Truman cites U S aid to Liberia under Point Four program
President Truman praised the Point Four aid as a counter to communist fear and cited Liberia as a beneficiary. Over six years the U S economic mission has built roads mapped timber supplies opened an iron deposit and aided agriculture increasing rice palm oil and cocoa output. In a Monrovia village cash income rose from five to thirty five dollars per person annually due to mission activities.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
ANP
America
Truman
U. S
Liberia
Monrovia
Alabama Denounces Mixed Public Schools
Alabama lawmakers denounced Supreme Court anti segregation rulings and passed two resolutions vowing not to mix White and Negro children in public schools. They demanded recognition of local self government and warned federal agencies to respect state rights and local customs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Montgomery
ANP
Alabama
U. S. Supreme Court
South
Klan Anti Red Note Found Near Skegee
In Tuskegee Alabama a note signed by The Federated Ku Klux Klans Inc and a burned cross were found in front of C W Hunt’s home. The message attacked Communism and warned that radical northern carpetbaggers southern scalawags and foreigners are mortgaging the Negro's future. Hunt said it appeared placed there by mistake.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tuskegee
Ala
ANP
Federated
Ku Klux Klans, Inc
C. W. Hunt
Hunt
Summer Activities Of JESCA In Liberty Square Brownsville
The James E. Scott Community Association launched its summer program June 19 1950 in Liberty Square Auditorium Brownsville directed by Mrs J L Dixon and volunteers. Programs include Playhouse for ages 2 to 6 arts crafts singing rhythm band, ages 7 to 18 arts crafts dancing games sewing informal dramatics, and adult sewing and arts crafts sessions Thursdays 2 to 4 pm supervised by Mrs Genester Sweeting. Despite limited funds the agency maintains its objective to steer youth toward constructive leisure and away from mischief. Parents and friends are invited to attend Fun Fest Fridays 12 noon to 12 00 pm and an Old Fashion Family Picnic on Thursday July 20 at Virginia Beach with round trip tickets 50 cents for adults and 35 cents for children under 15.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James E. Scott Community Association
Liberty Square
Brownsville
J. L. Dixon
Genester Sweeting
Virginia Beach
Parents Oppose Unequal Schools in Anacostia
The Consolidated Parent Group of Negro parents demanded better educational facilities, accusing the junior high school in Anacostia of inequality with White students. Six specific complaints were cited in a letter to the board of education, signed by Gardner L. Bishop, president.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Anacostia
Board of Education
Gardner L. Bishop
Organization
Summer Activities Registration Reminder
To children who have registered for the Summer Activities and have receipts or registration cards. All children must be accompanied by parent or an adult. Watch for further information or call 7-7289.
Sewing Machines Service and Repairs Offered
Honest, thorough work guaranteed. Parts and attachments, buttonhole workers, scissors and pinkers sharpened. Call 89-8805 for Harry Hummel.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harry Hummel
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New York
Chatham Walk
Chatham Hotel
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Library Project
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Dorothy I. Height
Gwendolyn Higginbotham
Alma Harllee
Vivian Chamberlain
Rear Mae Wright Downs
Osceola Adams
Ethel Cuff Black
Pres. Truman
U.S
American Newspaper Guild
Klan
Skegee
Prof
Stewpid
Jesca
Pionto
San Antonio Texas
Erie
Hollywood
Aris
Master Sewing Machine and Appliance CO
N.W
1St Ave
Ke Furniture Store
Second Ave
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