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Evening star., 1952-09-07
By Robert K. Welsh

Segregation in the Washington
areas public schools could be
upset by the outcome of two cases
which the Supreme Court will
hear this fall.
The cases challenge constitu-
tionality Of separation of white
and Negro pupils in South Caro-
lima and Kansas. The tribunal
already has agreed to listen to
arguments on them soon after
convening October 6.
Two District cases raising the
same basic issue are pending in
the United States Court of Ap-
peals and in District Court. One
may reach the Supreme Court
before adjournment next June.
At present it is tangled in a
jurisdictiona1 dispute.
Opponents of racial segregation
believe the South Carolina and
Kansas cases are the strongest of
their kind ever to be accepted for
consideration by the Supreme
Court. They are urging the high
court to rule directly on the con-
Stitutional point and outlaw school
segregation as contrary to indi-
vidual rights.
Fight Separate but Equal Rule.
They hope the court will knock
out the so-called separate but
equal" doctrine. That dates back
to 1896 when the Supreme Court.
in the case of Plessy VS.. Ferguson,
said a State statute requiring
separation of the races did not
violate the Constitution so long as
Negroes had substantially equal
facilities.
A ruling discarding the separate
but-equal doctrine would spell the
eventual end of the Districts dual
school system-although the end
couldn't be accomplished over
night. A court order in a specific
District case might be needed
first.
Even a ruling strongly reaffirm-
ing the doctrine might embarrass
school authorities. A main con-
tention in the cases pending in
the lower courts is that facilities
for Negro children here are not
equal.
But it is not at all certain that
the Supreme Court will overrule
the Plessy VS.. Ferguson opinion.
Judging by the pastor at least
by precedent since 1896-it seems
unlikely that the court will go SO
far as to find State laws on segre-
cation of school children uncon-
Stitutional.
Have Several Alternatives.
The Court, in considering spe-
cific aspects and arguments of the
South Carolina and Kansas cases
on their own merits. might use
any one of several alternatives.
In general Cbut not always, as
was shown in the decision invali-
dating President Truman'S seizure
of the steel industry the Justices
seldom decide a case on q consti-
tutionality issue, If they can de-
eide it adequately on some other
ground. The Court frequently
rules on strictly technical points.
In this instance. the Court could
reverse decisions OF three-judge
Federal courts In Kansas and
Evening star., 1952-09-07

group OF Negro parents. 1t sent
the case back for further informa-
ton. It wanted to know parti-
cularly whether county school au-
thoritieS complied with a lower
court order to equalize facilities.
The lower court said there had
been substantial compliance. It
stood by it's original opinion which
conformed to the separate-but-
equal doctrine.
Look for Clear-cut Ruling.
The Negro parents, encouraged
by national Negro organizations,
appealed again to the Supreme
Court. The tribunal last June
agreed to review the matter. This
was viewed by segregation oppo-
nents as a hopeful sign that the
court woud make clear-cut rul-
ing on constitutionality of segre-
cation as such.
An important aspect Of the
South Carolina case as well as the
one from Kansas, is that it. deals
with racial segregation of chill
dren at the grade school level
with which the high court hasn't
dealt before.
The Kansas case has some diff
ferent angles. It involves a State
law under which Topeka required
racial segregation only through
the sixth grade.
Opponents of the segregation
systems in both States contend
that segregation of that kind vio-
lates the 14th Amendment. That
amendment declares States shall
not make or enforce laws which
|abridge privileges of citizens, de-
|prive persons of life, liberty or
property without due process of
law. or deny equal protection Of
the laws.
Local System Attacked.
The fight against the Districts
segregated school system is not
concerned with the 14th Amend
ment, which deals only with State
powers. It contends, however,
that the dual system here is con-
trary to other provisions of the
Constitution. that it is against
public policy. that Congress lacks
constitutional authority to appro-
pirate money for or otherwise
recognize segregated schools. and
that the Board of Education has
no right to operate a segregated
system.
So far as the District Is con-
cerned, a United States Court of
Appeals decision in February,
1850, upholding the Districts seq
regated school system still stands
as the last legal word on the
issue. Appeals are pending in
other cases in the Court of Ap-
peals. Yet another case awaits
action in District Court.
The case on which the appeals
court handed down a 2 to / deci-
sion in 1850 involved several Ne
gro children then attending the
overcrowded Browne Junior High
School. One of the children had
been refused permission to enroll
in the white Eliot Junior High
School. In q companion case.
the Browne Parent Teacher Asso-
citation asked the court to compel
the school board to assign some
(see WALSH. Page BID
Evening star., 1952-09-07
Schools Still Lockinu
Space and I eochers
Crowding Problem Hits Negro Pupils;
Instruction Staff Out of Balance
By jones 6. Deone
Education Editor of The Star

back grade white pupil
Washngons younger Ninth Banaby
Evening star., 1952-09-07

the War education and training cred
entering college this month under for day service snt
the 1852 style "GI b Korea the maximum cred
particularly those strapped or SO months Courses mu
Evening star., 1952-09-07
Teacher Shuttle

AASA@ q 4SW NoJo d6O q oIlOI tdSe
OF at least lit teachers confronted
Negro schools for next term-55
on the grade level, SO in the Junior
highs and the rest in senior highs
White schools, by contrast, for
some time have had surplus
mainly in the senior highs.
The week before last, Supt
Corning asked the School Board
at an emergency meeting to au-
thorize a wholesale shutting OF
white teachers. He asked to
shift surplus senior high and
junior high teachers downward
putting them in classes previously
assigned to temporary teachers
and releasing the temporary
teachers salaries for use in the
Negro schools.
The board unanimously said
yes. Last week, school officials
were picking out the permanent
teachers to be shifted and the
spots to put them. They hope to
have the complicated and touchy
task done in time to permit hiring
a number of new Negro teachers
by opening day. Is
DR.. Corning told the board hir-
ing OF new temporary teachers,
among whom there is always great
turnover, had stopped several
weeks ago. He said he hoped
therefore. that he wouldn't have
to fire any who already had been
hired-but he made no promises.
He said he expected to move
downward perhaps 100 perma-
nent teachers-but closer to so
than 100.
Dismissals Unavoidable.
School officials received anxious
inquiries from temporary teachers
fearing displacement. All signs
pointed to at least some dis
missals.
Some temporary" teachers
have worked in the schools for
years. They merely have failed
to obtain permanent status for
some reason. DR.. Corning said
the f1ringS, If any, would take
seniority into account. Teachers
on permanent status can't nor
mally be fired. But even they
aren't likely to relish moving
backward. They won't, however,
suffer any loss of pay.
AT the suggestion of new school
board member, Walter N. Tobriner,
Corporation Counsel Vernon E.
West has been asked for an opinion
on the legality of transferring
surplus white teachers directly to
the Negro schools, on a temporary,
volunteer basis.
Mr.. West hasn't come up with
the opinion yet. But Board Presi-
dent c. Melvin Sharpe, for one,
has expressed doubt the ap-
preparation acts would permit
this, because of the way in which
funds are allotted to the two
school divisions.
The suggestion in the past has
drawn a demand that Negro
teachers be allowed to teach in
the white schools as well, as q
matter of principle.
In any event, DR.. Corning has
said such a plan couldn't be put
into operation quickly enough to
be any help this fall.
Evening star., 1952-09-07

Elsewhere. some schools already
have set UP installment plans so
students can pay as they get their
VA checks. Indications were that
some area colleges would follow
suit. but with varying approaches
to the problem.
Each veteran will get IL days
Evening star., 1952-09-07

room grade school for white pupils
at Ninth and Barnaby streets S.E.
1t should be ready by February,
1854, and will relieve Simon, Pat
terSon and Congress Heights. It
is the only new school for which
Congress allowed funds this year.
Six More Schools Sought.
Six more brand-new schools
five of them for Negroes-have
been requested by school officials
for the year starting next July.
Whether the Commissioners and
Congress will provide the funds
isn't known yet. They wouldn't
be done until 1854 or later. There
is also a long-range plan for other
new buildings, but none is on the
timetable yet.
Supt. Corning hopes to save $40
million by transfers. He probably
soon will formally propose trans
fer Of big Mckinley High School
to Negroes. This might take place
a year from now. He also may
ask the moving of Wilson Teach
ers' College to underpopulated
Western High School, and Miner
Teachers College to the Negro
Langley Junior High. This would
save building new colleges.
The future of Eastern High
School is in doubt. The transfer
of nearby Eliot may cause a pop
ulation shift, bringing eventual
demands for Eastern's transfer to-
Negroes as well. DR.. Corning op-
poses this now.
Evening star., 1952-09-07

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Arizona sun., 1952-12-26

der house arrest for not denouncing
the independence movement.
CAIRO :. Mohammed Hassenein
Makhluf, the Grand Mufti of Egypt,
charged the faithful to take every
measure against France because of
the events in Tunisia In particu-
lar, he ordered a boycott of the
goods of those nations that oppress
Islam. There were reports that the
Grand Mufti had in effect declared
"a "Jihad," or holy war.
KENYA Two new terrorist
killings were reported in this East
African country last week, as the
Government announced the eXecu-
ton of four convicted of murder by
British all-White courts. It was
charged that the four were mem
bess of the "Mau-Mau" secret So
ciety.
A government spokeman said the
four members of the terrorist group
which has vowed to drive the white
man out of Kenya were put to
death in Thomson Falls Prison
last week.
Reports from South Kenya said
an African known to be a govern
ment supporter was shot to death
Arizona sun., 1952-12-26

Storyville. Terry Timmos, the
blues singer. going great around
the Midwest. Pearl Bailey and
her new husband, Louis Bellson,
recently stranded in Chicago due TO
heavy SHOWS.
Amos Millburn,t as only one Of
the many artists to do "Greyhound'
would be mighty pleased to know
that the advertising agency that
handles the Greyhound Bus Com
pany account, has copies in its Of
flee Of each version made on this
fast moving tune. Seemingly they
are contemplating tieing up the
song with their advertising.
Sarah Vaughn set to headline the
Christmas show at Broadways S
Paramount Theatre. . Nat King
Cole is another favorite among the
Canadians. :. Duke Ellington and
his fine band still on top. Billy
Taylor, his piano and his trio, still
clicking at BroadWay's DoWnbeat
Club.
Slim Gaillard still clicking at
Broa:Ways Birdland. Phil
Moore's Flock clicking at New
York's a Vie En- Rose. :. . Nat
King Cole is currently appearing
there, also.
Canadians are extremely fond,
also, of MGM artist, George Shear
ing. His platters are another big
seller over here.
Arizona sun., 1952-12-26

in his home when he opened the
door in answer to a knock. Police
said a gang believed to be the same
group called next on government
headsman (Uncle Tom) Ireigi Ka-
ramba Karamba was shot through
both legs and one arm, and his wife
was wounded fatally.
The new killings were reported
as the trial of Jomo Burning
Spear) Kenyatta, alleged leader of
the "Mau Mau" terrorists, was We'll
into it's third week. There were ru-
mors around UN Headquarters
here in New York that the "Mau
Mau" is getting guns. 1t is said they
are being parachuted from planes
into Kenya.
Arizona sun., 1952-12-26
UNITED NATIONS
NOTES
BY JAMES II. LAWSON
Accredited UN CORRESPONDENT

UNITED NATIONS, N. Y. (GIob-
all This reporter has learned that
H. E. Ras H. S. Imru, Ethiopian
to the United States
may be recalled in about three
l therefore must tank Ras
Imru who interceded with H. I. M.
Halle Selassie to get him to invite
this reporter to be his guest during
the celebration of the Federation
of Eritrea with Ethiopia. Ras Imru
has done many things to build good
will in America and especially
among Negro Americans for Ethio-
pia. 70 express appreciation for
his spirit of good will, 1 would urge
my readers to send a Christmas
card to H. E. Ras Halle Sallessie
Imru, Ethiopian Embassy, 2134 Ka
lamara Road, N. W., Washington,
D. c. This Ethiopian Christmas is
on January 7, 1858.
The United African Nationalist
Movement announced this week
that it was pleased with the voting
on TuniSia to create Good Offices"
b ythe African Governments of Lii
IBERIA, Ethiopia and Egypt. The
UANM said that the action of the
Lybian Parliament in voting unani-
mously that Tunsia should be given
her independence and advising the
United Nations that same should
not be taken lightly" was COM
mendable. However, the African
Nationalist spokesman said, 1--WE
are displeased with the way Haiti
voted and would like to know if
they are of African descent or are
they Frenshmen."
MOROCCANS CHARGE NEWS
BIAS Leaders of the MOrOc-
can nationalist parties in this coun-
try proptested that the only news
OF disorders there to reach this
COQIll1y y nave USSII DdSSQ OlI lGIlCIl
communiques distorted by propa-
ganda motives"
From daily telephone talks with
Moroccan friends and American
residents there, they said, they have
established that strict orders were
given against violence and that the
disorders were touched off by
shootings of unarmed MorOccans
by French police and civilians.
"All the French statements about
collusion between the independence
Party and the Communist Party
are absolutely untrue" their state
ment said: "The policy of the four
nationalist parties has always been,
and is uncompromising opposition
to Communism"
These Scources revealed that the
Sultan of Morocco is being held un-
Arizona sun., 1952-12-26

HULL QUEBEC (GlobaD.-Your
ENew York reporter is in the friend
ly city of Hull, Quebec, which is a
five-minute ride across the bridge
from Ottawa, Ontario, the capitol
of Canada. This part of the country
is heavily populated with French
people-nice, courteous and friend
~. There's no such thing over here
as racial segregation, and colored
people are welcomed into peoples
homes. These fine Canadians are
great music lovers and they enjoy
American music and American ar
lists. This reporter is writing this
column from the fabulous CheZZ
Henri Hotel. We are travelling with
MGM recording artist, Herb Kenny
and his Rockets on his Canadian
tour. The group is currently ap-
pearing at the sGatineau Country
Club, which is a fabulous "a" class
nitery.
I1Sl ~ OpSli4IlS lIlSIC wa q ciiAooti
success and the next day critics of
the Ottawa Journal and the Ottawa
citizens gave him rave notices. The
Canadians are especially fond of
Herbs new MGM platter Calling
You. They also rave about his
verion of white Christmas"
Kenny went over SO well that
when he and his Rockets close this
week at the Gatineau, they will
open up in Montreal. In all, Kenny
has proved himself to be a great
recording artist and he is quite an
attraction to the lovely people of
Canada.
On the same Gatineau show bill
are the fine American comedy team
of Dana and Woods, who recently
appeared on the Kate Smith show
and who are two of the cleanest
and cleverest comedians in the
business The beautiful Russian
...ova Tomorrow does her exotic
and high class speciality dance also.
The people around these parts
like the Mills Brothers, Oscar Pet
erson, Sarah Vaughn, Cab Gallo
way, Louis Armstrong, Billy Eek
stine, Day, Dawn and Dusk, and
the Red Caps.
The number one hit record in
Canada is the same as in the States.
It's the MGM platter of Joni James
"Why Don't You Believe Me?" It
has taken over Canada.
Johnny Hodges and his great
band clicked last week at Harlem's
Apollo Theatre, along with Billie
Holiday Ruth Brown soon in
vades Harlem"s Apollo. The
fabulous Lucky Millinder is popu-
lar among Canadians. They like his
music and Lucky himself. Lucky's
name was often mentioned by
those fine people. They also like
the MGM platters of Fran War
ren.
Enroll Garner into Boston's
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Arizona sun., 1952-12-26

DELTA DARTS OVER THE DESERT = Convair's xF-e2-A
desert sky high Molave
Pioted by Air Force Maj Charles Yeager first to fly
pioneer of deltawng planes
snapped B-25 bomber gunners position An
perimena model the ship movie In the tail fin
which photographs each fight.
Smyrna times., 1952-06-12

Of the membership. Other COM
mittees consist of John Spencer
and Harry Moor in charge of street
maintenance, and with CIV. Mach
amer, and ]. H. Dunning in charge
of water and electricity.
Mrs. Robert T. Robinson and
daughter, April Leigh were guests
of Mrs. Janet X. Reed of Claymont
Heights last weekend. Mrs. Robin
son also attended the annual dinner
of the Class of 1910, Claymont
High School, on Saturday.
Mr.. and Mrs. Thomas c. Farrow
and daughters, Susan and Nancy
are spending the summer at the
Bobwhite Farm.
Mr.. and Mrs. Daniel w. Farrow
of Arden were weekend guests at
the Bobwhite Farm.
One of the most outstanding
public improvements made recent
ly is the repairing by the Pennsyl-
vania Railroad, in cooperation with
the Town Board, of the Main Street
and Smyrna Avenue crossings.
Mr.. and Mrs. William Thompson,
of Wilmington, were recent guests
of Mrs. Alice Coverdale.
Smyrna times., 1952-06-12
TaylOr's Bridge

All of Bobby Coles friends are
invited to come to his birthday
party on Sunday afternoon, June
Is, at $3.50. Bobby lives near Tay-
lor's Bridge.
Mr.. and Mrs. William ]. David of
Amber, Pa, and Mr.. and Mrs.
Warren F. Drumm of Glenside, Pa,
spent Sunday with Mr.. and Mrs.
Lee w. David.
Mrs. Kate Carlin of Lansdowne,
Pa, is visiting Mr.. and Mrs. Will
son Keiser.
MIR. and Mrs. William r. Alfree,
Sr., Mr.. and Mrs. Andrew Alfree,
Mr.. and Mrs. William r. Alfree, Jr,
and daughter, of Middletown, and
Miss Virginia Shahan of Townsend
spent Sunday with Mr.. and Mrs,
Delbert Steller.
Mrs. Alfred Gohl and daughter
and Mrs. John Durngus and sons
of Atlantic City, N. j., spent sew
eral days last week with Mr.. and
Mrs. William Francis.
Mrs. Bryan Wiley and family OF
Greenwood, Mr.. and Mrs. Burton
Winder, and Miss Jane Burton, OF
Middletown, Mrs. Irving Rawley
and Mrs. Emma Barber of Odesse
and Mr.. and Mrs. John Shetzler Jr
of Smyrna, spent Sunday with Mr.
and Mrs. John E. Shetzler, Sr.
Mrs. James Reynolds and family
have been visiting Mr.. James Rey
nolds who is patient in the Della
ware Hospital, Wilmington.
Smyrna times., 1952-06-12
Marydel

On June sth, Charles Houston,
iJr., nephew of Mr.. and Mrs. Guy
Sleeves, was graduated from
Springfield College, receiving the
Bachelor of Science degree at the
Goth Commencement, majoring in
Physical Education. While in
school he was a member of the
Varsity Soccer team as well as
head manager of the Varsity Gym
team. Congratulations!
On Thursday, June 10th, the Del
aware Boolmobile will be in Mary
del, stationed at the corner of East
Street and Route 8 between $3.50
and 10 am. It is hoped that g
goodly number of Delaware resi-
dents will take advantage of this
opportunity to visit the bookmo-
bile. 1t is especially well supplied
with children's books, as well as
modern novels. Come out and
take peep
Daily Vacation Bible School fol
Marydel Community will begin
this coming Monday, June 10th, al
Smyrna times., 1952-06-12

Mrs. Mary Roadway Of Hartly
met with a very serious accident
on last Tuesday evening while re-
turning home from the church she
slipped and fell on a newly repair
ed road, breaking her arm.
Mr.. and Mrs. Harry Clough had
as their guests recently Mrs. Sallie
Faust of Langhorn, Pa, and Mr..
and Mrs. Wilson Marvel of Clay
mont.
Mr.. and Mrs. H. Faulkner had
as their guests recently Mr.. and
Mrs. Clifton Faulkner and family
of FELTON,; Mrs. Leo Hicks and
daughters of Chestertown; and
Mrs. Evelyn Faulkner of Milling
ton.
Mr.. and Mrs. Leroy Tibbett and
son, William Moffett of Marshall
ton visited Mr.. and Mrs. Carlton
Jewell and family on Sunday.
Mrs. Clara Ford and Mrs. Helen
Walker spent several days last
week at Rehoboth.
Mrs. Gertrude Faulkner and
Donald Pinder have recently ac-
cepted positions at Latex.
Smyrna times., 1952-06-12
KentOn

Kenton Grange held their regu-
lar meeting in the school on Tues
day, June 8 after a short business
session. A program was present
ed by the youth chairman, Jane
Postlewait, with the "Stars of To-
morrow from Dover and vicinity
taking part. Twenty-Five partici-
pated with tap dancing, songs and
recitations, under the direction of
Mr.. Kike Fleet, and Miss Pat Fleet,
accompanied by Roger Keith.
Those taking part were Sophia and
Mariana Vatic, Sandra Bailey,
Nancy David, Patsy Cohee, Patsy
Hartnett, Carolyn Kemp, Carolyn
Jones, Thelma Thomas, Jean Mel
son, Kenny Workman, Connie Will
liams, Jewell Sussum, Betty Kiel-
ber, Peggy Brown, Tommy Brown,
Joan Runner, Jane Wyatt, Louise
Peterson, Nancy Shelton, Peggy
Carey, Peggy Palmer.
Miss Jean Ranshaw of Newark
visited Mr.. and Mrs. Edward
Hughes, Jr., several days last
week.
Mr.. and Mrs. Edward Hughes,
Jr., and daughters and David
Hughes spent Sunday afternoon as
guests of Mrs. Olden Keene and
family of Port Penn and enjoyed a
picnic supper.
Rev. and Mrs. Doyle and son of
Laurel were visitors with Mr.. and
Mrs. John Numbers on Saturday.
The w. S. C. S. met in the
church basement on last Wednes-
day evening. A covered dish sup
per preceded the business meeting.
A reception for the new minister,
Rev. T. Warfeld, will be held in
the church on Wednesday evening.
Kenton baseball club played
their first game on Sunday oppos-
ing Kent Island on the Kenton
School diamond defeating Kent
Island 9 to 2.
Mr.. Grover Kemp returned home
from the Kent General Hospital
last Tuesday after undergoing an
operation and is slowly improving.
He wishes to thank his friends for
cards and visits while in the hos
pital.
Smyrna times., 1952-06-12
CLAYTON

During the severe storm on
Tuesday afternoon a 2300 volt pow
re line fell at Bassett Street. This
was soon repaired with little dis
xlIption of electrical service, by the
town maintenance crew, with act
i've assistance by the Mayor, Wal
ter ID. Belts. Other damage was
slight; consisting of tree limbs
aittering the streets.
The Home Demonstration Club
viii meet on Friday, June 18th at
1:30, at the home of Mrs. Harold
Warner, near Delaney's- Subject
for discussion will be silk Lamp
shades"
The Children's Day program at
Ewell's-St. Paul Church is schedul-
ed for Sunday evening, June 18th
at 7:3O pm.
Each Sunday morning during
June two members of the Contact
Club will take care of small chill
dren, 3 years and under, for those
parents who wish to attend morn
ing worship.
The Official Board and the W.S.
CS. of Delaney's Church have ad-
5ourned their monthly meeting un-
til September.
The WS.C.S. and the members
OF Delaney's Church recently gave
Reverend and Mrs. C. e. Leister a
welcome back" reception.
Mrs. Garman Thomas attended
the wedding of Miss Marian Price,
daughter of Rev. and Mrs. Marion
Price, of Dover, which was held in
Wilmington on Saturday.
AT a recent meeting of the Town
Council, DR.. r. w. Comegys was
named as Chairman of the Board
of Health, with J. H. Hopkins, and
Marion Smith comprising the rest
Smyrna times., 1952-06-12

Mr.. and Mrs. Nelson Boyd and
son of Roselle were weekend visit
ors with her parents, Mr.. and Mrs.
Charles 2. Dukes and family.
Mrs. Ralph McClain and family
were visitors last week with her
mother, Mrs. Walker Warner.
Mr.. and Mrs. Franklin Wheeler
of near Smyrna were Sunday visit
ors with Mr.. and Mrs. Charles
Wheeler.