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Evening star., 1949-12-15
Koussevitzky Endows
Music Foundation in
Library Of Congress

DR.. Serge Koussevitzky, noted
symphony conductor. is expected
to come to Washington soon to
help launch a 100000 foundation
he has endowed at the Library Of
Congress to encourage musical
composition, 1t was revealed today.
Librarian Luther H. Evans an
nounced formation of the founda-
ton last night. along with the
establishment of a music collec-
tion to include the original scores
of most Of the works that have
been commissioned by DR.. Kous-
sevitzky. Both the foundation and
the music collection bear the con-
ductor's name.
Dr.. Koussevitzky will serve as
chairman Of an advisory board for
the new foundation. and 1t Is
partly for the first meetingaof this
board that he will come to Wash
ington. officials said. In addition
the library is planning a public
event-either a concert or a re-
ception-at which DR.. Koussevit-
zky is expected to be present.
Advisory Board Members.
Some of the country's most
prominent musicians are among
the other members Of the advisory
board. The membership includes
Aaron COPELAND, Howard Hanson
and William Schuman, composers;
Cellist Gregor Piatigorsky, Con-
ductor Leonard Bernstein. Associ-
ate Conductor Richard Burgin Of
the Boston Symphony and Mrs
Koussevitzky, the conductors wife
who will serve as vice chairman
DR.. Harold Spivacke, music di-
vision chief at the library, is an
-ofhcio member.
Establishment Of the founda-
ton. which was approved by Con-
gress' Joint Senate House Commit
tee on the Library, Is the culmin-
alton of discussions which began
here between DR.. Koussevitzky and
DR.. Spivacke last January. it was
disclosed.
A "Koussevitzky Music Founda-
ton" was founded in 1912 at
Brookline, Mass, as a tribute by
the conductor to his late wife, Mrs.
Natalie Koussevitzky, and has
since commissioned 35 musical
compositions. The work Of this
foundation will be continued here,
and the original eventually will be
entirely superseded. DR.. Spivacke
said.
sfs Nucleus Of Collection.
Many of Americas leading COM
posers have had music commits
stoned by DR.. Koussevitzky. and
it is the manuscripts Of these works
that will constitute the nucleus
Of the Koussevitzky collection at
the library. A display Of these man
uscripts will be opened when DR..
Koussevitzky visits here. probably
sometime next month. DR.. Spi-
vacke said.
DR.. Koussevitzky's gift of more
than 500, 900 was described by DR..
Evans as "an initial endowment" ="
The Librarian did not indicate
what additional funds are ex-
pected.
Evening star., 1949-12-15
BY the Assoeioisd Prssi

ANNAPOLIS. Dec. 15.-Was the
Star spangled Banner made in a
brewery?
Maryland's Court Of Appeals
heard this version Of history yes
terday in a dispute over the Star
Spangled Banner flag house IN
Baltimore.
It was there that Mary Pickers-
gill made the flag that flew over
Fort McHenry in 1913 and in
spired Francis Scott Keys Ma
tional Anthem. historians gener-
ally believe.
She completed the huge banner
in the roomier confines OF a near
by brewery, argued lawyers for
one side in a lawsuit.
This was denied by the Star
Spangled Banner Flag House As
sociation, which said the flag was
completed in a warehouse.
The States highest court heard
arguments in a condemnation suit
by which the City of Baltimore
seeks to take over a three-story
red brick rooming house next door
to the flag house, now operated
by the association as a public
shrine.
The property would be con-
verted into Office space for the
flag association as part Of q plan
to create a memorial square as
IAN inspiration" to patriotism.
Unto dates and history will be
instilled a SOUL" said City Solicitor
Thomas N. Biddison.
Attorneys for Annie Flaccomio,
owner Of the rooming house. said
the city has no right to take over
the property.
Attorneys Lyman Ginsberg and
Louis r. Milo cast doubt on the
history Of the flag house itself by
stating it was supposedly" the
house where Mary Pickersgill
made the flag which "is reputed'
to have inspired Key.
They quoted Maryland guide
book as stating that the flag was
finished in q brewery.
"It could, of course. be argued
that the brewery in which the flag
Evening star., 1949-12-15
Bergman Paid Tribute
At Meetino of SAR

The District Society Of the Sons
Of the American Revolution last
night paid tribute to the late Clif-
ford K. Bergman, Star cartoon
LIST who died early Sunday. for his
contributions to the organiza-
ton.
In q resolution regretting his
death, the society pointed out that
Mr.. Bergman had been a mem
ber since 1924 and had served
as vice president In 1945 and 1916.
Mr.. Berrymann always typified
the highest ideals OF q gentle
man, artist and true son OF Amer
lean patriots" the resolution said,
and always has shared IN the
appreciation Of our basic prin-
ciples."
Evening star., 1949-12-15
Star SpongIed Banner Made
In Brewery, Lawyers Argue

was finally completed, is entitled
to as much glory as the so-called
flag house." they said.
Biddison quoted flag associa-
ton statement that the flag was so
large that it became necessary to
obtain permission to spread the
materials out on the large floor
Of a neighboring warehouse for
cutti'' sewing"
N >rg and Mr.. Milo gave
the le banner as ~ by 80
feet. ,iddiSon said it was 20
by SO 4oet. All agreed it had Is
stripes and IS stars.
The court took the case under
advisement.
The Miami times. [volume] (Miami, Fla.) 1923-current, 1949-12-03
THANK YOU - SUNSET ROYALS

Friends and relatives of the Sun
set Royals wish to express their
thanks for the nice surprise on
Thanksgiving.
The Sunset Royals gave Turkey
Dinner with all the trimmings to
their families and friends on Thurs
day evening, November "a.
This is the first time that the or
ganization has ever done this and
they served thirty dinners. The
meal was delicious and everything
was carried out with perfection.
We wish to extend our thanks to
the officers who are: Raymond
Potter, Pres; Edward Scott, vice
president; Eugene Lassiter, secre'
tary; Gerald Fisher, assistant secre-
tary: Silas Saunders, treasurer;
Clifton Lassiter business manager;
Herman Mears. assistant manager;
Henry Scott, Frank Fuckers, and
Fred Role, reporters.
We also wish to extend our deep
thanks to Alphonso Bailey for Civ
ing the benediction.
The Miami times. [volume] (Miami, Fla.) 1923-current, 1949-12-03

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The Miami times. [volume] (Miami, Fla.) 1923-current, 1949-12-03
Mailbox Camera

A new kind Of Photographic ser
vice that literally makes picture
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Manufacturing Company Of Dallas
Texas.
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The Miami times. [volume] (Miami, Fla.) 1923-current, 1949-12-03
NAACP District
Meeting

The Rev. I. c. Mickens, former
NAACP president of. the Richmond,
Cal. Branch, was guest speaker at
the District Meeting of the organi-
zation held at Bethel AME church
November 10. His subject was IAN
Organized March" He began with a
text from Joshua 65, when We
hear the sound of the trumpet, all
the people shall shout with a great
shout; and the wall of the city
shall fall down flat"
MY reason for selecting this sub
ject is not to prove or disprove the
historical aspect of the fallen wall
at the city of Jericho but to illus
trate that things really happen.
Rev. Mickens said. "Worthwhile
things are accomplished when people
march together.
''As we study the history of the
Jewish people we observe that they
like the Negro, have lived in a
world where the area was circum-
scribed - where there seemed al
ways to have been we'll around
them to keep them in or out of
what they considered their heri-
tage.
They were blessed with the rare
privilege of having a competent man
like Joshua for their leader. Joshua
was a man possessed with the in
sight and the courage of inspiring
his people with the determination
to go forward in the midst of oppo-
sition.
LAS we look retrospectively over
800 years Of the history of the Ne
gro in America we observe that
there has always been some wall
that stood around him which kept
him from rightfully entering his
place as an American citizen. First
it was the wall of slavery which was
finally torn down technically, but
even then it was necessary to
amend the Constitution with the
18th, 14th and 18th Amendments in
order to guarantee the right of COM
plete citizenship to the Negro.
1--WE have had to fight to tear
down the walls which have kept us
from rightfully entering our place
as American citizens. The founders
of the NAACP had this in mind
when in 1909 they met in New York
for the purpose of abolishing End
class citizenship.
LAS members Of the NAACP let
us look retrospectivey and see what
it has done to Justify the use of our
time and talent and money. OF the
81 times the NAACP has gone be-
fore the Supreme Court it has come
away with "a favorable decisions
two of which affect us directly: the
Texas primary and the restrictive
covenant.
To-day we examine the history OF
the organization we can justly be
proud of the fact that we are iden-
titled with the greatest civil rights
organization in the world. AT this
point may / admonish the NAACP.
Let us not permit ourselves to be-
come intoxicated with our success.
We have the greater portion of the
battle still ahead. Let us rededicate
ourselves to the task Of complete
citizenship for every Negro Ameri-
can boy or girl whether he lives in
Maine or California, New York
or Mississippi because truly we are
not free as long as any American
is denied the God-given privileges
of the right to vote, to obtain a de-
cent education, the right to occupy
decent homes, etc.
THE walls are cracking and the
bricks are falling. But IL we expect
to enter the city, let us keep march
ine."
The Miami times. [volume] (Miami, Fla.) 1923-current, 1949-12-03
Key West Neus
By MRS. FRANCES BRIGGS

third period, trailing $50 the Tigers
gave the home folks their first
chance to cheer, when they scored
their only touchdown. The game
was a hard one and the Tigers
should be complimented for their
gameness against better team.
George Sears playing his last game
for Douglass was outstanding on
end The Tigers ended their season
with a record of winning and los
ing .. One big hand for the Tigers
in their second year of football.
c. B. Harvey, 1850 chairman of
the March of Dimes has appointed
Principal w. c. Cogdell of Douglass
as Monroe County's delegate at
Tuskegee Institute, Ala. This is the
that such a recognition has been
given. Principal Codgell was chosen
for his leadership in the past, He
will learn about the work of the
National Foundation for his race
and will return greatly inspired
principal communities in the states
of Alabama, Florida, Georgia, Mis-
sissippi and Tennessee have been
invited to send leading citizens to
this meeting on December End and
Srd at Tuskegee.
Chairman Harvey said that Key
West has every reason to be proud
of its being invited to send a dele
gate as a principal community in
the state of Florida. He also said
that Prof. Codgell had demonstrated
a capacity for effective cooperation
The Miami times. [volume] (Miami, Fla.) 1923-current, 1949-12-03

A lively, colorful parade was held
on Thanksgiving Day by Douglass
High School, and the organizations
of this city.
The parade was headed by the
Veterans of Foreign Wars, and the
American Legion Post and followed
by the Welters Cornet Band which
played alert tunes all along the line
of march. The majorettes of Doug
lass wore green and white satin
suits.
The VFW auxiliary, the various
lodges, the floats depicted Thanks
giving Day as observed by the Puri-
tan Fathers of old New England.
The parade was to advertise the
homecoming game of Douglass
played against Carver High School
Eagles.
The undefeated Eagles of Carver
High of Delray, took to the air to
defeat fighting Douglass high
team 1926, except for a few plays
the Tigers completely stopped the
Eagles running attack. The Eagles
then completed passes for their
first touchdown. The extra point
was missed. At half time the Eagles
led by a 1910 score Midway in the
The Miami times. [volume] (Miami, Fla.) 1923-current, 1949-12-03

The Regular Fellows Club gave
out their annual Thanksgiving
Baskets to the needy families. The
number of baskets were %. Hats off
to this wonderful club for its worthy
cause.
The Miami times. [volume] (Miami, Fla.) 1923-current, 1949-12-03

Mrs. Alice oates Cambridge and
daughter spent Thanksgiving visit
ing her mother and family. Mrs.
Cambridge returned to her home in
Miami last Monday evening.
The Miami times. [volume] (Miami, Fla.) 1923-current, 1949-12-03

which was greatly needed today as
We face together the greatest chal'
lenge in our history in Graduating
polio, the disease which strikes re-
CARELESS of race, color or creed.
The Miami times. [volume] (Miami, Fla.) 1923-current, 1949-12-03

The Regular Fellows Club mem
bers visited Bethel AME Church or
last Sunday night.
The Miami times. [volume] (Miami, Fla.) 1923-current, 1949-12-03

Rev. J. C. Murray, pastor of
Newman's ME- Church is sick at his
residence. Friends of this communl-
ty wish him speedy recovery.
The Ohio daily-express. (Dayton, Ohio) 1946-1950, 1949-07-01

S. Richardson as associate; A. w.
Jackson, secretariate; w. Martin
Harris, treasure; Michel Coleman,
arrangements assisted BY Charles
Wesley; J. L. Francis, sponsors;
Mrs. Marian Stringfellow, wo-
mems activities; Mrs. Ellie Miller,
Continued on page ~
The Ohio daily-express. (Dayton, Ohio) 1946-1950, 1949-07-01

have been made for lodging and
food on the campus throughout the
week at a nominal charge.
Leaders who are directing this
event are: Rev. j. Welby Broad
dus, director general with Rev. w.
A. Page and James B. Cayee, as
s~ociates; Rev. B. F. Reid, director
of education; Rev. G.. w. Lucas,
director Of program with Rev. M.
The Ohio daily-express. (Dayton, Ohio) 1946-1950, 1949-07-01

The annual 4th Chautauqua,
sponsorel by the Western Union
District association will be held
July 5 to 8, at the College of Ed
ucation and Industrial Arts, Will
berforce.
This retreat, open to the public,
affords opportunities for worship,
study and recreation. Provisions
The Ohio daily-express. (Dayton, Ohio) 1946-1950, 1949-07-01
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Evening star., 1949-05-22
I'Miss Liberty q Near Wreck
Tryinq to Win | 1er Liberty
By Lawrence Perry

after. we each had 4 stony. bale
full glare. However. that passed
because no one can help loving
Ray Bolger."
And then. with oil hope gone
she got q call--this was at the
lunch hour. at Sardi's-from Bob
Sherwood.
The show. Miss Liberty will
wait for you. Allyn" he said and
she fell over backward right out
Of the telephone boothl
Decision. as Miss McLerie tells
it. to shove Joan Chandler dear
friend Of Allyn's. by the way
into the Bolger show ahead OF
time came at the instance OF the
stage manager Of Liberty"
You might as we'll put Joan in
now" he said. because Allyn
probably won't live until June
If she keeps on the way she Is
going"
So, according to Allyn, Il looks
very much as II she Is soing 70
be let OF. Il pray so anyway,
she sighed.
BY the way. Allyn thinks Miss
Liberty" Is going to be q tre-
mendous show and Irving Berlin q
music Ii Just the last word--sim-
pie. but lovely beyond words"
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Alliance, Inc
Evening star., 1949-05-22
Coming Attractions

AMBASSADOR - Younger
Brothers" with Janis Paige,
starting Thursday.
CAPITOL-"Africa Screams"
with Abbott and Costello,
starting Thursday.
COLUMBIA--"The Barkley's
OF Broadway" with Ginger
Rogers, starting Thursday.
DUPONT-"Pygmal;on." with
Leslie Howard, starting
Wednesday.
KEITH'S-"The Green Prom
ise." with Walter Brennan,
starting Wednesday.
LTTLE-"Sleeping Car to
Triests," with Jean Kent,
starting Wednesday.
METROPOLITAN - Casa
blanca" with Ingrid Berg
man. starting Thursday.
NATIONAL - Penny Sere-
made" with Cary Grant.
starting Sunday.
PALACE - THE Stratton
Story" with James Stewart,
starting Thursday.
| PLAYHOUSE - The Fan"
with Jeanne Grain.
| TRANS-LUX-'Tulsa," with
Susan Hayward.
| WARNER-"Younger Broth
ers," with Wayne Morris.
starting Thursday.
Evening star., 1949-05-22
|C|oire's Oscar Improves
Her Bargaining Position
By SheiIoh Grohom

lasted 35 minutes. I had planned
to 60 to Smith College. but found
I didn't have enough credits"
At that psychological point. .
girl friend showed her q folder
put out by the American Academy
Of Dramatic Art. After gradual
ing went there for six months.
Then my father said. You'd better
go to work The depression was
on. He had tailor shop on Fifth
avenue"
Claire's father. now 80. was born
in Paris. France. He still lives in
New York.
II got job with the Hampton
players in stock" continues Claire
1T was a break for me because
Hank Potter was q director for
them. He was just out Of Yale. u
First movie for Claire in Holly
wood was Life In the Raw
Western in which she played the
other woman which she has since
done in nearly all Of her pictures.
From now on" Claire con-
cludes. there will be no other
woman roles for me. I would
certainly like to get my man for
a change"
She's girl who usually gets
what she wants in spite of her
gentle, quite feminine exterior in
real life.
Evening star., 1949-05-22
NEW YORK.

Ava" " OA~AA-
1t Is likely that Allyn MeLerie.
who currently Is Ray Bolger's
chief support in where's
Charley2" may get . much needed
break. She will. at least. II pres
ent plans 60 through. To be spe-
cific. Allyn has heard that lovely
Joan Chandler may take her role
in the Bolger play next Wednes-
day. leaving Miss McLerie to con-
centrate more intensively on her
leading role in the forthcoming
Irving Berlin Robert Sherwood
musical, Miss Liberty"
Not" Allyn said. that I
haven't been intensive since re-
hearsals for Miss Liberty began
May 49,"
AS a matter Of fact, she has
been Observation-Disclosures every
day-save Wednesday matinees-
until 1880 pm, when she has
darted out OF the Music Box
through Shubert alley to the st.
James to help Ray Bolger and
company carry on with their mu-
sical hit. #
They Held the Show.
You know Allyn McLerie has
the distinction Of having . ma
moth production held up just be-
cause Of her-a month and a half
beyond the date set for the
launching of Liberty" the middle
of last April. Irving Berlin want
ed her; Bob Sherwood wanted
her; Moss Hart. the director.
wanted her. and 20 did her for
mer dancing master. Jerome Rob-
bins. in charge Of the choreog-
raphy Of the new show.
Hut wait: Allyn had q contract
with Where's Charley" running
to June / next. Moss Hart. d.
rector Of Miss Liberty" has al
ways been complaisant about let
ting his artists go when having 4
chance to star elsewhere even
though under contract. So he
expected as much from others.
foresaw no trouble about Allyn.
But there was trouble. This
beautiful young singer. dancer and
actress Is 20 individual. 20 &C.
complished In every way and fits
50 perfectly into her role at the
st. James that Ray-although he
tried-couldnt get . satisfactory
replacement.
1T was just impossible to and
the right girl" Ray told this
writer recently. in talking about
the matter. Allyn was there
and there was no other"
So she was held to her contract
expiring as said. June with
Where's Charley7"
Love Scenes Worked.
II was dreadfully upset about
It," Allyn told US as We caught
her dashing through ShubeEt alley
In gray slacks. white waist
trimmed with red and . red
baret." and the night I first heard
Of the decision that the dream
Of my life to be q star was foiled
well. Ray and I did our love
scenes all right. But Immediately
Evening star., 1949-05-22
NEW YORK

NEN YORK
With iegItIrakts acton csgpAri-
tng from BroAdwsy !os rwsstul yn-
tsrllsdes sn tf~ Eassctl Tfs~&trs
circuit. another sAs4 s~grnra; u:
xhow business - ssA.nzns ctsz
the highways ans ayvsys c. ;As
land.
Animal acts srsil2e.n ssa"ksy
the seal and Asfeeats Fe~cee
riders and circus arts Hocy stsc~
rsyues and .Ary comedians are et'
the move. headed toward tAos< IN
door and outdoor stages ssaeh
open w~ek after weex ewf~eer
June l and November II every
state from coast 10 coast
Az for thfl. potential audiences
ss. 900 600 pad aou1iSSlers w~sr
clicked al fsirs alone IN The United
States Las, year Added 20 ts~st
are the countless audiences wt.th
attend community celeas tens
Shrine etIeuses and other such
events presented by srxIernAl
lodges. charity shows and various
other extravsganzAs These AZ
fairs call for the ShowrAnsteir
services OF thousands Of aets,
Up They Gene fss Air.
The major part OF THESE acts
which have been playing throust n
the winter In nlghi clubs ard
other nocturnal rendenEsous al
jacent 10 Broadway. are booked
through q man who started al
the top OF the business and came
down 10 be top boss OF The most
successful side o. Aardi 0rss
showmAnship. Ne Ia Geofxc A
Hamid. . genial. muscular native
OF Lebanon who started In show
business as top hand stand man
in Q troupe Of tulnblers-~that Is
Hamid Was the younssteT ~ho
stood on top Of the four or i've
tumblers who balanced themselves
on, one anotherS shoulders, Soon
Hamid became 50 expert that he
was promoted by being denoted
he was moved "downstairx" 10 that
he held up'the three or four other
acrobats who participated in the
act.
A scout for the Buffalo Bill Wild
West Show saw his act In RudA-
pest and sent Hamid 10 Join the
wild west show in France IN 1905
Then Frank Wlrth. husband OF
Mae Wirth. the noted cowgirl
rodeo star, told Hamid 10 stop be-
ing an acrobat and tunhleT and
turned him into helng n manager
and producer.
Has 4oe Acts In Tew.
Today Hamid has more than
400 masor acts under continuous
contracts. and he has many more
that he can call on from other
producers as fill-ins He often
needs films. for most OF his acts
are OF the hazardous variety and
he estimates he has an average OF
about 10 accidents week TO per
formers in his many shows
A few days ago was discussing
show prospects with him IN his
ONCE when call for him from
New England. where Hamid
troupe was beginning It's summer