Memphis World Memphis World Publishing Co. 1964-04-25 J. A. Beauchamp AT GEOGRAPHY CONFERENCE SESSION — Four participants in the first annual meeting of the North Carolina Congress of Geography, Earth Science, and Social Studies Teachers get together at the second general session of the oneday conference at North Carolina College Saturday. Following the theme, "Teaching for Geographic Competence," the meeting attracted some 120 teachers to the Durham campus. Shown are, from left: Quinton Wall, instructor, Johnston County Training School, Smithfield, who presided at the session; Dr. John D. Eyre, University of North Carolina, Chapel Hill, who spoke on "Teaching Geography for World Citizenship;" Dr. T. R. Speigner, chairman of the NCC Department of Geography; and Dr. Rubin Weston, NCC Department of History and Social Science. Woman Claims Policy Fortune After Chicago Identification A lightskinned Negro woman with a "Jewish" surname last, week laid claim to a $760,000 hoard left by a recently deceased Chicago policy operator, after insisting that she is his daughter and rightful heir. However, the woman, identified as Constance Wakefield Stinberg, 29, ran into a roadblock. When she went to a certain Southside address to check on information about her father, she was confronted by five men and six women who, she said, menaced her and tried to steal her birth certificate. She is latest of some 15 persons who have tried to cut themselves in on the fortune left by Lawrence Wakefield, who operated two Southside policy wheels from which he amassed the $760,000 hoard before his death. All have tried to identify themselves as his kinfolk. Wakefield, 68. died of a heart attack Feb. 19, after being strickened in his home. His white commonlaw wife, Rose Kennedy, is-claming at least a widow's share, insisting he loaned Wakefield an initial $160,000 to invest in the policy operations. Mrs. Steinberg, Wakefield's self styled daughter, also reported to police that her 11-year -old son, John, had been kidnapped and that she had received a number of threatening calls. However, the son was found later by the FBI wondering in the streets . Mrs. Steinberg said she was able to escape from the, address to which she had gone to check out information on her father, only after pulling a gun on her tormentors. Later, police, checking out her complaint,' burst in on a full scale policy operation at the address. They arrested five men and six women in a basement apartment on gambling charges. HEART VICTIM A lightskinned Negro woman with a "Jewish" surname last, week laid claim to a $760,000 hoard left by a recently deceased Chicago policy operator, after insisting that she is his daughter and rightful heir. However, the woman, identified as Constance Wakefield Stinberg, 29, ran into a roadblock. When she went to a certain Southside address to check on information about her father, she was confronted by five men and six women who, she said, menaced her and tried to steal her birth certificate. She is latest of some 15 persons who have tried to cut themselves in on the fortune left by Lawrence Wakefield, who operated two Southside policy wheels from which he amassed the $760,000 hoard before his death. All have tried to identify themselves as his kinfolk. Wakefield, 68. died of a heart attack Feb. 19, after being strickened in his home. His white commonlaw wife, Rose Kennedy, is-claming at least a widow's share, insisting he loaned Wakefield an initial $160,000 to invest in the policy operations. Mrs. Steinberg, Wakefield's self styled daughter, also reported to police that her 11-year -old son, John, had been kidnapped and that she had received a number of threatening calls. However, the son was found later by the FBI wondering in the streets . Mrs. Steinberg said she was able to escape from the, address to which she had gone to check out information on her father, only after pulling a gun on her tormentors. Later, police, checking out her complaint,' burst in on a full scale policy operation at the address. They arrested five men and six women in a basement apartment on gambling charges. Jamaican Chief At Walter Reed Sir Alexander Bustamente, Jamaican Prime Minister, was reported in "excellent condition" Friday after having a cataract removed Thursday from his left eye at Walter Reed Army Medical Center. A spokesman far the Jamaican Embassy said no ll effects resulted from the operation performed by Col J.M. McNair, chief Ophthalmologist at Walter Reed, and Dr. Herbert Eldamere, a Jamaican eye specialist. The Prime Minister received many telegrams, cards and flowers from wellwishers, and among them was a floral arrangement from President and Mrs. Johnson. PLAN PROTEST AGAINST GIANT MOTOR COMBINE Delegates to the annual NAACP Midwestern regional conference, which met here April 10-11 gave overwhelming approval to a massive protest demonstration against the General Motors Corporation, set for Monday, May 4. Both adult and youth division representatives from N. A. A. C. P. branches of the seven-state area, stood up and cheered a resolution calling for the one-day demonstration in front of the automotive giant's headquarters in Detroit Mich. and for similar protest expressions outside the corporation's showrooms and local offices in 50 cities around the nation. Herbert Hill, NAACP labor secretary, who will lead the demonstration in Detroit, said the mas sive protest has been dubbed March On G. M.," and will be the Negro's way of registering a complaint against G. M.'s "arrogant refusal" to alter its nationwide attern of discriminatory practices. The NAACP official added: "The NAACP is concerned with the entire range of employment opportunities in the G; M. Industrial empire. Beginning with the supervisory level and up, G. M. is for the most part a "lily-white" operation. Our major emphasis is upon supervisory, professional, technical and other white collar occupations. This includes employment as salesmen in G. M. show rooms and Negro women in secretarial positions in G. M. offices." AT LAST THE PERMANENT WIG Miss Height Heads Holy Land, Europe Tour During July Dorothy I. Height. National President of the National Council of Negro Women, Inc., will lead a group of women and their families on a 29 - day tour to the Holy Land and Europe, departing July 19. This special tour will include visits to Israel, Nazareth, The Gallilee, Cyprus, Lebanon, Jordan, Jerusalem, Bethlehem, Italy, Switzerland and France. The all inclusive price of $995 covers just about everything .. meals, hotels, tips, sightseeing, porterage etc. The Council is also sponsoring tours to Hawaii and a Grand Tour of Europe. These visits will emphasize people as well as places and will touch off several social events, including a series of receptions, seminars and meetings. Through these tours an attempt is made to build a program that can have far reaching significance as a contribution to peace and understanding among all the peoples of the world. Marion H. Jackson, a member of the staff of Unitours, Inc. specialists in group tours overseas is serving as Director of the NCNW Tour Program. Graded Schools Said 'Dead Issue' The present system of schooling our youngsters was labeled a "dead issue in American education" by two outstanding educators speaking before some 400 teachers, principals and supervisors attending the Virginia Teachers Association's Conference On Ungraded Schools here last Saturday at the Hotel John Marshall. Dr. Maurie Hillson, one of the foremost authorities in the United states on, non - graded schools, told luncheon audience that we have to seek other ways. "The graded system restricts pupil progress, is not apace with present needs, demonstrates a lack, of diversity and rewards mediocrity," the professor at Fairleigh Dickinson University in Rutherford, N. J. said. In an earlier address to the VTA throngs. Dr. Neil V. Sullivan, superintendent of the Prince Edward Free School Association, said that non - graded schools will replace the traditional graded schools throughout the United States within 25 years. "Pressure from parents an educators is the basic reason behind the move toward non-graded systems," he said. NEW PREMIER Ian Smith, 44, took office Monday as Prime Minister of Southern Rhodesia, succeeding Winston Field, who resigned over "serious disagreements" with his party, the Rhodesian Front. BIG RELIEF FOR LITTLE BURNS MOROLINE PETROLEUM JELLY Senate Still Tied In Knots In Debate On Civil Rights The marathon debate on the Civil Rights Bill still had the Senate tied in knots April 18 after 16 days of debate. Not a single vote had been registered on any part of it. Practically everyone concerned agreed that a strong civil rights bill must be passed — and one will be passed — but when the proposals would become law remained as uncertain as ever. President Johnson told his Thursday news conference that he hoped the bill "can be passed in a reasonable time." Attorney General Robert F. Kennedy told the American society of Newspaper Editors that civil rights legislation will be passed this year and asked them to urge their readers to obey it. In remarks delivered Sunday at a testimonial d inner honoring former Mayor Samuel Kahn of Englewood Cliffs, N. J., Senator Clifford P. Case (R.-N.J.)said "the measure is important; it deserves the fullest possible consideration," but he stewed clear of predictions on passage. Case said he hoped the bill would not be weakened because he feels that "a watered down bill is not worth passing. I think the reaction of the public and of the minority groups affected would be much worse if we pass a watered down bill .... than if we don't pass a bill at all." Some hitherto strong supporters of civil rights legislation, like Senators Hubert H, Humphrey (DMinn.) and Thomas H. Kuchel (R.- Calif.) forgot about the timetable for passage last week and launched an attack on "unruly demonstrations and protests." Senators Kenneth B. Keating and Jacob K. Javits, both New York Republicans, got side -tracked, too. They denounced the World's Fair "stall-in" drive and other "extremist'' activities. Meanwhile, Senate Republican Leader Everett M. Dirksen discarded more than 40 proposed amendments to the Civil Rights Bill in the face of stiffening opposition from members of his own party. Dirksen's opposition to the Housepassed civil rights measure no doubt lent aid and comfort to Southern opponents who have been long on words and short on Americanism. In other sectors of the civil rights struggle: Students from seminaries throughout' the country on Sunday began a silent "vigil" for civil rights on the grounds of the Lincoln Memorial here. The students planned to take turns standing watch before the Memorial, during daylight hours and into the night "as long as necessary as a witness to our common effort to help secure justice and equal rights for all our citizens — through comprehensive civil rights legislation." Not A Single Vote Registerd On Any Part Of Bill The marathon debate on the Civil Rights Bill still had the Senate tied in knots April 18 after 16 days of debate. Not a single vote had been registered on any part of it. Practically everyone concerned agreed that a strong civil rights bill must be passed — and one will be passed — but when the proposals would become law remained as uncertain as ever. President Johnson told his Thursday news conference that he hoped the bill "can be passed in a reasonable time." Attorney General Robert F. Kennedy told the American society of Newspaper Editors that civil rights legislation will be passed this year and asked them to urge their readers to obey it. In remarks delivered Sunday at a testimonial d inner honoring former Mayor Samuel Kahn of Englewood Cliffs, N. J., Senator Clifford P. Case (R.-N.J.)said "the measure is important; it deserves the fullest possible consideration," but he stewed clear of predictions on passage. Case said he hoped the bill would not be weakened because he feels that "a watered down bill is not worth passing. I think the reaction of the public and of the minority groups affected would be much worse if we pass a watered down bill .... than if we don't pass a bill at all." Some hitherto strong supporters of civil rights legislation, like Senators Hubert H, Humphrey (DMinn.) and Thomas H. Kuchel (R.- Calif.) forgot about the timetable for passage last week and launched an attack on "unruly demonstrations and protests." Senators Kenneth B. Keating and Jacob K. Javits, both New York Republicans, got side -tracked, too. They denounced the World's Fair "stall-in" drive and other "extremist'' activities. Meanwhile, Senate Republican Leader Everett M. Dirksen discarded more than 40 proposed amendments to the Civil Rights Bill in the face of stiffening opposition from members of his own party. Dirksen's opposition to the Housepassed civil rights measure no doubt lent aid and comfort to Southern opponents who have been long on words and short on Americanism. In other sectors of the civil rights struggle: Students from seminaries throughout' the country on Sunday began a silent "vigil" for civil rights on the grounds of the Lincoln Memorial here. The students planned to take turns standing watch before the Memorial, during daylight hours and into the night "as long as necessary as a witness to our common effort to help secure justice and equal rights for all our citizens — through comprehensive civil rights legislation." CASE REMARKS The marathon debate on the Civil Rights Bill still had the Senate tied in knots April 18 after 16 days of debate. Not a single vote had been registered on any part of it. Practically everyone concerned agreed that a strong civil rights bill must be passed — and one will be passed — but when the proposals would become law remained as uncertain as ever. President Johnson told his Thursday news conference that he hoped the bill "can be passed in a reasonable time." Attorney General Robert F. Kennedy told the American society of Newspaper Editors that civil rights legislation will be passed this year and asked them to urge their readers to obey it. In remarks delivered Sunday at a testimonial d inner honoring former Mayor Samuel Kahn of Englewood Cliffs, N. J., Senator Clifford P. Case (R.-N.J.)said "the measure is important; it deserves the fullest possible consideration," but he stewed clear of predictions on passage. Case said he hoped the bill would not be weakened because he feels that "a watered down bill is not worth passing. I think the reaction of the public and of the minority groups affected would be much worse if we pass a watered down bill .... than if we don't pass a bill at all." Some hitherto strong supporters of civil rights legislation, like Senators Hubert H, Humphrey (DMinn.) and Thomas H. Kuchel (R.- Calif.) forgot about the timetable for passage last week and launched an attack on "unruly demonstrations and protests." Senators Kenneth B. Keating and Jacob K. Javits, both New York Republicans, got side -tracked, too. They denounced the World's Fair "stall-in" drive and other "extremist'' activities. Meanwhile, Senate Republican Leader Everett M. Dirksen discarded more than 40 proposed amendments to the Civil Rights Bill in the face of stiffening opposition from members of his own party. Dirksen's opposition to the Housepassed civil rights measure no doubt lent aid and comfort to Southern opponents who have been long on words and short on Americanism. In other sectors of the civil rights struggle: Students from seminaries throughout' the country on Sunday began a silent "vigil" for civil rights on the grounds of the Lincoln Memorial here. The students planned to take turns standing watch before the Memorial, during daylight hours and into the night "as long as necessary as a witness to our common effort to help secure justice and equal rights for all our citizens — through comprehensive civil rights legislation." Sunday School Lesson Today we face the question: Is Christian love possible and practical? The word "love' 'is probably one the most abused words in the English language today. It certainly has a wide scope; there is the love of a man and a woman; the love of a parent for a child; the love of one member of a family for another; and, loosely used in a slang sense — "we 'love' this .. or the other thing." But true, love, Christian love, is of the kind demonstrated by Jesus in his ministry. It is the simple love of mankind for mankind Christian concern. It is the kind of love demonstrated by the Good Samaritan when he came across the helpless wayfarer. Concern won out, regardless of status — when others had passed by, unheeding. It is the love of God, when he sacrificed his only begotten son on the cross, that man might one day come into his own. What did we do to deserve such all - encompassing love? Was the world, in Bcal days, such an admirable place? Is it now? If we are honest, we must confess we are miserably unworthy of the great gift God gave us in the life of his Son. Love takes' into account all things — character, potentialities— everything, even including faults and shotcomings. Love encompasses the good in people, and even their weaknesses, because it is these weaknesses that make them human, and therefore fallible. After all, a Saint can make us feel inferior .. and who likes to feel inferior A good person .. a good parent .. loves his child, not only for what he has been, or is, but for what he can become. So all true over sees others as God sees them That is the way Christ loved us. It may be argued by some that to love one's neighbor as one's self would imply self - love. Maybe so. But basically, it means feeling the same concern for another person that one feels for oneself. And who, is not concerned with self? Our neighbor's welfare is as important as our own. Our neighbor's feelings are as important as our own. should his child be going hungry, it could be our child, and so on, ad infinitum. The Bible shows the way for us in this matter of neighborly love. It is totally uncompromising. It demands self - restraint, responsibility, and a stern self - discipline of duty. We are all responsible not only for others, but to others. The example of Jesus in dealing with the woman of Samaria is a self - evident example of how Christian love erased barriers of race, culture and social, standing, and made a neighbor from one whom society considered an outcast. The world, thanks to the Jet Age, is growing smaller, day by day. People of different backgrounds, different religions, different culture are therefore coming in contact with one another. There is much that can be learned, on both sides. Each nation can contribute something to the world. Consider the tact that our children are guarded from dipthteria by what a Japanese and a German did; they are protected from smallpox by an Englishman's work; the concern of a Frenchman has saved many from horrible death by rabies. From truth to death we are protected from dread diseases by the great minds of many nations —the minds of men who "loved their neighbors" — who put the welfare of mankind far above national backgrounds. These men will be beloved of God because of the human concern they" manifested for their brethren. They were practicing their religion as God wished that it would be practiced. And while we cannot make such a spectacular bid, perhaps, for God's recognition, we can be sure that If we show our love for our neighbors in the small ways that present themselves to us, He will not let it go unnoticed. These commens are based on outlines of the International Sunday School Lessons, copyrighted by the International Council of Religious education, and used by permission). THE CHRISTIAN LOVES HIS NEIGHBOR Today we face the question: Is Christian love possible and practical? The word "love' 'is probably one the most abused words in the English language today. It certainly has a wide scope; there is the love of a man and a woman; the love of a parent for a child; the love of one member of a family for another; and, loosely used in a slang sense — "we 'love' this .. or the other thing." But true, love, Christian love, is of the kind demonstrated by Jesus in his ministry. It is the simple love of mankind for mankind Christian concern. It is the kind of love demonstrated by the Good Samaritan when he came across the helpless wayfarer. Concern won out, regardless of status — when others had passed by, unheeding. It is the love of God, when he sacrificed his only begotten son on the cross, that man might one day come into his own. What did we do to deserve such all - encompassing love? Was the world, in Bcal days, such an admirable place? Is it now? If we are honest, we must confess we are miserably unworthy of the great gift God gave us in the life of his Son. Love takes' into account all things — character, potentialities— everything, even including faults and shotcomings. Love encompasses the good in people, and even their weaknesses, because it is these weaknesses that make them human, and therefore fallible. After all, a Saint can make us feel inferior .. and who likes to feel inferior A good person .. a good parent .. loves his child, not only for what he has been, or is, but for what he can become. So all true over sees others as God sees them That is the way Christ loved us. It may be argued by some that to love one's neighbor as one's self would imply self - love. Maybe so. But basically, it means feeling the same concern for another person that one feels for oneself. And who, is not concerned with self? Our neighbor's welfare is as important as our own. Our neighbor's feelings are as important as our own. should his child be going hungry, it could be our child, and so on, ad infinitum. The Bible shows the way for us in this matter of neighborly love. It is totally uncompromising. It demands self - restraint, responsibility, and a stern self - discipline of duty. We are all responsible not only for others, but to others. The example of Jesus in dealing with the woman of Samaria is a self - evident example of how Christian love erased barriers of race, culture and social, standing, and made a neighbor from one whom society considered an outcast. The world, thanks to the Jet Age, is growing smaller, day by day. People of different backgrounds, different religions, different culture are therefore coming in contact with one another. There is much that can be learned, on both sides. Each nation can contribute something to the world. Consider the tact that our children are guarded from dipthteria by what a Japanese and a German did; they are protected from smallpox by an Englishman's work; the concern of a Frenchman has saved many from horrible death by rabies. From truth to death we are protected from dread diseases by the great minds of many nations —the minds of men who "loved their neighbors" — who put the welfare of mankind far above national backgrounds. These men will be beloved of God because of the human concern they" manifested for their brethren. They were practicing their religion as God wished that it would be practiced. And while we cannot make such a spectacular bid, perhaps, for God's recognition, we can be sure that If we show our love for our neighbors in the small ways that present themselves to us, He will not let it go unnoticed. These commens are based on outlines of the International Sunday School Lessons, copyrighted by the International Council of Religious education, and used by permission). NUTRITION DISPLAY — Jacqueline K. Jones, right, a North Carolina College home economics major from Fayetteville, N. C., interprets a nutrition display to two visitors at the college's recent Home Economics Department's Open House The visitors, both Durhamites, are, from left, Mrs. E.D. Vann and Mrs. P. L. Hall. MISS TAYLOR, RICHARD BURTON IN NAACP SHOW Elizabeth Taylor and Richard Burton are among the latest group of movie and stage stars who have consented to participate in the NAACP's two-hour, closed - circuit television extravaganza, Thursday, May 14. The others are Della Reese vocalist; Godfrey Cambridge, actor; and Robert Preston, star of the current Broadway, comedy musical, "Nobody Loves an Albatross. Miss Taylor is presently being seen around the country as the lead in the" filmland epic "Cleopatra." Mr. Burton, who is appearing on Broadway in the moderndress version of "Hamlet," may also be seen in the Wallis film, "Becket." In announcing these additions to the host of personalities who will be presented on the program which will be seen in over 40 cities, from coast-to-coast, Dr. John A. Morsell, an NAACP official, said indications are that the affair will be huge success. Dr. Morsell, who is assistant to NAACP Executive Secretary Roy Wilkins, added that reports from NAACP units around the country show tickets moving extremely well. "There is great enthusiasm everywhere," declared Dr. Morsell. Youth Leader Is Cited For Courage In a quiet, emotion-packed ceremony on April 5, Quinton E. Baker, NAACP North Carolina State Youth Conference president, was presented the second Louis M. Weintraub Memorial Award of $500. The award was made in the Little Lounge of the City Club, 6 west 48th St. The award, which is presented to a young man or woman under 25 "for outstanding personal courage in the cause of human rights or civil liberties," was given to Mr. Baker, 20, for his integration activities in his home state of North Carolina. In his acceptance remarks, Mr. Baker, a senior at North Carolina College in Durham, said he was "deeply honored" to have been chosen to receive the gift because "many people have done more than I." During the presentation, Mr. Baker's mother, Mrs. Herman Baker, wept. The young civil rights leader's father and his sister, Dorothy, 23, were also deeply moved. The Bakers formerly of Greenville, N. C, how reside in Inwood, N. Y. Joseph D. McGoldrick, chairman of the Department of Political Science at Queens College and former Comptroller of New York City, presided, The citation which Mr. McGoldrick read, said the young NAACP official was being honored "for courageous and dedicated leadership in the struggle to achieve equal rights and equal opporunity for all Americans .. Quinton has made a notable contribution to the civil rights movement He is a young leader of rare ability and dedication." NAMED TRUSTEE The National Urban League announced that John S. Hayes, executive of the Washington Post, has been elected to its board of trustees. UPSET SKIN LOVELIER COMPLEXION HEAD TO TOE PROTECTION Tulsa Protest Opens Restaurants Nonviolent action came to Tulsa for the first time recently in the form of a Freedom March across town followed by two weeks of sit-ins at two eating places in which 87 demonstrators were arrested. Evaluating the campaign as of mid-April, Milton Goodwin, president of Tulsa CORE, said: "As a result of the sit-ins at the two restaurants, 4 Tulsa eating places have ended segregation," The campaign is being conducted by Tulsa CORE with the support of the Oklahoma City NAACP Youth Council. The initial demonstration took place at Borden's Cafeteria in the Northland Shopping Center immediately following a mass rally which ended the Freedom March. Black Heroes Of The American Revolution Notwithstanding the gallantry displayed by Negro soldiers in the early battles of the Revolutionary War, the issue of their bearing arms became a subject of trouble some controversy. The question was debated both in the army and the Congress and received the attention of the foremost leaders of the Revolution George Washington and his generals convened a council of war on October 8 1775, in Cambridge, Massachusetts, to consider the matter of Negro enlistments. It resolver "unanimously to reject all slaves and by a great majority to reject Negroes altogether." But two months later Washington ordered the enlistment of "free Negroes" and requested congressional approval, The Congress replied by resolution: "That the free Negroes, who have served faithfully in the army at Cambridge, may be reenlisted therein, but no others" But the Congress had no power to control the actions of the respective states in this regard, so the controversy continued. James Madison said that it would be "well to liberate and make soldiers of the blacks" because "It would certainly be more consonant with the principles of liberty, which ought never to be lost sight of in contest for liberty ... "While Alexander Hamilton pointed out that "If we do not make use of them" the British will, he also cited a higher concern: "An essential part of the plan to give them their freedom, with their muskets for the dictates of humanity and true policy, equally interest me in favor of this unfortunate class of men." The controversy became moot in the face of two military realities that required the full utilization of Negro manpower — the British were actively bidding for their services and the serious military reverses suffered by the Americans in the years 1776 to 1779. Typical of the British efforts was the proclamation of Sir Henry Clinton: "I do promise to every. Negro who shall desert the Rebel Standard full security to follow within these Lines, any Occupation which ho shall think proper." -YiOs. Seymour Burr of Conecticut was one of thousands if slaves to heed the British summons and the promise of emancipation. He was apprehended, however, in his flight. When be explained his strong desire for liberty, his master proposed that he enlist in the American army and at the end of the war be his own man. Burrs master was a brother of Aaron Burr, controversial political leader in the early years of this nation's history and fatal duelist of Alexander Hamilton. Seymour-Burr joined the Seventh Massachusetts Regiment and fought in several engagements including the Battle of Bunker Hill. He endured considerable suffering from the cold weather and lack of rations at the siege of Port Catskill. After the war, then a freedman, he settled in Canton, Mass., where he married and reared a family. Eventually most of the states enacted legislation to encourage slaves to enlist by the offer of emancipation. By October 21, 1777, a Hessian officer, serving with King George's forces, declared in a letter that "no regiment (among the Americana) is to be seen in which there are not - Negroes in abundance and among them are able-bodied, strong, and brave fellows." SEYMOUR BURR Notwithstanding the gallantry displayed by Negro soldiers in the early battles of the Revolutionary War, the issue of their bearing arms became a subject of trouble some controversy. The question was debated both in the army and the Congress and received the attention of the foremost leaders of the Revolution George Washington and his generals convened a council of war on October 8 1775, in Cambridge, Massachusetts, to consider the matter of Negro enlistments. It resolver "unanimously to reject all slaves and by a great majority to reject Negroes altogether." But two months later Washington ordered the enlistment of "free Negroes" and requested congressional approval, The Congress replied by resolution: "That the free Negroes, who have served faithfully in the army at Cambridge, may be reenlisted therein, but no others" But the Congress had no power to control the actions of the respective states in this regard, so the controversy continued. James Madison said that it would be "well to liberate and make soldiers of the blacks" because "It would certainly be more consonant with the principles of liberty, which ought never to be lost sight of in contest for liberty ... "While Alexander Hamilton pointed out that "If we do not make use of them" the British will, he also cited a higher concern: "An essential part of the plan to give them their freedom, with their muskets for the dictates of humanity and true policy, equally interest me in favor of this unfortunate class of men." The controversy became moot in the face of two military realities that required the full utilization of Negro manpower — the British were actively bidding for their services and the serious military reverses suffered by the Americans in the years 1776 to 1779. Typical of the British efforts was the proclamation of Sir Henry Clinton: "I do promise to every. Negro who shall desert the Rebel Standard full security to follow within these Lines, any Occupation which ho shall think proper." -YiOs. Seymour Burr of Conecticut was one of thousands if slaves to heed the British summons and the promise of emancipation. He was apprehended, however, in his flight. When be explained his strong desire for liberty, his master proposed that he enlist in the American army and at the end of the war be his own man. Burrs master was a brother of Aaron Burr, controversial political leader in the early years of this nation's history and fatal duelist of Alexander Hamilton. Seymour-Burr joined the Seventh Massachusetts Regiment and fought in several engagements including the Battle of Bunker Hill. He endured considerable suffering from the cold weather and lack of rations at the siege of Port Catskill. After the war, then a freedman, he settled in Canton, Mass., where he married and reared a family. Eventually most of the states enacted legislation to encourage slaves to enlist by the offer of emancipation. By October 21, 1777, a Hessian officer, serving with King George's forces, declared in a letter that "no regiment (among the Americana) is to be seen in which there are not - Negroes in abundance and among them are able-bodied, strong, and brave fellows." Mrs. Robeson Keeps Secret Address About 45 women turned up at the Essex House Tuesday to hear Mrs. Eslanda Robeson, wife of ailing Paul Robeson, the singer who returned to the United States last December, She was there to address the second annual spring luncheon of the National Guardian, the "progressive newsweekly." Mrs. Robeson confined her remarks chiefly to the British Commonwealth and the civil rights movement in the U. S. She said London, which used to be a" white city," is now multi metal. "There certainly is prejudice," she added, "but the British are struggling against it." Mrs. Robeson observed that English boys and colored girls and English girls and colored ..boys may be seen "everywhere" walking "hand in hand .. and no one turns to stare at them." Asked about her husband, she said he was still a shut-in, but should soon be out. Their address: Well, she "wouldn't dream" of divulging it. Seeks Inclusion Of Negro History In School Texts A plea to textbook publishers to revise the content of the textbooks they publish to include the history of the Negro was made here last week by Whitney M. Young, Jr., executive director of the National Urban league, Speaking to executives of 65 publishing houses at a conference on illiteracy, Young said: "My kids don't know anything' about Negro history — because they read your history books." He poined out that the failure of public schools to teach the history of the Negro is one of the chief contributing factors to the indifference of white people to the Negro, and said: "Integration is not a problem, but an opportunity for white citizens, it will allow them to get rid of their drab sameness. Any child who grows up today uncomfortable with diversity is in trouble. You don't shut other people out any more — you shut yourself in." In May Redbook The poignant first person narratives of two women from opposite sides of the Civil Rights issue whose children represent a common ground for understanding.