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Evening star., 1955-11-16
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FREDERICK. Md. Nov. i6.-
Maryland Attorney General C.
Ferdinand Sybert and host OF
other State and national figures
are scheduled to address the
eighth annual convention Of the
Maryland Municipal League
opening here tomorrow.
Mr.. Syhert viii discuss 'Mu-
hicipality and the Law" at the
Friday afternoon business ses-
sion. The convention viii run
through Saturday. About 200
are expected tor attend.
Tomorrow afternoon. the mu-
nicipal officials win hear o dis
cussion Of Maryland's fiscal sit
uation from members Of a special
legislative committee that has
been seeking new State tax
sources. Committee members
expected to participate include
Senator Edward s. Northrop and
Delegate Blair Lee III. Demo-
Gratis Of Montgomery County:
Senator william s. James. DEM
ocrat of Hartford, and Delegate
John M. Whitmore, Democrat Of
Anne Arundel.
Another panel discussion
Thursday afternoon win cover
municipal recreation problems.
with Mayor Dickran Hovsepian
Of Rockville slated to take part.
Speakers at q Thursday eve
ming banquet being put on by
the city OF Frederick win include
John M. Begg. deputy director
Of the office Of private co-opera-
tion. United States Information
Agency. and Mayor Winslow r.
Burhans of Hagerstowrl.
Evening star., 1955-11-16

guilty to giving perjured testi-
|mony and received six months
suspended Jail sentences. They
were Charles e. Harrison, SO, Of
Springfield, the Dodsons' nephew,
and Harrison's wife, Jean. ~.
Carleton Dodson served 90
days in iail after being convicted
of driving on q revoked permit.
"a jury freed him Of the drunken-
driving charge.
The defendant was scheduled
to be sentenced yesterday on the
perjury charge but changed his
plea before Judge Arthur Sim
clair.
Evening star., 1955-11-16
Spot Awoy From ~
SOUGHT for Telescope

PORT DAVIS. Tex. R--Be-
cause Fort Davis has ..the worst
possible television reception. "
Harvard College Of Cambridge.
Mass. is thinking Of locating its
big. new telescope here.
Director Donald H. Menzel Of
Harvard's observatory said the
telescope. which viii permit OBJ
servation Of the sun by means Of
radio emissions, should be free
of television interference.
Evening star., 1955-11-16
Justice and Mercy

WACO. Tex. tRl.-Justice Of
Peace Don Hall received this note
along with 9 1850 check for
q speeding violation: BE thank
ful to God that He is q little
more nierciful than you. Sin
Ecsrely yours. i Punished Sinner. '
Evening star., 1955-11-16
No GorIic, PIeuse

NEW YORK.--New York sub
way authorities have rejected .
spaghetti advertisement scented
with garlic for added realism.
Evening star., 1955-11-16

just can't GET over the marvel
Gus way my Betsy outsmarts her
hcusework. Take wood floors foi
instance. hear other wives com
plain about an the scrubbine and
waxing they have TO do. But NOT
my Bsasyl She cleans and WAKES
lhem in one easy operation with
Bruce Cleaning Wax. Why. she's
through in half the time and fresh
as i daisyl And our beautiful wood
floors are always getting compii.
irients Ny Betsy and her Arncs
Cleaning Wax sire make small work
Evening star., 1955-11-16

0f 4 Big Job. n
mighty proud "
bcth cf them
R.s. For iIgAfeI sninpnx
saxine Oa lrolemn
and ,scDd, BefsyAssf .,..Ssss
Bsate Eloer Clsar1
Arkansas State press. [volume] (Little Rock, Ark.) 1941-1959, 1955-08-05

Whether its cheering big time
tennis tournament or pitching
game of horseshoes in your own
backyard, come summer and
everybody wants to get into the
act-and the action-of outdoor
sports. And, as anyone with even
the simplest box-type camera
knows, this is the time that you'll
find some Of the best picture OPP
portunlties of the year right at
your flngertips.
But" we can almost hear you
exelaim, don't | need a super-de
luxe camera to catch fast-aetion
shots?" The answer is no. For,
though a fast lens and a fast shut
ter are real helps whenever you
want to picture q subject in mo-
ton, you can count on a simple
camera 10 catch action if you
make a habit of accurate timing
and use a bit OF ingenuity, too.
Just study any sport and you'll
observe moments when for a frac-
ton OF a second all motion is
"frozen"--even though the poses
and attitudes OF the players sug-
gest let-speed action. The tennis
player with the ball at the peak
Arkansas State press. [volume] (Little Rock, Ark.) 1941-1959, 1955-08-05
Good Sports Shots With Simple Camera

OF the toss ana his racket at the
limit of its swing-the diver at
the top point OF his ascending arc
before he starts the downward
plunge-the golfer at the precise
end of his follow-through--all
these are fractional instants of
frozen" motion.
And all these are action shots
that any camera can capture,
What you have to remember is to
time your release accurately SO
that you can catch the poised
moment" when all motion is froz-
en-, The fast shutter of more
elaborate camera merely gives its
owner a safety margin-insuring
a sharp picture even if his judg-
ment in timing is q fraction off.
Viewpoint as Wei as timing Is
important in taking good action
pictures. A sports shot must be
clear and easy to understand. For
sports such as baseball or tennis,
a high position looking down on
the field or cour- is best when
you're aiming for general views
Of the game.
John Van Guilder
Arkansas State press. [volume] (Little Rock, Ark.) 1941-1959, 1955-08-05
WARNING ORDER

State of Arkansas,
County of Pulaski, SIS
In The Pulaski Chaucery Court
Lou Ann Dollar, Plaintiff
VS.. No. l029l3
Ralph Dollar Defendant
The defendant, Ralph DoiiaS 70
warned to appear in this court
within thirty days and answer
the complaint of the plaintiff. Lou
Ann Dollar
Dated: July u, 1865
Gladys Neal Brandon
Solicitor for Plaintiff
Ivan Smith
Attorney ad Litem
Airline Turner, Chancery Clerk
BY Helen Edwards, d. c.
7.22-29,8j-l2 al
Arkansas State press. [volume] (Little Rock, Ark.) 1941-1959, 1955-08-05
WARNING ORDER

State Of Arkansas,
County of Pulaski, IS.
In the Pulaski Chancery Court
Ardimese Terry, Plaintiff
VS.. No. i02895
Robert L. Terry, Defendant
The defendant, Robert L. Terry,
is warned to appear in this court
within thirty days and answer the
complaint Of the plaintiff, Ardi-
mese Terry.
Dated: July il. 1888
W, W Shepherd
Solicitor for Plaintiff
John B. Gulley
Attorney ad Lltem
Airline Turner, Chancery Clerk
By Helen Edwards, D. c
7;15-22-29;8:5 1t
Arkansas State press. [volume] (Little Rock, Ark.) 1941-1959, 1955-08-05
WARNING ORDER

btate Of Arkansas,
founty of Pulaski. IS.
In The Pulaski ChanceTy CoUt
Fay Ruth Keppler. Plaintiff
VS.. No. l02920
Richard H. Keppler. Defendant
The defendant. Richard II. KEEP.
pier. is warned to appear in this
court within thirty days and an
swer the complaint of the plain
tiff, Fay Ruth Keppler.
Dated: July 18th. 1855
Gladys Neal Brandon
Solicitor for Plaintiff
Ivan Smith
Attorney ad LItem
Airline Turner. Chancery Clerk
BY Helen Edwards, D. c.
T.22-2A.8.l.I2 a
Arkansas State press. [volume] (Little Rock, Ark.) 1941-1959, 1955-08-05

membership drive Of auxlliarIes
With a talent program at 8 p m
Wednesday evening talent pro-
gram will be spo~ sored by Rev
Greene for the benefit nf the
membership drive Of auxlltaries
TIE Tafton Il me deuonstra-
ton club met At the home Of Mrs
Doa Matthews After i brief bus.
mess session the agent. Mrs Lena
EddIngton gave au excellent dis.
course on family get together
Next meeting will be held at the
home Of Mrs James McMullen
August 10 Mrs. NJ ] Walter
Arkansas State press. [volume] (Little Rock, Ark.) 1941-1959, 1955-08-05
WARNING ORDER

oEaFe OF Afkan5l5,
County Of Pulaski, IS
In the Pulaski ChauCeTy Court
Vonna Mae Keepers, Plaintiff
VS. No. I02342
Alfred 4 Keepers. Defendant
The defendant, Alfred h Keepers,
IS warned To appear in this court
within thirty days and answer
the complaint of the plaintiff,
Fonna Mae Keepers.
Dated July 3, 1855
Fred A Newth, Jr.
Solicitor for Plaintiff
Robert J. Brown
Attorney ad Litem
Airline Turner, Chancery Clerk
BY Helen Edwards. D. c.
7:l5-22-29.8.5 At
Arkansas State press. [volume] (Little Rock, Ark.) 1941-1959, 1955-08-05
Legal Notice:
WARNING ORDER

State Of Arkansas.
County Of Pulaski. SIS
In the Pulaski Chancery Court
John T. Gilbert. Plaintiff
VS., No l02B38
Ann Gilbert Defendant
The defendant, Ann Gilbert, Is
warned to appear in this court
within thirty days and answer
the complaint Of the plaintiff
John T Gilbert.
Dated July 20th. 1855
Thad D Williams
Solicitor for Plaintiff
Glenn + Walther
Attorney ad Litem
Airline Turner. ChancerY Clerk
BY Jamye DFeher. d c
7.22-29,8.5-l2 At
Arkansas State press. [volume] (Little Rock, Ark.) 1941-1959, 1955-08-05
Home NURSING
Courses Offered
By Red Gross

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A'.ls '-7sH'lT As!4 = ~ sza
nss-i1 hae- 4 ~ Tts-ss c'ssi
a-''saas ua7lasav NJ slaa-ss
49, s-aia74 y hsT1 rsa-as>.
Arkansas State press. [volume] (Little Rock, Ark.) 1941-1959, 1955-08-05
WARNING ORDER

State of Arkansas,
County of Pulaski. IS.
In the Pulaski Chancery Court
Kathryn E. White. Plaintiff
VS.. No l029l3
Mozelle White, Defendant
The defendant. Mozelle White. is
warned to appear in this court
within thirty days and answer
the complaint of the plaintiff,
Kathryn f White
Dated; July -. 1853.
Jackie L. Shropshire
Solicitor for Plaintiff
Harold B. Anderson
Attorney ad Litem
Airline Turner, Chancery Clerk
BY Helen Edwards, D c.
7:22-29,8:5-l2 It
Arkansas State press. [volume] (Little Rock, Ark.) 1941-1959, 1955-08-05
WARNING ORDER

State of Arkansas,
County of Pulaski. SIS
In the Pulaski ChanCery Court
Geraldine Bridges, Plaintiff
vs.. No l0l484
CIarice Nelson Bridges, Defendant
The defendant ClariCe Nelson
Bridges, is warned to appear in
this court within thirty days ani
answer the complaint OF the
plaintiff. Geraldine Bridges.
Dated: July 18th. 1865
Diles & Freeman
Solicitors for Plaintiff
George w. Shepherd
Attorney adj Lite
Airline Turner, Chancery Clerk
7l5-22-29: 8:5 At
Arkansas State press. [volume] (Little Rock, Ark.) 1941-1959, 1955-08-05
Smackover

Tie monthly usher board meet
ing had its program at the First
Baptist church Mrs. Birdla Brad
ford. local president Doris
Lee Draper left for a brief visit
10 Detroit with his brother
Arkansas State press. [volume] (Little Rock, Ark.) 1941-1959, 1955-08-05
Legal Notice
WARNING ORDER

W AMMAN phbLs
State Of Arkansas,
County Of Pulaski IS.
In the Pulaski Chancery Court
Marguerite Roberts, Plaintiff
VS.. No. l02464
William T Roberts, Defendant
The defendant William F Rob
erts, IS warned to appear IN this
court within thirty days and
answer the complaint u the
plaintiff, Marguerite Roberts.
Dated: July 18th. 1855
Olles & Freeman
Solicitors for Plaintiff
George " Shepherd
Attorney ad Litem
Airline Turner, Chancery Clerk
BY Airline Turner
722-29 B5-I2 Il
Arkansas State press. [volume] (Little Rock, Ark.) 1941-1959, 1955-08-05

Lamb Givins o. Detroit visited
his mother in Camden, and friends
N Smaekoyer Herbert Muir
ply left recently for air force
/ tuty overseas Mr.. and Mrs
/ sam Williams Of California visit
ed Mrs. Anna Taylor recently
| Mr.. and Mrs Clarence Pierce
!. listed relatives reCenuY
Arkansas State press. [volume] (Little Rock, Ark.) 1941-1959, 1955-08-05
Boulevard News
Rev. X. GHeea

The funeral Of Re- d II Nc
Farlin, who passed suddenly tasi
week at Warren, was held Sun.
day at Zion Hin Baptist churea
Sweet Home Rev F T Evans
delivered the eulagY Survivors
are his wife, one son one sister
and six grahdchildeg ltarm mi
was at Zten Hill CEN terry VT
Duhisson m charge Sunday
Rev J r Greene VII sp1 Tor E
Arkansas State press. [volume] (Little Rock, Ark.) 1941-1959, 1955-08-05
Last of Uncle Toms
FuneraIized YESTERDAY
1housahds Of Negroes Packed Church
Auditorium With Hearts Full Of Glee

A. a sssHssf nrsra8 NJ IRA Bsp,lit cNarrs Pre-
h5a1t hid FraiaT r1gat usesuDsr 1 o. Wlas n
FtsAh az sai5d re ~ aaHi5rpts q ~ ssh lie
20 r. sh1fub sppF nsftaf Jf4 a as y.a
= ffs-1rAa asfnesf Of M iseaiiy = kWAs Cass~
Fs3 EAaff SAsFr hs Ms prutss.arislg b s rvqs-sfs
Arkansas State press. [volume] (Little Rock, Ark.) 1941-1959, 1955-08-05

president and Mrs VIM Rledsoe
reporter Mr. and Mrs Cllt-
lon Person, l5l4 Chester street
aad as their guests last week mel
Arkansas State press. [volume] (Little Rock, Ark.) 1941-1959, 1955-08-05
The Purple Heat
70 Dover Bays

cwaa7S Esuss ca 4 La
SEQ ksr Arsiss siaa o Q
tfwB N Sas-s . ispre-1i !
~ azas ns'iss = Ss-'a 4
va - 3 ~ s#ss
tisss Tar=4 Frssf .
Arkansas State press. [volume] (Little Rock, Ark.) 1941-1959, 1955-08-05

Lewis are on the sick T..
~ your news to oren H i. Sea:
Arkansas State press. [volume] (Little Rock, Ark.) 1941-1959, 1955-08-05

sisters. Mrs Nancy Miller ane
Mrs Bgrtha Fleming OF Chicago
A surprise birthday PARTY Tor Ms
Person vas given BY the sisters
Arkansas State press. [volume] (Little Rock, Ark.) 1941-1959, 1955-08-05

Johnnie Blackman and Ivey Rey'
holds visited relatives in Wiseon
in Jasper Spralls, Mrs. Nan.
lie Slaughter and Mrs. Luddie
Arkansas State press. [volume] (Little Rock, Ark.) 1941-1959, 1955-08-05

- eorPr-rs. ..,
Arkansas State press. [volume] (Little Rock, Ark.) 1941-1959, 1955-12-09
To Deprive Negroes
Of All Voting Rights

Upon his return from Mississippi where he visited Gus
Courts in the hospital at Mound Bayou Goster b. Current
director of branches of the National Association for the AID
vancemen of Coored People charged that this latest attack
NAAcP leader result of efforts of the White Cit
liens Council Of Beoni deprive all Negroes that of
their voting rights"
Together with Medgar Evers NAACP field secretary for
Mississippi Mr. Current visited Mr. Courts In the hospital
which he had been removed from Bezon he had
been shot and critically wounded while working In his store
November IS leader of the Beon NAAcP
Mr. Courts refused his from the voting list
despite threats and the assassination last May Rev.
George W. Lee The clergyman killed far from the
where political gangsers shot thru window an
fort to Kill Courts who succeeded Rev. Lee leader of the
Negro community In that town.
wilkins Asks FBi Intervention
Previously Roy wilkins. NAACP executive secretary.
ccved from Gov Hugh White that he had caed on
the sheriff and the district attorney do everything possible
to find parties guilty of shooting Gus Courts and prosecute
vigorously Mr. Wilkins In earlier telegram to the govern
See lYNcHiNG ATTEMPT-page four
Arkansas State press. [volume] (Little Rock, Ark.) 1941-1959, 1955-12-09
Gazette Scribe
Gets fraternify's
Annual Award

The Phi Chapter Of PM Beta
Sigma fraternity presented its an
nual Social Action award 90 Ger
roll McGaughoy % u Akin
Gazette Friday at the Philan1er
Smith college chapel
Mr.. MCGaughey was presented
the award for his work perform
cd in securing financial lid Z -
Calvin Richmond Of Pine Bluff
VINO needed "a rare h-alt o9cla-
ton. last February.
The main speaker for the coca
sion was Dr.. Charles II w''tn1 ~
The College Of The Ov7rks wNo
ercke on the subject The Tlut1
l. Mississippi"
Frederick c. Ransom. Miss Ru-
ue Jones. DIT Georg Iggc-s. Dr.
J. p. Henderson and Winfield
Young also participated in the
program.
John H. Malone, president Of
Phi chapter presented the award
20 Mr.. MoGaughey.
Arkansas State press. [volume] (Little Rock, Ark.) 1941-1959, 1955-12-09
hNAACP official Charges
lynching Attempt of Negro Is
Work of White Citizens Council
Use Of Funds for Delegates Protested

Clarence Mitchell director of the Washington Bureau o.
H. NAAeP has notified the White House Conference on Ed
on that he intends TO pursue further the question h
d at the opening session of the threeday conference
|thjsh closed Thursday.
Despite efforts to any discussion Of Tie explosive
se Of segregation the NAACP representative succeeded
l. RAISING the issue by questioning the LEGALITY Of PAW en-
travel expenses 10 delegates representing states wca
acts Of their legislature in defiance a the surreae
cans ruling on school segregation"
Arkansas State press. [volume] (Little Rock, Ark.) 1941-1959, 1955-12-09

was formulated after the Supreme Court decision of May H.
1854 banning segregation in public education 1t seems in
Credible Mr. wilkins said that the organizers of the con-
ference should failed to place this vital item on the
agenda.
The COURTS ruling" the NAACP leader pointed out af
et some 100000 residents IL and the District
of Columbia To these people, the problems incident to i'm
Arkansas State press. [volume] (Little Rock, Ark.) 1941-1959, 1955-12-09

At HoME-Sunday between the hours Of and p m the
Christopher Bateses hosts TO many friends and
EeWShers who visited their home located at 1907 West
Twenty-eghth street The Little Rock Chapter of the Nation
Council of Negro Women and close friends served host
they discussed and depicted the ura-moden fea-
Of the dwelling Chamingy and efficiently Mrs Syl-
via Caruth greeted the guests and headed the receiving line
composed of Mrs Gwendoyn Floyd Mrs Daisy Bates, Mrs
Mildred Leonard of Helena Mrs Ethel Crechaw and Mrs
laura Bates of Memphis (mother of Mr. Baes) Mrs Core
Jarrett gracefully pointed the features o! the hV'ng
and dining Mrs Theresa Jones gracouy preSid-
ed over the guest book Changy, Mrs. Margaret Elan d.
ted the guests the gift where Mrs Irene Shrop
shire Mrs Harriet Dyer and Mrs Lila b. Prcyer courteous
receyed and DISPLAYED the gifts Lovey Mrs Los Gkey
Arkansas State press. [volume] (Little Rock, Ark.) 1941-1959, 1955-12-09

ENGAGED-Miss Betty Mae Ten
penny. daughter Of Mr.. and Mrs.
John Tcnpcnny. will become the
bride o. Henry Lee Tolivcr. De-
ccmbcr 25. Betty Ma IS a former
student Of Dunbar hi school ald
graduated from County training
scnool. McAlmont. class Of IS.
She is the niece Of Mrs. c. +.
Wiikcrsol. math teacher at Dun.
bar hi school Henry Lee Toliver
is the son Of Mr.. and Mrs. George
Tolver. North Little Rock and
a veteran of World War II and
also Of Korean wars. He is prod
vet OF jackson college. jackson.
Mississippi
Arkansas State press. [volume] (Little Rock, Ark.) 1941-1959, 1955-12-09

pemenng the decision of vital Importance The conference
should have provided forum for open discussion of these
problems"
Mr. wilkins noted that about one-tenth of the $50 tables
endorsed the NAACP proposal that federal funds be withheld
from states which refuse to comply with the courts order to
desegTegate the schools
The report teachers, adopted by the conference in
Arkansas State press. [volume] (Little Rock, Ark.) 1941-1959, 1955-12-09
GoodfeIiows Open
Campaign for MAS
Aid TO The Needy

The committee for the Good
fellows campaign met at the Y
Tuesday morning. The following
See GOoDFELLowS-page four
Arkansas State press. [volume] (Little Rock, Ark.) 1941-1959, 1955-12-09

Observation-Disclosures of the White House 80
cation was ,sra, %;rcr;bls bv Roy wilkins executive
secretary of the National Association for tne s 30
1olored People, who attended the threeday M &C. de-
ms week, as a member of the official New iOiN ~
egation
when one realizes that the agenda for this
Arkansas State press. [volume] (Little Rock, Ark.) 1941-1959, 1955-12-09
1cation Conference Scored For ByPassngJm Crow Issue

cluded an NAACPsponsored declaration that n the choice
of candidates teacher preparation and placement
religious utilization national origin should not be consider
ed"
The NAACP leader served chairman Of his table for
the discussion how get and keep good teachers
DON'T GET MAD GET SMART JOIN THE NAAcP
Arkansas State press. [volume] (Little Rock, Ark.) 1941-1959, 1955-12-09

and Mrs Annie Hghtower ushered the visitors downstairs
10 the recreaona where Mrs, Mary r. Gaines, Mrs
Jack Davis, Mrs Nancy Parker and Mrs Maude Hampton
were elegantly presiding Mrs Mary Louise Terrence Carna
ton MIX consuant charge Of refreshmen7 assste
By Mrs Earene Hgsmh With her quiet grace and charm
Mrs Sarah D. Williams eliminated the tours with dc. aileu
descriptions of the family kitchen and exit The Baeses
welcomed guests from Pine Bluff Newport Chicago Hot
Springs Dallas and Fort Worth, Texas, Helena, McGhC2
Corpus Christi, Texas, Memphis and Helena.
the toto (receving ne) left to right Mrs Caruh
general chairman and president Of the NCNW, Mrs. Floyd
Mrs Bates H. Christopher, Mrs Bates Mrs Leonard Mrs
Crenchaw Hosesses (seated left TO right Mrs jarrett,
Mrs Davis Mrs. Gkey Mrs. Williams, Mrs Shropshire, Mr.
Parker and Mrs Caruh Standing order: Mrs Jones'
Arkansas State press. [volume] (Little Rock, Ark.) 1941-1959, 1955-12-09
Fame Created
By Prejudice

Bobby Grier. little known "re-
serve back on the University Of
See PREJUDICE-page four
Arkansas State press. [volume] (Little Rock, Ark.) 1941-1959, 1955-12-09

and will consist of a panel: Mrs. Bethune
H. rife and Contribution" Panelists are;
Mrs. Mary P. Gaines, Mrs. Winifred Whitfield
Mrs lola Mcdonald, Mrs. Marjorie Cam, Mrs.
r A. Glasco and Mrs. Harriet Dyer Music VIII
~, furnished bv Arkansas Baptist college.
The Republican., 1955-03-03

Advertising deadline: Wednesday
noon. Rates made known upon ap-
plication-Phone 2-2631.
The Republican., 1955-03-03

munitics scattered throughout the
country Of part of the funds due
them
After careful study of the situ-
alton created by the Departments
ruling | concluded that Montgom-
cry county could be most efficient
ly helped through legislative action.
Accordingly | have introduced a
bill tH.R. 431ll which will clarity
the law and make these funds
available to the county Several
Congressman have joined me in
this effort to rectify an error which
was certainly not the intent of Con-
gress in legislating Public Law S15.
l have previously discussed with
the people of my District the ques-
tion of the extension of the Re-
ciprocal Trade Agreements Act.
In the Floor discussion of the
measure and in the voting | was
guided by the overall interests of
my District | voted for proposals
as they were advanced, either as
amendments to the bill or as tech
nical ways of handling the legiS-
lations, which would give assist
The Republican., 1955-03-03
Congressional
Viewpoint
Sen. John Marshall Butler

The peace and splendor of
France-thc land of fraternity.
liberty and equality-have again
been dimmed by internal political
strife With the collapse of the
Mendes-France cabinet. the gov
ernment Of France has now under
gone twenty changes in the past
ten years Unusual, indeed, accord
ing to American standards But
these frequent political disturb
ances, of varying impact upon the
affairs of France, could seriously
hamper the hopes and aspirations
for mutual security in Europe
While the two party political sys-
tenn provides a source of funda-
mental strength for our govern
ment, France is buffeted by the
wranglingS of six major parties plus
host Of other less significant fac
tions, each reflecting different seq
ments of public opinion. By
temperament. the average French
man has no interest in the prob
lens of his government beyond his
individual demands for lower taxes
and higher wages. Tax evasion is
rampant. In such an atmosphere,
Communists. Socialists and Radi-
Gals have been able to progress.
The lack of any thread of unanimi-
ty among the people and the many
partisan groups accounts for much
of Frances troubles.
A ponderous French Constitu-
ton of some ninety-five articles
contrasted by ours of only seven
prescribes a form of government
which includes a Parliament, a
President, and a Premier. The
Parliament. like our Congress, is
composed of two bodies-the all
powerful National Assembly lower
house comparable to our House
of Representatives and the Council
of the Republic upper house,
comparable to, but without the
function and responsibility Of the
United States Senate.
The President, now Rene Coty,
is elected. not directly by the peo-
pie but through a vote of the Par
Lament. The duties Of the Presi-
dent are normally ceremonial, and
his position and eminence, in no
way parallels that Of the President
of the United States. However, in
crisis, as now exists, the Presi-
dent of France has the onerous task
of selecting a new Premier accept
able to the Assembly
To endure for any period of time.
Premier of France must have the
continuous support and sanction of
the National Assembly. Success or
failure of any regime rests with