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, 1956-08-11

In q letter addressed to the
President Of the Legislature,
the Governor wrote:
Il am enclosing herewith a
Proclamation converting a spe
cial Session Of the Legislature
the Virgin Islands to con
slider enactment Of a Virgin
Islands Code, codifying all
the basic laws Of the Virgin
Islands to date, and to consid-
er enactment Of legislation
leyying taxes to secure reve-
nue. for operation Of the yir-
gin Islands Government.
Early In September 1856, 1t
is expected that sufficient
copies Of the proposed Virgin
Islands Code will be avail
able 50 that each member Of,
the Legislature may have q
copy to study prior to the con-
vening Of this Special Session.
Il am also hopeful that this
time interval will enable the
members Of the Legislature
to give thought and considera-
ton to a fair and adequate
tax measure for the Virgin
Islands.
y snail be very happy TO
meet with the members Of the
Legislature at Government
House to discuss the agenda,
should they so desire"
The proclamation win be
published in full when re-
ceived from the Legislature.
, 1956-08-11
THE Green Buddhd
at the C~hristionsted
TheUtre Sunday

"The Green Buddha" which
plays at the Christiansted
Theatre on Sunday night, Aug
ust u, IS q very thrilling and
exciting story Of international
thieves.
Wayne Morris, heretofore
seen in Western movies, stars
in this his first European pic
ture, and from al accounts Is
destined for q wscareer. Co
starring IN this tense drama
are Mary Germaine and Wal
ter Rilla.
'Tl1e Green Buadhaa j
priceless art object gives the
81 ~ II s@H &
, 1956-08-11

Critical Of Governor
Willing TO Cooperate
Senator Earle Ottley spoke
to the Chamber of Commerce
last night and gave the Legs
lature's side of the Story. He
was critical Of Governor Cor
don's action on several bills.
He went into a detailed ex-
PLANTATION and was surprised
when in one instance the Gov
ernor acted contrary to state
ments he had previously
made.
Mr.. Ottley admitted that
the Legislature made mis-
takes "but to hear some peo-
pie talk you'll believe that the
Legislature can do no right,
and the Executive can do no
wrong" he said
The legislator said that in
some quarters the Legislature
is looked upon with suspicion
and hostility. You should
know also, that in other quar-
tiers, the Chamber Of Com
merce IS viewed with suspi-
cion and hostility. ! want to
believe that neither the Legis-
|lature nor the Chamber de-
serves that type Of reputation,
he said.
Senator Ottley was still OPP
timistic, however, that much
Of the misunderstanding will
be settled by the Courts be-
fore the next regular session,
also that "the political situa-
ton is not hopeless" Every
member Of the Legislature IS
willing to cooperate with the
Governor and would welcome
such cooperation. He said that
despite the differences there
Continued on page
, 1956-08-11
Senator Frits LuWuetz
Recovering q
Serious Operation

Senator Frits Lawaetz IS re-
covering from a serious opera
ton which was performed in
Ohio. and is planning to re-
turn to St. Croix about Aug
ust 20.
Senator Lawaetz spent six
weeks in the hospital during
which time an infected kidney
was removed. He is now at
the home Of Ward M. Cana
day whsre he IS recuperating
until August 18th and will be
in ST. Croix on August 10th.
The legislator was pleased
to find several copies of Vir-
gin Islands newspapers, al
though the news Of the con-
troyersy between the Execu-
tive and the legislature made
him sad. The publicity given
by the papers, he said was g
good thing.
Assured BY his doctors that
he would be in good physical
condition. he plans to run fcR
reelection to the Senate.
Senator Lawaetz asked to
be remembered to everyone.
, 1956-08-11

the Democratic legislators
from the convention site in
Chicago and return
The Miami times. [volume] (Miami, Fla.) 1923-current, 1956-06-02
LSU VETOES
NEGRO
ATHLETIC BAN

BATON ROUGE - Louisiana
State University, by a tie vote,
Monday rejected for the third
time a proposal to prohibit its ath-
letic team from playing against
Negroes.
The resolution by members J. S.
Smitherman of Shreveport fall
ed by a TT vote of the LiSU
board of supervisors.
Member J. Stewart Slack of
Shreveport, a state leader in
the White citizens council, sec
onded the motion.
The resolution would have re-
quired "that no athletic contest
be scheduled or permitted be-
tween athletic teams of the Uni
versity and other universities or
colleges or state institutions
where members of the Negro
race participate :"
The Miami times. [volume] (Miami, Fla.) 1923-current, 1956-06-02
NORTHWESTERN HIGH

The last PTA meeting of the
school year for Northwestern
Senior High School was held on
Monday, May 81 in the library.
Although the meeting was not
largely attended, a summary OF
the years work was given. Those
parents who failed to attend this
meeting missed some enlighten-
ing information.
Growing out of the years work
six water coolers will be install
ed in the corridors of the school,
the first of which is to be in
stalled before school closes.
The Scholarship Committee,
made available a 500 scholar
ship for a graduate of North
western, which was won by Ed
ward Eugene Moon. Congratula-
tions, Gene, as he is affection
ately called.
Congratulations are in order for
Mrs. Lemmie Mitchell who, with
the program committee, prepar-
ed and presented an enlighten-
ing, enriching and Informative
program for each PTA meeting.
Mrs. Mitchell leaves on Friday,
June l for New York, where she
will receive her masters degree
In education on June 6 in the
field of human relations.
She will come back by Wash
ington, d. C.. where she will at
tend the commencement exercises
of her son, Charles, on June 8 at
Howard University.
F. w. Reynolds, our outgoing
president and his wife, will leave
on Friday, June to attend the
graduation of their daughter,
jeanette on June 5 at Clark Col
lege in Atlanta, Ga. Jeanette is
valedictorian of her class and
along with many other singular
achievements while student at
Clark, is finishing with the high
est point average ever made by a
student at Clark College.
The Miami times. [volume] (Miami, Fla.) 1923-current, 1956-06-02
BETHUNE ELEMENTARY

Last Thursday the sixth grade
class of Mrs. Melba James gave
her a surprise party. This being
the closing of school many classes
are showing their teachers an APP
probation for their years work.
MeSdames Gloria Green, Hazel
Cunningham and Eugenia VIII
hamS left the city to attend grad
uation exercises of relatives.
On the weekend at Bethune-
Goodman College Willie Joseph
Wright of Dorsey High School
was elected president of the COL
lege's National Alumni Associa-
ton, also Mrs. Zelma D. Black
was elected national secretary.
Congratulations and may you have
much success.
Don't forget the operetta given
by the sixth graders tonight,
June /, in the cafetorium. Dona>
ton: Adults so cents, children Is
cents. This is a three-act operet-
ia entitled, Around The Sea-
sons"
w. C. Cogdell, principal
Zelma D. Black, reporter
The Miami times. [volume] (Miami, Fla.) 1923-current, 1956-06-02
B. t. W. HIGH SCHOOL

AS the year closes the BTW
family would like to thank Rob-
ert E. Clark for bringing maya
zines and books, so faithfully,
during the year. We have gained
much from the books and we sim
cerely appreciate having them
brought TO us.
The annual Memorial Day pro-
gram of the senior class was held
on Tuesday, May 20 at 1870 pm.
This program was set in order
to remember those who have
gone on before. This year the
seniors started a Memorial Gar
den on the north side of the build
ing near the gym. 1t is a tribute
to faculty and students who have
died. 1t is the hope that this will
in time become a shrine dedicat-
ed to the memory of those we
loved.
commencement sermon time is
Sunday, June 8. The speaker for
the occasion is the Rev. Thedford
Johnson, pastor of st. John Bao-
fist Church. He will speak from
the subject, 1.-THE Ever Present
Demand for Efficiency" Every
one will be seated by 4:45 pm.
as the program begins promptly
at 5 pm.
Student Council members OBJ
served their second annual ban
quet on May %. Awards and GER
tificateS were presented to coun-
Gil members who have worked
hard and faithfully. The guest
speaker for the evening was the
Rev. Edward T. Graham, pastor
of Mt. Zion Baptist Church. Stu
dents who won the grand prizes
for the best orange and black
outfits at the 'sColor Ball" were
special guests.
Junior-Senior prom time will
be Friday, June l in the gym.
The theme this year is Memories
are Made of This. Melvia Will
liams of 12A5 is prom queen for
this years event.
Ninth graders held convocation
services on June ! at / pm. At
this time, all 9th graders ended
their work and were excused to
go home for the remainder of the
year. Juanita Hall and Demetra
Williams were first and second
honor pupils respectively.
Class Day for seniors will be
held June 4. Seniors and their
guests along with the junior class
will assemble in the auditorium at
1:30 pm. They will present for
the enjoyment of their guests
Operation Graduation" a skit
prepared by members of the class.
After the skit, they will an
nounce their will and gifts to
Juniors. /,
Mass breakfast for seniors will
be held on June at 900 am. at
Gesu Church. Only seniors are in
vited to attend.
Commencement exercises will
be held on June z at Dade Coun-
ty auditorium. The program will
begin promptly at 400 pm. ALI
visitors are expected to be seat
eded by 3:45 pm.
The community is invited to
attend all events sponsored by the
senior class. Charles L. Williams,
principal.
Annie Ruth Bank, reporter
The Miami times. [volume] (Miami, Fla.) 1923-current, 1956-06-02
PHYLLIS WHEATLEY

The 1856 school term is
near its close. At this time of
year we retrospect on what we
have done, what we could have
done and plan for Improvement
for the next term. We have a
minimum of regrets at our eff
forts and the success we have
achieved but in the face of sue
cess we see the need for greater
effort, to this end, we solicit the
continued cooperation of our
parents, friends and all who in
anyway touched our school.
Many of our teachers will be
leaving for school. We extend to
them our best wishes for a
pleasant and profitable summer.
To those who travel or just re-
main at home the same good
wishes are extended.
Many of our teachers will be
leaving for school. We extend to
them our best wishes for a pleas
ant and profitable summer. To
those who travel or just remain
at home the same good wishes
are extended.
Our sixth grade classes are all
agog over their visit to Booker
Washington High School where
they will be orientated for their
entrance next term.
The Miami times. [volume] (Miami, Fla.) 1923-current, 1956-06-02

Friday night, May Is, the third
and fourth grade classes present.
ed their operetta king Coles
Court" in the auditorium of Lib
erty City Elementary School. We
regret that more people did not
see these pupils at their acting
best. The costumes seemed to
have come right out of fairy
tale book, and the children play
ed and sang their parts beauti-
fully. Congratulations to the
teachers of third and fourth
grades.
On Friday the first grade
classes of Miss c. Bentley a n d
Mrs. Katie M. Hylor enjoyed a
picnic which was given them by
the Day Parents Club as first
prize in the Cafeteria Improve
ment Contest. The teachers and
students had wonderful time on
the outing.
The last meeting of the Day
Parents Club will be held on
Friday, June l at 900 am. An
interesting program has been
planned for this final meeting and
we are looking rodward to see
ing a record number OF parents.
A breakfast will be served for
the price of fifty cents.
Carol L. Bentley, reporter
Elizabeth Pittman, principal
The Miami times. [volume] (Miami, Fla.) 1923-current, 1956-06-02
HOLMES ELEMENTARY

Mrs. B. M. Sanders third grade
class presented the assembly pro-
gram on Thursday, May "a. The
playlet, "The Story of a Butter
fly" was the elimination Of a
science study of how the CATER
pillar turns into a butterfly. The
presentation complete with beau
tiful costumes, was entertaining
as well as informative.
Mrs. Thelma Freeman, librarian
of Miami Public Library Branch
Of Liberty City, gave information
to our pupils concerning the
Summer Reading Program which
is to be held at the library this
summer, June 25th through Aug
ust %. Pupils have been given
slips for registration. There are
no fees. We urge our parents to
give their children permission for
participation in this highly edu-
cational activity.
Pupils are receiving polio vac
cinations. Three injections are
needed. The first injection was
given on Monday, May 81 and
May %; the first injection for
second and third graders will be
given June 4. The second injec-
tons are to be given four weeks
after the first. Sixth grade, June
ID; fifth and fourth grade June
25th; third and second grade,
July 2. Parents will be notified
of the date for the third shots.
Miss M. Gibson's class is plan
ming a classroom party. This par
ty is special party because the
money for it came as a reward
for a beautiful talking parakeet
that flew into the classroom one
day. The parakeet was caught
and cared for until one of the
pupils discovered an ad in the
paper for a parakeet named Jim
my. The bird had previously said
his name was Jimmy. The owner
was called, identified the para
keet and gave the reward.
During assembly on Thursday,
June 2 at 8 am. our sixth grad
ers will be presented to S. o.
Cohen, principal of Dorsey Junior
High School. Also at this time,
deserving pupils will receive
awards for perfect attendance,
outstanding participation in
music, library, patrol, student
council and other activities of the
school.
In connection with their study
on health, Mrs. N. S. Dawkins
and her fifth graders visited the
Miami Diaper Plant on Wednes-
day, May %. The class reports
that much information was gain
ed concerning the operation of
the plant and the care of baby
diapers. l.. A. Jackson's fourth
graders, also went on an educa-
tional trip on Wednesday, May
"a. This trip took them to the
new and beautiful Seaquarium on
Rickenbacker .Causeway. This
class reports a very Informative
and enjoyable trip.
The regular summer recrea-
tional program at Holmes Ele-
mentary School viii be held un-
der the direction of Arthur Cow
erson. All children of school age
are eligible to attend the pro-
gram. More information con-
corning the program will be CIV
en- next week.
Please visit with US during
these few remaining days.
Cleomie Crumpton, reporter
The Miami times. [volume] (Miami, Fla.) 1923-current, 1956-06-02
GEORGE w. CARVER

On Monday, May % Bethune
Goodman College awarded George
williams a citation for his OUT
standing contribution In the ED
OF education and civic enterprise.
Mr.. Williams is coordinator Of the
Oct program at Carver. We con-
graduate him.
NINTH GRADE EXERCISE
The ninth grade exercises will
be held Wednesday morning, June
6 at 8 o'clock am. in the cafe
forum. Father Lambert Sands is
principal speaker for the occa-
sion.
SENIOR ACTIVITIES
The senior class has chosen the
theme, "The End of The Course"
Sunday, June 3 at pm. is bac-
calaureate. Rev. ]. B. Blackwell
will deliver the sermon.
This year the class is present.
ing its commencement exercise
on film. The picture is in motion,
and color. Narrating the film will
be members of the senior class.
Come out, and view the Prepara-
tory Steps through which each
senior has gone, in readying him
to take his rightful place in the
adult world. Commencement is
Thursday, June 2 at 8 pm. in the
cafetorium.
The first senior class to observe
Memorial Day at Carver was pre-
sented on Tuesday. Randall
Adams, Sarah Tyson, julius New
ton and Bernice Wilson commem-
Grated the late Mesdames Fannie
Bugs Newton, BERTHE Baldwin,
Marie Pate, and Marie Doster.
HONOR STUDENTS
Marva Batson is first honor stu
dent in the class of 1856. Second
honors go to Sarah Miller. Below
is a list of other honor students:
Barbara Mallard, Randall
Adams, Dorothy Russell, Edwin
Johnson, Gardenia Bagley, Ro-
berta Hodge, Thomas Lloyd, JUL
ius Newton, Bernice Wilson,
Richard Smith, Lawrence Thomp-
son, Esther Dennis, Irna Foote,
and Zelma Williams.
Frances Tucker, principal
Macon Billiard, reporter
The Miami times. [volume] (Miami, Fla.) 1923-current, 1956-06-02
DUNBAR ELEMENTARY

SlNln grace CldSSSS Oh OuhhOd1
Elementary School have enjoyed
two introductory experiences with
Booker T. Washington High
School in as many weeks.
A week ago, Mrs. Willie Hue
JamiSon, dean Of girls; Mrs.
Pearle Jenkins, a Junior high
school counsellor; Oscar Edwards,
ST.. dean of boys; and Lucius
Reeves, 1856 president Of the
BTW Student Council; Althea
Symonette, Council vice president
and Harold Churchill Culmer,
secretary, visited with the group
here at Dunbar. Carolyn Smith,
Dunbar's council president, well
coined the visitors, introduced the
sixth grade teachers and council
members. LuciuS Reeves respond
ed and talked briefly on what 9th
graders should expect of high
high school and vice versa. He in
troduced the BTW visitors.
This week the sixth grade group
Joined other sixth graders from
Douglas and Phyllis Wheatley in
visit to BTW on Monday. Hosts
and hosteSses directed them to the
auditorium where monitors show
ed them their assigned seats.
Lucius Reeves welcomed the
group. A program, Need by
Barbara Fisher, 7th grader, had
former Dunbar students, Patricia
Taylor, Juanita Green, Althea
Symonette and Harold Culmer as
participants among others. Selec-
tons from the junior high school
chorus, directed by Mrs. Thomp-
son, and from the band, directed
by Mr.. Savage. The guests read
in unison the creed of Booker T.
Washington High School and sang
for the first time the song of that
school. After a down. to-earth talk
by Principal Charles L. Williams
the group was reminded that
they would be expected in August
to take their try-out examinations.
Refreshments were served to the
group in the cafeteria and the
future BTW students returned to
their respective schools.
Mrs. Littles took her Girl
Scouts is members of Troop
No. 70 and five guests in a Cook
out down to the Girl Scout Camp
in South Dade on last Saturday
8.30-2:30. Among the guests was
Mrs. Elsie Mae Jones, mother Of
Troop member, Brenda Jones.
Cook-out menu included spa
.ghetti and meat balls and graham
cracker sandwiches. The girls did
some hard work, too, cleaning the
grounds around the bunk house
and lookout areas. They have
pictures to prove it,
Frances Stevenson of room No.
81, made her first communion on
last Sunday at st. Francis Xavier
r, c. Church. Leslie Roach serv-
ed on the altar. Althea Symonette,
former Dunbar student, was
queen for the afternoon process
sion honoring the Blessed Virgin.
She was attended by Dunbar
pupils, Madeline Roach and JUL
iette Lightbourn.
Sixth grade class rooms have
been enjoying individual parties
during the past week. Last Fri
day, room 81 entertained for
their teacher, Mr.. Hepburn, their
former teacher, Mrs. Fannin, now
curriculum assistant; and Mrs.
Oates, music consultant. Mrs. So
wells class arranged a party for
themselves also on last Friday.
The same for Mrs. Titles on
Tuesday. Mr.. Ivey is entertaining
his class on this Friday. On next
Monday, June the entire sixth
grade group will enjoy a social
r..
The Miami times. [volume] (Miami, Fla.) 1923-current, 1956-06-02
A. L. LEWIS ELEMENTARY

Mrs. Gertrude w. Johnson's 5th
grade class presented a wonder
full skit at the weekly chapel pro-
gram entitled Safety Rules
We've Learned in School," T h e
whole fifth grade class partici-
pated in the skit.
CALENDAR OF EVENTS
June 4-Kindergarten Exercises,
7:30 pm.
June 6, 2, 8-All pupils dismissed
at noon
June 8-Last day of school for
pupils
June 13 8:00-9:00-Children will
receive report cards
Everyone is asked to attend the
kindergarten exercises. Support
your school and your PTA and
attend the beginners beginning.
A summer recreational pro-
gram will be in session at A. L.
Lewis this summer. We are en-
couraging all parents to have
your children attend the sum-
mer recreational program again
this year. For further informa-
ton concerning this program con-
tact your local school.
We regret, and grieve the
death of little Sylvia Jean Fergu-
son, a former second grade pupil
at A. L. Lewis school who acct
dentally drowned last weekend
Miss Frederick Simmons is to
be complimented for her fine CO.
operation during this time.
Mrs. F. D. Thurston, reporter
Edna M. DeVeaux, principal
The Miami times. [volume] (Miami, Fla.) 1923-current, 1956-06-02
NINTH GRADE EXERCISE

The ninth grade exercises will
be held Wednesday morning, June
6 at 8 o'clock am. in the cafe
forum. Father Lambert Sands is
principal speaker for the occa-
sion.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1956-03-11

against the consulate and the
United States Information once.
"a Outlaws Killed
In the biggest Algerian en-
gagement yesterday. French
parachute commanders killed "a
outlaws and took three prisoners
near Taberdga, about IS miles
of Constantine. About
5000 cartridges and "a guns, as
well as medical supplies. a radio
and other rebel supplies were
'ecovered from their Auers Noun
tain hideout. French losses were
put at one killed and four
wounded. In two other clashes in
the same area. five soldiers were
killed and II wounded. Rebel
losses we're undetermined.
While the French battled rebel
outbreaks in Algeria, officials
sought to prevent further DEM
constructions by French residents
of neighboring Tunisia, which
has been granted a large meas
ure of internal autonomy by
France.
AS the Tunisian premier left
Paris he issued a statement de-
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1956-03-11
MoIIet Flies to Britain
Todoy to Talk With Eden

Iguided missiles. But the United
States is believed opposed to
large-Scale arms shipments to
Israel on the grounds that II
would encourage a Middle East
lern arms race which Israel, sur
rounded and outnumbereo
would lose eventually.
Mr.. Mollet is expected to re-
Iiterate Frances belief that the
itish-sponsored B a g h d a d
northern tier" pact was a diplo-
matte mistake which has alienat-
led the Arab League. In addition,
the French feel that their ex-
|clusion from the pact was a de-
liberate diplomatic snub.
French Foreign Minister
Christian Pineau recently COM
planned in a public speech that
the United States, Britain and
France did not, in fact, have
Joint policy anywhere,
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1956-03-11

ploring last nights outbreak ant
laid the blame at the feet Of po'
lice. still largely under French
control. Tunisian officials las
night declared athe Tunis polict
stood idly by while the mot
sacked the American Offices.
Measures Taken
Mongi Slim. Tunisian Minis
ter of the Interior, arrived il
Tunis and declared it was "in'
admissible that measures wert
not taken in time to protect thu
consulate of a friendly nation.
The demonstrating colonist'
had just attended the funeral o
a French farmer killed by Tu
nissan rebels Wednesday. Tn,
mob apparently was Under thu
mistaken impression that tht
United States was helping TIT
Nationalist Arabs.
France promised to investi'
gate the actions of the Tunis pc,
lice and said it would pay tn,
whole cost of repairing the dam
age to United States property