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Evening star., 1947-08-14
CoIored Veteran 10 TN
To Enroll al j. Of NJ;
State Policy Test Seen
By the Assoeioted Press

SALISBURY, Md, Aug. IA
colored veteran who flew with the
Army Air Forces in the Med;ter-'
ranean >theater said he would at
tempt to register for graduate study
at the University of Maryland. His
action may bring about new test
OF the States "biracial" education
policy.
Wilmore B. Leonard, 3l-year-old
former AAF major, said he would
appear at College Park on regis
tration day, September Is, and at
tempt to enroll for graduate courses
in chemistry.
Mr.. Leonard said he had received
some indication from College Park
that he would be accepted but later
was advised to withdraw his appli-
cation.
He said he has no intention Of
Withdrawing his application.
Policy "Biracial," Byrd Says.
DR.. H. c. Byrd, president of the
university, said, I'VE receive literally
thousands of applications from
graduate students. What we do is
take the cream. I discussed this
applicant with DR.. Edgar F.. Long
director of admissions. The record
OF the applicant is bad. ''f,"
"The University of Maryland fol-
lows biracial policy. That word 'bi-
racial means racial segregation.
The university heretofore has con-
fined its student body to white
persons I foresee no change in
this policy"
DR.. Long refused to comment on
whether Mr.. Leonard had been
given any indication that he would
be accepted. The director of ad-
missions referred all inquiries to
Dr.. Byrd, and DR.. Byrd said he
does not know. He said it may
have been"
Advised Record Is Acceptable.
Mr.. Leaonard insisted that he
had been advised his record is &C
ceptable for admission.
The Baltimore Afro American
newspaper reported that the Ma
tional Association for the Advance
ment of Colored People supports Mr..
Leonard's attempt to gain admis-
sion to the university. as well as sew
eral other groups who for years have
been seeking elimination of racial
barriers there
The State in 1889 took over Nor
gan college in Baltimore, originally
Bible institute, and converted 1t
into liberal arts college for
Negroes. There is also State
teachers college for Negroes at
Bowie.
Suit Sustained in 1885.
In 1885 the Maryland Court, OF
Appeals sustained suit by Don
aid Gaines Murray of Baltimore for
admission to the university's law
school, which is in Baltimore. He
was graduated and admitted to the
bar. Since then several other
Negro students have received their
training at the law school and 2o
were enrolled there last year.
MIR. Leonard was a pilot and ad-
ministrative officer with the 322d
Fighter Group, the AAFs only
Negro combat group. He served four
wears in the Army, most of the time
with the 322d, and flew missions
over Italy and Africa.
Evening star., 1947-08-14
Takoma Park {. Of {. Plans
Series Of Community Events

The Takoma Park Chamber of
Commerce today announced plans
for a series of community events.
Temporarily abandoning plans for
a COMMUNICATIVE sales project to
be known as Takoma Week, the
chamber at its meeting last night
voted in favor of a graduated pro-
motion campaign.
recommendations of special
committee include Halloween
street dance. an elaborate Christ
mas celebration, band concerts and
other community events. Climax of
the promotion plan is expected to
be "Takoma Week" in the spring.
1t was voted toy continue the
chambers membership drive. Ten
new members were accepted last
night.
A ladies' night will be held this
fail, Carl Greece, president, an
ncunced.
Evening star., 1947-08-14
Arlington Riders
And dPUCProtesf
Arnold Boost
-
Both Will File Briefs
Today; BusIine Seen
Gaining $35o, 900

An Interstate Commerce Com.
mission examiners recommendation
that Arnold line bus fare be In
creased was criticized in briefs
prepared for filing today with the
ICC by the Arlington Bus Riders
Association and the Arlington Public
Utilities Commission.
The proposed increase for the
first. or nearby Arlington, zone
would mean "a minimum of $3.50, 600
more a year In the company's
treasury at the expense of the bus
riders without the stockholders put
ting up any more money" Francis
j. ortman, association president
said.
He said the examiner. was in
error when he assumed an average
trip OF 8 miles for the 23,100 first
zone passengers. The majority Of
f1rst zone passengers will travel s
miles or less, Mr.. Ortman said.
II the increase Is approved It
would mean the majority of first
zone passengers would pay from 2
to 7 cents mile for bus service"
he declared.
The examiner last month recom-
mended that all 10-cent interstate
cash fares be increased to is cents
and that an increase from 20 to
70 cents be put in effect in the
fourth zone. For the first zone he
recommended tokens, selling two for
rs cents, be used.
The Arlington PUG is understood
to be basing its protest on the pro-
posed increase on the grounds that
the examiner had insufficient time
to examine testimony against the
suggested new rates.
The deadline for filing both ex.
ceptions is. midnight tonight. Both
Mr.. Ortman and the Arlington PUG
said they would file their excep.
tions later today.
The Washington, Virginia q
Maryland Coach Co., which oper-
ates the Arnold line, has 10 days
in which to file an answer to the
exceptions. After that the case will
be taken under advisen1ent by the
ICC for decision.
Evening star., 1947-08-14
MARYLAND JobIess Paid
40 Million Since VI Day
Rx the Axsoeioted Press

ANNAPOLIS, Md. Aug. IA
Maryland unemployment payments
since VI day passed the s4o,426,-
679 mark last week, a period in
which a decrease in claims was re-
ported.
Russell S. Davis, chairman OF the
Department of Employment Secu-
rity. reported to Gov. Lane layoffs
were declining because of employ
ment opportunities in vacation
fields.
Since VI day, the State has paid
out $26, ,602. .604 in readjustment al
lowances to unemployed veterans
for which it is reimbursed by the
Federal Government.
Evening star., 1947-08-14
Horse Owner Held at Rockville
In $2OOBond onC CrueItyChor

said he owned the horse and had
given it to Wayne in April. He
testified that when he saw the horse
on July 10 it was in such bad con-
dition he notified police.
DR.. Richard Buckingham, Rock
vile veterinarian, told the court he
examined the animal and found it
to be suffering from malnutrition.
Wayne, denying he had starved
the animal, said it was man.
killing" horse and he had to be
careful in handling it. He asserted
he had fed the animal corn.
Wayne said he had raised about
thousand horses and other live
stock in his time.
Evening star., 1947-08-14
Mrs. Thompson Named
Registrar in ARLINGTON

Appointment OF Mrs. Walter e.
Thompson, former chief of person.
mel of the Fourth United States Civil
Service Region. as general registrar
and information clerk for Arlington.
was announced today.
Mrs. Thompson, who will relieve
Mrs. Mary Moore Mcintosh, will as
sumo her duties September 2. Mrs.
Mcintosh has held the position for
several years and will be assigned to
other duties in the county govern
ment.
The new registrar also will per-
form substantial portion of the
clerical and stenographic work of
the County Electoral Board. Her
salary will be $4,000 a year.
A native of Arlington, Mrs.
Thompson attended county schools
and Arlington Hall College and was
graduated from the Farmville State
Teachers College and the University
OF North Carolina. She recently re-
signed from a civil service Job. She
lives at 1926 Fairfax drive.
Evening star., 1947-08-14
Preliminary Ballot Test
In 0'Conor Poll Completed
BY the Associated Press

BALTIMORE. Aug. 14-Chair-
man Jenner of the Senate Subcom-
mittee on Privileges and Elections,
announced yesterday that the pre-
liminary review of ballots cast in
the O'Conor- -Markey senatorial elec-
ton has been completed.
Counsel for Senator O'Conor
Democrat, and Republican D. John
Markey. who is contesting his elec-
ton, will pass upon about $4,000
ballots to reduce this number before
the Senate body meets again, Sen
ator Jenner said.
Senator O,Conor took the Senate
seat after the official canvass OF
last falls returns showed him the
winner by 1882 votes.
Approximately 10000 ballot have
been sifted through, from votes cast
In II counties, he added.
Francis J. Kelly, chief investi-
gator of the subcommittee, said il
will meet again sometime after
September l to complete the ma
chimes of reviewing challenged bal
lots"
Evening star., 1947-08-14
7 Mental Hygiene Clinics
To Be Opened in Virginia
BY the Associated Press

RICHMOND, Aug. IA. - Seven
mental hygiene clinics are to be
opened in Virginia with the aid of a
$4,000 Federal grant from the
Mental Hygiene Division of the
Public Health Service, DR.. Joseph
E. Barrett, State commissioner of
Mental Hygiene and Hospitals, an
nounced
The clinics will be operated at
Richmond, Newport. News, Alexan-
dria, Fairfax, Danville, Roanoke and
Lynchburg. and will be financed on
the basis of 50 in Federal money for
each 81 allotted from local funds,
with the locality providing space
and physical equipment for the
clinic.
The Federal funds granted will be
expended for personnel, including
psychiatrists, psychologists, social
workers and clerical help.
Evening star., 1947-08-14
Alexandra Officials 10 Plan
Action on Vepco Ashes

Alexandria acting City Manager
Joseph M. Pancoast and Smoke
Control Engineer John j. Kelly were
to meet today to decide whether to
institute court action against the
Virginia Electric g. Power Co. be-
cause of ashes expelled from the
company's power plant smokestacks
Mr.. Kelly said he was to confer
with Mr.. Pancoast after finding out
from Vepco officials whether they
have received a bill of lading for
precipitators the company claims
it has ordered to cut down the
amount of ashes discharged.
Mr.. Fancoast last month an
nounced his intention of bringing
criminal action against the COM
pany. Proceedings were held up,
however, when the company said
the necessary precipitators were be-
ing shipped, Mr.. Kelly said.
Evening star., 1947-08-14

A 41-year-old Montgomery County
resident today was ordered held for
action of the grand jury on charges
of cruelty to animals in connection
with the alleged i'll treatment of a
horse.
Trial Magistrate Alger Y. Barbee
in Rockville Police Court set bond
at $500 for Richard Wayne, colored,
of Lincoln Park. near Rockville.
Police testified they had found the
horse, kept in a roofless shed on
Wayne's farm, in such an "emaci-
ated' condition that they had to
shoot the 5-year-old animal.
Maurice Poole, 312 D street NE,
Evening star., 1947-08-14
Occupation Disease Claims
Probe Ordered by Lane
By the A.socio,ed Press

ANNAPOLIS, Md. Aug. 14.-Gov
Lane disclosed yesterday he had di-
rected Emanuel Gorfine. chairman
of the State Industrial Accident
Commission, to investigate a Cum
berland textile union complaint that
occupational disease compensation
claims were being handled unfairly.
The chief executive said Attorney
General Hall Hammond had in-
formed him the Medical Board for
Occupatonal Diseases, the agency
complained of. was legally under
the commission.
The action resulted from a request
for an investigation submitted by
William Boyd Coleman, president
of Local 1874, Textile Workers Un-
ion of America tCIO).
He told the Governor the board
was operating in "one-sided man.
ner," and alleged it had ridiculeo
physicians representing workers
and failed to act specifically on al
least six cases of a skin disease
contracted by union members.
Evening star., 1947-08-14
Tokomo Park to IntuII
ia Porkinq Meters

A total of ia parking meters in
the Carroll avenue shopping dis
trict of Takoma Park will be in
stalled within the next few days.
Mayor o. w. Youngblood announced
today.
He added that few of the mer.
chants had expressed opposition to
the meters. He asserted. however,
that the majority of businessmen
in the area believed they will add
rather than hinder business.
Both Rockville and Bethesda
have adopted the meters as a means
Of regulating parking and raising
revenue.
Evening star., 1947-08-14
Montgomery to Rebuild
Oakland Terrace Road

Residents of Oakland Terrace.
near Kensington. Md. today had
the assurance of Brooke Johns,
president of the. Montgomery
main thoroughfare to their area,
Flyers Mill road. is to be rebuilt,
according to officers of the Oak
land Terrace Citizens Association.
Mr. Johns told a meeting of the
association last night in Kensing>
ton Elementary School that as soon
as current construction in the new
community is finished the road is to
be completely rebuilt. Mr.. johns
and other county officials plan to
inspect the road Monday in order
to determine to what extent tenn
porary repairs can be made.
Evening star., 1947-08-14
Pollution 10 Be Studied
In Western MARYLAND
By the Associated Press

ANNAPOLIS, Aug. 14.-The first
preliminary study of pollution in
Western Maryland streams, with
chief emphasis on the Potomac
River, will start tomorrow under
the supervision of Paul w. Mckee,
executive secretary. of the Water
Pollution Control Commission.
Mr.. Mckee left with Guy E.
Lerner and John @. Walters, field
specialists, on a tour which in
cluGed a side trip to Antietam
Creek, where a high fish mortality
has teen reported which may be
due to pollution.
Mr.. Mckee said the study would
go probably as far as Luke, w. Va,
and Big Savage, working down the
Potomac River to Cumberland.
Evening star., 1947-08-14
Two TexonsPick
State House for
Nation'sCupitoI
By me Asseeioted Press

ANNAPOLIS, Aug. 1.-Two be-
wildered Texans who thought the
Maryland State House was the
Nations Capitol were set Alright by
Elizabeth Bowling Cook, one of the
Governors secretaries.
Miss Cook met the two coverall-
clad travellers in the reception room
yesterday and one of them asked,
rs this where the President meets
people?'
A little dubious. Miss Cook re-
piled, "If the President came here,
he probably would
Then Miss Cook explained where
they we're. They apologized and
7r.,ed that at least it was cool
in the state House.
Evening star., 1947-08-14
By J. L. Michael

CHAPEL POINT, Md, Aug. IA
Gov. Lane promised definitely
Yesterday to eliminate the entire
State tax on real property in the
Free State"
Maryland's chief executive, who
told 600 farmers and their families
At the Charles County Farm Bu-
reau's annual picnic here that he
knew he was called '*wo-cent Lane,
also announced the State Board of
Public Works had just approved
purchase of site for an expert
mental farm to serve Southern
Maryland tobacco growers.
The Governor. three hours late
for an appearance scheduled for 4
O'Clock. explained he had been de-
layed by board procedure necessary
for approval of plans for the ex-
perimentsl station.
Sasscer Also Speaks.
His address climaXed an afternoon
program which included brief talks
by Representative Sasscer, Demo.
crat, of Maryland, and Farm Bureau
officials. and selection Of Charlie.
County's entry for the title Mis-
Maryland-1947 Farmenktte" at Ii
monium Fair in September
Gov. Lane said mot all' Of tn,
$4,000 approved at the State Legis'
lature's last session had been used X
purchase the experimental farm.
He did not designate the location
but farm leaders said they under,
stood it was a 300-acre farm knowr
as the Burroughs. place" on tht
Landover road four miles from
Upper Marlboro.
The soil there, they said, is Col
lington loan, or green sand," con-
sidered the best of the severa
Southern Maryland soil types.
Formerly a dairy farm, the prop.
Evening star., 1947-08-14
Church CurnivuI Planned

st. Jerome's Catholic Church,
Hyattsville, will hold a carnival on
the church grounds, Forty third
avenue and Hamilton street. August
18 to 80 for the benefit of the parisi,
school building fund.
Evening star., 1947-08-14
Eastern Stur Unit to Dine

The 1885 Matrons' and Patrons
Association of the Eastern Star
will serve a fried chicken dinner
at 1:30 pm. Saturday as part of
the annual picnic at the summer
cottage of Mrs. Bena Barnhart. Sc
Silver drive, Bay Ridge, Nd, it
was announced today.
Evening star., 1947-08-14
Baltimore Workers increase

BALTIMORE, Aug. IA R.-Bal-
timore's workers have increased By
1Ae, 900 in the ra-t seven years, the
Census Bureau announced.
Evening star., 1947-08-14

Remittance may be made by
check, cash, money order or
stamps.
Evening star., 1947-08-14
Let The Stur Follow
You on Vacation!

Leave your subscription at
the Business Office Counter,
18th street and Pennsylvania
avenue, or mail your vacation
address. In all cases payment
must be made in advance.
RATES FOR MAILING
The Chronicle-star combined with the Moss Point advertiser., 1947-03-28
From Arena -.
News From Arena.
Mrs. Rex Roberts Tuesday Hostess
To Sewing Circle Meeting Here

The Sewing Circle was held
last Tuesday afternoon at 1870 at
the home of Mrs. Rex Roberts.
Mesdames Percy Roberts, Jessie
Roberts, c. N. Williams, Harmon
Williams, A. Stricken and Elmer
Stricken were present.
The next meeting of the cir
Gle will be held at the home of
Mrs. Stanley Stricken on Grant
street near Mobile on the third
Tuesday in April.
Mrs. c. N. Williams honored her
niece, Mrs. Harold Pierce, with
a shower on Saturday night. Mrs.
Pierce, a recent bride, received
many lovely gifts. The hostess
served ice cream and cake to
those present.
Mr.. and Mrs. Ennis Rainwater's
infant daughter has been serious
ly i'll for the last week.
There are quite a number of
children absent from the Tanner
Williams school as a result of
whooping cough.
Mrs. Elmer Stricken went to
Mobile on Friday to meet the Rev.
and Mrs. H. l.. Galloway off
Haynes City. Fla. The Rev. Cal
The Chronicle-star combined with the Moss Point advertiser., 1947-03-28
oveIProgrom
AT Meeting Of
Womun's Club

The pascagoula Woman's club
put on a novel program for its
Spring" meeting, Thursday,
March 60. The theme for the af-
ternoon was Gardens" with
Mrs. ], \. Abbey and Mrs. Charles
Gray N charge.
Mrs. Abbey stated at the be-
ginning that she had made "ar-
rangements' for the program to
go out over the air." and she
warned all taking part in the pro-
gram to do their best, since so
many people would hear them.
What followed was guaranteed to
be unrehearsed and certainly un-
expected. Those called upon for
short talks were Mesdames A. b.
Brondum, R. c. Pollitt, S. B. Nc
Twain, William Pelan, w. Z. Wig
gins, T. T. Justice, w. B. Herring
and Miss Bessie Perry.
Serious discussions of bulb Gull
tivation. rose care and landscap-
ing were given by Mesdames
Herring, Justice, McIlwain and
Virgins.
Potted flowers in bloom were
given those who took part in the
program, including E. A. Khayat.
guest speaker. A contest, "Fa-
nous Gardens of Our Country"
was enjoyed, the prize being
awarded to Mrs. R. B. Mahaffey
for naming the most gardens.
MI. Khayat, president of the
Paseagoula-Moss Point Chamber
of Commerce, talked briefly on
historical and beautiful parts of
our Gulf Coast, suggesting that
we conserve, enhance and beau
tlfy our homes and our broad
ways He commended the Gus
tom of giving plants to neigh
bors, saving in this way we
spread beauty. Mrs. Herring and
Mrs. McIlwain had previously Of
fered to give plants of certain va
rieties to those calling for them.
A short business session pre-
coded the program, during which
Mrs. Frederick Graef, president,
named a nominating committee to
report at the April meeting, as
follows: Miss Bessie Perry, chair
man; Mesdames j. T. Lockard,
Memo, Virgins and J. H. Cole.
The matter of a dinner for the
club members and husbands will
be discussed at the April meet
ing. 1t was voted to make an
appropriation to the Worth While
club, which is sponsoring a rec
reation director for the summer
at the Lincoln hail. This was re-
ferred to the Child Welfare Com
mittee for a discussion. One Wis
itor, Mrs. Thomas Sanction, came
as the guest of Mrs. Raymond
King.
Hostesses were Mrs. r. c. Pol
lit, Mrs. j. w. Brumfield and
Mrs. A. M. Swigert.
The Chronicle-star combined with the Moss Point advertiser., 1947-03-28
High School Boys
Quurtet Featured
At Kiwonis Meeting

The boys quartet of the Pasca-
goula High school, with their di-
rector and accompanist, Mrs. r. A.
Heritage. was featured at the
Tuesday meeting of the Kiwanis
club at the Pascagoula Country
club.
The rounds of applause that
followed each number attested
to the favor with which their eff
forts were received by the mem
bers and their guests.
The program consisted of two
solo numbers BY Marlowe Miller,
Stout Hearted Men, and with
out a Song and two numbers by
Buddy Erich, "Old Man River"
and ''The Bells of st. Mary's'. The
quartet, composed of the two
mentioned above and James
Knight and Jimmy Campbell, rem
dered Seal Us for Service To-
day" and Kentucky Babe"
DR.. Thomas E. Stout presided
at the meeting and L. L. Stigler
had charge of the program.
Doris Little and frankie Trest
were guests from the high school
and We're introduced by Virgil
Gill, high school principal and
club member.
The Chronicle-star combined with the Moss Point advertiser., 1947-03-28

loway IS the new pastor of the
Pine Grove Church of God and
will take an apartment with Mrs.
Eliza Stricken until a parsonage
can be built.
MI. and Mrs. c. A. Tate spent
the weekend with Mrs. Tate's
parents, Mr.. and Mrs. NJ. J. Rob
erts.
MI. and Mrs. II. c. Stricken
shopped in Mobile Thursday.
There was Sunday school and
church services at Roberts Chapel
Sunday with the Rev. Courtney
of Hurley bringing the sermon.
Sunday school ana preaching
services were held at the Pine
Grove Church of God Sunday
with the Rev. c. L. Galloway de-
livering the sermon.
Mr.. and Mrs. a. Stricken and
Carl Stricken visited in Luce
dale and Wilma Sunday.
George and Sara Williams, who
are students at the University of
Alabama, spent Sunday with
their parents, Mr.. and Mrs. G. K.
Williams.
The teachers of the Tanner
The Chronicle-star combined with the Moss Point advertiser., 1947-03-28

Miss Zelma Bosarge was a bust
ness visitor to Gulfport Wednes-
day.
Mrs. O. H. Wilson and son, Ken
meth Roy, visited Mr., and Mrs.
John Williams of Helena Satur-
day.
Mr. and Mrs. MILFORD Seymour
and family of Biloxi spent Sun
day with Mr.. and Mrs. Clarence
Bosarge and family
Mr. and Mrs. Glenn Wilson and
two sons, Robert and Richard,
spent Sunday with Mr.. and Mrs.
Barney Nebrou in Paseagoula.
Friends in this community ex-
tend heartfelt sympathy to the
family of the late Lyman Furry,
who died Monday afternoon at
500 o'clock at his home in Dai-
sy-Vestry.
The Chronicle-star combined with the Moss Point advertiser., 1947-03-28

pleasant two weeks visit with
Mr. and Mrs. S. E. Wilson and
family.
Mr. and Mrs. L. E. Havens. Sr..
drove 10 Gulfport "wednesday
night where they were guests at
a birthday party given in honor
Of their son, L. f. Ravens, Jr.
Mrs L. A. Faux spent Fri
day visiting friends and relatives
in d~Iberville.
Mr.. and Mrs. Eustis Reeves
and daughter, Irma jean, visit
ed Mr.. and Mrs. A. L. Reeves.
Thursday night. Mr.. Reeves has
been quite ii with the flu for
some time.
Mr., and Mrs. LaVern Fletcher
spent Sunday afternoon with Nj.
and Mrs. w. z. Fletcher.
The Chronicle-star combined with the Moss Point advertiser., 1947-03-28
Bonnie Chapel

Visitors in the home of Mrs.
Joe Seymour Sunday were Mrs.
F. w. Pardae of Pascagoula, Wal
lace Boud, Verlin Guillotte and
John Parker of Pascagoula.
Martin Gates and family of
Gulfport spent Saturday night
with Mrs. Annie Gates.
Mrs. Eustis Reeves was a bust
ness visitor in Biloxi Thursday.
Mr.. and Mrs. G.. C. Fletcher,
Billie Fac, motored to Jackson
Saturday. They were accom-
panied by Mrs. Charles Sweeny
and son, Jimmy, who returned to
their hcme in Jackson after a
The Chronicle-star combined with the Moss Point advertiser., 1947-03-28
Council Of Church
Women To Meet AT
Lincoln HoH Monday

The Paseagoula Council of
Church Women viii hold a meet
ing at Lincoln Hall, March 81,
when the Woman's Auxiliary to
the EastlaWn Presbyterian church
and the Woman's Society ae
Christian Service Of the Eastlawn
Methodist church will be hos
tesses.
The program wit be on india. .
According to the president of
the council, Mr.. J. NJ. Epting,
there are res lf9sn meetings Of
the council fof i947.
The June mee g viii deal