Memphis World Memphis World Publishing Co. 1955-08-12 Raymond F. Tisby MEMPHIS WORLD AMERICA'S STANDARD RACE JOURNAL The South's Oldest and Leading Colored Semi-Weekly Newspaper Published by MEMPHIS WORLD PUBLISHING CO. Every TUESDAY and FRIDAY at 164 BEALE—Phone 8-4030 Entered in the Post Office at Memphis, Tenn., as second-class mail under the Act of Congress, March 1, 1870 Member of SCOTT NEWSPAPER SYNDICATE W. A. Scott, II, Founder; C. A. Scott, General Manager Raymond F. Tisby Managing Editor Mrs. Rosa Brown Bracy Public Relations and Advertising William C. Weathers Circulation Promotion The MEMPHIS WORLD 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) No, We Haven't Read Judge Brady's "Black Monday" Purported to take severely to task the entire personnel of the United States Supreme Court, Circuit Judge, Tom- Brady of the state of Mississippi, has gotten cut a book. His book bears probably for him an appropriate title: "Black Monday." Another fellow statesman, Senator James O: Eastland has already proposed an investigation of the Supreme Court Justices. It will be recalled, while on "Black Monday" that the aspirants for Governor in the state of Mississippi swore to maintain segregation during their administrations. Just now Mississippi is much in the news. Ellis W. Wright, business leader, former president of the Jackson (Miss.) Chamber of Commerce and head of the so-called Citizens Council in calling his state-wide confab invites "all white men and women who are concerned with maintaining segregation in the schools, swimming pools, hotels, restaurants, motion picture shows, buses and racially separate neighborhoods." So it-will be seen that Judge Tom Brady is in an excellent atmosphere in which to write "Black Monday." He is a graduate of Yale and being liberally educated and a learned lawyer, would suggest that the Judge beyond a doubt would exploit Ignorance and resort to race-baiting – as long as it pays off. Nope, we have not read "Black Monday." Is "Advancement" Disloyal? The Georgia Board of Education has just distinguished itself by a resolution which would seemingly be rejected in most states by anyone who had been educated beyond the first grade. This resolution provides that "Any teacher in Georgia who is a member of the N.A.A.C.P., any allied organization or any subversive organization shall have his or her license revoked and forfeited for life." The five initials in this quotation stand for the National Association for the Advancement of Colored People, a reputable organization which has always sought by orderly and democratic procedures to do exactly what its title indicates. The only assumption one can make is that the Georgia Board of Education believes that attempts to improve the lot of "colored people" are bad, and possibly subversive. We don't believe this attitude properly represents the white people of Georgia, let alone the Negro population. It is certainly close to a century behind the times in justice and in common sense. Ike Believes in Equal Dignity, Right To Freedom Of All People The Republican National Committee released the text of the President's Aug. 1 communication to Val J. Washington, Director of Minorities for the GOP group. It was made public in conjunction with a progress report by Mr. Washington, who said: "The Republican Party has fulfilled each of its specific promises on Civil Rghts made durng the 1952 campaign." Complete fulfillment was achieved; Mr. Washington said, when the President appointed E. Frederic Morrow, a Negro, to the White House Administrative staff. Acknowledging receipt of the report, Mr. Eisenhower said he got "a great deal of satisfaction" from being told of "complete realization" of-a 14-point program of promises to Negro voters. He told the GOP official this was "particularly heartening and gratify ing." He said that it "emphatically proves that the unity of the American people is neither a mere political platitude for a purely philosophical concept." Mr. Eisenhower said "the credit should be widely shared" for "the tremendous advances of the past 30 months," and he added that "the major credit must go to the people of the United States." The President declared: "As Americans, we believe in the equal dignity of all our people, Whatever their racial origin or background may be; in their equal right to freedom and opportunity and the benefits of our common citizenship. "Now, during this administration, we have advanced far—on every front of our daily life—the factual application of our belief. We have demonstrated a dynamic loyalty to the principles on which the Republic is founded." Among acomplishments cited by Mr. Washington were: 1. The ending of segregation in the Nation's, Capital through lifting of racial restrictions in theaters, restaurants and other public places as well-as public schools. 2. Elimination of "bias and Jim Crow in federal departments and bureaus" and advancement of racial integration in armed forces units and veterans hospitals, even in the South. 3. Appointment of Negroes to positions "of real importance," including Mr. Morrow In the White House; J. Ernest Wilkins, Assistant Secretary of Labor; Scovel Richardson, chairman of the Federal Parole Board and a number of others "on a policymaking level." 4. Strengthening of the Civil Rights section of the Justice Deparment which prosecutes violations of civil rights laws. SHAKES CREDIT The Republican National Committee released the text of the President's Aug. 1 communication to Val J. Washington, Director of Minorities for the GOP group. It was made public in conjunction with a progress report by Mr. Washington, who said: "The Republican Party has fulfilled each of its specific promises on Civil Rghts made durng the 1952 campaign." Complete fulfillment was achieved; Mr. Washington said, when the President appointed E. Frederic Morrow, a Negro, to the White House Administrative staff. Acknowledging receipt of the report, Mr. Eisenhower said he got "a great deal of satisfaction" from being told of "complete realization" of-a 14-point program of promises to Negro voters. He told the GOP official this was "particularly heartening and gratify ing." He said that it "emphatically proves that the unity of the American people is neither a mere political platitude for a purely philosophical concept." Mr. Eisenhower said "the credit should be widely shared" for "the tremendous advances of the past 30 months," and he added that "the major credit must go to the people of the United States." The President declared: "As Americans, we believe in the equal dignity of all our people, Whatever their racial origin or background may be; in their equal right to freedom and opportunity and the benefits of our common citizenship. "Now, during this administration, we have advanced far—on every front of our daily life—the factual application of our belief. We have demonstrated a dynamic loyalty to the principles on which the Republic is founded." Among acomplishments cited by Mr. Washington were: 1. The ending of segregation in the Nation's, Capital through lifting of racial restrictions in theaters, restaurants and other public places as well-as public schools. 2. Elimination of "bias and Jim Crow in federal departments and bureaus" and advancement of racial integration in armed forces units and veterans hospitals, even in the South. 3. Appointment of Negroes to positions "of real importance," including Mr. Morrow In the White House; J. Ernest Wilkins, Assistant Secretary of Labor; Scovel Richardson, chairman of the Federal Parole Board and a number of others "on a policymaking level." 4. Strengthening of the Civil Rights section of the Justice Deparment which prosecutes violations of civil rights laws. AMONG ACHIEVEMENTS The Republican National Committee released the text of the President's Aug. 1 communication to Val J. Washington, Director of Minorities for the GOP group. It was made public in conjunction with a progress report by Mr. Washington, who said: "The Republican Party has fulfilled each of its specific promises on Civil Rghts made durng the 1952 campaign." Complete fulfillment was achieved; Mr. Washington said, when the President appointed E. Frederic Morrow, a Negro, to the White House Administrative staff. Acknowledging receipt of the report, Mr. Eisenhower said he got "a great deal of satisfaction" from being told of "complete realization" of-a 14-point program of promises to Negro voters. He told the GOP official this was "particularly heartening and gratify ing." He said that it "emphatically proves that the unity of the American people is neither a mere political platitude for a purely philosophical concept." Mr. Eisenhower said "the credit should be widely shared" for "the tremendous advances of the past 30 months," and he added that "the major credit must go to the people of the United States." The President declared: "As Americans, we believe in the equal dignity of all our people, Whatever their racial origin or background may be; in their equal right to freedom and opportunity and the benefits of our common citizenship. "Now, during this administration, we have advanced far—on every front of our daily life—the factual application of our belief. We have demonstrated a dynamic loyalty to the principles on which the Republic is founded." Among acomplishments cited by Mr. Washington were: 1. The ending of segregation in the Nation's, Capital through lifting of racial restrictions in theaters, restaurants and other public places as well-as public schools. 2. Elimination of "bias and Jim Crow in federal departments and bureaus" and advancement of racial integration in armed forces units and veterans hospitals, even in the South. 3. Appointment of Negroes to positions "of real importance," including Mr. Morrow In the White House; J. Ernest Wilkins, Assistant Secretary of Labor; Scovel Richardson, chairman of the Federal Parole Board and a number of others "on a policymaking level." 4. Strengthening of the Civil Rights section of the Justice Deparment which prosecutes violations of civil rights laws. WISHING WELL Registered U. S. Patent Office. Here 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 letter 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 corner of the rectangle and check every one of your key numbers, left to right. Then read the message the letters under the checked figures give you. Houston To Hire firefighters. Fire Chief Joe Lobue told the Associated Negro Press that the classes will be on an Integrated basis,! but, he-pointed put, the Negro smoke! eaters will man an nil-Negro station in Clinton Park, a Negro subdivision of the city. However, Chief Lobue said that the Clinton Park station will answer fire alarms and calls in any community in the immediate area. There are three white housing areas and scores of industrial establishments nearby. Several of the nation's top chemical plants, an army ordnance depot and several steel mills are in the immediate Clinton Park perimeter. Citizens Committee down payment (about $800) with monthly notes running between 45 and SO dollars. A total of 163 homes selling from $7300 to $9200 are being constructed in the project at a cost of more than $1.5 million Four model homes are now being built and will be open for inspection shortly. In all, there are also five types of homes in the subdivision with buyers being able to select the type, optional paneling for dens, wall paper, color, elevation, floor plans, ets. All of the new homes will have hardwood floor and will have two bedrooms and a den or three bedrooms. They will be equipped with a Youngstown kitchen outfit. If the sale of the first 163 homes prove successful a total of 635 houses at a cost of approximately $9 million will be built Five acres in the subdivision have been set aside for a shopping center Hall Jones, president of JoynerHeard, is in charge of financing the project. The citizens group has set its goal of having at least 10,000 turn out for the dedication ceremonies Some workers of the committee include: the Rev. Charles Williams and W. C. Weathers co-chairmen: Joe Lee Nelson and W. F. Nabors, the parade committee; Atty B. L. Hooks, chairman of the Cotton Pickers Alliance; Mrs. M. C. Durham, telephone committee; W. F. Owens contact committee; James T. Walker, civic clubs; Henry White and J. A. Bradford, labor; Blair T. Hunt, schools and churches; Elijah Noel, secretary and Mrs. Lola Lee, corresponding secretary. Dentist Sees No accommodations in hotels and meeting places, even in Birmingham," Mr. Glover said. He pointed out that union members, white and Negro stick together on matters of race. The labor official is optimistic about race relations in Anniston and other parts of the state. He puts a lot of faith in what organized labor has done for Negroes in the South. There is one special blot in the memory of the labor official, however. Mr. Glover has a son who has been dismissed from the local school board. Although his son was dismissed along with five other people as "an economy measure". He contends the action was deliberate, based on indirect affiliations with the local branch of the NAACP. Labor leaders, individuals and organizations are aware of pressure groups operating in other parts of Alabama. In Wilcox County, a movement has been put into effect to restrict organizers, purposely directed at the National Association for the Advancement of Colored People A bill was presented to the state legislature asking that all organizers be charged a license of $200 plus $5.00 for each membership obtained by the organizer. The bill was vetoed Tuesday by Governor Folsom. Pressure tatics have been widespread in Selma and Mobile, Alabama, where leaders say the Citizens Council group has been more effective at work. Former governor of Georgia Herman Talmadge appeared before the Citizens Council in Selma. Citizens of Anniston say discord has been more wilespread between whites and Negroes in those areas of the state where politicians have been at work. Despite some subversive elements at work in Alabama, some point to a growing consciousness of liberalism. Grant Oden, brick mason and supervisor of masonary said. "Anniston has a peculiar kind of white citizen." Mr. Oden says he has worked over Anniston and is accorded the same respect as any other foreman or supervisor. Recently his company built two schools and one bank building in Anniston. His full Negro crew works right down town without opposition to white work ers. Mr. Oden is a graduate of Morehouse College, and his associates say that he commands the respect of all in Anniston. When questioned on the school building program and the feeling of integration. Mr. Oden said construction would not be the answer to the Court's decree. "We want full integration in the schools and new buildings will not be the answer to our problem," he said. Mr. Oden referred to the work being done by young Dr. G. D. Rodgers who enjoys a large white patronage in the city. He cited this along with the improved economic status of the Negro as the basis for change of attitude by whites and fuller acceptance of the Negro in Anniston and other parts of Alabama. "ONE BLOT" accommodations in hotels and meeting places, even in Birmingham," Mr. Glover said. He pointed out that union members, white and Negro stick together on matters of race. The labor official is optimistic about race relations in Anniston and other parts of the state. He puts a lot of faith in what organized labor has done for Negroes in the South. There is one special blot in the memory of the labor official, however. Mr. Glover has a son who has been dismissed from the local school board. Although his son was dismissed along with five other people as "an economy measure". He contends the action was deliberate, based on indirect affiliations with the local branch of the NAACP. Labor leaders, individuals and organizations are aware of pressure groups operating in other parts of Alabama. In Wilcox County, a movement has been put into effect to restrict organizers, purposely directed at the National Association for the Advancement of Colored People A bill was presented to the state legislature asking that all organizers be charged a license of $200 plus $5.00 for each membership obtained by the organizer. The bill was vetoed Tuesday by Governor Folsom. Pressure tatics have been widespread in Selma and Mobile, Alabama, where leaders say the Citizens Council group has been more effective at work. Former governor of Georgia Herman Talmadge appeared before the Citizens Council in Selma. Citizens of Anniston say discord has been more wilespread between whites and Negroes in those areas of the state where politicians have been at work. Despite some subversive elements at work in Alabama, some point to a growing consciousness of liberalism. Grant Oden, brick mason and supervisor of masonary said. "Anniston has a peculiar kind of white citizen." Mr. Oden says he has worked over Anniston and is accorded the same respect as any other foreman or supervisor. Recently his company built two schools and one bank building in Anniston. His full Negro crew works right down town without opposition to white work ers. Mr. Oden is a graduate of Morehouse College, and his associates say that he commands the respect of all in Anniston. When questioned on the school building program and the feeling of integration. Mr. Oden said construction would not be the answer to the Court's decree. "We want full integration in the schools and new buildings will not be the answer to our problem," he said. Mr. Oden referred to the work being done by young Dr. G. D. Rodgers who enjoys a large white patronage in the city. He cited this along with the improved economic status of the Negro as the basis for change of attitude by whites and fuller acceptance of the Negro in Anniston and other parts of Alabama. COMMANDS RESPECT accommodations in hotels and meeting places, even in Birmingham," Mr. Glover said. He pointed out that union members, white and Negro stick together on matters of race. The labor official is optimistic about race relations in Anniston and other parts of the state. He puts a lot of faith in what organized labor has done for Negroes in the South. There is one special blot in the memory of the labor official, however. Mr. Glover has a son who has been dismissed from the local school board. Although his son was dismissed along with five other people as "an economy measure". He contends the action was deliberate, based on indirect affiliations with the local branch of the NAACP. Labor leaders, individuals and organizations are aware of pressure groups operating in other parts of Alabama. In Wilcox County, a movement has been put into effect to restrict organizers, purposely directed at the National Association for the Advancement of Colored People A bill was presented to the state legislature asking that all organizers be charged a license of $200 plus $5.00 for each membership obtained by the organizer. The bill was vetoed Tuesday by Governor Folsom. Pressure tatics have been widespread in Selma and Mobile, Alabama, where leaders say the Citizens Council group has been more effective at work. Former governor of Georgia Herman Talmadge appeared before the Citizens Council in Selma. Citizens of Anniston say discord has been more wilespread between whites and Negroes in those areas of the state where politicians have been at work. Despite some subversive elements at work in Alabama, some point to a growing consciousness of liberalism. Grant Oden, brick mason and supervisor of masonary said. "Anniston has a peculiar kind of white citizen." Mr. Oden says he has worked over Anniston and is accorded the same respect as any other foreman or supervisor. Recently his company built two schools and one bank building in Anniston. His full Negro crew works right down town without opposition to white work ers. Mr. Oden is a graduate of Morehouse College, and his associates say that he commands the respect of all in Anniston. When questioned on the school building program and the feeling of integration. Mr. Oden said construction would not be the answer to the Court's decree. "We want full integration in the schools and new buildings will not be the answer to our problem," he said. Mr. Oden referred to the work being done by young Dr. G. D. Rodgers who enjoys a large white patronage in the city. He cited this along with the improved economic status of the Negro as the basis for change of attitude by whites and fuller acceptance of the Negro in Anniston and other parts of Alabama. LETTERS TO THE Editor To The Editor: Your cooperation oin giving such splendid support to the GETS committee's traffic safety program has been a source of tremendous encouragement to us. Our task is a thankless one, and often brings discouragement. But, when we see the newspapers continue batting on our side, it gives us renewed inspireation to carry on. As Governor Clement pointed out at the recent emergency traffic safety conference, the remaining months of this year hold the answer to whether the auto accident death rate win continue spiralling with undiminished fury. Unless we can bring the people of Tennessee to a full realization of this horrifying condition—and influence every one of them to assume his rightful obligation in solving the problem,, that is exactly what is going to happen. Our program calls for action on a local community level. To this end we have written to every mayor, county judge, chief of police and sheriff in the state requesting their leadership. Each has been sent a plan for the creation of a Citizens Committee to assist in carrying the torch. We suggest that you contact those in your own area and offer your aid. Heavy newspaper publicity is essential to the success of the plan. Whatever you may do in the promotion of this crusade against death and destruction on our highways will be reflected in the number of lives saved. Sincerely yours, F. C. Sowell, chairman. NAACP Reveals midst of a civilized nation in 1955, they are in a jungle of race hatred and terrors, at the mercy of any hoodlum who chooses to attack. The ballot, the weapon of free men, has been taken away from them by force. They are helpless except for such other weapons as they may possess and may or may not choose to employ" In Washington, Cong. Charles C. Digss Jr. (D-Mich) has also called on the Justice Dept. to investigate the illegal election prcatices in the State of Mississippi. "If the Justice Department stands idle by in the fae of this latest affront to the constitutional rights and ordinary decency, then the citizens councils of Mississippi have every reason to become bolder in their desperate fight to preserve their infamous system of segregation and discrimination," Diggs said. Gentler Than Words THERE ARE THOUGHTS so gentle, words can't say them. But gentleness speaks for itself. And in a cigarette gentleness is what modern taste demands. That's why today's Philip Morris—born gentle, refined to special gentleness in the making—has such appeal for our young smokers. Enjoy the gentle pleasure, the fresh unfiltered flavor, of today's Philip Morris. In the convenient snap-open pack, regular or smart king size. Philip Morris . . .gentle for modern taste THE AMERICAN WAY MEALTIME MELODIES! By LEODA GAMMON One of the favorite garnishes for baked ham or pork chops is pineapple. In this recipe, you fashion everything into a roast. Stand browned pork chops in a loaf pan and spoon stuffing between them, then hold everything together with meat skewers and bake in a slow oven. Pork requires thorough cooking whether it's chops or a roast. First, brown chops lightly in butter, then stuff and bake until they are very well done. All the following good things go to season the stuffing for Pineapple pork chop Roast: 6 lean pork chops Salt Pepper Paprika 2 tablespoons butter 1 cup chopped onion 1-2 cup chopped celery 3 1-2 cups slightly toasted dayold bread crumbs 2 cups canned pineapple tidbits 2 tablespoons chopped parsley 1-2 teaspoons ginger 1-2 teaspoons marjoram 3-4 teaspoons salt 1-4 teaspoon black pepper Trim any excess fat from chops; sprinkle with salt, pepper and paprika. Brown lightly in greased frying pan. Remove. Add butter. Saute' onions and celery until soft but not brown. Pour over bread crumbs. Stir in drained pineapple, parsley spices, salt and pepper. Stand chops in loaf pan, fat side up, with stuffing between each. tal skewers or with tooth picks. Bake in a slow oven (300 degrees) one and one-half hours. Makes six servings. Serve this Pineapple Pork Chop Roast for dinner with sweet potatoes or carrots, fresh asparagus and a green salad. For dessert try tart shells filled with sweetened fruit or frozen berries topped with a good big mound of whipped cream. There is no dessert so good that it isn't made better with whipped cream. Citizens Council Formed In Texas This East Texas oil town has been referred to by a Northern newspaper as "A Town With Bias In Its Heart," because one quarter of its 5,000 residents are pledged to fight desegregation in public schools. They operate through a newly form ed Citizens Council, which last week through its president A. G. Morton, Jr., promised to "fight by every lawful and legal means" to prevent ending segregation. With a membership recently of only 300, the Kilgore council now has 1,600, and a membership of 2, 500 is predicted. The Kilgore group held a meeting here last week which was attended by several hunderd persons from other Texas towns, several of whom said they palnned to form councils immediately. Addressing the meeting was B. E. Masters a retired educator, who urged the segregationists to "...... fight until we defeat that infamous versities."