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f -»wr K • N. Y. AMSTERDAM NEWS, S*t, July IS, 1963 < w W HOSPITAL FUND COMMIT* TEE — Mapping their plans for the New Mount Morris Park Hospital Fund Drive are these members of the campaign com­ mittee who met at Fund Head­ quarters in the Uptown YWCA last week. Seated, from left: Dr. Samuel Gadsby. treasurer; Marianne Scott, executive secretary; singer A1 Hibbler, co-chairman of the drive; Ralph W. Parsons, chairman of the board; Dr. Mu­ riel Petioni, secretary of the fund committee. Standing, left: Selvin Michaels, secretary of the board; Gloria Burns. Bea- trice Copeland, Carlton Bert­ rand, chairman of finance com­ mittee; Mann Rosenberg, Sally Ford, Sara Bethel. (McAdams Photo). Rocky To Present Strong Rights Bid Report ZIP -Code Off And Zipping ZIP Code zipped off to an ex- 1 cellent start last week, with Amer­ icans by the many thousands us- * ing the new five - digit coding ’ system for addressing their mail, j Regional postal officials gave s that report to Postmaster Gener- , al J. Edward Day on the first day the new system went into ef­ fect for the entire country. ZIP Code (ZIP stands for Zon­ ing Improvement Plan) is the lat­ est development in the Poet Of­ fice Department’s plans to speed out-of-town mail deliveries. It’s an extension of the old postal sones, except that it consists of five numbere instead of one or two, and it applies to every pos­ tal district in the nation. A New York regional official reported that 30 of the biggest mailers there were changing iheir letterheads and envelopes to in­ clude ZIP Code on their return address, and were awaiting tech­ nical advice on conv*»ting their automatic data processing equip­ ment to pre-sort their mail. They include Continental Can, ■ Commercial Investment Trust, Robert Hall, Macy’s and the Cel- anese Corp, of America. Son Pawns Mom's Goods To Buy Dope Gary Taylor, 19, of 2815 Eighth Ave., charged with rofctoery, is being held ' without bail for a hearing in Criminal Court July 18. The youth reportedly stole and pawned property owned by his mother, Mrs. Frieda Taylor, and sister. Jacqueline,police said. Gary reportedly admitted to police that he stole and pawned the properties to support his >25- a-day dope habit. Police said Det. Herbert Matthews of the W 153rd detectives arrested Gary after he reportedly admitted stealing and pawning a typewriter, clock radio and wrist watch. AFL-CIO Meet Eyes Job Picture BUFFALO - The state AFL- CIO opened a conference Wed­ nesday to analyze the dismal un­ employment picture and explore possibilities for Job expansion and training under the Area Re­ development Administration and the Federal Manpower Training Program. The conference of state del­ egates of the labor federation was opened at the Statler - Hilton Ho­ tel under James L. Kane, presi­ dent of this city’s AFL - CIO Council. Kane said the state has many areas of substantial unemploy­ ment, 22 listed In May, with half of them affected by long - term Joblessness He cited New York City as one of the critical areas of unemployment WHO’S LAUGHING? — The smiling winners of the “Enter Laughing" laughing contest, Sheila Hawkins, 467 Columbia Street and Joan Matorba, 231 Washington Avteoe, both of Brooklyn, have added reason to laugh. Their ability to laugh won them each a >25 gift cer­ tificate donated by Monroe Ar­ nold of the “Enter Laughing" cast. The laughing contest was part of the intermission festiv­ ities held during the special PAL matinee of “Enter Laugh­ ing” at Henry Miller’s Theatre July 1 to usher in the PAL summer recreation program. Over 650 boys and girls attend­ ed the special matinee, giving many their first opportunity to see a Broadway show. Special Cops Get Allowance For Uniforms Special police officers who for­ merly paid for their own uni- f—toms will now receive an al­ lowance to take care of that ex- ’ pense under a new program that id- became effective July 1. Gov. Rockefeller recommend- ev' the allowance in his executive budget approved by the Legis- laturc. w Eligible for the allowance are eorrectiot officers, institution safety officers and motor vehi- fle cle license examiners who have he served In a title for at least to six months. sh- The yearly allowance for uni­ forms was set at >180. THE TIME IS NOW! (T to inquire about the NEW DEAL at VIC TANNY'S Vic Tanny's Health Club 2115 White Plaint Rd., Bronx Now offers Special Low Summer Rates for Men and Women under new fran­ chised ownership. . . • Modern Gym • Sun* and Steam Rooms • PERSONAL SUPERVISION — FIGURE ANALYSIS . FwlafonMtHMiC.il TA 4-8670 Civil Service Workers Resolve Following is a resume of a re­ solution sent to the Mayor and other members of the Board of Estimate which was adopted un­ animously by Delegates to the Civil Service Forum of the State of New York at their recent an­ nual convention held in Glens Falls, New York: "WHEREAS, the New York City Civil Service Forum brought to the attention of the Mayor and all members of the New York: City Board of Estimate the need to improve the present Health In­ surance Plan to provide for a choice of Health Insurance Plans, and WHEREAS, the Health Insur­ ance Board made a report to the Board of Estimate recommend­ ing a choice of Health Insurance Plans more than one year ago, and _____ . Other Uses WHEREAS, large sums of mon­ ies over and above the regular budget appropriations have been found for other uses, and since these sums of money are greatly in excess of the amount needed to implement the recommended choice of Health Plans, and WHEREAS, more than 50 per cent of the employees of New York City are now discriminated against and denied a choice of Health Plans to meet their needs, and Campaign Promise WHEREAS, in the last cam­ paign for the office of Mayor of the City of New York, the present incumbent promised the request­ ed improvement as part of his campaign platform, be it there­ fore RESOLVED, that the Civil Ser- vice Forum of the State of New York assembled in convention hereby petitions the Mayor and the Board of Estimate of the City of New York to reinstate on its agenda the recommendation of the Health Insurance Bbard and to redeem the promise made by the Mayor during his campaign to provide employees with the de­ served and needed choice of !Health Plans.” Savings Hit Record High Union Dime Savings Bank. New York, reports total deposits of >531.118.154 as of July 1. 1963. which compares with deposits of I $489:832.631 as of the same date last year. The number of de­ positors rose to 167.007 on July 1, 1963 against 158,127 on July 1, 1982. Mortgage loans reached a total of $452,487,488 this July, whereas a year ago they stood at >407,. 520.901. Total assets increased to >581,- 128,274, compared with >537,643,- 1278 last July 1. City Job Openings Announced Examinations to fill vacancies in various City departments have been .■uinounced by the City Ci­ vil Service Commission Some of the Job openings are: Assistant accountant, grade IS, which pays an annual salary ranging from 5,450 to >6.890. Fil­ ing period for applications in July 2 through Sept. 24. Tests will be held Dec. 27. X-ray technician, grade 9, with a salary range of >4,250 to and including >5.330. in the Hospitals Department Applications are be­ ing received at present and until further notice. Lab Aide Laboratory aide, grade 8. >4,000 to >6.080 a year, in various City departments- Applications are now being received and until June 30, 1904 to fill approximate­ ly 50 vacancies. Social investigator trainee po­ sitions are available on a one- year basis. At the end of that period of service qualified trai­ nee receives regular appointment as social investigator, grade 14, with a salary range of >5.750 to >7,190 a year. Applications are now being re­ ceived and will be continued to June 30, 1964. There are numer­ ous vacancies in the Welfare Dept. Other Vacancies Other vacancies include soci­ al case worker, recreation lead­ er, ■ assistant actuary, assistant statistician, stenographer and pu­ blic health nurse. Application blanks, and further details regarding these positions, may be obtained from the De­ partment of Personnel, 96 Duane St, New York 7. N.Y. League Meet L.A. To Be A First With “Equality of Opportunity —America's Unfinished Business’’ as its theme, and with an ex­ pected attendance of upwards of 1,000 delegates and guests, the 1963 National Conference of the Urban League will open July 28 in Los Angeles. It will be the first time in its 53-year history that the Urban League has held its annual nation­ wide meeting on the Pacific Coast. Representatives of the League’s 65 affiliates in strategic industrial areas across the coun­ try will be among those attend­ ing the five-day conclave. In commenting on the 1963 Con­ ference. Henry Steeger, National Urban League president, pointed out that this years’ event takes on extra-ordinary significance in the light of current developments throughout the field of civil rights Brooke to Speak All sessions will be conducted in the Statler Hilton Hotel. The keynote speech will be given by the Atty. General Ed­ ward W. Brooke of Massachu­ setts. at the opening general session, July 28,. Whitney M. Young, Jr., of New York, National Urban League execu­ tive director, will deliver the Annual Banquet address on Wed­ nesday night, July 31. This event is traditionally the high point of the yearly Conference. Other principal speakers at the public meetings include Hobson R. Reynolds of Philadelphia. NUL Trustee and Elks Exalted Grand Ruler, and President Wai­ ter P. Reuther of the United Auto Workers. Rights Chief, Marshall, Off To Africa WASHINGTON. D C. — Beri I Bernhard, staff director of the U.S. Commission on Civil Rights, and Judge Thurgood Marshall of the U.S. Court of Appeals win travel through three African countries during the mouth of July, discussing the role of the law m protecting human rights. The two Americans will visit Kenya July 18-13, Tanganyika July 14-21, and Uganda July 22 26 They plan to engage in an ex­ change of viewpoints with stu­ dents, lawyers and government officials on human rights prob­ lems in America and in the Afri­ can countries they visit. Dies Over Dollar Spat Alfred Alonzo Waddy, 53, was stabbed to death Friday night over a dollar during a card game in front of 318 W. 145th St. Waddy, staggered Into the drtfg‘store at 308 W. 145th St„ collapsed and died. Evan Herbert. 58. of 2193 Sev­ enth Ave., charged with knifing Waddy over his failure to pay a >1 gambling debt, is being held without bail for action by the Grand Jury. Day Center In Summer Program A busy summer program is now in progress at the Eart Har­ lem Day Center for older people. Activities include dancing, painting, outdoor crafts, discus­ sions and cook - outs in the Cen­ ter’s garden. Bus outings to Rye Beach, Bear Mountain, Mohan- sick State Park, Belmont Lake and Hyde Park are also sched­ uled for members of the Center during the coming weeks. Join Mission Society Staff Dr. .Anne Fried has joined the church - community services in staff of the 151 - year/- old New Brooklyn's Bedford - Stuyvesant York City Mission Society as as- area; the Rev. Mitchell L. Curry, sistant director in charge of mm a newly - crenUd Po-iJEJTaVMuLTLw AT JONES BEACH - Police heave Joyce Bordenave, 15, from road entrance of Jones Beach during Fourth of July demonstrations by the Con­ gress of Racial Equality. CORE demonstrated against alleged discrimination by the Long Island State Park Com­ mission. (UPI Photo). West Indies Freight fir Passenger Service SB1FPLNQ e CUII.NO - Ta AH Parts af the West Indies Ptwui BUla of Lading. Catan Boom Daclarattau and All Niaaaiy Fancttona. FOB F1HST CLASS SERVICE SEE US. rt" dB/ S-ttU — TB MOSS D«y» Oil; ITBON, Mgr. MS BAIT Mb STBS Near Ftra» Areaaa Naw Task «. 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