St. Paul recorder. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1934-2000, 1946-10-11

publican headquarters to discuss
their campaigns. They were all as
sured of the National Committees
interest and support Of their can
didacies. They were agreed that
Democrat votes simply mean that
Democrat leaders from the Jim
Crow states, who now control about
twO-thirds of the committees of
Congress, will remain in their posi-
tons Of power.
ANY Democrat elected to office
from any part Of the country sim
ply assures these so-called leaders
that they will continue TO run the
legislative program, to file-and-
forget the FEPC bill, the anti
lynch bill, and anti-poll tax bill"
said Reece.
Rep. Sparkman, the head Of the
Democrat speakers bureau, broad
cast on the radio that he, person
ally, is against all Of these meas
ures."
Reece pointed out that Democrats
elected to Congress are obligated TO
keep the Southern members in key
positions because the SOutherners
have been in Congress longer. For
instance, the President Of the Sen
ate is Sen. Kenneth Mcclellan Of
Tennessee and the Speaker Of the
House is Sam RaybuTn of Texas.
Senator Bilbo holds hin position Of
infiuenee-about the same as mayor
Of Washington, d. C.-simply be-
cause there are more Democrats
than Republicans in the Senate. In
the same manner, Southern Demo
Gratis control nearly all the com
mittees of Congress and can block
ade any legislation.
ST. JAMES A. N. y. CHURCH
UNIVERSITY 90 LIFE
The University Of Life Of ST. james A
NJ +. Church met Sunday evening. Sept.
29th, 8 100 .. m. at which time the officers
for the coming year were welcomed with
and dedication.
The aims Of the University of Life were
expressed follows. We seek to commit
our lives to God as he Is revealed through
Christ We seek TO understand what Chris
tianity really means we seek to become
Christians who accept responsibility and We
seek TO foster the spirit Of fellowship that
cuts across race and creeds and even crosses
the tracks when Christ is in the center OF
that fellowship"
The new officers and other members Of
the University OF Life pledged themselves
towards these goals by defeating 70 God
their hearts, minds and souls and to man.
kind everywhere, their love understanding
and goodwill. Mrs. Cora +. Moore gave q
very lovely rendition Of MRlotte's ''Th,
Lords Prayer"
Officers for the coming year are prest
dent, Gloria L. Williams vice president
Walter Hayes secretary, Airline Allison
assistant secretary Ethel Manning treas,
ureT, Harold Lacey pianist, Douglas Lewis
reporter, hAbelle Stephens. The group Is
under the supervision Of Bertha L. King
The University Of Life extends an invi
| tation 10 Others who would be interested II
| coming out to join US and aid US In further
| ing our goals in an effort 70 bring then
| into reality. also TO those persons who woul,
| like 10 come and visit from time To time.
A series of interesting discussions ar,
being presented by the University Of Lift
| each week, The first topic which was l.,
| by the president, Gloria Williams, Sunday
| October 9th. was Life Can Be a Miracle
| representative number Of people wer,
present including several visitors We wouI,
| like however, TO see the attendance increas,
| In the weeks 70 follow. We are sure tina
there il message OF interest for anyon,
| who might attend, something said that VII
! BE- Of learning and inspirational value
| The group discussed the application o
the theme Life Can Be Miracle'' to GU
| everyday life by revealing the things tina
We as individuals and as a group may a,
n bring about certain needed spiritua
| miracles.
| Discussion for the coming week VIVA
In Ny Faith Is Worth Living and Dyinl
For" will BE- led BY Mabelle Stephens; devo
tons by Charlotte r. Wilson. win 20
please come and spend the evening with US
| MAbells Stephens. Reporter