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The Mississippi enterprise. (Jackson, Miss.) 1938-current, 1945-06-23

The number of victory gardens
in Mississippi in 1945 should equal
the number in 1914, according to
the Agricultural Extension Ser
vice.
The Mississippi enterprise. (Jackson, Miss.) 1938-current, 1945-06-23

Use caution in handling, apply
ing and storing insecticides, horti-
culturists of the Agricultural Ex-
tension Service recommends.
The Mississippi enterprise. (Jackson, Miss.) 1938-current, 1945-06-23

Use great care in cleaning milk
utensils, dairymen of the Agricul-
tural Extension Service urge.
The Mississippi enterprise. (Jackson, Miss.) 1938-current, 1945-06-23

Peaches may be canned without
sugar, food preservation specialists
q the Agricultural Extension Ser
vice point out.
The Mississippi enterprise. (Jackson, Miss.) 1938-current, 1945-06-23

Some species of insects includ-
ing number of butterflies have
taste organs in their legs.
The Mississippi enterprise. (Jackson, Miss.) 1938-current, 1945-06-23

People who have nothing to do
are quickly tired of their own
The Mississippi enterprise. (Jackson, Miss.) 1938-current, 1945-06-23

Custards are best when baked
slowly at 300 degrees.
The midland journal., 1945-10-19
SGT. HAGGERTY TO BE
DISCHARGED

Sgt. Oliver P. Haggerty, member
of the United States Marines for the
past 20 years, has arrived at Balm
bridge for discharge. He was taken
prisoner by the Japs when Wake Is
land fell, and removed to Japan
where he had been taken a prisoner
of war for more than three years.
When he was told he was to go to
cambridge, he asked where it was
and was told it was naval base
in Cecil County, along the Susque-
hanna River. Having been a native
of near Port Deposit, he replied
that must be near home" Upon ar
rival at the base he was further sur
prised that it took in his old Eome-
stead and exclaimed, Maybe the
barracks in which l will be quarter
ed may be where slept as a boy"
The midland journal., 1945-10-19
poIsT Deposit

Rev. and Mrs. VIM. H. Revelle
spend a portion of each week in
Westminster, Md, where the former
is attending college. They return to
Port Deposit In time for him to at
tend to all his church services and
duties.
TINE 2lc Stanley Grant is home on
a furlough from the Pacific Coast.
A Rummage Sale will be held on
Saturday afternoon and evening,
Oct. 90 in the room next to the Port
Deposit Movie Theatre, by the ladies
of the Presbyterian church.
Rev. J. X. Picking of James Metho-
dist church, Rising Sun, occupied the
pulpit of Tome Methodist church
here on Sunday morning, last at II
o'clock.
Mr. and Mrs. Edwin Ennis are re-
ceiving congratulations on the birth
of baby boy Sept 27, at the IIavre
de Grace Hospital.
Sunday visitors of Mr.. and Mrs
George Trowbridge were Mr.. and
Mrs. Cecil Trowbridge and family, of
Lansdowne, Pa.
Mr.. and Mrs. Romeo Abrahams
had as their weekend visitor Mrs.
Harry Abrahams, of Washington, d.
G.
Recent guests of Mrs w. H. Holm
were Mrs. Henry b. Bray of Aqua
son, Md; Mrs. B. B. Ramsey and
Miss Gertrude Keiser of Phiadel-
phia. Pa.
Mrs. Jacob Wagner and Melanie of
Brooklyn, Md, spent the weekend
With Mrs. Franklin Benjamin.
Mrs. Margaret Guild of Whining
ton, Del, has been visiting Mrs. H.
l.. Stebbing.
Herbert N. Gerry, of Baltimore,
visited his sister, Mrs. L. V. G. West
erfield during the week -
Miss Joan Kepler, who has been a
sufferer from infantile paralysis for
more than a year has returned to her
home here greatly improved. She has
been receiving treatment at the Ker-
nan Childrens School, in Baltimore.
Weekend guests of Mr. and Mrs.
Howard Jackson were Mr.. and Mrs.
Oscar Talley and Miss Blanche AL
colt, of Wilmington.
Mr.. and Mrs. Charles Leopold, of
Aberdeen, spent the weekend with
Miss Blanche Stebbing.
Recent visitors of Mr.. and Mrs.
Howard Shank were Mrs. VIM. Cres-
well, Mrs. Arthur Dinsmore, Mrs.
Marion Brumfield, of Rising Sun, and
Mrs. Ronald Merical of Bainbridge
Village.
Mr.. and Mrs. VIM. Slicer and
daughter of Asbury Park, N. j., were
weekend guests of e. X. Burlin.
The midland journal., 1945-10-19
MRS. LETITIA MULDoON

Mrs. Letitia Muldoon, widow of
Robert Muldoon, died in Union Hos
pital, Elkton, at $3.50 o'clock, Mon
Jay morning, aged IS years. The de-
ceased was former resident of Ok
ford, Pa, but for the past two years
had made her home with her son,
Robert Muldoon and family, in Co
lora, Md.
In addition to her son Robert, she
is survived by two other sons, Will
liam and Granville, of Philadelphia,
and one daughter, Mrs. Emma Nor
gan, of Houston, Del. Also one sister,
Mrs. Annie B. Pierce of Colora, and
one brother, Granville c. Barrett, of
Rising Sun.
Services will be held Friday after
noon, 200 o'clock at the Tyson Fun
eral Home, Rising Sun. Viewing
Thursday evening Interment in
Brookview cemetery.
The midland journal., 1945-10-19
Rally Day Observed

Rally Day was observed Sunday in
the Methodist church. Rev. W. H. Re-
velle, Jr., pastor of the Port Deposit
Methodist church was the guest
preacher, taking as his text, BE ye
strong, therefore, and let not your
hearts be weak, for your work shall
be rewarded" Pfc. Wilson Ewing
sang THE Stranger of Galilee." AT
$50 the YTC met in primary room.
Leaders of the MYF at 1880 were
Dick Bicking and Donald Johnson.
Rev. Bicking led in prayer. Miss
Anna Ryan sang 20 Young and Fear
less Prophet" The MYF choir sang
Whispering Hope" The leaders
read selections on Heroes, of the
Faith, Abraham, Daniel, David and
Jesus the Savior" Rev. Bicking
preached on the subject, Ship
wrecks"
The midland journal., 1945-10-19
COVERED DISH SUPPER SERVED

The covered dish supper of the
Sunday School Board was much en-
joyed by the % members present
Supt. Claude Buck presided Rev j.
II. Bicking led in prayer and gave a
short talk. The business meeting fol-
lowed. Mr.. George Prettyman, Zion,
was the guest speaker, taking as kis
topic, Successful methods of Teach
ing in the Sunday School,"
The menu consisted of fried chick
en-, lima beans, escalloped potatoes,
cole slaw, macaroni, sweet potatoes,
creamed onions, rolls, applesause, ice
cream, homemade cake, coffee.
The midland journal., 1945-10-19
McGRADY HERDS OFFICIALLY
CLASSIFIED

The registered Jersey herd of Ell
bert r. McGrady, Rising Sun, was
recently officially classified, accord
ing to a report from The American
Jersey Cattle Club, New York The
official wko went over each COW in
the herd individually comparing her
TO the model of the breed in type,
was DR.. George e. Taylor of New
York.
Fourteen animals in the McGrady
herd averaged 84.29@o on Il score
card basis. Included in this average
are six Very Good, seven Good Plus,
and one Good individual The ami
mails Charming Betsy of II. f. 1880
724, Plymouth Beauty o'Brookmead
1082994, Kate of Brookmead 1155-
757 Sybil Beatall 1125397, Jean OF
Brookmead 1258S84 and Violet of
Brookmead 124O791 were rated
Very Good.
The registered Jersey herd of
Glenn McGrady, Rising Sun, was also
recently officially classified, accord
ing to report from The American
Jersey Cattle Club, New York. The
official who went over each cow in
the herd Individually comparing Eer
to the model of the breed in type was
DR.. George e. Taylor of New York.
Eight animals in the herd averag-
ed 85 % on a score card basis. Includ-
ed in this average are four Very
Good and four Good Plus individuals.
The animals Beau Blonde of Brook
mead 41S438, Daisy Brookmead
Princess 1371S61, Victoria of Brook
mead 1371185, and Victor Blonde
Sybil Mary 12S4427 were rated Very
Good.
The midland journal., 1945-10-19
NOAH C. BARNES

Noah C. Barnes, aged "a years,
died suddenly at kis home in Perry
vile on Sunday, Oct. Z.
He is survived by his wife, Clara
NJ Barnes; his parents, Charles II.
and Isabelle Barnes; and three sis
ters, Mrs. Jane Patterson, Perry
Vile; Mrs. Eleanor Dobson, Philadel-
phia; and Mrs. Isabel Robinson,
Philadelphia.
Pfc. Barnes was honorably dis
charged from the Army September
2S of this year and had been Ger
man prisoner many months. lie mad
received the Purple Heart.
Funeral services were held from
tie Patterson Funeral Home Wed
nesday, Oct 10th, at 2 p. m, with
interment in st. Marks cemetery.
The midland journal., 1945-10-19
RICHARD BARNES

Richard Barnes, of Perryville, age
35, died very suddenly Sunday night,
Oct. Z, after retiring, at his new
home on Hartford Avenue, having
married Miss Skunk about a month
ago.
His funeral took place on We'd
nesday at p. m, from the Patterson
Funeral Home in charge of DR.. j. w
Atkinson, with interment i'll St
Marks cemetery
Besides his widow, the deceased is
survived by his mother and father
Mr.. and Mrs. Charles Barnes, Perry
Vile, and three sisters.
Mr.. Barnes has lately been dis
charged from the Army after about
three years service in the Euopean
War Theatre, in which he was
wounded and held a Purple Heart
medal.
The midland journal., 1945-10-19
WOODLAWN

Mr.. and Mrs. Clarence Gambel Of
Elk View, were Wednesday Friday
guests of Mr.. and Mrs Wilson
Gather.
Mrs. Harold u. Tyson and naomi
were Wilmington shoppers Satel day.
1t. and Mrs. Edward Dressea were
dinner guests Thursday evening of
Mr. and Mrs. John Redding and
family.
Mr.. and Mrs. Leslie Graper eater
tanned at dinner party Friday ev-
ening at the home of her parents,
Mr. and Mrs. John Sebold.
Mrs. James ID. Robb and little
Darla are visiting this week with her
parents, Mr. and Mrs. Ernest Jones,
Baltimore.
Mr. and Mrs. Harold T.. Tyson,
Naomi, George spent Sunday with
Miss S. Elizabeth Tyson, West Ches-
ter, Pa.
Mr.. and Mrs. George w. McCul-
Tough and George 3rd spent Sunday
afternoon and evening with MIR. and
Mrs. G. b. Cullen, Stanton, Del.
Rally Day was observed in Hope
we'll church Sunday morning with a
special program given by the Sunday
chers and children for their splendid
program
Miss Elsie =. Rea, Miss Rosa Ru-
cupero, Mrs. Guy Rogers, Mrs. Lee
Rogers and Miss Virginia Shippers
attended on Saturday the Home
Coming at the SalisbGry State Teach
ers College.
Miss Mary Rawlings of Baltimore,
spent the weekend with relatives
| here.
Mr.. and Mrs. William E. Rea and
| Miss Elsie attended on Monday, Oct.
s, the funeral of Harry Kyle, of Ches-
| ter, with burial at New Holland, Pa.
Miss Bruna Abrahams, Of Amber,
spent the weekend at Woodlawn.
Mr.. and Mrs. John Sollars, White
Plains, Md, were weekend guests
of Mr. and Mrs. James Gather. Mr.
and Mrs. Arthur Gather of Whining
ton, spent Sunday at the same home
Miss Lillian Wilde and Mrs. Rlof-
sen, of Bradley Beach, N. j., called
IN the William Rea family Sunday
afternoon.
Mrs. Rosa Harmon of Glasgow
Montana, Mr.. and Mrs. Travers Har-
mon, of Washington, ID. c., are the
guests of Mr.. and Mrs. A. C. Sher-
rard
Mr.. and Mrs. William Hewes OF
Wilmington, were guests on Sunday
of Mr.. and Mrs. Howard G. Barnes
and family.
The midland journal., 1945-10-19
Teachers Appointed
By Board Of
Education

TIE Board Of Education met in
regular session ON Tuesday, October
9th. Those present we're Mr.. Reuben
Reynolds, president; Mr.. Harvey r..
Buck, vice-president; and Mr.. Harold
w. Cheyney.
The minutes of the regular meet
ing of September 18th, and special
meeting of September 27th, were
read and approved, and sundry bills
ordered paid
The following appointments were
approved by the Board:
Mr.. George p. Novak, assistant,
Chesapeake City high school; Mr.. E.
E. Blind, music teacher, Elkton high
school; Mr.. Joseph r. Morris, assist
ant, North East high school; Miss
Pauline Mackie, assistant, Perryville
high school; Mrs. Dorothy Ream, as
sistant, North East Elementary
school; Mrs. Mary B. Murduck, as
sistant, Rising Sun Elementary
school.
A letter was received from Mr. Ed
gar w. Thompson, bus contractor,
asking that the Board approve his
purchase of the bus and bus route of
Mrs. Lulu e. Krauss. This was ap-
proved by the Board.
The resignation of Miss Lavina j..
Cook, assistant in the North East
high school, was received and accept
ed with regret.
Permission was given the white
and colored teachers of the county to
attend their respective State meet
ings in Baltimore. The former meets
on October 26th and 27th, and the
latter meets on October 19 and 20.
Teachers who do not attend the
above meetings are expected to carry
on school as usual.
A delegation of colored patrons
representing various sections OF Cecil
County, with Daniel Stewart and El-
der Johnson as spokesman, came be-
fore the Board to discuss the crowd
ed conditions in the local school and
on the school buses.
The Superintendent informed the
Board that pupils had been moved
from the Hollingsworth Manor
School to the regular Elkton schools
with the exception of the first grade
which is to be sent to the former
Nursery school building in Hollings-
worth Manor.
The Superintendent also explained
to the Board that he had been in
touch with the Housing Authorities
regarding the use of part of Booth
Village, Colored Housing Develop
ment in Elkton, to relieve the crowd
ed conditions in the local colore(
school.
The report of the Auditors for the
school year 1944-45 was received
with interest by the Board.
Tke Superintendent informed the
Board that tie Chesapeake City bus
routes had been changed as request
ed by several patrons in this section
SO that the children would not have
so far to walk Crowded bus condi
tions were also eliminated by the
above changes.
The midland journal., 1945-10-19
N Office

To Whom 1t May Concern:
l hereby certify that l will draw
my application for liquor license at
the establishment known as the Man.
sion House.
Because of church Affiliations, re-
gret the application, and shall never
make application for license of like
nature.
(Signed) Helen L. Douglas
Owner Mansion House
Blythedale, Md.
Sworn to before me this 18th day
of October, 1945.
Pierre H. LeBrun
Notary Public
Port Deposit, Md.
October Is, 1945
In our endeavor to protest the
granting of this license there might
have been things said that could be
harmful to the Mansion House and
to the character of the owners. These
people, though newcomers in the
community, by hard work are con-
Quoting a respectable and decent
place of business.
The overwhelming sentim
against the license, when fully realiz-
ed by the owners of the Mansion
House, caused them to withdraw the
application before it was presented
to the Liquor Board.
This willingness to comply with
the expressed desire of the commune
ty as a whole is appreciated.
Signed: Edward Jackson
Mrs. Robert j. Campbell
Mrs. William ]. Todd
Curtis Quackenbush
Temperance Committee.
This notice is being published with
the full knowledge, consent and ap-
proval of the owners of the Mansion
House.
Signed: Jones A. Douglass
Helen l.. Douglass
The midland journal., 1945-10-19
DEATHS
MRS. EMMA MORGAN SMITH

Mrs. Emma Morgan Smith, aged
83 years, died at her home in Perry
Vile, Oct. 9th. She is survived by her
husband, Samuel G. Smith; daugh-
ter, Miss Lillian Smith of Perryville;
and four sons, Elmer g., of Newark,
N. j.; William D., of Philadelphia;
Thomas r., of Philadelphia; and Ed
gar NJ, at home. A grandson, Sgt.
Ellsworth Baker, U. S. Army, also
survives.
Funeral services were held at the
Patterson funeral home Saturday,
October 18th at p. m. Interment in
Asbury cemetery.
The midland journal., 1945-10-19
ACadon1V
PERKIOMEN
BUSINESS CHANGES HANDS

]. Arthur Heath. for number of
years a clerk in Elders store, has
bought the stock and equipment from
Arthur B. Cameron and will conduct
a general grocery and meat store at
176 e. Main Street, Elkton.
The midland journal., 1945-10-19
Boys Held For Court

At a hearing before Magistrate
Weinroth in Elkton, Willard A. Bun
gard, Francis holland, and John A.
Bristow, of Chesapeake City, were
held for Grand Jury on $1,000 bail
for stealing a car belonging to Mrs.
Alice C. Fithian of Chesapeake City.
The midland journal., 1945-10-19
pERKIoMEN "a; NOTTINGHAM o

With the aid of two long passes
and a tkirty-five yard run, Perkio-
men defeated West Nottingham Aca-
denny in football game on Saturday.
Oct. 13. The game was played at Per-
kiomen prep" School, and, inciden-
tally, was the first game Perkiomen
has won from the Academy in three
years.
Kennard, Russell and Kennedy
played brilliant defensive ball for the
The midland journal., 1945-10-19
Property Sold

Mrs. A. F. Stanley of Elkton, has
purchased the property of Mr.. and
Mrs. T. Otis Kline. at the corner of
South and Howard Streets, and also
the double house of Mrs. Nellie Nc
Intire ON West Main Street.
The midland journal., 1945-10-19
RECEIVES HONORABLE
DISCHARGE

After having served overseas in
the ETO with the 623rd Engrs. Corps
II England, Germany, France and
Austria, Sgt. Richard H. Jenkins has
been honorably discharged from the
service. Sgt. Jenkins has to his cred
it 5 battle stars and the Bronze Star
Medal for meritorious work.
The midland journal., 1945-10-19
CHURCH CELEBRATES
FOUNDING

A large number of our residents
on Sunday attended the special SER
vices celebrating the 225th anniver-
sary of the founding of Rock Pres
byterian Church, Fair Hill. Md. The
church was founded in 1920.
The midland journal., 1945-10-19
RIVER IMPROVEMENT HEARING

The matter of proposed improve
ment of the channel from Charles
town, to Havre de Grace, a report on
which is authorized by the River and
Harbor Act approved March 2, 1945,
will be considered at public hear
ing to be held in the Wildwood Coun-
try Club at CEarlestown at 1880 p.
m, October "a.
The midland journal., 1945-10-19

Miss Jane E. Jenkins, of Whining
ton, and Capt. Homer G. Swails. of
Camp Shelby, Miss. spent Sunday
and Monday with Mr.. and Mrs. e. A.
Jenkins.
The midland journal., 1945-10-19
CUNNING AND TRESPASSING
FORBIDDEN

Notice is hereby given that gum
ning and all other forms of trespass-
ing on the premises of the undersign-
dis positively forbidden. Persons
so trespassing will be prosecuted to
the full extent of the law.
WILLIAM REYNOLDS
Rising Sun, Md.
The midland journal., 1945-10-19
Drunken Woman
Driver Arrested

Mary Marie Harris of Bel Air, was
arrested by Sgt. Earl Pinder, of the
State Police, at North East, for driv-
ing while under the influence of liq-
uor. She was found by Pinder driving
ON the wrong traffic lane. The woman
was given suspended fine of $101
by Magistrate Weinroth. She paid a
fine of $11.45 for driving on the
wrong lane.
The midland journal., 1945-10-19
TREsPAssING FORBIDDEN

Cunning and other forms of tres
passing on the premises of the under
signed is positively forbidden, and
trespassers will be dealth with ac-
cording to law.
J. J. HANNA,
Colora, Md.
The midland journal., 1945-10-19
Fire Prevention
Demonstration

Mr.. Earl Tyson, fire chief, and Mr..
Everett Johnson visited an assembly
of the Elementary school during Fire
Prevention Week. They gave talk
and demonstration of fire equipmen.
on the school grounds which were
enjoyed by all pupils and which were
quite worthwhile.
The midland journal., 1945-10-19
Head Of Christiana Church,
Newark, Delaware

1880 D. m.: Sunday School. lesson.
Making the Home Christian"
2:30 p. m: Church Service. SER
mon, "Christ and the Home" Attend
your church regularly; join in it's
program of worship and work; use
its guidance and help in building a
useful Christian life!
The midland journal., 1945-10-19

Charles Queck Moody, Elkton, has
been inducted into the Army. and
William Clifton Rhoades. North East.
into the Navy.
The midland journal., 1945-10-19

PRESBYTERIAN CHURCHES
Rev. Evan w. Renne, Minister
Rock Church, Fair Hill, Maryland
10 a. M, Sunday School.
lesson, Making the Home Christian.
IL a. M, morning worship.
sermon, Christ an dthe Home" This
is Christian Home Sunday. All are
welcome.
The midland journal., 1945-10-19
PIGS FOR SALE

Pigs, eight weeks old. Chester and
Berkshire crossed. Apply to
CLYDE C. DRENNEN,
Rising Sun, Md.
The midland journal., 1945-10-19

Another heavy frost on Monday
morning tkat covered everything
with white,
The midland journal., 1945-10-19
FOUND

On Street in Rising Sun, Door Key.
Owner can have same by proving
property and paying for this adver-
tisement.
The midland journal., 1945-10-19

Detective: You're looking for your
cashier? Is he tall or short?
Banker: Both!
The midland journal., 1945-10-19

40 FARM MORTGAGE
LOANS FOR YOUR
POST WAR PLANS
v BUY A FARM
v BUY MORE LAND
V ERECT NEW FARM
BUILDINGS
v REFINANCE PRESENT
DEBTS
LAND BANK LONG TERM
LOANS can help spread the
cost over period of years.
*NO Application or
Appraisal Fees
*1O-2O-3O-odd Years to pay
*Pay off when you wish
No Penalties
NFLA
NATIONAL FARM
LOAN ASSOCIATION
JOHN H. BUCK,
Secretary.Treasurer
80 Office Street
Phone: Bel Air IA
e Bel Air, Maryland
The midland journal., 1945-10-19
WANTED

Business Stands, Dwellings, and
earns. Good demand for oil stations,
garages, restaurants and amusement
places on US Routes 1, 40 and 213.
high prices being offered. Excellent
>.emand for small dwellings and
arms selling from $4,000 down. We
lave cash buyers waiting for all
types of the above properties. List
Nth STROUT REALTY AGENCY
III wide market and a quick sale.
write or phone US what you have to
sell. No charge for listing. j. T. C.
hopkins, Jr., Port Deposit, Md.
rhone 1851.
The midland journal., 1945-10-19

Harmonieas are back-playing
Home Sweet Home. no doubt,
The midland journal., 1945-10-19
PUBLIC SALE

HOUSEHOLD GOODS
SATURDAY, OCTOBER 20, 1945
at 100 O'Clock T.. NJ.
ham Academy to Harrisville, Cecil
County, Maryland, including living
room, bed room, dining room and
kitchen furniture, cooking utensils,
dishes, blacksmith and carpenter
tools, poultry and poultry equipment
and 100 bus. of corn.
Terms Cash.
j. H. HAWLEY
Racine Auct.
Lamdin, Clerk.
The Michigan chronicle. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1936-current, 1945-12-22
OPEN LETTER TO PRES. TRUMAN

wanted 10 do something about it, But now YOU
have stepped in and halted the committees TAX
ing action. Can YOU wonder that an outstanding
man such Houston objects?
To make the case even more absurd the COM
pany actually does hire some Negroes. but not
IN platform Jobs IN connection with street cars
and buses or as traffic checkers Moreover. Pres
Idcnt Truman don't forget that three or four
Negroes were hired even as street car conductors
quite peacefully, until the company discovered
that extraordinary fact and said nay. Don't for
get that your predecessor. Franklin Roosevelt
took fortnight action IN the Philadelphia transit
strike, and that Negro conductors and motormcn
arc now hired there. as IN New York. Los Ana
EoleS and elsewhere, without peril TO single
soul. The history books Will trca, that earlier
act with reverence that VIII scarcely be aroused
by your own present document 10 Nh Houston,
| fear
No President Truman. you have been given
some very bad advice and YOU have been listen
ms to some very destructive double talk Can
u be that you arc frightened because Nj Bslbo
* chairman Of the Washington n c. Commit
tee which makes hum virtual Mayor OF the cap
ltal of tho l. S. A
We had better keep the UNO headquarters far
away from this great nation II this is the best
can do
Why have your wartime powers been cX-
tended If they are 10 become meaningless As
MI Houston properly pointed out IN his COM
munlcauon 10 you. your acts raise tho funda-
mental question OF the basic government atti.
tude toward mlnortJeS. The failure Of the gov
eminent to enforce democratic practices and 10
protect minoritcS IN It's own capital makes its
expressed concern for national minorites abroad
somewhat Spccious, and It's interference in the
domestic afafirs OF other countries very prema-
ture"
Your act gives pause. President Truman
and the pause has the quality of nightmare
As matter Of fact, il you want to solve the
transportation problem. you would insist that
the company hire Negroes in platform Jobs. so
that the idle vehicles of the Capitol Transit Com
pany could be utilized Your present policy
harms transportation fully as much as ii harms
democracy