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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1956-09-24

For the first time in five years
the District Courts of the United
States have disposed of more
cases than were filed-producing
a "gleam of light" in the dark
picture Of contested courts.
This whittling-away at the
serious backlog in the Federal
courts was reported yesterday by
Henry p. Chandler. director OF
the Administrative Office Of the
United States Courts.
In his annual report. approved
by the Judicial Conference Of
1.-The United States, Mr.. Chandler
summarized:
1.-THE long decline in the cur
Irency in the District Courts has
been arrested and the courts
have begun to reduce the back
log of pending civil cases. This
lis true both nationally and in q
number of districts in which the
congestion has been most seri-
lous."
Time for Trial Cut
4 In ethe District, the report
noted. the time required for civil
jury cases to reach trial was re-
lduced from "a months as of June,
1855. to 10 months as OF last
June.
4 During the 1856 fiscal year
there, 1882 civil cases were COM
dmenced and S.2S8 terminated
and the pending figure was re-
duced from 1902 to 6.836.
1 Mr.. Chandler predicted that
two laws passed in the last year
will lessen substantially the vol-
lume Of cases in the District
Court here. These laws transfer
domestic relations matters from
District Court to a newly estab-
Ilished branch OF Municipal
Court and transfer to Municipal
Court civil cases where the
amount likely to be recovered is
below $1,000. The previous
ceiling was $1,000.
Ozark Tunnel Before
Speaking Of the improvement
nationally in the clearing of
crowded dockets, the report sum-
married:
For many years, it has
seemed that many trial courts
in the United States. not only
Federal but State, have been In
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1956-09-24
Antique Fuir Set Oct. |

RICHMOND. Sept. "a ~
The fifth annual Virginia An
tiques Fair viii open October
for q four-dsy run at Hotel
jefferson. Dealers from Virginia
and other seaboard States will
lshoW antiques.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1956-09-24
Racial Groups Split
On Segregation Bills
NAAcP Leaders
Remain Silent on
Virginia Action

RICHMOND. Sept. "A R.--
One racial pressure group Is crit.
ical and another indirectly in
dorses Virginia's new legislation
aimed at reducing the number Of
desegregation lawsuits.
Leaders Of the Virginia chap
ter Of the National Association
for the Advancement Of CoIored
People; the group at which the
legislation was primarily aimed,
declined to comment on the
package of seven bills enacted by
the special session Of the legis-
lature.
The criticism came from the
Virginia Council on Human Re-
lations. a pro-integration group.
The Rev. John H. Marion, exec
utive director Of the council. said
the new laws are attempts to
frighten people who dare to
stand up for the less popular
side" of the segregation issue.
Collins Denny. jr., of Rich-
mond, a counsel for the pro-
segregation Defenders Of State
Sovereignty and Individual Lib
critics. said his organization
hasn't the slightest objection
to House bills go and S."
Key Bills
These two bills were the key
ones in the package. One re-
lquires groups active IN influence
ling opinion and legislation on
racial matters to register with
the State, listing the names of
members and contributors. The
other authorizes q special COM
mittee to investigate racial pres.
sure groups.
These bills will become effec.
tive about the first Of next year,
assuming Gov. Stanley signs
them as he is expected to do
latter the constructive" session
of the Legislature on Saturday.
Other bills in the package car
Tried an emergency clause and
Twill become effective upon sign.
Ting by the Governor. These
measures include another regis.
ltration act, requiring all organi.
zations that solicit funds for
support of racial litigation to
! Register, and three laws provid-
ing statutory penalties for I'm.
lawfully stirring up or support
ing litigation.
! A formal statement on the
laws may be forthcoming from
/ the Virginia NAACP at its an
| nual meeting next month at
! Petersburg, but some officers said
this was not certain. They said
J they would have to study the
, legislation further before decid.
ing what position. If any, the
NAACP would take.
i Mr.. Denny said his Organizes
ton would be more than glad"
to tell anyone what they might
want to know about it and that
the group does not object to pro.
viding membership lists and I'm.
ancial statements.
Called Not Worthy
Mr.. Marion said the new laws
are mot worthy Of Virginia,
They are out of accord with our
principles Of free speech and free
assembly, and they do violance
to the memory and spirit Of such
great champions Of freeom as
George Mason and Thomas
: Jefferson"
\ Virginians Of character, he
: added. ARE not famous for let
: ting themselves be intimidated,
and ! predict that few such
people viii now turn and run be-
cause Of this loud boo from
Capitol Square"
Mr.. Marion said the Virginia
Council of Human Relations has
mo fear Of investigation. II in
tends to go on doing business at
1.-THE same old stand"
-.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1956-09-24
Mems Church Dinner

The Bethesda Presbyterian
Church viii hold a mems fellow
ship dinner at s pm. Thursday
in the fellowship hall Of the
church. Clarendon road and
Wilson lane in Bethesda.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1956-09-24
|YMcA PurIey Set

The Veterans Memorial Branch
YMcA win hold its Sixth Annual
fan planning conference Satur-
day from 3 to 8 pm. in the
YMCA building, 3440 South
Twenty-second street. Arlington.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1956-09-24

MOVES BEGAN here in 1902
to set up a John Barry me-
mortal. The first was a reso-
luton by the Robert Emmett
Society Of Washington, meet
ing in Georgetown early that
year, urging Congress to
appropriate money for the
memorial.
Late in 1902, the National
Commodore John Barry Statue
Association was organized at
the old Riggs House, but it
wasn't until 1905 that Congress
authorized the memorial.
When the time of dedication
came, on May 16, 1914, Con-
gress arranged to meet at II
o'clock that day and recess
at 2 pm, so that members of
the House and Senate could
attend.
rish-Americans fiocked into
town from all over the United
States for the dedication.
President Wilson spoke and
members of his cabinet and
the Supreme Coure were in
attendance.
Barry's great-great-grand-
niece, Miss Alice H. Hepburne,
unveiled the memorial, after
a parade to the statue site by
soldiers, sailors and the Presi-
dents own honor guard of
Marines.
Com modore John Barry
stands solidly remembered to-
day in the center of Washing
ton.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1956-09-24


The superintendent, DR.. Omer
Carmichael, outlined his views
ON the problem in a CBS.TV
panel interview. President
Eisenhower had praised DR.. Car
|michael's Louisville plans at q
news conference and called the
educator to Washington for a
conference last week.
Indignation in Louisville. DR..
Carmichael said. came after
years Of careful preparation
within the community. He said
it cannot be imposed from the
national level.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1956-09-24
From CherrydaIe Area

Under arrest were two brothers,
10 and IA years old. along with a
l3-year-old neighborhood friend
Kodiak mirror., 1956-08-11

and in Europe. Almost 58 percent of the American youngsters failed in one or more of six basic strength and flexihility tests, as against ST percent for the Euro peanS.
 Why should this be the shocking case, when, as Mir. Kelly says, our children "get better nutrition and medical care than those of most other countries?" The answer seems to be that our children are leading increasingly sedentary lives. They ride instead of walk ing--they devote more time to the
Kodiak mirror., 1956-08-11

other hand, in our opinion should concentrate on several vital ones.
 One,of course, is the Small Boat Harbor. Even though $500, ,O00 is all0cated, it is still necessary to hammer away at this project, to effect it construction in the i'm mediate future.
 The second project, the further .ance of which has been placed in the very capable hands of o. A. Torgerson and his Committee, is the Cold Storage plant. We believe this alone ranks above good roads, beautifying the city, and many other worth while projects, in as- sisting the economy of the City. The two listed projects the Small Boat HarbOr and the Cold Storage plant, go hand in hand and may be the means of making Kodiak the hub of the fishing in. dustry for this area and also the Westward.
 The latter must not be under estimated. It someday is due for greater development. Kodiak will grow with it.
 Too many of these excellent pro- jects, which we all know are bad ly needed, have been discussed over and over again. In fact they have been in the talking stage long enough. Pushing for them will make them a reality.
Kodiak mirror., 1956-08-11
Our Weak and Fabby Youngsters !

Writing in The American Maga- zine, John B. Kelly asks startling question: Are we becoming a na- ton of weddings?
 MT. kelly-who was U. S. Direc- tor of Physical Fitness during World War II and was famous athlete in his own right-says that
 American youngster today are weaker and flabbier than those in many other countries, and they are growing softer every year" He cites the results of scientific study of more. thatl 1000 children. aged 6 through Ig, in ahis country
Kodiak mirror., 1956-08-11
Texas Beef t'n The Hoof Arrives

None of the cattle were killed by bear, as there are no bear on the island. As for the severe win ter, the cattle weren't bothered too much by that. as there was only one foot of snow in the area, and the grass was above that. It sounded like an ideal place to raise cattle.
 The Scarboroughs thinks the market is unlimited, both locally and on the mainland, for beef. There is the new military base nearby, which is under construc- ton.
Kodiak mirror., 1956-08-11

TV set than to sport. So, in this case, the blessings of "the more abundant life" can be a danger.
 The problem is soluble. MT. Kelly believes that schools should grade students in physical fitness just as in other subjects-and in- sist on passing marks. To quote him again, Our pioneer forebears made this nation what it is be- cause they possessed great physi- cal strength as well as mental and spiritual hardihood. We can be- come just as strong If only we try"
Kodiak mirror., 1956-08-11
A VtoI Necessity

There can be no doubt Jack Hinckei, President of the Chamber of Commerce, was right when he stated m a speech before the inembers of that group that the C. of C. has been responsible for many Improvements in the City.
 Going further than that. there can be no doubt President HinckeI and many others. have felt the Chamber of Commercs's approach to mary of the problems of the City ha3 been ifaif-heartetf and lacking in enthusiasm and drive U see their ideas carried out. The present members seem to have adopted a new approach and are bent on making this group real i've organization.
 The membership of the Chamber any means at their command to above anyone else, should seek out any moons at their command to improve the City and its. economy That would be only c0mmon sense-for, from a selfish point of view, if for no other, it would be money in their pockets.
 A long list of improvements could be listed here, that are nee eSsary for Kodiak. Though the Chamber of Commerce, or any ether body, is limited in effective sy bringing all the improvements needed. into being, it. on the
Kodiak mirror., 1956-08-11
CITY HOSPITAL NEWS

Patients ,. admitted to Griffin Memorial Hospital during the past week included Charles Beard sley, Donald Lawhead, Freda Reft, Werner Lewis of Kelso, Washing ton and Harry Host.
 Also admitted were Mrs. Juanita Elwell, Gladys Lucille Olsen, age 6, of Afognak, Mrs. Lois Balcom, Wanda Reed, age T, Donald Rob inson age 8, Pauline Peterson, age ? and Mrs. Florence Unger.
 Patients discharged included Robert Thompson, Mrs. Violet Spearns, Gerald Granville, Ernest Henry, Mrs. Lottie Warner, Jess Blinn, Donald Lawhead and Mrs. Hazel McArthur.
 BIRTHS
 There was one new baby at the hospital this week.
 William Pierce, III, ? lbs. 612 ozs., was born on August 8 to Lois and William Pierce Balcom, II.
Kodiak mirror., 1956-08-11
Thrifty Birthday

erican way of life.
 According to Treasury Secretary George M. Humphrey more than 40 million Americans today own more than $40 billion in series E and H Bonds, the latter being add ed to the thrift program in. 1852. And of these bond owners more than 8 million are saving more than $160 million a month through the payroll savings plan by means of the patriotic cooperation of the huge corporations or the small businesses where they work, and Of organized labor as a friendly and persuasive association.
 It was to be expected in the fer vor of the World War II years that great many Americans would buy Savings Bonds, and a great many did. But when the war was over, and the feryor gone, they kept on buying them-that it the astonishing thing. and that is the astounding commonplace these millions of Americans are celebrating this year.
Kodiak mirror., 1956-08-11

This is an anniversary year of which thrift is the birthday cake and security it's candles. It's cele- erants are millions of Americans in every conceivable occupation, in every economic and social level. They are the investors in series E and H Savings Bonds,
 Fifteen years ago, in 1a41, the United States Treasury Depart ment tentatively began a program to raise money for national de- fense and as brake against infla- tion by Borrowing from as many people as possible This was the birth of series E Bonds. It was the birth also of what was to become the largest thrift program of all time.
 Treasury officials are human, rumor to the contrary notwith- standing. and none among them could have foreseen, or even dreamed of, Is years ago, the in credible growth of the Savings Bonds idea until today it has be- come an integral part of the Am
Kodiak mirror., 1956-08-11

lne can De no doubt Jack other hand President of the Chamber ones
Kodiak mirror., 1956-08-11

Seventeen Texans, the oeeIy
 kind, arrived here by tue power
 barge, Robbie, Thursday. Strange ly enough, they didn't brag about
 Texas, or tell you how big it is. In fact, they were the most docile Texans ever seen in these parts.
 All this is by way o1 introduc- ton to the scow load of Texas cattle on. their way to Sitkinak. The scow pulled in to the City Dock for supplies, after a voyage of three weeks out of Seattle The cattle, three bulls, three calves and eleven cows, seemed to have weathered storms at sea and the ocean trip very well. In fact, one of the calves was born on the way up. He displayed marvellous dis position, nudging whoever was near, for a little betting. Even the bulls, usually considered dan gerous took to stroking like pet dog.
 These are no ordinary cattle. They are s' special breed being brought to Kodiak, or more spe- officially, Sitkinak, by Jim and Dan Scarborough. Their official name is Santa Gurtrudis, famous breed of cattle developed by the King ranch in Texas. Dan Scar borough was aboard seeing the cattle were fed and had enough water to drink. He said this breed of cattle have been tested several times and have been found to withstand cold better than any other. He and his brother are just getting started in the cattle busi- ness here. They have about fifteen head of shorthornS and a Here ford bull, but plan to breed and stock the King ranch cattle ex- clusively. They have one bull aboard, prize among the King ranch bulls, who cooked his ears back and forth as Dan was saying some nice things about him. These are all fine looking cattle. The Scarboroughs dream of thousands of head on their ranch in ten years, ought to be inspiration enough to keep them working to- wards it.
 We asked if he had lost any cat tie on the island last year, we had in mind bear and the severe win. E ter, Dan replied: ''Yes, and hate to admit it, but they were killed by my dog" He then went on to say the dog, Husky, and part wolf, would walk the cattle every morning: One of the cows collap. sed. In butcherings it.vDan~ threw < the dog some of the raw meat. The dog. getting taste of it, proceed ed to kill three more in a days time.
Kodiak mirror., 1956-08-11
POLIO SHOTS TODAY

Polio shots will again be ad- ministered at the Health Center. this time the second shots.
 Next Saturday, August 18, shots will be given from 10 10 II. a. m. for children 6 months to IA years. The six months shots have just been released.
Kodiak mirror., 1956-08-11

Mrs. Claude Thomas Hanks was awarded the Safe Driving citation this week, according to Chief Wick cry of the Police Department.
 Mrs. Hanks resides on the Naval Station. She receives a pass to the Orpheum Theatre.
Kodiak mirror., 1956-08-11
KATY ROGERS VISITS

Mrs. Katy Rogers will leave to- day for visit with her daughter and son-in-law, MT. and Mrs. Nels Peterson, and their children in Anchorage. She will be accom-. panied by her grandson, Danny Peterson, who has been here for several weeks. Danny will remain in Anchorage with his parents.
Kodiak mirror., 1956-08-11
Minnet0nka H ere
 From Long Beach

uC V. O. SUdSb GudTU CuttGt Minnetonka, from Long Beach, California, arrived last week. The ship, sleek and trim, was moored in Old Women's Bay. Commander R. M. Dudley is in command.
 The Minnetonka, named for a lake in Minnesota, is here to take the place of the USCGC Sedge while that ship is in the Arctic, and will remain here until mid September. Her main duties will be SAR Missions and law enforce ment.
 She departed Monday to patrol and assist in the Salmon Derby Regatta at Seward, one of the most colorful coastal celebrations of the Alaskan season. This is in con nection with the ships responsi- bility for safety and life saving during such events.
 Another duty that the ship will preform while in Kodiak is the promotion of boating safety. She is committed to enforce all regula- tions requiring safety devices on small craft, and the proper regis tration of all small boats.
 While here her officers boarded. small craft moored at the various docks for inspection.
 SPENCERS TO LEAVE
 Harry E. and Lois Spencer and. their two children, Patty Jo, age 6, and Gene, age 4, expect 10 leave Wednesday for Tampa, Florida.
 The Spencers are longtime res;- dents of Kodiak. Harry arrived here in 1922, and worked as a civil service employee on the Naval Sta tion as shipping and receiving clerk until 1945.
 He was Wha4 finger at the Ko- diak City Dock for six years, re- signing that position in October of 1855. Since that time he has been employed by Aleutian Homes, Inc.
 Lois has been in Kodiak for the past eleven years.
 While in Tampa they will visit their respective parents. They have no definite plans as to where they will settle permanently. In an interview with Mrs. Spencer, she stated that they will live wherever they can obtain the best medical care for young Gene, who is victim of C. P.
Kodiak mirror., 1956-08-11
PRIEST IS VISITOR

Reverand A. D. Tourigny, s. J.. has been in Kodiak the past week to assist Father Tolbott of St. Mary's Catholic Church with his 'Work. T .S
Kodiak mirror., 1956-08-11
THE METZGARS AND WOLFS AT BELLINGRATH GARDENS

MT. and Mrs. Bud Metzgar and MT. and Mrs. John Wolf were in Mobile, Alabama July 20, accord ing to a communication just re- ceived.
 They visited the Bellingrath Gardens, internationally famous for one of the worlds largest cam ella collections. It is also famous for mass blooming azaleas.
Kodiak mirror., 1956-08-11

A q" TV set will be given away at the Public Dance to be held at the Elks Club August 18.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1956-10-28

THE SUNDAY STAR. WASHINGTON o. c.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1956-10-28

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St. Paul recorder. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1934-2000, 1956-04-13
Minnesota Council Of
Churches Urges Help
For Montgomery Folks

The Race Relations Committee
of the Minnesota Council OF
Churches has sent It's sympathy.
concern and moral support TO the
Rev NJ. L. King, according to the
Minnesota Messenger, official
publication OF the Council.
Calling on church people every
where 10 contribute prayer and
funds 10 aid in the struggle for
equal rights, the committee sent
the following communication 10
the Rev. Mr.. King, able pastor
leader Of Negro people in Mont
gomery, Ala.
I'VE assure you Of our con-
tinued prayerful support that the
day OF full fellowship and equal
ity Of all men Irrespective OF ra-
cial background may soon dawn
upon our land"
The committee asks that gifts
to provide relief for the families
Of those who have suffered loss
and injury because OF their cour-
ageous stand" be sent TO Mr.
King or 10 the national head
quarters OF the NAACP.
St. Paul recorder. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1934-2000, 1956-04-13
Limited Ten Know
Your Cundidofe
Program April 10

The Limited Ten Club win spon-
sor Know Your Candidates"
program on Wednesday evening,
April is, at s p, m. IN the auditor
ium Of Pilgrim Baptist church,
Grotto st. and Central Av., St
Paul.
This meeting is being sponsored
to better acquaint and familiarize
the community Of the program
plans and character background
Of each of the candidates for
whom we shall soon be voting in
our forthcoming city election.
Both candidates for mayor, JOS
eph E. Dillon and John f. Daub-
ney and all candidates for the st.
Paul City Council have been invit-
ed to attend and Il is expected
that they will be present.
All civic and social organiza-
tons are urged to be present at
this program as well as all ciu-
zens of our community who are
interested in good government are
invited to attend and take part
in the discussions.
The Limited Ten Club is spon-
soring this forum as public ser
vice and II hopes to enlighten vot-
ers and give them a better under
standing Of our municipal offices
and the officials who are elected
to run them.
St. Paul recorder. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1934-2000, 1956-04-13
Residence Is
Scene Of Garden
Club: Hear Luxton

The Minneapolis Garden Lovers
club held its regular meeting
Thursday April 5, at the beautiful
residence Of Mrs. Clyde Williams,
1851 Portland Av.
After the business session, an
overflow number Of invited and
interested guests were admitted TO
hear an address by George Lux
ton, the imminent garden column
mist Of the Minneapolis Sunday
Tribune.
Mr., LuXton was very enthus-
iastically received and spoke at
length on several vital topics in
cluding an aIl-purpose garden,
garden planning, fertilizing, prun-
ing, watering, transplanting,
mulching, composing, seed-sow-
ing, pinching and disbudding flow
ers. He spoke on the care Of flow
ers, roses, spring bulbs, house
plants, lawns, weed control and
residential tree care.
A very lively and Informative
question answer period followed.
Lending 10 the atmosphere and
theme Of the meeting were the
beautiful special decorations and
flower plant exhibits provided by
the hostess.
Upon adjournment, a lunch was
served.
Guests present were the Mines.
Earl Brent o. b. williams F.
Terry, Mayme White, Mabel Bor-
aas, Elmer Smith, Eugene Shop
herd. Claude Micheau, Williams S.
Berry, w H. Wright, r. ]. Sayles,
J. c. Crowder, Myrtle Potter, Al
ice Brown, Edward l.. Boyd.
Also the Mines, William Walker,
Clyde johnson ST., John Clark, w.
NJ. Hall, Mamie Fogg, Blanche
Mayes, Mary Tillman, Clayton
Hughes, Howard White, w o.
McFall, Kenneth c. Thompson, ].
f. Foster, ]. f. Stevens, B. Pres
ton Ashby, Allie Wilson, Miss Era
Walls, Mr.. and Mrs. c. w. Houser
and the Messrs. Stewart w. Kin
caid and James o. Mann.
Officers and members Of the
club are Mines. Whsle White,
president; Florence Cassius, vice
president; Bonita Nellie, secre-
tary; Estene Sims, treasurer;
Marion Williams, program chair
man. Alice Webster, publicity.
Other members are the Mines.
Theresa Granger, Ella Russell,
Glorine Fassett, Laura Mae OIL
yer, Helen Thomas, Ivy Massen-
gill, Thelma Mann, Ann Mann,
Eunice Aston. Hazel Clark, Mat
tie Corners, Zerlina Bradley,
Oyqual Watson, Mae Marshall
Lucille Shivers and Ethel Stevens