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September 8, 1949
The Ohio Daily Express
Dayton, Montgomery County, Ohio
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Dr. Ralph J. Bunche denied ever being scheduled to speak at the Elks convention in San Francisco, citing UN duties. He expressed regret over the Los Angeles Bar's exclusion of Negro lawyers while the state group admitted them, emphasizing the UN's role in world peace.
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Dr. Bunche Denies He Was Ever To Speak To Elks
SAN FRANCISCO -- (ANP)
Dr. Ralph J. Bunche, head of the UN Trusteeship division, last week denied that he had ever been scheduled to address the recent Elks convention here in San Francisco while he was in the city to address the California State bar convention.
Explaining his position in the Elks situation. Dr. Bunche said he had been invited several months ago to address the convention, but he had said that the urgency of the UN business would probably keep him away. Since then, he said, he had heard nothing from the Elks.
Here in San Francisco, most people were led to believe that Dr. Bunche would appear at the Grand IBPEOW International Ceremony at which the public paid To see. Dr. Bunche in speaking to the state convention of lawyers said he regretted that the Los Angeles group excluded Negro lawyers while the state group admitted them. He also declared that the UN is the key to peace in the world of the future.
SAN FRANCISCO -- (ANP)
Dr. Ralph J. Bunche, head of the UN Trusteeship division, last week denied that he had ever been scheduled to address the recent Elks convention here in San Francisco while he was in the city to address the California State bar convention.
Explaining his position in the Elks situation. Dr. Bunche said he had been invited several months ago to address the convention, but he had said that the urgency of the UN business would probably keep him away. Since then, he said, he had heard nothing from the Elks.
Here in San Francisco, most people were led to believe that Dr. Bunche would appear at the Grand IBPEOW International Ceremony at which the public paid To see. Dr. Bunche in speaking to the state convention of lawyers said he regretted that the Los Angeles group excluded Negro lawyers while the state group admitted them. He also declared that the UN is the key to peace in the world of the future.
What sub-type of article is it?
Historical Event
What themes does it cover?
Social Manners
Justice
What keywords are associated?
Ralph Bunche
Elks Convention
Un Trusteeship
Racial Exclusion
California Bar
San Francisco
What entities or persons were involved?
Dr. Ralph J. Bunche
Where did it happen?
San Francisco
Story Details
Key Persons
Dr. Ralph J. Bunche
Location
San Francisco
Event Date
Last Week
Story Details
Dr. Bunche denied scheduling to speak at Elks convention due to UN duties after initial invitation; locals expected him at paid ceremony. In speech to California State Bar, he regretted Los Angeles Bar's exclusion of Negro lawyers and highlighted UN's role in peace.