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Evening star., 1952-04-06
OFFICIAL NETHERLANDS PHOTO

or The Silver Skates" a chill
dren's book published at the end
of the Civil War. In the story,
Hans Brinker, a little Dutch
boy, learns in school about the
Hero of Harlem our friend
of the dixie.
Hans Brinker" became a
juvenile classic, was printed in
more than 100 editions and half
a dozen languages. The story
about the Hero of Harlem,
which Mrs. Dodge inserted in
her book, was also told in a
poem for children by Phoebe
Cary, then re-told as a short
story in a reader used by our
elementary schools. Each gener-
alton of third-graders learned
about the boy who held back
the sea. AS the years passed, the
legend she created came to ac-
quire the status of authentic
history.
A Naxaae for Hixm
Back in the Netherlands, the
NNTO held a conference on the
Hero. They liked what Mrs.
Dodge had written. As Mr..
Van der Lam explains, The
book gives a true impression of
Holland. Mrs. Dodge got the
essence of Dutch children's life.
Even if her story, her fantasy, is
not historically true - and it
isn't - it is certainly true to the
spirit of our country"
The city of Harlem raised
the money for the monument;
the village of Spaarndam, now
a part of Harlem, was chosen
for the site and a sculptor
was commissioned. They named
the anonymous hero Peter of
Spaarndam."
Sometime after the unveiling,
the NNTO was surprised to
learn that the legend which so
ably interpreted the Dutch
spirit to the rest of the world was
created by an American who
hadn't even visited Holland -
not until Is years after Hans
Brinker" was published.
Evening star., 1952-04-06
The Dixie Boy
BY LOUISE LEVITAS

TheDutch lad whOstuck
his finger in the dixie
never really lived - but
there's a statue to him
0NAdike in the Dutch village
" of Spaarndam there is a
monument to the little boy who
put his finger in a dixie to save
his country from the sea.
The monument was unveiled
by Hollands young Princess
Margriet a few months ago
because of years of persistent
inquiry from visiting Americans
who wanted to find "the exact
spot you know, the place
where he stopped the hole with
his finger. 1t was erected despite
the fact that the Dutch have
politely pointed out to their
visitors that the whole thing
never happened - was an i'm
possibility.
Ever since the end of the first
World War, Americans on sight
seeing tours in Holland, asked
everyone about the little boy
and the dixie. The Dutch laughed
when they heard it. As the
tourist guide would point out,
indicating a great sea wall maybe
100 feet high and two dozen feet
thick, ''You can see for yourself.
A little boys finger in the dixie
would scarcely make any Oil
ference!"
They Gave I'm
FAcrs like that didn't shake
the tourists faith in the story,
however. Finally, a year ago,
the Netherlands National Tour
ist Office gave in to the demand.
The director of the NNTO in
the US, Foeko Van der Lam,
began to investigate the story
Ia puzzler because no one, not
even the Americans, seemed to
know its origin).
He found out the story had
appeared in a book by Mary
Mapes Dodge, Hans Brinker,
Arkansas State press. [volume] (Little Rock, Ark.) 1941-1959, 1952-10-03
Dawson Predicts Victory for Denis
Page Four

In fphtinp mood from his office at campaign
headquarters the Mayower hotel here Congressman William
Dawson chairman the Democratic National committee
today confidently predicted smashing victory Tor the Steven
sonSparkman ticket in November
The Republican candidate and the Republican srateglStS
yet that can't fool the Negro voters
with lot of evasion and double talk
They grown up politically and can't be oossed or De-
guled by deception flaery," he CONTINUED
The Illinois congressman charged Negroes are deserving
Republican party larger numbers than ever before lhey
knew Roosevelt they know Truman; and the know that
will carry the fight for full free citizenship that
Roosevelt and Truman well advanced
They know they living in the greatest country in
all world They money their pockets and nope IN
They going change for party that
gave them Harding Coolidge and Hoover for party that
had them penness and in the beadnes without any nope
for the future"
Lashng against his opponents Dawson said THE
Republican candidate for president tries to be everything to
everybody but fools nobody All his life military man has
spent enforcing pattern segregation upon American
citizens solely because Of color He is like fish out OF water
vany gaspng for air He typifes McArhurs
old soldiers die they just fade away,
Full Text Of Statement Follows;
AT the end of the first hreeweek period of the presi-
Dental campaign the final pattern becomes apparent 1t fore
tells another smashing Democratic victory in November The
Republican candidate the Republican srategsts haven't
yet learned that can't fool the Negro with lot
of double talk.
The twenty years progress taught them that
first class citizenship is the dearest and precious pos
They have the outlaw
ing of segregation discrimination public life They have
full indignation in military service; they have the
constitution of the United States construed to embrace them
within its folds in fact well in words They have
the bitter battle fought for the right of every American ci
to work according to his sklls and abilities They have
politically and can't be bossed begued by deep
ton flattery.
Negroes deserving the Republican party large
bers than before They knew Roosevelt they know Tr
man. and they know that Stevenson will carry the fight
for full free citizenship that Roosevelt Truman well
advanced
They know they living in th country in all
the world They have money in their pockets and hope
their hearts They going change for party that
gave them Harding Coolidge and Hoover for party that
had them penniless and the bread lines any
hope for the future
The Republican candidate for President every
thing everybody body. his life has been
spent military in enforcing pattern segregation
upon American citizens solely because of their color
like fish out of water yany gaspng for He typifies
General McArthurs statement Old soldiers die; they
just fade away.
Negroes know what they want and will to get what
they want continuation of the program and policies Of
Roosevelt and Truman eXemped in the Stevcnson-Spar
ticket.
Arkansas State press. [volume] (Little Rock, Ark.) 1941-1959, 1952-10-03

Speaking in Wheeling, w Va We'd
,osdav mite. this is what General EiscnhoW
er said about civil rights;
1--WE seek in America a true equality Of
opportunity for all men. l have no patience
with the idea of seeond-elass citizenship, Fer
many years the Administration party has
been pointing to a promised land where no
American would be subject to the indignity
of discrimination. But their promised land
has always proved TO be political mirage
ut is true that leadership was put III
the hands of those willing and able to adj
vance the cause of equality of opportunity.
tn advance this cause there are many
things that we can and must do.
Vigorous action, including leglsIa-
ton. at local levels can accomplish much
Arkansas State press. [volume] (Little Rock, Ark.) 1941-1959, 1952-10-03

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Arkansas State press. [volume] (Little Rock, Ark.) 1941-1959, 1952-10-03
In A Modern World There's Something Lacking

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Arkansas State press. [volume] (Little Rock, Ark.) 1941-1959, 1952-10-03

The Federal Government must help in a
variety Of ways It can establish machinery
to determine the facts of discrimination
and hold these facts up for all the people
to see.
Segregation in the nations capital
must be abolished. Likewise there must be
an end to such segregation as still remains
in the armed forces In no operation of
the Federal Government is there a place for
discrimination of any kind We must work
for the abolition of restrictions remaining
anywhere on the basic American right to
vote.
"In this sensitive area of human re-
lations, we must always remember that
an ounce of leadership is worth pound of
law"
Arkansas State press. [volume] (Little Rock, Ark.) 1941-1959, 1952-10-03
The Unmentioned Political Angle

culate the decision he will make in casting
his secret ballot
He may listen to his union leader but
he also listens to his minister his news
paper editor and the commander of his
veterans post; and he thinks not just as
a Negro or jew but also as an American
citizen concerned with broader considera-
tions of national policy.
Those who are wagering on the out
come of the election and think they have
worked out a cear-cut formula would do
well to keep these intangibles in mind
Fortunately there is no unanimity Of
opinion among the American people on
of divisions and angles too numerous to
anything but on the contrary all sorts
mention.
1t is very often these intaugiblcs that
determine the course of events
OF course there is always the tcmpta-
tion to simplify complex matters. and that
has been the habit of political prophets
from the earliest times in order to more
easily influence opinion but the current
picture is so mixed up that no one actual
ly knows what will happen.
Arkansas State press. [volume] (Little Rock, Ark.) 1941-1959, 1952-10-03
BY Julius J. Adams

If is obvious that something is woe
fully lacking in the work of our present
,,av social scientists They are tagging
miserablv behind our industrial and econo-
mic scientists in the development OF new
tools and new techniques to meet the needs
of the modern society.
1t seems relatively easy for the indus
trial engineers to find the means to cope
with the problems of food, household ap-
pliances. travel and communications; the
medical scientist is doing miraculous things
in the field of cures and representatives. to
extend the span Of human life, yet the So
cial scientists seem totally unable to cope
with the problems of old age security, child
care and juvenile delinquency.
The architect and the building engineer
can construct a suitable, comfortable home
TO hosse a family, but the social scientist
still has trouble creating an atmosphere
for the development of harmony and peace
for the family once it is in the house.
Here in the United States where We
have everything to make a people happy and
content, we find the people are not happy
or content. It seems no one has come up
with the answer to the problem. There have
been attempts to charge it up to the avarice
of capitalists and to the capitalstic system.
This is not necessarily So But whoever or
whatever is to blame for the failure Of our
social progress to keep pace with our in
dustrial progress, it certainly is matter
for concern Of the entire county
For one thing, there is a wide diff
ferential in the amount Of money spent for
social research and expansion and that
spent for industrial research and expansion.
1t is hardly any wonder then that progress
in the two fields don't run parallel Some
thing ought to be done about this dispro-
portion Of expenditure of money for human
welfare.
Arkansas State press. [volume] (Little Rock, Ark.) 1941-1959, 1952-10-03

When Pratt Remmel defeated Sam
Wassen last November for the mayors seat
victory was practically won for the Lit
lie Rock Negro. When Mayor Remmel took
over in January it put the quietus on Lit
tie Rocks Negro appeaser squad. The ap-
peaser squad was rendered just as eiiec'
tive under Pratt Remmel as safety razor
is at a country Saturday mite ball win
the professional appeasers and graduaIlsts
out of the citys administration 1t is hoFei
that January first will rid the state oil
these "fixers" and We can 60 forward IN
Arkansas State press. [volume] (Little Rock, Ark.) 1941-1959, 1952-10-03
FEPC-GAEN or Not?-
BY lauren White

There continues be a great in the press concern
ing FEPC legislation. However I haven't much au-
thentc information given by either employees employers
who have been effected by the legislation This release con-
tains some first hand information
The New York State FEPC has been effect since
July 1915 Your observer has been employed a result
the law. Besides writing and real activities have
worked office in downtown New York for than
years have also missionaries and inter
viewed than 100 coored Americans who employed
as result OF York FEPC Most of these in
tervewed clerks and office workers big establish
ments in downtown New York city.
The following questions have answered by EMPLOYEES
who their employment to FEPC legislation:
l. Do you think that New York better off that
See FEPC-GAIN OR NOT-paue EIGHT
Arkansas State press. [volume] (Little Rock, Ark.) 1941-1959, 1952-10-03
HIGHWAY of UnAmericanism-

Recently it was my privilege, most
ENJOYABLE and fortunate one at that l
might add, of sitting in the midst OF per
sons who represented the cross cut Of the
American social intellect. Their respec-
tive occupations and status are, psychology
specialist serving presently in position as
psychology professor in one of the states
leading colleges; show girl, travelling the
nation over with a nationally known or
chestra; college junior, maioring in ply
Chology At our coffee table gathering we
discussed the topic, travel for Negroes in
America" All of us lived outside Of the
state of Arkansas and have had consider
able experience in our travel to this state
and to other places in this country. Joe
Louis, the eX-champ Of the world figured
in this same discussion, very briefly.
This topic we discussed from the bust
ness ethical point and from the democratic
ethical point of view. Following is SUM-
mary of our discussion. AirpIJnc travel for
Negroes: the attractive show girl took the
lead in this subject She pointed out that
Imosinc service had been refused her In
New Orleans Usually taxi service to and
from the airport in a city is maintained
by private concern and the show girl did
not know if Eastern Airlnes Corporation
was responsible for discrimination in this
service to its Negro patrons. She did notice
however, that TWA offered limosine ser
vice for Negroes. In Nashville she was re-
fused cafeteria service Train travel for Ne
grOes. In the SOUTH especially, We all no.
uCed that cafeteria services and COmfOrta-
bic waiting rooms for Negroes are poor. Not
only are they Inadequate and UNEQUAL for
Arkansas State press. [volume] (Little Rock, Ark.) 1941-1959, 1952-10-03
It's Up To Francis Cherry Now

building up a responsible citizenship that
will bring Arkansas up with other states
in the deep south with Negro representa-
ton.
There have been in Arkansas far too
long grating Negro appeasers and gradu-
aists standing between the powers and the
Negro ctizenry speaking the sentiments OF
the diXeCrats to retard progress.
If Francis Cherry does no more than
rid the administration of these profession
al fiXers he like Remmel will have earned
our vote.
Arkansas State press. [volume] (Little Rock, Ark.) 1941-1959, 1952-10-03

The city council is much concerned
over the recent demands made upon the city
treasury for more money The council is
busily engaged trying to work out some
form of increase in taxation to meet these
demands II is finding out that keeping
Arkansas State press. [volume] (Little Rock, Ark.) 1941-1959, 1952-10-03
We Liue On The
BRINK of A new DAY
BY St. Clair Roosevelt Hopkins

service, backyard cafe" service, such
one in Luxembourg, Tenn, etc. are
found largely in the very small towns
one table is had for Negroes in the
small waiting room in tie Greyhon|
ton in Bristol, Virginia. I arrived Al
station one evening around six 0da|
this time buses from all directions
come into the station bringing mani
sengers to this exchange point The
side Of the station was crowded and
mattresses were shifted to the white
Of the station to give them service
the Negro passengers were negaa
Korean veteran and l complained d
manager, but were told that we Id
wait until the whites We're cared ttl
ended up running through the stra'g
to buy some food. q didn't enjoy it,
Our psychologist on hand agreed
this show Of Uu-Americanism' II
equal and separate travel facilities 4
groes in this country is bad Plbt11
pass on to foreigners who travel our
ways daily. He made mention Of 4
tional director from Siam in the L. NJ
spoke against such conditions he aal
countered in this country. Many N
travellers on their return to lneI
countries serve positions where ing
make decisions effccting the HIato
Of their country with America. "a
see here might effect such decisions \
information they pass on to Their pa
bout this country. No one has to alI
eyes to see the BLACK WINE
glooming out over the stations 10'7
the south.
We all agreed with Joe Louis wa
said: "Airplane travel is the best
for Negroes in America" No one co-l
look the fact that most Negroes 'A
afford such expensive travel. Some
tions for solution of the problem "s'
that Negroes should be mindful "
personal conduct and dress. Good a'aI
meditation of voice when conVeiS"'
travel vehicle, etc. would do muCI
determining the behavior SHOWN
white operators and station e-g
(2) boycott of travel companies !
Arkansas State press. [volume] (Little Rock, Ark.) 1941-1959, 1952-10-03
When You Can't See For Looking

city employees is costly. The council is
overlooking the most costly item of all and
that is segregation. Segregation is a MUST
for it is the only luxury some white peo-
pie can enioy-at the expense of others.
The jimcro golf course will be built
Arkansas State press. [volume] (Little Rock, Ark.) 1941-1959, 1952-10-03

Whether you like Ike, or Adlat for
,our next president, or whether you like
Francis or jeff for your next governor, if
Arkansas State press. [volume] (Little Rock, Ark.) 1941-1959, 1952-10-03
If You Didn'f-It Doesn't Mean A Thing

you didn't get thai poll TAX receipt last
Wednesday there's not thing you can do
about il.
The Nome nugget., 1952-06-20
SWeden'S Dander and
 Defenses Up Over Soviet Shooting Down of Plane

STOCKHOLM, Sweden, (P) - Additionally neutral Sweden, ir- ate over the shooting down of a Swedish plane by Soviet jet fight CTS, beefed up her already strong defenses against Russia yesterday but was expected to still fight shy of participation in such western alliances as the Atlantic Pact.
 The Swedish government al- ready has ordered a step-up in air attack alertness throughout the country and instructed it's air force and navy to shoot back if fired on by Soviet planes. Neigh boring Denmark also told it's air men to return fire if attacked.
 Sweden flatly rejected Monday night a Russian protest that the ill-fated Catalina flying boat, blasted from the air Monday over the Baltic Sea with seven men aboard, had flown over Soviet territory and started the shooting.
 The Swedish reply declared that the only two Swedish planes opera ting in the area at the time were two rescue flying boats, both unarmed and therefore in capable of shooting at anybody.
The Nome nugget., 1952-06-20
'COpter Rescues 2
 From Plane Crash On Rocky Glacier

ANCHORAGE, (P)- A CAA doctor, one of two survivors of a plane crash on an Alaska glacier, clung to life yesterday after a dramatic helicopter rescue. His condition was critical.
 Dr. Roger Witzel, 32, was re- ported at an Air Force hospital here to be suffering third degree burns and a fracture of the left arm. The second survivor, Law renee Fuzz) Rogers, the pilot, was burned and cut in the crash but his condition was not considered serious.
 Dr. Witzel, who came here with his wife from Bozeman, Mont, in 1949, and Rogers escaped from the burning CAA plane after it crashed at pm. Monday.
 Austin Moorehead, a CAA tech nician, also got out'of the wreck age but died before rescue came the following day. Mrs. Witzel, 26, a nurse, was trapped in the cabin and burned to death.
 Rogers said in a newspaper in terview the engine of the Grum- man Goose failed over the south eastern Alaska glacier in a short flight from Katalla to Yakataga.
 "I had no choice but to make a crash landing on the rocky mor- aine at the foot of the glacier" he said. "I don't remember the crack-up. The first things knew I was sitting on the rocks near the burning plane. I don't re- member, either, how Dr. Witzel or Moorehead got out.
 Four Para Medics from the 10th Rescue Squadron 'chuted on to the glacier Tuesday but the terrain was so rough they did not reach the crash scene until just before the arrival of a squadron helicopter from Cordova. It took 30 minutes to carry Dr. Witzel over the jagged rocks to the 'cop- ter 100 feet away.
The Nome nugget., 1952-06-20
CHURCH OF THE NAZARENE

at Third and DiUiSion LEWIS I. HUDGINS, PASTOR
 Sunday 10:OO am. - Sunday School. Lesson, Greed Is Sim 11:00 am. Morning Worship. Subject, Behold, He Cometh,' 6:30 p.m.-Junior Society, ages to 12. 6:3O pm. N.Y.P.S. Young Peoples Meeting. 7:30 pm. - Evening Service. Subject, Fitness for SerVice''
 Wednesday 7:30 p.m.-The Glad Hour, with mel ody. praise, prayer and Bible study. You are inuited 10 enjoy tUith us Gny aud all of theSe SerUiceS. THE FRIENDLY CHURCH WITH THE SINGING TOWER
 Tuesday 400 pm. BOYS CLUB.
 Wednesday
The Nome nugget., 1952-06-20

. IhTd ACenuP west
 A. E. CAPENER, PASTOR
 Sunday 9:45 a.m.-Sunday School. 11:00 am. Morning Worship Service. 7:45 p.m.-Evangelistic Service.
 Wednesday 7:45 pm. - Bible study and prayer meeting.
 Friday 7:45 p.m.-Christ's Ambassadors meet ing This is service led by the young people, including singing, testimony, games, and message:
The Nome nugget., 1952-06-20
THE COMMUNITY METHODIST
 CHURCH

and Lavinia Wallace Young
 Community Center
 ROBERT s. TREAT, PASTOR
 MISS ESTHER MCCOY DIRECTOR OF COMMUNITY CENTER
 Sunday 9:45 am. - Sunday School. Mrs w. B. Mccarthy leading service this week. 11:OO am. Morning Worship. Message by Rev. Campbell, "Trip to the Noun tainS."
 3:3O pm.-Hospital Service 7:3O pm. Evening Service. Hymns We Like to Sing; Message by Rev. Lowell Campbell, Presbyterian minis ter in transit to Gambell, St. Law renee Island.
 Thursday 7:30 pm. Prayer Meeting.
The Nome nugget., 1952-06-20
Church Services THE EVANGELICAL MISSION
 COVENANT CHURCH

PAUL B. F. CARLSON. PASTOR
 Sunday 1O:OO am.-Sunday School Classes for all ages. 11:OO am.-Morning Worship Service in English. Special music. 7:3O p.m-Evening Service with choir and other musical selections. Communion Service will be held the first Sunday of each month. 500 pm. Covenant Navigators. A young peoples Bible study group.
 Monday 7:30 pm. Cottage Prayer Service. When lUe cease to pray, De
 cease to hGUe potrer
 Thursday 7:30 p.m.-Mid-week Bible Study and Prayer Service. Senior Choir practice following service.
 Friday 7:3O pm.-Service in Eskimo language. Translated songs.
The Nome nugget., 1952-06-20
ASSEMBLY OF GOD

Third AUenue West A. E. CAPENER, PASTOR
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1952-09-06

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