Indianapolis Recorder, Indianapolis, Marion County, 2 January 1960 — Page 7

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New Law Makes More Disabled Veterans Eligible for Aid

A grant of money from the Veterans Administration to aid in acquiring specially adapted housing is now available to certain blinded veterans as well as eligible veterans who have lost the use of both

legs, the VA said.

A new law extends this benefit to veterans who, because of permanent and total service-connected disability, have lost or lost the use of both legs, or who are blind, in 1

both eyes and have lost the use of one leg, and who cannot get about without the aid of braces, crutches,

cane or wheelchair.

The former requirement that loss or loss of use of legs must be due to certain specific causes has

be o n eliminated.

The VA’s contribution, which man not be more than 50of the cost of the home nor in excess ot $10,000 is a grant and need not be repaid by the veteran. The

I money may be used to pay part of the cost of building a new house, buying an existing house, or remodeling a home already owned by the veteran. The house must contain certain desired features made necessary because of the veteran’s physical condition. Items required include ramps, wide doors, larger bathrooms, and lowered light switches. The grant is provided to enable the veteran to haye a home specially adapted to the circumstances of wheelchair living. Veterans interested in applying for this benefit should call or write the nearest VA office for complete information.

Church Women Testify Against Cleric; Expelled BIRMINGHAM, Ala. (ANP) — Six Negro women whose testimony against a young Baptist minister resulted in his conviction for alleged violation of Birmingham's defunct transit segregation law, were

expelled from the East End Baptist Church, ANP learned. The names of the six, described by the pastor as “ . . . aged and disgruntled,” were not immediately available, but i,s was learned they were kicked out by unanimous vote of the congregation. The ccngregation evidently felt the women had brought shame upon their church, community and race, THE EXPULSION came after the Rev. Calvlo W. Woods, 26T won an appeal to the Alabama State Court of Appeals of a six-month jail sentence and $500 fine. The sentences were imposed last January by Judge Frances Thompson oi Birmingham County Criminal

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Court for reportedly urging his congregation to boycott the city’s jimerow buses. At the trial the six women testified the pastor urged his congregation in a sermon not to ride the buses. Rev. Woods denied the charge but admitted he mentioned segregation in the sermon. ) The appeals court held that the law under which Rev. Woods was convicted was obsolete.

During the month of December, traffic safety organizations will focus their attention on the holiday season’s hazards that combine to create a special threat to life, limb and property.

I-The Indianapolis Recorder, Jan. 2, I960

Down HOPKINSVILLE

By JIMMY IRVIN

Way

HOPKINSVILLE, Ky. — Members and friends of First Baptist Church of Henderson, Ky., held

• . ' \ ' / lost jobs and speed-ups?

Not the Steel Companies! • . 4 / • • i 0 - • • : • m .. •; * . They’re interested in more and ■ . ’ • , ' . ' I ; ' better jobs for steelworkers

Steel companies have no under-cover plan to fire workers or speed up operations. Actually the companies’ proposal to modernize local working conditions clauses in the labor contracts simply invites the Union to cooperate in ending some out-of-date, inefficient practices. These gradually develop and become “frozen” under previous contracts. The steel companies don’t want to lose valued employees/ It’s plain good business to keep a man on the payroll after he has been trained and has gained practical experience. As their specific proposal to the Union points out they contemplate retraining and placement of any employees that might be affected. And they will not place undue work burdens on anybody. > : The proposal to modernize local working conditions will make steelworkers’ jobs more secure. Also it will provide opportunities for employees to progress. And ultimately this proposal should create more jobs as the steel industry becomes more efficient and its markets expand. The greatest job security is a busy, growing industry.

Joint Committee Proposed to Study the "Local Working Conditions" Question The companies’ proposal to the Union is to submit the following question to joint study by the Union and the companies, and then, if necessary, to impartial arbitration for a final and binding decision: “What, if any, changes should be made in the local working conditions provisions of the basic labor agreements to enable the Companies to take reasonable steps to improve efficiency and eliminate waste, I with due regard for the welfare of the employees

involved, including: the avoidance of undue work burden^; and, to the extent practicable, the retraining and placement on available jobs in the plant, of

any employees affected by such steps?” This Is One Kind of ' Local Working Condition” the Steel Companies Are Seeking to Correct During World War II bus service was sharply curtailed. To help the employees of one department in a steel mill, management agreed to let them quit work a quarter of an hour early to wash up and catch their buses. This established a local working condition. Although the war is long since over and normal bus service restored, the Union insists that the early quit time is an established local working condition and must be continued.

THE STEEL COMPANIES COORDINATING COMMITTEE 375 Lexington Avenue • New York 17, New York Allegheny ludlum Steel Corporation • Armco Steel Corporation • Bethlehem Steel Company • The Colorado Fuel and Iron Corporation Great lakes Steel Corporation • Inland Steel Company • Jones & Laughlin Steel Corporation • Republic Steel Corporation United States Steel Corporation • Wheeling Steel Corporation • The Youngstown Sheet and Tube Company.

“Dr. Glars Day’’ in an afternoon service at the church recently. Dr. James G. Glass, a former resident of this city ?nd son of the late E. W. Glass, widely known fune r a 1 director of Hopkins v i 11 e, attended Walden University and Meharry Medical College and has served i n the medical profession for 50 years in Henderson. v He has a record of bringing more than 3,000 IRVIN babies into the world. Mrs. Thelma Lewis Cole gave remarks in recognition of the first baby, and little Linda Thomas, born June 19, represented the last

baby.

Tributes from medical socieUes, church auxiliaries, schools and governmental organizations were extended to Dr. Glass at the service. H.- E. Chbaney of FrankJ^rt was guest speaker and Miss Annette C. Browm served as chairman, i Dr. Glass is married to the farmer Miss Ora Kennedy, daughter ; of the late Rev. and Mrs. P. H. ; Kennedy. Two children, Miss Doro- ' thy F. Glass, a Chicago social worker, and Edward K. Glass, instructor j at Attucks High School here, were born to this union. MR. AND MRS. LEO BROWN recently announced the marriage of their daughter, Aurelia to Eddie | Menifee, son of Mrs. Ellen F. Ball of Los Angeles. The vows were repeated in Springfield, Term., Dec. 5. MR. AND MRS. L. N. SHEPHERD and Mrs. Josephine Styles attended the wedding on Dec. 20 | of Miss Jimmye Lee Tyler and | Elmer S. Landrum at the CAtE Church in Vincennes. Mrs. Landrum is the niece of Mrs. Shepherd. PFC. JAiviES T. POINDEXTER recently attended a five-day religiI ous retreat at the Army’s Far East ! retreat site near Seoul The 19i yea-old soldier is the son of Mrs. Matt e L. Moss. MRS. MARY ROSE DUREN left j the city last week for New York : City where she will depart for Germany to join her husband, Sgt. ! Jam6s W. Duren, serving with the ! U. S. Armed Services. Mrs. Duren ; s former Miss Mary Rose Watkins. MR. AND MRS. WILLIAM THOMPSON,, Jimmie Jones and Ivory N. Jones of Indianapolis were the weekend guests of Mrs. Cora Mason and family. Mrs. Tliompson, the former Lucy Wells, is the daughter of Mrs. Mason. REV. AND MRS. WILLIE NEAL have returned to the city after .attending the funeral of his broI ther. Goldsmith Neal, in Texarkana, I Ark., last week. CHRISTMAS MORNING was ushered in at Main Street Baptist Church with sunrise services being held at 5. A number of Christmas carols and anthems were rendered by the singing groups of the church. A sermonette was delivered by the pastor. Rev. J. R. Hunt. JOINT SUNRISE SERVICES were held at Freeman Chapel CME Church last Friday morning with the Lane Tabernacle CME Church congregation worshipping with the Freeman congregation. Rev. R. C. Mason, Lane Tabernacle pastor, was guest speaker, and choirs from both churches furnished the music. Rev. J. B. Turner is pastor of Freeman Chapel. THE SUNDAY SCHOOL DEPARTMENT of Virginia Street Baptist Church honored its sick and shut-in members last Sunday morning by sending them Poinsettias. They also sent a Christmas check to the aged members of the church. F. E. Whitney is general superintendent of the church and Rev. A. R. Lasley is pastor. MRS. CARRIE BRONAUGH ROGERS died on Dec. 16. Funeral rites were conducted at Green Hill Baptist Church in Casky, Ky., with Rev, E. H. Brown, assisted by Rev. E. G. Harris, officiating. Burial was in the church cemetery The surviving relatives include one brother, V. Cy Bronaugh. Diggs Asks Ike.to Make 'Dixie Goodwill Tour' WASHINGTON, D. C. (ANP)— Congressman Charles C. Diggs, 'D.-Mich.) has urged President Eisenhower to extend his recently completed “goodwill tour” to his own Southland. In a letter sent to the President, Congressman Diggs expressed a deep sense of appreciation for the President’s contribution toward world peace and human understanding But, he added, “This pattern of personal diplomacy could also be extended and applied to '.he grave problem of human relations here in America. “There is no place you have re^ cently visited where the need is greater than right here in our own Southland,'Diggs wrote the Pres-

ident.

The Michigan Representative suggested that Mr. Eisenhower could find no better or more dramatic way to crown his distinguished career as a public servant than by directing a personal message to the high school and college student^ of the South. Call ME. 4-1545—Piac, A Low-Cost Classified Advertisement Nex* Week For Your Next Printing Order