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already got my colored ambulance
standing by. I want you 10 send q
white hearse along because some
body's going 10 be hauled away
(Applause).
It's needless for me 10 tell you
that the cross In front Of George
Jefferson's home had not been
burned up until last night. ZAP
plause)
The next thing that this Leg.
islature decided 10 do was TO pass
an amendment that would make II
impossible for any more colored
people to register and vote In the
State Of Mississippi. notw1thstand-
ing the fact that we have a million
colored residents in Mississippi.
Up TO this point, we have only
about $4,000 colored registered
voters in the state Of Mississippi.
They are fearful that. as the
colored citizens have been arous-
ed during the past three or four
years, they must tighten the re- /,
strictlons on voting lest Missis-
sippi might b. sending a ooiored
representative TO Congress-.
These are the things that color
ed people have 10 do in order TO
register TO vote In Mississippi:
They must 60 before the circuit
court clerk.
The circuit court clerk picks out
a portion Of the Mississippi consti-
tuition and asks the individual TO
read II.
He must pronounce every
word correctly. q grade Of %
CONTINUED on page 81
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And I am happy to tell you this
afternoon that since we have had
the May decision OF the Supreme
Court whereby IL was necessary
for the colored residents in the
various school districts TO file
separate petitions where they
wanted indignation. we have had
five communities to send in these
petitions.
We let Mississippi and the world
know that we want the same kind
Of democracy in Mississippi that's
given TO the rest Of this country.
(Applause).
The first Of these petitions
was filed In yicksburg. We have
a courageous, young funeral
director there by the name Of
George Jefferson who Is chair
man Of the local branch Of the
NAACP.
As soon as this petition was
fled. the Ku Klux Khan proceeded
70 burn a cross In the front Of his
funeral home
George called Up the sheriff Of
St. Paul recorder. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1934-2000, 1955-10-21

~'AA N~hAANASAs
be held at the st. Paul YWCA on
Saturday, October 90.
Mr.. Mitchell, a graduate of Lin
coin University, Chester, Pa, and
recipient of an Urban League fell
lowship at the Atlanta School of
social work, 1867, is well
known In the Twin Cities for his
outstanding service as executive
secretary of the st. Paul Urban
League, from 1888 through 1e41.
Since 1888, Mr.. Mitchell has
been identified with the NAACP.
He served as a volunteer board
member at the Baltimore branch
and joined the staff as labor sec
rotary in 1916. In 1850 he was pro-
NOTED to director of the Wash
ington bureau.
In his work in Washington.
Mitchell has gained a reputation
for aggressive battling for the
rights of Negroes and a know
ledge of the fine art of lobbying
for this cause.
Both he and his wife. Juanita
Jackson Mitchell, now a Baltimore
attorney made a host of friends
during his stay in the Twin Cities.
Mitchell's last address in the
Twin Cities was at the testimonial
dinner for Cecil Newman, news
paper publisher, held in 1912,
when he delivered the principal
speech.
St. Paul recorder. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1934-2000, 1955-10-21
Mill City FEPc
Issues Handsome
Brochure On Work

The Minneapolis Fair Employ
mont Practices Commission has
mailed out to many Minneapolis
firms and labor unions a six page
folder brochure titled. The chal-
lenge OF New Opportunities"
The folder has seven specific
sections under the titles OF "A
Message to Those Who Fear Dis
elimination" What Should You
Do" Suggestions to Job Seek
ers," ITO Help You Find The Job
You Want" Minneapolis has an
Ordinance Against Discrimina-
ton" what the Commission Will
DO" and what Are The Results"
Eleven photos OF white and min.
GRITTY group workers at work and
play together. Some Of the photos
are from the files OF the Mime
apolis SPOKESMAN and have ap.
pearcd in the Progress edition Of
that paper. some are from other
sources not listed.
The folder lists the names OF
job counselling agencies, the offic,
address and telephone OF the FEf
commission. Commission member,
are Amos Deinard. chairman; Da
vid Babcock. Raymond w, Can
non, Andrew T. Jones, and Altar
H. Moore.
Wilfred c. Leland, director sine,
its establishment, is leaving th'
agency at the end Of October e
take over a similar post with thu
Minnesota State FEPC.
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Motorists Urged To Get
. '56 License Plates Eurly

Automobile owners can avoid
standing in line and long periods
of waiting II they purchase their
1856 automobile license plates
now, according to Doris Anderson,
deputy registrar, at the Minneapo-
lis Auto License Bureau, 119 s.
3rd st.
Business has been unusually
light for this time OF the year,
and I'm afraid this means heavy
crowds later when the deadline
date nears." states Mrs. Ander-
son.
1856 auto license plates must be
purchased by November Is to a
void penalty Plates may be put
on cars November l and must be
on before January l, 1856
St. Paul recorder. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1934-2000, 1955-10-21

Minneapolis Honeywell, W h o sc
president. Paul b. wishart win at
tend.
1t Is estimated that the total
labor force employed In the firms
that these high level executives
represent total well over two and
a half million. All OF them are
! either chairmen OF the board or
presidents OF firms which have
been working on Government con-
tracts.
All contracts let out by the
Government carry n clause a
gainst discriminatory employ
ment policies. This provision Is
also included In all subcontracts.
After n conference with Presi-
dent Eisenhower last week end in
Denver, Mt which time they dis
cussed arrangements for tho Con-
ference. Vice President Nixon
said:
AS Chairman of the Presidents
Committee on Government Con-
tracts, ] am highly gratified by
industry's response TO invitations
TO attend this conference.
The conference has one single
purpose: TO find better and more
effective ways Of eliminating dis
CONTINUED on page ~
St. Paul recorder. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1934-2000, 1955-10-21
Alabama u" Loses
Fight To Keep
Race Students Out

Washington, ID. c. The Uni
versity OF Alabama Iost Its three
year fight to keep two Negro
students out OF the state-support-
ed institution when the u, $.
Supreme Court last week rein
stated an injunction issued by n
federal district court ordering the
University to admit the Negro
students.
The high tribunal reinstated an
injunction issued on July 1, 1865
by Federal Judge Hobart Grooms
which restrained the Dean of Ad-
missions. william r. Adams, from
denying the two students admis-
sion Solely on account OF race
and color" The decision was the
first rendered I'm n school segre-
cation case by the high court this
term which convened October 3.
This case was also the first to be
decided by federal district court
following the u. s. Supreme
Courts May 81 augmentation
decree.
The suit was brought against
the University by two young Ne
gro women. Autherine J. Lucy,
and Polly Ann Myers, who sought
courses in library science and
journalism. Both had originally
been accepted by the University,
received letters OF welcome from
the president and assignd TO dor
mitory rooms. When they appear
cd in person, however, they were
informed by the Dean Of admis-
sions that an error had been made
and that the Alabama state law
would not permit them to enroll.
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(Reprinted by permissic
NSTALLNiENT III

CONTINUED from Oct II edition.
That very afternoon, the COVER
nor Of Mississippi called a special
session Of the Mississippi Legs
lature.
Three things were done at this
special session that are Of i'm
portance to each Of US. want 70
tell you about them.
First Of all, they had seen
from this demonstration that
the day had passed and forever
gone when a few handpicked
leaders could stand before the
executives OF the state and ex-
press incorrectly the desires Of
the overwhelming majority Of
the people.
They had also found out that II
they urged voluntary segregation
in Mississippi. colored people
would not accept H.
Therefore they passed a con-
sttutional amendment 70 abolish
the public schools in Misziszppi
should the oolored people seek in.
tegration
St. Paul recorder. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1934-2000, 1955-10-21
Mississippi: Terror & intimidation

Editors Note This the OF
delivered recently by DR. T. r. militant Mississippi
gro leader at Baltimore Md, meeting printed
AFRO AMERICAN.
The speech describes fully the problems
Negroes Mississippi, printed In
daily anywhere In the U.
permission Of the AFROAMERICAN 10 reprint
Minnesotans
in state.
instaIment appeared IL edition, add
tionaI copies OF viii n available n BUR office
(Reprnted permission Of the AFRoAERCAS Newspapers
St. Paul recorder. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1934-2000, 1955-10-21

ma Jensen and Jsnette I.aBelle.
The club entertained the young
ladies at dinner at the Belmont
Club, 6i5 University Av on
Tuesday, October Is, Following
dinner. John Geisler, representing
Saintpaulites, Inc, sponsors OF the
Winter Carnival, and his wife, held
interviews in the Saratoga Room
OF the cafe to choose the winner.
The name of the winner, how.
ever, viii not he revealed until
after the organizations parade,
10 be held on October 20, ending
at Minnchaha Playground.
About $50 members of the club
and their guests were present at
the dinner. Incidental music was
played by pianist Dickie Mayes.
Master of ceremonies was Arthur
Bussman, Henry Longbehn, the
clubs president explained the
purpose of the organization and
urged the full support Of all men,
bers.
Mr.. Geisler explained the quail
fications looked for in n young
lady selected 10 represent the or
ganization. Winner in the club
competition will be eligible 10 vie
for the city honor. She should be
attractive, intelligent and be able
TO meet people.
Miss Williams, popular Univer-
sity Of Minnesota senior, is prac-
tice teaching at the McKinly Ele-
mentary school She is represent
ing Ruthless Cafe.
Following the program the
girls were guests at dance
held In taS Sacramento Room.
The Uni-Dale Improvement
Club was formed about six months
ago, and according to the clubs
secretary, Bob Brandt. there are
now over 100 members. Anyone
living or operating a business In
the Dale-University area Is elig-
ible for membership in the organi-
zation.
General purpose Of the organi-
zation is TO promote the literary
and social culture of it's members
and to encourage the progress Of
commercial AMI general welfare
of the community.
St. Paul recorder. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1934-2000, 1955-10-21
In 81. PanII
Urban League
Calls Meeting Of
NEGRO Unionisfs
In 81. Pnnll

The st. Paul Urban League an
nounced today II Is calling a
meeting to discuss the extent of
Negro participation in the build
ing and construction unions in st.
Paul
All men who are currently mem
bers Of building and construction
unions; persons now employed
in construction work and others
with skills such as painters. brick
layers, electricians. carpenters.
etc, who are Interested in joining
these unions are urged 10 attend.
The meeting viii be held Sunday.
October %. 3 p. m. at the Dining
Car Employees Union. Local No.
SIG. 525 Rondo Av.
The League. its officials say, has
long been interested in assisting
more men TO become qualified
members OF building and construc-
ton unions Conferences have been
held with officials OF these unions
to determine membership require
ments, procedures for joining and
pertinent information about their
apprenticeship training programs.
The public is invited. but the
League is particularly interested
in:
I. Current members OF building
and construction unions.
2. Persons with slxiils and ex-
perience who are interested in
joining these unions.
3. Workers who have tried 10
join these unions In tho past but
have not succeeded.
T. Young men who arc interest
ed In the apprenticeship training
programs Of these unionA
St. Paul recorder. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1934-2000, 1955-10-21
DRIVING AFTER REVOCATION
OF DRIVERS LICENSE GETS
MAN TERM IN WORKS

In municipal court on Monday.
October II, ROLAND Mayes, 81,
522 St Anthony Av., was given a
30 day sentence for driving after
revocation of his license.
Mayes was arrested on Saturday
october IS for driving without
lights at st. Anthony and Louis
Streets. His license had been re-
voked in June for drunken driv-
ing.
St. Paul recorder. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1934-2000, 1955-10-21
Big Crowd Hears
Bennetf Al MpIs.
NAACP Meeting

A large crowd, one OF the larg-
est OF the year attended the
monthly meeting Of the Minnea-
polio NAACP Sunday at Wheat
ley House.
l., Howard Bennett. Minneapolis
attorney and NAACP leader was
the principal speaker, Benefits
announced subject was, Justice in
Mississippi" but his talk was
chiefly concerned with conditions
which Negroes face In Minnesota
St. Paul recorder. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1934-2000, 1955-10-21

Jack and Jill Mothers; Jack and
Jill Mothers held meeting ut the
home OF Mrs. Shelton Granger,
1856 Fifth Av s. on Friday eve
ming, October 81. Plans were com
pleted for their fund raising pro-
tect for the benefit OF the Polio
Fund
St. Paul recorder. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1934-2000, 1955-10-21
MARRIAGE LICENSES
APPLIED FOR

William Il. Commodore. 627 9Th
Az. ~. Minneapolis and Gencieve
K. Yeargan. 500 Iglehart Av,, St
Paul, have applied for n marriage
license.
Application was made In st
Paul.
LOnnie A. Gnstone. 637 Olson
Highway and Helen !. James,
637ia Olson Highway, both OF
Minneapolis, have applied for
a license 10 wed.
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In agreement with Mr.. Thomas.
was DIR. James Nabrit. Jr., a mems
Der of President Eiscnhowers
Committee on Government Con-
tracts, sponsors OF the affair. The
Howard University Secretary said
that top management's coopera-
ton with President Eisenhower In
seeking ways and means for the
ultimate end OF job bias is a his
toric step forward" and substan-
tiai benefits should accrue from
this Conference to be held here on
October 20.
Only northwest firm to be rep
resented at the meeting will be
St. Paul recorder. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1934-2000, 1955-10-21
Mitchell Speaker
At MINI. NAACP
Confob Oct. ~

Clarence Mitchell. director of
the Washington Bureau of the
NAACP, a former newspaper re-
porter and Urban League execu-
tive, will be guest speaker at the
annual meeting of the Minnesota
State conference of the NAACP to
St. Paul recorder. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1934-2000, 1955-10-21

the Minnesota Labor Committee
for Human Rights. They were
drafted by Louis Lerman, secre-
tary of various committees on
human rights, who had human
rights display at both conventions
One resolution said the omnibus
immigration law enacted in 1852
provides for perpetuated discrim-
ination on the basis OF place OF
birth, and provides for inferior
judicial status for naturalized
citizens"
The resolution put the organi-
cations on record as favoring an
immigration policy not based on
the discriminatory concept OF
superior and inferior nationalities,
and which would correct other in
equities Of our present law"
Another resolution urges es-
tablishment Of bipartisan
government commission TO
study the present government
loyalty security program and TO
draft a program (which will in
sure our nations security and at
the same time guarantee ira
ditionaI American freedoms"
The resolution assails Com
munist attempts TO undermine
democratic processes but says
actions by government and pr.
vate groups have resulted in lin
itations upon freedom of expires.
sion and association abridge-
ments Of personal dignity and
security. and strong pressures to-
ward conformity.
We believe the security both OF
our nation and our way Of life
rests upon the constant and de.
Ierminded defense of our free.
doms."
The Resolution on Civil Rights
stated that respect for the dig.
nifty of the individual, is basic tc
the American democratic tradi-
ton. This concept requires equal,
ity of opportunity for every in
dividual in employment, housing
education, immigration and In
every other area of our national
life, without limitation based up
on religions, race, color or ances-
try, wherefore, we, the unions
pledge to continue to devote our
energies towards the elimination
Of segregation and all other forms
of discrimination and to cooper.
ate fully with hke-minded groups
to help bring about:
/ Equal employment for an I'M
der the recently enacted FEPC
law and educational opportunities
for all.
2 Racial Indignation in the pub
lie schools, as rapidly and as har-
moniously as possible, in accord
ance with the decisions OF the U,
S. Supreme Court.
3. Equal opportunities in hous-
in both as regards private hous-
ing where discrimination is wide
spread and public housing where
marked advances already have
been made.
4. American immigration and
citizenship policy and law free
from discriminatory provisions
such as the individual national or
igins quota system.
St. Paul recorder. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1934-2000, 1955-10-21

to tell you. that Mississippi laws
requires separate ambulances for
transportation Of eoiored and
white persons and inasmuch as the
white hearse can't carry colored
man or a colored hearse can't
carry a white man. I'm telling you
that when that group comes out 10
my home 10 burn a cross. ! have
St. Paul recorder. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1934-2000, 1955-10-21
Unions Strike A. Bisofry:
Unions Strike A. Bisofry:
Minnesota State AFL &
Clio Endorse Strong
Civil Rights Resolutions

Resolutions dealing with Civil Rights Civil Liberties and
allied subjects approved by the Minnesota State Fedora
ton of Labor meeting in Duluth October to and the Min
nesota CLIO at their State Convention Duluth October IA
l6
The resolutions introduced by delegates friendly to
St. Paul recorder. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1934-2000, 1955-10-21

Almost 2la million American
youths are enrolled in our colleges
$50 more than there were in
1910.
St. Paul recorder. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1934-2000, 1955-10-21
ARRESTED FOR
DRUNK DRIVING

Minneapolis police arrested
Wallace II. Johnson, 40, 307 N.
Dale St, St Paul for drunk driv-
ing last week end.
Also arrested on similar charge
was Harold F.. jefferson, 80, 3O3
Aldrich Av. N, Minneapolis.
St. Paul recorder. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1934-2000, 1955-10-21
MARION WILLIAMS AMONG EIGHT
FINALIsTS AS UNI-DALE IMPROVEMENT
CLUB SEEKS CARNIVAL QUEEN ENTRY

Miss Marion Williams, 655 St Anthony Avo daughter of
DR. and Mrs c. H. Williams among the eight finass in the
UniDale Improvement Club Inc IS contest for TO
the organization in the 1856 ST Paul Winter Carnival
Other fnalists the Misses Nancy Eckert Arlene Rose
Wodicka Iabne Marlene Modenhauer Georgian
St. Paul recorder. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1934-2000, 1955-10-21

Coming Friday. October %, Tiny
Bradshaw and his Orchestra. -
Mpls Labor Temple. -Advt
St. Paul recorder. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1934-2000, 1955-10-21

the county and said: Mr.. Sheriff.
they have burned cross In front
Of my funeral home. I'm sure that
you and everybody in Vicksburg
knows where my wife and my
family live.
Il understand that they are go
ing out there 10 burn a cross
And. Mr.. Sheriff. ! just want
St. Paul recorder. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1934-2000, 1955-10-21

Sign on a car in a no-parklng
zone: Official u. s. Govt. Tax
PAYER"
St. Paul recorder. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1934-2000, 1955-10-21

PRESS ROW: The Pittsburgh
COURIER is going tabloid. The
popular national weekly, which,
with other national papers" has
suffered circulation losses in re-
cent months due largely to the
competition of other media for the
attention of Negroes is putting
up a real battle to regain its for
mer position. JET Magazine, the
weekly pocket-size news maya
zine with 100000 circulation is the
real answer why the national pa
pers have declining circulations.
Another reason is the growth of
strong local Negro weeklies in
most Of the principal cities of the
nation.
Continued on page 81
St. Paul recorder. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1934-2000, 1955-10-21
One From Northwest;
One From Northwest;
Industry, Labor Leaders
To Attend Presidents
Job Opportunity Meeting
URBAN LEAGUE INDUSTRIAL SEcRE
Halls CONFERENCE AS SIG

WashingtonThe conference OF Equal Job Opportunity
which will bring together the heads of 65 industries
praised today by Julius Thomas Industrial Secretary of the
National Urban League one Of the most significant steps
taken achieve complete indignation of minority workers
into the nations labor market
St. Paul recorder. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1934-2000, 1955-10-21
BRIEF
NEWS
SCENE
High and Lowdown"
BY BAILEE THOMAS

THE SPORTING NEWS" for
October 10, has the first of two
installments of The Born To
Play Story of Roy Campan-
ella" by Roscoe McGowen. Min
nesota fans, especially those who
watched "Campy" break into big
time minor league ball with the
St Paul Saints, win enjoy the
articles. In the same issue Is a
story about Paula Manana, a Gu
ban Negro who is on the Wash
ington Senators team.
St. Paul recorder. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1934-2000, 1955-10-21

Last week Bailee complained
because The American Week" a
CBS-TV sustaining commentary
featuring Paul SEVERED was not
being heard over the local outlet,
WCCO-TV. Gene Godt. WCCO
public relations man writes to in
form us that it's not WCCO's
fault. 1t appears that the program
is not being presented at all now
having left the air June 10.
Bailee takes the blame off
Channel As shoulders and sug-
gests that TV viewers who feel as
he does, should write letters OF
protest to CBS-Television, 4S5
Madison Ave, New York City.
The American Week" was an a
dult. interesting view of what's
going on in the world and Bailee
and many others miss 1t. no end.
Evening star., 1955-11-13
Gold Rush
Here comes the seasons hottest color

Ibis you don't have to dig for gold you find in
plain sight It's the seasons hottest fashion color There's aod
in everything from bathing suits to mems evening jackets.
The trend toward the Oriental has probably been Colds bet
impetus and there's 2arat shadow and eley hair
spray if you want to go whole hog.
Here are the facts the gold mines shown this page:
The blackgod foorengh evening gown the far left above
by Tamack Next. casual evening jacket BY AFTER Six
Fomas made in Lurex In the center sitting on the prospetors
burro girl wearing 500 Acarat gold bathing suit by
Sapari Then shirt and quilted pants made in gold lame
by Feman Of New York and last Luex and silk shirt dress
by Jonathan Logan
Below, LETT Acaat eoIdpIated kdskin Jacket BY Albert
Ahs Cuffs ranch mink. Then raincoat sprayed with
real gold BY Main Street Below, right: Lurex aetalined
circle skirt and black wool cardigan bound in gold by Nelly de
Grab shown with satin and Lurex brocade suit by Heaerane
Shoes by Degas; jewelry BY MoscI. - l0AN RATTMER
Evening star., 1955-11-04
Al !


These are real tloroughbredst.
right down to the last stitchl The
lavish trims alone ... glamorous
glittering touches, luxurious dyed
furs would put them in q
higher price category So many
styles you can buy yourself 9
whole wardrobe for holiday
partying q. for the office !.
for every occasion; 1913. Not
every style In every color, Of
course.
Casual Dresses, Third Floor, WdshtnC-
ton; Second Floor, SfIper Spring
and PARRtngton
Call NA. $500 10 Order