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The globe-independent., 1949-09-08
New Legion Commander

A veteran of World War II, Ken
meth R. Hammer, was recently elect
ed commander of the Maryland de-
partment of the American Legion.
Hammer, a 28-year-old Baltimore
lawyer, is the first veteran of the
second World War ever to hold this
position.
The globe-independent., 1949-09-08
Seeking State Funds

Baltimore's Mayor D'Alesandro
has asked Governor Lane to grant
the city $6,7o0,oO0 under the $40, ,000,-
600 school construction bond issue
authorized by the 1949 Legislature.
He said Baltimore has mapped
30,000, 900 school building program
The globe-independent., 1949-09-08
News Of Boys
In The Service

Marine Sergeant Charles M. Car
Isle, son of Mr.. and Mrs. Ned R.
Carlisle, 802 Washington Ave-, re-
enlisted in the U. S. Marine Corps
on September l at Hagerstown, for
three years. He will be assigned to
the Marine Corps Air Station at
Quantico, Va.
Carlisle first enlisted in the Ma
rines in July 1916. He served with
Marine Aviation in China and at
Cherry Point, N. Car.
The globe-independent., 1949-09-08
Better Method Of
Execution Favored

Judge Herman M. Moser, of Bal
timore, has suggested that Mary
land find better way than hang
ing for carrying out the death SEN
tence. apparently" he said, "the
Maryland method is subject to hum
an mistakes. Perhaps the Legisla-
tive Council should give considera-
ton to other methods that carry out
the mandate of the court with great
er decency and efficiency"
The globe-independent., 1949-09-08
Building Program Progressing

Anne Arundel county's housing
accommodations are growing at the
rate of four a day In the As months
since the end of the war, 5,615 dwell
ing permits, calling for an outlay
of $18,679, 900, have been issued.
The globe-independent., 1949-09-08

The annual Fall Camporee of the
Washington Area Council of the Boy
Scouts of America will be held over
the week end at the Sinoquipe Scout
Reservation, with Scouts participat-
ing from Troops in Washington
County and nearby counties in Pen
nsylvania. Those in charge of the
program have arranged the follow
ing program:
Saturday, September 10
200 P. M.-Registration and Camp
site Set-Up.
$50 P M.-Swimming and Boating.
4:30 P M.-Rustle up the grub,
Cooking by Patrols in Campsites
700 P. M.-Jamboree Field Meet.
$50 p M-Liberty Campfire Pro-
gram
1000 P M-Taps
Sunday, September Ii
700 A. M.-Rise and Shine, Break
fast Preparation
8:45 A. M.-Church Service
9:15 A. M-Scoutcraft County Fair
"A New Jamboree Feature.
10:45 A. M-More Swimmin' and
Boatin'
u:30 A. M.-Preparation &c Serving
of Lunch.
1870 p M.-Campsite Cleanup.
zoo p. M.-Final Ceremony
The globe-independent., 1949-09-08
Afternoons.

Boosting more attractions, shows
and exhibits than ever before, the
Gath annual exhibition of the Great
Hagerstown Fair will get under way
The globe-independent., 1949-09-08

A record-breaking dive or 4,5OO
feet was accomplished recently by
DIR. Otis Barton, 45-year-old Boston
marine explorer. The dive into the
Pacific Ocean was made in ben
Telescope, cast steel sphere 57R
inches in diameter dropped from a
crane on barge by steel cable to
which were fastened power and
telephone lines.
The globe-independent., 1949-09-08
Gath Annual Great Hagerstown Fair
VIII Open On Monday, September 10

Fair Expected To Be Biggest And Best In Associations
Hsory-$3O,OOO To Be Awarded To Exhibitors And Stage
Show VIII Cost $17,OO0-Mammoh Farm Exhibit VIII Be
One Of Many FeatwesTrottng Races To Be Held On -Four
Afternoons.
The globe-independent., 1949-09-08

Ernest A. Trumpower, USN, of
448 Mitchell ave-, has been advanc-
ed to aviation structural mechanic,
third class, while serving with Fleet
Aircraft Service Squadron 8, based
at the Naval Air Station, Alameda,
Calf.
The globe-independent., 1949-09-08

The first air mail service in the
United States was round trip a
day. except on Sunday, between
New York and Washington.
The globe-independent., 1949-09-08

Paul M. Brown, commissaryman,
first class, USN, of 439 Mechanic ST.,
is crew member aboard the at
tack transport USS Fremont which
participated in Operation Camid," :"
amphibious training exercises for
West Point cadets and Annapolis
midshipmen.
The globe-independent., 1949-09-08

1t was not until 1902 that meth
cd for extracting sugar from beets
was perfected
The globe-independent., 1949-09-08

Tuesday night only, in front of the
big grandstand.
The Ideal Revue, direct from
George Hamid's Steel Pier in At
The globe-independent., 1949-09-08
October 2S, 1851!

Gov. Lane has set October 26, 1851,
as the deadline for completion of
the Chesapeake Bay Bridge The
ambitious undertaking is expected
to cost Sal, 100000.
The globe-independent., 1949-09-08

The city of Omaha, Nebraska, is
the country's fourth rail center.
The globe-independent., 1949-09-08
1893
1o4o

Medical for polio patients costing the National
hOn for Infantile Paralysis than before
because better treatment available today than formerly
accompanying chart reveals Until 1888 when the National
datiOn formed physician
the best available Today modern polio treatment
include 13 specialized services provided entire
professional workers This expanded has National
Foundation Chapters millions in March of Dimes funds More
needed Immediately continue these Support
the POLIO EPIDEMIC EMERGENCY DRIVE help
today polio patients your contribution POLIO
of your local Post Office
The globe-independent., 1949-09-08
Boy Scouts To Hold
Big Fall Camporee

Scouts From All Troops In
This Area Will Spend Week
End At Sinoquipe Scout Res
ervation. Extensive Program
Planned.
The globe-independent., 1949-09-08

If you want to know what to do
with your Globe-Independent after
you are through reading it, drop by
my Office sometime and I'll show
you.
Arkansas State press. [volume] (Little Rock, Ark.) 1941-1959, 1949-12-09
Welding America
BY Frederick o. Scott

The Civil Rights Congress had posted posters in Trenton N
j. offering reward of $1,000 for the and conviction of
the real murderer of William Hoer This of would free
the Thenon Six who Negroes that have been in
prisoned for a murder they did not commit.
The posters asaied the frameup and charged the
cuor OF sending six innocent Negroes the chair rather than
admit his part in the ameup The first conviction thrown
out by the New Jersey Supreme Court The youths had
charged that Prosecutor Vope had tortured them
feson and that he had barred important evidence from the
trial. Following reversal of the conviction Vope refused
admit the youths to BAIL keeping them jail where they
been for than year.
The police of Trenton tore down these posters from the
light poles and claimed that permit had put
the posters up.
Mrs Bessie Mitchell sister of of the youths pro-
eeeded to the Jersey Capitol and distributed copies
reward eafet the main horoughares challenge the
official BAN
William L. Patterson national executive secretary the
Civil Rights Congress stood by that Mrs Mtchels
rights nfnged upon But police did interfere
with her.
The CRC termed the removal of the posters part and parcel
OF the whole frameup conspiracy in the entire The
also accused the Jersey authorities of hiding behind legal
ncae in declaring that the posters placed lamp posts
Every patent medicine manufacturer other kinds of adj
vesers post their notices without any interference from the
police
This is where the police can't find murderer and
they don't want else to find the murderer lest they
be subjected to public rdcue However the important factors
Tor the police to remember in this this would be far
better to suffer public rdce than have innocent Negro
boys sent to the electric chair for they could not have
committed considering the evidence eye witnesses and the
way they railroaded
Arkansas State press. [volume] (Little Rock, Ark.) 1941-1959, 1949-12-09
Maryland Site
Rejected After
Bias Protest

Observation-Disclosures heated
debate prompted by an NAACP
wire charging the University OF
Maryland with racial discrlmina-
ton. the United Nations Food
and Agriculture Organization vot-
cd this week by count Of 30 TO
20 TO choose for the organizations
permanent headquarters and iial-
ian site rather than one In the
United States.
Last week Roy wilkins. acting
secretary Of the National Associa-
ton for the Advancement Of Col
orcd people. wired the ambassadors
and ministers Of 10 countries plr-
ticipatinr in the FAC Conference
calling their attention 10 the cx-
elusion Of Negroes from classes
and campus facilities at The Uni
vcrsity OF Maryland Acceptance Of
the university's offer Of q per-.
mancnt FAC site. Mr. wilkins
asserted. would rcpudiatc the high
principles on which the Unittd
Nations is founded
Arkansas State press. [volume] (Little Rock, Ark.) 1941-1959, 1949-12-09
XXX


The Wizard has repeatedly tes-
titled that his association of terror
lists did not have headquarters
tKlavern) in Dade county. but the
government is painting. almost in
cidentally. a picture of the Ku
Klux Khan at work.
Sheriff John w. Lynch, of Dode
county, three of his deputies and
eight civilians are on trial before
the Federal government, charged
with violating the rights of these
seven Negroes. District Attorney J.
Ellis Mundy is proving that since
80 to rs of the mob were robed in
Klan attire, the organization was
behind the move to arrest the Ne
groes. which the Sheriff and his
deputies did. and them turn them
over to the hoodsters who alleged
ly abducted them, flogged and
threatened them with hanging,
Thus. the trial is much large in
scope than would appear on the
surface, since the Government is
much concerned with the broader
background OF canvas 10 cover the
motives. II is trying to prove that
the whole incident was cooked up
at a Klavern meeting
Defense Atty. Frank M. Gleason
Of Rossville. Ga, contends the gov
eminent has the wrong men on
trial, and says. the matter is a
case for the state courts. employ
ing often the rights OF the states
which Is the same old story that
always pop up In such cases.
But whatever the outcome OF
this trial Is, one can be certain,
the Ku Klux Khan In the state OF
Georgia Is undergoing one Of Us
worst combing, and the staggering
blow Il Is receiving under the
quiet ruling Of Federal Judge
Frank A. Hooper. and the search
ing prosecution Of U. s District
Attorney ]. Ellis Mundy. will find
Il much weaker than it was before
Arkansas State press. [volume] (Little Rock, Ark.) 1941-1959, 1949-12-09

BY Cab Galloway

Havana, Cuba-(Speca-one Of the greatest regrets of
my life is that 1t absolutely impossible for me Yesterday
November 2Sto walk those final steps IIarems 125h
street and showbusness Broadway behind Boanres Bin
Robinson of the truly great performers this world has
known and one of the nations first citizens
II must have seemed strange 10 Bin not 10 be dancing
down Broadway not TO be shouting friends crowds thronr
ed the streets both uptown and downtown lie
to tell them to cheer up be sad Shuc this was Just
another sendon on another dancing tour
He must have been proud when the procession passed the
Palace theatre where huge flag waved the message
long Bill His Dancing Feet Brought Joy the World" IN
bet he grnned he counted the house. over million people
watching him slowly down the streets he knew and loved
we'll
Bill was II years old when he died on Friday Nov 25th
Sevenyone years old did you say7 seenyone years
young Bill constantly laughed at the thought that he was
growing old Why he'd be dancing when he 100 he said
And Bill Robinson will be dancing when he's 100 at least
the memories of everyone in showbusness everyone who
knew and loved BILL everyone who admired his erpschoean
ability everyone who laughed his ghhearted banter
one who marved at his youth and vgo And there anyone
who doesn't of those descriptions? there anyone
who doesn't love Bill Robinson
arlems Lenox Avenue lined ten deep with mournes
Bills body borne by approximately as the pro.
cesson wound its way roundabout route from 36eth
AnArcraft Armory Fifth Avenue 142nd Street TO the
funeral held
Inside the church told there celebrities from all
walks of life but celebrities much Bill Robinson
Bill liked people II they had to be celebrities that was all
right with him. II they weren't celebrities that was just all
Arkansas State press. [volume] (Little Rock, Ark.) 1941-1959, 1949-12-09
Meds-
Continued from page one

Continued from page one
pitfalls of the National Medical AS
ISOLATION, and a member OF the
National Medical COMMITTEES of the
National Association for the
Advancement of Colored People.
DR.. Smiley indicated tina. the
Executive Council of the AAMC
voted ito place the Association on
record as never having interferei
with the admission policies of any
of its member colleges" The group
further stated that "it does no!
seem advisable or within our pro-
vince TO interfere with local adj
mission policies, to urge the re-
peal of certain state laws, or 10
enter into problems of ineqIlties
of premedical education.
DR.. Cobb had requested TIL As
ISOLATION to Issue 4 statement of
policy to the effect that our medi-
cal schools should be open to all
without discrimination as to an
cestry or religion" and had urged
the group to advocate repeal of
state segregation laws end TO sug.
gest elimination of incqu.ties in
opportunities for premedicll edu.
cation.
Arkansas State press. [volume] (Little Rock, Ark.) 1941-1959, 1949-12-09
...EDIT0RIkLS -.
humans Administration Hits
fourf|ushing South A Low Blow

Put up or upndcates Harry Truman in his recent
declaration of FILA policy If man better than the
other under Trumans policy he must find way to prove
his supremacy without help of the federal government
This came bombshel to lot of people in the South
but not to u.s. We entertained the idea for some time that
soon proud white souterner would find that MS
supremacy Negro product of his own imagination
Jim the and with it, is the supremacy oil
the white man. He had find out later that he
could not continue fourushng his supremacy and use the
federal government help him. it is better that he found
out
Losing the Jim crow law going to be great handicap
to the trfng souhener who had other claim to white
supremacy he is going to find himself far in
ferior to the average Negro.
We like people times like exelusveness but never
at the expense of the other If man wants to keep
himself segregated from the other that is his business and he
Is perfectly entitled desire but let him support his
own II he is sufficiently able to pay for exclusive
ness his lot with the Others and stop beyachn
The federal government is longer going to satisfy the
selfish whms of few ignorant souhees and the quicker
they find II the better II will be for the entire South.
Arkansas State press. [volume] (Little Rock, Ark.) 1941-1959, 1949-12-09

MALLS MEMS WEAR No. e. 800 Eas. Washington Ave. NLR
Arkansas State press. [volume] (Little Rock, Ark.) 1941-1959, 1949-12-09
Read The State Press

right I'll bet the crowds that lined the walks thrilled Boianges
much as the gaexy of which made his last public
pearance a star-sudded adeu.
Bill would have understood why didn't make it, Cab"
he would have said THAT show of yours down there In Cuba
has got to 90 know what's your heart and that's what
counts"
was a lonely mourner here where Bill wasn't well
known and wish again that could have been with Bill at
the end But you know what wish more wish could
have Bill he started up that long last flight of stairs
that flight they say leads to Heaven.
Can't you Just Bill Robinson start to tap and Jig his
way up those peary steps the he loved dance
steps the stage the Palace theApo7 Cant
him gnnng he messed around and danced himself into
eternity7 can.
It's long call from Havana Cuba but he hear
SO long Bill Your dancing feet brought JOY to the world
And we loved you. -
Arkansas State press. [volume] (Little Rock, Ark.) 1941-1959, 1949-12-09
Federal Aid But Not Federal Ideas

Little Rock wants federal aid for Stun clearance but II
wants federal ideas against segregation such the FILA
recently announced through Solicitor General b. Perlman
Mr. perlman is reported 10 have said THE Federal ouS
ing Administration is amending its rules 20 refuse 10 aid
the financing Of any properties the occupancy Of which
is restricted the basis Of color" II is reported that
Nathaniel Keith director of Stun clearance and urban
development has said that federal aid for redeveopmen also
will adopt the policy.
In connection with this r. Redng Stevenson chairman Of
the Housing Authority of the city of Little Rock is reported
as saying Ours is Negro program anywaythe $50 units
And the bghted be redeveoped Negro
will be resold to Negroes.
Mr.. Stevenson's statement is equivalent
nen that the Little Rock program is segregated program
Mexcans Jews native white Americans and others could
buy Of these Negro units being restricted on basis
of color the Stun clearance program clearly falls un.
der the prohibition set forth by the FILA a prohibition which
II reported to have the approval of President Truman
Just where does that leave the deaclng of Negro rec.
reaon for the sake Of Stun clearance ceg Do we have
wait till the champions of segregation fight battle in con.
grs that issue before the bond long ago voted can
be used? On May l. II announced In daily paper that
funds for the construction Of Little Rock Negro park facilities
would Be available the second Will be necessary to wait
I'm Congress some other agency outlaws segregated parks
before we get recreation?
MALLS MENs WEAR, No e. 800 East Washington Ave. MR.
Arkansas State press. [volume] (Little Rock, Ark.) 1941-1959, 1949-12-09

Both parties, the NAACP official
said, are pledged to support the
civil rights program. They have
been playing hide seek with
us ever since the famous civil
rights report was made public IN
l947. We have been patient too
long. We have been polite We have
even stepped aside for other legi-
station But now we think it is
time for Congress to act"
Arkansas State press. [volume] (Little Rock, Ark.) 1941-1959, 1949-12-09
Let Us Take til For Tat

The souherner who has yet learned the fundamentals
democracy and fails note that his supremacy is only
product of his Imagination always belyachn that the
white pays all the and taking of the Negro
Just for argument suppose the socaed damn Yankee
would tell souhener that he is furnishing him most of his
necessities all of his Injuries through federal aid and the
southerner is sll begging????
Arkansas State press. [volume] (Little Rock, Ark.) 1941-1959, 1949-12-09

dent Barklcy's ruling to curb fill
busters" stated Mr. wilkins
This was vote against civil
rights which you should keep in
mind when Senator Capehart
comes UP for recollection next year,
and when Senator Jenncr comes
up in 1889"
Evening star., 1949-01-22
THE EVENIN STAR
fASHlNGTok, D. c. SATURDAY January a. te4o
APTs. UNFURNIsHED (cont.

TAKoMA PARK-3-rm. apt, consist
ing of living rm., bedrm.. kitchen
and dining alcove and bath; utilities
furnished; rent. $50 per month.
81. 1880. Q to 5. pa
THE WINDSOR PARK HOTEL, 1900
Connecticut ave, is taking applica-
tions for unfurnished apartments
for permanent occupancy. Rentals
One living room, one bedroom. bath
and kitchenette. $3.50 to $3.50 per
month One living room, two bed
rooms, two baths and kitchenette,
Ss;I,,so, $2S5 to $3.50 Per month month THE THE
FIVE ROOMS and bath in private
home want working couple, no
dogs, SS5 per mo. FA. 1898. Ia
THREE ROOMS and bath. SS5 per
mo-; completely private. Sc. loca-
LIVING ROOM, dining room, g bed
yedere Drive, Silver Spring, Nd.
sos GREENWOOD AVE. N.W.-Lovely
S135 immaculate broom first floor
apt, to good tenants ST 15; excellent
and convenient location, SH S365.
DUPLEX. partially furnished; 5 rms,
: baths: $500. MI. 7499, or HO.
0966, for appt. -23
BASEMENT APT.-Nr. District line,
Sc; l rm.. kit. and pvt; bath.
New elec. range, asphalt tile f.,
h.-w.h. incl; $50 mo-, unturn. or
$50 mo- furn. HI. 1864, -23
Evening star., 1949-01-22

1923 BRADMOOR DR., Bethesda, Nd
tached brick g rms. g bedrmsD
ila baths, side porch. electric re-
frigerator, gas furnace; Sl50 per
mo. Directions, Drive out Wis. ave,
GEORGETOWN rd: two squares past
Suburban Hospital, left on Green
tree rd. to Ewing dr., right ! blk
to Bradmoor dr.. Call Miss Schroth
MA. 2345 or Mr.. Jenkins, KE. $3.50.
SHANNON g. LUcHs CO., 1908 H
SUITABLE III HiBi FOR DIpLoMAT@on
on corner lot; 9 bedrooms, 3 baths.
on years lease; 1925 monthly. F. A.
TWEED CO, EN-. 1900 Office open
Sunday. 5504 Conn. ave. n:w:-22
9e1 G ST. N.W:-9 rooms, 8 baths
1SrraM 1STd and nra, 4sh f1s1' hsatsd saoo WASH
NEW ..BEDRM, california cottage"
on high elevation; liv: rm. with 100
So. it.. picture window; beautiful
view; fireplace. dinette, modern kit.
with auto. Bendix washer, refgr.,
range and steel cabinets: floor to
ceiling storage as,.lo closets in both both bed
insulated expansion attic; lge. gar
den terrace; only S150 mo, New
Hampshire ave. area. mile beyond
p; c. line, Representatiys ag q on prem prem
Ex, IsSs' 4oS5. $50 Or. n i4o5. sAN"AN' 'N'''
WILL TAKE CHILDREN bedrm.
shopping. Nice yard with firepl.;
automatic heat insulated, full bsmt.
Asking S175. TIE. 45O4. -23
JONES BRIDGE RD:. 5000 Chevy
Chase, Nd, y block from C Conn. ave.
Large lot; FULTON R. G9RIpSoSHS, ISSS
NEW MODERN HOUSE s.E.-Three
ptrSsn bed5O0ms bath b.a living dining
sublet or used BY tenant; convent
ent bus, 10 minis. drive from Capitol.
RED BRICK COLONIAL, overlooking
eG'0msi es nsshbOfhooa sosF sda eS f1n5se @
center of WASHINGTON: 3 bedrms.,
2A baths, lge. beautifully fn rec
rm. with fireplace, laundry. maid S
rm. with bath; att. garage, lse.
screened porch and sundeck; immed !;
pp%s'; p9ss'; asan only $500 per mo- C Gal!
SILVER sPR1NG-1mmed. occu-
pancy; nearly new .6-rm. brick Co.
lonial; built-in gar, 20-ft. side
porch, Venetian blinds: Tyr: lease
AGENCY. INC, Realtors" sH. 5555
NEW. 3-BEDRM. HOUSE in Arling-
ton; fenced yard; 10 minutes Penta-
gon: Sis mo. CHI. 27a2. -23
BROOKLAND, 10th and Hamlin St
n.e.-S rooms, oil heat, 4 bedrooms,
basement; brick semidet S135 per
month. Box 435-R, Star. Pa
CHEVY CHASE. MD, l05 Primrose
St.-S-rms., . baths, 1st-h. den and
Law. oil heat. garage; now avail.
at $3.50 per mo. EDW H. JONES
& CO., INC, $500 Conn. ave. NV
VA.-Avail Feb. L: new,
brick. -6-rm. 2la-bath home with
finished rec. rm.: on la-acre lot;
2-yr. lease req. SITS mo. OK
0S02 or GIL. 5977. -2S
Evening star., 1949-01-22
ROOMS, ApTs. TO SHARE

TWO EMPLOYED LADIES to share
furn. apt. with widow sunny bedrm.,
3 windows, twin beds, next bath;
unlim. phone, cooking and laundry
privileges; good transp. GE. 9l14.
EMPLOYED, MATURE woman wanted
to share nicely furn. apt. with an
other woman! kitchen and laundry
pTivileges pn sggss Call Sun. or after Pm.
YonNSG e LADY. 20. has bedroom apt.
other young lady; ref. AID. 1858,
Gill WILL SHARE desirable fur
nishsd apt apt With loan another girl ls
sSs eS II TAYIoR fsl sA II. 'sSS %,
girls, ages $3.50; near everything;
good transportation. Call RA. s244.
$3.50 18th ST. N.W.-Young man to
shr; sn, twin twin beds with young man
GENTLE GIRL to share apt. with
another; conv. transp., nr. 14th and
Euclid. Ho. 590l any time or Sun.
ONE GIRL to share apt. with one
APARTMENT TO ? SHARE. Re-. lady; large
room, large closet: near transp.
Phone co. 1744, Apt. 31S-W. 23s
GIRL TO SHARE ROOM with an
other girl; apartment. kitchen privi-
. GIRLS TO SHARE APT. with an
other girl; Shoreham vicinity; in
apt bldg. DE 6543. -23
Silver Spring; with coneeniai wom-
an. 30-55. Elk. 1850, Ext. 156 or
slka e: ssaT sesaaTI1roKN1A ST. NV, -2z xp,.
653-Two or three young women to
share newly furnished and redeco-
rated two-bedroom apartment with
one other young woman; twin beds;
nondrinking; references exchanged;
$40 each including maid service,
excluding food. Telephone Hobart
14th s4 AND CLIFTON ST. N.w.&cop.
genial girl. about 25; to share g.
room apt. with other girls. NO.
NR. PEiNNA. AND MINI. AYES. Sc.
. refined girls to share twin-bed
room. also single. bedroom, in apt
with ! other girl. Call Lu. 6746
YOUNG GENTLE GIRL to share ant
with another girl in new building,
downtown. ME- 1884 23s
GIRL to share apt with another girl:
conv. to bus: twin beds, pvt. bath
and phone. UN. 0153. -23
GIRL to share modern apt with an
other girl; S45 month. ia 1000.