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Evening star., 1949-04-20
SIoop Is Crippled;
81 Dead or Hurt;
Aid Ships Rushed
by the kssoeiofed Press

SHANGHAI, April 20.-Com-
munist shore artillery today Grip
pied the British sloop Amethyst
in the Yangtze River and drove of
the destroyer Consort before she
could help the smaller vessel.
The helpless Amethyst, with at
least 20 wounded or dead among
her crew of 148, was aground on
Rose Island, 60 miles northeast Of
Nanking, tonight. Not far away
swirled the first attacks Of the re-
surging Chinese civil war.
The Consort. fighting shore bat
teries for almost so miles, reached
Kiangyin tonight with II of her
crew wounded. She was joined
by the frigate Black Swan which
had doctors and medical supplies
aboard.
Cruiser Due at Kiangyin.
The British cruiser London was
expected to reach Kiangyin to-
night. Vice Admiral A. c. G..
Madden, second in command OF
the British Far East station,
is aboard the London. Brit
ish authorities here said they were
unable to contact responsible Com
munist quarters and Admiral
Madden would determine his
course later.
A British naval source in Shang-
hal said: "I do not know what
Madden can do except use force"
Flyers out of Nankipg witnessed
the running duel between the
Consort and Red shore batteries.
Foreign airmen saw the Con-
sort Is miles below Rose Island.
From the air the observers were
unable to spot any activity aboard
the Amethyst. Her flags, they said.
were still flying.
Chinese naval sources, which
reported the 20 casualties aboard
the Amethyst to British quarters
in Nanking, denied any shots had
been fired by Nationalist gunners
along the south shore Of the river.
Smoke Seen From Red Positions.
The foreign airmen, who were
not further identified, said no fir
ing was observed in the vicinity OF
the Amethyst, but that smoke was
rising from Communist positions
opposite the island on which the
sloop was grounded.
British sources said the Consort
attempted to contact other Brit
ish warships by radio earlier.
Her radio was heard to say:
In view of fire couldn't -"
The Consort's radio stopped
there. 1t was possible her an
tenna was shot away and that
shore fire prevented crewmen
from repairing it.
The Black Swan planned to try
to pull the Amethyst off Rose Is
land.
Amethyst Built i'm 1943.
The Amethyst carried a COM
plement of 8 officers and 140 men.
James Fighting Ships lists most
sloops of the Amethyst class as
about 229 feet long and 1875
tons displacement. This is slight
ly smaller than several American
destroyer types built before
World War II.
James lists the Amethyst in
the modified Black Swan class, for
which it gives armament as six
4-inch antiaircraft guns and eight
2-pounder pompoms. Two turrets
forward each carry two OF the
4-inch guns. These sloops are
one -stackers.
The Amethyst was built in 1943.
British naval sources here said
no direct word had been received
Evening star., 1949-04-20
2 British Warships Battle Reds
On Yangtze as Communists Open
Offensive on Whole River Front
Marking Rejects
UItimutum for
Full Surrender
sy the Associu,ed rrs,t

NANKING. April 90. - The
dreaded Chinese war exploded
all along the Yangtze River front
tonight.
Communist attacks were started
at several points. Gunflre could
be heard and for the first time
of the war seen from the Capital
Pukow, across the river. was
under attack. Kiangpu, on the
north bank seven miles southwest
of Nanking. was hit. Serious
fighting was reported by govern
ment sources opposite Wuhu. so
miles southwest of here. Hsiaokan,
IS miles north of Hankow. was
the focal point of the Red 43d
Army.
Landing Attempt Feared.
A top-ranking Nationalist gen.
eral expressed fear the Reds may
try a quick landing in this vicin-
ity, trapping Nationalist officials
in the capital.
The general feeling at the mo-
ment is that the showdown is
here and that Wuhu is the govern
ment's weak point. The river
front there provides a good land
ing area.
Nationalist gunboats stood out
in the Yangtze off Marking firing
on Communist troops attacking
Kiangpu and other north bank
points.
Severe fighting was reported by
official sources to have started
east of Anking, some $50 miles
southwest of Nanking. Another
sharp engagement started east Of
Chinkiang, few miles northwest
of the capital.
Communist attacks on two Brit
ish warships in the Yangtze pre-
ceded the general offensive.
Fires Seen West of Pukow.
Observers on the Marking River
front said they saw a number OF
fires about two miles west OF
Pukow.
Communist shells burst on the
north bank Of the Yangtze.
Wharves along the river front
there were heavily shaken by the
firing.
There was intense troop activity
throughout Nanking. Soldiers were
marching up to the river front.
Along the river troops were digging
trenches and other earthworks.
The military news agency re-
ported that simultaneously the
Communists launched their heav-
lest attack so far against Taiyuan.
besieged capital of Shansi Prov
ince 600 miles to the northwest.
The agency said high casualties
were reported inside the walled
city from Communist shelling.
Neutral observers believe that cita-
del. sometimes called the Pitts
burgh of China" may not stand
much longer.
North Bank Points Attacked.
A high-ranking Ministry OF Ma
tional Defense source said the Red
attacks seemed to be directed at
all Nationalist positions on the
north bank of the river. There
are only a few Nationalist pockets
lfet on that side of the river.
Earlier Premier Ho Ying-chin
told the Chinese Parliament the
government had rejected Red
peace proposals. in their present
form.
Ho told the legislators that the
Communist plan would not pro-
vide for lasting peace, a member
disclosed after the secret Parlia-
Evening star., 1949-04-20
First u. S. Ambassador
To Koreu Storts Work
sy me- Assoeiossd pEsss

SEOUL. April 20.-John j
Muccio today presented his creden-
tials to President Syngman Rhes
as the first American Ambassador
to the Korean republic.
After the ceremony. attended oy
the entire Korean cabinet. Prime
Minister Lee Bum Suk presented
the 47-year-old American career
diplomat with o deed TO the eight
story Banto Hotel. II win be tAe
rTnited States Embassy.
Evening star., 1949-04-20
OAR Resolves
IoFiehtAnyPIan
OF World Rule
Defers Question
OF U. S Joining
Trode Organization

Ttse OAuEta,rfs a. The Arneg scAa
Revolution today voted 10 cpposs
any fern 81 Scs ii gesefnmens
bot deferred action temporarily
on resolutions REGARDING thu
ccuntrys participation IN TIE In
ternAtlonal Trade OtgaalEA ton
and yatIFteAtion og Tire freedom
20 otgansFe a. proposed by tbe
International Labor Organisation.
Al this morning 5 session al the
Ssth Continental CongfeSss n
Constitution Hall the OAR also
Opposed the enactment Of any
lav placing control @! education
under one bureaucratic head
Commended Congress for con-
tinuing the House Committee on
Tn American Activities
Building Fund Increased.
Reported additions Of So as 10
the building fund. Mrs Edward
Cage Brewer. Mississippi State
regent. who lives at ClATkSgiale.
pledged The entire quota Of the
membership Of her society,
amounting 20 some si2 600,
Michigan and Washington State
each reported IS 900 eiftk
Urged on members the necessity
OF resurrection Of that blazing
faith that ared the hearts and
spirits o. the founders of thus
Nation" and rededieaied them
selves with passionate determine
ton TO aronAing the public 10 this
crucial need
In the latter resolution, the
OAR noted that the dominant
motive Of the founders Of this
Republic Was TO secure forever
the establishment OF society
where recognition Of Divine
Truth and a free civilization 80
hand in hand
The resolution said that in.
ereasinsly have thcsr ideals been
challenged by q doctrine Of col
lectivisin extolied and advanced
as h higher form Of human well
fare"
Opposition Arises.
The OAR voted 10 postpone se-
ton on resolutions opposing rate
fication OF the right TO orsan-
ize" proposal and participation in
the International Trade orsani-
zation after opposition 10 the
measures arose on the floor
Mrs. William A. Becker. Vest
field. N. j.. honorary vice presi-
dent general. asserted that IN
acting on the two questions the
delegates would be treading on
very dangerous ground"
She said IL had been the policy
Of the society over n period Of
years TO stay away from any
resolutions which did not deal
with any principle in line with
the constitution OF the society"
The stand the society has taken
on world government. she added.
takes care of the principle" She
questioned the necessity for speei-
flying various details.
See Stand Strengthened.
Delegates speaking In favor OF
the resolutions held that they
merely strengthened the atand
against world government
Mrs. NJ. c. Turner Of Dallas.
Tex. asked support for the reso-
buttons. She said she depiored
any indication the OAR was
afraid OF anything" except some
thing that would take away the
personal interests and the respect
OF the world for this Nation.
The resolution on the right 10
organize" proposal declared that
individual liberties guaranteed
American workers under the
Bill Of Rights are "serooaly
threatened by the so-cailsd
freedom Of association and pro-
lection OF the right 70 organize
convention, ie46." adopted NJ the
Continued on Page As. Col. -
Evening star., 1949-04-20

WARSAW. Poland. April 20 UP,
Brig. Gen. Frank l.. Howley.
commandant OF the American SEC
tor of Berlin, has arrived In War
saw. Gen. Howiey said his trip
was unofiiciai and he plans 70
return TO Germany tomorrow.
Evening star., 1949-04-20
Train Hits Truck; "a Killed

LIMA. Peru. April 20 Rs-A
train collided with . truck loaded
with 50 people yesterday in South
ern Peru and killed II Of them.
The train was en- route from
AreQuipa 70 Juliaca.
Evening star., 1949-04-20

ROME. April 20 R.-Two
Rome suburban trains crashed
early today near Ciampino Air
port. injuring about 80 pas
sengers seriously and another $50
to 200 slightly.
Evening star., 1949-04-20

(See MALMEDY, Page Al
Evening star., 1949-04-20

(See CHINA. Page A-4o
Evening star., 1949-04-20

CONTINUED on Page A-b. Col,
Evening star., 1949-04-20
30 Hurt in Rome Crush

(See MELISH, Page AS
Evening star., 1949-04-20

CONTINUED on Page IA. Col. S.
Evening star., 1949-04-20
Howley in Worsow

CONTINUED on PAGE A-S.
The Detroit tribune. (Detroit, Mich.) 1935-1966, 1949-12-10
SOCIAL FEAR
SNAGSVOTEON
RACE FIREMEN

DURHAM (USP)- The Coun-
Gil Safety Committee. the Fire
Department and the local COM
mitiee on Negro Affairs reached
no decision here recently in a
discussion Of proposal 10 add
Negro personnel 70 the Fire De-
partment.
Presumably. the matter will
be studied again az later date
Mayor Dan X Edwards City
Manager r. w. Flack and Fire
Chief c. l.. Cox participated in
the discussion with J. s. Stewart.
head Of the Durham Committee
on Negro Affairs and other lead
ers Of both races.
II has been anticipated that
Negro personnel would be hired
10 man new fire station IN
Havtl, Negro business and res
dcntial area. when the station
IS built, but the question before
the department is how and when
personnel for j, can be trained
One fireman who argued that
The families might have TO at
tend social functions Cat the
new siaiion) was answered bv
Stewards we are not interested
IN social functions but in put
ting flremen on the Job"
The Detroit tribune. (Detroit, Mich.) 1935-1966, 1949-12-10
CHURCHES
CHRISTIAN SCIENCE

God he Preserver Of Man
Uill be the subject Of the Lesson
sermon IN al Christian Science
churches throughout the world
on Suudav Dec i
The Golden Text Isaiah 81 81
is AS birds fly'ne 50 VIII the
Lord Of hosts defend Jerusalem
defendrs also ne wl' deliver
ne and passing over he w,ll pre-
serve IL"
Among the Bible citations IS
this passage Isa 25.aN And
IL shall be said ~ that DAY IL
this is our God We have waited
for him. and he VIII save vs.
CorrclatlNe passages - be read
from the Christian Science text.
book Science and Health With
Kew 70 the Scriptures bv Marv
Baker Eddy. include he follow
ing % io6 God has endowed
man with inalienable rights
among whiJh are self govern
ment reason and conscience Man
The Detroit tribune. (Detroit, Mich.) 1935-1966, 1949-12-10
SNUBS MARYLAND SITE
AFTER BIAS CHARGE

WASHINGTON - Following
heated debate prompted by an
NAACP wire charging the UNI
vorsiiv Of Maryland with racial
discrimination. the United Ma
tienS Food and Agriculture Organ
ilation voted last week 30 10 %
20 choose for permanent head
quarters and Italian site rather
than one in the United States.
Last week Roy wilkins. acting
secretary Of NAACP wired the
ambassadors and ministers of 10
countries participating in FAC
conference. calling their attention
to the excelsior Of Negroes from
classes aTd campus facilities at
the University Of Maryland. Ac-
ceptanye OF the universities offer
Of a bermancnt FAC site. Mr..
WilYns assorted. would repudi-
ate the high principles on which
the United Nations is founded
The Detroit tribune. (Detroit, Mich.) 1935-1966, 1949-12-10
UNITED CIVIC ORGANIZATIONS
TO SPONSOR VICTORY BALL

Tho United Civic Organization
Committee. cowpfised Of three
~ DcNolrs lcad.n. rwc groups.
is sponsoring Victory Ball az
Clen VALLEY Dec - IN honor ~
Mavor Fleet Albert F. Cobo
Common Council members and
Other elected city and county
officials
The uCOc is made NJ ~ the
redorck DOUGLAS Civlc Non.
artisan Leacuc Detroit Coloed
Citizens League and United Civic
Otean2a'ion
Flank r. Owens Constable
Elect. Isl Vafa ls president Of
the Detroit Colnfcd Citizens
Ieaeue Johnne Bmanf presi-
dent of ihe Frodcrck Douglas
Non Partisan League and Georac
Johnson. dlef'ee of the United
Civic OrcaNHaiion
An JCOc otfimal stated this
week that purpose ~ the three
examinations coming together ~
sponsor the victory celebration
for fecon'lv elected municipal
and county officials ; an effort
70 burc unity N the ranks Of
The Detroit tribune. (Detroit, Mich.) 1935-1966, 1949-12-10
Polio Drive Leaders
To Meet at Tuskegee

NEW YORK. y. Y.-Over 100
mon and women Wlll attend the
third annual meeting of Negro
campHcn leaders for the March
% Dimes annual Embarrassing
duke q, ibc National Foundation
iof lnianfile PARALYSIS, accord
ing % Charles h Bynum. d.
fcc'or Of lntcriacal Activities
The meeting viii be held al Tus-
Negee Institute December 2-3
Because OF the severe polio
cpldcmios Of 1919. and the re-
,uliant dram on funds Of the
National Foundation and us To-
cal chapters. the u gent need TO
make the 1850 March Of Dimes
the greatest in the Foundation s
history will be emphasized.
The Detroit tribune. (Detroit, Mich.) 1935-1966, 1949-12-10
Annual Messiah
Opens Christmas
Activities

Wayne University VIII present
is 20'n annual sendNion Of Ham
dcls immortal oraiouo. THE
Messiah ~ BIS pm. Tuesday
and Wednesday. Dec 81. in Ma
sonic Temple. under baton OF
Harold Tallman. associate pro-
fcsSor of music The production
VIII feature four well.known So
loiSfs chorus Of 500 voices. and
me Dniversliys SYMPHONY Or
ches'ra
Solci~iS vill be Hlds Ohln.
sop ano. Julls Stages. alto.
FFiz kfuegcr. tenor. and Bert
,am Rowe baritone
The Detroit tribune. (Detroit, Mich.) 1935-1966, 1949-12-10
Catholic Weekly For
FEPC Legislation

SAN FRANCISCO Proposed
FAR employment legislation now
before the city Board Of Super
y>ofS has received the unquali-
iied support Of The Monitor Of
focal newspaper Of the Catholic
Archdiocese of San Francisco
Under the proposed ordinance,
which u similar to proposals al
cadv enacted In New York the
Mayor ~ San Francisco would
appoint commission ~ four
mcnhcis and chairman 10 IN
sure equal opportunities for every
body ecasdless Of race, color OF
fchglon.
The Detroit tribune. (Detroit, Mich.) 1935-1966, 1949-12-10
Scott Nearing alks

a series Of four lectures VII
he gwen hv d. Scott Nearing.
prominent Amesican writer and
lecturer ON SOCIAL Science. az Dan.
ish Brotherhood Temple IT'S ".
Forest. December ll6 and IL ~
3 .. m and December l8 al > 30
and 3 pm
The West az BAY Asa m
Revolt "CNii1aiion ON TIal.
The Economic Situation IN the
pe discussed AUSPICES of Dcitni
United States respectively wgll
World Events Forum. Admission
Iree
The Detroit tribune. (Detroit, Mich.) 1935-1966, 1949-12-10
HOLLYWOOD ROOMS
AND
NEW ORLEANS SUITES

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more gracious layout You are invited 70 see
these new dream suites at your convenience.
They are available as bridal suites and for
special occasions Moreover YOU NAV have
superb Carlton Plaza catering service. devoted
10 your every desire
We Will he pleased to assist you with your
plans and give you details on our special party
service in the capable hands Of experienced
chefs
Cordially yours
The Detroit tribune. (Detroit, Mich.) 1935-1966, 1949-12-10
MONTHLY FORUM SET
FOR SECOND BAPTIST

The Cultural Committee ~
Second Baptist Church viii pre-
sent rs monthly forum on Sun
dav, Dec IA. with guest speaker
MIS- Alma Forrest Polk educa-
'loral assistant 70 the Mavor' 2
la'cfracial Committee, speaking
On the subject New Horizon in
Human Relations
MIS- Priscilla Anderson. dra-
matte soprano and the Second
Baptist Chorus will furnish special
music.
The Detroit tribune. (Detroit, Mich.) 1935-1966, 1949-12-10

The attn annual meeting ~
the Detroit Council n Church
Women will he hei1 a. Bushne.l
Congregational Church Sou'N
field and Grand Rivcl Friday
Der . s'sr'ing A. 1870 am
Or Werner s Munhulo pasfo
~ Nard.n Method s. Church VII
be me nenripsl speaker on tHe
afternoon program, Hs 'on y ~
is properly scif governed on'N
when he is guided uss'Iv and
governed hv ms Maker divine
TrEh and Love
The Detroit tribune. (Detroit, Mich.) 1935-1966, 1949-12-10
Race Catholics Seek
Credit Union Charter

SAN ANTONIO. Members
Of Holy Rcaccn'ci parish here are
the first all-Negio Catholic group
IN the state 10 apply ton credit
union charter Upon receipt OF
tho charter. the group will nc the
18th credit union among Catholic
parishes IN the Catholic Arch
diocese of san Antonio
Father EDWARD r CLANCY Of
the Josephine Fathers lea the
group in making the application
The Detroit tribune. (Detroit, Mich.) 1935-1966, 1949-12-10
UNIT SETS MEETING

The annual meetlne ~ -,
Detroit Council ~ Religious Edu.
cation will be held On ThurSdav
Dec IS. at 6slS D m 4, cont u
Woodward Christian Church
woodward at Josephine
Dr. Paul II Vicih pro,c..o,
OF Christian Education AZ Vale
Divinity School New Haven
Conn VIII speak on The In
pera''ve for Christian Education
IN me Present Day Wo,Id" DR.
WEN Is one of the outstanding
religious education leaders Of
me country. and ne rccen,lv
spent a year in Japan on the
promotion of Christian educ,-
'ion program for the Christian
youth of Japan
Manlcy + Irwin K pres,de,,
Of the Council which sponsors
the Detroit School Of Religion
and conducts schools n all areas
Of the city
This past year area schools
were held At Crosse Pointe Ne.
mortal Church. SIS. Philip and
stephen. Church Of our say
iour Highland Park PRESBYTERIAN
Downtown YWCA. Nardin Park
Methodist Church. Bushnell
Concl Church Wcstlswn Mem
odisi, First Evang United Bfe,h.
ren Church Frs, Methods,
church Wayne First Method isi
Church Worthwhile. FIRST Bap,is,
church Ferndale.
These schools are Tor The tram.
ing Of Sunday church school
leaders vacation church leaders
youth leaders and interested lay
persons.
Additional projects sponsored
by the Detroit Council OF Re-
hgious Education include chill
dlen'S work. youth work. youns
adult work weekday religious
education. visual education.
The Detroit tribune. (Detroit, Mich.) 1935-1966, 1949-12-10
Race Saint Biography
NEW YORK

NEW YORK The Black
SAINT IS the title Of biography
Of Saint Benedict the Moor pub
lished by the Dujarie Press.
A Negro Saint Benedict. was a
rcmber Of Catholic order
known as the Cspuchin Brother.
After his death he was officially
declared a saint by the Catholic
church.
The Detroit tribune. (Detroit, Mich.) 1935-1966, 1949-12-10
Banner Seal Drive

The 1919 Christmas seal drive
~ me National ASSOCIATION for
me Advancement Of Colofed
People Is in iull swing and prom
l>es to be the most successful IN
years
Orders Tor the attractive rcd.
white and sfccn seals which sell
iof one dollar per hundred, have
been ceminc 70 the national
NAACP Office as result OF di-
rect mail solicitation and also
through the Associations branch
es
The Detroit tribune. (Detroit, Mich.) 1935-1966, 1949-12-10

tho Negro voters ~ the city of
Detroit and WAYNE county and n
corlclaie the programs Of the
three organizations politically.
Tho official added I'VE are
primarily concerned in securing
nhs for Negroes not only in
county city and state govern
n'en' bat IN private industry
where Negroes now spend their
money but are not employed"
The Detroit tribune. (Detroit, Mich.) 1935-1966, 1949-12-10

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The Detroit tribune. (Detroit, Mich.) 1935-1966, 1949-12-10
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The Detroit tribune. (Detroit, Mich.) 1935-1966, 1949-12-10

THOSE WILL BE YOUR OWN WORDS WHEN YOU
HAVE SEEN THE BEAUTIFULLY APPOINTED
The Nome nugget., 1949-09-23

The state flower of Massachu- setts is the mayflower.
The Nome nugget., 1949-09-23
DOG KILLS ESKIMO CHILD WHILE PLAYING

A three-year-old adopted daugh- ter of Ralph Olanna was killed while playing outside the Olanna residence on E Street when she got too near the dogs which belong to the family and which were tied up. It is reported that one of the dogs attacked the child and before help could reach her both head and throat had been badly injured. She was rushed to the doctor and died shortly after being taken to the hospital. Funeral services are being arranged through the LWY Mission and the time has not been announced.
The Nome nugget., 1949-09-23
IuILn rOND IIIhLIo NOW ON SALE AT CITY CAB OFFICE

It has been announced that MIX Fund tickets will be available at the City CID o flee from now on. This convenience is for those peo- pie who would like to assist in the worthy cause of contributing to the fund which is raised each week under the auspices of the Walrus Club for fresh milk for the school children. The milk is flown in regularly each week by plane and served twice a week to the children in school.
 Although the committee in charge makes the rounds of the b u siness district every week. where they say they find everyone generous in thir donations, they do not have time to reach every one who desires to have the pro- ject continued, so have made the tickets availabel through the cour- teSy of the City Cab.
 At the weekly meeting of the Walrus Club last night Eddie Ma loney was the lucky recipient of about forty dollars.
The Nome nugget., 1949-09-23
Little Chance For Coal Strike Peace

Continued from Page One) CTS virtually announced they would do no business until there was more clarification of the steel controversy.
 The steel industry is opposing the type of pension proposed by a Presidential fact-finding board fi- nanced by employers alone. The future of Lewis pension system built on employer royalties cur gently at 20 cents a ton may rest on the ultimate settlement in steel.
 Neither LWis nor the operators would discuss details of their ne gotiations here yesterday beyond the union declaration that the op- orators were trying to delay the talks.