Memphis World Memphis World Publishing Co. 1950-12-19 Lewis O. Swingler 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 mail under the Act of Congress, March 1, 1879 Member of SCOTT NEWSPAPER SYNDICATE W. A. Scott, II. Founder, C. A. Scott. General Manager LEWIS O. SWINGLER. Editor A. G. SHIELDS, Jr. Advertising Manager The MEMPHIS WORLD is an independent newspaper—non sectarian and non-partisan printing news unbiasedly and supporting those things it believes to the interest of its readers and opposing there things against the interest of its readers. SUBSCRIPTION RATES Year $5.00—6 Months $3.00—3 Months $1.50 (In Advance) ROUTE SUPERVISORS: SOUTHWEST: Jommie Cooper, 119 E. Utah Phone 9-3700 N.EASTERN: Roosevelt Phillips, 1382 Nicholas Phone 5-5076 OFFICE: Charles Moore, 397-C South Lauderdale GREATER WHITEHAVEN AREA-Lawrence Johnson Phone 35-4917 CENTRAL: James Hawes, Jr., 879 S. 4th Phone 39-2980 BINGHAMPTON: Gayther Myers, 675 Lipford Phone 48-0627 NEW CHICAGO— NEW CHELSEA — HYDE PARK: For any information concerning the distribution of THE WORLD, please contact one of your route supervisors, particularly the one in your respective district. Safety: Everybody's Business A young woman has her right leg amputated. A little girl is killed instantly. A man in his mid-thirties dies without regaining consciousness. That is Nashville's unenviable traffic record for last week. And it doesn't include the "minor" wrecks. It doesn't include the broken arms, the concussions, the bruised bodies. It doesn't include the hospital bills, the bills for bent up fenders, and the potential law suits. What is the matter with Nashville drivers? Are they determined to commit mass suicide, and to take as many innocent victims as possible with them? Nashville sorely needs more traffic police, particularly at the rush hours. But the high frequency of accidents cannot be blamed altogether on that lack. A minimum of patience and courtesy are abandoned by many people when they take the wheel. The slogan that admonishes us to "drive carefully" is no idle reminder. But this year's traffic toll, of 67 dead from automobile accidents within Davidson County, attests to the recklessness of too many drivers and to their indifference not only to their own safety but to the lives of those who innocently become their victims. Safety-which is to say life-saving—is everybody's business. —The Nashville Banner. Brief Comments It is surprising what a public speaker will say to gain publicity. We have no diea that Santa Claus will hurt his back bringing us gifts. The gradual disappearance of the cracker barrel has dispersed the philosophers. About the time one concludes that a warm winter is ahead the weather takes a turn. Managerial Position Is Now Opened For Neat-Appearing, middle-aged woman of the above average intelligence. Must have a car and be able to devote full time. TREASURE Black Gold Black Gold BRAND Here's a full measure of rich bourbon drinking pleasure! Black Gold was a quality whiskey in the old days—it's a quality whiskey today. Ask for and enjoy—this "treasure of good taste"! 90 PROOF Tennessee war Casualties Private Walter G. Lyons, son of Mrs. Mildred O. Howdeskell. 725 Richmond. Memphis. Cpl Charles J. Fuller, son of Mrs. Dorothy Fuller. 330 Hill St., Memphis. Corporal Robert N. Clark, Jr., husband of Mrs. Robert N. Clark, J. RR l. Box 148; Lucy. (Previously wounded and returned to duty.) Private First Class Robert R. Larson. brother of Charles A. Larson, USN, NATTC, Memphis. DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE OFFICE OF PUBLIC INFORMATION U. S. CASUALTIES IN KOREAN AREA MEMPHIS. TENN. WOUNDED, ARMY Private Walter G. Lyons, son of Mrs. Mildred O. Howdeskell. 725 Richmond. Memphis. Cpl Charles J. Fuller, son of Mrs. Dorothy Fuller. 330 Hill St., Memphis. Corporal Robert N. Clark, Jr., husband of Mrs. Robert N. Clark, J. RR l. Box 148; Lucy. (Previously wounded and returned to duty.) Private First Class Robert R. Larson. brother of Charles A. Larson, USN, NATTC, Memphis. MARINE CORPS Private Walter G. Lyons, son of Mrs. Mildred O. Howdeskell. 725 Richmond. Memphis. Cpl Charles J. Fuller, son of Mrs. Dorothy Fuller. 330 Hill St., Memphis. Corporal Robert N. Clark, Jr., husband of Mrs. Robert N. Clark, J. RR l. Box 148; Lucy. (Previously wounded and returned to duty.) Private First Class Robert R. Larson. brother of Charles A. Larson, USN, NATTC, Memphis. "We As The Negro" There are those Negroes who have done great deeds, While there are some who are still in the weeds, But we as the Negro should know our pace, Helping each other hold up our; race. Of course we can't pull up unless we combine, Helping each other stay in line. Doing our bit is we each would share, Then we as the Negro, would get somewhere. Now education plays a great big part. But some of our folk an still in the dark. Why half can't read and some can't write. While some will play proud and think they are right. All can't be teachers and educated men, But there is a chance, every now and then. So why not be brave and cast your lot, And don't be the ones who will try to blot. Scoreboard Of 10, proclaimed by President Truman to mark the second anniversary of the U. N. declaration of Human rights. Georgian Awarded front and flank in order to avoid a surprise attack by the enemy. Pfc. Jinks along with three of his buddies volunteered for this mission. Determined and unafraid, the four battle-hardened infantrymen successfully arrived at their destination, some 1000 yards from enemy lines. "After about two hours here, things got rough again. I got it in the left hip, sure, but not before I inflicted a little damage on a few Cooks (North Koreans myself," Jinks said. VA Reminds Vets pletion, except for conditions which normally would cause interruption by any student." And he may change his educational objective "only while in training and then for reasons satisfactory to the Administrator." Public Law 610, which permits a veteran to make a first change of general fields of study merely by applying for it, will not be in effect after the cut-off date, V-A said. Special consideration will be given to our categories of veteran -trainees who, for reasons beyond their control, either may not be able to resume their training by July 25. 1961. or may not be in a position to remain in continuous training afterwards. The catefories are (1) veterans who have started GI Bill studies and interrupt them to go back in to active military or naval service; (2) veterans who completed pre-medical and pre-dental GI Bill schooling and can't get into a medical or dentail school by deadline time; (3) teachers who spned their summers taking training leading to a degree, and (4) those who complete GI Bill undergraduate courses and intend to go ahead with graduate training which would start after the deadline date. Those who had to stop training in order to return to active duty will be permitted to refuse their training within a "reasonable period' following their release from service, even though they get out after the deadline date. They must meet these two require ments: the conduct and progress of their GI Bill course must have been satisfactory, and the period of training obtainable after they get out of uniform will be limited to their remaining GI Bill entitlement. Veterans who have taken GI Bill pre-medical or pre-dental courses but have not yet gained admittance to medical or dental schools will be permitted to start medical or dental training whenever an accredited school has room for them even if it's after the cut-off date. They must, however, establish the fact that they applied for admission each year after completing their GI Bill preliminary training. The special provision applies regardless of whether a veteran's pre-medical or pre-dental studies end before or after July 25, 1951. Ex-servicemen and women in the third category-teachers who take GI Bill graduate courses during succeeding summer vacations may continue to do so after the 1951 cut-off date. A teacher will have to meet certain qualifications. His study must lead toward a degree: he must be continuously employed as a school teacher the rest of the year, and he may not skip any GI Bill summer sessions. Summer training by teachers for the purpose of getting a degree is a "long recognized practice" of the profession, V-A printed out. Because of the veteran-teacher's "unique position VA said it will consider him to be in "continuous pursuit of his course within the meaning of the governing law and regulations," so long as he takes courses each summer with the objective of receiving a degree. The final category consists of veterans who finish GI Bill of graduate courses and intend to go ahead with graduate training which would start after the deadline date. V-A regulations provide they may do so. as long as they file an application for their advanced training sometime BEFORE they complete their undergraduate work. They also must meet two other requirements. They must start the additional training at the end of their summer vacation period, and the graduate course must be a "normal progression" of previous studies. A veteran who receives his A. B. degree in business administration in June. 1951, for example, could start work on his master's dgree—also in business administration—that September, if he applied to V-A in time. This ruling also pertains to those who finish undergraduate studies after the 1951 date, and wish to continue studies at the end of their vacation period. V-A emphasized that most veterans may not receive training after July 25, 195, the wind-up date of the program. The only exception consists of those who enlisted or reenlisted between October 6, 1945 and October 5, 1956, under the Armed Forces Voluntary Recruitment Act. Those veterans have four years from the end of their enlistment or re-enlistment period in which to begin GI Bill training and nine years from the end of that period in which to finish. 1st Baptist In 10th Presentation Of Handel's Messiah Next Sunday. First Baptist Church (Lauderdale) Choir, under direction of Miss Elizabeth Wallace, one of the most accomplished musicians in the city will present for the tenth annual time the world-famed Handel's Messiah this coming Sunday evening, December 24. Christmas Eve, in the church auditorium. The program will begin promptly at 8 p. m. During the past decade that Miss Wallace has been presenting Handel's Messiah which tells with soul stirring inspiration the story of the coming Christ-child, interest has reached city-wide proportions Church people from over Memphis, including a number of whites fill First Baptist church to its capacity to hear this rendition. Supporting Miss Wallace will be her own sister, Mrs.. Valerya Wallace Jeffrey, assistant choir director of First Baptist Church; Mrs. Florence Talbert McCleave. Mrs. N. M. Watson, sopranos, Prof. Paul Lyons and Powell Thornton, violinists: and Harold Corporal, baritonist. Several members of the choir will also carry lead parts aside from the guest participants. Notably among these singers will be Prof. LeRoy V. Johnson, talented tenor whose voice has been heard in the local concert stage. Rev. H. C. Nabrit is the minister of First Baptist Church. WORDS FROM WASHINGTON HIGH The entire student body of B. T. W. was called to assembly to hear the results of the Baby Contest Miss L. E. Campbell was the general chairman and took charge of the reports. The Ninth grade chair man was Mrs. Latting; 10th grade. Mrs. Simmons, 11th grade. Mrs. Williams 12th grade. Miss H. Heard The contestants were placed upon the stage. The chairman of each grade read their own reports. The total of the 9th grade was $222.27 the first prize went to little Pearl Carolyn Taylor. The total of the 10th grade' was $20268, the second prize, little Rosalyn Morris The total of the 12th grade, $178.50, the third prize little Nadolyn Williams And the 11th grade total 174.02. fourth prize, Master Johnnie Powell. Jr.. son of. Mr. Johnnie Powell, Sr., science instructor. All instructors are at Booker T. Washington. The most outstanding football player will be awarded the title of "Gridiron Great." Mr. Ferguson, the manager and one of the owners of WDIA is sponsoring the contest. Contestants will be voted upon with respect to three things, 1 scholarship, 2. sportsmanship, 3 ath letic ability. The coaches of the city met and voted on the following names. Charles Lomax, Eddie Cook, Ullysess Holliman. Paul Sayles, Aaron Jones, DeWitt Brown. All of these boys are letter men and have made the All-Memphis team. The coaches after careful consideration, decided Aaron Jones, DeWitt Brown and Paul Sayles would be voted on in the finals. The voting was a unique affair. It was done by ballot in a different precinct and after being tabulated at the various precinct, they were brought to the headquarters and the votes totaled and final vote given. Representatives from the student council were working at the headquarters totaling the votes. The election was closed as all contestants are well known athletes. the outcome was DeWitt Brown, first; Paul Say les, second and Aaron Joes 3rd. The prize for this award is a Gruen watch, which will be presented to DeWitt Brown, captain of the Washington eleven; and to Coach James Boone, who has coached the team to a most successful year winning the mythical "MidSouthern" title. The Police Force and its advisors, Miss Evelyn Johnson and James King was the recipient of a turkey dinner last week. This dinner was prepared and presented by Mise Capshaw, as a token of her appreciation of the services of the Police Force. Our honored guest Miss Lane was represented by Miss Johnson. Miss Law gave greetings which were accepted by our chief, Matthew Williams Mr. James King blessed the food and the dinner was well on its way The officers of the Police Force include. Matthew Williams, Chief Charles Williams, Assistant Chief; Richard Anderson, Captain and Herman Henning, Co-Captain. Hi there, how're you ttu oo w Hi there, how' re you out there? I sec Madam Vivian J. is very business like now. (Madam Nose It) I've been noticing Derrick F. and Jean D. are seen together quite ofte! Well all right!!! Faye S., what are you going to do about a boyfriend?? I wonder. Thelma sure is happy here late, I guess you're glad Connie's coming home; (Me, too Samuel F., who is your lover now? Well, Bill, we see you have eyes for Louis Fin. Now don't you see! Freddie Ivory and Escul John son seem to be quite popular since they arrived at "Dear Ole BTW" Gee, whiz!! didn't our Blues Bowl Queen, Gordia Williams, 12-2A and so did her attendants Bernadine Black, 12-7A and Tomellse Petty 10-6A W. I Miller and Flory P. seem to be doing 0. K. Well keep being aware because I'm always there!! MADAM LEE AMERICAN PALMIST and MEDIUM! Allies Pour activities described by a Tenth Corps spokesman as a "critical problem." Buildup of enemy strength for what is expected to be a massed, twin-prong drive on the South Korean capital of Seoul continued in the northwest. South Korean Army sources reported that an enemy force of undetermined strength and nationality occupied Yonan, nine miles south of the 38th parallel and southeast of the Yellow sea port of Haeju. Dispatches placed the force Saturday as midway between Haeju and the rail and highway city of Kaesong, 36 miles northwest of Seoul. Memphis World largest increase over 50, copies In the event an agent wasn't selling 50 papers at the time contest started, he must bring his route up to 50 papers, and begin at that point. Agents who were selling fifty papers or over at the time of the contest will be given credit for the increases they made over the number of papers they were selling at the beginning of the contest on December 2nd. 2. Every agent to qualify for the contest must also show by their weekly payments that they have accounted for all papers sold, and give a record of all unsold papers by returning them to the office or the circulation manager. 3. Every agent must also submit lists with names and addresses of their customer in order that their routes can be" protected in the event he drops out or becomes ill. Refreshment will be served. Newsboys are asked to exchange Christmas greetings with each other during the party. Several guest entertainers will be present for the party. 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They will bring approximately the same team to Fisk that won the semi-finals of last years conference playoff.