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Evening star., 1946-04-24
Nation Observing Month
OF Mournino for Stone

Inc Nation today went into q
month of Official mourning for
Chief Justice Stone.
President Truman late yesterday
ordered flags lowered to half
staff on Government buildings at
home and abroad for the mourn
ing period 1t was the second time
in year that this tribute had been
paid to distinguished public serv-
ant. Last year at this time the Ma
ton mourned Franklin D. Roosevelt,
who died April IL.
Speculation on Successor.
In the meantime, Washington
speculated on a successor to the
Chief Justice who was stricken on
the bench Monday, and died a few
hours later of a massive cerebral
hemorrhage.
For the vacancy on the court, 1t
seemed certain that Mr. Truman
would appoint another Republican,
as the Chief Justices death leaves
Justice Burton as the lone member
of the minority party on the tri-
bunal In this connection, the name
Of Secretary of War Patterson was
heard oftenest. Secretary Patterson
was on the bench in the Second
Federal Circuit Court of Appeals
when President Roosevelt brought
him into the War Department.
Others figuring in the guessing were
Senators Austin of Vermont and
Ferguson OF Michigan.
Douglas, Jackson, Reed Mentioned.
In choosing Chief Justice, some
observers believed the Presidents
selection would be among Justices
Douglas, Jackson and Reed, al
though on seniority all are out
ranked by Justice Black Justice
Frankfurter outranks Justices Doug
las and Jackson.
1t seems certain that the sharp
division in the court in recent years
must be taken into consideration by
the President in deciding on Chief
Justice. on whom falls the burden
Of seeking the teamwork that Is
necessary for efficient adninistra-
ton in the tribunal.
Generally speaking. the court
lineup has found the ultraliberal
Justices Black and Douglas arrayed
on the opposite side from Justices
Jackson and Frankfurter, with JUS
tice Reed as likely to be with one
group as the other.
Patton Supports Black.
James G. Patton, president of the
National Farmers Union, asked
President Truman to nominate JUS
tice Black for the chief justiceship.
In an open letter to the President,
Mr.. Patton said Justice Black al
ready may be ranked as "one of the
great jurists in American history"
whose profound intellectual hon
esty (has) been demonstrated time
and again in his opinions
In ordering the official period Of
mourning for Chief Justice Stone,
President Truman hailed "his emf
nent and varied services as a pub
lie servant"
The presidential order follows:
The death of the Honorable Har-
Ian Fiske Stone, Chief Justice of
the United States, occurred on the
evening Of April %, 1916. Through
his untimely death the people of
the United States have lost the
services of an eminent jurist and a
distinguished public servant. His
service on the Supreme Court of
(See STONE page A-o0
Evening star., 1946-04-24
Another Overseas Star
Available Today

The latest Overseas Edition
of The Star is available to-
day at both The Star Office
and the street floor service
desk in Lansburgh's Depart
ment Store.
Copies are free, with en-
velopes for mailing, but the
edition is strictly limited.
Please do not waste a single
copy.
Evening star., 1946-04-24

Board of Trade recommendation
that the police force be increased to
$500, Star study showed the force
now has only 1885 men. Inspector
Harvey G. Callahan, police superin-
tendent, last week, asked a similar
increase
Only the sixth precinct between 4
pm and midnight, and the seventh
precinct between am and pm,
have sufficient footmen to cover the
number Of beats which police off,
cials believe are necessary to provide
minimum protection. Other pre-
cincts are short-handed consistently
around the clork, the survey reveals,
Necessary assignments which cut
down the number of men available
for walking beats are: Fifty-two
uniformed men assigned to duty at
(See POLICE. Page A-5D
Evening star., 1946-04-24
Peron Takes Office June a

BUENOS AIRES, April "a (R.-
The newspaper Ell Laborista said
today that President-elect Juan
Peron would be inaugurated June 4,
third anniversary of the military
revolution which overthrew Ramon
Castillo.
Evening star., 1946-04-24
ArmyDiscip|ine
Drive Ordered
ByMcNarney
Troops Performances
Discredited in Some
Commands, He Says
BY the A.soeiotsd Press

FRANKFURT, April 24.-Gen.
Joseph T. McNarney today Or
dered a disciplinary breakdown
on all American troops in Europe
because discipline in certain
localities and commands in this
theater has deteriorated to the
point OF discrediting the fine per-
forlnance of our troops in gen.
eral."
In orders issued to unit COM
manders. the theater commander
declared "an commanders and t. cir
subordinates must now devote thenr
selves to the re-establishment of
discipline"
This" he said, becomes their
most important immediate func-
ton"
Text of Order.
Gen. McNarney's written order
said:
Due to rapid rehabilitation and
frequent changes of station OF units
! and assignments of enlisted men
and of1cers, firm ties of unit pride
have been weakened. The tradi-
tional constant concern of officers
for the welfare of their men and
consequent mutual loyalties have
been difficult to maintain during
this transition period. Teamwork
often has been forgotten.
consequently discipline in certain
localities and commands in this the
ater has deteriorated to a point of
discrediting the fine performance of
our troops in general.
High AWOL Rate. 4
Indications of this state can be
found it:
la Participation in black market
activities and in indulgence in
drunkenness.
"(b) A high absent without leave
rate and an excessive incidence of
other disciplinary infractions.
"(c) High automobile accident rate
"(d) Excessive venereal disease
rate.
"(e) General lack of smartness in
appearance and conscientious OBJ
servance of military courtesy.
30 Complaining attitude toward
constituted military authority and
those duties essential to maintain
high standards of soldierly effici-
ency.
Approaching Stability.
"The low state of discipline within
the command leads to q loss of re-
spect for American authority by the
enemy people and injuries to our
reputation among our Allies. But
even more important Is the loss of
self-respect to the individual Amer
leans concerned. Ofhcer replace
ments and newly enlisted and newly
inducted soldiers are being received
in large numbers and il low STAN
dards of discipline and performance
Of duty exist in any organization,
they will extend to new arrivals.
THE theater now is approaching
a condition of reasonable stability.
Excuses previously made that
effective action was impossible be-
cause of the rapid turnover of off,
GERS and men are no longer valid.
Continued tolerance of low
standards of discipline will be con-
sidered as evidence of failure In
command.
"All commanders and their subor-
dinates must now devote themselves
to establishment of discipline,
esprit de corps and pride in fulfill
ing our mission as indicated in all
phases of military performance.
This becomes their most important
immediate function"
Specific actions taken to solve the
disciplinary problem are expected to
be disclosed by Gen. McNarney in
a news conference tomorrow.
Evening star., 1946-04-24
Late Bulletins
Express Strike Blocked

President Truman today
moved to block the threatened
strike of $4,000 employees of
the Railway Express Agency
by creating an emergency
board to sift the dispute. He
took this action after the Ma
tional Mediation Board re-
ported the threatened strike
would seriously interrupt in
terstate commerce.
Earlier Story on Page A-3.)
Roxos Leads by $4,000
MANILA R.-M nuel
Roxas Held a lead of more
than $4,000 over Sergio Os-
mena for the presidency of
the Philippines tonight on a
tabulation of unofficial re-
turns from 1,7O4 precincts,
but Osmena was steadily
closing the gap as returns
trickled in from Central Lu-
ION.
Earlier Story on Page A-2)
Evening star., 1946-04-24
The Star Surveys the Coal Strike

What do the miners think of the coal strike? How long
do they expect to hold out? operators react to
John L. Lewis insstence controlled welfare
The answers to these and many other questions
sought by The Stars labor reporter James Y Newton
weeks survey of the of Virginia. Virginia and
Kentucky hardest hit by the strike He reports his findings
in series of articles the first of which will appear toor
in
The Ghfninn &tar
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(See FOOD, Page A-5.)
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(See LOAN, Page A-20)
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(See STONE, Page A-2.)
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(See HOME RULE, Page A-5.)
Hartford chronicle., 1946-04-20
IT'SLIKE THIS
(Continued from page D


 ture once obtained. This is a very important something new that has been added to the older approaches to the Negro question; in past years all too much of the difficulty suffered in interracial affairs has been entirely due to the sad fact that the average American KNOWS NOTHING ABOUT US. They know that there are such things as Negroes; they have a fair idea that they live somewhat as others do, that they have the regulation number of eyes, ears, hands and feet, but the knowledge of their darker neighbors has gone little farther than that. Through the new, modernized type of cam paign of the Negro College Fund drive the vast American social whole is tremendously enlightened as to who the Negro is. This is a vital contribution to American life. And That Reminds Us
 HlTu, Iu0 IudIlISL III "AiASi 'i'~ annual fund raising campaign is conducted strikes me as an excel lent way of reminding our colleges to keep on their toes every minute through the naturally healthy competition that is aroused be- tween the B member-institutlons which now share in the common pool of money. The situation in all of our colleges has not always been all that could be desired; the fact that they are now co-sharers in a single subsidization, that the actions of any one are certain to reflect on the welfare of the whole, cannot help but have good effect.
 The Fund Must Be Supported
 All things considered, therefore THE NEGRO COLLEGE FUND DESERVES THE SUPPORT or EVERY AMERICAN CITIZEN This applies to citizens of all rae es and creeds; it applies douply to the Negro, of course, since ne is the one most directly, most nm mediately benefited by anythins
Hartford chronicle., 1946-04-20

that serves to lift his educational levels, that serves to maintain his already loyal citizenship contrlbu- tion at it's most efficient peak. The value of education has long ceased to be a debated point;t he question now is merely one of making avail able to every citizen the maximum of possible training in whatever field offers the best chances to him of success. The thirty-three mem Der colleges which share in the Negro College Fund have proven themselves through the years to be honored. estimaSle, GOOD in situations. They must be given ev- cry dollar they will ever need to keep their doors swinging wide to Negro youth - until that happy day when "Negro" colleges are no longer necessary and all students will occupy seats in "American" Colleges.
Hartford chronicle., 1946-04-20
St. Paul Enjoys Festivities

Five hours packed with interest ing features climaxed by the awarding of a washing machine is the plan of the Ever Ready Club of St. Paul AME Church, Cambridge, beginning at 5 p.m., Friday, May 8. At that time there will be luncheon after which the club will present a Junior Style Parade and May Party at 8 o'clock.
 After the May Party the Baby Contest and Young Ladies Popu- larity Contest will be held after which will come the climax of the evening - the awarding of the General Electric Washing Machine
 The general chairman of the Car nival is Mrs. Satyra Pearson Ben- nett, and she is assisted by the co-chairmen of the Supper Com mittee. Mrs. K. Beatty and Mrs c. Layne; the president of the Ever Ready Club, MT. Joseph Bourne and a committee including Mesdames Glennie Crawford, Sa- die Boston, Ruth Dymond, Decline Wise, Bertha Hurt, Edith Jeffrys Freda Ridley, Willie Monteiro Lillian Moore, Bertha Kinds Gladys Hill, Mildred Edwards Stella Diggs, Alice Turner, Miss es Andra Layne, treasurer of the club; Beryl Boxill, secretary; Ol' ga Johnson, Iris Greenidge, Marie Aranjo, Grace Gregory, Lillian Agard and others.
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Hollywood personality, will give dramatic readings. Miss Fabian has appeared in lead parts in such plays as "Play with Fire" and more recently "JudpOConnor.
 Ethel Stavros, interpreter of oriental rhythms, will present dances of India and Turkey. She has made a study of Eastern arts and has planned her part of the program to show the significance of rhythms in Eastern dancing.
 Music groups in public, parochlal and private schools have been re- hearsing for the event. These, along with such well-known en- sembles as the Temple Mishkan Tefila Vocal Quartet, directed by Prof. s. G. Braslavsky and the Longy School Student Ensemble (orchestraD, directed by Harry Kobialka, will provide a well, rounded picture of our own loca talent.
 The sponsors of "An Evening With Your Neighbors" are the Community Relations Committee Constitution Chapter of B'na Brith, Cambridge Teachers Clul and the Cambridge Art Assocla ton.
 Every one is welcome. No tick cts will be required. Save the date Thursday evening, April 25, al LongfelloW School.
Hartford chronicle., 1946-04-20
OF FAITH AND FREEDOM
By REV. HENRI NJ. DEAS

and rich character, these are the things about us which shall never die. They are passed on from man to man, from age to age, they shall go on inspiring, influencing, building and forging a greater di-- vine purpose for mankind. The Master who set the example for us all died as a normal man; but: the divinity of his character, the wealth of his personality does not lie in the ruined remnants of Jer- usalem. They are present every day and every hour in the splen- did richness of the character of twentieth century man at his best In the lives of untold millions the lowlys Galilean is Immortal.
 From the ancient wisdom of Solomon comes this beautifuf pasSage:-
 For in the memory of vir--
 tue is immortality, because it is
 recognized both before God and
 before men; when it is present
 men initiate it, and they long
 after it when it is departed; and
 throughout all time it marcheth
 (on) crowned in triumph, vic
 torious in the strife for the
 prizes that are undefiled."
 In a modern age such as this when science has enabled us to preserve the words, images and thoughts of those who have passed on we are actually daily being con- fronted with kind of immortal ity. Who can ever forget the sim pie. childlike, mastery of a Car yer? Or the genius of Booker T. Washington or Lincoln? Their deeds have made them immortal. The towering greatness of 'FDR, his love for humanity. his genuine decency toward his fellow man will never die. The world tries to for get it's Hitlers and Mussolinis;
 (Continued on page 8
Hartford chronicle., 1946-04-20
COMMUNITY CHURCH

"Christianity and Judaism - Where They Meet and Where They Part,' will be the subject of Rabbi Barnett R. Bricker on Eas- ter Sunday morning at 10:30 am. at Community Church in Jordan Hall. Rabbi Brickner has been the leader of the Euclid Ave Temple, Cleveland, since 1925. Prior to that time he served as Rabbi in the Reformed Synagogue in Toronto He also served as the President of the Jewish Philanthropies for five years in that city. During World War II he was Administrative Chairman of the Army and Navy Activities Committee of the Ma tional Jewish Welfare Board
 The Community Church IS non sectarian and the public is invited
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EASTER

Life After Death?Of Course
 If man die shall he live again :? This is the eternal question which has plagued mankind. The cynical and the foolish man has laughed at it and called it ridiculous. The superstitious have built mansions for themselves above. The so- called well-informed have regard ed it an unnecessary question. They would live only for today But the wise man has always giv- en the answer of the ages: "The righteous shall never die"
 Easter or spring always con- veys the same thing, rebirth of nature, resurrection, to live again. How mankind needs that message today. Jesus lives; but shall we live? The answer is positively, yes, we shall. An of our good, every kind act, a beautiful, -deepened,
Hartford chronicle., 1946-04-20
CONCORD BAPTIST CHURCH

Concord Baptist Church, under the leadership of Rev. A. J. Sprat- ley has come a long way. In 1888 Rev. fspratley took charge as pas tor. Since then the mortgage on the building has been paid, and the building located at Fremont Street and Vernon Street, has been improved.
 Sunday, this congregation will worship in the new building, To- cated at West Brookline Street and Warren Avenue. Come and hear good singing from the senior choir, led and directed by MT. Prout, and the Gospel Chorus, led by Deacon Jeter. Holy Commun- ion at 8 pm. Cantata at 7:30 pm, by the Senior Choir. The public is crodially invited.
Hartford chronicle., 1946-04-20
CAMBRIDGE

MASS. AVE. BAPTIST CHURCH Rev. H. G. Knight, Minister
 The Palm Sunday services were all-inspiring. Our minister, Rev. MT. Knight preached on the sub feet Life Can Be Faced" his text being Luke 9:51. The music, un- der the direction of MT. A. L. Garter of the U. s. Navy, gave a flavor of dignity to the servIce. Mrs. Virginia Owens, our organ ist, played a Bach Prelude. As sisting at the piano were Miss Cynthia :BelgRave and Messrs' Thomas Bridge, Robert Jones violinists, both of the U. $. Naval Reserve. After the service palms were distributed.
 Sunday School convened with ar unusually large attendance.
 Easter Sunday morning Rev MT. Knight is planning to baptize ten candidates. The choir will ren- der two anthems, "Christ the Lore is Risen Again" which is 5a.'y,
 on a Medieval French Melody ar ranged by Voris and "Al Hal
 Thou Victor Glorious. Miss Der nice Edwards of the New England
 Conservatory of Music will be the guest violinist, together with Mis: Cynthia Eelgrave at the piano, and Mrs. Virginia Owens at the , organ. Music will again be under the direction of MT. A. L. Garter of the U. s. Navy. All are cordial. ly invited to attend.
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EASTER DAY EBENEZER BAPTIST CHURCH West Springfield St. :: Boston, Mass.


 REV WILLIAM s. RAvENEIL- Pastor 12:3O P. M-Easer the Church School Depart
  M-The Brotherhood Ebenezer House. 80 Worees
 St. 3:oo P. M.-A Missionary Pew Rally Speaker Miss
 Dorothy Shimp Mass Baptist Convention will Victory Divine
 by J. Christopher Marks Lycurgus Lockman,
 Director. Soloists: Ella Martin Soprano; John
 Powell, Tenor.
 GARDEN Base the Place" Chorus (Male)-"Sir. We Remember" Chorus-"The Sky Is Dark" Tenor Solo-"He Was Wounded" Chorus-tGSd So Love he World" PART 1.-THE EARTHQUAKE Bass-"Behold There Was a Earthquake" and Chorus-"My Heart In Terror Throbs" Tenor Air-"lt s the Hour of Morning."
 PART SAT THE TOMB Instrumental Soprano ecit andA Air-"As It Began To Dawn" Base Solo and Chorus-"Fear Not" "As They Vent" Duct Soprano and Tenor-"By Gift of Love-" Chorus-Death Is Swallowed Up"
 ALL ARE WELCOMED
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COLUMBUS AVE. AME ZION CHURCH

Rev. A. A. Perry, Pastor
 More than S4,0OO.OO has been raised in the Star Rally for Camp Nippinicket. The Rally has been extended to give members chance to make their contributions.
 The Palm Sunday service wac we'll attended. We had nine acces- sions and the Sunday previous, twelve. Solos were ably rendered by Mrs. Ethel Woodhouse Taylor and c. Herbert Richardson.
 Easter Sunday is expected to be great day in Zion, all day. 6 a m., sunrise service; 10:30 am Bishop W. J. Walls will be the speaker. 7:30 p.m., the Senior Choir will render a cantata.
Hartford chronicle., 1946-04-20

DIR. JOHN E. JELTZ who will sing a series of concerts in New
 England beginning with the St. Paul engagement May 9. Dr. Jeltz is pastor of Bethel Baptist Church in Boston and despite his 80 years is famous for the strength and quality of his voice.
Hartford chronicle., 1946-04-20
RELIGIOUS NOTES
EASTER RITES AT
 ST. AUGUSTINE'S CHURCH

ST. AUGUSTINE'S CHURCH
 The Easter observances at the Church of St. Augustine and St. Martin, Lenox Street, Boston, will be ushered in with the ceremony of the blessing and lighting of the Paschal Candle at 4 p.m, on Saturday, the Eve of Easter Day. Following this the sacrament of Holy Baptism will be administered to number of persons.
 Easter Sunday the first mass at St. Augustine's will be at 7 am, and will be followed by breakfast served in the schoolroom of the church by the Guild of the Holy Family.
 At 9 a.m., Solemn High Mass will be celebrated, with the follow ing as sacred ministers: Father Paul Wessinger, rSSJE, celebrant; !; Father Oliver B. Dale, 'SSJE, dea- con; and MT. Frederick Lang, a seminarian from the General The ological Seminary, New York City, as sub-deacon. The sermon at High Mass will be preached by Father Dale, the Vicar of St. Augustine's.
 The offertory anthem at the g o'clock Mass, IBizet's "Agnue Dei," will be sung by Mrs. liar riet Jackson Young, member of , St. Augustine's who has sung in musical centers throughout the country and on the New York stage. St. Augustine's choir will sing the Adlam Mass in D, under the direction of George Ruffin, who next month completes fifty-four years service as organist and choir director of the Church of St. Aug ustine and St. Martin,
 Solemn evensong will be sung and Benediction of the Blessed Sacrament given at 7:30 pm.
Hartford chronicle., 1946-04-20
FIRST AME CHURCH
 Rev. Oliver W. H. Childers,

Easter services will begin at 1O:45 am. All three choirs of the church will provide the music, as- sisted by several visiting vocalists. Several infants will be baptized.
 At 1 o'clock the Church School will have it's annual Easter pro- gram.
 At 7:45 the Senior Choir, L. Lo- renzo Greene, director, assisted by several visiting artists, will sing an Easter cantata.
Hartford chronicle., 1946-04-20
Mayor Lynch To Open Program

Mayor John Lynch will open the program for "An Evening With Your Neighbors," at Longfellow School, Thursday, April 25. The professional entertainers will ap- pear on the program along with some of Cambridge's best home talent.
 Olga Fabian, Broadway and