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Show The nation's lawmakers have a new haven of peace, and quiet on Capitol Hill. by Jerry Klein -- day lonc, the halls of the conducted in the chapel, but every nation's Capitol in Washington roar day' Senators and Representatives lawcome to spend a few quiet moments in with the noise of sight-seer- s, But just individual meditation. makers, and The chapel was first urged in 1952 behind the main rotunda members of Congress now have a haven of peace by Senator A. S. Mike Monroney of for prayer and meditation. Opened Oklahoma and Representative Brooks this Spring, it contains a few chairs, a Hays of Arkansas. Final approval by winCongress came in August, 1954. simple altar, and a stained-gla- ss Congress' intent to make the prayer dow reminding our country's leaders room rionsectarian was indicated in of the God who "hath made and prenamed as "'tHeTergyTnens-committeserved us a nation No organized religious services are advisers: The Rev. Frederick Brown Harris and the Rev. Bernard Bras-kamchaplains of the Senate and House respectively; Rabbi Norman Gerstenfeld of the Washington Hebrew Congregation, and the Rev. Edward J. Herrman, assistant chancellor of the Roman Catholic Arch- i LL " favor-seeke- rs. ' p, X i I f ; I diocese of Washington. The room measures about 17 feet square, - is painted in soft blues, and "All has the national flag in one corner. (Ml &j with kneeling benches at their feett flank the altar. The altar Bible, containing both the Old and New Testaments, lies open to the 23rd Psalm. Seven-branch- winSimple altar and stained-glas- s dow dominate the prayer room. "candelabra, ed Behind the altar is a stained-gla- ss window donated by an anonymous group of Southern California craftsmen who gave the window' "as a thank offering to this country, to dedicate it to those men who have in the past sought God's guidance and to those who presently determine the destiny of this nation by the inspira" tion of their decisions." The Great Seal of the United States and all the state names appear in the stained glass. The window's central medallion shows George Washington kneeling in lonely prayer at Valley Forge and beside him the first verse of the 16th Psalm: "Preserve me, 0 God, for in Thee do I put my trust." Washington's presence in the room is fitting. In his first term as President, he declared that our form of government "has no sense unless it is based on a deeply felt religious faith." Representative Richard H. Poff of Virginia says the new prayer room is no "large assembly hall through which demagogues and hypocrites can parade their religion," but rather a blue-and-wi- ne Kill! If small, ... simple, sanctified -- retreat - to which the elected representatives of the people may repair for meditation." In sharp debate on the floor of the House or Senate, members suggest the absence of a quorum. "In the prayer room, a quorum is one and God.' may-occasional- y ; For the best in beauty wear and easy care An outstanding value in a kitchen floor Beauty, long wear, and easy care are values that are built right into every Armstrong Quaker Rug values that you'll appreciate whether you rent or own your home. finish gives these rugs Miracle 9 brighter, clearer colors, and they'll wear 50 longer than ordinary enamel dirt floor coverings. Tracked-iand spilled things wipe away easily. Vet they're low in cost only $J2 to $15 for an average size room. Ask to see these colorful styles at your local store that carries Armstrong Floors. K-9- -s- urfaced n c'JAKia ituef, noot and wau covwihoi fmiih with miracle K-- 99 i -- StyU No. 4616 p StyU No. 4720 i I, - ' i StyU No. 46IS ly r - |