Memphis World Memphis World Publishing Co. 1955-03-29 Raymond F. Tisby MEMPHIS WORLD AMERICA'S STANDARD RACE JOURNAL 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-class mail under the Act of Congress, March 1, 1870 Member of SCOTT NEWSPAPER SYNDICATE W. A. Scott, II, Founder; C. A. Scott General Manager Raymond F. Tisby Managing Editor Mrs. Rosa Brown Bracy Public Relations and Advertising William C. Weathers Circulation Promotion The MEMPHIS WORLD to an independent newspaper—non-sectarian and non-partisan, printing news unbiasedly and supporting those things it believes to be of interest to 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) Support The UNGF Fund At this crucial transition period in the history of education in the United States, the 1955 campaign of the United Negro College Fund is one that deserves the wholehearted support of all concerned with achieving full equality of educational opportunity for all American youth. The movement toward a more democratic, integrated pat tern of education in the South will not come about without intelligent, planning and united effort. The Fund's program in support of 31 private, fully-accredited colleges and universities is an important part of such a united, intelligent effort. Through the financial aid provided by the Fund, these institutions will be able to take their rightful place as an integral part of America's network of private, independent colleges and universities. They will then serve as good colleges for all quailfied youth seeking admission, without racial restriction. Students will begin to pick their colleges on the basis of economies, quality of program, church relationships and geography. Race will not be a consideration. White and Negro students will be attending all good institutions together — formerly all white and formerly all Negro. While the Supreme Court decision outlawing segregation in public education will open new opportunities for broader service to the community by these colleges, it does not in any way lessen their responsibility to the students now enrolled. The process of desegregation in education is a two-way development. With the continued financial support of the Fund, these colleges will continue to function as vital centers of influence in this transition period, providing the leadership and cooperation necessary to the development of integrated schools. As a united, cooperative group, they will comprise an effective force for achieving the goals of the Supreme Court's decision. Your contribution to the Fund's 1955 appeal will help its member colleges provide scholarship aid for thousands of promising youngsters who might otherwise not have the chance to go to college. It will help these colleges continue the special remedial programs made necessary by the long neglect in secondary educational provisions for Negro youth of the South. Through these corrective services, the students of these colleges can overcome the shortcomings of their high school training and by graduation, compete on an equal basis with others for admission to leading graduate schools or in their chosen fields of endeavor. Your gift will provide more good teachers and up-to-date teaching equipment. It will do all this and more, for your dollars will insure the continued opportunity for first-class higher education for thousands of tomorrow's leaders. Send your contributions to the United Negro Fund's national headquarters at 22 East 54th Street, New York 22, New York, or to the Fund's campaign headquarters in your own community. But send it! The Postal Raise Richly Deserved While it is felt that fiscal conditions demand rigid economy in government and in such a crisis as we find ourselves, everybody of such should share equally in the pinch of sacrifice, it is but fair to consider favorably an increase in the salary of our postal workers. Among our public servants, none shine brighter in that regiment of trusted and dependable workers in the employ of the federal government. These men, ever loyal to the mandates of their superiors and braving all kinds of weather that never deters "these couriers on their rounds', are our friends and neighbors. They are the custodians of our valuables and those upon whom we depend for the most vital phase of our commerce. For a long time, these men, who never strike against the interests of communication, have sought a nominal raise in pay. They have contented themselves within the avenues provided for pay raise bargaining and have trusted their lot to those who represent them in the congress. The cost of living continues to soar and while there are others on this same cost of living front, struggling with the family budget, this nevertheless does not say that the postal workers are non-deserving in their reach for better living conditions and a good day's pay for a good day's work. It is believed that the President, who has expressed himself favorably to some sort of raise for the postal workers, will receive a merited consideration in their claim of an increase in pay. MY WEEKLY SERMON REV. BLAIR T. HUNT, PASTOR MISSISSIPPI BLVD. RISTIAN CHURCH, MEMPHIS TEXT: "My God, my God, why hast thou forsaken me?"—Matt. 27:46. THE PLACE: Golgotha. THE TIME: Close to 3:00 o'clock in the afternoon. * * * * There and then they heard for the fourth time Jesus speak, "Eloie, Eloie Lama Sabathani." A strange mixture or language ... part Hebrew and part Aramaic. What Jesus said was a quotation from the 2nd Psalm, 'My God, My God, why hast thou forsaken me?" Centuries before, David, in his deep distress, cried, "My God, my God, why has thou forsaken me?" So often we poor humans cry, 'Why? Why?" We can stand so much. Seemingly we can stand no more. Then it is we cry, "Why did this happen to me? Why must I, a child of God, suffer so? Why did God permit loved one to be taken from me? Why this catastrophe to a child of God? Is there no divine intervention?" Sometime we feel we too, are treading the wine-press alone. Divine non-intervention is life's normal experience. Jesus was divine, yet He was so human He hungered. He thirsted He wept, He tied. He was made human, We read, "He was born of a woman," though He was the Son of God. On the cross divine intervention would have made His humanity feigned, imaginary, fictitious. Divine intervention would have made incomeplete His sacrifices. The road to sympathy would have been blocked. That student who is helped by the teacher even step of the way will never make a scholar. "Sainthood springs not from celestial coddling." We poor humans heed not expect to be carried to the skies on flowery beds of ease. Remember; No cross, no crown: No gall, no glory: No thorns, no throne. It is good to come up the recky side, the rugged steeps of life. In Jesus' blackest hour he turns to God in prayer, "My God, My God." He cries... He is yet "My God," We likewise, in our black hours must turn to God in prayer. When our faith falters, turn to God in prayer. Lean nard on the everlasting arm of God. The harder we lean the stronger the support. When it seems we have come to the end of our rope, recall that awful hour on the cross, when the darkness was so dense it settled like a pall upon Jesus. Three o'clock in the afternoon, and yet darkness, deep darkness, was over the land. Jesus cried with a loud voice. "My God, My God, why hast thou forsaken me?" Truly our great High Priest was touched with the feeling of our infirmities. But Jesus soon came out of that black night into the springtime of a faith that gave Him power to say, "Father, into thy hands I commend "my spirit." Remember, "The darkest hour is just before day." In the 22nd Psalm we read, "My God, my God, why hast thou forsaken me?" In the 23rd Psalm we read "Even though I walk in the dark valley of death, I fear no evil: for you are ever by my side." THE FOURTH WORD REV. BLAIR T. HUNT, PASTOR MISSISSIPPI BLVD. RISTIAN CHURCH, MEMPHIS TEXT: "My God, my God, why hast thou forsaken me?"—Matt. 27:46. THE PLACE: Golgotha. THE TIME: Close to 3:00 o'clock in the afternoon. * * * * There and then they heard for the fourth time Jesus speak, "Eloie, Eloie Lama Sabathani." A strange mixture or language ... part Hebrew and part Aramaic. What Jesus said was a quotation from the 2nd Psalm, 'My God, My God, why hast thou forsaken me?" Centuries before, David, in his deep distress, cried, "My God, my God, why has thou forsaken me?" So often we poor humans cry, 'Why? Why?" We can stand so much. Seemingly we can stand no more. Then it is we cry, "Why did this happen to me? Why must I, a child of God, suffer so? Why did God permit loved one to be taken from me? Why this catastrophe to a child of God? Is there no divine intervention?" Sometime we feel we too, are treading the wine-press alone. Divine non-intervention is life's normal experience. Jesus was divine, yet He was so human He hungered. He thirsted He wept, He tied. He was made human, We read, "He was born of a woman," though He was the Son of God. On the cross divine intervention would have made His humanity feigned, imaginary, fictitious. Divine intervention would have made incomeplete His sacrifices. The road to sympathy would have been blocked. That student who is helped by the teacher even step of the way will never make a scholar. "Sainthood springs not from celestial coddling." We poor humans heed not expect to be carried to the skies on flowery beds of ease. Remember; No cross, no crown: No gall, no glory: No thorns, no throne. It is good to come up the recky side, the rugged steeps of life. In Jesus' blackest hour he turns to God in prayer, "My God, My God." He cries... He is yet "My God," We likewise, in our black hours must turn to God in prayer. When our faith falters, turn to God in prayer. Lean nard on the everlasting arm of God. The harder we lean the stronger the support. When it seems we have come to the end of our rope, recall that awful hour on the cross, when the darkness was so dense it settled like a pall upon Jesus. Three o'clock in the afternoon, and yet darkness, deep darkness, was over the land. Jesus cried with a loud voice. "My God, My God, why hast thou forsaken me?" Truly our great High Priest was touched with the feeling of our infirmities. But Jesus soon came out of that black night into the springtime of a faith that gave Him power to say, "Father, into thy hands I commend "my spirit." Remember, "The darkest hour is just before day." In the 22nd Psalm we read, "My God, my God, why hast thou forsaken me?" In the 23rd Psalm we read "Even though I walk in the dark valley of death, I fear no evil: for you are ever by my side." LETTERS TO THE Editor On Monday, May 17, 1954, in a simple but majestic announcement that went to the hearts of millions throughout the world, the Supreme Court declared segregation in public education, unconstitutional This ruling, when fully effective, will remove the last major legal barrier to the efforts of Negro citizens to obtain equality of educational opportunity. With the new opportunities provided by the decision will come new responsibilities for the Fund's member colleges. They are preparing now to meet the increasing demands by the youth of the nation for higher education. With your support, in the first ten years of the Fund's existence, the education. With your support, in the first ten years of the Fund's existence the educational programs of these colleges have been improved and their facilities expanded. At the decision takes effect, they can move forward on a firm foundation to meet their increased responsibilies to the nation's youth whom they may then serve without restrictions as to race or color There are Menial facts which emerge clearly for the foreseeable future. Today, the number of high school students seeking college education in the South, where the Fund's member colleges are located, is greater than ever before in history. Experts predict, on the basis of present population statistics, that during the next ten year, college and university enrolment will increase from the present two and one-half million to three million. By 1970, it is expected to double to five million. Not only is every accredited college already in existent needed, but present facilities will have to be expanded to meet this upward pressure of students seeking higher education. The elimination of racial restrictions will not remove the economic pressures these institutions share with other privately supported colleges. Nor will it remove the dollar barrier to education for Negro youth. Also it will not correct, overnight, the long neglect and secondary schools which have resulted in their need for corrective programs provided by the private colleges now serving them. These facts, along with the many problems involved in making the Supreme Court decision effective in those states where segregation is practiceed makes one thing certain: the major responsibility for first class higher education of Negroes of the South will continue to fall, for some time to come, upon the colleges that have served them during the past years. The immediate task ahead, then for those of us engaged in the work of the Fund, is to redouble our efforts to meet the challenge of the Court's ruling. As we dedicate ourselves to this, larger role, we hope we may count upon your continuing interest and support. You have shared in our efforts to prepare for this day That we are ready to accept the obligations which the future will impose upon us, is due in no small part to your vision in supporting our work. For this, we are deeply grateful to you. F. D. Patterson, President, United Negro College Fund. TO FRIENDS OF THE UNITED NEGRO COLLEGE FUND: On Monday, May 17, 1954, in a simple but majestic announcement that went to the hearts of millions throughout the world, the Supreme Court declared segregation in public education, unconstitutional This ruling, when fully effective, will remove the last major legal barrier to the efforts of Negro citizens to obtain equality of educational opportunity. With the new opportunities provided by the decision will come new responsibilities for the Fund's member colleges. They are preparing now to meet the increasing demands by the youth of the nation for higher education. With your support, in the first ten years of the Fund's existence, the education. With your support, in the first ten years of the Fund's existence the educational programs of these colleges have been improved and their facilities expanded. At the decision takes effect, they can move forward on a firm foundation to meet their increased responsibilies to the nation's youth whom they may then serve without restrictions as to race or color There are Menial facts which emerge clearly for the foreseeable future. Today, the number of high school students seeking college education in the South, where the Fund's member colleges are located, is greater than ever before in history. Experts predict, on the basis of present population statistics, that during the next ten year, college and university enrolment will increase from the present two and one-half million to three million. By 1970, it is expected to double to five million. Not only is every accredited college already in existent needed, but present facilities will have to be expanded to meet this upward pressure of students seeking higher education. The elimination of racial restrictions will not remove the economic pressures these institutions share with other privately supported colleges. Nor will it remove the dollar barrier to education for Negro youth. Also it will not correct, overnight, the long neglect and secondary schools which have resulted in their need for corrective programs provided by the private colleges now serving them. These facts, along with the many problems involved in making the Supreme Court decision effective in those states where segregation is practiceed makes one thing certain: the major responsibility for first class higher education of Negroes of the South will continue to fall, for some time to come, upon the colleges that have served them during the past years. The immediate task ahead, then for those of us engaged in the work of the Fund, is to redouble our efforts to meet the challenge of the Court's ruling. As we dedicate ourselves to this, larger role, we hope we may count upon your continuing interest and support. You have shared in our efforts to prepare for this day That we are ready to accept the obligations which the future will impose upon us, is due in no small part to your vision in supporting our work. For this, we are deeply grateful to you. F. D. Patterson, President, United Negro College Fund. Know Your Library "Play as if everything depended on God, and work as if everything depended upon man. Archbishop Francis J. Spellman. Do you have peace of mind? If not, what stands in the way of it? God does not send unhappiness and inner unrest because He wants men to suffer. Whatever may be believed about divine judgment— and some things need to be believed about it—it can hardly be thought that the God of Jesus inflicts pain maliciously. Where peace of mind is forfeited we had better look to human causes which God stands ready—far more ready than we—to help men to control and correct. When one starts to make a list of the things that upset peace of mind, the catalogue is almost endless. Failure to get the material goods, the recognition, the honors, the comforts, the adornments, or the luxuries one desires; thwarted ambitions and vocational misfits; frustrated love affairs; domestic trillion; the strain of having to work or to live with people "who rub you the wrong way"; moods of self-pity envy anger, discouragement, rebellion against fate; in feriority and loneliness: regrets over wasted years or opportunities; a multitude of fears, in particular fears of the loss of affection or prestige, fears of economic insecureity, of illness of incapacity for work, of old age; sometimes the actualization of these fears; anxiety for those one loves; clashing outlooks upon life among those who love but do not understand each other; physical excesses and their after effects; bodily pain; incurable disease; the shock of bereavement, aspecially if death comes suddenly and apparently without purpose; life amid conditions of poverty, squalor, hunger, and the acute denial of opportunities; the separations, sufferings, and devastations of war, and then, war's dreadful aftermath. Permeating all of these is the knowledge of one's own inevitable death if one stops to think of it, and fear of the future of mankind in a world far more precarious than secure. The bare enumeration of such obstacles to inner peace suggests the weight, of unhappiness that oppresses men. It is seldom that the same person has his peace of mind upset in all of these ways, but the convergence of these factors in the lives of some individuals is appalling. And even the person who seems outwardly to "have everything" is never completely" happy, for in wardly something keeps gnawing or tugging at his heart. IF PRAYER CAN DO EVEN A LITTLE TO ALLEVIATE THIS STATE OF AFFAIRS, IT IS ENORMOUSLY IM PORTANT. "PRAYER AND THE COMMON LIFE" is a book written under the conviction that "of all the things the world now desperately needs, none is more needed than an upsurge of vital, god-centered, intelligently grounded PRAYER." Call at your Vance Avenue branch of the Cossitt Library today and call for your copy of Prayer and the Common Life by Georgia Harness. Read and meditate upon it and let God help you restore your Peace of Mind through your Prayer Life. The Inheritors By Jane Abbott, Copyright, 1955, by Jane Abbott. Distributed by King Futures Syndicate EARLY the next morning Hester knocked on Jennie's door. She was wearing a black suit, even gloves. "I'm driving down to Saranac, Jenn. I had a letter yesterday from Anne Babbitt, one of my friends, saying she was stopping there and suggesting, that I join her. Is there anything I ran pick up for, you on the way back? Mail or anything?" "No, thanks. Your headache has gone?" "Oh, yes—it was rest I needed Then Heater said: "Jenn, about your doors. You don't know how glad I am that I've persuaded you not to boll them to dimiss your silly fears!" Jennie could have told her sister that she had nothing to do with it but she kept silent, and Hester went on in a tone of giving a reward; "Some day you and I'll drive down to the mountains!" "That will be nice," said Jennie. She heard Hester drive out of the yard. Almost at once Cindy tapped on her door. "Do you think I could let Nip and Tuck out now?" "Enid's told her of her mother's aversion to cats," thought Jennie. "Yes, but I'd watch them." Enid joined Cindy m the watching. From her kitchen Jennie saw the two girls sitting in the barn doorway. Cindy appeared to be doing the talking; Enid sat hugging her knees, her chin propped against them. Jennie was struck with the contrast between the two girls—a reserve in Enid Hint made her seem much older than Cindy, a vividness in Cindy's face that made Enid's plain. Yet in one thing they were alike—they both had life ahead of them, to make of it what they wished! Cindy was doing most of the talking, as she and Enid sat in the barn doorway, partly because Enid did not appear inclined to say anything and partly because it was good to go on and on, after these days when she had had no one but herself to talk to. Except Gary Norbeck, that little while at the pool. She did not think of Enid as a cousin but rather as another girl, only a little older than herself. Different—she recognized Enid's clothes, even the slacks and loose blouse she was wearing now, as far more expensive than her own, yet she did not think Enid was snooty or even standoffish, just uncommunicative. "I've met this man who lives over in the woods. I met him at the creek..." With a little giggle, Cindy told of the circumstances of that meeting. "First I thought he was an awful sourpuss —but he isn't—he's really nice— he came up and dug my garden for me that afternoon you came— he brought mo some needs. And he wants to paint my portrait!" "He was painting it..." Then Enid stopped, abruptly. Cindy stared at her, incredulously, her eves accusing. "How do you know?" "I stopped at his cabin to ask my way across the creek. I saw the canvas on the easel." "But I haven't posed yet for him!" There was a wail of disappointment in Cindy's voice. She asked: "Did you like him?" "I don't know — I Haven't thought whether I did or not." At that Cindy's face brightened. Enid couldn't have spoken more than a word or two with Gary Norbeek or she'd be thinking something about him! "And I'll bet he didn't ask her if he could paint her picture!" Early that evening Jennie saw Ed Pauly drive into the yard, get out of his car, holding a yellow envelope in hut hand, stand a moment looking over the house, then approach her door. She opened it. "Evening, Miss Todd Nice evening. Telegram for Miss Enid Wilmer." "I'll see if she is in her wing." No one answered her knock or her call. She said. "She may be outside I'll take you lo-her!" She went past him, out of the door, alarm in the hurry of her step. In her experience a telegram always contained bad news — this might concern Enid's father. In the few seconds it took to lead Ed Pauly around the house she was remembering that on those rare and briet visits at Hester's, she had liked Hubert Wilmer. Enid was with Cindy. They were struggling to chop some kindling. "Enid! Mr. Pauly—he brought a telegram for you!" Enid put down the hatchet. "For me?" "Yes, miss. It came more'n an hour back. Says in it to deliver by taxi and that's me." He put the envelope into Enid's hand. Jennie watched Enid's face as she opened it. But she saw no shock come to it. Enid read it through twice, then she folded it and put it back in the pocket of her slacks. "What do I owe you, Mr. Pauly?" He told her, and she went to the house and got the money. When Pauly left, Jennie said to Enid, something of her sudden nervousness in her voice: "Your mother—shouldn't she be back before dark?" Enid patted the pocket in which she had put the telegram. "She isn't coming back tonight. She is staying a few days with these friends in Saranac." Jennie made no comment. Enid asked: "Aunt Jennie, when you were girls, did my mother always tell you just what you should do" "Why—yes! She was older than I—she knew more..." "She makes me think she does," amended Enid. "That's why it isn't easy to oppose her You're never sure of yourself. And you don't got anywhere—if you speak up with any idea of your own, she laughs at you, makes you feel like a fool and dumb, and you just shut up. "Enid!" protested Jennie, out of some shock at hearing Enid speak in this way of her mother. Then she fell silent—for wasn't Enid's experience her own? The next day, alter an early lunch, Jennie Todd put on her blue suit and her hat to walk down to the village. To buy food, she told herself, when the impulse seized her. What she had brought with her was almost gone. She knocked at Cindy's, door. "I'm going to the town, shopping. Is there anything I can get for you?" Enid was with Cindy. Both girls looked at her incredulously. Both said: "You're walking? All that way?" Jennie smiled. "I like to walk, and it isn't too far. I'll come back with my things in that taxi." Enid said. "Would you mind stopping at the post - office and asking if there's any mail for me? But leave mother's there. She likes to get her mail herself." "Onion sets—" said Cindy. "I need onion sets—though they'd be a lot to carry, wouldn't they?" "I'll bring some, if I can find them anywhere," said Jennie. Nearing the village, she studied the houses on each side of the road. This was Killbuck and she must know it, it she were going to spend her summers from now on at the farm. A little ahead, where the road widened, she could see the brick and wooden fronts, signs, parked cars of the business section. Evidently it was a one-street village —she would have no trouble locating shops. She thought of the list in her purse—the bank, first, for it must be near closing time. She had slowed her step to scan the signs and windows on each side of the street when she heard her name called. "Miss Todd!" Wick Middleton was coming up behind her. He held out his hand. "You walked down!" But he did not say it with the amazement the girls had shown. He added: "And you look as fresh as a daisy! Let's go into Mrs. Plebby's here and have some-ice cream." CHAPTER FIFTEEN By Jane Abbott, Copyright, 1955, by Jane Abbott. Distributed by King Futures Syndicate EARLY the next morning Hester knocked on Jennie's door. She was wearing a black suit, even gloves. "I'm driving down to Saranac, Jenn. I had a letter yesterday from Anne Babbitt, one of my friends, saying she was stopping there and suggesting, that I join her. Is there anything I ran pick up for, you on the way back? Mail or anything?" "No, thanks. Your headache has gone?" "Oh, yes—it was rest I needed Then Heater said: "Jenn, about your doors. You don't know how glad I am that I've persuaded you not to boll them to dimiss your silly fears!" Jennie could have told her sister that she had nothing to do with it but she kept silent, and Hester went on in a tone of giving a reward; "Some day you and I'll drive down to the mountains!" "That will be nice," said Jennie. She heard Hester drive out of the yard. Almost at once Cindy tapped on her door. "Do you think I could let Nip and Tuck out now?" "Enid's told her of her mother's aversion to cats," thought Jennie. "Yes, but I'd watch them." Enid joined Cindy m the watching. From her kitchen Jennie saw the two girls sitting in the barn doorway. Cindy appeared to be doing the talking; Enid sat hugging her knees, her chin propped against them. Jennie was struck with the contrast between the two girls—a reserve in Enid Hint made her seem much older than Cindy, a vividness in Cindy's face that made Enid's plain. Yet in one thing they were alike—they both had life ahead of them, to make of it what they wished! Cindy was doing most of the talking, as she and Enid sat in the barn doorway, partly because Enid did not appear inclined to say anything and partly because it was good to go on and on, after these days when she had had no one but herself to talk to. Except Gary Norbeck, that little while at the pool. She did not think of Enid as a cousin but rather as another girl, only a little older than herself. Different—she recognized Enid's clothes, even the slacks and loose blouse she was wearing now, as far more expensive than her own, yet she did not think Enid was snooty or even standoffish, just uncommunicative. "I've met this man who lives over in the woods. I met him at the creek..." With a little giggle, Cindy told of the circumstances of that meeting. "First I thought he was an awful sourpuss —but he isn't—he's really nice— he came up and dug my garden for me that afternoon you came— he brought mo some needs. And he wants to paint my portrait!" "He was painting it..." Then Enid stopped, abruptly. Cindy stared at her, incredulously, her eves accusing. "How do you know?" "I stopped at his cabin to ask my way across the creek. I saw the canvas on the easel." "But I haven't posed yet for him!" There was a wail of disappointment in Cindy's voice. She asked: "Did you like him?" "I don't know — I Haven't thought whether I did or not." At that Cindy's face brightened. Enid couldn't have spoken more than a word or two with Gary Norbeek or she'd be thinking something about him! "And I'll bet he didn't ask her if he could paint her picture!" Early that evening Jennie saw Ed Pauly drive into the yard, get out of his car, holding a yellow envelope in hut hand, stand a moment looking over the house, then approach her door. She opened it. "Evening, Miss Todd Nice evening. Telegram for Miss Enid Wilmer." "I'll see if she is in her wing." No one answered her knock or her call. She said. "She may be outside I'll take you lo-her!" She went past him, out of the door, alarm in the hurry of her step. In her experience a telegram always contained bad news — this might concern Enid's father. In the few seconds it took to lead Ed Pauly around the house she was remembering that on those rare and briet visits at Hester's, she had liked Hubert Wilmer. Enid was with Cindy. They were struggling to chop some kindling. "Enid! Mr. Pauly—he brought a telegram for you!" Enid put down the hatchet. "For me?" "Yes, miss. It came more'n an hour back. Says in it to deliver by taxi and that's me." He put the envelope into Enid's hand. Jennie watched Enid's face as she opened it. But she saw no shock come to it. Enid read it through twice, then she folded it and put it back in the pocket of her slacks. "What do I owe you, Mr. Pauly?" He told her, and she went to the house and got the money. When Pauly left, Jennie said to Enid, something of her sudden nervousness in her voice: "Your mother—shouldn't she be back before dark?" Enid patted the pocket in which she had put the telegram. "She isn't coming back tonight. She is staying a few days with these friends in Saranac." Jennie made no comment. Enid asked: "Aunt Jennie, when you were girls, did my mother always tell you just what you should do" "Why—yes! She was older than I—she knew more..." "She makes me think she does," amended Enid. "That's why it isn't easy to oppose her You're never sure of yourself. And you don't got anywhere—if you speak up with any idea of your own, she laughs at you, makes you feel like a fool and dumb, and you just shut up. "Enid!" protested Jennie, out of some shock at hearing Enid speak in this way of her mother. Then she fell silent—for wasn't Enid's experience her own? The next day, alter an early lunch, Jennie Todd put on her blue suit and her hat to walk down to the village. To buy food, she told herself, when the impulse seized her. What she had brought with her was almost gone. She knocked at Cindy's, door. "I'm going to the town, shopping. Is there anything I can get for you?" Enid was with Cindy. Both girls looked at her incredulously. Both said: "You're walking? All that way?" Jennie smiled. "I like to walk, and it isn't too far. I'll come back with my things in that taxi." Enid said. "Would you mind stopping at the post - office and asking if there's any mail for me? But leave mother's there. She likes to get her mail herself." "Onion sets—" said Cindy. "I need onion sets—though they'd be a lot to carry, wouldn't they?" "I'll bring some, if I can find them anywhere," said Jennie. Nearing the village, she studied the houses on each side of the road. This was Killbuck and she must know it, it she were going to spend her summers from now on at the farm. A little ahead, where the road widened, she could see the brick and wooden fronts, signs, parked cars of the business section. Evidently it was a one-street village —she would have no trouble locating shops. She thought of the list in her purse—the bank, first, for it must be near closing time. She had slowed her step to scan the signs and windows on each side of the street when she heard her name called. "Miss Todd!" Wick Middleton was coming up behind her. He held out his hand. "You walked down!" But he did not say it with the amazement the girls had shown. He added: "And you look as fresh as a daisy! Let's go into Mrs. Plebby's here and have some-ice cream." Newspapers Over American Negroes since Booker T. Washington. The United States is stronger and better because of Mr. White's contributions." "Walter White was the adviser of statesmen and soldiers in peace and war. His work for the Negro was enormously effective over more than three decades. That he was the author of President Roosevelt's Executive Order on Fair Employment Practices in war industries is but one evidence of his counsel and wisdom." Death has taken from the American scene a courageous leader of the Negro people. In his role as executive secretary of the NAACP, Walter White has been a sturdy but temperate advocate of the rights of the Negro." "Walter White devoted all his life to the struggle to eliminate the legal, economic and social handicaps resting upon the Negroes in many parts of the United States. He sought, that is to have the principle that all men are created equal and endowed by their Creator with inalienable rights accepted in practices as well as in theory." Mr. White was a relentless crusader for his single goal. He was an effective leader. One can say he caused a lot of trouble. But one also can say he accomplished a great deal. "Not only did Mr. White do a great deal for the colored people of America. He also did a great deal for America itself, because in the long reach of history our advance toward tolorance and equality will strengthen the life of the nation." "His energies and abilities were repeatedly recognized by his appointment to responsible posts on public agencies and commissions, ranging from the United Nations to the New York-Advisory Committee on Atomic Education. "If proof is needed that this is the land of opportunity, firm convictions and personal courage, the story of Walter White's remarkable career provides it." "Thanks to his efforts and those of men like him, our racial relations have improved immeasurably in recent years. During most of his career, though, the fighting was often bitter. More than once Mr. White was in mortal danger. Nor did he pussyfoot himself He lashed out at, the oppressors of his people, He demanded not asked for the rights to which they were entitled. The New York Post, most liberal of papers in the nation's largest city, said White "went through life zestfully parodying all the myths of racial supremacy-and valiantly battling for a world which would be truly color-blind. As long as there were bigots, he preferred to be among the hated rather than the haters; as long as any men were to be judged by their skin, he chose to be among the condemned. In the worst moments he may have been sustained by the cosmic joke which had been fortuitously enabled to play on the intolerant men whose faces were no whiter than his own." The Chicago Sun-Times, stating that "his death Ls a loss to the nation as a whole," commented: "While a great deal remains to be done, those who follow in White's footsteps at the governmental level and in the NAACP will have his example to inspire and to guide them." Many Southern newspapers that comment on almost anything having to do with segregation or integration, made no editorial statement concerning White's death. The Cleveland Plain Dealer Com- mented: American Negroes since Booker T. Washington. The United States is stronger and better because of Mr. White's contributions." "Walter White was the adviser of statesmen and soldiers in peace and war. His work for the Negro was enormously effective over more than three decades. That he was the author of President Roosevelt's Executive Order on Fair Employment Practices in war industries is but one evidence of his counsel and wisdom." Death has taken from the American scene a courageous leader of the Negro people. In his role as executive secretary of the NAACP, Walter White has been a sturdy but temperate advocate of the rights of the Negro." "Walter White devoted all his life to the struggle to eliminate the legal, economic and social handicaps resting upon the Negroes in many parts of the United States. He sought, that is to have the principle that all men are created equal and endowed by their Creator with inalienable rights accepted in practices as well as in theory." Mr. White was a relentless crusader for his single goal. He was an effective leader. One can say he caused a lot of trouble. But one also can say he accomplished a great deal. "Not only did Mr. White do a great deal for the colored people of America. He also did a great deal for America itself, because in the long reach of history our advance toward tolorance and equality will strengthen the life of the nation." "His energies and abilities were repeatedly recognized by his appointment to responsible posts on public agencies and commissions, ranging from the United Nations to the New York-Advisory Committee on Atomic Education. "If proof is needed that this is the land of opportunity, firm convictions and personal courage, the story of Walter White's remarkable career provides it." "Thanks to his efforts and those of men like him, our racial relations have improved immeasurably in recent years. During most of his career, though, the fighting was often bitter. More than once Mr. White was in mortal danger. Nor did he pussyfoot himself He lashed out at, the oppressors of his people, He demanded not asked for the rights to which they were entitled. The New York Post, most liberal of papers in the nation's largest city, said White "went through life zestfully parodying all the myths of racial supremacy-and valiantly battling for a world which would be truly color-blind. As long as there were bigots, he preferred to be among the hated rather than the haters; as long as any men were to be judged by their skin, he chose to be among the condemned. In the worst moments he may have been sustained by the cosmic joke which had been fortuitously enabled to play on the intolerant men whose faces were no whiter than his own." The Chicago Sun-Times, stating that "his death Ls a loss to the nation as a whole," commented: "While a great deal remains to be done, those who follow in White's footsteps at the governmental level and in the NAACP will have his example to inspire and to guide them." Many Southern newspapers that comment on almost anything having to do with segregation or integration, made no editorial statement concerning White's death. The Buffalo Evening News Declared: American Negroes since Booker T. Washington. The United States is stronger and better because of Mr. White's contributions." "Walter White was the adviser of statesmen and soldiers in peace and war. His work for the Negro was enormously effective over more than three decades. That he was the author of President Roosevelt's Executive Order on Fair Employment Practices in war industries is but one evidence of his counsel and wisdom." Death has taken from the American scene a courageous leader of the Negro people. In his role as executive secretary of the NAACP, Walter White has been a sturdy but temperate advocate of the rights of the Negro." "Walter White devoted all his life to the struggle to eliminate the legal, economic and social handicaps resting upon the Negroes in many parts of the United States. He sought, that is to have the principle that all men are created equal and endowed by their Creator with inalienable rights accepted in practices as well as in theory." Mr. White was a relentless crusader for his single goal. He was an effective leader. One can say he caused a lot of trouble. But one also can say he accomplished a great deal. "Not only did Mr. White do a great deal for the colored people of America. He also did a great deal for America itself, because in the long reach of history our advance toward tolorance and equality will strengthen the life of the nation." "His energies and abilities were repeatedly recognized by his appointment to responsible posts on public agencies and commissions, ranging from the United Nations to the New York-Advisory Committee on Atomic Education. "If proof is needed that this is the land of opportunity, firm convictions and personal courage, the story of Walter White's remarkable career provides it." "Thanks to his efforts and those of men like him, our racial relations have improved immeasurably in recent years. During most of his career, though, the fighting was often bitter. More than once Mr. White was in mortal danger. Nor did he pussyfoot himself He lashed out at, the oppressors of his people, He demanded not asked for the rights to which they were entitled. The New York Post, most liberal of papers in the nation's largest city, said White "went through life zestfully parodying all the myths of racial supremacy-and valiantly battling for a world which would be truly color-blind. As long as there were bigots, he preferred to be among the hated rather than the haters; as long as any men were to be judged by their skin, he chose to be among the condemned. In the worst moments he may have been sustained by the cosmic joke which had been fortuitously enabled to play on the intolerant men whose faces were no whiter than his own." The Chicago Sun-Times, stating that "his death Ls a loss to the nation as a whole," commented: "While a great deal remains to be done, those who follow in White's footsteps at the governmental level and in the NAACP will have his example to inspire and to guide them." Many Southern newspapers that comment on almost anything having to do with segregation or integration, made no editorial statement concerning White's death. The Baltimore Sun: American Negroes since Booker T. Washington. The United States is stronger and better because of Mr. White's contributions." "Walter White was the adviser of statesmen and soldiers in peace and war. His work for the Negro was enormously effective over more than three decades. That he was the author of President Roosevelt's Executive Order on Fair Employment Practices in war industries is but one evidence of his counsel and wisdom." Death has taken from the American scene a courageous leader of the Negro people. In his role as executive secretary of the NAACP, Walter White has been a sturdy but temperate advocate of the rights of the Negro." "Walter White devoted all his life to the struggle to eliminate the legal, economic and social handicaps resting upon the Negroes in many parts of the United States. He sought, that is to have the principle that all men are created equal and endowed by their Creator with inalienable rights accepted in practices as well as in theory." Mr. White was a relentless crusader for his single goal. He was an effective leader. One can say he caused a lot of trouble. But one also can say he accomplished a great deal. "Not only did Mr. White do a great deal for the colored people of America. He also did a great deal for America itself, because in the long reach of history our advance toward tolorance and equality will strengthen the life of the nation." "His energies and abilities were repeatedly recognized by his appointment to responsible posts on public agencies and commissions, ranging from the United Nations to the New York-Advisory Committee on Atomic Education. "If proof is needed that this is the land of opportunity, firm convictions and personal courage, the story of Walter White's remarkable career provides it." "Thanks to his efforts and those of men like him, our racial relations have improved immeasurably in recent years. During most of his career, though, the fighting was often bitter. More than once Mr. White was in mortal danger. Nor did he pussyfoot himself He lashed out at, the oppressors of his people, He demanded not asked for the rights to which they were entitled. The New York Post, most liberal of papers in the nation's largest city, said White "went through life zestfully parodying all the myths of racial supremacy-and valiantly battling for a world which would be truly color-blind. As long as there were bigots, he preferred to be among the hated rather than the haters; as long as any men were to be judged by their skin, he chose to be among the condemned. In the worst moments he may have been sustained by the cosmic joke which had been fortuitously enabled to play on the intolerant men whose faces were no whiter than his own." The Chicago Sun-Times, stating that "his death Ls a loss to the nation as a whole," commented: "While a great deal remains to be done, those who follow in White's footsteps at the governmental level and in the NAACP will have his example to inspire and to guide them." Many Southern newspapers that comment on almost anything having to do with segregation or integration, made no editorial statement concerning White's death. The Cincinnati Enquirer: American Negroes since Booker T. Washington. The United States is stronger and better because of Mr. White's contributions." "Walter White was the adviser of statesmen and soldiers in peace and war. His work for the Negro was enormously effective over more than three decades. That he was the author of President Roosevelt's Executive Order on Fair Employment Practices in war industries is but one evidence of his counsel and wisdom." Death has taken from the American scene a courageous leader of the Negro people. In his role as executive secretary of the NAACP, Walter White has been a sturdy but temperate advocate of the rights of the Negro." "Walter White devoted all his life to the struggle to eliminate the legal, economic and social handicaps resting upon the Negroes in many parts of the United States. He sought, that is to have the principle that all men are created equal and endowed by their Creator with inalienable rights accepted in practices as well as in theory." Mr. White was a relentless crusader for his single goal. He was an effective leader. One can say he caused a lot of trouble. But one also can say he accomplished a great deal. "Not only did Mr. White do a great deal for the colored people of America. He also did a great deal for America itself, because in the long reach of history our advance toward tolorance and equality will strengthen the life of the nation." "His energies and abilities were repeatedly recognized by his appointment to responsible posts on public agencies and commissions, ranging from the United Nations to the New York-Advisory Committee on Atomic Education. "If proof is needed that this is the land of opportunity, firm convictions and personal courage, the story of Walter White's remarkable career provides it." "Thanks to his efforts and those of men like him, our racial relations have improved immeasurably in recent years. During most of his career, though, the fighting was often bitter. More than once Mr. White was in mortal danger. Nor did he pussyfoot himself He lashed out at, the oppressors of his people, He demanded not asked for the rights to which they were entitled. The New York Post, most liberal of papers in the nation's largest city, said White "went through life zestfully parodying all the myths of racial supremacy-and valiantly battling for a world which would be truly color-blind. As long as there were bigots, he preferred to be among the hated rather than the haters; as long as any men were to be judged by their skin, he chose to be among the condemned. In the worst moments he may have been sustained by the cosmic joke which had been fortuitously enabled to play on the intolerant men whose faces were no whiter than his own." The Chicago Sun-Times, stating that "his death Ls a loss to the nation as a whole," commented: "While a great deal remains to be done, those who follow in White's footsteps at the governmental level and in the NAACP will have his example to inspire and to guide them." Many Southern newspapers that comment on almost anything having to do with segregation or integration, made no editorial statement concerning White's death. The Philadelphia Evening Bulletin Wrote: American Negroes since Booker T. Washington. The United States is stronger and better because of Mr. White's contributions." "Walter White was the adviser of statesmen and soldiers in peace and war. His work for the Negro was enormously effective over more than three decades. That he was the author of President Roosevelt's Executive Order on Fair Employment Practices in war industries is but one evidence of his counsel and wisdom." Death has taken from the American scene a courageous leader of the Negro people. In his role as executive secretary of the NAACP, Walter White has been a sturdy but temperate advocate of the rights of the Negro." "Walter White devoted all his life to the struggle to eliminate the legal, economic and social handicaps resting upon the Negroes in many parts of the United States. He sought, that is to have the principle that all men are created equal and endowed by their Creator with inalienable rights accepted in practices as well as in theory." Mr. White was a relentless crusader for his single goal. He was an effective leader. One can say he caused a lot of trouble. But one also can say he accomplished a great deal. "Not only did Mr. White do a great deal for the colored people of America. He also did a great deal for America itself, because in the long reach of history our advance toward tolorance and equality will strengthen the life of the nation." "His energies and abilities were repeatedly recognized by his appointment to responsible posts on public agencies and commissions, ranging from the United Nations to the New York-Advisory Committee on Atomic Education. "If proof is needed that this is the land of opportunity, firm convictions and personal courage, the story of Walter White's remarkable career provides it." "Thanks to his efforts and those of men like him, our racial relations have improved immeasurably in recent years. During most of his career, though, the fighting was often bitter. More than once Mr. White was in mortal danger. Nor did he pussyfoot himself He lashed out at, the oppressors of his people, He demanded not asked for the rights to which they were entitled. The New York Post, most liberal of papers in the nation's largest city, said White "went through life zestfully parodying all the myths of racial supremacy-and valiantly battling for a world which would be truly color-blind. As long as there were bigots, he preferred to be among the hated rather than the haters; as long as any men were to be judged by their skin, he chose to be among the condemned. In the worst moments he may have been sustained by the cosmic joke which had been fortuitously enabled to play on the intolerant men whose faces were no whiter than his own." The Chicago Sun-Times, stating that "his death Ls a loss to the nation as a whole," commented: "While a great deal remains to be done, those who follow in White's footsteps at the governmental level and in the NAACP will have his example to inspire and to guide them." Many Southern newspapers that comment on almost anything having to do with segregation or integration, made no editorial statement concerning White's death. Said The Toledo Blade: American Negroes since Booker T. Washington. The United States is stronger and better because of Mr. White's contributions." "Walter White was the adviser of statesmen and soldiers in peace and war. His work for the Negro was enormously effective over more than three decades. That he was the author of President Roosevelt's Executive Order on Fair Employment Practices in war industries is but one evidence of his counsel and wisdom." Death has taken from the American scene a courageous leader of the Negro people. In his role as executive secretary of the NAACP, Walter White has been a sturdy but temperate advocate of the rights of the Negro." "Walter White devoted all his life to the struggle to eliminate the legal, economic and social handicaps resting upon the Negroes in many parts of the United States. He sought, that is to have the principle that all men are created equal and endowed by their Creator with inalienable rights accepted in practices as well as in theory." Mr. White was a relentless crusader for his single goal. He was an effective leader. One can say he caused a lot of trouble. But one also can say he accomplished a great deal. "Not only did Mr. White do a great deal for the colored people of America. He also did a great deal for America itself, because in the long reach of history our advance toward tolorance and equality will strengthen the life of the nation." "His energies and abilities were repeatedly recognized by his appointment to responsible posts on public agencies and commissions, ranging from the United Nations to the New York-Advisory Committee on Atomic Education. "If proof is needed that this is the land of opportunity, firm convictions and personal courage, the story of Walter White's remarkable career provides it." "Thanks to his efforts and those of men like him, our racial relations have improved immeasurably in recent years. During most of his career, though, the fighting was often bitter. More than once Mr. White was in mortal danger. Nor did he pussyfoot himself He lashed out at, the oppressors of his people, He demanded not asked for the rights to which they were entitled. The New York Post, most liberal of papers in the nation's largest city, said White "went through life zestfully parodying all the myths of racial supremacy-and valiantly battling for a world which would be truly color-blind. As long as there were bigots, he preferred to be among the hated rather than the haters; as long as any men were to be judged by their skin, he chose to be among the condemned. In the worst moments he may have been sustained by the cosmic joke which had been fortuitously enabled to play on the intolerant men whose faces were no whiter than his own." The Chicago Sun-Times, stating that "his death Ls a loss to the nation as a whole," commented: "While a great deal remains to be done, those who follow in White's footsteps at the governmental level and in the NAACP will have his example to inspire and to guide them." Many Southern newspapers that comment on almost anything having to do with segregation or integration, made no editorial statement concerning White's death. 55 UNCF Campaign much to protect liberty, Mr. Dulles stated that "We must therefore, be sure that the libery which we are prepared to defend at great cost is true liberty." In his definition of liberty. Mr. Dulles stressed the concept of "equal opportunity for all without regard to race religion, or class," and he praised the work of the United Negro College Fund toward that end. Dr. Benjamin E. Mays, told the convocation audience that the 31 private colleges and universities associated in the United Negro: College Fund will be enabled eventually to admit all qualified students, regardless of race, as a result of the Supreme Court decision of last May 17 against segregation in public schools. "Custom and law made these 31 colleges segregated institutions, but they have never been segregating institutions," Dr. Mays stated. He added that the vast majority of these colleges were interracial in origin, and that the charters of most of them were all inclusive from the very start. He reported that steps have already been taken to remove racial restrictions from those "where circumstances made it necessary to designate restricttions in order for the college to be born." Dr. Mays said that the Supreme Court's decision will enable the 31 UNCF colleges to fulfill the mission for which they were founded, adding that it will permit them "to compete in the open market and be judged wholly on the basis of the quality of their work. Even in the "desegregated tomorrow," Negroes will have a lower income than the rest of the population. Dr. Mays warned, and the 31 UNCF colleges will have to keep their "fees low enough so that Negro students will be able to attend." On the basis of income statistics, Dr. Mays noted that "the economic struggle for a Negro boy to go to college is approximately from 2 to 3 times as hard as it is for a white boy." Also speaking briefly at the Metropolitan Convocation were Dr. H. V. Richardson president of Gammon Theological Seminary, of Atlanta; C. D. Jackson, vice-president or Time, Inc.; Dr. F. D. Patterson, UNCF founder and president, and W. J. Trent, executive director of the Fund Leontyne Price, soprano, and the Tuskegee Institute Choir, under the direction of William L. Dawson, sang. Mayor Wagner opened the UNCF weekend in New York Friday morning, March 18, with reception for the 31 presidents at City Hall, which was followed by a luncheon in their honor at Columbia University. The United States Mission to the United Nations, sponsored a recaption for the presidents Friday afternoon, at which they were greeted by UN Secretary General Dag Hammarskjolk at an open conference during which Dr. Charles S. Johnson, president of Fisk University and Dr. F. D. Patterson reported on what the UNCF colleges were doing to further the work of the United Nations. The New York Inter-Alumni Council played hosts to the presidents Saturday evening March 19 at a dinner at the Hotel Biltmore which was attended by more than 500 UNCF alumni of this city. In announcing the opening of this year's UNCF appeal, W. J. Trent, Jr., said that the $1,750,000 sought would be used by the 31 UNCF colleges to provide more scholarship aid for deserving students and to meet other current operating expenses. Organized campaigns will be conducted in home 90 cities and towns throughout the country, he added, includeing those where the Fund's member colleges are located. REVIEWING THE NEWS BY WILLIAM GORDON Managing Editor, Atlanta Daily World "I'll do anything I can to help," the voice spoke from the other end of the line. And from the quality of its tone, one did not have to question the depth of sincerity. Walter White was this kind of mart and leader, one who never grew too big to answer a cause or work for the rights of the down-trodden or exploited. It was in the spring of 1953 when I went to New York to see Mr. White. Demands on his time were numerous and the frequency of activities kept him constantly on the run from one conference to another. The project I discussed with him commanded his interest and he expressed the desire to assist. But seeing that he was already overworked with many projects, I immediately made suggestions, urging him to finish what he already held and that I would return later for further advice. One did not have to get close to the man to learn of his deep sincerity and interest in mankind. The fact that he was born in the South, he witnessed much of the strife, turmoil and bitterness gripping the region at the turn of the century. Walter White, it seems, came during the beginning of an era. One is inclined to feel that the life of this great man was similar to that of a pattern, cut to shape the garment in the fashion where it could be most useful. Walter White stood on the sideline and watched the passing parade of a culture manifested by lynchings, police brutality, and bigotry. He saw a region, bent on holding to a dark past and drenching itself in the blood of its own sins. So is there any wonder why the heart of this man turned in the interest of mankind? The interesting thing about his life is that he held no hatred, or bitterness, against those who committed the sins, of the time. Although, he had every, reason to hate. His heritage was one of a different order, the kind one could not attribute to many of his contemporaries, especially those who stood on the other side of the fence and fought for the preservation of a dying institution. He held no hatred, but pitied those who worked to keep the races in constant conflict. Most of all, Walter White loved America which may be reason enough why he fought against every scheme that emerged to destroy it lynchings, police brutality and mob violence were not in keeping with the true American ideals. So he fought them. Those who emerge to criticize him for this stand are ignorant of the full meaning of decency and have no reason to share in the rewards of this ideal. And such people have neither the depth of vision nor the character to judge him. Moreover, one has to live as a Negro in order to interpret his feelings and actions. Those who live behind the badge of inferiority only know the real meaning of its sting. Walter White not only saw what happened to innocent victims, he felt the sting himself. And his experience was not a momentary affair. Walter White lived long enough to experience the insults, the frustrations and the embarrassment, associated with the badge of second-class citizenship. It seems providential that he chose the road he did. And the path pointed constantly upward. There were moments of bitterness, disappointments and hardships without parallel. But this little man who said, "I'll do anything I can to help; kept straight in the path without letup. The May 17 Supreme Court decision marked the end of an era. A few days ago, life on this earth ended for one of the greatest leaders of our time It is interesting to note that he reached the end of his path at the dawn of a new era — one which is beginning to shine on a new day in America. There Are Few Who Can Judge Him BY WILLIAM GORDON Managing Editor, Atlanta Daily World "I'll do anything I can to help," the voice spoke from the other end of the line. And from the quality of its tone, one did not have to question the depth of sincerity. Walter White was this kind of mart and leader, one who never grew too big to answer a cause or work for the rights of the down-trodden or exploited. It was in the spring of 1953 when I went to New York to see Mr. White. Demands on his time were numerous and the frequency of activities kept him constantly on the run from one conference to another. The project I discussed with him commanded his interest and he expressed the desire to assist. But seeing that he was already overworked with many projects, I immediately made suggestions, urging him to finish what he already held and that I would return later for further advice. One did not have to get close to the man to learn of his deep sincerity and interest in mankind. The fact that he was born in the South, he witnessed much of the strife, turmoil and bitterness gripping the region at the turn of the century. Walter White, it seems, came during the beginning of an era. One is inclined to feel that the life of this great man was similar to that of a pattern, cut to shape the garment in the fashion where it could be most useful. Walter White stood on the sideline and watched the passing parade of a culture manifested by lynchings, police brutality, and bigotry. He saw a region, bent on holding to a dark past and drenching itself in the blood of its own sins. So is there any wonder why the heart of this man turned in the interest of mankind? The interesting thing about his life is that he held no hatred, or bitterness, against those who committed the sins, of the time. Although, he had every, reason to hate. His heritage was one of a different order, the kind one could not attribute to many of his contemporaries, especially those who stood on the other side of the fence and fought for the preservation of a dying institution. He held no hatred, but pitied those who worked to keep the races in constant conflict. Most of all, Walter White loved America which may be reason enough why he fought against every scheme that emerged to destroy it lynchings, police brutality and mob violence were not in keeping with the true American ideals. So he fought them. Those who emerge to criticize him for this stand are ignorant of the full meaning of decency and have no reason to share in the rewards of this ideal. And such people have neither the depth of vision nor the character to judge him. Moreover, one has to live as a Negro in order to interpret his feelings and actions. Those who live behind the badge of inferiority only know the real meaning of its sting. Walter White not only saw what happened to innocent victims, he felt the sting himself. And his experience was not a momentary affair. Walter White lived long enough to experience the insults, the frustrations and the embarrassment, associated with the badge of second-class citizenship. It seems providential that he chose the road he did. And the path pointed constantly upward. There were moments of bitterness, disappointments and hardships without parallel. But this little man who said, "I'll do anything I can to help; kept straight in the path without letup. The May 17 Supreme Court decision marked the end of an era. A few days ago, life on this earth ended for one of the greatest leaders of our time It is interesting to note that he reached the end of his path at the dawn of a new era — one which is beginning to shine on a new day in America. What To Do said. "We think the Civil Defense people have an excellent idea in urging people to start building storm cellars again," said Puckett. "Not only would they be vitally needed in the event of atomic explosion— they would serve a good old-fashioned purpose during the tornado season as storm cellars." Marketing Clinic en go, Ill. Norman E. Jones. Norman Jones Agency, Tampa, Fla., led a provocative discussion on "Selling at the Local Level." "Selling in the Negro Market," a motion picture was presented by Leroy Jeffries, MidWest Advertising' Manager, Johnson Publishing Co. Chicago, Ill. Dr. H. Naylor Fitzhugh, assistant professor of marketing, Howard University, presidet at the evaluating session, and Dr. Vivian Henderson, associate professor of economics, Fisk, was receorder. John H. Johnson, president of Johnson Publishing Co., Chicago, was guest speaker at the National Association of Market Developers Award Dinner which closed the Marketing Clinic. He vividly told the story of what hard work, imagination, and the willingness to experiment, with "the new" will do in the selling of ideas as well as products. Citations of honor were presented Dr. W. S. Davis, president, Tennessee State University; James A. "Billboard" Jackson Esso Standard Oil representative; Julius A. Thomas, director, Industrial Relations, National Urban League; and John H. Johnson. Moss H. Kendrix, public relations, counselor for Coca-Cola, and the association's president, made the presentations. Samuel W. Whiteman of R. Mars Co., New Yolk, N. Y., who is NAMD vice-president, presented charter members their membership certificates. Wendell P. Alston, Esso Standard Oil representative, was toast master. Wins Trip To World YMCA Conference Miss Rose Wilson, of the Harlem Branch representation on the Metropolitan District YMCA Young Adult Council, was one of the four winners of the 1955 Citizenship Awards of the Y. The Awards are granted on a competitive basis for outstanding service to the Y. in the past and also for potential future leadership. U. S. business inventories in January were below 1954. A DOCTOR'S PRESCRIPTION FOR THE SCALP Your hair roots are in your scalp. The condition of your hair does often depend heavily on the natural health of your scalp. Years ago Doctor Carnor in vented a special mixture of Tare and other ingradient taken from Nature that are hundreds of years old. This Special Powerful Concentrates is calle. "CARBONOEL" mixed with sulphur, resor, lanolln and balsam of Peru. 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