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3 VOL. 3.39:1, No. 12
Cifizens Express Views {
on Truman’s Decision 1
not to Seek Re-electiong
“Golden! Harry 8. Truman'u‘
ramatlc decision not to run for ‘
fi-eiection haw 'brouxht forth the 1
~loliowing comments from thv foi- I
lowing Seattieites: ’
‘ The Amniotic manner in Whivh
iii President Truman made his decis- :
ébn not to seek reelection lei‘t the‘i
:nation more shocked than grieved
g—the beginning of the end of the
7~Pentagast Empire may point the
'way to the revival of American
Principles. ’ "
—Odeli Lewil‘
ct o >
As far as the best interest or
the people is concerned, President
Truman’s statement that he would
”not run for reelection is the best
~ State of the Union message that
any President of the United States
has made since George Washinz
ton‘s time. i
—— ChaFlec M. Stokesl
State Rep. 37th Dist.‘
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It is my opium that President
Truman made the logical conclu
‘oion that he m “mlected to'
.> wQM‘w _tor seven
. 'ear and ml‘ ‘ decided to
an dm by moms in _ld
name “it.” not seek the
Imm 0! hi! My in July.
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lulu his tonne in office because
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~ Bear With Us, Please
. Since commencing operation January 4th of this year, efforts to
obtain financial backing have faiied and being able to come out ev
-,e¢y well: except 3 has been the result of our own hustle and the small
Wary aid of a few people. ’
r“, - A! w know we began with our backs against the ropes, face'd
sells the ghost mmntable barriers of the past and the exhorbi
“,yrfihm and other obstacles we have faced you the peo
ple have M with us. We wish to thank you tor'your patience and
support thus for. ,
We well know that you want and deserve a sports section, so
flay news and coverage of more of your important events, plus sev
ibrd other added, needed features we are forced to throw most
at this material in the trash because we have not had the funds with
Mtich to pay for the printing. These are the bore factsi
, ,_ . with your continued support, we will not fail! We will suc
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5 . store ask you to bear with us and patrOnize our adver
'3 it is THEY who have enabled us to come thus for.
,; :3“ YOU We the paper, this week ic crowded with ads. This is a
WWtontinued insertions will soon assure increase in the
I fithe paper, thereby granting more space for the many news
25“ ~ _Qgfiau want to read.
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WWW? Signed: roams sowno ROSS,
Editor ‘- Publisher
-—Seattle Washinmn
Ition and his stand by the Civil
Rights Bill when knowing he would I
lose thousands of votes in the
south.
i wish Truman were running tor‘
a third term and I am sure that is'
the wish of many Americans. ‘
é—Arihur Lee Cluyi
- 2102 E. Madison
'0 O C
Truman's decision not to run is
not in the nature of a National co.-
tastrophe. He might personally like
to serve another term, but this is
balanced by the possibility of de
feat, a strong probability ii Bison-1
hower captures the Republican lio-1
mination. After seven years on a
strenuous ~lob, and at the age'ot
sixty-seven his family's wish on
very well be fulfilled. In all fairness
to Mr. Truman's modesty. he does
not consider himself an indispen
sibie man, although he co’uid nnv
doubtediy be drafted in the event
of a grave emergency.
la the Democratic pary, Ktetau
ver and Stevenson are the most
likely «Wigs. V ,Keisuver has
somewhat of an advantage in being
better known, primarily through‘
his crime investigation committee}
This has placed h m before the‘
public and has established his re
putation as an earnest enemy ot‘
pomption at a time when the Re
lpnhlicans wish to make the current
administration scandals s major is
sue. The factor most against him
is his lukewann- stand on basic
problems such as FEPC, either be
cause he is Imm a Southern state
where this is political suicide. or
from a. ‘personsl inxbiiity to see
any need for such legislation. To
many voters this would make him
entirely unacceptable, but one can
not assume that a Republican.
either Taft, or Eisenhower. who
has not spoken. would be any more
acceptable, whether they have re
mained silent or given guarded
campaign promises.
Stevenson it he cambe persuad-‘
ed to run, is Truman’s professional
politicians favorite candidate. On
domestic issues he is acceptable.
being‘n strong advocate of Civil
Rights and being generally con
sidered liberal in his economic no.l
licies. His foreign policy is quite:
close to Truman's. He appears to
be the best possible candidate since
there seems to be little likelihood
that Justice William 0. Douglas,
a true liberal and a courageous
thinker. is neither available nor
acceptable to the politicians who
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Talent Show
Big Success
George Robertson’s pr e’
sentatibn- of .- modern fiancee
won for him first prize in
‘Golden’Acoi-n Talent Show Satur-l
day night. March 29, at the YMCA.‘
In every aspect the show was a
great success.
Merceedeea. star of television
acted as one of the Judges with
Mrs. Fred Brown and Carl Coled
,man. ‘
The Tacoma Jr. Miss Quartet.
Iwon the second award for their
lsungs. ‘
I Lorraine Chatter: an (1 Ronald
.Helght walked off with third plnce
lhonors. Other participants at the
largely attended telent show were
Anita Bruce. anlne Harvey, the
Clark Sisters and brother and Ran
ldell Lumbard.
Sgt. A. Ottitt, served as Master
of Ceremonies and was ably assist
ed by a Fort Lewis Disc Jockey.
Prizes were donated tor the eve
ning by the following merchants:
Drug Stores —— Bishops, Gideons,
Lewis a, Haith and Maynard.
Other prizes came from Kay's
Ten Cent Store. Stricklen’s Bever
age. Little Record Mart, Lynn's Re
cord Shop. Weisfleld & Goldberg.
and Whitman's Clothing Store.
'Lois Tannyhiu, president says:
"watch for our next show. It prom
ises to be greater with the addition
of other outstanding artists in var
ious fields.
ATTY. GOES TO
DAD’S BEDSIDE
Attorney Philip L. Burton left
Tuesday morning for the bedside
of his father, gravely ill at his
home in Topeka, Kansas.
Atty. Burton's father. Dwight L.
Burton suffered a stroke and is
said to be gravely ill.
Burton likely will return to the
city, Monday, April 7.
Burton is an attorney for the
“We of Priee Stnbiiintion and
maintain! 1. ”into practice busi
neu with offices‘ it 536 People-
Bid:u Ind snaffle.
He resides at 212 30th N. with
his wife and their two children.
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Henry P. Warner, center, commander of the American Legion Post
Puget Sound No. 221 is discussing an important Legion document
with members of the Post. Don Lee Moore, chairman of the Junior
league baseball looks on while James Mitchell, past service officer
assists Warner. The Post has just begun a membership drive.
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American Legion Begins
Large Membership Drive
Under the leadership of Henry P. Warner, the American Le
gion Puget Sound Post No. 221 has commenced a mammoth member
ship drive on the eve-of entering the legion's new home at 1207 V 2
Jackson Street. ' '
Grand opening celebration festivities will b,e held at the newbie
cotion, Thursday night April iO.‘ An outstanding speaker will address
the Legion and a full evening of entertainment is planned.
Warner's cammandership of the Legion Post here since June, of
1951 has wrought great success and achievement through service ren
gdered. The Post has donated to hospitals for Christmas, given to calls
ifor Firlands Sanitarium and has sponsored a youth to Boy‘s State at
‘Ellensburg.
‘ The Post is also instrumented in the cleanup drive on Jackson
street that is held each year.
120 NEW MEMBERS SOUGHT
In the interest of the membership drive Warner states: including
Our present membership we have set as our goal 300 members. We
are urgently requesting all World War 1, and 2 veterans to ioin.
“There is much more work we can do, but we need additional
workers and through this campaign for members we hope to be able
to render a greater service to the city."
HenrySingleterry is Senior Commander; .i. B. Adams, Junior Com
mander and Robert L. Dorsey. '
Mr. Warner resides at 1028 Washington, is a member of Har
mony Lodge No. 2 Prince Hall Affiliate and is prominent in many other
fraternal orders here in Seattle.
AME CHOIRS
TO SING ON
EASTER SUNDAY
The combined Chairs 0! the
First A.M.E. Church, at 158! 14th
Ave. are presenting excerpts tron
Handel's Messiah as their Conn-lo
butlon to the evening service oni
Easter Sunday night at 7:30 p. m.
The choirs presented at Christ
mas some or Handel's great Work
from the Messiah, and it was
thoroughly enjoyed by all.
The combined choirs include the
Senior Choir. Choir No. 3. and the
Gospel Choir. Under the direction
of Mr. Joseph Powe. and Mrs.
Ruth Davis at the organ, and Mr.
Robert Colbert at the piano, this
promises to be an evening well
spent. Several 30103 as well as a
number of chorus selections will he
offered.
Rev. C. D. Tolliver in carrying
on his great work of building a
bigger and better First A.M.E.
Church is combining Choir No. 3
and the Senior Choir, making one
large Senior Choir. Those of you.‘
who have heard these two Chou-n
muffin-{iii I change that will bet
ter the church spiritually as well as
APRIL 4, 1952'
making the services more snjoy
this.
Mr. Joseph Pave will continue
his remarkable service as our very '
able director, and Mrs. Ruth Davis,
‘tslthful and capable organist. will
‘remaln in her capacity. Mrs. Estim-
Adsms will he roamed u pianist,
s position she so aptly fulfills.
The "Ml: will start in May
(or this m Senior Choir.
1 firm) Imm N.A.A.C.P.
1 JOIN now:
aux NEW
mom: NO. 13
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