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Evening star., 1953-12-13
Stote Societies
|Stote Of Maine Boosters
In Woshington Are Many
Stote Societies
By Mork Roberts

The State of Maine has a
strong corps of boosters in
Washington
The boosting puts demand
way over supply for the Maine
State Society's annual spring
lobster dinner, started by three
term President Roy Haines in
1945 in cooperation with the
Maine Development Commission.
In 1850 the president, then
Don Larrabee. told members on
the mailing list, "If you don't
pay your dues, you can't come
to the lobster dinner" Dues
paying membership jumped 400
per cent.
Membership now is about 300
persons, but lobster dinner at
tendance is usually more than
500.
Scenic movies of Maine fire.
Quently are added to the monthly
fish chowder and bean dinners
to entertain and attract tourists
to Maine.
Patricia McIntire. 21-year-old
daughter of Representative Cliff
ford McIntire and Maine prin-
cess at the charity ball. is an
ardent booster.
Now a Junior majoring in edu-
cation at George Washington
University, Patricia is always
praising the virtues of Maine to
Evening star., 1953-12-13

Popularizing Maine history
has led Mr.. Corliss to studies
of Maine railroads and the Ben
edict Arnold Trail dividing
Maine from Canada.
A rail splitter in his youth,
Mr.. Corliss has memorized q
huge variety Of Maine lore.
Given the right occasion he can
quote Names poets. or tell hair
raising Maine sea stories.
Sparkling the revival of the So
ciety in 1887 with Mr.. Corliss
were Manley Kilgore, Mrs. Helen
Forbes and her sister, Mrs. Mar
garet Earnshaw; Mrs. Lucie
Eberly and Miss Dorothy Bige-
low.
Miss Bigelow, associate editor
of the Agriculture Departments
Extension Service Review and
now publicity chairman. has
been a loyal worker for the So
ciety in several Offices. Her sis
ter, Miss Katherine Bigelow. has
been a treasurer of the society.
Mrs. w. Clark Noble, corre-
spending secretary since 1916,
at one time wrote every note to
every member. Her devotion is
notable because she was not
born in Maine-she married
into it.
DR.. Timothy F. Murphy, q
Maine society president in the
1920s, has worked many years
with the Public Health Service
to standardize international
medical terminology. He recalls
with regret that his visits to
Paris were filled with scientific
not social-activities.
A trio OF vice presidents now
plans the groups social activities
Col. Theodore Levin, Lloyd
Slower and Mrs. Charlotte
Drinkwater. Louis Knowles is
treasurer and Mrs. Mildred bort
is recording secretary.
The Conference Of State So
cieties will meet at 8 pm. to-
morrow in the Senate Caucus
Evening star., 1953-12-13

! II 1N1 O j III
proves that the State has more
charms than the quiet Of the
deep woods.
Another Maine booster is
Carleton CorliSs, a former pres
ident involved in the reorganiza-
ton in 1887 when the society got
under way after long inactivity.
Mr.. Corliss' hobbies are study
ing the early history Of Maine
and early railroad history. He
is writing a history of Crystal,
his hometown. in which he shows
the patterns of settlement and
development for all Northern
Maine. His major historical
work is history of the Illinois
Central Railroad.
Evening star., 1953-12-13

room to plan for the Cherry
Blossom Festival.
\ y \ \
The Connecticut State Society
will have cocktails and a buffet
dinner from 5 to z pm today
in the Naval Gun Factory Of
f1cerS' Mess.
The Illinois State Society
Christmas dance will be held
next Saturday at 10 pm. in the
Shoreham Hotel.
The Ohio Society will have q
tea from 4 to 6 pm. today in
the Senate caucus room.
Evening star., 1953-12-13
Janet Ann Rose
Engaged to Wed

MIR. and Mrs. Melvin Rose an
nounce the engagement Of their
daughter Janet Ann to Mr.. Stan
ley Leonard Silver, son of Mr..
and Mrs. Martin Silver of WASH
lngton and Atlantic City, N. j.
Miss Rose attended Stephens
College, Columbia, Mo-, end the
University Of Maryland. Mr.. Sill
yer is graduate Of the Univer-
sity Of Maryland. where he was
q member of Phi Alpha Frater-
nifty. He is now doing graduate
work at George Washington
University.
The wedding will take place
next June ~.
Evening star., 1953-12-13

her fellow stu
dents.
A one-time
All Club pres
ident, Patricia
has held sum-
mer jobs as
feature an
nouncer for a
radio station
at Pre- S q u e
Isle. the home
of her hance.
p a tricia,
who hopes to
teach and live
Sn Moin a
Evening star., 1953-12-13
In New Home

Already established in their
new residence in Marbury are
Mr.. and Mrs. Russell Willett,
who moved the early part Of the
week.
The Robbins eagle. (Robbins, Ill.) 1951-1963, 1953-02-21
AN OPEN LETTER TO THE PUBLIC


Tohnsons trip to Washington, D. c. last January
the Robbins Eagle in an exclusive interview with
Trustee Johnson gathered the following facts about
the trip: Trustee Johnsons trip first OF all
made in the interest Of the citizens OF Robbins rather
than in official capacity. the Kew George u Eg-
gins of Washington D. c., secured advance intorma
pertaining to the Robbins water and contract
from the top officials of the r. F. c., who were
e i t h e to approve to reject Robbins bid tor
$19O,OOO0 90 increase three days before the sched
uled meeting was called! To further Robbins
chances Of getting this loan, certain matters could
stand Qualification and more official interest from
Robbins was desired. This information reayed
to Trustee Johnson through Rev. Frank Phalen OF
Morgan Parks Holy Name of Mary church. Trustee
Johnsons plane tickets were bought and given to
him Trustees Marsh Turner and Witcher contribut-
ed $4,000 expense money.
Before his departure, Trustee johnson discuss
ed the purpose of his hurried trip with M. L. Smith
and Raymond Nelson Of the Housing Authority,
Walter Wilson, village engineer and Walter Black,
village attorney; all urged him to accept this invita-
ton to go to Washington.
Once in Washington, Trustee johnson unof1-
ciay dropped in on the R.F C. and had lengthy
discussion with officials there pertaining to the water
and sewer as we'll the future development pro-
grams slated for Robbins At that time, he told
that the increase in the loan would go through but
that the Kedzie avenue program would be an mpor-
tant issue before Robbins received the ST. 900
co. Sixteen hours later Trustee Johnson in the /
village of Robbins relaying this unofficial nforma-
ton to the other officials we'll to the Cook Coun
ty Housing Authority member who resides here in /
the Village Of Robbins
Afr the smoke cleared Trustee Johnson
well as the Housing Authority member received a
very thorough 'cussing out for trying to be SO /
damned smart" Nevertheless exactly 80 days later
the village and all concerned were officially notified
by RF C about the Kedze avenue project and the |
problem it presented AS Trustee johnson stated,
Well receive other official notifications Of the in
formation received in Washington in due time but
feel that inasmuch as the officials of the REC
unof1cially let the cat Of the bag, I'm going to
do everything within my power to help skin them
Still there are others who insist that Trustee L
Evening star., 1953-12-16

B. 6-Dl A M ON D wedding
duet, featuring fIowless Gen.
ter diamond and 5 smoIler
stones in platinum. Eneoee-
ment nt----------$275
Bond nd--------$l45
Evening star., 1953-12-16
JuryAcquitsMonta
In Case Involving Boy
BY the Asseeio.ed Press

WINCHESTER. England. Dec.
16.-Lord Montagu of Beaulieu,
wealthy 27-year-old nobleman,
was acquitted today of a charge
of committing a serious ofense
against a 14-year-old Boy Scout.
An all-male jury disagreed on
a second charge alleging inde-
cent assault against the same
boy and Judge George Lynskey
discharged the jury.
The jury deliberated more
than two hours. The famous
old Norman court was packed
with titled people and ordinary
folk.
Lord Montagu. white-faced and
with his hands clasped behind
his back, stood in the dock as
the verdict was announced. A
number of his relatives, includ-
ing his mother, the Hon. Mrs.
Edward Pleydell-B -Bouverie, sat
nearby.
Defense attorneys asked that
any further trial on the second
count be put off to a later date.
Lord Montagu, peer of the
realm and third baron of Beau
lieu, had pleaded innocent to
both charges. He was in France
when the charges against him
were disclosed. He then flew
to America to visit sister in
Waco. Tex. but returned later
voluntarily to face trial.
Evening star., 1953-12-16

S. UNBEAM COFFEE
MASTER" for never-foil
perfect coffee. Automoti-
coIly turns off when coffee
is done ----3 $3.50
Evening star., 1953-12-16
Polio Vaccine Test
Next Year Discussed
AT Health Department

Representatives of the Ma
tional Foundation for Infantile
Paralysis yesterday discussed
plans for the polio prevention
test program that may be car
ried on in the District next year.
If the District participates, it
will become a part of the largest
test program in medical history
to determine the effectiveness of
a new trial vaccine in prevent
ing paralytic polio.
The foundation was repre-
sented by DR.. Herbert T. Wag-
ner at the meeting at the Health
Department. Similar planning
meetings are scheduled in all
States before the trial vaccina-
tions of 100000 to l million
second grade school children in
more than 200 communities.
The program will get under way
in February in the South. It
will be completed by the first
Of June.
The areas in which the tests
will be undertaken have not
been determined definitely.
The foundation will provide
vaccine without cost. Arrange
ments were discussed for ham
ding the supplies and equip
ment which the foundation will
supply the Director of Public
Health.
Each Second-grade student in
the designated areas will receive
three injections in the trial
study. The first two will be one
week apart and the third or
booster injection will be given
at least four weeks after the
second. Results will be checked
during the remainder of the
year against the health records
of first and third-grade children
in the same schools who were
not vaccinated.
Evening star., 1953-12-16
By the Associated Press

SANTA ANA, Calf. Dec. 16.-
Adolph Spreckels II has been
found guilty of simple assault
upon one of his former wives.
He will be sentenced January 8.
Kay Williams, SO. ex-wife No.
5, accused the 41-year -old sugar
heir of felonious assault, with
intent to do great bodily harm,
and asserted she spent 10 days
in a hospital as result of a
beating administered at his Bal
boa Island home last August 20.
A Superior Court jury de-
Evening star., 1953-12-16
spreckeIs Found Guilty On Charges by Ex-Wfe

liberated less than two hours
yesterday before convicting
SpreckelS on the lesser charge,
a misdemeanor. His counsel
said they were happy about the
verdict and would seek probation
for him.
The court reduced Spreckels'
bail from $4,000 to $500, pend
ing sentence. He could receive
$500 fine or six months in jail.
or both. =
Evening star., 1953-12-16

revised pay schedule raising SAL
aries of officials and employees Of
local welfare departments.
The board voted to increase
the minimum percentage of need
to be met for the aged from IS
to IS per cent. The increase will
be from 65 to 10 per cent for
children.
These percentages are the
floor below which localities
should not go in payments. I:
Evening star., 1953-12-16
Virginia Increases Aid
To Aged and Children
By the A.seeioted Press

RICHMOND, Va, Dec. 49,
The State Board of Welfare and
Institutions yesterday voted in
creases in minimum standards
for both old age assistance and
aid to dependent children, to be
effective July l, and approved a
Evening star., 1953-12-16
Sharks Feed Mink

Blue sharks. of around 100
pounds. are being caught off
Britain's South Devon coast and
sold to a west country mink
farm for food.
Arkansas State press. [volume] (Little Rock, Ark.) 1941-1959, 1953-08-07

other people
1t has been proven true that you do not
get figs from an apple tree. Hence, despite all
the efforts made at the old League of Nations
and now at the United Nations little coui
and can be expected to be aceomplishe in so
far as the establishment of the Most Great
Peace is concerned because the majority of he
member nations hands are tainted with in
nocent blood.
The dominating nations are Caucasian
What is needed is a campaign to sell these
Caucasian peoples on participation by black
people in every effort for peace, in all avenues
Of government at home and abroad on a basis
of equality call it anything you wish
there can be no social justice without econom-
ic, political and social equality, JUSTICE is
the key to world salvation today.
The world needs fresh and clean uans-
fusion of black people in the blood and sinews
of the dominating Caucasian groups of the
world so as to save the Caucasans from them
selves.
The Hope is Black blacks conscious
of their growing responsibility to lead men
in the ways of peace.
This columnist does not advocate a black
or white domination, but world society de-
termined to recognize that mankind is one
the flowers of garden.
There can be no freedom for mankind
until the oppressed black people are free For
everyone held in physical, political or eco
nomic bondage another will die in battle
somewhere, sometime in wars but in which
wars, and no peace, will be won.
Arkansas State press. [volume] (Little Rock, Ark.) 1941-1959, 1953-08-07
The Hope Is Black
BY Robert Durr

Over a hundred years ago, one appeared
in Iran who was named THE Glory of God"
with message to guide a mature mankind
Many wondered why he should come forth
from Iran which was at the time the most
politically corrupt nation on earth,
Two thousand years ago when Jesus of
Nazareth was born, there was a great deal of
soothing and seorning and predicting that He
could not be the Expected and Hoped One, be-
cause nothing good could come out of Naza-
reth
That One Baha'u1lah 1.-THE Glory of
God born in corrupt Iran founded the now
well known Bahai World Faith with ceners in
107 countries of the world, proving to many to
be the answer to millions who search for God
peace and spiritual freedom from raciaism
and communism.
In Christianity, we find fulfillment of
the laws under which the people lived in Ju-
dasm. It's central theme was love an
everlasting one, because God can only love us
If we love Him. Mankind needs to love for its
own safety. And today's world needs to be
baptized in an overwhelming appreciation of
the need for justice by the earth's people
especially the additionally oppressed because
of colored and black skin.
This coumnist is no skin worshipper Nor
am I a racist but it is my conviction that the
so-called Negro stanS on the brink of his
most important hour in history.
He is the only man I know who can come
into the council for world peace with clean
really clean hands. He achieved his freedom
through enforced servitude No sword has he
taken up for aggression and conquest against
Arkansas State press. [volume] (Little Rock, Ark.) 1941-1959, 1953-08-07

person has no right. to be demanding, When
one has little or nothing to offer he should
expect little or nothing in return Yet the Op-
posite is usually true.
If there is one lesson colored Americans
should learn quickly, it is that we are not
supposed to get something for nothing Cur
Creator has arranged it so that the very air
we breathe is breathed with effort. Whenever
there is useful work to do in order to make
living, we must do it.
This is often hard advice for those of us
who are on the outside of things. As the last
hired ard the first fired, and always selected
tor the hardest work with the least pay we
hate to be urged to work. Yet, there is no 9TH
CT way out. We will never be able to get along
if we do not accept what we can get until
we are able to do better. That is the only
way any disfranehised group ever made it.
If we look around, we can see may jobs
have been gained by Negroes that were de-
MED them few years ago If there had not
been some patient stalwart souls who were
willing to accept the work they could get un-
til they could do better, these jobs would not
have been available
Those who threw in the white towel of
surrender and accepted whatever charity they
could get have not aided in increasing job OPP
portunities. In fact they have made no con-
tribution toward the elevation of the race
They are detracting much.
Your observer is in favor of organized
charities to help the deserving needy but
there are too many parasites living off the
workers who pay the taxes. AS a group, we
will never get along we'll until more decide
to make their way instead of having some one
give them their way
Arkansas State press. [volume] (Little Rock, Ark.) 1941-1959, 1953-08-07
Giving Nothing, Gets Nothing
BY lauren White

There are entirely too many ableboded
healthy individuals on relief in many of the
large cities of the L. S. This situation is I'M
fair to the taxpayer who foots the bill and the
reliefers who enjoy or suffer from the sacri-
fees of the taxpayers.
An individual who is able to make his
own way, but lives from the efforts of others,
loses his ability to compete. This is indeed tragic
in a world where competition is one of the
laws of life. Besides losing his ability to COM
pete, he suffers a fate worse than that. He de-
velops the illusion that the world owes him
a living.
I know of one particular couple that has
received relief checks for years Although
they claim they are married, they receive relief
checks under different names. Both of these
individuals are perfectly able to work, but
they have made racket of living from the
efforts of others And the tragic part is, that
they feel they should actually live better than
the unfortunates who work for a living. The
woman, a very cantankerous disagreeable, and
unappreciatve person, complains oil the time,
Although she lives in better place than the
average person, eats better and dresses bet
ter she feels she deserves much more. She
hates the investigator who is unable to in
crease her allowance. She fights the grocer
when he will not give her extra food for her
money She despiSeS the landlord who will not
reduce her rent. This woman feels that every
one is against her and that everyone owes
her something.
If useful, talented intelligent persons are
demanding and fussy, one can understand it.
These types of persons usually render society
a great service. And, in return for the service,
they can afford to be a trfle demanding. How
ever, an un-useful, unintelligent, untalented
Arkansas State press. [volume] (Little Rock, Ark.) 1941-1959, 1953-08-07

(I H. Di0,I' '"EE'0 UP "' Ullru TO make
HIS o"si ~ "'T .l"'e'
No"' U'e Do'EelS were dlleao' so right
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Arkansas State press. [volume] (Little Rock, Ark.) 1941-1959, 1953-08-07
The Decision Must Be Made
BY Olive A. Adams

" 81 ~ N"''!'9
Inns lntegralloh thing is me l IKE IT,
IN IN FAVOR Oh II as oelhg the answer TO t1e
tull el'l%eHSillP we want ana Will always IlsL''
lor It,
nul just I'le SAME II cans lor constant
Sl'ilei' u ll'e iedClols' 'I'e Iei,\'S'
anu "e various o'''eI ''lsn''l "'is''
we nave ac-Ile'eu Sollle'','IE me l,.e
tlon we wait we i .a ~ u','' oUlsel''s ~
Ioisel Una. we are -5esiosS %,Iu X ',e'" am. am.
ac' JUs' Lne any 0o0y ei'e oo''i'"' (''SS' pU'
Arkansas State press. [volume] (Little Rock, Ark.) 1941-1959, 1953-08-07
NAACP-
CONTINUED from page one)

Continued from page one)
ready for an attack The branches
were also warned despite the
scheduled hearing in October on
segregation in education, not to
relax any in the fight. Among
other evils calling for immediate
attention were the denial of tax
supported medical institutions in
denying Negroes accommodation;
poor accommodation in bus travels
in Arkansas, and the mo conSid-
Grafton for accommodation" given
Negro tax payers in the state
capitol building.
Fighting Fund For Freedom"
The Fighting Fund For Free
dom" which was outlined by the
National Legal Redress commit
tee to finance the fight for the
next ten years for the Negroes
freedom, was given a boost when
the conference of branches plSdg-
ed 100000 to the fund.
State wide Mass Meetings
In pursuance with the pro-
gram of the national NAACP, the
Arkansas conference laid plans
for statewide mass meeting, Oc-
tober II, the day prior to the
Supreme Court reviewing the
cases calling for a Showdown" of
federal policy on segregation in
elementary education. Each of the
Arkansas branches has agreed to
hold freedom meetings on Sun
day, October II, 1858
Well Entertained
Delegates to the state meeting
were well entertained by special
COMMITTEES appointed by the New
port chapter The publicity for the
sessions was handled by Mrs. J.
A. Smith. Committees and their
members were.
Housing Committee:
Mesdames Effie Berry, Gladys
Mays and Alberta Warren.
Unprecedented in Arkansas con-
ference history the following
Arkansas State press. [volume] (Little Rock, Ark.) 1941-1959, 1953-08-07
WHY SELL us DOWN
THE RIVER

Editor State Press:
There are times when the lead
ers or so-called leaders have a
chance to really do something
good and uplifting for the race.
Do they take advantage of this
opportunity or merely let it slip
by?
They slip it by, they think, be-
cause they accept favors for them
selves in the name of the race.
They ride the railroads free, they
get cut rates here and there for
themselves alone and sell the
whole race down the river.
Arkansas State press. [volume] (Little Rock, Ark.) 1941-1959, 1953-08-07
LISTEN HERE, Mr.. EDITOR!

Some Of these men are supposed
to be men of God, yet they work
for self alone, They collect money
from students and buy the tickets
home, cut rate, keeping the little
money for their pockets when
deserving student needs it, They
are selling us down the river by
keeping us misinformed.
Wake up people of America.
This isn't even Christianity, this
is greed for money, Some leaders
could get better salary for teach
ers. Do they do it? No, they con-
tinue against us, Wake up lead
ers and stop selling us down the
river.
(MrsD J. A, Smith, Newport
Arkansas State press. [volume] (Little Rock, Ark.) 1941-1959, 1953-08-07
Gallon
Nerna NIcElroy

'erha McElroy
The Calendar Driv. >, v.
Grove Baptist church s - W
successful, Eleven Q, f.. Y
exceeded their goals Of :, y,
highest amount ssl.ss va ~
ed by Mrs. Lumaye Io,s !, y
workers representing ~ "
Mrs Long was assist,a w. 7
throne by runner.uD ~.
Mrs EsteIla McGhee vS s'' !
sented August with s5l. N, !, 7
Ian Terry and co.workeT =
ed $5o.25 for January. n.y. n
ported was $438.@. Pro,,.s,
being used to build a M.
on the church campus y !
McLeroy and George WIo.
tored to Little Rock last 4,
to visit John McLeroy. WI,
the Arkansas Baptist bo,ri,,r
Miss Betty Jean Trottsr i,
turned from Monroe, La. 4
she spent her vacation vii,
tlVes Read the PRESS
Give your news to Mrs y
McElroy or call 1852.
Arkansas State press. [volume] (Little Rock, Ark.) 1941-1959, 1953-08-07
DID YOU KNOW?

(AnSWer last weeks question:
In action for negligence against municipalities or gov
ernmens such injuries resulting from defective walks or
roads it is usually necessary show that the municipality or
notified concerning the defect reasonable
time before the accident occurred.
DID YOU KNOW?
That person who attempts induce challenge to fight
duel is guilty of misdemeanOr that be guilty OF
assault if do actually strike another person The
least illegal touching constitutes assault!
DID YOU KNOW?
That, in Jurisdictions where the defendant is charg
ed with 1s degree murder bail accepted under cir
cumstances In Jurisdictions you cannot plead guilty to
1s degree murder but must have trial because the penalty
is usually death.
DID YOU KNOW?
That it is wrongfully obtain dvulge contents
telegraphc telephone and also to tap the
telephone Geographic lines.
DO YOU KNOW?
In computing Federal Income Tax, if unemancpated
minor chlds $4,000 received by the parents
would this money be taxable:
(The answer will be found elsewhere in this ssue)
ANSWER-The $4,000 is noataNable because the child is
dnemancpated.
DO YOU KNOW?
husband wife hold real property jointly las ten
the entirety and the husband dies does the wife nave
to 60 to to obtain possess>a of the property?
Answer will be found IN next weeks column