Indianapolis Times, Indianapolis, Marion County, 21 February 1947 — Page 8

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wT which Mr. Stimebaugh read to the on the measure yesterday, Chairman |... o.iiiee said the board is m “We're not giving out any Information.” |; o every effort to affor@ eq : educational opportunities ‘0 segregation . In children, : + Ischools, and “for districting and Other opponents of the measure gividing the city for school pur Passage of the measure was urged said they objected on the groundsiposes™ (38-2324, Burns, 1033). in a telegram to Mr. Colbert by Dr. jt would throw many Negro teach-| poi Orderly Administration James A. Crain, chairman of thelers out of work. “Without the authority to desigIndiana Council for Unity. School Baord Explains nate which schools pupils shall “A legislature which has unan-| 0 of the school board mes- attend, it would be impossible for imously approved an anti-hate law Sen the board to organize and admust make good its declared pol- sage follows: . minister the schools on an efficient, fey,” Dr. Crain said in the message. | “pon Foquegt. ae Withow ate orderly, and economical basis and j py gl tion in public schools on temptin any limitation of this power would DE ae Ties a of race or religion is ui- for or against the Juliey of Segre. hamper local boards in their conould {ho of the factiAmerican. . gation mn e pu of school com. |Sclentious efforts to provide the best Hou! ink phing St a differ. Urges Bill in Telegram Indianapolis board possible educational opportunities

missioners, a public agency created, respective communities. tht olor unless they Here urged to Byron F. Novitsky, president of po the Indiana general assembly “Further, the removal or impairto sO paren

blic schools in the Indiana Jewish Community Re- to administer the pu ment of this right of control could “If there were no Negroes In In-| 0 sent Mr. Colbert a ¥idianapolis, respectfully Submits cause the immediate need for large dianapolis,” he added, “it would be Sh stadia’ through its superintendent of sc capital outlays to increase the tome other group.” gram :

certain facts relative to established |r, cj); 04 of schools which would be ‘One witness tald the committee] “Any other course (than passage practices in the Indianapolis public |, ercrowded and could at the same

i , education. com- |, 2 ; Indians is the only state north of of the bill) will adverely reflect schools which the ; time force the abandonment of (be Mason-Dixon line Eo has alupon our state in its declared in-!mittee may wish to consider in de | serviceable buildings where the . - , — number of pupils might be reduced /by uncontrolled shifts in pupil | population. | Many Factors Involved : “The question of segregation in B. (Rignt below] Tot's- all-wool flannel suit. High |the public schools involves many neck, jacket with Irish type lace on the club col{factors of community-wide signifi- lar. Suspender top, pleated skirt, Navy with red

cance. It cannot be considered . linin : 3 to & 10.95. M + O'Bri I g. sizes 3 to 4/3, 10.95. Margare ien {wisely without reference to current open crown straw, 3.50. .

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C. (Left) Girls’ shortie suede cloth coat with slash pockets, gold-like metal buttons, and a club collar. Has deep turn. back cuffs and a swing back Shrimp or aqua, sizes 10 to 16, 19.95. Felt sailor, 3.00. Purse, 3.00 plus tax,

D. (Right) Girls' suede cloth coat with pastel background for an all over brown plaid. Single-breasted with smoked pearl buttons, Elastic gathered back. In nude, aqua, or pink, sizes 7 to 14, 16.95.

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thood relationships. ' STORE | “At present, 14 elementary {schools and one high school are

being maintained for Negro pupils. {These schools represent a capital {investment of $3,223812. In these {schools there are 9505 Negro pupils and 366 Negro employees, including {215 elementary teachers, 14 elementary school principals, . three assistant elementary principals, 71 high school teachers, one high school principal, one assistant high school principal, 14 high school de- | partment heads, and 47 custodians, Janitors and matrons. f “Many of these teachers are en-! titled. to indefinite contract under the teacher tenure law of Indiana. Both in Ten Schools There are 10 elementary schools in which both Negro and white pupils are’ enrolled. In the past, as at present, when shifts in population in Indianapolis have oc-| curred, the commissioners have had | to consider such practical matters | as available building facilities and | feasibility of transportation of | pupils in determining which schools | they shall attend. - “Any change of school policy in regard to segregation would bring about dislocation in pupil distribution which might result in unbalanced use of school facilities. Pur-

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“The members of the board of school commissioners wish to co- * {operate with all citizens in Indian-! apolis in promoting harmonious | race relations, but their primary’ function of providing equitable, distinctive’ educational opportunities for each individual pupil in every school transcends in import- A 2 ; : ; 3 ance the issue of segregation. LA EA } “It has been and is the constant | ) J is ; aim of the board to provide the best possible educational facilities | for all the pupils of the city of In- | dianapolis, Every possible effort] will be made to give equal educa- | tional opportunity to each pupil without regard to race, color or creed.”

Hoffmann Gives Up In Garrett Fight

Judge Joseph O. Hoffmann of juvenile court has abandoned his! fight to retain Mrs. Mary Garrett! as one of three court referees. Instead, he named her to his staff as a secretary. | Mrs. Garrett resigned the referee {post after refusal of County Audi-| tor Ralph Moore to approve a! vuocher for her salary, Mr. Moore said he could not ap-! prove her claim because she did not meet qualifications of the law for court referee. He cited juvenile court law which provides a court referee must have been a member of the bar for at least five years. Mrs. Garrett is a law school graduate but has not been admitted to the bar. : The judge abandoned his previously announced intentions to get a court decision on the matter, A new referee will be appointed to the vacancy within the next 10 days.

Hold Shortridge Popularity Contest

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«1 Uglyman.

Eleven boys and 11 girls tomorrow night will vie for the title of | Bluebelle and Uglyman at an an(nual dance to be held in the Short{ridge high~ school gym. | Competing for the title of Blue tbelle are Ruth Bicknell, Billi. Eff, | Joan Foltz, Marge Hartley, Nancy Howey, Portia Hurd, Sally Nugent,! | Janet Polson, Joan Reis, Carla Jean Stout ‘and Jane Trimpe. Ben Barth, Bob Jenjamin, Jim Clark, Buddy Crabb, J. B. King, Bill Leventhal, Frank Talbott, Bill Thomas, Bob Wade, Charles Walker and Don Wise are candidates for

The popularity contest is an an-

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JUNIOR BOYS' ALL-WOOL TOPCOATS—In a camel shade—with fly front, rayon lining, and a cap to match the coat. Sizes 3 to 6, 14.95. Others 8.30 ta 1695, ~~

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