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St. Paul recorder. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1934-2000, 1956-08-17
Convention Briefs

Chicago. Clarence Mitchell. the
former st. Paul Urban League
secretary and now the NAACP's
top Washington lobbyist and
strategist was that organizations
liason with the Connecticut and
Minnesota delegations
Each OF the top NAACP Off
cials was assigned a couple OF
states delegations 10 keep tab on
the civil rights program.
Mr. and Mrs. Jonas G. Schwartz
veteran NAACP members OF Min
neapolis were interested specta-
tors at the platform committee
hearings on civil rights.
Schwartz, Minneapolis attor-
ney first attracted attention In the
civil rights field when he pre-
pared legal petition 20 force the
then Gov. Harold stassen Co adj
init Minnesota Negroes 90 the
State Guard on an integrated basis
back in 1889
Gov Stasscn refused to order
Minnesota Negroes admitted to
the State Guard and his action
lost him support OF Negroes To-
cally and nationally when he went
out TO get the COP Presidential
nomination.
Representing the 90 Negro
Democratic leaders from 10 states
who wanted a strong civil rights
platform statement before the
platform and resolutions commit
tee was L. Howard Bennett. Min
nesota attorney who heads the
group.
Negro leaders and labor leaders
were disappointed because Con-
gresham Dawson was the lone
Negro on the committee charged
with drafting the rights section
OF the platform committee report.
Remembering Dawson's recent OPP
position 20 the Powell amendment.
civil rights leaders would have
preferred that Congressman Char
les Diggs OF Detroit serve on the
group which would word the civll
rights plank
St. Paul recorder. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1934-2000, 1956-08-17

Kefauver. despite his with
drawal from the Presidential nom
nation race is still popular with
the Minnesota delegation which
he urged TO support Adlai Steven
son
St. Paul recorder. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1934-2000, 1956-08-17

Southern leaders OF Dixie dele
cations have had two caucases
in the first two days and have de-
cided to stand solid against plat
form specifically praising and up
helding the u. s. Supreme Court
school desegregation decision.
St. Paul recorder. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1934-2000, 1956-08-17


willard pointed out 10 hilarious
bystandcrs a huge Cadillac with
a iackass or donkey riding in the
back seat, calmly observing the
convention through the bars back
window.
Arriving here Sunday ON
special coach ON tho burlington
Zephyr, the delegates and al
ternates were taken by buses 20
the scene OF the convention, 60
take part In u live chs telcvl-
sion broadcast which wCCO
viewers probably saw Sunday
afternoon.
The trip from the station was
the widest ride we've ever had.
with the exception OF a journey
across town in police squad
car several years ago when the
police car in which we were rid
ing answered a call 10 20 TO the
scene OF a reported holdup.
Riding before and with the
buses were ten Chicago motor
cycle cops with sirens blowing and
blasting through Chicago air 10
lead the ealvacade at a 65 mile
per hour clip through the towns
streets
The broadcast was scheduled
for as minutes after our train
arrived and the police escort
and speed was necessary 10 get
the delegation 60 the stadium.
II was some experience for the
delegation and n symbolic intro
ductlon TO the exciting week in
store for delegates and visitors 10
the convention.
BRASS bands were present ON
most loop street corners sunt
afternoon and everywhere one
turned there was somebody try
ing 10 pin button ON you.
An advance guard OF Twin
Citians. Including l.. Howard BEN
nett, Leonard Carter, A. Il. Cas-
slus, Jonas G. Schwartz and Rev.
Dcnzil Carly had been here for
three days working in behalf Of
the Senator Hubert II. Humphrey
campaign for the vice-Presiden-
tial nomination.
The 5000 Humphrey for Vice
President buttons went like hot
cakes as hundreds thronged the
Humphrey headquarters at the
Conrad Hilton Hotel.
humphrey huitllibiA b"lit'tNH ~
a reception given by National
Committeeman Gerald Heaney and
state chairman Ray Hemenway,
and housing chairman John Curtis
Sunday night.
The Congress Hotel headquar-
ters suite OF the Minnesota delega-
ton was packed and jammed with
well wishers OF the Minnesota
junior Senator whose out and
out campaign for the second spot
on the Democratic ticket Ia called
unprecedented.
St. Paul recorder. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1934-2000, 1956-08-17

The Minnesota delegation con-
sidered somewhat unpredictable, Is
being assidulously courted.
The Michigan delegation has ~
10 10 Negro delegates and IL
quartered in the Congress Hotel
where the Gopher State group is
housed.
St. Paul recorder. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1934-2000, 1956-08-17

Former st Paul Urban League
~ cestssrya &sasSssca Misehslis .ssss
NAACp Washington bureau chief
is playing an important part in
the civil rights fight.
Mitchell. Robert Short, plat
form committee member, and
Minnesota delegate Cecil New
man went into a hubble as soon
as the latter arrived Sunday.
St. Paul recorder. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1934-2000, 1956-08-17

Negroes rave been very generous in the
use Of the term liberal For many decades
we have called a member OF the white race
a liberal II he said kindly word in an cdi-
toriai newspaper article or II ne spoke in
favor OF racial justice. Liberal may mean
that one IL not bound by orthodoxy, poll
tics religious philosophy or race; one who
is independent not conservative. II could
mean one who believes In democracy for
an people When II comes 20 race relations
we mean person who does not discrimin-
ate on the basis OF race or color. DIR. Ben
Ianiln Mays
St. Paul recorder. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1934-2000, 1956-08-17

IT'S n. m. In the morning of
opening day Of the convention
here In Chicago and the bands
are already playing beneath the
hotel windows.
St. Paul recorder. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1934-2000, 1956-08-17

Speakers included Gov. Herbert
Lehman and CIo-AFL vice presi-
dent Walter Reuther who has e.
merged rs the top civil rights adj
vocate OF the nation.
Reuther told the audience that
the Democratic party had a moral
duty to support a strong. positive
civil rights plank. "such a plank
Is necessary he said, also be-
cause II Is practical politics"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1956-02-20
Indian Head Lists
Command Shifts

INDIAN HEAD. Md. Feb. 20
tSpeciaD Two changes in COM
mand have been announced at
the Naval Powder Factory here
Comdr. Allen B. Register is the
new executive officer. relieving
|Comdr. w. J. Corcoran. who had
Allied the post since the recent
of Capt. Paul E. Sum-
|mers to San Diego. Calf.
1t. Comdr. James D. Cup Is
the new safety officer. replacing
1t. Comdr. George K. West, who
has been transferred to Los
Angeles, Calf.
The Navy installation also an
|nounced that for the second
straight year 1t has been award
ed first place in the 1855 Fire
Prevention Week Contest. The
National Fire Protection Associa-
ton Of Boston picked the powder
factory as first in the medium
class Of participating naval ac-
tivities.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1956-02-20
Mrs. Neuberger to ToIk
AT Unituriun Dinner

Mrs. Richard Neuberger. wife.
of the Democratic Senator from:
Oregon. will speak on "Woman's'
Place Outside the Home" at the.
fourth annual dinner of the.
Greater Washington Committee
for Unitarian Advance at z pm.
Friday in the Bethesda Country
Club. $500 Bradley boulevard,
DR.. Dale Dewitt. of New York,
regional director for the Middle.
Atlantic States Council Of the;
American Unitarian Association,
will preside at the dinner. Rep
|resentatives Of the seven UnitaxA
ian groups in the Washington
area will speak briefly on prog
Iress which has been made.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1956-02-20
Virginia Union
Merger Near

RICHMOND, Feb. 20 up -
The States two major labor
organizations are only one STEP
away today from completion Of
q proposed merger that would
place $4,000 Virginia workers
under one union banner.
The executive boards of the
State Federation of Labor (AFL)
and the State Industrial Union
Council (CIO) met here yester-
day and unanimously approved
Ia proposed constitution that
would unity the two groups.
Rank and file members Of
both organizations will be asked
to approve the merger plan
when the two groups hold sep
|arate conventions in Richmond
June 4.
Changes that would be brought
about by the new pact include:
/. An executive board of q
members elected from congress
sional districts on a proportional
representative basis. This woulG
compare with a total of Al mem
bers now on the separate board,
Iof the AFL and CLIO.
2. The president and secre.
Itary-treasurer Of the merged
union would be elected from
Organization now affiliated with
the State Federation of Labor.
8. The first vice president o.
the new organization would b.
chosen from locals affiliatet
with the State Industrial Unior
| Council.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1956-02-20
Young Democrats
Ask Curb on Burbs
Cast at Officials

The Young Democratic Club of
Montgomery County has asked
party action against what 1t
called "disharmonious and un-
productive criticism against
County Democratic officials.
Club members. concerned with
criticisms of County Council
handling of the Upper County
zoning ordinance, urged the
Democratic State Central Com
mittee for Montgomery ito act
to discourage precinct officials
and other local party officials
from participating in name-call-
ing, delivering threatening state
ments. and from taking part in
any other generally disharmoni-
GUS and unproductive criticism"
A resolution adopted Friday
night said certain individuals
purporting to represent Demo-
cratic voters recently have been
unduly critical of members
of the Democratic Council"
William F.. Hickey, president
Of the club. said the resolution
referred to statements made at
a hearing Tuesday on the zon-
ing ordinance.
The resolution said the club
believes that the County Coun-
Gil regardless Of what its final
decision may be, has handled
the Upper County Zoning ordi-
nance problem with fairness and
intelligence"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1956-02-20
ILoudoun Bourd
|OKs Building Of
IGuruqe at Lincoln

The Loudoun County Board Of
Zoning Appeals has granted
permission to John M. Sisk
of Lincoln to construct a garage
closer to the building line on
his property than the law per-
Imits.
The permission was granted
over the protests of Mrs. Helen
Kennedy, who said she planned
to make apartments in the old
Lincoln grade school property
which she bought.
The garage Is located eight feet
from the property line at one
point and nine feet at another
The law requires l0-foot set
back. The garage was SO placed
to avoid a septic tank drain field
Charles B. Emmons, jr.. wa,
granted permission to operate 9
commercial garage in a residen-
tial area on Route Is near Point
of Rocks.
The board required the Morr-
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1956-02-20
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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1956-02-20
Asthma Formula Prescribed
Most By Doctors available
Now Without Prescription


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Medical tests proved this formula
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This formula is so effective that II
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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1956-02-20

the past (. last year we had
twice as many non-athletic
scholarships as the year before"
he adds.
The former quarterback feels
that recently appointed head
football coach Tommy Mont,
from Cumberland. Md. q former
football great at the university,
win go along with his program
and Keep Maryland's 1900 liv-
ing alumni, especially the IL, 00o
who live In the State. happy.
I'VE want a good athletic pro-
gram, but raiding other States
for athletes Is not my idea Of the
function or amateur athletics al
To- State university" he explains
New Faculty Setup
The new faculty organizational
plan. approved by the univer-
lsity's regents last September. has
done a lot toward improving fac
ulty morale. DR.. Elkins feels.
The new plan makes Mary.
lands faculty Of almost 1000 q
moving force in university pol
licy-making spheres. Faculty
committees are studying every
phase Of university life and their
reports in large measure will
determine what action will be
taken on matters affecting the
product they sell at College Park,
Ii.e., education.
This increased faculty partici-
patton in university life. i'm
Iprovement Of the library and
medical schools. and increased
salary scales for the faculty re-
suited last May In an extension
of the university's probation
airy" period and virtually as
.sured, according to DR.. Elkins,
the removal Of the accreditation
shadow.
For this year, DR.. Elkins has
his sights set on "a full study
of the university's requirements
for admission, probation. read
mission. and graduation. And he
hopes to be able to procure addi-
tional funds for research in the
humanities field.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1956-02-20

ADVERTISEMENT,
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1956-02-20
Bond Issue Pushed
BY Voter Leuque

Passage of a $9.4 million bond
issue for Arlington school con-
struction is needed to safeguard
the county's scholastic reputa-
ton, according to the League OF
Women Voters.
In urging voters to mark their
approval in Tuesdays referen-
dun, the Arlington group ex-
planned that half day sessions
would leave public school gradu-
ates at disadvantage in their
future work.
School officials have reported
that without immediate school
construction some 30 classrooms
will be on half day sessions this
fall. Curtailment Of construc-
ton will force half day schedules
in some junior highs in the fall
Of 1857, and in some senior highs
in 1858, they add.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1956-02-20
Military Acodemy's
Founding to Be Noted

Maryland graduates and ex-
cadets Of the United States Mil
Iitary Academy will celebrate the
154th anniversary Of the acad-
emy's founding at a dinner in
Baltimore March 16.
Reservations can be made
through Capt. Edward s. Enc
Doe, Headquarters, Second Bat
talon, End Armored Cavalry
Regiment, Fort Meade, Md. The
dinner is also open to alumni
and ex-Midshipmen Of the Naval
Academy now on duty with the
Army or Air Force.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1956-02-20
Borden to Be Speaker
AT Fuirfux Dinner

DR.. Colgate w. Darden. presi-
dent of the University of Vir-
ginia, will be guest speaker at
the annual Fairfax County
Chamber of Commerce banquet
on February 20.
It will take place at the Court
house Country Club at 7:30 pm.
after a reception at the club at
$3.50 pm.
Donald E. Ball, Chamber vice
president for industry, viii serve
at master Of ceremonies. Mrs.
Thomas P. Chapman will be
chairman Of the hostess commit
tee.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1956-02-20
Maryland Lets
Sanitation Jobs

Construction contracts total
ing $429.172 were awarded to low
bidders last week by the Wash
ington Suburban Sanitary Com.
mission.
A $685., 240 contract for con-
struction Of all sewer mains In
the Morningside subdivision Of
Prince George County and ex-
tension Of a 3,o00-foot section
Of the Hanson Greek trunk sewer
within Morningside was award
ed to Henry j. Bowie, Welcome
Md.
Work on the project, which
involves $4,000 feet Of sewer
lines, win begin within two weeks
and Is scheduled for completion
by next October. Mr.. Bowie was
the lowest Of six bidders.
Other contracts awarded were:
For water and sewer mains
and house connections to serve
81 properties In Royal View,
Montgomery County. to ventres-
ca Bros. Construction Co, Inc,
Silver Spring, on 9 bid OF $l6.476
For a sewer main and house
connection to serve one tract on
Ritchie road. Prince GEORGES
County. to Di Meglio Constrllc-
ton Co.. Hyattsville. on q bid OF
$l0,296.
For water mains AND house
connections to serve is proper
ties in various Subdivisions Of
Prince Georges County. TO Jim
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1956-02-20
a Pro-Bond Issue TuIks
Scheduled Monduy

-Four talks advocating ap-
proval Of Arlington's $9.4 million
school bond referendum have
been scheduled for 8 o'clock to-
night, the eve of the vote.
School Board Chairman E. r.
Draheim will speak at the
Abingdon School; School Board
Member James Stockard will ad-
dress the Stonewall Jackson
Citizens Association at the Jack
son School; School Board Mem
Der l.. Clarke Heating will speak
at the Wilson School, and John
Palmer. principal of the Cherry
dale school. will speak to the
Cherrydale Citizens Association
at the Cherrydale FirehouSs.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1956-02-20

District, voter registration il
under way. Have you quail
fled to vote In the elections
May l? Registration head
quarters are on the ground
floor Of the District Building.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1956-02-20
PRINCE GEORGES GETS SAFETY AWARD

Committee
College
safety
mite
David Collins
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1956-02-20
MARYLAND-VIRGINIA NEWS

cones Theater and Restaurant
at Purcellville and a service sta
ton operated by Sam Jones at
Hamilton to reduce to two the
number of signs on the premises.
Montana farmer-stockman. [volume] (Great Falls, Mont.) 1947-1993, 1956-12-01
CREAM CARAMELS

2 cups graduated sugar
Few grains salt
2 cups light corn syrup
II cup butter
125 cups evaporated milk Il tall cam
teaspoon vanilla extract
u cup nuts, if desired.
Cook sugar, salt and syrup rapidly
to firm ball stage (246 degrees F. }, STIR
ring occasionally. Gradually add pieces
of butter (about a tablespoon each
time) alternately with the milk tabout
a tablespoon each time) so that the
mixture does not stop boiling at any
time. Cook over medium heat to firm
bali stage (242 degrees F., stirring
constantly because the mixture sticks
easily at the last. About IS minutes is
required for cooking. Add vanilla. Let
caramel stand until mixture stops bub-
bling. Add nuts, then pour into a but
tered pan. Cool at room temperature,
then refrigerate. Remove from refriger-
atOr, invert pan and loosen caramel
by applying cloth wrung out in hot
water to bottom and sides of pan. Lift
edges of caramel with table knife or
Spatula and turn onto cutting board.
Cut with heavy, sharp knife using
saw-like motion. Makes pounds.
Montana farmer-stockman. [volume] (Great Falls, Mont.) 1947-1993, 1956-12-01

2 cups pecans ~ pound
" cup evapOrated milk
Mix all ingredients thoroughly. Cook
over medium heat to soft ball stage
1874 degrees F., stirring constantly.
Cool SLIGHTLY. then beat until mixture
begins to thicken. Drop candy rapidly
from a tablespoon onto aluminium foil
or a buttered baking sheet to form
patties. If candy becomes too stiff at
the last to drop into smooth patties,
stir in a little hot water. Makes 20
pattieS 21a inches in diameter.
Montana farmer-stockman. [volume] (Great Falls, Mont.) 1947-1993, 1956-12-01
Candy for Christmas

recipes for ''Who Says We Can't Cook, %
the Women's National Press Clubs new
cook book. Here is hers:
MILLION DOLLAR FUDGE
Az cups sugar
Pinch Of salt
2 tablespoons butter
l tall can evaporated milk (125 cups)
II ounces senli-sweet chocolate bits
4 squares unsweetened chocolate
(broken in pieces
l pint marShmalloW cream
cups chopped nuts
Mix sugar, salt. butter and milk in
large saucepan. Bring to a boil and
boil minutes. Meanwhile place re-
manning ingredients in a large mixing
bowl Pour boiling syrup over the in
gradients in bowl; beat until chocolate
is all melted and pour in a buttered
pan, 9x14x2 inches. Let stand a few
hours before cutting. Store in tin box.
Montana farmer-stockman. [volume] (Great Falls, Mont.) 1947-1993, 1956-12-01

nuts. Another attractive and tasty gift
from the kitchen is Amber Lemon
Marmalade, beribboned in the gay
motif of the holidays.
SALAD OIL FRUIT CAKE
l cup salad oil
IL cups brown sugar packed in cup)
4 eggs
2 cups sifted all-purpose flour
| teaspoon baking powder
2 teaspoons salt
2 teaspoons cinnamon
2 teaspoons allSpice
/ teaspoon cloves
l cup pineapple, apple or orange
juice
l cup more sifted flour
l cup thinly sliced citron
l cup chopped candied pineapple
w cups whole candied cherries
l cup seeded raisins
l cup chopped figs
3 cups cOarSely chopped nuts
Heat oven to 275 degrees F. (very
Slow. Combine salad oil, sugar and
eggs; beat vigorously with spoon or
electric mixer for 2 minutes. Sift 2 cups
of flour with spices, salt and baking
powder and add to first mixture. Mix
other cup of flour with fruits and nuts.
Pour batter over fruit, mixing well.
Turn into two 81 "x41a 'x21lz'' loaf pans
creased and lined with brown paper.
Place pan Of water on lower oven
rack.
Bake cakes 21a to 3 hours. After
baking, let cakes stand Is minutes be.
fore removing from pans. Cool thor
Oughly on racks before removing paper.
Wrap in aluminium foil, store to ripen.
Glaze: Combine 2 tablespoons brown
sugar, l tablespoon corn syrup and 2
tablespoons water in saucepan; boil 2
minutes. Brush over tops of cakes.
Decorate with candied fruit.
Montana farmer-stockman. [volume] (Great Falls, Mont.) 1947-1993, 1956-12-01
PINEAPPLE FUDGE

cup evaporated milk
cups granulated sugar
tablespoons butter
cup crushed pineapple Il No. can,
well drained)
2 teaspoons lemon juice
Combine milk, sugar and butter, and
heat slowly to boiling point, stirring
constantly. Add crushed pineapple that
has been drained well, and cook over
medium heat to soft ball stage 1874
degrees F., stirring constantly to pre-
vent burning. About Is minutes is re-
quired for cooking. Cool. Add lemon
juice. Beat until crystalline. Turn into
buttered pan. Mark in squares. Deco
rate squares with pecan halves, if de-
sired. Makes 125 pounds.
Montana farmer-stockman. [volume] (Great Falls, Mont.) 1947-1993, 1956-12-01

YOUR CHILDREN can help make
Christmas candy as well as eat it this
year. They'll love to join in the work,
and they'll have fun too.
Uncooked candy is easy to make and
you won't have to worry about burned
fingers. Children can help stuff dates
with a mixture of cup shredded COCO
nut, "a cup peanut butter and 1 table
spoon lemon juice. Coconut marsh
mallowS are fun to make too. Just dip
marshmallows in slightly beaten egg
white and roll them in shredded coco
nut. This is especially pretty at Christ
mas time if you tint the cOcOnut red
or green.
Try these Date Delights You simply
combine number of ingredients
popped rice cereal, nuts, dates and
cOconut. No candy thermometer is
needed, just saucepan or frying pan
for a quick bit of cooking. Form into
small balls for easy eating.
DATE DELIGHTS
1 cup finely cut dates
X cup sugar
egg, well-beaten
cups oven-popped rice cereal
II cup chopped nutmeats
70 teaspoon salt
X teaspoon vanilla
cup shredded coconut
Combine dates, sugar and egg in
medium size saucepan or frying pan.
Place over low heat; cook, stirring con-
stantly, until mixture bubbles and
thickens. Remove from heat. Stir in
Open-pOpped rice cereal, nutmeats, salt
and vanilla; cool slightly Shape lightly
into small balls and roll in coconut.
Let stand until cool and firm. Yield:
About "a small balls ia inches in
diameter.
Mrs. Eisenhower and other notables
were asked to contribute their favorite
Montana farmer-stockman. [volume] (Great Falls, Mont.) 1947-1993, 1956-12-01
Christmas Gifts
From the Kitchen

WHAT A GIFT a pair Of these deco
rative fruit cakes would make. They're
cram-full of goodies. And something
different in the way of cookies are
these brown sugar cookies like tiny
fruitcakes, rich and colorful fruit and