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Evening star., 1948-02-01
Woes of the World

RoME-A pitched battle between centrist
and far left influences Is looming In Italys
Communicated General Confederation Of La
Dor. At issue Ii the use Of strikes as political
Evening star., 1948-02-01
Russia's Favoyife

LAKE SUCCESSION Paliistan and India
expect the Soviet Union to support the latter
in any showdown between the two divisions OF
old India. Russia has been cool toward Pakis-
tan ever since it won independence last sum-
mer Although Nehru, Indias leader. has
shown sympathy with communism. he is a
world renowned Socialist. His sister, 1ndias
Ambassador to Moscow. once said India S
future lies in becoming "a Socialist republic" ;"
Russia's partiality toward India has become
apparent in open debate before the Security
Council over which Of the Indian dominions
shall be affiliated with Kashmir. This princely
state is separated from Soviet Asia only by a
strip of Afghanistan about 80 miles wide.
Evening star., 1948-02-01
LONGER Work Week

Industry is getting closer to the 45-hour work
week, which many now are advocating as
means of increasing production and controlling
imitation December figures of the Bureau OF
Labor Statistics showed that factory workers
averaged All hours on the job each week.
Oficials of the bureau say this means that the
factories actually scheduled 43 to A hour
week, since workers average shorter hours than
the schedule because of illness and other work
stoppages.
Evening star., 1948-02-01
Money Matters

ROME-Look for deterioration OF the 1tallan
lira-not because Of the devaluation OF the
French franc but as a result OF the worsenlng
of the italian internal economy.
LONDON.-The tipof on how far France
will collaborate with Britain and the United
States in lining up Western Europe against
communism will come at the London III
power Conference on the future OF Western
Germany. Likely opening day is February H.
Frances devaluation of the franc has not
wrecked hopes for the forming OF western
bloc say Foreign Office sources. But 1t may
complicate close financial cooperation. Meas
urinq the value of the pound in terms OF the
free franc will be difficult.
In the Air
The Air Force is negotiating with Lockheed
and Douglas for small quantities OF military
transport versions of the Constellation ana the
DC-6. The idea is both to bolster the manu1ac-
turers and to find out how those planes will NIL
military transport needs.
To save money, the Air Force and Navy are
planning to cooperate fully on appearances
at air shows They also are planning to take
part in fewer shows.
c. R. Smith, chairman of American Alrhnes,
without announcing it, has moved his head
Quarters back to New York from washington.
The big airline also has divided responsibility
for certain functions between the chairman ana
o1r
Evening star., 1948-02-01
CabifaI Chuckles

Senator Morse. Republican, OF oregon, who
often finds himself at odds with his party
colleagues, stretched out on couch at
recent meeting of all Republican Senators.
When one of them asked if he were ILL., Morse
explained: mot at all. But these Republican
conferences just have tendency to lay me low
Senate Democrats were highly amused when
they received letter from self-styled non
partisan" group in New York asking their aid
in electing Senator Taft to the presidency. The
letter said that the Ohio Republican "can get
Democratic votes Of the Southern conservative
tYpe
Evening star., 1948-02-01
Laundry Item

From Commerce Department report on ln-
dustrial production: Little change in knit
underwear and nightwear from October te
November"
Evening star., 1948-02-01
Fifty Years Ago

Russia and England" declared The Star OF
January 20, 1898, "are very near the breaking
point in the dispute over the
CIoshino Chinese territory. The Brit
lmperioIisms ish stock market is weak the
The Detroit tribune., 1948-06-05
|NKSTER JOTT|NGS
BY MRS. KELLOGG

Well another holiday is gone
and with il went many pleasure
seekers in spite of the safety
warning TO drive carefully. Hun
drcds of persons lost their lives
in the past " hours. My husband
and drove TO Holly. Mich.
where we paid Mr.. and Mrs.
Brown and her mother a short
visit We watched young and old
as they placed beautiful flowers
on the last resting place OF
their beloved ones. II was a very
touching scene and moment
20 be thankful that we had
lived 10 see another Memorial
Day
Mrs. Sallie Glover OF 33l7
Isabel street. was honored with
a grand birthday party by her
husband and friends on Tuesday
night, May 25, in the recreation
room of their lovely home. The
decorations were rose. blue and
white with a large cake in the
center OF the honoree's table
Punch was served from a lovely
crystal punch bowl The As
guests of which eight were out
of-tOwners were served buffet
style. They danced until the wee
hours Of the morning. Mrs. Glo-
yer received many lovely and
valuable gifts.
The Detroit tribune., 1948-06-05

The services at Bethel on last
Sunday afternoon were spon-
sored by the Sunday school
Rev. Martin Luther Simmons,
pastor OF ST. Paul Church OF
South West Detroit. was the
main speaker for the occasion.
Accompanying Rev. Simmons
were his Junior Choir who rem
dcred beautifully the music for
the service. and d large portion
of his congregation. This group
iourneyed TO Ann Arbor by a
chartered bus. The speaker chose
as his theme Sharing What
We Have" and used as his text
silver and Gold Have ! None,
but such as have give thee.
In the message delivered SO
forcefully by Rev. Simmons, he
stressed the point that II we
as Christians would but share
our genuine interest, talent and
personal service with our fellow
men. what better world II
would be for us all TO live in.
The Junior chorus OF the local
Church OF God in Christ rem
dered several numbers also at
the service.
The Ann Arbor Woman's
Federation on Tuesday evening.
May 25th. sponsored going
away party for Mrs. Laura Tay-
lor who is leaving on June goth
for San Bernadino. Calf, TO be
with her daughter, Mrs Naomi
Raibon. The party was held at
the home Of Mrs. Clara Wick
life of BeakeS street A purse
was presented TO Mrs. Taylor
from the organization. Refresh
rncnts were served in an elab-
crate style by the hostess. The
evening was very enjoyably
spent by those who were pres
ent. Those who attended were,
Mrs. Laura Taylor. Mrs. Johanna
Cheek. Mrs. Gladys Jones, Mrs
Pauline Banks. Mrs Bertha
Sleet, Mrs. Rubenia Blakey, Mrs
Zeda Matthews, Mrs. Clara Wick.
life and Mrs. Cora Rumsey.
II would have been well If Z
larger number had enrolled II
the nursing class at the Dunbar
/ say. would have been" be
cause the registration period Is
now closed for the class Yes, Z
weekly class in Red Cross Home
Nursing is being conducted al
the Dunbar Community Center
unde. the instruction OF Mis-
Parker. There are Ia enrolled
in the class The sessions o
the class that have attended
so far have proven TO be very
interesting and unusually in
structive. A great deal is Learned
at each session concerning va
rious health facts and problems
The Detroit tribune., 1948-06-05
Ann Arbor Briefs

The class is to be held fifteen
weeks.
The Senior Choir on last Fr,
day evening sponsored rectal
by their directress, Mrs. Craes
II. Blake, contralto, and ,her
daughter, Grayce Evelyn BAke
pianist. The recital was outstJnd
ing for It's high note Of cuK,lre
the well grooming of the artist,
the poise and dignity with which
both Grayce and her mothe,
carried themselves Throughout
the affair and Of course mos,
important of all, the high oual.
ity Of singing and playing by
Mrs. Blake and Grayce. Mis-
Blake showed In her. singing ber
training in the University School
of Music and also her wide ok.
pehcnce in singing In chorsl
groups and as guest sololst on
various occasions. II was no.
vealed through the instrumental
selection rendered by Graycu Tho
thoroughness of her musical
training. She played beautifully
some OF the masterpieces OF snth
composers as Bach and Becth.
oven.
A great deal Of credit is 10 "a
TO the portion of the staff Of
the Dunbar Community Conte,
who is responsible for the song
and dance festival given at Jones
School on last Friday night
Young people OF the community
who have connected themselves
with the musical organization
of the center under the direction
Of Mrs. Virginia Ellis and also
those who are taking dancing
lessons from Miss Rosamond
Dunn, directress Of Girls Acily.
tiles at the center, partlclDa,ei
in the festival. The participants
ranged in age from years to
adults The festival was iruly
a gala affair. The costumes Of
the dancers were made hy the
participants with the assistance
of Miss Dunn. The numbers rem.
dered by the vocal ensembles
and the various dancing groups
not alone showed the finencss Of
Mrs. Ellis and Miss Dunns
training ability. but also iht
loyalty, faithfulnesS and adapt,
ability Of the participants to
their classes.
We are happy TO learn that
Mrs. Ruby Stewart has returned
TO her home from the hospital
and is getting along nicely Mrs
Rosie Bryant is also up and
around and able 10 be out Mrs
Irene Gooding is al her home
much improved. Our sympAhv
is extended 10 Mr.. James Watts;
| in the loss of his sister,
The Detroit tribune., 1948-06-05

ious Holmes Of Ideal Bapast
Detroit.
Very welcome visitors al iAe
home Of Mr. and Mrs. Allen
Thompson on Sunday afternoon
were Mr.. and Mrs. John Thomp.
son, Mi and Mrs. Kenneih
Shreves and Mrs Robert y eA'
gate all of Detroit
Mr.. and Mrs. Robert To ci
of Ecorse. Mich. were Suudd3
afternoon visitors al the Be- kay
home. The TerrellS are vey
old friends of Oneida BeaslCy
Decoration Day found the Ai-
len 7 h o IN sons entertalare
guests from Detroit. They wcr
Mr.. and Mrs. Mack billiard ard
their lovely young daugh,@s
Gail Marie and Jeri Lou. Saeh
pretty names.
Mr.. and Mrs. John Andcsan
brother. sister-in- n-law Of Onc'a
Beasley were out to catch
little sun and fresh aid on Dee
Grafton Day.
Nothing could dampen NE
spirits OF the Amity girls iaea
husbands, escorts on Morll,
night Decoration Day. not cter
the mosquitoes. Their hot dos
and marshmallow roast was Just
about perfect. Tables were "a
up on the lawn for gamcs and
hot dogs and marshmallows Wcrc
roasted around a most welcome
fire until fIdnight Twa oi
the spacious Beasley lawn Nhest
this special affair was held
The Amity Club will hold then
next meeting on June An al
the home of Grace RecV, r
Ypsilanti.
I'd like to have your news
Call Willis 3497.
The Detroit tribune., 1948-06-05

asked him vital question. He
did Just the opposite / need
him an awful lot but decided
should stay away and give him
all the time he needs. He says
I'm his inspiration IN life.
Ans: You inspire him per-
haps, but not enough. as he is
seeing another girl also. He's
playing the field right now and
Is not going 10 settle down
with any one girl friend in
particular. Don't build your
hopes up around him.
P. RI received you Guide
and have been greatly up
lifted by II have read il from
cover TO cover. and when | am
low in spirit or have had my
feelings hurt, 20 back and
read II over and oNer and over
again and II really makes me
feel better and gives me more
courage | wish 20 know If my
attitude toward my friend was
the reason for US failing 10 get
along and was unfair?
Ans; am glad that you
have found inspiration from
my Guide. You were not at
all unfair in the decision you
made in regards TO your friend.
He showed a decided selfish
interest in you and you were
wise 10 take the stand that you
did. There will be a new ro-
nance for you this Summer
of a more serious nature.
j. B. il am planning to
change jobs IN few weeks.
! do not want 10 make my
present employer mad and vet
! do not know what TO do about
II as the new Job offers me-
a much better salary. Advise me
please
Ans: Inform your present
employer Of your plan 10
change Jobs. Give al least two
weeks notice. Let her know
that you are leaving her en-.
ploY for q Job paying a better
salary. That will give her an
opportunity TO meieh your po-
fenfial salary or get someone
else 10 do her work.
The Detroit tribune., 1948-06-05
enjoyment.

~ AAAN AAhs
We visited the magnificent
sea and land exhibits IN the
Museum Of Natural History
where specimen of flower and
fauna are set IN their natural
settings looking almost alive
One can become acquainted
with the many and varied
phases OF animal and plant
lite OF the world and spccu-
late upon the early forms N
the processes OF evolution a
friend remarked that such q
musN place could hold no
interest for him. we In return
observed that lis mustiness is
directly proportlonate TO the
learning OF the visitor
On 18th street and AmSter-
dam avenue we stood in awe
IN the shadow of the Cathed-
al of ST. John The Divine
The largest example OF pure
Gothic architecture IN the
world II rises majeStically
above all around it. proclaim
lng the virtue of religion and
ant 20 all Such an example
OF architectural flneSsc as cx-
ists IN few places on earth
An inspiration 10 the esthctic
and the artistic
In view OF the great COM
mon interest in the new Re
public Of Israel we were in
tcrested IN viewing the ex-
hiblts in the Jewish Museum
off 5th avenue at 92nd street.
There on view is a most fasci-
mating exhibit OF liturgical
vessels. ancient Judean and
lSraelite coins and pieces OF
the time Of the Pro-curators
of Caesar Nestments OF priests
of ancient Palestine shining
brilliantly and needed with
dantineSs. representing works
of reverence and religious
fervor in laboung for the
Lord Plates Of The Tablets
Of The Law and old manu-
sept setting forth the never 20
die utierances Of the scholars
and learned RabbiS' Of an
earlier day Prayer Shawls OF
The Detroit tribune., 1948-06-05

delicate beauty and OF great
antiquity.
An exhibit OF the paintings
Of the great Ben Zion with
each an example OF delicate
brushing. gentle color. singing
a psalm OF benevolence, piety,
and humanity This exhibit,
defies writing about and IL
cretainly lends increased fac
tor 20 the appreciation OF a
great people who have given
out OF their codes Of religious
philosophy the flavor and
spiritual essence TO three OF
the worlds great religions.
Ten blocks away at 82nd
street stands the Metropolitan
Museum of Art. If there is one
place in America where the
subject matter painted by ar
fists from the Renaissance TO
modern times may be studied
productivity. il is here. One
may become familiar with
the course OF history. the
changes OF customs and habits
Of mankind. the industrial
evolution. varied techniques.
and the philosophical mean
ings OF the paintings them
selves. Here hangs a sketch
by Rcubens showing the tri-
nmphal entry of Henry Nv
into Paris There are exhibits
OF early American glassware,
Gothic prints. and examples
Of priceless ceramics. A mar
vclous feature of this institu-
ton is the reference library of
more than 100000 volumes on
art and archaeology A student
could spend lifetime study
Ing and developing an appre-
citation for life'S worth while
intangible PHILOSOPHERS.
The day comes 10 an end
and we have learned a lesson.
The beauties of this world
have arisen from the superior
minds OF men. who though
lirtle appreciated in their life
time. have left an indelible
imprint upon those who now
gaze upon immortality
The Detroit tribune., 1948-06-05
Royal Held Editors
Report; Is Opposed
To Segregated Army

ed in EUNOM.
General Lueius D. Clay stat
ed that he needed good officers
regardless of race. Our obser-
vations confirm those state
menis and reveal. further. that
wherever Negro officers were
assigned there was a noticeable
Improvement in the morale. dis
cipline and general efficiency of
the units involved.
- Under prevailing army poll
cy. segregation of troops by rae
ial identity creates special prob
lens in the command Of such seq
regated units. IL is recommended
that selection of officers for COM
mand duties IN such units be
made in such way that the per-
sonal prejudices of the officer
would not reflect in his attitude
toward his command not be re-
hected in the subsequent morale
and Performance Of his men.
-. No Negro personnel was
found in the consfabularY and
army posiofiies. Negro person
mel was not adequately utiliz-
ed in hospitals and dispensar-
les. the Public Information Di-
vision. the European Exchange
Service. Military Government
and on detached duty in
EUCOM Headquarters.
These conditions provide no
incentive for Negroes OF high
or qualifications and education
al background 10 seek an army
career. Greater utilization is ur-
ged of Negro civilian personnel
in all overseas branches of de.
tense establishments.
Adequate information C on
eerning positions available is
not properly distributed. and
thus. qualified Negro persons
have no means of knowing what
civil service openings exist.
"a On the basis of observations
at the Munich Army Education
Center the EUCQM Engineering
School at Murnau the Army's
program of basic education and
specialist training on the grounds
Of individual need shows itself TO
be sound
However, basic educatlo, on a
segregated basis as presently
practiced at Kitzingen is funds-
mentally undesirable and should
The Detroit tribune., 1948-06-05

Day is done; gone the sun,
From the lake. from the hill.
from the sky,
All Is well,
Safely rest,
God is nigh,
Our hearts arc Saddened by
the news of Rev. +. l.. Clark S
passing in Monroe. Mich. His
many friends here at Whitaker
and vicinity express deep sym
pathy to his widow and family.
Monday. a week ago. Mr.. and
Mrs. james O. Ledford attended
the Employees picnic at Willow
Run Village Outdoor cooking
and games were the main events
and good time was had by
all. although Tuesday morn
found few of the participants
little stiff from the unusual
exercise.
The Fourth grade Of Lincoln
Consolidated School of which
Casmira Beasley is a student,
enjoyed a lovely trip on Tues
day The class went TO Canada
by way of the tunnel and re-
turned VIA the bridge They also
visited the beautiful new d. 1.
Liner. Casmira tells me the trip
was just perfect.
Rev. William White of Trinity
AME Church of Detroit was
guest speaker at Campbell Chap
el on Sunday morning His ser
mon, Prayer" was taken from
the 2lst chapter of Numbers,
Master William White Jr., who
is just ten years old. sang THE
Lords Prayer" just before the
sermon. Also a visitor during
morning services was Mrs. Prec-
The Detroit tribune., 1948-06-05

and Mrs. Paul Tucker and daugh-
ter. Sherlye. Mr.. and Mrs. {. I.
Stevenson, and OF course my
small fry Marilyn and Verne.
Weekend Trips
Mr. and Mrs. Roland Porche
and Dr.. and Mrs. Porter motor
ed to Indianapolis. Ind, for the
race over the holiday.
Mr.. and Mrs. Booker Pollard of
l4th street, Escorse. motored TO
Chicago to visit friends and re-
latives
Miss Ollie Stokes came in from
Chicago TO visit her parents, Mr..
and Mrs. John Stokes and sister,
Gloria, of 260 Klienow. She came
i'm bv car with several friends of
the Windy City. They were Mrs.
Ollie Wester. Mrs. fiesta, Thorn
asina Hill. Alberta Franklin and
Gussie Brooks. The group re-
turned 10 Chicago early Tuesday.
Mrs. Beckley treated several
boys and girls on a picnic to
The Detroit tribune., 1948-06-05
HURON POST
GETS CLUB
LICENSE
YPSILANTI Mich.-

YPSILANTI. Mich
Huron Post has been operating
successfully. since securing per-
nancnt club license Member
ship has increased and new vet
Grams are welcome 20 line up
with this post.
On June 10. l948. at the reg.
ular meeting. officers will be
elected for the coming term
All members arc urged 70 he
present as nominations are from
the floor.
Huron Post has secured the
Vpsi Armory. June l8. for a
lance. Music bv Alvin Walls
and his orchestra Advanced
sale OF tickets ls $3.50 at the
door, SITS Dancing viii he
from 2 till 2 o'clock An r. C. A.
portable radio for which tickets
arc now on sale at 25c each
will be awarded 90 the lucky
ticket holder at the dance Chai-.
men Of the affair are Harry
Newton apd Glenn Mullins Pro.
ceede viii 90 toward maintain
ing the Post home
The Detroit tribune., 1948-06-05

r. L. TT have a very nice
girl friend She gave me an
expensive gift on my birthday
and at Christmas time. She tells
me she is going to stick with
me. ! am nice 20 her too | am
eleven years older than she is
but love her Recently she has
stopped calling me like she did
What do you think?
Ans: The young lady is very
fond of you but she isn't the
type 10 play second fiddle"
10 any other girl. The only
way you can hold her interest
is TO sever your relationship
with this other girl friend
with whom you have been
running around here Of late.
You're not too old for her. But
she has 10 intentions Of wait
ing indefinitely for you TO
make up your mind.
c. NJ. B.-I have a cafe busi.
ness. have been thinking of
selling out and making a change
Of cities. Let me know il this
would be advisable. have sew
eral prospects
Ans; Let your business 90
while you have the opporfuni-
fY. All Of your prospects are
eager 10 own this business
you won't have any difficulty
getting your price. The change
you contemplate will net you
q LOT OF happiness.
ID. ST. love fellow who
believe loves me too. Because
felt / had nothing TO lose.
The Detroit tribune., 1948-06-05
Now Is The Time

Ream after Of paper and buckets OF ink are be-
ing devoted the coming presidential election primary IN
September and the final election in November
Rumors are running rife and speculation Is running
high as to who the candidates will be and who the
president and governor will be
Every corner and every barber shop is sounding
board All these opinions aren worth cent they aren
backed up by votes
Register now YOU can make your opinion count IN
the fall Don't get caught short by not being able
because YOU not registered Check your record
now and be straight when the primary comes.