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It is important then that we elect candidates not only favorable to the Charter in general but those especially interested in the civil right* features. Candidates who were members of the Charter Conven tion and who are known to have fought hard for civil rights provisions of the Charter must be supported by all voters who believe in the soundness of these provisions. Candidates who were not members of the Charter Convention but who would work hard for adequate enforce ment of the civil rights provisions should also be supported. The new City Charter provides the following four concrete civil rights provisions: (1) a unified civil service system which requires that no action affecting the employment status of an employee or applicant, including appointment, promotion, demotion, suspension, or re moval. shall be taken or withheld by reason of race or religion; (2) an anti-discrimination clause in city contracts requiring that in connection with the performance of work under the contract, the contractor agrees not to discriminate against any employee or applicant because of race, religion, color or national origin; (3) a Human Relations Board which would deal with all minority groups and be a clearinghouse for minority problems of the community. It will carry on an educational program and make recommendations to the Mayor and Council; {4) a Civil Rights section requiring that all persons regardless of race, creed or color shall have equal enjoyment of and equal protection under all the provisions of the Charter and all ordi nances, resolutions, rules, regulations, orders and directives adopted pursuant thereto; Selection of the Personnel Director and members of the Personnel Board and the Human Relations Board are the responsibility of the Mayor and Council. The Personnel Board will review and approve rules and regulations governing the hiring, assignment, promotion, demotion, suspension, dis missal, and conditions of work of all city employees. The Human Relations Board, in addition to carrying on an educa tional program will “advise the Mayor and Council on all matters con cerning the administration and enforcement of laws and ordinances prohibiting discrimination against persons because of race or political or religious opinions or affiliations.” The importance of having a liberal Mayor and City Council is easily recognized in reviewing their appointive and administrative authority. The new City Charter is the legal framework upon which will be built a living institution of local government. Us true potential and value will depend on the type of candidates which are elected. Citizens con cerned with advancing civil rights in Omaha should support candidates who have demonstrated their willingness to work wholeheartedly in be half of civil rights. Gore Heads Florida A&M BEGINS EIGHTH YEAR AT FA>1 U—Dr. George W. Gore, Jr., (in sert) begins his eighth year as president of the 70-year old Flor ida A and M University on Mon day, April 1. His tenure at the institution has been characterized by growth in faculty and staff, an increase in student body, and expansion of the physical plant. Among the structures which have *- — - been completed are the four a bovc. Top left, Tucker Classroom building, $1,000,000, and tof right, Gibbs Hail (dormitory for men,) $937,000; bottom left, agri culture and home economic: building, $1,250,000; and bottom right, demonstration high school, $500,000. (A and M staff photos by Horace Jones, Jr.) UNCF Nation-Wide Campaign Opens April 1 NEW YORK, March 22—A ser ies of special radio and television programs has been scheduled for the United Negro College Fund in connection with its nation-wide 14th annual opening April 1. The day before the opening of the campaign, March 31, includes three College Fund listings: the appearance of the Bethune-Cook man College Choir on NBC’s net I work radio program “Moni ! tor,” 3.30 - 4 P.M.; of Lee H. | Bristol, president, Bristol-Myers Co., 1657 campaign chairman, on the regular weekly 10:35 A. M. ABC radio network choir series, featuring the Huston-Tillotson Choir; and of Alonzo G. Moron, president, Hampton Institute, on Dean James A. Pike’s program, ABC-TV, 5:00 - 5:30 P.M. Dr Moron will take part in a discus sion on the future of the Negro in an integrated society. Dr. Moron, will be Dean Pike’s guest as a national vice president of the 1957 Red Cross campaign. On the evening of April 1, the Hampton Institute Choir, under the direction of Dr.. Henry N. Switton, will be heard over WQXR 10:30 - 11:00 P.M. Lee H. Bristol will again speak on be half of the Fund on the program. The regular UNCF Sunday morning choir series over the ABC-national radio network (10:35 - 11:00 A.M.) during the month of April will feature: the Glee Club of Spelman College, Atlanta, Ga. (April 7); the concert choir of Xavier University, New Orleans, La. (April 14); and the We Recommend Our Friends To Support The Seven Charter Candidates! So You Don't Score Easy! Did you know that by taking just 180 seconds out of your life you can protect yourself against the devasting results of polio? Polio hits young adults hard. It has cruelly maimed many a teen ager. many a young mother and father, for life. But don't you be scared! Just spare those 180 seconds: 60 sec onds for a shot of polio vaccine now, 60 seconds for another shot two to six weeks from now and 60 seconds for the third shot seven months after that. That's all. But 180 seconds in an iron lung are an eternity. Fifty-one million Americans have protected themselves at least in part against polio up to now. But 58,000,000 under 4i havent had even one of the three shots. Summertime is polio time. You still have time—but only just time—If you see your doctor or ' go to the polio vaccination in your town right away. D0N7 GAMBLE WITH POLIO Rev. James Harris Rev. James A. Harris, age 82 years, of 2015 No. 24 St., expired Sunday March 17, 1957, at a local hospital. A native of Boonville, Missouri, he came to Omaha in 1907. Rev. Harris is survived by his wife, Mrs. Letitia Harris of Oma ha; brother, R. Q. Wright of SL Louis, Missouri; 2 nieces; 2 neph ews; step-daughter, Mrs. Bernice Long; step-son, Wilbur Johnson; 8 grandchildren Funcral services were held Thursday March 21, 1957 at 2:00 P.M. from the Salem Baptist Church with Rev. J. G. Wade of ficiating assisted by Reverends W. E. Fort, E. Pettis, C. McMorris, J. H. Reynolds, J. H. Whittington and Z. W. Williams. Interment was at Mt. Hope Cemetery. Honorary Pallbearers Messrs George Redd, Edgar Grant, Thom as Peugh, W. H. Moore, Rev. C. McMorris and Rev. J. H. Whit tington. Myers Brothers Funeral Ser vice. Dollie Young Mrs. Dollie Mae Young, 52 years, 2008 North 25th Street, passed a way Friday evening, March 15th at her home. Mrs. Young had been a resident of Omaha eighteen years and she and her husband were owners of the Young’s Restaurant. Mrs. Young is survived by her husband, Mr. William Young; two daughters, Mrs. Josephine Mit EDITORIAL Mayor JOHN ROSENBLATT EDITORIAL Mayor John Rotenblatt Promptly at 8 o’clock Tuesday morning and continuing throughout the day countless thousands of proud citizens of Omaha will wend their way to the some 250 polling places in the city to cast their vote for Mayor John Rosenblatt to succeed himself in the forthcoming election on May 14th. This is as it should be for certainly Mayor Rosenblatt’s record speaks for itself as it relates to the progress of Oma ha under his administration. From his early high school days to the present time, he has shown evidence of leadership, appreciation for the worth of an individual, holds no ill will toward any man, regardless of race, creed or color. This is evident from the stand he has taken on F.E.P.C. and his interest in all pro grams working toward the breaking down of racial prejudices. The progress of Omaha under the leadership of John Rosenblatt has been tremendous, for we recognize in him a leader who is experienced, efficient and one who is unselfish in his thoughts and action. So when you go to the polls on Tuesday do so with the thought in mind that ROSENBLATT IS THE MAN FOR OMAHA’S MAYOR. Alonzo Malvino Mr. Alonzo Malvino, 2433 Frank lin Street, expired Tuesday night March 19th at the above address. Mr. Malvino was a Packing House chell, of Omaha, Mrs. Lavier Bak er, Broaderick, California; two sons, Mr. Sylvester Mapp, Omaha, Mr. Lorenzo Mapp, Toledo, Ohio, daughter-in-law, Mrs. Vera Mapp, Omaha, Mrs. Evelyn Mapp, Tole do, ten grand children, one great grandchild. Tentatively funeral services have been set for two o’clock Wednes day afternoon from the New Hope j Baptist Church with the Rev. Le Roy Braggs officiating. Arrange-' ments by the Thomas Funeral Home. t 4£4 choirs of St. Augustine’s College, Raleigh, N. C. (April 21) and Fisk University, Nashville, Tenn. Ap ril 28). The choir programs are a regular feature of the ABC radio network originating in New York over WABC. Check local newspapers for time and station. NEW SHOW OPENING AT PLAYHOUSE The next production of the O m aha Community Playhouse will be The Chalk Garden by Enid Bagnold. The 1955-56 Broadway hit will open at the Omaha Com munity Playhouse March 29th and will run through April 13th. $2.00 tickets may be abtained by writ ing or calling The Omaha Com munity Playhouse, 4004 Daven port Street, Glendale 0800. employee. There are no known survivors. The body is at the Thomas Funeral Home. Mrs. Henrietta Fox, 102 years, passed away Wednesday morning March 20th. Mrs. Fox had been a resident of Omaha eighty five years. She was the aldest mem ber of Zion Baptist Church. She is survived by one great niece, Mrs. Marie Wilson of Omaha and other relatives. The body is at the Thomas Funeral Home. Ida G. Fields Mrs. Ida G. Fields, 72 year*, passed away Friday morning March 22nd at her home 2823 Parker Street. Mrs. Parker had been, a resident of Omaha since 1922. She is survived by one daugh ter, Mrs. Iva Wonders, Chicago, Illinois, three sons, Mr. Robert H., Frederick T., Theron H. Fields of Omaha, two brothers, Mr. Arthur Smith,, Mr. Paul Smith. Des Moines, Iowa, two sisters. Mrs. Edna Keene, Mrs. Savannah Bryant of Chicago, Illinois, three sisters-in-law, Mrs. Frances Mur ray, Kansas City, Missouri, Mrs. Dorothy Martin, St. Louis, Mis souri, Mrs. Helen Smith, Des Moines, Iowa, six grandchildren, twelve great grandchildren and other relatives. Funeral ser vices have been set for Thursday afternoon from the St. John'i Baptist Church with arrange ments by the Thomas Funeral Home. MARION ANDERSON CALLED ONE OF WORLD'S FOUR MOST BEAUTIFUL WOMEN BY MARLENE DIETRICH NEW YORK-Famed contral to Marion Anderson has been named one of the world’s four truly beautiful women by the in ternational star, Marlene Die trich . The actress, writing in the cur rent issue of McCall’s magazine, said that Miss Anderson is one of those select women who haw that rare inner beauty that is es sential to be truly beautiful and happy. Marlene Dietrich described Mlse Anderson, who holds the distinc tion of being the first Negro to sing in the Metropolitan Opera House, as “a dedicated human being who seems to have a mis sion and is aware of it ... I do not know Marian Anderson; I do not have to. Her inner beauty shines not only in her voice; but her face tells it, and her eyes." Miss Dietrich’s other selections for the world’s most beautiful women, which are published in her article, “The Danger Of Be ing Beautiful,’’ in McCall’s, in clude socialite Betsy Cushing Whitney; French night club sing er Edith Piaf; and the late Italian actress, Eleonora Duse. r fc^^ssscsl W«Wtt l/^SSr?** G0P Mov7 CORN RELIEF J J M,dw«t Com Relief / UV V*IflTK "■'•* **r/Mo ** «I£**»* •« I. r«rdfrtlh ' d fa %.5W 11j * f »r,m» I-.—ifr"! >» <*• »«,ti, ."/let “ /^ <5 s »*#l/r*,,#f for in? •mtr**r» PHD PHDM i m lLj!!!LIhrs?**■"■"—**—• Miki’f Rwl “Or CORN AIDjBr'-aagy-i w BILL I'PJp\ofl\$House Beats I <£*~I J»Ubi*»PisSVCOp, 7 / mM 'T11 Tu"si* rp c»rnS! 2t7 lo nii11 * / *SS:°d * W v-f^ O ^ v vAouse’ Y,Ji In Row Ext'"* soTT'V^ ***>*££•*/ Aid'-01' ^..^-isJa ... qqP Fotn' it 1 _t.Qp \VI»»^ ^ pen^l* »* ^ p*rW U>*)££dti.f\o» \House»' ««7^r V•" «0uvd ** s.r r^rr***® \^wX£r^~SZ~isS&Z&^~. 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