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Evening star., 1955-02-04
Famous Fables
By {. E. Edoor

GRIEF-French King
Louis XIV had an eye for
the ladies, but few of them
left more than a passing
impression. Once they were
gone, he was not one to
pine for them.
Longest to remain at his
court was the famous beauty,
La Marquise de Pompadour,
who for 10 years was the
power behind the throne.
When she died it was only
with reluctance that he went
to the cemetery to attend
the burial.
It was a cold, dreary day.
Louis, already thinking OF
his next girl friend, watched
the casket being lowered.
and commented:
"Marquise is having bad
weather for her departure.
DIAGNOSIS - Inventor
Samuel F. B. Morse was a
painter before he became in
terested IN telegraphy. At
one time. he painted a pic
ture of q man on his death
bed.
One day, when a physician
friend called at his studio.
Morse showed him the can
vas and asked his opinion.
The latter carefully exam
ined the painting for several
minutes.
"Well." asked Morse i'm
patiently. "have your formed
your opinion?"
"Yes," said the physician
gravely. "It's malaria, def
initely.
Evening star., 1955-02-04

A new leafiet called INDIAN TRIBES
OF NORTH AMERICA tells many
Indian history, their customs and way
Of life You can obtain a copy By
sending q stamped, self addressed en-
yelope to Uncle Ray In care Of The
Star.
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Word to the Wise By Ms. f,o"1 Cobb,

cause they were the only two
known that could not be changed
or destroyed" by fire. The
others were base, or imperfect.
The seven metals in alchemy
were: Gold, Appolo or the sun;
silver, Diana or the moon; quick
silver, Mercury; copper. Venus;
iron, Mars; tin, Jupiter; lead,
Saturn.
distributed by McNaught Syndicate, Inc J
Evening star., 1955-02-04

Pioneer gasoline car Of Charles
Duryea.
At the Ohio State Fair in
Columbus SO years ago, Duryea
exhibited his bicycles. Next to
his display was a booth which
contained a large, clumsy gaso-
line motor. That motor weighed
about one ton.
Going to Springfield. Mass,
Duryea visited a factory which
made bicycles Of the kind he had
designed. In Springfield he rented
Evening star., 1955-02-04

Mr.. Abel led his fourth best
club, the four spot. His failure
to lead his partners suit and a
look at the four hearts in dummy
convinced Mr.. Dale that all of
the outstanding hearts were in
Mrs. Keen's hand.
It was clear that If the con-
tract could be made at all. it
would require delicate handling.
Mr.. Dale won the first trick with
dummy's ace of clubs, returned
the eight of clubs and ruffed it
low.
Now he took three rounds of
trumps, ending on the board.
Mrs. Keen had to make two dis
cards and she chose the six of
hearts and the six of clubs.
A diamond was then led from
dummy and Mrs. Keen played
the queen. Knowing she would
have a tough return to make,
Mr.. Dale properly let the queen
hold.
After some thought Mrs. Keen
sould find no better lead than
the six of diamonds. Mr.. Dale
played the jack and 1t held. He
cashed the ace Of diamonds and
followed with a heart lead to
dummy's king.
Mrs. Keen won with the ace
Of hearts and again was in
very tough spot. She had only
hearts and clubs left. A club re-
turn would enable Mr.. Dale to
ruff in dummy while discarding
O heart from his hand.
The actual return was the. jack
Of hearts and again Mr.. Dale
made a good ducking play. per-
mitting the jack to win. On an
other heart lead Mr.. Dale would
take the marked f1nesse Of the
nine spot.
Mrs. Keen gave up.
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Evening star., 1955-02-04
BY Frunk Beck
LIFE IN THE ARCTIC
Fishing Through the Ices

Eskimo boys like Upak learn to fish almost they
walk Upak dressed all in fur is sitting chunk of ice
He has cut hole through the ice beneath him he drop
his fishing line into the water You help him get his fish,
L. With crayon paint color Upaks coat and trousers
They be Of different shades of brown with white
fur around his face and band of brightly coed decoration
above the fur
Paste the picture smoothly cardboard Cut the boy
his and the fish Cut the slit in the coat shown From the
back of the picture slip the hand and through slit
far the curved end will let it
f. Fold back the panel at the left Set the figure up
cardboard box Make hole in the box Upaks feet
enough for the fish to through Drop the fish the
When you raise Upaks arm-up comes the fish.
Cviolet A. Newsfeatures)
Tomorrow: Padding q kayak.
Evening star., 1955-02-04
By Ramon Coffmon

space which he used as a shop,
and in which he worked to make
a gasoline motor of lighter weight
than the one he had seen at the
Ohio State Fair.
With the help Of his brother,
Franklin, who was eight years
his junior, Duryea built a gaso-
line automobile. This machine
worked fairly well and was made
before Duryea's thirtieth birth
day.
Anxious to improve their car.
Duryea and his brother built a
better gasoline engine, and made
the carriage somewhat more
sturdy. Then they tried it again.
with success.
Several years before his death.
Charles Duryea wrote me letters
describing his early adventures
with motor cars.
Jackson advocate. [volume] (Jackson, Miss.) 1939-current, 1955-12-24
COLLINS NEWS

Church services were held at the
Friendship M. B. Church Sunday,
Dec. Is. Rev. L. c. Pickens
preached an inspiring sermon. The
amount of money raised was $92.18.
Everyone is cordially invited to
come and attend these services ev-
cry second Sunday in each month.
Miss Naomi Gamble, reporter; Rev.
L. c.. Pickens, pastor.
Rev. L. C. Pickens, pastor of
Friendship M. B. Church will be
the dinner guest in the home of
Bro. Willie J. Magee, Sunday, JAN
uary 9th.
There will be a Christmas pro-
gram Monday night at the Friend
ship M. B. Church at 1880 pm.
Gifts will be presented to all small
children. Everyone is invited to
be present.
A surprise program was given
for the pastor, Rev. L. c. Pickens
Sunday at 2 o'clock.
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Saw Africans

Continued from Page One)
be achieved. Tribes, having mu-
tually exclusive groupings often
antagonistic to outsiders, make con-
certed action virtually impossible.
This fact was recognized early by
the colonial powers, who still sup
port tribal way of life in Africa,
the young writer stated in a bril-
liant analysis of present condi-
tons in his homeland.
Abrahams said that, although
the democratic-communistic ideolo-
golical struggle has little meaning
for most Africans, colonialism Is
felt keenly by all classes. Since
colonialism is ordinarily identified
with the democracies, he ventured
the opinoin that the communists
have the edge in Africa. From an
Africans viewpoint, however, trib-
alism remains the number one
problem there, he declared.
Jackson advocate. [volume] (Jackson, Miss.) 1939-current, 1955-12-24
SOCIETY SLANTS

by the president, Mrs. Ruth Mil
Ter and the singing of Carols, the
hostess invited her guest into the
dining room where lovely lunch
con was served. Mrs. Fannye
Thompson presided over the pile OF
gifts which were exchanged by
members and guests.
Mrs. Thelma c. Jones of Deer
part street left the city Tuesday
to spend Christmas with her chill
dren, Mr.. and Mrs. Fred Butler in
Atlanta, Ga.
Mrs. Jones will visit Mr.. and
Mrs. Adam Beaugois in East Or
ange, N. J. for the New Year
weekend before returning home.
Ushering the Yuletide Social
Season was the annual Dance
given by the Veteran Citizenship
Club, which was very elaborate
affair.
The Club is composed of some OF
the leading young men of the city.
Jackson advocate. [volume] (Jackson, Miss.) 1939-current, 1955-12-24

Terrell Literary Club entertain
ed with its annual Christmas party
Thursday, Dec. Is, at the College
Park Club House. The members
and their guests enjoyed a lovely
evening of fellowship. The tradi-
tional red and green of the Yule-
tide season was carried out in deco
ration. Many interesting games
were played during the evening.
Each year at this affair the
Club honors members of their
families who have made outstand-
ing achievements during the year.
The honored guests were: Mr., G.
w. Williams, Miss Vivian B. Ro-
mans; Madames: J. H. Powell,
Ruth o. Hubert, Ruby Suits Ly-
ellis, Eva Gordon, Juanita Jackson
and Clarie Collins Harvey.
The party was presided over by
Mrs. M. C. Collins, vice president
and Mrs. L. w. Price, End vice.
president. A delicious luncheon was
served during the delightful even
ing.
The Pascagoula Street Garden
Club members and their guests
were entertained with a lovely
Christmas party with Miss F. o.
Alexander, hostess in her beautiful
home. The house was gaily deco
rated with the holiday spirit of
greenery and poinsettas and light
ed candles.
After several games conducted
Jackson advocate. [volume] (Jackson, Miss.) 1939-current, 1955-12-24

The bride was given away by
Roy Wilkins, NAACP Executive
Secretary. Mr.. George E. Hilton,
an old friend of the Marshall
family, was the best man, and Miss
Marilyn Mayekawa was the maid
of honor.
The marriage climaxed short
courtship. 1t is the second mar
riage for the bridegroom and the
first for the bride.
Following the ceremony, small
reception was given for the newly
weds at the home of George E. Hill
ton, 205 West 138th Street. The
couple left Immediately thereafter
for a Caribbean honeymoon.
Mr.. Marshall, At, is Director
Counsel of NAACP Legal Defense
and Educational Fund and Special
Counsel for the NAACP.
Mrs. Marshall, petite, attractive
and of American-Filipino ancestry,
is %. She was born in Puuene,
Maui, Hawaii. She is a graduate
of the Honolulu Business College.
She came to New York in Febru-
airy, 1947 to study at Columbia
University and joined the staff of
the NAACP in 1947 as a stepog-
rapher. For the past 71a years she
was secretary to the Director of
NAACP Branches.
She has rendered her resigna-
ton to become effective January
l, but will remain on the job until
a new secretary has been chosen.
The couple will return from their
honeymoon on New Years Eve
and will make their home in New
York City.
Jackson advocate. [volume] (Jackson, Miss.) 1939-current, 1955-12-24
Thurgood
Marshall
Takes A Bride

NEW YORK, Dec. 17-Thurgood
Marshall and Miss Cecilia Ayson
Suyat were married here today in
a quiet, simple ceremony, attended
by only a few relatives and close
friends.
The marriage took place at 400
p. m. in the parish house of St.
Philips Episcopal Church, 215
West 133rd Street. Father Shell
ton Hale Bishop, Rector of ST..
Philips performed the ceremony.
Jackson advocate. [volume] (Jackson, Miss.) 1939-current, 1955-12-24

Our president acted as Mistress
of Ceremonies.
We were served in Buffet style
by the planning Committee. All
decorations pointed to the Yule-
tide Season. There were red and
green candles on the one table in
the dining room and a decorated
Christmas tree in the center Of the
large table. Holly was also used
in decorating. Menu served was
chicken salad sandwiches cut in the
shape of stars, open faced Pimento
cheese sandwiches, Philadelphia
cream cheese spread on Ritz crack
ers in Christmas colors, olives,
sweet pickles, potato chips, punch,
ice cream and cake.
Hostess, Mrs. Mamie Danger
field, assisting, Mrs. Birtha Bow
man, Mrs. Carrie Jordan, Mrs.
Mary Harris, Mrs. Inez Laws, and
Mrs. Rosie Gordon. Other men,
bers present were: Mrs. George
Thompson, Mrs. Lille Blue, Mrs.
Lille Butler, Mrs. Lula Lynch,
Mrs. Robbie Palm and Mrs. Aman-
da Robinson.
Guests invited by members were:
Mrs. Lillian Marshall, Mrs. Mable
Thompson, Mrs. Mary Esteem
Johnson, Mrs. Lucille Perry, Mrs.
Essequeena Grant, Mrs. Willie Mae
Taylor, Mrs. N. B. Barker, Mrs.
Edna Hood and Mrs. Carrine Gray.
Special guests were: Miss Birtha
Marshall, Jackson, Miss; and Mrs.
Aletha Kelly, Vicksburg, Miss.
Both teachers in the Edwards Jr.
High School, and Mrs. Ruby Muir
ry of Chicago, Ill.
The Ratliffs Chapel held its 35th
Anniversary program Sunday. Rev.
Hopkins of Jackson preached the
Anniversary Sermon.
The history of the church was
given by Bro. Jonas Warner. The
Growth of the Church by Sis. Fan
ME MCGEE. A delicious dinner was
served at the close of the program.
Mr.. William Ratliff died recent
ly. We are sorry to hear of his
death
Mr.. Herbert Smith of Fort Lewis
Washington is home visiting rela-
tives and friends.
Mrs. Mary Butler died Saturday
morning. Mrs. Butler at one time
was a resident of Edwards, and
had made her home in Vicksburg
for a number of years.
Mrs. Fannie MCGEE attended
church services Sunday, after be-
ing i'll for several weeks.
Mr.. John Walker and family OF
Philadelphia, Miss, were the week
end guests of their parents, Mr..
and Mrs. C. N. Lancaston.
The St. Mark M. B. Church held
its regular services Sunday. The
pastor, Rev. P. G. Hopkins preach
ed an inspiring sermon, subject:
down and Out"
Rev. Stephen of Jackson. Miss
brought the message that nlght'
subject: go little further.
A very large crowd attended. 10
tai collected was $3.50. Bro. T.
! L. Robinson, Clerk.
Jackson advocate. [volume] (Jackson, Miss.) 1939-current, 1955-12-24
OCEAN SPRINGS
n EWS

MRS. ANITA mercer, agent OF the
Jackson Advocate, wishes her sub
scribers a Merry Christmas and
a Happy New Year"
A NC Robert G.. Phillip, Helen
Wallace and Mayolla Ross visited
in the home of Mr.. and Mrs. Ned
Massey Sunday afternoon. Re-
freshments were served.
Sgt. Melvin Keys, brother of
Mrs. Ruth Johnson, is visiting here
after returning home from over
seas. He was accompanied back
with his wife who is i'll, and recent
ly entered a hospital here.
The following persons arc still
on the sick list: Mrs. Melinda
Casey, Arcadia Johnson, Alberta
Sanders, Louise Smith, Anita Mer-
Ger and Mr.. Willie McKinnis.
Mrs. Leontine Wallace left this
week fer New Orleans to spend
the Christmas holidays with her
neice, Miss Dorothy Harper.
Miss Doris Page, who resides in
Texas, is spending the holidays
with her sister, Mrs. Lettie Carter.
Jackson advocate. [volume] (Jackson, Miss.) 1939-current, 1955-12-24
PAscAG0ULA
NEWS

S/3-C Alfred burden, son of Mr..
and Mrs. Dixie burden, left Mon
day morning for San Francisco,
Calf, where he will then go over
seas.
Jackson advocate. [volume] (Jackson, Miss.) 1939-current, 1955-12-24

Gregory of 1891 Cartridge Ave.
Mrs. Greer plans to visit relatives
in indianapolis, Ind, before re-
turning home.
Jackson advocate. [volume] (Jackson, Miss.) 1939-current, 1955-12-24
Card OF Thanks

AS we come to the close of our
most eventful year, we pause to
express our sincere gratitude for
the kind expressions coming from
our many friends and we pray
Gods choicest blessing on each and
every one of you during this Yule-
tide Season and in the years to
come.
r. M. M, Huberts
Jackson advocate. [volume] (Jackson, Miss.) 1939-current, 1955-12-24

Pvt. Charles Gildersleeve is home
for the holidays. Charles was sta
toned in Alaska, along with Pvt.
Randolph Rankin, who is visiting
his parents in Cleveland, Ohio
Charles is the son of Mr.. and Mrs.
Herbert Gildersleeve.
Jackson advocate. [volume] (Jackson, Miss.) 1939-current, 1955-12-24

Christmas service will be held
Sunday morning at Friendship M.
3. Church. Service will begin at
1880 a. M, followed by Sunday
School.
Rev. ]. s. Smith will deliver the
| Christmas Sermon at HOO o'clock
Come and worship with us. Rev.
c. L. West, Pastor.
The st. Mark Baptist Church
will have service Monday at HOO
o'clock. You are cordially invited
to attend.
Miss Mary Jones of California
was called to the bedside of her
father, Mr.. Maston Jones who is
very i'll.
Mrs. Dora Singleton left for
California Sunday to spend the
holidays with her two daughters,
Mrs. Esther Mae Beacham and
Mrs. Emmett J. Lyles.
The faculty of Edwards Jr.
High School wishes to thank their
P. T. A. president, Mrs. Maude
Smith for the very fine dessert
that she prepared for them at the
school Thanksgiving dinner on
Wednesday, Nov. %, 1866.
A very inspirational meeting
of the P. T. A. was held at Ed
wards Jr. High School on Mon
day night, December 5, 1866. The
sum of $3.50 was raised.
Because of the fine service rem
dered by Mrs. Smith as P. T. A.
president, the Edwards Jr. High
School faculty has purchased her
lovely Christmas gift, as a token
of their appreciation. They wish
her very merry Christmas and a
most prosperous New Year.
The Edwards Community Club
held it's Anniversary Dinner at the
home of Mr.. and Mrs. Van Dan
gerfield December IL. This was
a well planned affair. The pro-
gram Committee presented a very
fine program. The program was as
follows: Two Christmas Carols
were sung by all present, with Mrs.
Edna Hood at the piano. A Christ
mas Prayer was given by Mrs.
Rosie Gordon. Greetings by Mrs.
Mamie Dangerfield, Duet by Mrs.
Amanda Robinson and Mrs. E.
Hood. What the Organization Has
Meant to the Community by Mrs.
Lille Butler. Song by the group.
A Summary Of Our Years Work,
by the president, Mrs. Mary Blue.
Jackson advocate. [volume] (Jackson, Miss.) 1939-current, 1955-12-24
Donations To
Old Folks Home

The following are donations to
the Old Folks Home not previously
reported:
Mrs. Lille Ishmon LOO
Mrs. Bonnie Washington
1922 Everett St. LOO
New Mt. Olive P. B. Church
Rev. T. L. Love, pastor 7.35
Reported by Rev. l.. II.
Newson 1900
Knights and Daughter of
Tabor, Mound Bayou, Miss. $500
The Friendly Club, Mrs. Jen-
ME Mae Robinson, pres. 1000
Mrs. Bessie Magee,
Crystal Springs, Miss. 200
Program at Hills Hall, Mr..
Lloyd MCGOWAN, sponsor 1888
Barq Bottling Co. 500
Mr.. Ed Melton 500
A Friend LOO
Rev. L. H. Newson 1926
Friendship M. B. Church 1900
Low Good Hope Church, Rev.
e. D. jackson, pastor 1900
Mrs. Carrie Matthews $50
Spring Grove M. B. Church,
Rev. Daniel, pastor 500
Ridley Hill M B. Church, Rev.
James McClinty. Jr., pastor
Flora, Miss. 500
Baker Grove Mission Society
Mrs. Mary Houseworth
president 1000
Bethlehem M. B. Church,
Rev. Moses, pastor 400
The United Ladies Club, Mrs.
Earline Collins, president 1000
Christian Caletine Club, Mrs.
w. A. Jones, president 1000
Corporation, Greene Bridges,
president $3.50
Velma Robertson LOO
Sing Berry LOO
Virgia Mae Hopkin so
Mrs. Allene Sims, Parish St.
M. B. Church 27.OO
Jackson advocate. [volume] (Jackson, Miss.) 1939-current, 1955-12-24

Mr.. Billups Of Gautier, Miss,
passed Saturday morning, Dec. 10,
1866. He had been i'll for a year
or more.
Jackson advocate. [volume] (Jackson, Miss.) 1939-current, 1955-12-24

Cpl. RATE Pickett, Jr., is home
for the Christmas holidays. Rafe
is stationed in South Carolina. He
is the son of Mr.. and Mrs. Rafe
Pickett, Sr.
Jackson advocate. [volume] (Jackson, Miss.) 1939-current, 1955-12-24

The student body Of Carver High
have stacked their books waiting
for Dec. 81, when school will close
for the Christmas holidays and will
reopen January 8, 1856.
Mr.. Sterling Flowers and Mrs.
Vera Reese are on the sick list
this week.
The ninth grade class gave a very
enjoyable afternoon party in the
home economics department. Mrs
Seabron is very happy with her
group. They have something IN
viting in the economics department
at all times.
A silver "Tea" was given in the
home of Mrs. Emma Washington
en- Convent Avenue, Sunday, De-
cember l, by the Pastors Aid Club
of Zion Methodist Church.
Jackson advocate. [volume] (Jackson, Miss.) 1939-current, 1955-12-24
BUDE news

Regular church services were
held Sunday, Dec. Is, at the Three
kid Methodist church.
Jackson advocate. [volume] (Jackson, Miss.) 1939-current, 1955-12-24

Mr.. w. R. Campbell and Mrs
Bell Hines are in the Meadville
Hospital. We wish them a speedy
recovery.
Jackson advocate. [volume] (Jackson, Miss.) 1939-current, 1955-12-24

Rev. and Mrs. Austher Gilchast
Of st. Louis, Mo-, were the week
end guests of their sister, Mrs.
Maggie Adams recently.
Jackson advocate. [volume] (Jackson, Miss.) 1939-current, 1955-12-24

Mrs. Erma Lee Greer will leave
Friday, Dec. %, for st. Louis,
Mo-, to spend two weeks vacation
with her daughter, Mrs. Katherine
Jackson advocate. [volume] (Jackson, Miss.) 1939-current, 1955-12-24
GREENWOOD
n EWS

Mrs. Willie Mae Owens and Mr..
and Mrs. Earmon Mason of 314
Senica street happily surprised
their grandmother with delicious
dinner on her Goth Birthday.
After the dinner the guests were
presented gifts which consisted of
trinkets, money and wearing ap-
parel.
Guests present were: Mr.. and
Mrs. Smith, Mrs. Nancy Moore,
Mrs. Ruedell Jackson, Mrs. E. M.
Morris, Mrs. Emma McKiskie and
Mrs. Lettie Robinson.
Jackson advocate. [volume] (Jackson, Miss.) 1939-current, 1955-12-24

Distinguished Visitor:
Rev. Trotter of Natchez, Miss,
visited Carver High Dec. IL, 1866.
He gave inspirational advice to the
high school students.
Jackson advocate. [volume] (Jackson, Miss.) 1939-current, 1955-12-24

We are glad to know that Mr..
Emit Bell and Mr.. Percy Byrd
are home on a furlough.
Jackson advocate. [volume] (Jackson, Miss.) 1939-current, 1955-12-24

Mrs. Esterlynn Neal will leave
December 20, for Oakland, Calf,
to meet her husband, Mr.. Daniel
Neal. The Meals have two dau-
ghters, Marvin Vivian, 9 years
old, and Ruth Mae, 7 years old.
Mrs. Neal is a member of the First
Christian Church and also the Pri-
mary Bible Glass.
Miss Minnie L. johnson of Step
hen street gave Mrs. Esterlynn
Neal an old fashion get-to-gether
party Saturday night, Dec. 18th.
Mrs. Neal and Miss Johnson are
sisters.
Jackson advocate. [volume] (Jackson, Miss.) 1939-current, 1955-12-24

Misses Ernie Thomas and Bobbie
Thomas Of 1888 Kerr Ave-, Men,
phis, Tenn, will visit in the home
of Mr.. and Mrs. Virgie Mayfield
at 1900 Jordan St., during the
Christmas holidays. The Thomas's
were here during Thanksgiving
holidays.
Jackson advocate. [volume] (Jackson, Miss.) 1939-current, 1955-12-24

Miss Doris Page, who resides in
Texas, is spending the holidays
with her sister, Mrs. Lettie Carter.
The Catholic times. [volume] (Columbus, Ohio) 1951-current, 1955-02-11

not have to strike. To snForae
his rights. the worker must be
free 10 strike; though unions and
strikes do not necessarily 90 re-
sether like whisksy and sods Or
ham and eggs" ne said.
Father Hogan stated that the
fight against communism is q spir-
itual one. Yet even economically.
communism doesn't make sense. he
added They say the revolution
will establish perfect equality. But
who is going to clean the streets7
Communists may answer that in
a socialist state people will be
careful not to dirty the streets,
or that cleaning streets will be an
honor Tell that to somebody else,
but not to me-" the Jesuit priest
said Il could accept it in Chris
tianity as ar honor | would have
no shame before God or man to do
manual work as Christ did. That il
all quite logical in my religion.
But not in the communist relig-
ion"
The Catholic times. [volume] (Columbus, Ohio) 1951-current, 1955-02-11

ing study of them and wrote a
book exploding the assertions with
complete Recommendation.
Nevertheless, Protestant bod
les. particularly in the United
States, continued TO program
meetings or the charges, sponsor
addresses and pass resolutions
of protest against the "perseeu-
fion." Some of these bodies were
earnest, but many were we'll
known as being composed of pro-
fessional anti-cafholics.
Colombia prides itself on being
a great friend of the United States.
1t was the only Latin American
country to send troops and ships
to Korea to fight side by side with
US. CTS and the people here are
justly proud of the way their men
acquitted themselves.
Accordingly, Colomb ians are
panied and surprised at these
charges of persecution"
The Foreign Affairs Minister did
not deny that there had been dis
turbances, but asserted flatly that
there had been no persecution. He
said:
Freedom of worship is a Colon
bian constitutional law which is
observed and endorsed by the gov
ernment. In our country person
may be born, baptized, educated,
married, die in other words,
develop his whole life-within his
religious beliefs without any inter-
ference, but on the contrary count
upon the respect and protection of
the government regarding these
rights.
A considerable number of Prot
estant clergymen have arrived in
Colombia during the past few years
and in some cases they have not
limited their activities to the sim
pie practice of worship which is
guaranteed by the National Consti-