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The Omaha guide., 1947-12-06

Herbert Virgins won first prize
for carrying the most articles in
her purse (48); Mrs. A. B. Young
won BOBBY prize for carrying the
least amount of articles in her
purse (6). The guests were as fol-
lows: Mesdames Estella Butler,
Avery Washington, Herbert Wig
gins, Mary Browning, Bessie Por-
ted, Emma Patterson, Vermont
Thompson, Pearl Fletcher, Flor
ence Moore, A. B. Young, Lille
Thomas, Mary Singleton, Mae
McCarrol and Annabelle Battles.
Everyone stated that they en-
Dyed themselves, and Mrs. Pharr
was starry eyed with delight and
surprise, and received many love
ly gifts.
The Omaha guide., 1947-12-06
NEGRO DOCTORS ALLOWED
TO ATTEND MEDICAL MEET

Baltimore, Md. (CNS) - The
Southern Medical Association,
holding its firty-first meeting
here this week, literally took
down its "for white physicians
only" sign and permitted "any
licensed physicians to sit in on
the distinguished gathering.
According to DR.. E. |. Hender-
son, SMA's president and whose
home is in Louisville, KY, the
association made the liberal ges-
ture after a protest by an inter-
racial group of Baltimore doc
tors. They had taken their protest
to the host society, the Baltimore
City Medical. The Southern doc
tors discussed in the main the
newest of techniques for curing
hernias.
The Omaha guide., 1947-12-06
Urges Civil Rights Committee
Recommendations Incorporated

Urges Civil Rights Committee
Recommendations Incorporated
Plans for an Institute and a
Into Congressional Law
At the regular meeting of the
Democracy in Action Organiza-
ton at the Jewish Community
Center, Tuesday, Dec. 2, presided
over by its President, Mrs. H.
Cohen, it was unanimously a.
greed by those present that the
organization take some action
on President Truman's Commit
tees Report on Civil Rights.
The organization voted to send
kilograms to President Truman,
Nebraska Senators and Repre-
sentatives, urging them that citi-
zens of Omaha desire Congress
to act on this report during the
January session Of Congress.
Members were urged by the
President, Mrs. Cohen, to see the
Whites Report to the UN on
condensed version of Walter
Civil Liberties.
! Speaker Bureau to focus the pub
lies attention on the coming Of
the Freedom Train to Omaha III
April and the value and signifi-
canoe of it's history-making doc
uments.
Mr.. Hoppe of the University
of Omaha spoke to the group a
bout some of the discriminatory
practices at the University O.
Omaha.
His main topic was application
for admission to the University
campus of the Delta Beta Phi
a National Business Administra
ton Fraternity with a clause il
their constitution discriminating
against race, religion, and creed
1t was felt by Mr.. Hoppe ant
those present that such an or
ganization should be denied ad
mittance to a unsupported in
stitution such as the Universit
of Omaha.
J The discrimination practice {
the 40 Bowl Bowling Alley wa
The Omaha guide., 1947-12-06
ELECTED EDITOR-IN-CHIEF
OF YEAR BOOK

Frank Stable, IL, son Of Mr.
and Mrs. F. A. Stable, 1914 So
goth Street, has been elected Ed
itor-in-Chief of Tech Highs year
book. Nancy Jones, II, daughter
of Mr.. and Mrs. Ira o. Jones,
Ass Franklin Street, has the As
sistant Editorship.
Sponsoring the Senior Glass
and the year book is Miss Wash
burn, Secretarial Instructor in
Tech.
The Omaha guide., 1947-12-06
CIVIL LIBEHTY,s RALLY
ZION BAPTIST CHURCH

AlON BAPTIST CHURCH
22nd and Grant Streets,
at 8 p. M. Monday. Dec. IS. l947
Address by
Hon. Francis p. Matthew'S
Auspices Omaha Branch NAACP
The Omaha Branch of. the
NAACP will hold a CIVIL LIB
ERTY'S RALLY December 18th,
l947 at 8 P. N. in Zion Baptist
Church, 22nd and Grant Streets.
The meeting will be addressed
by Mr.. Francis P. Matthews who
served on President Truman's
Civil Liberty's Committee which
made a study Of Civil Rights of
Minorities in the United States.
The report of the committee has
been widely hailed as a new De-
~claration of independence. 1t
consists of 124,0o0 words and is
the most heartening pronounce
ment ever made in behalf of the
liberties of minorities in Amer
lea.
MI. Matthews is widely known
for his work in the knights of
Columbus which he headed in
the United States and Canada.
He won signal success as a law
yer and business man. He served
as President of the Omaha Cham
Der of Commerce several years
ago and now heads several large
corporations. But above all his
legal and business successes he
places his work as a Humani-
tartan.
The Omaha Branch of the MA
ACP is fortunate to have such a
speaker, representing as it does,
the Colored People who will ben
eft most from the fine work Mr..
Matthews and his associates have
done as members of the Presi-
dents Civil Liberty's Committee.
The public is invited and ad.
mission is free.
The Omaha guide., 1947-12-06

been identified with Chautauquas.
Miss Pettiferd's scholarly know
ledge of Dunbar lore and her
reading of two of Dunbar's best
remembered poems, when Ma
Indy Sings" and Little Brown
Baby" were the highlights of
her appearance on the program.
Miss Pettiferd is currently with
the Negro Drama Group whose
newest production-"Crime with
out Punishment"-is headed for
an extensive tour of the South
She was most recently seen in the
Broadway production of "Clau-
dia."
Photo by Ricci Byrd
The Omaha guide., 1947-12-06

also discussed and action was or
dered taken on the two situa-
tions.
Action was taken on Mrs. La
Clura's suggestion of the support
Of the Democracy In Action on
Granting Gold Star Mothers of
World War II of the japanese an
American citizenship. There is
such a bill now pending in Con-
gress.
A very fine program was rem
dered by the Memo Club.
The Omaha guide., 1947-12-06
Vegetable Fuel Oils

Vegetable oils, abundant in Bra
I'll, are being used to contribute to
the solution of the fuel problem In
that country. The idea of using
vegetable oil as a substitute for Pc
troleum is not a recent me-. Ever
since mineral oil began to get
scarce, experiments have been
made in different countries with oil
of vegetable origin.
The Omaha guide., 1947-12-06
MUSE DRAMA GUILD

The Muse Drama Guilds forth
coming production Jimmy Be
Careful" has already gone into
rehearsal.
Miss Lottie Wright, director,
plans to announce the date of the
presentation of the play during
the holiday season.
The Omaha guide., 1947-12-06
A D ANc CLASS
Mrs. Margaret Duggan is il


charge of a new class in Technical
High School, Ballroom dancing
for seniors. Held in the Girls
Gym every Friday, the class be-
gins at 8 a. m. This early hour
doesn't seem to affect the attend
ance, as there are 1873 students
enrolled.
Techster Ralph Mullenix OF
1923 Franklin Street, plays the
piano for the dance class, supply
ing the music.
"All the students seem to like
the class and cooperate wonder
fully" said Mrs. Duggan.
The Omaha guide., 1947-12-06
Chesterfield of Birds

The great blue heron Is consid-
cred the Chesterfield of birds. To
his middle claw is attached a small
comb, with which to preen his
feathers. All herons fly with their
necks drawn in, and their feet ex-
tended. About Is species are found
in the Western hemisphere, "a in
North America. Young herons are
awkward, staddly birds, comical in
their expressions and attitudes.
The Omaha guide., 1947-12-06

AND HIS SONG, by Virginia
Cunningham, just released by
Dodd, Mead & Company, was the
subject of discussion recently O.
yer WQXR, The New York Times
Radio Station.
The program, known as "Other
Peoples Business" was conduct
ed by Alma Dettinger, feature
columnist of the station. Miss
Dettinger had as her guest Miss
Dorothy Pettiferd, budding young
actress, formerly of Springfield,
Illinois, now residing in New
York City. Miss Pettiferd is also
a lecturer, dramatist, and has
The Omaha guide., 1947-12-06
DINNER A SUCCESS

The lovely dinner given by
King Borell's IL on Sunday after
noon November 80, 1947, for the
benefit of st. Philips Church at
the Northside Y. w. C.. A. was a
complete success. More than 300
persons were served at this affair.
Among the honored guests was
the King of Ak-Sar-Ben.
The Omaha guide., 1947-12-06

one phase OF a city-wide Church
Loyalty Campaign. The Rev. Tru-
man w. Potter, minister Of the
local Methodist church, and lit
tie Miss Kay Jump, a member
of the Sunday School primary
class, make their contribution
to the pile OF footwear.
In the current Christian edu-
cation. emphasis of their Cru
SADIE for Christ. Methodists are
endeavoring to bring more peo-
pie to the Church School where
they r taught the attitudes
and actions necessary for a
Christian world order. This in
cludes, of course. a greater
sharing of material possessions
with the needy Of all lands.
The Omaha guide., 1947-12-06
Guest AT Thanksgiving Dinner

Mr.. H. w. Smith, Mrs. Marlene
White of Kansas City, Mr. Adam
Lee, and several others were the
guests of Mr.. and Mrs. Glover
Scott, 1920 Lake ST., on Thanks
giving Day. All expressed them
selves as having a lovely time to
the host and hostess.
The Omaha guide., 1947-12-06

PITTSBURGH-Here's what be.
comes of 1850 to $3.50 of the dol.
lars your heating plant pours into
your home. 1t goes out the leaky
"holes" your windows really are
The easy, sensible way to cut fuel
costs and improve the efficiency Of
your heating plant is to equip
your home with winter windows
They will pay for themselves IL
just a few seasons by keeping the
heat in. Winter windows apply
one Of the best Notwithstanding
principles there is. They form g
dead air space between themselves
and the regular windows. !
They should be selected for eff
cheney, sturdiness and good APP
pearance. Good solid frames with
Pennvernon glass panes are inn
portant factors. Those that are adj
Unstable with hinges to permit
opening for proper ventilation at
night or for ease in cleaning, offer,
convenience ss well.
The Omaha guide., 1947-12-06
SIXTH ANNUAL PEW RALLY

The St. Johns Pastors Aid club
is giving its Sixth Annual Pew
Rally on Sunday afternoon Dec.
7, 1947, at 3 p. m. at the church.
Rev. E. Johnson will be the
guest speaker. He will bring his
Gospel Singer Mrs. r. Robson
and his congregation. Everyone
is welcome.
Mrs. Lula Washington, Pres.
Rev. E. B. Childress, Pastor
The Omaha guide., 1947-12-06
Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority
Have Program at Clair Chapel

The Alpha Kappa Alpha Soror-
ity club sponsored a very inter
esting program at the Clair
Chapel Church on Sunday Eve
ming, Nov. 80. Mrs. Bobbie Davis
was at her best. The very import
ant subject Civil Rights" that
was discussed was well presented.
The Omaha guide., 1947-12-06

LONDON, ENGLAND-(Sound-
photo) = Hugh Dalton, Chancellor
of the Exchequer, who resigned
from Office after admitting that he
had given advance information of
his budget speech to a London
newspaper reporter, is shown as he
left Ten Downing street to present
the report before the House Of
Commons. Dalton's resignation was
announced by Premier Atlee fol-
lowing a feverish acknowledgements
cabinet meeting. Sir Stafford
Grips, Minister of Economic At
fairs, was appointed as Dalton's
successor.
The Omaha guide., 1947-12-06
Largest Private Business

United States agriculture is the
largest private business in the
world.
The Omaha guide., 1947-12-06
Someone Would Like 10 be
In Your Shoes

!, MENDOZA, nL-"someone would like to be in your shoes" 4
the slogan five churches here have used in their effort to collect 1,50t
Of used but still wearable shoes for relief in Europe. This wal
The Omaha guide., 1947-12-06

The loveliest of Christmas pres
snts, this beautiful St. Marys
blanket will warm the heart of any
homemaker. It's all pure wool and
comes in lush colors to fit any
decorating scheme. Styled for last
ing beauty. this blanket is a treas
ured gift which will bring thanks
for many years to come. Sold in
better stores everywhere.
Evening star., 1947-06-22
Is GIs Flee Fort Knox
AFTER Clubbing Guard
And Another Prisoner
sy the Assoeiufed Press

FORT KNOX, KY, June 21.--
Col. D. A. Taylor. Fort Knox exec
utive officer, announced late today
that three military prisoners es-
capped after clubbing a guard and
another prisoner with rife.
Col. Taylor said the prisoners
were part of a detail policing the
grounds when one of them grabbed
rifle from a guard and knocked
him unconscious.
Another prisoner came to the
guards rescue, Col Taylor said,
but he also was dubbed. Both men
were tied up with shoestrings and
belts before the prisoners fed.
Col. Taylor identified the three
prisoners as Walter B. Haynes, 10,
Cincinnati; Tolliver Aaron, 18,
Dayton, Ohio, and Woodrow D.
Ryan, "a, Kokomo, Ind.
The post executive said Army
patrols had famed out over ali
roads near the post.
A 12-year-old son of an Army
captain at the post gave authorities
their first clue in the case. He was
Dickie Kirkhart, son of Capt.
Andrew A. Kirkhart and Mrs. Kirk
hart, who told military authorities
he saw three soldiers dash from a
clump of bushes, enter an automo-
bile and drive away.
The youngster said he was un-
certain whether the soldiers COM
mandeered the automobile with a
rife or whether it was waiting to
pick them up.
Evening star., 1947-06-22
Doctor Reports Curley.
Continues 10 Improve.
of ceremonies.
BY the Associated Press

COHASSET, Mass, June 21.-
DR.. Edward H. Schott tonight re-
ported Continued improvement"
in the condition of Mayor James
M. Curley of Boston, who is sched-
uled to appear in Federal Court in
Washington Thursday for disposal
of a six to eighteen months Jail
sentence on mail fraud charges.
The Mayors wife said after visit
ing him at the Cohasset Hospital,
where the 72-year- Democratic
politician has been confined for
more than a week with diabetlc
and high blood pressure condition,
that he "looks more and more
like himself, his appetite and spirit
are much better and he walks a
little around his room now"
She added that he lis anxious
to get up and go to Washington and
told me to make reservations for
Tuesday"
Evening star., 1947-06-22
Strong Merchant Marine
Is Advocated by NAM
BY the Assoeiated Press

NEW YORK, June 21-The Ma
tional Association Of Manufacturers
today said the United States should
have a strong, privately-owned Mer-
chant Marine with adequate ton
mage to protect our security and
maintain our position in interrta-
tional commerce .
In letter to the Presidents Ad-
visory Committee on Merchant Ma
rine, the NAM urged that compe-
tent authorities determine without
delay what constitutes an adequate
tonnage. It added that private
ownership and operation would
promote both efficiency and COM
petition"
Evening star., 1947-06-22
Gen. WitseII Receives
Deqree at The Citadel
By The Associoied Press

. CHARLESTON, S. c., June 21.-
The Citadel conferred an honorary
doctor of laws degree on Maj. Gen.
Edward F. Witsell, of Washington,
adjutant general of the Army, at its
commencement exercises here today
Gen. Witsell was graduated in 1911
from the Citadel, South Carolina S
military college, which is headed by
Gen. Charles P. Summerall, former
Army chief of staff.
Evening star., 1947-06-22
Eisenhower Home Shrine
Opens Formally Today
By the Associated Press

ABILENE, Kans., June 21.-The
boyhood home of Gen. Dwight D.
Eisenhower will be opened formally
tomorrow as national shrine.
During dedication ceremonies,
which were postponed last Sunday
because of rain, Milton Eisenhower,
president of Kansas State College
and a brother of the general, will
present the property's deed to c. M.
Harger, president of the Eisen-
hover Memorial Foundation
The foundation plans a $1,000
900 memorial project, of which the
Eisenhower home is part.
Following the dedication, the
home will be opened to the public
More than 1000 visitors have passed
through the home since the general
signed the first card two weeks ago
China is to have new air serv-
ice connecting Hong Kong and
Shanghai.
Evening star., 1947-06-22
Catholic War Veterans
Re-eIecf N. H. Sorensen'
~ n. Ax.or;r,.<, b..

BY the Assceiofed Press
CLEVELAND. June 21.-Max H
Sorensen of Philadelphia was re-
elected national commander of the
Catholic War Veterans today at the
close of the 18th annual convention
Chicago will be the site of the
convention in the third week of next
June.
Other officers elected were: Mich
olas Wagner Of Detroit, first vice
commander; Anthony H. Forbes Of
New York, second vice commander: /:
r. Patrick West of Columbus. third /;
John Deveroux OF Chicago, Judge
advocate; Joseph Reilly Of New
York, treasurer, and William Dillon
of Long Island, N, Y, national well
fare officer.
Evening star., 1947-06-22
Joseph RunneIs Elected
.Stotioners Group Official
ey the Associofed Press

ATLANTIC CITY, N. j.. June 81
Joseph G. Runnels Of Washington
D. c., was elected Governor of the
Sd Regional District, National Sta
TONERS Association: at the closing
session of the groups annual con-
vention here today.
Runnels succeeds w. n. Patterson
OF JohnStown, Pa. Others elected
were James G. Miller of Greensburg
Pa, and S. J. Rosendorf of Rich
mond. Va, lieutenant governors;
John Link Of Baltimore, treasurer
and Harry Cox of Newark, sergeant
alarms.
Evening star., 1947-06-22
Accord Grants Italy
Credit in Argentine
By the Assoeiofed Press

ROME, June 21-A Foreign Office
spokesman said today a five-year
Italo-Argentine accord to be signed
at Buenos Aires within the next few
days would set up a revolving credit
of 350,000,0 900 pesos ($85 100000 for
italian purchases in Argentina and
would grant Italy an outright loan
of $50 100000 pesos 1851 100000.
The agreement envisages Italian
purchases of Argentine food and
some other products, Argentine
purchases of italian machinery and
textiles, the spokesman said.
Evening star., 1947-06-22
Martin Sees Russian
Challenge 10 America
In Steel Production
BY the Assoeiated Press

Senator Martin, Republican OF
Pennsylvania, pictured Russia yes
terday as making great effort" to
build up her steel industry for a
possible challenge to Americas pro-
duction leadership.
Senator Martin, who is directing
q special Senate inquiry into the
steel industry, told a reporter he
'is worried about this"
1--WE gave Russia some Of our
most modern steel production
equipment during the war when she
was our ally and Germany had de-
stroyed many of her plants" he re-
called.
He added that steel industry
leaders and Government authorities
believe Russia now is "only about
one-sixth as efficient in steel produc-
ton" as the United States.
Could Offer Competition.
"But we better keep our eyes on
her steel production, if she acquires
any of our American know-how, :"
said the Pennsylvania Senator She
is going after this awfully nard.
with her low wage level, Russia
might offer some competition for
American steel in South America
and western Europe in the postwar
period"
AS chairman of the Senate Small
Business Subcommittee holding
hearings on steel, Senator Martin
said he has learned that Russia Is
accumulating all possible wartime
scrap"
IT think it would be wise for our
Army, Navy and Air Forces to begin
collecting and bringing back some
of the millions of tons of scrap we
scattered around the world during
the recent war;" he said, even
though such an operation might not
be wise from a purely profitable
business viewpoint"
Calls Scrap Mighty Handy"
Tom j. Smith, jr., Cleveland,
president of the Pressed Metal IN
stitute, told the Senate group last
week that American ships should
be bringing back scrap steel, iron,
copper, lead and brass regardless
of what it costs"
"Our Russian allies are collecting
all scrap, even to rubble brick, and
storing it behind the iron curtain, y
Mr.. Smith testified.
1--WE are not a military nation,
but it would be mighty handy to
have a good big scrap pile, regard
less of what it costs"
Mr.. Smith joined other represen-
tatives of small, independent steel
operators and users in complaining
to Senators that large steel COM
panies have been discriminating
against them in distribution of
scarce steel.
Senator Martin said this distri-
button problem will be aired at con-
tinuing public hearings.
Evening star., 1947-06-22

WOODACREs RECREATION CENTER DEDICATED-Mont-
goery County Commissioner Oliver W. Youngblood turns the
first shoveu the dedication yesterday the Wood
Recreation Center Massachusetts, extended
Left to right Donald Maee president of the Woodacres
Citizens Associations Youngbood Brooke Lee vice chair
man Maryland Capital Park and Planning Com
mission and Joseph Sheehy Woodacres who master
of Staff
Evening star., 1947-06-22

Argentina estimates it's onion
crop this year will weigh 127,370
tons.
Evening star., 1947-07-11
Retirement From Fbl
AT 50 Authorized

President Truman today signed
legislation which will make FBI
agents eligible for retirement at 80,
after 20 years of service.
FBI men will get an average PEN
sion of about $4,000 Il year on retire.
ment.
Attorney General Clark and FBI
Director Hoover both had stressed
the need for the legislation in order
that the bureau might continue to
attract and retain top calibre per-
sonnel. They said some FBI agents
remained in the bureau at finan-
cial sacrifice. and others had re-
signed to make more money IN
private industry. ,'
During hearings on the bill be-
fore the House and Senate Civil
Service Committees, Mr.. Clark
stressed that the men would not be
automatically retired when they
reached the 50-year mark with 20
years of service. Retirements will be
permitted only in those cases where
mans efficiency has been i'm
paired as a result of i'll health or
physical disabilities, he said.
Two other bills signed by Mr.. Tru-
man provide for facilitating the Is
suance of Government checks and
grants Of physical disability pay
ments to about 100 Navy officers and
enlisted men OF World War I.
Evening star., 1947-07-11
Barrett Orders Pistol Practice
'ByAII Policemen and Officers

seriously shot and several others at
tackled with other weapons. .'.,.
Heretofore only those policemen
attending the rookie and advance
schools have been required to take
target practice. but the range has
been open to all others who chose
to use it.
, Maj. Barrett also told of plans tc
strengthen the force by ordering
policemen serving as unofficial sec
retaries to precinct captains to get
out on beats. About dozen police
men already have been assigned to
the street under this plan, he said
Another new policy will give dis
trict inspectors more authority over
assignment of policemen. .t55'.,
Under this plan, policemen who
have lost favor for drinking or other
infractions may be transferred sum-
marily to another precinct by the
inspectors, the superintendent said
At present such complaints are
handled by executive order and
usually are acted on once month
Evening star., 1947-07-11
Senate Unit Approves
Air Policy Board Bill

Establishment of temporary Ali
Policy Board at cabinet level to study
means of preserving an adequate
aeronautical industry was approved
by the Senate Commerce Committee
yesterday.
Senator Brewster Republican, OF
Maine, chairman of the aviation
subcommittee and author of the
bill, said it would provide impartial
consideration of the problem of pre-
serving an industry now reduced tc
position where loaning institu-
tons no longer consider it safe
risk. a,s
The Senator believes his bill may
be passed at this session and pos
sibly substituted for a House -ap-
proved measure to give statutory
power to the present Air Co-ordin-
ating Committee, composed of as
sistants to cabinet officers
Congress so far has ignored the
recommendation of the Air Co-ord-
mating Committee for minimum air.
craft production deemed essential
to hold together engineering and
small production forces in aircraft
plants in the interest of national
security.
Production is well below the lowest
figure set by the committee for
times when world peace seems as
sured and the nations have taken
"substantial' steps toward disarma-
ment.
Members Of the temporary board
would include the Secretaries of
State, War, Navy and Commerce
three Senators, ,threee House men,
bers and two persons from outside
the Government to be appointed by
the President.