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The Miami times. [volume] (Miami, Fla.) 1923-current, 1950-07-29

building the temperance
in a differene view of the
same slum conditions it set
out to eradicate. The COM
mittee obviously detects a
conspiracy among landlords
to freeze out public low cost
housing by building flashy
looking apartments on all a.
valuable land.
There is no doubt in ones
mind. We know that private
concerns are incapable of
eradicating the slums they
created. They are too sell
fish, greedy, and unchristian
for rational thinking and
planning of the type of hous-
necessary to meet present
and future needs.
Without public aid, there
appears to be no escape from
greedy landlords who for
generations have exploited
us and is still out for future
exploitation-through very
high rent and poorly con-
structed housing.
Next week we will discuss
the cost of these apartments
to bring out more forceably
how we are now being great
ly overcharged,
The Miami times. [volume] (Miami, Fla.) 1923-current, 1950-07-29
PUBLIC HOUSING A MUST
By Arlington Sands

We understand that the
Stun Clearance Committee
is requesting the suspension
of further building permits
for apartments in the down.
town Negro section.
The committee is alert. 1t
sees the danger ahead :.
the undergraduates of the
present building trend of
one and two bedroom a
partments. The committee is
cognizant of the peoples
needs-structures sufficient
to wholesomely shelter a
family
The committee sees, in
spite of this extravaganza
The Miami times. [volume] (Miami, Fla.) 1923-current, 1950-07-29
THE SPECTATOR
BY ELLIOTT j. PIEZE
S & G. FOLDS

Even CnOuSH III nave "
confess that I had to read
it two times before / could
really believe what l was
reading, 1 learned this week
from our local dailies that
the powerful S. & G. Gam
bling Syndicate on Miami
Beach has folded, and has
really gone out of business.
To say that the news was a
surprise to me would be put
ting it mildly in this modern
day and time.
Tn S. & G., according to
information rvealed at the
Kefauver Crime Committee.
hearing, was in any mans
language a ''big business"
even though it was an lille
ultimate one. The records
showed that in one year a.
lone the Syndicate crossed
more than $21,OOO,00O, and
that is not hay.
But the feature of the en-
tire proceedings Sthat sur
prised me most was the fact
that it was common know
ledge among not only the
people of Miami Beach, but
all people of the Greater Mi
ami area as a whole, and
many, many others, that the
Syndicate was so we'll en-
trenched within it's area that
J it's folding or going out of
business was practically an
impossibility. But according
to the latest news on the Syn
dictate, it has already folded,
and as the records go, it is
no longer doing business as
such.
Perhaps the crime hear
ings in Miami did have some
real, honest-to-goodness far
reaching effects. Perhaps the
boys are really serious. But
then on the other hand, the
announced folding of the S.
& G. may we'll be the 'lull
before the storm" At any
rate, time will tell. In the
meantime, We'll all wait and
see.
The Miami times. [volume] (Miami, Fla.) 1923-current, 1950-07-29

tured himself in a special
production as the ''Hunch-
back of Notre Dame," and
together with his versatile
team-mate, Wei Copez, they
put on an act that took the
house by storm. Anyone who
has seen the screen version
of the "Hunchback of Notre
Dame," as portrayed by Ell
Their Charles Lawton or the
immortal Lon CLANCY, will
agree that Phil does a bang
up job of the same role in
the stage version. It was
great, Phil, and congratu-
lations to you and your en-
tire cast. Again I recommend
the show to all of Miami. It's
really worth seeing Alma
Roland, we'll known Miami
waitress celebrated her birth
day on Wednesday, July &c.
Congrats to her and may she
have many more Mrs.
Clara Carey was Queen For
the Day" at the Rockland
Palace on Sunday. Mrs. Ca
rey was selected through the
weekly contest sponsored by
J. Us Ebony Express on sta
ton WFEC !. Mrs. Ora Lew
is of Newark, NJ. paid a
weeks visit to her uncle and
aunt, Mr.. and Mrs. Cornell
JUS Bronson, BIB NV 9Th st.
It was her first trip to the
Magic City. She reported a
very fine stay and said she
will return soon . Jimmie
Reeves continues to rock the
house with his superb rem
dition of "Salt Pork, West
Virginia" every time he sings
it. The folks say it's old but
Jimmie keeps it sounding
good Mrs. Frances Briggs,
sister of Archie ''Pressbox"
Pinder, and Key West cor
respondent for the Miami
Times, was among those who
attended the Rockland's Am
ateur Show Wednesday mite.
Mrs. Briggs is vacationing in
Miami for a few days.
The Miami times. [volume] (Miami, Fla.) 1923-current, 1950-07-29
NOTES FROM HERE
AND THERE

l feel that I would be
Sinking my duties if l did
not tell you about that sem
sational, super-duper show
which Phil (the Upsetter)
Harris and his all-star revue
put on at the Rockland Pal
ace Wednesday mite. In gen.
eral, the show is always
good, and Phil himself is al
ways great, but Wednesday
Mites show was easily the
greatest that I have seen in
many, many moons. Phil fea-
The Miami times. [volume] (Miami, Fla.) 1923-current, 1950-07-29

two delicious meals Dorothy is law student at Howard
She has not been in the best of health.
Charlie Wars and Gene Allen were disappointed be-
cause couldn't make fishing trip with them however
promised that my next vacation Washington will be
my first stop the fishing trip first engagement
We bound the bargain with midnight automobile ride
picking up melon at the market and then enjoying
melon feast.
The Miami times. [volume] (Miami, Fla.) 1923-current, 1950-07-29
We. EDITORS NOTEBOOK

Harlem is getting quite lot of new housing dlsplac-
ing of it's old shabby looking buildings LII 1ac ele
have been nine new city projects opened already this year.
and it reported that more will be completed py
the end of 1850
Buildings at 127h to 131st street between Seventh
and EIGHTH Avenues have been demolished and 1,425
apartments will be erected.
The Miami times. [volume] (Miami, Fla.) 1923-current, 1950-07-29
The Moving Finger
BY L. A. Thompson

Governor Fuller Warren
and his liaison committee in
Broward county came to the
parting of the ways this
week over the appointment
of Amos Hall as sheriff of
that county. In substance,
the committee said 'bye-bye'
to the Governor and his adj
ministration. Warren remov-
ed Sheriff w. Clark from
that office this week.
The Miami times. [volume] (Miami, Fla.) 1923-current, 1950-07-29

The National Teachers
Research Association, &C.
cording to an announcement
made in this paper last week
is making a survey to find
out if a junior college Fog
Negroes is needed in Miami,
Hope that the association
will find that it is needed.
The big question is how
many high school grads who
are not able to go away to
school are willing to take ad-
vantage of the offer? The
way you sign the blank ap-
pearing in the Miami Times
last week will tell the tale.
The Miami times. [volume] (Miami, Fla.) 1923-current, 1950-07-29

An interesting hour spent with Archbishop Ernest
on Friday morning We talked principally of Miami OF
quarter century ago and the Miami OF today The Arch
bshop as many of our readers will remember came to
Miami when the African Orthodox church was opened
here the early twenes and was in charge OF that work
for several years. The Holy Cross Cathedral at 1Zz w.
124th Street. The Archbishop in Miami about two
years ago conduct the funeral of Stafford DANES he
asks me to his best wishes to Mamans OF his
quaintance.
Thursday morning it was my privilege and pleasure
to assist the Rev. FIR John H. Johnson rector at St.
tins church at the am Holy Communion Service. Fr
johnson of the most outstanding ministers IN the
city of New York and is loved by his pensioners.
The Members of the Wedding, starring Ethel Waters
is the current outstanding play Broadway 1t has been
running nearly months and still large audiences
are in attendance enjoyed every minute OF it. 1t would
not say how we'll Miss Waters played her part
You must the play to really appreciate It, While the
other players good think Julie Harris as frankie
Adams good second. The play is in three acts
On Sunday was in Railway New Jersey and had a
very enjoyable time of it. Other members of the party
were Mrs Ella Strachan, Miss Ethel Major Miss Mary
Murray and Mr. William H. Major. We were guests of
Mr. and Mrs. Sam Roker. The Rockers comfort
ably domiced and justly proud that month ago they
paid the last dollar owed this property Roker has been
employed with the firm for 26 They also have
fine lot of chickens and doing nicely After very
delicious dinner host drove over the city winding
up at the spacious home of Mr.. and Mrs James Roker
This gentleman is an old acquaintance whom had not
in 46 years.
Railway is city of about $4,000 including 1900
colored
Monday evening we enjoyed the benefit game at Eb-
bets Field between the Brooklyn Dodgers and the Ceve
land Indians The sad note during the game Joe
Hatten first pitch in the eighth inning that knocked out
Larry Dolby There sigh of relief in the stands when
it announced that Dolby not seriously hurt.
is interesting to watch the blind and cripple they
go up and down the subway train soliciting help. One of
these unfortunates who lost leg around distributing
collects these cards with your contribution of nickles
Dimes pennies or dollars if you like.
My New York family, daughter Hazel ncluded)
took for quite long ride the city the other night
winding up at Times Square where had my last look at
bright lights Broadway before leaving for the South
rho I,rin 4hor,,- inn
The Miami times. [volume] (Miami, Fla.) 1923-current, 1950-07-29

Miami celebrates it's 54th
anniversary July % with a
special program in Bayfront
park. They will tell in song
and story how Miami grew
from a "norhorse shay town
to the great metropolis that
it is.
Unfortunately you wouldn't
be able to tell very much.
Just a few of your pioneers
wanted more than to spend
a winter season and return
whence they came. Although
many of them never left the
city-alive!
However, it is a good time
to throw bouquets at those
heroes of yester-year, who
helped to bring about the ia
vorable conditions that you
enjoy. When you stop and
take stock of what has hap
pened in the past few years,
you just can't help from say
ing, "Vivi Miami!"
The Miami times. [volume] (Miami, Fla.) 1923-current, 1950-07-29

Thursday morning it my privilege and pleasure
to assist the Rev. FIR John H. Johnson rector at st.
tins church at the am. Holy Communion Service Fr.
johnson of the most outstanding ministers IN the
city of New York and is loved by his Pensioners
The Miami times. [volume] (Miami, Fla.) 1923-current, 1950-07-29

stopped in Washington, D. c. for a couple of days
niece Edvtbe Came Fred onerates the Reeves Service
Station and taxi cabs Seems to be doing al
right Mrs Cape is still employed in the Agricultural De-
partment Recently she purchased very fine 2storey
brick home.
Then there Dorothy Reeves, who prepared me
The Miami times. [volume] (Miami, Fla.) 1923-current, 1950-07-29

My New York family, daughter Hazel included
took for quite long ride the city the other nigh
winding up at Times Square where had my last look
'brght lights Broadway before leaving for the South
Maybe will them again next summer.
Hazel should be completing her work at New Yorl
University this week.
The Miami times. [volume] (Miami, Fla.) 1923-current, 1950-07-29

is interesting to watch the blind and cripple
go up and down the subway train soliciting help One
these unfortunates who lost leg goes around dstrbut
postcards On side of the card is his appeal Then
collects these cards with your contribution of nick
dimes, pennies or dollars if you like.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1950-05-20
Marriage License
Applications

Under D. C. laD, couples must
apply for a marriage license on
one day, 1Datt three full days and
receive the license on the fifth
day. Sundays and holidays are
counted the same as other days.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1950-05-20
7 axe NV Word for 1t


sound have come such words as
pap, soft food for babies" papa
"a child's word for father and
pope, from the Greek pappas, mean
ing father"
The infants "da, da, da, da" soon
becomes dada" a name for father
The infant whose hungry mouth
searches for the breast will keep
saying ina, ma, ma, ma" the most
fundamental sound in human
speech, since it is made with nc
more effort than merely opening
and closing the mouth.
This give us the Latin word
mamma, "the breast" hence
mother" And mamma Cor mama)
is found in virtually all languages:
The French maman, the German
mama, the Spanish mama, mann
mary gland; mother" etc.
Thus it is that the highest type
of vertebrates, man included, that
nourish their young with milk, are
known as mammals, or nammalia
Oddly enough, the word mother
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1950-05-20
Goren on BRIDGE

The use of no-trump as q rescue
from partners suit in which a sin
gleton is held appears to be en-
ployed all too frequently by many
players whose experience should
have taught them differently. Sell
dom, indeed, is it profitable to en-
ploy no-trump bid for the purpose
Of rescuing partner from a double
and then only when the intended
declarer has some solid or nearly
solid suit of his own that he relies
on running. In cases where your
honor strength is scattered, If your
partner is going to be badly of in
his suit, you are apt to be much
worse of in no-trump because of
your inability to utilize his hand.
Bear in mind that If partner is
permitted to play at his own make,
he will be able to avail himself of
any high-card strength that your
hand may contain, but in addition
he will be able to single in some
of his low trumps by ruffing, an
advantage which you will not enjoy
If you run out to no-trump.
1t may be doubtful wisdom for
me to publish the bidding that ap-
pears in the diagram above, but /
can vouch for its authenticity. The
damage was brutal and when the
smoke had cleared away, South had
managed to take three tricks and
was poorer by 1,700 points and, we
hope, much wiser for the experience.
When North was asked why he had
not persisted to four spades, at
which contract he could have SAL
vaged 900 points, he replied quite
aptly that he just couldn't cope
with the prospect of having his
partner bid four no-trump.
After South opened with one club,
North chose to respond with one
spade. While this department does
not see fit to indorse North's bid,
we are not prepared to embark
upon crusade against such prac-
tice. Technically, it is a bit light.
The textbook requirement for a
response at the level of one is six
points. The North hand valued at
spades counts FIVE points, three in
high cards and two for distribution.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1950-05-20
The BABY Il q Babbler.

Every one is familiar with the re-
petitious little sounds a baby makes
during that period of his life which
precedes his attempts to form actual
words. "Ba, ba, ba ba," he will say
over and over again-a sound that
has always been Characteristic of in
fants, for it is the source Of the
Latin word babulus, zone who keeps
on saying 'ba, ba, ba,' hence, a
babbler."
And babulus, in a rather round
about manner evolved also into the
middle English word babi, which
later became baby.
The bahia sound is found in other
languages than English Spanish
bahia, "drivel";; German babeln, "to
babble';; French babiller, ITO chatter
about nothing: old Morse babba
ito prattle";; Sanskrit balbala, "to
babble."
PA, pa, pa, pa, is another sound
typical Of infants, especially when
they are hungry. From the papa
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1950-05-20

On North's behalf it may be pointed
out, however, that his enterprising
response might have yielded big
dividends had South's hand been
constructed somewhat differently
Interchange South's spades and dla-
monds and game might have been
scored as a result of North's sport
ing response.
South was now obliged to bid one
no-trump despite the singleton.
North could see trouble brewing.
so he elected to pass and take a
short loss. East, whose previous
pass had been very good strategy,
now doubled and West cheerfully
left it in. While North was willing to
play one no-trump undoubled, he
could not stand for that contract,
at which his hand would be useless,
when the stakes were increased.
His bid of two spades was plainly
indicated and South should have
taken his beating there. His rescue
of two no-trump when no-trump
doubled can only with unbridled
charity be called indiScreet and the
subsequent rescues may perhaps
best be described as incredible.
copyright, 1850, by Charles H. Goren)
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1950-05-20
Natures Children
By LiIIion Cox Athey
Lungfshs,

Lungfsfes are amazing creatures
They can and do bury themselves
IN the mud and suspend all ANNA
ton. They are surrounded by q
case Of dry mud caused by the great
heat that has dried up all the water
in their swamp, stream or pond
When the rains return, the hard
clay Is softened until finally the fish
Is free. Then it moves slowly, as il
getting use to movement, until there
Is enough water in which to swim
about freely.
The evolution of a gill-breathing
aquatic fish into an air-breathine
terrestrial animal like salamandel
Is not too difficult to understand
when you learn something about
these fish.
Lungfishes are survivors, of group
that were well represented on earth
millions Of years ago. Today we
have only five species. One species
we find in the rivers of Queensland
Australia; one in the Amazon River
and its tributaries and three species
inhabit the swamps and rivers OF
Central Africa.
The African lung or mud fish
has a long eel-like body. The
paired fms are slender f1laments OF
no use in swimming, but are used for
creeping. The fish can walk" to-
ward and over dry land and slanting
trunks of trees. Though scales are
present they are completely en-
bedded in the skin. Besides having
gills for breathing under water, the
fish has developed an air bladder
that serves as a lung and so, when
the mud gets too thick for the fish
to breathe in, it comes to the sur
face, sticks its head above the water
and takes in fresh air.
With such a combination the
lungfish can manage to exist in
marshes and swamps that dry up
during the summer. BY going down
into the mud to a depth of Is inches
where they coil up in fiask-shaped
chamber with a hole in the top
through which they get any air
coming in. Often the walls of their
sleeping apartment are covered
with hardened mucus and a con-
slant supply of this muscus is
secreted to keep the skin moist.
AS in alternating animals, lung
fishes live on fat stored up in the
kidneys and other organs during
the four or five months they remain
underground. AS soon as the rains
return, the sleepyheads wriggle out
Of their underground cells. At first
they breathe with their gills and
later with their lung.
Lungfshes in their weird "co-
coons" have been shipped success
fully to various parts of the world
20 they could be studied. AS soon as
they were placed in water they re-
vived and became happy and active.
The African lungfish makes a
nest in the mud in which to lay
her eggs. The male lashes his tail
back and forth over them to provide
fresh water. The young have a
sucker back of the mouth on the
under surface of the head and they
have tapolelike plumose gills. Adults
reach a length of feet. They are
eaten by West African natives who
dig them out of the mud. No one
else will touch them.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1950-05-20
Births Reported

Prom D. c. Bureau of Vital Statistic
John and Abigail Daspit, boy.
Forrest and Henrietta Dupre, boy.
Norman and Elsie Farmer, boy.
Leo and Hilda Kyle, boy.
Edwin and Patricia Mulling, boy.
Arthur and Margaret Murphy. boy.
Robert and Betty Paul, boy:
MeRin and and Ma zee R sies boy boy
Phillip and Dorothy Wilberger, boy.
Curtis and Helen Wernle, boy.
Jesse and Mary Adams, girl.
Carl and Jean Beings, girl.
Burl and Harriet Binkley, girl.
Francis and Catherine Finnerty, girl.
Robert and Magda Freeman. girl.
Wharey and Elizabeth Freeze, girl.
Franklin and May Gaskins.. girl.
John and Grace Hopper, girl.
Robert and Lois Richard, girl.
Emmanuel and Mary Ridgell, girl.
David and Alzieide Russ. girl.
Enford and Ruth Stringer, girl.
Harry and Madelyn Strong, girl.
James and and Mary vito. gill. s
James and Viola Ferguson. (twins) boys.
| Calvin and Leona Fitz, boy.
Robert and Vivian johnson. boy.
John and Myrtle, Kit. boy.
Bernard and Mary Rose. boy:
william and Estalene Smith. boy.
| Charles and Marie Smith, boy.
Paul and Mary Washington, boy.
James and Viola West, boy,
Peter and Mary Adams, girl.
Walter and Matte CARPENTER, girl.
Abraham and Julia Debose. girl.
James and Catherine Jackson girl.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1950-05-20
VIEW Board to Meet

The National Public Relations
and Editorial Board Of the Vet
Grams of Foreign Wars will meet
in the Hotel Statler here Sunday.
On Monday, the National Welfare
and Service Committee will hold
q session, also at the Statler.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1950-05-20
BY Gus ArrioIo

Robert and Mary Mccall. girl.
francs al. ana c Msfy Mi9aIss9n Ell
Joseph and Fabeole Neverson, girl.
Frank and Virginia Quinn, girl.
Lemuel and Roxie Pray, girl.
Fletcher and Cora Rose, girl.
Leroy and Shirley Smith, girl.
william and JuanHa williams, girl.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1950-05-20
yer "a TRAYEsTY.

does not seem to have evolved from
mamma. It's origin Is the Latin
mater (from the Greek meter, from
the Sanskrit matr, which is the
source of such other forms as the
French mere, tt So and
italian madre, the German mutter.
the Danish and Swedish moder, etc.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1950-05-20
BY Cherries n. Goren

North-South vulnerable. South
deals.
NORTH
40 109832
1894
153
WEST EAST
A54 2Q1032
1887 A AkJ7
uQlo872 . KJ
&AJ7 %Q86
SOUTH
A6
2AK5
A964
&K10954
The bidding:
South West North East
/ club Pass 1spade Pass
INT Pass Pass Dbl.
Pass Pass 2spades Dbl.
INT Dbl. 3spades Dbl.
3NT Dbl. Pass Pass
80 .a,,ox, ~ diamonds
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1950-05-20

one GGy, UGtL LhTee JUL GQyS ana
receive the license on the fifth
day. Sundays and holidays are
counted the same as other days.
Edward Golub, %, 1900. F st. NV, ant
o. olstha rd Egstace 1s; 634 9Th St. Sc
81 snd Jeanette Raymond ~ 1906 3ls'
Robert Maxseu, 90, 1929 Kenilworth ave
ne, and Blanche Mccraw, 20, 1896
william IN NJ Nichols, 81, sos st. Sc. and
Anna White, IS. 1445 Oak st. NV.
sna Justine ains' smiley 20 &c. f4i5 chspn
Anthony ny" Parrucei, 90, ssos s5th st. NV,
o asd d Hs Rollins and Ha Lsn
Edwsrd e Cook, q. 1915 4th St. NV, and
chessey eddinstOn = se i74 islS Gales nj
ne, and Florence Davis, %, 1872 o
and Rosins " BSti Ut; - 3d. 1870 Hunt Hp Di
rrsd Miller; g. >. 1929 sss, n 49, st. NV, and
John Moore, 80, Arlington, Va, and Mar
Robert Jackson on. H. %, 1870 Sp[ing Evi rd
CHARLES chat; ftllah. 81. sls 18th st. ne, and
Esther Tumleson,, AZ, 514 B st. ne;
and poro a = Peas Sic g. Bethesda. Nd
o snd Ps.rieia Gkssfe, H e. sstSssS. Nd
Base S0 and Martha syram a. 1883
North Capitol ST..
Warren Hughes, "a. 1884 Park pl. NV,
John eartowski, 81 s415 ssth st, NV,
and Clara Moon 20, Ses5 3sth st. nv. nv
aye; NV. and Nancy o'Dsy' 49, 1907
rS Both q iaie Mayor Saa rd 0ss rFu -
Mary Wright; 40, Denver, Colo.
Agnes Hawkins, IS. 50 NJ st. NV.
Mary Law. e, 1851 Psnnsyivanii
'.%:, % saana e. e a asS2 g; s. :, NV
''sS a. 1 ssss e. g. ssss a2Pa s st wv
william Kselsn, %, .2o3 Ascot pl; ne.
and Patricia Hawkins, 81, Hyattsville
Thomas Forbes, "a, Anacostia Naval Re
ceiying Station. and Barbara Wire. Is
' Ssrbs yR7 klsu; &C. 10 0s Ell 7s ss st. st.
Charles 5G G0ok: i; e26 Ksny on St NV;
sna Grace ccddinsto hen; 80, s fai hs
Percy Mauney, 81, 1928 Good Hope I'd
Sc, and Helen contee. Is, 1928 st
John Barnes. 90, 627 L st. s.e., ant
Costello Mills, 1s. $500 Bell pl: ne:
and Susanna Kerr. 10, Arlington, Va.
Two applications filed Wednesday ap.
p sarsd ere. errSeneously here THURSDAY. They
HSroid Hume. 25, se5 F st. ne, and Anna
Hansen, %, Arlington, Va.
Samuel Kramer, AZ, BaSSett, Va, and Anne
Herwod, SO, 5000 10th st. NV.