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January 14, 1954
Twin City Observer
Minneapolis, Saint Paul, Hennepin County, Ramsey County, Minnesota
What is this article about?
At a Minneapolis Urban League board meeting, directors honored president Carl T. Rowan for being named one of the ten outstanding young men in the US for 1953 by the Jaycees, making the resolution permanent in minutes. Rowan credited the Minneapolis Tribune and board members. James A. Rye was commended for his service upon resigning.
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Rowan's Achievement Made Permanent Record At Urban League Meeting
The board of directors of the Minneapolis Urban League, at the regular meeting held Tuesday afternoon at the YMCA, voted to include the resolution on Carl T. Rowan, board president, in the minutes of the meeting "so that this resolution shall be recorded permanently."
The resolution stated: "the board of directors of the Minneapolis Urban League feels signally honored that the president of this board, Carl T. Rowan, has been named one of the ten outstanding young men in the United States for 1953 by the National Junior Chamber of Commerce."
In responding to the resolution Mr. Rowan said he was pleased that the Jaycees recognized the facts he'd been writing and talking about represented one of the top ten causes in the United States. He further stated that his achievement would never have been possible if it hadn't been for several persons connected with the Minneapolis Tribune who recognized the problems and gave him the opportunity to air his findings.
"Certainly a large share of honor belongs to the paper (Mpls. Trib.) and people such as you who work with me on the Urban League Board," said Mr. Rowan.
Mr. James A. Rye, budget secretary of the Community Chest and Council, was commended by the board for his many years of service and cooperation. Mr. Rye is resigning his position and will be replaced by Mr. Charles King.
The board of directors of the Minneapolis Urban League, at the regular meeting held Tuesday afternoon at the YMCA, voted to include the resolution on Carl T. Rowan, board president, in the minutes of the meeting "so that this resolution shall be recorded permanently."
The resolution stated: "the board of directors of the Minneapolis Urban League feels signally honored that the president of this board, Carl T. Rowan, has been named one of the ten outstanding young men in the United States for 1953 by the National Junior Chamber of Commerce."
In responding to the resolution Mr. Rowan said he was pleased that the Jaycees recognized the facts he'd been writing and talking about represented one of the top ten causes in the United States. He further stated that his achievement would never have been possible if it hadn't been for several persons connected with the Minneapolis Tribune who recognized the problems and gave him the opportunity to air his findings.
"Certainly a large share of honor belongs to the paper (Mpls. Trib.) and people such as you who work with me on the Urban League Board," said Mr. Rowan.
Mr. James A. Rye, budget secretary of the Community Chest and Council, was commended by the board for his many years of service and cooperation. Mr. Rye is resigning his position and will be replaced by Mr. Charles King.
What sub-type of article is it?
Personal Triumph
Biography
Historical Event
What themes does it cover?
Triumph
Moral Virtue
What keywords are associated?
Urban League Meeting
Carl Rowan Award
Jaycees Recognition
Minneapolis Tribune
James Rye Resignation
What entities or persons were involved?
Carl T. Rowan
James A. Rye
Charles King
Where did it happen?
Minneapolis, At The Ymca
Story Details
Key Persons
Carl T. Rowan
James A. Rye
Charles King
Location
Minneapolis, At The Ymca
Event Date
1953
Story Details
The Minneapolis Urban League board honors president Carl T. Rowan for his 1953 Jaycees award, crediting his journalism on social issues and support from the Tribune and board; they commend resigning James A. Rye for service.