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The Detroit tribune. (Detroit, Mich.) 1935-1966, 1952-12-20
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Excerpt Of Newscost
From the wJR News Room

Excerpt from Bob conger's am newscast, Novem-
Der y, 1852, under protest
THE Pontiac City Commission is experimenting
with something hat is entirely the American
scene. and nave said actually in conflict with
our nations Constitution and Bill Of Rights AT
any rate The Pontiac City Commission has voted
Far Employment Practices Ordinance. The Law
goes into effect week from tomorrow The law
sets up a five board to levy fines mp to 100 dol
lars anyone who is found guilty by this board OF
discriminating against person because Of Race,
Color. Creed During the recently concluded cleo
ton campaign. FEPC laws were given going over
in debate
Southern Democrats Gov Herman Tamadge,
and Senator Richard Russell OF Georgia indicated
that FEPC is not Constitutional, inasmuch the
rights OF Americans are clearly and immortality stated
in our Bill Of Rights They say that FEPC crcum-
vents rather than aids these rights $50
Still Pontiac is not the first place il America
TO try such law 49, New ork has begun an exper-
iment in that radical idea :. And a similar law was
passed recently in Michigan's River Rouge II was
revealed at the time that he petition for the LAW
signed by a Pro-Communst cited many times by
the House un-Amercan Activities Committee :"
The Detroit tribune. (Detroit, Mich.) 1935-1966, 1952-12-20
Jim Crow Schools Showdown Ends

ask the court mot for substantial
equality. not for equality OF ia
cilities, but rather for equal pro-
lection under the Fourteenth
Amendment 70 which each citi-
zen has a personal and present
right"
In response 10 an observation
by Justice Frankfurter. the
NAACP attorney said that seq
regation in education is no more
ingrained and traditional than
in transportation, pointing out
that the Court had banned Jim
Grow in interstate travel.
He also recalled that the due
predictions of calamity in other
civil rights cases had failed to
materIalizc
Expresses Fears
Asked the same question, Mr..
Davis in his defense Of segrega-
ton said he could mot contem-
plate with any equanimity" the
situation which would be created
by ending OF segregation in South
Carolina.
The veteran lawyer recounted
the steps taken in South Carolina
to equalize Negro schools IN &C.
cordance with the mandate OF
the District Court. He maintained
that the state was acting in GOOD
tconfinued on Page ~
The Detroit tribune. (Detroit, Mich.) 1935-1966, 1952-12-20
Reds Barred in
Public Housing

The Detroit Housing Commits
son passed resolution last
Thursday TO prohibit Communists
from securing public housing in
the City OF Detroit.
II also directs its staff 10
start immediate eviction pro-
ceedings against all Commu-
.nists who now occupy public
housing units.
The resolution was introduced
by Vice President George Isabel
who stated that he would scan
applications in an effort 10 bar
public housing TO members OF the
Ku Klux Khan.
Isabel last April introduced a
resolution which permitted Ne
groes and whites to live side by
side in two projects for the first
time in city annals.
The Detroit tribune. (Detroit, Mich.) 1935-1966, 1952-12-20
South Will Accept
Inteqrotion -Picott

know for what Office Gov. Bynes
was now running. but he said
that II is apparent that Atty.
General Almond wishes 10 be the
next Governor OF his state he
sCded that it was his belief tb<t
Almond was of to poos>start
in this campaign"
Cent Change System
III is fants<fic 20 think that
South Carolina or any other state
in the South can permanently
elvc up public education The
region is too poor. the cost would
be- too great and the roots Of pub
liz education run TOO deeply for
such evasion Of the true demo
cratic processes in this manner,
The Virginia educator said.
Important forces have been al
work for long time TO prepare
The way in the South for this
Day (The establishment OF
Indignation in the schools). Many
Of these agencies are interracial
ir structure.
Although little is known at the
present time. the southern teach
ems leader declared that their
work will speak for itself if and
when the Court directs that seq
rcea,on be ended in the public
schools"
The Detroit tribune. (Detroit, Mich.) 1935-1966, 1952-12-20

FEPC n Pontiac Be says
"Ii vas revealed al the time,
that the petition ior ihc laN ga
River Rouge vas slAned by d
pro-Communist cited many
times by inc House Ln American
ACTIVITIES Committee
Casts Aspersions
This KIND 81 . smear Is not
unusual ia Dnpi0 Hi pN
Communists and the guilt by as
sociaton way beyond any plausl-
bic reaches Of sense snd loeir IN
an attempt 80 cast a.pcls Sons
upon such IA honorable body as
ne Pontiac CITY Commission or
a number 81 reputable al'nN
nunst civic and church organi-
cations which upbo thr .a
tiac City Commission ~ It's
adoption Of the cit, FEPC ordi-
nance represents unirHhs smear
and news lantlnp " the worst
degree the communication add
ed
The Detroit tribune. (Detroit, Mich.) 1935-1966, 1952-12-20

ClatlOn, QcCldicu Htlt tVbd9'
The Virginia educator is
spokesman for 5000 teachers in
his state and chairman OF the
Council OF State Teachers As
sociaiions Officials. an organi-
yaiion OF teachers in the II
states from Delaware 10 Texss
where segregation is praeiieed.
He declared his belief was in
nucnccd on the slowly, but
growing democratic climate IN
creasinely apparent IN the fc
eion'
Thus Dt. Picott spoke before an
audience Of several hundred New
York City leaders who had beer
assembled for the annual confer
ence of the New York CIV Voca'
tional Guidance and Wornshop
Center.
Support From Masses
He granted that the machine
lions" OF Gov. Byrnes OF South
Carolina and Atty. General Al
mond OF Virginia may be serious.
but he called these persons
Observation-Disclosures of the old, bar
baris. unenlightened thought" and
The Detroit tribune. (Detroit, Mich.) 1935-1966, 1952-12-20

and age. with the young men OF
the NAACP battling for a new
order in which racial distinctions
are banned, and the older men OF
the opposition defending the
southern way Of life" with IT'S
racial taboos.
The NAACP's attack opened
last Tuesday afternoon when Mr..
Carter rose 10 ask the court to
reverse the lower courts decision
unfolding segregation in the pub
lie elementary schools Of Topeka,
Kansas
Frankfurfer Ouizzes
I'm ie ponSe 10 an expression
of concern by Associate Justice
Felix Fiankfurter that reversal
would upset 'longstanding prac-
tees and large body Of legal
opinion and legislative action,
Mr.. Carte replied that the Su-
premc Court had never spccif-
Icallv ruled on the constitution
ality Of segregation in public
The Detroit tribune. (Detroit, Mich.) 1935-1966, 1952-12-20
Honor. Teacher Who
S4xsC No Race Px'OLEexss

liiy IN dealing with their touchy
and intense problems. Even the
parents Of the numerous faiths
and races openly showed respect
and admiration for her.
A mute testimony Of their love
for her was the fearful audience
Of young and old as she expressed
hes gratitude 10 have been able
to know, love and work among
them.
No Race Problem
IT mas been satisfying ex-
perience.' she related. There Is
no race problem in these halls
OF learning Everyone is happy.
Students here live the prlnci-
pies and ideals Of Brotherhood
The honorce on Dec. 80 viii 90
10 Florids 10 spend her active
retirement" with another recent
ly-feilrcd teacher. Miss Ida Nit
hoff Of Hampton School where
Miss Montgomery served as prin-
cipal for 10 wears OF her quarter
OF a century teaching career.
The Detroit tribune. (Detroit, Mich.) 1935-1966, 1952-12-20

For five hours the Court was
urqed 10 declare sfate-imposed
segregation of the races in pub
lie schools a violation OF the
constitutional rights Of Negro
school children. whose learning
opportunities and capacities are
impaired. their attorneys point
ed out. by legislative restrie-
ton upon their freedom to
attend school with children OF
other races.
Another five hours were de
voted 70 the arguments OF states
attorneys who upheld the rIgh'
10 classify children according tC
race for the purpose Of admission
to public schools.
Top Lawyers
Arrayed against the longstand'
ing practice OF segregation were
the top lawyers of the MACE
headed by Thurgood Marshall
the Associations brilliant special
counsel.
They included Robert l.. Car
ter and Jack GreenberR, assist.
ant special counsels; Spottswooc
The Detroit tribune. (Detroit, Mich.) 1935-1966, 1952-12-20

The first Negro officer OF
y detroit Fire Department
ss appointed Tuesday J.
r. Board of Fire Com
oners. q
He is Msrceno Taylor. s0e
pacific who was promoted TO
Sergeant.
lone OF the first two Negro
smen 10 be named TO the de-
rtment in 1898. Taylor gained
promotion on basis of sem
kr,,y He has been assigned 10
sddcr 4. Vinewood and w.
HAND Blvd, as effective Tuesday.
IL native Detroiter, he at
Snded Bishop, Miller and North
s,ern public school and grad
kten from Livingston IN. CD
bllcpe where he was a varsity
htbsll player.
Ex-Posfal Worker
Ehe il-year-old firefighter was
y KING IN the Roosevelt Annex
81, Office when he was promp-
\ 10 take the firemen's examI-
Mon during drive 10 get
keroes in the fire department
1 the Detroit Civil Rights Com
Itlce as spearheaded by Snow
tlSb>
|One " the most impressive cN-
klcnceS during his early career
flrefighter was blaze al
|Eniture store at Michigan and
|vernoiS which upon arrival
5peared to be a minor fire until
soon mushroomed 10 the ex-
hi that il took about IA hours
bring il under control. The
|ur-stofy building was destroyed.
Football Fan
s., Taylor not only is a rabId
Dtball fan but he loves 10 play
hoche during his leisure hours
|nle played most Of the time
hich oddly enough is the card
|ring his 24-hour watch at
} IRE station.
H. is a member of the Phi
~ Sigma fraternity and the
Paul AME Zion Church.
Married for II years to De-
|i' girl. Idclla Vailient. he is
father 81 oae daughter, Mu.
D, rs. His father. Eugene Tay-
1, lives at 1888 Vinewood.
There are now seven Negroes
fving in the Detroit Fire De-
Fimcni.
The Detroit tribune. (Detroit, Mich.) 1935-1966, 1952-12-20
pumon Right
NoytoPeoce

1nc moral forces which can
bare conditions for peace are
man rights and the dignity Of
en. declared j. Gordon King.
ief Of the Human Rights d.
ion Of the United Nations.
King spoke last Wednesday
ghf at the Central YWCA at
Human Rights Day observ-
nee sponsored by the Detroit
hierracial Committee.
YAlthough nations aic sun far
m ready TO adopt covenants
ich would permit any inter-
tional government TO enforce
man rights, considerable pro-
esS has been made since the
option of the Universal Dec
|aton of Human Rights in l948, y
added.
Russia Susfains
With only Russia and some
Der smaller nations. sustaining.
nations voted for the declara-
King deemed as the next step
covenant for human rights but
a that the agreement would
bet some opposition as posed by
igger powers because of fear
~ Il would require a sacrifice
ynational integrity.
Explaining that such was not
be base idea OF the covenant.
E explained that the opposition
build be partly explained be-
Duse the world is not yet ready
Dr international government
THE nation themselves are
bic to do an effective job of
romoting the rights OF all indi-
Iduals. The most noticeable ac-
has been the rails
ng of the standards and rights
4 women in many nations. -
tvealed.
Detroit Progress
Acting as moderator, George
khermer, Committee director,
lid that the progress of human
Rhts in Detroit has been steady,
krticularIy in the field OF en-
|pyment.
The Detroit tribune. (Detroit, Mich.) 1935-1966, 1952-12-20
Now Even Better

Defense Bonds make a better
Christmas gift this year than
ever. Now Series + Defense Bonds
nav full three per cent when
held to maturity and mature
earlier than before.
The Detroit tribune. (Detroit, Mich.) 1935-1966, 1952-12-20
Pearl Bailey Sues

NEWARK, N. J.--(SpeciaD-
|arl Bailey Of 1T Takes Two to
lingo" fame Tuesday filed suit
j 100000 damages against Bill
Hers Riviera. a Fort Lee night
Do.
Miss Bailey charged that she
IS bruised and suffered serious
pck when an unknown person
the club threw her 10 the iloor
kicked her after she resented
lerogatory remark around the
idle Of September.
The Detroit tribune. (Detroit, Mich.) 1935-1966, 1952-12-20
Give Yourself a Gift

This Christmas. why not give
yourself a gift toward your fu-
ture security. Sign up for the
Payroll Savings Plan where you
work. or the Bond-A-Month Plan
where you bank. Start now 10
save regularly and systematical-
~ with now even better Defense
Ronds
The Detroit tribune. (Detroit, Mich.) 1935-1966, 1952-12-20

The complaint as signed by
Mrs. Olive BeasleY. executive
director. charged that the part
OF the text OF a newscast by
Bob conger delivered at 3 a.
m. on Nov. 81 failed 10 adhere
10 the actual truth and not be
slanted" in violation OF FEC
rules.
Portion Of the newscsSt under
protest was IN relation 10 the
adoption OF fair employment
practices ordinance by the Pom
tiac CITY Commission.
Specific Objections
Specifically objected 20 were
words to the effect that the City
Commission was experimenting
with something that IS entirely
new 10 the American scene. and
reference TO the previously adopt
ed FEPc act IN River Rouge Of
which the newscast stated : .
the petition for the law IN River
Rouec) was signed by pro-
Communist
'rhe Committee points out:
qfhe words experimenting
" something that IS entirely
new 10 the American scene is
not only inaccurate information,
but represents slanting at It's
worst.
Preference % any govcln-
mental or private files would re-
veal that there are at least ten
states in the union which have
FEPC on their books and some
IS cities which have FEPC ordi-
nanceS.
Matter OF Record
IT Is also a matter of record
that the State FEPC passed by
the New York State Legislature
/ in l945 and the Minneapolis city
ordinance passed in l947 GER
tainly does not make the FEPC
laws and ordinances either new
20 the American scene nor do
they constitute experimenting
insofar as tho Pontiac City Com
mission is concerned.
"As matter Of fact. in the
last paragraph the newscastel
himself contradicts the statement
which he made in the first para
graph by saying:
" Pontiac is not the first place
in America to try such law.
New York has began an expert
ment in that radical idea
Attempts Slant
In the same last paragraph
the newscaster tries TO couple
the Pontiac City Ordinance with
the one recently adopted in River
Rouge, Michigan. Extending his
attempts TO slant the news against
The Detroit tribune. (Detroit, Mich.) 1935-1966, 1952-12-20

iiVRf " NN - " Nv i'"N ''NN
10 race problem ended her
amid a shining but fearful
faculty and the Pafent-Teacher
Association winch was attended
by over 1900 pupils representing
81 naiionaliiies and creeds.
Molds Happy Family
Praise was gwen 10 the 3d.
ycar-old principal for her de-
voted effort toward providing
education and inspiration for chill
dren Of all races as one big,
harmonious and happy family
II was just FIVE years ago that
the Board Of Education declared
off the-record that the school s
area at Six Mile and Dequindre
vas a critical one. At that time
Miss Montgomery took over the
gigantic task of merging the va
rious interests and opportunities
in 1t.
Shows Tact
Miss Montgomery was lauded
by the faculty for her diplomacy
and tact in dealing with the num-
crous nationalities and members
Of various creeds.
"Her children loved her for
her honesty. fairness and integ-
The Detroit tribune. (Detroit, Mich.) 1935-1966, 1952-12-20
Messiah Set Friday

The Sixth Annual perform
ancc OF The The Messiah by
Northern High School VIII be
presented Friday. Dec, 10
The Detroit tribune. (Detroit, Mich.) 1935-1966, 1952-12-20

WASHINGTON.-The fate Of segregated public
schools in four in the District of Columbia is
the hands of the nine backrobed justices of the United
States Supreme Court who for three days last week lis
tened TO arguments for and against abolition of the jim
Crn,r nnttern of education required in IL states.
The Detroit tribune. (Detroit, Mich.) 1935-1966, 1952-12-20

NEW YORK The people Of the South VIII accept mesfson
the public schools the United States Supreme Court SO orders
Dr. j. Rupert executive secretary Virginia l'''hS o
The Detroit tribune. (Detroit, Mich.) 1935-1966, 1952-12-20
NICER Tells FEC
Views at Worse

Smarting from a newscast Station WJR which
was termed as 'saned at its worst he Michigan ON
mittee Civil Rights posted protest letter to the FED
eral Communications Commission Complaint ana tor
s1hsennant action by that body.
The Detroit tribune. (Detroit, Mich.) 1935-1966, 1952-12-20

contended that the mass Of the
folk in the New South had not
been heard from
Picott confessed that he did not
The Detroit tribune. (Detroit, Mich.) 1935-1966, 1952-12-20

w. Robinson, III, southeast re-
gional counsel; and Louis l..
Redding Of Wilmington, Del.
Also George Z. {. Hayes and
James NJ. Nabit. Jr, Washington
attorneys retained by the Con.
solidated Parents League of the
District.
Opposing this battery Of legal
talent were the spokesman for
segregation. the representatives,
of the states Of South Carolina,
Virginia. Kansas and Delaware
and of the District OF Columbia
Chief among these was ~
/ year-old John w. Davis. the en-.
| inent constitutional lawyer and
one-time Democratic candidate
for President OF the United
States. retained by the State OF
South Carolina to argue for the
continuance OF segregation II
that states public schools.
Epic Struggle
Termed ian epic struggle g
our times" by a Washington
newspaper. the trial presented a
dramatic contest between youth
The Detroit tribune. (Detroit, Mich.) 1935-1966, 1952-12-20

The stately and kind school teacher who put into
practice the belief there problem. ended her
professional last week amid shining but fearful
testimony To her good work
The Detroit tribune. (Detroit, Mich.) 1935-1966, 1952-12-20

She is Miss Rhoda Mon' m
cry. retiring principal OF De-
iroit's Couville school.
The occasion was farewell
program staged By the students,
The Detroit tribune. (Detroit, Mich.) 1935-1966, 1952-12-20

Excerpt from Bob conger's am. newscast Nosem-
Der ~ 1852, under protest:
The Detroit tribune. (Detroit, Mich.) 1935-1966, 1952-12-20
|4-Year Vet
Promoted
FoSergeant

The first Negro officer Of
h. Detroit Fire Department
las appointed Tuesday b
r. Board of Fire Com
The Illinois times. (Champaign, Ill.) 19??-19??, 1952-05-23
DELTA SIGMA THETA
HOUSE DEDICATION sun

The new chapter house Of Delta
Sigma Theta sorority, COS W. Or
egon St. dedicated at 8 pm. Sun
day with Dorothy L. Height. n.
Y. city grand president, speaking
at the ceremonies.
Representing the Y. of |. at
the ceremonies was Dean of Wo-
men Miriam Sheldon and assist
ant dean Mary Jane Klein, in
charge of sorority women. Also
participating in the service was
Mrs. Reber s. Cam, Cincinnati.
grand secretary of the sorority,
who made the presentation to
the local president, Vivian Adams,
of L. St. Louis.
The Illinois times. (Champaign, Ill.) 19??-19??, 1952-05-23
A.M.E. CHURCH ELECTS
THREE BISHOPS.
Balloting Lasts Twenty Hours

Chicago. May 90. tSpeciaD-
Twenty hours and n hundred and
fifty aspirants later. the saith
General Conference of the Afri-
can Methodist Episcopal Church
elected three bishops this morn
ing. !.
Chosen were Rev. II. Thomas
Primm Of New Orleans. Rev.
Frederick ID. Jordan of Los An
geles, and the Rev. Il. {. Hatcher
Of Nashville. Three ballots were
taken in the continuous session
which lasted from IL a. m. Monday
until 7 q. m. Tuesday. The newly
elected dignitaries were consecra-
ted In the afternoon. following
their election.
The new officials will be as
signed districts tonight or tomor-
row by the Church's Episcopal
Committee. The two week meet
ing will end tomorrow. and off
cial announcements will be made
In the AME services throughout
The Illinois times. (Champaign, Ill.) 19??-19??, 1952-05-23

Mrs.. Janet Hamilton, director
Of the Midwest region. extended
greetings. The Midwest region
had IS its project the building of
the new sorority house. Mrs.
Jeanette Triplett Jones served -
master of ceremonies. Mrs. Vir-
GINA Davis was chairman Of
the dedication.
The Illinois times. (Champaign, Ill.) 19??-19??, 1952-05-23
MOTHERS DAY
FAMILY REUNION

Mr.. and Mrs. John Tabor had
all their family with them on
Mothers Day for dinner. Those
of the family were: Mr.. and Mrs.
Ewing Taylor jr. and son Oliver
from Chicago, Marie Banks and
son Darnell and Master Sgt.
James Taylor and wife and sons.
Leslie and Ronald. James had just
The Illinois times. (Champaign, Ill.) 19??-19??, 1952-05-23
SO YEARS OF SERVICE

The day is rapidly approach
ing when the v. r. w. viii inherit
the distinction Of being Americas
oldest active veterans organiza-
tion. Today the Gold Strips"
organization, whose members all
saw service overseas or In hostile
waters, numbers, approximately
1880, 900, with some 10000 Posts
in this country and abroad, NIL
dedicated TO the ideal.
The Illinois times. (Champaign, Ill.) 19??-19??, 1952-05-23
VISITED MOTHERS DAY

Mrs. Elizabeth Robinson q d
Mrs. Dolores Johnson daughters
of Mrs. Minnie johnson of North
9Th st. and aunts Mrs. Ida Mae
Porter and Mrs. Leslie Lyle Of
East Chicago, Ind. celebrated
mothers Day and Mrs. Johnsons
birthday.
The Illinois times. (Champaign, Ill.) 19??-19??, 1952-05-23
NEWCOMDE GETS LEAVE
To VISIT SICK WIFE
WASHINGTON (UP. Dol

Neweombe, former Brooklyn Dod-
ger pitcher. has been given leave
To visit his sick wife in Railway.
n. j., tire Army said Tuesday.
A spokesman said the visit
would force poatponoment at least
until the middle Of next week of
completion of a physical exam be-
ing given the right-hander at
the Camp Pickett tVa,) Army
Hospital.
The examination may result In
Newcombe's rel ase from shs
Army.
The Illinois times. (Champaign, Ill.) 19??-19??, 1952-05-23

the United States. West Indies.
Liberia, Africa. Canada and
South America May %.
The Illinois times. (Champaign, Ill.) 19??-19??, 1952-05-23

returned from Japan ani Is sta
toned at Chanute Field, III.
Evening star., 1952-05-16
Substitute Teacher Bill
Supported at Hearing

A bill to permit school author
ities here to hire substitutes for
teachers on leave without pay was
supported today at Senate Dis
trict subcommittee hearing.
School Supt. Hobert M. Corning
explained that, under the present
system, substitutes can be hired
only for instructors absent be-
cause of illness. He said the bill
merely clears up an inequity in
the existing law.
Also supporting the legislation
were representatives of teachers
unions and Mrs. Frank Phillips of
the Board of Education.
The subcommittee, headed by
Senator Pastore. Democrat. Of
Rhode Island, also considered a
measure relating to nurses.
The District Nurses Advisory
Board submitted q statement in
dorSing the measure to increase
the initiation fee for nurses from
SIS to $25 and the annual regis
tration fee. from 81 to 50.
Evening star., 1952-05-16
Episcopal Parishes
Plan Surveys Of
Population Chances

Episcopal parishes in the WASH
ington Diocese will conduct indi-
vidual surveys Of population
changes within their boundaries
to determine needs for possible
church expansion, it was an
nounced today.
This action. which was author
lied by the diocesan convention
May S, was taken yesterday at a
meeting of the Executive Council.
The Self-surveyS will be under
taken by volunteer parish commit
tees. working under the direction
OF Bishop Angus Dun.
A second aim of the program is
to determine what is being offered
to congregations by the existing
churches.
why are so many members of
our churches non-participating?"
Bishop Dun asked at yesterdays
meeting. Gathering a mass of
statistics about services and activ-
tiles obviously will not make indo-
lent. inactive congregations ener-
getic." he warned.
But" the Bishop declared,
there are groups which want to
do better which will be aided by
such a survey"
Methods for raising funds to
meet the costs of mission expan-
sion will be decided after the pro-
gram is under way, the council
reported.