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The Daily Alaska empire., 1951-01-19
LEGISLATORS GATHER HERE
 FOR SESSION
More than Half of Mem bership Was in Juneau
 by Noon Today


 before the opening of the 20th session of the Territorial Legisla- ture, members of the Senate and House have been gathering in Ju- neau for the past week, looking for apartments or other living quarters and generally preparing for the coming 50 days.
 As of early this forenoon bare majority-21 of the 40 members was in Juneau. These included 10 Senators of the total of 16 and II Representative of the 24 who are due to take their seats.
 Members of the 20th Senate are:
 FIRST DIVISION
 Elton E. Engstrom, Juneau Re- publican, serving the first session of his first term, now in Juneau. Anita Garnick, Juneau Republi- can, serving the second session of her first term in the Senate, now in Juneau.
 James Nolan, Wrangell Democrat, serving the first session of his first Senate term, was due to arrive from Wrangell today.
 R. M. Mackenzie. Ketchikan Democrat, serving the second ses- sion of his first term in the Sen- ate. Due to arrive before the open ing of the session.
 SECOND DIVISION Howard Lyng, Nome Democrat and Democratic National Commit teeman for Alaska, is serving the second session of his second Senate term. He arrived in Juneau last week after attending the Anchorage meeting of the Alaska Statehood Committee, of which he is a mem Der.
 Edward Anderson, Nome Demo- crat, is serving the second sesslon of his first Senate term. He has not yet arrived in Juneau.
 William Beltz, Nome Democrat and serving the first session of his first Senate term, arrived rom Fairbanks via PAA yesterday.
 Percy Ipalook, Republican rom Kotzebue. is serving the first ses- sion of his first term in the Sem ate He has not yet arrived in Juneau.
 THIRD DIVISION
 Gerrit. "Heinie" Snider, Repupi- can from Wasilla, is serving the first session of his first senate term. He arrived from Anchorage on "Wednesday.
 Gunnard Engebreth. Anchorage Republican, is serving the iifst session of his second term in the Senate and was Senate President in the 18th Session. He arrived from Anchorage yesterday.
 Steve McCutcheon, Anchorage Democrat, is serving the second session of his second term m the Senate. He came to Juneau iroiii Anchorage yesterday via PIMA.
 Walter Huntley, Palmer Demo- crat. is serving the second session of his first term in the Senate. He had not yet arrived in Juneau at noon today.
 FOURTH DIVISION
 John Butrovich, Jr., Fairbanks Republican, is serving the second session of his second term m the Senate. He was due to arrive Tn Juneau from Seattle today.
 Frank Barr, Fairbanks Democrat is serving the second session Of his first Senate term and arrived from Fairbanks yesterday via PAA.
 A. F. Joe" Coble, Fairbanks He- p,lblican, is serving the first session of his first Senate term and arrived from Fairbanks yesterday.
 w. l.. Dan" Lhamon, Fairbanks Republican, is serving the first ses- sion of his first Senate term ana arrived from Seattle on Tuesday. Members of the House of Repre- sentatives of the 20th Legislature are:
 FIRST DIVISION
The Daily Alaska empire., 1951-01-19
SAFETY MEET TODAY

A regular monthly meeting of the Southeast Alaska Federal Safety Council was in session at the Coast Guard headquarters here today. The objective of the meetings is to pro- mote safety-c consciousness among federal agencies.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1951-01-19
CONTRACTOR HERE

Bob Slater, Fairbanks contrac- tor. planned to leave today for Se- attle to return here in about two weeks.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1951-01-19
DEC. QUIET FOR co

Last December was an unusually quiet month in the search and res cue section of l7th U. s. Coast Guard, headquarters reported here today.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1951-01-19
NoRTHwAY VISITORS

MT. and Mrs. Warren R. Cyphers and daughter of the CAA station at Northway are guests at the Bar anof Hotel
The Daily Alaska empire., 1951-01-19
BARRs HERE

MT. and Mrs. Frank Barr of Fairbanks are stopping at the Baranof Hotel He is Territorial Senator.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1951-01-19
Cold On Rail Belt


 ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS cold down to minus 68 at one point continues.
 The report of 68 below came from Dunbar on the Alaska Railroao yesterday. That was four degrees warmer than two days ago at that interior point. It was 50 below al Mount Mckinley Park. -64 at Fort Yukon.
 At Anchorage the temperature reached 32 below at 6 am. yester- day. the lowest January mark on record here.
 It was 37 below Wednesday eve hing at Palmer, lowest in 10 years. Other points in the Matanuska Valley reported temperatures down to 50 below.
 The cold spell hit last weekend after a previously mild winter.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1951-01-19

Mike Stepovich, Fairbanks, is at the Baranof Hotel.
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FIRST DIVISION

Doris M Barnes, Wrangell Re- publican, served in the 18th Leg islature and arrived in Juneau on Monday.
 Waino Hendrickson, Juneau Re- publican, is serving his first term and is now in Juneau, his home.
 Vernon Metcalfe. Juneau Demo- erat, serving his first term. is in Juneau.
 J. s. Sim MacKinnon, Juneau
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sCHWAMM TEsTIFIEs

WASHINGTON. Jan 19 - R - The director of the Alaska Aero nautics Commission told investigat-
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The guardian., 1951-06-09
Oh FREEDOM! OH FREEDOM!
Bv CLIFFORD /. MILLER

THE RACE DELIGHTS TO HONOR JOSEPHINE BAhEh
Race LOYALTY pays dividends. striking example was the
DISTINGUISHED Service award presented Josephine BAKER on
NAV 2 at Philadelphia by the Emblem Club Of the Christian
Street YCA This award is given for outstanding SeVes
in the fight to improve relations Her choee y . pe
commended AS artist she has the entertaining Woru ~
her grasp She could usaby by worldly standards forget
her STRUGGLING race - many successful person has Not
Josephine Baker Her hat size still the same She never
foroets the poverty the prvatons the suffering America
caste system shaced Now that she has arrived she
GOES out Of her way identify herself with her own people
She could high-hat u.s. find refuge in the country Oh e
dton Franee-stnIggle to forget her past her people,
their handicaps Ah no. she's Of finer gram than 'hlS
success only adde's the brains of small minds and souls
cbe aalks with kings and keeps the common touch II
she IS welcomed to entertain the swanky Miami Beach hght
cub then the walls of segregation must tumble down SO
that such Of her people who desire may see her sho"
presence can heaen the Trenton Six she takes ume OUT
and visits the courtroom Right down in the hearts OF Dixie
Atlanta Ga she'll 60 as the guest Of the NAACP this month";
but she is going with written contract uld' 'iee " -
segregated audience.
If is our belief that we ought at every opportunity trat
ernze with other peoples win them friends, appreciate
them as good neighbors but at the price Oh 1ogeg
cur own people, and leaving them in their struggles or e
finer things of our American life to root hog or die Joseph
inc Baker is confirming that faith
Nav her tribe increased Who knows but that she is sent
to the kingdom for such time as ths 100 MANY u ~
entertainers who make fabulous OF money and ENJOY
All too many squander their fortunes elther leaog
wide circle of influential friends part their lips to call
attention to the suerings and handcaps OF their people
dspaed lives or buying expensive villas when the trend
in home buying is for simplicity comfort and reasonable
upkeep Many Of these entertainers with ready capital
knowing the need Of better Accommodations for coored rav-
eers when the nation wheels could make modest
investments change things They do nothing because they
con afford the cost Of hotel bills The race itself is virgin
field CRYING out loud for sewers of financial seeds to grow
better homes more and better business stronger newspapers
more recreaona cenes fewer soreron and better stalled
churches
The eageness our people to 10 Baker springs from
thankful hearts They want her to know that she expresses
something of the fulfment of their dream Of how the
successful should express loyalty to their race.
The guardian., 1951-06-09

Atty. Laurence H. Banks wish
es to call particular attention to
Civil Service Examination to
fill vacancies for assistant Regis
trar Of Voters in the Election
Department Of the City Of Bos-
ton at a maximum salary of $6l
week and minimum Of $44
AT the present time, there are
10 vacancies-fve for Democrats
and five for Republicans-and
other vacancies will occur from
time to time. The competitive
examination for these positions
will be held on Friday, August
8; the last date for filing applica-
ton at the State House is Friday,
July 13, 1851
In the past the recommends
tions of Ward Chairman Banks
have been recognized and mem-
bers Of the colored group have
filed temporary positions as as
sistant Registrar of Voters dur
ing local registration periods;
the Civil Service appointments,
however, will be permanent.
The duties of assistant Regis
trar of Voters will be performed
in the Election Department at
City Hall, Boston and will con-
sist of examining prospective
voters and registering them if
found eligible, assisting the
Board of Election Commissioners
in drawing the names of jurors,
checking nomination pa apers,
tabulating election returns and
handling all details in connection
with the conduct of elections.
Former Representative Banks
has always emphatically stated
that we sorely need one or more
colored members in the Election
Department especially for timid
souls who register for the first
time and those requiring voting
The guardian., 1951-06-09

The New England Conference
of the African Methodist Epis-
copal Zion Church, Bishop w.
J. Walls, presiding, will hold its
1O7th Session at the Columbus
Avenue A.M.E. Zion Church
Tuesday, June IL, 1851. Bishop
w. w. Slade, Charlotte, N. c,
will associate Bishop Walls at
this Conference. This will be a
great conference, it being the
year before tn General Con-
frence. Visitors are expected to
attnd from all over the Country
to make their wishes known, and
to see how things are shaping
up.
Tuesday will be Missionary
Day. The Women of the New
England Conference will be in
Charge. Tuesday evening will
be the night of Communion.
Rev. James A. Clement, pastor Of
the Rush A.M.E. Zion Church,
Cambridge, will deliver the Com
munion Sermon. Wednesday
evening the local church will
deliver its Welcome Program,
The leading citizens of the City
and State will take part on the
Program. The Mayor of the
City and Governor Of the State
have been invited to take part
on the program. Thursday eve
ming is Education Night. Friday
is Missionary Night. Sunday
will be the great day, and visit
ors are expected from all over
the New England States. In the
afternoon the Belmont Street
A.M.E. Zion Choir will Sing.
The Bishop will deliver his
Conference Sermon in the morn
ing, and a Bishop or General
The guardian., 1951-06-09
Rev. Ferguson

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ton, representing free-will Offer
ing of the congregation and the
many friends and well-wishers
of the retiring rector. This was
presented by Vestryman, James
f. Reid.
Presentation on behalf of the
Sunday School by PercivaI
Adams, Lay Reader of the
Church; Reciting and presenta-
ton Of an original poem en-
titled "a Litany" by its author
and clerk of the church, St.
Clair Kirton, which was written
for the purpose of marking the
significance of the occasion, and
which was pronounced from the
Altar by The Rev. Natha7
The guardian., 1951-06-09
Republican And Democratic
Election Positions Now Open

certificates for one reason or
another.
One particular requirement
among several is a knowledge Of
Chapter 81 of the Massachusetts,
General Laws dealing with elec-
tions. Atty. Banks is very much
at home with this particular sec
ton because that was the one he
used in the Superior Court when
he was declared elected Council
lor of Ward 9 about one and one
half years ago. This case is now
in the hands of the highest court
Of our Commonwealth. (Inciden-
tally, if the decision on this case
does not come down next week,
it may probably 60 over to the
FalD.
Once before, Atty. Banks con-
Quoted very successfully "a class
in preparing for Civil Service
examination. He is now weigh
ing the possibility of running
another class for this vital, de-
sireable and interesting position
in the Election Department.
"In spite of being extremely
busy at the present time due to
a change in the personnel of my
office, if sufficient people express
to me desire to study in
class for this examination,
shall again offer my services as
an instructor for all who care
to join" Banks stated to a few
of his more ambitious friends
when he personally informed
them of this examination.
If interested in the slightest,
for further details regarding the
proposed class, for assistance, for
helpful pamphlet and further
details, drop a postal card or
letter to Atty. Laurence H.
Banks, 9 Cornhill, Boston or tele-
phone Lafayette 1886. Your in
quiry will entail no obligation on
your part.
The guardian., 1951-06-09
LETTERS
CRITICISM
AMUSES ETHEL
Mr.. Clifford L. Miller:

Mr.. Clifford l.. Miller:
It is an accepted fact, among
those whose opinions matter,
that one who does not accept
truths, possesses none, within
Your cry, "OH, FREEDOM! OH,
FREEDOM" is your own, l
surmise, that you might be re-
leased from the inward torture,
the atheistic heart and the iron
chains and curtain, all of which
are clutching you. shudder to
think of the misery under which
you must struggled Your at
tempted attack, through me, on
the country's largest of publish
ing houses. and from THE
GUARDIAN, are amusing, in
deed. 1t turns to pity, as l be-
lieve you even attempt to at
tack the white press, in it's
magnitude, and even greater
force-GOD, for it was He, Mr..
Miller, who created and guided
this life around which HIS EYE
is ON THE SPARROW was
constructed, and on which you
would like to cheat, but your
suppositions on my autobio.
graphy are moments wasted on
your cry for freedom, which you
might easily have directed in
another channel-that Of search
ing YOUR mind.
am sure that, whereas the
more than successful HIS EYE
IS ON THE SPARROW did not
please you or the little leaflet
through which you attempted
your attack, my courtesy of re-
plying WILL. Come from be-
hind your iron curtain and
publish THIS!
I shall, by all means, remem-
Der you in my prayers and IF
you pray, will you do so for me,
for so degrading and dragging
my race and for irking you by
not including you in the title, as
you suggest?
ETHEL WATERS
The guardian., 1951-06-09
nay BOSTON
BY VERITAS

Boston the medical centre of the entire world you
don't believe just read of the facts from the records
Dr. Walter Claiming of the Lyngn Hospital the first
American advocate of painless child birth The Iron lung
frs developed at the Childrens Medical centre In 1922
nsun was given diabetes at the New England Deaconess
Hospital for the first time in this country At Peter Bent
Brigham hospital the first great school of brain surgery
developed And at the school they first discovered liver
extract for perncous anema; constructed the first
workable mechanical kidney and used dgitas for heart
treatment 20 years before recommended Vaccination
and ether were first given in Boston.
The first elementary summer school started in Boston
1879 to provide wholesome recreation for children during
the summer months
One Of the criticisms that might in justice made of
Boston is that the City lacks of vision There should
be something that the and women of Boston be
devoted to- some vision of the future of Boston.
Last week confused soldier climbed out of nine story
window in the Hotel Touane and teeterng the
ledge threatened to jump to the ground hundred and forty
feet below great crowd gathered many of whom called up
to the soldier to GO ahead and jump" You be proud
that of these patve of the coored
Rather our people would have murmered prayer to God
that the soldier be saved.
Attorney Benjamin T. johnson of 1O7 Hewland st.
Roxbury has returned home after visit his Benjamin
r who student of the University of Rome Italy Atty.
johnson has been weeks tour of Europe and Of
the opinion that was mas real possibility in the future
Boston fifty years ago observed more of the social
amenities than most cities in America In those days
did not neglect to his head when being introduced to
lady or when passing friend the street. he did
not presume to sit while lady stood and he rose to his feet
when lady entered the When this coumnist visited
New York recently and while visiting to his feet when
The guardian., 1951-06-09

lady entered the he commanded by the lady whom
he tried to kcnor "St down and don't be silly"
Lewis Croker, jr of Crosby Street Arlington,
navy veteran and music student at Boston University has
been named to the Universtys 1851 Hall of Fame He is
member of the Scarlet Key president of his departments
Student Government Association, member of the student
faculty assembly production manager of the club
and member of the intra-lural council
1t is tourist time in Boston againThe Natives will soon
be rushing the country and seashore and the out Of town
folks will take over Visitors from all over the Nation will
and visit the historic places with which Boston
abounds They will delight in the Public Gardens look with
awe and reverence at two monuments the common depict
ing the heroism of coored and then great pro-
fessiona baseball in action with its two brilliant
coored players.
Chucke Of the week The Master OF Ceremonies asked
the little boy on tn Quiz program Now Johnny What is
mans best friend something that begins with d.? Johnny
looked up with smile and promptly answered, Dame.
The guardian., 1951-06-09
ChILDREN'S MUSEUM
so BURROUGHS STREET

Boys in particular will enjoy
this Saturdays Auditorium Pro-
gram at The Children's Museum,
Jamaica Plain. 1t will be mo-
ton pictures about Cowboys
and Indians" at 2:3O PM. Young
people of school age are welcome
as always, admission is freeI Do
free? Do you like to walk and
observe nature? If so, why not
try two-hour Museum sponsor
ed Nature Walk on Saturday?
The leader meets all who are in
terested young and adult at
Centre and Eliot streets, jana.
lea, Plain at 800 Am.
The guardian., 1951-06-09
UA Ight
WILLIAM MONROE TRoTTER
Thurgood Marshall
Special Counsel

wishes. Thurgood Marsnal
Special Counsel
May %, 1851
Mrs. Edwards Thanks Com
mittee.
/ wish to add my very sim
cere thanks to the COMMITTEES
and others for their jealous and
unselfish efforts which resulted
in the highly successful meeting
Of May goth.
On behalf of the NAACP, /
wish to thank the many individ-
uals, clubs and organizations
that contributed toward the fin
ancial support of this worthy
cause, and to thank all who
were present for their atten-
dance.
We would greatly appreciate
prompt returns on all outstand-
ing pledges, and will welcome
additional contributions by any
one interested.
Rheable M. Edwards
The guardian., 1951-06-09
LETTERS

Open Letter of thanks to the
Special Committee for the Ma
ACP, May goth, Mass Meeting.
May %, 1851
Dear Mrs. Edwards:
Congratulations to you on the
Sunday Meeting. You and your
Committee did an absolutely
perfect job. I hope it will be as
encouraging to the branch as it
was to me. When we realize
how many people are behind us
in this effort, all Of us get re.
newed courage to drive on. All
of this was made possible by
the united efforts of you and
your Committee.
Thanks again and with all best
The guardian., 1951-06-09

Women'S Week, Sunday, June
1924, with local pastors and
choruses assisting at Pleasant
Hill Baptist Church. Rev. Samuel
H. Bullock, pastor. Featured will
be women's part in making a
better world-June II, Her Task
in the Home; June Is, Her Task
in the Community; June 10. Her
Task in the Field of Labor; June
20, Her Task in the Church; June
81, Her Task in the Field of Edu-
cation; June %, Her Task with
Juvenile Delinquen$s; June "a.
Her Task Soul Winning.
The guardian., 1951-06-09
Zion Church Host
TO NE. Conference

officer will preach in the after
noon. All of these services are
open to the public, and the
public is cordially invited to be
present at every service.
The guardian., 1951-06-09
O'Banyoun's
Observations

st. Paul Choir sponsored a bus
to the Annual A. M. E. Confer
ence, in Hartford, last Sunday,
and took in the closing activities.
AT the morning session, Bishop
Nichols preached a Centenniel
Sermon, the denomination hav-
ing been organized in 1851, and
the sermon was another gem. In
the closing session, several choirs
sang, including my St. Paul of
Cambridge. We were one Of the
smallest choirs. in number, but
did we make a noise. Among ap-
pointments read were Rev. B. A..
Galloway returned to Cam
bridge; Rev. Davis to Charles
ST., Boston; Rev. Lee to Grant,
Boston; Rev. Charles N. Bourne
to Narragansett Pier; Rev. For
rest Worten to Jamestown; Sis
ter Lucy Brown, Missionary.
Choir members making the trip
were: Margaret Bushfan, Violet
Hewitt, Stella Diggs, Alma Har-
vey, Madeline Bryan, Claudia
Sullivan, Lovette Wright, Con-
stance johnson, James Provost,
Everton johnson, Eleazer Will
key, Gilbert Harvey.
The guardian., 1951-06-09

Sufragan Bishops Appreciation
May %, 1851
Dear Mr.. Ferguson:
/ expect to be away until after
June 5. l am writing therefore
to express the appreciation of
the Diocese for your years of
service at St. Cyprian's. These
years have been fruitful-you
have seen the fruits of your
Father Ferguson and Mrs. Fer
labors. Those who succeed you
will continue to reap the good
seed you have sown.
Personally, l envy you such a
fine record. 1t has been a pri-
vilege to have worked with you,
but best of all the association
will not be broken. We anticipate
that you will still be serving
your Church in many capacities.
My congratulations to you and
your partner in service, your
good wife. Together you have
done great work in the
Masters service.
Very sincerely yours,
RAYMOND A. HERON,
Suffragan Bishop.
The guardian., 1951-06-09
ANNUAL
WOMEN'S
WEEK

Mrs. Keziah Agard, great Cos
pei Singing Evangelist of Phlia-
delphia will feature the Annual
The guardian., 1951-06-09

Looking over the graduates
from Central Evening Hig h
School, I note Ella Wright Bland,
who has made headlines because
of her persistent effort to get an
education. After 40 years, a
member of the senior class in
the school, she was victim in a
transportation accident and had
to be hospitalized, which threat
ened to keep her from receiving
her diploma. However, she re-
covered, and at the age of 81,
has graduated from High School,
and is reported as going still
further. Muriel B. Paris, an
other one of ours, was class
President; and Frances B. Smiles
was soloist at the graduation
program.
The guardian., 1951-06-09

Wright, Jr, in his prayers for
guson.
Also presentation Of a portrait
"a fine painting Of Father Fer
guson by Joseph A. Benn,
Treasurer Of the Church. (This
presentation also was made at
the Il a. m. service by Mr.. Benn
whose tribute to Father Fergu-
son was consistent with the de-
mands of his exacting assign
ment; Response by Father Fer
guson, who, after acknowledging
the heartfelt expressions of his
parishioners and his many
friends and well-wishers, pre-
sented Mr.. Leon Lomax, presi-
dent of the Trade Association,
and L. Virgins Of Roxbury,
who conveyed the greetings Of
congregation in Little Rock,
Arkansas, where Father Fer
guson had Pastored previous to
his mission in Boston.
The Rev. Nathan Wright Jr.,
successor to Father Ferguson,
made a presentation on behalf
of himself and Mrs. Wright at
the evening Service, after which
he read the following letter by
the Suffragan Bishop:
The guardian., 1951-06-09

Edgar A. Clarke, who is pres
emily assisting in Peoples Baptist
Church, was among those re-
seiving the degree, Bachelor of
Arts in Theology, at the COM
mencement exercises Of Gordon
College, and Gordon Divinity
School, in fremont Temple, Fri
day, June /.