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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1955-10-28
Demon Jet Probe Moves
Into Closed Door Session
BY ROBERT X. WALSH

A very careful report" prom
ised by q House subcommittee
investigating the Nays Demon
Jet plane project seemed likely
today to depend considerably on
closed session testimony and adj
ditional information requested
of the Navy Bureau Of Aeronau-
tics.
Open hearings ended yester-
day. The Government Opera
tions Subcommittee wants to
determine whether the cost to
the Government estimated at
$500 million by staff investiga-
tors-was worth all the trouble
encountered la Navy buying Of
q combination Of Fish planes
and J-40 engines.
At the final open hearing. a
sort Of Operation mop-up" Of
questions hanging in the air
since the sessions started last
Monday, Rear Admiral James s.
Russell, Bureau Of Aeronautics
chief, said the program fell far
short of expectations. He insist
ed, however, 1t was not q total
loss to the Government. indus
try or the progress of Jet plane
development.
Loss Is Small
j. S. Mcdonnell. president Of
the Mcdonnell Aircraft Corp. of
st. Louis, manufacturer Of the
F3H plane, declared "the net
loss is very small" He cited VAL
liable experience from that i'll
fated program and predicted
success of another Demon jet
model to be equipped with a
higher-power engine. the jill.
The original F3H design began
as q short-range fighter about
four years ago and was converted
by the Navy into an all-purpose
carrier interceptor plane. 1t was
originally equipped with J-4o
engines made by the Westing-
house Electric Corp. The J-40s
later were considered to be in
adequate for the heavier plane
and the contracts were even-
tually cancelled by the Navy.
Admiral Russell told the sub
committee yesterday that re-
manning planes of the original
Fish type could be fitted with
the J-7l engine but that this
probably will not be done be-
cause of the expense. He re-
ported that all of the approxi-
mately SO such planes at the st.
Louis company's plant will be
used by the Navy for test, train
ing and research work.
Before ending the open hear
ings, Chairman Holifeld, Demo-
crat Of California. called retired
Rear Admiral Lloyd Harrison
for further questioning about his
employment last August as a
vice president Of the Mcdonnell
company. Admiral Harrison. who
served 80 years in the Navy, was
q deputy chief of the Bureau of
Aeronautics in recent years.
Admiral Harrison. as well as
Mr.. Mcdonnell took issue with
some news accounts or headlines
they regarded as implying that
the former bureau official acted
improperly in accepting the Nc
Donnell company job. or earlier
while in the Navy.
Mr.. Mcdonnell gave the SUBJ
committee q list Of eight contract
termination orders affecting his
company or Westinghouse while
Admiral Harrison was in the bu-
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1955-10-28
Revoked Licenses
Foil to, Stop Drivers

DETROIT tRl Halt OF al
motorists IN the state whose
drivers licenses are revoked OF
suspended continue to dripe. say.
the Automobile Club Of Michi-
gan. 1t made q study In 40
Michigan cities and q number
of rural areas.
Club General Manager ". s.
Matheson says the. problem III
ione Of apprehension and punish
Iment." He said sitter penal
ties would help" The currtni
maximum sentence for the mis-
demeanor is 90 days In jail or q
500 fine, or both.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1955-10-28
8 for s.

Buy Them No,c-Keep Them Till Christmas
Purchased months ago to save you money now
dozens Of new musical activity and mechanical toys.
Buy them now for Christmas birthdays or to keep
in reserve for small fry rainy day entertainment.
Mail, Phone and COD Orders
Accepted on or More Items
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1955-10-28

Floor Washington; Lep Arlington
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1955-10-28

Penna. Ape. at 8th st. NV, Washington
Fatrtar Drtue at N. Kirk,oood, Arlington
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1955-10-28

FiEstie Sizes, z TO 5 ------4.5o
fodder Sizes, 3 TO 6-----5.5o
Infants Sizes. 5 to St----5.95
children's. 8Hz TO III SOS
Boys ond Girls. l2Ka to 3,
7.95
Big Girls A. TO S--------S.s5
Big Boys' 3Iz TO 6------8.95
EXTRA SUPPORT Stride Rites slightly
higher In price.
Kann's--Chadren's Shoes-Foarth
Floor. Washington; Second Floor,
Arlington
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Otis Skinner Trial
Ser For Monduv

Otis skinner viii stand trial for
second degree manslaughter In
Ramsey county district court,
Monday, May 10, for the death OF
Roy Russell. Jr., who died with
out reHaining consciousness April
10,
skinner ~? Dayton Ava plead
cd not guilty to the charges April
~ before district Judge Robert
v, RcnsCh.
Russell was found laying In n
vacant lot next To h2f ~, An
thony early on the morning OF
April 10. and dtcd two hours after
reaching Ancker hospital.
Statements taken by the police
revealed that the two men had
been fighting over n pair OF pants
that Russell was alleged 10 have
torn belonging to skinner,
The trial Ia expected To attract
considerable community atten-
ton because both men were quite
well known In the neighborhood,
skinner iE currently FREQ on bail,
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l.. Albert Scipio. 1924 Upper
Alton Road. 81 Paul. has been
awarded EuIbriRht Fellowship
by the state Department
Mr. sclpio. who IL u lecturer In
the department 81 Eeronautichl
Engineering Al the University Of
Minnesota. viii leave with his
family on or about September 10
for Cairo. Egypt
Mr. scipio Is the first Minnesota
Negro 10 receive this honor
Under this grant from the
state Department limited mum
Der Of professors spend n year OF
more AT foreign school 10 OK,
change ideas At the UnivcrHity
II Cairo. M Scipio will lecture
for period ~ one year IN tho
department ~ Anronautiral En-
RinserinR
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Mill City Public
Educution Confub
Next Monduy

school board members In com
munltiea across the land welcome
the opportunity 10 ait down at the
conference table with their Eel"
low citizens 10 insure nm adequate
education for all the children"
according To Mr., q, II, Roberts,
Jr., Evansville. Indiana attorney
and president Of the National
School Boards, who viii be main
speaker at the banquet of the
Minneapolis Community Confer
encc ON Public Education ON Mon
day, May 10 nj Central High
School
Roberts also In member Of the
National Citizens CommiHaion
for the Public Schools lie In n
former chairman of the Public
Education Committee Of the Unit
cd states Junior Chamber OF Com
merce and was the Indiana Jay
Gees young man OF tho year In
1919.
The Minneapolis Community
Conference In part Of n swelling
national program now underway
Of local conferences on public cd
ucatlon and preoadea the Mime
sofa state Conference on May ~
and "a and tho National White
House Conference in Washington,
November ~ through December !,
These meeting are n response In
President Eiaenhowcr'a appeal for
the most thorough, widespread
and concerted study that tho A
merican peapc have ever made Of
their education problems, Every
interented citizen IL invited "a at
tend the Minneapolis meeting
Major items on the conference
program viii he six individual
workshop sessions, any Of which
participants may attend The
areas Of discussion will he
- What should our schools nc
compliHh7
n How can we got the school
facilities needed
- How can we get enough good
teachers and keep them
ijIIow csn We organize our
schools most efficiently and eco
, nDmlcally2
o. How can We pay faF ON
schools
o. How can we improve commun
I i'y school relations
Sponsors 81 the project AZ" ih'
Minneapolis Board ~ Education
the Minneapolis Citizens Commit,
tee on Public Education. and the
Minneapolis Council Parent
( Teacher Associations, Inc Regis
/ tra,i0n will begin NJ 2 80 p m
The workshop sessions will I'm
rcdiateiy foilDw = general as
sembIy NJ p m The evening
banquet II scheduled for q 10 p
m Dinner reservations VI ~
each. may be made by oallint
citizens Committee hsadguartrfE
OF. 1893
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the Minnesota State Legislature
OF "A law setting up n Fair EN-.
ployment Practices Commission
and the Supreme Court decision Of
May II. 1864. Refreshments will
be served,
There will he "A short business
meeting. AT which the primary
business will be consideration Of
the election Of delegates 10 the
EAACP National Convention,
which ConveneH on June n at At
lantic city, New Jersey
Also the start Of our local
membership drive. headed by
Curtis &. Chivers, membership
chairman. will be launched
Minneapolis spokesman. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1934-2000, 1955-05-13
Hennepin County
COP PIons Drive
Muy Is Thru Is

The annual Henneptn County
Republican "Neighbor- to-Seigh-
Dor drive opens May 10, and will
continue thru May IS
Throughout Hennepin County,
door bells will be ringing as
neighbor solicits neighbor for
funds for the Party. or "a the
slogan says, Hay for the Ele-
phant"
This campaign il under the
sponsorship Of the Hennspin
County Finance Committee Of
which Waldo HardeIl IL the Chair
man and Lucisn Strong In the
treasurer. in cooperation with the
regular party organization, Of
which Gordon Sanders is chair.
man. and Mrs. John Mooty Is the
first vice chairman.
The Republican party needs Wig
orous support In off" years as
weIl az in election years. Mr..
Sanders said. The healthiest sit
uation II 10 have support from
many relatively small givers Our
strength lies in the wards and
rural districts Local leaders are
asking for real financial support
for their neighborhood Repubi-
can needs IA welI a. the needs o.
the county, state and national
groups. for political organizations
must b. continuing organization
10 win elections
Thousands Of block workers
have been recruited for the cam
I paign These men and women 20
out only after receiving complete
information and material Each
. contributor - assured that his
contribution n promptly process
I'D. because he receives a receipt
from the state Financ" Commit.
tee
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Ammo lee SondVsky
To Speok ~ Child
wolfo~s luncheon

Gusst speaker a. the All C0n-
ference luncheon ~ the Aidwcat-
"rn Regional Conference 81 the
Child Welfare League Of America
m Wednesday. May II NJ n moan
IT the ~ paul Hotel. viii be Mas
Anna Ire gunduaky ~ Washing
ton -. e
Miss BuBduEby, a member NJ
the staff ~ Olvs's Culp Hobby.
ChiIdrsn's Bureau. department ~
Health Education and Welfare
viii speak IN STRENGTHENING
Parsn, Child Relationships Dur
ing Child Welfare Programs
Director ~ the conference In
Charles Oida
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whsoflsy Players
Postpone Production
Slotted FOR Nay

~ was announced "Wednesday
that aa scheduled two night run
~ three one act comedies by tho
Wheatisy Experimental Players
has been postponed
A story on page ~ this paper
announcing N" players appear
ancs on May 10 and 20 was AT
press before the latest announce.
ment Of pDa'pDnmsui
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Coming Events

May i8-Dsughters Of Isis Feast
Fourth District American Leg
ion Hall, st Paul Invitational
May ~ Twin city Awards Din.
nsr. Midway YACA.
May 2S--St"TIing Clubs Annual
Spring Formal Dancing Party
Hotel Lowry. Main Ballroom
InvitAtional.
May 20 Ruth Brown with Buddy
Gnffin's orchestra MpIs Labor
Temple
May n Past Exalted Rulrr'l
Council. Fourth Annual Spring
Formal dance, RhmAisy'H eGf
Grand Ave. St Paul Invitation.
al
May % Fezzan Temple Annua.
Dance. Norway Hail. 2gth and
Chicago Public Invited
June 3 Todd Rhodes orchestra
MpR Labor Temple
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the Star in Denver until 1913
when he decided TO move TO Kan
sas City where a larger Negro
population offered more opportun-
ity for a newspaper to grow.
Franklin came TO Kansas City
with the definite idea of starting
newspaper, but World War ]
delayed him plans. He opened a
job shop at l40s Main, now in the
downtown area of Kansas City.
Out of his printing shop. he start
ed THE CALL in 1919 as a four
page sheet in little room 20 by
40 feet.
First In ABC
Through the years, THE CALL
has grown TO be recognized as one
of the leading weeklies in the
country. II was the first Of the
Negro papers TO join the Audit
bureau OF Calculations.
Until his health began to fail,
Mr.. Franklin was active in the
civic life OF Kansas City. He was
active in the campaigns to estab-
lish the wheatley-Provide hos
pital and to build the Paseo YIN
CA. He had served on the board
Of directors of both.
For a number Of years. Frank
lin was active in national Repub-
lican politics and In 1896 cam
paigned for his Kansas friend, All
NJ. Landon. the COP Presidential
nominee OF that year.
Although he leaned nationally
toward the Republican party he
had many friends in the Demo-
cratic party, among them Harry
s. Truman. Franklin supported
Adlai Stevenson for president in
1852.
In celebration of his roth birth
day anniversary on June Z 1850,
a testimonial dinner was held in
Mr.. Franklin's honor at which
greetings were received from
President Truman and Landon.
In 1871, Franklin was one Of the
newspaper editors called to Wash
ington 10 a conference on the utili-
zation of Negro soldiers in the
Army. He was on his way 10 the
capitol city when the nation was
rocked with the first news flash
| es Of the attack on Pearl Har'
Dor on Dec, 9. 194l. On Dec. 7 hs
and other editors heard President
Roosevelt read his message e
Congress which Resulted in th6
declaration OF war
During World War III, Mr.
Franklin headed war bond
campaign in the Kansas city ares
which resulted in the purchase by
Negroes Of $300,0 900 worth OF
bonds The drive was called th'
Brown Bomber war bond cam
paign in honor Of Joe Louis.
During postwar years. Mr.
Franklin In his editorials had en-
phasized the necessity for Negroes
TO prepare themselves for first
class citizenship. During the past
year. he had written front pagt
editorials IN THE CALL urging
Negro citizens 10 do more ant
grlImble less
CONTINUED on page -
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DRUNK DRIVER
DRAWS 500 EItE

Donald J Alien Jr ~, received
fine NJ 800 on Monday May y,
when b. appeared in Minneapolis
trafflc court 10 answer charges Of
drunken driving
Allen was arrested on Saturday
evening after the car he WAS hriv-
ing struck a trailer truck
Minneapolis spokesman. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1934-2000, 1955-05-13

from five 10 20 years and was re-
ferred 10 the probation office for
pre-aentence investigation.
The shooting ended a quarrel
between the two men over the at
tentiona Of woman, Carol Hol-
man. who was alleged to have
been living with the killer
The argument was supposed "a
have gotten started when the wo-
man had planned 10 leave Hayes
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Mill City kAAcP
To Meet Sunday
A. p. WheufIev

The regular meeting Of the MIN
neapoIis branch, EAACP will be
held on Sunday, May -. az Z p
m at Phyllis Wheatley HOUSE,
500 Aldrich Avenue North This
meeting will include an informal
social hour, and celebration Of
civil rights victories
These include the passage by
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4 bOob ~ great interest and
impact which ought ~ be read by
every American 0f color IL Rot
O'ilrya The Lonely Warrior. ="
rIicnry Rsgnery Company. chi
ago, H75J. It's the colorful life
story u Robert 4, Abbott. founder
and publisher ~ III. Chicago DE
FENDER The bosk reads like n
hest selling novel. filled with
moving events. personalities and
the rise Of the New Negro.
Minneapolis spokesman. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1934-2000, 1955-05-13
X. G. Leoder Dies:
X. e. Leoder Dies:
Chester Franklin Great
Midwest Editor Dies

Kansas City, Moo. A. Frank
lin, founder and editor Of THE
CALL, died in his sleep early
Saturday morning. May 7 at his
home on the third floor OF THE
CALL building, IT'S f. 18th st.
Minneapolis spokesman. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1934-2000, 1955-05-13

The Just For Fun Club Memoir
iaI Day Dance. May s0th, $50
~ 20. KlsetrIraI Workers Union
Hall. Dale and Hague, ~ Paul.
Oscar FrMzIsrs c0miSo. AdvAnH"
gI.25.-Adyt.
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Five Juveniles Sentenced
Following Beatings;; Students
Addressed By Speakers
Ivy ED BLACKWELL
tSce Editorial ON Pare Two)

The five youths reported be the ringleaders' in the
of violence the weeks that has
suited In beatngs and muggngs of students at Lincoln junior
high school of the way.
Four the boys were Glen Lake training school
and the fifth turned the custody Of the youth
Minneapolis spokesman. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1934-2000, 1955-05-13

the custody OF the youth con-
aervation commission.
The punishment OF the lads has
by no means ended the efforts Of
the school authorities. law en-
forcemeut agencies. community
agencies and churches In their at
tempt To solve or correct the
problems that are the cause OF
such outbursta
Henry Thomas, executive direo-
tor Of Phyllis Wheatley settlement
house, called tho incident at
Lincoln "aymptomatic" OF the un-
DERIVING problems that exist In
the community served by Lincoln.
The problem at Lincoln Ii not
new, The frat indications that
there was q potential trouble spot
at Lincoln came 10 tho attention
OF this paper several years ago.
one of the prime factors In the
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ID. y. Black prs~ents Ruth
Brown and Boldly Griffln's Or
oAsrstrA. thursday. May 20, Npls
Labor Trnnple.-AdSt
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Killer Cops" Piea:
Killer Cops PIou;
Man Charged With Murder
Changes Plea to Guilty
On MansIaughter Count

Monday, William ID. Hayes Jr, 1908 Fremont Az ~,
pleaded guilty first degree mansaughter charges in the
shooting death of Kenneth Robinson 54 Emerson Az ~ April
16 in the Elks Rest, las Highland Az.
Hayes originally charged with first degree murder but
the charge reduced by Judge Paul Jaroscak.
Hayes aces a prise term
Minneapolis spokesman. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1934-2000, 1955-05-13

The proEreaS story Of a man
who once worked In Alabama
coal mines for 81 cents an hour
CONTINUED on page ~
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He would have been rs years old
on June 7.
Mr.. Franklin suffered a heart
attack on Monday. May 2, but
seemed TO be recovering. He was
up and about his apartment FRI
day. Although he had been in
failing health for several years,
Mr.. Franklin continued TO be
semi active in the business.
Funeral services win be held
Wednesday, May IL. at 10 a. m. in
the pressroom of THE CALL, in
accordance with his wishes ex-
pressed often during his lifetime.
A militant fighter until the last,
Mr.. Franklin has just launched
two weeks ago through the col
umns of THE CALL a campaign
against the wholesale dismissal OF
Negro teachers simply because
they were Negroes. The campaign
stemmed from the failure Of
school boards in several Missouri
towns to renew the contracts Of
Negro teachers with the begin
ming of desegregation.
led Many Fights
This was the last of many
fights carried on by Mr.. Franklin
for the rights Of his people. His
first upon coming 10 Kansas City
from Denver, Colo. in 1913, was
to establish the right of Negroes
TO serve on juries. In that day, Ne
groes were excluded from jury
service Today. in Kansas city
Negro jurors are common place.
Mr.. Franklin also conducted
vigorous campaigns for the right
of Negroes TO live where they
please. for equal opportunities In
employment, for the right TO vote
in the South without intimidation
He also campaigned against muir
ders OF Negroes by Negroes ant
was successful In reducing tbs
number Of slayings in the Kansas
City Negro community. He con
stantly urged Negroes to register
and vote
He considered his most signih
cant victory the opening up Of de
Tense Jobs in the Missouri anc
Kansas area to Negro skilleC
workmen. His efforts resulted IL
the admittance of Negroes TO th'
carpenters and painters unions.
Born In Texas
Chester Arthur Franklin wa!
born in Denison. Texas, June I
1850. the son Of George and Clar'
Belle Franklin. He was born at I
time when Negroes were moving
out Of Texas in search Of bette
opportunities for their children
The Franklins set out for Sico
demus, Kas. but changed thsi
minds on the way and settled II
Omaha. Neb., when Chester was
years old
The elder Franklin was a barrie
and opened his own shop shortl,
after arriving in Omaha Sine
Young Chester. even AZ that earl,
age. was sure that he did no
want 10 BE- a barber. his fathe
started a newspaper. called IN
Omaha Enterprise Young Cheste
finished high school in Omaha an
attended the University Of Seb
raska for tRo years He was fore
81 to leave the university whsi
his father became ~. \. the az
Of II. CHESTER Franklin took owe
ms fathers business and f0un'
himself editor. printer and dis
trtbu'nr
Ran Denver Paper
In an effort TO help the fathe
regain his health. The family NOV
"a in 1895 20 Denver where the,
bouCh, the Denver Statesman
later renamed the Star because
vas shorter ard easier Tor N
mar 2 ne street 10 pronounce.
In 1901 the father dlsd and N
team - am ard mother begar
ras % - Dissolved until her deaf
in 1915 a. re axe q 90 Mother
Franklin helped her son get III
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Minneapolis spokesman. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1934-2000, 1955-05-13

The current edition 81 sYPfA
Magazine has am article In
which Buddy Johnson, band
leader reveals, MY BATH Win
Booys." There IL also AN arti'
Gle by y friIer who claims he
had 800 wivs. and has lived Ia
~ ~ What Twin city male
cynlc IL blowing his Wig over n
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