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The Detroit tribune. (Detroit, Mich.) 1935-1966, 1950-04-15

the new housing program" he
stated. "but there are thousands
Of veterans who are a, this pres
ent moment negotiating the pur-
chases OF existing home and who
have already made deposits on
these houses. bought furniture,
and are waiting to take their
nce, Gaini,. 5 into these homes
who cannot al this time get thelI
homes financed.
WILL LOSE DEPOSITS
Il feel that the Federal Ma
tional Mortgage Association
should Immediately make avail
able commitments for CTS on
existing homes so that these vet
Grams do not lose their deposits
and are able TO take possession
of the homes they have nego-
lSee VETERANS. Page ~
The Detroit tribune. (Detroit, Mich.) 1935-1966, 1950-04-15
NeurO Veterans Nav
Lose Home Deposits
TWO SUFFER BURNS
IN GAS EXPLOSION

Two gas company employees
suffered burns last Saturday
afternoon when gas exploded in a
building al Braile and 7-Mile
Road. Three other workers in
the building also received burns.
Charles Rodger. IS. 1888
18th. was treated for lst and
End degree burns. while Rob-
ert Knight. q. l45s E. Alex
andrine. received first aid a
long with the other victims.
All are in temporary serious
condition
Police reported that Rodgers
and knight. employees OF the
Michigan Consolidated Gas Com
pny, were Increasing the ga:
pressure at new laundrette
building when the gas exploded.
No fire followed the blast. but
numerous window panes were
shattered.
Cause of the explosion was
undetermined, though a space
heater was in operation at the
time.
The Detroit tribune. (Detroit, Mich.) 1935-1966, 1950-04-15

vide for such a policy. there
fore. II is purely an administra-
tive question which Is COM
pletelY in the province of
Harry Markis's executive di.
rector Of the MUcC. authority
TO change" Hill stated. fol-
lowing q conference with
Markle this week.
The NAACP representative
pointed out that those states
strong FEPC laws. have
removed racial designations from
Boris Joffe. executive director
Of the Jewish Community Couu-
Gil. stated that he supports Hills
that racial designa-
lions should not be included on
forms 81 the MUCC.
Also appearing at the conference
with Hill 10 protest the policy Of
the MUCC were representatives
Of Local 500: and the JAW Fair
Practice Department
The Detroit tribune. (Detroit, Mich.) 1935-1966, 1950-04-15
NEW YORK POSTPONES SUIT
TOBAN BOWLING CONGRESS

NEW YORK. - Ruling on q mot on to ban the
American Bowling Congress from the State of New
York was postponed last week by State Supreme
Court Justice, Benjamin f Schneider
Judge Schneider announced that he would not rem
der decision the until after the tournament
scheduled for May 10 in Columbus. Ohio.
Attorney General Nathaniel Goldstein represent
ing the State of New York. had asked for the ruling.
Attorney Paul Windels. representing the ABC (Amer-
lean Bowling Congress- declared that the dscrimina-
tory clause, white male would be discussed
thoroughly at the convention.
Suits against the ABC to eliminate bias from their
tournaments. pending in Wisconsin and Illinois.
The fight against the ABC has been waged for the
past four years by liberal groups with the aid of state
laws.
The Detroit tribune. (Detroit, Mich.) 1935-1966, 1950-04-15
BIG NAACP
MEMBERSHIP
DRIVE ON

The greatest m m bershir
campaign in the history 70 the
local branch NAACP viii begin
May 2l and conclude June IL
according to Edward Turner
president OF the local branch
With many organizations and
individuals already working.
Turner declared. We expect
more TO join in the ranks OF
the NAACP. and put over a
successful campaign"
Neighborhood branches Of the
organization. spread all over the
city, are expected TO be opened
by the time the campign gets
into full swing Turner stated.
The Labor Division OF the
Membership Campalen had iis
first meeting Thursday, April
9Th.
Among those attending were
Gene Wilson, William Bowman
and Morris Hood. Information
al representatives. UAW-ClO.
Richard Ramsdell, executive
secretary. Detroit Federation Of
Teachers; Mrs. Helen Graham,
Michigan State Clio Council.
Paul Silvers. Local 35l JAW
CLIO: Otis Simmons. Chairman
OF Fair Practices Committee Of
Loci 247 UAW-CIO.
Chairman Of the meeting was
Alex Fuller. executive VICE
president Wayne County CIC
Council. who explained the aims
and the program Of NAACF
and introduced Herbert Hill
who outlined the plans of the
membership campaign within
the organized labor movement
A large number Of trade union
members hive volunteered to be
captains and organize teams ~
their respective unions.
Dr. Arthur L. Thompson
Membership Campaign chairman
stated As OF thsi date, the
rank and file Of the oigau1ed
labor movement has iken the
lead in the 1850 membership
campaign Of NAACP."
The Detroit tribune. (Detroit, Mich.) 1935-1966, 1950-04-15
SMOKING IN BED COSTS
MAN, 81, HIS LIFE

Smoking in bed alleredly
caused the death OF Vivian How
ard. "a, 8947 Greeley, last Satur-
day evening.
Police reported that the body
of Howard was found under
meath the bed in q rear base
ment bedroom. after firemen ex-
tinguished the blaze that was
confined to the basement.
Questioning at the fire scene
led police to believe that the
victim had been drinking since
Friday morning and had start
ed the fire after falling to sleep
while smoking in bed.
The Detroit tribune. (Detroit, Mich.) 1935-1966, 1950-04-15
STYVESANT TOWN OPENS
DOORS TO FIRE VICTIMS

NEW YORK - The fight a.
eainst Jim Crow in Styvesant
Town. giant Metropolitan Hous-
ing project in lower Manhattan,
as well as in other sections OF
New York City, took on new
Importance last week when
white tenants in the project open
their doors TO thirty OF the
Eighty families out Of 40 stran-
ded last Monday morning when
fire destroyed three tenement
houses.
Members OF the Town and Vil-
lsge Committee to end discrim-
nation in the City is giving the
(sss Fire vietimL Page -
The Detroit tribune. (Detroit, Mich.) 1935-1966, 1950-04-15
Action Labelled
Not Economic
Civic League Hits
Hardship Move

Charging that diScontinu.
alton OF service on Second
Avenue and John r bus lines
after Z PM and ON SUNDAYS
Is discriminatory rather
than an economic move. the
Frederick Douglas Non-Par.
tisan Civic League vigorous
ly protested 70 the Mayor,
Council and DSR high Of
ficials Monday against the
action.
In letter signed by Wal.
fer T Hardin, acting secretary.
the League also requested that
the DSR Commission hold pub
lie hearings result OF which
lSee BUS LINE. Page ~
The Detroit tribune. (Detroit, Mich.) 1935-1966, 1950-04-15
Wayne Deputies
Reiinstated

Two Wayne County deputy
sheriffs, employed as guards at
the county Jail were reinstated
this week following five day
suspension imposed on them by
the sheriff's office because Of
"unbecoming" action at an auto
mobile accident.
Walter Bates and Lenard
Thomas were arrested April
when policemen claimed they
inierfered with their inspection
of an auto accident.
Carried to the Hunt street
station by other policemen who
arrived on the scene, Bates re-
portedly snatched telephone
from its connections when po-
licemen attempted to get him
(See Wayne Deputies. Page ~
The Detroit tribune. (Detroit, Mich.) 1935-1966, 1950-04-15

The grave situation came
about through the exhaustion
of available monies of the
Federal National Mortgage AS
ISOLATION.
While the white veteran is
faced with hardship. the Negro
CT is practically helpless. since
the association is the only one
that will take up his mortgage.
The ALLEGATION of all available
monies was made known Satur-
day by Benjamin Levinson, pres
ident, Michigan Mortgage Corpo-
ration. as he appealed to Gov.
Williams and State Congressman
to take steps to alleviate the
situation
APPEAL MADE
In his appeal he cited:
There is no problem with
The Detroit tribune. (Detroit, Mich.) 1935-1966, 1950-04-15

Henry MeGill. World War II
veteran. and father of two
young children applied for
Job at The stadium last week.
but was told. we don't hire
colored boys"
Herbert Hill. investigation fol
the .NAACP. upon request o.
reported that the Michi.
gan Sporting Service. owners OF
the concession at the ballpark
admitted discrimination when
w. r. f. f. Wegand did not deny
that he refused McGill an ap-
plication because he was col
ored.
W + Wegand did not deny
led. however, that he was pre-
iudiced against Negroes. because
lsss NAAcp slspS Page ~
The Detroit tribune. (Detroit, Mich.) 1935-1966, 1950-04-15

Known as the Graduate Moth
tr-Father Night. the Monday
program will also feature a pam
y discussion conducted by out
Standing men and women in all
MAJOR fields, such as medicine.
lyN engineering and social
work
James Brown, Wayne Univer-
9'f Sociology instructor, will
speak on Wednesday, April 18th
az the Special Feature Night
which will have rotating one
minute interest groups
A Boy-Girl Dance will be held
faay. April 2ist from 9 pm,
The Detroit tribune. (Detroit, Mich.) 1935-1966, 1950-04-15
new LOYALTY BILL HIT
BY NAACP SECRETARY

WASHINGTON - In a state
ment filed today with be House
Un-American Activities Com
mittee. Clarence NJ. Mitchell. Jr.,
NAACP labor secretary. chare-
ed that "the powers vested in
a thrcc-man loyalty board are
so sweeping that almost any
organization might be affected
ranging from a college frater-
nifty which holds secret meetings
to a labor union which refuses
20 divulgc a list OF ITS members :"
The NAACP's opposition TO
this bill( HR 1851. Mitchell said,
rs based on our traditional fight
to protect civil rights"
The Detroit tribune. (Detroit, Mich.) 1935-1966, 1950-04-15
Local 600 Voters
Return to Polls

The annual runoff Of Ford
Local 600 officers got underway
tuesday, with the entire slate
OF officers seeking a majority
vote. inasmuch as all failed 10
got majority of the locals vote
W the primary-held last month
Tommy Thompson. Bill Hood
. and W. G.. Grant were aligned
on one slate, while Carl Stellato,
jimmy Brown and Pat Rice
headed the other. AS usual. rum
OTIS OF left;sts. rightists and sim
,'ar political terms. were being
hurled to and fro Tuesday. as
me balloting got off TO hssty
The Detroit tribune. (Detroit, Mich.) 1935-1966, 1950-04-15

to 1890 am. All program will
be held at the Kappa Kastle, 296
ErSkine.
The Guide Right Movement
viii be observed Sunday morn
ing. April % at Scott Me Church
with special sermon by the
pastor. the Rev Ramon Young.
Under theme Opportunity
Unlimited" the guide RICH:
movement was established to
orientate the high school gra-
duate with the fields in which
he can best seek q vocation and
serve as a useful citizen.
The Detroit tribune. (Detroit, Mich.) 1935-1966, 1950-04-15
SUTTON HISTORICAL
Snd1Ql LezIScNCto
Bnai Birth Survey Reveals Bigots Hit Hard In 1949

Successful attacks upon un-American groups re-
duced the racial and religious patterns of the nation
during 1949 but did not completely stymie bgots ac-
cordng to a survey released by the Anti-Defamation
League of B'nai Birth.
OF the more than 50-odd anti-semitic groups ope-
rating In America during 1949. the Ku Klux Khan was
hardest hit by counter-actons of municipal and state
governments, according to the report.
The Detroit tribune. (Detroit, Mich.) 1935-1966, 1950-04-15

The Khan, repeatedly has split into several groups
fighting among themselves for power, but not carry
ing the potency of the early twentes. the survey
Veals
The fifty organizations recorded as being anti
semitic, collected than million dollars last
year. the report points out New York Court Supreme
Court Justice Meier Steinbrnk declared 1T is shock
ing in the fact that 81 100000 was collected by
leading professional bigots in a 12-month period.
The Detroit tribune. (Detroit, Mich.) 1935-1966, 1950-04-15

Throughout the year, there a healthy unrest
to be noted throughout the country Leaders in all
walks of life and the public at large dsquieted
by dangers inherent in the deeply-rooted preudices
which were denying to the nation full human
of its people, he stated.
The ADDS nationwide study prepared under
the supervision of Benjamin r. Epstein, national di-
rector, and Jacob Grumet, chairman of the Leagues
Civil Rights Committee.
The Detroit tribune. (Detroit, Mich.) 1935-1966, 1950-04-15
Saddler Wins by KO

NEWARK ~ Ex-Lightweight
Champion Sandy Saddler. scor-
cd q seventh round knockout
over Rubin Davis, Monday
night
The Detroit tribune. (Detroit, Mich.) 1935-1966, 1950-04-15
PUBLIC LIBRARY

Written by Arnold Forster, the organizations civil
rights director. and published Monday book by
Doubleday Co. under the title, "A Measure Of Free
dom, it reviews the ma or Of progress in emi-
mating ant-Semitism and other religious and racial
determinations; reports fully the activities Of the
leading ant-Semtes and provides national civil
rights audit.
Continued on Page ~
The Detroit tribune. (Detroit, Mich.) 1935-1966, 1950-04-15

LentlOn from local MOTORISTS.
Jerome Robinson. 20, 7e9
Mckay, was killed when the
automobile that he was driving
struck a tree at John r and
Holbrook. Raymond Fields. rs.
22ss Monroe was killed when
he repeatedly ran into the
side OF a truck trailer. and
Miss Isabelle Arnold. "a. S2S4
TIllman. died of injuries re-
ceived when she was struck by
an automobile al Russell and
ST. Joseph.
Injured in the auto with Rob-
nSon were his brother. Roger
The Detroit tribune. (Detroit, Mich.) 1935-1966, 1950-04-15
NAACP SLABS DISCRIMINATORY
HIRING AT BRIGGS BALL PARK

the hiring of vendors resulted in loud protest this week
by the NAACP following an investigation by field secre
tary.
The Detroit tribune. (Detroit, Mich.) 1935-1966, 1950-04-15
Alfred Pelham. Budget Director,
10 Kickoff Kappa -Four Day Confab

Alfred Pelham Wayne County budget director will be
kickoff speaker for the our-day Guide Right Move
men program on Monday, April 17th under sponsorship
the Detroit Alumni and Alpha Beta chapters of Kappa
Anha Pal fraternity
The Detroit tribune. (Detroit, Mich.) 1935-1966, 1950-04-15

fractured skull: Miss Gladys
james 2l29 John r and Solo
man Napier 534 Frederick
Luther Gill. Jr.. 1926 Chena,
is held for investigation Of man.
slaughter "a Miss Arnold's death.
Although she repeatedly walk
ed from between parked cars
INTO the path OF Gilfs sutomo-
bile, he is reported 70 have been
speeding
Police are seeking the driver
af the truck trailer that struck
the six year old Fields as he
IAN from behind parked autos.
The Detroit tribune. (Detroit, Mich.) 1935-1966, 1950-04-15
Night Clerk at Hotel Gotham Ends
Life With Bullet Through Head

night desk clerk the Gotham Hotel killed himself
last Saturday evening by firing SO caber bullet in his
h.ad as he Law on a bed in his room at the hotel
The Detroit tribune. (Detroit, Mich.) 1935-1966, 1950-04-15
THREE DIE In AUTO MISHAPS
OVER WEEKEND; MANY INJURED

Three persons lost their ives m automobile OMISSIONS
last week while several others injured seriously
the 1850 auto safety campaign seemed to receive little at
The Detroit tribune. (Detroit, Mich.) 1935-1966, 1950-04-15
ONLY MORTGAGE FIRM OPEN
TO NEGROES ALLOCATES
ALL AVAILABLE MONIES

Negro veterans this week stood to lose deposits ON new
homes in what termed a serious situation approach
The Detroit tribune. (Detroit, Mich.) 1935-1966, 1950-04-15
FELTON, WILLIAMS BOUT HERE
STILL PROVIDES FIREWORKS

Feuding over The lester FeltonIke Williams bout,
scheduled May for Olympia after poStponenlents,
continued last week with Williams manager. Frank Paer-
apparci'ly hoping 10 get 'warmup fight in between
the bout here.
stevens boxing before he fights anyone elsa
commissioner for Michigan Stevens supported
cd that Williams FELTON, Williams. Page ~
Browning chief. [volume] (Browning, Mont.) 1941-1953, 1950-10-06
Record FLA Group
Indicted Into Local
Chapter Tuesday
Continued from first page)

Continued from first page)
Wolf, Kenneth Parsons, Leroy
Pepion, Wilson Roy, Walter Rusk,
Lloyd Rutherford, Richard Sin
clair, Jack Smith, Jesse Spotted
Bear, Frank Still Smoking, Jim
Tennis, Ray Uhl and Bob Wad-
dell.
During the meeting Bill Dew
ereaux, co-chairman of the farm
ing committee, ANNOUNCED that
the 1949-5O Best Freshman pro-
ject award, an FLA belt buckle,
had been won by Don DuBray.
A send-off was given Lee Will
son, Gordon Grayson, Bob Powell
and Gene Kipp, who left Thurs
day for Kansas City to represent
the local chapter at the annual
national convention to be held
next week. This is the third group
of local chapter boys to make the
trip during the last five years.
Browning Chapter now num-
bers over 60 active members. At
a meeting two weeks ago a num-
Der of members were raised from
the Green Hand to the Chap
ter Farmer degree. They in
Guided Charles Arnoux, Don Du-
Bray, A | bert Flamond. Carl
Guardipee, Clarence Home Gun,
Ed Little Plume, Merlin Ruther-
ford, Dale Salois and Henry Two
Slabs.
At the conclusion of the meet
ing refreshments were served,
entertainment including a movie,
entitled Montana Woolies. The
picture was taken of Montana
sheep outfits by Montana State
College agriculture department
specialists. T h e film includes
pictures of sheep of Ernie White
and Glenn Finley.
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Methodist Church

Rummage at the Parish House
Saturday 10 to IL noon.
Story hour for pres h 90 |
through fourth grade, Saturday.
2 to q p. m. Miss Bernice jackson
in charge. The church library will
be open at this time.
Up. m. Service at Starr School.
Monday-3:30 p. m. Religious
education class at Babb school,
house.
Tuesday-3:3O p. m. religious
education class at E a s t Glacier
Park Schoolhouse.
7:30 p. m. prayer meeting at
the home Of DR.. and Mrs. T. F.
Crabbe. Study of Ephesians.
Wednesdays p. m. Religious
education class for 9Th through
9Th grade at Browning school,
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SPECTACULAR PUBLICITY

Curious as to the reaction of
local schoolmen to Alexander
Lesser's nationally-publicised
criticism of the Cut Bank Board
ing School. the Chief solicited the
opinion Of Supt. Cloke of Brown
ing public schools. which is ex-
pressed in an article on the front
page.
1t is the Chiefs opinion that
Mr.. Lesser, who functions under
the title of executive director of
the Association of American In
dian Affairs. acted more under
the impulse of circus poster"
than under other impulses that
issue from the heart of the true
benefactor.
The ill-conceived publicity that
the Blackfeet Reservation has
been the victim of during t h e
last several years is disheartsn-
ing. Much of it has been without
foundation. In other instances,
it has been pure fabrications, or
a mountain constructed from a
mole.hill.
1t is true, there are vexing In
dian problems. But is it sound
that approaches to their solution
should be through half-truths,
mistruths or spectacular exagg-
erations?
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this year are to keep President
Truman on a pedestal they must
aver, I'VE love him for the boners
he has pulled
The strategy might not be COM
pletely unsuccessful. The paradox
about the little guy from Kansas
City" is that time after time a
faux pas which might blast the
career of a less fortunate political
figure seems e it h e r to be for
gotten or vaguely to endear him
to some of his followers.
Perhaps this is because for al
most the first time in the nation
al history the occupant of t h e
White House is very much an
average man.. and the average
man FIGURES that the mistakes
Harry Truman makes are pretty
much the mistakes he, the man
in the street. might make if he
were the man in the White House.
Indeed, such mistakes h ave
been made by others of consider
able prominence and RESPONSE
bility. There will be some differ
ence of opinion as to whether the
assertion, reported by Jonathan
Daniels, that James F. Byrnes
failed miserably" as Secretary
of State is a political blunder; but
the consensus seems to be that it
does the Democrats more harm
than good.
Whether it be this incident. a
letter about the Marines, a re-
mark about columnist, or a de-
tense of his military aide, Mr..
Humans digressions usually
arise from a mixture of impul-
siveness and politics. Mr.. Daniels
asserts that the President finds
mo conflict between public SER
vice and politics"
Every elected public official is
necessarily in politics, but citi.
zens in general like statesman.
ship to predominant. Even though
there may be political overtones,
MIR. Truman sounds more like the
President of the United States
when he urges voters to elect
congressman who are above petty
Browning chief. [volume] (Browning, Mont.) 1941-1953, 1950-10-06
HIS L0VABlE soNERs

I'VE love him for the enemies
he has made" was a successful
campaign slogan for Grover
Cleveland in his first race for the
presidency. It would seem that if
Democratic campaign managers
Browning chief. [volume] (Browning, Mont.) 1941-1953, 1950-10-06
REASON IN EVERYTHING

One reason-and a glazing and
sufficient one-why a W o m g n
cannot be President of the United
States may be found at the Inter-
mountain bus depot at Cut Bank.
Browning chief. [volume] (Browning, Mont.) 1941-1953, 1950-10-06

The 1850 hunting season consists of two
hunting periods of eighteen days each.
October to October %. and Novem-
Der II to December 4. both dates in
elusive. On the opening dates. Octo-
Der 6 and November II, hunting starts
at IL o'clock noon. and stops at one
hour before sunset For the remaining
days of the hunting season. hunting
starts at 80 minutes before sunrise and
stops at one hour before sunset.
Browning chief. [volume] (Browning, Mont.) 1941-1953, 1950-10-06

house, Miss Jackson in charge.
Z p. M, senior MYF.
Harvest dinner October 10 at
the church.
Edgar B. Smith. past tor.
Alta w. Nye, assistant.
Browning chief. [volume] (Browning, Mont.) 1941-1953, 1950-10-06
Make feace With Winter!

You and winter can bury the
Ratchet! With Carriers Ready-for-
Winter Service. you can laugh at
the war cry of cold weather
drive in peace and comfort through
all the frigid months ahead.
Thorough winter conditioning
makes your car ready to 20 when
the temperatures low assures
Browning chief. [volume] (Browning, Mont.) 1941-1953, 1950-10-06
Little Flower Church


Little Flower Church
Sunday Masses
Cut Bank Boarding School.
7:30 a. m.
Glacier Park, 9 a. m.
Browning, 1890 a. m.
Week Day Masses
Browning, 1870 a. m.
Babb School, second and fourth
Saturdays at 9 a. m.
Browning grade school children
instruction class, Mondays at a
p. m.
High School Study Club, Mon
days at Tbs p. m.
Rev. FIR. George Corner. pastor.
Browning chief. [volume] (Browning, Mont.) 1941-1953, 1950-10-06

partisanship las he did on Demo.
cratic Women's Day. than when
he INDUCES personal favor or
pique. Christian Science Mon
itor.
Browning chief. [volume] (Browning, Mont.) 1941-1953, 1950-10-06

you the quick starts, the smooth
performance and the safe opera
ton that mean Happy Winter
Motoring.
So have powwow with your
Carter dealer today. His Ready
for-Winter Service takes only
short time and lets you greet
cold weather with no car worries.
Browning chief. [volume] (Browning, Mont.) 1941-1953, 1950-10-06
Assembly Of God

Sunday morning, Sunday
School at 10.
Sunday morning worship at II
Sunday evening evangelistic
service at 8.
Mid-week prayer service Thurs
day at 8 p. m.
All are welcome.
Rev. ROLAND A. Murphey.
aston.
Evening star., 1950-02-02
3 to 5 Year Job Gets Underway
In MicrofiIn1ing Land Patents

land patents he can produce
without lengthy searches. One of
them. dated September 10, 184c,
excited his own curiosity. President
Van Buren's ghost written" sig
nature was attached. 1t conveyed
tracts of land to a certain Will
liam Hickey in the vicinity of the
then Eastern Branch. now known
as the Anacostia River.
The patent contained such pic
turesque areas known as Sea
mans Delight" Barbados, :"
Scotland" "Hadduck's Hill" and
Franks Adventure.
People from every State, and
even from foreign countries, con-
tinue to write in to the Bureau of
Land Management to help them
establish title to land by furnish
ing them with a copy of the patent
showing that the United States
has parted it's title. The answers
to these questions usually can be
found in the 21a miles of patent
book records in the 137-year-ol
General Land Office records. These
files became a part of the Bureau
of Land Management on it's or
ganization in 1916. They contain
the original evidence of titles of
more than 100000, 900 acres of
land that has passed from the
United States into private owner
ship.
There is no record of land decided