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such letters state an opposition
to open occupancy. Yet the
ARGUS has made no effort to
clarity the issues for these read
ers.
Quite the contrary, the publica-
tion has taken the position that
the contents of the letters are true
and therefore the whole community
should be alerted against open
Occupancy" as opposed to warning
them against the dangers of pay
ing too much attention to anony-
nous organizations, organizations
with stated principle but which
take the unprincipled stand behind
anonymity.
When questioned, Francis Nc
Govern, editor Of the ARGUS, stat
ed that his paper was neutral in
the matter of Open Occupancy. He
also informed us that his paper,
in keeping with the spirit of good
journalism, intended to print
statement by the Mayors Commit
tee on Human Relations in the
next issue.
This may appear to be an ideal
approach. However, II was appar-
ent from McGovern's conversation
that his stated principle of neu-
trality covered a core of opposition
an opposition which by its very
structure was identical to that Of
the so-called, the anonymous or
ganization OF which the ARGUS
has no knowledge!!!
According to the brochure OF
the Citizens % Committee the
new legislation would be "uncon-
stitutional because freedom OF
speech and action would be lin
tied" This argument is exactly the
same as that proposed by the Min
nesota Realty Board in their policy
statement of October. 1857.
1t is interesting to note that the
Minneapolis Board Of Realtors re-
fuses to make a public statement
as to their present policy in the
Minneapolis area. Yet, their stated
policy is being circulated by the
Citizens Committee and vigorous
ly expounded by the Minneapolis
ARGUsMl
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Policy Committee
Sfufe YDFL Hears
open" Discussion

The first meeting OF the Young
Democratic Farmer Labor party
Policy Committee was held Tues
day. January 21. II heard a dis
cuSsion ON Open Occupancy
The Policy Committee was
formed 10 formulate, discuss, and
resolve issues OF state, national
and International moment Tenta-
lively, the procedure OF the Policy
Committee win be a series Of com
mittee discussions ending In a
formal, published resolution OF
Democratic policy, First a sub
committee win propose issues TO
be considered.
These will be submitted TO the
20 statewide members In advance
OF the meeting for the purposes
OF research and individual investi-
CATION OF the facets OF the issue.
Another subcommittee will sched-
ule speakers who are particularly
informed on the issue.
At the monthly meeting OF the
Policy Committee, the speakers
win present their views on the
issue Following a question and
answer period, the committee win
discuss the issue. After the meet
ing, the drafting subcommittee
will prepare resolution. This
viii be published after the next
meeting Of the Policy COMMITTEES
at which time Il will be voted on,
The open Occupancy Housing
issue was considered by the Policy
Committee at It's first meeting
Rev. Denzil Carly traced the con-
stitutional, historical, and moral
aspects Of the civil right to buy
rent, or lease property inherent
In every American citizen. He not
ed that as early as 1855. a fedora
law guaranteeing this right wal
passed. Rev. Carty outlined th'
abuses OF this civu right resulting
in slum areas in many citiei
which are breeding grounds fo
family discord and Juvenile de
hnquency.
Douglas Hall, a Minneapolis at
torney, spoke on the legal aspect
OF Open Occupancy. Mr.. Hal
stated that a statute designed I,
prohibit discrimination in the rent
ing and selling Of real property
was defeated by a narrow margin
in the last session Of the Mime
sofa legislature.
He informed the committee thai
the Minneapolis city Council II
presently considering an ordinance
on Open Occupancy, A violation
Of the ordinance would be a mis-
demeanor punishable by a 500 fine
or 90 days in the workhouse. The
ordinance calls for an investiga
ton Of each case by a three mar
adjustment board before forma
measures are taken.
St. Paul recorder., 1958-01-31


A letter win also be presented
to the member churches, announc-
ing their support and action
The bill would make It a mis-
demeanor to discriminate in the
sale, rental or lease Of housing
because Of race. color or national
origin.
The Greater Minneapolis Council
of Churches helps to provide Chris
tan service with a program sup
ported by members. groups and
congregations from Protestant
churches in Minneapolis The Pub
lie Affairs Dept is an action group
designed to find Christian solu-
tons to current social problems in
the community.
Open Panel Discussion 20 be Held
Public Affairs Committee chair
man Allen Anderson announced
plans for an open meeting to dis
cuss the open occupancy legisla-
ton The panel discussion. "Can
We End Discrimination in Hous-
ing with Legislation7" ?" viii be
moderated by Ray Black former
Executive Director Of the Citizens
League Of Greater Minneapolis,
Panel members win include Carl
Rowan, Minneapolis Tribune; Har-
mon ogdahl. ReAltor. and several
other realtors yet to be chosen;
Douglas Han. President, NAAcP;
John sAndstrom, former executive
Director Of the Mayors Commts-
sion on Human Relations: sam
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Clubs Plan Protest
Meeting Frid0y

Announcement has been made
by Nance Ellis president Of the
Rondo Improvement Club Of a
special mass meeting TO be held at
Halle Q. Brown House Friday
evening January 81 at $50 for all
persons holding membership cards
to the Turtle Club, Rondo Improve
ment Club and Mr.. Ellis said "any
other club. organization or in
dividual interested in the future
Of the Negro community"
Purpose OF the meeting" Mr..
Ellis said: is to discuss the recent
police raids on the clubs. to an
slyze past mistakes and plan for
the future operations and improve
ments Of these clubs
IAN who can, please attend and
especially heads Of civic organiza-
tons and the ministers whose
views and help we would appreci-
ate" Mr.. Ellis said
St. Paul recorder., 1958-01-31

Scheiner, Minnesota Jewish Coun-
Gil: William Cratic. President,
Minneapolis Urban League; DIT.
Orva Lee Ice, Pastor, Calvary
Baptist Church.
The open discussion Of the pro-
posed open occupancy ordinance
win be held on February 18th at
IS pm. in the Social Hall Hen
nepin Avenue Methodist Church
and is sponsored jointly by the
Human Relations and Peace Com
mittee Of the Hennepin Avenue
church in cooperation with the
Pastors Action Group Of the
Greater Minneapolis Council Of
Churches.
St. Paul recorder., 1958-01-31

cupancy ordinance" is smoldering
under the surface of public opin-
ion" The ARGUS went on to say
that Nate Harris, Minneapolis city
research engineer, who is currently
studying the purposed ordinance
has been receiving NUMEROUS
calls and questions pertaining to
the ordinance.
When questioned on this matter,
Harris stated that his office had
received a few calls-approximate-
ly five-but there was no indica-
tion OF fear or hysteria-
The callers did mention material
they had received and read from
some anonymous organization op-
posing the ordinance. According TO
Harris, "T'he ARGUS is careless in
the way they handle their news. "
The history Of the Minneapolis
ARGUS in the housing situation
as it effects minorities in the N.
f. Minneapolis area is well-knOwn
to many citizens who favored low
cost housing in that area. II is
thought by many that the cam
paigns against the proposed hous-
ing by the ARGUS had a great
deal to do with the areas failure
to get the low-cost housing in at
least one section. The ARGUS pub
lie opposition at that time was
based upon so-called economic fact
Ors and constitutional arguments.
With a history of opposition to
minority housing behind them one
Is inclined to question the ARGUS
role In This current campaign
against open occupancy legisla-
ton.
Tbs evidence seems to imply
that some organization is circulat-
ing tracts and other matter in op-
position to the ordinance. II i'm
plies further that the organization
in question is supposedly anony-
nous yet the ARGUS article tends
to state more than would ordin-
arily be known about the principles
and activities OF an anonymous
organization; unless, OF course, the
organization was anonymous to
everyone except the ARGUS.
It Is obvious that the number
of calls and letters have been
small. 1t is usually obvious that
St. Paul recorder., 1958-01-31
Sfufemenfs Issued
Riqhf and Left

The North Central Community
Assn the organization's whose
strong letter TO st. Paul law en-
forcement authorities deploring
after-hour places resulted in Sat-
urdays raids. through its assistant
secretary Major Sam Ransom Is
sued a public statement Tuesday.
The statement read;
"on Thursday afternoon Jan.
% a group Of St. Paul citizens met
with Police Chief William Proetz
at his invitation. They advised him
that certain conditions unfavorable
TO the public welfare OF citizens
St. Paul recorder., 1958-01-31
Mitchell Aeain
Commonder North
Sfur ConSisfoFv

Samuel d. Mitchell, OF Mime
apois was reelected illustrious
commander in chief OF the North
Star Consistory at the Jan. q
meeting OF the Scottish Rite organ
ization.
The annual election Of officers
was conducted by illustrious grand
St. Paul recorder., 1958-01-31
REV. J. G. WIGGINS TO
FLORIDA FOR HEALTH

Rev. ]. c. Virgins pastor of st.
Pauls Church Of God in Christ
and Mrs. Virgins left Tuesday for
Miami, Fla, where the minister
will rest for ris health.
Rev, Virgins was told by ply
scians at the Mayo Clinic that he
must take a long rest because OF
a heart condition.
St. Paul recorder., 1958-01-31

deputy Raymond w. Cannon and
other officers Of the Rite.
Installed was commander In
chief Mitchell; first lieutenant
commander Edward L. Boyd, sec
ond lieutenant commander z. d.
Moore, grand secretary Chas. d.
Doty, and grand treasurer Lee
GW'ynne.
Appointive officers: orator, c.
W. Smith; grand chancellor c. L.
Lawson; grand hospitaler, Leonard
Madden; captain Of the guard, A.
3. Wright; standard bearer, NJ,
Brown and sentinel James Jack
son.
St. Paul recorder., 1958-01-31

Minnesota tennis groups, the Min
nesota Centennial Commission
Sports Committee.
Curtis G. Chivers, advertising
manager and vice-president Of the
Spokesman and Recorder news
papers conceived the idea Of bring
ing the noted athlete here, and
directed the entire successful
promotion.
A portion Of the net proceeds
will be given to scholarship fund
St. Paul recorder., 1958-01-31

which Mr.. Chivers says win be
supervised by the newspaper pub
fishing firm which prints the "a
year old Minneapolis Spokesman
and st. Paul Recorder newspapers.
The crowd which greeted Miss
Gibson and her opponent in the
exhibition Jeanne Arth, Of st.
Paul. seventh ranking us. woman
player warmly received her.
II was loud In its cheers for
CONTINUED on Page 81
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RETURN FROM DEMOCRATIC
CONFERENCE IN WASH

Two Minnesotans Rev. Denzil
Carly and Mrs. Russell Balenger
both Of St Paul returned this
week from a two day conference
in Washington, d. c. where Negro
Democrats from 4s states gathered
at the invitation Of party chair
man Paul Butler to discuss party
plans and issues.
Cecil Newman Of Minneapolis
who was also invited TO the con-
ference did not attend.
St. Paul recorder., 1958-01-31

They were part of one Of
nesota In many years.
The raids were the result OF
complaints from neighbors which
crystalized in the formation OF
he North Central Community
Assn two months ago.
The associations prime purpose
was TO oppose the introduction
OF any more liquor establishments
In the area Western Av., to LEX
ington In the Rondo-st. Anthony
district.
The group also heard and dis
cussed complaints that individuals
were operating ail-night after-hour
places under the guise OF legiti-
mate clubs and selling liquor TO the
public,
The st. Paul police department
after studying complaints had been
discussing ways TO correct the sit
uation for several weeks.
A group OF citizens represent
ing cross section OF community
organizations was invited to meet
with Police Chief william Proetz
Friday following receipt OF letter
from the North Central Improve
ment Assn urging police action
against clubs in the area which
the letter claimed were a menace
20 the reputation and morals OF
the neighborhood.
Among those who attended the
meeting were Major Sam Ransom
OF the 81. Paul SUN, Rev h. II
Hunter, president OF the North
Central Improvement Assn; Leon
ard Carter. president of the Sc
Paul NAACP; Robert Patterson OF
Local 518. Donald Lewis Of the
Limited Ten Club, Charles Rogers
OF the Rondo-st. Anthony Freeway
Organization and Rev Floyd Mas
sey Of Pilgrim Baptist Church.
II is understood the chief dis
cussed the entire law enforcement
problem In that area. There had
been complaints for the past two
years that men had been shooting
dice in the street near the corner
Of 81. Anthony and Kent diagon-
ally across the Hollow Playground
which serves children OF the area,
Other problems including the
so-called bottle clubs were dis
cusscd.
There was no suggestion ac-
cording to reports from the meet
ing that wholesale raids be con-
Quoted on the establishments un-
der discussion.
Neither Chief william Proetz or
the other police officers informed
the group that raids we're con-
templated although II appeared
obvious that In view OF the com
plants from the North Central
Community Assn and investiga-
tons by the police department IL
self some action could be expected.
The raids hit like a bolt out
Of the blue. A reported 20 squad
cars congregated In the district
and patrons or members, men and
women were herded into every
available vehicle for the tnp TO
the Public Safety Building.
Many humorous tales circulated
around the Twin Towns regarding
the attempted escape Of some of
those found In.
The facilities at the city jail
were not prepared for such an
avalanche Of customers" and
many complaints were heard about
the lack OF opportunity TO use
the telephone to call families and
some even complained about the
lack Of adequate rest room accom-
odations at the Jail.
Tv cameras were busy as bees.
Many Of the women arrested
coats and even skirts 10 hide their
identity when the TV cameras
showed up.
St. Paul recorder., 1958-01-31
And The Raids comoi
And The Raids comoi
Most Of Over 211
Persons Caught In Raids
Get Suspended Sentences

Most of the people arrested the early Saturday morning
raids St Paul clubs the Rondo Improvement Club and
the Turtle Club who plead guilty charge of dsordery
given Is day suspended by Judge Archie
Gingod in ST. Paul municipal court.
They part of of the largest police raids in Min.
St. Paul recorder., 1958-01-31
POLICE NAB 211 PERSONS IN RAID ON CLUBS
DOUGLAS HALL NAMED
PRESIDENT MINNEAPOLIS
BRANCH OF THE NAACP

The Minneapolis Branch OF the
National Association for the Ad-
vancement Of Colored People Sun
day elected Douglas Hall, Mime
apois attorney as its new presi-
dent.
He succeeds Judge L. Howard
Bennett. Hall senior member Of
the law firm Of Hall, Smith and
Hedlund has long been a fighter
and advocate Of civil rights.
Margaret Cooley was elected as
sistant secretary.
St. Paul recorder., 1958-01-31
She Vowed 'Sm
AIthea Gibson Thrills
Over 1000 Tennis Fans
At Minneapolis ArnnOy

Althea Gibson worlds wOmen's tennis Champion came,
and conquered The slim 30 old who from
playing paddle tennis in the teemng Of Harlem
worlds trumphs the of the principal nations
showed her before crowd Of 1000 the Minneapolis
Armory, Saturday night Jan 25.
Miss GbsOn's appearance here was sponsored Jointly by
St. Paul recorder., 1958-01-31

Feb. IS. 1873 - Marathon"
dancing became national craze as
many cities staged dAnee-endur-
anee Journeys.
St. Paul recorder., 1958-01-31
''whaf AboUf Discrimination In Minnsso,up"
''whaf AboVf Discrimination In Minnssoto3"
Minneapolis Weekly Starts
Campaign To Frighten
Citizens On "0ccupanCy''
BY J. Pierre Guilmant and Maurice HAYNES

With twoinch headlines the Minneapolis ARGUS south
southeast and northeast Minneapolis weekly publication
% issue heightened campaign currently progress in south
Minneapolis to fghen citizens of that into opposition
the Open Occupancy legislation.
Said the ARGUS: Opposition to proposed "open oc
St. Paul recorder., 1958-01-31
Churches To Speok Out:
Churches To SPeok OUT:
Greater Minneapolis Church
Council Of Churches Unit
Endorses Open Occupancy

The Public Affairs Dept of the Greater Minneapolis Council
of Churches Tuesday unanimously passed resolution favor
of open occupancy housing legislation.
The group which represents most of the large Protestant
churches Minneapolis will send letter TO the City Council
urging early presentation of the BILL which is in com
St. Paul recorder., 1958-01-31

UnO Score Teen Age Dance
Saturday. Feb 1st 7sSo-li:so.
SSH NieoIlst- Bag Ms
St. Paul recorder., 1958-01-31
CLASS FOR EXPECTANT
PARENTS EVERY THURSDAY

A class for expectant mothers
and fathers under the supervision
Of the Red Cross viii be held at
Phyllis wheatley House, 500 Al
drich Av. N. every Thursday even
ing beginning at 7:30.
All interested persons are asked
to contact wheatley House. tele-
phone Franklin 4-4342.
St. Paul recorder., 1958-01-31

Who win be crowned the 1855
Queen Of Hearts February "a,
at the Prom Ballroom sponsored
BY LOafers, Inc. e.?-Advt
St. Paul recorder., 1958-01-31

Put In another way. Nixon b ths
quintsssence Of the modern spirit of REVOLT
frSm the aristocratc principle Of the leader.
In this sense he differs sharply from
Franklin Roosevelt Roosevelt served the
common manly boldly directing that
mans affairs and. not to put too fine a
point upon Il. by telling him what TO think
Nixon appeals to the common manly
asking him what he thinks OF, at most, by
suggesting to him that perhaps he thinks
so and so.-Wllliam =. White In HArper'a
Magazine.
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