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Ottawa County news. (Port Clinton, Ohio) 1931-1956, 1955-12-09

AEAA Mr.. and Mrs. Edward
EaST5 Twynham eva Marie
|V@S Goodeman) of Route 2
announce the birth of son, seven
lbs, six and half ozs., at Ma
gruder hospital Sunday, Dec. 4.
Ottawa County news. (Port Clinton, Ohio) 1931-1956, 1955-12-09

SP3 Edward Evans and SIC AL
fred J. Ralston of the 44th Ord
nance Detachment at Erie Ord
nance Depot, left this week to at
tend the CDR Munitions Disposal
training school at the Army Chemi-
cal Center, Maryland, for three
weeks.
Ottawa County news. (Port Clinton, Ohio) 1931-1956, 1955-12-09

Port Clinton Special Police at a
dinner in city hall basement Tuesss
day night. The roast beef dinner
was part of their regular December
meeting.
Ottawa County news. (Port Clinton, Ohio) 1931-1956, 1955-12-09

Firemen were called to Bob's
Grill at am. Friday when motor
of an exhaust fan over a stove
caught fire. Damage was slight.
Ottawa County news. (Port Clinton, Ohio) 1931-1956, 1955-12-09

Harold R. Lezotte, Port Clinton
Route 8, is one of 18 senior cadets
in the Army ROTC unit at Ohio
State University who were recently
designated Distinguished Military
Students, chosen on the basis of
leadership, character, definite apti.
tude for the military service, and
academic standing.
Ottawa County news. (Port Clinton, Ohio) 1931-1956, 1955-12-09
Pine Roping, ........... 5 yards S2.2s
KIinsbiei Florists

-.
Pine Ropins, ............ S yards S2.29
KIinsbieI Florists
Marriage license was issued in
Erie-co to Joseph v. Kubasek, %,
salesman, Port Clinton, and Nancy
C. Billings, 18, telephone operator,
Sandusky.
Christmas Cookies, homemade,
delicious. Child Guidance Council.
Friday, Dec. Is. z pm. Gas Co.
AA A daughter, six lbs,
EaW5 IA ozs., was born to
VoS Mr.. and Mrs. Herman
Webb eliza Morelock) of 324 E..
Second st. at Magruder hospital
Saturday, Dec. 3.
PUBLIC CARD PARTY. Gypsum
School. Sat-, Dec. 10. Q pm. Benefit
Cub Scouts, sponsored by Firettes.
Alt
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A car that was blocking a drive
on w. Second St., so two garages
were blocked, was towed away on
police orders, and ticket was
given.
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New service address: Sgt. John
c. Brown, RA 15498065, Hq. Det.,
81 Ord Bn., 1st Cav. Div, APO 2O1,
San Francisco, Calf.
Ottawa County news. (Port Clinton, Ohio) 1931-1956, 1955-12-09
Christmas Cookies, homemade,
delicious. Child Guidance Council.
Friday, Dec. Is, z pm. Gas Co.

ACN A son, seven lbs,
NSSHy 151s ozs., was born to
NoS% Mr.. and Mrs. Lee
Browder June Elizabeth Brough)
at Magruder hospital Wednesday,
Dec. 7.
Ottawa County news. (Port Clinton, Ohio) 1931-1956, 1955-12-09

A car driven by Verrie R. Bovia,
212 Short ST., was slightly damaged
Friday at 4:44 pm. on Madison st.
when a car driven by Lawrence A.
Prophet, Sr pulled out of a park
ing space, police reported.
Ottawa County news. (Port Clinton, Ohio) 1931-1956, 1955-12-09

AEAS Mr.. and Mrs. James
EAxEg Mowl (Thelma Benton)
Nx@-NS8 95 w Loop are parents
Of son, eight lbs. and two ozs.,
born at Magruder hospital Monday,
Dec. 5.
Ottawa County news. (Port Clinton, Ohio) 1931-1956, 1955-12-09

A boat fell off a trailer at Full
ton and E Third Monday at 9:08,
police were notified. The owner re-
turned and picked it up.
Ottawa County news. (Port Clinton, Ohio) 1931-1956, 1955-12-09

Present and incoming city Off
cials were invited to be guests of
Ottawa County news. (Port Clinton, Ohio) 1931-1956, 1955-12-09
Winter Bouquets for Cemetery
$50 at Klingbiel Florists

$I.5O at kIingbiel Florists
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Police were notified by wait
reSs at Phils Inn Monday that the
windshield on car, parked behind
the cafe, had been broken by a
rock and the radio dial was broken.
Car owner was B. Swint, 1853 E.
Loop.
Fresh Evergreen Branches
49c bunch Klinsbiel Florists
A city truck driven by John
Short backed into a car driven by
Verna Rhode, 426 w. Sixth ST.,
Friday morning with slight damage
to the front fender of the Rhode
car, police reported.
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We have big selection Of
Christmas cemetery Wreaths, Arfi.
ficial Pots, Plaques and Grave
Blankets. Come in and look
around. Wisfinshavsen Green
house, Oak Harbor.
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Spruce Wresfhs, $2.9S with cones
at KlingbieI Florists
Ottawa County news. (Port Clinton, Ohio) 1931-1956, 1955-12-09
e BAKED HAM DINNER-V. r. w.
Nome, 2l4 Madison ST., Sunday,
Dee. III, 3 70 7. Donation 81.

A red all steel rubber tired
wheelbarrow and long handled
shovel were stolen from Maple st.
some time since Nov. q, contractor
Paul Goodman of 344 Jackson St.,
Frement, notified police Monday.
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Christmas Cookies, homemade,
delicious. Child Guidance Council.
Friday, Dec. Is. z pm. Gas Co.
-
Jack Payne, ID, 638 Laurel Ave,
sustained fractured nose while
Staying basketball, and was treat
ed at Magruder hospital Saturday.
Ottawa County news. (Port Clinton, Ohio) 1931-1956, 1955-12-09
BAKED HAM DINNER-V. r. w.

0NNGG EFFNW DtENN~NN' w
Home, 2I4 Madison ST., Sunday.
Dec. IT, 3 TO J. Donation 81.
Ottawa County news. (Port Clinton, Ohio) 1931-1956, 1955-12-09

Mrs. Roy Hanville is medical
patient at Flower hospital in To-
ledo. She was admitted FridAy and
is in room 102.
Ottawa County news. (Port Clinton, Ohio) 1931-1956, 1955-12-09

Christmas Cookies, homemade.
delicious. Child Guidance Council.
Friday, Dec. Is, z pm. Gas Co.
Evening star., 1955-05-28
t.S2 20Q''
NO DOWN PAYMENT
To GT

THREE-BEDRM. BRICK RAMBLER.
IN TAKOMA PARK, JUST 4 BLkS.
FROM GEORGIA AVE. ONLY TWO
YEARS OLD. PRICE, $751;
Evening star., 1955-05-28

MILLER, Realtor. UN. 4-"123: eyes.
WA. 7-6O13. 70
1911 ERSKINE ST. model home:
blks. off Riggs rd.-New 3-bedrm
brk. rambler: full psmt, fully equip.
beaut. elevation; S16,500. CT no
money down or FLA. 30 years OF
conventional; only 2 left. HERB
BEDFORD. Realtor, AP. 7-2345,
rFRnSI IN
Evening star., 1955-05-28

COLLEGE PARK-ACADEMIc At
MOSPHERE and Colonial charm
sunny kit. with dishwasher. dis
posal and elec. stove; bath and 9
bedrmS. downstairs. = stairways to
. bedrms. and huge bath upstairs:
full bsmt. with washer, drier, ironer
and gas furnace; / closets: car
port; fenced-in yard adjacent to
school on quiet, blind street near
trolley and bus. within walking dist.
Of Univ. OF Md. BY OWNER. As
sumo lge. .FHA loan. 46l4 Harvard
Evening star., 1955-05-28
DISTRICT HEIGHTS AREA, 4 Webel
4 n IA.a. Reln Mo rlhnrf

FOREST HEiGHTS-3-b -bedrm. brick
rambler. on wooded lot, Elec. kit.
full bsmt.. outside entr.; storage
attic, storm windows, and doors
CITY facilities. paved streets. side
walks, Lo; 7.922l. s,-r 2n
2-5: 2O23 Roanoke SIT bedroom
Colonial, shaded lot, ideal for chill
dren: priced less than G1 approval.
JOHN H. JOHNSON. WA. 1-5O50.
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CONTINUED on Next rase)
Evening star., 1955-05-28

Custom Built by LuSk
Gods, 20 minis. from
Riggs I'd. to Ray rd. in beautiful
Raw Park: 3. 3 and bedrooms. l
and ga baths. electric kitchens
carports and garages. Open daily
. till dark: Sundays all day, Excel
financing. Trades considered
James E. (Jim) Tucker, Sales
Evening star., 1955-05-28
MORNINGSIDE
$500 DOWN-GI

. bedroom, full basement. aluminium
siding bungalow: large rear glass
and screened porch, fenced lot: walk
ing distance to all schools, including
parochial schools: 2 blocks to trans
poItation and stores. Priced right at
$4,000
Evening star., 1955-05-28

5 MINUTES TO PENTAGoN, 500 s
Adams, cor. of Sth st,--Delightful
detached home, peri cond.: {
rooms. complete kit, bath, 1St floor
2 large screened porches, fireplace
very large bedroom. Ind floor; drJ
basement, rec. room, lge. basir
tubs, oil h.-w. heat: shades. avn
ings, screens; detached garage: !eve,
lot "a acre; shrubbery, trees. flow
erS. Open Sat, Sun, Mon, Q to
pm. Broker cooperation.
j. W. LEVERToN EN-. 3-7314
Evening star., 1955-05-28

BRICK COLONIAL
All rms. gen. size. sep. din. rm.. full
bsmt. with knotty pine rec. rm.. all
equipment included. Fenced yard;
ideal location, near D. C. line.
Prince Georges Realty Co.
UN. 4-1l66 WA. 1865
Evening star., 1955-05-28
CAMP SPRINGS

CAMP SPRINGS
HOME AND INCOME
All-brick home with . apts., with
9 bedrooms, kitchen, living room
and bath. each; basement. oil
h,-w.h.: 3-car garage: chicken
house; Ia acres. located on Branch
ave: S24,95O. Ewes, LO. 10000
WEST REAL ESTATE 10. s-aSOo
Evening star., 1955-05-28
DU. 10000
CT BARGAINS

b0O5 o ST. HILLSIDE, MD.
Q bedrooms, living room, dining room,
kitchen; full basement: SS,950; $3.50
down.
1O7 BALLARD DR.. CLINTON, MD.
souipped UipreSsi Kitchen; % ,s-acre lot: fruit
trees. Priced at S13,750 Subject
to CT appraisal. Ewes. LO. 10000.
WEST REAL ESTATE, 10. $4,000
Evening star., 1955-05-28
HOUSES FOR sALE-MD.
WANT BIG ROOMS?

In q rambler-all brick. bedrms.
la tile boths. liv. rm. with frepl..
extra large din. area, kit. with eat
breezes, bsmt-, built-in garage;
desirable neighborhood. close to
schools and bus. in the very low
POS? WE HAVE IT Call WOOD
MOOR AGENCY, INC. JU. 9-5555
till q n m Realfnrs
Evening star., 1955-05-28
BIG ENOUGH

To hold all lue's treasures, yet small
enough to At your purse, 7-yr.-old
Cape Cod for S75 per. mo-: with
reas. down payment; lst a., Mv.
rm., ige. kit. side screened porch;
12x12 patio porch off back; End f..
. bedrms. and room for 2nd bath;
full bsmt. with entr. to built-in
garage: lovely lot 75x125 with large
shade trees; adj. lot also for sale.
BURCH REALTY co.
S136 BALTIC. Blvd. College Park, Md.
Open Till & Pm:
TO. 9-5a92 Ewes, HA. 2-SS9l
Evening star., 1955-05-28

Honeymoon Cottage
START life IN A HOME YOU WILL
ALWAYS REMEMBER. An immacu.
late two bedroom house with fun
valk-out basement. A beautiui loi'
and in an established neighborhood
Will accept CT contract with l0ss
down, Call WOODMOOR AGENCY.
INC. JU. 9-5555, 9 am. to pm
Pealtnrs
Evening star., 1955-05-28
HVATTCVTT.I,E

New 3-large bedroom masonry brick
rambler: extra large lot with rich
garden space: near stores and
transp.; S13.760. monthly terms;
49lT 4Qth ave WA T-2706
Evening star., 1955-05-28
ALEXANDRIA
FIRST SHOWING

Take a loSk at this nice home, Z
rooms with bath on lst floor. 3
bedrooms. 2 fun baths on End hr;
Attic finished in knotty pine. Full
basement. recreation room with
bar and half bath. Double garage.
slate roof. large sun deck. Won
sSTnbb.T1 asTfsl view OPEN Pfss TG DARK s.
Sat. sun. and Mon. at 25o9 KING
ST. On top OF hill near George
wssai6nssen Msmori.l Ne. III, GHAELEs bahi y :
Alex. TE: 6.a445i eves; and eun1a
Evening star., 1955-05-28
HILLCREST HEIGHTS

dlLLChESI dE1Gd -
2407 KENTON PLACE
6-rm. brick; "a bath. WestinghousI
kit. full bsmt.. gas heat; nr
schools. shopping; transp. 0WneI
way below market. Take Q looi
and call for q BARGAIN.
MICHAEL M. COUGHLIN
10. S-4446
Evening star., 1955-05-28
RAMBLERS-CAPE GODS

PROFESSIONAL MEN
Doctors, dentists. don't fail to see
this air-cond. ONCE and living
quarters. This property located in
active section with good potential.
Germs arranged.
Prince Georges Realty Co.
UN. 4-l166 WA. 7-6b55
Evening star., 1955-05-28

NEAR SHIRLEY HWY.-BY OWNER
New, 3-bedrm. masonry construction.
on over "a acre ground; nice shade
trees; equipped knotty-pine kit and
din. rms, large liv. rm.. large
screened porch bsmt. Immediate
possession: reasonable down pay
n1ent Price S13,500. Call DU. D.
7l12. --2S
Evening star., 1955-05-28

CARMoDY HILLs-special bargain.
500 and 51l 18th st.-Beautiful
detached homes. Large liv. rms. din.
rms kitchens, . large bedrms.. bath.
matte oil heat. Price. $3.50; $500
cash.
Evening star., 1955-05-28

26ao-2622 CONN. AVE. Columbia
hardwood floors throughout, auto.
heat. Price. 50. $50. $500 cash. Act
today to secure these bargains. Call
MR. 0nIJM RE T-5o16 80
Evening star., 1955-05-28

Unscramble the sets OF letters making word Of each
tumble Print each word. letter to square, beneath
each tumble The letters you have printed the crcLed
squares may then be arranged to spell the surprise
ans1er suggested by the cartoon clue What is it?
(Answer appears on Page All, Col. ~
Evening star., 1955-05-28
MIST SELL,
$500 DOWN

VA APPROVED, $4,000
Beautiful corner brick. in excellent
neighborhood, 3 blks. from bus and
complete shopping center; living
rm. fireplace, large kitchen, utility;
like new throughout. see this one to-
day Mr. Gordon, Spring 40 on.
FREDERICK w. BERENS
SALES, INC.
1922 l. ST. NV. MA. $4,000
-oS
Evening star., 1955-05-28

24O5 UNIVERSITY LANE
RAMBLER-GI, $14,750
Brick, 3 bedrooms, modern kitchen
with garbage disposal. IA baths, full
basement. gas heat: large yard.
READMOND REAL ESTATE
TU. 2-6161 EN-. 3-SS7t
Evening star., 1955-05-28
MEETING

The family problem this brick RAM
bier provides real living for fam
ily with . or 3 children; has. 3
bedrms and plenty Of closets; big
family-size kit, full recr.. rm.-type
bsmt., alum. storm windows and
doors; full Anchor fence; mr.. school;
Evening star., 1955-05-28
HOUSES FOR sALE-MD
THEY'RE DIFFERENT
RITTJ,T RY TJISK

Just like q picture from Home Beau
tiful." They are custom built, with
beauty and charm. and priced sensi-
bly,. Ramblers and Cape Gods, 2,
past D. C. line. Out Riggs I'd. to
Ray rd., left into Ray park. Open
daily 2 It'll dark Sunday all day.
Excellent financing. Trades con-
sidered. -
JAMES E. (JIM) TUCKER
DU. $4,000 or Ia. 9-2477 ::
GI-NO CASH DOWN
New brick homes; Rogers Hts. and
Decatur Hts. Md groups for vet
Grams. Mr.. new Wash. -Balto; Park
Rogers Hts. Hyattsville, Nd. or
1907 Taussig rd at .3rd pl., De-
catur Hts. Bladensburg. Nd, UN.
4-951o: UN. 4-796"; sp. 3-6937.
Evening star., 1955-05-28
ST. BERNARD'S PARISH
S14 100-GI

$14,100-GI
Groom and basement, 3-year-old
brick Cape Cod. situated on large
corner lot: fireplace, screened porch.
storm windows. hot-water heat, cop
per plumbing, fenced lot and other
features not expected In this price
house. Convenient to parochial and
public schools: Transportation and
shopping.
peter ]. hagan
1905 r. l. Ave, Brentwood. UN f.
S5S5, If no answer call UN. 4-2357.
Evening star., 1955-05-28
1I4O5 GAIT AVE.

Wheaton, -bedrm rambler: rec. rnl.
Beautiful, corner. fenced lot. Gas
heat, Reasonably priced.
HARRY A. OLIKER CO..
llo7 Vermont Ave. MA. s-22lo u
Evening star., 1955-05-28
% NEW BRK. BUNGALOWS

OPEN SUN, l TO DARK
2 and 3 bedrms. full basement;
these homes are complete in every
detail. located in the finest south
east neighborhood and priced at
$4,000 and S15.250, VA and FILA
financing. Directions: Pa. ave. s.e.
to Southern ave, left on Southern
blocks to Ellis ST.. right on Ellis
to open sign.
]. M. MEDLEY 10. s-5777
Evening star., 1955-05-28
HUGE AND NEW
WOOnSIDE PARK
GRAHAM g. CO.
OPEN TODAY

OPEN TODAY
SPLIT LEVEL
New brk home picturesauely placed on
a rolling Il acre. Center hall plan.
Charm -filled liv.. rm. Eflrepiace.
Huge din. rm,. fsmily-siSe de luxe
kitchen. 2 twin bedrms.. . full baths.
Fin rec. rm., garage and bsmt. So
600. Drive out Colesville rd. approx.
10 mi. from GEORGIA and Coles
vile on right.
RIPLEY & ROMER, INC.
REALTORS JU. 5-6l11 l
Evening star., 1955-05-28
8 BEDRMS.-S12.'

HOUSE AND GARDEN
One who appreciates beautiful white
picket-fenced gardens. abundant
with flowers and shrubs. a separate
childrens play area with sandbox
and swings, will buy on sight. The
oid-with large bsrnt. playroom.
Price incl. auto washer. new drier
and Bendix ironer. VA and FHA
financing avail. Walking distance
to all public and parochial schools
in close-in Wheaton. For inspection,
call JOHN DENNIS. LO. 5-lSl3.
this holiday week end. COLONIAL
INVESTMENT co 40
Evening star., 1955-05-28

CHEVERLY. by owner Beautiful 81
bedrm home. comolete with built
in barbecue pit; sun parIor and recr
room. Gl appraised at S26.250
without appliances. win take S26,-
$50 incl. all appliances. 1921
Lake ave-. Cheverly. Nd. WA.
Evening star., 1955-05-28
BELLEMEAD-Brick BUNGALOW: rvinl

BELLEMEAD-Brick BUNGALOW: living
rm. with picture windows, step
saving kit. 2 bedrms., expan. attic.
full bsmt. with rec. rm.: lge. corner
lot; S13.95O GI terms. PRINCE
GEORGES PROPERTIES, AP T.
cARMaoDY HILLS. corner 74tn So and
F sts-2 large bedrms.. fenced yard.
GI approved. S10,50O. RE. 5-5I12.
Evening star., 1955-05-28

ASSUME $4,000 CT LOAN. De.
lightful 3-bedrm. rambler on level
190-ft. lot with towering oak trees
conv. and desirable neighborhuod
Only . blkS. to bus and shopping
Priced at $4,000 with paytS. OF
SSl 80 incl. taxes and ms. Call now
ia. 5-6S00
SHANNON a. IucHS co
Evening star., 1955-05-28

KENSINGTON ESTATES
THREE E-BEDRM. BRICK HOME. VA
CANT REAL BUY:
CALL MR. MACINTOSH. JR., OL
WEAVER BROS, INC. .,
Washington Bldg. D1. T-S3ou
Evening star., 1955-05-28

FIELD NOT FAR AWAY
Only 3 left: new 42-ft., ranch style
brick rambler; , twin sized bedrms.,
full din. rm.,. lge.. kit, with best
equipment: full daylight ground-level
bsmt, l2.acre lot. Gl approyed
more to non vets. PRINCE GEORGES
pRllPERIIE2 AP LIZA 80
Evening star., 1955-05-28

COTTAGE CITY, 3715 4Oth st.--At-
tractive 5-rm. bungalow, porch,
shade. bsmt., fenced yard: $1,000:
oH owper, ,Ueo To. esSe ee-eosl. 80
DECATUR HEIGHTs-Near schools.
transp. and shopping; fine, 3-bedrm
Colonial brick home with den, liv
rm. with fireplace, full din. rm;,
walk out bsmt.. oil h.-w.h.; Sl5,95O,
terms. LOUIS MILLER. Realtor,
UN. 4-2723: ewes. WA. T-6Ol2:
St. Paul recorder. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1934-2000, 1955-02-25

Claymont High School as soon as
he heard Of the courts decision:
Children have no prejudice I'M
less they're taught. We had a girl
in gym class who square-danced
one day in a group that included a
Negro boy She told her mother
what fun they'd had. She mention
ed, that one Of the boys was col
ored. Her mother jumped on that,
asked IL she's danced with him and
then threatened to call me and OBJ
ject. The girl put her foot down
IF you call anyone, mother" she
said, IN never tell you another
thing"
The courts decision has had a
catalytic effect on the North, too.
II is being used in New Jersey and
Ohio TO force communities to a.
bandon segregation practices. In
New York City, the movement
generated by the decision has fore
ed the Board Of Education to con-
duct its own survey TO determine
IL bias and discrimination exist in
city schools, and to establish a
commission to recommend steps
aimed toward bringing about full
St. Paul recorder. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1934-2000, 1955-02-25

separate but equal" doctrine
which had legalized segregation
since the Plessy VS.. Ferguson de
cision Of 1896. Today. for the first
time since Reconstruction, Negro
and white children attend school
together in some parts of the
South.
BY September, 1854, localities
in eight states opened their school
doors for the first time to Ne
groes Desegregation has been
achieved in Baltimore and Wash
ington, d, C., and is in progress in
ST. Louis and Kansas City. Mo.
Twenty-Five West Virginia coun-
ties have desegregated. 1000 Ne
gro students attend migrated
college classes today In the South
as a result Of previous decisions.
Public schools can be thoroughly
desegregated II there is we'll
meaning and intelligent commun-
ity leadership. Negro leaders seem
determined to make complete in
tegration a reality.
That there Is hard. core oppo-
sition among Dixiecrats IN evil
dent from the announcements
OF Southern Governors Byrnes
and Talmadge, and other white
supremaclsts. The NAACP re-
ports: I'VE find that while the
opposition Is steadily growing
smaller In numbers u In becom-
ing more consolidated. more de-
termined and more ruthless.
But the actual experience thus
far, despite occasional outbreaks
and threats of violence. indicates
that children. teachers and even
parents have accepted desegrega-
ton.
An article in Redbook Magazine
quotes Harvey f. Stohl, Supt. Of
Schools of Claymont, Del, who
acted to admit Negro children TO
St. Paul recorder. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1934-2000, 1955-02-25

often direct their attacks against
free enterprise in their battle to
destroy our total freedom.
The equality and free choice we
are SO proud OF is a responsibility,
as well as God-given gift. and
we cannot enjoy Its rewards with
out fulfilling the responsibility.
This Is something we must do to-
gether. individually and in our
group efforts-for II we lose our
freedom, we lose II together.
The animals in George Orwells
famous fable of communism, "Ani-
NAL Farm" revolted against their
cruel master, Farmer Jones. I'm
der the leadership OF the clever
pigs, they established what they
thought would be utopia guaran-
teeing each animal a free, happy
life. But the pigs were only Far
mer Jones" in disguise. for all
their glowing promises. The ami
mails knew they were again en-
shaved when. to the cherished doc
trine. "All animals are equal" the
willy piggs added a postscript:
But some animals are more equal
than others"
Let's not subscribe, ourselves, TO
such a postscript while we give
lip service to real equality. It
didn't work for the animals, and It
won't work for us.
St. Paul recorder. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1934-2000, 1955-02-25
Fcir Employment Is
Important Part Of
Free Enterprise

tContinued from page 4-B)
perienced no walk-outs OF any
other kind OF upheaval, what have
we, as an organization, really
gained from our program? Like
any other company. the actions we
take have to fan In the category
Of good business practice, or we
would soon be out Of business.
For one thing, / believe we have
gained a certain amount Of ad.
miration and respect in our com
munity. and have indirectly helped
to influence race relationships in
our city. We have given our en-
ployees a real reason to take pride
in being a part Of the company,
and that Is important 20 the way
we work together. We have offer
ed good job opportunities 10 some
community citizens who would
otherwise have been restricted TO
mental work: and while these OPP
portunities are only tiny frac-
ton OF the number needed, they
have provided az least a start in
raising the living standards OF |
Negroes In our city. Most import
ant OF all. we have gained a num-
Der OF good employees because
our Negro employees have served
us well.
Some have disappointed us so
have an equal ration OF white en-
ployees. Some have turned out TO
be distinctly superior perhaps be-
cause their need 10 succeed IL
stronger than that of most whites.
But. land this Is more significant
than the failures and the stand
outs) most Of them, over the long
pull, have done GOOD, conscien-
tious, and effective job for US,
Just like other employees. Good
employees are money In the bank
for any industry; and our Negro
workers have more than paid their
way In terms Of efficiency and
team spirit.
There are plenty Of business.
men and lndustriaiists who think
they are being hard headed and
practical when they reject the
idea OF fair employment They'll
tell you they are businessmen.
not social reformers--in nm age
when social issues are being !
used as nm theological weapon
against the very system Of free .
enterprise they want 10 uphold! .
They'll tell you that putting Ne
groes at skilled work doesn't jibo
with community tradition and that
their white employees might make
trouble but they'll readily adj
nit that courage. leadership. and
vision In the face OF obstacles are
the things which have created our
unique Industrial growth. They'll
tell YOU without bothering to find .
out that Negroes are second-rate 0
workers: lazy, shiftiess, aggres- +"
sive, or or they remember Uncle
Toms Cabin timid and over