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Sessio~ 587, Minutes January 18, 1960 law might be. Page 9 Mr. Earsel Pollard was the next speaker. He said in his opinion the law as proposed should be refused because it is poorly written, there are a number of factors which he believes are unconstitutional, and in addition, it is poorly timed. Mrs. William Dougherty, 7131 Westmoreland Drive, asked to be recognized, which request was granted. Mrs. Dougherty requested that a Bill be drawn up by representatives of the First Ward, or possibly by the Director of Law (whichever is proper) and presented to the Council for consideration, restricting the use of University City swimming pools to citizens of Univer- sity City. Mayor Kaufman stated that such a Bill will be prepared. Mr. Harry Rogers, a former resident of University City, now residing in Clay- ton, asked to be recognized, which request was granted. Mr. Rogers spoke in opposition to Bill No. 5788. Mr. John Via, 925 Price Road, Olivette, upon being recognized, stated that he and his family operate a restaurant in University City. Mr. Via spoke in opposition to Bill No. 5788. Mr. Sam Negrin, 1157 Purdue, was the next speaker, and he supported Bill 5788. Mrs. Evelyn Schrieber, 530 Purdue, asked to be recognized, which request was granted. Mrs. Schrieber, Chairman of the Human Rights Committee of the League of Women Voters of University City, submitted to members of the Council, pur- suant to request of the Council last week, data concerning tabulation of a questionnaire with reference to eating and drinking establishments in Univer- sity City prepared by members of the League. At this juncture, as a point of order, Councilman Stake asked whether it is proper for the Council to hear persons for the second time as it was neces- sary to turn people away tonight, due to the large crowd, who might possibly have wished to be heard for the first time. Councilman Stake suggested that no one be heard for the second time until all persons are heard for the first time, which would be at the conclusion of all public hearings on this particu- lar issue. Mayor Kaufman said he thinks the Council has already violated that principle in hearing Mrs. Schrieber, whereupon Councilman Stake pointed out this one case was an exception because the Council had requested her to transmit certain information this evening. At this point, Mr. John E. Jennings, Jr., 7058 Camden Court, asked to be recognized, whereupon Mayor Kau~.~an stated that Mr. Jennings would be heard, however, due to the late hour no other persons could be heard on the subject of Bill No. 5788 this evening, but the public hearing would be continued to next week. Mr. Jennings spoke in behalf of Bill No. 5788 and commended Councilman Baris for having introduced the Bill. Mayor Kaufman again stated that the public hearing would be continued next week.