. Sb* is enjoying tier first success as a commentator 00 the local radio station. Cy baa become smug, ruthlessly ambitious and Julie knows that her Ufa with h*n would be unhappy. Again end again bbe asks berself the question; How does a girl know when she has found love? But when Jeff can* on tier at the studio, engages Mr to do a broadcast for his shop, she becomes certain of her love tor him. Now stie must find courage to break Mr engagexMbt to Cy. Julia coofid e» tn her mother and is comforted when the older womah, tells Mr to follow only the dictates of hbr conscience and her heart. CHAPTER TWELVE JULIE opened her front door. Jeff stood tall and slender, smiling kt her. He was dressed in gray—as she best liked him. “I see you’re ready. Shall we start?” he asked. ‘I think we can catch the sunset from Laurel Hill if we go now.” Julie was certain that the sun lad never looked so splendid as it did on this night. Other cars tvere at the lookout, where one could see the great expanse of water —ocean into bay into horizon n one great sweeping vision of beauty. They lingered, watching until the irery last finger of light had vanished. • y. I "I used to think this the most wonderful sight in the world. Dad used to bring me up here. It’s been ages since I’ve driven up. I used to wonder what it would be tike to bring my best girl up here. The only thing is, I’ve never had a best girt!” Jeff confided. He touched Julie’s hand. "You probably don’t believe that, do you?” "Why, yes, Jeff, of course I believe you! But bow did it happen?” ,1 * "Oh, Tve had a few dates. But nothing serious since I was sixteen. Mother didn’t approve of the girt, and so I just sort of let things drop.” Julie frowned a little in the dark. What an impression of his mother he was leaving with her! She laughed lightly. “You don’t mean by any chance that you’ve depended on your mother?” 1 “Oh, not exactly,” he said ruefully. "I just meant that I’d avoided most girls. Isn’t that a stupid admission?” It was a littl<j different. He continued, *Tv» not had much time in the evenings My father was ill for so long, and then Mother wanted me to take over the store in Bayport. Dad had left it to me. but I really didn’t want to operate it. That was selfish of me, for Mother needed someone at home. She was terribly lonely.” . “I see. Yes, of course, Jeff, I can understand that!” She thought of the warmth of her big family under one roof. It would be a terribly lonely life to be alone rataling around in the big house at Fairmeadows. ' "What became of your brother CopyrMfit, MM,

— UK ''''l’M J ' DORIS DUKE, tobacco heiress sometimes called the richest girl In th« world, demonstrates her usual reticence with reporters (me shown at left) as she leave* a plane at LaGuardia field, N, Y. She wears hei usual dark glasses. Chauffeur is at j Public Auction As I am moving to South Carolina, I will offer for sale to the highest bidder at public auction, my Real Estate and Personal Property at Residence, No. 606 Indiana St., Decatur, Ind. SATURDAY, AUGUST 18, 1951 at One O'clock Sharp Real Estate will be sold st 2 o’clock. ' .. Three bedroom all modern home. Three bedrooms up with closets, living and sewing room attached. Dining room, utility room. anV kitchen with built-in features, basement, with almost new force feed hot air oil furnace, gas hot water heater, toilet and bath down.Tllis property is in a No. 1 state of repair, and. Ql oca ted in a desirable location, within walking distance of G. E. company, Casting Co., or Central Soya Co. A new one car cement block garage. You are welcome to inspect this property any time before the sale. personal Property • Irving Plano and bench In good condition; 7.4 cubic foot Frigidaire refrigerator used only 6 months; "Carmada” gas almost new; three-piece bedroom suite, with innerspring mattreis; 2 three-section bookcase, and one large 3 door bookcase; china closet; buffet; oval library table; drum table; sewing cabinet; dressing table; dinette set, 4 extra chrome chairs; RjC.A_ six tube radio; portable phonograph; rocking chair; desk; 9x12 Axminster nig. j other rugs; lamps and dishes; papering board; lawn mower; lot of books, Greek, Latin and German Language, and other articles too numerous to mention. TERMS—Personal Property is Cash. : * ■ Real Instate, 20% cash day of sale and the balknee upon delivery of warranty deed and merchantable abstract of title. Immediate possession. Mrs. Ethel E. Dewey This Sale is conducted by , ? SCHWARTZ REALTY SERVICE Clerk, Mr. Leonard son F p. d. Schwartz, AucL • '• i 1 13 14 16 17

Adam? He married a girt I used to know.” < "Oh, they live in Portland. However, Adam said they may come back to Bayport next fait He's planning on investing in one of tbe fish plants, I believe.” “That will be nice for your mother.” His silence made her wonder. Maybe Adam’s wife and his mother didn’t get along too welt Julie was conscious that there was something wrong. “Oh, enough of family problems!” Jeff exclaimed. “Could I talk you into dancing at the Dragon tonight? You look so lovely. When you opened the door, I just recalled it would be a good night to go dancing!” “Yes, Td like that It’s been the first Saturday evening we’ve been together.” ’That’s right!” he said with delight “Julie, I want to warn you, I’m going to give you a great rush. If it’s all right” he turned her hand up slowly, “Td like to think of you as my best girt ‘Tve noticed one little detail lately. You’ve not been wearing your engagement ring. Does that mean that you’ve broken your engagement?” “You mean you knew Td once worn one?” “Naturally. That’s the first thing I looked for the first time I ever saw you. It was at the Chowder Bowl. You had a cup of coffee. I could barely see your left hand, and didn’t know for sure that there was a ring on it until you passed the counter. Does this mean that you’re no longer engaged?" “Yes, Jeffrey, it does. I realized a long time ago that our marriage couldn’t work out. X took off the ring the first night you came to take me to the committee meeting." "Yes, I realized that night.it was gone. It made me feel that I had a little chance. Do L Julie?” He turned her to face him, and he bent his head. Julie knew he was going to kiss her. She lifted her lips. * “Oh, Julie, Julie darling! I love you, love you!” Julie was shaken. She felt his arm about her as they drove slowly back toward town. He let her go then, and dhe sat primly beside him. But she did not feel prim. She knew she had only a few hours to spend with Jeff this evening. But thq late summer stretched ahead of them. She was happier than she had ever been. • • • The city auditorium was packed the night of the Miss Bayport contest. Tickets, selling for two dollars, had gone like the proverbial hotcakes, and it was whispered that there was a talent scout out front. Julie hoped that the news wouldn’t leak to the contestants. “Heaven knows they’re all nerby Arcadia Boom. Distributed hy Kin* Fi

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llvous enough without hearing that. ‘ I think it’s nonsense, anyway! I • doubt that any scout would check • this meet.” , i "Oh,: you can never tell,” said ! Mr. Carey, who had promised to be the master of ceremonies. *TU • be glad to get this affair ove£ with, Actually, for it’s been a heel . tic week at the station.” / I “Yes, indeed,” said Julie. “Sure i ! you Won’t mind my taking jhe i three days off?” I “No, we’ll use your tape recordings tor the program and Joe, of course, win do the commercials. It will work out fine. K’s good publicity for us, too, in away.” “I’ll run on back to the dressing room and see how the committee and ? their charges are coming along. They look darling, don’t they?” "They looked scared. Little bunnies, if you ask me!” “Last night’s rehearsal was ,a nightmare. They always are, though.” "What are you going to do about Pat?” "Dh, I guess we’ll let her appear. But we should have set up some sort of .regulation, and then have made it stick. She’s been out four nights in a row dancing till all hours.” 'TNo wonder she looks washed out. She hasn't a chance. She's the most nervous one of the group, and Td thought in the beginning that she might win." It was a difficut evening. Julie • felt sorry for the frantic mothers, the anxious committee members, who had to see that the girls were dressed and on stage for each division of the contest. Then there was the informal session when the judges met in an ante-room and th4 girls came in one or two at a time and just chatted with them. Here the judges could view the girls up closely. Julie was astonished to see that Pat’s white evening dress was soiled. "She probably wore it to dance in! The very idea!” Pat’s eyes were positively hollow from loss of sleep. Betsey was her own sweet, spaHding self. She had extra color from the excitement, yet her cheeks were a creamy soft velvet. Het lips were vivid, her chestnut hair shoulder length. Its waves were shining and soft, as though from daily brushing and a wellselected diet. "Betsey is one of those semi-* scientific babies," Julie’s mother, had said yesterday. "You know, started off from the beginning with orange juice and viosterol, cereal and vegetables at the right moment, and all the rest." “And besides that, her old man’s a good-looking guy!” added Mr. Thomdyjke. "Not to mention her pretty mother!’’ g (To Be Continued) “eature* Syndicate. J •