Memphis World Memphis World Publishing Co. 1959-03-21 Thaddeus T. Stokes MEMPHIS WORLD The South's Oldest and Leading Colored Semi-Weekly Newspaper Published by MEMPHIS WORLD PUBLISHING CO. Every WEDNESDAY and SATURDAY at 546 BEALE—Ph. JA. 6-4030 Member of SCOTT NEWSPAPER SYNDICATE W. A. Scott, II, Founder; C. A. Scott, General Manager Entered in the Post Office at Memphis, Tenn. as second-class mall under the Act of Congress, March 1, 1870 THADDEUS T. STOKES Managing Editor SMITH FLEMING Circulation Manager SUBSCRIPTION RATES: Year $5.00—6 Months $3.00—3 Months $1.50 (In Advance) The MEMPHIS WORLD is an independent newspaper—non-sectarian and non-partisan, printing news unblasedly and supporting those things it believes to be of interest to its readers and opposing those things against the interest of its readers. President Eisenhower Reassures The Nation The President of the United States brought to the hearts and homes of the American people the critical situation arising from the Berlin crisis and the repudiation of certain agreements arrived at with-the Soviet Union. At the outset was the consolation of the President's expression of willingness to attend a conference of heads of government with Russia, if preliminaries offer prospects of worthwhile results. At the same time the President served notice that the United States would not try to purchase peace by forsaking two million free people of West Berlin; neither would this government submit to any permanent and compulsory division of the German nation. The President approached the situation with calmness and expressed the hope that a conference would iron out affairs on a reasonable basis. His proclamation that we would never negotiate under a dictated time limit or agenda, or other unreasonable terms, was sound and in keeping with American tradition. The President's arrival upon three points coming out of a careful appraisal to the situation would be (1) outright surrender, 2) going to actual war, (3) settlement by arbitration. This arbitration the President modified could not mean sacrifice of the principles which prompted our being in Berlin in the first instance, nor to repudiate our obligations and agreements with other nations. While the situation is precarious, it does not pose a condition beyond the reach of sound and unselfish minds. On Monday night, the die was cast; the President representing the American people and the general overall policy of the free world, once again laid down before the Soviet cold war experts a new manifesto; that manifesto sets up those cardinal principles by which this country wills be guided in coming up to the threats and counter threats relative to Berlin. And as it appears from this sound document, that the only reasonable and logical way out would be some such arrangement by which all the four powers might come out of Berlin, leaving it under the protectorate of the United Nations. This would be a step toward the eventual union of the whole German state under a safe and sound protectorate which would see to it, that while a people be allowed to work together once more as a united people, there would be no possibility of their bringing to the world the blood red fruit of world calamity as was done twice before in a single generation by German leaders. Surely the German people could not ask more and neither could the four powers afford to ask for less. Is Your Home Dangerous? We have called attention many times to the danger, that lurks in the average American home pointing out that staistics show that about half of all the accidental deaths in the nation are due to mishaps within the home. One survey of a large city reveals that more than half of such deaths are caused by falls. Analysis reveals that nearly half of the falls occurred on the same level, more than onethird of them on stairs, and about one-sixth from one level to a lower level. The safety experts suggest that the number of accidents caused by tripping over objects and rugs on floors is of such size as to suggest caution in every home. Moreover, the need for well-lighted stairways is important, and everyone should exercise care and patience in using stairs. We call these facts to the attention of other readers in the hope that we may help prevent accidents in the home. It will take only a few minutes to look over your home and eliminate some of the accident hazards. Parents who do this may save their children from suffering and themselves from unnecessary medical expenses. In addition, they may save their own lives. It is of great importance where infants and young children are kept, to see that nothing is in reach that cannot be put into the mouth. Children and even babies are fascinated by the manner in which they see the elders turn on and off the gas, light the jets or the striking of matches to kindle fires. They have a tendency to imitate their elders when they are left to themselves, with the result of serious damage done their persons as well as to other objects within the home. Older people are apt to slip on the slick bottom of the bath tub, or lose their balance in climbing out. Care should be taken to fasten firmly to some static object until one is firmly on the floor or the rug. It is better to avoid these dangers than to run the risk of trying to get to a hospital to have a limb set, a wound sewed or a burn treated. Remember, all the dangers are not out in the street where bouncing trucks and shrieking automobile tires are crying beneath the stress of the brakes. Golden Gleams The gift of an enemy are justly to be dreaded.—Voltaire. Geoffrey. Chaucer. There is no little enemy.—Benjamin Franklin. WISHING WELL Registered U. S. Patent Office. H is a pleasant little same that will give you a message every day. It is a numerical puzzle designed to spell put your fortune. Count the letters in your first name. If the number of letters is 6 or more, subtract 4. If the number is less than 6, add 3. The result is your key number. Start at the upper left-hand comer of the rectangle and check every one of your key numbers, left to right. Then read the message the letters under the checked figures give you. CRIPPLED CHILDREN'S HOSPITAL VISIT OF ZETA SORORS — The young patients enjoyed a story hour, presentation of some useful gifts and toys Saturday afternoon. Left to rights are: Mrs. Maggie Jordan, Mrs. Manae Stanback, chairman; Mrs. Louise Guy, of the hospital staff; Mrs. Sara Dixon, "Finer Womanhood Week" chairman; Miss Hazel Pyles and Mrs. Leatha Haley. This was another activity of Zeta Phi Beta Sorority's observance of annual "Finer Womanhood Week', March 8-15. Thornton Needs ..$10 Kroger's Truck Drivers' Willing Central Conference (Catholic Church. $10 Workers Club..$100 Althuist Liquor Store. $25 Fred Hutchins..$5 Dr. Hollis P. Price..$5 Miss. Bivd. Christian Church..$15 Dr. B. F. McCleave..$10 Emmanuel Episcopal Church. $20 Edawrd B. Kirk..$5 Thornton Filling Stations Nos 1 and 2..$25 Church of God in Christ..$25 Grant McIver, Denver, Colo.,..$5 Baptist Pastors' Alliance..$25 All donations should be sent to Mathew Thornton. 510 Vance Ave., or donors should call him at Ja. 5-3671. seek Answer wrong reason," he said, but the more important issue is whether, the church has something for thosewho seek it out for the right reasons." Douglass expressed deep concern over the fact that at a time when all over half the nation's occupants are church members, there is a major juvenile delinquency problem—"one cause of which is parental irresponsibility." He said there also is an educational crisis an interracial conflict and an International situation in which Americans are feared and hated by a large proportion of the peoples of the earth. All of this comes, he said, at a time when more than 100 million Americans are listed as church members. On the brighter side, Douglass said that if a person looks under the surface for evidences of an authentic religious revival, he will find much to give him heart, including: A new interest in essentially theological questions, such as "why are we here?" "Does life have a purpose?" "What is the meaning of existence?" "What may we hope for?" A recognition that religion should have a bearing on a man's daily work and vocation. Thoughtful religious leaders are beginning to distinguish between "church work," involving serving as an usher or cooking church suppers, and "the work of the church," which involves carrying religion into daily life. The reapearance of Christianity on college and university campuses to compote with rival views of life such as materialism, hedonism, scientism and moral and spiritual neutrality. The concern of responsible church representatives over the problem of communication. They are recognizing that they no longer can remain aloof from culture and society. On this last point. Douglass added: "They must take their plaoe within the frustration and agonies of our period of history, admit that they do not have pat ansewers to our problems, and try to show how religion can illuminate the dilemmas of our time and point the way to finding adequate answers." CITES EDUCATIONAL CRISIS wrong reason," he said, but the more important issue is whether, the church has something for thosewho seek it out for the right reasons." Douglass expressed deep concern over the fact that at a time when all over half the nation's occupants are church members, there is a major juvenile delinquency problem—"one cause of which is parental irresponsibility." He said there also is an educational crisis an interracial conflict and an International situation in which Americans are feared and hated by a large proportion of the peoples of the earth. All of this comes, he said, at a time when more than 100 million Americans are listed as church members. On the brighter side, Douglass said that if a person looks under the surface for evidences of an authentic religious revival, he will find much to give him heart, including: A new interest in essentially theological questions, such as "why are we here?" "Does life have a purpose?" "What is the meaning of existence?" "What may we hope for?" A recognition that religion should have a bearing on a man's daily work and vocation. Thoughtful religious leaders are beginning to distinguish between "church work," involving serving as an usher or cooking church suppers, and "the work of the church," which involves carrying religion into daily life. The reapearance of Christianity on college and university campuses to compote with rival views of life such as materialism, hedonism, scientism and moral and spiritual neutrality. The concern of responsible church representatives over the problem of communication. They are recognizing that they no longer can remain aloof from culture and society. On this last point. Douglass added: "They must take their plaoe within the frustration and agonies of our period of history, admit that they do not have pat ansewers to our problems, and try to show how religion can illuminate the dilemmas of our time and point the way to finding adequate answers." RELIGION REAPEARS ON CAMPUS wrong reason," he said, but the more important issue is whether, the church has something for thosewho seek it out for the right reasons." Douglass expressed deep concern over the fact that at a time when all over half the nation's occupants are church members, there is a major juvenile delinquency problem—"one cause of which is parental irresponsibility." He said there also is an educational crisis an interracial conflict and an International situation in which Americans are feared and hated by a large proportion of the peoples of the earth. All of this comes, he said, at a time when more than 100 million Americans are listed as church members. On the brighter side, Douglass said that if a person looks under the surface for evidences of an authentic religious revival, he will find much to give him heart, including: A new interest in essentially theological questions, such as "why are we here?" "Does life have a purpose?" "What is the meaning of existence?" "What may we hope for?" A recognition that religion should have a bearing on a man's daily work and vocation. Thoughtful religious leaders are beginning to distinguish between "church work," involving serving as an usher or cooking church suppers, and "the work of the church," which involves carrying religion into daily life. The reapearance of Christianity on college and university campuses to compote with rival views of life such as materialism, hedonism, scientism and moral and spiritual neutrality. The concern of responsible church representatives over the problem of communication. They are recognizing that they no longer can remain aloof from culture and society. On this last point. Douglass added: "They must take their plaoe within the frustration and agonies of our period of history, admit that they do not have pat ansewers to our problems, and try to show how religion can illuminate the dilemmas of our time and point the way to finding adequate answers." Alderman Offers Lincoln cemetery. Alderman Campbell in offering the reward said: "Identity of inforants will be keptconfidential Letters should be sent to my home, 727 E. 60th Street." GO BY BUS IT'S CONVENIENT - FAST - SAFE NO TRAFFIC OR PARKING PROBLEM Total exclusion of Negro students from participation in the exercises in connection with the special session of the North Carolina General Assembly here has been scored by Kelly M. Alexanderc president of the North Carolina state Conference Of NAACP branches. The entire legislature and other state of officials including Gov. Luther H. Hodges were flown from the capital city of Raleigh for the special session here on March 4. The junket was sponsored by the Charlotte Chamber of Commerce which secured the cooperation of the Board of Education and other municipal agencies. Some 2,000 white students participated in the ceremonies. Mr. Alexander promptly protested to the Board about the failure to invite Negro students. "As young Americans, these students have a strong desire to participate in governmental affairs and are entitled to such opportunities on the same basis as white students." he said. The Board denied discrimination saying that only those students attending schools in the vicinity of the ceremonies or who had available transportation wereinvited to participate. Hays Says Griffin, Harris Responsible For Little Rock Former U.S. Rep. Brooks Hays reviewed the fateful days of the 1957 Little Rock integration crisis in a new book out Saturday entitled: "A Southern Moderate Speaks." Hays said integration of Central High School in Little Rock apparently would have been peaceful had not then Georgia Gov. Marvin Griffin and Georgia segregation leader Roy Harris of Augusta appeared in Little Rock to turn the minds of the people. Hays said that Sherman Adams, who was then presidential assistant, asked him to serve as a sort of intermediary in Arkansas between the state and the white House during the critical stages of the explosive incidents at Central High. Hays, who was defeated in a bid for reelection to Congress by Dr. Dale Alford, a segregation leader, said it was one of his telephone calls to Adams that set up the conference between Gov. Orval Faubus and President Elsenhower at Newport, R. I. He said the President told Faubus he did not criticize the governor's calling out the National Guard at the high school but that Mr. Eisenhower said he should have given them "different instructions." "At this stage," Hays said, "the governor need only have instructed the Guard to admit rather than exclude the Negro students.' Spiritual Thought The heavens declare the glory of God: and the firmament sheweth his handy-work Psalm 19:1 Man Convicted In Attack Of Girl A 42-year-old DeKalb County white man last week was sentenced to two to three years in prison in the rape of a mentally deficient 8-year-old Negro girl. The man, Almond Leon Johnson, was judged guilty of the crime by a Jury in DeKalb Superior Court after the second trial on the charge. The first trial, last September, was declared a mistrial when the jury failed to agree on a verdict. MEMPHIS WORLD Want Ad Information Call JA. 6-4030 FOR RENT 171-73 BEALE REPAIR SERVICE REMODEL—REPAIR—PAINT ADD-A-ROOM SALESWOMEN WANTED BUSINESS WOMEN — SELL NEWSBOYS WANTED GET YOUR VITAMINS REPAIRS HELP WANTED — FEMALE FOR SALE HOUSEHOLD GOODS. NEWLY CONSTRUCTED HOMES The chairman of the Mayor's Crime Commission declared Wednesday that deliberations of this group had concluded that "race is not a cause of crime," although statistics may show one group arrested more frequently than another. Attorney Morris Abram gave the Butler St. YMCA Hungry Club a synopsis of the findings of the commission which was created to find out why Atlanta has such a high, recorded crime rate. At the outset he pointed out that Atlanta police report every complaint and offense to the Federal Bureau of Investigation, whereas this may not be the case of other cities. He lamented, however, that Atlanta's crime note "is much too high." Comparing census tracts, the commission chairman said it was found that there were some Negro areas with high juvenile delinquency along with white areas showing the similar tendency. On the other hand, it has been found that there are Negro areas with little juvenile delinquency and crime, comparable similarly to some white areas. The commission has found that "repeater" criminals are usually persons who do not regard themselves as members of society, youths who grow up without the restraints of those who feel they are part of it. Troublemaking, has come from some persons moving from the rural areas to the cities, where the requirements of society are different. The Crime Commission head said that his group has come up with several recommen dations, some of which have been presented in the form of proposed legislation in the Georgia General Assembly. Mr. Abram said it was recommended that Georgia create a statewide fingerprinting agency and that-the national, government form a prisoner recovery service, since it is relatively easy for criminals to skip bonds and move. The commission seeks the end of Georgia's custom of allowing prisoners to make unsworn statements to trial juries and to leave sentencing of convicted persons up to judges. In connection with the rehabilitation of prisoners, Dr. Abram said the commission had found that law enforcement authorities were admitting that the biggest job facing the courts is what to do after a man is convicted. Among other things, the speaker recommended an honorable discharge for prisoners with good records and the establishment of a bureau of employment for prison-discharged men and women, many of whom are forced to practice their "profession" because they can't find anything else to do. The Hungry Club speaker said that discussions by commission members pointed out the need for solution of many of the problems facing the courts and criminals can be helped by Community Chest and social work agencies, along with churches. The commission has thoroughly discussed the problem of juries which treat lightly crime of Negroes against Negroes. Dean Whitney Young, of the Atlanta University School of Social Work, was moderator of the Hungry Club session. Youth Needs cutlve director; and M. W. Banner, first chairman of Committee of Management were. They are gone but you must continue to work for the youth of this YMCA." Other persons speaking briefly were: Milo W. Henke from the campaign headquarters, who said "it will mean a great deal to all of Memphis for us to realize our goal. More than 800 men are needed to carry out the organizational plans. For many of us, this is a once-in-alifetime opportunity." Stephen Grant, one of the campaign, directors said the YMCA has been a pioneer ..... it was the first civic organization to conduct night classes, to institute a gymnasium program and to teach swimming. We are now asking your help to build a pool here so that 5,000 Negroes a year can learn to swim." Elder Blair T. Hunt, chairman emeritus of the Branch Y, introduced the guest speaker Master of ceremonies was J. T. Chandler, Branch chairman. Music was supplied by the Booker T Washington high school's music department under direction of E. L. Pender. The dealers learned the truth the hard way. The New WAYNE D.OVERHOISER Thriller THE LONE DEPUTY CHAPTER 16 WHEN PRICE REGAN was n town Sunday morning, he made it a practice to call at the Madden house at 10.45 to take Laura to church Usually net rather went with them As Price rang the bell this morning, he tervently hoped Barry Madden was going anywhere but to church His hopes were immediately dashed, for Madden dressed in his Sunday best. opened the door. "Come in, Price. Madden said. "I think Laura is almost ready." They waited in the hall, silence a barrier between them. Maddens face very grave. Price gianced at him and turned his gaze away, wondering, as he had a good many time, how far the banker would go in backing Cole Weston. Apparently they had gone down the line together so far, but last night Weston had made his intentions clear. The ruthless brutality which characterized Weston the rancher did not seem to be in Madden the banker. If they could be separated. His thoughts were broken into by Laura, who came down the stairs, wearing a sailor hat and a prim blue dress which gave her an oddly subdued appearance. It was for Sunday morning only. Price thought, an appearance which she would shed when she returned home as easily as she would take off the dress. "Good morning, darling," Laura said, and paused halfway down the stairs for him to admire her. The spot where she stopped was carefully chosen. The sunlight, pouring through the stained glass of an east window, touched her with the colors of the rainbow. Price smiled, thinking this bit of vanity was quite apart from the domure Sunday-morning manner she assumed. you're beautiful," he said. "As beautiful as an angel with the glory of the Lord upon her." "A very, pretty compliment," she said, and came on down the stairs. "I thank you for it". Madden snorted. "She sure fooled you. She's no angel. If you'd heard her talk to me at breakfast, you'd know she wasn't." You deserved it," she said. "Anyhow; Price wouldn't want to marry an angel." "I'm surprised she even looks like one," Madden said, "with you keeping her up all night dancing." Price kissed her, being careful not to disturb her hat that was perfectly placed atop or curls. As she went out with Price, she said, a little spitefully, "It's better to look like an angel on Sunday than act like the devil." Her father said nothing to thatHe closed the door behind her and Price, and they moved slowly toward the church through the hot morning sunlight, Laura walking between Price and her father. Something had happened Price thought, for he felt the barbed edge of their hostility toward each other, Later he would learn what it was, but he couldn't ask now. The church service dragged. Now and then Price glanced at Laura, who sat with her hands folded decorously on her lap, a set smile on her face; then he looked past her at Barry Mad den, whose face was more grim than Price had ever seen He knew it was wishful thinking, but he couldn't keep from hoping that Laura would prove to be the lever by which Madden could be pried free from Weston and his friends. Price stood up with relief while the final hymn was sung, then the preacher lifted his hand and gave the benediction. He had barely said, "Amen," when the sound ot running horses and the rattle of a wagon came to Price, then a woman's voice, "Regan! Regan!" Price rah down the aisle and out through the door, forgetting the dignity of the place and time. Jean Potter jumped down from the wagon seat, hurrying past the lathered horses. She cried "Regan, they hanged Walt Cronin this morning!" Price stood motionless, shocked by what he had heard, yet at the same time he realized this was exactly what he had expected He even had warned Cronin that he'd better leave the country but Cronin had not been capable of taking a warning. The congregation ran outside behind Price, the preacher with them. All of them were shocked into immobility. Just as Price had been. He walked to the girl, asking, "Do you know who did it?" Before she could answer, Barry Madden rushed up, saying "You don't know for sure, do you. Miss Potter? You weren't there when it happened, were you?" Price glanced at Madden, real lzing he shouldn't be surprised a this interference, either it must have been decided last night Barry Madden looked as guilty as hell. Price thought, Price shoved him back with a thrusting elbow. "Do you know who did it?" The girl was almost hysterical. Tears were in her eyes, she was trembling, and her face was so pale she looked as if she were about to taint Filially she said in a barely audible voice, "No, I wasn't there I don't know for sure who did it" Laura tugged at Price's elbow "T'll take her home. She ought to lie down," "All right, take care of her. I'll be along in a minute." Price swung to face Madden. "You let her alone, Barry Understand?" Madden nodded as Laura walked away with Jean. Madden said, "I've never been sure whether you had a thimbleful of brains or not, but looks like I'm going to find out." Price walked way. He had to or held have lost his temper. The preacher called, "Is there anything I can do? Or any of us?" "I'll see the body's brought to town," said Price, "you can give Cronin a Christian burial." He stepped into the wagon and drove away. Mrs. De Long cameto the preacher and said,, "You can't hold funeral services for a man like that can you. Mr. Dolan? Not here in the church anyhow." Price left the team at the livery stable. "Barney, soon as you get these horses rubbed down, harness up another team to the waggon. Walt Cronin was lynched this morning. I want you to go help me cut the body down and fetch it into town." Barney De Long, the liveryman, backed away. "No, Mr. Regan, I aln't having no part of that kind of business. I can't get away today ...." Price grabbed a fistful of DeLong's shirt "You'll' go! I'll deputize you if It'll make you feel any better, and I'll twist your skinny neck If 1 have to! I won't be gone more'n halt an hour. When I get back, you'd better have that team ready to go. He wheeled and sprinted down the runway and out into the street, feeling the urgency of time. It was top late to say a Cronin, but Rose might still be alive. If there was any evidence left at the scene of the hanging, he'd have to get there ahead of everyone else or it would be trampedput But maybe no one else would be there. The settlers up the Yellow Cat wouldn't. They'd be milling around like a bunch of sheep. Walt Cronin had been the only leader they bad. Price took a minute in his hotel room to change clothes, then he buckled his gun belt around him and, picking up his Winchester, left the hotel and hurried to the Madden house. He found Jean lying on the couch still pale but reasonably composed. She'll be all right." Laura said. "She was just excited guess anybody would be who had to bring news like that." "It was seeing him," Jean said. "I took just one look, and that was all, but I'll dream about him the rest of my life." Flu Outbreaks Dr. Burney said. No significant, increase in total deaths or in deaths from influenza and pneumonia has been reported from any of the areas in which influenza has been prevalent. Total deaths in the 114 large cities that report mortality data to the Public Health Service at weekly intervals have not increased. In past years, influenza B outbreaks have usually peaked in February or March and have run their course by early April. Damaged Atlantic telephone cable is repaired.