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41 • N. Y. AMSTERDAM NEWS, Sat., Nov. t, INS $56,000 (Continued From Page One) i aa Teacher Mobility. I am con-. fldent that the editors at New York University meant no of­ fense In their failure to capitalize the word. "I'm sure they regret the er­ ror. The Board, of course, re­ grets very much the use of the small letter." However, Dr. Daniel E. Grif­ fiths, Associate Dean of the New York University School of Ed­ ucation, for the past three years, who supervised the New York University team making the sur­ vey raid: "R was a matter of conform tty. In thia report, we did not capitalize "whites”and "others.” So, In the editorial policy, I de­ cided to do it this way. Acknowledging the fact that •very reference made to Puerto Rieans in the 270-page report was capitalized, Dr. Griffith said that no racial discrimination was Intended. “It lz a grammatical error. No doubt about that. Normally it Is a proper noun, I know. I take the responsibility for this Revolt ANOTHER GREAT PRODUCT XI °N WUB Start Your Day With A Good Hearty Breakfast Enriched White Hominy Cooks In 2Vx to 5 Minutes WHITE HOMINY QUICK GRITS 318 LEHOX AVE. AT 125th ST. NEW YORK 27, NEW YORK Widow (Continued From Page One) V James M. Poilack, who told the < Amsterdam News that he rep- ( ' resents “the real Mrs. Patterson, 1 who is still living.” ’ To most residents here Mrs. ' Alveta Patterson, who died in | ‘ I960, was known for years as the , ' wife of Sam Patterson, and had ' lived with him for more than 20 1 years In White Plains. 'I 1 * Real Wife? * * * Pollack told the Amsterdam * News that he represented a Mrs. * Harriet Patterson, of 1748 Grun- thal St.. Jacksonville, Fla., who contends that she married the late Sam Patterson on May 2, 1914, and had never divorced him. She also contends they have , one grown son. Under the state's estate laws, 1 a widow of a decreased man is 1 normally entitled to at least a - one-third share of the estate. Pollack Indicated that he was . presently searching to discover . the extent of Patterson's estate . before he would file any actions . in Surrogate's Court. 1 Simple Will I A check In Surrogate's Court here showed that Patterson, who ; . died on Oct 11 at the age of 88, had drawn up a simple will which is on file here. This will, which has been filed for probate, was allegedly drawn ; on Oct 28. 1958, by Attorney * S. Henry Gritt, and witnessed | by Gritt, Mrs. Sarah Levine of 47 Sinslow Road, White Plains, and a third person whose name could not be made out. It read, “I give, devise and be­ queath all of my property, of whatsoever nature and whereso­ ever situated, to my friend, Hy­ man Hecker, of 153 Albermarle Road, White Plains, and appoint said Hyman Hecker sole execu­ tor under my will, and direct that he be not required to give any bond or other security as such executrix." It was filed on -Oct. 18. Eccentric Long-time friends of Patterson told the Amsterdam News that he had been an extremely ec­ centric man and was considered been despondent and ailing since the death of Mrs. Alveta Patter­ son In 1966, and had turned over management of his properties in recent years to Heeker. Hecker told the Amsterdam News last week that he had been a friend of Patterson’s for almost 30 years, and had been “his friend and his attorney, and I took care of him and helped to save his properties for him many times.” Patterson left out of his will one John "Hus’* Williams, a brother of the late Mrs. Alveta Patterson, and Williams’ son. Skipper, whom Patterson was known to have been very fond of during his lifetime. First Aid Course Lawsea Bible Institute, 112 E. 125th St, will conduct a five week first aid course at the Institute under the auspices of the Ameri­ can Red Cross. Registration is now open. You can also call SA 2-7326. Better Housing Service f; Take ™ advantage of T Development Prices • • although these are custom built in choice custom locations. WYANDANCH BABYLON' "W ‘ FEATURING! A NEW CONCEPT The Splendor Hi-Ranch ON ESTATE SIZE WOODED PLOTS a i a . jj» t-MOHOO* Ul l« Z IMM a li»i»e Rmib «n,h B»» W'RiliW a KitdMk wrtk Rmklttt Am a Full Oininf Rmot a CulunF Tilt Bath a 2 Car r.arnr a •MtHOGABY WOO* 9**1110 Bnintiet Bttn. BIUS WtN BantlN Dm or 4th Brdroom and 2nd Bath Unit M luwtr flew. ••OI-TIOWAI. TXATt-HB TtUOttONt |6 MO 7-2100 16 MI 3-8711 ^.SeutbafB OtKECTlONS'r JNortbbou' Porters The Polier Decision to the President are handed up there would be a meeting of the union to go over the recommen­ dations, and a decision would be made as to whether a nation­ wide strike would be called. With 4.000 of the union s 9.000 members involved, the future of the Brotherhood is considered at stake, it was indicated. (Continued From Page 11) THIRTY HOURS OF GRAD­ UATE COURSES ARE RE­ QUIRED OF REGULARLY LI­ CENSED TEACHERS OF GEN ERAL SUBJECTS, BUT NONE ARE REQUIRED OF SUBSTI­ TUTES. For both teachers of general and special subjects, the number of required hours in ap­ proved bourses are higher for regularly licensed teachers than for substitutes." In other words the court sim­ ply pointed out that regular teachers have to have more ed­ ucation than substitute teachers. The next step was to show that Harlem schools had more substi­ tute teachers (twice as many) than other schools and the minute as many regularly uceiucu —- soned teachers In the Harlem schools as you have in other schools. That could take a lot of doing — but that's what the people at the Board of Education get paid to do. Powell (Continued From Page One) to Mississippi to make his at­ tacks. "Anytime a Negro goes to Mississippi and wastes his time, energy and breath to attack other Negroes, Instead of the white man, he la not a wise warrior,” the Muslim leader said. Dr. Bunche, made his com­ ments in an address at the Negro Tougaloo Southern Christian Col­ lege in Jackson where his theme was that the social revolution of integration was in the interests of Negroes and whites alike. After criticising the segrega­ tionist Governors Barnett of Mis­ sissippi and Wallace of Albama, Dr. Bunche warned that extrem­ ists on either side were harm­ ful. Brands Him Racist Expressing amazement at Pow­ ell’s recent criticisms of the NAACP and other civil rights groups which advocated inter­ racial action, Bunche said, "I always find it difficult to under­ stand how a Negro, like the white supremacists, can espouse sep­ aration of the races, even for different reasons. “I regard Powell's attacks not only as stupid and Irresponsible, but az revoltingly racist. *1 reject racists and racism, whoever and wherever they are, and whatever their color, as poisonous and vicious, as ev­ idenced by the infamous so-call­ ed White Citizens Councils. I de­ plore Negroes embracing, as the Black Muslims and Adam Pow­ ell have done, a black form of the racist virus." Later In his address, Bunche said, “I want no one, Malcolm X or anyone else, to tell me to give up this fight because equal­ ity is unattainable and to look elsewhere, in some mythical, fanciful state of black men, for my salvation. I say that is sur­ render and escapism and I want none of it,” Bunche added. It's selling like wild! This mysterious new NUMBER MOJO is I special ectomite medicum. through which numbers are mysteriously revealed without human error. Here’s a new NATURAL! Turn it over three times and watch the mysterious numbers float to the top each time. Gives millions of 3-number combinations. Nothing to wear out — no springs, no batteries. AN AMAZING WAY TO FIND PROFITS □ Number Mojo 0 $2.00 ee. (Serry No. CO.D.s) City...................................................Slot*..... .................... zone ......... SPACE BUHICATIONS - P.O. SOX 1091 - CINCINNATI 1. OHIO Better Housing Service Ho Hum! B'ham Is Quiet By JAMES BOOKER I BIRMINGHAM, Ala. -I After a spring and summer of bitter racial violence marked by wanton mur­ ders, bombings, fire hoses, and wartime tensions, a relative quiet of uneasiness exists in this deep South city. "I guess you could say we are at the quiet, but hopeful stage " prominent Attorney Arthur D Shores told the Amsterdam News in an exclusive interview this week. The major challenge, oddly enough, right now is on the Negro community. For the past month the city officials have taken ads in the local newspapers seeking qualified Negro police applicants with a view of hiring 25 Negro policemen. As of Tuesday, Shores told this newspaper. 23 Negroes had ap­ plied to take the exam, and only three had passed the written civil service exam. Of these three, only one met the physi­ cal and moral standards, and that one already has a job. and would be taking j $160-a- month salary cut to accept the police job. "This is our big problem at the moment, but I'm sure we will get the men,” Shores asserted On an overall picture, little tangible results have been ac­ complished, despite the Presi­ dent's special investigating team, continued local appeals to the Negro and white community and’ Rev. Martin Luther King’s de- manda. The FBI has yet to come up with any evidence on the more than 26 bombings in the past few years of Negro churches and the homes of prominent Negro leaders here. The murder of the four Negro children in a Sundav school is still unsolved. None of the nrajor stores have integrated Negroes in their work force, and there* still are only five Negro, youngsters in previously all-white schools. Attorney Shores, however, feels there is reason for a certain amount of optimism. Of the five Negro youngsters going to the schools, one, Dwight Armstrong. 12, has been elected vice presi­ dent jjf his sixth grade class at Graymont Elementary School, and toother has been elected I captato of his intramural base­ ball tfam. SaL. Nov. 2. 1!M», N. Y. AMSTERDAM NEWS • 47 Better Housing Service HOMES Inc, SUBURBAN LIVING AT ITS BEST 145-45 FOCH BLVD. JAMAICA 34, NEW YORK Olympia 9-8855 As one of Che largaac builders of 2-Feally Homes In the city of New York, with a reputation to be conaldered and main­ tained, we feel It Is our responsibility to bring you up to date on the facts concerning our Industry. First, and most important, la the land situation. Desirable plots for building quality detached hoewe In the Borough of Queens are becoming more and more scarce. The cost of these the cost of material and labor during the same s proportionately increased. It; Is quite true that e materials that cost less could be used. We do not believe In compromising the quality of our work. We are fully aware of the need for quality homes at a reasonable price In this area. We' have strived for the pqst five years to build this type of home so that the average man can live in comfort and have the security of constantly building equity We have brought these facta to your attention bacauae wa sin­ cerely regret that on or about December 1 of this year, we-wlll be forced to announce a modest price increase on all models. Wa will, however, honor any binders or contracts made prior to the announcement date. We are quire sure that other profes­ sional builders, like ourselves, deplore this situation. Wa will continue to offer true dollar-for-dollar value at what w< believe will always be better-then-fair prices, so that you, who are sincerely looking to better your way of life, can do so In a new HI-STYLE HO« . Very truly yours, HI-STYLX HOKS, Inc Vincent Tomaelno President PICTURE YOURSELF in an ECONOMICAL BRAND NEW SOLID BRICK HOME ITS HEAVEN OH EARTH FOR YOU AND YOUR FAMILY at DOWN-TO-EARTH PRICES LEFT! * Lovingly set in one of Queen’s newest and most desirable suburban neighborhoods LAURELTON GARDENS A spacious solid brick duplex built by a leading L.l. builder FEATURING: 3BM«!!« • 3 bedrooms • 2 bathrooms • Wall oven separate entrance • Hollywood kitchen • Custom birch cabinets • Garden & play yard • Full basement with • Tabletop range Close to all schools, shopping, churches and transportation Ride out with your family this weekend to see the furnished model at Springfield Blvd. and 130th Avenue. SUPREME HOMES FOR INFORMATION AND DIRECTIONS CALL — BalesAgent;UneedaHomes,OL9-4545-ModelHome; AR6-9882 buy home sites now ! FAMOUS GORDON HEIGHTS YOUR OWN HOME AND HOMESITE CHECK THESE QUALITY FEATURES * One (1) Year Uncondition­ al Warranty * Colored Glass Entry Oak Floors *< Red Brick Chimney Five Section Garage Door ** Brick Trimmed Stoops ** Overhang on Entire Front of House * Beautiful Landscaping Tin .tm < Complete Insulation- Wall and Ceilings ' I liP? 1 1 t i AMITVvi|P|RrIMA!.2.° x 100 PLOTS ,N NORTH AMITYVILLE, AMITY TERRACE and WYANDANCH * Vanity in Bath EVERYTHING PETERS & WHALEN, INC Call MYrtle 1-8400 Custom Built Homes Tips On How To Save Money On Your Annual Oil Heating Costs (Courtesy Humble Oil Company) interracial meetings are now going*on weekly between mem­ bers x>f the Mayor’s Birming­ ham ‘Council on Human Re­ lation®, and a friendlier attitude exists* between the members. Shores and A. G. Gaston, wealthy businessman here, explained. A y suit by the Justice De partawnt is pending over the faduaf of the local registration, officials to register some 2,100 citizefc. although several thous-' and tow Negro registrants were added this year Ne| ro groups, however, are not comp icent. Shores explained ! Each Monday night the Alabama Count 1 on Human Rights, head­ ed b f Rev. Fred D. Shuttles- vorth holds meetings in local chure es keeping the Negro ■ mood tor action now alive. The Negro demands for more police protection of their homes and e urches has been met with some extra cops assigned to Ne­ gro afras But,-like most deep South cities, a new bombing, a new wantoif murder, and die continued delay I of wMtes in action by officials In upholding federal civil rights laws, could lead to new violence, but the next time the Negro community might not turn the |i other cheek. Police are investigating the death of 23-year-old Mary M. Garvin who reportedly fell out the bed which was near the win­ dow of the third floor apartment of Nina Thompson at 253 W. 137th St., and landed in the alley. Police said Mary who attended a party with Miss Thompson Sat­ urday night was spending the night with her. Police said her address 817 Pulaski St."; Brooklyn,: has not been verified. There's something for YOU on every page of this iscue of The Amsterdam News. Check and see —every week. Out evtry Thurs­ day SAVE HEAT WASTE BY INSULATING DOMESTIC HOT WATER STORAGE TANK It is a fairly simple and inexpensive undertaking to Insulate the galvanized iron or copper tank used for the storage of service hot water, as well as the pipes leading from the heating plant and the pipes leading to outlets throughout the house. Such insulation means a more economical year-round hot water supply at the turn of a tap. less rapid cooling off of the water In the tank and — a cooler cellar in Summer. WATCH CELLAR TEMPERATURES An overheated cellar or boiler room (over 70*-75’) means wasted heat . . . heat that should be going upstairs through your radiators. This can be corrected at a saving to you by proper Insulation of the boiler, hot water storage tank, and steam or hot water pipes with one of the appyved insulating materials made for this purpose. Established L I. community over 35 years r.J HUNDREDS OF FINE EDSD HOMES • CHURCHES D9QCI HJTn£*sl clubs • PLAYGROUND UUtf j O ISTART NOW To ,U,LI> your family future gw h JGORDON HEIGHTS ”°,Xoi4,io5T MHM NEW YORK 1, N.Y. Hl NORTHLY UJJUU A verified ntatement and offer- • lq 5.5,30 payments ing statement haa been filed with the Department of The State of New York. The filing does not constitute approval of the sale or leaee or offer for sale or lease by the Department of State or any officer threat or that The Department of State haa In any way passed upon the merits of such offering. A copy of the offering statement is available, upon request, from the subdivider. N.Y.A. 99. NEW HI-RANCHES 519,500 V.i to 10 Roams, 2 baths, garage ?.:a:3rafc!a town Payment MUST BE SEEN FCREMOST CUSTOM HOMES MODS)!.: 18, Wellington St. Hempstead, L.l. Mon-Fri, 9-6 Eves. Sat fc Sun 516 IV 1 4800 516 IV 9-7888 DtrecUOM: I-ong Island Expressway to Northern State Parkway 'Exit 31) then Glen Cove Rd South to Clinton Rd Continue to Wellington St turn left 2 blocks to model FOR SALE Better Houses Better Locations — 4 Batter prices from $14,500 up St. Albans-Hollis Springf’ld Gdns S. Ozone Pk. - Richmond Mill Cambria Haights • Laurelton All Q-jaans A Nassau GEORGE ADAMS Hemblr Oil Representative Form a good habit and read the Amsterdqpn News — every week! Prince Realty Co. AX 7-95C0 i.iiirf'n nivd. at. n t. ■... INFORMATION^? -social SEcuffr BUY YOUR FUEL FROM A RELIABLE SOURCE— INVESTIGATE "BARGAIN PRICES" Sometlmea It Is possible to purchase a good grade of fuel at a reduced price. More often, however, "bargain price" fuels are Just cheaper quality oils and you get just what you pay for. As a matter of fact, "bargain price" fuel oil can actually cost you more In the long run than a good fuel. “Bargain fuels" are frequently Improperly refined and lack uniformity in grade and quality — which means, without constant readjustment of your burner for varia­ tion In grade and quality, that you cannot get efficient combustion. Aa a result your burner uses more oil for a given amount of heat. Due to this lowering of the efficiency of jour burner, the burner runs longer, requires more service and la more frequently subject to trouble. It pays to buy your fuel from a recognised, reliable source that can assure you a high-quality uniform product of accepted “high-heat” value. KEEP YOUR TANK FULL IN THE SUMMER Even though you may not use jour burner at all dur­ ing the Summer months you should keep your fuel supply tank full to prevent "breathing" and "sweating”. Thia will help avoid trouble and needless repair expense from water condensation, dirt and dust accumulating in your tank which might be sucked into your burner when you start using heat again next Fall. In addition, exterior underground tanks which are empty have a tendency to "float” to the surface during a heavy Summer rain. Keeping your tank filled prevents the possibility of thia happening. If you have a small 275-gallon oil tank in the cellar, you might like to consider adding to your storage capacity, either by having an underground tank of larger capacity Installed outside, or adding an additional tank In the cellar, if local ordinances permit. Are you nearing 62 and planning) together, s6 there will be no delay to retire? If you are within 3 and your checks will start on months, of ege 62, get la touch time. with your eoctal security office Retirement occurs only once and inquire about the proofs in a lifetime. Working people you will need when ym file your who are approaching retirement claim. By having things ready should Inquire at their social when you do" retire, you will get security district office to see what proofs will be needed when your benefits faster. Inquire before you retire! The they apply for their social aecur- Social Security Administration ity benefits. This will speed up wants vou to come in and check receipt of that first check after with them before you retire, be- their regular income has stopped, cause when you apply for your Can you prove your age? You social security benefits, you will will have to be able to when you need to furnish some proofs to apply for social security retire- go along with your claim. They ment benefits. The Social Secur- wlll help you to get these proofs ity Administration helps hundreds CROSSWORD By A, C. Gordon 17 - KWdnuut IS - Penwsla If -.yronoun 26 ^Auricle 21 -Qulatl 22 -Biowa aht 7 - Bxtot Jl - Spanish atflrmthn 13 - Llquoura id - FVm# 15 - Pour phis fhra taoid Roma 44 - Croak laaar 41 - Muthyt (rham ) DOWN 1 - Loud outcry 2 - Sloth 3 - Rcatgsa 4 - Malodlous obuqoo ErnnhB m ini » !k J is. gjejkkjLuutLn n (•PlklGKE. DUCJtJlSJb ty OF! FE!B IIP BI LUL!?JL‘lu lUltUF’JU uai ,'j a tuk'j 1 LiEJUtlSit UKI8UII1CJ n irn rnn nui k i;i n» itriUBiri i n i'< III. Bl »'«'•« H IINI uu in i :«iuc«iK£fe t t 1 \ 48 • N. Y. AMSTERDAM NEWS, Sat., Nov. 2, INS Citizens Group Fights To Rehabilitate Park A citizens group has been form ed to fight for the rehabilitation of a Harlem park named for the family of the city's Park Com­ missioner. The park, Mt. Morris, _ which runs from 120th to 124th Street, on Madison Avenue deserves "first priority in the capital budget presently under preparation by the Parks Department.” said Mrs. Hilda Stokely, 58 East 130th Street the citizens group chairman. "The rehabilitation of this park should be close to the heart jf Parks Commissioner Newbold Morris,” Mrs. Stokely said," as be was kind enough to inform us at a meeting last summer that Mt. Morris was named for one of his distant ancestors." City-Wide Council The group is called the Mt. Mor­ ris Park Rehabilitation Commit­ tee. Efforts to rehabilitate the park have been coordinated with the city-wide Council for Parks and Playgrounds, of which State Senator Jerome L. Wilson is chair- IV.' 122nd St.; Spikes, president. PTA, JHS 120; pastor, Mt. Mrs. G. DeBallas, president, Church; Si- PTA, PS 79; Mr. and Mrs. Ozzie or, Afro-Arts Jordon, 34 Mt. Morris Y’ark West. Mrs. Marie Officer John Komar, 25th Pre- cinct; Officer Richard Maurer, St. range. 68 E. 25th Precinct; Miss Sadie A. Eas­ es Gordon, 5 dan, PS 144 All Day Neighbor- jrethea Reed, hood School; Gustauv Morehead, Gladys Cole- 30 E. 128th St. and Miss Mar- i Street Block guerite C. Anderson,. Mt, Morris Audrey Dun- Community Center. Mrs. Flora Special Guests Special guests at the meeting were: Assemblyman Frank Ros- setti, Councilman Robert A. Low,' Mt. Morris Playground Director Margaret Innes, and State Sen- ator Wilson. A map is presently in prepara- ' * nm UlTI 6 r . ... » . tion showing the improvements » u* desired hy the committee. Arthur some time map Rosenblatt. AIA, is preparing the *r Fr*nk ,V‘ Manhattan Borough President ’ T »L.V'^On Edward R- Dudley through his stated that aide Q Mdvin Patrick has p^. cemiums in hls support of the committee's land to gain e/forts sd time sav- are talking about a re­ PARK PROBLEM - This old broken lamp post still stands in Mt. Morris Park. New lamps reportedly do not function prop­ erly. Now a citizens group has been formed to seek rehabilita­ tion of the park. Some Advice For Kids Out On Halloween Night habilitation costing over a half cial explain- million dollars,” Mrs. Stokely can be paid sajd want major new fac- ree, six or yities such as an adequate in- as a matter door recreation building, a swim- id up to the'ming pool, and a decent, modern V- Payments playground, ner provide "Such budgets and facilities are -emium rate not uncommon in downtown areas. | In addition. There is, for example, an $800,000 , policy laps- item in the current budget for ( rehabilitating Washington Square < HELPFUL Now! Winter-Formula Esso Ex LAKEV! Residential Par by RAY CHAPMAN Veteran U. 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That comes from knowing your customers well, from wanting to help them make the most of their money, run their financial affairs more efficiently, and enjoy more in life by financing sensibly. If we may have the chance to help you with your money in any way, we^L-see that you get service beyond the ordinary each time you call on us. Visit us soon. You'll agree: you have every good reason to bank at Manufacturers Hanover Trust Company, the bank that's close to you... and helpful, too. REGULAR BANKING HOURS — 9 a.m. to 3 p.m Monday — Friday 6 p.m. to 8 p.m Monday Evenings PERSONAL LOAN HOURS- 9 a.m. to 5 p.m, Monday — Friday , 6 p.m. to 8 p.m Monday Evening* of people 4very day in securing evidence of their age. If you iced help Inquire at the social security district office several months before you retire.This will give them time to help you before that first retirement cheek Is due. Q How can I clean velvet? A. You can usually do thia by sponging with cleaning fluid, always nibbing in one direction, then steaming over the spout of a boiling teakettle. TRUST Get an 18-carat gold-plated key, cut to fit yc car—and with your own initial on it. Free! W the purchase of an Esso Winterizing Speci of 125th St and Eighth Ave To entrants, “Happy Motoring Untitled Document file:///C|/Documents%20and%20Settings/Administrator/Desktop/hello.html2/18/2007 11:01:03 AMThomas M. Tryniski 309 South 4th Street Fulton New York 13069 www.fultonhistory.com