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BY MARY L. VAUGHAN

The first direct through
plane service from Washing
ton to major cities on both
South American coasts was
launched yesterday in cere-
monies at the Washington
National Airport.
On hand to join in the
christening of the aircraft.
called "E Conquistador" were
wives Of the ranking diplo-
mats from seven Of the South
American countries receiving
the service.
The new flight service is
the result of an agreement be-
tween Eastern and Braniff
International Always to in
terchange their planes and
routes so that a traveller may
board his plane here and step
of the same plane in Rio or
BuenoS Aires.
Among the Passengers
Aboard yesterdays inaugu-
raj fight that took of in the
afternoon for South America
were MIR. Rex Brack. vice
president of Braniff Interna-
tional Always, and Col. M. M.
Frost. executive assistant to
the chairman Of the board of
Eastern Airlines.
The ship came in from New
York, carrying atomizers filled
with water from South Amer
lean countries, which we're
distributed among the many
diplomatic wives present.
They proceeded to spray
model airplahes of both air.
lines set up in a symbolic
ceremony of the new inter-
change between both compa-
MES.
Among those taking part in
the ceremony were: Sonora
de Berckemeyer, wife of the
Ambassador Of Peru; Sonora
de Mora, wife Of the Ambas-
sador of Uruguay; Sonora de
PaZ, wife of the Ambassador
Of Argentina; Sonora de
Andrade. wife Of the Ambas-
sador of Bolivia; Sonora de
Vallarino, wife Of the Ambas-
sador Of Panama: Sonora de
Peralta, wife of the Minister
OF Ecuador; Senorita Maria
Lucia Daher. daughter of the
Air Attache of the Brazilian
Embassy. Brig. Gen. Ignacio
de Loyola Daher: Sonora de
Pando. wife Of the counselor
Of the Cuban Embassy.
Ambassadors There
Among others in the crowd
gathered for the ceremonies
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York and Philadelphia for the
two conventions Of the Ameri-
can Bar Association and the
knights Templars.
The Taylors will leave Au-
gust rs for a three-day holi-
day-the generals only leave
time this summer. incidentally
at West Point. where he was
once commandant. While
there, Mrs. Taylor said he
hopes to take in some Of the
Forest Hills tennis matches.
Then he'll 60 back to work
the following Monday for an
inspection of Camp Drum.
N. Y. while she returns here
with friends,
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Parties for
Pat Priest

The Treasurer of the United
States. Ivy Baker Priest. en-
tertained at luncheon yester-
day for her bride-elect daugh-
ter, Miss Patricia Ann Priest.
who viii marry tomorrow.
The scene of the luncheon
was the Washington Golf and
Country Club.
Among those invited were
Miss Joan Brownell and her
mother. Mrs. Herbert Brown
ell. jr.: Miss Dana Dewey and
her mother. Mrs. George
Dewey; Miss Ann Monsees and
her mother, Mrs. billiard Mon
sees; Miss Lenna Green and
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1955-08-19

her mother, Mrs. Saul Green;
and Miss Mary-Stuart Price
and her mother, Mrs. Allen
Ingram Price.
Also present was Miss
Priests sister. Miss Nancy FL
len Priest.
This evening DR.. and Mrs.
Pierce Andrew Jensen, parents
Of the bridgegroom-elec 1t.
Comdr. Jensen. will entertain
the wedding party and out-of-
town guests at dinner at the
Bethesda Naval Oficers' Club.
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The party hosts and their
honor guests announced some
plans of their own.
1t looks like the Bruckers
will be on the 60 much the
rest Of the summer, with
speaking engagements in vari-
Gus cities occupying much Of
the Secretary's time.
Il just go along with him
when ever I can" Mrs.
Brucker said.
Today he was to fly to Fort
Bragg, N. c., for his first in
spection Of an airborne d.
vision. and next week they'll
divide their time between New
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1955-08-19
Miss Onque to Wed
lMr. L. A. HUGHES

Mr.. and Mrs. Theodore W.
Onque announce the engage
ment Of their daughter Gladys
Theodosia to Mr.. Luther Alvin
Hughes, SON Of the Rev. and
Mrs. L. T. Hughes.
Miss Onque is a graduate Of
johnson c. Smith University
In Charlotte. N. c., and has
done post graduate study at
Catholic University. Mr..
Hughes attended Howard Uni.
versity. He is q veteran of
World War II. A fall wedding
is planned.
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DEAN

Continued From Page B.
fact he commutes three times
a week to New York. they
think they'll settle down here
and buy a house.
I'VE feel more at home
here" Mrs. Bottle said.
on to Paris in another week
will be 1t. Gen. and Mrs.
Clovis Byers, he to assume his
new post as commandant of
the NATO Defense College.
Mrs. Byers said she was look
ing forward to their sailing
on the United States.
Talk Of travel was not linn
tied to the guests yesterday.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1955-08-19
Wedding Date Set
For September ]

Miss Patricia Sue Vestal Of
Miami, Fla. and Sergt. Robert
Peter Dunlop. jr., of Chevy
Chase. have set September /
as their wedding date.
Miss Vestal is the daughter
of Mrs. Myrtle Vestal and the
late Mr.. Virgil A. Vestal.
Sergt. Dunlop is the son of
Mr.. and Mrs. Dunlop of Chevy
Chase. He attended the Uni
versity of Maryland and is now
stationed at the Marine Corps
Air Station, Opa- locka Base
In Miami.
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Dinner Party

Mr.. and Mrs. w. B. Glas-
cock win be hosts at a dinner
party this evening at the
Water Gate Inn following the
wedding rehearsal of their
daughter. Miss Sara Beth Glas-
cock. Miss Glascock will be
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married tomorrow to Mr.. DON
aid K. Smith. son of Mr.. and
Mrs. Harry L. Smith in st.
Mary's Chapel in the Wash
incton Cathedral.
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In Bethany

Mr.. and Mrs. Arthur Claren-
don Smith. jr., and their three
children. Marion, Carolyn and
Arthur Clarendon Smith III,
and the children of Mrs. Betty
Smith Lathrom, Donald La
throm. jr.. and Patricia, are
spending the week at Bethany
Beach.
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So smart she'll want to it everywhere so versatile and
easytocareor she cant Mother appreciates the easy wash
ability and permanent of the fine rayonace
tate flannel Daughter just loves the newook MILDLY effect and
eyecatchng cardigan neckne and tabled pockets Smne
skirt has back upper Choose it in Charcoal Cocoa Red
Slate Blue. Preteen sizes, 10 to H.
Flash! 100 2Pc Jerkin Sets, Sizes to H.
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Supreme Court Backs Up A Bit
EDITORIAL

Tuesdays decision by the U. S Supreme Court dis.
appointing to those who felt that view of its May L. 1854
decision the would issue orders directing compliance with
its nosegregaton in public schools ruling and set time
schedule for its consumation
The decision made Tuesday the dehard southerners
who have openly deed the courts right end racial
ton in supported schools opportunity to evadc ntegra
ton for years TO come.
Negroes and the white people of the nation who believe
racial public supported institutions
ona the court has decreed will have by slow process
support the filing of suits in all II Of the states in the u s.
who segregae school children by This will be long and
costly and will require much greater support of the
NAACP than is now being given It,
To great extent this newspaper believes the Tuesday May
81 decision of the Supreme Court dictated by the political
situation Indication that the political situation would figure
the decision first noticed when the April hearings the
Eisenhower administration through Solicitor Sobeoff urged
policy of moderation with degree of rmness That the
pof that the administration had soft after the pound
ing received from southeers the original Supreme court
decision
would be presumpuous to try critically examine the
decision alone the basis of newspaper stories since do
not this time have the full text of it, Suffice TO the
prOSegregaton south has temporary victory which will
be heard around the world.
The original decision by which the IT, S Supreme Court
ouawed segregation hailed all the world by
friends among the darker nations and enemies for
almost completely senced the American question
The May 81 1865 decision will have the effect regret
of putting doubt in the minds of friends who be-
eve that sincere in wanting put segregation
house order Among those who credit the Soviet propaganda
line the hypocrisy Of the T. the racial situation there
ought be the court s decision pursue grad
uastc approach that may easily take and
munies that by the inequality and oppression inherent
in segregation
The only thing believers in true democracy equality
do keep pressing for end of school segregation
anywhere in America Money be raised and Minnesota
Negroes should raise 100000 for the NAACP Legal Redress
department that the action be spcedcd rid
this country of the disgrace of segregated public schools in II
sta NJ our ed
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MRS. TURNBoUoH NEW
PRESIDENT OF BAkER
POST AUXILIARY

The Auxiliary 10 Johnny Baker
Post No POI held It's regular
monthly meeting on Thursday
evening, Man 20, in tho Legion
clubrooms Mrs Marion Perry,
first vice president. presided.
After all reports of depart
mentA were made, the president
Mrs, Cleo Hampton. declared all
offices vacant and election Of of.
ficers for the year 10000 was
held
New officers are Mrs William
l. Turnbough. president Mrs
Doris Fields. LIST vice president.
Mrs Theresa Jones, 2nd vice
president. Mrs Corne Brown.
treasurer. Mrs Vera Richardson,
chaplain and Mrs Henrietta Pos-
zen. sergeant at farms
The auxiliary extended congrat-
ulRtions 10 William N Perry who
was elected commander Of the
post.
We wish all sick members. Mrs
Marie Green and A GnIndlsy, a
speedy recovery.
The next meeting will be- held
June "a AT the clubroomH
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nesota soon TO make their home
in Las Vegas, Nevada, where Mr..
villa will head the promotion de-
partment Of the Las Vegas SUN.
Of which the famous Hank Green
spun IL publisher.
Percy villa. one OF the best
known men In the state. for 20
years carried on a program In the
interest of Minneapolis youth, In
that period. under Villas direc-
ton, over 100000 was raised
which went TO purchase athletic
equipment, summer camp scholar
ships and other worthy causes
which attracted his interest.
Percy was one OF ten children
who were brought 10 America by
their Roumanian parents. He was
eight years old when he arrived
in Minneapolis. lie was raised on
the Northside and early became
acquainted with the problems Of
minorities and especially the Ne
gro people
Percy's father Rstonished
Northside Minneapolis over Is
years ago when he rented the up
stairs OF the duplex where the
family lived TO a Negro family.
This action set a precedent
Early In life Percy hustled
newspapers on Eighth St at Hen
nepin, Percy. while a kind hearted
kid was proficient with his dukes
and soon he was boxing. first a.
an amateur and later AZ a profess
sional He soon decided boxing
was too brutal. He went into bust
ness for himself and because Of
his knowledge Of the boxing sport
he wrote boxing columns at var
ious times for the old Minneapolis
Star. the Minneapolis Tribune and
finally the Minneapolis Journal
For IS years Percy has written
regular column for the
SPOKESMAN and RECORDER
papers Percy's column has al
ways been popular. Only this week
a North Dakota insurance man,
W. r. LaPlants OF Grafton, ~ D..
wrote: Incidentally am quite
pleased that Percy Villa IL still
writing his column. Almost
About Everything
When read Percy was lsaV-
ing Minneapolis felt about a.
disappointed az ! did when Nell
Russell quit writing regularly for
your paper"
The testimonial for Mr. and
Mrs. villa and their two children.
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court 10 proceed with deliberate
speed" to follow the court order
for desegrsgation.
The court followed generally
the proposals and suggestions
made by Solicitor General Simon
sobclon who presented the Dc.
partmont OF Justices position In
the April arguments before the
court.
Sobeloff In oral arguments had
urged tho court 90 Issue decree
showing moderation and a degree
Of firmneAa."
NAACP counsel. led by Thur.
good Marshall had urged the court
to give tho states u time limit for
compliance,
The court decided To keep It's
hands ON the cases by ruling
that during this period Of trans
ltion the court win retain JuriA.
diction ~ these caacs."
According To tho Associated
prcnn, tho NAACP national office
said II was "Rratificd' by III"
courts decision,
Local NAACP leaders In Min
nesota. ON the contrary, express
srd dissatisfaction because they
felt the moderate ruling would en-.
courage the Dixie states Ia con.
tinuo To cvade the deciHion by
varied means.
Already In AT least one state n
reign ~ terror has been insti.
tutcd against Negro leaders who
are outspoken on the issue,
A MiSSlAaippl Negro Baptist
minister was ''lynched" two weeks
ago ~ three white men who
poured buckAhot into his face Rs
he drove HIS auto along the road
No called White Economic
Councils have been Eet up In
several states designed 10 put
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economic pressure on Negro
leaders who would uphold the u.
3. Supreme Court decision.
Southern state officials In all
instances reported by the daily
pruas assertions were adamant
In opposing even the moderate
ruling and three OF than said II
would take 100 years 10 desegre-
gate tho schools,
Law suits will have 10 be In
atituted In practically all OF the
states that stili maintain Jim
Crow schools In order TO get the
continued segregation before the
courts, This win apparently be q
long drawn-out process,
One eastern observer. writing
In a national magazine, predicted
the Supreme Court ruling would
be n soft" ono over six weeks
ago. because. he declared. Of the
impending presidential election
campaign
The most vocal parts Of the
South, especially the politicians,
have been angry over the gu
preme Court decision and since
both parties are looking for politi-
cal advantages, high, and low. the
observer said that the ruling
would be strong enough TO be
palatable 10 Negroes and whites
opposed 10 segregation In public
schools, and easy enough TO please
the southern bloc 81 states.
After the 1868 presidential eicc-
tlons II In expected that the pres
sure Will be put on lower courts
and the higher courts TO get go
ing on dcsegregation mostly be-
cause ~ Jim Crows effect on the
y. n. international position.
(See Editorial This Page)
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ST. PAUL GOSpEl
UNION TEA MAD
a JAPANESE MOTIF

ColoTs and decorations IN full
Japanese style dominated the de.
cor Of the japanese Tea given by
the st. Paul Gospel Choral Union
on Sunday afternoon. May 20 The
gala affair was held at the home
OF Mrs. KeIsie Whitmore Of sOO
Rondo Az
Mrs, EEsie Pipkins. dressed In n
colorful robe. made n very al.
tractive Japanese matron a. Ehs
presided AT the tea table Mrs An
ma Moody and her coworkcrs were
responaiblc for the very delicious
A. well as beautiful qink, green
and white sandwiches
Mrs Dora Hardy and her group
from Zion Baptist church. Mime
apolis, were among those who
gave vocal numbers during the
tea.
Mrs Kelsie WhitmOrs was gen
sral chairman for the tea
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marks were given by Rev NJ. L.
Simmons who said he was proud
Of the Prince Hall Masonic fam
ily. for they indeed have been q
part Of the history OF the new St
Peters church"
II was q grand day with many
wonderful memories to cherish
John r, Lawrence. the most wor-
shipful grand master Of the
Prince Hall Grand Lodge, com
mended the Organization on the
strides that had ben made in the
pas, 30 years Mrs BeulAh Nit
eheIl. the present worthy grand
natron. commented on the peace
and harmony that has existed
throughout the Jurisdiction and
that our equalization follows In
thief oots:sps OF the church
Mr.. Helen Lawrence asaociais
Krand HlAtroa. vas mistress Of
ceremonies for the occasion Music
~as furnished BY The Senior
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Mr.. Carter was the CUES

Iov.Joy lecturer In Journalism.
American newspapers must be
watchfui guardians ~ the night To
differ. he said. adding that right
In one Of the nations foremost
freedoms
we ncwRmsn," he said. may
hit too hard and too often some
times. but II IL our Job 10 be ugi-
liant In defense 81 the night TO be
different"
Mr. Garter said hs has ~
crIysd u few threats and at
t-snpts al economic boycott b.
cause 81 his editorial criticism
81 uKilante typ. citiz.n's coun'
ciIs which aJtIveiy oppose public
school raciAI Indignation In Mis-
sIssippL
Ouch groups. Mr., Carter told
STU Journalism students, could
dslsIop into organizations 81 NO
lencs under the wrong kind OF
leaders
However. he does not anticipate
violence. but rather forsees con
tinusd economic pressure against
Negroes and against some bust
ness and professional persons who
have not gone along with the
councils
Mr., Carter said his own paper
has continued 20 make gains In
GAL 20 JUNE 3 '"regi-t o-tsmp
circulation and advertising In
spite Of prsHsursS for advertising
boycotts against him.
WHITTIER our circulation and
advertising revenue would have
bnSn TDors than % h N We had
not taLen tho statd that We did.
do no, know" Mr.. Carter said.
The problem Of Indignation In
such states m Missisaippi, where
there II a high percentage Of Ne
gro population, must be approach
81 realistically and Aanely, he
said
Nj Carter noted the younger
newSpapsrmsn In Mississippi secm
awars 81 their responsibility as
reporters and leaders In the prob.
lem ~ rarlAi Hdiustmsnt.
MaS, 81 them. he explained. par
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him and missed.
As a result Of his wild swing,
Russell fell and jumped back on
his feet and came at him the sec
ond time. Skinner said.
This time Skinner said that he
struck back at Russell and sew
eral blows were exchanged be-
tween himself and Russell.
Asked the number OF blows
that were passed between the
two, Skinner replied. Il was too
busy with my fists"
Skinner testified that he lost
his balance after the fight when
he tried to help Russell to his
feet.
This was the defendants ex-
PLANTATION TO earlier testimony TO
the effect that Skinner was seen
on top Of Russell beating him.
Fife Green, allegedly the de-
PENDANTS girl friend. was one Of
the key defense witnesses.
When she was called TO the
stand she was visibly nervous.
Mrs. Green told the court that
Skinner came to her apartment
between l:45 and 2 a. m. on the
morning OF April 10 and told her
ne had been In a fight.
Jerome Hoffman, defense at
torney then asked her TO tell what
condition Shnner's hands were
in.
She replied that his right hand
was bruised and swollen and that
she bathed it in EPSON salts and
bandaged the hand.
The defense witness testified
that SINNERS light gray suit
he was wearing at the time OF the
fight between himself and the de-
ceased was in a closet and the
blood-stained shirt was soaking
in pail OF water.
After she gave the detectives
the articles Of clothing. she said
she was then told that she would
have to accompany the officers 10
the Public Safety building 40 she
could give the police a statement
Al the police station. she test
fled that she and Skinner sat on
a bench in a hall for a consider.
able period of time,
Skinner left her twice. she said !:
once 10 have his picture taken,
but she was unable TO learn II II
was by a news photographer or
police photographer.
The second time who when who
she thought was a doctor examin-
ed SINNERS hand.
After Mrs. Green was asked 10
identify the clothing she was ex-
cused from the state.
The last state witness 10 test
~ was the first person 20 give
Russell medical treatment on his
arrival at Ancker hospital
DR.. Benjamin @. Vines. inferno
on duty In the receiving room at
the hospital testified that Russell
was unconscious when he was
brought in the hospital and that
he was bleeding profusely from
the mouth and nose
The inferno In a graduate Of the
Continued on page -
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Choir Of ST Peters under the
direction Of Mn. Dorothy Sims
the Shepherd quartet, the Star
THO and Miss Ruth Cowan.
The anniversary closed With q
reception In the undercroft Of ths
church. Committees in charge OF
arrangements were the grand
ways and means. Mrs.. Elizabeth
Parker. chairman: Mrs, Lena La.
Fauostts, eo-chairman; reception
committee. Mrs Lucy Harms
chairman and Mrs. Aleathia Jack.
oo-chairmAn. krs IL Anna vii.
Hams 81 Paul Chapter No. !,
Mrs Lucille woodard, EIecta
chapter No. Mrs. Lydia Pillow
Queen Of shsba chapter No. s,
and Mrs D~vsuEhnia Scott
Princess Ozel chapter No. 10, and
Nrs Oscar Gates Pride % the
IVES, chapter No. .
Mr. HArr1s, z. Jones - Erand
publicity chairman
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villo Testimonial
Sunday Evening A.
The Hotel Nicollef

Percy villa, Minneapolis busy
nessman, Spokesman and Record
er columnist and longtime friend
of boys work will be the recipient
OF a testimonial banquet Sunday
evening. June 8 at $50 p. m. NJ
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uuclarly In the large group Of
small daily and weekly news
papers. oppose the councils and
tholr methods
These newspapers arr exert
Ing q quoting and progressive
forcs In thu problem Of racial
adjustment. Mr.. Carter said.
The attempts 10 hamper the
nswspapcrT right to differ--are
those Of frightened. evil persons
using the hate method In trying
To make papers hsw TO narrow.
regimrntsd lines" he said. Thank
God most Of them don't"
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Herbert and Carol, win be attend
ed by n large number OF his
friends. business associates and
prominent citizens. An attendance
Of more than 200 IL expected,
Tickets are $3.50 and can be
secured brom any OF the follow
ing committee members. Edward
+. SCHWARTZ, Edward Haisict,
Frank Diamond, Harry Chanen,
Fred Weinberg, Ben Better or
Cecil Newman.