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St. Paul recorder. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1934-2000, 1956-06-15

y. Question: Would you, Il
II elected President, other mea.
sures having failed. favor invok.
ing the provisions OF the Second
Section Of the Fourteenth Amend
ment, which expressly require that
the representation Of a state in
Congress should be cut down In
proportion as the right TO vote Of
citizens n years Of age and over
Is denied or abridged
Answers have always felt
that u was more c0nsonant with
our democratic processes 30
work for the extension Of suf-
frage rather than tho restriction
Of representation. Hence I would
prefer am affirmative increase In
suffrage 20 nm invocation Of the
neglected second section of the
l4th Amendment which would
reduce IA states Congressional
delegation In Congress proper
tlonate 10 that states denial Of
the right 20 vote. Practical and
legal difficulties would newt
ably handicap the enforcement
Of this provision. and I would
rely upon II only as a last re-
sort.
IS. Question: Would you. II
elected President, be willing TO
use the powers OF your great Of
flee 10 encourage. positively and
firmly, fair employment practices
throughout the nation and would
you create such devices M might
be necessary 10 help secure TO
every American the right 10 work
at the calling for which he Is best
fitted7
ANSWERS The Presidents dis.
cretionary powers 90 promote
fair employment practices
should be- used by him 10 their
fullest extent. As Mayor OF Min.
neapoIia. I organized the May
Or's Council ON Human Relations
and proposed a municipal fair
employment practices ordinance
with powers OF enforcement, a
proposal which was adopted and
h now n working law admins
tered by a Municipal Fair I'm.
Ployment Practices Commission.
Following these successful a.
chievementa. I have been convinced
OF the Importance OF government.
tai action toward obtaining equal
opportunity for employment re-
gardless Of race. color, creed or
national origin. Fair employment
practices are more important to-
day than ever before. We need all
available talents and skills II we
are TO maintain a dynamic econ
omy and TO meet the challenge OF
Soviet competition In the field OF
St. Paul recorder. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1934-2000, 1956-06-15

Charlotte, N. c. DR.. Massey
taught American history, econom-
les and sociology at Booker T.
Washington high school in Column
bia, s. c.
At Colgate-Rochester Divinity
School, Rochester, N Y, DR.,
Massey received his Bachelor of
Divinity degree in 1914. His first
and only church is Pilgrim Bap-
fist church.
Under DR. Massey's administra-
ton, a three story educational
building has been erected and fully
equipped at a cost exceeding $780,
600 Church properties have been
improved and redecorated to the
present value of $4,000. Notable
also among the achievements OF
the church since DR.. Massey's ar
rival has been the licensing Of four
young men to become clergymen.
One Of these young men, Milton
Combs, has been selected as the
first Negro Missionary to be sent
to Burma by the American Bap-
fist Convention.
DR.. Massey is first vice presi-
dent OF the st. Paul Urban League
and in 1882 was cited by the
League for outstanding service to
the City Of st. Paul. He was also
cited in that same year by the
Office OF Rent Sterilization for
yeoman services as a member Of
the Rent Control Advisory board.
The Civic Committee Of the
Sterling Club, in 1858 selected DR..
Massey as Man Of the Year" In
1855, DR. Massey was invited by
President II. Liston Of johnson c.
Smith University to deliver the
Baccalaureate sermon at the
commencement exercises held on
May 20. The honorary degree,
Doctor Of Divinity was conferred
upon him by his Alma Mater.
Mayor Joseph f. Dillon, APP
pointed DR.. Massey to the Plan
ming Board Of the City Of ST. Paul
in 1855 he has given the Invo-
cations at various sessions of the
City Council . has participated
in Holy Week observances held in
the Paramount Theatre and has
played the role Of one Of the Three
Kings in the annual Christmas
pageant held in the St Paul
auditorium,
Probably DIR. Massey's most
outstanding community work was
serving as chairman OF the Cit,
GEMS committee for New Max,
field School DR., Massey spear.
headed the campaign which re.
suited in the construction OF q
$3.50 900 school, pride OF the
community, He served as presi,
dent Of the MaNfield PTA for the
year Just ended.
Or. Massey is also a member
Of the board Of directors Of tn,
/ Halle Q. Brown Community hous,
and the ST. Paul branch, MACE
/ He was an alert and stout-heartet
/ leader for the Minnesota Council
for FEPC.
Busy as he may be with loca
/ problems, DR.. Massey is also wei
known In the National Bspts
! Convention, where he is a vic,
president, and in the American
Baptist Convention, he is the onl,
Negro member Of the Council Of
Missionary Cooperation. He {
president OF the Minnesota Scuu
Dakota State Baptist Convention
vice president Of the Twin CIT!
Baptist Union and vice presiden
Of the Minnesota State Pastor
! Conference,
DR. and Mrs. Massey, the for
mer Ethel Hurley, have three sons
Floyd III. Ronald Bruce an,
Thomas Rickie, The family reside
In modest. attractive new
bungalow AZ 1886 W. Central Az
blessed Is the man who Ia
St. Paul recorder. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1934-2000, 1956-06-15
CARD OF THANKS

We wish TO acknowledge with
heartfelt gratitude the loving
kindness of friends and neighbors
shown at the time of our great
sorrow, the death Of our beloved
daughter and sister, Jewel E.
Beck. Especially do we wish to
thank Rev. Martin l. Simmons for
his comforting assistance and
members of st. Peters AME
church.
The many cards, kilograms.
flowers and other expressions Of
coincidence received did much to
strengthen us during the dark
hours and we are eternally CRATE
full.
Mr.. and Mrs. Clarence Beck,
parents and Julian and Kenneth,
brothers
St. Paul recorder. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1934-2000, 1956-06-15
Returns Home
From HospituI

Mrs. Hobart T. CBeulahJ Nit
chen, 1912 Elliot Av., returned
home Tuesday, June II from Uni
versity hospital where she under
went major surgery. Mrs. Nit
chell is worthy grand matron of
the Minnesota Order of Eastern
Stars, Prince Hall affiHation.
St. Paul recorder. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1934-2000, 1956-06-15
JEWEL BECK

Final rites for Miss Jewel
Elayne Beck, who was killed in an
auto mishap at Groton, Conn,
early Tuesday morning, June 5,
were held at 1890 a. m Satur-
day morning, June 9. at st,
Peters ANIE church. Rev. Martin
L. simmons officiated.
Miss Beck was a member Of St.
Peters church.
Burial was in Lakewood ceme-
terry.
The list Of survivors appeared
in the June S edition Of this paper.
St. Paul recorder. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1934-2000, 1956-06-15
GARD OF APPRECIATION

1 wish to extend sincere thanks
to all of my friends for the
beautiful flowers, cards and many
acts of kindness and thoughtful
ness extended during my shut-in
DAYS. shall always be grateful.
Mrs. william Modem, 1909 Third
Ave. So.
St. Paul recorder. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1934-2000, 1956-06-15

found his work; let him ask no
other blessing" for this lead
er Of the community, il seems ap-
parent that he has been well
blessed. st. Paul and the state Of
Minnesota viii reap the benefit Of
being able to claim him!
St. Paul recorder. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1934-2000, 1956-06-15

There's one advantage In buy.
ing rock n rOH records - when
they wear out you can't tell the
difference BatesviIle (Ark.
Daily Guard.
St. Paul recorder. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1934-2000, 1956-06-15

Some people have made an art
Of being slow to pick up the check
You've got to hand II to them.
St. Paul recorder. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1934-2000, 1956-06-15
DANCE RECITAL OF
WEIEATLEY PUPILS ON
THURSDAY, JUNE II

A dance recital will be present
ed at s p. m. Thursday, June IL,
at Phyllis wheatley Settlement
House, SOC Aldrich Av. N, OF
dance pupils OF the house. In
structors are from the Fred As.
taire School Of dancing.
The public is invited and there
is no admission fee.
St. Paul recorder. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1934-2000, 1956-06-15

RENT 1T WITH A WANT Al
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1956-06-08
Chicago Gunmon Invodes
I overn, Shoots 3 Dead

CHICAGO, June 8 (R.--A
fast-shooting gunman invaded 9
North Side tavern early today
fatally shot one Of the owners
and a dice girl and then, fleeing
into the street, wantonly killed
"a 32-year-old newspaper seller.
Police said they had learned
the identity Of the gunman from
a brother of one of the victims
They described him as an en-
ragged ex-convict who had beer
arrested for creating a disturb
ance in the tavern a month ago
The assassin first fired three
shotgun blasts at Max Epstein
As. who was back Of the bar in
the tavern, Mickey and Makes
Miracle Cabaret.
Police said that about a hall
dozen customers were in the
tavern when the gunman en-
tered and started blasting at
Mr.. Epstein. They ran for cover
and Mr.. Epstein's brother,
Mickey, 81. rushed to a rear
room to get gun.
The dice girl was the second
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1956-06-08

victim Of the shotgun blasts
After shooting Mr.. Epstein he
ran halfway the length Of the
bar and fired at the girl, seated
at the dice-playing booth talk
ing to a customer. She was
identified as Lois Gates, %.
The gunman threatened some
of the customers as he fled from
the tavern. Running into the
street, police said, the slayer
bumped into the newspaper
seller.
He fired one shot at the man
who was not Immediately iden-
titled. He died shortly after he
was taken to Edgewater Hos
pital.
Both Mr.. Epstein and Miss
Gates were pronounced dead
upon arrival at hospitals.
Mickey Epstein told police that
the slayer was Lawrence N.
Larry Neumann, %, whom ne
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1956-06-08
Kane Reelected Head
IOf Northeast Citizens

Mrs. Edward A. Kane was re-
elected president of the North
east Council of Citizens Associa-
tons last night.
The group held its final meet
ing of the year in No. IL Police
Precinct Station, Rhode Island
avenue NE.
G. Leslie Schafer was elected
vice president and Mrs. John
IReachmack and Miss Rose M,
Weber were reelected secretary
and treasurer.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1956-06-08


conventions this summer should
give the American public an
"unequivocal declar alton" on
recognition of Red China by
the U. N.
Hopes Reds Are Denied Seat
He said he "hopes and prays"
recognition will be denied. but
added that if Red China is
granted U. N. admission then
that body is no place for the
United States of America"
He warned of Soviet Russia S
new ''velvet glove" policy, point
ing out that Red China espous-
ers of communism continue to
display naked tyranny and
overwhelming oppression that is
a true expression of what COM
munism actually is"
Mr.. Meany asked that a sober
and realistic look be taken al
what he described as commu-
nism's New Look" and big
Smile" tactics.
He told police graduates Of
the academy that rule by bru-
tally instead of by law was
painfully dramatized in the
latest revelations by KhrushcheV
regarding crimes committed un-
der instructions of his "late
mentor and master, Stain"
Mr.. Meany also pointed out
that in every Iron Curtain coun-
try Russia first took over by
infiltrating labor organizations
He classed the AFL-CIO as
"militantly Communist"
57th Graduation Class
The graduating class, the 57tt
since organization Of the acad-
envy in July 1885, contained
police officers from 38 States
Canada and Puerto Rico.
Among those graduating today
was 1t. Lawrence A. Hartnett, Of
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1956-06-08

the Metropolitan Police homicide
squad.
President of the class. begun
last March. was Deputy Inspec-
tor Theodore D. Mitchell, a juve-
nile squad member of the Phil
adelphia department.
Diplomas were presented at the
Departmental Auditorium by At
torney General Brownell. j. Ed
gar Hoover introduced the
speakers. The Rev. DR.. Edward
L. r. Elson, pastor of the Ma
tional Presbyterian Church, pro-
nounced the invocation and ben
ediction.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1956-06-08
Slayer Of Airmon
Executed in Texas

HUNTSVILLE, Tex. June 8
(P.-Marion A. Washington. 81
died in the electric chair at the
State penitentiary today for the
Staying of Airman Henry Poole
of Spartansburg, S. C.
Airman Poole, stationed at
Connally Air Force Base. was
slain in a struggle with an armed
Negro April 2, 1855. after the
airman and his fiancee were
forced to leave their auto on
a lonely road near Waco. Tex,
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1956-06-08
Vote Funds Increased

TRENTON. N. j., June 8 (R
Gov. Robert B. Meyner yester-
day signed into law a bill that
doubles the amount of money
candidates may spend on their
campaign. 1t permits a candi-
date for Governor to spend
100000 instead of $4,000. Can
didates for the United States
Senate also will be able to spend
500 900 instead of $4,000.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1956-06-08
Crush Victim Identified

Kingsville, Tex, June 8 ~
The student pilot of an F9F
Panther jet trainer which
crashed and exploded at Kings
vile Naval Auxiliary Air Station
yesterday was identified as Ma
rine LIST 1t. Paul Robert Chester,
%. of West Duxbury, Mass. He
was killed.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1956-06-08
Rabbit Breeders to Meet

The National Capital Rabbit
Breeders Association will meet
at 8 pm. tomorrow at the Pail
sades Community Church, Cath
edral avenue and Macarthur
boulevard NV. Horace Curtis
will conduct the program.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1956-06-08
Sweeps the Field

CANTON, Me-, June 8 (P).
Pretty Shirley May Kimball,
II. won every honor at Canton
High School graduation exercises
yesterday as valedictorian, salu-
Itatorian and class of 1856 es-
sayist. She also was the only
graduate.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1956-06-08

had arrested last May 9 after
they had a fight in the tavern
Police said records showed Neu-
mann had served prison SEN
fences for armed robbery.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1956-06-08
FIJI School Graduates
Hear Meony, Wagner

Nneyeght graduates Of the Federal Bureau OF nveSga
tons National Academy today heard two speakers the
being ud into false Of security by the Soves
velvet glove" policy.
speakers George Meany president of the
Addngton Wagner national of the
Legion
Mr. Wagner declared Republican and Democratic
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1956-06-08

publican and Democratic
, 1956-10-23
S A + U r. A Y

at 500 pm.
$40 pm Regular Admission
Our Triple Action Program with
Spanish SubtitleS
LIST Feature:
"Tiburcio Vasquez. Black Bart
Famous Bandelleros (Republic)
End FEATURE:
"UNDERcOvER AGENT"
Srd FEATURE:
Man With a Steel Whip"
Chapters / & 2
LATEST NEWS
, 1956-10-23
BANK BOOK LOST

Savings Bank Book No. 1869
having been reported lost or stol-
en-, the holder thereof is hereby
requested to present it to the
Bank within (12) weeks from
this date as otherwise the Book
will be cancelled and a new one
issued in its place at the expira-
ton of this period.
Virgin Islands National Bank
Christiansted Branch
Sept. rs, 1856
, 1956-10-23

Savings Bank Book No. 4481 hav-
ing been reported lost or stolen,
the holder thereof is hereby re-
quested to present it to the Bank
within twelve (12) weeks from
this date as otherwise the Book
will be cancelled and a new one
issued in its place at the expira-
ton of this period.
Virgin Islands National Bank
Christiansted, ". /.
Oct. 9. 1856
, 1956-10-23
r QTICE


Insaccordance with Section 500, Public Law 5l7, the Or
ganic Act Of the Virgin Islands Of the United States, July ~,
1854. the drawing for the order of names upon the ballot for
the Election and. November 6, 1856 will take place at Gov
eminent House in St. Thomas, and at Government House in.
Christiansted, ST. Croix, at 800 pm, on Thursday, October
25. 1866. The drawing for the order of names upon the ballot
fer the District Of st. John will take place at the Office Of the
Administrative Assistant for St. John at 1lOO am, Thursday.
October Is. 1856.
All candidates-at-Large or their representatives, and
those candidates for the District OF St. Thomas, or their re-"
representatives., will be required to be present at Government
House in ST. Thomas at 500 pm, Thursday, October Is, 1856
il have designated Mr.. George Simmons, Administrative As
sistant for St. John, as my authorized representative at the
drawing of lots for the order Of names on the ballot for the
District Of ST. John. The drawing for the orderof the District
Of ST. John will be held at the Office Of the Administrative
Assistant for ST. John at 100 am, Thursday, October %, 1856
have designated DIR. David c. Canegata, Administrative
Assistant for ST. Croix, smy authorized representative at the
drawing of lots for the order Of names on the ballot for the
District Of ST. Croix. All candidates for the District Of St.
Croix, or their representatives, will be required to be present
at Government House in st. Croix at 500 pm, Thursday, Oct
ober Is. 156.
The Government Secretary in ST. Thomas, DR.. Canegata in
ST. Croix, and Mr.. George Simmons in ST. John will, in ac-
cordance with the Organic Act, draw for any candidate who
does not appear in person or does not have an authorized re-
preventative present.
Authorized representatives will present their credentials
to the Government Secretary, or the Administrative Assistant
for St. John, prior to the drawing.
GOVERNMENT OF H VIRGIN
Charlotte Amalie, St. Thomas
October Is. 1856
CHARLES K. CLAUNcH
Government Secretary
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1956-04-04

with the United States Attorney
Mrs. Thomas. who said she has
appeared at the Mayflower Hotel
the Old New Orleans Restaurant
and the Cotton Grill, among the
local night spots, said she hao
sub-let the cellar of the two-Story
T street house to Conrad for S65
month for the past year.
| Mrs. Thomas is former vocalist
with Duke Ellington and has
sung on Arthur Godfrey'S Talent
Scouts program. according to
Sam Hylton, owner of the Cotton
Grill.
Conrad Makes Break
Agent Kiefer said he and his
men Sprang from the dark ga
rage about 8 o'clock last night to
put Conrad under arrest, but the
suspect dropped filled jar and
dashed a block down the alley
before the officers caught and
finally subdued him.
Under the beams of flashlights
the police rolled eight 50-gallon
barrels of mash out of the base
ment to the tiny backyard and
smashed them with axes.
Conrad was carted away in a
patrol wagon to await arraign-
ment hearing before United
States Commissioner Cyril S
Lawrence today.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1956-04-04
Hit by Truck,
Mon, 50, Dies

An 80 year : old Kensington
man was fatally injured to-
day when he was struck by a
pickup truck on viers Mill road
near the Wheaton business Sec
ton, Montgomery County police
reported.
Frank Sherrer, Of 1913 Norris
drive, died at Suburban Hospital
about IL am.
The Wheaton Rescue Squad
took him to the hospital.
Police Pvts. John P. Carey and
William H. Jessie said Mr..
Sherrer was walking along the
road in the l1400 block of Viers
Mill road about z am. and APP
parently fell into the path OF the
truck driven by Domenico Von-
tresca, SO, of LOG Quaint Acres
drive, Silver Spring. Police said
no charges were placed.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1956-04-04

Launched from Cape Canavera
in Florida 1t streaked ou
1000 miles over the Atlantic anC
then was returned to its poinl
of departue-the greatest dis.
lance any pilotless aircraft Il
known to have flown.
1t was more a test of range
than of accuracy, load and car.
rying ability, or maneuverability
The testing officials were said tt
have decided to just let the sub
sonic missile fly until its fue
was exhausted on controlled
flight. If it had been allowed
to fly the full 1000 miles ovel
the ocean it could not have
been controlled during the las
/ 900 miles and might have en-.
dangered shipping.
The Shark is manufactured by
the Northrop Aircraft Co.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1956-04-04

1922 Fifty-sixth avenue, was ad-
United to Casualty Hospital with
head and leg injuries.
Police Pvt. William O'Neil said
Mr.. Masterson's car was appar-
emily stalled in the middle Of the
northbound lane about 5 am.
when another northbound car
rammed it. Sidney Richards. as,
Of Clinton, Md, driver Of the
second car, was not hurt. police
said.
Both drivers were charged
with reckless driving and collid-
ing, Pvt. O'Neil said and a hear
ing was scheduled for April l6
in Police Court at Upper MARI
bOr0.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1956-04-04
1900 Over Easter
Flee Red Germany

BERLIN, April 4 (P.-Foul
thousand refugees from Commu-
mist East Germany poured into
West Berlin over the Easter
holidays. officials reported today
The daily average OF 800 Vas
the highest since June, 1858
The daily figure was slightly
over 1000 then. and East Ger
many was wracked by a workers
uprising.
Refugee officials said the main
reason for the sharp Easter In
crease appeared to be the heavy
holiday traffic, which rlade it
hard for Communist border po-
lice to check travellers closely
Other reasons. they added. were
the warm weather and ,o!lg-
standing discomfort with life in
East GERMANY.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1956-04-04

such as contained in the Shark
story until after the weapon is
in production and then only
after security clearance by the
Pentagon.
Mr.. Wilson's order was aimed
primarily at private firms maxi
ing new aircraft and missiles,
but however, it applies to all
agencies and Offices of the
Defense Department as well as
contractors and sub-contractors
holding or about to receive
defense contracts.
Pentagon officials denie d
there was any intent to shut off
or modify the normal flow OF
military information. The order
lis intended as a security guide
to all the armed services and
their manufacturers.
Grave Threat to Security"
Mr.. Wilson said in the order
that the premature release to
the public" of information about
missiles, military aircraft, air.
plane engines and parts may
constitute a grave threat to
National security"
The empowered Shark was
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1956-04-04
Navy Officer Injured.
Boy Driver CHARGED

Navy Comdr. Ernest j. Knoche
"a, 1908 North Patrick Henry
drive. Arlington. received a bro
ken rib when his car was in
collision with another vehicle
driven by l5-year-old boy yes
terday
The accident occurred at Pat
rick Henry drive and North
Ninth road shortly before 4 pm.
The vehicle driven by the boy
contained five other juveniles.
The boy was charged with reck-
less driving.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1956-04-04
leak IsProbed
.Of 2,OOO-Ni|e
Flight Of Shark
BY JOHN A. GILES

The Pentagon today launched
an investigation into the dis
closure of a 2,000-mile test flight
of the guided missile Shark
as possible violation of Defense
Secretary Wilson's order of Sat-
urday cracking down on infor-
nation about military weapons
News of the controlled flight
of the giant missile first was
published in an aviation indus
try publication and then by the
Associated Press in more de-
tailed form. Guarded reference
also was made to such a flight
during House Appropriations
Committee hearings on the mill
Itary budget. But the mileage of
the flight was carefully deleted.
Such Data Banned
A Defense Department spokeS-
man said. I'VE are looking into
the disclosure" He pointed out
that the flight was a test in
formation about which is spe-
Officially banned by the Wilson
order
The order bans information