Memphis World Memphis World Publishing Co. 1951-07-20 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-Clam mail under the Act of Congress, March 1, 1870 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 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 those things against the interest of its readers. SUBSCRIPTION RATES: Year $5.00—6 Months $3.00—3 Months $1.50 (In Advance) Jimmie Cooper, 119 E. Utah.............. Phone 9-3700 Roosevelt Phillips, 1383 Nicholas.......... 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It is easier to understand anemia by comparing the number of red corpuscles with the automobiles on the street. There will be fewer cars if the factory falls to manufacture, them or if nothing is done to renew the supply of parts so that autos can be kept in good repair or the workers slow down or go on strike. Many other things can happen; the factory may burn down or be taken over for other purposes, the machinery may wear out. An analogous condition occurs to the bone marrow where the red cells we made. Fat or bone may grow into the spaces normally occupied by marrow. Cancer cells may invade or, as in leukemias, the normal cells can be crowded out. These disorders are serious because blood cells have a life expectancy of about four months and unless new ones replace the old the outcome will be a severe anemia (plastic). In other instances the factory is working but not all the parts can be replaced. This condition is comparable to the anemias that develop in persons who do not obtain the necessary blood building elements in the diet such as food rich in protein and iron and other minerals. The same can be said when the nutriment is improperly absorbed from the stomach because of some abnormality. The result is a deficiency anemia and treatment is different. Iron may be given, but in some instances the iron is not absorbed by the system because the stomach lacks hydrochloric acid. If the liver extract principle in the diet is absent or deficient, or the individual is unable to absorb this element, then pernicious anemia will occur. Iron, in these circumstances will not be of value whereas liver extract and vitamin B-12 will. H. Y. writes: Can the presence of gallstones be Ignored safely if thereare no symptons? Reply: Yes but the situation offers a potential hazard. Dr. Bland will answer questions relative to health and hygiene in this column and by mail. He will not make diagnosis or prescribe for individuals. Send stamped, self addressed envelope and address: R. Earl Bland. M. D. The World Health Forum Scott News Syndicate. 164 Beale Avenue, Memphis, Tennessee. TAKING A CHANCE: By R. EARL BLAND, M. D. Anemic individuals usually are pictured as pale and weak. This is true but it does not indicate that everyone with these manifestations is enemic. Such symptons are associated with anemia because there are too few red corpuscles in the blood. These tiny cells contain hemoglobin the coloring matter of the blood. The chief constituent of hemoglobin is iron, which carries oxygen to the tissues and carbon diox ide back to the lungs Paler stems from a shortage of hemoglobin fatigue, from an oxygen deficiency. It is easier to understand anemia by comparing the number of red corpuscles with the automobiles on the street. There will be fewer cars if the factory falls to manufacture, them or if nothing is done to renew the supply of parts so that autos can be kept in good repair or the workers slow down or go on strike. Many other things can happen; the factory may burn down or be taken over for other purposes, the machinery may wear out. An analogous condition occurs to the bone marrow where the red cells we made. Fat or bone may grow into the spaces normally occupied by marrow. Cancer cells may invade or, as in leukemias, the normal cells can be crowded out. These disorders are serious because blood cells have a life expectancy of about four months and unless new ones replace the old the outcome will be a severe anemia (plastic). In other instances the factory is working but not all the parts can be replaced. This condition is comparable to the anemias that develop in persons who do not obtain the necessary blood building elements in the diet such as food rich in protein and iron and other minerals. The same can be said when the nutriment is improperly absorbed from the stomach because of some abnormality. The result is a deficiency anemia and treatment is different. Iron may be given, but in some instances the iron is not absorbed by the system because the stomach lacks hydrochloric acid. If the liver extract principle in the diet is absent or deficient, or the individual is unable to absorb this element, then pernicious anemia will occur. Iron, in these circumstances will not be of value whereas liver extract and vitamin B-12 will. H. Y. writes: Can the presence of gallstones be Ignored safely if thereare no symptons? Reply: Yes but the situation offers a potential hazard. Dr. Bland will answer questions relative to health and hygiene in this column and by mail. He will not make diagnosis or prescribe for individuals. Send stamped, self addressed envelope and address: R. Earl Bland. M. D. The World Health Forum Scott News Syndicate. 164 Beale Avenue, Memphis, Tennessee. DeBow On Tour For OPS - Recent Visitor Here Michael V. DisSalle, Director of the Office of Price Stabilization, announced today that his assistant, Russell B. DeBow, left Washington July 13 on a tour of Midwest and west coast OPS offices, to confer with regional and district directors regarding the participation of minority groups in the prize stabilization program. Mr. DiSalle said. "If we are to defeat the forces of inflation, every group in America must be given an opportunity to participate and make their contribution. It is with, this essential element of our program that Mr. DeBow is working at the present time." Mr. DeBow will visit Regional and District Offices in Chicago, Denver. Seattle, Portland, San Francisco, Oakland and Los Angeles, and return to Washington August 1. Gorine College News The Gorine College Alumnea Boosters Club met Wednesday evening, July 11, in the College Lounge. Plans were drawn up for a vast expansion program. The founder, Mme. Gold S. Morgan Young, explained how the organization may help former graduates get off to the Tight start in opening and operating in a strictly professional manner. Regular meetings will be held twice a month. Officers of the club are: Paul Hines, president; David T. Knowles vice-president; Mrs. Rose Lee Ivy, secretary; Miss Lillian Cole, assistant secretary; . Mrs. Mattie Broadnax, corresponding secretary Mrs. Hollis, treasurer; Mrs. Thomas and Mme Young, program committee; Mrs. Paterson, chairman of sunshine committee; Bennie Moss, chaplain. Mrs. Edith Wilkins of Cleveland, Ohio, was house guest of the college president last week. The class enjoyed lectures, and many important and helpful hints on business transactions and opportunities open to the youth of today. Mr. Alma A. Polk of Pittsburgh, Pa and Mme Gold. S. Morgan Young were dinner guests at the home of Mrs. M. B. Rat cliff. 1322 E Parkway, Sunday, July 15. Mrs. Polk is a member of the Pittsburgh COURIER staff. Her visit to the college office was confined to business. Winner Of Contest Speaks To Bankers The "Green Pastures," an address for which Miss Gertrude Moore, 19-year-old Rich Square High School pupil, won first prize in a public speaking contest was presented to the North Carolina Banker's Conference last week. The contest was sponsored by the association for Negro high school pupils Miss Moore won in competition with 1,632, contestants throughout the state. MEALTIME MELODIES! "I'm impressed," says one young homemaker. "when some shoppers seem to know Just how many servings to expect from any vegetable they want to buy." You can be just as sure of your self if you start buying accordKeep a table of figures on the number of servings offered by a pound of various foods as purchas ed, to refer to when planning meals and writing market lists. In time, some of this information will come to mind handily when you want to make an unplanned purchase at the store. Half a cup makes an average serving of almost any vegetable. Servings from a pound of some fresh vegetables may rang all the way from 2 to 8 half-cups, because of pods or other, waste and because some foods shrink more in cooking. Below are listed the number of servings ordinarily obtained from one pound of some of the familiar fresh vegetables may range all the or other forms, as purchased. Except for asparagus spears and brocoll, a serving in this table is a half-cup. Keep in mind that all half-cup servings of vegetables do not carry the same nutritive value. That is another story. On my radio program over WDIA last Saturday morning (and I'm on every Saturday morning at 8:15 over that station), I promised to give you the recipe for my spinach specialty. Try it and see if spinach won't be the star among vegetables in your family. 2 cups flour butter 3 tsp. baking powder 5 hard cooked eggs 1 tsp salt 1-4 cup chopped, cooked spinach 1-4 cup shortening 1-2 tsp. salt 1-2-cup grated nippy, cheese Dash pepper 1-2 to 3-4 cup milk Sift together flour, baking powder and salt. Cut in shortening. Add cheese. Add milk to make dough. Knead gently for 12 minute. Roll out 2-3 of dough into rectangle 8 X 12 inches and 1-4 inch thick; Spread with butter. Combine eggs, spinach, salt and pepper. Spread evenly over dough. Roll like jelly roll and place, in greased load pan. Bake in moderate oven (400 degrees F) for 25 to 30 minutes. Roll cut remaining dough 1-4 inch thick. Cut into strips 5 inches long and 1 inch wide. Twist. Bake on ungreased baking sheet in moderately hot oven. Serves 4. Serve your favorite mush room sauce. CHEESE EGG ROLLS WITH MUSHROOM SAUCE "I'm impressed," says one young homemaker. "when some shoppers seem to know Just how many servings to expect from any vegetable they want to buy." You can be just as sure of your self if you start buying accordKeep a table of figures on the number of servings offered by a pound of various foods as purchas ed, to refer to when planning meals and writing market lists. In time, some of this information will come to mind handily when you want to make an unplanned purchase at the store. Half a cup makes an average serving of almost any vegetable. Servings from a pound of some fresh vegetables may rang all the way from 2 to 8 half-cups, because of pods or other, waste and because some foods shrink more in cooking. Below are listed the number of servings ordinarily obtained from one pound of some of the familiar fresh vegetables may range all the or other forms, as purchased. Except for asparagus spears and brocoll, a serving in this table is a half-cup. Keep in mind that all half-cup servings of vegetables do not carry the same nutritive value. That is another story. On my radio program over WDIA last Saturday morning (and I'm on every Saturday morning at 8:15 over that station), I promised to give you the recipe for my spinach specialty. Try it and see if spinach won't be the star among vegetables in your family. 2 cups flour butter 3 tsp. baking powder 5 hard cooked eggs 1 tsp salt 1-4 cup chopped, cooked spinach 1-4 cup shortening 1-2 tsp. salt 1-2-cup grated nippy, cheese Dash pepper 1-2 to 3-4 cup milk Sift together flour, baking powder and salt. Cut in shortening. Add cheese. Add milk to make dough. Knead gently for 12 minute. Roll out 2-3 of dough into rectangle 8 X 12 inches and 1-4 inch thick; Spread with butter. Combine eggs, spinach, salt and pepper. Spread evenly over dough. Roll like jelly roll and place, in greased load pan. Bake in moderate oven (400 degrees F) for 25 to 30 minutes. Roll cut remaining dough 1-4 inch thick. Cut into strips 5 inches long and 1 inch wide. Twist. Bake on ungreased baking sheet in moderately hot oven. Serves 4. Serve your favorite mush room sauce. MART OF THOUGHT A great lady, visited our city a few weeks ago and left an indeli ble imprint upon, my mind. When Mrs. Mary McLeod Bethune walked into the office where I am employed she was a living inspiration to black boys and girls that Negroes can reach their castles of dreams. As she waved her hand in a wide sweeping gesture saying in a loud Clear voice "God bless you!", we gave a tremendous burst of applause. This grand lady who has accomplished much — who aimed high and reached her goal thru service and is still climbing — This grand lady to whom the late president F. D. R. chose to leave his favo rite walking cane, not because of its value but as a token of sincerity —This grand lady who was always welcomed at the White House as a friend stood poised in the doorway with cane in hand displaying none of the contributing factors that we set our standards of comparison by yet possessing, all of the dignity and elegance of one who stands tall among the giants in the business, and professional world but proving. that she has not lost the common touch. It was then that my mind shifted to the so-called 'bigwigs' who are carried away more by ego than achievement. Some are thrust into high places others have bought their way in but when a man in authority abuses 'small fry' and those in his charge merely because he is the boss; when he feels too important to speak to those who support his enterprises he then becomes a perfect foil for the, greats who stand oh merits of achievement alone. For they are more humane. We know a man's true greatness by the humility of his heart which is reflecteed in the way he treats 'the least of the little ones.' Wm. Warfield Sings" "Ol' Man River." No single song in the annals, of American theatrical history, has been sung, re-sung, whistled and hummed to the extent of the great Jerome Kern-Oscar Hammerstein II tune. "O!' Man River." The fact that one particular rendition of this immortal number would set Hollywood on its ears cause wires to fly half-way around the world, and result in a comparative newcomer being signed for the role of Joe in M-G-M's Technicolor musical, "Show Boat," seems almost incredible. But that's the way it happened The singer was the sensational young Negro baritone, William. Warfield, who took the New York music world by storm when he made his debut at Town Hall. Warfield was on tout in Australia when the Broadcasting Commitsion there recorded his version of "Ol' Man River" and sent' it to Metro - GoldwynMeyer, At precisely the same time, Oscar Levant, impressed by an article on War field in afield in a national magazine, approached Director George Sidney and producer Arthur Freed with the suggestion that the young baritone be tested for the role of Joe in "Show Boat." Almost as if on one, pictures of Warfield, submitted by his manager, arrived at the studio. This simultaneous bombardment brought results. Warfield was signed sight unseen, cut short his Austrailian tour, reported to the studio and began his role of Joe minus the usual formality of a screen test. The young singer is the son of a Baptist "minister. He was born in West Helena, Arkansas, but grew up in Rochester, New York. When he won the Mississippi Music Festival, his prize was a scholarship to the music school of his choice and he chose the Eastman School of Music in his home town. During his service in World War~ II. Warfield added to his musical training by perfecting himself in the popular songs and boogie-wongie tunes which made up a large part of G. I. entertainment. At the end of the war, he toured the country for a year, as the leading singer of the hit; "Call Me Mister." He follewed with a straight acting job on Broadway in Dorothy Heyward's "Set My People" for the Theatre Guild, then sang the role of Cal in Marc Blitzstein's "Regina." Warfield made his concert debut at New York's Town Hall, a debut in which he was acclaimed by critics as one of the outstanding sing- ers of today. He will be seen in "SHOW BOAT" which opens at The New Daisy Theatre Sunday for a (4) four day engagement. MISCELLANEOUS THO'TS Crimes of violence in Miami's Negro areas have been reduced by half and juvenile delinquency two-thirds, since the appointment of a Negro to the Miami bench, says Albert Q. Maisel in the August Reader's Digest. In an article condensed from Christian Herald, Maisel tells the story of Lawson E. Thomas, the South's first Negro judge since reconstruction days. Although Thomas is a regular judge, his court is restricted to arrests in the city's all-Negro, area. About half the court's cases are for drunkenness. First-time drunks get a warning. Repeated of fenders, are sentenced to four hours with an habitual drunkard, who serves as a living example of the dangers of drink. Judge Thomas is heavier handed in dealing with Negroes who carry pistols or switch-blade knivos. Here, he observes, he has a unique advantage over the white courts. "If a white judge gave one of my pepole 30 days on a concealedweapon charge, he'd think he was being persecuted. But when I do it he knows he's, being punished." Today., thanks to Thomas' court, Miami policemen seldom find cutlery when they frisk brawlers. "At first, members of the Miami bar feared that Negroes would not respect Judge. Thomas informal procedures," the article says. "What they overlooked was the deep pride is people felt in the advancement the court symbolized for their race." Judge Thomas switched from medicine to law at the University of Michigan because he knew there we're few Negro judges than doctors. He failed his Florida bar examinations twice before he was admitted. Years later, he learned the reason: he had not said "sir" to the white examiner. His record on the bench includes many reforms, notably salary equalization for Negro teachers, a case he fought to a favorble decision by the U. S. Supreme Court. MOMENTS OF REFLECTION THE BEST THINGS The sheriff reported "his eyes glassy, and he bore a blank look." Next headed for that trip from which no traveler ever returns probably will be Pete Stringfellow, 46, Winston County Negro. Pete was to have gone on trial Friday, July 13, for the Feb. 20 shying of William Ernest Haggard, white farmer of the Ellison Ridge community. Stringfellow was arrested three days after a manhunt in Winston and Nuxbee Counties. U. S. Prepares To import Mexican Farm Labor Negotiations for contracts to import the Mexican nationals into this country as cheap farm laborers began Monday in the Mexican capital immediately after President Truman signed the Mexican farm labor bill, making it law. The President approved the Ellender-Poage "wetback", bill permitting the Secretary of Labor to import Mexican nationals for agricultural work in the southwestern states. The day following the signing of the bill, the President sent a message to Congress asking for legislation to cope with the 500,000 "wetbacks" who immigrate illegally across the Rio Grande river to find jobs in the United States. The President said he signed the bill only because congressional lead ers has promised speedy action on "supplementary" bills. The bill which Mr. Truman signed into law permits the Labor Department to recruit farm labor south ofthe border, with the consent or the Mexican government. It sets up federal standards of pay, transportation and housing for the imported workers. But the "pressing problem" according to the President is the "wetbacks" who flock across the border without such protection and become victims of "exploitation." "These unfortunate people" the President said, "are subject to deportation if caught by our immigration authorities. They have to hide and, yet must work to live. They are thus in no position to bargain with those who might choose to exploit them." The President acknowledged that the presence of wetbacks has serious ly depressed effective wages and working conditions in farm areas throughout the Southwest. H. T. Edwards Attends NEAMeet In San Francisco Homer T. Edwards president of the Georgia Teachers and Education Association, recently attended the annual meeting of the National Education Association in San Francisco. At the April meeting of the GTEA in Macon, Ga., Mr. Edwards Was chosen along with C. L. Harper executive secretary of Atlanta, to represent the 6,000 teachers comprising the organization. While in San Francisco for the meet, Mr. Edwards served as a resource person on a panel on" tin Improvement of High School Teaching." He was also a platform guest along with fifteen other Negroes who attended the meet as representatives of state associations. NEA president Corma Mowrey presented the entire group tot he convention. The Georgia Teachers and Education Association recently affiliated with the Not tonal Education Association. President Edward returned to Georgia from the San Francisco meet greatly inspired and is formulating importan steps to be under taken by the GTEA. RECORD-BREAKING SHOW, "THAT SIXTY MINUTE MAN COMES TO HANDY NEXT FRIDAY The nation's newest sensation. "The Dominoes" whose latest recording "That Sixty Minute Man" is sweeping the country, head the new Spizzie Canfield show which opens at the HANDY THEATRE for a 3. day stay next FRIDAY, JULY 27TH. Playing to standing room only on it's present tour, the show cofeatures the music of Freddie Mitchell, his Sax and his Orchestra, plus Harlem's greatest comedy team, Alston and Young; the exotic "Moneyette," the Palms, and that "Rock Daddy" girl, Joyce Davis. In addition, the screen feature will be "The Man From Texas." There will be three Rambles, Friday, Saturday and Sunday at 11:30. ACE THEATRE SUNDAY — MONDAY — (Double Feature) JOHNNY WIESMULLER In —ALSO— MALCO NOW For World Championship Title— — Complete — Punch By Punch —Plus—