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Arkansas State press. [volume] (Little Rock, Ark.) 1941-1959, 1956-08-10
Both Parties Will be Asked 10 Enforce
Desegregatlon Order : Curb Fi|ibusfer

Roy wilkins chairman Of conference executive
tary the National Association for the Advancement of
Colored People, announced this week.
The plank which the conference urging both parties
include in their 1856 platforms, call for 4 he full
Of the and prestige of the office of the president the
executive branch and the legislative branch of the federal
government "the quickest possible elimination of
all forms of statemposed segregation (2) enactment Of
legislation protect security of the person from mob vo
lence empower individuals government agencies
the for enforcement of constitutional guar
entee (3) enactment of federal legislation prohibiting in
reference with the right register for and primary
and general federal elections aboshing the poll tax
prerequisite the right elections of Federal Of
cias and prohibiting interference because of color
with the right to register vote in primary general
state and local elections ( enactment of FEPC law
prohibiting discrimination employment; (5) revision of
senate rule % to make it easier end ibuster (6)
adoption of policy of selecting congressional committee
chairman the basis of merit party responsibility"
In covering letter to each of the delegates Mr. wilkins
them ito work and for inclusion of the entire
civil rights plank herewith submitted" The letter recalls
that both parties in the past have repeatedly pledged
tive and legislative actions every individual
galess of religion color national origin equality in
the right to live to work vote and enjoy the full pro-
lection of the law. These pledges remain untitled"
The delegates reminded that federal civil rights
See CIVIL RIGHTS PLANk-page four
Arkansas State press. [volume] (Little Rock, Ark.) 1941-1959, 1956-08-10

ganization.
In the II deSegregated districts.
the report indicated. more than
800 colored elementary and
secondary school children are at
tending classes with white pupils.
The report was released last
week.
That the transition has been
harmonious. Mrs. Crate said. lis
indicated by reports that all Of
these communities plan TO con-
tinue. extend or complete the
process of school indignation this
fall. Furthermore. at the rate at
which new districts have been
reporting this summer we antici-
pate a much larger number this
fall"
Ed G. Hoppe. the commits
sion's executive director. said
that in the integrated districts
having Negro schools comparable
Arkansas State press. [volume] (Little Rock, Ark.) 1941-1959, 1956-08-10
School Suit
Wednesday

Federal Judge John E. Miller confirmed Friday that
August is would be the the hearing of the school
suit filed against the Little Rock board by the par
ents of 80 school children.
The suit will get underway in Federal Judge Trimbles
court 80 Wednesday morning Judge Trimble
qualified himself and from hearing the has
son who is member of the law firm serving
council for the school board and Judge Miller from Fort
Smith appointed
The suit on behalf of the children is being argued by
National Association for the Advancement of Colored
pies lawyers Immediate indignation the schools of the
district is sought in the suit
Arkansas State press. [volume] (Little Rock, Ark.) 1941-1959, 1956-08-10
OUR OPINION
Nj. Faubus Was Right 80.
We Were Wrong. We Apologize

We did think would have to apologize for adj
g our people to not vote for segregation We labor
ing under the assumption that Governor Orva FaubuS
entirely out of line when he stated that "eghyfive per
cent Of the people in Arkansas wanted segregation. but
Judging from the support Negroes who assumed the role
leaders gave him in support of his bias platform for
eeton the idea hit home that Negro bg-wigs wanted
regation
The nomination of Governor Faubus. and the credit Ne
os take for helping in his nomination, prove beyond
ouoi that white people Negroes in any manner
Shaving hem
we never put much weight in the logic Negro leaders
% as defense for their support of avowed segrega-
ZIONIST They supported Governor Faubus they because
ne was the lesser of the evil Faubus, the other major
ss@nuidates pledged himself a matter of fact
See OUR oPINioN-paqe four
Arkansas State press. [volume] (Little Rock, Ark.) 1941-1959, 1956-08-10
Prince Hall Masons
Open Annual Meet
In Pine Bluff

The Prince Hall Mason and
Order Of Eastern Stars open their
annual session Tuesday noon N
Masonic temple. Pine Bluff
The interest is high this year
because Of the election Of a grand
master.
Grand Master w. NJ. Williams
died in June. and one Of the i'm
portant orders Of business Is to
replace the post he held since
the death Of Z U. Reed several
years ago.
As we 90 to press. Il is learn
ed that several strong men are
seeking the post Among them
are Deputy Grand Master. Z. J.
Jackson Of North Little Rock, and
NJ J. Caruth. Little Rock.
A delegation report has II that
the contest win be q close one
for several men In the field have
strong following.
Attorney Amos Han. grand
master Of Oklahoma. Is conduct
ing the meeting.
Arkansas State press. [volume] (Little Rock, Ark.) 1941-1959, 1956-08-10
Boycott Still on
Despite Hiring of
Two Negro Drivers

Negro leaders in Tallahassee Florida pledged them
selves continue the boycott against the city transit buses
being operative for weeks following boycott by Negroes
last week when the bus company resumed operation after
The company took its buses off the because tnan
cal losses wrecking the company when Negroes
fused be mstreated by bus company drivers and occupy
mero seating following the of co-eds from the
Florida A&M university because they refused
the of the bus
ployed Negro drivers The buses operation
the basis of segregated seating the major
in the boycott Leaders Of the boycott stated that they
would continue the boycott and would ride In the
of the buses Negroes driving them.
Arkansas State press. [volume] (Little Rock, Ark.) 1941-1959, 1956-08-10

Bishop B. Julian Smith Of Chi
cago. prelate Of the Eighth Epis-
copai district. which comprises
Oklahoma and Arkansas. will DO
guest speaker at Bullock CME
church. Sunday at II a m.
The occasion will be the Mems
day program
Bishop Smith was elevated 10
the bishopric In May 1854 at the
general conference which was
held In Memphis. Before he was
elected 10 the bishopric. he was
general secretary Of Christian ed
ucstion. an office he held for
twenty years
The services for Sunday viii
be under the supervision of the
men Of the church.
H. ID. Jackson Is serving a.
general chairman Of the program.
and Aaron Hisgs. Is program
chairman. Cyrus @. Hollis viii
be In charge Of finance and Jas
per Gaines. is taking care of the
publicity.
Arkansas State press. [volume] (Little Rock, Ark.) 1941-1959, 1956-08-10
Threats and Infimidations Being Used
To Get Votes by Candidate in Ward 4.
Norfhside Tavern Owner Reports

One of the lowest forms of campaigning that candi-
date gain support has reported to this
paper by tavern in Ward in North Little Rock
tavern reports to this paper that a northside
man who is campaigning for ademanc post in Ward
in the music and pnbal machine business and using
his business in a manner to gain support.
According to the tavern owner, the candidate tells the
operators of taverns, IF you vote for and my
Chimes viii to you operating gambling without any
reference from the police, and if you don't my
chimes, will put the law you"
According to the informant, the intimidations and
threats annoying and leave and their
in constant fear of what could develop into lawess
uation
is not the business of the paper interfere in the
administration Of laws in North Little Rock any other
city, but does not believe that North Little Rock police
department be operated dictated to by music and
pnba operator Neither does it believe that the law
lax that be prosecuted for the way he votes So
this would advise the people their own con-
vietons and pay attention to the alleged threats
Arkansas State press. [volume] (Little Rock, Ark.) 1941-1959, 1956-08-10
Mn The Face Of an Unprecedented Fine
hAACP DEF|ES ALABAMA C0UR'
Lawyers Prepare for
Further Legal Action

undaunted by the Alabama supreme courts rejection of
an application stay execution of the 100000 contempt
court fined levied against the association by Circuit Court
Judge Walter Jones for failure produce membership
list attorney for the National Association the Advance
ment OF eooed People prepared last weekend further legal
action to avert payment of the fine
As first STEP Robert l. Carter NAAcP assistant spe
cial counsel said the lawyers will the Alabama
supreme court with petition for a of certiorar ask
ing for review of the lower courts ruling against the
Arkansas State press. [volume] (Little Rock, Ark.) 1941-1959, 1956-08-10

the inspection Of the states at
torney general
Is q statement issued following
imposition of the fine on July
30. Mr.. wilkins charged that the
sum demanded was punitive.
even eonfiseatory. this amount h
beyond our ability 10 pay out Of
regular income" he said. We
intend to use every possible legal
step to contest this excessive
fine"
Citing the persecution 10 which
NAAcP members and other ad-
vocates OF desegregstion have
been subjected In Alabama both
See siee.eee FINE-page fees
Arkansas State press. [volume] (Little Rock, Ark.) 1941-1959, 1956-08-10

ISOLATION. Meanwhile. he asserted.
the attorneys are exploring other
legal avenues TO secure stay Of
the execution Of the 100000 iudg-
ment.
The decision TO withhold the
names Of the 1850 NAACP
members in the state Of Alabama
followed a telephone poll OF the
associations national board of
directors BY a margin of three
TO one. the directors who could
be reached indicated TO Execu-
tive Secretary Roy wilkins that
he should decline 10 submit the
names 10 the Alabama court for
Arkansas State press. [volume] (Little Rock, Ark.) 1941-1959, 1956-08-10

in quality TO the white schools.
there is little difference between
the scholastic achievement of the
white and Negro children in in
tegrated schools. according to
superintendents' appraisals and
other analysis. Where Negro
schools are poor. the opposite is
true"
In some Of the integrated
sehools. Negro pupils represent as
high as II per cent of the stul
dent body.
Arkansas State press. [volume] (Little Rock, Ark.) 1941-1959, 1956-08-10
Desegregation Working
Texas Survey Shows

AUSTIN, Texas-Reports received from II desegregated
public school districts in Texas with enrolment
more than 100000 have been overwhelmingly favorable
Mrs James s. Crate president of the Texas Commission
Race Relations said here in making public the results of
survey conducted by the commission private voluntary
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1956-12-25
MARRIAGE
LICENSE
APPLICATIONS

Under D. C. l1D couples must
apply for a marriage license on
one day. i0att three tuH days
and receiDe the license on the
nth day. Sundays and holt
days are counted the same as
other days.
John H: Gallon, AZ. 1112 44th ri. Sc.
ana Thelnna A. Oldham, 3s, Washing
Frank J. Aurelio, 20, Buffalo, N y
and Helen G. Kerr, "a, 1912 q st.
James T. Wells. SO, 1928 o st. NV
and Georsinia J. Morgan, IS, 23I3
joseph W, sharps. jr.. 10. Alexandria.
v,li. s ls5 Shirley 3. Read, is, Hyatts-
James X. Palmer. %, Vienna. Va, and
xolanda Arnold. 40, $500 Quebec
Marion Miller, Is, and Yvonne D. Smith.
-, both Of 62s M st. s.w.
Robert A. Boyd, "a. Winston Salem.
n: G.. and Norma z. croweil, IL,
Vincent M. ofsthus, 81, 1888 Wyoming
ave. NV, and Annamarie z. Sleek,
zS. 1875 New Hampshire ave. NV,
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1956-12-25
Cat Almost FoiIs
Arrival of St. Nick

GAYLORD, Mich, Dec. rs (P)
Raw liver last night lured a
yowling cat from the Leonard
Grunewald chimney. clearing the
way for Santa Claus.
With 3-year-old David Grune-
valid standing anxiously by, his
parents worked more than seven
hours to persuade the cat to
leave its perch. 1t had fallen
into the chimney apparently
while seeking a warm spot and
landed on a ledge midway down.
Mrs. Grunewald finally put a
chunk Of liver in the empty fire.
place and down came the cat.
1t was promptly named Saint
Nick and lodged in the garage
to be added to David's pile of
Christmas presents.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1956-12-25

Ispects to his father. Emperor
Taisho. who died 80 years ago
today. He was accompanied by
Empress Nagako and their
family.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1956-12-25
Hirohito Honors Dead

TOKYO, Dec. rs tPl.-Japan,sI
Emperor Hirohito visited the
rama Mausoleum, 20 miles
southwest of here, to pay re-
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1956-12-25

$500 French provincial Townsville fruit
wood 7-pece junior dining room
Extension drop leaf table, buffet,
chairs and china cobinet Down.
1880 Colonial maple ThomosWi!e 5-piece
junior dining room suite with extern
sion table and rush seat Hitchcock
chairs. Downtown store ----
$3.50 Colonial maple Townsville extern
sion dropIeuf table with two l2-inch
leaves. Uptown store ----------
81. so Colonial cherry Townsville twin size
spindle bed. Downtown store - 3
81. SO Colonial cherry ThomosviIIe twin size
poster bed, Downtown store $500 8
1925 Antique pine drop leof kneehoe desk
with genuine leather top. Downtown
store
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1956-12-25

1925 Century ltolion foon rubber lounge
chair Downtown store - 7o
2I9 90 Korpen "konvertible" sofas with
innerspnng mattress. Open TO sleep
two. Downtown store LOG
$3.50 Modern wonut cocktoil tube with
white ricortd lower shelf and bross
gallery. Downtown store - sc
56SS Tonk wolnut plastic modern drop Leaf
end toble or step end toble Down.
ASHI SURE co. -
IZ95 Tonk wulnut postic modern drop leaf
cocktoil tobe Downtown store az
1895 simmons Beouh,rest hioh back I'D. y
ustoble lounge choir Floor sonpe.
Downtown store 90
57.95 Seofoon1 mahogany corner tobe
downtown store ---- 1o
, 1956-03-22
Miss Russell 10 Rep.
Virgin Islands at
Counselling Confob

Miss Annie H. Russell was
selected by Director E. Louise
Scott, to represent the Virgin
Islands Employment Service
at the National Conference of
State Counselling Supervisors.
The conference will be held
in Washington, D. G. March
% : "a, 1856.
The theme Of the conference
is New Developments in the
Fields Of Counselling, Testing,
and Services to Special Appli-
cant Groups"
The detectives of the con-
ferences are: ~ To-discuss de-
velopments in the counselling,
testing, and special applicant
programs. 90 To identity areas
which should be considered
for current and future empha-
Continued on page q
, 1956-03-22

final concert by a world fa-
NOUS violinist, which concert
has bee nscheduled since Dec
ember, 1855.
, 1956-03-22

League Withdrdws Sponsor Schl. Fund
from Sponing Fdir for Astu Berkeley
The Women's League of st. A scholarship fund drive is
Thomas has announced that it scheduled to begin tomorrow
has withdrawn from the spon- Friday, March %, sponsored
sorship Of the Carnival Fair. by the Christiansted Lutheran
AT the request of the Carni- nuoi = was oun 70
val Committee, the Womens icy.
League had agreed to under Miss Berkeley, now a SEN
take the planning and organic ior in the Christiansted High
ing of the Carnival Fair to School plans to go to college
be held o nApril 23rd. HoWev- to study music and Bible, in
er, when it was discovered preparation for becoming a
that this proposed date for parish worker in the Luther
the Fair would conflict with an Church.
the Isaac Stern Concert of the Me- no.,, -,
Community Music Associa-
IT, Oe "o'fe He's chosen as Miss CHS recently.
80 - She is president of the Luther
80 . : n'n6eu :" = League, a teacher in the Sun
10y APAD - - day school and was organist
Fair is scheduled to open at
5 O'Clock, it is anticipated that :,
it will be at its height at 8 9 ILL.,
in September of this year. Sc
has also recommended the :r4.o -
site of the Fair be changed to
the USO Building, considered
to be a more suitable place for When she leaves the hospl
the Fair than the Market. The tai Miss Berkeley will become
Carnival STEERING Committee a resident worker in the
hae now informed the Wo- Queen Louise Home in Fred
mems League that while some erlksted ana WORK partume
real problems are presented, Wnne attenohg SCHOOL unl
it still considers that Monday aIter her graouatlon When
April %, is the best time to she VIII assume full tme ou-
hold the Fair, and the Market ties.
the best place. Edward Hendricks has been
Since the Womens League named chairman of the Soho
has itself been attempting to 1arship Committee. A meeting
establish and uphold a policy Will be held tongnt 70 make
of avoiding overlapping and plans for the drive.
conflict Of dates of important The names OF persons Sc
and worthwhile community lected to accept contributions
activities, the League has de- will be published IN announcer
cided> that it cannot accept issue.
the sponsorship Of 50 impor-
tant an event as the Carnival final concert by a world ia
Fair since it is scheduled for NOUS violinist, which concert
the same evening as the Com has bee nscheduled since Lee
munitv Music Associations ember, 1855.
, 1956-03-22

HAlO OnQ1rTnQn
Expresses Thdnks to
All Who Helped Prog.
Mrs. Ann Holland Bronson,
chairman Of the Hands Across
the Sea Scholarship Commit
tee, expressed her thanks to
all who helped to make the
program held at the Clover
Crest Hotel, the success it
was.
Mrs. Bronson said that it is
impossible to call the name of
each person who did their
part but special thanks goes
to the management of the ho-
tel and also to Victor Gilbert
of the 'Henge who, in addition
to having the Naval Frog
men" to luncheon, furnished
transportation free.
Unfortunately, through a
misunderstanding, the Com
mittee had to pay the cost of
transporting the men to and
from st. Thomas. It was Mrs.
Bronson's understanding that
continued on page ~
United States Census
Put at l66, by
Census Bureau
The Census Bureau in Wash
ington announced that the
nations population, including
armed forces overseas, is APP
p~roximately 166, 1866, 900 as Of
February /, 1856.
That represents an increase
Of 100000, or II per cent
over the estimated population
a year ago. It was then set at
15,834,OOO, or 1O.5 per cent
higher than on April 1, 1850,
when the last census was
taken.
Since February /, according
to a rough estimate kept daily
by the Census Bureau, the
nnn11latinn hac risen nuer the
, 1956-03-22
Tropical Resort in
ST John Neuring
Completion

Complete renovation of the
older beachfront suites and cot
tages at Cancel Bay Planta-'
ton, st. John, U, S. Virgin Is
lands, will be accomplished
over the summer months, it
was announced by Allston
Boyer, President.
New construction of beach
front suites, cottages, service
facilities, and utilities at the
tropical beach resort is near
ing completion. Plans are be-
ing made for an opening this
fall at the start of the winter
season with the final compile
ton of all work and landscap-
ing.
Because of the renovation
work scheduled this summer,
reservations will not be taken
for accommodations after
Continued on page
, 1956-03-22
Lutherdn Church to
Sponsor Schl. Fund
for Astu Berkeley

A scholarship fund drive is
scheduled to begin tomorrow,
Friday, March %, sponsored
by the Christiansted Lutheran
Church, it was announced to-
day.
, 1956-03-22

Edward Hendricks has been
named chairman of the Soho
1arship Committee. A meeting
will be held tonight to make
plans for the drive.
The names of persons Sc
lected to accept contributions
will be published in another
issue.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1956-11-22

scholarship went to the for
mer Judith Peterson. now
Mrs. William Hamel. a gradu-
ate Of last spring.
Highest junior year award
went to Miss Patricia Jenkins,
the highest sophomore year
award to Miss Diane Stottler,
and the highest freshman
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sKnee-Length
Swim Trunks
Continued Frovn pare p,

Continued From Page Be-
dress silhouette created is cor
rectly proportioned.
Part Of the mems fashion
news from California is also
in the extension course Of
fashion.
At a special showing held in
the famous Oceanarium MA
rineland" (where porpoises
jump to heights that reach rs
feet sometimes) the Nations
fashion editors got a quick
preview Of some of the new
trends.
The first bit of big news
came in the announcement
and the showing of the new
almost knee length swim
trunks. Back to the good ole
days complete with handlebar
mustache?
Not quite. These heavy
white cotton ng-shorts come
equipped with stripped cotton
knit undershorts for active
swimming. The other part Of
the swim team is for summing,
beach games, and poolside
lounging.
In sports shirts there's q
new length to which they're
going that makes news.
Instead of the fiappy long
tailed shirts that aren't as
good looking as they might be,
hanging over Stacks. there's
new tapered in just below
the-waistline sports shirt. 1t
hits just right. looks neater,
and this length is cut short
to create interest.
A recent teen forum out
here revealed that though the
Ivy League craze has swept
the country, there's some re-
sistance to it because of the
buckles.
These rip up car seats. and
one boy complained that Nom
says If l don't stop ripping up
the furniture. / can leave with
my Ivy League buckle"
In many instances this prob
lem is being met by a different
placement of the buckle, often
of to the side.
4
A town look with a resort
quality to it that doesn't look
out Of place, is the Madras
sports jacket worn with Stacks
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year award to Miss Iaja Livins.
Miss Patricia Smith was pre-
sented with a bracelet for
being the chapter member who
made the most progress in
her college work during the
past school year.
Mrs. Henry OBrien of Har-
risburg, Pa, formerly of Wash
ington, gave the principal adj
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1956-11-22

dress Of the evening. and the
roll call Of chapters and the
candle-lighting service was
conducted by Mrs. C. F. Castle
and Mrs. Lawrence Rohde,
two national officers who are
members Of the local alumnae
group. Mrs. E. L. LeClerg,
president of the Washington
Alumnae Chapter, presided.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1956-11-22
Local Tri Deltus
Receive Awards
AT Bouquet

Six area alumnae and mem
bers Of the Delta Delta Delta
Chapter at the University Of
Maryland received awards last
week at the 68th Founders
Day banquet given by the Tri
Delta Washington Alumnae
Chapter at Kenwood Country
Club.
Miss Dorothy Byers received
the Bert Smith Memorial
Award for leadership, scholar
ship and activities. presented
by the Alumnae Chapter. She
was also recipient of the Chap
ter Scholarship Award given
by the College Park group.
The highest award for
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in one of the darker colors Of
the stripping.
Madras seems to be the pet
fabric for many a shirt. jacket
and even one beach robe de-
signer out here. This last one
has designed an authentic
Arabian burnoose that doubles
as a beach robe and which
can also be used as a beach
towel.
Belts are Far Eastern In
inspiration from out here.
Macassar belts of paper-thin
snakeskin, that's more durable
than alligator or lizard, are
done up in stitchlesS slim
rounded-edge belts.
4 X
In sport shirts there's much
use made of polished cotton,
ancient motifs for print in
tereSt, lots of cotton knits
done with a new twist, and
many interpretations of the
Ivy League shirts.
The best one we saw was a
gray and white stripe number
with a solid gray front. 1t was
all in one piece giving the
effect Of a shirt and a jerkin.
But it's the mid-calf surf
or beach pants that are fitted
close to the leg with side vents
for surfing where protection
is needed for the knees that
is CALIFORNIA; real longer
length headliner.
These pants came via Ha-
wall. and loom as the yachts
mans dream.