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Evening star., 1948-12-07
Negro Firemen Ask
Supreme Court Action
On Injunction Case

Negro firemen for three major
Southern railroads asked the Su-
preme Court today to review their
unsuccessful effort to get a court
Injunction here against alleged
racial discrimination by the Broth
erhood of Locomotive Firemen and
Epginemen.
The 81 petitioners obtained pre-
liminary injunction from Judge
Alexander Holtzoff in District Court
almost a year ago. pending settle
ment of the discrimination charges.
Judge. Holtzoff's action was re-
versed last October ~ by the
United States Court of Appeals.
The appellate court ruled that the
District Court here lacked juris-
diction, and should have transferred
tre case to the court in the North
ern District of Ohio.
Dual Jurisdiction" Test.
In filing the petition today, Attor-
ney Joseph L. Rauh declared the
case involves more than the ques-
ton of racial discrimination by a
labor union. 1t also raises an un-
usual and hitherto undecided legal
issue testing the so-called dual
jurisdiction" of courts in the Dis
trict, he said.
The petition contends that the
Court of Appeals erred in ruling
that the District Court here does
not have the two-fold jurisdiction
of Federal and State courts as ap-
plied to cases arising under the
Railway Labor Act.
Membership Cards Changed
Accordingly, in the opinion of the
petitioners. the Court OF Appeals
should have held that the local
venue" statute of the District prop
erly applies to the pending case. In
any State, it was explained, such a
suit could be brought in either the
State or Federal court, but the re-
fusal of the Court of Appeals to
recognize similar jurisdiction in the
District discriminate" against Dis
trict litigants, the petition stated.
The / firemen complained that
the union restricted its membership
to white firemen and enginemen and
also acted as sole bargaining agent
for all locomotive firemen, Negro as
we'll as white.
Evening star., 1948-12-07
Judge Scott Hohored
AT Federation Of Civic
Banquet

Judge Almond W. Scott Of MI.
nicipal Court last night was hon.
ored by the Federation Of Civic
Associations at the groups annual
banquet in Phyllis Wheatley YWCA,
Ninth street and Rhode Island ave-
nue. NV.
Principal tribute to the jurist
came from Chief Judge George P.
Barse of the court, who termed
Judge Scott an "estimable member
of the bench" and a person on
whom it was a personal pleasure
to bestow honor"
A. Oliver Thornton, first deputy
recorder of deeds for the District.
said Judge SCOTS career has. been
marked by seeking the truth
and that he is a man who is FORTH
right-a man who renders the high
est type of public service"
Still another tribute came from
Thurmond L. Dodson, president OF
the National Bar Association. He
described Judge Scott as "a learned
dONOSdGC, ACdb hSAAoSA ohNA
distinguished jurist." Mr.. Dodson
said Negro attorneys today have at
tanned a place of honor and earned
the respect of the constituency"
Judge Scott was presented with
plaque by John B. Duncan, second
vice president of the Federation.
Mrs. Velma Williams presented
corsages to Mrs. Scott and to Mrs.
Ernest F. Harper, wife of the presi.
dent of the group.
kilograms of good wishes came
from the Right Rev. Angus Dun.
Episcopal Bishop of Washington;
Charles D. B. King, the Minister Of
Liberia, and others.
The Evening Star Trophy. pre-
sented for outstanding civic achieve
ment during the past year, was
awarded by unanimous vote to
Bernard C. Chapman, president Of
the Northeast Boundary Civic Asso.
ciation. The presentation was made
by Mr.. Harper. who presided at the
BANQUET,
Evening star., 1948-12-07
By the Asseeietsd Press

ATLANTA, Dec. 7-Today's edi-
ton of the Atlanta Constitution
demonstrated a method of beating
the newsprint shortage-the paper
carried a Delta Airlines advertise
ment blazoned across its financial
page.
Ire stock quotations were super
imposed on the big block-lettered
ad, which was printed in pale blue.
Delta said similar ads had been
accepted for publication today in
the Jacksonville Journal and the
Miami Daily News. The Miami
Beach Florida, Sun plans to use
the "Benday" process to produce a
gray block letter instead of color.
The idea was conceived by B. D
Evening star., 1948-12-07
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they had been subjected to unfair
publicity"
The lawyer questioned whether
men of this integrity" could be
force dto post collateral, and said
he doubted whether any Of the
ministers summoned would be
convicted by any judge of this
court"
Mr.. King countered, however, that
he intended to file charges only
where he had prima facie evidence
of a violation. He emphasized that
he did not want to embarrass any
one.
But I have only these records
of the District Court clerk to 60 on,
and where they indicate a violation
it is my duty to investigate, and
file charges where necessary" the
prosecutor declared.
In deciding against charging the
remaining ministers, Mr.. King
found that the reporting delay was
only from l to 10 days, which he
said probably could be explained by
delayed handling of the mails in
transit and possible mistakes in FL
ing procedure in the court.
He advised each clergyman how
ever "to be as careful as you can
in the future"
The clergyman. against whom
charges were dropped, were: r
The Revs. e. L. Harrison, Shiloh
Baptist Church: Charles w. Wood,
ST. Pauls Episcopal Church; James
H. Miers, Fourth Presbyterian
Church; William L. Turley. Mount
Gilead Baptist Church; John J.
Queally, Church of the Trans1gura-
ton; Harry v. Porter, Westminster
Presbyterian Church, and DR.. Pru-
den.
Mr. King told reporters that near
ly 100 other ministers due to be
questioned on their reports probably
will be summoned for hearings at a
rate of about 10 day to offer their
explanations,
Evening star., 1948-12-07
Paper Prints Stock Quotations
Over Biz AirIines Ad in Color

Adams Of Burke Dowling Adams,
Montclair, N. j., head of the adver-
tising agency which places Deltas
advertising. He said so far as he
knew it had never been used before
in the United States.
Mr.. Adams said the under
printing" method could be used on
any page containing solid masses OF
reading matter. He AIDED that after
today's issues the idea was public
property as far as he's concerned.
Roy Brown, national advertising
manager Of the Atlanta Constitution,
said he considered the method IAN
interesting departure likely to pro-
duce considerable revenue for pages
which have not carried their own
weight"
Evening star., 1948-12-07
Eisenhower S Account
Disputed by De Gau||e
By the Assoeioied Press

PARIS, Dec. 7.-Gen. Charles de
Gaulle took issue last night with an
incident related by Gen. Eisenhower
in his version of the liberation of
Paris in 1914.
In his recent book, Crusade in
Europe" Gen. Eisenhower said:
HE de Gaulle) asked for the
temporary loan of two American
divisions to use, as he said, as a
show of force and to establish his
position firmly. ''* While had
no spare units to station tempo
rarily in Paris, I did promise him
that two of our divisions, marching
to the front, would do so through
the main avenues of the city. I sug-
gested that while these divisions
were passing through Paris they
could proceed in ceremonial forma-
ton and invited him to review
them"
In a statement issued to the press,
Gen. de Gaulle said, The dignity
of the French people" obliged him
to point out that on August Is, 1914,
when the German general COM
manding the Paris garrison sur
rendered, "the authority of the pro-
visional government of the people
was recognized in my person, in
Paris, with a unanimous and inde-
scribable enthusiasm.
The crossing of the capital, sew
eral days later, by two American di-
visions. had nothing to do with the
re establishment. among French
men, of the national sovereignty.
Naturally, I had the two American
divisions saluted in their passage
of the capital on their way to COM
bat, but I never asked for them"
In New York, a spokesman for
Gen. Eisenhower said the general
had~''no comment"
Evening star., 1948-12-07
Playground Segregation
Protest Goes to Trumon

A request to President Truman
to use 'th einfiuence of his Office
toward eliminating segregation ir
District Fairgrounds was made pub
lie today by the District Chapter
of the Young Progressives Of Amer.
lea.
A letter from Edmund Majchryzk
chairman of the groups Antidis-
elimination Committee, to Mr.. Tru-
man declared:
Many of the American people
voted for you because of your stated
position on civil rights. Here ir
the Nations Capital is an oppor.
tunity to fulfill your prediction
pledge to them"
Evening star., 1948-12-07
|Transamerica Asks
Reserve Board 10 Kill
Antitrust Charges

The Trans America Corp. of San
Francisco today asked the Federal
Reserve Boar dto dismiss charges
that the company maintains credit
monopoly in five Western States.
Trans s-Americas chief counsel,
Samuel D. Stewart, jr., of San Fran
cisco, contended the board has no
jurisdiction or right to pursue anti
trust charges against the company
under the 34-year-old Clayton Anti
trust Act.
Mr.. Stewart made his plea as the
board opened its hearing on the
charges.
He said proceedings against the
concern, the Nations biggest bank
holding company, would be uncon-
stitutional. If tried at all. Mr.
Stewart said, Trans-America should
be tried in California Its place of
business, rather than in Washing
ton.
Board to Consider Request.
These requests and a number of
others made by Transamerica will
be taken under consideration by
the board.
Board Member r. M. Evans, sit
ting alone as hearing examiner, ad-
journed the proceedings until 10
days after the board announces its
decision on the dismissal and other
motions.
Mr.. Stewart, in a statement,
charged the antitrust action against
Transamerica "is for the sole pur-
pose Of protecting (Transamerica 81
competitors"
The board rejected at the outset
two Transamerica requests, but Mr.
Stewart promptly asked reconsider
alton.
Plea for Records Entered.
One of these called for other
qualified" members of the seven
man board to sit with Mr.. Evans in
the hearing,
The order was that the Reserve
Board promise to produce at the
hearings any records Transamerica
requests. ~
Mr.. Stewart said the records he
has in mind have considerable i'm
portance" to a Transamerica petit
ton last week to disqualify Board
Members Mariner S. Eccles and
Lawrence Clayton from taking part
in decisions. The firm contended
the two have bias and prejudice"
against the company.
Evening star., 1948-12-07
Walter Downey Dies;
Adjutant General Of
Spanish War Veterans

Walter Edward Downey, IS, ad.
jutant general of the United Span.
ish War Veterans, died of coronary
thrombosis yesterday at his home
2032 Belmont road NV.
MIR. Downey, who came here ir
1916 to become quartermaster gen.
eral in charge of the veterans grour
headquarters, had returned only last
week from Tampa, Fla, where he
arranged the veterans national en-.
campment for next fall. He was
given the title of adjutant genera
at the national encampment here
last summer, when that honorary
title was combined with quarter
master general.
Charles r. Barefoot, national
commander, few from Toledo, Ohio
to attend a memorial service for
Mr.. Downey here last night In the
Hines funeral home, and to take
charge of USWV headquarters
temporarily. Funeral and burial
services will be in Minneapolis
4Hu1 quay
Born in Milwaukee, Mr.. Downey
enlisted in the Navy at the age OF
II and served on the U. S. S. Wis.
consin and U. S! S. New Orleans in
the Pacific during the Philippine
Instructions.
He left the Navy in 1905 and be.
came a bank cashier in Duluth
Mimi, serving at the same time a.
commander of the Minnesota de-
partment of the USWV. Later HI
became a Minnesota State bank ex.
aminer. and from 1887 to 1916 was
commandant of the Minnesota State
Soldiers Home at Minneapolis.
A member of the Order of thu
Mystic Shrine and of the Veteran!
of Foreign Wars, Mr.. Downey i!
survived by his widow, Mrs. Ida
Butler Downey. whom he married
in 1909. A daughter, Mrs. Doris
Larson Downey Of Chicago, died ir
Evening star., 1948-12-07
Burmese Pirates Kill a,
Seize 20 in Ferry Raid
By the Assoeiu.ed Press

RANGOON, Burma, Dec. 7.-Riv-
er pirates killed four persons yes
terday In a raid on a Rangoon-
bound ferry. according to reports
received here today.
The pirates captured 20 members
of the Burmese armed forces ane
escaped with currency and jewelrJ
valued at $4,000. They boarded the
ferry disguised as passengers. Two
persons were wounded in the CUR
battle.
Evening star., 1948-12-07
New AntheiI Work Offered
IBy Kinder in Worcester
Special Dispatch 10 The Sfer

WORCESTER, Mass, Dec. I'm
his first appearance in Worcester
with the National Symphony Or
chestra, DR.. Hans Kinder last night
presented a Civic. Music Association
audience of 5000 with the first per-
formance of George Antheil's Nc
Konkeys Ferry"
The Antheil music was presented
conscientiously by both conductor
and orchestra. The performance
had vitality, imaginativeness and
enthusiasm. The percussion section.
on which the work depends heavily
for its descriptive implications, dis
tinguished itself.
The evenings most rewarding per-
formance was "Purcell's Suite for
Strings" marked by a number Of
outstanding passages. The opening
strains of Wagner's prelude and
Love Death" were expressively stated.
and the succeeding solos in 'cellos
had warmth and richness. The
Sibelius Symphony No. 1 in E.
Minor" was most typical OF DIR.
Kindler's idealism.
Uruguay livestock brokers are de.
- ,rip 0Ny,frn1S
Evening star., 1948-12-07
81 100000 Fire in Canada

COPPER CLIFF, Ontario, Dec. 7
P).-Fire last night destroyed the
main Canadian Industries, Ltd.
chemical building at the Interna-
tional Nickel Co. smelter. Damage
was estimated at $1,0oo,00O. No one
was injured.
Evening star., 1948-12-07

hearings JOQay
in connection
with the suit to
break the will of
Mrs. Patterson,
who died July "a
leaving a $16,-
100000 estate.
The will con-
test was begun
by Mrs. Felicia
Gizycka. daugh-
ter of Mrs. Pat
terSOn, o W n e r
and publisher of
the Tim e S =
Herald. Mrs,
~;o-zl.z z4~4e-I,
Evening star., 1948-12-07

Payments on your home are
made easy by renting a room.
Renting a room is made easy
by advertising in The Star.
Call Sterling 5000. Open 8 a m.
Evening star., 1948-12-07
Patterson Ex-ButIer
Gives Deposition in
Withdrawing Case

Archie Robert Lye, former butler
at the Dupont Circle home of the
late Mrs. Eleanor Patterson, testi-
fed for several hours at deposition
Evening star., 1948-12-07

FOR OUTSTANDING ACHIEVEMENT-Ernest F. Harper Qeft
president of the Federation of Civic Associations presents The
Evening Star Trophy awarded for outstanding civic achieve
during past Bernard c. Chapman president
the Northeast Boundary Civic Association Edith Portal
corresponding secretary of the association, looks
Star Staff Photo.
Evening star., 1948-12-07

Uruguay livestock brokers are de.
manding an end to price controls.
Evening star., 1948-12-07

In New York, a spokesman for
Gen. Eisenhower said the general
hadg.'no comment"
Evening star., 1948-02-01
Delaware u. Lifts Ban
On Admitting Negroes

NEWARK, Del, Jan. 81. lP).-The
University of Delaware today lifted
it's ban on admission of Negroes.
President William S. Carlson said
1t was "the first such action taken
by a Southern university"
DR.. Carlson explained that any
Negro resident of the State may
enroll in any course of study. at the
university which is not NoVdedfby
the Delaware State College for
! thus, said DR.. Carlson, Negroes
will be eligible for doctorate de-
grees which Delaware offers in
chemistry and chemical engineering
Dr.. Carlson said the uniyersity's
board of trustees acted after the
United States Supreme. Court held
that a Negro woman, seeking to
enter the University of Oklahoma
law school. was entitled to educa-
tional facilities equal to that of
white student.
He added that Delaware's action
was inaugurated by the trustees
although the trustees felt the Su-
preme Courts action had bind
ing effect" on Delaware.
The Delaware General Assembly,
Dr.. Carlson said, had provided that
separate schools be maintained for
Negro and white residents on
elementary, secondary and college
levels thereby establishing a public
policy that should not be departed
from unless by paramount
authority
Evening star., 1948-02-01
Mississippi May Provide
Out-of- State Negro Training

JACKSON, Miss, Jan. 81 o.
Mississippi is planning a possible
scholarship system. to give graduate
training outside the State to Mis-
sissippi Negroes,
E. r. Jobe, executive secretary
of the Board of Trustees of State
Institutions of High Learning, said
today:
The board has decided to ask
the Legislature to provide system
of scholarships which will be avail
able to qualified Negro students
who are desirous of obtaining grad
uate and professional education in
institutions of higher learning out
side the State"
Mr.. Jobe added that the board
has approved only the principle"
and that his office is working on
details of the plan.
1T may be modelled after similar
programs in other States" he
asserted.
Mississippi has no provision for
educating Negroes in graduate work
except aid to certain medical stu
dents of all races
Evening star., 1948-02-01

regents, II W. " W. AA"i'
ever, and they demanded "yes or
no" answer.
Mr.. Williamson argued that the
racial segregation laws for public
schooling were made by the people
of the State, and that until they
were changed by the people-or
other high authority-it was the
duty of State officers to enforce
them.
White Man Rejected.
A change in State law is asked
by Mrs. Ada Sipuel Fisher, %, a
Negro honor student, who seeks a
college law education. She is boy
cotting a separate Negro law school
set up for her as the result of
Federal and State Supreme Courts
decisions. Her attorneys have asked
the Supreme Court to take up the
case again and compel Oklahoma
to admit her to the all-white uni
versity.
The Supreme Court meets again
Monday.
Earlier today, a white man was
rejected as a student at the still
empty Negro law school-on the
grounds of his race.
The applicant was a prominent
Oklahoma newspaperman and ex-
Army officer, Walter M. Harrison, ST.
Special Session Urged.
State Representative Harold R.
Carey, Oklahoma City, today asked
Gov. Roy j. Turner to call special
session of the Oklahoma Legislature
to consider the Negro educational
problem.
In a letter to Gov. Turner, he
suggested the Legislature appropri-
ate $15,O00000 to Langston Uni
versity, the States only institution
of higher learning for Negroes.
Meanwhile, at Norman, site of
the University of Oklahoma, Irish
students lampooned earlier segre-
CATION demonstrations on the
campus by claiming the Irish were
the object of discrimination.
Evening star., 1948-02-01

ohAoAlo 1C-
gents to admit
six Negros who
s e e k graduate
work.
Mr.. William
son made his
"hard- -and- fast"
ruling at the re-
gents r e q u e S t.
On Wednesday
he had said the
regents "w e r e
justified in re-
fusing" admit
tance. This did
not satisfy the
Evening star., 1948-02-01
9. w. Seniors to Present
Job Opportunity Forum

The senior class at George WASH
ington University will present the
first of two forums on job opportu-
mites at $40 pm. Wednesday in
the universitys Hall of Government,
Twenty-f first and G. streets NV.
Speakers will be Miss Mabel F.
Strider, personnel officer for the
National Geographic Society, and
Seymour L. Wolfbein. chief of the
occupational outlook division of the
Labor Department. Miss Mary Alice
Novinger and Henry Baitz are CO.
chairmen of the forum.
Evening star., 1948-02-01
State Attorney Bans
Negro Graduate Work
At Oklahoma u.
By the Assoeiated Pres.

OKLAHOMA CITY, Jan. 81
Attorney General Mac @. William
son late today ruled it would be
unlawful for the University of
Evening star., 1948-02-01
Hebrew Academy to Hold
Annual Bunquet TONIGHT

The fifth annual banquet, Of the
Hebrew Academy of Washington
will be held at o'clock tonight at
the Beth Sholem Synagogue, Eighth
and Shepherd streets NV. DR..
Ruben Goodman is chairman.
Attorney Harry Fromberg of New
York, founder and honorary pres
ident of the National Council of
Young Israel, will be the guest
speaker.
Cantor Paul Gewirtz will present
o program of songs.
Between 1941 and ls43, United
Evening star., 1948-02-01

Between 1941 and l943, United
States auto traffic decreased 40 per
te-
Evening star., 1948-02-01

LISTED HERE ARE A FEW TYPICAL
EXAMPLES OF THE SALE PRICES
S495 MoenificentIy Upholstered Mahogany and
Gold Frame Regency Soto, down cushion $355
So95 Huge English Louneine Soto. Down cushions
and down back, finest Of rose brocoteIIe---$575
$3.50 Fine Korpen Regency Soto, two cushions,
qIonorous moteosse blue and grey, frineed and
$3.50 Custom Made oO-Inch High Arm Four
Cushion Soto. Down cushions, chortreuse tex
ture. Floor sample
S315 Korpen Pillow Arm Wood Frame Bose Soto
Spring filled cushions Green domosk upholstery,
$3.50
S4o5 Fine Custom Made Tufted Arm Soto, two
down cushions Red noohoir frineed and edged
$3e5
Evening star., 1948-02-01

The above items are typical vaiaes in
this sale! Hundreds of more selections
fhromshont ony store.
Evening star., 1948-02-01

HABITANT SMOKEY PINE -
For living, recreation and dining
rooms, including oil upholstered
pieces lorqe selection available.
NOW Xz PRICE -
FAMOUS WILLETT GOLDEN BERYL-
Open stock bedroom pieces Double
dressers, regular dressers, three size
chests, vonities and beds.
. NOW 15% OFF -
Browning chief. [volume] (Browning, Mont.) 1941-1953, 1948-12-10
Good Judgment

The judge asked the accused:
Ibid you take Mr.. Henry's ham,
mer?"
II just took it for JOKE" was the
reply.
"How far away did you carry it?"
asked the judge.
"Only three miles to my house."
"Ten days." said the Judge.
That's carrying joke too far"
Browning chief. [volume] (Browning, Mont.) 1941-1953, 1948-12-10
"Going Down."

A couple of lawyers were work.
ing in their office when Shrek
outside drew their attention. Look
ing out of their window they saw a
friend from firm above them
hurtle past.
A few seconds later another
friend burst into the room. Gosh"
he gasped. did you hear about
Freddy? Fell 20 stories. He's lying
down there in the street-looks ter
rible."
"Surprising," said one of the law
yers to the other. when we saw
him just a minute ago, he looked
fine"
Browning chief. [volume] (Browning, Mont.) 1941-1953, 1948-12-10
Advertising Pays

MACPHERSON joined golf
AVA club and was told by the pro-
fessional that if his name was on
his golf balls, and they were lost,
they would be returned to him when
found.
That's fine," said the Scot. Put
my name on this one."
The professional complied, and as
he was putting the finishing touches
to the job the new member added:
Would you also put M. D. after
the name? You see, I'm a doctor"
Certainly" said the professional.
"Oh, one more thing" he asked,
"can ye squeeze Hours 10 to 8 on
as well?"
Browning chief. [volume] (Browning, Mont.) 1941-1953, 1948-12-10
Change of Face

Mr.. Zilch was a homely gent.
One night he met plastic surgeon
who soon convinced him a change
Of face would be help. In fact the
doctor said, "Mr. Zilch, with plas-
tic surgery can make you the
handsomest man in the world"
The date was made for the opera
ton. Just before Zilch went under
the knife, the doctor said, "Do you
want me to change your face COM
pleteiy?"
NO." answered Zilch, II want
people to know who it is that's so
handsome"
Browning chief. [volume] (Browning, Mont.) 1941-1953, 1948-12-10
Poor Arithmetic

One night Smith flashed $4,000
in bills. In explaining to a friend,
he said. 1.-THE other night l dreamed
of number seven. So I said to my
self, Seven times seven is forty
two l bought lottery ticket number
AZ and won all this money"
The friend was astonished, and
yelled, "You fool, seven times sew
en- isn't forty-two, it's forty-nine. I"
You be smart" retorted Smith,
"1'u take the $20,OOO."