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Jackson advocate. [volume] (Jackson, Miss.) 1939-current, 1955-09-17
Sleeping Porters
0bserve31 Years
Three de-

New York, N. Y. - Three de-
cades of trade union crusading
were marked Thursday, August rs,
by the Thirtieth anniversary Of the
Brotherhood of Sleeping Car Port
ers, AFL.
The Brotherhood is the first, and
the only, Negro international union
in the United States.
It's militant history in labor re-
lations is closely tied with the
overall social struggle for racial
equality and civil liberties.
With characteristic religious, zeal
overpowering oratory and relens-
less devotion to basic principles,
Randolph has carved himself an i'm
pressive niche in American public
Continued on Page Seven)
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United STATES Department
OF JUSTICE OFFICIAL TELLS
NAACP GROUP FEDERAL GOVT.
HAS NO JURISDICTION IN
TILL kIDNAP MURDER CASE
Caution Seen In Committing Justice
Dept. To Action On Violence And
intimidation Of Miss. Negro Voters
Say Disfranchisement Of Negro Voters In
State Have Already Been Brought To The
Attention Of Chairman Of The
Democratic National Committee

Washington, D. c., Sept. H.
Assistant U. s. Attorney General
William Clay Olney, III, in con-
ference with a group Of NAACP
officials here last Wednesday ruled
out Federal jurisdiction in the kid
nap-murder of Emmett Louis Till,
14-year-old Negro boy, kidnapped
from the home of his uncle at
Money, Miss.
After ruling out federal juris-
diction in the kidnap-murder case
Mr.. Olney said that other incidents
which have occurred in Mississippi
in recent months are under investi-
CATION.
In an hour and 40 minutes con-
ference with the NAACP officials
Mr.. Olney was cautious in commit
ting the Department of Justice to
course Of action on violence and
intimidation of Negro voters in
Mississippi.
Until the department knows the
facts and evidence may be, and
whether there is Federal law
that applies to the facts, Mr.. Olney
said he can give no indication Of
what action will be taken.
NAACP officials who conferred
with Mr.. Olney were headed by Roy
Wilkins, executive secretary Of the
association; Clarence Mitchell,
head Of the NAACP's Washington
Bureau; Mrs. Ruby Hurley, Biz
mingham, southeast regional d.
Continued on Page Eight
Jackson advocate. [volume] (Jackson, Miss.) 1939-current, 1955-09-17
AmE Minister
criticizes Misuse
OF t8-Year Law

PHILADELPHIA. - (ANP) -
Pledging himself to work for eco
nomic and spiritual freedom OF
ministers, the Rev. J. s. Benin, Jr.,
a candidate for the bishopric in
the AME Church, has described
what he termed misuse Of the de-
nominations Eight Year-Law."
Passed at the General Confer
ence of the Church in 1913, the law
provides that no bishop shall pre-
side over a district for more than
eight years. But according to Rev.
Benn, the bishops later interpreted
the law to apply to ministers as
Continued on Page Four)
Jackson advocate. [volume] (Jackson, Miss.) 1939-current, 1955-09-17
name TWO NEGROES TO SERVE
ON LOUISIANA GRAND JURY

New Orleans, La. Sept. IL - For
the first time in the history of
New Orleans two Negroes were
Intentionally appointed to serve on
the Orleans Parish grand jury Mon
day by Criminal Court, Judge Will
liam j. O'Hara.
Appointed were Asa H. Atkins,
2513 London, associate professor
of biology at Xavier University,
and Clifford H. benson, 2519 Con-
stance, executive vice-presidenr,
Good Citizens Life Insurance Com
pany. Named to head the IL man
jury is Paul H. Maloney, Jr., a
trucking executive, who formerly
Jackson advocate. [volume] (Jackson, Miss.) 1939-current, 1955-09-17

Sumner, Miss, - Sept. 12-(O
SN)-The prosecution declined to
say Monday that it will ask the
death penalty for the kidnap-murd-
er Of the 14-year-old Negro boy
Emmett Till.
A special jury panel Of q hun
dred and twenty men is in process
Of being drawn by circuit Judge
Curtis Swango.
When the trial Of half brothers
Roy Bryant Of Money, Miss, and
]. w. Milan Of Glendora opens
Sept. 10, state and defense each
will be allowed to reject II jurors
without cause and any number for
cause.
District Attorney Gerald Chatam
declined to say whether he would
ask prospective jurors Il they had
Jackson advocate. [volume] (Jackson, Miss.) 1939-current, 1955-09-17

Memphis, Tenn, Sept. 12.-Dr.
Joseph H. Jackson, pastor of famed
Olivet Baptist church in Chicago,
with the largest Negro congrega-
ton in the world, and president Of
the National Baptist Convention,
in his annual address to the 18th
annual. session of the convention
which ended here Sunday, in "a
word of caution for the American
Negro" said there is another as
pect of the struggle for first class
citizenship that is not beneath, but
above the law, and that is the as
pect of "good will" and under
standing.
DR.. Jackson who only a little
more than two weeks ago returned
from a trip abroad during which
he preached in London, England
before the World Baptist Alliance,
before preaching number of SER
mons in Russia also cautioned
Negroes, 1--WE must not resort to
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PROSECUTION May NOT ASK
Death PENALTYIN TILL Staying

any objections to the death psnal-
ty.
But attorney J. P. Brseland Of
Sumner who heads . battery Of five
defense attorneys, said he was
certain that state would ask for
the maximum sentence.
The jury viii >bs composed Of
IL white men. Women can not
serve jury duty in Mississippi.
Both sides said that. no Negroes
will be impaneled.
Breeland said the defense would
not ask for . change Of venue and
was "ready to 60 to trial right
now"
"The way see IT," said Bresland,
ssthe state has got TO prove three
things:
CONTINUED on PsOs Ta1r)
Jackson advocate. [volume] (Jackson, Miss.) 1939-current, 1955-09-17

served as foreman of the grand
jury under Judge Oser, Sept. 1850
to March, 1861.
In his charge to the first inter-
racial grand jury, Judge O'Hara
told the jurors that his primary
reason was that previous syste-
matte exclusion of Negroes had re-
suited into a critical technical ad-
vantage" for Negro defendants in
capita cases.
He explained to the jurors to
consider the U. S. Supreme Courts
application of the 14th amendment
to indictments returned by con-
CONTINUED on Page Four)
Jackson advocate. [volume] (Jackson, Miss.) 1939-current, 1955-09-17
NEGRO ELECTED PRESIDENT n
OF WORLD ALLIANCE OF YMCA

PARIS, France-Selected to head
the newly established World Coun-
Gil of the YMCA movement is
Charles D. Sherman, brilliant 81
year old Economic Advisor to the
Liberian government.
Streamlining the administrative
machinery of the YMCA, the con-
stitution set up a World Council as
its chief policy making body, con-
sisting of 244 members from 3S
countries. When they got around to
looking for a most likely candidate
to fill the office of president, no
one could be found who possessed
the qualifications of Charlie Sher-
man.
Sherman's election was the SUBJ
ject of widespread interest in the
English press, France detailed it
on a nationwide broadcast.
1t was indeed, a majestic and
breath-taking sight when, at the
closing session of the conference,
Sherman at the head of his COM
mittee, moved down the center aisle
Jackson advocate. [volume] (Jackson, Miss.) 1939-current, 1955-09-17
Negro Kidnapped
And Beaten After
Columbus incident
Three White Men
Facing Federal
Charges Released
On $500 Bonds

Carrollton, Ala. Sept. 14-(DSN)
A 81 year-old Negro man was
kidnapped at gunpoint and beaten
by three white men here Tuesday.
The three white men who were
arrested were charged with q
mesdenmeanor and released on $500
bonds. They were charged with
assault and battery which is punis-
liable by a fine Of $500 and six
months in the County Jail.
The three were Unidentified as
Wiley MCGEE, "a, service station
operator Cecil Sullivan, 25, a saw
mill operator, all of Gordo, Ala.
MCGEE was also charged with "pre-
senting firearms" another misdc-
meanor.
James A. Robey, special agent
Continued on Page Severn
Jackson advocate. [volume] (Jackson, Miss.) 1939-current, 1955-09-17

toward the rostrum. The moment
was tense as we'll as dramatic. Here
was a black man from one of the
worlds two black republics; ele-
waited to the leadership of a world
organization by members of all
races. Delegates from the colored
nations were deeply moved and
watched in stunned silence. Later,
asked by an Arab told this re-
porter:
ats almost unbelievable. I do
believe the darker races are at the
threshold of new era"
About 10000 threats let out a
tremendous cheer as Sherman
mounted the platform and bestowed
upon the delegates, representing
the six continents, the YMCA
Charter, which they signed. AS
soon as he had one this he was i'm
mediately surrounded and mobbed
by newsmen, photographers, hand
shakers and we'll wishers. After
ward his aides had to tear him
Continued on Page Four)
Jackson advocate. [volume] (Jackson, Miss.) 1939-current, 1955-09-17
Jewish Girl Put
In Asylum For
Marrying Negro

DETROIT.-(ANP)-The father
Of a 20-year-old Jewish woman, a
recent college graduate, has COM
mitted her to an insane asylum
because she married Negro.
Mrs. Ruth Spielburg Judkins,
wife Of Hayes Judkins, will face
q sanity hearing next week at the
request Of her father, who said
CONTINUED on Page Four)
Jackson advocate. [volume] (Jackson, Miss.) 1939-current, 1955-09-17
Tension Rises
In n. Carolina

Old Fort, N. c. - (ANP) -
Racial tensions reached an ex-
plosive level this week as two in
cidents of violence against Negroes
were reported.
Albert Joyner, who last week
tried to enroll five Negro children
in a white school, was beaten by
a mob of rs white men and knocked
in a water fountain in the heart
of town.
Another Negro, Williams Brit
tian, an employee at the Old Fort
Finishing Co. was beaten by two
white men. No one has been arrest
ed in the latter case.
Hearing on the Joyner incident
was postponed late this week be-
cause Joyner had not had time to
confer with his attorney. Earlier,
w. w. Arney, Jr., .3O-year-old white
man had pleaded guilty.
Police Chief Bill Autry said
well play no favorites. Well ar
rest both sides in any argument
if we can find out who's to blame"
Jackson advocate. [volume] (Jackson, Miss.) 1939-current, 1955-09-17
Miss Waters
Wants Role
In Life Pix

NEW YORK, Sept. IL - Ethel
Waters this week is demanding
that she play at least a small role
in the forthcoming movie, based on
her life, "His Eyes Is On The Spar
row."
"The trouble is that nobody
seems to want me in the picture, "
she said. "But they're not going to
mess around with MY life story
without me-"
II don't care how they use me-
whether as a narrator or as myself
at the end of the picture. But l
want to be part of it."
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Jackson advocate. [volume] (Jackson, Miss.) 1939-current, 1955-09-17

Birmingham, Ala, - (INS) -
A federal Judge who opened the
way to desegregate the University
of Alabama a month ago postponed
effective date of his order Tuesday.
District Judge H. H. Grooms
stayed execution of his injunction
to permit the University to ap-
peal his original ruling to the Fifth
Circuit Court of Appeals at New
Orleans.
The original injunction prohibit
ed the University from barring
prospective students because of
race.
It opened the way for two Negro
women, Mines, Arthurine Lucy and
Polly Ann Myers Hudson, to enter
Jackson advocate. [volume] (Jackson, Miss.) 1939-current, 1955-09-17
S. ". Miller
Attends Meeting
Of Republican
Party Chairman
Has Breakfast With
Eisenhower At
Denver Retreat

S. w. Miller, State Chairman of
the Republican Party faction head
ed by National Republican Commit
teeman, Perry w. Howard attended
the meeting of the forty-eight Re-
publican State Chairmen, called by
the Republican National Committee
in Washington last week.
The purpose of the meeting was
to give the State Chairman first
hand knowledge of the plans and
strategy of the Republican Party
for the Presidential election next
year, and for instructions on how
best to sell the Republican Party to
a larger portion of rank and file
people.
Mr.. Miller along with the others
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Jackson advocate. [volume] (Jackson, Miss.) 1939-current, 1955-09-17
White Student
Transfers To
Negro School

Austin, Tex, - 16-year old white
high school student Tuesday be-
came one of the first in Texas to
reverse the desegregation process
by transferring at his own request
to the only Negro high school
in Austin.
Augustine Martinez was trans
ferred from Stephen F. Austin to
Anderson high and entered classes
in the Negro school. Aurthor Cum
ningham, Derector of Pupi! Per-
sonell, said the youths residence
Continued on Page Four)
Jackson advocate. [volume] (Jackson, Miss.) 1939-current, 1955-09-17
Husband, Wife
I cam ToLead
Negro Lawyers

WASHINGTON, D. CA hus-
band and wife team will lead or
ganized colored lawyers and the}r
wives during the year.
Richard r. Atkinson, . member
Of the District Of Columbia bar was
elected president Of the National
Bar Association at the closing OF
CONTINUED on Page Sikh
Jackson advocate. [volume] (Jackson, Miss.) 1939-current, 1955-09-17
Baby Boy browns
In 5-caIIon Bucket

DEKALB, Miss. (SpeciaD-Wil-
lie Thams, 10-month-old Kemper
County Negro boy drowned in a
five-gallon bucket of water on the
back porch of his parents home
about 9 a. m. Friday.
The death occurred in the Lib
erty Community near Dekalb. The
infants mother, Olivia Thames, II,
CONTINUED on Page Five)
Jackson advocate. [volume] (Jackson, Miss.) 1939-current, 1955-09-17
JUDcE HOLDS UP ENTRANCE OF
NEGRO STUDENTS INTO ALA. u.

the University this month.
The stay of execution will de-
lay that admission, however, for
at least the next four months.
Their attorney, Aurthor Shores,
said he would ask the Appeals
Court in New Orleans to dissolve
Judge Grooms' stay of execution.
Atty. Shores said that might be
done before school opens in two
weeks.
Judge Grooms commented that
his own action today would posi-
bly, speed Appeals Court consid-
Grafton of the University's appeals
within the next four months, al
though such appeals usually take
a year.
Jackson advocate. [volume] (Jackson, Miss.) 1939-current, 1955-09-17
Mother OF TILL BOY STILLIN
DOUBT ABOUT ATTENDING TRIAL

the trial she would ignore the plea
of her family which was practically
putting her in chains to keep her
from going.
Meanwhile however, her attor-
ney, William Henry Huff, In .
statement noting the objections O.
her family said, "She will 60"
In case Mrs. Bradley finally de-
cides to attend the trial she will Be
accompanied by Attorney HUFF and
Rev. Louis Ford, Pastor, st. Paul
Church of God in Christ on the
Chicaso Southside where the boys
funeral was held.
Jackson advocate. [volume] (Jackson, Miss.) 1939-current, 1955-09-17
Race Segregation
Big Issue Before
Church Delegates

HONOLULU - Racial segrega-
ton appeared the big issue before
delegates at the Protestant Episco-
pal Church convention in selecting
a site for it's convention in 1868
here Tuesday.
The issue arose yesterday when
the Joint Committee of Bishops and
Deputies met to consider invita-
Continued on Page Eight
Jackson advocate. [volume] (Jackson, Miss.) 1939-current, 1955-09-17

CHICAGO, III, Sept. 14-(DSN5
The mother of Emmett Louis
Till, sick in bed was still in doubt
Wednesday about attending the
trial of two white men charged
with the kidnap-murder Of her son
scheduled to start Monday, Sept.
10, at Sumner, Mississippi.
Mrs. Mamie Bradley, the mother
told reporters, 81 haven't received
an invitation to be witness at
the trial and even if / do, I'm not
sure I'll CO."
Mrs. Bradley said if she attended
Jackson advocate. [volume] (Jackson, Miss.) 1939-current, 1955-09-17
Women's Day To
Be Observed At
Pearl St. Church

Sunday, September IS is Wom-
ems Day at Pearl Street A. M. E.
Church on the corner of Pearl and
Clifton Streets.
Mrs. Anita Beadle Scott, teacher
in the Jackson public school system
is chairman of the days activities.
Under her splendid leadership, COM
petently assisted by the co-chair-
Continued on Page Seven)
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SHRINERS and GRAND MASTERS
REACH AGREEMENT IN DISPUTE

came this week when Amos T. Hall,
Tulsa, president of the Grand Mas
tiers conference, reported the re-
suits Of his August 81, meeting at
the Masonic Temple in Chicago,
with Booker T. Alexander, newly
elected Imperial Potentate Of the
Shrine. During the meeting an
agreement was reached covering
proposals set forth by the Grand
Masters at their annual session
held in Atlanta, Ga, in May Of
Continued on Page Four)
Jackson advocate. [volume] (Jackson, Miss.) 1939-current, 1955-09-17
DR.. Johnson Will
Lead Meeting OF
U.s.. Scholars

New York - (ANP) - DR..
Charles s. johnson, president OF
Fisk University, Nashville, Tenn,
was elected chairman Of the August
1866 Conference on Science, Phi
losophy and Religion in Their Rela-
tions to the Democratic Way OF
Life. Twenty-Five fellows OF the
conference held their 1866 meeting
at Columbia University's Mems
CONTINUED on Page Tbree)
Jackson advocate. [volume] (Jackson, Miss.) 1939-current, 1955-09-17

Tulsa, Okla, Sept. 12.-After
over a year of misunderstanding
on matters concerning the internal
operation Of the Ancient Egyptian
Arabic Order Mobiles Of the Mystic
Shrine Of North and South Amer
lea and its jurisdiction, Inc. the
Grand Masters conference Of the
Prince Hall Masons and the Shrine
have apparently agreed to restore
peace and harmony within the
ranks Of the Masonic family.
Announcement Of the agreement
Jackson advocate. [volume] (Jackson, Miss.) 1939-current, 1955-09-17
GRAND JURY RECESSED WITHOUT
INDICTMENT IN SMITH Staying

Brookhaven, Miss. Sept. 12-The
Lincoln County Grand Jury recess
ed for ten days Tuesday without re-
turning an indictment on the charge
of murder against three white
men in the staying of widely
known Negro leader here.
Jackson advocate. [volume] (Jackson, Miss.) 1939-current, 1955-09-17

The jury questioned witnesses
concerning the pistol staying Of
Lamar (Ditney) Smith, who was
shot on the courthouse lawn.
The men charged with murder
are Noah Smith, Mack Smith, and
Continued on Page Eight
Jackson advocate. [volume] (Jackson, Miss.) 1939-current, 1955-09-17

Brig. Cen. BENJAMIN 0. Davis, ST.,
USA (Retired) of Washington, DC,
viii receive the seventh annual Dis
tihguished Citizen Award Of the State
Fair of Texas on Negro Achievement
Day, Oct. II, during the 1855 Fair,
Americas largest annual exposition.
General Davis was the first Of his race
to attain the rank of general In the
US. Army. The Distinguished Citizen
Award Is presented annually by the
Texas Fair in recognition of outstand-
ing achievement in the field of human
relations.
Jackson advocate. [volume] (Jackson, Miss.) 1939-current, 1955-09-17

NEW YORK - (ANP) - DR..
Charles S. Johnson, president OF
Fisk University, was among the 40
fellows of the Conference on Sci
ence, Philosophy and Religion who
met last week at the Mems Faculty
Jackson advocate. [volume] (Jackson, Miss.) 1939-current, 1955-09-17
Dr.. johnson Says Race Relations
Have Become Universal Concern

Club of Columbia University.
DR.. Johnson told the group that
race relations have been transfer
red from segmented minority
struggles to the real of universal
CONTINUED on Page Six
Jackson advocate. [volume] (Jackson, Miss.) 1939-current, 1955-09-17
Nigerian Chiefs
In Farm Study
In United States

New York-(ANP)-A group of
10 Nigerian chieftains in tribal
dress arrived in this country last
Continued on Page Three)
Jackson advocate. [volume] (Jackson, Miss.) 1939-current, 1955-09-17

Hiuh's Lie Disrupts Session National Baptist Meet

President OF NATIONAL BAPTIST
CONVENTION IN CAuTI0NING The
AMERICAN NEGRO SAYS GOOD
WILL OF GREATER IMPORT Than
LEGAL ASPECTS OF drive FOR
FIRST CLASS CITIZENSHIP
Say Negroes Must Not Resort To
Economic Boycott Or To Any
Other Destructive Measures
More Than $4,000 Attend Meeting
Which Ended In Memphis Sunday
Evening star., 1955-09-11

seasons thus bring much greater
health hazards to us all. Cold
weather also encourages strenu-
Gus physical activity. resulting in
further stress. Of the four sea-
sons, spring. with its frequent
barometric changes, is the most
hazardous, and summer, when
pressure remains most constant,
our most healthful.
>NEsash" ~. WDoaA" Air
a CHANGE to rising pressure,
as the storm center passes on,
brings the same clearing to men
tai atmospheres as it does to out
door weather. Better blood sup
ply to the brain means freer
flow of thought, more satisfying
integration into ones surround
ings and greater aIl-round har-
mony in life.
Everything takes on a more
rosy, exuberant character. These
are the days when you are more
persuasive in carrying your point
and the listener more intelli-
gently receptive.
Whatever is meant by fresh
ness,'' whether ozone or other
activated forms of oxygen in the
air, is also involved in the storm
changes. In lows" surface air
is rushing in toward the center
and spiraling upward; this is
dead" air laden with pollens
and dusts picked up en- route.
Highs" are large masses Of acti-
waited upper atmosphere air,
mushrooming outward on the
earth's surface and bringing a
delightful freshness" This
quality can now be added to
dead" indoor air by high-volt-
age electrostatic air filters, which
are sold for home use.
The importance Of fresh air
GOES well beyond its desirabiIity
for breathing. It is a likely
Evening star., 1955-09-11
mW Why THE WEATHER GETS YOU DOWN
Continued from page sixteen

hypothesis that this activated air
supplies a special energy to our
tissues. The contrasting effects
Of fresh" and dead" air show
up most strongly in our mental
and psychic processes. perhaps
only because these are the cells
where the tissue fires burn most
brightly andwhere there is great
est continuing need for this spe-
cial energy supply,
Some day our schools, hospi-
tails, Offices and perhaps our
homes will be equipped with
pressurizing. ventilating and con-
ditioning systems which will keep
the air we breathe fresh and
tend to keep US all on a more
even keel pressure-wise here in
the worlds most stormy and
unstable e-weather area.
Rx: a New Hat
UNTn that utopia arrives, per-
haps the most helpful advice to
all Americans is to take the
weather in your stride - don't
let ii get you down. If yesterdays
bright idea seems pretty poor
today, check the barometer as a
possible cause. lfyou feel down.
cast, and everyone around you is
irritable, perhaps you can legit-
imately blame it on the weather.
There are several solutions for
low-pressure blues: avoid major
jobs and problems. stick to SIM
pie routifes. Cheer yourself up
with a new hat, or 90 out to the
ball game.
Such methods can help you
literally TO ride out the storm"
- and with our weather. you can
be sure a change IS on the way.
A GOOD NIGHTS SLEEP.
Mexf week seada q doctors advice
On bow sssay hosrs Jos need and
how 20 Hsske sure Jos GET shsSI.
Evening star., 1955-05-10
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days! Use your Shopping
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Evening star., 1955-05-10
AvC0pposes
Bricker Plan

The American Veterans Com
mittee registered strong opposi-
ton with a Senate subcommit-
tee today to the Bricker consti-
tutional amendment to curb the
Presidents treaty-making power.
Levin Wethered of Baltimore.
the AVG spokesman, said the
amendment would cripple the
Government and be a return to
the ostrich era" of pre-World
War II days.
Last week the subcommittee
heard the American Legion and
the Veterans of Foreign Wars
in favor of the Bricker proposal.
Another witness today was
w. L. McGrath, the American
employer delegate to the Inter
national Labor Organization. He
cited the ILO as an example of
the kind of agencies which are
seeking worldwide regulation of
subjects which this country has
regarded as matters for local
self-government.
The main purpose of the
Bricker amendment is to prevent
treaties from taking effect as
internal law in the United
States unless followed by a law
Congress could pass in the alb
sence of a treaty.
Evening star., 1955-05-10

His proclamation noted that
he recently has added to his
program for peaceful uses of
atomic energy a proposal to build
an atomic-powered merchant
ship to visit world ports ito dem
onstrate to people everywhere
atomic energy harnessed to
peacetime uses for the benefit of
mankind"