Memphis World Memphis World Publishing Co. 1958-03-26 Thaddeus T. Stokes MEMPHIS WORLD AMERICA'S STANDARD RACE JOURNAL 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 mail 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 unbiasedly and supporting those things it believes to be of interest to its readers and opposing those things against the interest of its readers. The People And The Tax Vice President Nixon is simply following in the wake of his great chieftain in studying the tax structure of the nation toward a first relief to the times of a threatening recession. With the nation's safety and economic stability well in hand the administration is to be commended for its sturdy and non-hysterical approach to the situation for taking the country on through its solvent trend toward permanent, recovery. While much of the discussions around the country's economic plight would naturally be political, the forthright honesty of the administration would not overlook the opportunity of strengthening its fortification, that no repetition of what the country experienced a few years ago might not come to pass. That is as should be, and there are no indications that any grass will be allowed to grew under the feet of those in office and applying their energies to the task of holding the country's economic line. Long ago one of the country's celebrated statesmen passed along the phrase "the power to tax is the power to destroy." This has long been a watchword to those in office and In custoday of the country's economic destinies. The country has seen to it that the power to tax did not go the extent of becoming a weapon for destruction. Rather it has improvised those basic standards of economic protection to ihe end of helping the needy, the small businesses, the housing interests and general educational and health welfare through a system of taxing within the bounds of ability to pay. So, if 6 cut in taxes at this time would be an essential in economic stabilization, that such would stem more jobs and natural resusitation at the grass roots, the administration will ponder well that medium in tying in of its recovery agencies seeking a premanency in the economic agenda of the times. The power to tax, instead of being the power to destroy, will in its reach be that mercy hand inquiring into the ills and woes periodically coming in the orders of unnatural processes, affecting a nation's economy, which make wars welcome frequencies by which our economics must be boosted every twentfive years. The people and the tax should ever remain fond friends. Let nothing sever this essential relationship. Dr. Penn To Speak membrance for the deceased Dr. Donley Harold Turpin, revered alumnus of the school, who gave generously of his finances and personal service to propagate the teaching of dentistry at his Alma Mater. In his later years he served as Dean of the School of Dentistry. Dr. Turpin graduated in 1918, and passed away on Good Friday, 1948. Turpin Memorial Day is being celebrated on March 26, 1958. The memorial is sponsored by the Meharry School of Dentistry and the Omicron Omicron Chapter of the Omicron Kappa Upsilon, a national dental honorary society. Roy Wilkins Takes needed in the Negro's fight against the-forces of bigotry and reaction.. which seek to keep segregation, discrimination status quo." Wilkins continued: "the great bulk of white people in the south want to maintain law and order. They want to obey the court. They want to be fair, but they are confused, they are afraid." He referred Clinton as an example in Tennessee. He said the trouble in some sections of the South today does not stem from the Supreme Court, but from those who preach that the Court should be defied. "Unless they are checked they will reap the whirlwind of anarchy." As an example he pointed to the bombing of Jewish centers in Nashville and Miami, Fla., and the bombing of a school in Nashville last fall, and the beating of newspaper men in Little Rock, the castration of a Negro man in Alabama. The threat of a Federal Judge in Nashville. "Thus we have come almost to the point of no return." First these people denounce the law., they slander the nation's highest court. He added at this point law for white people will vanish as well as for the Negro. He said Tennessee should open all its colleges and universities to Negro students. Wilkins went on to say that Tennessee has a "brave Senator in Estes Kefauver and a senator who wants to be fair in Albert Gore. Also a governor who strives to be the Lord's side but ever so often he does a little backsliding. On the lower levels I have no details, but I imagine you can stand some improvement. There should be some Negro citizens elected to office." Also giving two-minute speeches were: Bishop J. O. Patterson, Rev. S. A. Owen, Rev. S. K. Herrings; Dr. I. A. Watson, Jr., who stressed the red of a successful campaign, and W. C. Patton. Life Members were presented by Atty. H. T. Lockard. Rev. D. S. Cunningham, co-chairman of the campaign, reported on church contributions. Rev. R. W. Norsworthy, conducted a free-will offering. Wilkins was introduced by Rev. D. W. Browning. CITIES "BRAVE" SENATOR needed in the Negro's fight against the-forces of bigotry and reaction.. which seek to keep segregation, discrimination status quo." Wilkins continued: "the great bulk of white people in the south want to maintain law and order. They want to obey the court. They want to be fair, but they are confused, they are afraid." He referred Clinton as an example in Tennessee. He said the trouble in some sections of the South today does not stem from the Supreme Court, but from those who preach that the Court should be defied. "Unless they are checked they will reap the whirlwind of anarchy." As an example he pointed to the bombing of Jewish centers in Nashville and Miami, Fla., and the bombing of a school in Nashville last fall, and the beating of newspaper men in Little Rock, the castration of a Negro man in Alabama. The threat of a Federal Judge in Nashville. "Thus we have come almost to the point of no return." First these people denounce the law., they slander the nation's highest court. He added at this point law for white people will vanish as well as for the Negro. He said Tennessee should open all its colleges and universities to Negro students. Wilkins went on to say that Tennessee has a "brave Senator in Estes Kefauver and a senator who wants to be fair in Albert Gore. Also a governor who strives to be the Lord's side but ever so often he does a little backsliding. On the lower levels I have no details, but I imagine you can stand some improvement. There should be some Negro citizens elected to office." Also giving two-minute speeches were: Bishop J. O. Patterson, Rev. S. A. Owen, Rev. S. K. Herrings; Dr. I. A. Watson, Jr., who stressed the red of a successful campaign, and W. C. Patton. Life Members were presented by Atty. H. T. Lockard. Rev. D. S. Cunningham, co-chairman of the campaign, reported on church contributions. Rev. R. W. Norsworthy, conducted a free-will offering. Wilkins was introduced by Rev. D. W. Browning. WISHING WELL Registered U. S. Patent Office. H is a pleasant little game that will give you a message every day. It is a numerical puzzle designed to spell out 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 Chucked figures give you. Proposal To Wait New York: George F. Smith, president of Johnson and Johnson; Allan Sproul, Kentfield, California, and J. Cameron Thomson, chairman of the Board of the Northwest Bancorporation, Minneapolis. Petersen and Sproul said that white they agreed generally with the CED Anti-recession proposal, they believed "we are closer to the time or decision on snore vigorous Anti-recession measures..." For the present, the business group contended that monetary policy should be the main weapon used to combat the recession. It felt that Federal Reserve action to make more money available "may have been too long delayed" but that the credit control agency is now measuring up to the situation adequately. besides a tax cut, the CED proposed these other measures in case business continues to grow worse through April: -Accelleration of necessary government procurement and public work's, "but only when the impact upon the economy of so doing will be felt-within a year or so." This would rule out long-term public works programs. -An increase in the 280 billion dollar debt ceiling to permit expansion of government spending within well-defined limits. They said the-recent boost in the ceiling from 275 to 280 billion was too small. -A speed lip in essential defense spending where practicable. -Action by the states to strengt hen their unemployment compensation systems by increasing benefits, extending coverage, and lengthening duration of payments where it is below 26 weeks. ACCELLERATION New York: George F. Smith, president of Johnson and Johnson; Allan Sproul, Kentfield, California, and J. Cameron Thomson, chairman of the Board of the Northwest Bancorporation, Minneapolis. Petersen and Sproul said that white they agreed generally with the CED Anti-recession proposal, they believed "we are closer to the time or decision on snore vigorous Anti-recession measures..." For the present, the business group contended that monetary policy should be the main weapon used to combat the recession. It felt that Federal Reserve action to make more money available "may have been too long delayed" but that the credit control agency is now measuring up to the situation adequately. besides a tax cut, the CED proposed these other measures in case business continues to grow worse through April: -Accelleration of necessary government procurement and public work's, "but only when the impact upon the economy of so doing will be felt-within a year or so." This would rule out long-term public works programs. -An increase in the 280 billion dollar debt ceiling to permit expansion of government spending within well-defined limits. They said the-recent boost in the ceiling from 275 to 280 billion was too small. -A speed lip in essential defense spending where practicable. -Action by the states to strengt hen their unemployment compensation systems by increasing benefits, extending coverage, and lengthening duration of payments where it is below 26 weeks. SEEING and SAYING By WILLIAM A. FOWLKES Managing Editor Atlanta Daily World THE VOICE ON the other end of the line was frantic. "If I were near you I'd slap your face," she said. I tried not to be and was not retaliatory in kind to her suggestion, since I realized she was sincere—slightly on and slightly off the beat. She had begun her telephone conversation by complaining about the publicity being given moonshine whiskey, the numerous arrests and the advertising campaign being conducted to get Georgians to report on stills. I tried to get in a word about the campaign against "poison moonshine" and what had happened to 43 people in the Peoplestown area. She shouted, unheedingly: "This campaign to step moon shining is nothing but a big joke... If you went down in the country home towns of everyone of these big officials in the state capitol, you'd find that all of them are connected one way or the other with the stills..." "That's a mighty serious accusation, madam," I put in. She raved on: "But, madam," I interjected, "we can't support violation of the law and order of our state..." "But, madam," she almost choked me with that one. "We have to print the news and the advertising.." "Oh, you...," she cut me off. "If I were near you I'd slap your face!" "I'd Slap Your Face..." By WILLIAM A. FOWLKES Managing Editor Atlanta Daily World THE VOICE ON the other end of the line was frantic. "If I were near you I'd slap your face," she said. I tried not to be and was not retaliatory in kind to her suggestion, since I realized she was sincere—slightly on and slightly off the beat. She had begun her telephone conversation by complaining about the publicity being given moonshine whiskey, the numerous arrests and the advertising campaign being conducted to get Georgians to report on stills. I tried to get in a word about the campaign against "poison moonshine" and what had happened to 43 people in the Peoplestown area. She shouted, unheedingly: "This campaign to step moon shining is nothing but a big joke... If you went down in the country home towns of everyone of these big officials in the state capitol, you'd find that all of them are connected one way or the other with the stills..." "That's a mighty serious accusation, madam," I put in. She raved on: "But, madam," I interjected, "we can't support violation of the law and order of our state..." "But, madam," she almost choked me with that one. "We have to print the news and the advertising.." "Oh, you...," she cut me off. "If I were near you I'd slap your face!" Memphis Chapter D. I. A. Watsor. Jr. First Baptist Church Chelsea. Pentecostal Temple Church, Dr. Vasco Smith, Jr. Alpha Gamma Sigma Chapter Delta Simga Theta Sorority, Metropolitan Baptist Church. The following contributed $25 or more to the Legal Defense Fund: W. O. Speight, Sr. Universal Life Insurance Company, Tri-State Bank of Memphis. Memphis Chapter of Links, Inc.. Thomas J. Willis. Mt. Olive CME Church, Collins CME Chapter Centenary Methodist Church, Columbus Baptist Church. Other contributions from churches. Hill Chapel Bapt. Church, Rev. J. H. Walker: Tree, of Life Baptist, Rev. W. P. Scott: Springhill Bapt. (Raleiph) Rev. Brady Johnson; Rock of Ages CME, Rev. J. W. Moore: Morning View Baptist Church; Beulah Baptist, Rev. W. C. Holmes; Mt Sinai Baptist on Lauderdale; Providence AME, Rev. J. C. Millier; New Tyler AME, Rev. Herman W. Henning: Greater White Stone Baptist, Rev. A. R. Williams; Mississippi Blvd. Christian, Rev. B. T. Hunt; Martin Memorial CMK, Rev. L. A. Story. Recipe of the Week by Louise R. Prothro PET MILK HOME ECONOMIST Isn't it strange sometimes how our ideas about food change? Years ago, we used to think of fried chicken as a Sunday-dinner or company treat—but now, it's often our choice for everyday meals. On ething that hasn't changed, though, is the way folks enjoy seeing a big platter fried chicken coming to the table, whether you're serving it to your family or to company, there's something about fried chicken that naturally makes the meal seem extra good. At our house, we like the chicken tender and juicy on the inside with a good, crisp golden-brown coating and with plenty of rich chicken gravy and mashed potatoes to go with it. And I've found that fried chicken always turns out Just the way we like it when I use my Pet Milk recipe. There's nothing fancy or complicated about it out the Pet Milk actually does make the chicken tendered inside and richer goldenbrown outside—makes wonderful gravy, too. If you'd like to give your family the best chicken dinner ever, just try my recipe! 2 1-2 lb. frying chicken, cut into pieces. 1 1-2 cups Pet Evaporated Milk 1-2 cup flour 2 1-4 teaspoons salt 1-8 teaspoon pepper 2 tablespoons flour few grains pepper 1 cup water Dip each piece of chicken into milk, then roll pieces in a mixture of 1-2 cup flour, 1 1-2 teaspoons salt and 1-8 teaspoon pepper, Save milk that is left to make gravy. There should be 1 cup. If not, add milk to make 1 cup. Blown chicken slowly in 1-4 inch hot fat in skillet about 30 minutes, or until drumstick is tender when, pierced with a fork. Remove chicken: keep not, Drain off all fat, then put 2 tablespoons fat back into skillet. Mix in 2 tablespoons flour, 3-4 teaspoon salt and few grains pepper. Stir in water. Boil and stir 2 minutes. Stir in milk and heat until steaming hot, but do not boil. Serve the hot gravy with the fried chicken, Makes 4 servings. OLD-FASHIONED CHICKEN DINNER by Louise R. Prothro PET MILK HOME ECONOMIST Isn't it strange sometimes how our ideas about food change? Years ago, we used to think of fried chicken as a Sunday-dinner or company treat—but now, it's often our choice for everyday meals. On ething that hasn't changed, though, is the way folks enjoy seeing a big platter fried chicken coming to the table, whether you're serving it to your family or to company, there's something about fried chicken that naturally makes the meal seem extra good. At our house, we like the chicken tender and juicy on the inside with a good, crisp golden-brown coating and with plenty of rich chicken gravy and mashed potatoes to go with it. And I've found that fried chicken always turns out Just the way we like it when I use my Pet Milk recipe. There's nothing fancy or complicated about it out the Pet Milk actually does make the chicken tendered inside and richer goldenbrown outside—makes wonderful gravy, too. If you'd like to give your family the best chicken dinner ever, just try my recipe! 2 1-2 lb. frying chicken, cut into pieces. 1 1-2 cups Pet Evaporated Milk 1-2 cup flour 2 1-4 teaspoons salt 1-8 teaspoon pepper 2 tablespoons flour few grains pepper 1 cup water Dip each piece of chicken into milk, then roll pieces in a mixture of 1-2 cup flour, 1 1-2 teaspoons salt and 1-8 teaspoon pepper, Save milk that is left to make gravy. There should be 1 cup. If not, add milk to make 1 cup. Blown chicken slowly in 1-4 inch hot fat in skillet about 30 minutes, or until drumstick is tender when, pierced with a fork. Remove chicken: keep not, Drain off all fat, then put 2 tablespoons fat back into skillet. Mix in 2 tablespoons flour, 3-4 teaspoon salt and few grains pepper. Stir in water. Boil and stir 2 minutes. Stir in milk and heat until steaming hot, but do not boil. Serve the hot gravy with the fried chicken, Makes 4 servings. Girl, Kicked Out elected vice president of her home room class. There are 31 white students and three other Negroes in the class. Speaking of the girl, Dr. Brooks said she has shown herself to be "well adjusted and very intelligent She is well-liked by her fellow pupils and is getting along wonderfully. Concert Set To of Stars", the Colgate Comedy Hour, the Lux Theatre, Bell Telephone Hour, Voice of Firestone, and so on. On Broadway, he had leading roles in the musical show "Set My People Free", and the opera "Regina". Moviegoers all over the world remember him for his touching portrayal of Joe and his magnificent singing of "Ole Man River in the MGM production of "Showboat" in 1951. Last fall he played the part of De Lawd in the television production of "Green Pastures". Once again, Warfield is making his annual tour throughout the United States. His concert at LeMoyne College promises to be the highlight of the college's annual cultural series, and there are few people who will want to miss hearing William Warfield - - one of the great names in the world of music. Memphis Should for a 16,000 drop in the total national membership which, was currently placed at 350,000. Nearly 10 percent of that number are whites He also said that a small percent of white southerners are also members. The national secretary also revealed that 22,000 other members had not been regained in other states "mostly where states government attempted to out-law the NAACP,' during the "last four or five years. "In face of the loss of memberships, we have gained in total financial income. Our program has not been less effective. "We have received our greatest contributions." Wilkins, when questioned about the Memphis University and the Bus Segregation Case, replied: "These cases indicate a very lively interest in the local NAACP chapter There are a great number of our local ministers and other leaders who are working diligently for the NAACP." The NAACP offical stated that the White Citizens Council "is having tremendous trouble obtaining and maintaining memberships. All white people who beleive in democratic principles and in Christianity don't believe in the principles of the White. Citizens Council." Wilkins said that the White Citizens council, last month, pub lished an article in which it was stated that most southern Negroes are ardent supporters of the NAACP He went on to point out "GallupPoll and the Catholic Digest made surveys which revealed that 93 percent of Negroes either belonged to or support the NAACP. He said he didn't think Ghandi's passive resistance philosophy would be wry effective among Negroes in America. In India about 97 percent are Indians. However, we have adopted the "personal dignity and refusal to hate phase". He explained why the NAACP has fought Communism in this country. 3o years. "Communism is for racial segregation. Look at Russia. It has tried to destroy the NAACP. Most Negroes do not think of white southerners as their enemies, but opponents in democratic principles. There has always been a number of fair intelligent and democratic white southerners Without them we would not be making progress. But the older masses in Southern states have attempted to isolte themselves with the one thought which as been taught- – superiority. Young wite men and women are more liberal in their thinking. I am not saying they are working for integration, hut they are refushing to take hand-medown opinion in this racial issue." When he was asked about political candidates campaigning on a racial platform, he answered: "Racial platforms produce racia reaction. Negroes don't vote blockvotes. 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From the novel published by The Macmillan Co. Distributed by King Features Syndicate. THIS YEAR spring came at once, the grass was up, first in the meadows and pastures that made up the floor of the park, then on the lower slopes of Campbell mountain. Gil and I worked together, and we got along because we had to. He was sullenly silent, sometimes edgy, but I could understand how it was with him. He'd left home with high hopes; but he had returned, whipped and starving, his tail dragging. Later we did better because we divided the work. Gil spent long days in the saddle with the cattle; I spread manure on the garden and the fields as soon as I could get on the ground, then I plowed. That was the way things were when the peddler, Si Beam, drove into our place one noon. Beam hadn't been, in the park since Thanksgiving, when he'd judged the turkey shoot We were all glad to see him because he brought news from outside, and Ma, in spite of her practical nature, was like a child when she went through the gadgets Beam had to Sell. I helped him put his horse up. Then, as we walked across the yard to the house, he said, "Cameron Runyan's in town this week." "Sammy Blue with him?" "Yeah, he's with the old man," Beam said. "How's his right arm?" "Stiff. He don't use it. He even eats with his left hand." I'd sec Blue again, I thought uneasily as I walked beside Beam. We were almost to the back porch when Beam said: "Dave, I've got a message from Runyan. He paid me money to deliver it. It's for everybody in the park. You suppose we could call a meeting tonight?" "No. We're too busy." "I'd pay you five dollars for an afternoon's work. Maybe you could use five dollars." I could use it all right. If I didn't go, somebody elsc would. "Tell you what I'll, do, Si," I said. "Along with that five dollars, you let Ma pick out any piece of cloth you've got, enough for a dress; and I'll call the meeting." "It's a deal," he said. When we went into the kitchen and I told Ma about it, she laughed, one of the few times I had ever heard a laugh of sheer pleasure break spontaneously from her. "Dave, do you know how long it's been since I had a new dress?" I didn't, but I knew then, just by looking at her, that an afternoon of lost work was a small price to pay for the pleasure a new dress would give her. I met with a lot of grumbling that afternoon, but all the park ranchers came to the meeting. They felt, just as I did, that we ought to know what Runyan had to offer, even if nothing came, of it. Beam shook hands all around and got right down to business as soon as Elder Smith called the meeting to order. He said: "First of all, I don't want you folks to think I'm Cameron Runyan's errand boy. I'm a peddler—no more and no less. I've come to Dillon's Park every fall and spring for years. But the way the roads are, I wouldn't have come this early if it hadn't been for the deal Runyan wants to make. In fact, I hesitated quite a while, hut you've been so wonderful to me that I thought I ought to come." Before he could go on. Frank Dance broke in, "Si, are you going to tell us what Runyan had to do with Joe Munro's murder?" Beam froze, his eyes flicking nervously around the room, and for a few seconds a dropped pin would have sounded like a tenpenny nail. Then he said: "Frank, I respected Joe Munro as much as the next man. If I knew anything about his murder, anything at all. I'd have gone to Ed Veach a long time ago." "A lot of good that'd do," Johnny Strong grumbled. "True, but he's the sheriff and we're the voters and we put him into office," Beam said. "Now let's get on with our business. Remember, I'm not trying to persuade you to take Runyan's offer. I'm just fetching it to you." "Si," Bess interrupted, her voice sharp with impatience, "if Runyan wants to buy us out, the answer's No, just like it always has been." Beam stopped and licked his lips, plainly disconcerted. He took a folded sheet of paper but of his coat pocket and opened it. He said, "He wants to buy, all right, but this time he's making a definite offer for each ranch." We sat there listening against our will simply because none of us would get up and kick SiBeam out the door. He reeled off the figures: $7.000 for the Big Ten. $15,000 for Anchor $12,000 for Dance's Diamond $6,000 for Matt Colohan's Bar M. They sounded like big prices, I suppose. 55,000 profit on the Big Ten was fantastic, but there was a joker in the deck. Cattle prices were up since Pa bought the outfit and the ranch was in the best shape it ever had been. When Beam finished, Elder Smith said quietly, "Cameron Runyan seems to be a persistent man. Tell him the answer is still no." But the weak link in our chain was Matt Colohan. He was the only rancher in the park who had suffered severe winter loss, and to him $6,000 must have sounded like a million. I sat across the aisle from Colohan; I saw his face get red and his chin begin to quiver. Finally he jumped up. He shouted, "All of you can say No till you run out of spit, but I'm gonna take Runyan's price and get out of here!" Frank Dance stood up and, grabbing Colohan by the shoulder, whirled him around and hit him. Colohan, went down and lay still, knocked cold. Dance rubbed his knuckles against his shirt. "Sorry Matt can't hear what I've got to say, but somebody can tell him. I'll kill the first man who sells out to Runyan. I've heard Johnny Strong say the same thing in this room. I've heard Dave Munro say it. Now I say it. Joe Munro died for something, and I ain't gonna let his death go to waste." We broke up a few minutes after that; Si Beam not very happy about the way it had gone. He left the park the next day. Three days later Kip Dance rode in on a dead run just as I finished milking. He reined up and stared down at me, tears running down his checks. He wiped his face with his sleeve and tried to say something but choked up, then he got it out. "Elder Smith was shot and killed this morning. Just like your pa. He went out through his back door, same as he always does bout sunup, and he got it in the brisket." CHAPTER 20 WAYNE D. OVERHOLSER'S new Western thriller © 1956, 1957. Wayne D. Overholser. From the novel published by The Macmillan Co. Distributed by King Features Syndicate. THIS YEAR spring came at once, the grass was up, first in the meadows and pastures that made up the floor of the park, then on the lower slopes of Campbell mountain. Gil and I worked together, and we got along because we had to. He was sullenly silent, sometimes edgy, but I could understand how it was with him. He'd left home with high hopes; but he had returned, whipped and starving, his tail dragging. Later we did better because we divided the work. Gil spent long days in the saddle with the cattle; I spread manure on the garden and the fields as soon as I could get on the ground, then I plowed. That was the way things were when the peddler, Si Beam, drove into our place one noon. Beam hadn't been, in the park since Thanksgiving, when he'd judged the turkey shoot We were all glad to see him because he brought news from outside, and Ma, in spite of her practical nature, was like a child when she went through the gadgets Beam had to Sell. I helped him put his horse up. Then, as we walked across the yard to the house, he said, "Cameron Runyan's in town this week." "Sammy Blue with him?" "Yeah, he's with the old man," Beam said. "How's his right arm?" "Stiff. He don't use it. He even eats with his left hand." I'd sec Blue again, I thought uneasily as I walked beside Beam. We were almost to the back porch when Beam said: "Dave, I've got a message from Runyan. He paid me money to deliver it. It's for everybody in the park. You suppose we could call a meeting tonight?" "No. We're too busy." "I'd pay you five dollars for an afternoon's work. Maybe you could use five dollars." I could use it all right. If I didn't go, somebody elsc would. "Tell you what I'll, do, Si," I said. "Along with that five dollars, you let Ma pick out any piece of cloth you've got, enough for a dress; and I'll call the meeting." "It's a deal," he said. When we went into the kitchen and I told Ma about it, she laughed, one of the few times I had ever heard a laugh of sheer pleasure break spontaneously from her. "Dave, do you know how long it's been since I had a new dress?" I didn't, but I knew then, just by looking at her, that an afternoon of lost work was a small price to pay for the pleasure a new dress would give her. I met with a lot of grumbling that afternoon, but all the park ranchers came to the meeting. They felt, just as I did, that we ought to know what Runyan had to offer, even if nothing came, of it. Beam shook hands all around and got right down to business as soon as Elder Smith called the meeting to order. He said: "First of all, I don't want you folks to think I'm Cameron Runyan's errand boy. I'm a peddler—no more and no less. I've come to Dillon's Park every fall and spring for years. But the way the roads are, I wouldn't have come this early if it hadn't been for the deal Runyan wants to make. In fact, I hesitated quite a while, hut you've been so wonderful to me that I thought I ought to come." Before he could go on. Frank Dance broke in, "Si, are you going to tell us what Runyan had to do with Joe Munro's murder?" Beam froze, his eyes flicking nervously around the room, and for a few seconds a dropped pin would have sounded like a tenpenny nail. Then he said: "Frank, I respected Joe Munro as much as the next man. If I knew anything about his murder, anything at all. I'd have gone to Ed Veach a long time ago." "A lot of good that'd do," Johnny Strong grumbled. "True, but he's the sheriff and we're the voters and we put him into office," Beam said. "Now let's get on with our business. Remember, I'm not trying to persuade you to take Runyan's offer. I'm just fetching it to you." "Si," Bess interrupted, her voice sharp with impatience, "if Runyan wants to buy us out, the answer's No, just like it always has been." Beam stopped and licked his lips, plainly disconcerted. He took a folded sheet of paper but of his coat pocket and opened it. He said, "He wants to buy, all right, but this time he's making a definite offer for each ranch." We sat there listening against our will simply because none of us would get up and kick SiBeam out the door. He reeled off the figures: $7.000 for the Big Ten. $15,000 for Anchor $12,000 for Dance's Diamond $6,000 for Matt Colohan's Bar M. They sounded like big prices, I suppose. 55,000 profit on the Big Ten was fantastic, but there was a joker in the deck. Cattle prices were up since Pa bought the outfit and the ranch was in the best shape it ever had been. When Beam finished, Elder Smith said quietly, "Cameron Runyan seems to be a persistent man. Tell him the answer is still no." But the weak link in our chain was Matt Colohan. He was the only rancher in the park who had suffered severe winter loss, and to him $6,000 must have sounded like a million. I sat across the aisle from Colohan; I saw his face get red and his chin begin to quiver. Finally he jumped up. He shouted, "All of you can say No till you run out of spit, but I'm gonna take Runyan's price and get out of here!" Frank Dance stood up and, grabbing Colohan by the shoulder, whirled him around and hit him. Colohan, went down and lay still, knocked cold. Dance rubbed his knuckles against his shirt. "Sorry Matt can't hear what I've got to say, but somebody can tell him. I'll kill the first man who sells out to Runyan. I've heard Johnny Strong say the same thing in this room. I've heard Dave Munro say it. Now I say it. Joe Munro died for something, and I ain't gonna let his death go to waste." We broke up a few minutes after that; Si Beam not very happy about the way it had gone. He left the park the next day. Three days later Kip Dance rode in on a dead run just as I finished milking. He reined up and stared down at me, tears running down his checks. He wiped his face with his sleeve and tried to say something but choked up, then he got it out. "Elder Smith was shot and killed this morning. Just like your pa. He went out through his back door, same as he always does bout sunup, and he got it in the brisket." St. Louis Meeting to which we are committed by our faith as Christians. In this endeavor we seek to understand Jesus, to share his love for all people, and to grow in the knowledge and love of God." Every state in the Union was represented at the conclave, with two exceptions – Wyoming and Vermont— which have no State organizations. Negro delegates, some of them members of the National Board, made important contributions to the convention agenda, and all spoke in high praise of the submitted report, showing that 85 percent of the YWCA Chapters in America have programs in which the races are integrated. The report was made by Mrs. Paul M. Jones of White Plains, N. Y. and she stressed that only three percent of YWCA Chapters have no integrated programs. The Convention went on record as approving the YW Civil Bights platform, aimed at protecting individuals in exercising their rights and privileges as guaranteed by the U. S. Constitution. Delegates wore urged to use constructive efforts toward including all races and creeds in YW programs and to combat bias and bigotry where ever encountered. Delegates also voiced approval of the efforts put forth by the St. Louis Planning Committee, whose members contacted the leading hotels, motels, and cafes and other businesses, requesting that all YW delegates and members, regardless of race or creed, be admitted to all places of business catering to the general public. Among the Negro YW leaders making valuable contributions to the convention program, were the following: Mrs. A. Hudson Sealy, New York City, secretary of the Convention; Mrs. Earl Thomas, Kansas City, Mo., chairman resolutions committee; Mrs. Carter Wesley, Houston, Texas, vice-Chairman Southern Region; Dr. Dorothy Ferebee, St. Albans, N. Y., member National Board; Mrs. Emile O"Bee, Milwaukee, member nominating committee; Mrs. Dorothy Height, New York City, associate director for training and leadership services; Miss Mary Wood, executive director YWCA, New York City; Mrs. Regina Hall Saxton, director Chicago YWCA Centre and convention summarizer. Mrs. Robert W. Claytor, Grand Rapids, Mich., member National Board; Dr. Zelma George, noted musician and soloist at Convention banquet; Mrs. Mamie E. Davis, member Convention committee; Mrs. Richard L. Martin, member National Board; Mrs. Leslie Carter, New York City, member National Board; Mrs. Leo B. Marsh, Montclair, N. J., and Miss Frankie V. Adams, both members of the National Board. MSR JONES PRESENTS REPORT to which we are committed by our faith as Christians. In this endeavor we seek to understand Jesus, to share his love for all people, and to grow in the knowledge and love of God." Every state in the Union was represented at the conclave, with two exceptions – Wyoming and Vermont— which have no State organizations. Negro delegates, some of them members of the National Board, made important contributions to the convention agenda, and all spoke in high praise of the submitted report, showing that 85 percent of the YWCA Chapters in America have programs in which the races are integrated. The report was made by Mrs. Paul M. Jones of White Plains, N. Y. and she stressed that only three percent of YWCA Chapters have no integrated programs. The Convention went on record as approving the YW Civil Bights platform, aimed at protecting individuals in exercising their rights and privileges as guaranteed by the U. S. Constitution. Delegates wore urged to use constructive efforts toward including all races and creeds in YW programs and to combat bias and bigotry where ever encountered. Delegates also voiced approval of the efforts put forth by the St. Louis Planning Committee, whose members contacted the leading hotels, motels, and cafes and other businesses, requesting that all YW delegates and members, regardless of race or creed, be admitted to all places of business catering to the general public. Among the Negro YW leaders making valuable contributions to the convention program, were the following: Mrs. A. Hudson Sealy, New York City, secretary of the Convention; Mrs. Earl Thomas, Kansas City, Mo., chairman resolutions committee; Mrs. Carter Wesley, Houston, Texas, vice-Chairman Southern Region; Dr. Dorothy Ferebee, St. Albans, N. Y., member National Board; Mrs. Emile O"Bee, Milwaukee, member nominating committee; Mrs. Dorothy Height, New York City, associate director for training and leadership services; Miss Mary Wood, executive director YWCA, New York City; Mrs. Regina Hall Saxton, director Chicago YWCA Centre and convention summarizer. Mrs. Robert W. Claytor, Grand Rapids, Mich., member National Board; Dr. Zelma George, noted musician and soloist at Convention banquet; Mrs. Mamie E. Davis, member Convention committee; Mrs. Richard L. Martin, member National Board; Mrs. Leslie Carter, New York City, member National Board; Mrs. Leo B. Marsh, Montclair, N. J., and Miss Frankie V. Adams, both members of the National Board. ST. LOUIS COMMITTEE WIN PRAISE to which we are committed by our faith as Christians. In this endeavor we seek to understand Jesus, to share his love for all people, and to grow in the knowledge and love of God." Every state in the Union was represented at the conclave, with two exceptions – Wyoming and Vermont— which have no State organizations. Negro delegates, some of them members of the National Board, made important contributions to the convention agenda, and all spoke in high praise of the submitted report, showing that 85 percent of the YWCA Chapters in America have programs in which the races are integrated. The report was made by Mrs. Paul M. Jones of White Plains, N. Y. and she stressed that only three percent of YWCA Chapters have no integrated programs. The Convention went on record as approving the YW Civil Bights platform, aimed at protecting individuals in exercising their rights and privileges as guaranteed by the U. S. Constitution. Delegates wore urged to use constructive efforts toward including all races and creeds in YW programs and to combat bias and bigotry where ever encountered. Delegates also voiced approval of the efforts put forth by the St. Louis Planning Committee, whose members contacted the leading hotels, motels, and cafes and other businesses, requesting that all YW delegates and members, regardless of race or creed, be admitted to all places of business catering to the general public. Among the Negro YW leaders making valuable contributions to the convention program, were the following: Mrs. A. Hudson Sealy, New York City, secretary of the Convention; Mrs. Earl Thomas, Kansas City, Mo., chairman resolutions committee; Mrs. Carter Wesley, Houston, Texas, vice-Chairman Southern Region; Dr. Dorothy Ferebee, St. Albans, N. Y., member National Board; Mrs. Emile O"Bee, Milwaukee, member nominating committee; Mrs. Dorothy Height, New York City, associate director for training and leadership services; Miss Mary Wood, executive director YWCA, New York City; Mrs. Regina Hall Saxton, director Chicago YWCA Centre and convention summarizer. Mrs. Robert W. Claytor, Grand Rapids, Mich., member National Board; Dr. Zelma George, noted musician and soloist at Convention banquet; Mrs. Mamie E. Davis, member Convention committee; Mrs. Richard L. Martin, member National Board; Mrs. Leslie Carter, New York City, member National Board; Mrs. Leo B. Marsh, Montclair, N. J., and Miss Frankie V. Adams, both members of the National Board. WOMEN LEADERS ACTIVE ON PROGRAM to which we are committed by our faith as Christians. In this endeavor we seek to understand Jesus, to share his love for all people, and to grow in the knowledge and love of God." Every state in the Union was represented at the conclave, with two exceptions – Wyoming and Vermont— which have no State organizations. Negro delegates, some of them members of the National Board, made important contributions to the convention agenda, and all spoke in high praise of the submitted report, showing that 85 percent of the YWCA Chapters in America have programs in which the races are integrated. The report was made by Mrs. Paul M. Jones of White Plains, N. Y. and she stressed that only three percent of YWCA Chapters have no integrated programs. The Convention went on record as approving the YW Civil Bights platform, aimed at protecting individuals in exercising their rights and privileges as guaranteed by the U. S. Constitution. Delegates wore urged to use constructive efforts toward including all races and creeds in YW programs and to combat bias and bigotry where ever encountered. Delegates also voiced approval of the efforts put forth by the St. Louis Planning Committee, whose members contacted the leading hotels, motels, and cafes and other businesses, requesting that all YW delegates and members, regardless of race or creed, be admitted to all places of business catering to the general public. Among the Negro YW leaders making valuable contributions to the convention program, were the following: Mrs. A. Hudson Sealy, New York City, secretary of the Convention; Mrs. Earl Thomas, Kansas City, Mo., chairman resolutions committee; Mrs. Carter Wesley, Houston, Texas, vice-Chairman Southern Region; Dr. Dorothy Ferebee, St. Albans, N. Y., member National Board; Mrs. Emile O"Bee, Milwaukee, member nominating committee; Mrs. Dorothy Height, New York City, associate director for training and leadership services; Miss Mary Wood, executive director YWCA, New York City; Mrs. Regina Hall Saxton, director Chicago YWCA Centre and convention summarizer. Mrs. Robert W. Claytor, Grand Rapids, Mich., member National Board; Dr. Zelma George, noted musician and soloist at Convention banquet; Mrs. Mamie E. Davis, member Convention committee; Mrs. Richard L. Martin, member National Board; Mrs. Leslie Carter, New York City, member National Board; Mrs. Leo B. Marsh, Montclair, N. J., and Miss Frankie V. Adams, both members of the National Board. Use It Or Lose It Text: Here they crucified him. (Luke 23:33). Haw full these words! What volumes are in them! How important the event here recorded! What pathos here expressed! Each word in this brief text has a message. We seek to point out some thought which each word suggests. 1. The place of the crucifixion was calvary "There they crucified him. "Think of all of the most historic place on earth, where men were born or died, treaties, were signed nations were born, buildings were erected, agreements were made and you will come back to Calvary and say, This is the most historic place on earth". Think of all the sacred places on earth, where marriage vows are said, where children are born, where bodies are buried, where the Lord saved, and you will come back to Calvary and say, "This is the most sacred place on earth". Calvary is the place where Christ was crucified and died. The place in sacred and historic because of the importance to the human race of what happened there ages ago. 2. The people of the crucifixion were cruel. "There they crucified him". Those who nailed Jesus to the cross on Calvary were Jews and Romans. The rulers of the Jews passed the death sentence. The Jewish people cried again and again, "Crucify him! Crucify him!" and followed him to Calvary and mocked him. Pilate, the Roman governor, delivered him unto the mob to be crucified John 19:(6). The Roman centurion gave the order, and the Roman soldiers drove the nail into his cross upright. The people who crucified Christ were cruel, but those who sin against him now are guilty, of the same crime, for he was crucified, for all sinners. Sinners crucify Christ. Prayer: Just as I am, without one plea, But that Thy blood was shed for me And that Thou bidd'st me come to Thee. O Lamb of God, I come, I come Amen. THE CRUCIFIXION Text: Here they crucified him. (Luke 23:33). Haw full these words! What volumes are in them! How important the event here recorded! What pathos here expressed! Each word in this brief text has a message. We seek to point out some thought which each word suggests. 1. The place of the crucifixion was calvary "There they crucified him. "Think of all of the most historic place on earth, where men were born or died, treaties, were signed nations were born, buildings were erected, agreements were made and you will come back to Calvary and say, This is the most historic place on earth". Think of all the sacred places on earth, where marriage vows are said, where children are born, where bodies are buried, where the Lord saved, and you will come back to Calvary and say, "This is the most sacred place on earth". Calvary is the place where Christ was crucified and died. The place in sacred and historic because of the importance to the human race of what happened there ages ago. 2. The people of the crucifixion were cruel. "There they crucified him". Those who nailed Jesus to the cross on Calvary were Jews and Romans. The rulers of the Jews passed the death sentence. The Jewish people cried again and again, "Crucify him! Crucify him!" and followed him to Calvary and mocked him. Pilate, the Roman governor, delivered him unto the mob to be crucified John 19:(6). The Roman centurion gave the order, and the Roman soldiers drove the nail into his cross upright. The people who crucified Christ were cruel, but those who sin against him now are guilty, of the same crime, for he was crucified, for all sinners. Sinners crucify Christ. Prayer: Just as I am, without one plea, But that Thy blood was shed for me And that Thou bidd'st me come to Thee. O Lamb of God, I come, I come Amen. YEAST IN TEST SATELLITES The United States will put a small amount of yeast in its test satellites to determine the effect of spece travel on a simple form of life. Biological experts said the yeast experiment might be able to provide information on the reaction of life to the grativity-free state existing in space travel as well as to the cosmic rays encountered in space. The newly organized Jacamar Social Club is presenting a waist line hop at the home of Juanita Tucker, 271 Gracewood. March 28, B. til. The members of the Jacamore say this waist line chop will be definitely what's happening so be there won't you?? President Cerea Butler, Secretary, Nevada Stott, reporter Catherine Lacy. "COMING ATTRACTION" By BERTHA SHIELDS and MAE EVELYN JOHNSON Vocational Guidance week was observed Wednesday, and Friday of last week, In an assembly program Wednesday, Mr. J. E. Wesley introduced the guidance week observance procedure and objectives. Friday 17 consultants were present representing major vocations which the students may be interested in knowing about. Rev. James McDaniel was the guest speaker Friday, he gave a very dynamic address stressing the fact that we, the younger generation, had no time to lose that the word needs us and our good contributions. The world today demands a lot and we must prepare ourselves for such a changing and demanding society. After the program the assembly was dismissed to go to different rooms to talk to consultants of their, chosen vocation. We do hope this type of programs will inspire you to reach for greater heights. Well, believe it or not but things are really buzzing. Now that spring is just around the corner the buzz is getting even louder. It seems as if the love bug has bitten early though, ask Barbara Morris and Clarence Worship, who are often seen strolling around the campus together, say Cora Downey, Virgil Hayes; what gives?, It seems as if Earlene Smith and Donald Goodrich Just won't let go. Frances Dickerson have you decided to cool down for a while or are you - - -? Laguita Earl, we're inclined to beleive that something is going on. Paul Moss, now that the girls have noticed you which ones Will you consider? Hubert Hartman, WAKE UP;;; Did, you know that Eunice Trotter and Mae Evelyn Johnson suddenly have profound interest at Washington, well they certainly do Have you noticed the three musketters Thelma Jamerson, Mary Frances Terry and LaVerne. Robinson, are wearing the same hair style? Charles Brooks, would you by any chance have eyes for Dorothy Burns, it not for whom do you? The newly organized Jacamar Social Club is presenting a waist line hop at the home of Juanita Tucker, 271 Gracewood. March 28, B. til. The members of the Jacamore say this waist line chop will be definitely what's happening so be there won't you?? President Cerea Butler, Secretary, Nevada Stott, reporter Catherine Lacy. This Is The Man To See For Quick Cash A. T. "ZANNIE" JONES (GENERAL MANAGER) Quickly — Conveniently — Confidentially on Signature — Furniture — Automobile COME IN OR CALL JA. 6-5088 317 Beale St.