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The Daily Alaska empire., 1946-11-23
GOOD VAUDEVnLE' SHOW SlEpp ED OVER
 BY HIGH SCH00l.E2S.

Standing room Cllly hN-9HLt greeted the High School vaudeville performers last night in the High sohocl Gym, and fast program of entertainment was put over. IhJ tand played the star Spanglea Banner at exactly 8 o'clock, follow cd by fast twirling act. From the writer's standee seat in the gallery, rear. it locked as if the little twirlers were Carol Jean Me Donald, Shirley Elstoad and Cheric Bowman, and they did fast worE while the band played for their act You sec. the pIogram gave none oi the names Of the performers SC if the writer guesses it wrong, we'll
 There was a nifty little dance en- mb,e presented by the girls sym class and it locked as if they were Donna Olds, Bonnie Bell, Sally McCrca. Roberta NIesserschmidt Charlotte Mason, Vera Fryer Phoebe Logan. Barbara Reid, Anna Barlow and Joanne Sabin The get was well costumed and splendidly put over.
 The Pixies gave a song and dance sister act, but sisters you got the writer loeced as to ycur names but you were all right.
 With a special stage setting. the Boys Rifle Club put on The Shooting of Ban NGcGrew Buddy Hunter was the piano player, Den nv Merritt the lady known as Lou" and Harvey Hildre, Dan gerous Dan McGrew." Others were Lale Rolf, Wally DeBof, Jin- Rude. Bob Larsen. Richard Da- wis, Jerry Gucksr, Jack O'Connor Frances smith. Al Shaw Duan- Eo7ue and Bon Foster were thc narrators.
 Florence Haffner and Lousar Krause gave an unusual dance tht "Gocn Dance"
 A skit. also wijh a special set ting, was given by Terry Pegues Vera Fryer. Rober Messerschmidt Willard Prouty and Nil. Fucness This had a good finish
 4 Mexican dance by Anna Bar low and Dora Eldemar was done in front Of the curtain. The frs rart of the program closed wa "ehcrtenin Bread with cfOru and pantomime work ty Vera Fry CT, Wany Klewenc and Richard De Roff
 Gre of the classy acts of tht evening was The Skaters danci by a group of girls ia skaters ccs tunes. done to waltz time.
 Cray Hospital got 8 round Q laughs as presented by Terry Pc gues, Virginia Elut,e. Hazel lame eca. Bill Vernon. Grace Satko an' Henrietta Burgh
 Another new feature was Golde' Locks and the Three Bears,a rect cd by Kathrire Bavald With geo band accompaniment.
 There were other good thines Q the program in which participant were Bernice Milhgan, Mar Avonian, Jeanne Novel; Marily Joue.t, Audrey Gill, Bonnie Caes nev. Arlane Codkins, Shirley Robin on, Ada Blankeashir, Alioe Dayi AIargita DSaier. Jeannette Casper son. Shirley Elstead Violet Oar ceyich, May Fagerson, Juanita Dia and Pat Oakas.
 There may be others but in tf darkness. ono couldn't wTi5e thel down on tEe program so the name coda fe road And that's that
 o o3 eH1ed with tumblin act or stnn45 tNst were surprisingi Co.c Gra cp-ned t}e eyes of tho. in the audience Hank Harmc undoubtedly had something tc wi6t ,heir act as he could be heal dc'ns he eoaeh!ng back stage.
 re vaudeville show v'as an th7 roaa on1 te.Ecea tarjous az the Eona appeared much to tl added amusement of the evenin
 Home loans represent 87 percel Of those guaranteed Northwest ve crans und1r tha c. l. Bill
The Daily Alaska empire., 1946-11-23
The Lutheran Church

Sitkd. Aldske REV. ERNST 1T. M GAARD, Pastor
 Sunday Services 9:45 a. m.-Sunday School and Bible Class
 ll00 a. n--Morning Worship 800 D. m.-Evening Service. 9G0 P. m.--Social Fellowship Hour. Friday, 400 p. m.-Junior choir practice.
 Wednesday. 2 p. m.-The Girls Club meets All girls from to l3 are welcome
 Wednesday, D. m.-Bible Study Lecture.
 Wednesday-Bro Club meets the first and the third week of the month at D m.
 Thursday-The women of the Church meet every second and fourth week of each month at D. m Friday 7:30 D. m.-Senior Choir Every Day-The Lutheran Church opens wide her doors and welcome. you in Jesus name.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1946-11-23
THE CHRISTIAN CHURCH

Meets every Sunday in the Odd Fellows Hall, 209 Franklin Street HOMER C. MURPHY, Ph. D.
 PaStor
 Phone Blue 65o
 Sunday Seruices 10.00 a. m-Bible School MT Knape, Superintendent. HOO a. m.-Worship Service Mrs. L. P. Dawes, pianist. 800 D. m.-Evangelistic Service We teach the unity of God children. You are invited to at tend all our services.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1946-11-23

YE%HE BEST way you can keep your <. finances in good shape is to save reguIary-by buying US. Savings Bonds through the Payroll Plan.
 Millions of Americans have found this the safest, easiest, surest way to save.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1946-11-23
Catholic Church

Cdth0ilc Cpurcn Church ot tae NattUiry ot the Blessed Virgin Mary, Juneau
 Fifth and Gold Streets CEV. CLIFFORD ALLBUTT, s. J. Masses on Sunday-7:00, 500 and l0.30
 Masses on Week Days-7:OO and goo
 Benedictions after the last mass on Sundays.
 Confessions-Saturday, eve of holi- lays. eve of First Fridays, to l. m: to 9 p. m.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1946-11-23
THE WORLDS BEST FINANCIAL ADVICE
 (IN 64 woRos)

The Government protects your in- vestment, guarantees that in 10 years you'll get four dollars back for every three you put in.
 Be wise-stick with the Payroll Savings Plan!
The Daily Alaska empire., 1946-11-23
0hurch Huuc,tt,c cettleufs
 AtA1 GlsIl

Notices for this church column must be received by The Empire not later than 10 o'clock Friday evening to guarantee change of sermon topics. etc.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1946-11-23
Church q Jesus Christ q Latter Dag Saints
 Odd EeJou,s Hall

1030 a. m.-Sunday School. 63o D m-Priesthood Meeting 7'30 p. m.-Church Services. Telephone, Douglas 355.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1946-11-23

A DESSERT that never fails to please at holiday time. English Plum Pudding. Buy it for Thanks
 giving or Christmas, November 26, Il am. at Trinity Guild
 Food sale. Other baked dainties
 also available Place Sears Roe buck Store 432-4t.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1946-11-23
Church Of Christ

Meets in He American Legion Hall on Second Street, betlreen Frank In end Selc1rd Streets.
 BOYD FIELD, Minister
 Phone Red ell
 Sunday Services 1000 a. m.-Bible Study. 1l:00 a. Worship Service. 800 D. m.--Evening Service. The Call to Bible Study" over KINY at 6:l5 each evening Mon day through Saturday
The Daily Alaska empire., 1946-11-23

Agricultural fairs have been an integral part of American country life for well over a century.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1946-11-23
Saint Aloysious' Church 900 a. m-MasS.
Douglas Community Methodist Church

4n the Leigh Grant homel
 Robert S. Treat, Minister Hiss Ruth Brooks. Perish Worke' 1000 a. m.-Morning Chapel Ser vice Miss Brooks leading. Thanks giving Thoughts Chorus num- Lcrs by both the Junior and In termediate choirs
 1925 a. m-Classes.
 Friday, 3 80 pm.-Junior and In- termediate Choir rehearsals anC play hour, Miss Brooks directing. The Presbyterian Church
 Douglas, Alaska
 Walter A. Soboleff, Minister
 Sunday Services
 1;30 D. m.-Sunday School. 200 p. m.-Divine Worship,
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Douglas Church
 Services

Notices for this church column must be received by The Empire not later than 10 o'clock Friday evening to guarantee change Of sermon topics. etc
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CHURCH OF GOD

526 East Street REV. and MRS. IT. E. BEYER,
 Ministers. 700 D. m.-The Bible in Pictures on the screen. For all ages. a,00 D. m.-Preaching Service. 800 p. m.-Bible Study.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1946-11-23
Russian Ortaodor Church.
 Of St. Nicholas

Tonight Saturday. TOO p. m Evening Service.
 Sunday Service, 10:00 a. m. Higt Mass and Holy Communion.
 Choir rehearsal every Thursday at 730 D. m,
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The SdlUdtiOn Army yNT

Brig. and Mrs. C. o. Taylor Adjt. and Mrs. Henry Loren1en
 Sunday HOO a. m.-Holiness meeting. 2:30 D. m.-Praise Meeting. GOO D. m.-Sunday School. 7:30 D. m.-Salvation Meeting Tuesday 100 p. m.-Womens Home League.
 Tuesday night, 7.30 p. m.-Bible Glass and prayer meeting. Thursday, zoo D. m.-Hospital meeting
 Friday Night, FOO p m.-Youth Night
 Saturday night, 7;3o p. m.-Praise service
The Daily Alaska empire., 1946-11-23

Bethel Tabernacle
 (ASSenbly of Godp
 Fourth and Frarkitn Streets
 REV. R. E. BAKER, Pastor
 Sunday Services l0:o0 a. m.-Smday School. Class es for all ages A special invitation to those children net already at tending a Sunday School. HOO a. m.-Morning Worship. 500 D. -Evangelistic service 9:C0 D. m. Tuesday-Prayer meet ing
 8:O0 D. m. Friday-Young Peo- ple's meeting.
 Chdpel-By By-The-Ldke Corner Glacier HightUdy and Fritz
 Cote Road dt Aux Lake Rev. Willis R. Booth, Minister 10:3O a. m. Sunday School. All children in the Aux Bay area are invited and urged to attend our Sunday School.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1946-11-23

NOW .. inc most oirminded people in the world will get the most complete cir- line service, with Inauguration of four engine Douglas DC-4 siorners.
 Carrying A passengers in luxurious comfort, or nine tons of freight ot better than four miles minute, inc new Siur~
Evening star., 1946-09-08

The public interest !" tying e"",3 ss"s sed ssodst;e
q; ::: e: :: ;:: ;:,s :
::s;. y :s :';
seet'o" MIS-: money 1su,'s two out Of the stos.
Jackson advocate., 1946-03-09
Congressional Campaign In
New York Getting Warmer
Man Sentenced To
Die For Assault

An all-whitc jury returned
verdict of guilty against EARLY
Bryant. in the Fulton County
Superior Court on a charge OF
criminal assault, and he was SEN
fenced to die in the electric char
ON Friday, April 26.
He was charged with having
criminsily attacked a white wo-
man on Roswell Road on jan, 8,
at which time she was returning
home from a grocery store.
Bryant took the witness stand
and admitted that he grabbed the
woman, but claimed that he re-
leased her when she screamed,
Judge Edgar E. Pomeroy pre-
sided over the trial, and Solicitor
Z. f.. Andrews and his assistant
Paul Webb represented the state.
James C. johnson, of East Point
was found guilty of criminally as
saulting a II year old colored girl
Tuesday, in Superior Court, Judge
Virlyn 3. Moorfe, presiding. The
all-white jury fixed his punish
ment at not less than one and not
more than two years
Jackson advocate., 1946-03-09
ONLY OPPOSITION

So far, only Grant, some of the
local 'cats" prefer to say "Slick"
Reynolds, has come out against
handsome, young Adam Clayton
Powell.
Like the incumbent, Mr.. Reyn-
olds is tall, handsome, vocal and,
right now, quite busy trying to
influence those who will do the in
tiuencing-comes November.
This is Mr.. G. Reynolds the's
also studying law can also dance;
and that's something you seldom
see Congressman Powell bothering
about. And what. would you ex-
pect from 4 man who's about to
become father?
Anyway, while Adam fiddles
with and against the Democrats,
Grants escapading up and down
the "Avenoo' telling everybody
the Republicans have told him it's
in the bag (nomination?) and ask
ing for poll (not taxi support in
the Forthcoming primary election.
Jackson advocate., 1946-03-09
Army Release OF
E|iqibIes Seen

WASHINGTON, ID. CT MIA
NO men who have had sufticien'
service to qualify them for dis
charge will be retained IN service
on the basis that their jobs are
essential, John w. Martyr, admin
istrative assistant to the Secre-
tary of War, has Informed Repre-
sentative Adam C. Powell, Demo
crat. of New York.
Mr.. Powell had expressed con-
Germ in letter to Secretary u
War Robert f. Patterson that men
who have had battle experience
were doing work which was "real-
iv essential" -
Replying to Mr.. Powell's letter
for Judge Patterson, Mr.; MARI =, /.
nninted out that General Dwight
r Eisenhower. Army Chlef q
staff. has directed that all men
who have forty-fve points or VINO
will have completed two ana % q
half wears of service py> Aprll ao
will be DISCHARGED or on Their way
hcnie by that date.
10 POINTERS -
Mr.. Martyr also pointed oul
that General Eisenhower had aiso
Jackson advocate., 1946-03-09
Vote Fight Causes
RED Nightmare

thousands of copies of an Appeal
to the Negro People urging Ne
groes to register Democratic at
the Madison school, local registra-
ton headquarters. The state Dem
ocratic executive committee has
grudgingly conceded that it can
not get around the 1914 u. 5. Su-
preme court decision outlawing the
Texas primary and recently passed
a back handed resolution permit
ting Negroes to vote III the party
primaries but in jim crow voting
booths. !,
The Tampa Tribune accuses the
Communists of trying ito arouse
racial prejudice and ITO deceive
negro citizens by false claims OF
their political Importance" and
"to infiltrate Communist. designs 5,
into the Democratic primaries
The editorial also called other
leaflets. distributed in Ocala, Fla:'
as "an appeal to Negro racial prey
ldice. because they urge Negroes
10 register Democratic "as q pro-
test against the lynch murder a,e,l ol
Iesse James Payne OF Madison .
county. and Sam McFadden' Oh
S,,wanee county" who will not not
nave died in vain if you register
Democratic. n
Jackson advocate., 1946-03-09

Implementation of the report,
which recommends abolition OF
the requirement of Army policy
that colored troops be organized
in separate units, has already be-
gun.
TRAIN AT BENNING
In accordance with a reconlmen
dation of the Gillem board, a. com
bat team composed Of a regiment
of infantry and battalion OF
field artillery with mixed officer
personnel is now in training at
Fort Benning Ga. Other combat
teams are expected to be placed
in training as the report is car
ried ino effect.
Actual assignment OF troops to
composite units will be under the
directiou of Major General Will
lard S. Paul. assistant chief OF
staff, personnel Division, G-l, who
has brought into the Army GEN
eral Staff Major Steve Davis, the
first colored officer ever to hold d
General Staff assignment.
Work on the general policy has
already begun, it was learned thru
the establishment of board to
carry out the recommendations OF
the board and to advise on mat
terS concerning full utilization OF
colored manpower by the Army.
The doing away with segregation
as a requirement of Army policy
is regarded as the most important
recommendation of the Gillem
board, which the Secretary OF
War appointed to review the en-
ployment of colored troops III the
Army to the best advantage.
General Ain G. Gillem, who dis
tmguished himself i'll the Euro
pean theater of operations as a
corps commander. headed the
board. Other members were Ma
jor General Lewis A. Pick, who
built Ledo Road, and Brig. Gen.
FWinsiow c. Morse, Army Air For
ces, Brig. Gen. Alan d. Warnock,
Jackson advocate., 1946-03-09
Handson..a Slick
Reynolds Opposes
Adam, c. Powell

NEW YORK. ~ (ANP) - Not
much has been said about it and
only q few politicians are willing
TO discuss it, but there's a great
campaign day coming.
1t will involve Congressman
Adam Clayton Powell and those
opposed TO his S10,000-a-year
Washington assignment.
Since most Harlemites prefer to
refer to men, high and low, as
that cat" everybody in the polit-
zeal werld is beginning 10 wonder
who's going to bell chat cat ?"
As one curbstone orator put it
recently, that cats radical but
Just love the way he goes about
doing what ne's supposed to do"
Jackson advocate., 1946-03-09
MRS. VIVIAN G. MASON
WINS S17> 900 DAMAGES


when the car in which she was rid
ine was thrown over the trestle
after the train leaped the tracks
inst above North Philadelphia. a
patient in the Episcopal hospital
her for four weeks. she later
spent a week in the Community
hospital of Norfolk, and was con-
fined to her home for nearly a
year following the accident under
care of several physicians, accord
ing to testimony
Mr.. Alexander, attorney for
Mrs. Mason, states that the set
tlement of this case at $17,5Oe
represents one of the largest set
Elements Of a personal injury case
to a Negro litigant in the history
of the state of federal courts OF
Pennsylvania.
Jackson advocate., 1946-03-09
Negro Appointed On
Illinois u. Faculty

CHICAGO.-(ANP) = DR., Ma
thaniel Galloway broke another
precedent recently when his APP
pointment as lecturer In inter
nal medicine at the University of
Illinois Medical school here was
announced. DR.. Galloway complet-
ed his medical training at the Uni
versity of Illinois after he was
forced to withdraw from the Unl-
versity of Chicago Medical school
because he was a Negro. His ap-
pointment is considered particular
lv significant at this time when
medical schools throughout the
country are continuing their prac-
tice of barring Negroes.
A specialist in glandular dlsor-
ders. metabolism and diagnostic
procedures, DIR. Galloway holds the
Ph. D. as well as the MD. degree.
Formerly an instructor IN chem
istrv at Tuskegee institute and
Fisk university, he also has taught
pharnacology at the University OIL
Chicago.
CLINICAL RESEARCH
An inferno and later president
physician all the University of II
iinois hospital, DR.. Galloway has
directed clinical research in the
department Of internal medicine,
and during the war was an investI-
gator in the Office Of Scientific
research and Development. en-
nhasizjng convalescence and spe-
eial diagnostic procedures for the
Jackson advocate., 1946-03-09
Obs Broadcast
Ends Press Week

NEW YORK. (NNPA)--A ma
tionwide broadcast over the Ma
tional Broadcasting Company's
network last Saturday concluded
Negro Newspaper Week celebrat-
ing the 10th anniversary of the
Negro press.
Dean William H. HASTE of How
ard University Law School, whom
President Truman recently nomi-
mated to be governor of the Vir-
gin Islands, spoke from Washing
ton on the "Negro III Govern
ment."
CAyALCADE PRESENTED
A cavalcade of The Negro press
was presented by Ralph Cooper,
master of ceremonies, and a small
cast. Joe Louis, the heavyweight
champion of the world, was inter-
viewed from Los Angeles, Louis
said he was enjoying the Califor-
MIA climate at present but would
soon leave for his training camp.
Frank L. Stanley, president of
the Negro Newspaper Publishers
Association which sponsored cele-
bration of Negro Newspaper
Week, spoke briefly and inter-
viewed Miss Almona Davis, edi-
tor of the Los Angeles Tribune,
who won first prize in the Wendell
Willkie awards for Negro jour.
nalism.
Music was furnished by the
American Youth Orchestra, an IN
terracial organization, under the
direction of Dean Dixon. Kenneth
Spencer, who is currently appear
ing on Broadway in a revival Of
s.Show Boat and "Ol' Man Riv-
err from that musical. Ella F'itz-
gerald also sang.
Jackson advocate., 1946-03-09
Women To Take
Part In Politics

BIRMINGHAM, Ala.-(SNS)
Indications were rife this WeeA
that local women would take
definite part in politicse and that
a movement is on foot to organize
a statewide voters set up.
1t was learned this week that
The Metropolitan Council OF the
National Council of Negro women
would sponsor a "clinic on poll
tical candidates" April 7, with the
speakers and place Of the meeting
to be announced later.
A well known young 1ratefilal
leader in Birmingham Sunday re-
vealed interest in organizing the
Negro voters throughout the state
for effective and intelligent poll
teal activity. This leader dlo not
amplify his plans. except to say
that ground work for such a meet
ing was being carefully planned.
Jackson advocate., 1946-03-09
PHILADELPHIA


PHILADELPHIA. - (ANP) -
The United States District court
for Philadelphia last week award
ed Mrs. Vivian Carter Mason $17,-
500 in settlement for claims
against the Pennsylvania railroad
in a case pending since 1943 when
she suffered severe injuries in the
Labor day wreck of the roads
crack Congressional Limited III
which 20 were killed and scores
injured. She was represented by
Raymond Pace Alexander,
Mrs. Mason, vice president of
the National Council of Negro
Women, was travelling alone on
the 75-mile-per-hour express be-
tween Washington and New York,
when the wreck occurred. Accord
ing to evidence presented the court
painful spinal injuries resulted
Jackson advocate., 1946-03-09
who was the recorder without
vote.
COOPERATION ASKED
Who

Judge Patterson asked the pup-
fishers to give the report their
earnest attention and the War De
partment their thorough coop
Grafton III implementing and car
rving forward the policies outlln-
ed
ssWhat the War Department Is
anxious to have is the trust and
confidence Of Negro people" How
ard C. Peterson, Asst. Secy OF
War. told the publishers. Mr.. Pc
terson. who succeeded John J. Nc
Cloy. will be largely responsible
for the coordination and superVis-
ion of efforts to carry out the rec
omendations Of the report,
He added that the War Depart
ment needs te help of the Negro
press. I'VE are cognizant OF the
fact.n he said, "that blind trust Is
asking great deal and we felt 1t
was our responsibility to let you
know. and thru you the Negro peo
ple know, wha our plans are with
respect to the Negro in the post
war Army
Jackson advocate., 1946-03-09
Baptist Ministers
Name DR.. Borders
Vice-Chairman

Tn its weekly session held q
,,,,,aat - Ct Baptist Church Tues
day afternoon, the Atlanta Bap-
tist Ministers Union nappsu Nc No :
se,' snr the entertainment Of the Ma
.ir t;anal Baptist Convention nc
',,,,,ah ~p meets III Atlanta IN Sept
presiding at The meeting was
DR.. j. T. Dorsey, plesalei'.' ~.,o ~
called upon the ministers 70 CO.
Jackson advocate., 1946-03-09

directed that all men VINO nave
nlated two wears of service by
.I1yne r will be discharged or OH
their way out Of the Army on
that. date. ). -, ,xr Mar
tyn. .swill serve to screen OUT we
believe. all men who have Iau
and extensive combat service.
Jackson advocate., 1946-03-09

President, billiard University, New
Orleans, and former Grand Basil
Gus; Z. Alexander LOBBY, Nash
vile, Tenn, former Grand Basil
Gus; Col. Campbell c. Johnson,
Grand Basileus; ]. B. Blayton, At
lanta, Grand Keeper of Finances;
C. r. Alexander, Savannah, Grand
Keeper Of Records and Seal; Ma
thaniel Williams, Memphis, Edi-
tor of the Oracle; Frank Coleman,
Head of Department of Physics,
Howard University, a founder.
Second row: Mifflin I. Gibbs,
New York; Dr. Harry T. Penn
Roanoke; John +. Potts, Charles
ton, S. c.; j. t. Brooks, Mont
pomery, Ala; f.. A. Boiling, In
Jackson advocate., 1946-03-09


OMEGA COMMITTEE. - Ma
tional Social Action Committee OF
the Omega Psi Phi Fraternity,
which met in Washington, D. g.,
last Saturday, on the call Of Grand
Basileus Colonel Campbell z.
johnson, Executive Assistant OF
the Director of the Selective Serv-
ice System. The committee will
serve as an agency for implement
ing social action program
throughout the nation.
Front row left to right: Rev.
Edgar A. Love, Supt. Department
Of Negro Work of the Methodist
Church, and a founder of the fra
telnity; j. II. Calhoun, Vice Grand
Basileus, Atlanta; A. W. Dent,
Jackson advocate., 1946-03-09

stitute, w. Va; DR.. Victor S.
Fields, Nashville, Tenn; Edward
f. Dixon, Dorchester, Mass, all
District Representatives, and DR..
Ira De A. Reid, Atlanta, Director
of the Committee.
Back Row: Robert L. Smith, In
stitute, w. Va; DR.. James n. Ma
brit, Jr., Secretary of Howard Uni
versity; Spurgeon Burke, Manager
OF Slowe and Carver Halls; DIR.
Frank Horne, Federal Housing
Administration; DR.. w. Montague
Cobb, Howard Medical School; DIR.
John A. Davis, FEPC; Frederick
S. Weaver, First Deputy Recorder
of Deeds, all of Washington,
d @
Jackson advocate., 1946-03-09

City, for his news writing IN the
Afro-American.
Eugene Gordoi. of the Sunday
Worker for the story, "The Negro
Ghetto in Hilburn."
The awards were provided for
by the late Wendell Willkie short
lv before his death III 1944. they
were named in his honor as trlb-
ute to his work in interraclal re-
] Mrs. Willlie told the gathering
that she accepted the invitation to
sneak "because the occasion SYM
bolizes two ideas-the Importance.
of free press and the right OF
every citizen of the United States
to equal OBSERVATION-DISCLOSURES
his race, creed or color"
Jackson advocate., 1946-03-09

onerate in the entertainment of
the National Baptist Convention
The house voted to make Presi-
dent Dorsey, general chairman OF
the entertainment committee. and
made DIR. w. H Borders, assistant
chairman.
DR.. M. l.. King was named 10
head a committee to raise $1,000
for the Foreign Mission Board OF
the National Baptist Convention.