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US. Civil Rights
Commission MaY
Broaden Scope

Washington CAMP - The
Presidents Committee on Civil
Rights gave a faint indication that
it might move into the fields of
employment and equal adminstra-
ton Of justice.
At its first meeting since Con-
gress extended its life for two
more years, the Commission de-
cided that It would continue to
concentrate its efforts on the three
original subjects: voting. schools
and housing. But it might investi-
gate job bias and general injustices
heaped upon minorities.
II indicated that If it broadened
its task it would probably need
an increase in the $3.50, 900 yearly
budget approved during the last
days Of congress when its life
blood appropriation rode through
on a "catch-all" appropriations
bill.
The commission admitted that it
was moving into the new era par
alyzed in one important area. II
is helpless to do anything in the
field Of voting for which it was
created, until the courts decide
whether It has a right to examine
registrars charged with refusal to
register Negro voters.
A three-judge Federal Court in
Louisiana ruled a few weeks ago
that the commission may not deny
witnesses the right to confront and
cross-examine their accusers. In
other words, the voting registrars
must be permitted to cross-exam-
inc Negroes who charge that they
were denied their right to register
to vote because Of their race.
The Louisiana court claimed
that 1t based its decision upon z
Supreme Court ruling last June
that individuals suspected Of Com
munist sympathies must not be
fired from their jobs unless, and
until, they had been allowed to
face their accusers and question
them.
Chairman John A. Hannah, of
the commission said he had called
upon the Justice Department to
speed an appeal to the Supreme
Court on this issue. He pointed out
that no more hearings could be
held on voting rights until the
high court acted. II the Supreme
court upholds the ruling Of the
lower court It would mean an end
to the Commissions activities In
this field.
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SABATHAN BAPTIST

Sunday mornings worship SerV-
ices were opened with devotions
led by the deacons, followed by an
organ prelude. Music was rendered
by the choir under the direction of
Mrs. Henrietta Loud. Mrs. John
Rivers was pianist and Mrs. Will
liam Warder was the organist.
Scripture was Psalm %, read by
Brother Isiah Irving and morning
prayer was by visiting minister,
Rev. Emanuel Andrake.
In the absence of Rev. Stanley
r. King, we had guest speakers
throughout the day. Rev. z. A.
Caters of Des Moines, Iowa was
called to bring the morning mes
sage. The text was taken from st.
Matthew 5:37 and the subject for
Rev. Caters interesting sermon
was. Don't Talk Too Much"
The evening broadcast was pre-
scented at six o'clock over radio
station wMIN. Willie B. Hale dir
ected the choir. PRAYER was given
by Rev. Cater and the sermon
was delivered by Rev. James r.
Holloway. pastor of Zion Baptist
Church. Rev. Holloway's text was
from Genesis 1925 which reads
thusly, "And he said, Let me go,
for the day breaketh.' And he
said. I will not let thee go, except
thou bless me-"
Mrs. Benny Gross united with
Sabathani by Christian experience.
Let us continue to pray fully,
remember Rev. King as he conducts
the revival in Muskegee, Okla
homa.
Remember the coming events.
On November 1, at 3 pm. the
usher board is sponsoring the Soul
Stirrers of Chicago. On November
8 the Busy Bee Progressive Club
is presenting the Music Hall Of
Fame, after the broadcast. On No
vember IS Mrs. Anna Ross is pre-
senting Mrs. Nellie Buckhalton and
Worthy Turner and other person
alities in a musical.
We invite you to attend any
of our worship services whenever
you so desire.
Mrs. Randolph Burnett, reporter.
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Charles Howard Buried
A. Nufionul Cemetery

y
Services for Charles Howard, At,
Of 1910 Logan Av., who died Of a
heart attack on Monday, October
20, were held at pm. Thursday,
October 20, at the Woodland Fun
eral chapel Rev. W. L. Battle
officiated with burial at TT. Smell
ing National cemetery.
Mr.. Howard was stricken while
visiting friends at 1900 Dupont
Av. NJ, and succumbed suddenly.
He was born in Indianapolis, Ind,
and was a resident Of Minneapolis
for 20 years. He was a veteran Of
World War u.
Survivors include his wife, Mrs.
Diane Howard, Minneapolis; moth
er, Mrs. Lucy Howard, Castle,
Ind, brother, Albert Howard, Nil
waukee and other relatives. His
mother and brother came to Min
neapols to attend funeral services.
Burial was in Fl. Smelling Ma
tional cemetery with Woodland
Funeral Home in charge Of ar
rangements.
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Indie Poll Lists
M. L. King As
World Leader

Montgomery (ANP) - The peo-
pie Of India rank DR.. Martin
Luther King as number eleven in
the list of the sixteen notable men
Of the world who have contributed
most to the cause Of Independence
and freedom during the past twelve
months" The poll was conducted
by the weekly magazine LINK,
which is midas equivalent to the
American publication Time and
Newsweek. 1t is the published in
New Delhi, India.
King was the only American
Negro listed and was also the only
leader who did not hold a govern
ment position or was active in
politics. Two African leaders,
Prime Minister Rwame Nxrumah
Of Ghana and President Sekou
Toure Of Guinea, were ranked sixth
and fifteenth respectively.
The only other American on the
list was President Dwight Eisen-
hover, who was ranked tenth. In
dia's Prime Minister Nehru was
placed at the top Of the entire list
ahead Of Cuba's Castro and Rus
sia' Khrushchev.
LINK printed a lengthy inter-
view with top-ranlcing Nehru and
ran short sketches Of the other fif-
teen leaders. When Nehru learned
that President Eisenhower and DR..
King were ranked 50 closely to-
gether, he laughed.
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pm. Rev. Holloway was guest
, speaker and he spoke from the SUBJ
ject I'VE Are Gods Music Makers, .
using for scripture reference Psalm
$50. His sermon was brief, but in
spirational. lions choir was also
guest on the program.
At Q pm. Rev. Holloway was
speaker for Sabathani Baptist
church's broadcast over station
WMIN. He substituted for their
pastor Rev. s. r, King, who was
out of town. 1 only heard part Of
the broadcast, but the portion that
I heard was wonderful.
At the 8 pm. worship hour,
many attended the musical at Zion
sponsored by the Women's Chorus,
who presented Mrs. Josephine
Smalley in recital. Her accompan-
list was Mr.. Ralph c, Primm. Mrs.
Smalley did a wonderful Job and
we enjoyed the musical very much.
We also enjoyed the readings by
Miss Pecola Simmons who was also
q guest on the program. The many
i SOlOc EClluCICu blAOuBhOuI LAAC udy
by members Of Zion brought Joy
to many souls.
Noted on our sick list: Mr.. Ern-
est bearing is in the Williams Rest
Home, 1851 Portland Av. and a
request for blood donors has been
made for him. Visitors are allowed
until further notice. Mrs. Lena
LaFaucette Is reported seriously
i'll in Asbury hospital. She Is the
sister Of Mrs. Lucille Woodland of
1103 Lyndale Av. N. Mrs. Rhoda
Pettiford Is recovering from in
juries received in a car mishap oc-
curing Tuesday, October 20, which
required stitches about the head.
She is at home at 1918 Humboldt
Av. N. Let US continue to remem-
Der the sick and shut-ins with our
prayers. Malvern Jefferson con-
tinues i'll at her home, 1925 FIRE.
mont Av. N.
Let us work while It Is day, as
Christ said when night cometh, no
man can work.
Mrs. e. Henderson, reporter.
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Swift Strike Is
JUST About Over
OfficioI Indieofe

Chicago (ANP) - Tentative
agreement to end the seven-week
strike at 81 Swift & Co. meat pack
ing plants has been reached by two
AFL-CIO Unions.
The agreement was called "a
satisfactory settlement of a long
and bitterly fought strike" byof-
ficers of the Amalgamated Meat
Cutters and Butcher Workmen and
the United Pachnghouse Work
ers.
Representatives of the organiza-
tons striking Local Unions ap-
proved the agreement in meetings
held here today, according to Pres.
Thomas J. Lloyd and Sec. Treas.
Patrick e. German of the AMCBw
and Pres. Ralph Helstein and Sec.
Treas. G. r. Hathaway Of the
UPwA.
Final voting on the agreement
win come in Local Union member
ship meetings to be held through
out the country over the weekend
The strike began on Sept. 4.
Picket lines viii be removed
from Swift packinghouses when
Local Unions approve the agree
ment All Of the more than 1900
strikers win return to their jobs,
Strikes at some rs Swift Branch
houses processing and distribu-
ton centers) and poultry plants
are being settled in local negotia-
tons. All Of the more than 1900
strikers at these plants win return
to work as agreements are reached
Some 10000 Swift workers win
receive an immediate increase Of
81 cents an hour and 6h cents
more on Sept. 1, 1860.
Workers in the Nashville, plant
win receive an immediate increase
of 81 cents an hour, but no in
crease in 1860. Workers in Ocala,
Florida; Atlanta, Montgomery,
Jackson, Miss; Lake Charles, La,
and Moultie, Or, plants win re-
ceive and immediate 81 cents an
hour wage increase and 81 cents
more September 1, 1860.
The two year contract also con-
tains a substantially improved vac
alton program providing three
weeks vacation after 10 years OF
service, an improved method for
calculating vacation pay and more
liberal eligibility provisions.
Other benefits include improve
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SIOUX
= A L L S
NEWS
NJ OF S
BY Kaye OOates
$40 MAble Street
Sioux FnIla Rn

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really got a large charge out
of the teenagers who gathered at
our abode Friday for q party for
Maurice Coakley and Dannette
Coates, this affair was supposed to
be a surprise party for their birth
days. Dannette's birthday Is the
2Sth and Maurice the 3lst.
Doug Vaughn as promoter was
terrific in his role. He never missed
a thing. eventee n teenagers
helped these teenagers celebrate.
Eats, drinks n dancing. They
were as cute as buttons. Daniel,
my husband was general flunky
at the affair and he actually en-
joyed il.
Gwyn Tolbert left Minneapolis
to spend her birthday Oct. oath
here with her family and a young
man she Is 30 in love with. The
family celebrated with a turkey
dinner but Gwyns lovelight sat
around in shorts with a bottle
Of milk. He Is a lot younger than
she but we are positive its a
mutual admiration society.
l sincerely congratulate Helen
Haynes and Yvonne Blackman.
local beautician, they attended the
Convention here and proved their
interest and slSills. Yvonne has her
own shop and Helen is manager
operator at Marr's.
All of you parents that have
children in Washington Senior
High School please join up. I am
the membership chairman for this
year and I shall personally con-
tact you If I don't see your men,
bership. Lets show the youngsters
we are in their corner.
John Hildreth Jr. spent the week
end with his folks 4O6 w. 4th
St, all the guys and dolls were
happy to see him. He does look
fine and this kid is truly a stu
dent.
Bargers at TIA N. French are
enjoying their daughter and two
grandchildren also their grandpa
who Is over eighty years Of age.
They hail from Georgia. They'll be
here a couple of weeks.
Doug Vaughn is doing a fine
job at High School, this youngster
is full of fun and likeable all the
way and he made the Merit list.
How about that? We are proud
Of va Doug. Keep up the good
work.
Many Baptist churches in this
area enjoyed the program of
winning the children to Christ"
Sunday we had a fine treat when
one Of the Missionaries spent the
day with us. Miss Alice Jurgerson,
Missionary and Registered nurse
She told Of her position and showed
slides Of the Belgian Congo. Rev.
and Mrs. Ardie Hayes are really
doing their part to make our
church program constructive. Mrs
Harvey Bentley, local president of
our Missionary Society was proud
to know their organization had
contributed many things to the
white Cross" to aid in this pro-
gram.
Georgia Lee is Supt. of the Sun
day school of st. Jahn's Baptist
church and she is doing a fine
job, I joined ranks as a kinder
garden teacher. I love it! I have
Shelley Anderson, Alfred White,
Jr., and Gordon Tate Jr., as stu
dents, they are the most. I love
them
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poorly understood affection.
Peptie ulcers are not as common
as the jokes about them might in
dictate, but q substantial number
Of people have them-about three
million Americans last year. In the
course of a lifetime, about 10 per
cent Of the population - people
from all walks of life - will de-
velop peptic ulcers.
No one knows exactly what
causes these small wounds to APP
pear on the walls Of the stomach
and certain other parts Of the di-
gestive system. However, physical
and emotional stress, the collapse
Of tissue resistance and the acid
content Of the digestive fluid may
be involved, either alone or to-
gether. Given rest, the right food
and good medical care, most ul-
GERS go away by themselves. I'm
happily, though, they often return.
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MT. OITVET BAPTIST

Rev. Elijah Mcintosh delivered
the morning message Sunday, Oc-
tober 25, using for his subject
Thou Doeth Well, Remember
Me-" and text from Gen. 40:14. A
special feast in music, presented
by the Senior Choir, Gospel Chorus
and Mems Chorus added much to
the morning service. Rev. McIn-
tosh has served during the absence
of our pastor, Rev. B. H. Hunter,
who has been away on vacation.
We are grateful for our minister
in charge for making visitations,
auxiliary meetings and represent
ing our church at different pro-
grams of the Twin Cities. Rev.
McIntosh's messages have been in
formative, spiritual and helpful 10
the congregation.
The 7:45 pm. evening worship
was under the auspices Of the
BTU. Mrs. Helen Wagner is pres
ident. Mrs. Dream Rawlings was
in charge Of presenting the in
termediate group in a Slxit en-
titled, you and UNICEF." Mrs.
Lois Dobbins was guest soloist.
She was accompanied by Carl
Walker.
Rev. Hunter will fill his pulpit
Sunday, November /, at IL am.
Mr.. J. Buford, superintendent of
the Sunday School and the teachers
are looking forward to a Halloween
MARTY at the church SATURDAY.
from 8 to 8 pm. Tricks or treats.
Remember November Is, Is an
nual Homecoming Day. VIII you
do your part? Mrs. Essie Pipkins
is chairman and Mrs. Matte Bon
ner, co-chairman.
A cordial welcome awaits you
at Mt. Olivet, The Church of
Friendliness."
Mrs. M. e. Bell, reporter.
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Recently. medical science has
been attempting TO help nature
with the healing process. A power
full new drug called Daricon, for
example, promotes healing by
controlling certain otherwise nor
NAL digestive processes that tend
to interfere with the cure. Clinical
tests have shown that the drug
works well with few side effects,
is often successful in cases where
all other measures have failed, and
has remarkably long-lasting
effects.
Important and welcome as this
new discovery is, there is still not
a cure for peptic ulcers. That prob
ably will await new knowledge
about this widespread and battling
disease. When the cause of the
peptic ulcer is known, the cure
may not be far behind.
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Washington had contributed at
least 5000 each to the fund.

Washington had contributed at
least 5000 each to the fund.
Sen. Hubert Humphrey was the
only prospective Presidential can
didate attending the affair. Former
US. Representative Franklin D.
Roosevelt, Jr., escorted his mother
to the banquet.
Although rs years of age, Mrs.
Roosevelt was as active and gay
as ever, rushing through the din
ner to catch a plane back to New
York. She took off so fast after the
dinner to get a cab to the airport
that she left behind her son "Jim-
my, secret service men and door
men. When they finally caught up
with her she was out on the hotel
auto ramp.
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700 Honor Mrs.
FDR On Her
18th BirFhddY

Washington (ANP)-The wom-
an who said she wanted to forget
her birthday celebrated it in a big
way last week when some TOO Of
the nations top people lauded her
with a diamond jubilee" birthday
dinner at the Statler hotel.
We'll I really don't mind this, l"
said Mrs Eleanor Roosevelt, often
referred to as the First Lady Of
the World" because ut is all for a
good cause"
Proceeds from the dinner went
toward the establishment of an
Eleanor Roosevelt Institute for
Cancer Research to be constructed
in Denver, Colorado.
Ground for the $500, 900 build
ing will be broken on November
16.
DR.. Mordecai w. Johnson, presi-
dent Of Howard University, said it
was fitting that Mrs. Roosevelt
should associate her name with an
affliction about which there has
been a taboo for years-a feeling
that people who have it are I'M
touchable.
Mrs. Roosevelt has always
meant to me the overcoming of
taboos, the conviction that there
are no 'untouchable people, physi-
cally, mentally or socially" he said.
mo human being in this world
has evoked a more loving spirit
in love and gifts to humanity"
than Mrs. Roosevelt. "And Amer
lea has the wealth and resources
to give when people are in need"
In her usual modest way Mrs.
Roosevelt revealed a secret on her
self. Il never really do anything
myself" she said with a smile. ct
simply get people together and
they do things"
Todd Duncan, well known con-
cert artist, expressed his apprecia-
ton to Mrs. Roosevelt in a song
called Her Day"
Other participants on the pro-
gram included Chief Justice Earl
Warren, Associate Justice, William
o. Douglas Of the US. Supreme
Court, Gen. Nathan F. Twining
Chairman Of Joint Chief Of staff,
Oscar L Chapman, former Secre-
tary Of the Interior, and congress-
man James Roosevelt.
Music selections were rendered
by the Howard University choir
under the direction Of Dean War
ner Lawson. The program was
opened with the National Anthem
sung by Nelson Eddy and invoca-
ton by Rabbi Norman Gerstenfield
Of the Washington Hebrew Con-
gregation. It was closed with bene-
diction by The Very Rev. Francis
B. Sayre, Dean Of the Washington
Cathedral. Mistress Of Ceremonies
was stage and TV star Faye Emer-
son, former daughter-in-law of
Mrs. Roosevelt.
DR.. Milton Elsberg, dinner chair
man announced that the Washing
ton area had already raised more
than 100000 for the project.
Twenty Charter founders from
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CHURCH
NEWS
PILGRIM REST BAPTIST

Devotions were conducted by the
deacons on Sunday, October %.
Rev. Joseph Jackson, our pastor,
was the speaker of the hour using
for his text, LIST Corinthians 1912.
His subject was The Church in
the Body Of Christ"
Our Sunday night service was
well attended. Rev. Seminole Nc
Kee was guest speaker.
Mrs. Juanita Armstrong, Joseph
Maxwell and Mrs. Matte Ghoston
united with the church on christian
experience. Mrs. Seminole Mckee
was a visitor.
The ordination Of Rev. e. w,
Berry win take place at the church
on Sunday, November 1, at 5 pm.
Everyone is requested to come and
participate.
Remember our sick, Mrs. White,
Mr.. and Mrs. Hunt, Mrs. James
and Deborah Roberts.
You are always welcome at PHI
grim Rest.
Rev. Joseph jackson, Pastor.
Mrs. Charlene Bellfield, reporter,
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ments in separation pay, health
and welfare benefits, job rates,
holidays and other contract prov
isions, in some of which Swift had
demanded reductions at the time
of the strike call.
Negotiations were conducted
with the assistance of the Federal
Mediation and Cancellation Service,
Regional Director Charles Alsip,
and Commissioners William Muir
ray and George Kennedy represent
ed the agency.
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CARD OF THANKS

We wish to thank the many
friends for their cards, kilograms,
calls and other acts Of thoughtful
ness extended during our recent
bereavement, the death of our
father, Charles E. King of Des
Moines, La. 1t was comforting to
know that so many shared our
sorrow.
Mrs. Beverly Whitlock, Mrs.
Barbara Berry, daughters and
Michael King, son, st. Paul.
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CARD OF APPRECIATION

wish to express my sincere
thanks and appreciation to friends,
clubs and organizations for your
prayers, cards, calls and other acts
Of thoughtfulness shown me dur
ing my illness. Especially do I wish
to thank Rev. M. L. Simmons for
his prayers and visitations.
Palmer Jackson.
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CARD OF APPRECIATION

My sincere thanks to the many
friends and relatives who remem-
bered me with visits prayers,
cards, flowers and other acts Of
friendship during my recent illness
and disqualification. Your thought
full interest has been a deep source
of comfort and shall never be for
gotten.
Richard Travis.
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OF Govt. EXf0nf
Washington CAMP - America
has the best form of government
in the world proclaimed John John
son, editor-publisher of Ebony, Jet,
and other Johnson Publications.
In an address before the Ameri-
can Council on Human Rights
annual workshop dinner, the well
known magazine editor said his
travels to Russia, Africa and other
foreign countries have only served
to confirm his faith in democracy
and Americas system Of govern
ment.
In spite of all the propaganda
which Russia expounds about
equality Of the races, johnson
named the few American Negroes
whom he saw while visiting that
country with the Vice President.
And in each instance he pointed
out the lack Of progress which they
have shown in that free and
equal" government.
A One-MAn Election
All Russians have the right to
vote said johnson, but there's only
one candidate on the slate.
They boast Of no nemploy-
ment but sometimes persons are
out Of work. I'VE don't call that
unemployment" johnson quoted
one native as saying. I'VE call that
between jobs"
And there's not the complete
semblance Of Democracy in Africa
that we have here in this country,
he said. While all is not exactly
to our liking in America we do
have the right to protest, and I'VE
have all got a job to do to make
this better place for all of U.S."
Panama Envoy Speaks
After hearing what an American
thinks of the outside world, the
Councils guests had the oppor-
tunity Of hearing what an outsider
thinks Of America. These impress
sions were discussed by Ambassa-
dor George M. WesterTnan, United
Nations Delegate from the Re
public Of Panama.
He commended that Negro Amer
leans do not take full advantage
Of the opportunities offered them.
He condemned the Negroes of
the Northern, Western and border
states for their failure to take
advantage Of the ballot. Their
failure to turn out and vote on
election day results in the lack of
representation of Negro people in
city councils, state legislatures and
CNCh III yum SOhSIGSS.
This is a most unfortunate sit
uation which deprives Negroes of
political power so much needed to
attain better civil rights status.
The Let-George-do-it attitudes
is a luxury which Negroes cannot
afford"
Negroes Need Positive Action
Negroes must not expect to win
equal footing in civil rights by
court action alone, stated the Pan
ANA diplomat. They must work
where they are needed and where
they can as citizens in their COM
munities Positive action is a
must for every right thinking Am
erican Negro to make this country
a better place for all its citizens
through support Of fine, public
spirited, dedicated organizations
like the NAACP, the Urban League
and the American Council on HUI
man Rights"
Approximately three hundred
people attended the dinner at the
Willard hotel, which was presided
over by DR.. Margie Parker, grand
basileus of AKA sorority.