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ike Asks Boost Bn immigration Quotas Washington (U.R) Presi dent Eisenhower urged congress today to boost U.S. immigration quotas by about 65,000 persons a year as part of a 14-point pro gram to liberalize the controver sial McCarran-Walter immigra tion law. He also called for legislation to prevent "depraved criminals" from "abusing" the right of ap peal to the courts after they have been ordered deported from this country. In a 5500-word special mes sage to the House and Senate, Mr. Eisenhower said the addi tional immigration quotas which he proposed should be "distrib uted among countries in propor tion to their actual immigration to this country" since 1945. The effect would be to give a break to countries like Italy and Greece, which have long wait ing lists of would-be immigrants to America. Asks Prompt Action Present ceiling on immigration Is 154,657 persons a year. Mr. Eisenhower noted that this was "derived from a formula based upon the 1920 population." He said the country's "economic growth" since that time war rants increasing the ceiling to 200,000. Appealing for . prompt action on his proposals, Mr. Eisenhow er said that "throughout our history immigration has contrib uted greatly to the strength and character of our republic." Liberalizing the immigration act, he said, "will advance our own self-interest' and "also serve as living demonstration that we recognize our responsi bilities of world leadership." Despite the President's plea, chances for congressional appro- I val of the program this year are I believed to be slim. Rep. Francis E. Walter (D-Pa.), co-author of I the act and chairman of the j House committee that handles immigration bills, has already announced his opposition to any extensive revisions. Mr. Eisenhower ' did not spell out his proposal for tightening up on the legal appeal rights of aliens ordered deported from the country. He" said Attorney Gen eral Herbert Brownell Jr. will submit specific legislation later. The President also proposed that Congress repeal the "un necessary" provision requiring aliens to specify their race and origin in applying for visas, eliminate the requirement that an alien must live in this coun try for a full year before acquir ing resident rights by marriage to an American citizen, and abandon the requirement that foreigners passing through this country on international air flights must meet all the stand ards for admission as immi grants. Mr. Eisenhower also asked for. a "special pool" of 5,000 visas a year which he said would "enable us to give greater assist ance to persons abroad who have undergone suffering and hard ship resisting Communist aggres sion" or who have special skills that "would make beneficial contributions to this country." He also sought authority for the secretary of state and attor ney general to waive the require ment that every alien coming here on a temporary visit must be finger-printed. , Mr. Eisen hower said that this requirement "does not significantly contrib ute to our national safety" and has caused some international I resentment. 1 Sir Tvr, vsis? g Th BELVEDERC W SYIMJIA "V Wnn exclusive HAIOUGHT Th. BELVEDERC 11-lncb "Cabliwt of 1 Liatit" TV. Mohoaanv Qraintcj finish; Blsndft iiiflhtly extra. $389.95 surfflm Other Models As Low As $264.95 Why "moke do" with vintage television when it's so easy to own now Sy&ania TV wiA HaloLight. Syivania is handsomely styled. Has greater putting power for all signal areas . .. and the "Silver Screen 8S" pidwe hjbe for sharper, more brilliant images. HaloLight "surround lighting" floats TV pictures "m a restful tim of Kght uncrowded by a dark frame or harsh contrast. Prove fbe superioriry of HoksLight with the test below, v At you have trouble Veodiwg these 2 lines Yoh need a margin of "surround fight'Ffke this fti, us CityAppI 127 No. Central - Medford -1 37 E. Main Ashland lance Phone 3-5306 Phone 9-5831 Alabama U. Heads for Showdown On Admission of Negro Student Tuscaloosa, Ala flj.R) The University of Alabama today headed for a showdown in the v i o 1 c nt controversy raging around the exclusion of its first Negro student. University authorities refus ed to budge from the stand that Autherine Lucy, the student, was barred from classes in a move to prevent further violence that might cause injury to students, faculty and the woman herself. But Arthur Shores, Miss Lucy's attorney, warned Tues day that she must be permitted to return to classes or he will ask that the board of trustees be cited for contempt of court for authorizing her exclusion. - In New York, Roy Wilkins, executive secretary of the Na tional Association for the Ad vancement of Colored People, called on Attorney General Her bert Brownell to take criminal action against "any and all per sons" who are preventing the woman from attending classes. Says Most With Her Miss Lucy said in a special dis patch prepared for the United Press that she believed the ma jority 1 of students wanted her to return to classes. "Some of the students were very friendly toward me," she wrote. "Others were hostile. But I feel the majority is for me." Another student, . Leonard Wilson, said he believed Miss Lucy should not be permitted to return because "the . demon strations show beyond a reason able doubt that integration will not work." "For the safety of herself and of all the other students, she should not be admitted," Wil son said. Faculty members Tuesday night tabled a motion that class- Controversial Student Only Wants Education VISIT OUR USED DEPT. OPEN TONIGHT 'TIL 9 Editor's note: The following was written for United Press by the first Negro student of the University of Alabama who was suspended because of campus demonstrations. By AtTTHERINE LUCY Written for United Press Birmingham, Ala. (U.R) I have" always wanted to go to the University of Alabama and being there just these few days has made me feel good inside. I want to go back just as soon as the board of trustees tells me I can. I believe the University of Alabama student body will ac cept me if they are left alone by outsiders. . I want to be an acceptable li brarian'and I have no other in terest in this than that I want to get a good education. Proud of University I don't think I'm asking for anything I am not entitled to. I am proud f the university and I will be proud to be a student there. , Some of the students'' were very friendly toward me. Others were hostile. But I feel the ma jority is for me. - Although I think the board of trustees probably did what was best in excluding me from class yesterday, I don't think it would have been necessary had they taken the right action quickly.. I really don't know what they should have done. But I feel they could have done something to have prevented my having to discontinue classes. I deeply regret the incidents of the last few days because I want only to have a chance to learn. Editor's note: In the following dis patch a 19-year-old pre-law student at the University of Alabama tells the reasons why he thinks a Negro should not be admitted to the university. By LEONARD WILSON Written for United Press Tuscalossa, Ala. (U.R) It would be the greatest thing Autherine Lucy ever did if she would withdraw voluntarily from the University of Alabama. The demonstrations here show beyond a reasonable doubt that integration will not work. For the safety of herself and of all the other students, she should not be admitted. I think the violent demonstra tions that occurred Monday are certain evidence of this. I be lieve they would crop up again should she be allowed to return to the campus. Students Take Part - I will also take issue with a report that the participants in the demonstrations have been outsiders. There were probably some taxpaying citizens in the crowds but in the groups I saw assembled there were more uni versity students than outsiders. I don't think Autherine Lucy is responsible for what she is doing. Apparently she is being backed pushed by the wretched National Association for the Agi tation of Colored People.- . ' ' The only solution to the prob lem will be for Autherine Lucy to withdraw voluntarily tand put an end to all connected court litigation. es be suspended if further riot ing breaks out over the woman's admission. But the student government association unanimously adopt ed a resolution condemning the violence. Rocks and Eggs Thrown The school trustees relied on their "police power" to bar the girl from further classes "until further notice" in view of the rioting which included shouted threats and barrages of rocks and eggs hurled at the girl and at officials who tried to break up the mob. A faculty member proposed that classes be suspended if fur ther rioting results and his mo tion turned the otherwise calm meeting, of 400 faculty members into 'a turmoil. A number of faculty memb ers shouted approval of the res olution but in the midst of the noisy debate the meeting was adjourned and the motion was tabled. The student resolution con demned "three days" of "mob violence" and urged that "means be taken to protect personal safe ty of the students and .faculty and the reputation of the uni versity." ' Adlai Confident of Victory inalifornia San Diego (U.R) -Adlai Ste venson says he is confident he will win California's June presi dential primary election in which he faces Sen. Estes Ke fauver. Stevenson completed his week of intensive California speech making yesterday by telling a rally here that he was greatly en couraged by the reception he has received in the state. ; California, said the 1952 Dem ocratic presidential nominee, is a "beautiful" state, "both physi cally and politically." Stevenson left San Diego last night for nearby Rancho Santa Fe, ' about 40 miles from here, where he will rest at the home of friends for a few days. His next speaking engagement is in Portland, Ore., on Feb. 11. Subscribers To report improper or non-delivery . of the Mail Tribune phone 2-6141 "before 6:45 p.m. daily and 1020 a.m. Sunday. If regular delivery arrives short ly after you call please notify office thus eliminating special messenger service. , Wednesday, February 8, 1958 MEDFORD (OREGON) MAIL TRIBUNE FIVE Crosby Son's Car Strikes Pedestrian Tacoma (U.R) Pvt. Phillip Crosby, son of crooner Bing Crosby, struck and injured a pedestrian while driving through nearby Tillicum yesterday. Ace Brightwell, 79, Tillicum, was taken to Madigan Army hos pital where he was reported in critical condition from a frac tured left leg, multiple abrasions to his left hand and face and shock. Young Crosby had been sta tioned at Fort Lewis, just south of here, until yesterday when he received overseas orders. -State patrolmen said Brightwell was hit when he crossed the street to his mail box. . Crosby was not held and no charges were filed. Fort Lake, 111. (U.R) The Milwaukee Road Commuters as sociation will hold a Valentine's Day party Feb. 14. But there will be no love and kisses for the railroad. Party proceeds will be used to fight proposed suburban fare increases. Court Records CITY COURT Max H. Wimmer II, failure to stop at stop light, S5.- Allen- George Tipton, violation of basic rule, $10. Haymond Burd, violation of basic rule, S10. .. Dewey R. Anderson, failure to stop at stop light, $5. , , , Carl W. Luther, f allur. to yield right of way, $10. Esther Ann Merriman, failure to yield right of way to pedestrian, $10. DISTRICT COURT Raymond G. Chavis, failur to stop at stop sign, $10. - Jack A. Jones, failure to operate on right side of highway, $10. Richard L. Wolf, dragging logs on country road, $15. James O. Cheek, illegal use of deal ers plates, $10. Carl S. Bobbins, overload, $44. - Larry S. Wilson, overload, $44. Kenneth R. Patterson, overwidth, $15. . . Dale L. Morgan, violation of basic rule, $15; inadequate muffler, $15. Frances - C. Blankenship, no PUC' permit or failure to display PUC plates, $15. Terry Dean Aldrich, improper ang ling license, $5. . .. .. ' Grace L. Jones, failure to stop at stop sign, $10T - David H. Woodard, passing with In sufficient clearance. $10. Harl M. White, overload, $26.50; ov erload, $137; overload, $62. Robert W. Varney, overload, $105.- : Kent D. VanGilder, no emergency brake, $6. , t . Calvin J. Duncan, violation of basic rule, $10. - Adolf C Larson Jr., overwidth, $10; overwidth, $10. Llovd J. Mynath, overwidth, $10. Thomas J. Short, overload, $15. Gene W. Weitman, overload, $15. CIRCUIT COURT Nick Everett Saimons vs. Elaine Marie Salmons, divorce complaint. Georgia N. Hiner vs. Frankie Al bert Hiner. divorce complaint. John L. Darland vs. Dorothy J. Dar land, divorce decree. Gladys Mae McLendon- vs. Tom Baron McLendon, divorce decree. MARRIAGE LICENSE APPLICATIONS . 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