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Minneapolis spokesman. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1934-2000, 1949-12-16

Mrs.. CIsmentins Robinson, 3s3S
Fourth Ave. 30, Minneapolis. re-
turned 70 the city recently after
attending the funeral OF hsr
brUthsF, Dr.. Gideon w. Brown. q
prominent physician In KAnsas
CITY. Mo.
DR.. Brown, who was recognized
throughout the country In the
field Of goitsr surgery. had been
III for about . year. lie studied for
many years at the Mayo Clinic In
ROcbsHtsT. MINI.
A native Of Missouri, DIT.
Brown was born IN Mecca, No. on
April 2, 1877. lie was the son Of
the late Rev. W. w. Brown. q Bap.
list minister. Ths physician was
the third oldest Of his parents Is
children.
Brown was one Of the most dis
tinEuiShsd physicianS In the Mis-
SCUM city and was well known In
the Twin Cities where he visited
hls sistsd from time 10 time.
Minneapolis spokesman. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1934-2000, 1949-12-16
MILL CITY WOMAN
DIES lN ACCIDENT

Mrs. Nettle Allen, %, Of $40
Aldrich Ave. North, while journey
ing to Shreveport, Louisiana, died
Of undetermined injuries In an
auto accident late Saturday. eve
ming IS miles from her destina-
ton.
The car. driven by Rev. J. W.
Graham. who was on his way 70
visit relatives In Shreveport, left
the highway and turned over after
Graham was blinded from the
lights Of oncoming cara.
The road was In a very slippery
condition due TO heavy rainfall,
causing the headlights Of cars
passing IN the opposite direction To
blind him.
Graham stated that he pulled
over a little too far on the
shoulder causing him TO lose con-
troll Of the car.
The car spun and turned over
settling on its right side.
Mrs. NettIe Allen. GrahAm's
only passenger was riding In the
back seat. When the car turned
over, she was pinned beneath esv-
eral pieces Of luggage. Graham,
suffering from shock, pulled her
loose. forced the door open, and
set her a. best he could on the
ground next to the car.
Mrs. Alien Immediately started
for the highway shouting for help.
PaAHlnR motorists stopped and
ran 10 see what the trouble was.
Before anyone reached her. Ahe
collapsed.
Graham, unable TO get out Of
the car. and forced TO hold the
car door open could merely watch
the plight Of his fellow passenger.
Both persons were taken i'm
mediAtely 70 the sanitarium In
Menden, La. Mrs. Allen died en-
route 70 Menden. The immediate
cause Of her death was not known
at press time. Graham stated that
the doctors said something about
internal injuries.
Relatives Of EldsF Graham
came for him and he was tranafer-
red 70 Stamford SAnitarium In
Shreveport for further sxaminA-
ton. The examination disclosed no
broken bones but Graham was suf-
fering from severe shock.
Rev. Graham and the body OF
Mrs. Allen returned wednesday
evening. The funeral win be held
at Graham's Temple, Saturday
afternoon at 1 p. m.
Mrs. Allen and Rev. Graham
were delegates 10 the Church Of
God In Christ ConvocatiOn IN
Memphis, Tenn, which was held
between Nov. ~ and Dec. IL.
The deceased IN the wife Of d.
c. Allen. manager Of the Graham
Temple dining room.
Minneapolis spokesman. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1934-2000, 1949-12-16

William Cratic was elected
president Of the Minneapolis
branch Of the NAACP when II
met at Phyllis wheatlsy house
Sunday. Dec. IL. Other new off,
GERS for the coming year are Mrs,
Ruth Blumberg. Nce-preddent;
Mrs. Rhoda Gordon. secretary. and
Ashby GaslSinS. treasurer.
Elected to the executive board
are Marion Deinihger. Allie Glenn
and Harriet Lane; Mines Nellie
Stone johnson. Victoria Hanson,
Mary Lou Hill. Percia HUTCHINSON,
Jean Leland. Mae Marshall and
Plouis Moore: and Messrs, Gar
nett Davis. John Hutcherson,
Hobart Banks, Harold Combs,
Wendell Jones, James Perlman,
James Horris. clifford Rucker. r.
A. Skinner. Henry Thomas and
James T. WArdlaw.
The recently formed Minnesota
state National Association for
Advancement Of Colored People
met at Phyllis Wheatley house
Saturday. Dec. 10, TO discuss
committee appointments and
drafting Of q constitution. Those
who attended were William Cratic
and Ashby GaSl<irs, Minneapolis;
Mrs. Addie Few and DIR. A. M.
Butler. st. Paul and r. J. Sim
mons, Duluth.
Minneapolis spokesman. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1934-2000, 1949-12-16
RVSsSII BrSCkStS win SpOok
70 Frontier Club Member

Russell Bracket. chairman Of
the Minneapolis Town Meeting
for seven years win speak 70 the
Frontier Club OF the Twin Cities
Monday. Dec. 10. at the Mime
apolia YMCA In room 402 at ESQ
p. m.
Bracket n also chairman Of
the education commission confer
encs Of Christians and Jews. Last
year he made . trip 70 Europe 20
survey the prevailing conditions
there. His topic Of discussion viii
BE- thu Report u q Mission"
Minneapolis spokesman. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1934-2000, 1949-12-16

are In such q hurry TO get out Of
Europe, The harriOd feolinE In %
strong that some Of than actually
think u they mias this particular
plane, there won't be another ons
for them"
When asked about the FShAbih-
tation Of Germany. Thomas stated
there was no doubt In hls mind
that tho American sector stands
head and shoulders above al other
zones. lie felt that the French
and British zones werS behind for
q number Of reasons.
The FRENCH" John stated,
have learned q strong and united
Germany 10 Q dangerous nelghbor
from years OF wars with than.
They are In no hurry 70 give the
German people hslr complete
freedom"
The British zone. being ruled
by . labor government, II very
anxious for naturalization 10
come about, having thsiT eyes on
thu Ruhr AREA"
Thomas further stated that
both Of these zones suffer from
q lack Of money. lie felt, also.
that both Of there zones suffer
q lack Of money. He felt also that
the United States policy could BE-
O little stronger In its own Sono.
because . man II denaEifIed. h
opEned, DOESN'T cause him %
change his political NSwS com
pIstsly but often just enough for
convenience. Some Of these same
men win b. In office again some
day unless something IL done 10
zee that they don't get that far"
When We asked about his fam
lly, Johns face Immediately re-
lAEed into . very engaging smile
a. 10 readily showed W pictures Of
Mrs. Thomas Harriet a. abe In
known 10 her frtsndsD and his
thrcs-yeRrold daughter. Judith
Ann.
He told M that he certainly
wished Il was poaalbls for him 20
stay In the u. y. through the
holidays but Judith Ann told him
fatty. Daddy. you bsttsr b
home for Christmas" John leaves
Sunday morning 10 make sure that
he fuliiIls that order"
He said that both his daughter
and wife are In the best Of health
with the latter o trifle I0nesome
for the Minnesota surroundings.
We are all very anxious 70 re-
turn 70 the u. 8. and probably
win return before IRo closes IN
March, 1851"
After spending . very enjoyable
two hours asking questions We had
70 answer q few Of thsm ouFselk
All question were directed 70
Just what hAppened TO those
oOpbers7 Those guys let me down
In that Purdue game after making
me $40 richer In the Ohio state
game" End Of interview with ne
comment.
Minneapolis spokesman. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1934-2000, 1949-12-16

The general manager Of Ban
mons Department store, O Mr..
CeRelalIe, called Il VERY unfair"
that q Newspaper would try TO In
vestigAts his failure 70 keep q
commitment he made with the
Industrial secretary of the st.
Paul Urban League 10 consider
hiring OF Negro salesgiris during
the Christmas season
Several weeks ago. three Negro
elevator operators employed At
Bannons were fired because one
Of the workers was charged with
characterization"
When Whitney Young, indus
trial secretary Of the Urban
League, intervened In behalf Of
the workers. Mr.. Cegelsle prom
Ised that II Mr.. Young did not re-
Minneapolis spokesman. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1934-2000, 1949-12-16

q sister. Mira Lillian Grant, who
died Tuesday, December Q, In q
former Captain In special SER
Woes Of the u. q. Army. lie u
rounding out five years. Of life In
Germany. part Of which was spent
with UNNRA a. q welfare Off.
cor working with dlsplacsd per-
sons In ID. p. Campo.
The job John does at this time
u Htill with Dps but In the rS-
location Of them 20 others parts
Of tins world. Ills office takes
care Of an average Of 10000 per-
sons each month.
In relocating these people,
Thomas sLAtsd, there are two
types OF immigration. Mass and
Individual movements.
Any country which 10 interested
in securing a group Of DPS In .
particular type Of skIlIs must list
them with the IRo. The persons
who fail IN these cAtsgoFies are
then contacted by TRo workers
to SEQ n they are interested In
going 70 this country.
Tia neat step h tn oompilla-
lion 0f all Vital statistics 81 ths
group. E-hOtOstatic cOptas % al
pagers such ~ biFth eUFtin.
oates. sEAmAnAtIoaa, degrees.
and wOEh pagers are made.
Ths group u moved 70 . reset
Element AREA for q thorough msdi-
cal examination after which thsy
are met by representatives Of ths
interested country.
II all ths requirements are met
and they are Judged Satisfactory
by tho representatives, the group
u moved either 70 Naples, Italy
for South American destinations
or north 70 Brennan for United
States or Canadian ports. An
movements are made by IIto at no
personal COST 70 the DPS.
All air nights are usually
special caSsS such ~ appellant
m0thsrS. T'hsy are required 70 be
In the center 10 days Ahsad In
order 70 complete fIve thorough
medical examinations.
According 10 Thomas, the big"
geSt headache Of IIsO u the actual
m0vsmSnt Of tia DPh Usually 10
70 10 train movements are Sched-
ulSd around the same time on the
same day plus the various special
aiFiiftA.
In cases Of individuals being
moved. they are usually asked
for 70 mn Q specific Job OF by rel
AkANeos AHAH " liz Ot1y eAAA@hNssSN
between the individual and mas
proEranA
One particular incident that oc-
ours frequently 10 In ths movement
Of compassionate" cases (sxpec-
tAnt mothers OF women with In
fants under o months Of ags).
Medical sxAminsrB are constantly
on the look out for all oOmrnuni-
cable diseases, especially In these
cases.
In order 70 pass their children,
the mOthsrS win use face powder
and cold cream 10 hide any visible
bIemlshes on the ehilds body and
face.
Other parents, when their In
fants have tuberculaF symptoms
viii uSs another child for the
chest X-Eaay In place Of their own.
These Incidents" John said.
ARE Just some Of the things
these people win do because they
Minneapolis spokesman. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1934-2000, 1949-12-16

Tho couple observed their seth
wedding anniversary in August.
Funeral services for Mrs.. John
son were held Thursday at 1880
p. m. at Lakewood Chapel with
Wclandcr-Quist funeral directors
In charge. Rev. NJ. l. Simmons.
81. Peter A.M.E. church. officiat-
ed.
Survivors include her husband.
Charles e.: son Herman. both Of
Minneapolis, and brother Clarence
Babbage, Louisville. Ky.
Minneapolis spokesman. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1934-2000, 1949-12-16
MECHANICS DGFEATED ~
RAIRSedEAPoLIS WASHBuRN

In spite Of MAceo BufOrdS -
points, WaShburn nipped the
Trainers 44-41 Friday night. Dec.
.. Gene White and Jimmy Robin
son were also In the lineup for
the Blue and White. II was q close
game all the way. bat the failure
Of the Trainers 70 hit was their
downfall. With their present team
they win Be Q tough outfit 70 beat
later In thu season.
Minneapolis spokesman. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1934-2000, 1949-12-16

lected by sale Of tickets win be
used for the benefit OF the Har-
lem Chapter Of Civil Rights Con-
gress. according 70 posters nailed
to trees. bulletin boards and tele-
phone poles in the Crompond
Colony. The Civil Rights Con-
gress" has been cited as subver-
sive by former U. 8. Attorney
General Tom Clark"
The ACLU report states that
no cards advertising the Robson
appearance were reported in
Peekskill itself, which would
seems to indicate that the pro-
Communist sponsors Of the Robe
son concert did not attempt to
induce the residents Of PeeIIskill
TO attend the concert. The con-
cert was planned mainly for con-
WINGED Communists and was not
intended as q propaganda medium
through which to influence the
political thinking Of the indigen-
Gus population"
Quotes Editorial
An editorial In the same issue
OF the Star. the ACLU report
stated included the following
paragraph:
The time for tolerant silence
that signifies approval In running
out. PeeIsIdH wants no rallies that
support iron curtains, concentrA-
ton camps, blockadcs and NKV
DIS no matter how masterfuI the
decor. nor how sweet the music. L"
The report said the same edi-
ton carried q letter from Vincent
Boyle. commander Of the Yer
planck chapter Of the American
Legion, which said In part:
Quite q few years ago Q SINH
lar organization, the Ku KIux
Kan, appeared in VeTplanek and
received their just reward Need
less TO say, they have never re-
turned. I am not intimAting Vio-
lence in this case, but ! believe
that we should give this matter
serious consideration and strive
to find a remedy that win cope
with the situation the same way
as VarplAnck and with the same
result that they win never reap
pear In this area.
IF we, Of this area, have not
forgotten the war, then let VI
cooperate with the American
Legion and similar veteran Or
CARNATIONS and vehemently OPP
pose their appearances or reap
pearances. Let us leave no doubt
in their minds that they are I'm
welcome around here either now
or in the future"
The ACLU report asserts that
the sudden and simultaneous ap-
peArance Of those three treatments
Of one news item, one must con-
clude was calculated act
''PeelsICill residents inter
preted these utterances a. incite-
ment 70 violence against the
Robson supporter Non-COm-
muniSt readers Of the paper at
once forwarded copies Of the
CONTINUED on page ~
Minneapolis spokesman. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1934-2000, 1949-12-16
Wisconsin Plans Three
Way Attack To End
Race & Religious Bans

Madison, Wis.-ThrOe major plans TO "Allay discrmna
tory practices the been approved by the execu
tive committee Of the Governors Commission Human Rights
the agency announced here,
Dr. r. Williams president Of Whitewater state college
and the other executive committee members voted tot
Minneapolis spokesman. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1934-2000, 1949-12-16
T~O SeWdOWs MWEsOS ~
81. AA@vY'S HOsPisuI


Miss Odessa Thomas. Loo An
geIes. who 10 here studying At 81.
Mays hospital 70 finish her nurS-
ing course. received her eertih-
cate for practical nuraing. Thurs-
day, Dec. 9. She win continue the
course until she graduates next
October IS. at which time she
win be eligible for registered
nursing.
Miss Maxine oTisby. Dee
Moines. Ia also studying AZ st.
Mays. She has another year 10
complete before receiving her
certificate Of practical nursing.
Miss Thomas and Miss oriSby
are the only Negro students IN
attendance.
Minneapolis spokesman. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1934-2000, 1949-12-16
RoSESoN CONCERT ROT.
ROBSON CONCERT MoT.
Civil Liberties Union
Blame Peekskill Riots
On Daily Newspaper

New York. 60. Responsibility
for the organized violence at
two Paul Robson concerts
near Peekskill, N. Y. last sum-
mer was placed directly on the
Peel1dll Evening Star in a re-
port issued this week by the
American Civil Liberties Union.
Donald r. Keller, president and
business manager Of the paper,
Immediately issued q complete
denial and quoted front page edi-
torialS to support his statement.
The ACLU's 4e-page report,
drawn up in cooperation with five
other organizations, stated: the
local press bears the main re-
sPonAibilty for inflaming, pos
Ably through sheer Irresponsible
ity PeelslIiIl residents 10 q mood
Of violence.
BlameS Community
At q press conference, Dec. 7,
Economist Terrence Mccarthy,
former Peelslin resident and
chief investigator for the study,
told reporters there might have
been trouble anyway, but that
there would have been no organi-
Eed violence had not the paper in
itiated It.
The moral and social respon-
sibtlity. however. belongs TO the
community itself" Mr.. Mccarthy
added.
Mr.. nGIer told Editor and Pub
hsher he has appeared before the
Grand Jury now investigating the
riots, and added that he has no
evidence that the Jurors have any
interest In the role Of the press as
. pOasihle factor In the riots.
District Attorney George M.
FAneIli said the Grand Jury is
inquirtng into every phase Of the
Peelsl1iIl matter" The Jury's re-
port n expected before Jan. /.
Mr.. Mccarthy and other inves-
tigatoFs interviewed 90 eye-wit-
nesses. Besides the section on the
preaa. the report includes q socio-
logical study Of the area, the role
of the police and other lRw-en-
forcement agencies and officials,
the veterans organizations and the
youths who participated in the
outbreaks.
Cites Anti. SemltiRm
The report states that the out
break Of violence was more than
q dramatic release of tensions
which mark the cold war with
Communication behind the anti
Communist sentiment marshAlled
by organized veterans In q mis-
guided expression Of patriotism.
lay prejudice against Negroes and
Jews"
Investigators cited az exam
pies Of ''provocatiOn by the press''
three items from the Aug. 23 Star
"A news report, an editorial and
o letter TO the editor.
The news story, according 70
the ACLU report, included the
following sentences: Funds COL
Minneapolis spokesman. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1934-2000, 1949-12-16
MRS. GRACE HALL
GRANTED DIVORCE

Mrs. Grace Hail. 3S48 CllntOa
Ave. 30. was awarded . final and
absolute divorce from q. II. Han
on the grounds Of cruel and In
human treatment. Mrs. Han Was
also given . substantial ssttls-
ment.
Minneapolis spokesman. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1934-2000, 1949-12-16
Development Company
Directors Voted So
Dividend on Stock

The directors Of the Twin city
Negro Development Co. Inc. held
their quarterly meeting on DOcsm-
Der 18th. lO4s at the oompany'S
office located at 1901 Iglehart
Ave.
The directors voted 70 pay 8
per cent interest on all preferred
stock ''B" on record a. Of Jan. 1
1919.
Minneapolis spokesman. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1934-2000, 1949-12-16
John Thomas Home
On Sad Mission
Tells Of I.R.O. Work
ny Oscar Newman

The work and life Of an IRO international Relief OTgAn
EAon) worker In Germany very interesting but very lonely
learned In interview with John Thomas former Min
nOapotAn, chief Of the Resetemont Division Of R0 In
the u. 8. occupation In Germany.
Thomas who called home suddenly for the funeral OF
Minneapolis spokesman. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1934-2000, 1949-12-16

TIA Sterling Club AHxinaTy win
have q closed Christmas party
wednesday. Dee -. at tbs ster-
ling club.
Minneapolis spokesman. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1934-2000, 1949-12-16
Dora Dean Johnson
Famous Actress Dies;
Was World Toast

Dora Jean Johnson internationally known member Of the
dance of Dean and Johnson died quietly in her sleep
Tuesday morning Dec b. her home 81 f. 36th st. Min
neapols Mrs. johnson had been III for u year.
She born in Cloverport Ky, in 1872 A young
she became attracted the While with
Minneapolis spokesman. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1934-2000, 1949-12-16

DANIEL p. LINCOLN (AbOve),
registrar and professor Of history
at West VIrEinIA state College,
win bc the principal speaker @t
tho annual public mnctlnG %
Kappa Alpha Pua wAsCn thiS frat.
cTnIty holds IL SOth COnolSVe In
Nashville, Tcnn., At ChTtatnAS
TINA The public mSsting win b.
hNId In the Flsh URlVarSlty ChApNI.
Tuesday, DeconleT ~, Q .. m,
with Atty. ,. ErnNat Wilkins,
grand PoleHAArch, prealdinG. A.
TIN same time, thu Laurel Wreath,
KAppa's highest hOnOT. win BE- pro
seated 10 Atty. EaSi n. DicAGSF.
son, businessman and cIVia IAAAoF
Of Chicago.
Minneapolis spokesman. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1934-2000, 1949-12-16

Dance Christmas night DoOem,
bsr -, Labor Temple, AginnsAPO'
LIN. .--AdVt-
Minneapolis spokesman. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1934-2000, 1949-12-16

WATCH TIM elNosAAAI--aavs.
The potters herald. [volume] (East Liverpool, Ohio) 1899-1982, 1949-06-02
FREE MEN
By RUTH TAYLOR

have increasingly exasperated by the
unit the labor though
without voton of ownman
puaed fingers of canny mechanical genius.
don't like the Tabor boc' Labor
vote If there that resen RECOMMENDATION than
The labor
men-knec fluid changing to suit the occasion the state
labor union regmented group a coordination by
voluntarily cooperating the all operating
the dcta but under rules of their making
We generation that in dictator ruled
do exist They regiments of workers.
unon of
shortwhen times desperate they-for the wokngmen
of a backbonesod their freedom achieve
security little realizing that there real security except
his ability a the
historic reaconaries ability
enable
and adequate living him
self and his family.
There security where is ehaewhether it be Of
Il The
secutyunder good But because he could
think he could rely
So has wit the the So
always been where free
the
of the Western
that would
The potters herald. [volume] (East Liverpool, Ohio) 1899-1982, 1949-06-02
Partnership Developing

American unions business organizations To estab
ish their work conditions they the accepted business
practice of making contracts with their empoyersthe
methods used by employers and others to specify mutually
satisfactory conditions for doing business with each other
The number of mutual contracts between unions and employ
has grown from few thousand to than 100000 in
the last 25 years.
This truly American business unionism recognizes the
function of management to and direct to
make decisions vital for efficient operation and for safe
guarding investors equity in the business. So the work
latonship in this country developing into partnership
between unions and management.
Union members understand that of their busi-
ability to them higher So they give
whoehearted effort to improve production the to get
of the good things of life for themselves and their fam
lies Thus workers for progress becomes strong
motive for good industry the employers urge to make
profits The immense productivity of Americas basic indus
tries which manned chiefly by union MEMBERS is due
in small part to the workers actual partnership through
their unions And their wages the highest in the world
the reward for this productivity
This partnership between unions and management is
the very heart of free enterprise American workers.
bers of business unions sold free enterprise because
they know it brings them higher living standard than any
other nation
The potters herald. [volume] (East Liverpool, Ohio) 1899-1982, 1949-06-02
Union Industries Show Now A
Super-Colossol Exhibition

The now-famous Union Industries Show has become a
super-colossal affair Director NJ Onbun said the only
problem confronting the Union Industries Show where to
find suitable space house the exhibition Audtorums and
public halls large enough to hold the Show greatly limit
ed and if it keeps expanding shall explore the possibility
Of using large circus tent Our Show the only Of its
kind" Mr. Ornbun added, "and it is different because
there action displays in which skilled craftsmen actually
make popular unionmade articles before intensely inter-
ested audience which stands for hours gazing at the miracles
performed in goods and services by labor and management
under the A. +. of l.. emblem of good relations"
The Union Industries Show teevised all avail
able hookups 1t broadcast coasttocoast radio net
works and newscaSs made every day local stations
1t shot for technicoor during every hour of the 5day
union cavacade The daily newspapers in Cleveland gave
the Show good play but the labor press went all out to a
vertise the event throughout America.
81 am well satisfied with the results of our 4th AFL EX-
hbition, said Director L. M. Ornburn and glad that
many people not in attendance able to it
teevison and also that millions will be able to visualize
unique Show in local motion picture theatres public gather
ings and union meetings during the coming months The
Union Industries Show will be held in 1850 at Phlade
phia opening May 9Th for week."