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Evening star., 1948-07-21

neadS OF diplomatic missions, flnan-
cial and labor officials and leaders
and a number from resident circles
The other party was larger and
was given at the same hours by the
Nicaraguan Ambassador and Sonora
de Sevilla Sacasa to honor the newly
appointed United States Ambassa-
dor to Nicaragua and Mrs. George
Price Shaw.
The Philippine Ambassador, Mr..
Elizalde with Ambassador and Mrs.
O'Neal received in the large draw
Ing room of the Embassy on Sheri-
dan Circle. Assisting in receiving
the guests were Mr.. Miguel Cua-
derno and Mr.. Peter Magsalin and
the Misses Mary and Lydia ONeal,
daughters of the honor guests were
never very far away from the re-
ceiving line.
Mrs. ONeal wore a very becoming
and cool-looking gown of pale pink
chiffon, floor length and the two
daughters were equally comfortably
dressed III white eyelet embroidery
frocks.
The buffet was refreshing with
tempting hors douvres, chilled fruit
juices including the pineapple so
popular and plentiful in the Philip
pines. More stimulating liquids
were generously served.
Nicarasuan Embassy Attracts
The Nicaraguan Ambassador and
Sonora de Sevilla Sacasa with the
Ambassador and Mrs. Shaw stood
in the wide hall at the top of the
graceful stairway to receive. The
hostess was dressed in long black
lace gown trimmed with white mar
quiSette which was made by a
Nicaraguan seamstress who seWs in
the Embassy. Mrs. Shaw was in a
very becoming, refreshing summer
print dress.
Sonora de Somoza, wife of the
former President of Nicaragua and
mother of Sonora de Sevilla Sacasa,
held a little reception of her own.
The visitor has many friends in this
Capital where she lived some years
while her husband was Minister
from the Central American republic.
In those days the present ambassa-
dress was a school girl attending
Gunston Hall where she later was
a teacher. Sonora de Somoza, ac-
companied by her sister, Sonora de
Lacayo came up for visit at the
Embassy some weeks ago, and yes
terday was her first opportunity to
see numbers of her old friends. The
former Presidents wife wore a
street-length frock of pastel print
and her sister was in a short black
sheer dress.
The several hundred guests at the
Nicaraguan Embassy represented
the many circles of Capital society
Peruvian Dinner
Later in the evening the charm
ing Peruvian embassy, Battery TeP-
rill, situated on a hill surrounded by
woodland, was the scene of a delight
full dinner party. The Ambassador
and Sonora de Ferreyros were hosts
to a company of ten including the
Dominican Ambassador and Sonora
de Thomen, the Brazilian Ambassa-
dor, Mr.. Mauricio Nabuco; the As
sistant Secretary of State and Mrs.
George V. Allen, the Spanish Am
oassador, Senor Lequerica, here on
special mission; Mr.. Louis Dreyfus,
Mr.. Garrison Norment, Senorita Ana
Rosa Ferreyros, daughter of the
hosts; and Senorita Elena Gaffron,
sister of the hostess.
The Ambassador and Sonora de
Ferreyros will give eception
Thursday afternoon, July %, to Gel
ebrate Peruvian independence day.
Evening star., 1948-07-21
Wed in Cathedral

Miss Rita M. Wavering, daughter
of Mr.. and Mrs. Albert Wavering oi
Quincy, ILL.,, was a recent bride, hel
marriage to Mr.. Edward Leonard
Thomas, son of Mr.. and Mrs. Harold
Thomas of Arlington taking place
in st. Matthews Cathedral.
The Rev. William J. Await Off
ciated at the ceremony and Miss
Regina Wavering was her sisters
maid of honor. Mr.. Robert Thomas
was best man and the ushers were
Mr.. Albert Wavering and Mr.. Jack
Davis
Evening star., 1948-07-21
Alta PercelL We'd

The marriage of Miss Alta Percell
daughter of Mr.. and Mrs. Edward
M. Percell of Blythedale, Mo, te
Mr.. Harry M. Hancock of Wash
ington, son of the late Mr.. and
Mrs. Mitchell Hancock, took place
Friday in Rockville, the Rev. j
Virgil Lilly officiating.
The couple, who were attended
by Mr.. and Mrs. Carl B. White
are making their home at 15ls
North Ohio street, Arlington.
Evening star., 1948-07-21
Return to Civ

Mai. Gen. Wilton Burton
Persons, U. S. A., and Mrs. Per-
sons have returned from their
wedding trip and are at home
at the Kennedy-W Warren. Their
marriage took place last month
at Langley Field. The bride Is
the former Miss Alice Aida
Minnick, daughter of Mr.. Adam
Minnick.
Evening star., 1948-07-21

recently in the rectory Of st. AIMS
Catholic Church. The Rev. Henry
Collins officiated at the ceremony
and Mr.. and Mrs. Frederick j. Berg
ling attended the couple, who now
are living at 1915 Missouri avenue.
Evening star., 1948-07-21
PARTY Planned

The Secretary of the Army and
Mrs. Kenneth c. Royal will enter
tain at a reception Saturday in
honor of the Chief Of Staff and
Mrs. Omar Bradley. The party will
be given in the Chinese Room OF
the Mayflower from until 8
o'clock.
Evening star., 1948-07-21
Wedding Date Set

The wedding of Miss Miriam
Marjorie Whitley, daughter of Mr..
and Mrs. Ronald Whitley of Alex
andria, Va, to Mr.. Edward Dana
Knight, jr., will take place Satur-
day, July 81, in Christ Church,
Alexandria.
Evening star., 1948-07-21

The marriage of Miss Estelle M
McRoberts of Hibbing. Mimi, to Mr.
George j. Bergling, jr., son of Mrs.
Berenice P. Bergling and the late
Mr.. Bergling of this city, took place
Evening star., 1948-07-21
Parties at TW0 Embassies
Honor United States Enp0rs
Bv Katharine NJ. Brooks

United States Ambassadors their honored
early last evening by the diplomatic
TO which they assigned The Ambassador the Philippines
Mrs Emmett ONa and their attractive the
for short stay after brief visit their route
from Manila They entertained reception
yesterday by the Philippine Ambassador
guests numbering under included officials
Evening star., 1948-12-02
Texas Cowboy Rodeo
Stranded in Italy
BY the Associated Press

NAPLES, Italy, Dec. 2.-The
American consulate organized mess
facilities today for 26 Americans Of
the Texas cowboy rodeo" stranded
by lack Of funds.
Police sequestered some of the
horses and bulls of the troupe as a
guarantee against creditors claims.
The troupe, which was ordered out
Of Geneva, Switzerland, last month
after a free -for-all scrimmage with
police, has had trouble ever since
it's arrival in Europe.
Larry Sunbrock of Cincinnati, O.,
the rodeo chief, told authorities he
will pay "all his debts with $780,
900 inheritance received recently
from an aunt"
Police asked Mr.. Sunbrock and
his wife to remain in Naples pend
ing an inquiry on his creditors
claims.
Mr.. Sunbrock said bad luck had
prosecuted the show from its start"
and admitted he had sold some an
imals to pay off the most pressing
debts.
Evening star., 1948-12-02
RoyaII Will Go Abroad
To View Occupation Work
BY the kssociotsd Press

Army Secretary Royal will visit
key spots in Europe and confer with
American officials in London this
month to get "first-hand observa-
ton of American occupation activi-
ties"
Mr.. Royal said yesterday he plans
to leave for Paris December II. He
will return to the United States
before the end of the year.
From Paris, the Secretary will go
to Berlin, Frankfurt, Heidelberg
Vienna, Trieste, Athens and Ankara.
While in Greece and Turkey he
will confer with chiefs Of the Amer
ican military advisory groups sta
toned there.
Mr.. Royal expects to spend
Christmas with the American troops
In Vienna. Then he will 60 to Lon
don for conferences with American
officials there.
He will be accompanied by As
sistant Secretary of the Army Tracy
S. voorhees,, who directs the food
program in occupied areas, and by
about IL specialists in military and
economic affairs.
Evening star., 1948-12-02

there has been no invasion" Of
American-occupied South Korea by
Communists from the north. He
added there are no reports of fresh
disorders.
H. C. Whang, deputy home min
lister of the Korean Republic, said
reports of an invasion" may have
resulted from a misinterpretation OF
a report by his assistant who re-
turned recently from Kankwon Prov
ince, scene of sporadic guerrilla
clashes in the last several weeks.
Evening star., 1948-12-02
South Korean Army
OF 100000 Is Urged
By the Associated Press

TOKYO, Dec. "A South Korean
Army of ,000-double its pres.
ent size-was recommended to AL.
lied headquarters today.
An immediate increase was urgec
by Col. M. Preston Goodfellow, un.
official representative of President
Syngman Rhee of the South Korean
Republic. Col. Goo6fellow said tina
in addition to the army of $4,000
South Korea has 10000 armed police
The army was organized ant
equipped by United States forces
occupying South Korea. Russia has
Evening star., 1948-12-02

created a Korean Army estimated
at 100000 in the northern occupa-
ton zone. The Communist regime
in the north has openly threatened
destruction of the South Korean
Republic.
Col. Goodfellow, owner of the
Pocatello Udaho) Tribune, served in
1916 as political adviser to 1t. Gen.
John r. Hodge, then American occu-
patton commander in Korea.
I SEOUL, Korea, Dec. 2 R.-A
Korean spokesman said today that
Evening star., 1948-12-02

terday raised the county tax rate
for 1949 by Al cents and set 1t at q
record rate of $208 for each 500
of assessed value.
The commissioners at the same
time adopted a record budget OF
$11, ,567, 1926, which is a $2,826,926 in
crease over last year.
Evening star., 1948-12-02

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The Detroit tribune. (Detroit, Mich.) 1935-1966, 1948-07-31
DEMOCRATS

The Democratic Party is re-
sponsible for the great civil gains
made in recent years in elimina-
ting unfair and illegal discrimin-
alton based on race, creed, or col
or.
The Democratic Party commits
itself to continuing its efforts 10
eradicate all racial, religious and
economic discrimination.
We again STATE our belief
that racial and religious minor
tiles must have the right 10
live. the right 70 work. the
right 10 vote and full and
equal protection Of the laws. on
a basis Of equality with all cit
isens as guaranteed by the Con-
stiiution.
we highly COMMEND Presi-
dent Harry Truman for his cour-
ageous stand on the issue Of hu-
man rights.
I'VE CALL upon the Congress
10 support our President in guar
anteeing these basic and funda-
mental rights:
Cd The right Of full and equal
political participation.
(2l The right TO equal oppor-
tunity of employment.
CD The right of security Of per-
son,
az And the right Of equal treat.
ment in the service and defense
of our nation"
The Detroit tribune. (Detroit, Mich.) 1935-1966, 1948-07-31

The regulations prescribed by
the President for fair employ
ment practices within the Gov
eminent provide for the estab-
lishment OF a Fair Employment
Board in the Civil Service Com
mission
This board would have autho-
rity 10 review decisions made by
the heads of departments and
the board is empowered to re-
port 10 the President cases in
which its recommendations are
not carried out.
The Presidents order also
directs appointing officers in
the executive departments 10
take appropriate steps TO in
sure that all personnel actions
are taken on the basis of
merit and without distinction
as 10 race or religion.
The head of each agency is
made personally responsible for
an effective program to insure
that fair employment policie.
are fully observed in his agen-
cy.
DESIGNATE r. z. p. c. HEADS
President Truman ordered each
agency head to designate a Fair
Employment officer. who shall
be given "full operating respon-
sibility, under the immediate
supervision of the department
head. for carrying out the fair
employment policy" stated in the
executive order,
The duties Of the Fair En-
ployment officer include the APP
praisal of personnel actions OF
his agency to determine their
conformity to the executive or
der. the receipt Of complaints or
appeals concerning personnel ac-
tons where race or religious dis
examination is alleged. and TO
take necessary corrective or dis
ciphnary action in conformity
with his authority.
CASES MAY BE APPEALED
The findings or action OF
the Fair Employment officer
are subject 10 appeal 10 the
head of the agency. and the
tSee TRUMAN. p. ~
The Detroit tribune. (Detroit, Mich.) 1935-1966, 1948-07-31
Scott Backs
Civil Rights
In Address

SKOWHEGAN. Me- Republi-
can National Chairman Hugh ID.
Scott Jr., of Philadelphia, in
his first public utterance since
taking the helm of the party's
national organization today made
a strong bid for civil rights
votes. but at the same time
came out strongly in defense Of
the Taft Hartley law which the
Democrats have attacked.
ABOLISHED SLAVERY
In an address prepared for
delivery before the Republican
state committee Of Maine, meet
ing here, Scott declared that
our party came into being near
ly a century ago 10 promote
the cause Of human freedom.
II started by abolishing human
slavery and enacting conStitu-
tional amendments and laws 10
wipe out that infamous institu-
ton for all time in the United
States. II has always been true
TO the principles which gave il
lses SCOTT BACK. p. ~
The Detroit tribune. (Detroit, Mich.) 1935-1966, 1948-07-31
PRoGREssIvEs

The Progressive Party CON
DENNIS segregation and discriml-
nation in all of its forms and IN
al places.
I'VE DEMAND full equality for
the Negro people. the Jewish peo-
PIE, Spanish-speaking Americans,
Italian Americans. japanese
Americans. and all other nation
atty groups.
we CALL for a presidential
proclamation ending segregation
and all forms Of discrimination in
the armed services and Federal
employment.
We DEMAND Federal anti.
lynch anti determination. and
fair employment practices leg
islation. and legislation abolish
ing segregation in interstate
travel.
We CALL for immediate pas
sage Of anti-poll tax legislation,
enactment of a universal suffrage
law which would permit all citi.
zens 70 vote in Federal elections
and the full use Of Federal en-
forcement powers 10 assure free
exercise Of the right Of franchise
We CALL for a civil rights aci
for the District Of Columbia e
eliminate racial segregation anc
discrimination in the nations cap
ital.'
The Detroit tribune. (Detroit, Mich.) 1935-1966, 1948-07-31

supporting any particular slate.
but that they would throw
their votes 10 Republicans and
Demoerats in cases where
their voting records subscribed
Ito party standards or where Q
Progressive candidate was not
on the ballot.
HEAVY VOTE PREDICTED
c. B. Baldwin, campaign man
ager for Henry Wallace, predict
ed that 100000 Americans
would vote in November cleo
tions; 100000 more than have
ever voted in the history of the
United States.
These additional 100000
votes will mean a vastly im-
proved Congress. These votes
will come from people who be-
lieve in the principles of the
Progressive Party. We think that
the campaign of Truman against
Dewey is the most lethargic
ever held" Baldwin said.
WORKING UNDERGROUND
Despite the efforts OF the Ku
Klux Khan and other hate groups,
we find that the Southern Dem
ocrats do not represent the will
Of many people concerning the
race problem and many persons
who are afraid to register with
our party are now working un-
foreground" according to Gilmore
Kahn. secretary of the Indepen-
(See WALLACE VIEWS. p. ~
The Detroit tribune. (Detroit, Mich.) 1935-1966, 1948-07-31
REPUBLICANS

"I,ynching or any other form Oh
,noh violence anywhere is a dis
GRACE 10 any civilized state, and
we FAVOR the prompt enactment
~ legislation to end this infamy.
"One of the basic principles OF
this Republic is the equality oil
All individuals in their right TO
life. liberty, and the pursuit Oh
happiness.
This principle Is enumerated IN
tho Declaration OF Independence
and embodied in the Constitution
~ the United States; II was Vin,
dicated on the field Of battle ana
became the cornerstone OF tnis
Republic.
This right Of equal emporium
NV 10 work and 10 advance IN
M. should never be limited IN
.nv individual because OF race
religion. color. OF country OF or
igin.
aWe FAVOR the enactment ana
inst enforcement Of such FederaI
legislation as may be necessary 70
maintain this right at all times IN
every part Of this Republic.
sWe FAVOR the abolition OF
the poll tax as requisite TO vot-
1--WE are OPPOSED to the idea
~ racial segregation in the arm !,
ed services Of the Uniteo S'a'es'
The Detroit tribune. (Detroit, Mich.) 1935-1966, 1948-07-31
Must File
Appeal BY
Sept. II

Charles c. Diggs. ST.,
well-known mortician and
former State Senator, was
granted a stay by the United
States Supreme Court Mon
day to allow opportunity for
an appeal.
Lloyd X Looms, OF Detroit,
Diggs attorney was given until
Sept q TO file an appeal.
Execution of the four 10 five
year sentence imposed on tn e
Detroit political leader will be
held up pending disposition of
tie appeal.
DiggS was found guilty by an
all-white jury in l945 with form
er Senator Jerrie Logic of Bay
City. Of allowing his vote TO be
(See DIGGS. p. ~
The Detroit tribune. (Detroit, Mich.) 1935-1966, 1948-07-31

James Harris. %. of 69l L.
Montcalm, is in Receiving Hos
pital this week suffering from
head wound inflicted by Mel
vim Norwood. %. last Saturday
following an argument in their
Montcalm home.
Willie Adams, %. son Of Mrs.
Ethel Harris. as, Harris wife,
allegedly argued with Harris in
friendly manner. shortly be-
fore Norwood entered the argu-
ment and slugged the stepiather
over the head with the axe.
During the melee. little five
year old boy was seriously in
jured by a blow struck by one
of the participants in the fight.
thought 10 have been Norwood.
Davic Brown, 4, of 688 Z.
Montcalm was treated al Receiv-
ing Hospital for injuries to his
stomach.
The Detroit tribune. (Detroit, Mich.) 1935-1966, 1948-07-31
One Foucher
Brother Hurt
In Gun Battle

The Foucher brothers lost in
their little gun battle with
the landlord OF one Of the BROTH
ers last week.
Vaniel Foucher. "a, Of 80 Win
der, was hit in the shoulder by
one of four bullets fired from
% calibre rifle last Monday
evening and in turn, snatched q
AS calibre pistol from one OF
his brothers and fired three
shots al the front of q house al
1887 z. Willis.
ASKED TO MOVE
II all began when Elmer Fou-
cher, who resided upstairs az
the +. Willis address. was or
tSee ONE TOUGHER. p. ~
The Detroit tribune. (Detroit, Mich.) 1935-1966, 1948-07-31

Kelly Lee Fletcher, 20, of $3.50
Ethel. was shot to death by
William Captain, 65, of 3l3s Eth.
Ell shortly after Kelly exchanged
blows with williams son, Rich
ard. SO.
Fletcher. according TO police
visited the Captains home 70
discuss certain remarks, allegedly
made by Richard, about Flet-
cher's wife.
Richard Captain allegedly had
stated that Fletcher's wife was
neglecting their (the Fletcher 81
five children.
AS the two men argued IN
the Captains yard, the older
CAPTAIN secured a shot gun and
fired il once. striking his neigh
Dor in the head and neck. Fletch-
or was dead on admittance to
Receiving Hospital William is
held for investigation Of murder.
The Captains IL was learned,
had also complained about the
Fletcher children running over
their lawn and breaking WIN
dows.
Fletcher was employed by the
Great Lakes Steel Corporation
~ Ecorse Mich.
The Detroit tribune. (Detroit, Mich.) 1935-1966, 1948-07-31
Porter, BIount,
allen, Elected
10 Board Jobs

At the annual meeting Of the
suonal Negro and Bushes.
league in Atlantic City last
eek' the delegates selected De-
oA Tor the scene Of their 1949
convention and Tuskegee Insti-
~ Tor the celebration OF the
pO'1 ,eI. Anniversary Celebration
me more than two hundred
eiega'es elected Horace Sud-
eln, Cincinnati, president;
eorge W. Cox, Durham. N. c.,
-. ~. vlce-president; L. c. Blount,
~ esOt second vice-president;
fso, D. E. Walker, Memphis,
D nolt members on the Board
directors are: w. II. Porter.
~ ~ Allen, w. d. Morrison
fs oS,o CTutcher, w A. Lewis and
The Detroit tribune. (Detroit, Mich.) 1935-1966, 1948-07-31
DSR Operator
Is Reinstated
BY Commission

The DSR commission this week.
over-ruled trial board decision
which dismissed a motorman. and
ordered the motorman restored to
duty.
George H. Wesley. Of 1868 Or
leans, the operator, was acquitted
in Traffic Court of a manslauRht-
er charge Of pushing a passenger
from the street car which he was
driving.
The DSR trial board fred Wes-
ley last September following an
investigation Of the charges that
he pushed the passenger from the
car, causing his death.
The Commission voted 10 place
him back on his job.
The Detroit tribune. (Detroit, Mich.) 1935-1966, 1948-07-31
Program Planned
For Nacrena
Week Aug. us

With Senator Homer Ferguson
as the principal speaker for the
Symposium Saturday, August 7,
Nacirema Week. promises 10 be
the most interesting one in many
years, according to Roy Morton,
president
The 26-year old club is again
planning TO entertain all visitors
TO Detroit who are visiting here
during the week of August 7-l5.
Those planning 10 visit Detroit
tSee PROGRAM. p. y
The Detroit tribune. (Detroit, Mich.) 1935-1966, 1948-07-31
Grandson Named
For Retired General
Benjamin Davis

Growing the lavish ceremony
honoring his retirement from
the Army after so years Of serv-
ice. was the announcement of
the birth Of a s pound grandson
for General Benjamin Davis
His daughter, Mrs. George Stro-
alter. was unable TO attend the
celebration Tuesday in the White
House Rose Garden because she
had just given birth to son
two days before in Lutheran
Hospital in New York City. The
baby was named after his fam
Gus grandfather.
The Detroit tribune. (Detroit, Mich.) 1935-1966, 1948-07-31
Rev. Undertake
.Honored On Eth
Year As Head

A large gathering Of ministers,
wives. and church members at
tended the annual business ses-
sion of the Baptist Ministerial
Alliance which convened Tues
day, at the Metropolitan Baptist
Church, E. Ferry. near Russell.
Rev. A. c. Williams, pastor, and
members served as hosts and
hostesses.
The group paid tribute to the
Reverend 7. Timberlake, presi-
(See TIMBERLAKE. p. ~
The Detroit tribune. (Detroit, Mich.) 1935-1966, 1948-07-31
P-3S Hats
Dice Game

4 A bullet from a P-38 German
make automatic pistol climaxed
J crap game last Friday when
be Of the participants, dissatis-
BED with the proceedings, start
X an argument
4 James Porter, ~ Of 47a Farms
Forth. was shot in the forearm
by his ediee-playing" friend.
Johnson Thacker. ~, OF the same
}ddress.
Police are holding both for
hyestigation Of felonious assault.
We bullet lodged in Porter's left
trm.
Luther Morrow. 80. OF 1855
pequlndre, was shot in the leg
nst below the knee by Jim Rob-
hon. so, room mate last Sun
Pay following an all-day argu-
fent
The Detroit tribune. (Detroit, Mich.) 1935-1966, 1948-07-31

The NARB was organized in
TAMPA. Fla, last year during
the annual meet Of the National
Negro Business League. ~ I'M. uls
first meeting Of the executive
Soard in Detroit last February,
members reported that there
we're Sc charter members, repre-
sentine IS states
Today. the NARB membership
includes realtors Of II states
Who and the District Of Column
bia; also, there are now lzo cnar-
ter members OF the rapidiy grow
fsse REAL ESTATE. p. ~