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Minneapolis spokesman. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1934-2000, 1959-11-06

A passing motorIsr apparently
saved the life Of a Minneapolis
man shortly after one o'clock on
November 2 when he spotted a car
at Cretin and Mississippi River
Drive and the driver slumped over
in the front seat.
Howard Moehn, 836 Holly, st.
Paul pointed out to officers Peter
Renteria; Paul Philip; John Nor
ley and wilfred Jyrkas an auto
containing Howard G. Brown, Al,
3915 Fifth Av. s., Minneapolis
with all car windows rolled up and
a rubber hose inside the tail pipe
running up through the trunk
and between the seat cushions of
the rear seat.
All doors were locked and Of
ficers smashed the vent window,
removed Mr.. Brown and immedi-
ately applied artificial respiration.
Laying on the front seat along
side Mr.. Brown was a .3s cal.
Smith and Wesson with three live
shells. The pistol had apparently
not been fired.
Mr.. Brown was revived and
taken to Ancker hospital. Mr..
Brown operates a cleaning estab-
lishment at 66S Rice st. st. Paul.
He has been respondent over
business and financial conditions.
Minneapolis spokesman. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1934-2000, 1959-11-06
CARL WESCHCKE

ed its new president, Carl Wesch-
cl1e, at the state meeting Satur.
day, October 81.
Mr.. weschcke has been very &C.
tive as secretary of the st. Pau
branch NAACP for the past three
years. He is secretary Of the Citi'
zens Committee for Open Occu'
pancy and a member Of the board
of directors Of the metropolitan
Housing Association, as well al
co-chairman of the 1860 National
Convention of the NAACP, which
is to be held in st. Paul June 2C
thru the 20.
The Minneapolis branch served
as host to the Minnesota state
conference which was held at st
Peters AME church in Mime
apolis. Over forty persons partic'
ipated in the conference.
Other members who were elect
ed to offices in the conference in
clude: Pascal Todd, first vice
president; Donald Lewis, second
vice-president; William Cratic
third Vce-president; Douglas Hall
Minneapolis attorney, secretary;
and Milton Durham, treasurer.
Elected to the board of directors
were: Mines. Addie c. Few, Beat.
rice Boyd Bailey, Carrie Dozier
Ruth Nancy, Miss MarienS White
William Maupins, Lee Wiley, Rich
ard Scott, Curtis Chivers, Ashby
Gaslxins, Miss Marjorie Toliver
Jim Luger, Frank M. Smith and
John Carmichael.
The Rev. FIR. Denzil A. Carly
retiring president, declined to rur
this term.
Minneapolis spokesman. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1934-2000, 1959-11-06

way, pastor win officiate with
burial in Lakewood cemetery.
Mr.. bearing was injured in an
auto accident occurring near St
Anthony village on Sunday, July
20, the effects from which he did
not recover.
He was returning with a group
from Duluth where the Minnesots
Grand Chapter officials had visited
the Duluth oEs chapter, and lost
control of his car which landed
in a ditch injuring all the occu-
pants.
Mr.. bearing had been a patient
in Fairview since the accident until
about two weeks ago when he
was transferred to Marion VII
hams' Rest Home.
He was taken to the hospital
late Tuesday night and succumbed
shortly after he was admitted.
He was born In Harrisburg, Pa,
in May, 1881 and had been a resi-
dent Of Minneapolis for more than
so years. He was a member and
patron Of Electa Chapter No. 8,
OE.S.; member Of Anchor Hilyard
Lodge No. 2, F & AN; member
Of North Star Consistory No. IA,
member Of Fezzan Temple No. 20
Of the Shrine, and a member Of
Zion Baptist church.
He Is survived by his widow,
Mrs. Odessa Taylor bearing, whom
he married seven months ago;
three sisters, Mrs. Roberta Parker,
Minneapolis; Mrs. Mary Broy,
Canton, o., and Mrs. Sadie Han
kersOn Of Washington, DC.
The deceased had been employed
at the Andrews Hotel, Fourth st.
and aeunepin Ave. as dOorman
from 1891, until his retirement in
January 1867.
The Neal Funeral Home is In
charge Of burial arrangements.
Minneapolis spokesman. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1934-2000, 1959-11-06

abreast Of the developm e MT
throughout the world and his ef-
fective writings have made him
one Of the most honored journalists
in the nation.
Mr.. Rowan II q native Of Tenn
essee where he graduated from
high school in 1912. After a year
of study at Tennessee State Univ
ersity In Nashville, Tennessee, he
joined the Navy, in which he
served for 8 years during World
War II. At the age Of 10. he be-
came one Of the first fifteen Ne
groes In the nations history to be
raised to officer rank in the Navy.
Mr.. Rowan holds a Bachelors
Degree in Mathematics from Ober-
lin, College, Ohio and a Masters
Degree in Journalism from the
University of Minnesota. During
his study at the University he was
a staff writer for the Minneapolis
Spokesman and the st. Paul Re-
corder.
He Joined the staff of the Min
neapols Tribune in 1913. After
two years on the copy desk, he
switched to reporting, q field In
which he has won more than a
score of honors and citations. He
is the only newspaperman ever to
win three successive Medallions Of
Honor from Sigma Delta Chi, the
nations most prominent organiza-
ton of Journalists. In 1864, at the
request OF the us. State Depart
ment, he travelled throughout Asia
Iecturing on American Newspapers
and their role in promoting social
change. In addition, he travelled
another $1,000 miles on that con-
tinent for the Tribune and later
returned to cover the historic
BANDING Conferences.
Among the many other honors
Minneapolis spokesman. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1934-2000, 1959-11-06

New York, Oct. 20. - Gardner
Cowles, publisher Of Look Mag
azine and other publications, will
share with Miss Marian Anderson
the role Of guest Of honor at the
third annual NAACP Freedom
Fund dinner at the Hotel Commo-
dore here on Dec. 9, Roy Wilkins,
the Associations executive secre-
tary, announced today.
The gala $1OO-per-couple dinner
win climax the observance Of the
Associations Golden Anniversary
year. Some 1.600 guests ara sx-
pected 10 attend the dinner which
Is sponsored by 4 citizens commit
tee headed by Jackie Robinson and
Mrs. Marguerite Belafonte, CO.
chairmen Of the Associations 1869
Freedom Fund drive.
A veteran journalist and long
time supporter Of civil rights and
other liberal causes, Mr.. Cowles
began his career as city editor Of
the Des Moines Register. From
there he worked his way up to
the position Of associate publisher.
He served as domestic director
Of the us. Office Of War Inform
alton during a portion Of World
War II. Mr.. Cowles also flew
around the world with the late
Wendell WilIlxie.
At present, he Ii president Of the
Register and Tribune Co., Cowles
BroadcaSting Co., and Cowles Mag
azines, Inc. Mr.. Cowles serves on
the board Of directors Of r. H.
Macy & Co., United Air Lines,
Bankers Life Co., and the Iowa
Dies Moines National Bank and
Trust Co., and the Minneapolis
Star and Tribune Co.
DR.. George d. Cannon and Corn
elius McDougald, New York at
torney, head the general dinner
ticket committee.
Co-chairmen Of the committee
include Kivie Kaplan, Duke Filing
ton, Mrs. Effie Gordon, George
Gregory, Oscar Hammerstein, II,
Miss Rose Morgan, DR.. ALI e.
Thomas, Jr., Dr. Harry J. Greene
and DR.. Cecil Marquee.
Minneapolis spokesman. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1934-2000, 1959-11-06

Despite the limited space
available. this newspaper IN this
edition II rePrinting verbatim
the speech by Roy wilkins In st.
Paul Saturday night Il was
an important speech and we
feel that our readers win
want 10 read and perhaps clip
and file IL for VaIue as ref
erence IN the coming months,
~ the struggle Of the Negro
for his constitutional rights con-
tinues.
To reprint this speech IL was
necessary 10 omit other news
hut we believe our readers ought
20 know the civil rights story a.
it now exists from the lips Of
one Of the principal leaders In
the U. 8. Negroes battle for
equality and fair treatment.
Minneapolis spokesman. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1934-2000, 1959-11-06

1t was learned this week that
Clarence w. Smith S020-2Oth Av. s
and Helen Thomas, 3915 Clinton
Av,. both well known Minneapolis
residents have remarked after q
ten year separation.
They were married Oct. 20, after
securing q license to wed at North
wood, Iowa, on the same day.
The couple were divorced about
ten years ago. During the interim
both married and divorced from
two other well known Mime
apohtans.
Smith was married to Gloria
williams from whom he was div
orced several months ago.
Helen, his former wife was mar
RED to Henry Thomas. Phyllis
wheatley head resident in Decem'
Der, l949.
The latter marriage ended In
divorce Oct. o, Of this year.
Mrs. Smith has been active In
Minneapolis club, civic, church and
music circles. Mr., Smith is active
In statewide civic and fraternal
circles.
Minneapolis spokesman. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1934-2000, 1959-11-06

istrative capital Of the United
with joy and confidence in these
great people" He hoped that this
visit would serve to establish
closer relationships between the
United States and the whole
Of Africa"
Presented Keys To City
He was presented the keys to
the city by Commissioner Robert
Mclaughlin. After a brief response
the party formed a mOtorcade of
some Is cars and proceeded slow
ly to the White Houses, where the
President and Mrs. Toure were
greeted by President and Mrs.
Eisenhower.
After q brief visit in the Red
Room, the two Presidents and two
First Ladies' posed for pictures at
the foot Of the great winding stairs
in the White House reception room.
When the visitors departed for the
Presidents guest house, they were
reminded by Mr.. Eisenhower Of
the state dinner planned in their
honor later in the evening, and
invited the Toures to come a little
early 30 they could visit awhile.
Lunch At Blair House
The party had lunch at the
Blair House, where they stayed
during their entire visit in WASH
ington. Luncheon guests included
the ambassadors Of Liberia, Nor
rocco, TIInisia, the United Arab
Republic, Ethiopia, Libya, the
Sudan and Ghana.
Following the luncheon, the
party motored to Mt. Vernon where
President Toure placed a wreath
on the tomb Of George Washing
ton. In order to save time, they
were returned by three helicopters
in time to fill an appointment at
the Pentagon, before visiting the
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Minneapolis spokesman. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1934-2000, 1959-11-06

Max j. Sanders Mrs. Sanders
ders, who In a past president Of
Hadassah and active in many Jew
ish organizations.
Her new neighbors are Negroes.
They Immediately tidied up the
yard on moving in, and that made
the Sanders very happy, for it had
been neglected.
So, after a few days, Mrs. San
ders decided to pay a call. She
baked a cake and rang the bell
at the house next door. She was
invited in, shown around the place
by the very gracious Negro woman,
who was proud of her new home.
They spoke Of their families, and
the new neighbor said she had four
children but had been making a
home for three others sent to her
by the Hennepin County Welfare
board One was only three weeks
old when she took it in, and is now
five months old.
But those children are 30 we'll
behaved" said Mrs. Sanders, that
you wouldn't know there was one
child next door, much less seven.
II admire her for taking in those
children, and to tell the truth ii
makes me a little ashamed of our
own people, who find it so difficult
to get foster homes for youngsters
in the institutions we maintain for
them
And you know something? I'm
Minneapolis spokesman. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1934-2000, 1959-11-06
WILLIAMS SAYS ne
DIDN'T WORK At

Contrary to a statement in a
story in the Oct. 80 edition of this
newspaper Milton G. (Gus) VIII
liams, new Minneapolis FEP COM
mission member told this news
paper that he did not work at
Jack Doyle's wager establishment
on Hennepin Av. Many persons
who knew Mr.. williams, frequented
Doyle's daily, assumed he was en-
ployed there. He states he was not
an employee and we are glad to
make the correction.
Doyle's was the most famous
horse race betting center ever
to operate in Minneapolis, and
was closed by police authorities a
number Of years ago.
Minneapolis spokesman. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1934-2000, 1959-11-06

which have been accorded him
are:
The Sidney Hillman Award for
best newspaper reporting in
1857;
by the Curators Of Lin
coin University, jefferson City,
Missouri, for high purpose, high
achievement and exemplary prac-
tice" in the field Of journalism;
Urban Leagues Amer
lean Team Work" award for
distinguished reporting of Ma
tional and world affairs and for
unselfish leadership in fostering
better race relations" and;
by the United States
Junior Chamber Of Commerce as
one of the nations ten outstand-
ing young men In 1854.
I'm 1858, Hamline University, st.
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Minneapolis spokesman. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1934-2000, 1959-11-06

assured these future leaders of his
country that "all Africa win soon
become free so that she can make
her contribution to the world"
President Toure was introduced
as zone of the most courageous
leaders Of Africa" by Michael
Olatunji Of Nigeria, president OF
the students group. He also was
praised by Thomas Okelo-o dongo
of Kenya, executive secretary of
the union, for the role he played
in the formation Of the Ghana-
Guinea combine. This, he said
might well be the nucleus for the
United States Of Africa.
The plaque was presented by
Juanita Kagwa Of Uganda, first
vice president of the union and q
medical student at Howard univer-
sity.
The Washington visit Of the
Guinea party began at noon Mon
day, Oct. 20, when President Toure
was greeted at National airport
by Vice President Nixon.
Given 2I-Gun Salute
Here the President and Mrs.
Toure received the full red carpet
treatment given all heads Of state,
including the 21-gun salute, a re-
view Of troops and an exchange of
greetings between Vice President
Nixon and the Guinea President.
I'VE know the hopes and aspira-
tons Of the people Of Africa under
the leadership Of you and others
who are developing progress to-
ward self-government," stated Mr..
Nixon. II can assure you that
throughout our country, you win
find among all our people, interest
In you personally, and also in your
country and in the future towards
which you are working"
President Toure replied that
they We're arriving in the admin
Minneapolis spokesman. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1934-2000, 1959-11-06
leonard Carter Speaker

FUT fuBIatUtDVu oUTUFtTy
Leonard H. Carter, president Of
the st. Paul branch Of the NAACP,
win speak to members Of Prag-
mateia sorority at its regular
meeting Friday night, November
9. Miss Maxine Smith, 967 w.
Central Av. viii be hostess.
During the business session, a
report on Business Career Day viii
be given. ....
All members are urged to make
a special effort to attend this very
special meeting
Minneapolis spokesman. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1934-2000, 1959-11-06
NAAcP L00dsT Speaks Here:
Wilkins BIaneS Civil
Rights Bill Failures
On Both Parties

Roy Wilkins executive secretary of the National Assoca
ton for the Advancement of Coored People addressing
second annual Freedom Fund Dinner Oct 81 of the ST. Paul
branch of the association said the organization had
from leaders of both parties that in the session
federal civil rights bill will be brought up for immediate action
in February the second month Of the new term
wilkins blamed both parties for the failure to take
Minneapolis spokesman. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1934-2000, 1959-11-06
Masonic Figure Dies:
Ernest De0rinq
Dies: Funeral To
Be Held SofNrddN

Services for Ernest bearing, 1886
Clinton Av., who died Tuesday
night, November 3, in Fairview
hospital, will be held at 10 am.
Saturday, November 7, at Zion
Baptist church. Rev. James Hollo-
Minneapolis spokesman. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1934-2000, 1959-11-06

IT'S A tough world for the
American businessman. Every time
he comes up with something new.
the Russians invent 1t a week later
and the Japanese make 1t cheaper.
Minneapolis spokesman. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1934-2000, 1959-11-06

The Minnesota State Conference
Of Branches Of the National As
ISOLATION For the Advancement Of
Colored People unanimously elect
Minneapolis spokesman. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1934-2000, 1959-11-06
Seth Annual Meeting:
seth Annual Meeting:
St. Paul Urban
League Annual Dinner
To Hear Carl Rowan

T. Rowan writer for the Minneapolis Tribune News
paper will deliver the principal address at the Thirty
Meeting of the St. Paul Urban League Wednesday,
November Is, 1859, at the Hotel Lowry, $50 pm.
As journalist and author for than decade, Mr..
Rowan in touch with social trends and deve
opments this country His travels have kept him
Minneapolis spokesman. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1934-2000, 1959-11-06
No F0aT Or BIgofry H0rol -
Move? Never! They're
Proud of NeighbOrs,
Who Are Negroes
BY LOUIS GREENE In the American Jewish World

Mrs Max j. (Ida Sanders, 1906 Russell Av NJ asked this
writer Gould you help stop people from calling up
tell they heard have sold house and asking
intend to novel,
She truly mystified
They go into great detail she said "They what
Minneapolis spokesman. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1934-2000, 1959-11-06

Attend Autumn In New York,
fashion musicale at BallAntine
Post WV Hall. Sunday, Nov. 9 At
9 pm.
Minneapolis spokesman. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1934-2000, 1959-11-06

I say we have not sold, they quick
ly ask: Well, you are moving.
aren't your
When I ask Why should we
mover they say they assumed we
would because Of your new neigh
bors next door,"
That invariably upsets Mrs. San
Minneapolis spokesman. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1934-2000, 1959-11-06
President SekoV TOWrO:
President SskoW ToWrO:
Black Guinea'S Chief
Welcomed By American
President & OffiCiaIdom
BY ALICE A. DUNNIGAN

WashingtonAfrica known the land of slaves
but is considered the land of liberty, declared Presi
Sekou TOure of Guinea This observation made at
reception given his honor by the AArcan Students union
on the date of his arrival in the nations capital
Receiving plaque token of the students appreciation
great their homeland, the Guinean executive
Minneapolis spokesman. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1934-2000, 1959-11-06

"see you at the Presidents Ball
November 2Oth."-Advt.
, 1959-01-12
STRIKE
and the mainland.


Eastern was still, threatened
by t h E Flight, Engineers
Union which charged that the
company was violating its con
tract by training pilots as
flight engineers.
Eastern officials has made it
however, that the
flight engineer training given
pilots is required by Federal
air regulations and warned
that flight engineers or pilots
of the Union could not legally
strike.
, 1959-01-12

tailed report, the ADA stats
the following Literature on
testing contains many other
studies showing that he typi-
cal essay test as typically
handled, whether by class
room teachers or BY experts
is not reliably graded and,
therefore, cannot stand alone
as a good measuring instru-
ment."
The American Dental Assoc
citation concluded their report
with the suggestion that the
proper authorities give con-
Slderatlon to adopting the
National Board tests as the es-
say part Of the requirements
to receive a license to prac-
tice dentistry in the Virgin
Islands.
, 1959-01-12
THURSDAY and FRIDAY
United Artists presents
LEGEND or THE LOST"
John Wayne, Sophia Loren,
TUE5D n
Rossano Brazil


Filmed entirely in Libya
WAYNE at his mightiest Adven-
ture at its best! The Legend of the
Lost they were damned
the driven the desperate
on the widest adventure that
ever famed across the merciless
Sahara! Wayne and Loren ex-
ploding like a thousand desert
suns, challenging the merciless
Sahara searching for the lost
city Of Ophir buried thirty
centuries deep in the blazing
desert !!
LATEST NEWS
, 1959-01-12

Der 18th, from material sup
piled by the Department of
Tourism. Releases from their
New York Office were printed
by the Baltimore Sun and
other papers.
The Department arranged
for distribution Of the Christ
mas Festival program booklets
to Caribair, Pan Am, Eastern
and Delta airlines, to the New
York Information Office, ira
vel agents in Puerto Rico and
local tourist interests. Souther
land Tours in San Juan re-
quested an additional supply
of Festival programs as there
was so muchinterest by peo-
pie who wished to visit Saint
croix during h E holiday
season.
, 1959-01-12

excellent article Virgin Is All Of this publicity in the pies from one of the TN exam
lands Christmas Jubilee" States means more visitors to nations given to tn
which appeared in The New the Islands and more pros xaminee
York Times Sunday Deem pGty for the resdens . 4. II.
, 1959-01-12
AMERICAN ..
this case to the examinae.

this case to the examlnae.
In it's raport tc Der
iment Of Interior, DE-, 4 Janu-
airy 5t.ap the ADA states the
following: Limited sampling
and difficulty of evaluation
are inherent in the tests Of
tered by the Virain Islaa -
Medical Board tc Dr.. Bonsole.
For example:
1. In he test General and
Dental Anatomy, seven ques-
fions are given: five of these
are to be answered. Five areas
from the entire field of ana
tony are sampled as an indi-
cation Of the applicants know
ledge Of anatomy.
2. In the same test, question
No. A, How do nerves ter
inmate? is admittedly a ques-
ton difficult to evaluate. The
question lacks a specific set of
circumstances. Did the test
constructor want to know how
the nerves terminate accord
ing to their function, accord
ing to their nerve-ceH anato-
my or according to their loca-
tom"
The above are but two sam
pies from one Of the IN exam
nations given to the
examinee.
In summarizing their de-
tailed report, the ADA states
the following: Literature on
testing contains many other
, 1959-01-12
81. cRoIx

ST. CHUIA 80.
minute discussion Of the St.
Croix Christmas Festival with
Betty White, the programs
moderator.
Jeanne Hartman wrote her
The Adak sun., 1959-06-29
Page 5 GENERAL NEWS
7ffNAef MOTHER o. .1Rplf1' NOW: .REAOY FOR < 0lIf6f :.

RH2LANDS, >CALIF. ,t Linda Sue Voss, IT, wilo:had triplet: boys last year, Was. graduated last week from high school.
 Now she 1s aiming for college.
 ''AIt' the ;proAdest day of my lifey the pret tty@ teenager said. ."Nobody tho-t uei2;, It'd make it. through high school ;: al!1 now .I1lA ready to go to: col1ege...
 nUsually girls who have even one baby while they're in high school d1.op out because they're too busy to study.When I had triplets it was sort of a forogone concl lusion that I'd ne- yer finish school. You never know what you can do till you have to.n
 Linda, whose husband, David, is 8 Dairy worker, had the triplets Sept. IF, 1858. Her mother helps care for them when she is ct school and her husbands S at work.