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Evening star., 1946-05-20
News of D. 6. Men
In Armed Forces
Dead

Milton Eugene Henley, seaman 1/c,
U. S. N. R., 18-year-old Navy gun
ner who was reported missing last
October % as a result of the sink
ing of the minesweeper Terror by
kamikaze planes off Okinawa May l,
today is reported presumed to be
dead by the Navy.
Young Henley, whose guardians
Mr.. and Mrs. Franklin P. Henley,
live at ll6 North Washington street,
Rockville. Md, was a native of Der
wood, Md. Adopted by the Henleys
when he was six years old, he was
educated at Rockville elementary
schools and attended Richard Mont
gomery High School until his seven
teenth birthday anniversary, when
he enlisted in the Navy.
Decorated
1t. Leroy L. Hoyt, U. S. N, 144 T
street NE, recently was awarded
the Silver Star Medal for "conspic-
uous sallantry and intrepidity in
action during the Japanese drive
on Luzon from December s, 1912,
until his capture as a japanese
prisoner of war, the Navy announced
today.
Following vicious aerial attack
which destroyed all power facilities
and started serious fires over a wide
area" the accompanying citation
states, 1t. Hoyt Immediately as
sumed command of various fire.
fighting parties and led them in a
valiant attempt to control the rag
Ing flames and prevent the ammuni-
ton dump from igniting, working
tlrelessly throughout the day with
out food or water until assured that
the fires were localized"
Later, when our forces appeared
unable to counter final enemy at
tack, the citation continues, he
acted as officer in charge of de-
molltlon, making sure that every
thing OF value to the enemy was
destroyed before evacuating the
area; he led patrols and destruc-
tive fire against the japanese until
ne was eventually captured.
1t. d. g. Roscoe p. Spearman,
.. S. N, who lives at the Bachelor
Officers Quarters, Naval Receiving
Station, Anacostia, has received the
Bronze Star Medal for heroism
while serving aboard the warship
Wake in the fourth battle of Savo
Island on the night of November
Evening star., 1946-05-20

survivors for shock" He continued
his gallant efforts throughout
the period of restoring the vessel
to operating condition.
Maj. Robin N. Jobe, Corps OF
Engineers, whose mother, Mrs
LeRee H. Jobe, lives at 1900 Nine
teenth street NV, recently re-
ceived the Bronze Star Medal for
meritorious service from February
4. 1914, to January IL, 1916, when
he was in charge of all construc-
ton, utilities and maintenance in
Calcutta and vicinity, his family
here has learned.
Evening star., 1946-05-20
Confederation Supplied

SAN FRANCISCO R).-Regular
commuters, delayed for several hours
by a train-truck crash, were issued
cards bearing this legend: I'VE are
issuing this card to explain what
happened and to support and cor
roborate your explanations to your
families"
Evening star., 1946-05-20
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Hartford chronicle., 1946-06-22
Golden Key To
 Award Scholarship

The Golden Key Cultural Union, an organization composed of Negro ministers wives is awarding a $10O scholarship to a Negro student graduating in June from the high schools in Hartford. The award will be made at schol- arship banquet at the Women's League Community House, 20 Avon St., on Monday night, June IT.
 Application blanks have been sent to all eligible students who have attained the scholastic re- quirements and recommendation from school authorities. The award will be made on the basis of scholarship, personality finan- -cial need, and outstanding quail ties.
 The proceeds from the banquet will go to the 1947 Scholarship Fund. The organiz ation plans to award a scholarship annually.
Hartford chronicle., 1946-06-22
Greater Hartford Boy Wins S2,5OO

Hartford, June 13: A scholarship of $2,50O provided by the Hart ford Foundation of Public Giving for a Negro boy of Greater Hart ford has been awarded to John c. Jackson, A Pliny Street, Rt. Rev. Walter H. Gray, Chairman of the Connecticut Inter-racial Commis- sion, announced today.
 Presentation of the scholarship, granted at the rate of $625 an- nually for four years on condition of satisfactory record, will take place on June 19 at 4:15 p.m., at the House of Representative in the State Capitol and will be broadcast on radio station WHIT.
 Jackson was chosen from a number of applicants on the basis of a scholastic achievement test, an autooiographical essay, and three interviews. The scholastic achievement test was given by Dr.. Erred Couey, Director of the Hart ford Veterans Service Center. The essay was rated by Dr. Clyde Hill and four members of the faculty of the Department of Education, Yale Graduate School. In both tests Jackson was ranked first. A committee consisting of Dr. Rob- ert Mahoney, Supervior of Second ary Instruction, Hartford Public Schools; MT. Lewis Fox of Hart ford; and MT. George w. Craw- ford of New Haven; all of them non-members of the Commission interviewed the three highest can didates and made final recommen- dations to the Scholarship Com mittee of the Connecticut Inter racial Commission consisting of the Rev. Joseph M. Griffin, Rabbi Morris Silverman, and Dr. Sabina H. Connolly.
 Jackson plans eventually to study medicine, preparing for a career in surgery. At Hartford Public High School he was gradu- ated 22nd in class of 365 stu dents. He was elected vice-presi- dent of Smiley Chapter of the Ma tional Honor Society and Secre- tary of the Senior Boys Club. He was a member of the Senior Re- ception Committee and the Editor ial Board of the Class Book. Other interests included photography and the cross-country and track teams, in both of which he earned his letter.
 Always active in the work of Union Baptist Church, Jackson is a member of the chor and the junior usher board. He was presi- dent for a year of the young peo- ple's organization.
Hartford chronicle., 1946-06-22
Taylor Milestone .Ls Great Success
By John Stewart

Over one hundred and fifty peo- pie paid their respects Monday night to MT. and Mrs. Solon T. Taylor, ST., at their home, 51 Mahl Avenue. The occasion was the fiftieth wedding anniversary of the couple. Many appropriate and useful gifts, and over five hundred dollars were received.
 Among the prominent local peo- pie and out of town guests attend ing were Aaron and Simon Hol- lander employers of MT. Taylor fifty years ago when he was mar ried. Ex-Mayor Thomas J. Spell acy, Attorney John w. Kenny, for mer Hartford High and Dartmouth football star. Mrs. Henry Conland, wife of the late publisher of the Courant.
 Miss E. Cunningham, social worker, Dr. and Mrs. D. F. Pugh- sley, Rev. and Mrs. Lambert, Mir. Service Bell of New York City, Mrs. L. B. DeKalb of Fairfield, Conn.,, Mrs. E. Cuffee of Bridge port, MT. and Mrs. c. Pumell of Boston,, s Mass, Miss Constance Neal of Roxbury, Mass, MT. and Mrs. P. McKelvin of New York City, MT. and Mrs. W. H. Hick- man. Incidentally, Mrs. Hickman, Mrs. James Morris, Mrs. Isadora Harder, Mrs. Richard 'Caples, Mrs. Estelle Hicks, and. Mrs. George Taylor were guests at the wedding of MT. and Mrs. Taylor.
 Here from New York City for the affair, and of special mention were Mrs. Leon Dukes, daughter of the happy couple, and MT. Harold Taylor, son.
 We print below the story of the Wlson-Taylor wedding as it ap- peared fifty years ago in the "Con- necticut Banner" the states first, and only Negro paper at the time
Hartford chronicle., 1946-06-22
Tenel11ents Will Be Torn Down

Nathan Cater and Hynan Fly man, both of Hartford have bought two three-story buildings at 156-16O Windsor Street and 179- 181 Village Street from the Socie- ty for Savings, it was reproted Saturday.
 The Windsor Street building ments on the upper floor and the consist of two stores with tene- Village Street structure is tenant ed completely by families
 The two local men said they will rage both buildings as soon as feasible and when materials be- come available will erect two story brick building on the site. The new structure will house their furniture concern which is now To- cated at 182-188 Windsor Street. A structural glass front will be installed and the new building will contain and elevator and other modern installations.
 Kane and Fairchild, Hartford architects, are drawing plans for the building. MT. Cater estimated that the cost of raging the stand ing structures and erecting the new edifce will amount to approxi- mately $8O,0OO. Both MT. Cater and his partner have been in the furniture business for six years.
Hartford chronicle., 1946-06-22
Adam Powell To
 Speak Here

Hartford (SpeciaD = U, S. Congressman Adam Powell will speak at the Weaver High School Auditorium on Thursday, June 27, at 8 pm.
 The program is sponsored by the Hartford Citizens Political Ac- tion Committee.
 The internationally famous ora tor, Representative of New York, is known in this section for the dynamic and dramatic manner in which he speaks.
 It is hoped that a huge crowd will be present to hear Represen- tative Powell, especially because of the appropriate time of his visit.
 There is no charge for admission nor will there be any offering talk en at the meeting....A are wei come.
Hartford chronicle., 1946-06-22
We Introduce This Week ...

In order to show appreciation. to the various firms that had confi- dences in our venture at it's incep- tion we feel as though the buying public should know a little more about them.
 This week mention goes to Joe the Tire Expert, who shares part of his business space to Thompson and West, two young Negro GI's who when they were released from service need a place to establish themselves in the auto repair game.
 To Herbert (Bat) Orefce, form CT local high school and semi pro athlete, at present baseball umpire, and most important of all both to himself and our paper the proprietor of a fruit vegetable and grocery store on Barboat Street
 To Al Snyder, proprietor of AI's Food Market, for his employment of Negroes, and for the general appearance of his store.
 To Sam Sohm, proprietor of the Virginia Market for his employ ment of three of the race, his confidence and trust in them and his delft handling of meat distri- button in these difficult times.
 To Sage Aliens Store, where we're really given a "good deal," to use the present day slang term, for their deference to us not only
Hartford chronicle., 1946-06-22

in patronage but also in employ ment.
 To Noel Shoe Store, where there must be something about their shoes to cause our ladies of par ticular taste to buy a lot of their shoes there.
 To Morris Rozinsky, who has helped many of us over a difficult financial hurdle.
 To Sam Dulrow, proprietor of the Paramount Package Store, for his willingness to donate time, money and service to any worth while program that we approach him with.
 We urge all our readers to con- sider our advertisers when buying as it is because of their advertis- ing that our paper is able to sur vive.
Hartford chronicle., 1946-06-22
By James E. Shankel

Amid most distinguished gathering of ladies and gentle men, literally representative of ev- cry important social, political and religious backdrop in the city, the Rev. Richard A. G. Foster and his kindly wife, on Monday, June 10, received spirited congratulations from a gathering of friends and co-workers in the reception room of the AME Zion Church on Dix we'll Avenue.
 The occasion was the sixth an niversary of the pastors residence here, terminating an annual ap- pointment and following which he leaves to attend to New England Conference and annual re-asslgn- ment.
 That his work here in his dual role as pastor-alderman had won for him enduring friendships was apparent in the animation of the speakers. Their friendly banter and rib-tickling anecdotes kept the gathering of nearly 200 in high good humor. Each without excep- tion seemed to possess the happy faculty of being quite able to heighten the tenure of the mirth over that of his predecessor.
 Mistress of ceremonies was Mrs, Laura Mccoy, former representa- tive of the 18th ward, whose delft
Hartford chronicle., 1946-06-22
Hartford Mayor
 Joins NAACP

ment and highp raise for the noble work being done by the National Association for the Advancement of Colored People, in it's, fight for full freedom and equality of op- portunity for all of Americas Ne groes as we'll as or all other minor ity groups.
 Mrs. Walter H Beckham, Vice President of the Hartford branch, solicited the subscription.
 Mrs. Beckham is assistant direc- tor of the 1946 Membership Cam paign, MT. Arthur L. Johnson, a returned veteran of World War II, is general director and has set a goal for 2OOO members for 1946 Percy W. Christian is the presi- dent of the Hartford branch.
Hartford chronicle., 1946-06-22
Big gCeIebration For Rev. Foster

manner in presenting the various speakers seemed to inspire them to their best ''first" expression.
 Mrs. Beatrice Beckette directed the preparation and serving of ap- petizing refreshments.
 Speaking guests were as fol lows: Dr. Sydney Lovett, Chap lain, Yale University; the Rev. Frank M. Scouffuld, Minister, Cal vary Baptist Church; Rev. Law renee Barry, Congregational Church; MT. Martin Gessler, who read congratulatory telegram from Mayor William c. Celentano; Dr. Garter L. Marshall, Rev. James E. Henry, St. Paul Union Church; Rev. Robert Tucker, First Meth odist Church; Judge Clifford Sur gers, Probate Court; Alfred E. Tong, socialist candidate for May or; MT. Henry E. Alprovis, Atty. at Law; Rev. David Beach, minister Center Congregational Church on Green; Rev. Phillip Scott, Church of the Redeemer; Rev. and Mrs. John H. Gregory, executive secre- tary Council of Churches; Rev. Radcliffe, Sommerfeld Methodist Church. MT. Edward IBlount, chair man, trustee board Varick A. M. E. Zon, Father Wilson, St. Luke's Episcopal, ex-ald. Anthony Paolil- To, ex-ald. Dr. c. L. Marshall, Aid. Henrietta Aggeta and many others.
Hartford chronicle., 1946-06-22
Hartford Girl Winner of Scholarship Award

Remarks were also made by MT. Samuel M. Jenkins, Execu- CT Corps, was chosen on the basis of scholastic record, an autobiog- raphical letter, outstanding per sonality and financial need. She plans to enter Spelman College, Atlanta, Ga, in the fall.
 The guest speaker of the even ing, Thomas L. Borders, guild ance consultant with the Board of Education and North End Com munity Center, spoke on "Some Qualifications For Scholarship" l" Miss Mary Cromwell gave a read ing and Mesdames Priscilla B. Holten and Nellie Griffin Holmes each sang a solo.
Hartford chronicle., 1946-06-22

Miss Inez Happier, daughter of MT. and Mrs. c. L. Happier, I Mahl Ave-, was awarded a $1O0 scholarship by the Golden Key Cultural Union an organization of Negro minister's wives, Monday night at a banquet given by the organization at the Women's Community, 16 Avon Street. lFolkes 56 FRONT PAGE INEZ
 The presentation was made by Mrs. J. H Fisher, vice president of the union.
 Mrs. Happier who has been ac- tive in Weaver High as member of the school choir, business staff of the Lookout and the Girls Lead
Hartford chronicle., 1946-06-22

tive of the Ind. Social Center and other dignitaries. Rev. William Jackson was toastmaster for the evening.
 The organization, less than a year old, plans to give a scholar ship annually and the proceeds from this banquet will go to the 1947 scholarship fund.
 The members of the organiza- tion are Mrs. w. W. Mccullough, President, Mrs. J. H. Fisher, vice president; Mrs. William Jackson, secretary; Mrs. Lawrence Reddick, assistant secretary; MT. I. L. Jeff ferson, treasurer; Mrs. Stevens Campbell, Chaplain, and Mrs. N. Brown, Bible Teacher.
Hartford chronicle., 1946-06-22

Columbia, Tenn, June 13 - NLAACP attorneys, fighting to out law an all-white grand jury in- dictment against 31. Negroes, closed testimony on the pleas and abatement today (June 12th) after having called 217 Negroes. All of the PIT testified that they were adult, male Negroes, householders, and otherwise qualified for jury service, but not one had ever been called for jury service during their residence in Maury County. The states attorney, after conceding the defense could put on the stand numerous more witnesses who had never heard of Negroes on juries, was given a days recess to prepare his evidence.
 The first break in the extremely tense atmosphere cloaking the courtroom and the entire town came when Maurice Weaver, white defense attorney from ChaEtan- .ooga, announced that his life had been threatened. Howard Dome, court stenographer, admitted that he had heard the threat made against the attorney. This was not the first indication that defense attorneys might be attacked, how ever. According to a reliable source there had been rumors that the NAACP lawyers would meet aa end at the bottom of Columbia's Duck River. Thurgood Marshall, chief defense counsel, considers the situation of such a serious nature that he and other defense attor- neys travel the 45 miles to Col umbia each morning, returning each evening to Nashville, Tenn.
 The case of the Negro was strengthened today when Maury County Sheriff J. J. Underwood blurted out on the witness stand that he never saw a Negro serve on a local jury. Thurgood Mar shall, grilled the blundering Sher- if further, repeat the question Attempting to repair the damage, the fustered Sheriff then stated that Negroes had been called for jury service.
 0. Name one of them?
 A. I can't do that.
 Q. When were they summoned?
 A. When I was Deputy Sheriff?
 Q. How many Negroes were summoned?
 A. Three or more.
 Q. Can you name them?
 A. No.
 o. Where do they live?
 A. In Mt. Pleasant. I may get the information about them later today.
 Q. Where will you get it?
 A. From a man in the phosphate plant.
 o. Who is the man?
 A. I don't know.
 Late, Miss Dabney Anderson, Clerk of the Maury County Court, was called to the stand. She testi- fled that she did not know whether any Negroes had been called for jury service during the seven years she'd been Clerk but had noticed one Negro who had been summoned but who had been ex- cused by the judge in open court. Sheriff Underwood later claimed
Hartford chronicle., 1946-06-22
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 Last Wednesday France made another attempt to choose leader. The results of it's choice will not only be a deciding factor towards the destiny of France but also that of the world.
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 How soon the next war? Plans are being made for the United States to train one million men for the Chinese Central government and the Communist troops. The purpose of the troops is to main tain security in China and peace in Asia" This is a good idea but what has happened to the Chinese, which were trained during the war?
 Again the Big Four are meet ing to thrash out differences in and effort to get world peace. It would appear that Russia is the stumbling block. The differences are not just diplomatic ones but lay with the conflicting ideologies. The task of the Big Four is to get imperialism and communism to meet on the same floor.
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 Revision of the Case Bill nav come as rider of other leeisla- ton If attempts in the House bv Southern Democrats are success ful. Many of the Southern Con- gressmen's attitudes can be un- derstood by watching the CLOS and the AF of L's march on the South.
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 The trial of Draja MihaiIov;c of Yugoslavia is much more than trial of one man. More or less the actions of the United States and Great Britain are on the da- fer zee. The fact that neither of tha two nations have made formal statements of the conduct of the trial, which has placed the two nations in a bad light, hints that Britain "collaborated" with the DrlOan collaborated with the Germans against the Russians dur ing the war.
 The economic ills now existing in the United States and the incon- veniences which are being suffered by the public are due to the in crease in power of labor, according to many newspapers. There are not very many of the public, who can find themselves in a different boat as that of labor and should fail to appreciate the gains of la Dor as gains of the nation. In the long run it is only when manufac- turers raise the prices of the pro- ducts to offset the gains of labor that the public suffers.
Hartford chronicle., 1946-06-22
PACE
By Walter Johnson

The offer of the United States to scrap the atomic bomb, pro- vided the United Nations Atomic Energy Commission can keep con- trol of it's use did not come too soon. With the rapid strides of science it is only a matter of time before other nations will have the secret of atomic energy as we'll as other dangerous weapons. At pres ent the safety of the world de- bends on how soon and how we'll the United Nations Atomic Ener- gy Commission can provide and assure the United States of world wide control of the use of atomic energy.
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 What next? It is trusted that the United States Supreme Court controversy between Justice Hugo Black, former Ku Klux Klan mem Der, and Justice Robert Jackson will soon be settled. When mem bers of the highest court in the land are charged with injustices, where are the American people to turn for justice?
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 The right to strike, which is condemned by the Lea Law, will lay in the balance, when James c. Petrillo, president of the A. F. of M. faces charges of violating this law.
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 The public is inviting chaos in the form of strikes and imitation. Eongress' approaching defeat of the OPA is due mostly to the na- tlon's failing to demand stron. fer OPA legislation. Why must we continue to learn when it is too
Hartford chronicle., 1946-06-22

Mayor Moyland signed a mem- bershp subscription to Hartord's NAACP as it participates in the Nationwide Campaign for mem bers winch is being conducted by NAACP branches all over the country. His Honor gave indorse-
Hartford chronicle., 1946-06-22
Death Threats By C0Iumbia

that a white woman had called him some time ago to ask for an excuse for an 8O-year-old Negro who had been subpoenaed for jury service.
Evening star., 1946-05-20
Snyder Says Colleges
Need Facilities for
10000 More G|s

President Truman today had be-
lore him a warning that 27O000 vet
Grams this fall will lose educational
pledges made to them through the
CT Bill unless immediate action is
taken to expand facilities in COL
leges and universities throughout
the country.
The warning came from Recon-
version Director John w. Snyder in
the report of an 11-agency survey
made TO determine means of in
creasing capacities of the institu-
tions.
Colleges this fall will be faced
with 20S0,000 applications for en-
roliment,. and will be able to ac-
commodt te only 100000 under
present plans, the report said. OF
100000 veterans who will apply,
schools estimate they can accept
not nj pre- than 100000.
SNdy Commission Asked.
AT the same time. the President
Was asked to establish National
commission of Higher Education
to study during the summer months
specific means of improving the
problem. and to report findings in
time for consideration bv the ad-