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Evening star., 1946-01-27
Veterans in Hospitals
To Get US0 Camp Shows

Hospitalized veterans soon will be
seeing the same kind of shows as
those provided while they were in
the armed forces, under an arrange
ment with USO Camp Shows, Inc,
c. c. Bream. acting director of rec
reation and entertainment in the
Veterans administration special
services division, announced last
night.
Mr.. Bream said the programs
first of their kind ever undertaken
by the Veterans Administration
are expected to begin March |.
Entertainment units will vary
from eight to 20 persons with shows
designed for presentation both on
hospital stages and ON the waIus.
Mr.. Bream said the plan calls for
shows bi-monthly at each of the
veterans hospitals
Evening star., 1946-01-27
Three District Scientists
To Join Honor Fraternity

Three Washington scientists will
be inducted into Sigma xi, national
honor society for scientific re-
search, at the annual meeting of
the District chapter at the Cosmos
Club at 8 pm. Tuesday.
The new members are DR.. Myron
S. Anderson, Agriculture Depart
ment senior chemist at Beltsville,
Md; Capt. Ernest w. Brown, Med
lcal Corps, U. s. NJ, and DR.. John
B. Reside. jr.. Geological SURVEY.
Evening star., 1946-01-27

asked if there was any truth in those
rumors.
Absolutely no truth in it," Gen
Short replied.
In listing factors that made him
think the Jap attack would be
against the Philippines and other
parts of the Pacific, Gen. Short tes-
titled that a few days before De-
cember he was asked by the War
Department if he could send to the
Philippines 48 75-millimeter guns
and f20 of the 30-caliber machine
guns. He said he agreed, and that,
of course, this was another indica-
ton to him the attack was not ex-
pected at Hawaii. He also testified
the 50-caliber machine guns offered
the best defense against planes
coming in at low-level.
Intelligence Failed.
Mr.. Keefe summed up his exam
nation OF Gen. Short by making
the point that even if he had had
all the weapons and defense facil-
@eASo 4ASSSSA III LSldlluo ~ WUulQ
have made little difference unless
he also received information that
would have put him on the all-out
alert.
do I understand it is your con-
tention that intelligence insofar as
Washington is concerned, failed?"
asked Mr.. Keefe.
"One hundred per cent" Gen.
Short replied.
Senator Lucas, Democrat of Illi-
nois, told Gen. Short it has been
alleged in some quarters t ha t
members of this committee have
attempted to suppress information.
and to make this investigation a
whitewash."
Gen. Short agreed the committee
has conducted a full and fair in
Evening star., 1946-01-27
Stone From CopitoI, Mt. Vernon,
White House Sent to Palestine
Fragments to Be Put
In Cornerstone of
ChiIdren's Home

When the cornerstone of the
Washington Children's Colony in
Palestine for Jewish Orphans from
Europe is laid at Yevneh on George
Washington's Birthday, 1t will con-
tain three pieces of stone from
buildings associated with Washing
tons career, flown from the United
States to the Near East.
This was announced yesterday by
Rabbi Zemach Green of Ohev Sho-
lom Congregation, 500 I street NV.
founder and president of the COLONY.
One fragment of stone came from
Mount Vernon, one from the Capt.
tol and one from the White House.
The shipment will be transported by
the courier division of the State De-
partment and will reach DR.. Isaac
Herzog, chief rabbi of the HOLY
Land and chairman OF the board of
trustees in Palestine, next week.
I'VE are deeply grateful to all
friends whose hearty interest and
generosity were instrumental in cre-
ating this new link between the
Nations Capital of America, the
city of Washington and the Wash
lngton settlement in the Holy
Land" Rabbi Green said.
Funds Raised in U. S.
The Hebrew name of the colony
is Givat Washington, which means
Mount Washington" Located at
YeVneh, the ancient refuge of the
Sanhedrin after the destruction of
the Second Temple at Jerusalem by
Emperor Titus in 10 A. D., the
of the settlement are
being constructed with funds raised
n Washington and throughout the
The whole group will constitute
an independent village populated by
Boys and girls whose parents per-
shed in the massacres of Europe In
me past decade. More than $50,-
)OO already has been subscribed
through Rabbi Green's efforts,
His work is sponsored by a COM
nittee headed by Representative
Bloom of New York and Edmund I.
kaufman, aided by a Christian
committee, Of which the Right Rev.
Angus Dun, Bishop of Washington,
and the Rev. DR.. Frederick E. Refs
'lg, secretary of the Washington
Federation of Churches, are chair
men. Nehemiah M. Cohen is treas
lrer Of the building fund campaign.
former President Hoover is hon
)rary president.
Children to be Educated.
Rabbi Green said the site of
Yevneh and the new development
there is about Is miles from Tel
Aviv. 1t is approximately two miles
from railroad running from Haifa
to Egypt and also approximately
four miles from the Mediterranean
ieacoast. The children to be shell
Evening star., 1946-01-27
Firemen Get Rodio

The Clarendon Volunteer Fire
Department has acquired short
wave radio receiver to aid fire and
rescue work. Members of the fire
company plan to buy a transmitter
for two-way radio service when
funds are available.
Evening star., 1946-01-27
Chino Is PTA Topic

A talk on China and an exhibi-
ton OF Chinese art will feature a
meeting Of the Mount Vernon Par
ent-Teacher Association. Alexan-
dria, at 7:3o pm. Tuesday in the
school.
Evening star., 1946-01-27

In the approved military manner,
OF the Army, their families and the
civilian employees on all military
reservations and on the entire
island. The plans were carried out
when the attack occurred"
Evening star., 1946-01-27

LOS ANGELES-ACTRESS BECOMES U. S. CITIZEN-Maureen
OHara holds the certificate of American citizenship granted
her Friday Before taking the oath she had friendly dispute
with Judge j. T. OConnor when he asked
allegiance to Great Britain The actress maintained that
she born in the Irish Free State allegiance
to England The judge explained that the
generally considered the British Empire and Miss OHara
complied With the tormalty. -AP Wrephoto
Evening star., 1946-01-27
Pearl Hurbor

Continued From First Page.)
St. Paul recorder. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1934-2000, 1946-03-29

William L. Simms Swartz
publicist, have joined the lnforma-
ton Service division Of the Ameri-
can Council on Race Relations, it
has been announced by A. A. Live
right, executive director.
Simms, who was a master SER
Reant and instructor at Camp Lee,
Virginia, will handle a series Of
special projects for the Council for
six months. His first project Is
the national emergency conference
on minority veterans problems
called by the Council in New York
City April 5. A graduate Of the
University Of Minnesota, he is a
member Of Alphi Phi Alpha, the
American Association Of University
Professors, and was one Of the
founders and a past president Of
the Public Relations Association
for Negro Colleges. His wife is
Hilda Simms, star Of the hit show,
"Anna Lucasta."
Swartz, who was an instructor
at Camp Crowder, Mo-, was for
merly on the editorial staff Of the
Chicago Sun, and has handled a
variety Of publicity accounts for
such agencies as Howard G. Mayer,
Of Chicago, New York and Holly
wood, and Julian J. Jackson Of Chi
cago. He attended the Chicago
City Colleges and Northwestern
University. One Of his functions
with the American Council will be
TO expand the Councils source and
reference service to the press,
radio, and motion pictures.
St. Paul recorder. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1934-2000, 1946-03-29
Duluth News
Notes
BY ZILLAH H. WATERS

Charles Nichols, son of Mr.. and
Mrs. E. Nichols, left Duluth Thurs
day after spending a few days with
his parents.
Mrs. Inez Lindsey Of 500 East
9Th St., returned home from Mis-
sissippi where she went to see her
father who is i'll. Mrs. Lindsey is
the sister Of George, Steve and
Howard Cox. all Of Duluth.
Mrs. Stephen Maxwell and son,
Stephen III, were house guests Of
Mrs. Maxwell's parents, Mr.. and
Mrs. W. o. Rodney, for a day last
week.
Mrs. Ann Albright returned from
Minneapolis Wednesday where she
went to attend the funeral Of Mrs.
Elizabeth Van Hook.
Rev. and Mrs. L. c. Harris
motored to Duluth Sunday from
the Twin Cities. They were ac-
companied by Mrs. W. Clancy and
Mrs. Harry Massengill.
Mrs. Patsy Hickman is spending
her spring vacation from Minnesota
"U" with her grandparents, Mr..
and Mrs. f. Hickman of West Du-
luth. Miss Hickman has as her
house guest Miss Shirley Cannon of
Minneapolis.
Major Steve Simmons arrived in
the city last week from overseas
service. He came to visit his
parents, Mr.. and Mrs. K. J. Sim
mons 724 East Third St, and his
brother and sister-in-law, Mr.. and
Mrs. Robert Simmons of 1903 18th
Ave. West. Major Simmons wife
and son were unable to accompany
him to Duluth.
Miss Janet Winfield, daughter of
Mrs. Ann Winfield of Park Point,
arrived home last week to spend
her spring vacation. Miss Winfield
is attending the University of Min
nesota in Minneapolis.
MIR. and Mrs. Edward Nichols
entertained at cocktail party honor
ing their niece, Mrs. Clifford Elliot
of Berkeley, Calf, Saturday. The
young folks gathered later and re-
manned until ..
Mr.. and Mrs. George Adams ar
rived home Sunday after a weeks
visit in Minneapolis and St. Paul
They were accompanied by Mr.
William CLANCY of St. Paul.
Miss Frances Watts entertained
a few friends at the home Of Mrs
Anna Lee johnson.
Saturday, Rev. W. U. Holt spoke
to the Jewish Fellowship Club OF
the Synagogue at $40 East Third
st. His subject was Hast Thou
Considered My Servant Joe?" Rev
Holt was well received by the club
Council in calling the emergency
conference is the first organized
attempt to consider the plight OF
minority veterans on a national
| scale.
St. Paul recorder. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1934-2000, 1946-03-29

guest of Mrs. Hattie Wheeler, Sun
day.
Several students of the Sioux
Falls college were present at the
morning service at Pilgrim Baptist
church.
Sgt. Gilymn Hatcher. brother Of
Mrs. Adrian Taulbert, was the
dinner guest Of Mr.. and Mrs. Jud-
son Phillips, 902 S. Van Fps Ave.
The World Wide observance
banquet was held at the First
Methodist church on Tuesday.
Verne Freeman and J. =. Jones
left to motor to California, Monday.
Mr.. Freeman will make his home
there, and Mrs. Freeman will join
him in about a month.
The Pilgrim Baptist society met
at the home of Mr.. and Mrs. f. c.
Collins, 1904 f. Sth St
The Goodwill Club. Mrs. Ruth
McLaurin, president, will serve a
waist line" dinner Saturday. For
details. Mrs. Mener Greer and Mrs.
James Lee only reply: Wait and
Sect
Mrs. Bass Booker will be hostess
to the Smart Set Club at dinner
on April 6, at her home.
MIR. and Mrs. JudSOn Phillips
and baby daughter, Bonnie, motored
to Minneapolis last Wednesday, on
a business and pleasure trip. While
in the city. they were the house
guests of the Rev. and Mrs. l.. c.
Harris, 3ll9 18th Ave. S, pastor
of St. Johns Baptist church Of this
city.
St. Paul recorder. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1934-2000, 1946-03-29

Blind" was the text and subject of Rev.
Moore's message at the II 100 a. m. service.
The Gospel choir made its initial ap-
pcRrRnCc in its new robes which were pre-
scented TO the church through the trustee
board J. r. Jones made the presentation,
and J. NJ. Patton. vice chairman of the
trustee board. accepted The robes were
dedicated by Rev. Moore who complimented
the choir members and officers for having
bought and paid cash for the very beautiful
robes. The officers of the choir are: Edward
Sanders, president: Samuel Ford. director !;
Mrs. Villa Mae Barber. orEAnist.
The Senior choir was the guest choir at
the Fort Smelling Protestant service at
$50 n. m. Those uniting with the church
at the morning service were Miss Ermon
Owens. Charles J. Rhodes. Miss Bertha
Bridges and Mrs. Sarah Nicholson.
A very inspiring introduction to the dis
cussion topic, The Resources Of My Faith"
was given by Mrs. Josephine II. Hagan.
youth leader OF Mt. Olivet Baptist church.
at the meeting of the University of Life
Very welcome visitors were Ivy HRgan.
Mrs. Mabel Harris and Mrs. Dorothy James.
The University Of Life will not meet
March 81.
Speaking on the need Of community
planning. Cecil E. Newman, editor Of the
st. Paul Recorder and Minneapolis SpOkes-
man, gave the audience food for thought
in his talk as guest speaker for the senior
choir. Musical numbers were rendered by
the senior choir and Mrs. Villa Mae
Barber; o. c. Hall was master deere
monies with the Rev. L. P. Ashford as
slstIng in the opening service.
The woman's division Of the building
fund rally is going places Mrs. Eva Neal.
general chairman, made an excellent report
/ on the rummAEe sale held last week
through which &lO0.25 was raised. This
WAS very quietly done under the leader ship
Of Mrs. NOtah ClaibOurn who was chair
man. Others on the committee were the
Mines. Cora Z. Moore. Lettie B. Hall
Bertha Gum. Lillian Brown. Lulu King.
Maude Brooks, Dorothy Compton and
Matte Cyrus.
The Charles Jacob Missionary Society
will hold its regular Fifth Sunday Service
at 80 .. m. Sunday. March 81. Mrs.
Larrie Grace, past president of the st.
Paul Council of Church Women will be
the guest speaker: the Winifred St Evan
Eelical choir will sing.
The subject Of Rev. Moore's message
Sunday. March 81. at 100 a. m. is
"Approschable God" Come and worship
with us.-Bertha L. King.
st. Thomas Notes: The sermon subject
for next Sunday morning will be Is
There a Cod
viii all members and friends Of St
Thomas set aside the evening Of Sunday
April =, At this time the Ri Rev. B. 7.
Kemerer will be at st. Thomas for Con-
hrmAtion. The service will begin promptly
at eight O'Clock, and will be followed by
a reception so that all may meet Bishop
kemerer.
St. Paul recorder. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1934-2000, 1946-03-29

ST Peters A. NJ Z. Church Notes. A
church conference was held sitter the morn
ing service Plans Of the pastor and trus-
tees for the identifying Of the interior Of
the church and a rally 10 cancel the hong
standing mortgage debt on the parsonage
was approved and adopted by the members.
The pastor pledged the first $500. and
paid the same at the close Of the meeting
All the members may follow his leadership.
The Work and the Effect Of Righteous
ness," will be the subject Of the sermon at
lO:l5 a. m. Sunday, by the pastor. II. {.
Boyd.
There will BE- = musical recital At 80
u. m Ia be presented by Mr. Lourainr
Chivers. Constance Chivers and Doris
Escue. Come and spend another pleasant
Sunday evening at St. Peter
The Trustees will hold their monthly
meeting at the Parsonage. Tuesday. at 90
ming. will be led by the deRconessss Of the
Installed Sunday morning all the mrmbsrs
people that went 10 the Rryn Mawr Pres
byterian Church last Sunday reported a
very fine fellowship meeting
Border Methodist Church Notes: The
third Lenten Sunday morning worship WAS
one Of high praise and spiritual JOY. The
choir sang with fine spiritual harmony and
My God" and a Charge 70 Keep | Have
the LentCn message, The SteadfAst Faer
April 2. at the home Of Mrs, Mary Lulu
St. Paul recorder. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1934-2000, 1946-03-29
Sioux Falls
Briefs
BY Mrs. Oscar Bridgewater

Miss Georgia Rose Clayton
daughter Of Mr.. and Mrs. Thomas
Clayton, 8l2 N. Mable, is a fresh
man at Washington High school,
and member of st. Johns Baptist.
She is the publicity agent of the
Junior Debs' monthly paper, and is
interested in dramatic work. Her
ambition is to be an artist. Next
week we shall tell you about our
shoemaker, Alfred White, who is
employed in one of the leading de-
partment stores.
The Junior Debs, Miss Rose
Marie McLaurin, president, reports
that their weekly paper, The Jab-
berwacky and 1--WE" has been
changed to a monthly issue. Miss
Eunice Tate, secretary, and Miss
Georgia Rose Clayton, publicity
agent, are working hard as definite
plans for raising money are being
formed.
The Young Samaritans, Miss
Eunice Tate, president, met We'd
nesday at the home of Mrs. Charles
" ObAlt WIN ~ NlN super NlSNAs
Luther Clark, who underwent al
operation, is home and doing fine.
MIR. and Mrs. Melvin Smith, PIE
East 32nd ST., are the proud parents
of a baby boy.
The United Missionary Society
met Sunday afternoon at the Pill
grim Baptist church, with Mrs
Hattie (Mother) Wheeler, presid
ing. The program consisted of g
solo by Mrs. Robert T. Williams
Williams. 1919 Fast Franklin Ave. secOn,
accompanied by Mrs. Bea Hamilton
at the piano; a missionary quiz
and answers by Mrs. Walter
Edgar; reading by Mrs. Maudel
Kimpball. The sermon will be
What Is She" by the Rev
Eugene Williams, pastor of the
Pilgrim Baptist church.
Mrs. Mary Z. Reden was thu
St. Paul recorder. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1934-2000, 1946-03-29
Interracial Vets
Elect Officers
In Minneapolis

The Maceo Harris inter-racial
veterans club was the name chosen
for the recently formed MinneapO-
lis inter-racial veterans organiza-
ton ut meeting at the Phyllis
Wheatley House on March 10 at
which a constitution was adopted
and officers were elected.
As stated in It's constitution, the
club is organized on an inter-racial
basis, with membership open to all
veterans regardless of race, sex,
color or creed. The stated aim Of
the organization is the promotion
Of racial equality, with one Of the
primary issues the fight for vet
Grams rights---for jobs, adequate
housing, q permanent FEPC, and
against any form Of discrimination.
To aid in carrying out this i'm
mediate program, committees on
jobs and housing have been es-
tablished.
The Club is named in honor of
Maceo Harris, Negro fighter pilot
Of World War ii, who AVas awarded
the Distinguished Flying Cross,
Harris escorted crippled B-24
bomber safely through enemy ter
ritory and successfully directed the
landing of the damaged ship from
the cockpit Of his fighter plane,
thereby saving the lives Of its
crew, four Of whom were seriously
wounded. He was later reported
missing in action when his plane
was forced down over Germany.
Officers elected at the meeting
were: Robert Stephens, president;
Cornelius Smith, executive secre-
tary; Vivian Brewington, recording
secretary, and Arthur Jette, treas
urer.
The next regular meeting Of the
organization will be held at the
Phyllis Wheatley House on Tues
day, April 2, at 800 p. m. Vivian
BrewingtOn, secretary, can be
reached at 10. 3ll9.
St. Paul recorder. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1934-2000, 1946-03-29
Local Minister
Guest Speaker
For Youth Rally

The guest speaker on the Youth
Rally Day program Of the Mime
sofa State Baptist b. 7. u. and
Sunday School convention will be
the Rev. C. b. Wheeler, president
of the b. T. u. and Sunday School
Convention Of Iowa, and pastor of
Mt. NOlivet Baptist Church Of St.
Paul. The program will be held
Sunday, March 81, at 4 p, M, at
Pilgrim Baptist Church Of which
the Rev. Floyd Massey, Jr., is pas
tor.
One Of the outstanding features
on the program will be a presenta-
ton Of the combined choirs Of the
young Baptists Of Minnesota under
the supervision Of Mrs. lone Brown,
state vice president. Mrs. Ora Me
Moore is chairman of the program
committee, Mrs. ROsalind Glanton,
president of the organization, and
Miss Audrey King, secretary. The
public is invited to attend.
St. Paul recorder. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1934-2000, 1946-03-29
Voter Group
Disappointed"
In Judd Stand

The steering committee Of the
Independent Voters Of Minnesota
through its chairman, Vernon +.
Mikkelson, last week wrote to Rep
resentative Walter Judd, to express
the organizations disappointment
at Judd's failure to sign the dis
charge petition which would have
brought the Fair Employment
Practices bill to a vote in the
House.
St. Paul recorder. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1934-2000, 1946-03-29

Minnesota's forest area in 1850
was 31,5O0,O00 acres, in 1914 90
100000 acres.
Ownership Of Minnesota forest
land in 1915 was $50 farm woods,
249o commercial, 1879 federal, $50
state and tax-forfeited.
State income from sale of forest
stumpage 1894 was over a mil
lion and a half dollars, interest
going largely for education.
St. Paul recorder. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1934-2000, 1946-03-29

Mr.. Joseph B. Levy. widely known for
his frAternAl and social activities, has been
taken from our midst He left many
friends and well wishers TO mourn his loss
Whereas. Brother Levy possessed bal
aneed personality at all times that won
him many friends.
Whereas, those that worked with him
found in him that finest virtue of eO-OperA-
ton and Good Will
Whereas, Brother Levy founded the
Omaha X. r. 400 Club to promote better
understanding and cooperation among the
personnel Of the road.
Be It resolved, that the spirit Of good
will which Brother Levy lived and worked
to dispense to others ever stand a. a liv-
ing monument to his glory.
Omaha r. r. Club Members.
Peter Kromy. Viee-Pres.
Burie Carmichael. Fin. Secy.
John L. Cooke, Treas.
St. Paul recorder. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1934-2000, 1946-03-29
CARD OF THANKS

We wish to express our deep appreciation
To our friends and neighborS for then
soTSI tributes and invaluable assistance
during the illness and the death Of our
mother, Mrs.. Elizabeth Van Hook. We are
especially grateful for the special effort put
forth 10 help US by Mrs. Grace Mason MIS-
Queen Ransom, Grand AAtron Mr.. GeorEe
Ninnesota Grand Chapter o. Z. s.. the
Grand Chapter and all subordinate chapters
Of the Lodge. including Minnesota and
Canada Robert S. Wright, lay reader IN
charge Of st. Thomas Episcopal Church
Women's Auxiliary; Crusaders Guild ana
Social Service Club Of 81. Ihomas , EpSeG
mai Cburch.-Mr. and Mrs. Hobart Mitchell
and Hobart, Jr.
St. Paul recorder. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1934-2000, 1946-03-29
Acme Political Club
Holds Meeting

The Acme Social and Political
Association held its regular meet
ing at Kistler Hall, Olson High
way and Lyndale Ave. N, on Fri
day evening, March %.
The meeting was addressed by
|. G. Scott, Hennepin County Com.
missioner. A great many voters Of
the third and fourth wards Joined
the organization as permanent
members.
Mrs. Elizabeth Davis was elected
vice president, TO fill the vacancy
caused by the resignation Of Henry
Young who was unable to serve.
Mrs. c. J. Van Wrinkle was ap-
pointed assistant secretary by the
president.
The next meeting will be held
Friday evening, March 20, at Kist-
Ter Hall. All voters and potential
voters Of the third and fourth
wards are invited to attend.
St. Paul recorder. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1934-2000, 1946-03-29
Sophie Austen
72 Years Old Dies

Mrs. Sophie Austen, age ~, 1851
North Bryant Ave-, died Monday,
March 20, at the Minneapolis Cen
eral hospital after short illness,
Mrs. Austen, a native of Tennessee,
had made her home in Minneapolis
for the past nineteen years.
She is survived by one son, Will
liam Bond Of Minneapolis, and a
brother, Thomas Horton Of Chi
cago, Ill.
Funeral services were held
Thursday afternoon at O'Clock
from Border NE church with the
Rev. A. l.. Kirk officiating. Burial
was in Crystal Lake cemetery,
Neal Funeral Home was in charge
Of arrangements.
St. Paul recorder. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1934-2000, 1946-03-29
ENLISTS

Hobart 7. Mitchell, Jr.. 1912 FL.
lott Ave. S, enlisted in the L. S
Army Monday.
Postage stamps first went on
sale July l, 1S47, in New York
City, 5 cents each.
The United States postal regis
try system was established July
l, 1855.
One-cent postals were first is
sued May l, 1873.
St. Paul recorder. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1934-2000, 1946-03-29
Challenges Churches
To Take More Action

WASHINGTON, d. c. (NNPAl
A challenge TO churches to take
a more active part in the formula
ton of local, national and interna-
tiOnal policies was issued by Miss
Thelma NJ. Dale, field secretary of
the National Negro Congress in a
WOman's Day address here, last
Sunday.
St. Paul recorder. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1934-2000, 1946-03-29

The letter stated: "The Steering
Committee Of the Independent
Voters of Minnesota has asked me
to express TO you our disappoint-
ment in your failure to bring to a
vote in the House the bill to es-
tablish a permanent Fair Employ
ment Practices Commission.
You are familiar, we know, with
our reasons for believing that this
legislation is necessary and we urge
that you move actively to bring
this important bill TO a vote and
that you give it active support.
Sincerely yours,
Vernon f. Mikkelson,
chairman