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Jackson advocate. [volume] (Jackson, Miss.) 1939-current, 1957-02-02
NEGRO PUBLISHERS URGE IKE
SPEAK OUT ON RACE TENSION

Nashville, Tenn, Jan. 29 - Ne
gro publishers from across the ma
ton have called on President Ell
senhower to take the lead in guar
anteeing every American citizen
that his constitutional rights shall
be freely exercised, protected, and
preserved in every section of the
nation"
The call to the White House
came last week during the mid
winter meeting of the National
Newspaper Publishers Association
in Nashville, Tenn.
In a resolution passed by the
Jackson advocate. [volume] (Jackson, Miss.) 1939-current, 1957-02-02
Illinois Senator
Scores Southern
Block In Congress
Wish They Would
Leave Democrat Party

Washington, Jan. 80 - Senator
Paul H. Douglas said Sunday that
the Southern Congressional lead
ership of the Democratic Party
did not represent the sentiments
of the party or Of the people.
The Illinois Democrat said he
would he very happy" if some OF
the Southern conservatives would
leave the party. But, he said,
he is not in favor of ordering them
out.
Senator Douglass was interview
ed on the National Broadcasting
Corporations Tv show, meet the
Press"
He said he thought it was "large-
ly true" that the Democratic Lead
ership in Congress was partly re-
sponsible for the defeat of Adlai
E. Stevenson in the November
Presidential election.
Continued on Page Six)
Jackson advocate. [volume] (Jackson, Miss.) 1939-current, 1957-02-02

The other bills authorize segre-
gated schools on q voluntary"
basis. joint 0psrtion Of schools by
two or more local boards, transfer
Of pupils from one school system
to another and transportation for
pupils 70 the schools 20 which they
are assigned.
Governor Clement expressed
gratitude 10 the legislature for APP
proving his program, which he
said would become a model for
dealing with the segregation prob
lem in other Southern states.
Progressive Step"
II feel this represents a pro-
gressive step and the soundest one
taken anywhere since the contro-
versy arose." the Governor said.
"The legal rights of our citizens
are protected and promoted by this
legislation"
Jackson advocate. [volume] (Jackson, Miss.) 1939-current, 1957-02-02
President Asks
Billions For
School Needs
Seeks To Stop
Indignation Riders

Washington, Jan. 29-President
Eisenhower asked Congress today
to vote 1920 600, 900 in federal aid
over the next four years to help
states overcome "most critical
shortage of school-rooms.
In 2,OO0-word special massage to
the House and Senate, the cher
executive appealed for quick pas
sage of an emergency" program
designed to overcome the nations
present deficit" of about 159,OOO
classrooms.
In an effort to head off the fight
over school segregation riders
which blocked action on similar
school program last year, Mr.
Eisenhower appealed to Congress
to enact the measure ION its own
merits, uncomplicated by provlsl-
ons dealing with the complex prob
lens of Indignation"
Continued on Page Two)
Jackson advocate. [volume] (Jackson, Miss.) 1939-current, 1957-02-02
United Nations
Unable To House
Workers Because
Of Discrimination
In New York City
Bipartisan Group
Urges Passage of
New Housing Bias Bill

New York, N. Y, Jan. % -
Especially - Legislation to outlaw
discrimination in most of the a.
100000 private housing units in
this state will be introduced to-
morrow in Albany under bipartisan
sponsorship.
State Senator George Metcaf
Republican of Auburn, and Assem-
blyman Bertram L. Baker, Demo-
crat of Brooklyn, will offer amend
ments to this effect to the Met
calf Baker Law. This legislation
bans discrimination for race, creed,
color or national origin in houring
accommodations built with any
public aid.
The present law, passed unani-
mously by the Legislature, applies
to about 100000 housing units. The
amendments would extend it to all
housing except rentals in two-fami-
ly homes and sales of single-family
homes whose builders erected fewer
Continued on Page Four
Jackson advocate. [volume] (Jackson, Miss.) 1939-current, 1957-02-02
Government Aid In Scholarship
Program Sought By Educators

The United States does not spend
enough on education to meet the
demands of a rising economy, the
educators said. They proposed that
expenditures for higher education
be doubled within the next ten
years.
At a panel discussion by college
presidents, DR.. Lewis Webster
Jones, president of Rutgers Uni
versity, said that while this coun-
try spent Ia per cent Of its ma
tional income for education, the
Soviet Union spent from 9 to 10
per cent. He warned that the
United States would be danger
ously handicapped in world leader
ship if we did not spend more for
education.
Jackson advocate. [volume] (Jackson, Miss.) 1939-current, 1957-02-02
u s DECLINES TO VOTE SOUTH AFRICAN RACIAL POLICY
United Nations Adopts Soft Approach
After US. Declines Vote On Resolution
TO Condemn South Africa Race Policy
Delegate For United States Says
Resolution No Concrete Solution

United Nations, N. Y, Jan. 21-
The General Assembly's Special
Political Committee approved to-
day a resolution proposing a new,
conciliatory approach to the prob
lens of racial segregation in South
Africa.
The basic initiative for the move
came from the Philippines.
Forty-five delegations voted for
the proposal, five opposed it and
ten, including the United States,
abstained from voting. The mega
tive votes were cast by Australia,
Belgium, Britain, France and Por-
tugal on the centennial that the
proposal seemed to constitute" in
reference in the domestic affairs
of a member state.
Philip Bonsal, United States rep
resentative, voiced doubt that the
procedures incorporated in the res
olution gave promise of "any con-
crete solution" for this reason, he
said, his delegation abstained, al
Continued on Page Six
Jackson advocate. [volume] (Jackson, Miss.) 1939-current, 1957-02-02
Frisco Housing
Bias Hits
ceyIon Doctor

SAN FRANCISCO, Jan. 23.-
For almost three years, racial
prejudice prevented Ceylonese
woman physician from finding an
apartment here. Her story was
printed in local newspapers today,
and she was overwhelmed with Of
fers of apartments.
DR.. Ritasarini Noises, 24-year-
Continued on Page Two)
Jackson advocate. [volume] (Jackson, Miss.) 1939-current, 1957-02-02
YMcA Style
Revue Scheduled

High Notes in Fashion" is the
theme for the 1857 YMCA Style
Revue scheduled for Thursday,
February %, 1857 at the Masonic
Temple on Lynch Street, accord
ing to H. E. Briggs, General Chair
man.
Many lovely models will be pre-
sented on the show and will be
(Continued on Page Six)
Jackson advocate. [volume] (Jackson, Miss.) 1939-current, 1957-02-02

Atlantic City, Jan. .27 - A vast
Federal scholarship program for
college students was proposed here
last week by educators.
They warned against loss Of
talent because Of rising tuition
costs that might freeze out good
students. Each year, they said,
about 100000 of the brightest high
school graduates do not go to col
lege for economic reasons.
The need for student aid was
outlined at the Joint Conference
of the American Alumni Council
and the American College Public
Relations Associations. Four hun
dred college and university offic-
ials are attending the regional
meeting, which continues through
Friday.
Jackson advocate. [volume] (Jackson, Miss.) 1939-current, 1957-02-02
GoIdsby Loses
Final Appeal

Oxford, Miss, Jan. 29-Federal
Judge Allen Cox today turned down
a desperation attempt by a Chi
cago Negro lawyer to prevent exc
cution of Robert Lee Goldsby, a
St. Louis, Mo-, Negro in MISSISSIPPI
pts gas chamber on Feb. IL.
Judge Cox denied habeas cor
rus writ and also turned down a
request for a certificate of prob
able cause" which would have en-
abled Atty. George N. Leighton
to appeal to the Fifth Circuit of
Appeals in New Orleans.
CONTINUED on Page Three
Jackson advocate. [volume] (Jackson, Miss.) 1939-current, 1957-02-02
NATIONS BOY SCOUTS TO
OBSERVE 18th anniversary

Boy Scout Week, marking the
47th anniversary Of the Boy Scouts
of America, will be observed from
Wednesday, February 6 through
Tuesday, February ~. II is tie
largest youth observance in the
nation since it will be celebrated
in every city and town and most
villages and hamlets throughout
the nation by 100000 boys and
adult leaders.
Twelve outstanding Explorers,
older boy members of the organ
izaticn, will be chosen to go to
Jackson advocate. [volume] (Jackson, Miss.) 1939-current, 1957-02-02

Washington, D. c., to make the
annual Report to the Nation"
They will call at the White House.
Federal officials, including lead
ers from the House and Senate,
will join with representatives of
national organizations at break
fast in Washington, D. c., at which
the twelve Explorers will report on
scouting's accomplishments for
1856 and tell of the activities
planned for this year, including
the Fourth National Jamboree to
Continued on Page Six
Jackson advocate. [volume] (Jackson, Miss.) 1939-current, 1957-02-02
New York Judge
UphoIds I eachers
Whipping Pupil
Cites The Bible In
Rendering His
Decision

Mount Vernon, N. c., Jan. 28--
Not only state law but also the
Bible authorizes a teacher to strike
an unruly pupil, judge ruled last
week.
He acquitted Paul Baldini, 80
year-old music teacher at Columbus
School on charges of assaulting
Arthur Ebert, II. The boy con-
tended that last Feb. 2 Mr.. Baldini
grasped him by the neck, flung
him into a corridor and struck him
so hard that he required hospital
care.
The case was tried in the last
month by Acting City Judge John
P. Griffith. In his decision today,
he said the boy had "slouched at
Continued on Page Six
Jackson advocate. [volume] (Jackson, Miss.) 1939-current, 1957-02-02
Nigerian Premier
Found GuiItyln
Banking Dispute

Lagos, Nigeria, Jan. 20 = The
tribunal of English lawyers which
has been inquiring into charges
levelled at DR.. Nnamdi Azikiwe,
Premier of Eastern Nigeria in re-
lation to his connection with a
banking institution, reported last
week and found him guilty of
misconduct as minister" The de-
cision will produce political dis
Continued on Page Two)
Jackson advocate. [volume] (Jackson, Miss.) 1939-current, 1957-02-02
Civil Rights
Program Suffers
Setback In
U.S.. Senate
Move To Speed
Action Fails To
Come To Vote

Washington, Jan. 20. - Senate
proponents of civil rights legisla-
ton received two apparent setbacks
last week in their attempts to speed
the program to the floor.
These were the developments:
/. Four members were added to
the Senate Judiciary subcommittee
that has jurisdiction. This may
-. can Length hem rs.
2. Senator Thomas Z. Hennings,
Jr., Democrat of Missouri, failed
to get a decision in the full Judici-
airy Committee on proposal to fix
Feb. 25 as the deadline for action
there. The, committee adjourned
Continued on Page Six
Jackson advocate. [volume] (Jackson, Miss.) 1939-current, 1957-02-02

group, the President was urged
to give "nis assurance TO the Amer
lean people that the law of the
land must be observed"
The resolution also said, in part:
an view of. the breakdown of
interracial amity and understand
ing in some parts of our nation,
we believe that all Americans of
good will must speak out and act,
without delay, to bring about the
end of violence, terrorism, bomb
ings, disregard for human and civil
rights, and contempt for Consti-
Continued on Page Seven)
Jackson advocate. [volume] (Jackson, Miss.) 1939-current, 1957-02-02
JOE LOUIS TAX FUND STARTED

Jack Dempsey, former heavy
weight boxing champion before
Louis has agreed to serve as ma
tional chairman. The publicity will
be handled by the Max Cooper Pub
licity Agency, which also is donat-
ing its service. Appeals will be
made by commentators on TV fight
programs and emcees on other
leading television shows.
Louis and members of his family
will not take part in the drive
and will benefit nothing personally
from the drive. Thus the money
collected will be turned over to the
government without any tax at
tachment.
Aaron Payne, Louis attorney,
Continued on Page Six)
Jackson advocate. [volume] (Jackson, Miss.) 1939-current, 1957-02-02
ARREST TWO white Men FOR
MONTGOMERY, ALA, B0MBINGS

Montgomery, Ala, Jan. 20 -
The Montgomery Advertiser said
tonight that city police are hold
ing at least two white men in con-
nection with recent bombing at
tacks in racially tense in Montgom-
cry.
The Advertiser said it had learn
ed "from an unimpeachable source"
that public disclosures are expect
ed on the attacks against Ne
groes within "a day or So"
Police officials refused comment.
Jackson advocate. [volume] (Jackson, Miss.) 1939-current, 1957-02-02

Chicago, Jan. 2S-A fund, called
the Joe Louis Fund, Inc, and de-
signed to bail the former heavy
weight champion out of his income
tax arrearsge with the government
was started here last week by a
group of sportsemen.
The fund, set up as nonprofit
corporation and thus tax free, will
be built up through contributions
by fans in the 81, SO, and SIS de-
nominations. 1t aims at paying
off the s1,119,000 in taxes, penal
ties and interest Louis owes the
government.
Dempsey To Head Fund
The fund was formed by John
Younghein, Norfolk, Neb., and
George Reeves Jr., Denver, Colo.
Jackson advocate. [volume] (Jackson, Miss.) 1939-current, 1957-02-02
Two Negroes Shot
By 0syka Officer

OSYkA, Miss, Jan. 29.-Two
Negro brothers, accused by Con-
stable Nolan Wall of attacking
him when he tried to take them to
Jail, are in fair condition in a
jackson hospital with bullet
wounds.
Wall said he fired three times
backward through his coat Satur-
day night at Amos Chester, %, and
Charles Chester, 26.
The constable said the men re-
sisted when he tried to arrest them
for reckless driving as they trav-
CONTINUED on Page Two)
Jackson advocate. [volume] (Jackson, Miss.) 1939-current, 1957-02-02
Crosses Burned
In Mobile

Mobile, Ala, Jan. % - Small
crosses were burned early today
at Spring Hill College and in front
of a Negro home.
Springhill, operated by the Jesuit
order, was integrated three years
ego. Ii has about 40 Negro stu
Continued on Page Five)
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formerly worked for Mrs. Daponte.
The girl attended Negro schools
here and then studied in Europe
two years before returning to Mo-
bile last spring with Mrs. Daponte.
Immediately after the refusal of
the school board to allow Carrie
to enroll in the white school, Mrs.
Daponte said she had accepted an
offer of legal aid from Negro
group, but. nothing further devel-
oped,
Jackson advocate. [volume] (Jackson, Miss.) 1939-current, 1957-02-02
Bomb Aimed AT
House For Sale
To Negroes

Chattanooga, Tenn, Jan. 2s.-
A heavy charge of explosive was
set off early today on the side
walk leading 10 a white mans
house. The house recently had beer
shown to Negroes among prospect
i've buyers. No one was injured
Jackson advocate. [volume] (Jackson, Miss.) 1939-current, 1957-02-02
Integration Plan
In Nashville
Approved

Nashville, Tenn, Jan. FL - A
plan for gradual desegregation Of
city schools, starting with the first
grade next September, was approx
ed today by a Federal District
Court.
When the plan goes into opera
ton. il will make Nashville's the
first major school system under
local control in Tennessee 20 be-
CONTINUED on Page Sevenl
Jackson advocate. [volume] (Jackson, Miss.) 1939-current, 1957-02-02
Gun Fight Hits Integrated Farm

men at the bi-raeial Koinonis
Farms saw the car when II sped
away.
Police recovered one Of the spent
bullets and sent il to the. state
crime laboratory in Atlanta for
study.
The privately-owned farm has
been operated by a religious group
as a cooperative enterprise.
Jackson advocate. [volume] (Jackson, Miss.) 1939-current, 1957-02-02
Mobile Girl Enrolled In Negro School

MOBILE, Ala, Jan. PA ~
year-old Negro foster daughter Of
Mrs. Dorothy Daponte. member Of
q prominent white Mobile family.
enrolled in a Negro public school
here after being denied admission
70 an all-white school last Septem-
Der.
Carrie Mae McCants has been
raised since she was six by Mrs.
Daponte, but has not been legally
adopted by the woman. Carrie
was the daughter of a servant who
Jackson advocate. [volume] (Jackson, Miss.) 1939-current, 1957-02-02
Mob In California
Forces Negro Out
Of Neighborhood

Los Angeles, Jan. ga Negro
Air Force officer, repeatedly a
graduate of West Point, and his
expectant wife, were discouraged
from buying a home in Garden
Grove, mushrooming new town of
some $4,000 residents in Orange
Continued on Page Four)
Jackson advocate. [volume] (Jackson, Miss.) 1939-current, 1957-02-02

Americas, Ca, Jan. 20 (Specia)
Seven bullets fired from a speed
ing car hit a tenant house at n
racially-integrated farm near Am
CIRCUS, Ca, today-the third Incl
dent of violence at the farm in
recent weeks.
No one was hurt, although two
white men were asleep in the
house when the bullets struck. Two
other men acting as night watch
Jackson advocate. [volume] (Jackson, Miss.) 1939-current, 1957-02-02

KNOXVILLE, Tenn, Jan. 2s.-
Trial of Is white persons charged
with contempt of federal court
order not to hinder Indignation at
the local high school was post
poned here last week by u. S. Dis
Jackson advocate. [volume] (Jackson, Miss.) 1939-current, 1957-02-02
Clinton Contempt Trials Postponed

trict Judge Robert L. Taylor.
Originally set for January %,
the new deadline for submission
of briefs will be Feb. IL.
II is said both sides of the case
consented TO the postpOnement.
Jackson advocate. [volume] (Jackson, Miss.) 1939-current, 1957-02-02
Roundup Imminent

"a big roundup" of other per-
sons is imminent, the newspaper
said, adding that possibly more
than two men are already being
held. zone or both Of the prison.
ers believed to have talked" to a
city detective.
1t said the two were arrested
shortly after Sundays bombing of
q Negro home and adjacent service
station-taxi stand.
CONTINUED on Page Four)
Jackson advocate. [volume] (Jackson, Miss.) 1939-current, 1957-02-02

ography professor at Central State
College, was elected to the post.
The commission is composed of
five members who remain in office
four years.
Jackson advocate. [volume] (Jackson, Miss.) 1939-current, 1957-02-02
NEGRO MAN ELECTED VICE
President OF OHIO Community

XENIA, Ohio, Jan. 29.-For the
first time in its history, Xenia
elected a Negro vice president of
the city commission council.
James Thurman Henry, Sr., ge-
Jackson advocate. [volume] (Jackson, Miss.) 1939-current, 1957-02-02

MAYOR OF BONNEVILLE: Mr..
Henry E. Briggs, Public Relations
Director of TougaloO College, win
ner of the Mayor of Bonneville
contest sponsored by the Les Roy
ales Social and Civic Club. He will
be inaugurated at a tea at the
College Park dub house at
O'Clock Sunday.
Jackson advocate. [volume] (Jackson, Miss.) 1939-current, 1957-02-02

Patronize Our Advertis-
srs - Their Advertising
In this paper shows that
they appreciate your
trade.
Kodiak mirror., 1957-10-19
KODIAK MIRROR
0TY COUNCIL. BRIEFS
eC0nfinsfcfs ernv,. Dec V,

1Continued iron, Page 1) v1sss owner of property he had nssEhf on the Leite Sub Division.
 He told council that when he Rsrehased the property the Bank q Kodiak made title search but thsf the unpaid utilities bill and delinquent taxes on the property amounting to $51.36 were not un- covered. Ha said he would assume responsibility for the taxes but would not pay the utilities debt. which was for garbage collection.
 Since he has owned the property eratiOn was again given to wheth- haze collection made.
 Council agreed to write off the amount for $24.OO.
 Dick Berg was asked by council to attend the League of Alaskan Cities Conference in Anchorage on October 31 through November 2.
 The City Manager Bill Poland declined to attend because his work load was prohibitive and he considered his knowledge of City affairs was not yet sound enough.
 Berg is to advise the City if he
Kodiak mirror., 1957-10-19
will be able to attend.

"A letter from APW concerning the raising of the water reservoir dams was read to council. Consid- eration was again given to wheath- CT the City should go onto a deep well system and cancel out on monies already appropriated by A.P.W. for dam raising. It was agreed that cancellation would not E.a wise as the City would be put at the bottom of the list for further fund appropriations from A.P.W.
 City Manager Bill Poland expres- sed the opinion that definite stand should be taken by council on the matter 50 that Richard Safley, who proposed the well drilling to the council this summer could be advised of a decision.
 Poland was asked to contact the Water Resources Division, Ground Water Branch, Geological Survey, in Anchorage so that the feasibility of well pumping, costs, storage and benefits to tE.e City might be deter mined.
Kodiak mirror., 1957-10-19
NOTICE Q

There will be no parking of ve- hicles or personal property of any Kind On the roads or road right of ways.
 By order of the Bureau of Public Roads.
 (s) Paul H. Slower
Kodiak mirror., 1957-10-19

Buying or selling-USe the Class flied Ads-They get results.
Kodiak mirror., 1957-10-19

KODIAK, Ag4ADIA. OCTOBER Iy, lss7 ].
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1957-10-06

grossional tax experts say this
4 not enough leeway Tor any
material tax reductio min 1858.
Senator Byrd deplored the
fact that the new figures DO not
reject any net reduction In
spending, despite the cuts made
hy Congress this year n new
appropriations.
The stan Of the Joint Com
mittee on Nom Essential Xxx
penditures prepared a table
yesterday showing that new
appropriations In the midyear
review total S5.I billion less
than the administration re-
quested IN January. This re-
fleets cuts made BY Congress
and some estimates not SUBJ
mitted. n also makes allow
hnce for anticipated deilcien-
cies q 17S7 million 10 be re-
0uested when Congress meets
IN January.
THE president'u midyear re-
view clearly indicates that these
reductions IN appropriations
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1957-10-06

intent Of Congress. which e.
pccted q substantial part Of the
reductions Ia appropriations q
Be reflected n this Sear'n 6x-
penditures."
senator Dyrd said the proai-
DENTS failure - make reduce
tons II this years. expenditures
|"cloerly shows Congress has lost
control over Federal exnodi-
lures and makes Il imperative
that this control must be re-
|capturedn
Senator Bridges agreed that
the large carry-ovoFa resulting
from the present practice Of
|appropriatlng the full amount
IN advance for long-rdnge un-
dertakines emphasizes the need
for passage 81 & pending bill
recommended hy the Hoover
Commission 70 improve budget
and accounting procedure.
The Senate passed this bill n
June. and the House Rules
COMMITTEES has cleared II Tor
possible House action in jan
uary.
Yearly Accrued Spending
II would authorize q four.
year trial Of basing appropri.
atoms on the accrued expendi-
lures expected to come due
within q fiscal year. one 81
ils stated purposes Il 10 re.
duce or eliminate the large
carry-over balances that now
occur.
The bill would authorize 4
return to the practice once fol-
lowed BY the Appropriations
Committees Of granting con.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1957-10-06

win have TO study more closely
the problem 81 tar revision and
the time when 4 can take
erect.
senator Hyrd. Democrat Of
virginia. said u sdlmlnlshes
the possibility % any worth-
while tax reduction IN the
coming session 81 Congress-"
The Virginia, who IS chair
man of the Finance Committee
handles tax bills IN the Senate.
added that tax reduction
must depend upon expenditure
reduction
The nlid-year review dis
CLOSED that the spending figure
for the current year, ending
June 50. Is up from 4 January
estimate Of e1l.o billion b e72
billion. while RECEIPTS are down
sos million from the January
forecast. 90
Surplus SIN Expected
With receipts estimated ID
47S.S billion this still leaves 8
SIS billion surplus. but con.