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Evening star., 1949-05-09
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have e~ap~a slssntsca eexaa~ ~ thtr
snail stse oDis Gre - stghgn thr arnRs II
visibility,
Tse% stAEs car w Detected N VsS~tssky
satd aeea1~ ~ p@calgATatt 81 8asegs spectra
sh3eh Apgs~ars eosaasea 10 TIRE sHtAYw sAnsslE.
This n = caTsSs4s depression IN ths Ressaa
os blue hShi, Thas sss. hs sAyH cnt, 80
northern heavens have ee<s seAYvhre zee
such objects ssssmAfas s~AEeh ef tNs
skies south oi lhe eoaAIef may hr aAfsea
soon by taTmeT unisers4U Of VlrsAnsa
Naent ncs At The rntFeTsats Of Michigan Q
= erNatogy in South Africa
he University of Virginia GStronasness
- carrying out u Ssstsmas3e sts4d' al lhs
Noel4ons et another sFoYp ~ rcd stars sOsns.
Rat fainter than the sun. kncwn 81 X
s4rs Some Ete Elsns and sonas aNAYts
8hry are characterized hs extremely fRp2d
bostmeass Evidence Is AeeumulatgnE Fls
- SsetSky xatd that the most remote ~
eSe have eecn thrown Outward from ths
1ntsf @: the galaxy io the edges at The
Peal StAI sysIem
weird state oi mental confusion may he
used by the constant repetition of htEh
tched sounds
II Is characterized by uncontrolled Se~p-
hg explosive outeurxts inability 10 recog-
txe one surroundings Some victims have
*descftbed their experience as like q bad
Edream,' Such an attack usually lasts about
half hour. after which II eisars up COM
pletely.
This has been reported 10 the Virginia
Academy Of Sciences by Dr Raymond c
Hiee OF the University Of Virvinia Ne hfst
observed II At naval training station dur
Ing the war IL Was produced in q fsw
individuals by radio code sounds. Ths con-
dtion could be prevented. ii vas found By
reducing the loudneSs.
Examination OF the victims showed thai
In every CASE their ears were everSenAiitsr.
Ordinarily when the auditory nerve sets
tired hearing becomes more diihcult In
these individuals exactly the opposite whs
true. Only twelve cases we're encountered
among many thousands Of radio irAlners
Al the University Of Virginia psychological
laboratory DR. Bice Is producing about The
same condition In white rats by suhlee,lns
the animals 10 supeFsonie vibrations About
a third OF the experimental animals can be
thrown into convuiSions by repetition of
hieh notes FAR above the range OF the human
ear
Although these SQUADS are inandibls Df
Bice says. they sometimes make laboratory
workers decidedly uncomfortable Among
the rats. males are mors susceptible than
females. the psychologist fnds. but the oe-
poxite seemed true among the naval taineea
Evening star., 1949-05-09

mers-vill challenge the contention that
their anguish is Just an idea. The profex-
sors would be wasting their time tand
maybe endangering their lives il they
sought 70 convince such unfortunates that
all they need Is q drink Of sweetened water.
Evening star., 1949-05-09
Letters to The Star

Letters few pahteessoa -sau ne9s
the ssrwGtRre end asereu Of 'As
mrtfer. aifheHch II Is rerrsisssnls fer
q x-sser knoars 10 Tie Ser 80 Nss
q woss dc piawse. Please he n~tsF
Evening star., 1949-05-09

Pi,as. lnsies. tarss -, ssnas tss fssa'n ve.i.s.
., THE HAsxN SERVICE
q. Does an arplans pilot black out"
while he Ia diving or when he pulls cui OF
disef--J, W, X.
A. The Department Of the Air Force Aays
that pilot does not black out" while in
dive II IL only when he Is recoYefang from
q dive and his body is dsfyinE the foress
OF gravity that pilot might lose consciois.
ness,
@ How long Is Pennsylvania svenueF~-
r.
A. Pennsylvania avenue extends from ihe
Southeast OF the DlStric, Of Columbia IN
point In Georgetown. Just beyond Rock
Greek q distance Of about seven miles The
Avenue Ia $50 feet vide.
O. Are there any original Bible mann-
scripts In existence ee?~~E. NJ y
A. There are no actual original copies uf
the Bible. either the Old Testament or the
New Testament at present In existence, -
far A. In known. Devout men through tire
centuries gathered together the scattered
books and writings. The earliest manu-
scripts OF the present Bible. from which, all
versions have come. were the historical.
chronological record OF events Of the Jews
The firkt Bibles we're written BY hand on
SKINS and papyrus and handed dawn In this
form.
O. How large waA the largest sturgeon
ever caught In Like champlainf~-A L.
A. The Fish and Game Service Of the
State OF Vermont says that the larRsas orss
on record from Lake Champlain weighed
1913 pounds and VAS somewhat over q feet
IN length Each year this lake produces
between three and I'VE tons OF sturgsors
The males average about SIS pounds. The
females approximately 30 pounds.
@ When George Washington was placed
In command of the Continental Army, whe
signed his commission IL r. n.
A. 1t was signed By John Haneock prest.
dent OF sxpe Continental Congress.
Evening star., 1949-05-09
Rises TO Defense Of
Washington I4aundries
To the Rcitor OF The star:

For over 20 years I have used laundry
service here In Washington and never lost
an article. find this service satisfactory In
every way. ! always send check list OF
all items and invariably they are returned
to me, beautifully ironed. sanitary and
cheap. at half the cost. when you consider
there is no slavery involved and the saving
on energy, patience and timei
MRS. w. D. COMMINS.
Evening star., 1949-05-09
Questions and Answers
ny THR HAsNIN SERVICE

A reader ssn sci the sHsssF 70 sassiieh -
fssE by wyiilns The kssnlns htsB tNigtnsattma
hufssa. sIa I street NE WsahFAstaH r e.
Pteass lnrfeas three fa3 nsu4s ter fssAfn e@sssss
Evening star., 1949-05-09

A Spokesman for the Younger Artists
Thanks Cereoran Gallery fer 'sBessts"
TO the Edisor sf Ths star:
I wish. through your paper, 70 take this
opportunity to give my humble opinion OF
the exhibition currently taking place at the
Corcoran Gallery Of Art.
Az q rule do not do this sort OF thinx.
but, after reading q iester by II. Bradford
q week or 30 ago, felt ] must make some
reply as one Of many young artists
I think this exhibition IL one Of the most
enjoyable have ever had the pleasure Of
seeing. viii admit that all Of the paint
mrs shown are not the best or easiest 70
take. but do think that. on the wfois.
the artists and tbs gallery. 10 say nothing
Of the judges. are 10 be congratulated On
an extremely nne xhow.
I am no exponent OF modern art, 10 called.
but think this Mr.. Bradford does moi have
rery much taste or m eye for fsn< and
talented painting.
/ won't even mention the very pheasant
PORTRAITS also recently shown. The artist
undoubtedly is IN artist Of snne abslsfy.
hat not as much as great many people
seem To think This. of course. h my own
opinion. but I would Ike 10 believe fhas
have shown To some extent the deep ap-
preciation of the ycunset artiss& 10 hns
ralleYy for the many hOnxss 4 has given ~
Grunge, n. i. ROBERT q. zuN1
Evening star., 1949-05-09

@ When George Washington was placed
In eemmar Of the Continental Army, who
signed his commission +. n.
A. 1t was signed by John Hancock. pfeas.
dent OF s1,e Continental Congress.
Minneapolis spokesman. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1934-2000, 1949-08-19

Simmons. Elsie Bell. Edith Massey
Elizabeth Williams, Il. Robinson,
and Dcaalc Gresham will deliver
the program,
Rev, \, Davis viii deliver the
evening sermon at 4 o'clock, Mrs.
Gcncvievc Ashford IL president and
Mrs. u. ". Hunter " correspond.
ing secretary,
Thursday morning at . o'clock,
the general convention will begin.
The Rows. J. r. Roman, J. NJ.
Raves, and A. &, Record win be
program participants,
AZ the afternoon sesSIon. Rev.
Cater, Mrs. McAfcc and Rev,
EavcH will deliver the program.
Row. J. c, Austin OF Chicago will
be the quest speaker for the eve
ming session.
Friday morning at o o'clock, the
RevH. Davis, shaw. Edwards, and
simmons will bring the program.
In the afternoon, The Rows. Elijah
Green. and David Nicholson will
speak, and In the evening service,
the Rsvs. n. n. Hunter and A.
N. Fox will be- tho speakers.
Minneapolis spokesman. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1934-2000, 1949-08-19
JOHNNY BAkER POST
REPRESENTED AT cONFAB

The state convention of the
American Legion and Auxiliary
met In 81. Paul Thursday, August
II thru Saturday, August II.
johnnie Baker Auxiliary POI was
well represented with Mrs, CoTrie
Brown, president; Mrs. Mae Stew
art. secretary; Mrs. CorneliR
Burns. treasurer, and Mrs. Caro-
line Peery, Americanism chair
man attending.
Mrs. Corrie Brown was install
cd as nth district chaplain We'd
neaday evening. August IT. at the
I.aidlAw Club rooms on Lake 81.
During the summer the Auh-
liary has been on q vacation,
Meetings will resume Thursday.
September 3, at Johnnie Baker
club rooms. 1913 HyIAnd, Members
please come out and help make
this q successful year Mrs, Cor
riC Brown, president: Mrs. Doris
Anderson, reporter.
Minneapolis spokesman. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1934-2000, 1949-08-19

Harlem. He rode high wide and
handsome until the government
took an interest in the case Sufi
Abdul Hamid he called himself 49,
and said he came from Egypt --
that In until the FBI said II was
going to send him back" 20
Egypt. Then SUN broke down and
told the FBI TO do nothing Of the
kind, he came from good old South
Carolina -- which just about broke
his spell over Hariemites who
used TO stand with mouths wide
open as the SUN eKpounded. dres-
sed in turban and black patent
leather riding boots and blue
oriental coat, from his ladder at
the Harlem street corners.
Then there were the Black
Jews they stIll abound In New
York. II was Ben Gold who told
the best story on the 30 called
Black Jews. In his book Jews
Without Money" the story Of q
staunch orthodox Jew who lived
on the lower East Side 10 told
concerning how he discovered"
10 his Rmaxement, q black Jew,
whom he brought home for dinner
and discussion.
Well, this exponent Of the
Jewish faith, kisSed the mezEuEeh
differently from the way his host
did - which caused . little eye
brow lifting at first, but when the
discussion got TO the number Of
curis the rabbit wore and the black
Jew diaOented strongly. the &rgu-
ment heated up until there was
open warfare over the fIndamen-
tai practices Of JswTy.
The black Jews thrive In and
around New York, and there are
also the black MosIems, thOos
guys who put that "eI' In front
Of their names you knOW7
We used 10 have one working
Minneapolis spokesman. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1934-2000, 1949-08-19

turcd speaker at . special meet
ing OF the 81. Paul Branch 70 b
held at Halle q. Brown COMMIT
nifty Center at 500 p. m. Tuesday
evening. August "a.
Since moving TO Indianapolis,
Rev. Nelson has actively support
ed the fight Of the Indianapolis
Branch, NAACP. against diBcTim-
nation In the schools Of that city.
In q test case. Rev. Nelson's chill
dren were refused AdmittAncs at
the nearest public school because
Of race. and compelled 70 60 two
miles across town To attend q Me-
gro school The Indianapolis
Branch took tho case into court.
with the result that Indignation
Of Negroes In the public schools
will begin this fall
The public a. well a. members
and friends Of the NAACP are
urged 70 attend the meeting and
hear Rev Nelson give q first hand
account OF tho case.
Minneapolis spokesman. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1934-2000, 1949-08-19
Minnesota 40 & 8
Seek Removed
o. white" OnIv

At the state meeting OF the
Minnesota" 40 & 5" of the Ameri-
can Legion in st. Paul last week
a resolution was sent to the Ma
tional Convention in Philadelphia
requesting that the words Male
white" be removed from the ell
gibility section of the organiza-
tons constitution.
The 10 & 8 Society the fun
adjunct 20 the American Legion
has maintained q Iilywhite pol
ley since II founding.
Thousands OF Negro veterans
have refused to join the American
Legion because Of its connection
with 40 & 8.
As far is know the Minnesota
30 and 8 resolution is the first
such move by any state society in
the u. S.
Minneapolis spokesman. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1934-2000, 1949-08-19

on the WPA with US q long time
ago and no one knew much about
them at that time. but he was "El"
so and so and that was the way
he got paid,
Then one day. had TO visit
spot In Brooklyn To locate a site
for an adult education class and
10 and behold, II was the MOOriAh
Temple where the black Moslems
worshipped. made the mistake
oR getting there on a Friday and.
gosh ding IT, ! had TO come back
when they weren't celebrating
some feast or other.
This chap took me over like
Grant took Richmond First thing
off the bat, fez and all, I was
asked what my race and national
Ity was. Well, being with a colored
quizzer, ! didn't give him q fresh
answer. but I told him, you know
I am an American Negro"
Aha" he said wagging his
head one way and q finger an.
other. no you Aln't neither.
You're q Moor q black Moot"
II hadn't known where I was,
that would have caused more
argument, because II sounded too
much like Times favorits ex-
precision, "blAckomoor."
Patiently, listened while he eK-
pounded from the Koran and tried
70 convert me in one lesson. II
wasn't no use. I've been q Baptist
too long 10 fall for that five and
the fezzed brother was just
wasting his breath. Some little
black Moors were cAVorting about
the Temple. with their little fezEeS,
and I could hardy take my eyes
off them - although my ears
were Straining 70 get the word
about the Chicago gink who was
told about the Koran. The thing
Minneapolis spokesman. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1934-2000, 1949-08-19
Myrtle Harris To Dc
Presented In R0eiecl
A. Bethesda Aug. Il

The senior choir Of Bethesda
Baptist Church, Ills Eighth st.
So. win present Mrs. Myrtle II.
Harris In q vocal recital Sunday,
August 81. at s;45 p. m Mrs.
Harris win render . program OF
semi-classicaI. gospel and spirit.
uAl numbers.
She has toured many cities In
the United States and presented
recitals. A dramatic soprano. she
has appeared on the radio many
times. She win be assisted by two
other Leading artists.
Admission IL free, but because
Of the fact that the -Four State
Convention VIII b. convening at
Bethesda many Visitors are ex-
pected TO attend the recital: there
fore you are advised 20 come ear
ly in order 70 get best seats.
Mrs. Bessie Gresham IL direct
ress; Mrs Anna Moody president
and Rev. J. 3. Tate. pastor.
Minneapolis spokesman. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1934-2000, 1949-08-19

Tuesday Mrs. Fannie Pierre
Lewis Of Minneapolis observed
the 34th anniversary Of her regu-
lar trips to the state prison at
saltwater. Mrs. Lewis began her
monthly pilgrimAges to the state
institution August 10. 1915.
In honor Of the occasion she had
lunch with Mrs. d. StAyback,
prison receptionist. A special
birthday cake was presented her.
She cut the cake and passed
pieces of II around TO inmates and
employees who have been . part
Of the institution for IS years or
more.
Mrs. Lewis began her volunteer
social work with prison inmates
In an effort to extend them cheer
"a years ago. Through the years
she has helped scores Of men get
new starts In life and cheered
others during their confinement.
Minneapolis spokesman. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1934-2000, 1949-08-19
Tonight Is The
Might Of "ouH
o. The Frying Pom
ny HcIca smith

Tonight friday and tomorrow
night the Phyllis wheatlcy Ex.
pcrimcntal Theatre Players are
presenting something now and dif.
fcrcnt In entertainment for the
Twin CiuAns.
They hope with their current
comedy Out OF the Frying Pan"
to ~ contribute toward the re-
vival OF live theatre art In the
community (2 provide wholesome
community entertainment and (S)
stimulate interest and develop
talent among aSpiranta Of the
stage.
Such n venture II succeAsflIl, can
bring national publicity 10 the
group and the Twin cities M has
been done In the case 0f a similar
little theatre group in Cleveland,
The Experimental Players are
an intcr.rRciRl group who are
trying by staging plays OF con-
siderable merit To build up n fol-
lowing that win appreciate and
support amateur thcatricRlA.
out OF the Frying Pan" be-
gins tonight IN tho Phyllis
whcRtlry auditorium at $40.
There Ii also u Saturday night
performance
AT press time the patron list In.
Cludcd the following,
Patrons
Mrs. Eima Benson, Or. w. y
Brown. Mines. Bodic BurnAugh,
Beatrice CaEsiuA, Robert ChRrl-
ton AuEio Dial. Frank Dehoc,
Mines Halle Ewing and Ruby
Davis.
Mr.. and Mrs. Bob Farewell, Mr.,
Charles -. Fist. Mines. Maxine
Jones. Pearl Mckinney Bcrnice
Morris. Josephine Murray. Mac
MRrAhAll, John Nellie, Manuel
Olsen, Mrs Esther Roach, Stanley
Sadowski, Mrs Beatrice Stem
mons, Mr., and Mrs Bert Smith.
Mrs. Zephyr Turner, J w. Prim-
ley.
Mines Mabel Ivcrson, Grace
Workout. Alex HOlmIok, Hugh
McDAnald and Ivy MAAaingill.
Minneapolis spokesman. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1934-2000, 1949-08-19

ended In . draw $3.50 he didn't con-
vert me and didn't get no place
for the WPA adult education ---
not out Of him.
But what more could you expect
Of these guys from down there In
Alabama. This recalls the story
q chap told me on folks In Mem
phis. Really. I don't believe. but
he says It's %, 20 help him. When
Clarence Saunders organized his
famous Piggy wigRiy" stores
and put them In the white neigh
borhoodS, coIored folk got mad
and organized the "HoEEiy wog-
giles" and put them In their
neighborhoods. But just don't
believe H. I think my friend was
just trying 20 spool me. HOggiy
WoREiy. indeed, more black Ku
Kux Khan.
Minneapolis spokesman. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1934-2000, 1949-08-19
So. PuuI NAASP
To Hear Former
President Nelson

Rev. Clarence r. X. Nelson OF
Indianapolis, Ind. we'll known 20
many Twin city residents a. for
MGR pastor Of Camphor Methodist
Church and former president Of
the ~. Paul Branch, National As
ISOLATION for the Advancement Of
colored People. wal be the fsS-
Minneapolis spokesman. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1934-2000, 1949-08-19
SAND CONCERT ENJoYED
BY SUMMER CROWD

The band concert given at Sum
ner Field last Sunday was n great
success An enormous number Of
people were present. The public
Is requesting that more concerts
be given at Sumner Field before
the season u over. The concert
was sponsored by the American
Federation Of Musicians Local No.
70 Of Minneapolis, being financed
by the Recording and Transcript
ton Fund Of that union.
Minneapolis spokesman. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1934-2000, 1949-08-19

SsrvAnce Of their annual Mems
Day celebration.
Harrison In principal Of the
Booker T. Washington High school
In Vernon. Texas, A. present. he IL
attending graduate school at the
University Of Minnesota.
James MOpplnS IL chairman Of
the Mems Day celebration. AZ the
evening service. Q musical viii BE-
presented by the men Of the
church. Rev n. c. Boyd IL pastor
Of the church.
Minneapolis spokesman. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1934-2000, 1949-08-19

Medical Association Plans
Wide Discussion On u. S.
Compulsory Health Bill
By ROBERT CRUMP

DETRolT-(ANP)-Medca leaders the opening ses-
sion Of the National Medical aame here last week
as they debated the question of whether President Truman
proposed Federal Compulsory Health Insurance program
good or bad.
Tied in the middle of the controversy white Amer
lean Medical association already being against the
Minneapolis spokesman. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1934-2000, 1949-08-19
FoaMER 81. PAU
MAN DIES no 1. a.

Word was received In st. Paul
last week Of the death in Los An
geles Of Isaac DOwney, former
resident Of Minnesota.
The deceased In the brother Of
Mrs.. Leila A. Smith and George
DOwnsy. both Of st. Paul
Mrs Albert Warrington left
for Los Angeles Saturday morn
ing 10 attend Mr.. DOWney's fTner-
Al and 10 Be with her bereaVed
mstcF, Mr.. D0Wney'S widow.
Minneapolis spokesman. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1934-2000, 1949-08-19
Twin City BOwISVS
Prepare For OpOnln0

Twin CITY B0wlsrS are prepar-
ing for the opening Of their bowl
ing season. The WOmen's Bowling
League will begin In st. Paul on
Tuesday. September 8. at the
Robert Street Bowling Alley.
The Minnesota Bowling AAsO-
citation will begin their bowling
sunday. September Is. They Will
bowl each Sunday afternoon at
five O'Clock at the Central Bowl
ing Alley at 9Th and Hennepin In
Minneapolis
Minneapolis spokesman. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1934-2000, 1949-08-19
We're Up To Date In
Everything, Now, Writer
Says Anent Black X Xxx
BY ALVIN f. WHITE for AMP

NEW York; that dispatch from Alabama is Chief
where the coored boys arrested fined for mask
and calling themselves the black Ku Kux Kan then we've
had everything
First had the Stuff here in Harlem, who called himself
Minneapolis spokesman. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1934-2000, 1949-08-19
T0xuS EducufoV
s.. Peter SPoOkST
Sunday Morning

W. II. HarTiRon, prominent
Texas educator and active politi.
cal worker. win be the speaker at
~. Peter AME church. 8I0 E
22nd 81. at 1890 O'Clock. In Oh.
Minneapolis spokesman. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1934-2000, 1949-08-19
CARRY RETURNS FROM EAST

T. b. Carey. president Of the
Lustra Silk Corp. Of Minneapolis.
returned wednesday from wash
Ington. ID. C. and points east He
attended the national meeting Of
beauty eulturistS In the nations
capital