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Evening star., 1960-02-14
Our Changing City

Doesn't the Fine Arts
Commission ever look at the
new buildings going up
around the city? A few Of
them do have an elegant,
simple individuality; but
more and more of them
are monstrosities that should
make a great capital city
ashamed.
Grace and charm? The
vistas are as repellent as
rows Of strictly functional"
warehouses or sheds, and so
full Of binding glass re-
Elections that trying to look
down Washington's beautiful
tree-lined streets is apt to
put out your eyes.
Character? About as much
as a cheap little blond try
ing to hold her own at a
gathering Of artists. You may
pity her; make excuses for
her gauche ways; marvel at
her brashness in coming;
politely conceal your bore
dom at most Of her conver-
sation. Notice her? Oh, def
nitely, but
Virginia Lee Grimes.
Visiting Washington after
an absence Of IL years, I was
depressed and sick at heart
to see what architects,
builders. and real estate
dealers had done to the town.
Huge, high piles of glaring
glass and masonry, with
nothing to detract from the
staring surfaces and no at
tempt to find a harmony with
the really different air of our
Capital. Every one of these
newer structures is just like
the others, bought by the
pound or the yard. They are
lacking in originality and
distinction, and are crudely
imagined, like houses drawn
by children.
Evening star., 1960-02-14

cause to match this day Of
destiny for all mankind"
And he added, with great
concern: In our acquisitive
day to deny that the chief
end Of life is to have power
and attain temporal prosper
ity is the greatest Of all pos
sible heresies.
Who can doubt that the
majority facing life in our
privileged land are hell
bent" for success? Our day
runs right past a red light
of warning waved by Ben
jamin Franklin in Poor
Richard" when he sagely OBJ
serves that success has ruined
many a man.
William James long ago
proclaimed 1.-The squalid cash
interpretations put upon the
word success is our national
disease" The patient has
grown worse since those
words were uttered. The
symptoms Of that malady are
illustrated by the biography
of a certain financier, Of
whom it was said: Life, to
him, was just one huge stock
exchange, and his fellow
creatures only so many
share selling, share buying
bipeds. To him dividends
meant everything" But he
did reach the destination for
which he started.
DR.. Albert Schweitzer, hon.
ored under all skies, whom
many appraise as probably
the greatest man now living,
long ago left all to gain all.
He knew where he was going
when he turned his back on
fame and applause. To leave
what he did in personal ad-
vantage and personal salts
faction so that he could be
where he is now would not
seem to many people to be
getting on" at all. But he
has abounding joy and dur
able SatiSfactions as, linking
arms with Paul the pauper,
he has kept his eyes on the
prize of his high calling, as
across toiling years he has
pressed on. Listen, as this
famous scholar, organist, and
doctor, says: I'VE must all
be prepared to find that life
tries to take from us our be-
lief in the good and the true,
and our enthusiasm for them.
But we need not surrender
them If all of us could
become what we were at
IA, what a different place the
world would be-" And then he
adds that the great secret Of
abiding success is to 20
through life as one who never
gets used up"
A life gets used up If its
goal is symbolized by a cash
register, a bank account, a
passion for recognition and
for keeping up with the
JoneSes. But if the answer
to the searching questions
What do you want?" and
Where are you going?" joins
one to the Master of Life who
is THE Way" then we are
on the path leading to more
stately mansions Of the soul
here and hereafter.
Evening star., 1960-02-14
rs Years AGO

Birth control was also in
the news Is years ago. The
Star, on February 13, 1885,
reported. The cruelty Of
natural population curtail-
ment in China through flood,
famine and plague has i'm
pressed Mrs. Pearl Buck with
the need for a more humane
check on race expansion
birth control. The noted au-
thor believes this country
has reached a population
peak beyond which the stand
ards of living will decline,
and feels the distribution Of
birth control information
should be a part of Federal
relief to families on emer-
gency rolls. :"
In the good old days" Of
lower transit fares 25 years
ago, The Star, on February
IA, 1885, reported: Peoples
Counsel William A. Roberts
will ask the Public Utilities
Commission today to recon-
slider its order calling for a
10-cent cash fare on the ex-
press bus line to be estab-
lished March Is, running
from Takoma to the down
town section via Thirteenth
street. Roberts said he
feared different fares for
different types Of bus serv-
ice would be started if the
fare for this line is raised
above the level of the street
car fare. :"
Congress was hearing about
the Townsend Plan" Is years
ago. Inc Star, on February
16, 1885, reported: "a gray
haired California doctor tried
to convince the Senate FL
nance Committee today that
5000 monthly pensions for all
over go was a simple expe-
dent for meeting the Ma
tons economic troubles, but
the committee found it not
so Simple DR.. F. E. Town
send, author of the Town
send plan, was subjected to
sarcastic, sometimes humor-
Gus, cross-examination BY
committee members. But he
stood his ground, contending
his plan would probably dou-
BILE the volume OF business
and bring an era Of plenty"
Evening star., 1960-02-14
FROM THE STAR FILES.

severe pain there, and unless
Immediately relieved he must
surely die. This was at 6
o'clock; in Is minutes after
that he was a corpse"
Evening star., 1960-02-14
LETTERS TO THE STAR

Pen names may be used "
letters carry DrtterS correct
names and addresses. All
letters are subject to conden-
sdtion.
Evening star., 1960-02-14
SPIRES OF THE SPIRIT
Where Are You Going?
By FREDERICK BROWN HARRIS, DID.

You are going somewhere.
Where? 1t is impossible to
stand still. Today you are
heading for some goal. The
question of questions does
not have to do with where
you are, but where you are
going.
Getting on in the world"
is a phrase often used. In
its meaning lies the pos
sibility Of peril and tragedy.
Getting on" as many mod
erns interpret it, proves to
be a toboggan to perdition.
1t suggests elusive goals
which are taunting mirageS
with which those feverishly
pursuing never catch UP.
What does Getting on in
the world" really mean
Getting on" to what? The
answer to that vital question
reveals life's ruling passion.
1t indicates the occupant in
the drivers seat. And life's
overall drive is the para
mount factor Of destiny.
A rather recent novel
which has been widely read
might have as its subtitle
"Where are you going?" The
principal characters there
depicted have their eyes on
some immediate greedy goal
Of attainment, a position
higher than the one they
hold. With envious gaze each
looks at a more advantage
Gus relationship which would
bring increased income, So
cial recognition, a chance to
live In a better part of the
city, and all the prizes of
opulence. The one thing the
various characters in the
book have In common is
that they were all status
seekers"
The story attempts no de-
liberate preachment. But its
chapters make crystal clear
that the authors intent is to
give the impression that,
while those whose careers
are etched on the pages are
desperately engaged in pull
ing themselves up to higher
levels, with each advance
they find a sense Of frustra-
ton and of unfulf1lled salts
factions. Crowned with "suc-
cess" even when they have
arrived at coveted goals, II
honest with themselves these
moderns would be compelled
to make their own the con-
fession Of the writer Of Ec-
clesiastes: "All is vanity and
vexation Of spirit"
The famous missionary, DR.
E. Stanley Jones. speaking
to a great company of Ameri-
can youth, declared: You
have everything. You are q
much better generation than
mine, more honest, better
trained, 2 inches taller; you
have everything except one
thing-a cause" In that
message he was asking that
great company a pertinent
question, Where are you 60
ing?" A young man, evident
ly resenting that charge,
arose at the clase Of the ad-
dress and SAID: But, DR..
Jones, we have a cause" The
speaker said, What Is it?"
And the youth replied, 1--WE
want to succeed" A news
paper editor who was present
remarked: What a magnifl-
cent answer" But another
who afterward read the &C
count Of that meeting. in
cluding the young mans re-
ply, had quite a different
opinion. With deep convic-
tion, he commented: ITO sue
ceed? Oh, no! That is not
a cause great enough. Tc
succeed in terms of power
prosperity, notoriety, person
al or national achievement
is NOT a connellinp enough
Evening star., 1960-02-14
so Years Ago

The District was trying
for a zoning law so years
ago. On February 10, 1910,
The Star reported: "The
Commissioners city beauti-
full bill-'providing for the
establishment of building
lines and special building re-
strictions in the District Of
Columbia to quote the title
was approved by the Sem
ate Committee on the Dis
trict of Columbia today. &.
The main object of the bill
is to prevent construc-
ton of buildings which
do not fit in with their
acknowledgement as the
building of a store on an
exclusively residence street.
The Commissioners will be
authorized to divide the Dis
trict into two classes, A
and 8. Upon class A
streets the Commissioners
can impose special building
restrictions. :"
A violent Streetcar strike
was under way in Philadel-
phia so years ago. In a story
from that city on February
20, 1910, The Star reported:
Coming suddenly when least
expected a strike was de-
clared against the Philadel-
phia Rapid Transit Company
by the Amalgamated Associa-
ton of Street and Electric
Railway Employees at l o'clock
this afternoon and tonight
policemen and firemen were
busy handling turbulent
crowds in several sections of
the city. Two cars were
burned, a score Of cars were
attacked, forcing their crews
to abandon them, and nu-
merous arrests were made.
Except in the central part of
the city streetcar service was
almost at a standstill. Cars
running through the central
sections were heavily guard
ed. :"
The Fire Department still
was not mechanized SO years
ago and on February IS, 1910,
The Star reported: William
Cation, driver Of the horses
drawing M IA engine uac
Evening star., 1960-02-14

thrown last night from his
engine while responding to
an alarm of fire and killed"
Evening star., 1960-02-14

The Fire Department still
was not mechanized so years
ago and on February IS, 1910,
The Star reported: William
Cation, driver Of the horses
drawing No. 18 engine, was
The Detroit tribune. (Detroit, Mich.) 1935-1966, 1960-12-03
Commend a Little
lntegrationists

NEW ORLEANS. Lathe four
6-ycar.old Negro girls and their
parents who recently integral
ed" TWO New Orleans schools
were commended by the South
crn Conference Educational Fund,
Inc.
You looked beautiful in your
fresh, trim frocks," said the
SCEF in letter to the four little
ones and their parents, and we
were impressed with your polse
and dignity
Like many others" the ScEF
letter continued, I'VE are ashamed
OF the irresponsible group that
shouted epithets and abuse upon
you. :"
"Somcday you and your par
cnts will be honored for having
played major role in helping
New Orleans take a big step for
ward toward a city based on
brotherhood instead of hate
The SCEF urged all persons
of good will to write letters of en-
enlargement to the children and
their parents. For their protec-
ton their identity has not been
announced. but letters addressed
in care of Attorney A. p. Turc-
aud, 1921 Orleans Avenue, New
Orleans. La. will be delivered.
Or. if you wish. address your let
tiers to THE New Orleans Four"
co SCEF. Room 404. 80 PerdIdo
Street. New Orleans II, La.
Letters at this time are inn
portant because pressure upon
the children and their parents
is mounting. Typical is a quarter
page adj that has appeared for
three days in New Orleans pa
pcrs, praising the white pupils
and parents. who boycott the
two schools involved, for their
courageous stand"
The Detroit tribune. (Detroit, Mich.) 1935-1966, 1960-12-03
a CITIZENS VIEW

II is no doubt Robichaud High
School is the school of latest de-
sign and modern equipment De-
signed without regard to opera
tional cost. Beautiful. functional,
but not practical to maintain. The
band and choir rooms are built
on ascending levels The Auditor.
lum is magnificent. in shades of
blue from light to very dark. The
teachers lounge and furnishing
are TO be the latest word. The
cafeteria is an open area that
will require constant care 10
eliminate the usual amount Of
debris from spreading down the
open corridors. The $4,000 dollars
worth of classroom aids will
surely have some effect on the
scholastic rating of the school.
But who is to pay, how much,
how long, Who will be allowed
continued use of the beautiful
building? These are a few of
the questions in the minds OF the
citizens of the Village of InkStcr.
Send your questions and ideas TO
the Citizens View, 20 this news
paper,
4328 lnkster Rd.
Inkster, Michigan
The Detroit tribune. (Detroit, Mich.) 1935-1966, 1960-12-03

In one of the most impressive
con,ocations in the history Of
Wilbcrforcc University Dr. Gay
proclaimed that the bonds be-
tween religion and learning
should be strong and permanent y
The college administrator also
let it be known that the "diStrust
of knowledge and the intellect
which has all along plagued Chris
tianity is a dcprcsSlng feature
Ct the mental climate of our
time.
Church. faithful from four
states, students, faculty, alumni.
and friends brought a standing
room only crowd to the Payne
Theological Scminary'S beautiful
Chapel of the Living Savior dur.
ing the imprC SSivc occasion The
speaker noted the dangers to
our American democracy when
we disallOw free inquiry, cur.
tail criticism and charge those
who advocate new ideas with
conversion to foreign theology.
In the course Of the formal
exercises, Or. Gay received the
honorary Doctor OF Science de-
gree, while Mr.. Andrew =. FrUe-
hsuf, Detroit, Michigan, publisher
Of the Detroit Tribune and hU-
manitarian, was awarded the
honorary Doctor Of Hvmanities
degree.
other key program participants
included the RI Rev. Eugene {.
Hatcher, Chairman of the Will
bcrforce University board of
trustees. who received an honor
AIRY degree from Mason College
in the spring of this year, and
who introduced the speaker; and
Doctor Rcmbert +. Stokes. presi-
dent of Wilberforce University,
who conferred the honorary de-
grccS.
Or. Cay, who in his remarks
was strong in the reminder that
there lis a place in religion for
exercise Of intelligence" was
equally sdamsnt in setting forth
the dangers 81 Authoritarian and
reaciionary tendencies"
This he believed deserved a
warning of the impending dan
ger to the rights of the American
masses when fear ushers in ST.
lcncc and indifference.
In this regard, the eminent
representative of the American
lall college pointedly asserted
The Detroit tribune. (Detroit, Mich.) 1935-1966, 1960-12-03

$50 you see, the past efforts
aimed at the electoral college
have really been aimed at the
Negro voter he said.
Addressing himself TO current
critics of the system, Mr.. Will
kins said, let them have far
debate on all prospoSd changes.
lie spoke to more than 1000 civil
rights enthusiasts attending a
mass rally sponored here by the
South Carolina Conference OF
NAACP branches.
ANY change ought 10 give all
voters, regardless of color, free
access 10 the ballot box. " that
were done" he asserted, perhaps
the nation would find out how
the peope feel. not how q small
clique feels"
Secretary wilkins pointed out
that Mississippi has a population
of more than 100000 persons.
,ver half are Of voting age. s
The Detroit tribune. (Detroit, Mich.) 1935-1966, 1960-12-03

lOl SOtliiNi'a 49, .
Mr wilkins. referring to the
fact that only one out OF every
rour southern Negroes is allowed
70 vote. challenged politicians to
propose a new plan fair to all
voters"
MIR wilkins pointed out that
efforts TO curb the electoral col
loo in the past, Were made win
"a, adjective of cutting down
tho influence of the Negro vote
in large urban ccnters IN the
North.
"conoressmsn cossett OF Texas
Joined some years ago win me
then Senator Henry Cabot Lodge
Of Mass, in sponorins . reso'v-
,;on which Rep. cosseff frankly
described as an effort 10 cot down
the Negro vote in the Norfh'
Mr.. wilkins said.
"Thc resolution lost IN CON
GROSS as did a later one by the
then Scntor (now Governor) Price
Daniel OF Texas.
The Detroit tribune. (Detroit, Mich.) 1935-1966, 1960-12-03

1t is impossible such for situa-
ton to exist with proper citizen
policing and participation
How will District 3 situation CT.
feet the economy of the Village
and other school districts?
WHERE is THE ANSWER?
Can the answers be in the
reports given by.
The citizens Committee sp-
pointed by The Cherry-Avon I'M
prcvement Assn, and the voIk-
Orchard Lane Subdivision.
Operation cost are estimated
too high.
2 Increase to Millasc rate
Of 2795 is adequate.
g. Cash excess app. S725,000
be transferred TO debt fund.
4, 100000 unused authority
held by board be rcccnded.
5. Continue Adult Education
Program for extra revenue.
6. Hold open bid on Insurance
The Detroit tribune. (Detroit, Mich.) 1935-1966, 1960-12-03
CORE Leader
Jailed, Released

LEXINGTON. Ky, - Breach
of the Peace" charges against
Willis Lee. vicc-chairman of Lex
ington CORE were thrown out by
prosecuting Attorney Maloncy.
The night before Lee was ar.
rested by Police Captain Pvrdy
while leading an interrseisI CORE
sfsnd-in demonstration before
The Str3hd Theatre in downtown
Lexington. The Strand is part %
the nationwide sehine chain Of
theatres.
Mr.. Lee said; Lexington CORE
has satin. stood-in and driven-in
the last twenty months. We have
succeeded in opening the lunch
counters OF dime and drug stores.
The Detroit tribune. (Detroit, Mich.) 1935-1966, 1960-12-03

TO save POO.
Z 6 class day, on prep hour.
8 Recommended business
management firm be hired to so
over all aspects Of the schools
districts affairs affairs.
or
The 10 man citizens advisory
committee approved by the School
Board.
/ Recommend an increase 10
a 3150 miIIage rate
? Present budget is adequate.
3. II has been advised all exist
ing authority held by the board
remain in tact for emergencies.
What is the possibility Of the
property where the Roosevelt and
the Robichaud High becoming
part of another. or another school
district. Listed are legal means
of changing school boundaries.
l. Change in the Territory by,
the County Board of Education.
? Annexation of portion OF
school district TO city Of second
class.
3. Consolidation Of districts 3
and 4 class
4. Annexation Of one district
to another.
5. Legislative change with re-
spcct to requirements, lowering
Of the ccnsurcs requirements.
Look ahead. and remember the
Royal Oak situation Study and
investigate the facts December
10. 1860 Will be decisive day
Tor the children of District 8
and the people Of the Village Of
Inkstcr.
The Detroit tribune. (Detroit, Mich.) 1935-1966, 1960-12-03

that teachers. editors. entertain
crs. librarians, school boards,
senators and congressman are
being scared into nervous CON
formity, and individuality of ex-
preston and independence OF
judgement arc in genuine danger
Of becoming lost arts.
The Detroit tribune. (Detroit, Mich.) 1935-1966, 1960-12-03
Controversy Flares
Citizens Up In Arms Over
Costly White Elephant

MISTER = lSpecia = Why Robchaud School
built?
Why was il built property where doubt existed
to its remaining in District No. 81
Who will benefit, and have of the school in the
long run?
Why wasn't operaonal expenses voted on at the time
of construction fund?
What is fair estimate of operatonal costs?
What will it cost the citizens?
What has it costed the citizens?
Who is to blame: citizens school board citizen
apathy?
The Detroit tribune. (Detroit, Mich.) 1935-1966, 1960-12-03
Tribune Publisher Educator
Awarded Honorary Degrees

An overflow Wherefore University audience on Fri
day heard nationally recognized educator Dr. Roger Gay
from Mason College in Springvae Maine discard the no.
ton that religion and education antagonistc and argue
emphatcallN for .he NIGHTS Of the unfetered mind
The Detroit tribune. (Detroit, Mich.) 1935-1966, 1960-12-03
BETHLEHEM STEEL LAYS OFF 1000"
News ll-25
MORE OF THE LUNACY TREASON!
OF MONOPOlISTIC LABOR POWER!

THE ENTIRE ECONOMY HAS BEEN SET BACK ~
rs BILLIONS OF DOLLARS VIA SATAN BOoND
NoN-cHRIsT SCIENTIST LABOR RAcKETeERS -
sATANs DUPEs. SUCKERS, DEPUTIES, SEEKING
TO FULFILL C-H-RLS-T!S PROMISE OF LIFE
MORE ABUNDANTLY!
BALTIMORE. Nov. 25.-(AP)-A spokesman OF "'e
United Steel Workers union says estimated /'ooo WI"
ers have been laid off at Bethlehem Steel Corps Sparow
Point plant.
EDWIN B. ABBOTT, LEGISLATIVE REPRESENT a.
TIVE FOR THE BALTIMORE OFFICE OF THE UNION sAD
YESTERDAY HE REGARDED A COMPANY ESTIMATE or
5000 LAYOFFs AS CONSERVATIVE.
Bethlehem management declined to release 'o1oos"
figures but noted that business conditions are o@'
naturally there are Isyoffs at this plant.
The Detroit tribune. (Detroit, Mich.) 1935-1966, 1960-12-03
See S Electoral Change
Aimed at Negro Voters

COLUMBIA S c. - NAACP Executive Secretary hoy
,,;;ns counered arguments to change the electoral col
eae This week by calling free access to the ballot box
The Detroit tribune. (Detroit, Mich.) 1935-1966, 1960-12-03

SEE BACK PAGE FOR REVELATIONS OF ETERNAL
PERFECTION OF GODS CREATION YOUR True
BEING J. AND EXPOSURE OF THE MYTHS :
DEVIL. HELL. SIN, BIRTHS. DISEASE. DEATH
WARS. MATTER ! ADAM-EvE. NUMEROUS
CAIN. JUDAS : "CHASTLY FARCE" : fUol'N'
sAUls OF TARsus. 20 YEARS PLUS RIP VAN
WRINKLE. N0N-cHRIsT SCIENTIST clergy
LAYMsN. LEADERS. MASSES
The Detroit tribune. (Detroit, Mich.) 1935-1966, 1960-12-03

FAMILY OF 7 DIES AS CAR
FALLS IN RESERVOIR"
Eugene. Ore. Nv Til :, a.
GOD VIA HIS DETROIT TRIBUNE:
BY ANDREW r. FRUEHAuF. c.s.
TRAGIC. But MYTHICAL ADAM-EvE
IMAGES OF SATAN BOUND" ADAMS EvFs
OF THE EUROPEAN RELIGIOUS CRIPPlEs!
AND SATAN BOUND" IMPURE, MATERlALIsrIc
THERAPEUTICS. INCLUDING IMPURE PRAYERS
WHICH EXCLUDE MY, GODS, TWO IMPERATIVE
SUCCESSORS TO CHRIST JESUS - CHRIST SCIENCE
MESSIAH, SCIENCE or SCIENCES" OF THE Uni.
VERSE - AND MY INCOMPATIBLE PROPHECIES
REvELAToR. GREATEST MARY WOMAN,
See FAMILY OF 7, Page
The Detroit tribune. (Detroit, Mich.) 1935-1966, 1960-12-03

UEvh IANES ErlS\VfALlAN
SATAN BOUND" ADAM FOR 30 YEARS!
FORD HOSPITAL SATAN'S INVOLUNTARY
ExECUTI0NER VIA SPIRITUAL MALPRACTICE /!
JAMES c. EVERETT. D. Birmingham U. Of M
1870 graduate and Naval filler during World War II
Sales Manager Of Truscon Laboratories News LIZ
ACHILLES HEELS OF GREAT BRITAIN
DEVILS DUPES. NON. CHRIST SCIENTISTS!
"BRIT0Ns' TASTE FOR WINE RISES"
Free Press LIS
LONDON UPD -Brifons are drinking Increasingly
more wine, but
BEER is STILL THEIR FIRST LOVE.
Wine merchants do not expect TO ous beer from the
popularity poll but most hopeful that sales will con-
iinue to boom.
They believe there plenty Of to expand because
BRITONS PRESENTLY ARE DRINKING AN AVERAGE OF
ONLY TWO BOTTLES OF WINE A YEAR.
Optimistic wine note that 1852 was record year.
surprising the best pre-war years for the first time
Figures for wine imports in the first half Of this year
up over those for the first half Of last year.
BOARD OF TRADE FIGURES SHOWED THAT TOTAL
IMPORTS OF BOTTLED AND NON BOTTLED WINES IN
THE FIRST SIX MONTHS OF 1859 REACHED 7,,2S,6S9
GALLONS.