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piled with an automatic trans
mission.
Added to this are such me-
chanical fillips as a station
seeking radio and air condition
ing.
The Oldsmobile also has a new
look. New to the industry, for
instance, are the cut out front
a reasonably convenient and in
expensive place to put his car.
With this contingent off the
downtown streets traffic conges-
ton would be reduced.
Less congestion, in turn, could
mean:
. Mass transit operating more
efficiently and attracting more
customers.
Q More non-rush-hour motor
lists coming downtown and using
centrally located private park
ing facilities. (The short term
parker is the operators favorite,
since greater turnover means
more revenue.)
. More customers funneled by
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panel which graced Cadillac
Fleetwood back in the late '30s
and which is familiar on foreign
cars and American taxis.
But Cadillac has plenty to talk
about with its glamorous Edo
RADIO convertible With Orion top
and plastic we'll cover. Other
standouts include the Nash
Healey sports car and the Lin
coin Capri convertible with it's
massive unconventional front
bumper and functionally correct
cupboard positioning of parking
lights and turn signals.
Styling has gone right over
into the station wagon field with
the Studebaker Conestoga quite
typical.
Chevrolet has a zone Fifty"
utility job as well as an Spas
senger Bel Air. Rambler sta
ton wagons have top luggage
racks, and in the Nash line there
is further featuring of twin beds
and airliner reclining seats.
Packard has added a Super
series to this years Clipper line,
the Panama hardtop being the
leader.
Variety of Engine Types.
While there is plenty to be
said for gains in Va popularity
and extension of automatic
transmissions, no observer of the
current scene should overlook
the fact that many car manu-
facturers continue to be them
selves and to offer what many
buyers want.
Six cylinder engine models are
offered for 1854 by ChrySler,
Chevrolet, De Soto, Pontiac.
Studebaker, Kaiser, Dodge,
WHY'S and Ford.
Straight seights are found
under the hoods Of some of the
PontiacS and all the PackardS.
Several companies meet all
possible needs in the shifting
line by Offering choice of the
fully automatic transmission, an
easy shift conventional trans
mission or the standard trans
mission with overdrive.
Incidentally, overdrive is still
available on number of cars.
While the 1854 Kaisers and
WHY'S models have increased
horsepower and new styling
much interest from the merger
of these two independents will
center on the Jeeps which this
year are available in colors that
are calculated to capture the
fancy of young Americans.
In addition to pastel blue,
there will be yellow, green. scar
let and a two-tone copper dust
and beige.
Power Plants.
Turning to power, let's look
under the hood.
Starting with Chevrolet'S
Powerglide models at 125 horse
power, Hudson Wasp at 1875 and
Pontiac Hydra Matte at 1913, we
start the ascent to Ford V-8 and
Nash Ambassador at 100, and
quickly jump to Hudson Super
Wasp and supercharged Kaiser
Manhattan at 140. Then on to
Buick Special. Corvette, Dodge
Red Ram and Packard Special
Clipper at $50.
Hudson's Hornet comes in at
100 with Mercury at 161. At 1855
point we find Packard Clipper de
luxe. and quickly move up to De
Soto va and Oldsmobile "88"
at ITO.
But that's only the beginning
Buick Super carries 1872. while
Oldsmobile Super 49,. Oldsmo-
bile "9S" and Packard Cavalier
comes into the scene at 1875.
Chrysler's standard V-8 rates
1876. Buick Century and Road
master 200.
Lincoln comes next with 205
horses under the hood. Packard
212, Cadillac $50 and. finally.
Chrysler's New York de luxe Gus
tom and the Crown Imperial
with 235.
Packard has the distinction of
offering the highest compression
ratio-8.7 to l.
Several points however should
be understood. In evaluating the
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1925 to l as compared to 8 to /
last year. The engine is rated by
Oldsmobile at 1876 horsepower as
used in the Super 88 and 90
series and at ITO horsepower in
the 88 series.
All of the SO and Super 88
models-as we'll as the 98-are
three inches lower than last
year.
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fender wells and super "pano-
ramic" windshield. The doors on
the hard top and convertible
coupes slope down like sports
cars.
A bored-out version of the '53
overhead valve, va engine is
said to give 10 per cent more gas
mileage than its predecessor,
with a higher compression ratio
The Detroit tribune. (Detroit, Mich.) 1935-1966, 1954-08-21
Save DITCH WORKER
BURIED BY CAvE-in
Also Credit
InflaIator
On Scene

Fellow workmen and
prompt response Of a Fire
department rescue squad
were credited Tuesday with
saving the lives of two sewer
ditchmen when a l2-foot
wall caved-in on them late
Monday.
Victims were Dan Jones.
7s44 Riopelle. and Andrew Hart.
Al. 1857 Bangor. both of whom
are in critical and serious con-
diiions respectively in Receiv-
ing hospital.
Jones was completely ullcd
for R time.
Fellow Woikmen labored des-
perately 20 uncover his face and
free his body. He was kept alive
al the scene al 2066 Michigan bv
oxygen administered by Fire
department lrhalaior.
Since Jones underwent bmef
period OF asphyXiaton. phvsi-
clans said that BRAIN damage may
have resulted
The trench was about - feet
deep and eight feet wide. police
SAID 1t was being dug 50 as 10
allow building an addition 20 the
Gaelic League building
The Detroit tribune. (Detroit, Mich.) 1935-1966, 1954-08-21
<On Guilty Of
PNsrnimg-Acl~

For borrowing his fathers
electric razor twice in three days
and pawning IL, Thomas +,
Richardson last week began a
90-day term in the House of
Correction
His father. Thomas II. 3lS2
Leland. told Recorders Judge
paul z. Krause that his son
pawned the razor and flan-
mel suit last Saturday week
and gave him the pawn fink
cts
Last Monday. the father add
ed that he redeemed the razor.
but on Tuesday IL was missing
again along with a jacket.
I'm tired Of having to buy
badk my razor so | wont have
to go without a shave. the elder
Richardson told Judge Krause.
Judge Krause apparently I'M
derstood how the father felt by
finding the son guilty Of simple
larceny.
The Detroit tribune. (Detroit, Mich.) 1935-1966, 1954-08-21

shall remain active IN Office
after passing the age OF 70 and
that no Grand Lodge officer can
hold more than one Office at the
same time.
Non Profit Corporation
The new foundation Is 10 be
non profit corporation for the
pcrpetuation and expansion OF
the Elks' program or education,
health and economies.
Long a dream Of Mr. johnson
has been the idea of providing
mobile health units which can
be sent into backward rural
areas especially in the South
to provide medical services for
needy persons He estimates
these units to cost between
$4,000 and 100000 each. fully
equipped.
Another feature Of this years
Grand Lodge VIII be special
ceremony on August IS al pm.
honoring the only three living
Past Exalted Rulers who actually
served in that office.
They arc: Atty. Thomas ellis
Nutter. Charleston. w. Va; Judge
Almond w. Scott. Washington.
DC; and George w. F. Meme
chen. Baltimore, Md They will
also have a place of honor IN the
big Elks' parade on Tuesday.
August "a
Sponsor Classic
This year the Elks' Department
Of Athletics. headed by Grand
Director DR.. j. b. Martin Of Chi
,ago. president Of the Negro
American Baseball League, is
sponsoring the colorful East
West" baseball classic.
This annual affair between
Negro major leaguers VIII be
PLAYED at ComiSkey Park. home
Of the Chicago White Sox. on
Sunday. August % at 3 pm.
Grand Exalted Ruler johnson
will throw out the first ball.
The Detroit tribune. (Detroit, Mich.) 1935-1966, 1954-08-21
>fHbbing
VicIiHs PASSES

A 20-year-old stabbing victim
who was twice brought back 70
life by doctors who massaged his
heart died early Wednesday in
Receiving hospital.
He Is Leroy Jarrett. 1895 In
verncss. who was stabbed dur
ing an argument at so0e Oak
land last Thursday week over
a pair Of shoes.
While undergoing an emer-
gency operation. his heart stop
ped beating and three surgeons
Immediately made an incision IN
the chest to massage his heart
for IS minutes.
II was massaged again when
beating stopped just as physic-
ians were about 10 close the insi-
sion.
Melvin camak, %, 6l2 Bel
mont. held for investigation Of
the stabbing now faces a posi-
bic murder charge rather than a
fclonious assault count.
The Detroit tribune. (Detroit, Mich.) 1935-1966, 1954-08-21

Dead Is Eugene Martin. 90.
ass Alfred. Of a bullet wound
in the chest.
Held as prisoners in Receiv-
ing Hospital are Thomas And
erson, "a, EOS Alfred. who was
stabbed in the back. and Leroy
Tart, %. 264i Brush, shot in
the right arm.
Admit Shooting
Anderson admitted TO firing
the bullets which killed Martin
and wounded Tart, police said.
Treated at the hospital also
for bullet wounds we're Arthur
Fuller, 40 OF the right shoulder.
Police reported that Anderson,
Tart and others were playing
cards in Tart's apartment when
a fight broke out and the host
stabbed Anderson with a small
pocket knife. The wound was
minor In that Anderson home
without medical treatment.
Witnesses said about two
hours later Tart and Martin
were walking on Alfred near
Brush when Anderson approach
The Detroit tribune. (Detroit, Mich.) 1935-1966, 1954-08-21

Johnson was elected TO the
full fwo-Year term in August
1852. following the death OF
Wilson in February of that
year.
Biggest feature on the agenda
will be the creation of The Elks
Foundation. Inc" with an initial
appropriation OF between $4,000
and 100000 from the IBPOEW.
LovejoY Medal
Another highlight will be the
awarding of the fourth Elijah
Lovejoy Medal Elkdoms high
est honor TO Thurgood S. Mar
shall. chief legal counsel of the
NAACP.
The award will be presented
at a public meeting Of the Elks
Civil Liberties Department at
3 pm, Aug. % at the Corpus
Christi Center. 4600 South Park
way.
The Grand Temple. headed by
Grand Daughter Ruler Nettie
Carter Jackson of Staten Island,
NY, will meet in Chicago at the
same time. with sessions at Du-
Sable High School. 1900 Wabash
avenue.
Carey 10 Preach
The RI. Rev. Archibald j.
Carey. Jr.. Alderman and former
Alternate us. Delegate TO the
U.N., will preach the bacca-
laureate SERMON. This will take
place Aug. %, at Corpus Christi
Center. Grand Exalted Ruler
johnson will follow with short
address.
Important legislative changes
are also TO be considered by the
The Detroit tribune. (Detroit, Mich.) 1935-1966, 1954-08-21

The Negro leaders. summon
20 10 the states first official
lnier-racial conference by the
Governor. rejected the plan by
which many white soufherners
nope TO cireumvent the SUI
pIems Court decision of May
" banning public school Sc
sregaiion.
IN prepared statement they
declared that for sake of our
poSterity we cannot do otherwise
man take our stand for the ideals
% our American and the whole
zee world TO- justice, human
brotherhood and equality Of OPP
poriunity for ALL"
Gov White. as reported by
TIE Memphis Commercial Appeal
SAID II am stunnedl" he had
previously expressed confidence
mat 895 percent Of the Negroes
would 60 along with a 'volun-
,siy segregation plan provided
funds were Immediately made
available to equalize educational
facilities.
The Detroit tribune. (Detroit, Mich.) 1935-1966, 1954-08-21
Repeat Gratiot
Robber Gets Term

Convicted OF robbing drug
store proprietor twice IN two
months. Richard Howard 256l
ST Antoine. started a 10 Is
year term last week in Jackson
State prison
Recorders Judge o. z. Ide
imposed the sentences after
Howard was arrested June IL
shortly after he heldup Fred
Sioekman in his drug store
al l474 Graiiot and fled with
s23S.
Siockman identified Howard
rs the man who had robbed him
OF $500 and narcotics last April
Is.
Howard was out on parole al
time Of his arrest. being sent
enced TO . TO Is years for bur-
gary April %, 1851. He was
parolcd on Nov. 81, 1852.
The Detroit tribune. (Detroit, Mich.) 1935-1966, 1954-08-21

Meanwhile police have placed
= guard around the home of
Luxe Range, 10, 1890 Edison,
tomplantant. whose mother told
police Of threatening phone calls
thought TO be from members Of
Moodv's gang.
Threatened With Knife
ldoooy was arrested last
hursddy by Patrolman Robert
Williams on Owen cast ~ Wood
ward, where nc allegedly threat
tned Range with knife.
Range. trying to defend him.
y with brick, received a
Ihlnor cut on Il thumb.
Moody is charged with assault
with intent to rob. armed; as
sault unarmod and felonious as
saul'' as result Of asking Range
70 cough up some money, po-
Ice said
The Detroit tribune. (Detroit, Mich.) 1935-1966, 1954-08-21
Brown VS.. Brown
Not Four Others

A i5-vesr-old boy changed his
story az being stabbed In the
back hv four members % ,
NJ ghhmhnod gang aftc leaving
theatre on liolhrook near Oak
land SUNDAY night when his ac-
cused a,salaAt was arrested
He is William Brown. eS4l
Cameron. who was found by
his grandmother Mrs. Eva Boil
Ton. same address. lying uneon.
seious and bleeding on his
front porch.
Arrested on charge of felonlouS
assault was Gerald Brown 20.
e208 Goodwin, no relation who
told police that he stabbed Will
liam following an argument al
party
William had told police at first
that he was attacked by four
knife-wielding Youths
The Detroit tribune. (Detroit, Mich.) 1935-1966, 1954-08-21
Urge Lutherans
: Open Doors

Acceptance OF Negro congrc-
cations as integral parts OF the
Lutheran Synodical Conference
was lauded last week by DR..
Karl Kurth, executive secretary
for mission of the conference.
Some 400 delegates at tho
43rd biennial convention held
al ST. Peters Lutheran church
OF East Detroit heard DR..
Kurih also recommended that
new Negro congregations be
started in the state Of Florida.
He singled out the cities OF
Miami, Tampa and Jacksonville
Recruitment of more Negro
pastors was sought by the Rev.
Howard Foard, a Negro minis
ter OF High Point. N. c.
Among the synods represent
cd were the Slovak Evangelical
Lutheran Church and the Nor
wegian Lutheran Synod, plus
several from various states Of
the US.
The Detroit tribune. (Detroit, Mich.) 1935-1966, 1954-08-21
Noted Pastor For
Sunrise Service

The Rev Colin W Williams,
internationally known AuStral-
ian minister. viii be the main
speaker al the annual Sunrise
Service at 8 am. at Michigan
State Fair
The service is sponsored by
the State Fair in cooperation
with the Detroit Council Of
Churches. An inierdsnomins-
iional event. II attracted sp-
proximatelY 5000 people last
year. !
Those arriving before m.
are admitted TO the State Far
without charge. There is no
collection at the service.
The Detroit tribune. (Detroit, Mich.) 1935-1966, 1954-08-21

ed and drew a revolver, cx-
claiming that one Of them had
his money.
Gun Duel
Tart drew an automatic pistol
and the pair empted guns at
each other.
Fuller and his wife were
across the street when they
were wounded by bullets still
10 be determined from which
gun.
The Detroit tribune. (Detroit, Mich.) 1935-1966, 1954-08-21

Boy, a, Held
SIeep-woIker

A 4-year-old boy suffered
only minor bruises and lac
erations when he fell from
a second story bedroom
around midnight Saturday.
He is Leon Jenkins, 542
E. Montcalm, who was
given first aid at Receiving
hospital and released.
His mother, Mrs. Lydia
Jenkins. 20, told police that
her son must have been
sleep-walking when he tum-
bled out Of the bedroom to
the ground below.
The Detroit tribune. (Detroit, Mich.) 1935-1966, 1954-08-21
NAACP to Defense

NEW YORK The preSiden
OF a local branch 'AACP ~
spended from his post IS a
civilian employee of the U. S.
Air Force for alleged sympath-
etc associations With Commun-
lists, will be defended by the
Association, Roy wilkins, adj
ministrator stated this week.
The Detroit tribune. (Detroit, Mich.) 1935-1966, 1954-08-21

Repeatedly, Moody has been on
$500 bond, awaiting trial on a
charge of carrying a dangerous
weapon with unlawful intent.
The hoolum was frrestcd n
connection with tho Northern
High gang war outbreak that
spanked the current drive against
teen-agc hoodlumsm.
The Detroit tribune. (Detroit, Mich.) 1935-1966, 1954-08-21
Toledo Teacher Gets
L;hbev Scholarship

TOLEDO. O. Mrs. Louise J.
Brewer. sixth grade teacher az
Gunckel school. was one Of nine
teachers awarded a 1854 Libbey
scholarship for pursuit Of grad
uate study.
A graduate Of West Chester
(Pa) Teachers college. she has
been a Toledo teacher since '4S.
She is working on her masters
degree At the University Of
Toledo.
The Detroit tribune. (Detroit, Mich.) 1935-1966, 1954-08-21
Trips-Up Himself

A routine repoi. or a trip
ped burglar alarm by police
last week disclosed would
be robber frantically trying
10 shut off the alarm.
Arrested on the roof of the
East Side Paper Stock Co,
1866 Wellington. was Leon
Green, %. 1854 Cameron, who
was charge with attempted
breaking and entering.
The Detroit tribune. (Detroit, Mich.) 1935-1966, 1954-08-21
Nab Another
Shaker

Another tough member of the Shakers gang was
arranged three-couns Saturday, while police guarded
the mplainants home after threatening phone calls.
He is James Moody, IL, 326 E. Baltimore who
named in the warrant sworn out the preceding
day by Recorders Judge w. Mckay Skillmsn.
The Detroit tribune. (Detroit, Mich.) 1935-1966, 1954-08-21
Needles Aid Fund

NEW CORK A contribution
OF the National Medical Associa-
ton of $4,000 TO the NAACP
Legal Defense Fund has been
hailed
The Detroit tribune. (Detroit, Mich.) 1935-1966, 1954-08-21

Grand Lodge One proposition
recommends the retirement Of
Grand Secretary William G..
Hueston of Washington, DC. who
will be "a years old in Septem-
Der. Judge HueSton is rounding
out 81 years OF service in the
order this year.
Other proposals provide that
no elected Grand Lodge officer
The Detroit tribune. (Detroit, Mich.) 1935-1966, 1954-08-21
40 900 EIks Expected
at Convention i'm Chicago

PHIIlDELPHIA-t,rand Exalted Ruler Robert II
Johnson for reelection to the post long held by the
late j. Finley Wilson when expected 40, 600 Elks con-
verge Chicago Aug 22-2S for the 55th Grand Lodge
in the history of Elkdom
The Detroit tribune. (Detroit, Mich.) 1935-1966, 1954-08-21
RejectMississippi
Jim Grow Plan

JACKSON, Mss-The oft-repeated allegation that Ne
oeS prefer Jim Crow exploded in the face of Mississippi
when 80 of 100 Negro leaders in meeting here
lee fatty turned down proposal advanced by Gov Hugh
WHITE for voluntary jim Crow system of public school
education
The Detroit tribune. (Detroit, Mich.) 1935-1966, 1954-08-21
Gambling Tiff Produces
Predicted Bod Results

Gambling in any form appears TO bring unwanted re-
suits as Friday night when agume ended in the Staying
of one man and the woundng Of three bystanders
The Detroit tribune. (Detroit, Mich.) 1935-1966, 1954-08-21
NAACP
Here largest
Of Branches

The Detroit branch Ma
tional Association for the
Advancement Of Colored
People has topped all other
branches Of the NAACP in
memberships and funds
mailed to the National Of
fee NAACF this year.
According to the treas
urer, Moses X. Fritz, the
Detroit Branch has reach
ed membership of l0,5l5.
The appointments from these
memberships which the branch
has mailed to the NAACP Ma
tional Office total $l4,97025
In addition to the membership
apportionmonts. the branch has
made a contribution of $4,000 TO
The National Fight for Freedom
fund campaign and S475 in the
NAACP National Christmas Seal
campaign which brings a total ct
contributions by the Detroit
branch o. the National NAACP
80 Sl744525
Evening star., 1954-08-04
You and the Tox Law
BreodwinnersMo Deduct
Money Spent for Child Care

or physically incapable of car
ing for himself.
At Least $12O Saving.
That means an actual tax cut
Of $120 for those in the lowest,
20 per cent tax bracket, a bigger
saving in higher brackets.
This is how you can qualify
under the child care provision:
If you file your return as a
single head of a household "a
widow, widower, divorced or
separated person-you can claim
the 5000 deduction regardless of
your income if you meet the
other conditions.
And if you are a working wife
you can still qualify if your hus-
band is incapacitated.
You also can benefit If you file
as a married couple, where both
husband and wife work and file q
joint return. If your combined
income is $4,000 or below, you
can deduct the full $500. Your
deduction is reduced by the
Evening star., 1954-08-04

penses In this calendar year.
which started January /. You
can deduct them in your income
tax return due next April Is.
So. If you quality. you might
want to start now keeping q rec
ord OF your deductible expenses.
You can't deduct child-care
expenses il they are paid to your
own dependents. And of course
you can't deduct babysitter ex-
penses while you are out frolick-
ing.
The theory is to permit de-
duction for expenses you must
incur to make q living--just as
regular business expenses are de-
ductible.
Evening star., 1954-08-04
Third Of a Series


1,000-page tax revision bill just
passed by Congress.
Experts figure it will cut taxes
for about 81 million persons by
a total of $3.50 million year.
The new bill permits many
taxpayers to deduct from their
income, before figuring their
tax. actual expenses of up to
$500 a year for care of children
under IL, while they were at
work.
And a little-noted provision
permits the same deduction not
only for children, but also for
any dependent who is mentally
Evening star., 1954-08-04
amount Of your income above

amount Of your income above
$4,000.
Thus. If your income is $4,000,
you can deduct only $500. But if
your income is $500 or more,
you are not entitled to any de-
duction.
Must Itemize Expenses.
One very important point to
remember-if you claim this-de-
duction, you must itemize your
dependent-care expenses and all
your other deductions. You can't
benefit from this provision If you
take the standard. automatic de-
duction Of 10 per cent OF your
income offered to most taxpayers.
The provision applies to ex-
Evening star., 1954-08-04
You and the Tox Law
By chorIes r. Borrett

An entirely new idea is being
imbedded in tax laws: A special
break for people who have to
pay for care of their children
while they work.
y This concept goes into effect
for the first time in the huge,
Evening star., 1954-05-04
REPAIRS AND SERVICE tcoo,. )

ING - Estimates
nteed. Better work
Md, Va, ia, O.
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SITUATIONS DOMESTIC ,tce...l

BABY SITTING OR INVALID CARE
by the hour; mature woman; ex-
eellent local references. Ii. 3-6136
TYPIST. Recep.. Dictaphone; expert.
enced lady wishes part-time employ
ment. LU. 1-S457.
NURSE GOVERNESS. experienced
wishes position with children. perm
or temp: refs. IA. 2-759T.
ATTENTION. EMPLOYERS - Avail.
competent secys.; excel. refs. JOBS
INC. 1740 K st. NV. RE. S-31 o3
COLORED GIRL, waitress or bus
girl evenings. Call after 4 pm. ME
COLORED GIRL desires general
housework. days work. Cafeteria OF
Restaurant. Experienced DU. 7-15S9
COLoRED GIRL. college student de.
sires part-time or evening work. co
NEAT. ExPER. colored girl desires
work as waitress or counterEirl
CoLoRED GIRL desires child care,
call LA. 6-S554 after 8 pm. Tues.
COLORED PRACTICAL NURSE -
Care for adults. cleaning, part OF
full time. DU. 7-S994.
COLORED GIRL desires part-time joh
as typist or cleaning ONCE. NE