Memphis World Memphis World Publishing Co. 1955-06-03 Raymond F. Tisby MEMPHIS WORLD The South's Oldest and Leading Colored Semi-Weekly Newspaper Published by MEMPHIS WORLD PUBLISHING CO. Every TUESDAY and FRIDAY at 164 BEALE—Phone 8-4030 Entered in the Post Office at Memphis, Tenn., as second-class mall 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 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. SUBSCRIPTION RATES: Year $5.00—6 Months $3.00—3 Months $1.50 (In Advance) And May The Mill Of The Gods Grind Exceedingly Well Exactly one year and fourteen days after the handing down by the Supreme Court of its historic decision outlawing racial segregation in the public schools, it now orders a "prompt and reasonable start toward FULL COMPLIANCE" with its historic decision. That is that. In its unanimous ruling, the high tribunal followed some of the recommendations made by Attorney General Herbert Brownell, but disregarded his suggestion that a deadline be set for completion of the integration machinery. Negro plaintiffs had urged an order permitting the jurisdictions affected no more than one year for the implementation of the anti-segregation ruling. The court had seen states go about setting means of circumvention. Many see in the court's terse order — that a "PROMPT AND REASONABLE start," with subsequent contentions hedging around that "prompt and reasonable" position, possibly more effectiveness than the setting of some distant deadline. Segregation has already been ended in Washington and the District which acted swiftly last year immediately after the historic decision. Kansas and Delaware also, took steps to end separate schools for Negro and white pupils. But Virginia and South Carolina remained adamant against integration. The court was cool and collected and within the province of law; it unequivocally said that segregation in the public schools is wrong; it said in a historic unanimous decision that it must cease and after extending reasonable time to hear from attorneys involved as friends of the court. — it handed down this positive and unmodified declaration: "These cases call for the exercise of these traditional attributes of power. "At stake is the personal interest of the plaintiffs in admission to public schools as soon as practicable on a non-discriminatory basis. "All provisions of federal, state or local law requiring or permitting such discrimination must yield to this principle." The Supreme Court directed that the five cases immediately involved be sent back to the district courts where these cases originoted with a directive to them "to take such proceedings and enter such orders and decrees consistent with this opinion as are necessary and proper to admit to public schools on a racially nondiscriminatory basis with all deliberate speed Negroes involved in the litigation." In its final warning the court had this to say — "It should go without saying that the vitality of these CONSTITUTIONAL PRINCIPIES (the caps being ours) cannot be allowed to yield — simply because of DISAGREEMENT with them." This be the language of the court. The court can be trusted and it minced no words in the finale of its finding; those who would defy deadlines if they were offered, to the contrary — not withstanding. The court will take responsibility for the literal meaning of its term "prompt and reasonable start" and American citizens Under a Democratic pattern have every reason to respect the court, notwithstanding the fact that some states have already implied what they thought of deadlines. Much of an orderly and speedy remedial situation will depend upon the astuteness and determination of those plaintiffs at bar. There is a job for the friends of law and order to do in this record crisis in the affairs of men. I In appreciation for such a victory as has come to our Democracy, there should be a renewed interest on the parts of the beneficiaries in helping to make this a government by the consent of the governed. The position of the court is sound. It has been seen as relates to deadlines, a tendency to delay for the deadline; the court made no such provision; it practically called for an immediate implementation and any semblance of an unreasonable delay will be properly met by the court, we believe. MEALTIME MELODIES Warm weather desserts and beverages that can be prepared quickly are now making their appearance on porches, patios, near the swimming pool, and under the Shady oak. The whole family will love this dessert of canned cling peach slices crowned with a scoop of mint sherbert or ice cream. Pass a pitcher of bitter sweet chocolate sauce to pour over the top if you want to add to the tasty treat. Another dessert that requires a little more fixing but is very attractive to serve is "Fruit Mallow Parfalls." If you are expecting company or just want to give your family something kind of special you will be pleased with this pretty dish. It is made from colorful canned fruit cocktail, whipping cream and marshmallows. If you have parfait glasses, fine, if not use slim glasses or your prettiest dessert dishes for serving. 16 marshmallows 1-3 cup syrup from canned cocktail 1-8 teaspoon salt 1-2 teaspoon grated lemon rind 1 1-2 tablespoons lemon juice 1-2 cup whipping cream 2 cups drained canned fruit cocktail Quarter marshmallows and heat slowly in syrup until marshmallows are melted. Remove from heat and stir in salt, lemon rind and juice. Chill until slightly thickenen. Fold in whipping cream. Chill until very thick. Arrange creamy mixture and well-drained fruit cocktails in layers in parfait glasses, or swirl together in dessert dishes. Serve at once, or chill for later use. Makes five or six servings. FRUIT MALLOW PARFAITS Warm weather desserts and beverages that can be prepared quickly are now making their appearance on porches, patios, near the swimming pool, and under the Shady oak. The whole family will love this dessert of canned cling peach slices crowned with a scoop of mint sherbert or ice cream. Pass a pitcher of bitter sweet chocolate sauce to pour over the top if you want to add to the tasty treat. Another dessert that requires a little more fixing but is very attractive to serve is "Fruit Mallow Parfalls." If you are expecting company or just want to give your family something kind of special you will be pleased with this pretty dish. It is made from colorful canned fruit cocktail, whipping cream and marshmallows. If you have parfait glasses, fine, if not use slim glasses or your prettiest dessert dishes for serving. 16 marshmallows 1-3 cup syrup from canned cocktail 1-8 teaspoon salt 1-2 teaspoon grated lemon rind 1 1-2 tablespoons lemon juice 1-2 cup whipping cream 2 cups drained canned fruit cocktail Quarter marshmallows and heat slowly in syrup until marshmallows are melted. Remove from heat and stir in salt, lemon rind and juice. Chill until slightly thickenen. Fold in whipping cream. Chill until very thick. Arrange creamy mixture and well-drained fruit cocktails in layers in parfait glasses, or swirl together in dessert dishes. Serve at once, or chill for later use. Makes five or six servings. Says Decision to be complied with directly," said Mrs. Ruby Hurley, regional director for seven states. To Georgia's announced intention that suits will have to be filed in each of the 159 counties to end segregation, she replied: "If necessary, we will file suits in each county," but addel: "Suits may have to be brought in a few counties but after that the others will comply with the court's decision." Interpreting the opinion as a clear-cut order to halt segregation practices, Mrs. Hurley raid she disagreed with Georgia Attorney General Eugene Cooks opinion that the order paved the way for "generations or centuries of litigation" "The court expects compliance in the states with segregation laws" Mrs. Hurley said she interpreted the "in good faith" part of the May 31 opinion as just that. "We will continue to work with school boards in bringing about the end of segregation as long as they show good faith but when they di not or show outright defiance, we will go to court." "Of course," she added, "we expect them to act in good faith. Of the opinion, she remarked that "it was over fair to the South the court recognized the local problems and difficulties. After all, it could have set a definite time to end segregation. CLEAR-CUT ORDER' to be complied with directly," said Mrs. Ruby Hurley, regional director for seven states. To Georgia's announced intention that suits will have to be filed in each of the 159 counties to end segregation, she replied: "If necessary, we will file suits in each county," but addel: "Suits may have to be brought in a few counties but after that the others will comply with the court's decision." Interpreting the opinion as a clear-cut order to halt segregation practices, Mrs. Hurley raid she disagreed with Georgia Attorney General Eugene Cooks opinion that the order paved the way for "generations or centuries of litigation" "The court expects compliance in the states with segregation laws" Mrs. Hurley said she interpreted the "in good faith" part of the May 31 opinion as just that. "We will continue to work with school boards in bringing about the end of segregation as long as they show good faith but when they di not or show outright defiance, we will go to court." "Of course," she added, "we expect them to act in good faith. Of the opinion, she remarked that "it was over fair to the South the court recognized the local problems and difficulties. After all, it could have set a definite time to end segregation. Retiring Tougaloo games of golf, do a little swimming, and write a book about Mississippi. I don't think that it will be fiction; probably it will be a textbook." "His writing plans may include popular songs One of his lyrics, "Springtime; Maytime" written in collaboration with Frank Wrigley has been published. Its opening lines seem particularly appropriate as he prepares to close his long career. They go like this: STRANDED IN MEMPHIS— These 20 migrant farmhands from parts of Louisiana and Mississippi were stranded in Memphis en route to Benton Harbor, Mich, when the truck, which they lived in since, broke down here. These persons are homeless and hear destitute.—(see story this issue) Says Chicagoans Top Nation In Public Offices Chicago Negroes lead the nation in the number of public offices held, A. L. Poster, executive director of the Chicago Negro Chamber of Commeree, said last week. "Chicago has the distinction of leading the nation in the number of Negroes holding elective and appointive government positions," he asserted. Foster attributed this to the large number of voters in the Windy City" The civic leader's statement was made in connection, with a Chamof Commerce-sponsored "Salute to Negroes in Government" dinner scheduled for June 16 in the beautiful Trianon ballroom here. At that time some 60 colored persons holdings government positions will be honored. Roy Wilkins, executive secretary of the NAACP, will be the featured speaker. Calling Parents es will select the ten best "bright sayings" entered in the contest, and these will be published in the Memphis, World following the preliminary judging. After that readers of the Memphis World will vote for their favorites, and this popular vote will determine which "bright sayings" wins first prize, which second, and on, down to the tenth prize. "We'd like everyone in the Memphis area to take part in selecting the winners" the Pet Milk spokesman explained. "Of course, there'll be so many entries that we couldn't possibly print, them all, so that's why we're asking prominent citizens to make the selection of the ten best. After that, it's up to the Memphis World readers to decide the winners, and we think they'll have fun doing it." "As far as we know, we're the first company to sponsor a contest like this," C. O. Graves, Memphis district manager, says. However, being first" is nothing new to Pet Milk Company, producers of the first Evaporated Milk in America and a long-time leader in the field. With 70 years of experience, the company was one of the earliest to recognize the importance of working with other groups Pet Milk Company has long been recognized for its contributions to medical research and infant and child care. Early this year, it won national recognition for assuming the responsibility for an important Civil Defense project—distribution of official Identification Tags on a national basis. Working with the Federal Civil Defense Administration, and in cooperation with grocers across the country, Pet milk Company was able to give Civil Defense tremendous help in a project they had tried to 'complete for several years. Another "first" was the introduction last year of INSTANT Pet Nonfat Dry Milk, the first INSTANT nonfat milk marketed nationally. To many people, the name of Pet Milk is also closely associated with four of the most famous "Pet Milk babies" — The Fultz quadruplets of Reidsville, N. C., now nine years old. The four little girls were put on a Pet Evaporated Milk formula by their doctor when they were born and the company has taken a close interest in them ever since. Anne, Alice, Catherine and Louise who are still thriving on Pet Milk have been featured in Pet Milk advertising many times over the years. The "Bright Sayings" contest will open, officially next week, when full details will be announced in the Memphis World. Further news about the contest, including names of judges and instructions for voting for favorites, will appear in future issues. Ky. Congressmna West Point and Annapolis. He is C. L. Timberlake, president of the West Kentucky Vocational School at Paducah. When Price took the Congressional regional examinations in January he did well enough to rank fourth among the contestants, which brought him ah appointment as third alternate. The youth at the top of the list, who also had taken the examination for a presidential appointment, decided to go to West Point by the latter route. The first alternate disqualified by failing to take the second round of examinations. The second alternate was disqualified physically on the second test, leaving the appointment to Price. Including Olive, there are now 11 Negroes in West Point. In all, the Military Academy has graduated 26 Negroes. The, first to enter was Henry O. Flipper, of Georgia, who was graduated in 1877. The qualification or Price for admission to West Point has blocked, at least temporarily, his work toward a career in insurance. Mrs. Hilda Price his mother, said his average at Central High School was 93.9 per cent. But in mathematics, his grades were even higher. Mrs. Price is secretary of the Mammoth Life & Accident Insurance Company. That she said might have had some bearing on her sorts choice of insurance work. He had intended to go to Wabash College, Crawfordsville, Ind. He has played football and basketball, but work kept him from getting on the school teams. He has worked since he was 14 and has taken very little time out for play. George I Price, 1924 Magazine, and Mrs. Price have been divorced for several years. Young Price has been living at his Mother's home. He is a former Boy Scout and a member of the R. E. Jones Methodist Church. He formerly delivered The Courier-Journal in his neighborhood. When his examination dates were announced and a set of sample questions were sent Price, he found that triginometry was included. He had not reached that subject in school. His mother a graduate of Hampton Institute in Virginia, with one year of advanced study at the University of Michigan, coached him intensively. He passed with points to spare. Price is 6 feet, 2 inches tall and weighs 160 pounds. 11 NEGROES NOW AT POINT West Point and Annapolis. He is C. L. Timberlake, president of the West Kentucky Vocational School at Paducah. When Price took the Congressional regional examinations in January he did well enough to rank fourth among the contestants, which brought him ah appointment as third alternate. The youth at the top of the list, who also had taken the examination for a presidential appointment, decided to go to West Point by the latter route. The first alternate disqualified by failing to take the second round of examinations. The second alternate was disqualified physically on the second test, leaving the appointment to Price. Including Olive, there are now 11 Negroes in West Point. In all, the Military Academy has graduated 26 Negroes. The, first to enter was Henry O. Flipper, of Georgia, who was graduated in 1877. The qualification or Price for admission to West Point has blocked, at least temporarily, his work toward a career in insurance. Mrs. Hilda Price his mother, said his average at Central High School was 93.9 per cent. But in mathematics, his grades were even higher. Mrs. Price is secretary of the Mammoth Life & Accident Insurance Company. That she said might have had some bearing on her sorts choice of insurance work. He had intended to go to Wabash College, Crawfordsville, Ind. He has played football and basketball, but work kept him from getting on the school teams. He has worked since he was 14 and has taken very little time out for play. George I Price, 1924 Magazine, and Mrs. Price have been divorced for several years. Young Price has been living at his Mother's home. He is a former Boy Scout and a member of the R. E. Jones Methodist Church. He formerly delivered The Courier-Journal in his neighborhood. When his examination dates were announced and a set of sample questions were sent Price, he found that triginometry was included. He had not reached that subject in school. His mother a graduate of Hampton Institute in Virginia, with one year of advanced study at the University of Michigan, coached him intensively. He passed with points to spare. Price is 6 feet, 2 inches tall and weighs 160 pounds. MOTHER IS EXECUTIVE West Point and Annapolis. He is C. L. Timberlake, president of the West Kentucky Vocational School at Paducah. When Price took the Congressional regional examinations in January he did well enough to rank fourth among the contestants, which brought him ah appointment as third alternate. The youth at the top of the list, who also had taken the examination for a presidential appointment, decided to go to West Point by the latter route. The first alternate disqualified by failing to take the second round of examinations. The second alternate was disqualified physically on the second test, leaving the appointment to Price. Including Olive, there are now 11 Negroes in West Point. In all, the Military Academy has graduated 26 Negroes. The, first to enter was Henry O. Flipper, of Georgia, who was graduated in 1877. The qualification or Price for admission to West Point has blocked, at least temporarily, his work toward a career in insurance. Mrs. Hilda Price his mother, said his average at Central High School was 93.9 per cent. But in mathematics, his grades were even higher. Mrs. Price is secretary of the Mammoth Life & Accident Insurance Company. That she said might have had some bearing on her sorts choice of insurance work. He had intended to go to Wabash College, Crawfordsville, Ind. He has played football and basketball, but work kept him from getting on the school teams. He has worked since he was 14 and has taken very little time out for play. George I Price, 1924 Magazine, and Mrs. Price have been divorced for several years. Young Price has been living at his Mother's home. He is a former Boy Scout and a member of the R. E. Jones Methodist Church. He formerly delivered The Courier-Journal in his neighborhood. When his examination dates were announced and a set of sample questions were sent Price, he found that triginometry was included. He had not reached that subject in school. His mother a graduate of Hampton Institute in Virginia, with one year of advanced study at the University of Michigan, coached him intensively. He passed with points to spare. Price is 6 feet, 2 inches tall and weighs 160 pounds. LEARNS TRIG AT HOME West Point and Annapolis. He is C. L. Timberlake, president of the West Kentucky Vocational School at Paducah. When Price took the Congressional regional examinations in January he did well enough to rank fourth among the contestants, which brought him ah appointment as third alternate. The youth at the top of the list, who also had taken the examination for a presidential appointment, decided to go to West Point by the latter route. The first alternate disqualified by failing to take the second round of examinations. The second alternate was disqualified physically on the second test, leaving the appointment to Price. Including Olive, there are now 11 Negroes in West Point. In all, the Military Academy has graduated 26 Negroes. The, first to enter was Henry O. Flipper, of Georgia, who was graduated in 1877. The qualification or Price for admission to West Point has blocked, at least temporarily, his work toward a career in insurance. Mrs. Hilda Price his mother, said his average at Central High School was 93.9 per cent. But in mathematics, his grades were even higher. Mrs. Price is secretary of the Mammoth Life & Accident Insurance Company. That she said might have had some bearing on her sorts choice of insurance work. He had intended to go to Wabash College, Crawfordsville, Ind. He has played football and basketball, but work kept him from getting on the school teams. He has worked since he was 14 and has taken very little time out for play. George I Price, 1924 Magazine, and Mrs. Price have been divorced for several years. Young Price has been living at his Mother's home. He is a former Boy Scout and a member of the R. E. Jones Methodist Church. He formerly delivered The Courier-Journal in his neighborhood. When his examination dates were announced and a set of sample questions were sent Price, he found that triginometry was included. He had not reached that subject in school. His mother a graduate of Hampton Institute in Virginia, with one year of advanced study at the University of Michigan, coached him intensively. He passed with points to spare. Price is 6 feet, 2 inches tall and weighs 160 pounds. Greatest Cigarette Improvement in 30 Years! 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Made the Way-with Virginia, South Carolina To Be First To Experience Ruling The two cases now outstanding with specific reference to the Tuesday 'implementation' ruling of the Supreme Court following its May 17, 1954 decree outlawing public school segregation, arethose which originated in Virginia and in Clarendon County, South Carolina. These are the two that remain of the original five suits which resulted in the historic segregation decision. The ether three, originating in the- District of Columbia, Kansas and Delaware, have become 'moot' in that the three places involved did not await the implementation order before desegregating their Schools. Neither Virginia nor South Carolina has shown any intention to follow the original court decision and in both states, legislation has been adopted which is intended to defeat the decision. Oddly enough, in South Carolina, the segregation issue is somewhat a family matter. George Bell Timmerman, Sr., the United States District Judge of two districts of that state, will of necessity rule on the Clarendon County case after its having been returned to his court. His son, George Bell Timmerman, Sr., governor of South Carolina, is in stated opposition to any form of desegregation. According to a political observer, this interesting situation will not affect the senior Timmerman's Judgment since; "his integrity, as a jurist is unquestioned. (It was Timmerman Sr., incidentally, who participated in the threejudge court which decided against the Clarendon County parents in the original suit. Timmerman Sr. voted that the schools should be kept separate). Of the Virginia and South Carolina cases, Thurgood Marshall, chief legal counsel for the NAACP, declined to comment, saying that such comment would have to follow the meeting of the NAACP leaders in Atlanta Saturday. There is evidence that there is no longer a "Solid South" C. E. McKnight, head of the Southern Education Reporting Service said Tuesday in an address to members of the Atlanta Chapter of Sigma Delta Chi, national journalism society. Former editor of the Charlotte News, Mr. McKnight said that evidence has been brought out by the Supreme Court's decision on segregation. The desire to preserve segregation was the Solid South's strongest bond, he asserted. But among the 17 states which ordered or permitted segregation in schools, he said, three courses were taken. Several undertook desegregation immediately, four (Georgia, South Carolina, Louisiana, Mississippi) adopted a policy of "evasion if possible, defiance if necessary," and others decided to "wait and see." "The South split wide apart over the court decision,' Mr. McKnight said, "striking at the very thing that "striking at the very thing that held it together." FAMILY AFFAIR The two cases now outstanding with specific reference to the Tuesday 'implementation' ruling of the Supreme Court following its May 17, 1954 decree outlawing public school segregation, arethose which originated in Virginia and in Clarendon County, South Carolina. These are the two that remain of the original five suits which resulted in the historic segregation decision. The ether three, originating in the- District of Columbia, Kansas and Delaware, have become 'moot' in that the three places involved did not await the implementation order before desegregating their Schools. Neither Virginia nor South Carolina has shown any intention to follow the original court decision and in both states, legislation has been adopted which is intended to defeat the decision. Oddly enough, in South Carolina, the segregation issue is somewhat a family matter. George Bell Timmerman, Sr., the United States District Judge of two districts of that state, will of necessity rule on the Clarendon County case after its having been returned to his court. His son, George Bell Timmerman, Sr., governor of South Carolina, is in stated opposition to any form of desegregation. According to a political observer, this interesting situation will not affect the senior Timmerman's Judgment since; "his integrity, as a jurist is unquestioned. (It was Timmerman Sr., incidentally, who participated in the threejudge court which decided against the Clarendon County parents in the original suit. Timmerman Sr. voted that the schools should be kept separate). Of the Virginia and South Carolina cases, Thurgood Marshall, chief legal counsel for the NAACP, declined to comment, saying that such comment would have to follow the meeting of the NAACP leaders in Atlanta Saturday. There is evidence that there is no longer a "Solid South" C. E. McKnight, head of the Southern Education Reporting Service said Tuesday in an address to members of the Atlanta Chapter of Sigma Delta Chi, national journalism society. Former editor of the Charlotte News, Mr. McKnight said that evidence has been brought out by the Supreme Court's decision on segregation. The desire to preserve segregation was the Solid South's strongest bond, he asserted. But among the 17 states which ordered or permitted segregation in schools, he said, three courses were taken. Several undertook desegregation immediately, four (Georgia, South Carolina, Louisiana, Mississippi) adopted a policy of "evasion if possible, defiance if necessary," and others decided to "wait and see." "The South split wide apart over the court decision,' Mr. McKnight said, "striking at the very thing that "striking at the very thing that held it together." NO MORE "SOLID SOUTH" The two cases now outstanding with specific reference to the Tuesday 'implementation' ruling of the Supreme Court following its May 17, 1954 decree outlawing public school segregation, arethose which originated in Virginia and in Clarendon County, South Carolina. These are the two that remain of the original five suits which resulted in the historic segregation decision. The ether three, originating in the- District of Columbia, Kansas and Delaware, have become 'moot' in that the three places involved did not await the implementation order before desegregating their Schools. Neither Virginia nor South Carolina has shown any intention to follow the original court decision and in both states, legislation has been adopted which is intended to defeat the decision. Oddly enough, in South Carolina, the segregation issue is somewhat a family matter. George Bell Timmerman, Sr., the United States District Judge of two districts of that state, will of necessity rule on the Clarendon County case after its having been returned to his court. His son, George Bell Timmerman, Sr., governor of South Carolina, is in stated opposition to any form of desegregation. According to a political observer, this interesting situation will not affect the senior Timmerman's Judgment since; "his integrity, as a jurist is unquestioned. (It was Timmerman Sr., incidentally, who participated in the threejudge court which decided against the Clarendon County parents in the original suit. Timmerman Sr. voted that the schools should be kept separate). Of the Virginia and South Carolina cases, Thurgood Marshall, chief legal counsel for the NAACP, declined to comment, saying that such comment would have to follow the meeting of the NAACP leaders in Atlanta Saturday. There is evidence that there is no longer a "Solid South" C. E. McKnight, head of the Southern Education Reporting Service said Tuesday in an address to members of the Atlanta Chapter of Sigma Delta Chi, national journalism society. Former editor of the Charlotte News, Mr. McKnight said that evidence has been brought out by the Supreme Court's decision on segregation. The desire to preserve segregation was the Solid South's strongest bond, he asserted. But among the 17 states which ordered or permitted segregation in schools, he said, three courses were taken. Several undertook desegregation immediately, four (Georgia, South Carolina, Louisiana, Mississippi) adopted a policy of "evasion if possible, defiance if necessary," and others decided to "wait and see." "The South split wide apart over the court decision,' Mr. McKnight said, "striking at the very thing that "striking at the very thing that held it together." Widespread Bias Revealed At Discrimination Hearing Evidence of widespread racial discrimination in hospitals in Illinois was revealed by the Illinois Conference of Branches of the National Association for the Advancement of Colored People at the hearing last Wednesday on Senate Bill 106. The hearing was held by the License and Miscellany Committee of the Senate of the Illinois General Assembly. Senate Bill 106 would deny tax exemption to any private hospital in Illinois that denied admission, treatment and use of facilities because of race, color, creed or national origin. The bill also provides that any persons conducting, managing or operating a tax exempt hospital who shall be "convicted of denying admission or the use of its facilities to any person because of race, color, creed or national origin, shall be guilty of a misdemeanor, and upon conviction shall be fined not less than $100 nor more than $500 for the first offense and hot more than $500 for each subsequent offense, and each day of continued violation after conviction shall be considered a separate offense." Testimony in support of S. B. 106 was presented by representatives of the Illinois Conference of Branches of the National Association for the Advancement of Colored People, the Committee to End Discrimination in Chicago Medical Institutions, Amalgamated Meat Cutters and Butcher Workman, A. F. of L., Cook County Physicians Association, District 1. United Packinghouse Workers, CIO, and Friendship House The Illinois Industrial Union Council, CIO, has also endorsed the bill.