Memphis World Memphis World Publishing Co. 1951-12-07 Chester M. Hampton MEMPHIS WORLD The South's Oldest and leading Colored Semi-Weekly Newspaper Published by MEMPHIS WORLD PUBLISHING CO. Every TUESDAY and FRIDAY at 164 BEALE—Phone 8-4030 Entered in the Post Office at Memphis, Tenn., as second-Clam mail under the Act of Congress, March 1, 1870 Member of SCOTT NEWSPAPER SYNDICATE W. A. Scott, II, Founder; C. A. Scott, General Manager CHESTER M. HAMPTON Editor A. G. SHIELDS, Jr. Advertising Manager The is an independent newspaper—non sectarian and non-partisan, printing news unbiasedly and supporting those things it believes to the interest of its readers and opposing those things against the interest of its readers. SUBSCRIPTION RATES: Year $5.00—6 Months $3.00—3 Months $1.50 (In Advance) Jimmie Cooper, 119 E. Utah.............. Phone 9-3700 Mrs. Sadie Gray ...... 1355 Kennedy St., Phone: 9-2824 Lucius Vessell, 1001 Thomas . . . 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The member groups have, on their respective local levels, grown from small, semi-permanent bases of operation to large, established places of worship. The sect has also established a-national temple, located on Fifth Street in Memphis, which is representative of its large membership and wide activity. Progress in education is exempli fied by the Saints Literary and Industrial School in Lexington, Mississippi. To the narrow-minded and intolerant religious bigots, the development of the Church of God in Christ should be a reminder of the humble origin and subsequent progress of some of the older, larger sects-in the United States. Justice Should Be Done The shooting of on unarmed Negro suspected of a misdemeanor by two police officers is en incident that should be carefully handled and strictly dealt with by the city officials. At present, the two officers are temporarily suspended and further action is postponed pending investigation. What happens at the end of this investigation will be one of the major deciding factors in the local Negro's estimate of his city government. In this era of change and shifting patterns, one is judged locally and nationally on whether he moves forward or backward. No person in a responsible position can, in an inter-racial matter, consider his actions important only to himself and the persons with whom he deals. The eyes of the nation and the world ore on the southern community-individually and collectively. To move backwardone has but to act with the unreasoning despotism of a few years back. To move forward—with the nation as a whole—one disregards the discriminatory tradition and administers his office within the letter of the law. In the case of the two policemen, there are two possible charges—-leaving a prisoner un-attended in a squad car and snooting an escaping person wanted for a mere misdemeanor. A "whitewash" of this case would be destructive to both civilian and police morale. Cooperation Between North And South Every now and then comes positive affirmation that in these United States the North and South can be truly united in simple justice for minority citizens. A striking illustration is the case of Wesley Mallory, fugitive from the State of Alabama who was arrested recently in Albany, N. Y., where he had lived since 1946. Alabama Gov. Gordon Persons served an extradition warrant on Gov; Thomas E. Dewey asking that Mallory be returned to serve a 34-year sentence. It was revealed that Mallory was sentenced in 1934 to 100 years in jail for robbery and assault. Eleven years later Mallory alias Willie Thomas escaped and made his way to Albany where he found employment, married and became the father of three children. Mallory likewise earned a place of respect in his community where he lived an exemplary life. Gov. Dewey in line with his established policy of honoring all requisition for extradition submitted in compliance with the law signed the warrant for Mallory's return to Alabama. In granting the request Dewey called attention to Mallory's conduct while in New York and to the plight of his wife and three children. He told the Alabama governor that he believed the facts "are deserving of your attention." Gov. Persons after reading the facts recalled the warrant for Mallory's return to "Alabama. Gov. Dewey responded with "I am very happy over your disposition of the matter and believe it to be wise and just." Mallory's case proves that thoughtful Americans—North and South—are united in justice for those who can be rehabilitated and made useful citizens. Even in Alabama society does not demand a pound of flesh from a purposeful and useful citizen who erred as Mallory did at the age of 14. Happily, Gov. Dewey is extending the hand of mercy across mythical barriers of North and South, has joined with Gov. Persons in consideration for a worthy father and good citizen. In these days of economic, political and social conflict between the areas of the USA, we need more assuring, examples of mercy and justice as shown in the case of Wesley Mallory alias Willie Thomas. Fuller Job Opportunities President Truman named Monday a new eleven-man commission whose duty it will be to study, and in instances of nonCompliance, to compel compliance with non-discrimination clauses inherent in all government contracts. In the President own words: "The purpose of this order is to secure better compliance by contractors arid subcontractors with certain provisions now required in their contracts with the U. S. Government." "The clause specifically forbids discrimination because of race, color, creed, or national origin; relates to the various aspects of employment; and extends to subcontracts." The President will name, a committee of six men, we hope at least one of them a Negro, and the others will be made up of representatives of each of the agencies directly involved in defense contracts. It seems that the President has recognized the urgency of opening up job opportunities for all groups in America, especially in defense plants owned or operated the government. In substance the new order from Mr. Truman is the some as the old Executive Order first issued by President. Roosevelt, which was forced out along with other government activities at the close of World War II. Now, with this new order, the President hopes to accomplish for minority groups what the eightieth Congress would not do. Neither would the eighty-first Congress pass Fair Employment Practices Law. Not only this stands as a guide and spur to the action of the President but likewise the failure of the eightysecond Congress provided mute evidence that Negroes and Other look in that direction for a law protecting, their right to work without discrimination and with equal opportunities. The states have not shown a disposition to be fair with Negro labor. Even at the moment of this writing, Negroes are reporting gross indifference and callousness on the part of hiring officials at the Lockheed Bomber Plant at Marietta. None there, say Negro applicants for jobs, seems to know where or to whom I Negro applicants should apply in order to sign up for work. This of course cannot be pursued as a policy in a plant operating under Government contracts. But it is expecting too much to believe that the Managers will come out in the face of southern opposition, and demand equality for Negroes in these jobs. Hence, the Government is prepared to step in and offer the help to integrate Negroes according to their skills. BLUFF CITY By CHESTER M. HAMPTON DUKE ELLINGTON. Recently, Duke Ellington was quoted (but not widely) as having said In an interview that the Negro was not ready for integration and that the fight for equal, rights was "silly." This particular quote did not get very far because of "the widespread disbelief that Duke had actually made the statement. A week later, the Duke, himself, come out in print, saying that he had been interviewed but mis-quoted and mis-understood. He further stated that no notes were taken during the interview so the possibility of misquotation was great. His statement that he did not make such a remark about the-Negro and his fight for civil rights was most reassuring to his admirers. Of all musicians who have upheld the standards of good music and excellent taste, Duke Ellington is foremost. This good taste has also been evident in his public-private life in which he has been suave, sophisticated and poised rather than sordid and sensational. Amerlea is right in the midst of its annual madness—the Christmas season The Yule season is observed in America by more people, in more ways and for more different reasons than anywhere else in the Christian world. Because of the months-long search of citizens' pocket-books by the merchants, cynics have dubbed America's version of Christmas as "The Great Commercial Christmas Season." It is true that more goods are bought and sold during this period than at any other time. It is also true that many gifts are given not in love and goodwill but for personal expectation of return–either in kind or in favor. But there is a deep well of sincerity within the masses of American people that is kind and charitable and abiding. This purity of intention-this feeling of charity is transposed (in accordance with our American awareness of economic importance into tangible evidence —dimes to fight disease, seals to save the tubercular and–baskets, hundreds an thousands of baskets, to feed the poor. This Christmas Spirit is a yearlong thing in America. Our poor are aided all the year long. Our fight against disease is constant— and, poor sinners that we are—our fight against ungodliness is epic. Therefore, the good faith of the American people in their observance of Christmas should not be questioned— despite the monthlong commercial build-up, the tinsel and the fake Santa Clauses. As a nation, we are demonstrating more charity to our fellow men all around the globe than any other country in the world. W. C. HANDY AND THE ARTS On Tuesday night, at Melrose Stadium preceding the 13th annual Blues Bowl game; aged; blind Prof W. C. Handy was paid tribute by the Six thousand persons there assembled. In what may have been a unique action, 1,500 white persons rose with uncovered heads to honor him. On first sight, his action was surprising— not because of any question of merit—but because, in the South, white persons are not quick to give such an honor to a Negro. On second thought—neither white nor colored persons in either the South or the north are quick to give such honor to anyone of any race. Man is not quick to stand and this uncover before a mere mortal in this classless society. Man will, however, give such tribute to some thing—or the symbol or representative of that something-that is greater than himself. We stand for the flag—the symbol of our great country. We stand in has died—in tribute to both man and God. Standing on such occasions is ritualistic and premeditated. But then we stand las the King of Denmark stood for Handel's "Messiah") for something intangible, yet enduring—truly great masterpieces of art. We conclude, therefore, that the tribute to Handy was not a tribute to one man alone—or, even, one man who has written great songs— but the one man who has a great and lasting contribution in giving to America her native music and giving to the world the most progressive of any of the art-forms. Two Missouri Valley Conference Schools, Drake and Bradley Universities, resigned from the league because of the intentional "slugging" of Drake's Negro half-back, Johnny Bright" in a game with Oklahoma A. and M. There are those who might opine that Oklahoma, in the face of its southern tradition, did well to play at all against a team with a Negro on it. Oklahoma is due no such approval however, in its playing a team on which there was a Negro. To decide to play such a team, and, then to mistreat the Negro player once the game has begun is a sort of "indian-giving" of good faith. It is similiar to a school admitting Negro students and then forcing them to sit in the hall outside the class-room— or some other such absurb arrangement. Once one decides to defy tradition and accept persons into one's midst that perviously were not accepted, one should be prepared to go all the way. To make such a decision and then treat the newcomer with discourtesy is worse immorally, than not having made the decision in the first place. Then, too, we remember to old days of less than 20 years ago when a school's personal honor would be besmirched it any member of the team representing is acted less than a gentleman. Those days, it seems, have left us. GOLDEN GLEAMS Fraud and deceit are always in haste. —N.G. Bohn MEALTIME MELODIES! By GRACE WATSON It seems like our men have heard "The Cry of the Wild Goose" and to the woods they've gone. Hunting is a sport with the men, but to the little wife it's an opportunity to serve something different. And too, some guys get a big kick out of cooking their own game: I'll bet there won't be any objections to this, even if he is a little heavy with the pepper and other seasonings Maybe one or two highly seasoned meals (no more) a year won't hurt you. When we speak of game, we mean all wild animals used for food. The only thing that you are concerned with in cooking game is how much "wild" flavor you want to retain This, of course will depend on the families like and dislikes. I will be well to keep in mind that all freshly killed game is tough. It is much more palatable when stored in a cool dry place from two to four days. It will become tender, arm, and have a better flavor. To remove the "wild" flavor, such as ducks, soak the meat, in salt or soda solution or onion water for about one hour. Most hunters say prepare wild duck just as you would roast duck. That is, cook it in a hot oven until tender and juicy, basting, it with wine. The quail, bob-white or partridge is the most delicate game, and is a rare treat when parpared properly. The experts say that quail has a tendency to be dry; so they should be well, lubricated while cooking. They suggest that you split the bird in half and pan broil in butter; or broil 10 to 20 minutes. There has always been a lot of discussion about cooking deer or vension Grandma used to cook vension for hours to remove the "wild" taste and make it tender The modern homemaker prepares it like a fine dollar steak She cooks it just as she would beef basting it with red wine. If you want to-be elected queen of the hunting party, serve those husky guys a meal like the one below: Combine coked and buttered wild rice with chopped onion or shallots saute'ed in butter, strips of cold smoked ham, and chopped parsley, thyme and pistachio nuts. Glaze the duck just before serving, by brushing it with a mixture of orange juice and currant jelly. Then garnish it with slices of oranges topped with currant jelly and a sprig of parsley. THE HUNTER'S DINNER By GRACE WATSON It seems like our men have heard "The Cry of the Wild Goose" and to the woods they've gone. Hunting is a sport with the men, but to the little wife it's an opportunity to serve something different. And too, some guys get a big kick out of cooking their own game: I'll bet there won't be any objections to this, even if he is a little heavy with the pepper and other seasonings Maybe one or two highly seasoned meals (no more) a year won't hurt you. When we speak of game, we mean all wild animals used for food. The only thing that you are concerned with in cooking game is how much "wild" flavor you want to retain This, of course will depend on the families like and dislikes. I will be well to keep in mind that all freshly killed game is tough. It is much more palatable when stored in a cool dry place from two to four days. It will become tender, arm, and have a better flavor. To remove the "wild" flavor, such as ducks, soak the meat, in salt or soda solution or onion water for about one hour. Most hunters say prepare wild duck just as you would roast duck. That is, cook it in a hot oven until tender and juicy, basting, it with wine. The quail, bob-white or partridge is the most delicate game, and is a rare treat when parpared properly. The experts say that quail has a tendency to be dry; so they should be well, lubricated while cooking. They suggest that you split the bird in half and pan broil in butter; or broil 10 to 20 minutes. There has always been a lot of discussion about cooking deer or vension Grandma used to cook vension for hours to remove the "wild" taste and make it tender The modern homemaker prepares it like a fine dollar steak She cooks it just as she would beef basting it with red wine. If you want to-be elected queen of the hunting party, serve those husky guys a meal like the one below: Combine coked and buttered wild rice with chopped onion or shallots saute'ed in butter, strips of cold smoked ham, and chopped parsley, thyme and pistachio nuts. Glaze the duck just before serving, by brushing it with a mixture of orange juice and currant jelly. Then garnish it with slices of oranges topped with currant jelly and a sprig of parsley. WILD RICE DRESSING By GRACE WATSON It seems like our men have heard "The Cry of the Wild Goose" and to the woods they've gone. Hunting is a sport with the men, but to the little wife it's an opportunity to serve something different. And too, some guys get a big kick out of cooking their own game: I'll bet there won't be any objections to this, even if he is a little heavy with the pepper and other seasonings Maybe one or two highly seasoned meals (no more) a year won't hurt you. When we speak of game, we mean all wild animals used for food. The only thing that you are concerned with in cooking game is how much "wild" flavor you want to retain This, of course will depend on the families like and dislikes. I will be well to keep in mind that all freshly killed game is tough. It is much more palatable when stored in a cool dry place from two to four days. It will become tender, arm, and have a better flavor. To remove the "wild" flavor, such as ducks, soak the meat, in salt or soda solution or onion water for about one hour. Most hunters say prepare wild duck just as you would roast duck. That is, cook it in a hot oven until tender and juicy, basting, it with wine. The quail, bob-white or partridge is the most delicate game, and is a rare treat when parpared properly. The experts say that quail has a tendency to be dry; so they should be well, lubricated while cooking. They suggest that you split the bird in half and pan broil in butter; or broil 10 to 20 minutes. There has always been a lot of discussion about cooking deer or vension Grandma used to cook vension for hours to remove the "wild" taste and make it tender The modern homemaker prepares it like a fine dollar steak She cooks it just as she would beef basting it with red wine. If you want to-be elected queen of the hunting party, serve those husky guys a meal like the one below: Combine coked and buttered wild rice with chopped onion or shallots saute'ed in butter, strips of cold smoked ham, and chopped parsley, thyme and pistachio nuts. Glaze the duck just before serving, by brushing it with a mixture of orange juice and currant jelly. Then garnish it with slices of oranges topped with currant jelly and a sprig of parsley. HEADLINES & BYLINES BY SILAS P. WASHINGTON There is one impression of the late Mr. R. H. Weathers that I alone can Give; I say "I alone" because I think that this particular experience of mine with him was unique. Portentious events often appear to us much more formidable than they really are. A green substitute railway mail clerk looks with, a tinge of anxiety and eagerness to ward his first "road experience" on a heavy line when things are hot." Such is true of "subs" in general, but is is particularly so with Negro "subs." Then, too, it is worse when one is no longer a youngster. Such was, indeed, my plight. Though, as. I have imoiled, I had an incongruous mixture of forebodeing and fervent desire for the event. I wanted that "road experience. Now, almost exactly five years ago, I received an official communication instructing me to work in the Memphis and New Orleans (popularly known as "The Valley") Train. No. 21 in the yard in, Memphis; to proceed with that train to Clarksdale, Miss.; to get off of "21" and catch at the point Memphis and New Orleans Train "12" (the train from New Orleans via Vicksburg to Memphis; to work on that train until it arrived in Memphis; and to continue that tour of duty for a specified period of the Christmas rush. To an "oldtimer" that is ordinary; but to a green man it seems overwhelming —particularly so when he, a Negro, does not know who his crew mates are going to be. At the appointed time, I carried out my assignment on "21." and waited uneasily at Clarksdale for "12." As it would be, the weather was "dreary and "12" due to the heavy Christmas mail was running late. By and by" I could hear, in the sound—carrying night air, "No 12" bellowing a long way down the road "Well," said some of the passengers waiting at the station, "there she comes." Just as soon as "12" came to a stop, I was in the mail car door. The sight of all the mail in that car nearly took my breath. Upon looking around the car, I found all eyes (and they were complete strangers to me—and white it that) were riveted on me. I did not know just, what to think or say. Suddenly, (semingly out of nowhere) I heard someone say cheerfully: "Professor Washington!" That man was, to my pleasant surprise, Mr. Weathers clerk in charge of "12" that morning. No one can ever know the load he took off me with that greeting He rushed back to the door, shook my hand, introduced me to all the members of the crew (larger than usual for this rush), told me where to place my belongings and what clerk to help. There was from then on a mad rush of "putting, off," "loading" and "storing." Then, we were on our way to Memphis. It was there that I got what Mr. Lawrence Lee calls the "baptism of fire." Seemingly, we were hardly started before the clerk making the exchanges threw off a pouch of mail in the dark saying, "Lyon's off!" The next minute, that is the way it seemed to me then, we were a Coahoma unloading and loading again. Likewise It was at Lula. After a while, out of Lula. I heard the exchange man yell, "Listen hard for him (the engineer) to blow." We heard the whistle Off went the light in the door The 'local" man looked out in the darkness and, with the train run ning full speed, threw off the pouch saying: "Dundee's off!" Similarly, he said a little later, "Maud's off," and, finally, in then same way, it was Clayton's off!" That activity made my head swim. Next was Tunica and, then Lake Comorant. Then we were Memphis bound. During all of that, this crewabout which I had misgivings, was most congenial and cooperative Also, I tried my best to tie helpful. They said, "We were all green once." I shall always believe that the presence of Mr. Weathers, a Negro clerk-in-charge, made it much easier for me than would have been the case were he not there. Of course, I cannot prove my contention but I firmly believe it. At every opportunity, Mr. Weathers spoke encouragingly and sympathetically to me throughout the trip. Psychologically, that was of untold value to me and something that only I can know. Certainly, he treated me on that trip with him as he would like to have been treated. Quite natural, then, I was particularly impressed when Reverend Owens said over Mr. Weathers' remains the text requested by the deceased: "Therefore all things whatsoever ye would that men should do to you, do ye even so to them; for this is the law and the prophets." Significantly, the same text occurred in Dr. Norman Vincent Peale's installment of "Confident living" in a local paper. As I have said, portentious events often appear much more formidable than they turn out to be The above experience was like that. And, I feel certain that Weathers helped make it that way. Also, I alone know what a load he took off of me that night. Hence, I only can give that particular impression of a co-worker "bound, for the promised land—" (the hymn he requested to be sung at his funeral). MOMENTS OF REFLECTION What the balance wheel is to the watch, so the balanced mind is to the body. It keeps it functioning in the proper order. Dare you attempt anything worth while. Then be prepared for all the powers-that-be, to come pouncing down upon your head. To truly sympathize with your fellowman, is to assist him when he upon you calls. Man is known by his convictions Few will dare to stand by them. The time has long since past that we as ministers of God should deeply concern ourselves with the saving of souls, to which we have been specifically called. Note: Write A. L. Guerard, P. O. Box 10, Shelbyville, Tenn., for reviews of his books, revivals and poetical readings. REVIEWING THE NEWS BY WILLIAM GORDON Discrimination in employment has long existed as one of America's greatest evils and a blot on the principle of a democratic society. Until this practice is fully eliminated, America will always have trouble selling the rest of the world the bill of goods we a desire, that of complete appreciation for full human rights. It still remains difficult for some of bur politicians and "self-styled" leaders to see this. The namnig of an li-man anti-discrimination body, to enforce government contracts to the line when it comes to employment seems to be a wise move on the part of President Truman, who more than any other Chief Executive since Lincoln, has demonstrated a desire to make America "real" in all of the things it advocates. Such a move is absolutely necessary in the interest of national defense. There can be no stalling on the part of diehard traditionalists who are willing to eat from the hands of Nogroes and yet can't work next to them in defense plants and factories because or color. This move should also be a lesson to those who man the factories and plants in the nation, for in many instances, industrialists have been content to move a total population from one area to another to avoid hiring Negroes as skilled workmen and technicians. It is true, as some will say, that the country should not have to put into effect a fair employment practices act. Then again here is the question as to how long will people have to wait to be recognized as first class citizens and be counted into the full stream of employment on an equal basis? It seems that if no action is taken by the courts, the president and others interest in the total welfare of our nation, we'll have to wait a long time for certain people in charge of things to make up their minds about equality. The fact that a certain segment of our leadership is bent on maintaining a tradition of discrimination, against minorities, and we pray that this leadership is in the mnorty, something has to be done to safeguard the welfare of all of us. The Presdent of the United States has at least made the gesture in the direction of helping those who need it most. Now it is left tot the decent people of this nation to act. It is left to the people who do the hiring and the people who man the factories and jobs Throughout, the nation to begin hiring people on the basis of their skill and potential ability and not on the basis of race, creed, color, religion or nationality. The South has suffered from inferiority long enough now. She las been humble for the crumbs that fall from the tables of the North. The average American income at the time of Pearl Harbor was $604. In the South at that time, it was $314. It is without question that the average income of the Negro was considerably lower. Every Southerner whose eyes, are not blinded to the past knows that the South must become of age and play a dominant part in the prosperity of the nation. This so-called race problem is an economic one, not social Pay the Negro good wages, for his work, give him the opportunity to demonstrate his own capacity to learn, work and earn, give his Constitutional rights and this so-called race-problem will be eliminated once and for all. Discrimination in employment keeps in motion a vicious circle in our economy. When bias is kept in full force, it tends to exert a downward drag on all wages. The President And Employment BY WILLIAM GORDON Discrimination in employment has long existed as one of America's greatest evils and a blot on the principle of a democratic society. Until this practice is fully eliminated, America will always have trouble selling the rest of the world the bill of goods we a desire, that of complete appreciation for full human rights. It still remains difficult for some of bur politicians and "self-styled" leaders to see this. The namnig of an li-man anti-discrimination body, to enforce government contracts to the line when it comes to employment seems to be a wise move on the part of President Truman, who more than any other Chief Executive since Lincoln, has demonstrated a desire to make America "real" in all of the things it advocates. Such a move is absolutely necessary in the interest of national defense. There can be no stalling on the part of diehard traditionalists who are willing to eat from the hands of Nogroes and yet can't work next to them in defense plants and factories because or color. This move should also be a lesson to those who man the factories and plants in the nation, for in many instances, industrialists have been content to move a total population from one area to another to avoid hiring Negroes as skilled workmen and technicians. It is true, as some will say, that the country should not have to put into effect a fair employment practices act. Then again here is the question as to how long will people have to wait to be recognized as first class citizens and be counted into the full stream of employment on an equal basis? It seems that if no action is taken by the courts, the president and others interest in the total welfare of our nation, we'll have to wait a long time for certain people in charge of things to make up their minds about equality. The fact that a certain segment of our leadership is bent on maintaining a tradition of discrimination, against minorities, and we pray that this leadership is in the mnorty, something has to be done to safeguard the welfare of all of us. The Presdent of the United States has at least made the gesture in the direction of helping those who need it most. Now it is left tot the decent people of this nation to act. It is left to the people who do the hiring and the people who man the factories and jobs Throughout, the nation to begin hiring people on the basis of their skill and potential ability and not on the basis of race, creed, color, religion or nationality. The South has suffered from inferiority long enough now. She las been humble for the crumbs that fall from the tables of the North. The average American income at the time of Pearl Harbor was $604. In the South at that time, it was $314. It is without question that the average income of the Negro was considerably lower. Every Southerner whose eyes, are not blinded to the past knows that the South must become of age and play a dominant part in the prosperity of the nation. This so-called race problem is an economic one, not social Pay the Negro good wages, for his work, give him the opportunity to demonstrate his own capacity to learn, work and earn, give his Constitutional rights and this so-called race-problem will be eliminated once and for all. Discrimination in employment keeps in motion a vicious circle in our economy. When bias is kept in full force, it tends to exert a downward drag on all wages.