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The guardian. [volume] (Boston, Mass.) 1901-1960, 1954-02-06
COMMUNITY
CHURCH
3l HemenwaY Street

"Ethical Problems OF Mass
Communication is the subject
Of the address by DR.. william
Lee Miller at Community
Church, Conservatory Audi
forum, 81 Hemenway ST., Sun
day, Feb. 7 at 1890 A. M. DR..
Miller is Assistant Professor OF
Religion at Smith College. His
writingshave appeared recent
ly in The Reporter Magazine
The Community Church is nom
sectarian and the public is in
vited.
The guardian. [volume] (Boston, Mass.) 1901-1960, 1954-02-06
REV. GRIFFIN
CONVAL. ESCING

Rev. Emanuel Griffin is con-
valeScing at home after having
undergone a third operation
at the Massachusetts, Memorial
Hospital.
His condition is very salts
The guardian. [volume] (Boston, Mass.) 1901-1960, 1954-02-06
In MEMORIAM
DR.. w. ALEXANDER cox

DIR. w. ALEXANDER cox
1874 February 1884
His life was gentle
And the elements so mixed
in him
That nature might stand I'D
And say to all the world
This was a man.
Lovingly remembered by
SUSAN w. cox,
Wife
VIM. A. COX, JR.
OLIVER T. cox
MELVIN J. cox,
Sons
The guardian. [volume] (Boston, Mass.) 1901-1960, 1954-02-06
O'BanyOun's
Observations

The S. Colerldge-T Taylor Mu-
steal Association met at the
home OF Laura Downs, rs, Ca
tawba st., Roxbury, Tuesday,
February 2, and transacted
much business. The main OBJ
1ectiye now is the coming ban
quet In honor of the 35th an
adversary of the club, organized
by Clarence Cameron White,
who comes on from New York
to be guest speaker, Enthu~
siasm for the coming celebration
is running high, and many
other musical units are cooper =
ting, so that the affair should
mark milestone in the opera
tons Of such clubs. A delicious
collation. was served by the hos
tess and the large number pre-
sent voted thanks to her.
Clifford Miller brought me
copy OF his latest brain child,
''Wings Over Dark Waters" one
day last week, and the book
now occupies its place among
my most priced possessions. Cliff
ford and I have worked to-
gether, and l am sure that I |
can promise the readers of his
book some history, philosophy, !
and precept which will enrich
your minds and souls. After
I have given the book a thor
ough reading, I promise, in adj
vance, the boosting which 1
know it SO richly deserves. In
order to prevent the first edi-
ton selling out before you get
your copy, you had better stop
in to the GUARDIAN Office
and pick up your copy, now. 1t
is on sale there.
AT a rehearsal of some of the
members of the Liberal Arts
Club, held in the home of An
gelyn DeVaughn, last Sunday,
much enthusiastic comment
was heard on the instructive
talk given the members at their
last, regular meeting, Sunday,
January 10, at the home of Vic
tor Mascoll, by Anna Bobitt
Gardner, who recounted some
high lights of her recent trip
to Mexico. The little lady made
such an impression on them
that they are still chewing on
what they are pleased to call
a most entertaining and in
structive lecture.
Tickets are out for my big
day, March 81, when Everton
johnson and J are scheduled
to perform for the benefit of
st. Paul Choir treasury. So,
don't be surprised when you sec
them. Chairman Gwen Phillips
got them out in time so she
can let everybody know. Al
though we are advertised just
as singers, we are told that we
both must read, and that I must
play piano selections. Come out
and hear for yourself. More
about 1t as the time draws
nearer.
Hazel Scott, pianist, TODD
Duncan, baritone, Camilla Will
liams, soprano. Think of that
All on the same stage, the same
night Friday, March 5, Sym
phony Hall; sponsored by Wo-
mems Service Club. Watch the
GUARDIAN for more particulars.
Stick a pin in the date,
March /, for The annual Girls
pus Attacks Celebration, PEG.
Piles Baptist Church. AS usual
there will be an excellent mu-
steal program and Inspiring
speakers. More particulars in
the ad on another page. See
you there.
The guardian. [volume] (Boston, Mass.) 1901-1960, 1954-02-06

Pretty Girls are the best in
terror decoration available to
officers.
The guardian. [volume] (Boston, Mass.) 1901-1960, 1954-02-06

A wealthy man is usually
blessed with an ample number
of poor relatives.
The guardian. [volume] (Boston, Mass.) 1901-1960, 1954-02-06

The law is a great thing
when 1t comedies with your in
terest.
The guardian. [volume] (Boston, Mass.) 1901-1960, 1954-02-06

What you postpone today you
will probably forget about to-
morrow.
The guardian. [volume] (Boston, Mass.) 1901-1960, 1954-02-06

II you have two real friends,
you're batting above average.
The guardian. [volume] (Boston, Mass.) 1901-1960, 1954-02-06

Hazel Scott, pianist, TODD
Duncan, baritone, Camilla Will
liams, soprano. Think of that
All on the same stage, the same
night Friday, March 5, Sym
phony Hall; sponsored by Wo-
mems Service Club. Watch the
GUARDIAN for more particulars.
The guardian. [volume] (Boston, Mass.) 1901-1960, 1954-02-06

Stick a pin in the date,
March /, for The annual Girls
pus Attacks Celebration, PEG.
pies Baptist Church. AS usual
there will be an excellent mu-
steal program and inspiring
speakers. More particulars in
the ad on another page See
you there.
The Detroit tribune. (Detroit, Mich.) 1935-1966, 1954-02-06
Ger Dictatorship
Seen Urgent Need

The Jewish Community Coun-
Gil of Detroit last week urged
immediate action on tho part Of
Mayor Albert F.. Cobo and the
City OF Detroit Commission on
Community Relations IN appoint
ing an Executive Director for
the City Commission
In its sfsfemenf. the Council
pointed out that the Commis-
sion on Community Relations
has been without permanent
professional leadership since
IFS creation in May. 1889. thus
il means a loss in effort in its
work.
II commended the outstanding
work achieved by It's predecessor
body. the CITY Of Detroit MAYORS
Interracial Committee and re-
Grctted the fact that since the
departure Of George Schcrmcr.
the Director Of that body. no
successor has been chosen.
The Community Council urged
that the selection OF a Director
be made on the basis Of obtain
ing the best available person with
the necessary technical and other
qualifications.
The Detroit tribune. (Detroit, Mich.) 1935-1966, 1954-02-06


Miss Mae. who has conducted
her show on WJLB since Aug
usf. 1859. came 10 Detroit from
Pittsburgh. Pa. where. off and
on. for five years she worked
with Mary Dee. often called
the nations No. Sepia girl
record spinner.
She assisted Miss Dea in writ
ing commercials and arranging
shows then often took over
mike" chores when Mary Dee
was out of the city.
Gets Radio Bug Bite
The radio bug bit 10 and
Mary about the Same time
some six years ago in Pittsburgh
when after they used to listen
hour after hour to record show
there, decided this is for me-"
She has two shows day at
wJLB in the morning. for an
hour starting al $50. and a
quarter hour program in the
afternoon at 1870.
10 Rae. in private life Mrs.
William Rabun. resides on De-
troit's Westside and has one
child. Billy, 6.
Ushsrs Contest 10 Open
The Ushers Contest will start
Feb. ~ and continue through
The Detroit tribune. (Detroit, Mich.) 1935-1966, 1954-02-06
Clear Youth i'm
Stobbing Case

charges after Assistant Prosecutor
Russell Swarthoui concurrod with
thr motion. Coleman had denied
taking part IN the beating. all
though admitting being ~ the
scene
Rex Durham. II. 1890 GNnn
Court. testified that he struck
DcBoskcv once in the stomach
the night Of Jan Is. following
the basketball games al Central
hi0h school
Two other defendants. Leslie
Wakefield II. e259 Grant. and
Alonzo Edwards. Ia. 1869 Clair
mount took the stand and stated
that they arrived al the scene
after DeBoSkey was stabbed
A l6-year-old body whose
name is being withheld because
Of his age, is awaiting action by
the Juvenile Court as the con-
fessed stabbcr.
The Detroit tribune. (Detroit, Mich.) 1935-1966, 1954-02-06
Local Services Set
Tor Youth Week

o. Youth Week under the theme
% Send | You" is being pre-
,s'''ed by the Detroit Christian
'Ou'n Council until Sunday. Feb.
" W sixteen various sections OF
Wayne County.
inc Council is officially the
,Ou'h Department OF the De-
uo,' Council Of Churches and
' - to foster and cement youth
s suul. relationships in the COM
"s !, as well as the church.
Inc most centrally located serv-
y on Sunday. Feb. 7 at 6 pm.
: q, First Presbyterian, Wood
nafo and Edmund Place. with
:. Werner S. Mumbulo, pastor
:. Nardin Park Methodist Church
= main speaker.
The Detroit tribune. (Detroit, Mich.) 1935-1966, 1954-02-06
STA$E FEPC BILL SHELvED
Hot Verbal
Exchange
at Hearing
6-2 Vote Tables
Bill, on Deadline

LANSING-(S PEClAL)--
Hopes To get a fair EMPLOY
ment practices bill on floor
Of the lower chamber was
defeated Tuesday. despite a
last minute battle to bring it
out Of the House State Az
fairs Committee.
The committee voted 10 2
10 table the Champion bill. thus
letting il die on the Wednesday
deadline.
The vote was taken swiftly
% avoid night session aticr
end Of hearing which caused
hot verbal trade between
Rep Eugene G. Bot ar. Nom
roel. and Rep Ed Carey D.,
Detroit mlnorfv floor lcade
Prejudice Seen
Carey had threatened 10 inilO-
duce another FEPC bin and az
tempt 70 have il "brourhsi ont"
Of nolhc committees explain
ing that Bet. a lonc-timc opppn-
crit % FEPC WAS psciudi ~
and that the legislation is what
America has preached for CEN
turics.
Be- reial,a,ea with Wr VS.
Before opening ire Jtna v
session Ron Chaap'oa RI la
pccfi sponsor 70 'hc ht'l 'or fhe
last FIVE sessions ~ ihc fu'e
legislature pushed hi Nehi for
passage OF ihe BIN bv fe-w =
ing il 20 avoid former oonrlsrfs
Of opponents and ,ubmitct n
the committee before The oper-
ing Sos, on OF tic House
Would Seek Ike's Aid
A few DAY lute GnS IS T.
liams wrote mcnhrr ~ tho ler-
stature urging pa sc ~ CAR
employment LEGISLATION V'hovf
Wh'rh q rlogacN appears =
mockcrN llc added thr ma ?
President Eisenhower would he
sought Il the hll failed - pass.
The Detroit tribune. (Detroit, Mich.) 1935-1966, 1954-02-06
Bishop Baber Slated
as Allen u. Speaker

COLUMBIA, S. C.-AIlen Uni
versity will hold its Founder:
Day and Coronation celebration
Feb. 10 to %. II is the Instltu-
tons oath anniversary.
Three prominent A. M. E.
prelates will be featured: Bis
hops Joseph Conner. Texas;
George w. Baber Of Michigan.
and Frederick D. Jordan. South
Rhodesia. Africa.
The Detroit tribune. (Detroit, Mich.) 1935-1966, 1954-02-06
License Plate
Contest To
End February 20

The February o0'h .stle - ~
Tribune viH carry the las' l0cctec
numbers in The scNc> winch
started seven weeks aeo % en-
courage The earl, parchas, ~
1884 plates and i1 rcWa q n
bunc readers ton iacif long AND
faithful support bur owners ~
Cars bearing The license NUNS
bcts have until midnight Mon
da, March Isl
Any license number pub
lished thus far is good for 81
in cash and six-monih free
subscription 10 The Tribune
merely by presenting tll the
issue OF the paper in which
their number" appeared end
~ their title or registration.
New Deadline
The deadlinc foi purchase -
1854 plates this year is February
27th instead OF February 18th ~
usual
The reason being the last dsv
OF February falls on SUNDAY and
the law requires new lccnso be
on all cars by that date There
arc no provisions TO extend the
time limit
public service and promoiional
features TO be conducted hy the
Tribubnc in order 90 establish
greater goodwill among ITS read
ers
Manager Aids
The entire license campaign
has been conducted With the aid
and assistance OF A. L. Burns.
branch manager of the Nernor
Secretary OF State office
In case the copy Of the Tribune
in which your license number
appeared has been misplaced YOU
can secure another copy by all
ing the Tribune Circulation De-
partmcnt. wO. 4-8208
The Detroit tribune. (Detroit, Mich.) 1935-1966, 1954-02-06

One defendant in the Ross
DeBoskey stabbing case was
cleared Monday on motion
of his attorney by Recorders
W. Mckay Skillman.
He is Donald Coleman, Is,
1917 Monterey, after his
attorney contended that
testimony failed to link
him with the actual beat
ing of the Mackenzie High
School basketball player.
Judge Skillman dismissed
The Detroit tribune. (Detroit, Mich.) 1935-1966, 1954-02-06
Girl Disc Jockey
Boosts zI.ib Contest

quested information about the
contest.
Tabernacle Baptist Church at
GLIB Beechwood. has already en-
tered while Greater ST Peter
AME Zion Church is expected TO
enter soon. The Rev Jesse Jai
Mcneil is pastor of Tabernacle.
while the Rev. c. Nj. Metcalf is
minister of Greater St Peter
The ushers are without a doubt
one of the church's greatest Serv-
ice groups and have never been
so honored These things COM
bined make for a tremendous
project.
All Can Enter
Every minister i'm Detroit--re-
gardleSs OF denominations ex-
pected TO enter his ushers and
stand behind them 100 per cent.
They are the one church group
which serves 50 weeks every
year, plus duty at other churches.
funerals. weddings and special
church affairs.
Official Entries
On page two Of this issue APP
pear the official entries.
All ministers and Usher heads
wishing to enter their group are
urged 10 contact the Promotion
Department OF the DETROIT
TRIBUNE. 2i46 ST. Antoine Str
corner OF Columbia.
The Detroit tribune. (Detroit, Mich.) 1935-1966, 1954-02-06

sration in 1852 and disrupt this
week.
National Fame
Leroy, who scalel to national
fame as creator OF the "Rockin'
With Leroy" radio program, is
presently disc jockey but still
is seeking to gain the height OF
his popularity which dwindled
when he temporarily left the air
waves upon a break with his
former partner. Bristoe Bryant,
in 1851.
His once popular air show was
credited with not only placing
his wife in Lansing as the first
OF her race. but also gaining state
senatorial seat for his then part
ner Bristoe Bryant, who since
has Stunned politics to remain
as conductor OF his own radio
programs.
Before their separation. the
Whites lived on West Chicago
blvd. but now Mrs. White lives
with her mother at 2007 Virginia
Park. while he resides at 29l
Monterey. Highland Park.
Settled Other Property
The decree was simple one
since. according to Mrs. White,
the pair had previously made
settlement OF property. There
were no children in the wedlock.
Attorney for Mrs. White was
F, George Bashara.
The Detroit tribune. (Detroit, Mich.) 1935-1966, 1954-02-06

Upon appointing Officer Wal
.e' Chapman. the Secretary of
oidie also reaffirmed his De-
pa'imenis nii-discriminaiion
stand.
me appointment and reaffir-
NATION was made during a recent
Nsli meeting with top officials,
VINO were told that qualifications.
nV' race, IS the major factor in
l0O Placement and that il was
W % each individual to see that
'''u-alScrlmlnation laws and reg
u's'onS were strictly observed
N announcing the Chapman
appointment Dulles stated that
'I Chapman has in his office
~flor consultant to make con-
The Detroit tribune. (Detroit, Mich.) 1935-1966, 1954-02-06
Civic Opera
Additions Open

The Detroit Negro Civic Opera
Company is holding additions for
both light and grand operas,
Aida" Verdi; and "Porgy and
Bess," Gershwin.
Openings are in all divisions
for cast and chorus with au-
ditions and rehearsals being held
at Mt. Vernon Center, 4S8 Mt.
Vernon ave. Monday at 8 pm.
Aida" will be performed on
the Freedom Show" during the
Centennial celebration OF Wind
so" Ont
For further information write
Mrs. Jerene G. Macklln. $40
Hague ave.
The Detroit tribune. (Detroit, Mich.) 1935-1966, 1954-02-06

II the State Department.
tinuing studies of the Depart
ment'S internal policies and prac-
tees which have bearing on
minority problems, including
race relations. This consultsnt.
the Secretary emphasized. must
field of minority problems.
He also pointed out that the
Eisenhower Administration had
succeeded in eliminating segre-
CATION in District of Columbia
restaurants, hotels and theatres.
but added that vigilance remains
necessary and any incidents in
volving segregation in the future
should be reported to both the
Department OF Justice and the
General Services Administration.
The Detroit tribune. (Detroit, Mich.) 1935-1966, 1954-02-06
Deny Charge
Of Employing
PRESSURE

Mayor Cobo's charge that
utilization with the Detroit
Urban League which sought
to gain non-segregated pub.
lie housing through pres
sure" rather than nego-
tiation" has prompted him tC
reject Mrs. Beulah Whitby
for dictatorship of the Com
mission on Community Rela.
tons because her thinking
was not in line with that Of
his administration was de-
nounced Tuesday by the
Leagues board of trustees.
In a press release, the
trustees stated that the
League was a social agen-
cy which sought to solve
social problems through
negotiation, fact hndirg
and education. Force or
violence in its program
was disclaimed, thus con-
trary press stories placed
the organization in an
unfortunate public posi-
ton"
Defense OF the. Leagues plan
TO develop non-segregated hous-
ing was cited as milne with the
ordinance provisions establishing
duties of the Commission on
Community Relations. and its
policy statements on non-scgre-
gated public housing
Follows Policy
The housing plan, according 10
the release. was only initiated
after period Of years study
deemed it as in the best of public
interest for improving living
conditions and good human rela-
tons.
Appointment OF Mrs Whltby.
as chairman of It's Community
Services division. was approved
by the Board of Trustees because
need Of her services as one OF
the most competent and able
social workers in Detroit.
Since Commission ordinance
provisions and policy statements
on non-Segregated housing were
not contrary to the Leagues
plan. the League felt that sit was
free to avail itself OF Mrs. Whit
by's services"
Policy Statement
One policy statement, an ex-
cerpt from the Mayors Inter-
racial Commission now the Com
mission on Community Relations
Continued on page ~
The Detroit tribune. (Detroit, Mich.) 1935-1966, 1954-02-06
(Taken from The Detroit Times, Jan 29)
"JACKIE ROBINSON ROUND TABLE SPEAKERn!

Baseball star Jackie Robinson of the Brooklyn
Dodgers will be guest speaker luncheon meeting spon.
sored by the Detroit Round Table Of Catholics, Jews and
PrOtestants at Feb g. in the Detroit Leland Hotel
Gle slso is chairman of community organ alton for
the 1854 National Brotherhood Week Committee, and d.
rector Of community activities for the National
ing Co.'S New York City outlet"
The Detroit tribune. (Detroit, Mich.) 1935-1966, 1954-02-06
leroy (Chor|ine)
White Act Now Solo

The once fabulous Leroy
and Charline White combi-
nation wes legally dissolved
Monday when a divorce was
granted to the first Negro
Woman state legislator.
Circuit Judge Frank B.
Ferguson granted the sim
The Detroit tribune. (Detroit, Mich.) 1935-1966, 1954-02-06
(obo Ruff|es Urban League;
DoubIe-Ta|ks on Riqhts
Appointee
Told Views
His Opinion

Double-taIking appeared
to be the role Of Mayor Cobo
Monday when he informed
Atty. Herbert l.. Dudley that
opinions against jim Grow
public housing projects as a
new member Of the Commits
sion ON Community Relations
(CCR) were Dudley's right
which he respected.
Dudley was appointed to
the Ger executive board
last Wednesday following
resignation of Atty. Ed
ward M. Turner, State
NAACP president, who re-
signed after charging that
Cobo restricted the Com
mission by his personal
views"
Turner made references 10 the
Mayors recent rejection Of two
candidates for the directorship
Of the Ger and his segregated
public housing projects policy
MOI Detroit Resident
The Mayor had rejected John
Field rs a possible director be-
cause he had not lived In De-
troit for some time" while re-
lection of Mrs Whltbv was he
cause she sponsored 2 non
segregated public housing pro
cram while chairman Of tic
Community Services unit OF the
Detroit Urban League.
Turner submitted his resigns-
ton as Commission board
member after he appeared As
spokesman of delegation oi
civic leaders TO request the Mavor
20 open occupancy OF three
white only public housing pro-
Iects TO all regardless OF race
or color
The Mayoi refused with eNpla
nation that his administration
was irving to solve The housing
problem I'm friendly fashion
He had stated that the local
Urban League unit VAS using
pressure rather than negotiation
To obtain results
Favors Mixed Housing
Dudley wrote the Manor last
Friday explaining iha, he wanted
it to be- clear that he favored all
housing projects supported by
public funds to be open to all
persons irrespective OF race creed
or color
The Supreme Court Of The
United States has indicated with
unniStakahle clearness that bar
ricrs based upon creed. color or
race are in contravention OF The
spirit Of the u. s. Constitution. "
he wrote further
AS member OF the Commits
sion, therefore. one OF my very
first official acts would be 10
urge that the Commission issue
clear and unequivocal pro-
nounccment Of It's policy on pub
lie housing
The Mayor replied that Dad
lcy's views were not sought be-
cause | respect your right. and
the rights Of any appointee named
by me 10 his opinions all
that | would ever expect Of YOU
would be an honest approch 10
the problems which may be pre-
scented
Quit on Own
He added that. despite Turner
opposing his views on several
occasions, he served for four
years and was not removed BY
him tCobo)
The Mayor makes all ppoint-
mcnts 10 the Commission. and
accordn ne 10 ordinance also right
10 approve appointment Of It's
director
Taken from The ID,
The Detroit tribune. (Detroit, Mich.) 1935-1966, 1954-02-06

10 Deros only cooed girl disc jockey this week lent her
tong support the Tbune 1854 Usher Contest
The Detroit tribune. (Detroit, Mich.) 1935-1966, 1954-02-06

pie decree upon grounds
of mental cruelty, abusive
language and EDITORIAL
manners.
Thus ends a wedlock that be-
gan in l945 to blossom into a
nationally known and powerful
huSband-wife combination by
1850, fall upon the rocks Of sep
The Detroit tribune. (Detroit, Mich.) 1935-1966, 1954-02-06
Dulles Appoints
FEP Officer

WASHINGTON especially Secretary State John Fostc
oue mas appointed fair employment officer certain that
use SHALL DC no discrimination the State Department
The Detroit tribune. (Detroit, Mich.) 1935-1966, 1954-02-06
Policy Statement

One policy statement, an ex-
cerpt from the Mayors Inter-
racial Commission now the Com
mission on Community Relations
Continued on page ~
The Detroit tribune. (Detroit, Mich.) 1935-1966, 1954-02-06

aration in 1852 and disrupt this
, 1954-11-19
NEWS

The S. S. "Kastor' is sched-
uled to sail from New Or
leans November. 4th, Mobile
November 5th and is due at
Frederikssted via Jamaica,
Haiti, Puerto Plata and St.
Thomas November 10th, ac-
.cepting freight from the above
ports and for Barbados, Venez
uela, Georgetown and Para
marble.
RoBT. /. MERwIN 8 co. INC
Agents
, 1954-11-19

We do hope the Puertorican
selected will always have in
mind the general interests Of
the community to which he
now belongs, and that his at
titude and conduct will help
to take out the impression Of
some Islanders, that see in the
Puertoricans a hostile and fo-
rtign element.
From this same column we
defended the right Of the
Puerto4ieans III the Virgin Is
lands to participate in politi-
cal elections even though some
didn't have a knowledge Of
the English language.
Their civic attitude taking
part in these elections, making,
it possible for a fellow citizen.
to be the winning candidate,
is once more a proof that we
were justified in defending
, 1954-11-19

bearinp United States Patent Office trademark registration
No. 553,978. dated January %, 1852, and now owned Oy
carstairs Bros. Distning Co, Inc. Of New York, y Is, q cor
norahon Of MARYLAND. which has made a showing OF owner
ship of the said trademark
III testimony whereof, / have hereunto set my hand
and caused the Seal of the Government Of the Virgin
Islands Of the United States to be affixed at Char
lotte Amalie, ST. Thomas, Virgin Islands, thus Srd
day Of November, ADs 1854
(SEAL
CHARLES K. cLAUNcH
Government Secretary for the Virgin Islands