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Jackson advocate., 1962-05-19

Several days ago was hold
ing a business conference with
a we'll known petroleum indus
trialist in his office in one Of
cur bank buildings. As so fire.
quently happens these days.
such personal interracial con-
ferences no matter what
their initial intent event
ually include a discussion Of the
status quo as it relates to our
day by day racial relations in
Mississippi.
In this instance he and / soon
found ourselves expressing q
mutual concern over certain fac
cts OF this development. One of
the most significant of these
dealt with the line of communi-
cation between the races which
have been alarmingly impaired
through current conditions. We
were in complete agreement on
this one vital point: the con-
ference table-and ONLY this
approach provided the arena
in which any final agreement
for racial coexistence could ever
be reached. Certainly, We fur
ther agreed, no such beneficient
results could ever be attained
through dueling with the swords
Of doubt, suspicion and intem-
perate action.
The really tragic aspect of
the current interracial strife is
that far too many persons of
both races have assumed the
attitude that peace is unattain-
able. This erroneous doctrine of
despair only serves to further
the causes of those who profit
by dissention and who, If
they had come from outer space
could not care less about
the welfare of any OF US.
|, for one, concede that l am
deeply disturbed at what I see
and hear. / am not so fearful of
the turmoil itself; for l am GER
tain that we will have some con-
tention in diversified forms as
long as there are people. My
Jackson advocate., 1962-05-19

Tuskegee Institute, Ala. -
College students who have more
than horse sense and whose feet
are planted solidly on the
ground, may be eligible candi-
dates for the Junior Officers
Training program Of the United
States Information Agency.
These were among qualifica-
tions disclosed by the USIA
representative Frederick Long,
to group of faculty and staff
members on his recent visit 20
the Tuskegee campus.
In an effort to create inter
est in the USIA, the Personnel
Division of the Agency sent
such representatives to selected
colleges and universities to in
terpret its activities.
"The voice of this country
should at all times be steady
firm but not bellicose-carry-
ing the conviction that we will
not finch nor falter In the face
of threats or provocations."
This is a statement by Ed
ward R. Murrow, Director of the
USIA, concerning the necessity
If the Agency, and this convic-
tion was defined by Mr.. Long
during the conference.
Before outlining the charact-
er, scope and functions of the
USIA, Mr.. Long reviewed the
organizations history and its
growth during the past ten
years.
Mr.. Long stressed the need
for college graduates to make
a career in the USIA. "Any
college graduate between the
ages of 21-31 can enlist for the
training program" he voiced.
"The USIA officer is more
than an informer," Mr.. Long ex-
pounded. "He also performs
diplomatic service. Whereas
the diplomat transacts with his
exact opposite in that country,
the informant directly associate:
with the people.
"He must, therefore, have
sensitivity for other cultures; a
liking for people; and a wish to
live overseas" Mr.. Long said.
The simple principle of the
USIA is to Submit evidence to
peoples Of other nations that
the detectives and policies of
the United States are in har-
mony with and will advance
their legitimate aspirations for
freedom, progress and peace"
Translating this principle in
to practical terms Mr.. Long re-
phrased the mission into three
basic functions -(1) to inter-
pret and explain American for
eign policies; (2) transmit a
creditable image Of America
chiefly through the cultural me-
diums; and (3) to combat ideol-
ogies that counter the policies
Of the U. s. government, such
as communism.
"There. are also numerous op-
Jackson advocate., 1962-05-19
Howard University To Confer
Three Honorary Degrees
During June Commencement
Recipients Are Opera Soprano Leontyne
Price, Swedish Economist And Author
Gunnar Myrdal, And international
Labor Official George L. p. Weaver

Washington, D. c. - Soprano
Leontyne Price, Swedish econo-
mist and author Gunnar Myrdal,
and international Labor Aide
George L. P. Weaver were NAM
ed today by Howard University
officials to receive honorary de-
grees during the University's
oath annual Commencement Fri
day, June 8.
The exercise begins at $50
p. m. in the upper quadrangle of
the Howard campus, and will be
open to the public. In the event
of inclement weather, the pro-
gram will be moved indoors to
Cramton Auditorium, Sixth and
Fairmont Streets, northwest.
Tickets will be required for ad-
mission to the auditorium.
Dr.Myrdal will be the princi-
pal speaker at the exercise. In
addition to the recipients of
honorary degr4es, some 700
seniors in Howard's 10 schools
and colleges will receive dip
Tomas from University Presi-
dent James M. Nabrit, Jr.
Miss Price, internationally ac-
claimed opera singer, will re-
ceive the Doctor of Music de-
gree; DR.. Myrdal, director of a
study of the development pro-
blems in Asian countries for the
Twentieth Century Fund, will
receive the Doctor. of Laws de-
gree; and Mr.. Weaver, Assist
ant Secretary of Labor for in
ternational affairs, will receive
the Doctor of Laws degree.
Miss Price, who has appeared
as a recitalist and soloist with
symphony crchestras through
out the world, is a 1949 gradu-
ate of Central State College at
Wilberforce, Ohio. She also
studied at the Juilliard School
of Music from 1949 to 1852.
She appears as Bess in
"Porgy and Bess" in Germany,
France, Austria and England
under auspices of the U. S.
State Department, in addition
to giving concerts in India, Bel
gium, Yugoslavia, Canada and
Australia.
In the United States Miss
Price has performed with the
New York Metropolitan Opera
Company and the San Francisco
Opera Company. She also has
appeared in numerous concerts
and recitals throughout the ma
ton. She was the recipient of
a merit award from Mademo-
iselle Magazine in 1866 for her
performance as Tosca in the
NBC television opera of that
name.
Miss Price is a member of the
American Guild of Musicians
and Artists, the Actors Equity
Association, and the American
Federation Of Television and
Radio Artists.
DR.. Myrdal was born in Dale
carlia, Sweden, and graduated
from the University Of Stock
holm's law school in 1923. He
did graduate studies in econo-
mics at the University, and re-
ceived the Doctor Of Laws de-
gree in 1927.
For several years he taught
Jackson advocate., 1962-05-19
Harvard Posts
For Nigerian
Doctors

Cambridge, Massachusetts !
Two Nigerian doctors have re
ceived appointments to the Hai
ward University Medical Scho{
and its affiliated hospitals. d
Michael Akintoya Bankole an
DR.. Babatunde Kwaku Adadevo
are. among the 33 physician
from other nations recentl
named for the Harvard posts
Jackson advocate., 1962-05-19

Montgomery, Ala. - At tn
recent sessions of the Most Wor
shipful Grand Lodge of Primo
Hall Masons Of Alabama it wa
revealed that the assets of TIL
grand lodge were placed at $4I
100000, a record high for as
sets for Prince Hall Gram
Lodges.
Jackson advocate., 1962-05-19
j P
A n D
D OW \
IA R-IS H
S 7 R EE
BY PERCY GREENE

FARISH STREET SATUR-
DAY NIGHT: Some peculiar
quirks and turns are working in
the minds Of Aunt Haggar's
Chilluns, if you've been reading
what have been reading lately
about how we are carrying-on.
In one of the magazine books
lately I see where somebody is
been analyzing why all Of us
all at once, soon as we git the
fust payment whether where
we live is paid for or no) runs
and buys US a big fishtail Cadil-
lac. thought about what was
said while / sit down by myself
for a while over my fish and
beer. / heard some Of the smart
folks say something one day
(including my daughter Lor-
raine) about naturalization of
circumstances, and escape mech
anisms," which it seems that
Aunt Haggar's Chilluns done
learned how to use, to make the
other folks think that they
don't give a dam, and that they
is and thinks they is and can be
just as big as anybody is. Course
they amt nothing but the folks
what we want to make think
that we're doing all this that's
selling Cadillacs. That's what
made me think about this buy
ing Cadillacs business and that
naturalization of circumstance
es" and escape mechanisms"
when / was setting down over
my fish and beer thinking about
the "splaining" that magazine
had done about us. And it fits
the same on the fellows up in
New York, in the Big Windy,
and Up and Down the Ole Ave
nue. as it do on them share crop
pers who everybody use to talk
about cause they would run by
a brand new car soon as settle
ment time came, and set it out
under a tree in the rain and
snow all winter while the wind
blew the rain through the crack
in the roof. I been trying to
add up this naturalization and
escape business, and for what
counted it looks like that amt
nothing but another trick being
played on US chilluns, cause the
folks whose selling them Cadil-
lacs show aint raise no cain
about US "rationalizing" and
Escaping" and that's because
they no that if we keep on try
ing to run up the highest post
We'll always be living in a land
of make believe which sounds
lack to me is what they ration
alizing" and Escaping" means.
Jackson advocate., 1962-05-19

for new students who by objec-
tive criteria have given evidence
Of possessing high academic
potential.
Jackson advocate., 1962-05-19

WEEKLY QUOTATION: No
army can Withstand the
strength Of an idea whose time
has come.-Victor Hugo.
Jackson advocate., 1962-05-19

berty Presbyterian Church, Lali-
singbury, N. Y.
His wife, Harriet, survives.
Jackson advocate., 1962-05-19

SOMETHING THAT MADE
ME LAFF: Saint Brakefield,
once known by everybody up
and down the Ole Avenue whose
been living up in the Big Windy
City for the past IL or Is years
with a crowd around him telling
about some fellows from down
here who died from that disease
what you gifts from not Citing
enough of the right things to
eat when somebody says is it
malnutrition, he says yes that
it /. and when somebody said
well they're sending US folks up
there for free. How come you
come back, and he answered and
said all you all can 60 on up
there that wants to but I'm
down here now on a visit but
I'll be back to stay fo'long.
Jackson advocate., 1962-05-19

WRITING FOR THE WEEK
LIES: Writing for the weeklies,
specially ours, in spite Of what
they say at them Journalism
Schools ain the same as writing
for the New York Times or the
London Daily Mail, or the Bos-
ton Transcript, in fact If you've
been writing for them kinda
papers for a long time you just
done writ yourself outta how to
write for our weeklies To
tell you how to write for "our"
weeklies there Is a new manual
under the name that this starts
with that tells you about how
to write for "Our" weeklies. /
done read it If you wanna
read it, which is what I urge all
y'all to do that's always send US
some news write the The
Russwurm Press, P. 0. Box
14502, Columbus 8, Ohio.
Jackson advocate., 1962-05-19

HEARD ALONG THE OLE
AVENUE: A long new Oaddy
stopped in front Of Stevens cafe
and seems that the driver had
been around before. Somebody
asked what Is that Kat doing
now and one fellow who knowed
him before his Caddy days an
swered and said, don't know
exactly but If you keep on read
ing that Daily News, Clarion
ledger, and the Advocate, one
day you'1l find out what he do
ing.
Jackson advocate., 1962-05-19

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Jackson advocate., 1962-05-19

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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1962-02-13
Tawes-backed
Redistricting
Hit by Hanson
BY O Star Staff Writer

ANNAPOLIS, Feb. 13.-The
Committee for Fair Represen-
tation has labeled q Gov.
Tawes-supported reapportion-
ment bill IAN attempt to delude
the General Assembly and to
dupe the people"
The bill, which would in
crease membership in the House
of Delegates from 1913 to LA.
was introduced in the General
Assembly last week by James
A. Pine. Senate floor leader
from Baltimore County.
Royce Hanson. president Of
the Committee for Fair Repre-
sentation, said the bill Is q
word for word duplication of
last years bill Endorsed by the
Governor"
MIR. Hanson said the Gov
ernor this year promised to
include a provision providing
for automatic re-apportionment
every 10 years as the popula-
ton changes. He said the Pine
bill contains one section which
purports to re-apportion teyery
10 years. but then proceeds to
make that impossible by later
language"
Ihus. MIR. Hanson set the
stage for another fight be-
tween reapportionment pro-
ponents over what type of leg
1slatlon should be enacted,
-Four bills have been introduced
and a hearing Is scheduled on
them at 3 pm. Thursday in the
House Of Delegates chamber
The latest is one offered last
night by the Prince Georges
County delegation. It would in
crease the House membership
to $50. Each county would be
guaranteed a minimum of two
delegates and no county could
have any Of its present House
members taken away until
after 1867. After 1867, the dele
gates would be apportioned on
a formula based on population,
but each county would still
have the minimum of two.
Mr.. Hanson said his commit
tee, which has led the fight for
reapportionment legislation, is
taking a close look at all the
bills.
"It is now time to fish or cut
bait on the reapportionment
ISSUE" he said. "a straightfor-
ward, honest and fair approach
to so vital and basic an issue is
needed. I do not think that
city and suburban voters have
any desire to play the oysters
to Senator Pines walrus and
the Governors carpenter"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1962-02-13
For Wake Memorial

Senator Monroney, Democrat
of Oklahoma, introduced legis-
lation yesterday to authorize
establishment Of a permanent
memorial on Wake Island hon.
oring the fighting men who died
there in World War II.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1962-02-13
Bill IS Aimed
At Gamblers
In MARYLAND
BY q star staff writer

ANNAPOLIS, Feb. 13.-Dele-
gate j. Joseph Curran, Demo-
crat Of Baltimore City, intro
duced a bill in the House of
Delegates last night aimed at
strengthening Maryland's hand
against gambling.
Mr.. Curran's bill would in
crease the maximum fine for
violating gambling laws from
81 900 to $4,000 and would raise
the maximum jail term from
one year to three years.
Mr.. Curran said sitter fines
would get at the pocketbooks
of the "big boys" who pay the
fines and frequently take care
OF the families of the little
fish" who are caught by the
law.
On another front, Edgar
Kalb, private beach operator
in Anne Arundel County, sub
mitted a citizens petition to
the Senate asking for a consti-
tutional amendment declaring
that restaurant owners have
the right to serve whom they
choose.
Bias Bills Pending
Bills are before the General
Assembly which would make it
illegal to refuse hotel or restau-
rant service on the basis of race
or creed. Mr.. Kalb's move is
aimed at countering this legis-
lation. A public hearing is
scheduled on the bills at 8 pm.
tomorrow.
Another bill dropped in the
hopper last night by Senator
William S. James. Democrat of
Hartford, would authorize the
State to issue $40 million
worth of bonds to help the
Counties and Baltimore City
construct community colleges.
The House of Delegates
Nrestled with q bill last night
which would drop the require
nent that minors file evidence
pf financial responsibility be-
tore getting a drivers license.
After q furry Of oratory for
and against the bill, it was
passed by one vote. but the vote
later was rescinded and the
matter was rescheduled for
another vote tomorrow.
See Discrimination
Those who favor repeating
the requirement claim that
r ;n-agers are being legislated
&. 4inSt as a class by having to
fiji evidence not required OF
adults.
A bill which would make
fathers Of Legitimate children
pay for their support or face
Jail sentences was passed last
night by the State Senate. It
would require a constitutional
amendment to put the proposal
In force.
Under present Maryland law,
the only persons who can be
Jailed for debt are fathers of
legitimate children who ignore
court orders to support them or
husbands who refuse to sup
port wife or pay alimony. The
proposed bill is backed by the
Legislative Council.
The frontiersman., 1962-04-19
WASILLA CHOSEN AS BOROUGH SEAT BY COMMITTEE

Petitions are now being cir culated for the organized bor- ough of the Matanuska-Susit- na valleys. Only 25 percent of those persons who voted in the last general election are needed within the city limits. and the same percentage in the balance of the proposed bor- ough, before the proposal is submitted to the State Bound ary Commission for approval.
 The petition sets forth that the only area-wide powers shall initially be those requir- ed by law, i.e. schools, planning and zoning, and assessment and collection.
 The 31 additional powers permitted a first clas borough would be exercised in the rural area by the assembly and in the city by the City Council, unless the city and borough assembly agreed to exercise such powers on an area-Wide basis for req sons of efficiency and economy.
 Leaving this decision to the elected representatives allows maximum latitude in the course to be taken by the city and borough" said Robert Vro- man, chairman of the local bor- ough committee.
 The petition establishes the borough seat at Wasilla and
 this appears to be inc only
 major opposition voiced since the petition circulation was started.
 Vroman stated Wasilla was selected by the committee "as place meeting the require ments generally desired by all the proposed borough resi- dents" He added Wasilla has a central location in the heavier populated portion of the pro- posed borough and is establish ed on the main line of the rail- road which provides principal transportation to the Susitna valley portion of the borough.
 Members of the local Grange will sponsor a public meeting at Grange hall in Palmer at which time the proposed bor- ough will be discussed.
The frontiersman., 1962-04-19

Mrs. Stan Zaborac's group of Camp Fire Girls, assisted by their leader, will be selling ACCA. Easter Lilies on Sat urday, April q.
 The girls will be on h streets. in the business spots throughout the city. at the door of residences. Members of the Matanuska Valley Crippled Children's Associa- lion urge that everyone vel come these girls-that they purchase an Easter lily 10 help a handicapped C h i l d. The local chapter will be winding up their annual Eas- ter Seal campaign with Eas- ter Sunday as h e closing date.
 The MVCCA rummage sale, being held in the former Snow White Laundry space, will be open again Saturday. Members reported there is still a large amount of good rummage foI sale at half the ordinary price Last Saturdays rummage and bake sale was very successful they reported.
The frontiersman., 1962-04-19
Power Generation
(Continued from page l)

Continued from page D stallation of generating plants, except CEA.
 To protect the MEA service area, LaZelle said it would be necessary to have a plant here REA officials recommended that g megaWatt p l a n { be built in this area to handle inn mediate needs. We need power now" LaZelle pointed out.
 When REA officials suggest ed a power pool CEA said they felt they would have no voice in a pool.
 Nothing definite was decid- ed before the departure of the REA officials. They left with the words that the cooperatives should get together with a req sonable plan-if they did, REA would be interested in advan- eing the funds.
 Unless we have a genera ling source in the Valley. we cant move ahead" LaZelle stated. We must protect our own service area by being able to provide the p ower ourselves and not allow oth- CTS to go out and pick up new generation which will be needed.
 When asked if private finan- cing of a steam plant at Sut- ton had been considered La Zelle stated it is going to be. However, he explained { h a t REA can not refinance such a
The frontiersman., 1962-04-19

quests from the coal industry for local support in opposition to the conversion resulted in over l00 telegrams to the Con gressional delegation and Pres ldent Kennedy. He requested that these now be followed up by letters. These are very i'm portant. The letters and wires are read, and mean a great deal to our delegation" he said.
 He said that the loss of sale of some 220,000 tons of coal, at Sl0 a ton, of which 40 percent stays in the valley in the form of wages, would make a mark ed impression on the valleys economy. He also pointed out the Alaska Railroad would lose $2 million in revenue which he felt should be added to the Federal cost of conversion. He said some 100 persons are di- rectly employed in the coal industry.
 This conversion is of prime importance to every business man in the valley, said Barney Fish, Chamber of Commerce president, who urged that every resident of the valley send wires and letters to Presi- dent Kennedy protesting the conversion.
The frontiersman., 1962-04-19
MEA Incumhenis Returned 10 Board

The two incumbents, Robert Tucker and Walter Mayr. both of Sutton, were returned to the board of directors during an election held at the annual membership meeting of the Matanuska Electric Association April IA MEA officials report a big turnout of members at the meeting. There was a close vote between the Sutton and Chugiak Eagle River Birch wood and Sutton nominees
 The proposed repeal of by law was approved by a wide margin of votes; annual reports were made by association of ficials and 19 prizes awarded during the meeting.
The frontiersman., 1962-04-19
Goal Industry Protests Conversion of Bases

Hugh Madison of Evan-Jones Coal Company said this week the support shown the coal in dustry by valley residents is very gratifying. He stated that a few days ago it was learned that the Defense Department had approved the immediate conversion of fuel at military bases, and that this will mean that coal is out. He said re-
The frontiersman., 1962-04-19
NWANlANS GIVE
 EASTER EGGS FOR VALLEY CHILDREN

Members of the Kiwanis Club of Palmer are preparing some 75O bags of Easter candy eggs of assorted sizes and col ors that will be distributed to all Valley churches for distri- button to children following Easter Sunday services.
The frontiersman., 1962-04-19
DISEASES REPORTED

There were 33 cases of upper respiratory infection reported in the Palmer area for the week ending April l3. In addi- ton there were three cases of influenza, two each of chicken pox, infectious heptatitis, and impetigo, and one case of pneu- roopia
The frontiersman., 1962-04-19
LILY SALE WILL WHY'D UP
 RcCA EASTER SEAL CAMPAIGN

Members of the Gold Star Rebekah Lodge are sponsoring the sale. with all proceeds go- ing to MVCCA Easter cam paign. Space is being m d e available through the coopera- ton of the Center Theatre.
The frontiersman., 1962-04-19
WythIe J. Heaven To Wed on April 2f

MT. and Mrs. Foster C. Hea- ven of Wasilla announce the coming marriage of their dau- ghter, Wythle Jourine to Allan Earl Gershmel, son of Harold GershmeI, also of Wasilla.
 The wedding will take place Saturday, April 21 at 8 pm. in the Church of Christ in Wasilla,
 All friends of both families are invited to attend the cere- mony and a reception which will follow in the Wasilla Com munity Hall.
The frontiersman., 1962-04-19
ALASKAN SYMPHONY TO BE FEATURE
 OF BAND CONCERT

The Alaskan Symphony written in four movements by Lee Plumbley, high school band master, will be the feat ure of band concert to be presented by PHS Pioneer Band on Tuesday, April 24 at 8 pm. in Central gymnasium.
 The spring concert will feat ure music written by Plumb ley, including three marches. Other sections of the concert will include three chorals by the band, and presentations by members of the Sixth grade and Junior High bands.