MEMPHIS, TENNESSEE, SATURDAY, DECEMBER 28? 1963 WASHINGTON - The 11-member Presidential Commission on Registration and Voting Participation Dec, 20 urged that literacy tests, poll taxes and other legal barriers to voting be abolished. “The United stales, leader of the ■ free world, lags behind many other free countries in voter participa, in various tion,” the commission said. The commision was established last March 3o by the late Presl. dent John F. Kennedy to study rea­ sons for low voter turnout in the United States. ,• ..Presidçnt. Johnson accepted-Hrj 21 recommendations made by the commission and stated: “I am told that it is easier today to buy a destructive weapon ,a gun, in a hardware store, than it is to vote." COMMISSION EXTENDED 'Miss LeMoyne' Is Johnson extended the life of the commission until next March 30 in order to assist states and localities to put some of the suggested re­ forms into practice. Many Negro and white organiza­ tions throughout the United States rita Patton, Robert Williams and have called for the abolition of Laura Ann Lawrence. literacy tests and poll tax payment The entertainment committee was as a prerequitlte to voting. composed of Ruthie Spearman, The commission noted that dur. Mr. Armstrong and hi» orchestra wheh.' jthey more. chairman; Alvenia Perkins, Gloria ing the 1960 presidentlanal elec, Neal, Litha Lee Rogers and Ber­ played for a benefit at Mehorry Medical Cdiffe New feature of the coronation this tion, only 63.8 per cent of Americans Announcement of the winner of nice Tucker. last month. The party was given1 by member» of the coveted honor was made near vear was the presentation of . top of voting age cast ballots. Voting Attorney Hooks, also a minister, the end of coronation ceremonies. fraternity men. Featured were participation in off-year congres­ Is pastof of Greater Middle Baptist. the Circle-Ette», club to which Dr. and Mr$,.tfa- Alternates, who make up Miss Thomas Saulsberry, “Mr. Alpha"; sional elections has ranged as low The program will be held in con­ zler pre members, bn. thé extreme righjf is as 30.1 per cent during the last Ford’s court, are Miss Bobbie Lee' William Lambert, “Mr. Omega”, junction with St. John the Evan, Mrs. Harold West, Meharr/s "First and Robert Williams, “Mr. Kappa." 40 years. gelist Day which is observed an- Raybourn, a sophomore, 979 Missis­ wife of Dr. West, president of Meharry. On the sippi, first; Miss Hazel Walton, a Charming young ladies partici­ In their sweeping recommenda­ nually by all Prince Hall Masonic extreme left is Mrs. J. G. Hulbert, colmunUi»«« senior, of 255 East Trigg, second, tions, the commissioners noted that lodges. Chief speaker will be Dr. pating in the coronation were Miss ;-------------------------------------------------------------- --------- i i SCIC and Miss Dorothy Bradford, a sen- Nettye Mae Ruppert, “Miss senior";. many election laws and administra, Charles Dinkins, president of Owen for, of 1906 Madison, third. Miss Alfreda Wooten, "Miss Jun. tive practices are "unreasonable, College and a member of the board Miss Ford will receive a trip to for"; Miss Nealy Williams, "Miss unfair and outmoded. They obstruct of trustees of City of Memphis Hos. Detroit, Mich, in June where she Sophomore”;. Miss Sandra D. Tay­ the path to the ballot box, dis. pitals. will be guest of LeMoyne alumni lor, “Miss Freshman"; Miss Willie franchising millions who want to Music will be furnished by the there at their annual weekend of Mae Cross, a senior, "Miss UNCF"; • votee.” choirs of Greater Middle Baptist 'Miss Universal' social and cultural activity. Miss Alice Jean Turner, a senior, and Greater White Stone Baptist, Contestants in the "Miss Le. "Miss Homecoming”; Miss Dorothy pastored by the Rev. A. R. Williams. Moyne” contest must meet high Jean Jones, a junior, “Miss Alpha The award was established by the academic standards, participate in Kappa Alpha”; Miss Cathelia Ann Prince Hall Masons of Tennessee campus activity and possess lady­ Barr, a sophomore, “Miss Delta two years ago to recognize annual, like qualities. Sigma Theta"; Miss Carolyn Hol- ly, outstanding contributions in the Squash Campbell's Mad Lads linssworth,. a freshman, ‘¡Miss Al. field of civic affairs and racial pro. In impressive coronation festivities, Mrs. Geraldine G. Clark, WASHINGTON - Th pha Phi Alpha"; Miss Carol Ann gress made by any citizen. played for the coronation which was cashier of the Los Angeles district of Universal Life Insurance of th» Mississippi state under the supervision of Miss La- Speight, a junior, “Miss Omega Psi Phi"; and Miss Alma L. Johnson, The first award was presented in Company, became the sixth "Miss Universal." Mrs. Clark received vetta Glover of the college's physi­ 1962 to Rev. C. F. Williams, Grand cal education staff. The attractive­ a sophomore, “Miss Kappa Alpha her crown in late November from Mrs. Marie H. Denson, the re­ Psi." Master of the Prince Hall Masons ly decorated gym was the work of of Tennessee, in recognition of the tiring queen, of Fort Worth, Texas. Dr. Ralph Johnson, also of Le. Male escorts were Henry Thomp­ role he played "in giving the Ne. Moyne’s faculty. son, Roderick Diggs Jr„ Carl Maple, groes of Tennessee a sense of di. Mrs. Clark competed with 35 contest put each district in com­ Chairman of the coronation com. Lewis Holmes, Larry Barr, Howard rection and unity in voting across other Universalités from the com. petition to have its queen selected dent Johnson’» special mlttee was Miss Mamie Kilbon, a Cross Solomon Holley Jr., Edward the state." pany’s branch offices for the covet, "Miss Universal." civil right»,,U» White, LeMoyne student who resides at 504 Mayhue, Jerry Johnson, Thomas This year's award to Atty. Hooks ed title which carries with it an Falling short of that, a district the probleóU/MtóiWà Edith. Saulsberry, Spencer McGee. Ralph is based on his "efforts in Mem- expense.paid trip to the home of­ queen can win a runner-up position hard-core Crowning Miss Ford was the out­ Jackson. William Worsham and fice. if her district is tops in overall per­ going “Miss LeMoyne,” Miss Alice Messrs Lambert and Williams. (Continued on Page Four) The newly-crowned “Miss Uni. formance within the geographical Johnson, a senior, of 1S2 Honduras Serving on the coronation com- versai" is an Arkansan who ml- area, Universal Life’s 36 districts Drive. mittee with Miss Kilbon were Sa. grated to the West Coast 14 years are sub-divided Into 4 geographical ago. She attended the public schools areas, thus the contest allowed for Jewish Congress Hails Court of Little Rook and Dunbar junior the selection of "Miss Universal" College. • and three alternates. A very charming and attractive In addition, five other members Action "Victory For Equality' person, Mrs. Clark is also outstand­ of the Company’s field personnel ing for the efficleny which has earned expense-paid trips to the Other volunteer workers reporting characterized her seven years em­ included Mrs. Ethel Venson, an ad- home office for top Individual per. ployment with Universal Life. She formance. ditional (SO from physicians; Theo­ is noted for her outward personall- dore McLemore, (71 from postal ty, her grace and poise. workers; Mrs. Ann L. Weathers, COLUMBIA, 8. C. - (81.50from lawyers; Dr. A. K. Smith, Mrs. Clark is a Baptist. Other dred fifteen member» of an additional $8o from dentists, and than participation in activities of youth and college chapte Howard Sims, (55 from small busi­ the Tenth Avenue Democratic Club, National Association for ness firms. The Jewish organization provided ruling, issued in Brooklyn Wednes­ and a frequent movie, she spends vancement of Colored Pe free legal counsel for Mr. and Mrs. day, upheld a decision Issued last her time keeping house for . and arrested her» Monday, Melvin N. Conley, principal of December by Nassau County Sup. being a companion to • her 4 chil. Douglass High School and chair, Manuel Ruiz of 747 Janos Lane, 18, when they attempted West Hempstead. The Ruiz’s suit reme Court Justice Frank A. Gulot- dren. march onCtwSWL man of the UNCF campaign in the ta denying a motion by the defend­ Presently working under the Memphis area, said he was highly seeks compensation of (21,500 for From chaptor» at Allé "emotional distress," for punitive ant, Arthur Bertoloti of 210 Elm management of T. Harkless, Mrs. sity, Benedict College, C. elated over the manner in which Clark won the “Miss Universal" the campaign is progressing. damages, and for costs ncurred n St., Massapequa, asking dismissal son and Booker T. W rescinding the contract they signed of the Ruiz suit. title as a result of the Los An. high schools, the marcl Funds raised in the Memphis to buy a house in Massapeque and Michael 0. Finkelstein of 425 geles district's performance during charged with, grading ' campaign and throughout the na. in finding another home in the Founders' Month. The contest Is permit and disorderly cot Park Ave., who is Serving without sponsored annually in September. tion will assist 32 accredited private Lakeview section of West Hemp­ fee as Mr. Ruiz’s lawyer at there, were released* Oft 060 bail colleges, including LeMoyne, Lane, stead. quest of the American Jewish Con- Runners-up "Miss Universal” in the exceptM^'. ttaott Fisk and Knoxville in Tennessee; gress, said the ruling was ‘Yuli vin­ descending order are: Mrs. Earlene Philander Smith in Arkansas; Tou- The case is believed to mark the dication of our view that »uch A. Hanson, "Miss Texas" of Fort galoo in Mississippi; Xavier and first time in American Legal his. threats of violence are immoral and Worth, Texas; Mrs, Marie Works, Dillard in Louisiana, and Tuskegee, tory that emotional distrees as a will not be countenanced by the “Miss Northeastern" of Tulsa, Okla, Stillman and Talladega in Alabama.