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Jackson advocate. [volume] (Jackson, Miss.) 1939-current, 1955-02-05
Paul Robson
Sues SecretarV0f
State For Denial
Of Passport

WASHINGTON, D. c., Jan. 81
Paul Robson has filed suit ask
ing the Federal District Court in
the District of Columbia to force
the State Department and its head,
John Foster Dulles, TO grant him a
passport for travel in Europe.
While the brief was being filed
Continued on Page Seven)
Jackson advocate. [volume] (Jackson, Miss.) 1939-current, 1955-02-05
Negro Endorsed
By Kansas City
Political Group

KANSAS CITY, Mo-, Jan. 81
For the first time since its orga-
nization, the Citizens Association
selects the ticket for the
city election, including the mayor,
judges and other officers - put a
Negro lawyer, Carl R. Johnson, go,
on the slate for municipal judge.
The election is set for the latter
Continued on Page Severn
Jackson advocate. [volume] (Jackson, Miss.) 1939-current, 1955-02-05
Local Scouts Outline Program For
Observance Of boy Scout Week"

The following is an outline of
the program of Negro Boy Scouts
in the Jackson area for the obser-
vance of boy Scout Week" and
the 45th Anniversary of the Boy
Scout movement in this country.
Thursday, February 8.
Anderson Methodist Church holds
it's first committee meeting in an
attempt to establish a Cub Scout
unit and a Boy Scout troop. Rev.
Blackman is calling the meeting
for 1880 pm. All members and
friends of the church are urged to
Jackson advocate. [volume] (Jackson, Miss.) 1939-current, 1955-02-05
Americans For
Democratic Action
Present 25-Point
Program To
Gath Congress
Would Assure
Personal Political
Economic Justice
And Equality

WASHINGTON, D. c., Jan. 81.
Included in the 25-point legisla-
tive program presented to the Saith
Congress by the Americans for
Democratic Action was the pro-
posal to enact legislation assuring
personal, political and economic
justice and equality, under the law,
regardless of race, religion or ma
tional origin.
In presenting the proposed pro-
gram, the ADA executive pointed
Continued on Page Eight
Jackson advocate. [volume] (Jackson, Miss.) 1939-current, 1955-02-05

policy holders in Illinois, New York,
Washington, D. c., Ohio, Michigan,
Indiana, Wisconsin and Puerto
Rico.
He will assume his duties on
February Is, when he returns
from vacation in the British West
Indies.
The law offices at AIT East 47th
Street will be maintained by At
torneys Jesse B. Mann and A. DON
aid Bourgeois.
Jackson advocate. [volume] (Jackson, Miss.) 1939-current, 1955-02-05
South African
Govt. Moves
For Further
Segregation
In Face Of
Native Strike
Mass Shift Of $4,000
Natives To
New Homes

johannesburg, South Africa, Jan.
31-Prime Minister Johannes Strij-
dom's government begins a mass
shift of $4,000 johannesburg At
ricans next month in the face of
possible strike action.
The transfer will be the great
est practical test yet undertaken
to put into effect a program Of
racial apartheid (separation) laid
Continued on Page Six
Jackson advocate. [volume] (Jackson, Miss.) 1939-current, 1955-02-05
LefIore County
Teachers Federal
Credit Union In
Second Year

ITTA BENA, Miss, Jan. 81
The Leflore County Teachers Fed
eral Credit Union entering it's Sec
ond year of operation has the par
ticipation of LAP members. This is
Continued on Page SKI
Jackson advocate. [volume] (Jackson, Miss.) 1939-current, 1955-02-05
Edith Sampson
Under Attack
From Editor
Of Crisis
Former u. N. Delegate
Charges Magazine
Editor With Red
Sympathies

BOSTON, Mass, Jan. 81 Stat
ing that recent attacks upon him
by Mrs. Edith Sampson were "be-
meath comment" Bill Worthy,
Crisis magazine writer, last week
dashed out at the one-time U. N.
alternate in a ringing denuncia-
ton.
Worthy is repeatedly the first
Negro writer to be granted pass
port for travel in the Soviet I'm
ion by the State department in re-
cent years.
Earlier this month, Mrs. Samp-
son said it was incomprehensible
to her that Worthy, whom she said
Continued on Page Two)
Jackson advocate. [volume] (Jackson, Miss.) 1939-current, 1955-02-05

Patronixe Our Advertis-
ers $500 Their Advertising
In this paper shows that
they appreciate your
trade.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1955-12-14

with one or more OF the three
major newspapers Of so to 80
pages each, have turned to STEP
Iped-up radio and television
newscastS. or to four or eight
page local emergency papers.
The struck newspapers have
continued to collect local news
through a jointly operated hotel
newsroom. They provide it to
Detroit radio and television sta
tons for use without cost.
The stations have stepped up
their schedules of newScaSts.
Swamped by a windfall of local
advertising. they have Cancelled
some of their national programs
for local shows punctuated with
commercials.
Weeklies Expanded
Neighborhood weeklies have
expanded. A foreign language
newspaper switched to English
pages: a Strike-born union news
paper and "throw-away" shop
ping guides have appeared.
Out-of-town newspapers and
all kinds of magazines sell fast
Ter than usual.
The effect Of the strike on
retail trade since December /,
when the strike started, it diff
cult to measure. Some stores
say sales still are running ahead
of last year. But most of these
hasten to explain that they
were anticipating even higher
increases over 1854. which
wasn't their best business year.
Other stores say sales are off
considerably as compared with
a year ago.
With some exceptions; a few
big department stores seem hurt
less than speciality stores and
other business places largely de-
pendent on leader" advertising
to draw customers. Outlying
neighborhood shops are holding
up better than downtown stores.
Attendance is reported below
normal at sports events, movies
and other entertainment lacking
the usual newspaper publicity.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1955-12-14

they might not. believe you. Amaz-
ing as they may sound, these are
the facts" declared T. J. Lafeber,
President of one of Americas
foremost television training
eenters.
Men II to IS Preferred
There are thousands of men"
said Lafeber, between the ages
of II and IS looking for such an
opportunity, who could be trained
at home in their spare time, but
who are not aware of these facts.
They are the men | am appealing
tO-they are the men l would
like to hear from.
Employment Service
After these men complete their
preparation our effective employ
ment service will help them get
started.
Take my word for it," said
Lafeber, you can get all the facts
about how you may get the break
you have been waiting for-and
without obligation. Simply address
a postal card to Dept. KP-4, DeVry
Technical Institute. 4147 Belmont
Avenue, Chicago Al, Illinois, stat
ing: Tell me about Television and
Attenuation Electronics.' 1t is Just
as simple as that"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1955-12-14
Grocers Present
Hundreds of Toys
To Area Drive

The Grocery Wheels" a group
interested in the sale and dis
tribution of food, last night pre-
sented hundreds of toys to the
Washington Marine Reserves
Toys for Tots" collection.
Each of the Wheels" brought
a toy for each child in his family
to the groups banquet. held at
Kenwood Country Club. The
grocers also collected toys per-
sonally. many came from radio
and television stationS-who got
them from studio audiences and
downtown booths. Supporting the
drive were stations WMAL.
WTOP, WRC and WTTG.
The local Marine Reservists
are the ramrods Of the toy col
lection receiving help from the
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1955-12-14

ing in the regular newspapers,
report Christmas business falling
short of anticipated record
levels, the extent varying from
store to store.
Advertisers are turning to
other media in an effort to keep
sales losses at a minimum.
Tentative Agreement
Federal and State mediatorS
reported last night at the end
of 2l2 hour bargaining session
that the newspaper publishers
and stereotyperS have reached
tentative agreement on all points
except wages.
PubliS hers representatives
made a wage offer and the union
agreed to consider it.
Under their old contract which
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1955-12-14

expired at midnight November
80. stereotypers received $3.08 ar
hour for a 37l2-hour day work
week and 1888 an hour for 35-
hour night week. Details of the
wage offer made by publishers
were not disclosed.
Mediators said the two sides
agreed to meet again on call, but
no specific time was set.
Newscasts Stepped Up
How has the strike affected
the metropolitan areas 3 mil
lion people, suddenly cut off from
an integral part of their daily
life?
Most readers, who usually
spend an hour or more a day
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1955-12-14
Executive to Speak
At Harvard Club

Frederick C. Crawford, chairs
man of the board of Thompson
Products Co., will speak at a
dinner meeting of the Harvard
Business School Club Of Wash
ington at 6 pm tomorrow at the
Madison Arms Banquet Room,
1920 G street NV.
Mr.. Crawford will discuss the
economic conditions in countries
he visited during a recent world
tour.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1955-12-14

Igrocers and several other organ
IiZationS
The toys will be distributed
as gifts from Santa to the
Iunderprivileged children OF
Washington.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1955-12-14

ing Wettet
jobs or q
business Of
their ow n
that they
n e e d. n o
advan c ed
education
and no pre-
vious tech
nical expe-
Fience to
prepare for
q thrilling,
profitable
future in
Television
and Auto
m a t / o n
ElectroniH
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1955-12-14
Newspaper Strike Cuts
Detroit Holiday Trade

DETROIT Dec. Il a-Detro is trying to get along with
its three regular daily but it isn't
The strike of AFL-CIO sereoypers that has paralyzed tn
presses the Detroit Times the Detro
Free Press ended its second week today.
without the benefit display advertis
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1955-12-14

It's time to register as vot-
ers. The place is the District
Building.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1955-12-14
ADVERTISEMENT.
ADVERTISEMENT.
VExecUtive Soys:
MEN II TO SIS
NEEDED TO TRAIN
FOR JOBS IN ~
Advanced Education Is Not
Reqsired To Prepare For
Big Opportunity Field j

CHICAGO sPEcIAL). eli
you were to tell most men be-
tween the ages of II and IS seek
Evening star., 1955-11-09

The Montgomery County
Council yesterday authorized
two major streets projects in Be-
Ithesda and Silver Spring total
ing $314,045.
The council agreed to the
widening Of Spring street be-
tween Coiesville road and Fair
view road and Cameron street
between Fenton and Spring
streets In Silver Spring.
The streets viii be 48 feet
wide and are q major link in
providing o bypass OF the traf-
c-clogged Colesyille road Geor-
gia avenue intersection.
The council also approved q
$164.385 project for the widen
ing to 48 feet Of Woodmont ave-
nue. between CordeIl avenue and
Battery Lane in the Bethesda
business section.
The authorization leaves only
the section Of Woodmont ave-
niue between Cordell and Chel-
|tenkarn drive left for improve
ment. Woodmont avenue Is the
key road in the commercial de-
yelopment Of the Woodmont
triangle.
Evening star., 1955-11-09
|Moior Street Work OKd
In Bethesda, Silver Spring

A public hearing was set for
3.15 pm. December 6 at the
Rockville County Office building
on a $4l $50 plan for improve
ment Of three streets on the
West side Of wisconsin avenue,
Bethesda.
Included in the project are
the widening OF Montgomery
lane between Wisconsin and
East lane. East lane between
Montgomery and North lane.
and North lane between East
lane and the entrance TO the
Edgemoor parking lot.
The council yesterday reiuc-
family approved refunding $4.I98
in parking lot district taxes TO
SafeWay Stores, Inc.
SafeWay last year was
awarded the refund by the
County Appeals Tax Court as
the court nuIlified q provision
OF the parking-lot law.
The council acted after
County Attorney Charles M.
Irelan said that although the
tax court had acted outside its
powers. the time for an appeal
had passed.
Evening star., 1955-11-09
BIodensburg Chief Denoted
In New Police Shokeup

MIR. Campbell referred to a raid
by Prince Georges County police
on q house operating as d NUM-
bers pickup point on Tilden road
last month. Four persons were
arrested. Town police we're not
notified Of the raid.
Voting for the resolution were
Mr.. Campbell, Mayor Simpson
and Leslie r. Pennington. Mrs.
susanna x. cristofane and How
ard Cobb voted against 1t.
The shakeup is the fourth on
the force In the last five years.
Mr.. Thombs said he thought
he had done pretty good job." !"
He said States Attorney Blair
III. Smith had apologized to him
for failure of the county police
TO notify him of the Tilden road
numbers raid.
Pvt. Thonibs said he would re-
sign from the force as soon as
he can get another job.
Evening star., 1955-11-09

The Bladensburg Town Coun-
ell last night denoted its police
chief to private ana promoted a
private TO police chief.
The shakeup 10 the force
came when Mayor Leonard q.
simpson broke q tie vote at q
meeting of the council over .
resolution offered by Councilman
John p. Campbell
Frank 4. Thomhs was de-
|moted from lieutenant and CHIEF
Ito private.
Olin Harold was jumped from
private to sergeant and made
chief Of the force
Pvt. Thomhs. who has been
chief for two years, was receiv-
ling $3.50. In his new job ne
WIN get $500. Sergt. Harold
has been on the force for ii
months.
Mr.. Campbell's resolution ab0l-
Iished the lieutenancy.
Evening star., 1955-11-09

yesterday defeated incumbent
Ralph Alexander in the st. Peters
District.
Unoficial returns gave Mr..
Crump Isl votes to 13I for Mr..
Alexander. New Kent is about
80 miles east Of Richmond.
Evening star., 1955-11-09
Church Plons Dinner

The Salem Methodist Church
of Brookesville. Md, will hold
an oyster, chicken salad and
ham dinner beginning at Q pm.
Friday in orndorff Hall, Brookes-
vile.
Evening star., 1955-11-09
Negro Wins Vote
In New Kent, Va.

NEW KENT COURTHOUSE,
Va, Nov. . TIN q hotly con-
tested Board Of Supervisors con-
test. Samuel w. Crumh. 4 Negro.
Filipino forum. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1928-196?, 1955-04-01

In a C C epting
the appointment,
Mr.. Rodrigo eX-
pressed S i ncere
hope that this
would be the big
gest year ever
in the sale of
B u d d y Poppies
here. He pointed
out that to-day,
Filipino forum. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1928-196?, 1955-04-01

TOzO PimenteI more than ever,
we have a solemn obligation to
help those who gave so much dur
ing times of war"
1.-The high cost of living" he
said, placed an increased burden
on our disabled veterans. 1t is our
responsibility to see that they are
properly cared for and relieved
so far as possible from greater
hardships In addition, we must
not forget those widows and or
phans of Veterans now living at
our National Home at Eaton Rap
ids, Michigan. If we fail them, we.
also fail the men who have already
paid the supreme sacrifice" The
new chairman also announced that
he would ask for the support of all
other organizations in this city to
insure the success of the 1856
Buddy Poppy campaign. The La
dies Auxiliary to the V, F. w. will
also play a vital part in the drive,
as they have in the past.
Commander Pimental announc-
ed that the members of the Com
mittee are:
1. Silvino Tallido-1629 c King
Stree;
2. Ricardo Dirige-1629 C King
Street;
8. Mrs. John Noble-205-17th
Avenue So.
Filipino forum. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1928-196?, 1955-04-01
Chairman Named
For Poppy Sale

Commander Too Pimentel of
Veterans of Foreign Wars Post
No. 6599, today announced the
appointment of Mr.. Tony Rod
rigo, 524 King Street, as Chair
man of tn V. F. WIS annual Bud
dy Poppy Drive which will be held
in Seattle, Washington on May
2O-21.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1955-10-06
Dog Attacks Boy,7.
Riding Bike in Front
|Of KentIund Home

A 7-year-old Kentlard (Md)
boy Is recovering today from
wounds suffered when he was
attacked BY q boxer dog while
riding a bicycle near his home
william II. PleW. jr, 1922 For
rest road. received deep gashes
under his left arm and on his
right leg yesterday after the dos
knocked him to the ground. ac-
cordins to Prince Georges County
police.
The boy. who attends Kent
land Elementary School. wac
taken to Prince Georges General
Hospital and later treated by q
family physician. One stitch was
required In each cash.
MY wife was sitting on the
porch watching Billy, ride when
the dog knocked him to the
ground. chased him across the
street. pinned him to . fence and
began biting" reported Mr.. Plew
The dog was too vicious FOL
Mrs. Plew to pull on Billy so II
was probably both Of theii
screams that finally scared the
animal away" he added.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1955-10-06
Towns Economy Custer
OF Police Chief Ripped

Mayor Claude Warren Of
lRiverdale. Md. has branded a.
ridiculous" Q vote Of the Town
Council to dismiss its police chief
las an economy measure.
The S-to-2 vote to dispense
with the services Of 1t. L. E
Brown ON October II was taken
learlier this week In what two
Councilmen state il an attempt
Ito operate within an annual
budget close TO $4,000 and wipe
Iout 9 $7.o0O deficit. The Council
ALSO voted unanimously to drop
William Walter. o town super
Visor. In its economy drive. Each
receives . $500 salary.
with all the traffic running
Through here. It Is impossible 70
lget along without q fun time
man." Mayor Warren declared.
The Mayor said the presence
LOT Councilman Edward Dunford
out Of town ct the time of the
injecting, would have tied the
voting and the Mayor would have
least the deciding vote against
dismissal.
/ Four part-time officers. three
women crossing guards and one
patrol car make up the re-
mainder of the police force,
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1955-10-06
Special Fire Tex
Vote Set Oct. 18

Voters In the Brandywine and
Aquasco election districts Of
Prince Georges County will bal
lot on October 10 ON q proposed
special, tax to finance the re-
Gently organized Brandywine-
Aquasco Fire Department.
Approval Of the fire tax In the
special referendum would au-
thorize q levy Of 10 cents ON each
500 Of real property assessment.
Voting machines will be used
at polling places In the Brandy
wine Elementary School and at
the Davis Garage, Aquasco. from
Z am. to 2 pm.
Proceeds from the tax would
be distributed by the County
Commissioners every six months.
The referendum was author
lied In o bill passed by the last
nession Of the General Assembly,
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1955-10-06
NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS. NEWS
Social Security to Open
Silver Spring Office

The Social Security Admin
Iistration viii open 8 new dis.
|trict ONCE In Silver Spring. Nd.
November /. on the fourth fiool
|of the new Silver Spring Build.
ling at Georgia avenue and
Cameron street.
The manager Of the new ONCE
win be William r. Spates. nov
assistant to the district manager
|of the Washington ONCE.
Mr.. Spates is q native Of
Washington and attended st
Johns College and Columbus
University law school. He is the
son Of Webster Spates, q native
and longtime resident Of Mont
|gomery County.
Mr.. Spates has been with the
Social Security Administration
since October. 1886. Prior to
returning to Washington In
September Of last year, he had
assignments In Philadelphia,
Chicago and San Francisco. He
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1955-10-06

Chief Brown. IS. has been on the
force II years. nearly three Of
them as chief. Mr.. Walter. 81.
has been q city employe 10 years.
Councilmen Walter B. Ford and
Robert @. Fuerst said the dis
missals were but two Of almost
go items cut in the proposed
budget for 1856. Mr.. Ford
added that the deficit was built
up last year by excessive SPEND
ing.
Failure Of the council to I'm
clude budget money for one
mans salary, q police car anc
fire department funds brought
on the deficit. Mayor Warren
|countered. He also said the dis
|missal Of 1t. Brown could be
traced to q personal grudge.
{ The council could reverse its
dismissal vote at its regular meet
ing November z or ct q special
meeting called by the city clerk
|at the request Of q councilman.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1955-10-06
Mrs. MorshoII,
Widow of Pastor,
Buys Virginia Farm,

PURcELLvnLE. Va, oct. 1
Especially Mrs. Catherine w
Marshall Of Washington ha,
bought from DR.. and Mrs. How.
lard II. Warner of Baltimore Their
farm at Lincoln, Va. according
to an announcement by Johr
Allen Johnston. Leesburg realtor
DR.. Warner. who has been q
physician In Baltimore for over
80 years, inherited the property
known rs Evergreen Farm, from
his uncle, Howard M. Hoge. The
125-acre property has been In
the Hoge family for many gen.
|erations and once was the home
of Yardley Taylor, the surveyor
who made the first map Of Lou-
doun County.
Mrs. Marshall. of All Thirty
eighth street NV, Is the widow
Of Peter Marshall, who was chap
lain Of the United States Senate
and pastor Of the New York Ave-
nue. Presbyterian Church in
Washington.
Mrs. Marshall is the author Of
several books about the life Of
her husband. among them "A
Man Called Peter" which was
made into q motion picture. Mrs.
Marshall's father, the Rev. John
A. Wood, q Williamsburg tVa.)
Presbyterian minister, who viii
retire next year, and Mrs. Wood.
win make the property their
home. Mrs. Marshall and her
son, Peter. jr. win use II rs q
retreat. Mrs. Marshall plans ex-
tensive improvements to the old
residence. She takes possession
November !.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1955-10-06
Council 10 Quiz


/ BALTIMORE, Oct. 6 tH1.The
sIMaryland Legislative Council viii
/ have pointed questions to ask
State Police Supt. Elmer r. Mum
shower when it meets at State
police headquarters November 1.
1 The questions. posed by Dele
lgate Robinson, Democrat Of
baltimore 9Th. at . council meet
ling yesterday, were:
i Is the State po'ce force being
fused as a political Instrument
4 Is there q factional fight on
within the force for control OF
1.-THE organization?
Notes Police Raid
i Mr.. Robinson raised the ques-
,Itions rs he moved that the coun-
,lcil accept Col. Munsl1ower's in
Ivitation to hold its next s1 !,
lat State police headquarters In
,IPikesyille.
Noting published reports that
ID factional feud Is being waged
flor control OF the force and that
State police recently raided q
gambling headquarters in Bal
'ltimore County. Mr.. Robinson
asked for an explanation from
Gov. McKeldin or Col. Mum
lshower.
He said he especially wanted
Ito know whether State police
had been ordered to make raids
lin counties where the political
|complexion Is one way and lay
on in counties where the political
Icomplexion is another"
IF the State police are being
fused as q political instrument"
Delegate Robinson said, then
1.-THE brave men Of that depart
lment are being used unfairly"
Some explanation Is In order
to the citizens Of this State and
to this council Is their repre-
sentative" he said. IF the
Governor or the superintendent
won't explain these Develop
ments. then It may be up to
this council to take remedial
action. /"
The council voted to look into
the State police situation.
In other formal action yester-
day, the council:
/. Approved . bill authorizing
wire tapping. but only on preyi-
GUS approval by circuit courts
Ior the Baltimore Supreme Bench.
2. Approved changes In the
States absentee voting laws.
Unemployment Pay
3. Approved Q bill to permit
unemployed workers to accept
benefits under wage agreements
calling for jobless pay without
jeopardizing their right to|
State unemployment compensa-
u.
ton.
4. Approved in principle, but
submitted to the governor and
the Board Of Public Works for
action, q proposal to establish 81
fiye-day work week for State
employees.
5. Approved bill to provide
for increased pensions for re-
tired teachers.
6. Postponed action on q COM
plete rewriting Of the State
workmen's compensation laws.
z. Postponed until 1857 action
on a bill that would define the
effect of atomic energy on In
giirA NOE r0YlnYny1iae