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Jackson advocate. [volume] (Jackson, Miss.) 1939-current, 1960-11-19
Martin Luther King Failed To Vote
Because Of Non PAYMENT OF Poll Tax

Atlanta, Ca, Nov. Y. - Rev.
Martin Luther King Jr. got ready
to vote this week for his Presi-
Dental candidate and found, ac-
cording to Alabama authorities,
that he had lost his ballot because
of unpaid poll taxes.
The Alabama authorities charged
that since Rev. King had not paid
his poll taxes last February, the
deadline, he was ineligible to vote
by absentee ballot. Rev. King had
not planned to vote in Atlanta
where he has recently moved, be-
cause he had not met the residence
Jackson advocate. [volume] (Jackson, Miss.) 1939-current, 1960-11-19
HAZEL SCOTT TELLS her SIDE OF
BREAKUP OF POWELL MARRIAGE

New York, Nov. 14.-The long,
rumored breakup of singer-pia-
nist-actress Hazel Scott and her
husband Adam Clayton Powell
came out into the open last week
when the talented spouse Of the
prominent preacher and politician
told her side of the story to q
local newspaper: In the interview
Miss Scott is reported as saying:
Several weeks ago, acting upon
my instructions, my tattorneys
wrote a letter to the Congressman
informing him that wanted
divorce and wanted him to contact
them at his earliest convenience"
"My attorneys we've then con-
tacted by his attorney, Harrison
s. Jackson, and negotiations were
begun. However, we have reached
stalemate in the negotiations
and can no longer. simply say
CONTINUED on Page Five)
Jackson advocate. [volume] (Jackson, Miss.) 1939-current, 1960-11-19
Jackson Christmas Cheer Club
Announces Registration Dates

qualify to receive a basket from
the Negro Christmas Cheer Club
arrange to go to the Church and
register on the above dates. Your
failure now to heed this notice and
go register may prevent you from
receiving Christmas basket. Nov
ember Fl and 22nd will be the only
dates for registration so PLEASE
Continued on Page Eighty
Jackson advocate. [volume] (Jackson, Miss.) 1939-current, 1960-11-19

requirements.
Meanwhile Rev. King began pre-
pairing to debate a new opponent
for the ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS ap-
pearance set for Nov. 26th on
NBC at $50 pm. King was orig
inally scheduled to debate James
H. Gray, self-appointed defender
of the white race and a former
resident of Massachusetts. How.
ever, he withdrew and a new op-
ponent, as yet unnamed, will face
the minister before the TV cam
eras on that date.
Jackson advocate. [volume] (Jackson, Miss.) 1939-current, 1960-11-19
NEGRO PUPILS ADMITTED TO
II SCHOOLS IN TENNESSEE

Nashville, Tenn. Nov. Is - In
tegration forces won another vic
tory here last Thursday when the
Davidson County School Board de-
cided to fall in line with the City
school desegregation program, and
admit Negro pupils to the first
four grades of 27 County schools.
The City "grade-a-year" deseg.
regation program has been in eff
feet four years, and Thursdays
action by the Davidson County
Jackson advocate. [volume] (Jackson, Miss.) 1939-current, 1960-11-19
Negro Man Is
Executed For Rape
Of 7-Year-OId
Negro Girl

Parchman, Miss. - A 42-year
old Negro, convicted of raping a
7-year-old Negro child in Forrest
county, went to his death shortly
after midnight today in the gas
chamber at Mississippi State Pen
itentiary here.
Nathaniel Young was pronounc-
ed dead at 1895 am.
In a final statement before his
execution, Young called a report
er aside and said:
II want to thank everybody at
Continued on Page Seven)
Jackson advocate. [volume] (Jackson, Miss.) 1939-current, 1960-11-19
United Nations
General Assembly
Suddenly Halls
Congo Debate
Action Throws
Western Delegations
Into Series Of
Strategy Conferences

United Nations, N. Y. Sud-
den suspension of General AS
sembly debate on the Congo threw
Western delegates into a series of
strategy conferences today, SEEK
ing ways to advance President Jo-
seph Kasabubu's bid for the Con-
go's seat in the United Nations.
Ghana and Guinea, supported
by the Soviet bloc, pushed through
a surprise motion to hold up the
Congo debate at Wednesdays as
sembly session. Ghana Ambassa-
Continued on Page Five)
Jackson advocate. [volume] (Jackson, Miss.) 1939-current, 1960-11-19
Mound Bayou
Mayor, Ben Green,
Is FuneraIized

Mound Bayou, Miss, Nov. IA
Funeral rites were held here Sun
day for Mayor B. A. Greene, who
had been Mayor of the states
first and largest all-Negro COM
munity for the past 40 years.
Mayor Green died early Friday
morning, his death being attribut-
ed to a stroke which he suffered
more than a year ago.
The mayor, who was the first
Negro graduate from the Harvard
University Law School, Boston,
Mass, had a distinguished career
CONTINUED on Page Seven)
Jackson advocate. [volume] (Jackson, Miss.) 1939-current, 1960-11-19
Dr.F.G. Clark On
Advisory Com. To
Survey Federal
Programs In
Higher Education

Washington, D. c., Nov. IA -
Southern University President, DR..
FELTON, G. Clark, has been named a
member of the Advisory Commit
tee of the Survey of Federal Pro-
grams in Higher Education, ac-
cording to a recent communication
from the Office of the u. S. Com
missioner of Education, Washing
ton, ID. c..
DR.. Clark is one of twelve per-
sons from across the nation in the
fields of science, humanities and adj
CONTINUED on Page Eight
Jackson advocate. [volume] (Jackson, Miss.) 1939-current, 1960-11-19

All persons desiring to be con-
sidered for Christmas basket
from the Negro Christmas Cheer
Club are requested and urged to
register on Monday, November 81,
or Tuesday, November %, between
the hours of 9 a. m. and a p. m. at
Central Methodist Church on North
Parish Street. 1t is most import
ant that persons who feel that they
Jackson advocate. [volume] (Jackson, Miss.) 1939-current, 1960-11-19

board means that It will admit
Negroes to formerly all-white
schools at beginning of the Spring
semester, Jan. Is.
Action by the County board was
in compliance with the ruling of
Federal District Court Judge
William E. Miller, who decreed
that Indignation start with the
first four grades in January, and
after that, to be further desegre-
Continued on Page Six
Jackson advocate. [volume] (Jackson, Miss.) 1939-current, 1960-11-19

McCHORD ALB, Wash.,' Nov. z.
Master Sergeant (E-8) Leonard
Paige, son of Mr.. and Mrs. Mel
son Paige, Route 1, Edwards, Miss.
was recently assigned to Head
quarters, 7th Region, U. s. Army
Air Defense Command, here at
McChord, where he will work as
the Administrative Supervisor in
Jackson advocate. [volume] (Jackson, Miss.) 1939-current, 1960-11-19
kasaiLeader
Gives Warning To
United Nations

LEOPOLDVILLE, the Congo,
Nov. 1.-THE leader of secession
list South Kasai threatened today
to order another military offensive
unless the United Nations forces
halted what he described as
massacre of his Baluba tribesmen
by their traditional enemies.
Albert Kalonji, political and
tribal chief of the Kasai Balubas,
charged that the Lulua tribe and
other groups supporting Patrice
Lumumba, the deposed Premier,
were terrorizing Balubas in the
northern and eastern parts of Ka-
Continued on Page Five)
Jackson advocate. [volume] (Jackson, Miss.) 1939-current, 1960-11-19
Dr.. Robert H. Johnson Past Grand
Exalted Ruler OF EIks Buried Monday

Philadelphia, Pa, Nov. 7.-Dr.
Robert H. Johnson, past grand Ex-
allied Ruler of the Improved Be-
nevolent and Protected Order of
Elks of the World, died here last
Sunday after an extended illness.
The remains were opened for.
viewing Sunday, Nov. Is, from A
o'clock to II pm. at the o. v.
Cato Elks Home. DIR. Johnson
succeeded the late J. Finley Will
Jackson advocate. [volume] (Jackson, Miss.) 1939-current, 1960-11-19
Congo Officers
End Ten Days
U.S.. Visit

New York, Nov. 12-Eleven Con-
60 Army officers completed ten
day visit to the United States yes
terday. They went on to Montreal
for a survey Of military installa-
tions there before leaving for a
tour Of Europe.
Before departing ,Capitaine Com
mandant Joseph Tshatshit, head of
CONTINUED on Page Six)
Jackson advocate. [volume] (Jackson, Miss.) 1939-current, 1960-11-19
CONGO CRISIS IS STILL WORRYING THE UNITED NATIONS
Jeanes I eachers
Of Region iii In
Biennial Conf. AT
Jackson College
Delegates From Five
States Attend Meet

The Biennial Conference of Re-
gion III of the National Associa-
ton of Jeanes Supervisors was held
here last week Nov. II, IL at Jack
son State College.
The theme of the conference was
Leadership Completeness in the
60s", which led to discussions
around such topics, as "Impera-
tive demands upon Supervisory
Leaders in the 6Os", Increasing
understanding in learning human
relations and personnel administra-
tion," and Initiating in service
Continued on Page Five)
Jackson advocate. [volume] (Jackson, Miss.) 1939-current, 1960-11-19

son as Grand Exalted Ruler of
the Elks. His administration was
hampered from almost its begin
ming by his continued illness.
His survivals include his wife,
daughter, Mary M. Johnson, past
Grand Daughter Ruler.
Funeral services were held at
10 pm. Monday, November IA, at
Saint Theresa Catholic Church
with intrement at Holy Cross
Cemetery.
Jackson advocate. [volume] (Jackson, Miss.) 1939-current, 1960-11-19
MS Leonard Paige Gets High Post
In Office Of The Chief Of Staff

the Office of the Chief of Staff.
Sergeant Paige, SO, entered the
Army in November 1913. His last
assignment before coming to this
Army missile headquarters was
with Headquarters, 47th Artillery
Brigade (Air Defense), at Font
Macarthur, California. He pres
Continued on Page Six
Jackson advocate. [volume] (Jackson, Miss.) 1939-current, 1960-11-19
Fear Rise Of
Segregation
IN The West

San Francisco, Nov. IL -Ur-
ban League leaders Of five West
ern states were told this week
that population changes pointed
70 a solidifying Of segregation in
. number Of cities in the West
within the next decade.
Prompt action was needed, they
were told, If q developing pattern
of nonwhite residential segrega-
Continued on Page Six)
Geauga record. [volume] (Chardon, Geauga County, Ohio) 1952-1962, 1960-02-25

Williams Rd., Friday even :
ing.
Saturday night dinner gu
estS at the home of Mr.. and
Mrs. Peter 3arone were Mr..
and Mrs. Ralph Weidig and
son, Charles, and Mrs. Wei
digs mother, Mrs. Churchill.
Sunday guests at the Pet
er Barone home were Mrs.
Baroness mother, Mrs. Soph-
lie Frk, and her sister, Fran
ces, and Mr.. and Mrs. John
Cross and sons from Euclid.
The ladies auxiliary of the
Fraternal Order of Eagles of
Geauga county will have a
social gathering at the home
of Mrs. Howard Richardson,
Painesville Ravenna Rd.,
Tuesday evening, March /.
A large attendance is antici-
Geauga record. [volume] (Chardon, Geauga County, Ohio) 1952-1962, 1960-02-25

the flu which later developed
into pneumonia. The v a n
Gorder's son, Jan, has also
been sick for several weeks
with flu and tonsilitis. Jan is
better now and Mr.. Van
Gorder is on the road to re-
covery.
Just to cheer Chardon stu
dents up a bit from winter
slump, spring vacation starts
Saturday, April 9, and school
will not resume until April 18.
Miss Katy Oplinger, dau-
ghter of Mr.. and Mrs. How
ard Oplinger, is entertaining
a group of girl friends at a
pajama party Friday night.
Miss Cathy Jones, daugh :
ter of Mr.. and Mrs. Harr
Jones is entertaining a group
OF friends at her home on
Geauga record. [volume] (Chardon, Geauga County, Ohio) 1952-1962, 1960-02-25

ate and the son of Mr.. and
Mrs. M. w. SWedenborn of
100 Goodrich Court.
Gary p. McAnaney, son of
DR.. and Mrs. Hugh j. Nc :
Ananey was elected preSi :
dent of the Alpha Sigma Phi
fraternity at Ohio Northern.
Gary is a junior in the Lib
eral Arts College majoring
in business education. His ac-
tivities include the yearbook
staff and Phi Beta Lambda
Business fraternity.
Mr.. and Mrs. G. R a / D h
Hanna expect to leave t h e
end of the week for a Florida
vacation.
Geauga county school chill
dren will enjoy a holiday to-
morrow (Friday) when tea
cherS will be attending
Geauga record. [volume] (Chardon, Geauga County, Ohio) 1952-1962, 1960-02-25

work shop to be held i n
CheSterland.
Mr.. Charles Thomas. prin-
cipal of junior high school,
announces a parents go to-
school night planned for
Monday evening March 7.
The tardy bell will ring at 8
pm. Parents will attend the
classes of their sons and da-
lighters. Following the school
session, refreshments will be
served with Mrs. Carl Hum
mel as hostess.
Mr.. and Mrs. Paul Alvord
left Monday for a three
weeks vacation trip through
Florida and the southern
states.
Mr.. Herbert Van Gorder
has been at home sick for the
past four weeks. First with
Geauga record. [volume] (Chardon, Geauga County, Ohio) 1952-1962, 1960-02-25
THE RECORD, CHARDoN, OHIO, FEB. 25 1867

This is the main form of
fund raising for the Girl
Scouts and Brownies and pro-
fits are divided among the
nine troops of the county. Le-
aders of the troops are Mrs.
Robert Bushman. Mrs. Rob-
ert Gardner, Mrs. Donald
Hambleton, Mrs. Charles
Hall, Mrs. David McQuistion,
Mrs. Robert Perry, Mrs. Ar
thur Stukey, Mrs. erry
Trask and Mrs. Walter Tay-
lor.
There will be a meeting Of
the Eastern Star at Masonic
Temple Tuesday, March l,
with a program following the
regular business meeting.
Geauga record. [volume] (Chardon, Geauga County, Ohio) 1952-1962, 1960-02-25

pated by the hostess and her
committee.
Geauga Auxiliary of Fra
ternal Order of Eagles deg
rec team 2261 went to Will
loughby Sunday. Feb. 81, to
celebrate their 18th annivers-
ary. Among the eight candi-
dates initiated the following
were from Chardon: Dorothy
Trask, Gale Tratnik, Dorothy
Gray and Eleanor Eppley.
Beginning February 26 and
continuing for two weeks, the
Girl Scouts and Brownies of
Geauga County, under t h e
direction of Mrs. Robert D.
Babbit, will be out soliciting
for orders Of cookies f r o m
door to door.
Geauga record. [volume] (Chardon, Geauga County, Ohio) 1952-1962, 1960-02-25

from Chardnn High School in
1923.
Mr.. ard Mrs. S. A. Helser
OF Helser Implement Co., 211
Cherry ST., Chardon, attend
ed the 32d annual series of
distributors meetings of the
PyrofaX Gas Corp. held re-
Gently in Chicago.
James M. Swedenborg of
Chardon was recently elect
ed secretary of Tau Kappa
Epsilon social fraternity at
Marietta College. A sop h o.
more majoring in business,
he is a Chardon High gradu-
Geauga record. [volume] (Chardon, Geauga County, Ohio) 1952-1962, 1960-02-25
BY BETTY GORE
Phone Avenue 6-8O81

Miss Marilyn Shipman of
Parma Heights, neice of Mrs.
Earle Egleston of Chardon.
will be touring with the Bald
win Wallace College con :
cert band when it presents
performances in several cas-
tern cities during M rch.
Miss Shipman is the daugh-
ter Of Mr.. and Mrs. Frank
Shipman. Mrs. Shipman will
be remembered as Lillian n
Rice, a former resident of
Chardon who was graduated
Evening star., 1960-05-23
statesmen
SECURITY

Must be better -than-eood salesmen
salary or comm. We train Rnc
teach you. Preferably $4,000 Il
ST.. 200 . year caliber. Prospects
or leads furnished. Refs. required
Call JU. 9-1139.
SALESMEN.sPECIALTY MEN -
New Item which has lots oi
possibilities. Apply Monday, MAY
%. between 9 an. and p.m.,
9l2 3Fd st NV
Evening star., 1960-05-23
HELP MEN
SALESMAN

White. auto parts background help
ful but not essential; 51z-day Wk.
Apply rear 642 Eye st. ne, Ii
Evening star., 1960-05-23
YOUNG MAN

Aggressive and ambitious. willing
to work for q future in consumer
finance, at least high school grad
uate, rapid promotion in q grow.
ing finance chain company, good
starting salary and all employee
benefits Apply in person.
RITTER FINANCE CO.
627 King St, Alexandria
Evening star., 1960-05-23
HELP MEN

RESIDENT MANAGER-with local
once ability 20 have complete
charge directly under owner OF
downtown combination once and
apartment building. Good salary
and apartment. Replies strictly
confidential. Box 4S3-D, Star.
Evening star., 1960-05-23
HELP MEN
EXECUTIVE TRAINEB PROGRAM
FOR ls OUTSTANDING
COLLEGE MEN

Here's a unique, 2-year, training
program that aceelerateS your
progresS to q non-selling execu-
tive position. Specifically, this
leading national financial institu-
tion speeds your development BY
placing you under the direct
guioance OF seasoned executives
You work closely with them
Learn from them-and discuss
your ideas freely with top man.
agement. After . years. you are
appointed to q responsible execu-
tive position at q good salary
which, together with q bonus ar
rangement based on company
profits, is expected to produce an
annual income Of over S6,400.
Rapid advancement to demanding
management responsibilities is mar
for this company. Program limited
to IL high-ealiber college grad
uates (age II to 2S) with definite
executive potential, the desire to
develop rapidly and willingness to
transfer to Chicago at our ex-
pense. S435 a month to start,
regular increases during training.
Write Box 430-D, Star.
Evening star., 1960-05-23
HELP MEN

YOUNG MAN, eolored. for stock
room work and emergency de-
liveTies. Must be high school grad
uate, have D. C. permit and be
familiar with nearby Nd. and Va
areas. Starting salary $50 with
geneTous co. benefits Reply in
own handwriting with full partie-
Evening star., 1960-05-23
HELP MEN

LARGE company needs 9 men for
service and Gales depts. Fer aupt
call WA 7-43ll
LIFE INSURANCE REPRESENTA-
TIVE TO service high-volume area
in Prince Georges Co. Established
debit, with company benefits. Ex-
peTienee helpful. but will train.
Call for appointment, Ma. s-O464.
Evening star., 1960-05-23
YOUNG MAN

Rapidly expanding con-
sumer finance company has
an opening for an ambitious
young man to investigate
credit and assist in eollec-
tions. experienced preferred,
but not essential. Late model
car required. Liberal car
allowance provided. Salary
commensurate with ability
with excellent opportunity
for advancement. Call Mr..
appointment.
Evening star., 1960-05-23
MANAGER

No children. In luxury
virginia apt. bldg. Experienced.
Husband permitted to hold other
lob. Call Mr.. Brent, DREYFUSS
BROS, 1919 18th st. NV. Ma
Evening star., 1960-05-23

MAINTENANCE MAN to handle
minor repairs in new housing de-
yelopment. AnnandAle area. Should
have all-arounc carpenter ana
hendyman experience. Must be
reliable. II not interested in steady
work. please do not apply. Call
Monday, CL. $1,000 for appoint.
Evening star., 1960-05-23

WhsH anspertng aduertigemeAts
Gddressef 70 Star boxes Do NOT
iaelose original refereaees, pho
to0FGphs or other mntertals Of
personal palue. copies serpe the
suppose. Originals may set lost.
Evening star., 1960-05-23
MEN
COIORED

NOLOnEO
learn a specialized type OF work.
Earn $40 per week while training
II you qualify. Requirements: age
2I-40, 2-yrs. h.s., neat appear
ance. ability to follow simple in
structionS, Apply 705 Park rd..
NV. l2-l pm. weekdays only.
See Mr. Iinstead
Evening star., 1960-05-23
Men-Part Time

One Of Americas oldest and largest
firms, specializing in mutual funds
is considering part-time REGISTERED
representatives. For appointment
call DE. 2-3430.
Evening star., 1960-05-23
HELP MEN

MEN C2), white. living in AfI. or
Fairfax County: opport. to start
at over Sl00 wkly. avg; no exper.
nee: must have car. For details,
phone DA. 5-S929.
MEN. white, 1880, for full or part
time dayWork: excellent opportun-
ity for intelligent, willing worker.
Apply in person only. McDOH-
AIDS DRIVEN, 625 Arlington
hlvd.. Fails Church.
MEN - excel. openinGs. Estab.
business. No exper. nee. Training
furnished. start on q trial basis
II you wish to determine what
an excel. oppor. this is. Most
OF our men are married and sup
porting their families with earn
inRs Up to Sib0 wkly. For details
rhone The Fuller Brush Co., DI.
7-4477.
MEN CSl = White, married. age
2I-35. his. grad. Living in sc. or
PC. county. Sl00 wkly. avg. to
start. Perm. pos. Good chance TO
advance. No exper. nee. Call UN.
4-O56I.
The Arizona post., 1960-06-24

Parent Teacher and charity
organizations. He is honorary
chairman of the 1860 Cancer
Crusade for Pima county.
His military service was as
a B-29 combat pilot in the Pa
cific. He presently serves as
a lieutenant colonel in the CT
vii Air Patrol and is a mem
Der of the American Legion
and Veterans of Foreign
Wars.
Ackerman serves on the
Mayors Committee on HUI
man Relations, is a director
of Tucson Boys Club and of
Temple Emanuel, and is a
of the Old Pueblo
Club, Breakfast OptimistS and
BPO Elks.
The Arizona post., 1960-06-24
Woman EIecfed
President Of
NY. Temple

LARCHMONT, NY. -
The first woman president
ever to be named to serve
a Reform Temple in the
greater metropolitan area
was elected and installed
June 20 at the annual con-
gregational m e e tin G of
Larchmont Temple.
Mrs. Maurice Mermey of
54 Magnolia Avenue in
Larchmont was unanimous
ly chosen by the members
of the congregation on a
single slate ballot.
In a message of congra
tulationS, Rabbi Maurice N.
Eisendrath, president of the
Union of American Hebrew
Congregations d eclared
that, Your election eXem-
plifies and validates the eff
forts of Reform Judaism to
emancipate women in syna-
gogue life. We have repeat
edly stressed equality of the
sexes in worship, home reli-
gious observance, and lead
ership of the temple. You
are the first to be so honor
ed in the New York metro
politan area. By honoring
you, the congregation hon.
ors itself and the liberal,
democratic spirit which Re-
form has infused into Juda-
ISM"
Rabbi Eisendrath stated
that a number of women
previously have been named
presidents of their congre-
cations. They also serve on
the UAICs Board of Trus-
tees, regional boards and
their own temple boards.
The Arizona post., 1960-06-24

The candidate is a member
of the Pima county and Ari-
Zona Bar Associations and
serves on the State Bar COM
mitteeS on legislation and cri-
minal law and on the Traffic
Court Committee of the Ari-
zona Traffic Safety Council.
He is the state director for
the National Association of
District Attorneys, whose ma
tional convention he recently
obtained for Tucson for Feb
ruary, 1861. He is also a mem
ber of the national liaison
committee between the FBI
and the district attorneys.
Alderman is a native of
Tucson and was graduated
from the University of Ari-
zona law school in 1852. He
and his wife, Vivian, live at
I'll South Tucson Boulevard
with their three children, An
dy, Bill and Joan. Both Mr..
and Mrs. Ackerman have been
active in the Young Demo
Gratis, the Council for Civic
Unity, and in local Scouting,
to $50 pm. Tweens Coed
Gym; $3.50 pm. to 10 pm.
Open gym.
Friday - 4 to $50 pm.
Open gym.
THE PRESIDENT of the
Center Golden Age Club,
Mrs. Morris Krockover, an
nounces that the club will
conduct a weekly exercise
class on Thursday after
Moons from 1 to 2. The class
will be led by Phil Golfer,
who will use records to dir
rect the exercises.
The Arizona post., 1960-06-24
Alderman Will Seek
Reelection To Post

Pimas incumbent County Attorney, Harry Ackerman,
Democrat, has announced his candidacy for reelection
Ackerman elected county attorney in 1858 after
ing in both the and the house of representa-
tiVeS