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The Miami times. [volume] (Miami, Fla.) 1923-current, 1950-02-18

Segregation, secularization, Denomnational Rivalry

Segregation SecuIarlzaton DenomlnatlonaA NISaHy
The Home Missions Congress has summoned the ma
TONS Churches to unite behind broad program aimed TO
insure human rights for minority groups, to combat secu
larzation of both Church and society," and stop inter-
Church rivalry. The Congress, which met from January
24th to 9th in Columbus Ohio attended by more
than 1000 delegates.
Delegates called on the U. S. Congress for speedy
adoption of the FEPC and urged member OF the
Home Missions gathering to ask Speaker Sam KayDurn
by telegram that the bill be brought before the House Tor
vote.
Other measures recommended by the delegates to
bring about greater justice in American life included
adequate and unsegregated" housing for all people,
equalization of educational opportunities, and support OF
and private to provide better heatn
facilities
Minority Groups
Detailed recommendations to achieve a just treat
ment for such special groups agricultural migratory
workers. American Indians rural Negro sharecroppers
and Jews also adopted by the Congress.
Taking note of the than 40 cent increase IN
the number of migratory workers since 194O the dele
gates asked Church to for prompt
of legislative to improve the living and working
conditions of the nations estimated two million migrants
These included the passage of child labor laws to pro-
tect migrant children against employment which might
interfere with their schooling the extension of social
cury and old age benefits to agricultural workers and
provisions for better housing facilities by state and local
authorities (The Living Church.)
The Miami times. [volume] (Miami, Fla.) 1923-current, 1950-02-18
SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 10, 1850
by admiration. Hope and LOve-Wordsworth
DIR. MARY Mcleod BETHUNE

In city this week was Mary Mcleod Bethune,
founder of the Bethune Goodman College of Daytona
Beach and well known national character This nation
al Brotherhood Week and in that connection Dr. Bethune
guest speaker Tuesday evening at the Methodist
Church in Coral Gables. While not present to
hear her, knowing this lady do certain she
did justice to the occasion.
Following this engagement DR.. Bethune feted at
the spacious parsonage of Mt Zion Baptist Church. the
Rev. Edward Graham, pastor It splendid nterrac-
al affair sponsored by the following groups Alpha Phi
Omega Sorority Council of Church Women, National
Council of Negro Women Bethune Goodman College
Alumni Behune Goodman Mothers Club National Soror-
iy of Phi Delta Kappa and Delta Sigma Theta Sorority
DR.. Bethune addressed her audience only she
could and tears the faces of many guests OF
both
She was loud in her praise of Miami for being able 20
bring together such fine crowd of and men of
both
Concluding her remarks she called for and led one of
her favorite songs, 'Let Me Call You Sweetheart The
entire group sang Justify.
Congratulations to the sponsors of the evenings en-
tertanment.
The Miami times. [volume] (Miami, Fla.) 1923-current, 1950-02-18
LINCOLN DOUGLASS

This week we think of the lives of two great -
Abraham Lincoln and Frederick Douglass February 18th
was Lincolns Birthday and far know, February
18th was the birthday of Frederick Douglass.
Every child attending school knows something about
the life of the great emancipation Abraham Lincoln 1t is
part of their study Not with Frederick Douglas but
he too great and every child should know of
his life and the contribution he made for the beerment
of mankind the fruits of which enjoy today.
This is also Negro History Week, apart from what
you read in newspapers, there magazines,
and phampets from which could study the history Of
the Negro For further information read the article Ne
gro Pamphlets Tell History of America" page of to-
days Miami Times. You should not miss it!
The Miami times. [volume] (Miami, Fla.) 1923-current, 1950-02-18
Artistic Millinery
Hold Anniversary
Sale

The Artistic Millinery Shop, 237
N. Miami Ave., is now in the midst
Of it's Anniversary Sale during
which time it is Offering some Of
the greatest bargains in its history.
Hats Of all description, yard goods.
lingerie, and other merchandise are
being offered at drastically reduced
prices. The sale will last for two
more weeks.
Evening star., 1950-09-02
Maryland Man Denies
Charges Of Bigamy

A Morningside (Md.) man
pleaded not guilty to a bigamy
charge in Upper Marlboro police
court yesterday.
He is Gerald B. Wright, 40, an
area manager for the Washington
Post who lives in the 200 block
of Maple street.
Substitute Trial Magistrate
Henry H. O'Neill continued the
case until next Friday when Mrs.
Jean Wright, %. the wife who
had him arrested, did not appear
in court. Her attorney, Hal B.
Claggett said that she was i'll.
Wright is accused of having
another wife. Mrs, Imogene
Wright, SO, of the 400 block of
Brandywine street Sc. Police
said he also married Dell Thonnp-
son in Fort Lauderdale. Fla. in
1941 and has not been divorced.
Mr.. Claggett said he had
learned divorce proceedings had
been filed between the defendant
and Imogene Wright. He did not
know whether a. decree had been
entered. :,
Mrs. Jean Wright told police
she learned of her husbands
marriage to Imogene when she
found the Wright" page missing
from her telephone directory. She
got another, she said, and near
her name was listed another Mrs.
Gerald B. Wright. She got in
touch with the second wife imme-
diately.
Evening star., 1950-09-02
so Pct. of Fathers
In Falls Church Hold
Government Jobs

Nearly go per cent OF Falls
Church fathers are employed by
the Federal Government. accord
ing to a census just completed by
the Falls Church School Board.
OF 1859 parents in the city, 806
fathers work for the Federal Gov
ernment. A total of $50 is en-
ployed elsewhere. In addition, AZ
mothers work for the Government
and 80 are otherwise employed
outside their homes.
There are 2,092 families, of
which 1873 have one or more
children. There are TIC families
without any children under 20
years of age.
Children in the city total 1892.
The census disclosed that last
year, 1,402 did not attend any
school, 481 attended private or
parochial schools. and 808 were
enrolled in public schools.
A total of 204 children will enter
public school for the first time
this fall: $50 will return to public
schools in Falls Church, 573 plan
to attend private or parochial
schools; 46 will be in public
schools outside of the area, and
1,219 will not attend school.
There are more than 1,100 chill
dren in the city under the age of
six. Total enrolment of city stu
dents in elementary schools last
year was SGT.
Evening star., 1950-09-02

dangerous tensions OF American
life. And when I say to help, I
mean that the mature minds of
both men and women must work
together. We are not women in
politics, and this is not a battle
of the sexes"
Representative Harrison was
greeted with prolonged applause
when he declared: II predict they
will run this town well, and I
would hate to be a weed here"
The guest speaker Of the day,
Miss Catherine E. Falvey, genera!
counsel of the Security and Re-
sources Board, termed the cere-
monies an unique OCCASION y
You may well have the eyes
of the world turned upon you, u
she said. History is in the
making. 1t is indeed fitting that
those people who run the homes
of this Nation can do the house
keeping of our Government.
think we are reaching a point
where everyone will be called upon
for a maximum of service"
Rain Threat Fails.
The whole town had worried
all day for fear it might rain
during the ceremonies, but not a
drop fell, despite threatening
clouds over the nearby mountain
range.
The Rev. w. G. Pendleton, of
the Episcopal Church, gave the
invocation. and the Rev. M. E.
Sliger, of the Baptist Church.
pronounced the benediction. w.
E. Compton, who served as mayo.
from 1885 to 1948. welcomed the
guests.
After it was all over, everyone
was served cookies and punch on
the lawn, through the courtesy
of the ladies auxiliary of the local
fire company. .r ..
The towns big day ended last
night with a square dance in the
school and round of private
parties.
Evening star., 1950-09-02
Man Is Fined S2OQ,
Second Freed Third
Held in Gaming Case
BY the As.oela.sd Press

LEoNARDToWN. Md. sept. a
- One man was fined 5000,
another was cleared and a third
was held for jury trial in Cir
Cult Court at hearings yesterday
involving gambling charges.
The cases grew out of spectacu-
lar raids made by State police in
st. Marys County August 2.
Joseph Moorcoen was fined by
Trial Magistrate Ralph Abel yes
terday after testimony that he
subrented part of a building at
Lexington Park knowing that it
was to be used for gambling.
Hiram Millison, identified as
the owner of the building. was ac-
quilted after he pleaded that he
did not know what was planned
for the part of it he leased to
Moorcoen.
Mr.. Millison, 46-year-old real
estate man, said he had lost $780,
900 in business as the result of
being arrested.
James Cochran, charged with
leasing out another building with
the knowledge that !. it, was going
to be used for gambling, waived
preliminary hearing. 80
John II. T. Briscoe. St. Marys
County States Attorney. then
asked for a jury trial and Magis-
trate Abel forwarded the case to
Circuit Court.
Evening star., 1950-09-02
kimbaII Will Be Honored
With Parade at ANNAPOLIS
By the Associated Press

ANNAPOLIS, Sept. 2.-Under-
secretary of the Navy Kimball
was to take the salute from 1880
parading plebes today at the
Naval Academy.
The academy was to render
him full honors. including four
rufles and f1ourishes, the Light
step Admiral's March, a 17-gun
salute and the breaking out OF
his flag over the Worden Field
parade grounds. On hand for
music will be the Naval Acad-
emy's Band and the plebe's Drum
and Bugle Corps.
Mr.. Kimball and his aide, Maj.
r. A. Churley, U. S. NJ. c., were
scheduled to visit the academy
superintendent, Vice Admiral Har-
ry w. Hill. He win attend a
forum at $3.50 o'clock at which
plebes' parents will ask questions,
after having the activities and
routine of the academy explained
to them.
Evening star., 1950-09-02
2oth Division Reunion
Gets Under Way Today
BY the Associated Press

BALTIMORE, Sept. 2.-Talk of
two past world wars and worry
over a third few back and forth
as veterans of the 29th Division
awaited formal start of their ap-
nual reunion today (
Members of the Blue and Gray
Division from all over the country
started coming in yesterday. The
overwhelming majority are from
Maryland and Virginia.
James Stevens of.Silver Spring
the retiring national commander,
will call the reunion to order this
afternoon. 49,
Three resolutions already are
Iready for introduction at the
Ithree-day session. One opposes
Isocialized "a medicine, another op-
poses seating a Chinese Com
mu1list represent ative in the
United Nations Security Councl.
and the thirds favors a loan to
Spain.
Evening star., 1950-09-02
Falls Church Council
Names W. I. Finley
EIo New Judgeship

William r. Finley last night Vas
appointed to the new position of
civil and police judge by the Falls
Church City Council.
The post was created by the city
charter adopted earlier this year.
For the last two years, Mr.. Finley
has served as trial magistrate.
John G. Turnbull, representing
the Falls Church Bar Association,
told the council his group unani-
mously indorsed appointment of
Mr.. Finley.
In other action, the council
authorized the city attorney to
seek an out-of-court settlement of
the city's claim for damages as
result of an Injunction. The court
order, effective August 8, re-
strained Harry E. Wells from
carrying out the duties Of city
manager.
The city has claimed that delay
in signing the school bonds. result
ing from the Injunction, was costly.
Hearing on the injunction and
the city's claim for damages. is
set for September, 8 in Fairfax
County Circuit Court. On August
F14, Roy s. Braden was appointed
city manager. He accepted the
position only temporarily, however.
The new manager said yesterday
that he plans to be here "most of
this MONTH" Mr.. Braden will in
troduce to the Council in confer
ence next week several candidates
for the manager post.
Plans for a "belt-line highway
to bypass the Falls Church busi-
ness district will be discussed in
Richmond Tuesday Attending the
conference will be James Anderson,
chairman of the State Highway
Commission; a representative of
the State Planning Board; A. Kyle
Roop, Falls Church director of
planning, and Mr.. Braden.
Evening star., 1950-09-02
BY the Associated Press

ANNAPOLIS, Sept. 2.-Four
Progressive Party candidates
signed Maryland's loyalty affi-
davits with "revulsion" yesterday
so they could be on the election
ballots in November.
Two other party members, how
ever, refused to comply so they
could press court tests of the
States Ober law against subver-
sives.
All six have filed suit in Balti-
more City Court asking that the
law be declared unconstitutional.
1t could be the first such test of
the law, passed last year, and to
be voted on in November.
Certificates of nomination by
five of the six progressives had
been refused because they were
not accompanied by the required
loyalty oath. ..
Sam Fox, nominee for the
United States Senate, and Mar
Evening star., 1950-09-02
Woman Mayor Is Sworn In After Dog Fight

Mrs. Davis, mother of three and
wife of George H. Davis, jr.. a
Justice Department attorney, who
commutes daily the IS miles to an
other Washington, declared in her
speech that she had heard some
people oppose our new council be-
cause they feared many changes
in the town would take place, and
they like it the way it is
THE facts show, however, she
said. that the town is declining
in population, that the weeds are
increasing along the streets, that
the street lights are failing to
burn, and that the stray dogs roam
at will. I think I can speak for
the entire Council, as well as my
self, when it is said that we are
in favor of a progressive program
of local self-government.
There has been much said
about the glamorous career wom-
an, but little about the housewife,
except that she is a drudge. This
I cannot agree with. There can
be no job more exacting, more
necessary or more rewarding than
that of housewife and mother. 1t
is task that Challenges her whole
character, intelligence and imag-
ination every day.
'The duties of the housewife
and her obligations do not stop at
her garden wall. They continue
and include a complete scope of
outside interests and influences
toward the end that the much
needed emotional security of the
world might be restored to all our
people. 1t is a woman's duty to
develop further the art of human
relationship and appreciation of
the vital Importance of human be-
havior. to create the moral at
for society and achieve
new moral standards to fit our
present needs.
HI This is nothing new, but the
golden opportunity of women is
present to help ease the acute and
Evening star., 1950-09-02
Bus Service Approved
On Three Regatta Days

The Public Utilities Commission
has approved bus service to Hains
Point by the Capital Transit Co.
for the three days of the Presi-
dents Cup Regatta on September
Is, 16 and IT.
The fare will be IS cents cash
each way. The buses will run from
Fifteenth street and Treasury
place NV. to the East Potomac
Park Recreation Center and Golf
House, and from the Hains Point
Tea House back to Fifteenth
street and Treasury place.
Evening star., 1950-09-02
By Robert c. RoIlines
Stor Staff CORRESPONDENT

WASHINGTON, Va, Sept. o.
Just as swearing-in ceremonies
for the woman mayor and the all
woman Town Council were about
to begin on the courthouse lawn
yesterday, a fight broke out be-
tween two dogs.
Normally such an occurrence
wouldn't have attracted much in
terest but yesterday it brought a
roar of laughter from the crowd
of $50 persons gathered for the
Inauguration.
The reason the incident seemed
so hilarious to most of the spec
tators was that it provided a
timely and natural Illustration of
one of the big reasons the women
were elected in bafloting last
June.
The distaff side waged a sue
cessful campaign against an all
male slate, with one of their cam
paign promises being to stop dogs
from roaming at large.
But the men took the whole
thing good-naturedly, and after
William F. Moffett, jr., the re-
firing mayor who did not run for
reelection, had administered the
oath of office yesterday, he de-
clared smilingly, "I wish each of
you the best of luck" He sounded
as if he really meant it.
Seven Are Sworn In.
Those sworn in were the Mayor
Mrs. Dorothy Cox Davis. %, and
Councilwomen Mrs. Aollsah Dud-
ley Miller, SIS; Mrs. Louise Miller
Price, SIS; Mrs. Robbie Critzer, 54;;
Miss Ruby Jenkins, 30; Miss Nellie
Elizabeth Racer, 26, and Mrs.
Dorothy B. Hawkins, 25.
Population Drop Cited.
Representative Harrison of the
7th district, was master of cere-
monies. The event took place on
a stand erected next to the Civil
War monument on the courthouse
lawn.
Evening star., 1950-09-02
Leudbeoter Heads Unit
Of Alexandria Chest

Milton A. Leadbeater, Alex
andria insurance man, has been
named co-chairman of the Busi-
ness / Unit of Alexandria's fall
Community Chest campaign, Ray
c. Hopkins, campaign manager,
announced. Paul D. Eckman is CO.
chairman Of the unit.
Four division leaders in the
business unit, one of the largest
in the drive. also were announced.
They are Irwin Hufford, manager
of Shuman's Bakery and Ice
Cream Co.; D. w. Duke, manager
of the j. c. Penny Co. in the area;
C. H. Mason, manager of Mount
Vernon Motors. and Eugene Simp-
son. Alexandria contractor.
Evening star., 1950-09-02
Virginia Court Drops
Contempt Charges
Against Morrison
BY The Associated Press

KING GEORGE, Va, Sept. O.
A contempt of court charge against
Horace T. Morrison, Common
wealth's attorney for King George
County. has been dismissed at the
request of the State.
The charge was based on a let
ter Mr.. Morrison wrote Gov. Bat
tie and released to the press in
which he sought impeachment
proceedings against Judge Leon M.
Bazile.
After Judge Brockenbrough
Lamb ruled that the truth or
falsity of Mr.. Morrison's charges
against Judge Bazile were not an
issue in the contempt hearing
Special Prosecutor John D. Butz-
ner, jr., asked dismissal of the
contempt charge.
Judge Lamb had ruled that the
issue was one of privilege.
Asks Dismissal.
''The court, by its ruling, has
indicated that the truth of falsity
of the charges cannot be shown,
and in view of that ruling :. the
Commonwealth cannot carry the
burden Of proof inherent upon it, p
Mr.. Butzner told the court, and
added: rs .,,,.,. 81.
Nothing remains to be done
save to move for the dismissal of
the rule. which motion is at this
time made"
Defense Attorney Duval Rad
ford of Bedford contended in
opening arguments to dismiss the
contempt proceedings that the
letter to Gov. Battle and its re-
lease to the press were privileged.
Judge BaZile, who charged Mr..
Morrison with contempt of court,
held that contempt consisted of
releasing the letter for publication.
In the letter Mr.. Morrison had
charged Judge Bazile with "fa-
grant disregard of judicial pro-
cedures." -....
Judge Has No Appeal.
Judge Lamb said the burden of
proof of malice rests with the
prosecution. After judicial action
but not before-has been taken
all citizens are at liberty to pub
lish their opinions of the decision
of the court, but cant do it insa
contemptuous, obscene or insulting
manner"
AS for his ruling on the truth
or falsity of Mr.. Morrison's letter
to the Governor, Judge Lamb said
there were two tribunals to try
such a case-the State Senate in
impeachment proceedings insti-
tuted in the House of Delegates,
and jury or judge to try a libel
suit.
Judge Lamb added that Mr..
Morrison was not responsible be-
cause "the effort at impeachment
proceedings has failed"
Judge Bazile has no appeal
from Judge Lambs ruling in the
contempt proceedings according to
Virginia law.
Evening star., 1950-09-02
a Maryland Progressives Sign
Loyalty Oath With 'RevuIsion'

shall Jones, candidate for the
House from the 4th District, filed
the oaths in Annapolis. Milton
Self and Otto Yerrell, candidates
for the House of Delegates, gave
theirs to the Baltimore Super
visors of Elections.
Harold Buchanan. executive Sec
retary of the party. said the four
complied because no court decision
on their objection could be ex-
pected in time for them to get
on the ballot.
In order to keep the constitu-
tionality test alive, Louis Shub,
the Progressive nominee for Gov
ernor, and Miss Thelma Gerende,
congressional candidate from the
I'd District, did not sign the oaths.
Evening star., 1950-09-02
Mother Leaps in River on Day
Before DeudGYIWos to BeWed

Arlington, to watch her cigarettes
and pocketbook for her.
Tt was over in a fash" Mr..
Woodson said. "She jumped Off
the seawall. I had no idea what
she was going to do"
Boat No. 4 of the Harbor Police,
however, was cruising by and two
privstes, Charles E. Ripperger
and Harold H. Riep, rescued the
woman with a boat hook.
After being treated on shore
by an Emergency Hospital doctor,
she was taken to Gallinger for
observation, police said. -'-
Evening star., 1950-09-02
Two Arlington Churches
To Broadcast Services

Two Arlington churches will
broadcast their II am. services
tomorrow.
Mount Olive Baptist Church, the
Rev. Atron Mackley in charge,
will broadcast over Station WARL,
and Westover Baptist Church. the
Rev. w. Barker Hardison in
charge, over Station WEAM.
Morning devotions will be
broadcast, Monday through Fri
day, by the Rev. Ford Wagner, of
Christ Methodist Church, at 8:45
am. over Station WARL and by
the Rev. Fred Gibson of Arling-
ton Nazarene Church, at 1915
am. over Station WEAM.
Evening star., 1950-09-02
Traffic Case Continued
Aquinst District Man
BY the Associated Press

PRINCE FREDERICK, Nd,
Sept. "A traffic case against
John H. Daniels, "a, of 1915
Jocelyn street NV. Washington,
was continued yesterday in Trial
Magistrates Court until Septem-
ber Is. ~
He and two others were hurt
Sunday when their car crashed
into pole on Route 260, 13
miles north of here.
State police charged Mr.. Daniels
with drunken and reckless driving
and speeding. He was released on
collateral of $304.35.
Evening star., 1950-09-02

Today was to have been her
daughters wedding day.
And yesterday, a 41-year-old
Government worker began remem-
bering. Her daughter was killed
three months ago when her auto
mobile struck a bridge abutmeut.
Neighbors said the mother left
her downtown apartment about
8 pm. She walked to a seawall
on the District side of the George
town Channel. She stopped only
once-to ask Henry l.. Woodson,
1850 Thirty-fifth street north,
Evening star., 1950-09-02
PikesviIIe Headquarters
OF Police 10 Be Dedicated
BY the Associated Press

BALTIMORE. Sept. 2.-The
new Maryland State Police head
quarters at Pikesville will be
dedicated next Saturday, Col.
Carey Jarman, superintendent of
police, announced.
The buildings, put up in the
early 1800s, are being renovated
The structures originally were
used as a Federal arsenal and
later as a Maryland old soldier S
home. --1
Renovation work was started
last year. Gov. Lane will speak
at the dedication.
Evening star., 1950-09-02
BeuII to Act as Leader

Representative Beall of Mary
land will act as Republican House
leader during a recess that will
end September II. Most House
members will be out of the city,
but in order to conform with Con-
gressional rules, the House will
meet every three days for brief
sessions.
Evening star., 1950-09-02
Dr.. J. B. Jones Dies .

RICHMOND, Sept. 2 P.-Dr.
John Boiling Jones, 10. of Pc
tersburg, a past president of the
Virginia State Medical Society.
died yesterday in Richmond
hospital after an illness of sew