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Jackson advocate., 1961-04-15
White Rhodesian Leaders Jeered By
Africans AT Political Farley

Bulawayo, 8. R., April 8 -
Rhodesian federal Prime Minister
Sir Roy Welensky and Southern
Rhodesia Prime Minister Sir Ed
gar Whitehead were jeered, heckl-
ed - and nearly covered with
soot-at crowded political meet
ing here Thursday night.
Some 200 Africans in the crowd
Of more than 1000 at the meeting
nearly drowned out speeches by
Sir Roy and Sir Edgar several
times during the meeting with
boos and jeers. Both men oppose
increased representation for Az
ricans in the government Of the
Rhodesias.
While Sir Edgar was speaking,
q SCOT bomb hurled from the bal
cony landed on the side Of the
platform, missing the speakers but
covering persons standing in the
wings with dirt.
Sir Roy gave two pieces Of -ad-
Jackson advocate., 1961-04-15

New York, April 10 - The May
or of Atlanta today issued a stern
warning that his city will not toll
crate interference with peaceful
school and lunch-counter desegre-
CATION next fall.
In a stinging attack on South
ern "rabble rousers" who "Robert
E. Lee wouldn't even spit on" IL
year-old Mayor William B. Harts-
field declared that racists causing
trouble in Atlanta "are going to
get their heads knocked together"
what happened in Little Rock
won't happen here. We're going to
ride herd on these damned rabble
rousers," Hartsfield said in an ar
ticle in the current issue of Look
Magazine.
The Mayor pointed out that At
Jackson advocate., 1961-04-15
METH0DISTS PLAN Three YEAR
PYRAMIDING MOVEMENT TOWARD
CHRISTIAN RACE REPLATI0Ns
Plan Calls For Setting Up Regional
Race Relations Committees In
Each E EpiscopaI Area OF Church
200 DELEGATES ATTEND FIVE DAY
ORIENTATION CONFERENCE

Louisville, KY. April 8 - A
three-year pyramiding movement
toward more Christian race re-
lations" eventually involving over
one million Methodists was en-
visioned by 200 delegates attend
ing a five-day Methodist orienta-
tion conference on race relations
here.
They adopted a plan of action
which calls for setting up re-
gional race-relations committees
in each of the SO episcopal areas
of the Methodist Church and 100
local committees in each area
in a spreading campaign to COM
bat segregation in the church
and it's agencies as we'll as in
all other fields of social and
economic life.
The conference had been
called at the direction of the
1860 Methodist general confer
ence for proceeding with "the
continuing program of the
Methodist Church to abolish the
(all-Negro) Central Jurisdiction,
promote interracial brotherhood
through Christian love, and
achieve a more inclusive Church"
Unanimously approved was
Continued on Page Three)
Jackson advocate., 1961-04-15
New Jersey Group
Shuns Negro Rally
Protesting Civil
War Centennial
South Carolina
NAACP Head Hits
Charleston
Celebration

The New Jersey Civil War Cen
tennial Commission says it has
no intention of taking part in a
mass Negro protest when South
Carolina reenacts the wars first
battle at Charleston.
Chairman Donald Flamm of the
New Jersey Commission, which
has Negro member, denied the
report of of a Charleston Negro
spokesman that members would
attend the Negro rally April II.
Mr.. Flamm said the New Jer-
sey delegates would proceed di-
rectly to the Charleston Naval
Base for the sole purpose of at
tending the fourth national as
sembly of the National Civil War
Centennial Commission" and
then proceed directly home"
afterward.
The national commission meet
Continued on Page Four)
Jackson advocate., 1961-04-15
Mayor Says Atlanta Won't Tolerate
Interference In Sehoo! Desegregation

lanta Police Chief Herbert T. Jen-
kins KNOWS more about the race
problem than any chief in the ma
ton" and has disciplined his TOO
man force to uphold the law ere
gardless of race or personal feel
ings."
He said that Atlanta police of
ficials have visited Little Rock and
New Orleans to study what they
did wrong" and are holding semi
mars on riot control.
In it's article, "The Second Bat
tie of Atlanta" the magazine pre-
dicted that peaceful school and
lunch-counter desegregation in At
lanta would deal a crippling blow
to the forces of segregation in the
South.
Jackson advocate., 1961-04-15

vice to American critics Of the ra-
cial situation in Southern Rhodesis
during his speech at the noisy
meeting.
"I would say to the Americans
that while colonialism may have
brought problems to Africa, the
removal Of colonialism settler no
problems at ALL" the federal
Prime Minister said.
Then he added: "My second point
for the benefit Of Americans 10
this: II IL all very well to hand
out slick and popular constitutions
on the basis Of one man one vote,
but the problems that face us
here are ignorance and poverty.
Constitutional changes are not so
ing to settle that"
Eve have held out the hand Of
friendship to the African, and we
are trying to build him up to take
his part In our parliamentary in
Continued on Page Six)
Jackson advocate., 1961-04-15
South African
Policies In S. W.
Africa Hit By
United Nations
Africans Demand
For Worldwide Break
Face Possible
Committee Approval

United Nations, N. Y. - The
U. N. General Assembly today
adopted sharply-worded resolu-
ton demanding that the South
African government Immediately
end its "tyrannical policies and
practices" in South West Africa.
The Donation assembly decided
to bring the situation to the at
tention of the Security Council as
possible threat to international
peace. At the same time it called
on the U. MS Special Commit
tee on South West Africa to take
urgent steps to remedy the situa-
tion with or without the coopera-
tion of the South African govern
ment.
The vote was 83 to o with 8 alb
Continued on Page Four)
Jackson advocate., 1961-04-15
1856 Marchers Are
Convicted In
South Carolina

Columbia s. c. - A South Caro-
lima magistrate last week found
1876 Negroes and one white youth
guilty Of breach Of the peace in a
mass trial which steemed from an
anti-segregation march on the
state capital four weeks ago.
Thirteen Of the Negroes who
were under II years Of age were
fined $40 each with the alternative
Of five-day Jail terms, twenty who
were above II, thirty days or fines
Of 500, and the remainder receiv-
ed the same sentence but with
$50 Of the fine suspended.
Jackson advocate., 1961-04-15
Governor Pays
Tribute To
Ralph Boston,
Leontyne Price
New School Dedicated
At TaylOrsville

Taylorsville, Miss. April IL -
The new and modern Smith County
Training School for Negroes was
dedicated here Tuesday by Gov
ernor Ross R. Barnett in an i'm
pressive ceremony during which
the states chief Executive paid
high tribute to two outstanding
Mississippi Negroes and their par
ents.
Two Laurel Negroes, Leontyne
Price, noted Metropolitan opera
star, and Ralph Boston, Olympic
track champion, were recognized
Continued on Page Five)
Jackson advocate., 1961-04-15
Negro Woman
Held In Assault
OF White Woman

Yazoo City, Miss. - Especially
A Negro woman who refused to
give her name or make any state
ment is being held in Jail here fol-
lowing an apparently unprovoked
attack on a white woman at a local
store yesterday.
A police spokesman said they
were still checking the attack
which they called "a scratching
fight, and had been unable to de-
termine the white woman's con-
dition. She was not identified.
The city police officer said they
had not questioned the Negro
woman yet pending report on
the attack victims condition.
Jackson advocate., 1961-04-15

gan questioning citizens and off,
cials in Sunflower County.
Circuit Clerk C. C. Campbell of
Indianola, the county registrar,
could not be reached.
Federal authorities declined to
comment on reports their probe
had been broadened.
w. w. Bromwell, agent in charge
of the FBI in New Orleans, yes
terday confirmed he had ordered
Investigations in some areas Of
Mississippi at the specific request
of the Civil Right Division Of the
U. S. Justice Department.
The Justice Department said yes
terday the Investigations were rou-
tine to determine whether there 10
discrimination against certain
voters under federal election laws"
Jackson advocate., 1961-04-15
SenegaIese Africans Warmly Cheer
Vice President Lyndon Johnson

Dakar, Sengal -. United States
vice-P President Lyndon B. johnson
was almost mobbed Monday by
joyous Senegalese celebrating this
country's first year Of independ-
erce.
The warmth Of Mr.. Johnson's
reception officially and by the
crowds was in marked contrast to
the cold manner in which Soviet
Deputy Foreign Minister Jacob B.
Malik has been treated IN this
west African nation which used
to be French territory.
Mr.. johnson and Mr.. Malik are
representing their countries at the
two-day independence celebration
Jackson advocate., 1961-04-15

which got under way Monday at a
presidential reception.
Mr.. Johnson, French Cultural
Minister Andre Malraux, and Brit
ish representative Douglas Dodds-
Parker were received privately by
President Senghor while Mr.. Malik
waited outside with scores Of les
ser delegates in one Of the vast
reception rooms Of the palace.
Representatives Of French Afri-
can nations were received. Next
Mr.. Malik and the remaining dele
gates were received by Mr.. Seng-
hor in the alphabetical order Of
their countries, with the result
Continued on Page Four)
Jackson advocate., 1961-04-15
3 MORE STATE COUNTIES FACING
NEGRO VOTE INVESTIGATION

Three more state counties are
facing investigation of Negro vot-
ing rights. A Justice Department
probe of reports of discrimination
against Negroes who try to vote
was expanded to include the three
counties last week.
A Justice Department probe of
reports of discrimination against
Negroes who try to vote spread
to other areas of Mississippi.
FBI agents were reported in
vestigating complaints in Sunflow-
er County.
The Justice Department con-
firmed it had ordered FBI agents
to investigate complaints in Madi-
son, Walthall and Forrest Coun-
ties.
Officers reported that agents be-
Jackson advocate., 1961-04-15
Rev. N. L. King
Gets Suspended
Sentence In Auto
Driving Case
Probation Revoked
By Violating Any
Federal Or State Law

Decatur, Ala. - A Judge Friday
imposed a suspended sentence and
a fine on Negro integration leader
Rev. Martin Luther King Jr., clos
ing traffic charge case that fig
ured in the presidential election.
Judge Oscar Mitchell levied a
fine of $25 and a six-month pro-
bated sentence at hard labor
against King. The fine already has
been paid.
The Georgia Court of Appeals
ruled recently on an appeal by
King that his original sentence of
IL months on the public works,
also suspended, exceeded the legal
limit of punishment in such mis-
demeanor cases. The appellate
Continued on Page Eight
Jackson advocate., 1961-04-15

the college.
The visitors will be conducted
through a concentrated short
course with special emphasis on:
soils, crops, irrigation farming,
livestock feeding and management
and construction and use of farm
buildings and equipment. Instruc-
tion will be conducted by staff
members Of the AIT College fac
ulty and the ACT College Exten-
sion Service under contract which
Continued on Page Eight)
Jackson advocate., 1961-04-15
12-Africans Form First Group To
Study AtA&T Under IcA Contract

GREENSBORO, N. ca group of
12-agricultural leaders from the
new nations of Nigeria and Ghana
in West Africa arrived here last
week for a special 14-week study
period at ACT College.
On hand to welcome the visitors
who arrived at the Greensboro
High Point Airport on Saturday,
April /, were: Mayor George II.
Roach and Waldo C. Falkener of
the Greensboro City Council and
DR.. Samuel D. Proctor, president of
Jackson advocate., 1961-04-15
Mayor Thompson
Announces
For Reelection

Mayor Allen G. Thompson, last
week, formally announced his can
didacy for reelection citing his
twelve years of experience as May
or as his best qualification for a
fourth term.
The Mayor officially qualified
with the City Democratic Execu-
tive Committee and the city Clerk
by filing the necessary papers un-
der the corrupt practices act.
The mayor is being opposed in
his bid for reelection for a fourth
term by businessman candidate
Jesse Drake who made his announ-
Continued on Page Five)
Jackson advocate., 1961-04-15
Delay Granted
In Students
Sit-In Appeal

A local Judge granted delay
in the appeal of the nine Touga-
loo College students convicted for
the sit-in demonstration at the
Jackson Municipal Library last
week.
The nine students were fined
500 each and given 30-day sus-
pended sentence providing that
they engage in no more sit-in
demonstrations. The attorneys for
the students Immediately L)ed
notice of appeal.
The students were represented
by Attorney R. Jesse Brown and
Jack H. Young.
Jackson advocate., 1961-04-15
Portugal Relies
In immigration
Cheap Labor To
Maintain Place
In Africa
Government Report
Backed By African
Group Seeking To
End Portugal Rule

Lisbon, April 8-Portugal s relies
upon a combination of immigration
from Europe, carefully controlled
investments, and cheap labor to
maintain its economic position in
the two large African enclaves of
Angola and Mozambique, which it
has ruled since the 18th century
and now calls overseas provinces. !"
This is evident from study of
reports and statistics published
both by Premier Antonio Oliveira
de Salazar's government in Lisbon
and my African nationalist groups
seeking to end Portuguese rule.
= In the statements of the Lisbon
Continued on Page Five)
Jackson advocate., 1961-04-15

to the College.
No incident occurred while the
students were in the Waiting Room
and most of the White passengers
looked on with detached air,
with some showing signs of being
slyly amused.
While there was no incidents in
the Waiting room someone noti-
fled the police but when a large
squad of policemen arrived the
Continued on Page Five)
Jackson advocate., 1961-04-15
ALc0RN STUDENTS SIT.IN AT
TRAILWAYS BUS STATION

The City of Jackson is reported
to have had another sit-in early
last Sunday afternoon but the
incident created little or no ex-
citement and was all-over almost
before it began.
According to reports, a group
of Alcorn College students en-
tered the White Waiting Room of
the Trailways Bus Station and
some took seats while others
bought tickets for the return trip
Jackson advocate., 1961-04-15
Negro Named Aide To United States
Delegate To World Labor Meeting

Kansas City, Kas. - One of
seven employer-advisors to the
U. S. delegate to the 45th Inter-
national Labor organization con-
ference in Geneva, Switzerland
June 7-29 will be James H. Browne
president Of Crusader Life Insur-
ance Co., with home office here.
Jackson advocate., 1961-04-15
A & I Graduate
Killed In
Plane Crash

Greensboro, N. c. - One Of the
five who died in the fiery crash
Of Air Force B-62 G Strato-for-
tress Jet bomber near Denton, N.
c., was q graduate Of A&T Col
lege.
Captain William Woody Farmer,
Jr., 20, 1854 graduate Of ACT,
was co-pilot Of the aircraft which,
Continued on Page Eight
Jackson advocate., 1961-04-15
Negro Elected
To City Council
In Oklahoma

Fredrick, Okla, - Dennis Shaw
last week became the first Negro
to be elected to the Frederick City
council when he polled 233 votes
out of 312 cast in Ward 8.
Harold Hidlebaugh, the ap-
pointed incumbent in Ward 8,
received 70 votes and J. L. Black,
also a Negro, 10. It was the only
contested council post in the four
wards.
Jackson advocate., 1961-04-15

The insurance executive was
recommended for the post by the
United States Chamber Of Com
merce of which Brownies company
is member. Crusader Life is al
so member of the Kansas City,
Kas., Chamber Of Commerce.
Continued on Page Six
Jackson advocate., 1961-04-15

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Evening star., 1961-10-25

CADILLAC 80 Sedan; 4-dr. "62, !"
silver gray, fact. air eond.. cruise
control .. windows. auto. dr.,
locks, p.s., p.b.. low mi. Pvt.
owned. S3,395. JE. 2-5134 wk.
days aft. nm.
Evening star., 1961-10-25

CHEVROLETS ll1I: air G o q di !.
toned: brand-new I901. Final
close-out sale. Impalas-2 and 4
doors: fully factory equipped. in
eluding radio, heater and power
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fnOtor RE 7.TGTQ
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AUTOMOBILES FOR SALE

OLDs '5s Series "ss'' 4-door Holi-
day: fully equipped. including
power. o nice clean car with
thousands Of unused miles: ST.
Evening star., 1961-10-25

caEyR1aETSSr p.TsRsnt r Ssg ,SS Sssdsss tcDosi fs
cash Tor your esrf Then Walk
into our new-car department with
your pocket full Of money and make
model TToM's CHEVROLET. c2l oeor-
gia ave. and University blvd,
wheaton; No. LoekEood s-24oo.
Evening star., 1961-10-25
AUTOMOBILES FOR SALE

OLDsMoBTLE 81 .'ae" Holiday
coupe: fawn mist. fully equipped,
low mileage, new ear condition.
Special. $3.29b.
OPEN EVENINGS UNTIL PM.
Suburban Cadillac-Ol Ids
BRADLEY SHOPPING CENTER
BETHESDA. MD. OIL. 6-7700
OLDs. '59 Holiday sedan; power
steering and brakes. I. and h..
value. 81. .79h.
PAUL BROS. (OLDS.)
wis. aud Ellieott NV. KE 7-I30s
Evening star., 1961-10-25

car cond. / owner, S795. Terms.
S4S down. ROPER Ia. e-27o0.
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CRANSON
TRIANGLE FORD

FORD 81 Company cars, (never
Sold and fresh low mileAge trade
tnS. Choice Of body styles. eolors.
and eQuipment. Bargain prices.
Evening star., 1961-10-25

CADILLAC '53: black. red top, 81 -
900 actual miles, like new: $795.
Arlington Ford
1917 N. Moore st. IA. 7-S7a0
CADILLAC 1861 coupe: red with
eond' Eal5e o0Iy 5oP; s9i,H saINes e0uip' new car
OPEN EVENINGS UNTIL 8 PM.
Suburban Cadillac-Ol
BRADLEY SHOPPING CENTER
BETHESDA. ND. OIL. 6-7700
CADILLAC go Convertible; rose,
sally equipped. beautiful white in
yerior: special. S5,196.
Capitol Cadillac-Old Co.
AUTHORIZED DEALER
1922 22nd st. NV. FE. 7-z600
CADILLAC '6I coupe de vile: blue,
cir conditioned fully equipped;
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AUTHORIZED DEALER
1922 22nd st. NV. FE. 7-2600
CADILLAC 1856 "62, 2-dr. hard
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Evening star., 1961-10-25

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FORD '55: 4-dr. VS.. auto, J. ano
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Smyrna times., 1961-11-30
Nash Everett
To Wed Here Fri.

Mrs. Annette L. Nash OF
Odessa, daughter of Mrs. Kath-
crime Bowles, also of Odessa,
and Mr.. James H. Everett of
Smyrna, will be married Friday
evening, December l, at ZOO
p. m, in the Asbury Methodist
Church of Smyrna with Rev. ].
Howard Link officiating at the
double ring ceremony.
MIR, Edward Everett of Eel
ton, and Mrs. Calvin Turner
of Wilmington, brother and sis
ter of the groom, will attend
the couple.
Mr.. and Mrs. Turner will en-
tertain at a wedding supper at
the Wayside Inn for the i'm
mediate family following the
ceremony.
After their wedding trip the
couple will reside in Smyrna.
MIR. Everett has been employ
ed by the Home Insurance
Company for the past 80 years
and Mrs. Nash, who retired in
the spring, had been employed
at the Dover Air Force Base foi
nine years.
Smyrna times., 1961-11-30
CAP Anniversary

NOOntinueu rrOHl rage Onel
Air Force Base, Dayton, Ohio,
and Regional Aerospace Direc-
tor for the Great Lakes Region
of CAP. Two highlights of the
afternoon meeting will be the
presentation by Colonel Morse
of the annual Morse Flight
Scholarships which enable the
chosen Delaware Wing cadets
to solo at a local flying school,
and the presentation of three
trophies to outstanding Informa-
ton Officers by Captain Philip
Toman, Wing Information Of
ficer. Smyrna area residents
have been invited to attend the
2:30 program which will fea-
.ture the first Kent County show
ing of the new CAP film, "Ac-
cent On Youth" featuring John
Daily noted TV personality.
Smyrna times., 1961-11-30
Miller Reminds
Dept. Employees
OF Gift Policy

William ]. Miller, Jr., Direc
tor of Operations for the State
Highway Department, has issu,
ed a general notice to the offic
ials and employees of the De.
partment concerning existing
regulations covering Christmas
gifts and remembrances. In his
letter of transmittal Mr.. Mill.
er said in part, This policy is
being brought to your attention
in order that you nor the De.
parment can be exposed to EN-.
barrassing conditions at this
time. MIR. Miller included in his
notice an abstract from the min
utes of the Department, dated
January IL, 1861, and also ap-
proved by the present members
of the Department. 1t reads as
follows: "A regulation prohibit
ing the receipt by any Commits
sioner or employee of the De-
partment of any gifts whatso-
ever from persons, agencies or
firms who have done, are doing,
or desire to do business with
the Department or any Division
of the Department. This regula-
tion will supplement and amend
the resolution adopted by the
Department on December 9,
1860 in that it will prohibit all
gifts whatsoever, no matter how
small the amount or value" MIR.
stressed that these regu-
lations were in effect for each
and every division under the
control of the State Highway
Department and informed the
personnel, Your
cooperation in this regard will
be very much appreciated"
Smyrna times., 1961-11-30
Mrs. k. Bailey
Becomes First
Woman In Firm

The Metropolitan Life Insur-
ance Company has announced
the appointment of Katherine D.
Bailey. of Smyrna, as a Metro
politan Insurance Consultant, af-
filiated with the Dover office.
She is the first woman Metro
politan consultant in the state
of Delaware. Mrs. Bailey has
been active in many civic, church
and other organizations in
Smyrna, among them the Am
erican Legion Auxiliary, Depart
ment of Delaware. She served
in all posts at the local level,
and as Kent County vice presi-
dent for two years. and as SER
geant-at-arms. Prior to assum-
ing her new post she was asso-
Iciated with the State Board OF
Education. She is now serving
as president of the Smyrna
Clayton Business and Profes-
sional Women's Club, and is a
member of the Twentieth Gen.
tury Club and the Duck Creek
Historical Society. Mrs. Bailey
is chairman of nursing service
for Area A, Delaware Chapter,
American Red Cross; she served
as a nurses aide at Kent Gen.
eral Hospital during World War
II, and as local chairman for
"a Red Cross drive. Active in
Asbury Methodist Church, Mrs.
Bailey served for four years as
president of the Woman's So
ciety of Christian Service, and
was the first president of the
Harvey c. Jones Bible Class
when it was organized. Her
varied career in community ser
vice included assisting with the
Cub Scout program, and as Sec
retary to the Smyrna Parent
Teacher Association for one
year.
Smyrna times., 1961-11-30
Banquet
CONTINUED from Page one)

tSohlihutN axe OneI
newspapers, representatives of
the State Farm Bureau and SUI
perintendents of Della ware
schools. Also included are re-
presentatives of the Delaware
Vocational Association, the Del
aware Dietetic Association, the
Home Economics Extension Ad-
visory Council, distinguished a.
lumni and faculty from all
schools of the university, the
president of the Student Gov
ernment Association and repre-
sentatives of the Delaware Fed
Grafton of Women'S Clubs, the
AAUW, the Bankers Associa-
tion, members of the clergy and
representatives of various engi-
neering and labor groups. A dis
tinguished guest speaker has
been engaged for the occasion
and a number of awards will be
presented by Parvis c. Kirby,
Grange Master, and Joseph j.
Kliment, Chancellor of the Del
aware Chapter of Alpha Zeta.
DR.. George M. Worrilow, vice
president for university rela-
tions, will serve as POSTMASTER.
Smyrna times., 1961-11-30

christened on Sunday, Novem-
Der 26, at the III O'Clock ser
vice at st. Peters Episcopal
Church. The Rev. Spencer R
Quick. rector, officiated at the
ceremony.
The baby was named Gerald
Kohl Heinold, and his sponsors
were Mr.. and Mrs. Ray E. Don
ovan, Jr., and his uncle, MIR
Carol Simpson.
MIR. and Mrs. c. Fred Helm
old entertained at dinner Mr.
and Mrs. Joseph H. Simpson
maternal grandparents; also
Mr.. and Mrs. Day E. Donovan
Mr.. Carol Simpson, Mrs. Thorn,
as u. Grove, the infants great
grandmother; and MIR. and Mrs
Gerald X. Heinold.