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Minneapolis spokesman. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1934-2000, 1956-08-10

party a real estate man and an
attorney both whom
uptown political gotten
settled the beach than reao
Hartman supporter made a nasty It
torney Stevenson took Offnse
his boy had been sighted retalaed
people taking
sides and
When / taking pulled
my large straw beach hat down and pretended be
mapping This ideal listen political argument
from under pile of
having to look expressions
waste OF time No listens
opinion many
jects politics invariably opnionaed
bore
party party realtor
and the
trading balance other party
taking engaging cross-fre rights
and school desegregation the the
The school teachers hadn't taking "A
In the until reaor
that
be backed with force OF the school teachers
suddenly said waspish Hpatience
IT'S enough mouth when New
York III tell thing right You all don't know what
talking about"
reaor demanded behgerenty Girl
South Carolina"
capped stays there
hasn't been to Carolina Al when bury his
Daddy"
whats got o do husband rstorted
the school when you
that everyday don't get sassy"
Alta girl" ncouraged from under the beach
going all OF
put Indignation happens overnight"
That question because there thuddng silence
a
What Indignation the other teacher inquired None of it's
happening Those folks aren't thinking about it,
the selfish view" the attorney asked
most lofty court room
snapped:
living just like do"
CONTINUED page 81
Minneapolis spokesman. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1934-2000, 1956-08-10

Charles is a veteran OF 34ls
years in the service of Uncle Sam
Twenty years he has spent ON the
same parcel post route. serving
the business places In the lower
loop area, and where he is indeed
a familiar figure
Mr. Curry Is an active member
Of st. Peters AME church, serv.
ing as Treasurer of the Mems
Brotherhood, and AS a member OF
the Mems Glee Club.
Charles Is u member OF the Ma.
tional Association Of Postal EN-.
ployces, and of Minneapolis
Branch No, Q OF the National As.
ISOLATION of Letter Carriers. II Is
AZ "A member OF the latter that he
will take an active part in their
National Convention to be held
here starting August 18th.
Charles IL the father Of eight
children and resides with his
gracious wife at 1885 Firth Az.
South
MIR. Curry is one Of the original
subscribers Of the paper you are
reading. having subscribed In
the first month Of the papers ex-
istencc in August. 1884
Minneapolis spokesman. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1934-2000, 1956-08-10

viii come 10 Minneapolis 10 re-
celyc the $500 award.
Mrs, Hurley In expected % tell
Of efforts by the segfegationlsts
Ca run the kAAcp out ~ business
In Alabama. South Carolina, Flor
ida, Georgia and other states In
her region.
Thirtysone Negro teachers In
tho Ellorre school district Of
orangeburg county, South Caro-
lima were asked. as condition Of
employment this fall 10 sign afr
davits which included the follow
ing questions
do you favor Indignation Of
races IN schools ? Are you satisfied
with your work and the schools m
they are now maintained DO you
feel that you should be happy In
an intsgratsd school system,
knowing that parents and students
alike do not favor this HyHtem1
"Do you feel that an intsgratrd
school system would better flt the
colorsd race for their iife's work.
DO you think you ars qualified 10
teach an lnteRratrd class In
satisfactory manner
do you believe In the aims OF
the HAAcP7 n you should join
the NAACP while employed IN
this school win you please notify
the superintendent and chairman
~ the board 81 trIstees7"
NJ o. Austin. superintendent Of
schools In Elloree reported several
teachers told him they were not
NAACP members but that they
objected 20 signing such state
msnts affecting their personal o.
pinions.
supt, Austin reports that to-
tai Of 30 applications have been
received for the job vacancies left
by the "a teachers. lie also said
that reports had reached him Of
Hsgro-Sponsored petitions express
sing criticism ~ the seven teach
ers who did sign statements 81
non-NAACP membership, Negro
citizens In the district have vow
I'd they viii rcfus" lodgings 70 any
teachers who may be hired after
signing the anti ,NAACP affidiut
The consolidated school IN FL
lDrco has more than 1000 pupils
With some $40 In the elementary
Grade. and u teachers.
Minneapolis spokesman. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1934-2000, 1956-08-10

" Culorcd People. announced here
today.
The plank, which the Conference
h urging both parties a. Include
In their 1919 platforms, calls for
ca the fun use Of the powers
and prestige of the office 81 the
President, the Executive Branch
and tho Legislative Branch ~ the
Federal Government 10 secure
"the quickest possible elimination
of all forms Of statc-impoEed
segregation,
ca 'Enactmon, OF legislation
To- protect security of tho person
from mob violence and 90 empower
Individuals and government agen,
clos 10 rrHort to the courts for On.
forcrment ~ constitutional guar.
antecs",
90 Enactment ~ Federal
legislation prohibiting interior.
oncc with the right 10 register for
and vote IN primary and general
Federal elections. aboiishing the
poll tax as prerequisite To the
right Ia vote In elections Of Fed
eral officials. and prohibiting In.
preference because Of race or coli
~ with the right to register for
~ vote in primary or general
state and local elcctionA"
Minneapolis spokesman. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1934-2000, 1956-08-10

Courage, Each viii be given n
citation ana Twin cities citizens
viii present check for $500 Ia
the NAACp In the name OF the
teachers The South Carolina
teachers. who now are without
jobs, asked that the money be
given 10 tho NAACp.
Campaign for Courage In an or.
Ranizstlon ~ Twin Cities citizens
who have begun a eompaiRn 10
encourage Negroes In the north TO
give moral aud financial support
10 citisons ~ the south who are
making q courageous effort 10 up
hold the Supreme Bourts deoi.
nions outlawing segregation
Tho Campaign originated In the
Twin cities where Negro ciiizens
contribute funds and Leroy Lazrn.
berry, chairman, 81 Paul an.
nouncrd these goals
70 lend encouragement and
moral support ~ people regard
less ~ race or color, living IN the
south, who are carrying on the
fight 81 uphold the Lava ~ the land
80 that In those state no person
shall be diHcrimlnhisd against nor
deprived ~ his constitutional
rights because ~ race. creed. col
or 90 origin.
2 To mobilize tho support and
affirmative expressions ~ the On.
tire nation ~ 90 To reinforce the
determination ~ those persons
participating IN the fight for free.
dom
3. 10 present appropriate n
wards ~ persons making HRuifi,
cant contributions 10 the fight
fer freedom and democracy
through their activities,
I To give evidence 10 the ma.
ton that Negroes In the United
States. North and Bouth. stand
united ana solIdly behind efforts
10 snd racial segregation and
achieve FIRST class citizenship for
all Americans.
The South Carolina teachers
were selected for the FIRST award
because ~ your courage In de-
Gliding ~ give up your Jobs rather
than bow 10 the demands Of the
forces Of segregation and deny
the SsgrO's claim 10 first-claKa
citizenship In an unsegrcgated
society"
The Twin Cities group declared
that the teachers give evidence 10
the world that the Negro II unit
cd In his march toward equality
and that he knows there can BE- no
free ride 10 freedom"
Mr.. CharlsR 4 DAVIS former
principal Of Erlafse Training
school who alBn resigned will b"
in Minnsapol.p m August q 70
accept the oiialGHs 10 o'i'''' VI
the teachers
Mrs Ruby Hurley h"u'h""s'
J Regional DirsctDr - he HAN'F.
Minneapolis spokesman. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1934-2000, 1956-08-10

Next week readers Of this paper
win receive first hand accounts
81 the Democratic National con.
vention which opens formally
Monday in Chicago.
On the spot reports by Cecil
Newman. editor of the paper will
give readers Of this paper a word
picture Of important happenings
sH well a. convention sideliRhts
an dtrivia.
Because Of the International de-
mand for press accreditstions. few
weekly papers In the country win
have a representative with free
access 30 the convention floor and
The committee rooms.
This paper n one % the fOr-
tunats ones in the nation New
mans report win cover the week
Of the convention plus additional
notes the week after the convcn-
lion II history.
His first story viii appear In the
August II edition, but viii cover
only the first three days % the
convention.
4 fplidw-up story will appear In
the August ~ edition.
Minneapolis spokesman. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1934-2000, 1956-08-10

their trust and confidence in US
II would BE- 20 subject our mem
bers TO loss Of employment. 10 de-
NAL Of credit, 90 threats and in
timidstion, a. well az 90 possible
physical violence"
Different Decision
Because ~ the Associations
''unbruken record Of compliance
with court orders and laws" Mr.
wilkins declared the decision %
withhold the lis, IN the face Of
the courts order was a difficult
one % make However. he ssid.
the atmosphere In Alabama and
the incidents that have taken
place there have been such that we
feel compelled 10 protect our mem
bers at whatever cost"
Minneapolis spokesman. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1934-2000, 1956-08-10

legal action to avert payment Of
the fine.
As a first step, Robert l.. Car
ter, NAACP assistant special
counsel, said, the lawyers will re-
turn % the Alabama Supreme
Court with a petition for q writ
OF Certiorari. asking for a review
of the lower courts ruling against
the Association Meanwhile, he as
serted, the attorneys are exploring
other legal avenues 10 secure a
stay Of the execution Of the $780,
600 judgement.
Dircctors Vote Three To One
The decision to withhold the
names q the 1886 NAACP
members tn the State ~ Alabama
followed telephone poll 81 the
Associations national Board OF
Directors. BY a margin Of three
10 one. the directors who could be
reached indicated 70 Executive
Secretary Roy wilkins that he
should decline 10 submit the names
70 the Alabama court for the in
spectun Of the states attorney
general
In a statement issued following
impos.tio Of the fine on July 30.
Mr.. wilkins charged that the sum
demanded was punitive even
confscatory. Obviously. this a.
mount Is beyond our ability 70 pay
out Of regular income" ne said.
I'VE intend 70 Use every poSsibI.
lsgai step 70 contes, this ex-
ceSslve fns"
WoaId Re Betrayal OF Members
Cung the persecution 10 which
NAACP members and other ad.
vncatsE - a-s~g-egRtiaa have
been sgbj-cted in Alabama both
By public officials and private
groups ard infividuals," TIE MA.
ACP leader said that TO turn the
Lst ~ our members over % Ala
bsrna Authorities under such eir.
cunls.ances would b 70 bstray
Minneapolis spokesman. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1934-2000, 1956-08-10
Chos. M. Force
Pioneer Mill
cifion Buried

Services for Charles NJ Force. =
long time resident 81 Minneapolis
who died Saturday. August {. AZ
Parsvisw Rest Home where he
vas a patient, acre held At 2 p m.
Tuesday. August 7, at woodards
Funeral Chapel Rev. Henderson
Rrd8ick officiated.
Mr. Force had been tn ID health
for the past eight years He came
to Minneapolis from Kansas city.
NO IN 1909 and had lived here
since that time For some thirty
or more years he lived with his
wife the late Rsbecca Force. Re
publican party Ieader in their
home at s72s Minnehaha Az.
Minneapolis.
There are no known survivors
Burial was in Crystal Lake
csrnstsry wootar1 Funeral Home
vas in charge of The service.
Minneapolis spokesman. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1934-2000, 1956-08-10

Mi ami Mrs Curtis &. Chiyera,
iOi7 Clinton Az. have announced
the engagement Of their daughter.
Kathryn Lenorc Ia A lie Ronald
C Battles son ~ Mrs Jesse Hat.
ties o. San Francisco. Calif.
Miss Chiyers attended the Uni.
verSity Of Minnesota and Is pre-.
sehtly employed there
Her fiancc Is completing a four
year tour Of duty with the United
States Air Force NJ a JET mechanic
AZ Rapid City, 8. u.
A December wedding is planned
Minneapolis spokesman. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1934-2000, 1956-08-10

WV AFNhh'NA"'AN MY y Wv w
because Of the Senator's wide
voter appeal and enthusiastic fol-
lowing among labor, minority and
farm groups and the independent
voters
Humphrey, since his entry into
public life has been u vigorous ad-
vocate FOR human and civil rights,
The active citiEcna asserted that
with the failure Of the Congress
To enact any civil rights legisla-
ton before adjournment that II
was imperative for the Democrats
10 adopt strong and uncquivocal
planks on civil rights, and nomln-
ate liberal candidates for Prcai-
dent and Vice-Prrsident. II the
party IL To hold it's own among
Negro voters In the 10 crucial
states In the North where the Me-
gro vote could be decisive,
The statement said
"A strong civil rights plank and
Humphrey are the most effective
answer the Democrats can make
at this late date 10 the failure Of
the Democratic led Congress 90
pass any civil rights legislation.
and To the embarrassing presence
of Sen, James .. Eastland Of Mis-
sissippi as Chairman Of the pow
crfm Senate Judiciary Commit
tee"
Among the prominent persons
announcing their support Of
Humphrey were. from Minnsapo-
lis:
Mrs Helen Whitrside. L. How
ard Bennett. Dr. w D. Brown,
Curtis c. Chivers. Edward l..
Boyd. clyde Williams John l., Nc.
HE Jr.. Rev. II. W. Bolts, Rev. r..
G. Harris. Theodore Woodland, A.
g. Cassius, James w. Siemmons,
and Cecil r. Newman
From 81. Paul Frank Boyd,
Leonard G. Carter. Robert PRtter.
son, Rev. Denzil A. Carly. MrN
Allie Mac Hampton.
Several ~ the members Of the
Committee for Indignation In Min
nesota are going 10 Chicago 90 at
tend the Democratic National Con
vention and win actively work for
getting Humphrey the second
spot on the ticket. They expect 90
contact the major delegations tU
obtain their support for Hum.
phrcy. Among those going 10 chi.
caRo are Leonard ". Carter. ~
Paul Secretary Treasurer 81 II.
cal 5i8, and President Of the Com
mittse for Indignation In Mimi"
sofa. Anthony y. CaAsiuE. busi-
nessman, and treasurer ~ the
Campaign for Courage, Rev. Den
I'll A. Carly, Rector, 81 Philips
church in st PAU and l.. Howard
Bennett, Minneapolis attorney and
member Of the Minnesota Athletic
G Commission.
Several weeks ago Bennett was
named Chairman Of the Demo
Gratis For a Strong Civil Rights
Plank, n group Of 81 Negroes who
drew up proposals. fDr the CiwI
Rights Plank 10 be presented 10
IN" Platform and Resolutions
Committee on Friday Angus, 10th
At Conrad Hilton Hotel.
willard Jones and Cecil New
man are delegates ~ large 10 the
convention.
Carl Rowan Minneapolis Tnb.
une STAFF writer will be among
Minnesota nswspapermsn cover
Ing the conviction
Minneapolis spokesman. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1934-2000, 1956-08-10
Lost Jobs FOR PTInsipiea
Twin Cities To Honor
S. c. Teachers Who
Refused NAACP Snub

Twenty four South Carolina teachers who sacrificed their
jobs rather than aggregation antikACP affidavit
will bc honored Citizens of Courage by the citizens Of
Minneapolis aud 81 Paul Tuesday night August ~ the
Hotel Nicolc, Minneapolis
The "a Negro teachers Of Eoree, ~ O. will become the
first recipients of regular awards be given by Campaign for
Minneapolis spokesman. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1934-2000, 1956-08-10
Story o. THE NAAcp

The concluding instalimsnt Of
the story Of the EAACP'. re-
printed from Coronet Magazine
found on page 9 of this edition.
Copies Of the August 3 edi.
ton In which the first install.
msnt are available ard can b
secured by a call % Louise
Hughes. F-E1srHl s-7e7i IN
Minneapolis or e.FTdsral s.
707i in - Pad
Tn readable. fsctual piece
By CALVIN Kyle - worth plac.
ing IN your scrapbook for 10
tuFe reference
Minneapolis spokesman. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1934-2000, 1956-08-10
Operator Of Month
Honored A. Selection
Committee Luncheon

Lyle LRAloy, 1904 Third Az. s.,
who was recently named July Min
nsApolis Operator Of the Month Of
tht Twin cities Lines was bnnored
guest Wednesday NJ the monthly
luncheon Of the Citizens Commit.
tee which each month selects tho
employee whoaeH oryios and cour-
tcsy has won recognition from bus
passengers
The affair was held AZ the Park
plhza IIotol Fred OsARnnA. presi
don't az the transportation sys.
TN spoke M dld Elmer Olson
chairman ~ the board and cKcCu.
tive Vice president and medical
director Or David Ellison
Others who spoke briefly were
George Grim, chairman ~ the a
ward committee. Ncls Bolstad.
HNHFH'HhA HhAin'HH Hk'Hf lthItAtN
Workers union and Cecil Newman
r.iitor Of the Spokesman and re
order papers.
Among the guests was Henry
Thomas. head resident ~ Phyllis
WheatIsy House.
Mr. i.aAlsy employed by the
'ransit firm for the past ten years
Ts married and the father ~ five
rhildrcn ITR told the luncheon
Trmip he vas grateful for the
hpnor which has been paid him
pd hoped 10 continue 10 merit a.
4 committee ~ citizens IN each
~ tho Twin cities studies letters
- pFalH" from passengers each
mDnth and selects by secret ballot
rom the group tho bus operator Of
ne month.
Coming" Little Walter and
orchsstra on Friday. August 10.
Minneapolis spokesman. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1934-2000, 1956-08-10
wilkins To Withhold
Alabama NAACP Names
AT Whatever Cost "

New York.-Undauned by the Alabama Supreme Courts
rejection Of application 10 stay execution of the 100000
contempt Of fine levied against the Association by Circuit
Court Judge Walter Jones for failure TO produce It's
berShp list attorneys for the National Association for the Adj
Coored People prepared this week end further
Minneapolis spokesman. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1934-2000, 1956-08-10

Coming!! Ray Charins and Or
ch~.ira al the Minneapolis Labor
Temple on Tuesday. August ~ At
$50 o. m---Ad't.
Minneapolis spokesman. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1934-2000, 1956-08-10
SIX Point Plunk;
Six Point Plcnk,
Thirty National Groups
Ask Both Parties To
Support Civil Rights

New Iork-Proposas for sxpoint plank on civil rights
subscribed TO by 80 national organizations affiliated with the
Leadership Conference Civil Rights have been sent TO all
delegates both the Democratic aud Republican national
vcnons Roy wilkins chairman of the Conference aud
secretary Of the National Association for the Advancement
Minneapolis spokesman. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1934-2000, 1956-08-10

Boost MIMI
Minnesota Negro Leaders
Urge Humphrey For
Vice President Post

Several prominent Negro MnncsotanS Wednesday stated
they giving unqualified support the efforts being
obtain the VcePresidental nomination the Democratic
ticket for Senator Hubert II. Humphrey,
They said Humphrey would add great strength
the Democratic Pary bid capture the Presidential election
Minneapolis spokesman. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1934-2000, 1956-08-10

Dad worked for Is years 10
keep the wolf away Then Daugh-
,sr 40 and married one, and
,,,,gNi him home 20 stay!
Minneapolis spokesman. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1934-2000, 1956-08-10

Hard work Is an accumulation
n easy things you didn't do when
YOU should have
Minneapolis spokesman. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1934-2000, 1956-08-10

AT each other and acting in general like they've
taken leave of their wits Last Sunday my husband
and attended a beach party that almost ended in
mass mayhem just because "A political argument
got out of hand
The beach party was in honor of two Virginia
school teachers who here attending summer
session at New York University graduate school.
l suppose the idea TO show the school marms
how sophisticated" New Workers spend a relaxing
day at the beach. in this case a scenic stretch of
shore on Long Island Sound
Minneapolis spokesman. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1934-2000, 1956-08-10

Women can keep = secret just
a. wen az men, but II generally
takes more ~ them % do ~.
Minneapolis spokesman. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1934-2000, 1956-08-10
BRIEF
NEWS
SCENE
High and I.owdiowu"
by RAIi.EE THOMAS

st. Paul voters showed good
Judgement by passing tho charter
amendment Tuesday, II wouldn't
have passed unless the school
board following defeat of pre-
viously offered amendment had
not couagcously decrced the end
Of kindcrgartona and high school
athletics to reduce expenses,
Proposed Curtailmrnt Of the
popular athletic program brought
home to citizens that services have
to bc paid for by the taxpayers,
Threat OF ending the kinder.
gartcn also graphically illustrated
the lack OF funds available for al,
dltionai police and firemcn, play.
ground STAFF and librarians, Too
bad citizens have 10 get the shock
treatment before they recognize
community nccds'
NENTi Coming up next for tax.
PAYERS In the sister city Of Min.
noapoits In the School Referendum
in September when MN CtlanH
win decide AZ the polls whether or
not 60 approve six min In.
crease for additional and badly
needed funds for tho towns public
schools
Unless the haaalu over who
should elect school board members
between the regular election has
confused citizens. the School Re
fercndum should win at the polls
Minneapolis schools need the adj
ditiionhl funds and the people
should mark \ behind the propoa.
al
The Minnesota state Medical
Association says it'a good idea Co
keep your own family health re-
cord records Of births. Immuni.
cations and tests, illnesses, inIur.
les, Disqualification, medical e.
penscs ana health insurance, II
you move Ia u new community or
iaIcs leasg trip this information
could come IN very handy when
consulting a new doctor
~ Louis, Mo, finally has an
FEpC law passed late IN June by
the Board of Aldermen. Violation
costs 800 fine, 4 seven man
commission operates the law
The Catholic Committee ~ the
south has labeled southern
white supremacy groups iTrclig,
ious and aubVerniVe In u state
ment issued In New Orleans.
Tho telephone company which
operates all ~ the Hyatoms IN the
nations capital has finally n
greed 20 hire Negro telephone op,
orators Credit for the policy
change goes 10 the Presidents
Committee on Government Con.
tracts
Egypt has bcsn barring Israeli
shipping and ships with goods
for that country from the sues
Canal for two years. Not .
single nation made an adequate
protest IN behalf ~ Israeli. Now
that NaAssT has naiionaIiysd tho
canal and threatened the con.
troll ~ britain, Frame and
others the howl 81 anger ran b.
hsaTd around the world and the
two nations are modelling
troops and ships 10 buff N"
Egyptian dictator. ~ was ap
ParsntIy all hight for him 10
gore the on ~ Israel hut the
shoe IL on the other foot n0w!
Continued on Page A.
Minneapolis spokesman. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1934-2000, 1956-08-10

ssxne are IKE neon lights -
keep gong on and off
Minneapolis spokesman. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1934-2000, 1956-08-10
3j|f1
-. By NELL D0DS0h ROSSEu -

NEW YORk-"What do you think o he election
Inject this remark gathering days and with
IN matter OF minutes supposedly shouting
Minneapolis spokesman. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1934-2000, 1956-08-10

Coming" LITTLE Walter and
orchsstra on Friday. August 10.
Minneapolis Labor Temple --Advt.
Minneapolis spokesman. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1934-2000, 1956-08-10

Tho telephone company which
operates all ~ tho systems IN the
nations capital has finally n
greed 20 hire Negro telephone op.
orators Credit for the policy
change goes 90 the Presidents
Committee on Government Con.
tracts
Minneapolis spokesman. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1934-2000, 1956-08-10
Must Seek Out Men

zee even II some plan zee Ia adopted 70
curtRil the influence Of money In politics,
we Still have TO rely increasingly upon the
caliher and ethics OF the people whom we
elect 10 office. We must seek out mon and
women who never viii consider political
victory as an excuse to lay aside In some
moral dcep-freexe either the Ten COM
mandmrnts or the Sermon on the Mount.
Fur no lobbyist can pervert the democratic
process unless he gains tho cooperation OF
those IN whom the electorate has vested a
scored trust senator Richard L. Neu-
berger.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1956-12-02

VI. LEO sTORCH
DEgELoPEE ~ B-fsa5