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The Miami times. [volume] (Miami, Fla.) 1923-current, 1957-02-16

MRS. St. Julian Renfrow of Gin
cinnati in formed me that she had
been notified that Cincinnati Zetas
have chosen her as Zeta Woman
Of the Year last week. Mrs. Rem
frow who was selected as Cincin-
natl Business Woman of the Year
for 1856 is the owner Of a well
established funeral home in Gin
cinnati. Since the death of her
husband, some ben years ago, she
has continued in business assist
ed by her daughter, Mrs. Glenn
and her son, Jennifer Renfrow
Mrs. Suoie Williams Jones.
widow Of the first president Of
Bennett College for women, DR..
David Dallas Jones ST., attended
the Methodist meeting last week
and contacted Bennett graduates
m this area. She also talked with
the seniors girls in the local high
schools. Mrs. Jones, very charm
ing person who looks more at
tractive as time passes also
brought us up-to-date on the hap
peningz in Greensboro and the
work of many OF our former STU
dents and their families.
Was interested IN a news item
concerning the purchase Of new
nine-acre playground for Negroes
in Opa Locka. The city officials
nope to have four acres of the
land leveled inc about three
months at WHICH time play equip
ment will be installed.
Avaster Parker, youngest child
Of Mrs. James Parker and the
late Mr.. Parker, celebrated her
first birthday on last Sunday, Feb.
10. She really enjoyed this BIRTH
day.
Visited the golf driving range
on last Sunday. One could really
learn the rudiments of golf driv-
ing and of the game by regular
attendance. We understand that
so few Negroes have k n
advantage of this opportunity that
the hours have been sharply cur
tailed. Do drive out to the La
Jeune location and do some prac-
ticing. At least you won't have
to find your own wandering golf
balls nor provide them, either.
Mrs. Marie Bondu's mother and
uncle from Atlanta are visiting
with the Bondus OF Liberty City
for two week. stay.
We have a new Ford salesman
in our midst-he is one of your
The Miami times. [volume] (Miami, Fla.) 1923-current, 1957-02-16

Inc ParenL@ lGacner ASSOCla-
ton of Rainbow Park Elementary
School, Mrs. Rosa Fortson, prin-
clpal Is holding its first Calendar
Tea In the new permanent
building at 154th st. and 10Th ave,
in Opa Locka.
The 7th Trio-or-Treats Tea
sponsored by the Beauticians
Unit No. Spotlighted youth. Miss
Althea Symonette of Booker T.
Washington High served as mis-
treSS of ceremonies and also read
a paper on Education to meet
the challenge of integration." Miss
Georgena Davic served as nara
tor for the Fashion Show in which
20 young people from the fodder
to the high school senior partici-
pated. Miss Sands gave a vocal
number and Miss AEbury played
the piano. In the absence of the
Booker T. Washington choral
group who attended two functions
on lat Sunday, Charles L. Will
liarnS, sang solo accompanied by
Mrs. Leila Williams.
Prizes for the baby contest,
chaired by Mrs. Daniels were as
follows: Keith Kemp, lat; Patricia
Green, End; and Cherd Linda
Jones, 3rd. Mrs. Marion Muldroiw
is president of Unit No. z; Mrs.
Bertha Perry, originator of the
Trio-of-Treats program.
Mr.. and Mrs. Cleveland Samp-
sen entertained at dinner on last
Sunday night for three of their
guests; Mrs. James Yancy and
Mrs. Erma Collins of Detroit, and
Mrs. Smith Of Atlantic City.
Twenty guests enjoyed the affair
which included the showing of
four travel films by Mrs. Jodie
Rodriguez. Out-of-town guests at
the affair were Mrs. st. Julian
Renfrow and her daughter, Mrs.
Marietta r. Glenn and Mr..
Sweeny, al Of Cincinnati.
Among the interc ting women
IN Miami during the past week.
end were Mrs. j. Ernest Wilkins,
secretary of the Women's Divi-ion
of the Methodist Church who was
the only officer of the group to
be re-eiected at the Minneapolis
Quadrennial Conference. A paot-
grand officer of Alpha Kappa AL
The Miami times. [volume] (Miami, Fla.) 1923-current, 1957-02-16
Personal Mention

Mrs. Coatney Holmes announces
the marriage of her daughter,
Eula Mae, to Revel Lawson, the
son of Mr.. and Mrs. Edward C..
Lawson of 153 NV 9th st. They
were married at the home of the
bride at 100 by the Rev. E. D.
Rlcnardoon. Following the we'd
ding was a reception at
tended by host of friends and
re.. yves. The couple is honey
incoming at the Sir John Hotel.
Mrs. Nathalie johnson and
daughter, Mrs. Mile Clark, came
on surprise visit to her sisters,
Mrs. Mile DANES and Mrs. May
Allen and Mrs. Elizabeth Clark
of l747 NV 5th ave, after a stay
of two weeks. She returned to
New York. She enjoyed every
moment Of her stay. Sisters and
friends regret to see her leave.
Joseph Clark, youngest son of
Mr.. and Mrs. Robert Clark of
$40 NV 18th terri, and a 1856
graduate of Hampton. Institute
left Miami last Wednesday for
Newark, N. j. where he is now
visiting his sister and brother-ip-
Law, MIR. and Mrs. Avis S. Pharr,
On Feb. q, Clark will report for
duty in the US. Army as a Sec
ond lieutneant at Fl. Lee, Va. A
native of Miami, Clark is also a
1852 graduate of Booger T. Wash
ington High School.
The Miami times. [volume] (Miami, Fla.) 1923-current, 1957-02-16
THE MIAMI TIMES-"The Peoples Newspaper
SATURDAY. FEBRUARY 16. 1857 PAGE 3


Dinners are being sold at the home
of Sister Mary White, 1867 NV
seth ST., for the Friendship Bap-
list Church, sponsored by the
DsaconesS Board.
Dinners are $l.00 with stewed
or fried chicken, dessert is includ-
ed. They will be delivered by
calling PL 4-l474, from noon
until.
The dinners are prepared Sat-
urday, Feb. Is.
full gifts were presented her by
the members.
The Miami times. [volume] (Miami, Fla.) 1923-current, 1957-02-16

Was so happy to see Mrs. Irael
Of Baton Rouge and to receive
word Of former friends in that
area. Surprised to see Mrs. Lyons
Baker of New Orleans, who was
known rs Miss Zeta in that re-
zion.
The Miami times. [volume] (Miami, Fla.) 1923-current, 1957-02-16

We have a new Ford salesman
in our midSt.-he is one of YOU
old friends and will be having hi
The Miami times. [volume] (Miami, Fla.) 1923-current, 1957-02-16
RANDOM NOTES
BY DOROTHY SANFORD

pha Sorority, Mrs. wilkins was
thown courtesies by the local
sorors. Mrs. Margaret Davis Bow
en-, wife of Bishop Bowen of At
lanta accompanied her distin-
guiShed husband to Miami, her End
trip here. Mrs. Bowen formerly of
Cincinnati, has had an outstanding
career as an educator. She was
also a former grand basileuS of
Alpha Kappa Alpha. Mrs. w. N.
Rivers of Washington CDR. Ger
trude B. Rivers) is professor of
English at Howard and on the
board of Delta Sigma Theta So
rority. Mrs. McCallum, how Of
Detroit where her husband is
pastor of a Methodist Church was
formerly in Columbus and Day.
ton. She is also a Delta.
The Miami times. [volume] (Miami, Fla.) 1923-current, 1957-02-16

Mrs. Marie Bondu's mother ;
uncle from Atlanta are visit
with the Bondus OF Liberty {
for a two week. stay.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1957-12-08
Men and Missiles

The importance OF the human ele-
ment in the development and production
Of rocket-era missiles finally is being
given full recognition at the Pentagon.
This is encouragingly evident in the de-
cision of the administration to ask
Congress for more than half a billion
dollars to finance pay incentives for
scientists and technicians in the armed
forces. The money, it is hoped, will halt
the exodus from the Government of
specialists vitality needed to speed up our
tagging intercontinental and other
missile programs.
The Cordiner report last year
warned that higher pay must be pro-
vided military scientists and engineers
II our technical progress in arms was to
keep pace with that of our potential
were shelved at that time, however, in
Difference to budgetary considerations.
A new factor has entered the picture
since then, or. rather, two new factors.
They are the Russian Sputniks daily
circling the globe and giving dramatic
evidence Of Soviet advances in the field
OF rockets and intercontinental missiles.
1t is not very surprising, therefore,
that the Pentagon has retrieved the
Cordiner report from the shelf and used
1t as the basis for a tentative pay
increase program for men in uniform
with special attention TO those with
technical and other special skills and
knowledge. The plan would provide
8 per cent increase for most personnel
with two or more years OF service, with
higher raises for men engaged in such
vital work as rocketry, electronics and
missiles in general. The plan for re-
lating pay increases to skills as we'll as
seniority was urged by Ralph j. Cordiner,
president OF the General Electric Com
pany, and his presidential advisory
group. The emphasis on skills In the
pay program is radical departure from
traditional military policy.
That Congress will look favorably
on such program is taken for granted,
in view Of the moves already made In
that body toward higher pay for military
and civilian employees OF the Govern
ment. In fact, several bills Incorporate
ing the principal provisions OF the
Cordiner report already have been in
troduced. The measures have bipartisan
backing-so the prospects for prompt
passage or military pay legislation ut
che next session are extremely good.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1957-12-08
War of Many Phases

Vice President Nixon placed a lot of
"unSugar coated facts" on the table in
his address to the National Association
of Manufacturers in New York Friday
night. The substance of his message
was that We are fighting war Of many
phases" with the Soviet Union-military
political, economic and psychological
and that neglect Of any of these could
undermine our total effort. To effec-
lively make this many-sided effort, he
said, there must be greater defense
spending, increased foreign aid, further
reduction of trade barriers and vigorous
continuation Of our overseas information
service.
The administration hopes for all Of
these, Mr.. Nixon said, within the limits
of balanced budget-with curtailment
of some domestic programs offsetting
the expected increases in "cold war"
costs. There will obviously not" be a
tax cut, but no tax increase is antici-
pated. And finally, If balanced budget
does not provide an adequate amount
for the overall defense program, there
is no question as to the choice we will
make. The security Of the United States
must be placed above all other consider
atoms"
The Vice President acknowledged
the likelihood Of disagreement and con-
troversy on some parts of this admins
tration program. There has been oppo-
sition, for example, in the business
community to extension of the Recipro-
cal Trade Act and further lowering OF
tariffs. There has been hope, and some
agitation, for lower taxes. There has
been growing resistance in Congress to
the non-military part of the foreign aid
program-for which Mr. Nixon said the
administration will budget 81 billion Of
a 500 billion foreign aid request. And
there has been almost constant criti-
cism, and reduction of funds, for the
foreign information service.
There were no qualifications, how
ever, IN the Vice Presidents story. He
was serving notice, in effect, that the
proposed effort represents top-side adj
ministration judgment on what needs to
be done in this war OF many phases"
and that Congress, as we'll as the Nation
at large, is being asked to face up to the
need. 1t was, as he implied, call for
"full mobilization" and his presentation
Of 1t was convincing.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1957-12-08
Let's Stop Crying

This country has had its day Of
handwringing over the Vanguard fizzle
and 1t is time, We think, TO stop 1t.
All the talk about another Pearl
Harbor and day of national humilia-
ton is nonsense. The failure to put
the satellite into orbit was embarrassing,
of course. But it does not mean that
we have fallen on our faces or that the
day has been irretrievably lost. Even
Nikita KhruShchev says he Is sure the
United States will launch a satellite
sooner or later" 1t is childish to let
this one failure throw us into kind Of
national tailSpin.
Then there is the debate over who
Is to blame for the publicity which at
tended the failure. II the publicity was
blameworthy, there are plenty Of candi-
dates to share the blame. The press,
meaning all communications media,
must assume its share. The same goes
for the public and the understandable
desire to know as much as possible about
our progress, or lack of progress. in the
satellite field. 1t has been suggested
that the men in charge OF the Vanguard
project let themselves be presumed by
the publicity into premature launching
attempt. If this is true, then they, too,
share the blame. But we do not know
that 1t is true.
After all, 1t must be remembered
that Vanguard is not secret military
project 1t is a scientific undertaking,
and the missile launchingS have to be
attempted right out in the open where
anyone who happens to be around can
observe them. They cannot be kept
secret They need not be overpublicized,
however, and we hope there will be no
unnecessary whooping 1t up when the
time for the next test comes. Mean
while, let's act our age.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1957-12-08
LETTERS TO THE STAR

the practical affairs OF life.
The symbols of our cul-
ture are unfriendly, even
hostile, to learning and pure
science, as distinguished from
gadgetry. and at an early age
our children decide that pure
science is not a career to be
pursued with honor or profit.
We spend billions on
automobiles and cigarettes
but grumble at a slight
rise in the tax rate that
will make better schools
possible or increase the
teachers salary to a par with
others in his community. en-
abling him TO devote himself
single mindedly TO his vital
task. In the process we rob
our children, depriving them
OF contact with stimulating
minds and rich personalities
that would help them grow,
because the tendency is for
inferior teachers to enter a
deteriorating school system.
We must decide whether
we prefer automobiles or cul-
ture. and II we make the
wrong choice. we will lose
even our automobiles.
l.. M. Court. Pho.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1957-12-08

JAIL but frequently II is overloaded.
None Of the other nearby jurisdictions
has any facilities for holding juveniles.
There have been instances Of children
being detained for days in lockups where
adult prisoners also were confined. 1t
was as a result Of such incidents that
authorities in Arlington, Fairfax. Falls
Church and Alexandria agreed to pool
resources and build a regional home.
Difficulties in choosing suitable site
have delayed the project. however.
We hope that the Joint undertaking
will go forward now without further
interruption.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1957-12-08

his followers Of the revolu-
ton that 1t is necessary to
use any ruSe. cunning, un-
lawful methods. even con-
cealment of the truth" Most
Of the i'll will OF the earth
today grows out OF that hell
ish policy. With all its FUN
bling faults the free world
is a tremendous reservoir Of
good will to people across all
frontiers. The mountains OF
CARE packages which. like
a mighty stream Of benevo-
lence. pour out Of American
concern for want and woe. is
an inspiring proof that with
all the wicked misrepreSen-
tation Of the real attitudes of
the West. the pure springs OF
sacriflcial generosity unpol-
luted by any political con-
siderations are still deep and
full and crystal-clear in
American hearts.
Whenever it is possible
through iron curtains of dis
tortion and Justification to
reach the intrinsically reli-
eious, warm-hearted Russian
people with the unvarnished
facts. their response TO gen.
uine democracy's outreach of
good will to all. is one OF the
most heartening and reas-
surfing. yet often unnoticed.
signs Of these dfvisive times.
One of the Soviets' most per-
sistent headaches is that
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1957-12-08
Indonesion Danger

President Sukarno and his govern
ment In Jakarta have unleaShed a dan
gerous anti-Dutch campaign they may
yet live to regret. 1t Is campaign
that can hardly be helpful to Indonesia
In the long run. Indeed, unless 1t is
sharply moderated or ended altogether,
1t may conceivably doom the republic
to a coup d'etat by the Communists,
even though the latter constitute only
a fourth ranking minority party in
terms of the votes they have won In
past national elections.
The situation. involving both the
seizure of Dutch-owned enterprises and
official moves to expel virtually all
Dutch nationals (about $4,000 of them
reside in Indonesia), has already led to
a number OF excuses rightly described
by the Netherlands government as
measures In conflict with the elemen-
tary principles OF international law and
human dignity" In fact, as If fearful
that matters may get out OF control,
Mr.. Sukarno'S own SubordinateS have
deplored some of the things that have
happened. and they have sharply
warned against any additional extremist
acts. The Communists, however, are
not likely to show restraint. After all.
this is the sort Of trouble they thrive
upon. and they can be counted upon to
do their best to intensity 1t.
Jakarta's Justification for moving
against the Dutch "a break in diplomatic
relations may come at any moment) is
that they have refused, with enough
voting support from the United Nations,
to engage in negotiations to hand over
West New Guinea to IndoneSia. Hence,
In reprisal, Mr. Sukarno and his gov
eminent have embarked upon their pro-
gram of seizure and expulsion. In effect,
this adds up to kind OF bludgeoning
maneuver (Some would call IL black
maiD designed to pressure the Neither
lands into yielding. And 1t seems espe-
cially unjustified because Indonesias
right to claim the territory involved
a primitive island thousands OF miles
from Jakarta-is highly dubious at best,
as the U. N. itself has indicated.
Actually. ever since severing itself
1AOul Tic 0hlCll III AoFS,
its nonhomogeneous population Of over
81 million spread through some 5000
islands over a vast area Of the South
west Pacific-has been suffering from
grave economic and political problems.
Although extremely rich in natural re-
sources, 1t has made no appreciable
progress toward improving the low living
standards Of It's people. and it has been
unable to overcome its own internal
disunity. In some Of its large outlying
areas. for example, there are forces still
resisting the central authority at ia
karta. In such circumstances, certainly,
the Sukarno governments bid for far
away West New Guinea has all the ear
marks of being reckless effort to divert
attention from a genuine domestic mess.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1957-12-08
Time of Decision

American educators and
serious students of interna-
tional affairs have decided
that the fast pace OF Soviet
science is due to more than
an endless stream OF money
and manpower. Instead IL
rests on two solid fundations:
On an efficient territory-wide
educational system In which
ability is recognized and given
every opportunity to develop
provided IL steers clear OF po-
litical involvement. and on a
general attitude toward schol-
arship and science In which
learning is respected and
amply rewarded. BY the time
a Russian adolescent reaches
the university. he has had
more mathematics. and more
physics and chemistry than
the great majority OF our coll
lege graduates will ever have,
including those who major In
science or engineering, and
no promising student is ever
turned away for lack Of funds.
He is drilled In the funda-
mentals of his subject and its
related fields and yet is en-
couraged to entertain a spirit
of free inquiry towards 1t.
Moreover. there is every
incentive for the Russian to
devote himself undoubtedly
to his science since he knows
that his position in society is
secure and that his material
needs will be amply taken
care Of.
In our own society intel
lectuals and professors are
dismissed as eggheads or
dreamers, individuals that Q
wealthy society can afford TO
subsidize but cannot trust in
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1957-12-08
THE CANE OF POLITICS
Curious Anomaly in Democratic Party
By FRANK R. KENT

A curious anomaly exists in
the Democratic Party at this
time. True. the Republicans
are by no means free of the
disease but apparently have
1t under better control. The
interesting thing is how little
attention the Democratic
condition seems TO attract
even among the politicians.
No impression at all appears
TO have been made on the
public as a whole.
For example. take the case
of Senator Lyndon johnson,
OF Texas. Democratic leader
OF the Senate. A few days
ago. Senator Johnson publicly
declared this was no time for
extreme craftsmanship and po-
litical attack. Rather, he said.
1t was a period when partisan
demagoguery should be set
aside and the Nation, as a
nation. demonstrate its unity
OF purpose and belief. Most
people would respond heartily
TO that declaration. To most
people these words of Senator
johnson made a great deal
more sense than those to
which he was addicted when
his journalistic admirers we're
hailing every utterance that
came from him as brilliant"
and daily boosted him as the
foremost candidate for the
Democratic presidential nom
ination in 1860.
Change In Senator Noted
Now. Mr.. Johnson has
ceased his effort to be bril-
liant" as portrayed by his
dedicated newspaper column
lists and other propagandists.
and is simply trying to be
his natural self-to wit. an
astute and agile Texas poll
tician. He has regained a
good deal of ground. He
appears TO recognize that
there is such a thing as run
ming too far and too fast
after so big q prize as the
presidency. and thus TO have
Gained down his most vocif-
erous supporters. Where the
anomaly comes in is in the
sharp contrast between Sem
ator Johnson's present posi-
ton and that of Paul Butler.
chairman of the Democratic
National Committee and his
friend. Adlai Stevenson. The
Butler-SteVenson attitude is
starkly revealed in the latest
issue Of the so.called Dem
ocratic Digest" the Demo-
cratic monthly magazine that
appeared during Mr.. Steven
sons first campaign and was
run by his close friends
and still is.
So far as taking Senator
Johnson's nonpartiSan view
of the present situation the
Democratic Digest went TO
an almost unprecedented ex-
tent in malignant partisan
ship and Misrepresentation.
1t practically pushed Mr..
Eisenhower aside as though
he had already died and
made an attack upon Vice
President Richard NJ. Nixon
which in virulence and vio-
lence has not yet been ap-