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Smyrna times., 1956-01-12
NEWS OF INTEREST TO FARMERS AND FARM FAM
lilies OF KENT COUNTY

ment program, the production of
corn in 1856 on a farm which has
no corn acreage allotment would
make all the corn produced on
such farm ineligible for price sup
port in 1856.
Application forms for a corn
acreage allotment are available at
the County ASC Office. Febru-
ary LIST, 1856 is the last day such
applications may be filed.
Smyrna times., 1956-01-12

One of the featured speakers
at Delaware Farm and Home
Week to be held February z, 8
and 9 at the University of Della
ware in Newark, will be ]. Car
roll Bateman, above. He is Pub
lie Relations for the Milk Indus
try Foundation in Washington,
D. c. Bateman will report to
dairy farmers on 'TThe Public Re-
lations of the Dairy Industry"
Smyrna times., 1956-01-12

Soybean expert is Dr. Werner
Nelson of the American Potash
Institute at Lafayette, Indiana.
One of the featured speakers on
the soybean sessions at Delaware
Farm and Home Week next
month, he will tell Diamond State
farmers about lime and fertilizer
tests on soybeans which he has
carried on in North Carolina and
elsewhere. Since North Carolina
growing conditions are somewhat
similar to those here in Delaware,
a number of growers have already
told agricultural agents they are
particularly interested in the fer
tilizer combinations he has found
most effective.
Smyrna times., 1956-01-12
More Than $50 Speakers
Scheduled To Address Farm and
Home Week Visitors In Most
Varied Program Yet Presented


Bigger and Better than Ever
is the theme for Delaware Farm
and Home Week, scheduled Feb
ruary z. s and 8 on the Univer-
sity of Delaware campus at New
ark. DR.. C. Fred Somers, gener-
al chairman of the event and as
sociate dean of the College of
Agriculture reports that a total
of 157 different speakers will ap-
pear during Delaware Agricul-
ture's annual 3-day winter get
together. They will discuss a
total of LOT different subjects
ranging all the way from an eye
witness report on Russian Agri-
culture to a discussion for farm
women on the subject How Can
Smyrna times., 1956-01-12

er breakfasts.
Minneapolis spokesman. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1934-2000, 1956-05-18

sought after by both parties this
year. and viii be Of great import
ance, especially in the South.
Mr.. Newman In nationally
known as editor Of the MinneRpo-
lis Spokesman and the st. Paul
Recorder.
He has made a great name as a
civic leader and gained a wide
reputation az a fearless fighter
for equal rights for all citizens
He Ia a past president Of the
Minneapolis Urban League and
presently serves on the national
board Of the Urban League
He also serves on the board Of
the Minneapolis branch Of MA
ACP. is vioe-president OF the Min
nesota United Nations ASsocia-
lions and Ia on many other CIV
&C. boards
HIS talk viii be very pertinent
in this national political election
year, and comes just before the
primaries end and prior 10 the ma
tionaI conventions All members
and friends are urged TO attend
Minneapolis spokesman. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1934-2000, 1956-05-18
Rehobosh Church To
Observe 24fh Yeur
Of Existence Here
BY Grace simmons

Services will be held nightly be-
ginning Friday May s through
Sunday, May Z. at Rehoboth
church. sll 18th Av. N. Mime.
apolis.
80 built we the wall; and all
the wall has joined together unto
the half thereof; for the people
had "A mind 10 work" Nehemiah
80.
by the grace OF God and thru
faith in Him. the founder, Mother
c, f, Parker, stepped ont Of His
word In troublesome times,
through the years Of depression,
want and necessity stalking on
every hand, God wrought a great
work through His hand maiden.
The work was done entirely by
the hands OF Gods children. with
the last finishing touches put on
this edificc and yet looking to
new fields of endeavour Christ
Temple OF Colfax, Ia, has been
established since the year 1883,
another assembly affiliated under
this pastorate.
The public In cordially invited
To come out and share the bless
ing Of the Lord with us nightly,
Rev. Mrs G f. Parker. pastor,
told this newspaper this week
Minneapolis spokesman. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1934-2000, 1956-05-18
yoUR yIAR Old
BgRT lERor JOHNSON
BunlGD ON MONDAY

Services for Bert Leroy John
son four. son of Mrs Mildred
simmons. b2t Irving Az ~, and
Romaine johnson, who died Thurs
day. May 10. AT the state hospital.
Cambridge, MINI. wer. held Mon
day at D. m. nj the Woodland
Funeral Chapel, Rev, u. w. Bolts
sr. officinisd,
The little boy had been In III
health since infancy.
Survivors In addition 10 his par
snis are maternal grandmother.
Mrs. lee Jones; paternal grand
mother. Mrs. Elizabeth Briggs.
three brothers. Romaane, Ran
doiph and Ricky. aunt. Mrs. Ber-
tina smith. uncle. Robert Johnson
and other relatives
Burial WINS In Ft Smelling Ma
tlonaI cemetery, with Woodland
Funeral Home In charge OF the
service.
Minneapolis spokesman. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1934-2000, 1956-05-18
oIdsseTs DispIoy
Their Skill A.
Affev-60 Show

The sixth annual After 80 Hob
by and Talent Show sponsored by
Senior Activities Association, n
Red Feather Project. will he held
May ~ thru the 2ith. 1863 q, Tho
Downtown Foundation. 900 Fourth
Az. =.
The purpna" % the After 90
hobby show II "to piIbliciZs and
develop creative abilities Of older
people and tho need for leisure
time opportunities for thsm."
Any oldstsr 30 years or over.
living In Minnesota and able ~
deliver his exhibits 20 the FoundA
lions " eligible. The exhibits must
be products ~ hobbies with which
The exhibitor has been active after
reaching go years ~ age
Tho hobby shDV. combined With
programs Of entertainment by
cider people. Will be held from 10
a m. 10 o o NJ. each day, with
,Wo programs daily a. . m. and
= .. m.
Energetic Oids'srs who Ls~p
busy With hntblss. will display OK.
sr1plss ~ their skill including
cabinet making painting, scuip-
tor. millinery. nS,ysr mailing err.
hro4dery and all types 81 needle
VDrk
The r.Hss, Us club 81 Phyllis
W'hsatlsy House Ia an affiliate and
again win exhibit hsndiVork -
80 msrnbsrs Mrs Marguerite
C0mbs IL dub counsellor and
member ~ the program commit
tee ~ ne Senior Activities A.
Do>is,iDn
The mn -cprnpetitiys s1hIbi, II
Dp~n ~ ne public
Minneapolis spokesman. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1934-2000, 1956-05-18

merchandising industry. This
board functions as advisory TO the
state Industrial Commission. Gas
kins was designated m public
mvnber Of this advisory board.
ps position with tho Minneapo-
a II Urban League puts him In a
UNI. ac position 10 make n material
contribution In the field of mini
mum wage and hour regulations.
Since assuming his position with
tho Minneapolis Urban League In
1901, uashins has concentrated on
projects designed TO secure .
greater number Of work oppor-
tunities for young people. Accord
ing 10 Urban League observations
based ON Daskin's reports. too
many entry occupations have been
closed 10 young Negro job seekers,
Several % Mr.. oanisin's projects
have recently resulted In the en-
pioymrnt of Negro workers for
the frrst time In retail establish
nenis In the Minneapolis area.
Minneapolis spokesman. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1934-2000, 1956-05-18
FORMER Minneapolis
OlvI Wed In Nsvudu

Mrs JRcgusline Franklin Of Los
Angeles, Calf, a former Mime
apolitan, has announced 10 family
and friends. her marriage 90 no.
bert l.. Thomas of Les Angeles, On
April ~, 1909, In Las Vegas. New
Mrs. Thomas moved 10 LoH An
geleH. last August
Mr. Thomas. n native of Texas,
formerly was n columnlst for III"
Los Angeles Tribune and In cur
rcnuy employed M an automo-
bile salesman In Los Angeles.
Mr. and Mrs Thomas expect Ia
move into thelr nsw ranch home
in the San Fernando Valley In DC
tober.
Minneapolis spokesman. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1934-2000, 1956-05-18
Republican LsadsV soys
Negroes Moy ShIh

Chicago CAMP Or J. Is
Martin, Chicago Republican lender
predicted last week that the ma
toms Negro voters may shit Va
the Republican Party In the 1861
general elections.
Martin said that "0n his record
President Eisenhower should be
supported by Negro voters. lie has
done what other Presidents OccaS'
ionalyy talked about but left IN
done"
lie said. however, tina, both
Eisenhower and Atty-Oen Herbert
Rrownsu are making some mis-
takes In tackIlnR current law Mo
lsiiOnA
The common sense ~ the Ne
gro does not believe that Br"wnsll
cannot do anything about IN" TIL
case. the Montgomery boycott OF
the Au,hsrins Lacy case" Martin
said.
Minneapolis spokesman. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1934-2000, 1956-05-18
ETHIOPIA ExPOHTs OyER
$50 O0o. 900 WORTH or
COFFEE A SKINS TO Us.

Washington fASFj Having
doubled lie c0ffes production and
exports since The war, Ethiopia II
INV selling around $4,000 600
worth ~ 4, 10 the United States
annually reports Foreign Agu'
culture" y. = Department Of
Agriculture publication.
In addition N coffee, tho Afh-
can country also exports 10 the
q. y. more than 1900 900 worth
~ goat and kid skins IT'S total cs.
f<Jrta ~ he " = and other coan-
tres anoin,sd 10 slightly more
than $40 900 900 IN 1864
Ethiopia imported from the US
tvo years ago nearly 1900 900
worth u products Cotton and cot
ton gooi accounted for about n
third 81 the total
Minneapolis spokesman. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1934-2000, 1956-05-18
Club HonorS Fronk
Sehine For Services
A. Testimonlol Dinner

Frank Schins secretary 81
InAfers fnc. vas honnref n =
testimonial dinner Saturday might
May Il. held at the Crtenon Club
In recognition o. HE service a.
secretary q the club for ten years
he was prsser'~d with a pen anf
pencil vt With his name inscrited
Norman DAVIS president made
the prrssntAt!on-
In accepting the Rift Hr
schine Eaid that 10 snjgyed the
honor q being secretary and sp-
prpcia.sd ths confidence re clgt
had placed In him.
Edgar PiIl0W was master n
ceremonies
FoIloE1ng dinner me group -,
TUNED 70 their club rom for a
stag get together and Eab fest
Minneapolis spokesman. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1934-2000, 1956-05-18
Mrs. George Mecune
Named President
Of joint Council

Mrs GeorR- McCuns was elect
Ell president Of the Joint Commit
tee on Equal Opportunity at It's
regular monthly meeting held on
Tuesday. July Is.
other officers elected are first
vice president. Mrs Harold Tsy-
Tor. second vice president, Mrs
Carroll Bender. corresponding sec
rotary. Miss Carolyn Barron: re-
cording secretary, Mn. Gedney
TuttIe; treasurer, Newton Fuller.
Newly elected members 10 the
board % directors include Miss
Dolores Kan.sn. Mrs Clifford Fab
isnks. Henry Thomas and Edward
Beaullsg
The committee went on record
as willing 20 give cooperation %
American Indians. Inc, II they
want 70 continue with plans for a
community center In Minneapolis
officers said
Minneapolis spokesman. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1934-2000, 1956-05-18
Som koufmon
Elected Chairman
Of Mayors Council

The Mayors Council ON Human
Relations elected new officers AT
It's regular monthly meeting May
18th
New officers are chairman.
Sam Kaufman. vice president. 30
Eell a Jacobs. Inc, vice chairman,
Eunice Cain, dance instructor at
the Minneapolis YwCA, vice
chairman, Jack l.. Caldwell. comp
troIler. the olcnwood- Ingelwood
Co. secretary, Ciffort JurHenson,
assistant vice president 81 per.
sonnet. Minneapolis Gas Company
treasurer. Robert v T0woy, vice
president and trust officer Of tho
Midland National Bank
Mr.. Kaufman congratulated the
retiring chairman. Cyrus Raohle,
on the work Of the Council under
his leadership since January. 1900
lie stated his intention Ia contins
ue the work Of the Council with n
vigorous program dedicated Ia the
strengthening Of the constructive
forces which create unity and
understanding between the var
ious cultural and racial groups In
Minneapolis.
Mayor Eric IIoycr attended the
meeting and congratulated the
new officers upon their election
He requested that the Council on
Human Relations direct It's at
tentlon 10 the problems which
eEist among Indian people Of Min.
nespolis during the next year, In
addition 10 It's continuing concern
with the problems 81 other gro'ips
Minneapolis spokesman. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1934-2000, 1956-05-18
Mogazine Article
Says Senate Hos
Declined As Forum

Union City, N. 1.-The United
States senate no longer sparkIes
with the luHter that once made II
famous showcase Of American
democracy" u Washington CORES
pendent asserts In the May issue
Of The Sign. national Catholic
magazine published here
Answering the question
what's Happened 10 the Sen
ate ," Paul r Healy 81 the New
York Daily News cites the sham"
debate over the recent natural
gas bill as typical OF the Senatss
proceedings
only when Sen. Francis Case
revealed he had rejected a $500
campaign contribution" from a
gas lobbyist did the proceedings
take on any excitement or even
interest, Hssly declares Case
himself" he continues. later adj
mitted he had paid M attention 10
the debate because II was dc
sultDry'' and decided 20 vpt" a.
gains, the bin solely because 81
the improper pressure
Senators to-day" Hsaly says,
may be Just NJ good lawmakers
a. IN the past certainly they are
passing more Laws than they used
20 But they are pale succeAsors
To the giants who oncs RrReed ths
chamber" The correspondent
mentions Clay. Webster. Calhoun,
Thomas Hart Benton James Reed,
William Borsh, Henry Cabot
Lodge. sr. Robert LaFoilstts Sr b..
and George Norris
What has caused the decline
of the senate M = FORUM" Healy
asks IN" best Legislators he
answers. seldom make speeches
on the f1oor. Senators are in d.
rnsnd for personal appearance, 20
they save their larynHss for the
lecture platform. where they are
likely N pick up nm "hOn"rartun"
On the taIsyiAon networks
Many EsnstDrH hs CONTINUES,
seldom 70 near The Senate Nor,
sIesp, 10 ansvsr a roll call ~ In
ssrt fayoriis editorial In The
( Congressional Record Modern
senators knpV tia, watching Out
/ for the needs o. their voters IL a
much better way ~ inSunng re-
election than trying 90 - sno'h"r
Daniel Webster possibly RIM
scsous q their parliamentary h"Ti'
taRs. they often rsaUurs one an
Other that they cDrnprisH ne
greatest dsIlberatlys brfy IN no
world. which may be true IN the
sense that their ysTb,Si'y usually
wastes q, least = Vsek ~ two BE-
fore they can agree 20 vote ~ an
importan, bin"
Minneapolis spokesman. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1934-2000, 1956-05-18
Bopsisfs Leod In
May ~. Doy OF
Pruyev And Fustinq

Twin city Baptists led the Twin
Cities Thursday May ~ In the OBJ
scrvAnce Of a national day OF
Mourning, fasting and prayer to
commemorate the second ami.
versary OF the historic u. =, su.
prcme Court dccision outlawing
segregation In the public schools.
The observance was originated
by Or. Joseph Jackson OF Chicago.
president VI the National Baptist
Convention, usA. Inc,
Cooperating In tho effort was
Mayor Joseph ~ Dillon OF ST.
Paul who issued a proclamation
designating May ~ "aA a day Of
dedication To the cause of unity,
preservation and security of our
nation
The mayor urged all Saint Paul
citizens to Join this nationwide
Observance "on the second ami
verary ot the Supreme Court =
decision that all people should
have equal opportunities Tor cdu'
cation in this nations schools"
Services were held In the Twin
cities az Mt, Olivet Baptist
church. st Paul and Zion Baptist
church In Minneapolis.
Rev Floyd Massey Is prcaiden,
of the Minnesota Convention
which sponsored tho program III
this state. Rcv Worth Barbour
was program chairman,
Several OF the mayors ~ large
metropolitan cities tSsued Simlla'
| proClamntions
Minneapolis spokesman. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1934-2000, 1956-05-18
Youth Critically
Injured In Crash

Richard FetEor, 10 years old, ~
1910 Oakland Az, was injured
critically Tuesday, May 10, nj
I2ib p. m. when his car collldod
with one driven by George J.,
Burke. Of 2Inl Emerson Az y,
The acciden, occurred Mt saith st
and Fourth Az r.
After oolndlng with the auto
driven by Burke. FetEer's vehicle
then Hwervod into the path Of =
car driven by Harry A, MayeS Of
4Ats Fourth Az, u.
The youth was taken 10 Gen
erai hospital with head and back
injuries Police tagged him fo'
careless driving
MAYS and Burke were no, hurt
Minneapolis spokesman. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1934-2000, 1956-05-18

for whites only. until Capt. Re-
mackel got his bed back.
A. last report Capt. Rsmackei
il sleeping out In the mems dor
mltory rather than use the bed
assigned 10 captains In their
quarters
The question of whether Negro
nremcn were 10 always be as
signed Ia certain stations also
came up at the meeting II II re-
ported. Any such policy was de-
MED by chief Barry.
However district chief Will
liam conroy said Negro fire
men were assigned 10 stations al
ready having Negro firemen be-
cause the administration wanted
20 avoid trouble"
Before the meeting adjourned
the personnel was advised TO keep
fire department business In the
fire department" or expect penal
ties.
Minneapolis spokesman. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1934-2000, 1956-05-18

~
as a great success and predicted
that the branch would reach its
goal Of 1 900 members by the cam
paign deadiine set for May 18th.
1856.
Sallie Mae Fletcher, 800 81, An
thony Az. Etill leads the individ-
ial workers with rs memberships
collected. Other workers with high
reports are Mrs. Mabel Harris.
Charline Scroggins, Albert Nc
Farland Jr., Mrs. Alice Harding,
Mrs. Junauld Braddock. T. A. Nc
Farthing. Mrs. Omar Smith and
Charles Doty.
J. Nathaniel Smith Still leads
the Captains race with lis mem
berships TO his credit Robert NJ.
Patterson Crept closer AZ he re-
ported 100 memberships, Charles
Doty was holding third place with
so membership 10 his credit
Leonard u. Carter, membership
Campaign chairman, stated that
tremendous effort would be
made 70 reach the I 600 member
ship goal by May 18Th, 1855 Mr.,
Carter said that the machinery
which has been 50 successful IN
this drive would not be diEmantled
and a moppInE-up process will fol-
low the campaign deahlins Mr.
Carter appealed 20 all citizens 81
81. Paul 10 join the Fight for
Freedom today, by joining the
SAACP.
Minneapolis spokesman. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1934-2000, 1956-05-18
WOULD HELP NEGROES
LEAVE TIE SOUTH

Washington (ASPJ - An Ala
bsnna Congressman has introduced
a bill that would create a three
member commission on human re-
settlement 10 aid Negroes wish
ing 20 move out % states whore
racial aggregation 10 practiced.
Rep Andrews ID Ala said his
proposal would provide federal
loans % cover the cost 81 re-
settlement
Minneapolis spokesman. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1934-2000, 1956-05-18
sCIIOOIs INTEGRATED IN
KENT COUNTY. MARYLAND

Chestert0wn. Nd bsRreghtcu
schools were abolished last week
In Kent County. Nd, by the board
Of education. II was announced
that pupils may apply for ahmis-
sion 10 any school In the county.
IN. announcement stated that
transfer requested will be review
ID by the board % education and
handled In accordance with estab-
ishsi policies. available facilities
and administrative feasibility"
Approximately 30 per cent OF
the couniy'n school pupils are Ne
groc-. The Indignation action was
ordered last month
Minneapolis spokesman. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1934-2000, 1956-05-18
Goskins Nomed To
Choir Advisory Bid.
On Minimum Wages

Ashby ". GasltinA, Field Secrc-
tary, Minneapolis Urban League.
was named chairman Of the Ad-
yisory Roard ON Minimum Wages
for women and children In the
Minneapolis spokesman. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1934-2000, 1956-05-18

i'm. Mt st. Peters
lAME church at
A0i East 4lst
st, Minneapolis.
| Cecil Newman
will speak on
THE Role Of
the Negro In
Politics In 1865. I"
He will point out
that the Negro
vote will b Q
Minneapolis spokesman. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1934-2000, 1956-05-18
BLACK Bed" Policy In
St. Paul Fire Stations
Is Ordered Cancelled

system Of race discrimination against st Paul Negro
cmen the of sleeping Accommodations has been or
dcrcd halted learned this week. following meeting OF
department officials and department personnel at fire station
No. 10
An nnwrtten roey apparently not sanctioned by do.
Minneapolis spokesman. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1934-2000, 1956-05-18

TIA; Arnenosn whites desire 20 Be
Negroes A. the beginning ~ NE
sun tan craze. one large Wash
inRt0n department store posted
signs warning clerks 10 watch
their manner since some % It's
bsst customers had bsea South
ard acquired deep tsns Those
Continued on page g.
Minneapolis spokesman. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1934-2000, 1956-05-18

Cool In SIghii
Sanity City Branch
Drive Nets 814 New
Members; Drive Continues

The ST Paul Branch NAACP membership campaign swung
into high gear week The second report given dinner
meeting held the Midway YMCA Friday May 18th, 1856
revealed that had been collected and the branch
bership rolls contain si4 citizens.
Frank NJ Smith branch president hailed this campaign
Minneapolis spokesman. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1934-2000, 1956-05-18
Speaker To Spell
Our Negro's Role
In "56" Politics
BY Adellne Franks

The Minneapolis Branch Of the
National Association for the Ad-
vanccment OF Colorcd People will
meet on Sunday, May 20 at 4 p.
Minneapolis spokesman. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1934-2000, 1956-05-18

- ISt ~ Kuys are sh"eknd u
IsaSb that thy Arss't sbsetn.
siAss Nat CmTAh
Minneapolis spokesman. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1934-2000, 1956-05-18

More thar 20 On STUDENTS are
aitsnd.nF buuinsss ShoolA
Minneapolis spokesman. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1934-2000, 1956-05-18

CorninE' The NidHiEhtsrs and
Cal Gr~-n OrebsstrA, sunday, May
.7-MAtiBee. Mpis. Labor TsmpIs.
Minneapolis spokesman. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1934-2000, 1956-05-18

Nor IL ne adfity with which
sun tanning real or artificial 10
prArtced BY millions an Indication
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1956-11-09
NEWS OF MUSIC
LeyIo Gencer Sings
At Turkish Embassy

arias from La Fora del Des-
tino'' and "Traviata." a Turkish
folksong. and aria from the con-
temporary Turkish opera
Karen" by Adnan Saygun.
This last piece, written in q wall
ing chromatic style quite un-
familiar to our ears, was Of great
beauty. Mr.. Saygun was a visitor
in Washington . year or two ago
when he brought the Library Of
Congress the score and record
ings Of a Turkish oratorio Of his
composition.
Accompanying Madame
Gencer was DR.. Frederick Fall
conductor Of the Agriculture
symphony Orchestra and former
conductor Of the Vienna Volk.
soper. The two artists had mol
had sufi1cient opportunity for re-
|hearsal.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1956-11-09
Eh7uRE Rcz
LAW IN THE NEWS
Gold Coins Are Found,
Raising Legal Points

is melt them down or export
them out Of the country.
But you can keep them or
sell them. Via a 1854 Treasury
order all pre-1933 gold coins
are now rare items" so 1t is
okay to bargain with collectors
who may want to buy gold coins
for that purpose.
Exchange for Cash
Another thing gold coin own
ers can do. If they wish. is take
them to a bank or the Treasury
Department, in which case they
will be exchanged for cash at
face value. However. this would
be losing money since most gold
coins were minted when gold
was pegged at $20.67 an ounce;
1t is now $35 an ounce. Rela-
lively. this makes Mr.. Bracey's
find-which comes to $5,542 face
value-worth over $1,000. Col
lcctors might pay this much for
it but the Government won't.
The interesting question Is
whether gold coins can be used
as money to pay for some pur-
chase or service. In other words,
are gold coins legal tender today?
According to the Treasury
there has not been q deflnitive
judicial decision on this point,
and the law establishing the re-
lationship Of gold to our none
tary system seems to be unclear
In regard to it.
The next Low il the News column
will appear Sunday.