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The Miami times. [volume] (Miami, Fla.) 1923-current, 1949-04-30
Robson Challenged On
Soviet War Statement

NEW YORK, April 81 Paul
Robeson's statement, as reported
from Paris, that Negro Americans
would never fight against the Soviet
Union in the event of war with
that country was challenged today
by Walter White, secretary of tn e
National Association for the Ad-
vancement of Colored People.
Questioned by the Associated
Press, Mr.. White said:
I'm the event of any conflict
that our nation may have with any
other nation we will regard our
selves as Americans and meet the
responsibilities imposed upon all
Americans. While continuing our
fight for equal rights we will not
shirk equal responsibilities. We rec
ognize the disabilities of discrimina-
ton and segregation under which we
work, but we also realize that I'M
der any totalitarian government,
either of the left or right, we would
be denied the democratic right to
work for removal of our disabilities.
I'VE know of no authority dele
gated to Mr.. Robson to speak for
the IA million Negro Americans. We
are convinced that in this statement
as reported by the press. he has not
voiced the opinion of the over
whelming majority of colored citi-
Zens.''
The Miami times. [volume] (Miami, Fla.) 1923-current, 1949-04-30
African Prince
Visits L. A.
BY HARRY LEVETTE

LOS ANGELES -- (ANPl-Prince
Orizu Of Nnewi in Nigeria. West
Africa, was the center of attention
in Los Angeles last week while he
stayed at the Biltmore hotel. The
Prince is the brother Of the ruler
of Nnewi
He is in the II. s. on special
mission -- to obtain college and uni
versity scholarships for African
students here.
Unlike most African princes. who
are sent to English schools. Prince
Orizu was educated in the II. s. He
attended Ohio State, Columbia, and
Lincoln Pa) universities.
The Miami times. [volume] (Miami, Fla.) 1923-current, 1949-04-30

Twenty Costa Ricans without pre-
vious technical experience, o +
example, were scnooled IN English
and radio procedure and qualified
for positions as airport control tow
er radio operators, and most of the
radio operators in Caracas are Ven
ezuelans.
The Miami times. [volume] (Miami, Fla.) 1923-current, 1949-04-30
Texas County Has
First Negro Juror

DALLAS, Tex. - tANP) - For
the first time in Dallas county his
tory a Negro served as a member
of a petit jury here when Il. Wash
ington of Dallas served April IL In
the 14th District court with Judge
Sarah T. Hughes presiding.
Montana farmer-stockman., 1949-09-01
Crop Insurance Gets
SO Percent Boost

A so PERCENT increase in the
number of counties in which the
Federal Crop Insurance Corp. can
offer all-risk crop insurance in 1850
is authorized in a bill just signed
by President Truman. The bill per-
mits a similar. rate of increase for
1851, 1852 and 1853.
Federal crop insurance was Of
basis in six Montana counties for
winter wheat and five counties for
spring wheat. Under the new law
three additional counties will be Of
fered coverage for winter wheat.
The legislation permits issuance
of a new comprehensive crop-insur-
ance policy to be known as 'mul-
tiple crop insurance" and designed
to aid farmers with diversified crops.
While crops on a farm will be con-
sidered separately in establishing
the amount of coverage and premi-
UNI rate, multiple insurance con-
tracts for the farmer will be farm
wide, guaranteeing the farmer a
production return from all insured
crops equal to the amount of his
insurance.
If production from all crops COM
bined under a multiple policy is less
than the amount of the policy. the
farmer will get payments. Profits
earned from large yields ON some
crops may be used to offset severe
losses on other crops.
Montana farmer-stockman., 1949-09-01
What to Do With Wheat
Reduction Acreage
Continued From Page u

Continued From Page -
crop needs is harvesting.
But let's take higher yields of, say,
400 pounds to the acre at Is cents
a pound (Which is about as low as
grass seed has ever been). In this
case, the return would be $50 an
acre. At the same time, the farmer
would be helping to get the state
back into grass, crested wheatgrass
would clean out his weeds, the soil
would be taken care of until more
wheat production is needed and
higher production could be expected
when the land is put into wheat
again.
More From Approved Varieties
And while we are on this seed
subject, just planting recommended
varieties would in many cases help
to even out farm income despite de-
creased acreages. The classic ex-
ample here, says Williams, is in the
use of Compana barley. This barley
produces one-third more than Horn,
which is the variety it replaced. At
this rate, a farmer who had been
using out-dated varieties could de-
crease his acreage by one-third and
still produce the same amount of
barley. This same principle applies
to other crops to a lesser or greater
degree.
Certified Seed
Another opportunity for farmers
to maintain income from reduced
acreages is to plant some certified
seed, says Williams. All it takes is
a little extra time to rogue the fields
to keep them clean.
During this visit to the experiment
station, the staff was combining Az
acres of registered Newturk winter
wheat. The field produced over 35
bushels to the acre. The cash value
of 9 acres was being obtained from
only Az acres because certified seed
demands twice the going market
price (about $3.50 at ~present).
Here again, many farmers would
find a local demand for this seed.
Montana farmer-stockman., 1949-09-01

Here's a Montona tour designed FOR
se~e-obiiity. For reservations in Mis-
souIo, HomiIton, and Deer Lodge
write MissouIa Chamber Of COM
merce. Meet US Thursday night. Sept.
IS, at MissouIo's Florence Hotel, tour
heodquartersl
The Illinois standard. [volume] (Chicago, Ill.) 1948-1949, 1949-01-08

sands of Sub-Standard apart
ments have been registered with
out investigation or approval,
and where the tenants are pay
ing or have been paying a clear
ly excessive rental.
That before new rentals are
established either by petition or
by new registration, the tenant
should be az informed of the
landlords registration or request
for new rental; b. given a
hearing on the issue of whether
the rental is fair; g provided an
adequate opportunity for review
and appeal.
In cases where the landlord
has been charging an illegal
rental either by non-registration
or by registration which has not
been Investigated and approved,
and which is excessive, the rent
office take action to retroactive
ly obtain refunds.
. That in cases where the land
lord files a review on a new
rental, until the same is investi-
gated and approved by the rent
office with hearing as above,
the old rental in the dwelling
unit should remain and continue
to be the rental.
. That the rent office investi-
gate complaints of tenants in So
called de-controlled new CONVEX
sion units, since most of these
dwellings are neither de-con-
trolled nor converted. Gland
lords thus eVict tenants, divide
the flat with Wallboard and
double or triple rent).
That in no case should the
landlord be allowed to obtain
an increased rental because of
change from an unfinished to
a furnished apartment without
notice and a hearing for the
tenant.
The Illinois standard. [volume] (Chicago, Ill.) 1948-1949, 1949-01-08
Bargain Basement

you're planning to splurge call to the in-aws in
Springfield big about Aunt Beuah ST. Louis
It's 100 miles further but you'll money.
costs calls inside Illinois against
this by Keinman chief
of Commission hearings
petition Illinois Bell Telephone increase its by
$34, 100000
RATES TOP NATIONAL PATTERN
comparison commission has already
rocket well above the national
The increase will shoot home
additional 16 percent.
Kenman ntN5duced these peculiar discrepancies in inter
md existing:
Weekday person, Chicago to Springfield $130
Chicago to st. Louis Goo miles farther), $1.20.
station to station Chicago to Springfield
Chicago so cents.
Night Sunday Chicago to Springfield
Chicago o Louis,
The Illinois standard. [volume] (Chicago, Ill.) 1948-1949, 1949-01-08

gross OverchargeS in sub
standard dwellings w h i h
months ago were cut up by
landlords who then multiplied
rentals for these flats.
The rent car also admitted
that he has the power to knock
down new rents set by landlords
after they divide up apartments
and partially furnish them in
order to evade previous legal
ceilings.
Shogren's promise to "look in
to the matter was seen as
very tentative optimistic note
for tenants who have been hit
by this landlords rent-raising
gimmick which has swept like
plague through slum areas in
the city.
Following series in The
Standard exposing rent hikes to
as much as $3.50 per week for
unheated flats previously set at
$40 per month, Shogren this
week was visited by Mrs. Ger
trude Noyes, chairman of the
The Illinois standard. [volume] (Chicago, Ill.) 1948-1949, 1949-01-08
FARMERS
are people
By Homer Ayres

NEARLY 1000 farmers from
~ the Wheat-growing north
west will go to Washington to
buttonhole their congressman
when the 81st Congress meets,
asking, among other things, that
farm prices be supported by the
government at 1907 of parity.
They will be members of the
National Farmers Union. The
giant F. U. regional grain coop
erative, The Farmers Union
Grain Terminal Association re-
Gently held their annual stock
holders meeting in st. Paul TO
plan their program and strategy
and the $500 delegates meant
business.
They made it plain that they
didn't intend that the farmers
should be the goats if deflation
sets in and the economy of the
country suffers a jolt or q de-
preston.
SUPPORT CUT DUE
The present farm law Will
support farm prices at only 6096
of parity after 1850, if crops are
bountiful and prices low This
would be like asking workers to
take wage cut if several hun
dred unemployed were asking
for jobs at the plant gate.
The GTA delegates know they
will need labor support and that
labor will need farmer support
if the two major issues, solid
farm floors and repeal of the
Taft Hartley are to be realized.
1t would be well for labor or
CARNATIONS to begin passing
farm resolutions to let the farm
ers know they are with them in
their tough fight. There is
danger that each group will go
to Washington with its own axe
to grind while the large mono
poly interests drive wedge be-
tween the two groups and both
will come back home with little
or nothing.
The Illinois standard. [volume] (Chicago, Ill.) 1948-1949, 1949-01-08

run the Senate handily for
the next six months with a
80 to Is majority.
And while Democrat Paul
Powell was elected speaker of
the lower chamber, the Demo-
cratic margin there was con-
ceeded to be paper-thin.
Normally, legislation m u S t
have majority vote of II in the
House to pass. Tie Democrats
had 81 members the day after
elections, to 70 for the COP.
But since then, one Democrat
has died and another has been
hospitalized with a serious i'll
ness.
The real test of Governor
Adlai Stevenson sincerity and
leadership will come if parti-
san fight develops in the lower
chamber.
MANY KEY ISSUES
Facing the legislators as they
opened the 66th Assembly ses-
sion in the usual leisurely
The Illinois standard. [volume] (Chicago, Ill.) 1948-1949, 1949-01-08

was considered certain choice
for director of labor, while DR..
Roland R. Cross was slated to
remain state health director.
PrOgressives were looking
forward with interest to an
nouncement of the new gov
ernOr's other appointments, in
Guiding the highly important
Illinois Commerce Commission.
The Illinois standard. [volume] (Chicago, Ill.) 1948-1949, 1949-01-08

Near North Side Tenants Coun-
Gil, who demanded action and
obtained the promise of investi-
cation.
Meantime tn e Progressive
Party leveled new volley at
Shogren in an eight point de-
mand that his office overhaul
its entire procedure in order to
provide adequate protection to
the renting population of Chi
cago."
The Progressives recommend
ed:
= That with every request for
rent increase the tenant be
given a hearing on adequate
notice.
. That in every case where the
landlord sets a new rental on
controlled housing, the rent Of
flee Immediately investigate
the rental and hold hearings on
its legality and fairness.
. That The rent office check on
new registrations for the past
two years, since literally thou
The Illinois standard. [volume] (Chicago, Ill.) 1948-1949, 1949-01-08

Powell, is hostile to the FEPC
idea have already alerted its
proponents to the magnitude of
the fight ahead. While Steven
son was expected to call for an
FEPC, it was reported that he
intends to use this demand
merely as bargaining point to
win legislation he considers
more important.
. The need to take some kind
of action for stepped-up home
building in the state. Illinois
lags far behind New York and
California in the amount allo-
Gated by the state legislature for
slum clearance, public housing
and for assistance to private
builders. Stevenson is not COM
mitted on this.
"a radically increased pro-
gram of state aid for public
school systems throughout the
state, and especially in Chicago
School experts agree-and so
did Stevenson in his campaign
speeches-that there must be a
big hike in the current outlay of
S66 million for schools. Never
theless, the new Governor has
not tipped his hand on the
amount of state aid for which
he will fight.
Q A growing demand for COM
plete repeal of the two percent
state sales tax. Illinois Dema-
Gratis campaigned ON the slogan,
"cut it up or cut it Out'-mean-
ing they wanted the sales tax
income divided among Illinois
little s. Chicago particularly.
The Progressive slogan, much
simpler, was "cut it out" Stew
ensOn, again, is not committed.
. Upward revision of Illinois
extremely low Workmen's COM
pensation rates, which were set
in relation to living costs 40
years ago.
. Proposals for a series of bills
patterned after the Mundt-
Nixon measure introduced in
Washington last year. "a sum-
mary of the BrOyIes Commission
bills is printed elsewhere in this
issue.
. Increase in the current $50
top for old-age pensions in I'LL
nois.
FOUR APPOINTMENTS MADE
AS Stevenson's Inauguration
day neared, he still had an
nounced only four major ap-
pointments to his cabinet:
George Mitchell, finance di-
rector; Richard J. Daley, reve-
nue. director; Charles P. Casey,
public works director, and
James w. Stark, director of
mines and minerals. Frank An
nunzio, state CIO-PAC leader,
The Illinois standard. [volume] (Chicago, Ill.) 1948-1949, 1949-01-08
Correction, please!

In the Standard for Jan I,
we mistakenly identified Mil
ton Burns as organization di-
rector for the CLIO Farm
Equipment Workers. Burns is
now an international repre-
sentative on the FEE staff.
The Illinois standard. [volume] (Chicago, Ill.) 1948-1949, 1949-01-08
legislature DIVIDED
AS ADLAI TAKES over

The Democrats took in Springfield this week for
the first time in II years-but their hold the state
Assembly shaky at best
Despite election of Democratic governor-due for in
auguration Mondayand lower House. the Republicans will
The Illinois standard. [volume] (Chicago, Ill.) 1948-1949, 1949-01-08
Shogren' S defenses crack;
promises probe of gouges

barrage of fire directed at the rent office in
weeks by The Illinois Standard tenants groups
beginning teFforce Norman B. Shogren rent chief into
retreat
Shogren this week committed himself to investigate
The Illinois standard. [volume] (Chicago, Ill.) 1948-1949, 1949-01-08

fashion were these key issues:
Authorization for a 1850 ref
erendum to permit calling of a
convention that would overhaul
our antiquated 1870 cOnstitu-
ton.
Proposals for a fair employ
ment practices act, with teeth
in it." Rumors that the newly
chosen House speaker, Paul
The Illinois standard. [volume] (Chicago, Ill.) 1948-1949, 1949-01-08
Tune ii i'm

Forty-four radio stations
will broadcast Adlai Steven
sons inaugural address Mon
day, Jan. 10.
Starting at noon, the in
augural program will be
heard on five Chicago sta
tions-WLS, WGN, WMAQ,
VIVID and VIGIL.
Several Illinois stations
will also carry the inaugural
ball ceremonies Monday eve
ming from 8 to IL.
The Ohio daily-express. (Dayton, Ohio) 1946-1950, 1949-08-11

FOR RENT-Furnished room for
2 men or couple. AID 2670. t52
The Ohio daily-express. (Dayton, Ohio) 1946-1950, 1949-08-11

WANTED or more unfurnish-
ed rooms. Call MI 1928. t51
The Ohio daily-express. (Dayton, Ohio) 1946-1950, 1949-08-11
YMcA NEWS

concluded from page II
TENDER /. Your boy will resume
his fall activities, come Septem-
Der with school and club activities
within the YIN. A program that
you as parents will be proud to
have your boy to take part in. Our
boys are doing a very fine job
here in the YIN as leaders. The
names of some of the outstanding
leaders for the summer are: James
Tanner, Jerald Christian, George
luminous, Laverne Ware, Thomas
Smith, Alonzo Wilks, Jr., Joe
Lewis. These boys have played an
important part in the success of
the summer program.
The Ohio daily-express. (Dayton, Ohio) 1946-1950, 1949-08-11

commission for a complete revision
of regulations for the protecting
Of the licensed competitor" In
the near future, he added, "The
commission expects to provide for
entirely new medical procedures
and Standards"
The Ohio daily-express. (Dayton, Ohio) 1946-1950, 1949-08-11

(concluded from page II

Concluded from page -
bouts for Williams in South Amer
lea next winter. The first fight is
scheduled for, December 20, at
Buenos Aires under the promotion
Of Importer Angel Jose Delmonte.
The opponent was not decided,
but Palermo said he can be "any-
one in the Argentine" between 1856
and 40 pounds.
A second bout, he added, may
be held in Montevideo.
New York. today became the
first state in the nation to order
compulsory insurance on the life
and limb of all boxers.
An announcement by Col. Eddie
Eagan, chairman Of the New York
State Athletic commission, de-
clared that after September l., all
promoters must pay a premium of
$500 for every fighter in every
bout. Reimbursement for injuries
will be up to $500. While in the
case of accidental death $4,000
will be paid to the estate of the
dead fighter.
The group policy, which will
cover the entire state, will be is
sued by the Continental Casualty
company. Eagan said promoters
will be permitted to take the cost
of premium payments "from the
top of the receipts Of each show;
the premiums, in other words,
will be classed in the same cate
cory with stadium rent and taxes.
Eagan described the insurance
plan as "the first step in the pro-
gram being carried out by the
The Ohio daily-express. (Dayton, Ohio) 1946-1950, 1949-08-11

From the -
concluded from page j.
booked on an investigation Of a
grand larceny charge along with
Ruby Augustine, 10, of 38
Sprague street, and Andrew j.
Smith, 26, of 119 Sprague street.
According to police, the trio en-
tered the following stores and
radios were reported missing from
The Ohio daily-express. (Dayton, Ohio) 1946-1950, 1949-08-11

FOR RENT-Furnished room for
couple; kitchen privileges, near
bus line and store. 40 Joe
street. t5Z
The Ohio daily-express. (Dayton, Ohio) 1946-1950, 1949-08-11

the following: Frestone store, 209
East Second street; the Speigle
store, 233 South Main street; and
two Western Auto stores, at 35
East Second and 1926 West Third
The Ohio daily-express. (Dayton, Ohio) 1946-1950, 1949-08-11

streets. The radios were recovered
in four different places revealed
by one of the suspects after ques-
tioning by the officers in charge
of the investigation.
The Ohio daily-express. (Dayton, Ohio) 1946-1950, 1949-08-11

FOR RENT - Sleeping room for
man. Call after a. Call HE
1915. t52
The Ohio daily-express. (Dayton, Ohio) 1946-1950, 1949-08-11

FOR RENT - Furnished room;
couple; private entrance. Call
HE 34O5. t52
The Ohio daily-express. (Dayton, Ohio) 1946-1950, 1949-08-11

WANTED-2 or 3 rooms unfur-
nished apartment. ME- 1749. t51
The Ohio daily-express. (Dayton, Ohio) 1946-1950, 1949-08-11
CLASSIFIED ADS

FOR RENT - Rooms, day or
weekly rates. Skyline Hotel,
1850 Germantown st. Flu O4O1.
The Ohio daily-express. (Dayton, Ohio) 1946-1950, 1949-08-11

FOR RENT-Room for couple or
men. 1897 w. LIST. HE 7713.
The Key West citizen. [volume] (Key West, Fla.) 1879-current, 1949-04-18
Naval Station To
Hold Exams For
Enginemen

Examination for probational
appointment to the position of
Operating Engineer tGeneraD for
filling the position of Engineman
Stationary Power Plant, and En-
gineman, Water Line will be
opened on April 10 by the Board
of u. S. Civil Service Eamineers
at the Naval Station.
A register established as a re-
suit of this examination will be
used for filling positions of En-
gineman, Stationary Power plant
and Engineman, Water Line at
the Naval Base and Componets
in Key West. Florida. Rates OF
pay for these positions begin al
$10.64 per diem. intermediate
rate is SLIP per diem, and max,
imum rate is $11 so per diem.
Application forms may be OBJ
The Key West citizen. [volume] (Key West, Fla.) 1879-current, 1949-04-18
FOR SALE-MOToR BIKES.
ScOOTERS & MOTORCYCLES

MOTORCYCLES
Harley AZ, very nice ------------$495
Harley 40, runs fine .--------------- 295
Indian 48, perfect .-------------------- 495
Norton 46, 500 &C -----------.-------- 225
Harley 46, a buy ---------.---------.---- 295
Enfield 46, perfect ------------------ IS
Good Terms Car Trades
535 w. Flagler, Miami, Fla.
Phone 22604
apr18-6t
The Key West citizen. [volume] (Key West, Fla.) 1879-current, 1949-04-18
Points Out
| Traffic Fool
Enemy OF All
tspeeias 10 s'ne eitirca,

) . - -
TALLAHASSEE, April ID
The tragic part Of any accident
is that Fate has little to do with
it--and the individual so much, !.
H. N. Kirkman, director of the
Department OF Public Safety,
said today in connection with
Florida's current campaign to
emphasize the individuals re-
sponsibllity for traffic safety.
DRYERS in nearly three fourths
OF all fatal accidents in l947, for
instance, were violating some
traffic regulation at the time, as
We're three out of four pedestrians
who were victims of fatal acci-
dents"
Personal responsibility, and
the fact that st Can Happen to
You' kirkman pointed out, is
the theme of the traffic educa-
tional program being sponsored
by the Department of Public
Safety during April. Your Life
Is In Your Hands," is the official
slogan of the. program, which is
part of national campaign
sponsored by the National Safety
Council.
Most accidents go back" the
Director said, ITO the unfortunate
fact that Man is still his own
worst enemy, and that a traffic
fool is everyone's enemy.
Traffic accidents cost Florida
8B5 lives last year in addition to
6,888 injuries" he said. with
little more thought, or care, or
both, most of these accidents
would not have occurred. Every
individual must take response
| bility for his own safety--must
assume that, potentially, every
life around him is in his hands"
THE current drive" Kirkman
| said, ..offers everyone the oppor-
tunity to save at least one life
his own. After all, the "other
guy"-Athe mysterious victim of
So many accidents-might be
| YOU
The Key West citizen. [volume] (Key West, Fla.) 1879-current, 1949-04-18
Key Wester At
Camp In Japan
especial 10 The citixenl

WITH THE EIGHTH ARMY IN
GIFU, Japan, April 18.-Private
Joseph Curry, son of Mr.. and
Mrs. Samuel Curry, of 104 c Fort
Village, Key West, has recently
been assigned to Company E,
oath Infantry at. Camp Gifu. ia.
pan, a part of the. 25th Infantry
tTropic Lightning Division, COM
rnanded by Major General Will
am B. Kean.
He entred the Army in October
1913, received his basic training
at Fort Knox, Kentucky, and de
parted for overseas duty in Feb
ruary l949.
The Key West citizen. [volume] (Key West, Fla.) 1879-current, 1949-04-18
Up Wirephoto

tanned form the Recorder Of the
Board at Building 81. Naval Sta
ton, from the Secretary of the
Board Of u. S. Civil Service Elk
aminers at any first or second
class Post Office, or from the Re
gional Director. Fifth Us S. Civil
Service Region, Atlanta, Geor-
gia.
Copies of the examination an
nouncements with details of du-
ties and qualifications of the po-
sition, are posted at the Key West
Post Office. and at Building 81,
Naval Station
Applications for these positions
will be accepted by the Recorder.
Board of u. S. Civil Service Ex-
aminers at the u. S. Naval Sta
ton, Key West, Florida until the
needs of the services have been
met. -
The oldest books in India,
written in Sanskrit, date from
about 1900 B. G.
Some species Of tapeworm'
grow to a length of so feet.