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Evening star., 1949-08-03
New Trial Weighed
After Court Hears
|Beck|ey Case Juror


today was weighing arguments on
new trial motions for the brothers
Stance and Oliver James, con-
victed last May in the $61 900
burglary of the home OF former
Detective Sergt. Richard H.
Beckley.
For the last. two days, defense
lawyers for the two men have
urged the District Court jurist to
set aside a jury's guilty verdict
in the case. Neither Stance. 20.
of the 1900 block of Ninth street
NV, nor Oliver, "a. of the 1900
block of A street Sc, has yet
been sentenced.
Attorney Henry L. johnson, jr.,
representing Stance James, raised
three issues, two involving the
conduct of jurors during the trial.
He contended one juror re-
turned a guilty verdict for his
client because he was confused as
to his rights while cloSeted in. the
jury room.
Juror Testifies.
The juror, Johnnie S. Jones,
colored, 1920 Rhode Island avenue
NE, testified from the witness
stand yesterday that he wanted
to acquit the James brothers and
a third defendant most of the
time during the jury's seven-hour
deliberation. He said. however. he
finally decided to go along with
the other jurors for convicting the
James brothers alone, and then
changed his mind again favoring
acquittal for all three.
1t was at this point. Mr.. Jones
said, that one Of his fellow jurors
told him he would violate some
law" if he changed his mind again.
Judge Schweinhaut asked the
man If any one had "coerced" him,
but Mr.. Jones shook his head.
Assistant United States Attor-
ney Arthur Mclaughlin countered
that Mr.. Jones had ample oppor-
tunity" to refuse to side with the
rest of the panel. The prosecutor
pointed out the juror could have
voted as he wished when the en-
tire jury was polled one by one in
open court.
Court Error Claimed.
Mr.. johnson also charged that
another juror, a woman, had been
repeatedly friendly to the family
of the complaining witness in the
case. She further resented" de-
fense counsel. the lawyer charged.
In his third point Mr.. johnson
argued that the trial court erred
by refusing to admonish Prosecutor
Mclaughlin during the trial for
making "unfavorable implications"
of the defense lawyers integrity"
in handling certain evidence.
Attorney Curtis Mitchell: rep
resenting Oliver James, asked a
new trial for his client on the
ground police had insufficient
evidence for obtaining a search
warrant leading to divers arrest.
Judge Schweinhaut said he would
take the case under advisement
and indicated he may want to hear
further testimony on the points
raised yesterday.
Acquitted in the same trial was
Louis H. Singleton, 40, Of the 900
block Of Westminster street NV.
The three defendants as well as
complainant Beckley. who went
into the real estate business after
resigning from the police force in
1920, are colored.
Evening star., 1949-08-03
New 3O-Day Stay Asked
In MartinsviI|e Case
BY the Associated Press

RICHMOND. Va, Aug. s.
Counsel yesterday asked Gov. Tuck
to extend for 80 days reprieves
already granted seven Martinsville
Negroes under death sentences for
raping a white woman.
Martin A. Martin, Richmond at
torney, delivered personally to the
Governors Office a letter asking
an additional stay to permit ap-
peal to the State Supreme Court.
Evening star., 1949-08-03

The wild pigs found on some
Bahama islands are amphibious;
they swim from island to island
in search Of food or to escape
huntsmen.
Evening star., 1949-08-03

On July s, the Governor gave
reprieves to four men, sentenced
to die July IS, until August IL.
Reprieves for the three others.
sentenced to die July %, stayed
Evening star., 1949-08-03

Pencils slide at Q touch OF
. finger for eIl.wsothsr com.
fort and protection. Ruseo
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Evening star., 1949-08-03
Household Budget Book

Come in for your copy of the
Household Budget Book. It's "on
us"-in the hope that it will enable
you to open an account here.
New England bulletin., 1949-06-18
Berlin Youth
 Gets Scholarship

BERLIN-PhiI Tinsley, popular student athlete at Berlin High School, is the winner of this years Berlin Lions Club scholarship award. The award, given each year to a member of the High School graduating class, is based on schol- astic standing, personality, and promise. A committee consisting of Principal Kenneth L. Mackenzie and four high school teachers de- eide on the winner.
 The scholarship is the equivalent of a full years tuition at the Uni versity of Connecticut but the win ner may use the money toward ex- penses at any college he selects Tinsley has been accepted by the University of Connecticut for en- trance with this falls freshman class.
New England bulletin., 1949-06-18

Baseball is back for another season. Richard Lee seems to have been the first victim. Rich ard is in the hospital with d broken leg. The sports career he was dreaming of disappeared one evening while at practice when. he slid into third base. Crack,-that was it.
 The dream had ended quite abruptly, as well as his future ca reer of baseball. But I must say he seems quite happy and at the rate he's going he'll be up and about in no time.
 High jumping is also back for another terrific season. First vic tim is George How ard who sprained his ankle attempting to
New England bulletin., 1949-06-18
Teens About Hartford By Charlotte Wood

break the records. If you notice a young man lmping around on a cane with a great big grin and a maroon baseball cap, that's him. A dnce was recently given at the YWCA by the Hi-Y Girls Club which meets there. This dance was quite nice. Morris Cloud and his band played for this gala affair. Cokes were served to quench the thirst Of the dancers. Bop" was a main event of the evening and also -"riffing'' seemed to take the spotlight. for a while at this dance:
 The Hucksters, who seem to have some very unique ideas, are planning popularity contest. Who do you think is the most popular boy or girl in town. Now is your chance to tell. You may obtain an entry blank at the Northend Community Center. The deadline for this contest is Monday, June 13, 194e. Get those entry hanks in as soon as possible. Who knows, you may be the most popula- boy or girl in town.
 Ooops-I almost forgot and can't afford to do that with all of you IcdOClS CoSCI kO OC OA1 tA1C move. The Hucksters have also planned a radio show, entitled Your Neighborhood Radio Show" ," The night of this affair is not quite definite, so until further notice, keep "cool." There will be a spe- cial announcement that evening of the name of the winner of the popularity contest.
 Warm weather has finally come to Hartford. The tennis courts seem to be a favorite spot of 8 great many teen-agers lately. Say, Harriet J., what's up, you seem to have a sudden fancy for tennis also you, Shirley J.?
 That's all for now, but before I leave you good people just one more thing-if you have any news you think the public would be in- terested in-why not buzz the BULLETIN about it?
New England bulletin., 1949-06-18

leadership, guidance and group as- sociations and the envoirnment is a good influence to all the boys and girls who share it's program and facilities.
 The program of the camp con sists of hikes through the vast wooded countryside, swimming in the clear waters of the lake as well as boating and fishing under the supervision of a we'll trained water safety staff, teaching of such sub jects as nature studies and mus ic. The religious life of the camp is conducted by members of the staff in the natural Chapel in the trees beside the lake. Campers are given an opportunity to show their various skills as they, too, take part in the service. There is a trained nurse at the camp at all times to take care of any minor injuries that may occur as we'll as the health of the camp in general. The features of the program that seem to interest the campers most is the baseball games, campfires at night and the comirg of all the holidays of the year in mock cele- bration. These activities and many others are designed to keep all the children happy and content for the summer.
 The future prospects for the in-
New England bulletin., 1949-06-18
Merchant of Week

If there is anything you're look ing for along the automobile line we'll you don't have to go any further, cause Johnson Auto Go, Inc, is the place. -~.
 Located at 280 Hudson St.-an appropriate location since they deal in Hudsons-Johnson's can give you any type of service. They spe- eialize in painting, fender repair, glass replacements, auto insurance, and the sale of those wonderful new Hudsons.
 Win Johnson, president of the company, has been in the autono- bile business for over 15 years, so he really knows the business from A to E.. In fact he was practically raised in the business since his father, was in the auto line for 40 years. He started as a worker in the garage and climbed the top to become president. That alone is proof of his ability.
 A native of Hartford, Vim is we'll liked by all his business associates and customers as a square dealer who ives the best in service. > Bob Johnson, his brother and member of the firm, looks after the mechanical end of the business, being Service Manager of the com pany. Bob too has grown up in the field of auto mechanics.
New England bulletin., 1949-06-18

In Waterbury, J. Edward Burke, NEB's on-the-spot reporter, is an ace at being there when it hap pens and happening to know be- fore-hand what is going to make news.
 NEE correspondents throughout the New England States are, like Burke, helping to gain for this newspaper glorious reputation.
 Civic-concious citizens know that a crttsading newspaper must be supported by the people themselves in order to be successful.
 That's why they're contracting their N E E representative in every cOnlas,tl1litv to put cash On the Mre for subscription.
New England bulletin., 1949-06-18
By Allen E. Green Bulletin Staff Writer

In very few days Camp Ben nett will open for the summer and youngsters from Hartford and many other New England towns and cities will be heading out to South Glastonbury to enjoy the beautiful lake and grounds of this one hundred and fifty acre kid dies-paradise. The camp is now fif- teen years old and since it has been established, has grown to the place
New England bulletin., 1949-06-18

stitution which is under the spon- sorship of the Independent Social Center are very bright for with the public cooperation that is expect ed in the current fund drive the camp is sure to grow to even great CT heights. One of the contribut- ing agencies to the camp it the Greater Harhord Community Chest which has approved the campaign goal of $1a.O7O in the fund drive. Among the eEper,s on the Citizens Campaign c enrnit&ee are. Dr. J. T. Cabaniss, Chairman and MT. E. T. Attwe1l, Consult ant. MT. Attwell vas originally from TuGkegee Institute but is here for the duration of the fund rais- ing campaign. He has done some extensive studies for the National Recreation Association ard is cred- ited with arousing much commun- ity interest during these studies in sone two hundred and fifty cities in which he has organized recrea- tion projects. He was instrumen en- tai in organizing a Food Admins tration during World WIT I under President Hoover, but has heen with the National Pecrcat on As sociation for the past thirty years.
New England bulletin., 1949-06-18

that it now serves the need for more than eight hundred children during the summer. Under the leadership of Samuel Jenkins, Ben nett is staffed by college students from many institutions both in the north and south.
 In it's own way, Camp Bennett provides experience for these col Iege students as we'll as much fun and enjoyment for the many youngsters who are quartered there during the blistering days of July and August. The camp provides
The Nome nugget., 1949-07-08
Friday. July 8. ls4s
Congress Passes
Housing Bill

WASHINGTON, (P)-Congress
today completed action on multi
billion dollar long range housing
legislation and sent it TO President
Truman.
The Senate shouted approval o.
the compromise measure shortly
after the House okayed it by g
voice vote.
That gave Mr.. Truman the frs.
major victory for the far-f!ung
domestic program he calls he
fair deal"
The legislation provides for a
vast slum clearance program and
sets up funds for farm housing
aids.
It also provides for 10000 pub
lie housing units.
There was no debate in the
Senate and only a brief furry n
the House.
The Nome nugget., 1949-07-08
Communists Hold
u. S. Vice Consul

SHANGHAI, up - U. s. vice
consul William Olive, 81, of Iron
ton, Mo, still was held incommun-
icado by Shanghai police today
despite efforts of the consulate TO
obtain his release or send him aid.
Even a message from his wife
was rejected by police.
They charged in the Communist
Liberation daily newspaper that
Olive was very arrogant, smash
ed things on the desk at the police
station and damaged the watch
and fountain pen of policemen"
His action, when he was arrest
ed for a traffic violation "a hours
earlier, violated police regula-
TONS" they said. The Red news
paper said the American still was
being Investigated.
The consulate said it had been
unable to learn Olives condition
or whether any charges had been
brought against him. The consul
ate said it had learned ne was
beaten severely after he was
taken to the police station.
The Nome nugget., 1949-07-08

NEW YORK, P)-Gov. Thomas
E. Dewey has appointed John Fos-
ter Dulles, his veteran foreign af-
fairs adviser. to the u. S. Senate
as successor to Robert F. Wagner.
Dulles will serve an interim
term until Dec. /. A Senator will
be elected at a special election
Nov. 8 to serve for the balance of
Wagner's term from Dec. |, l949
to Dec. 81, 1850.
The Nome nugget., 1949-07-08

Mrs. Peter Curran. Jr. and her
three children of Solomon, are
visiting with her sister, Mrs. Tom
Beltz for a few days.
The Nome nugget., 1949-07-08
NOTICE

The Alaska Property Tax Law in effect applicable
to the calendar 1949 Assessment forms being
mailed to known holders be
from the Office of the Territorial
Division Box 59 Nome and from Post Offices throughout the
ond Division The late start here and
will have do for subject check
warranted The properly filled forms should
turned Box 259 Nome by July 18TH 949 early afterwards
mailing conditions permit After the and the
rolls completed the Tax Commissioner has sole authority
field of collection of this coming
the statement Taxes levied will be due by the first
day of February, 1850.
should be distinctly understood that this
plies only lands and properties located in the outlying districts
outside of the municipality of Nome Therefore
toria return within the Nome city limits already
being taxed by this municipality
PAUL DRYDEN,
Divisional Assessor
Rov0
The Ohio daily-express. (Dayton, Ohio) 1946-1950, 1949-03-05

The Young Matrons will spon-
sor two musicals at the church
next week. The Golden Tones"
young male quartet Of the Harris
Memorial church, will appear Sum-
day, March Sc, at $50 p. m. Fri
day, March II, at 8 p. M, a Bat
tie of Songs will be staged by the
Echoes of Harmony and the Big
Four of Mt. Enon Baptist church
participating. The public is invited
to these two events and the ad-
mission is free. Mrs. Helen Nor
veil is matron president.
The Double Link q~uartette of
Springfield, will appear in a con-
cert at the church Monday, March
7, at 8 p. M, under the auspices
of the Tabernacle Builders club.
Mrs. Rosa Marshallis program
chairman and Mrs. Opal Sewell is
club president. There is no admis-
sion.
"The Church in a Changing
World" is the topic for discussion
Sunday at 6 p. m. at the church
BTU. The adult ment of the
church, headed by Thomas Lyle,
will be in charge. All men are in
vited.
The Missionary Singers will ap-
pear in a concert at the Mt. Cal
vary Baptist church Friday, March
II, at 8 p. m. This newly organ
The Ohio daily-express. (Dayton, Ohio) 1946-1950, 1949-03-05
Tax Referendum
Campaign Fails

Yesterdays announcement that
the referendum petition campaign
fell short of the necessary 25 per
cent of registered voters sigma
lures does not necessarily mean
that the issue is conclusively set
tied. This even though city Off
Gals declare that the filing of sig
natures now would be worthless
since the city charter sets a 30-day
limit on the obtaining of the sig
natures.
1t is possible that labor oppon-
ents of the bill may seek a court
injunction restraining the city
from imposing the tax. If such an
injunction is requested, however,
it definitely would come after
April l date, when collection of
the ia xcommences. Several legal
angles must be delved into before
it can be ascertained what roads
+ open.
The most imminent possibility
looms from the fact that it still
has not been determined by the
state supreme court whether or
not it is legal for municipalities
within the state to impose the tax.
Just what action will betaken
has not been determined, or, at
least, announced by the Dayton
Citizens committee, sponsors of
the petition campaign. But the
collection of the signatures will
cotinue until the 25 per cent is
collected.
The Ohio daily-express. (Dayton, Ohio) 1946-1950, 1949-03-05

lied singing aggregation has re-
ceived wide acclaim since their
first appearance. Mrs. Sallie Dun
son is group president. Rev. David
d. Mundy is pastor of the Mt.
Calvary church. This same group
will also render a program next
Sunday, March Is, in Xenia, at
the first AME church, Rev. w. A.
Johnson, pastor. The program is
scheduled for $3.50 p. m.
Members of the Missionary So
ciety were guests of the Women's
Christian Service Guild at a Eel
lowship meeting Tuesday evening
OF the Greenmont Village Com
munity hall. A joint program
shared by members of both groups
and a movie were the events of
the evening. Refreshments were
served.
Mrs. Armer Conrad of South
Broadway, entertained at break
fast Monday morning in honor Of
Mrs. Rosa Greene of Pittsburg.
Guests invited to breakfast with
Mrs. Greene we're: Mesdames
Parks, Bryant, Allen and Fisher,
all former beautician classmates
Of Mrs. Green. The guest, who had
spent the past month in the city
visiting her mother, Mrs. Pauline
Wolfe, left Tuesday for her home.
The Evening Star club is hold
The Ohio daily-express. (Dayton, Ohio) 1946-1950, 1949-03-05
Armstrong Realizes
Life's Dream

NEW ORLEANS, March 5. CA
NP)-Forty-eight year old Louis
Armstrong, king of jass trump
tiers has realized a secret ambi-
ton which he has carried with him
all his life. Last Tuesday, he was
monarch for a day as King of the
Zulus in the city's boisterous Mar
di CRASH.
The honor marked the first time
in the 33-year history of the Zulu
Social Aid and Pleasure club, that
an out-of-towner has been select
ed for it's carnival king. In the
past the Zulu kings have been
porters, shopkeepers and under
takers. The ZSAPC was originally
founded to assure dues paying
members a decent burial. Arm
strong. became a life member Of
the group 80 years ago.
The Ohio daily-express. (Dayton, Ohio) 1946-1950, 1949-03-05
Hawaiian Revue at
Palace SparkIes

This is the last day of the
Hawaiian Paradise Revue at the
Palace theater on West Fifth
street. The attraction on the stage
of the theater started at three
day last Thursday.
The performers in the show are
mostly all genuine natives of the
famous island of romance and the
pineapple. They wear native cos
tunes and perform with an island
background in such a way as to
suggest that the audience itself is
far over in the middle of the
Pacific.
Individual acts are ~interspersed
with the hula dancing of lovely
dancing maidens. These hip-gyrat-
ing girls are worth the price of
admission. Don't miss this show.
It'll is different from the usual
"jump m 1--WE" shows that travel
the borscht circuit.
The Ohio daily-express. (Dayton, Ohio) 1946-1950, 1949-03-05
Oakland Signs
Negro to Team

OAKLAND, CAL, March 5, GA
NP)-The Oakland Seals of the
Pacific Coast league, a class AAA
minor league, signed a Negro
pitcher, Percy Fisher, this week.
The team manager announced
to his players that those who do
notapprove playing with a Negro
can quit now. He said he will hire
more Negroes when he finds cap
able players.
The Ohio daily-express. (Dayton, Ohio) 1946-1950, 1949-03-05
The Life Of Lionel
HAMPTON Next

NEW YORK, March 5. AMP
Fans of Lionel Hampton, "Ging
of the Vibraharp," received no
tice last week that a full length
movie, tentatively called "The Life
of Lionel Hampton" will be in the
making soon.
Shooting is to start about March
20 and conclude to April Is. The
cast will include such outstanding
persons as Atty. Belford Lawson
of Washington, D. c., Gov. Will
liam HASTE, and Mary Mcleod Be-
thune.
Recommendations are being
made to include, also, Sarah
Waugh, MAINTAIN Moreland, Kitty
Murray, Sonny Freeman and Red
and Curley, the comedy dance
team.
According to the Hamp, he and
his orchestra will start a tour of
leading colored colleges soon.
The Ohio daily-express. (Dayton, Ohio) 1946-1950, 1949-03-05
White Student Paper
Told School "0nIy
For White Race"

HOUSTON, Texas, March 5. "a
MP = Members of the student
newspaper staff of the white Rice
institute were handed an abrupt
answer to the issue of whether
the school might admit Negro stu
dents here last week. DR.. William
v. Houston, president of the
school, sent the student newspaper
a letter which said that Rice was
founded and chartered "for white
students only"
The subject of Negro students
had been discussed at length for
several weeks in the school publ
cation.
DR.. Houston's note pointed out
that since the school operated on
"for whites only" basis, the ques-
ton is mot one for administrative
consideration" He said he wrote
the letter because some of the
staff and it's correspondents "must
be unaware" of t he provision.
The Ohio daily-express. (Dayton, Ohio) 1946-1950, 1949-03-05

ing a social Saturday evening in
the home of Mrs. Anna Guest, club
president, at TIT West Fifth
street. Various kinds of sand
wiches and refreshments will be
on hand. The public is invited.
Kodiak mirror., 1949-09-24
Chamber Protests kEA Delay

The Chamber Of Commerce voted to send a telegram to Vic tor c. Rivers, project engineer for the KEA, protesting the de- lay ln installing the newly arriv ed KEA generators.
 It was pointed out by Marsh all Crutcher, secretary of the KEA board, that after the foundations for the generators are poured, it will be 30 days be fore the installation can begin as the concrete foundations must "set". Plans for the foundations have not been received by the local KEA board.
 Plans for the street festival
Kodiak mirror., 1949-09-24
DsV0FceS Granted ass District Court

The following divorces were granted in District Court here fhls week by Judge Anthony J. Dlmond:
 Harry Ludbrook from Viola Laura Ludbrook; Tommie John son from Boyd Johnson; Jeanne lager from Max L. Jager, and ssrna Abston from Hugh Abs- lon.
 The divorce suit of Jennie Sainter vs Sherman Banter was s'smlssed on motion of Mrs. Sainter, whose lawyer told the court 8 reconciliation had been seached.
Kodiak mirror., 1949-09-24
Kodiak Island Livestock Possibilities Surveyed

In an effort to determine how many livestock could be grazed on Kodiak Island a group of range technicians from the Anchorage office Of the Bureau of Land Management is mak- ing a study of grass on the northeastern end of the island.
 The range study being made covers about 100000 acres of reserved lands in the part of the island that "lies east of a line drawn between the head of Kiz
Kodiak mirror., 1949-09-24
PAGE 5

commemorating the completion of the street paving project, will be discussed by the committee at a meeting today and 8 date for the celebration decided upon,
 The group discussed the pos- abilities of the city obtaining additional street lights and sug- gested that the city council and members of the KEA board get together as soon as possible.
 Guests attending the meeting were Mrs. James Martz and Jack Altman.
Kodiak mirror., 1949-09-24
CAA Films Shown

Films of three phases of avia- tion were shown local pilots and student pilots Wednesday even. ing at the Legion Club. Put on through the courtesy of the CAA, the films were on meteorology. navigation and the rudiments of the "stick and rud. der" part of flying.