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» • N. Y. AMSTERDAM NEWS, Sat., Nov. 2, 196S \ t RHSPbP L ■ Harlem Labor Union Deplores Union Bias James A. Blades Jr., business manager of the Harlem Labor Union, this week charged that in i at leAst two instances, New York I City “is imposing a hardship up- lion citizens by catering to unfair | labor tactic of certain unions.” Mr. Blades cited the situation existing at the Annex to Harlem Hospital, 136th St. and Lenox Avenue where work was halted last June on orders from City Hall after Civil Rights groups | picketed the site claiming that non - whites were discriminated against by the building trades un­ ions in the construction of the an- L nex. In the meanwhile, Mr. Blades I said that newspapers reported j that the contractor, J. P. Blitz, j Inc., is submitting a daily bill of from $500 • $850 which would place it in the neighborhood of $100,000 of Nov. 1. zed moving van workers — has been in effect denied this right by a local agency. In fact we have not even seen the list, not to mention being placed thereon. “Upon scores of occasions HLU truckmen have been stopped at projects by workmen. However, we encounter no trouble from Teamster Union officials after we show our credentials which they know are official. This harrass- ment could be avoided if the Housing Authority would treat all bcna-fide unions alike. Need Center “In the case of the Harlem Hospital, we have a group of biased unions refusing to give qualified non - whites the right to jobs in their own neighborhood, while at the same time taxing these same mistreated workers unfair labor organizations for holding up work upon a medical center «o badly needed in Har­ lem.” James T. Harper, president of HLU added this comment: “For nearly thirty years, HLU has pro­ tected the jobs of thousands of workers, both black and white, by union contracts which in­ clude, among other standard ben­ efits, a guaranteed annual wage. “We wholeheartedly condemn Jim Crow unionism, ‘sweetheart’ contracts and boss • union collu­ sion. We equally oppose City Hall favoritism towards any par­ ticular union; the denial of work­ ers the right to Join bona-fide un­ ions of their own choosing anc the refusal of NYC Housing Auth­ ority to allow tenants to hire V/2 CARAT .7.97 $12 Down—SB Wtikly 12 genuine (or value and beauty. 14-1C white or yellow gold, lllua. enlarged. Total weight. SEE SPECIAL IN OUR WINDOWS New Yert’s Largest D/«««»d Dlsalai MApa«Ht$* ( OMl'AIIK VALVES »♦ ceoewiSWT Store Located at 128 WEST 125th STREET CLEAN UP CITY — The newly organized 48th Precinct Dtum and Bugle Corps' color guards led the annual Ragamuffin Pa­ rade Saturday which was co­ sponsored by the Precinct's Youth Council. Leading the parade arc, left to right: Mrs. Delores Renkett, chaperone: Holiday Banner, Linda Fun- tres, Margurette Kerr and Irene Lewis. The Drum corp which was making its bow is sponsored by B'nai B'rith. theme of the parade was "Keep New York City Clean '. The Sanitation and Fire Depart­ ments participated in the pa- rade which began at 169th St., and Clinton Ave., and ended at the Fairmount Theater at Tremont and Crotona Avenues. Ptl. William Hopkins, Youth officer. Frederick A. Lewis, Yduth Council chairman and Mrs. Aileen Logan of the Coun­ cil, were in charge of the par­ ade. (Dummett Photo > Union Movers The HLU Executive also ref­ erred to a condition existing in the City's Housing Authority where prospective tenants are told to hire only moving compa­ nies on a list of union movers approved by the Authority. Said Mr. Blades: “HLU — al­ though authorized by the New I York State Labor Relation Board j to bargain collectively foe organ- 15 Families Win Reduction In Rent The 15 families of 228 W. 123rd| St. were directed Monday by the. Upper Manhattan Rent Office to pay only $1 a month Instead of $49.68 to their landlord because| of his failure to correct 18 out- standing violations in the walkup tenement. The rent reduction, which be­ came effective Monday until fur­ ther notice from the rent admin-’ istration, represented a victory both for the tenants and the Blue I Ribbon Organization for Equal Opportunity Now which had brought their plight to the atten­ tion of Criminal Court Judge Mil-’ ton Shalleck. Tta »>9« ef th« Centaur • year tymtwl tl quality REMY MARTIN COGNAC V.S.O.P. REMY MARTIN All over the world— when you order Remy Martin —you always get V.S.O.P. REMY MARTIN No Cognac of lesser quality is permitted to bear the Remy Martin label. REMY^ARTIN Pride of Cognac since 1724 The organization is directed by the Rev. Nelson C. Dukes of Fountain Spring Baptist Church at 158 W. 126th St. which serves also as its headquarters. Judge’s Order The order adjusting the max­ imum rent was sent to Sol Katz, of 251 W. 86th St., the landlord of record, who has been ordered by Judge Shalleck to explain why he has failed to take action on removal of the violations. The Blue Ribbon Organization first took the matter to court sev-i eral weeks ago when the Rev Dukes learned the tenants of the building had been without hot wa­ ter since summer and without heat since the arrival of fall. Water Leads To Homicide JACKSON, Miss. - A white 'service station attendant was killed here last week following an argument with a Negro who drank from a water fountain for whites. Hal Clifford Zachary, 26, was held on a homicide charge. Po­ lice said Zachary confessed shoot­ ing E. B, Bryant, 45, w'hen the station attendant sprayed water from a hose on him after he took a drink from the white fountain. Slaying Still Unsolved ■t ■ • 25 YEARS — Hilton Brown, manager of Woolworth’s 116th Street and Lenox Avenue shown as he just presented a stock certificate of the com- pany and a scroll to Mrs. Dor­ is A. King, a cashier, who has just completed 25 years employment with the F. W. Wool worth Company. Seek Racial Accord In Bronx Community Racial accord was the theme < of the Bronx Highbridge Com- j munity Council meeting which j was held, Thursday night at the Sacred Heart School, 168th St. and Shakespeare Ave., Bronx, 1 The meeting was attended by j Capt. Harold Dunwoodie who e commands the precinct in the t area. Councilman Leonard Fast- c enberg and several ministers. t The Highbridge Community - Council called the meeting be­ cause of alleged racial tension in the area since the fight at 164th St., and Ogden Ave., on the morn­ ing of Oct. 6. Several were injur­ ed and placed under arrest. A hearing is scheduled for Dec. 5 in Bronx Criminal Court. Banana pudding for dessert! "My family raves about this simple recipe,” Mrs. Johnson admits. ‘‘And I know it’s nourishing because I make it with Car­ nation. It's my milk for all my cooking -cocoa and cereals, too.” Carnation in the red and white can is the world’s favorite brand, by far. recipe CARNATION double-quick BANANA PUDDING (Maket 4 to 6 tervinfs) 24 to 28 vanilla wafers 1 package vanilla pudding and pie filling mix 1 cup undiluted CARNATION EVAPORATED MILK 1 cup water 1 to 2 sliced bananas 1111 Line a 1-quart casserole with vanilla wafers. Mix the pudding mix. Carna­ tion and water in a saucepan. Cook according to package directions. Pour half of pudding mixture into lined casserole. Top with banana slices. Place remaining wafers on top of pudding Cover I ‘ with remaining pudding mixture. Chill before serving. Ian ■/ Three happy, healthy little girls keep the David J. Johnson, Jr. home in Baltimore ringing with laughter and music. Here they enjoy a comparatively quiet “tea” party beside their doll house. Left to right: Avis, P/i years; Marchell, 10; and Dana, 3. What are these little girls made of? Sugar and spice and everything nice and plenty of Camation-the mUk with extra Vitamin D for sparkling teeth, sturdy bones and glowing good health of Fine Arts. He is sales supervisor for a leading Baltimore company. "All my girls were Carnation babies,” Mrs. Johnson points out “The doctor recommended it-and it’s still their fa­ vorite milk.” Even when you add an equal amount of water, Carnation is richer than sweet, whole milk.* •V s. Dapt ef Agriculture Handbook #8, Cocnpoabon of Pooda Held on assault charges are Colonel Buckner. 22. of 300 Roche- ester Ave., Brooklyn, Lester Wil- liams, 23. of 1018 Summit Ave., Arthur Williams 31, of 1317 Pros- 1 pect Ave., Bronx and Arthur ' Groce, 191 of 610 W 142nd St. * Also grrested were Chester Ba- ! ronowski. *18, of 1125 University Ave., Robert Phillips, 18, of 1064 Nelson Ave., Anthony Spencer, 18. of 106 W. 147th St., Jeri Cbr- rigan. 20. of 930 Ogden Ave., Ed­ mond Devaney, 20, of 992 Sum­ mit Ave., William Gibson, 20, of Service At Lenox Ave. Free chest X-rays will be avail­ able for anyone 15 years of age and over from 11:30 a m. to 6:30 p m. at he following locations and on the following days this week and next: Thursday, Oct. 31 - Lenox Ave. & 115th Street. Wednesday, Nov. 6 - Lenox Ave. & 118th Street. Thursday, Nov. 7 - 116th St. & Madison Avenue. These free Chest X-rays are of­ fered under Joint sponsorship of the New York City Departmemt of Health and the New York Tu­ berculosis and Health Association. Marjorie A. Costa, field repre­ sentative for the project, has is­ sued a new call for • volunteers. Anyone able to help out should call Miss Costa at AC 2-7360. KRASDALE FOOD STORES New!/ Handy COASTER-TOP CAN ** CHAMPAGNE COG*^. COONAC FOOD STORES REMY MARTIN UPTON'S 48$ TEA BAGS 59c Finest Pork and Pure Lard Now r«r FINAST STORES Your Taste Can Tell The Difference ... If It's ENGELHORN'S Bacon — Heim — Pork GOVERNMENT INSPECTED ROMANCE IN PORI SINCE 1875 EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER Today's Big Bread News! E-Z open, E-Z close End Seal bh n Just pull down end 9eal f ■/ Q O M to open instantly. VjfVIi No more fuss or mess! E-Z close Simply press to close! No more bread waste. Helps keep slices fresher! 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