Memphis World Memphis World Publishing Co. 1951-01-02 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 mall under the Act of Congress, March 1, 1870 Member of SCOTT NEWSPAPER SYNDICATER 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 those the things against the interest of its readers. SUBSCRIPTION RATES: Year $5.00—6 Months S3.00—3 Months $1.50 (In Advance) ROUTE SUPERVISORS: For any information concerning the distribution of THE WORLD, please. contact one of your route superiors, particularly the one in your respecttive district. Congressman Rankin's Fears Representative John E. Rankin of Mississippi, is disturbed over the possibility of the loss of a Congressional seat in the United States House of Representatives due to a loss in the 1950 population Census count. As a consequence, he threatens to demand a recount. In reckoning the number of seats in each state the Congrass estimates the total population, white and Negro as well as foreign born. For countless years now, the Negro population has been so reckoned in the states, although the Negro has teen denied his basic constitutional right to vote in these Deep South states. Now with this great advantage Mississippi still finds it difficult to maintain her original number of Representatives in the House. In the loss of population and the consequent loss of a seat in the House, it might be well for Congressman Rankin to inquire into the causes. Most of the states, especially the larger cities, with the exception of New York itself, population gains have been reported. The flush years of World War II made this possible. But Mississippi lost population. Can this be caused by the kind of treatment Negroes receive in other cities where they have gone? Are they being lured away from the state because they can find better schools and longer school terms for their children; that they can feel more secure in person and property, and that they will be out of the constant threat of danger from the lynch mob, floggings, Ku Kluxism and intimidation? Undoubtedly, all of these contribute to the causes of migration from the state, along with the fact that living conditions outside of the state afford Negroes greater opportunities for personality development and greater economic security. Hence, despite the advice from Perry W. Howard that they remain in Mississippi where they are best, understood and loved, Negroes know that it will require many many years for them to work out their salvation in that state, either for themselves or for their children. Marshall To Visit Tokyo Thurgood Marshall; Chairman of the National LegalCounsel for the National Association for the Advancement of Colored People, will go in person to Tokyo in early January for the purpose of conferring with officials on the court martial proceedings of twenty-three convicted officers and convicted men. The National Association for the Advancement of Colored People, through its executive secretary; Walter White, had made request to have the NAACP intercede in the interest of the convicted men. But General Douglas MacArthur turned down the original request with the explanation that there is "not the slightest evidence of the existence of discrimination in the handling of these cases." But Mr. White, who wired that the entire "Negro population and millions of others are deeply disturbed by the reports of mass convictions of Negro infantrymen in Korea," saying that:, "examination of court martial records indicates many convicted under circumstances making impartial justice improbable." Now, General MacArthur has cleared the way and: Thurgood Marshall will sail for Tokyo January 11. It is always difficult to allay fear and misconception once rumorgets in the air. The only way to avoid further rumor and distrust is to play all the cards above the board and thus permit the chips to fall where the may. As things stand now, suspicion and doubt are too universal in the minds of Negroes and other minority groups. It may be that General MacArthur's position is perfectly sound. Once the Negro people learn that, so much the better hot only for our fighting forces in Korea, but also for the Negro people in civilian life. As we know General MacArthur we don't believe that there is anything he may personally wish to hide in these trials. On the other hand, we don't believe Mr. White nor the Negroes generally have anything they want covered up for our men in uniform. They have comported themselves with credit and distinction on the field of battle. Many, of them have been cited for outstanding acts of valor. But it is to be expected that some will fall short of the mark and once ever this is established beyond reasonable doubt neither the NAACP nor the Negroes as a whole will expect any special concessions for these so convicted. Brief Comments The trouble with the world is the younger generation— grown older. The world is crammed with brave men who are afraid of their wives. Religion would be wonderful if some other people practiced its principles. Penny-pinching people are often dollar losers. Golden Gleam Love, like man himself, dies of overeating much oftener than of hunger. —Jean Paul Richter. A lean award is better than a fat judgment. —Benjamin Franklin. Go to law for sheep—and lose your cow. German Proverb. Shooting Spree Ends in Death Of One Man A 51year-old carpenter died Friday from shotgun-wounds, the second fatality victim in a shooting spree, and a jobless Indiana stoneworker accused of both killings was held for the grand jury on a first degree murder charge. The latest victim was Homer Shan, 51, of Camby, near Indianapolis. Shaw was shot fatally last night when he attempted to help Ethridge Grubbs, 44, of Bloomington, who was charged Friday before Judge Paul C. Wetters with the murder of his own brother, Warnie. Ethridge Grubbs' wife and his nephew, Elmer Grubbs, were wounded in the shooting. Ethridge was seized last night by a posse of 200 Indiana State Police and other law officers. Police said that Ethridge had been drinking before he started blasting with a shotgun at his brother, his own wife and nephew when they arrived at Warnie's home at Camby. They said a drunkometer test indicated Ethridge was under the influence of liquor but not drunk. Express Confidence the front, including the west flank, in Red preparation for the forthcoming battle for Seoul. Gen. Douglas MacArthur has warned the full fury ot the enemy all-out, push may be expected in me next two weeks. American artillery and U. S. wargive U. N. ground troops close support in addition to blasting 727 communist buildings behind the front lines. Shooting Star jets and Mustang fighters were particularly on the alert for movement of any Riedtanks down the three roads leading from the North Korean. Capitol of Pyongyang to the front. The airmen knocked out sis camouflaged enemy tanks on the east sector of the front two days ago. B-29 superforts showered 176 tons of demolition bombs Friday on the and supply center of Songjin, midway between Hurignani and Chongjin. Gen. Ridway's fighting statement of "complete confidence in the ultimate success" of the U. N. Army which he described as a magnify cent team," heartened republic of Korea government leaders. One ROK official said he was "extremely impressed" with Gen. Ridgway's determination to hold the line above Seoul. This official said the ROK government was given "an increased feeling of confidence" by the statement- of the new field commander who toured all principal front line command posts following his arrival in Korea Tuesday. Ridgway, who assumed command of the Eighth Army following the jeep accident death last Saturday of Lt. Gen. Walton H. Walker, spent three days conferring with his field commanders. Upon his return today to Eighth Army Headquarters in Korea, he said: "The first thing I would like to express is complete confidence— complete confidence in the ultimate success of this magnificent team. of which I command but a part— the Eighth Army. "The rest of the team is the is the navy, air force and the ROK. (Republic of Korea) army. "I' have seen in the three days I have been in Korea the President of the country, his principal ministers, the commander of the ROK army, all our corps commanders, all our divisional commanders at their, own command posts and commanders of the navy and air force." Then, relating that his front line tour had token him to within five miles of the 38th parallel, he said. "It is a pretty rugged country up there and they (The United Nations Forces) are doing a mighty good job." Civilain Welfare Council Stage...... Christmas Party One of the highlights of the Yuletide season was the animal Christmas party given by the Civilian Welfare Council at the Memphis General Depot U. S. Army. The Civilian Welfare Council is an interracial organization. Acting as master of ceremonies for the evening was T. C. D. Hayes. Dr. J. H. Seward gave the invocation; James Pride extended greetings; Robert L. Mitchell introduced the guest speaker; and the address was given by Col. George. C. Wynne. Soloists on the program were: Nesbitt Austin, LeRoy Van Johnson, who were accompanied by Mrs. J. H. Seward. Thomas G. Gavin is president of the Civilian Welfare Council. The recreation hall at the depot was decorated with the Christmas season scheme. Attendance prizes were awarded, which included a $25 war bond, and several $10 gifts Prof. LeRoy Van Johnson and Mrs. Ophelia Washington won $10 prizes. Seated at the guest table over which Mrs. Robert L. Mitchell served as hostess, were: Dr. and Mrs. J. H. Seward, T. C. D. Hayes, Mrs. L. O. Swingler, Mrs. Ophelia Washington, C. R. Lawrence, Mrs. Ruth Bowles. Prof. LeRoy V a n Johnson, Mrs. Bernice S. Williams, Miss Susie Ross and others. Drops Color be it resolve that membership in phi- Epsilon Pi shall not be denied to anyone because of his race, his color or his religious belief." A Brief Review government efforts to collect income tax. President Truman envisioned prosperous Economy for 1950. The Trenton Six were still making the headlines while much discussion was being carried on concerning Dr. DuBois being left out of the NAACP Board. A report came out concerning life expectancy being seen. Veterans were grabbing the newspapers to read about dividends which were to start on January 16. On the local scene head headlines read that fire routs 10 apartment house families: President Truman submitted a huge budget to Congress containing recommendation for a broad social security program. Up in New Hampshire, a minister struck hard at "mercy killing," stating that such was contrary to the will of God." With civil rights still remaining in the limelight as a big issue, the Republicans came out stating they were, still on the "band wagon" for equality for minority groups. On the local scene, headlines read that Mrs. Cathryn Johnson was named Health Education Consultant. About this time the minimum wage law came into effect. Mississippi came out with one of its most gruesome murders, Three escaped convicts shot to death three children at Newport, Miss. A 58 year-old Italian evangelist found refuge in a Negro home after being attacked and flogged by a group of hooded men in Atlanta. A real test for freedom of the press became evident when Publisher McCray of South Carolina become involved in a court case regarding on article written about a rape incident. A slate anti-lynch law was proposed for Georgia. Mrs. Waties Waring assailed South Carolina whites on the race problem. A committee acted to aid the Ingram family in 1950. Equality speech issue still remained a hot issue in South Carolina while the Henderson, Sweatt cases were getting set for March argument. The 20th of January found the Army staling that it would make public its program concerning integration. U. S., Britain and France were together on backing Italian bases near Ethiopia. In an effort to help implement decent legislation, the N. A. A.C. P. went an record urging defeat of rights amendments. News out of Washington revealed that leading professors struck hard at Jim Crow Education. GOP-Southern coalition at this time went' down in defeat in Congress. February came in with hot issues still fermenting)over civil rights. Republicans balked over signing Powell or Roosevelt petitions. A New Orleans Hate-Baiter was routed by city, patrolmen and the Georgia House of Representatives passed an administration-sponsored bill postponing the effective date of the voterre-registration act. It as rumored that another Italian and Ethiopian war was in the making. W. Astor Kirk became the first Negro to enroll at Texas University. Atlanta citizens were aroused with the announcement that A. Phillip Randolph would pay the city a visit. In Baltimore, bandits entered Morgan State College and escape with $16,000. Meanwhile in Atlanta A. Phillip Randolph extolled work of NAACP and attacked Robeson and the Communist threat. Lillian Smith told an Atlanta audience that the doctrine of "separate but equal is the most fantastic mess" ever conceived by man. On the local scene Fulton County Commissioners come out to approve a plan for Negro housing units. In Norman, Oklahoma, the high court battled Oklahoma University further to further lower race bars. Around the middle of February William L. Dawson, Congressman from the First District in Chicago told Georgians to "stop getting mad and get smart." Meanwhile in Washington the FEPC bill moved nearer to consideration by representatives. Dr. Ralph Bunche, while speaking before the City Club in Rochester, N. Y. attacked Washington bios. Walter While, Executive Secretary for the NAACP, on leave at the time said he would resume job with association in June. President Truman came out to proclaim Brotherhood Week, Flog trials at Rome, Ga- were reopened. Lodge-Gossett resolution runs into House rules opposition. For the first time in the history of the city six Negro policewomen were sworn in to become traffic officers. A toothless and useless FEPC bill passed the House in Washington following an all-night battle. Clare Boothe Luce struck a sound note when she said "the racial question is the single most important domestic question that faces the American people." March came in following the old tradition strong winds, but in all reality some blew good and not ill. Earl J. McGrath came in to cite his four basis causes of inequality of educational opportunity in American life. Cleveland, Ohio got an FEPC ordinance. Top leader of the Columbians, one of America's number one hate groups, began serving o 36month jail term. President Truman paid tribute to the last Charles H. Houston. A Kentuckian wins suit against, bus-company over an incident growing out of her refusal to move to rear of the bus. In Birmingham, Ala., hate groups were still on the march. The second violent bombing within nine days took, place when the home of a minister was partially destroyed by dynamite. Dr. Ralph Bunche came to Atlanta and told citizens here that the color bar continues to threaten America's continued survival. The ballot took the spotlight On the local scene. Thousands of citizens here visited registration centers to get their names on the books as qualified registered voters. One of the most unusual incident's to occur in connection with registration was the initiative taken by the Atlanta blind people. A large number of sightless citizens registered. The Senate voted to establish D. C. Human Rights Commission. It was apposed by Tennessee Solon. Authorities began to probe attempted Mississippi lynching. Among the top headlines of the period was the attack on the separate but equal doctrine brought out in the Sweat and McLaurin cases. Meanwhile the FBI began to move in on the Georgia floggings. Suicide news of on Atlanta youth baffled officials here, while a maniac in Brooklyn ran amuck and killed three persons and stabbed seven. History was made in Georgia when a jury convicted a Dade County Sheriff and deputy in connection with the Rome flog case. Karo, Ga. murder suspect kills self in jail. Here in Atlanta Chief W.H. Aiken announced that he would build a milliondollar housing project for Negroes Meanwhile the largest health screening survey for Atlanta residents and the area was announced. Around March 15 a news release came out of Washington revealing that airmen at Biloxi, Miss. had been completely integrated..... Then on the local scene here in Atlanta one of the most brutal crimes of a decade was committed. A teacher and his little daughter were slain in a hail of bullets by a veteran. In Wilmington, the NAACP sought admission of Negro students to the University of Delaware. Back in Georgia, stole treasurer, George Hamilton came out promising a court fight to halt an early Georgia primary .... Ladson's slayer admits plan to kill ...Meanwhile it was announced that Dr. George W. Gore was to head Florida A. and M. College. March 18 report stated that Dade County Sheriff and Deputy drew sentences in flog trial ............Funeral services were held for Rev. Ladson and daughter while the young veteran slayer was given a 10-year sentence. NAACP board asked for a strong FEPC bill .... .. A white man in Eastman, Ga., apologized to a hooded mob after firing into their ranks. His apology was hot he missed his aim. Headlines, beamed a big housing redevelopment programplanned for Atlanta....Southern states filet briefs seeking to keep Jim Crow in schools. Among the top news events during, the tatter part of March included the announcement that William L. Dawson would assume the Vice Chairmanship of the National Democratic Committee. In Indiana, there was a child beating charge placed against a school teacher. A Philip Randolph reported a hard fight ahead for Negro firemen. In Washington the House refused to write into the guttered Administration's housing bill" of 1950 an anti-discrimination and anti-segregation amendment. The Butler Street Y. M. C. A. made preparations to dedicate its new annex . . . . The McLaurin, Sweat and Henderson cases were appealed before the High Court. March 29 before St. Louis taken steps to develop race relations in education. FEBRUARY government efforts to collect income tax. President Truman envisioned prosperous Economy for 1950. The Trenton Six were still making the headlines while much discussion was being carried on concerning Dr. DuBois being left out of the NAACP Board. A report came out concerning life expectancy being seen. Veterans were grabbing the newspapers to read about dividends which were to start on January 16. On the local scene head headlines read that fire routs 10 apartment house families: President Truman submitted a huge budget to Congress containing recommendation for a broad social security program. Up in New Hampshire, a minister struck hard at "mercy killing," stating that such was contrary to the will of God." With civil rights still remaining in the limelight as a big issue, the Republicans came out stating they were, still on the "band wagon" for equality for minority groups. On the local scene, headlines read that Mrs. Cathryn Johnson was named Health Education Consultant. About this time the minimum wage law came into effect. Mississippi came out with one of its most gruesome murders, Three escaped convicts shot to death three children at Newport, Miss. A 58 year-old Italian evangelist found refuge in a Negro home after being attacked and flogged by a group of hooded men in Atlanta. A real test for freedom of the press became evident when Publisher McCray of South Carolina become involved in a court case regarding on article written about a rape incident. A slate anti-lynch law was proposed for Georgia. Mrs. Waties Waring assailed South Carolina whites on the race problem. A committee acted to aid the Ingram family in 1950. Equality speech issue still remained a hot issue in South Carolina while the Henderson, Sweatt cases were getting set for March argument. The 20th of January found the Army staling that it would make public its program concerning integration. U. S., Britain and France were together on backing Italian bases near Ethiopia. In an effort to help implement decent legislation, the N. A. A.C. P. went an record urging defeat of rights amendments. News out of Washington revealed that leading professors struck hard at Jim Crow Education. GOP-Southern coalition at this time went' down in defeat in Congress. February came in with hot issues still fermenting)over civil rights. Republicans balked over signing Powell or Roosevelt petitions. A New Orleans Hate-Baiter was routed by city, patrolmen and the Georgia House of Representatives passed an administration-sponsored bill postponing the effective date of the voterre-registration act. It as rumored that another Italian and Ethiopian war was in the making. W. Astor Kirk became the first Negro to enroll at Texas University. Atlanta citizens were aroused with the announcement that A. Phillip Randolph would pay the city a visit. In Baltimore, bandits entered Morgan State College and escape with $16,000. Meanwhile in Atlanta A. Phillip Randolph extolled work of NAACP and attacked Robeson and the Communist threat. Lillian Smith told an Atlanta audience that the doctrine of "separate but equal is the most fantastic mess" ever conceived by man. On the local scene Fulton County Commissioners come out to approve a plan for Negro housing units. In Norman, Oklahoma, the high court battled Oklahoma University further to further lower race bars. Around the middle of February William L. Dawson, Congressman from the First District in Chicago told Georgians to "stop getting mad and get smart." Meanwhile in Washington the FEPC bill moved nearer to consideration by representatives. Dr. Ralph Bunche, while speaking before the City Club in Rochester, N. Y. attacked Washington bios. Walter While, Executive Secretary for the NAACP, on leave at the time said he would resume job with association in June. President Truman came out to proclaim Brotherhood Week, Flog trials at Rome, Ga- were reopened. Lodge-Gossett resolution runs into House rules opposition. For the first time in the history of the city six Negro policewomen were sworn in to become traffic officers. A toothless and useless FEPC bill passed the House in Washington following an all-night battle. Clare Boothe Luce struck a sound note when she said "the racial question is the single most important domestic question that faces the American people." March came in following the old tradition strong winds, but in all reality some blew good and not ill. Earl J. McGrath came in to cite his four basis causes of inequality of educational opportunity in American life. Cleveland, Ohio got an FEPC ordinance. Top leader of the Columbians, one of America's number one hate groups, began serving o 36month jail term. President Truman paid tribute to the last Charles H. Houston. A Kentuckian wins suit against, bus-company over an incident growing out of her refusal to move to rear of the bus. In Birmingham, Ala., hate groups were still on the march. The second violent bombing within nine days took, place when the home of a minister was partially destroyed by dynamite. Dr. Ralph Bunche came to Atlanta and told citizens here that the color bar continues to threaten America's continued survival. The ballot took the spotlight On the local scene. Thousands of citizens here visited registration centers to get their names on the books as qualified registered voters. One of the most unusual incident's to occur in connection with registration was the initiative taken by the Atlanta blind people. A large number of sightless citizens registered. The Senate voted to establish D. C. Human Rights Commission. It was apposed by Tennessee Solon. Authorities began to probe attempted Mississippi lynching. Among the top headlines of the period was the attack on the separate but equal doctrine brought out in the Sweat and McLaurin cases. Meanwhile the FBI began to move in on the Georgia floggings. Suicide news of on Atlanta youth baffled officials here, while a maniac in Brooklyn ran amuck and killed three persons and stabbed seven. History was made in Georgia when a jury convicted a Dade County Sheriff and deputy in connection with the Rome flog case. Karo, Ga. murder suspect kills self in jail. Here in Atlanta Chief W.H. Aiken announced that he would build a milliondollar housing project for Negroes Meanwhile the largest health screening survey for Atlanta residents and the area was announced. Around March 15 a news release came out of Washington revealing that airmen at Biloxi, Miss. had been completely integrated..... Then on the local scene here in Atlanta one of the most brutal crimes of a decade was committed. A teacher and his little daughter were slain in a hail of bullets by a veteran. In Wilmington, the NAACP sought admission of Negro students to the University of Delaware. Back in Georgia, stole treasurer, George Hamilton came out promising a court fight to halt an early Georgia primary .... Ladson's slayer admits plan to kill ...Meanwhile it was announced that Dr. George W. Gore was to head Florida A. and M. College. March 18 report stated that Dade County Sheriff and Deputy drew sentences in flog trial ............Funeral services were held for Rev. Ladson and daughter while the young veteran slayer was given a 10-year sentence. NAACP board asked for a strong FEPC bill .... .. A white man in Eastman, Ga., apologized to a hooded mob after firing into their ranks. His apology was hot he missed his aim. Headlines, beamed a big housing redevelopment programplanned for Atlanta....Southern states filet briefs seeking to keep Jim Crow in schools. Among the top news events during, the tatter part of March included the announcement that William L. Dawson would assume the Vice Chairmanship of the National Democratic Committee. In Indiana, there was a child beating charge placed against a school teacher. A Philip Randolph reported a hard fight ahead for Negro firemen. In Washington the House refused to write into the guttered Administration's housing bill" of 1950 an anti-discrimination and anti-segregation amendment. The Butler Street Y. M. C. A. made preparations to dedicate its new annex . . . . The McLaurin, Sweat and Henderson cases were appealed before the High Court. March 29 before St. Louis taken steps to develop race relations in education. MARCH government efforts to collect income tax. President Truman envisioned prosperous Economy for 1950. The Trenton Six were still making the headlines while much discussion was being carried on concerning Dr. DuBois being left out of the NAACP Board. A report came out concerning life expectancy being seen. Veterans were grabbing the newspapers to read about dividends which were to start on January 16. On the local scene head headlines read that fire routs 10 apartment house families: President Truman submitted a huge budget to Congress containing recommendation for a broad social security program. Up in New Hampshire, a minister struck hard at "mercy killing," stating that such was contrary to the will of God." With civil rights still remaining in the limelight as a big issue, the Republicans came out stating they were, still on the "band wagon" for equality for minority groups. On the local scene, headlines read that Mrs. Cathryn Johnson was named Health Education Consultant. About this time the minimum wage law came into effect. Mississippi came out with one of its most gruesome murders, Three escaped convicts shot to death three children at Newport, Miss. A 58 year-old Italian evangelist found refuge in a Negro home after being attacked and flogged by a group of hooded men in Atlanta. A real test for freedom of the press became evident when Publisher McCray of South Carolina become involved in a court case regarding on article written about a rape incident. A slate anti-lynch law was proposed for Georgia. Mrs. Waties Waring assailed South Carolina whites on the race problem. A committee acted to aid the Ingram family in 1950. Equality speech issue still remained a hot issue in South Carolina while the Henderson, Sweatt cases were getting set for March argument. The 20th of January found the Army staling that it would make public its program concerning integration. U. S., Britain and France were together on backing Italian bases near Ethiopia. In an effort to help implement decent legislation, the N. A. A.C. P. went an record urging defeat of rights amendments. News out of Washington revealed that leading professors struck hard at Jim Crow Education. GOP-Southern coalition at this time went' down in defeat in Congress. February came in with hot issues still fermenting)over civil rights. Republicans balked over signing Powell or Roosevelt petitions. A New Orleans Hate-Baiter was routed by city, patrolmen and the Georgia House of Representatives passed an administration-sponsored bill postponing the effective date of the voterre-registration act. It as rumored that another Italian and Ethiopian war was in the making. W. Astor Kirk became the first Negro to enroll at Texas University. Atlanta citizens were aroused with the announcement that A. Phillip Randolph would pay the city a visit. In Baltimore, bandits entered Morgan State College and escape with $16,000. Meanwhile in Atlanta A. Phillip Randolph extolled work of NAACP and attacked Robeson and the Communist threat. Lillian Smith told an Atlanta audience that the doctrine of "separate but equal is the most fantastic mess" ever conceived by man. On the local scene Fulton County Commissioners come out to approve a plan for Negro housing units. In Norman, Oklahoma, the high court battled Oklahoma University further to further lower race bars. Around the middle of February William L. Dawson, Congressman from the First District in Chicago told Georgians to "stop getting mad and get smart." Meanwhile in Washington the FEPC bill moved nearer to consideration by representatives. Dr. Ralph Bunche, while speaking before the City Club in Rochester, N. Y. attacked Washington bios. Walter While, Executive Secretary for the NAACP, on leave at the time said he would resume job with association in June. President Truman came out to proclaim Brotherhood Week, Flog trials at Rome, Ga- were reopened. Lodge-Gossett resolution runs into House rules opposition. For the first time in the history of the city six Negro policewomen were sworn in to become traffic officers. A toothless and useless FEPC bill passed the House in Washington following an all-night battle. Clare Boothe Luce struck a sound note when she said "the racial question is the single most important domestic question that faces the American people." March came in following the old tradition strong winds, but in all reality some blew good and not ill. Earl J. McGrath came in to cite his four basis causes of inequality of educational opportunity in American life. Cleveland, Ohio got an FEPC ordinance. Top leader of the Columbians, one of America's number one hate groups, began serving o 36month jail term. President Truman paid tribute to the last Charles H. Houston. A Kentuckian wins suit against, bus-company over an incident growing out of her refusal to move to rear of the bus. In Birmingham, Ala., hate groups were still on the march. The second violent bombing within nine days took, place when the home of a minister was partially destroyed by dynamite. Dr. Ralph Bunche came to Atlanta and told citizens here that the color bar continues to threaten America's continued survival. The ballot took the spotlight On the local scene. Thousands of citizens here visited registration centers to get their names on the books as qualified registered voters. One of the most unusual incident's to occur in connection with registration was the initiative taken by the Atlanta blind people. A large number of sightless citizens registered. The Senate voted to establish D. C. Human Rights Commission. It was apposed by Tennessee Solon. Authorities began to probe attempted Mississippi lynching. Among the top headlines of the period was the attack on the separate but equal doctrine brought out in the Sweat and McLaurin cases. Meanwhile the FBI began to move in on the Georgia floggings. Suicide news of on Atlanta youth baffled officials here, while a maniac in Brooklyn ran amuck and killed three persons and stabbed seven. History was made in Georgia when a jury convicted a Dade County Sheriff and deputy in connection with the Rome flog case. Karo, Ga. murder suspect kills self in jail. Here in Atlanta Chief W.H. Aiken announced that he would build a milliondollar housing project for Negroes Meanwhile the largest health screening survey for Atlanta residents and the area was announced. Around March 15 a news release came out of Washington revealing that airmen at Biloxi, Miss. had been completely integrated..... Then on the local scene here in Atlanta one of the most brutal crimes of a decade was committed. A teacher and his little daughter were slain in a hail of bullets by a veteran. In Wilmington, the NAACP sought admission of Negro students to the University of Delaware. Back in Georgia, stole treasurer, George Hamilton came out promising a court fight to halt an early Georgia primary .... Ladson's slayer admits plan to kill ...Meanwhile it was announced that Dr. George W. Gore was to head Florida A. and M. College. March 18 report stated that Dade County Sheriff and Deputy drew sentences in flog trial ............Funeral services were held for Rev. Ladson and daughter while the young veteran slayer was given a 10-year sentence. NAACP board asked for a strong FEPC bill .... .. A white man in Eastman, Ga., apologized to a hooded mob after firing into their ranks. His apology was hot he missed his aim. Headlines, beamed a big housing redevelopment programplanned for Atlanta....Southern states filet briefs seeking to keep Jim Crow in schools. Among the top news events during, the tatter part of March included the announcement that William L. Dawson would assume the Vice Chairmanship of the National Democratic Committee. In Indiana, there was a child beating charge placed against a school teacher. A Philip Randolph reported a hard fight ahead for Negro firemen. In Washington the House refused to write into the guttered Administration's housing bill" of 1950 an anti-discrimination and anti-segregation amendment. The Butler Street Y. M. C. A. made preparations to dedicate its new annex . . . . The McLaurin, Sweat and Henderson cases were appealed before the High Court. March 29 before St. Louis taken steps to develop race relations in education. Chemist Says American Children Undernourished A noted chemist and nutrition expert said Friday studies indicate that almost three-fourths of all American children are shockingly undernourished. Dr Pauline Beery Mack, of Pennsylvanla State College, presented, that figure at a meeting of the American Association for the Advancement of Science in Cleveland. Dr. Mack's' study was based on careful examinations of a group of 2,564 children chosen at random from above average income group families. Food habits of the children were observed and they were given rigid medical examinations periodically over a period of six years. Standards against which the diet of the children was measured were those set by the Food and Nutrition Board of the National Research council. Although none of the children showed serious skeletal deficiencies, Dr. Mack said poor nutrition took a hidden toll in this way: ". . .Most of the children gave evidence of past healed lesions of the tongue and gums, and excessive dental decay. More than one-half showed some type of nervous habit, such as general restlessness or nailbiting. Approximately two-thirds showed signs of undue fatigue; more than four-fifths had poor reflexes in one or more regions of the body." The chemist said that these "scare of past poor food habits" can be eradicated to a certain extent. For example, she observed that the Vitamin C and red blood cell level in the body can be stepped up markedly within a few weeks. The Vitamin A—necessary for good vision—level can be accelerated only very slowly and over a period of nany months. Dr. Mack urged that present mass diet recommendations take cognizance of how widespread poor nutrition is and make special provisions to offset its defects. In her study the Pennsylvania chemist found that, in general, as the child grew older and apparently assumed more control over his diet—undernourishment became worse. Best nourished children in the group were those under four. Most, poorly nourished were those in the 10 to 12 age group, oldest studied. That the children were getting enough—but hot the proper type of food—was indicated by the fact that three fourths were of the correct weight for the age, and height. The HEALTH World FORUM By DR. EARL BLAND Physical therapy is at once the newest and the oldest field of medical practice. It is the newest field of the medicine, and, because it is the past few years has it come to be recognized as an integral part of the medicine, ans, because' it is just beginning to be taught in medical schools. It is the oldest field of medical practice because the use of physical agents in treatment for disease must have' been inaugurated in the very beginnings of mankind. At some time prior to the paleelithic age, probably before the year 7000 B. C., the first primitive man who crawled into the sunshine to receive the benefit of its warmth and vitalizing effect unmittingly started the practice of heliotherapy; the first man who bathed a wound in some woodland stream unknowingly instituted the hydrotherapy; and the first man who rubbed a bruised muscle unconsciously introduced massage. Electrotherapy was inaugurated in the reign of the Roman Empire Tiberius (14-37 A. D.) At about the same time Jesus or Nazereth was crucified. Anthero, a freedman during a walk at the seashore stepped on a torpedo (an electric fish) and was thus freed of gout. As one continues through the intricate history, of physical therapy and begins to learn of the many earnest medical scientists who have contributed to the knowledge in this field, the wonder is that its recent rapid growth has been so long deferred. After contemplating the achievements of many of these renowned physicians of the past, despite handicaps and oppositions one not only is inspired by their attainments, but also is stimulated by a desire to emulate them. Hong Kong calls United States export ban a blockade. (AN SNS FEATURE) By DR. EARL BLAND Physical therapy is at once the newest and the oldest field of medical practice. It is the newest field of the medicine, and, because it is the past few years has it come to be recognized as an integral part of the medicine, ans, because' it is just beginning to be taught in medical schools. It is the oldest field of medical practice because the use of physical agents in treatment for disease must have' been inaugurated in the very beginnings of mankind. At some time prior to the paleelithic age, probably before the year 7000 B. C., the first primitive man who crawled into the sunshine to receive the benefit of its warmth and vitalizing effect unmittingly started the practice of heliotherapy; the first man who bathed a wound in some woodland stream unknowingly instituted the hydrotherapy; and the first man who rubbed a bruised muscle unconsciously introduced massage. Electrotherapy was inaugurated in the reign of the Roman Empire Tiberius (14-37 A. D.) At about the same time Jesus or Nazereth was crucified. Anthero, a freedman during a walk at the seashore stepped on a torpedo (an electric fish) and was thus freed of gout. As one continues through the intricate history, of physical therapy and begins to learn of the many earnest medical scientists who have contributed to the knowledge in this field, the wonder is that its recent rapid growth has been so long deferred. After contemplating the achievements of many of these renowned physicians of the past, despite handicaps and oppositions one not only is inspired by their attainments, but also is stimulated by a desire to emulate them. Hong Kong calls United States export ban a blockade. Va. Director activity makes complete training easier for the individual. Dr. Magnuson visited the Tuskegee Hospital with R. A. Kevan. his assistant executive officer, and Dr. Frank B. Brewer, of Atlanta, Ga., VA Area Medical Director. The Tuskegee VA Hospital, the largest institution of its kind in this section of the country, has 15 its full time staff members as members of American specialty boards. There is a close working arrangement with the staffs of the Emory University Medical School and the University of Alabama Medical College. Courses in post graduate work are courses at each of the two schools and members of the faculties of the school visit the hospital each eek for lectures and ward rounds. curses in post graduate work are taken at intervals at other schools over the country. Dr. T. T. Tildon is manager of the Tuskegee VA Hospital and Dr. G. C. Blanche is chief of professional service. Following his tour of the hospital Dr. Magnuson spoke to the staff members in the hospital auditorium. "An Enemy Of The People" Opens In N.Y. Arthur Miller's modern adaptation of the Ibsen Drama "An enemy of the people" opened Friday at the Broadhurst theater with Frederic March and Florence Eldridge as the stars. It was received enthusiastically by the first night audience. The play last presented in New York in 1934 with Walter Hampden as the star, proved a still stimulating and often eloquent evening in the theater. March, plays the role of Dr. Stockman, with fiery passion as the man who fought for truth and honestly only to be denounced as an enemy of the people, It is the familiar and timeless story of Pseu do-liberals and radicals who are liberals only until the chips are down and it costs them something. Then they surrender. Clears Way For Defense Bill Congressional Conferees cleared the way Thursday for enactment early next week of a sweeping civil defenee Bill providing for a virtual government dictatorship in event of atomic germ-warfare, or attack on U.S. Cities. The Legislation will give a green light to the administration's plan for a three billion 100 million dollar three-year civil defense program. The conferees Agreed to allow government loans for combination underground garage atomic shelters, as proposed toy Mayor Vincent Impellitteri of New York city. As now constituted the bill provides that either the president or Congress can declare a national Clvil Defense emergency if an attack on the US "has occurred or is anticipated." this differs from the senate version, which, had required that an attack be "imminent." Howe and Senate conferees predieted that the compromise measure will be passed Monday or Tuesday. Besides his other powers, the president under the pending legislation would be authorized to declare an emergency in Target areas by a mere order to the Civil Defense Administrator. The administrator could requisiteion and seize parperty of any kind from either the Government or private owners. It was pointed out that such authority would extend, for example, over post officer trucks or Taxi fleets. Congressional action on the civil Defense program was accelerated by official warnings that U. S. cities' might be attacked with nerve gas or germ warfare. Impellitteri asked that cities be permitted to solve parking problems through construction of a-bomb proof underground garages. Under the plan approved, loans for such construction must be self-liquidating, approved by the Civil Defense Administrator, and limited to an aggregate of 250 million dollars. Atomic Energy Termed Costly For Power Use The American association for the Advancement of science was told Thursday that use of atomic energy for power would be very costly, in comparison world present methods. C. G. Suits, vice president of the general electric-company in charge of research, noted that in addition to expense another obstacle to atomic power is a lack of Scientific information. Suits spoke at a seminar on "ten years of atomic energy," sponsored by Oak Ridge National laboratory and held in connection with the 117th meeting of the A. A. A. VS. in Cleveland. He predicted that it would take "from 10 to 20 years" to assemble all the scientific data needed to make the production of electricity from atomic energy a reality. The scientist noted that "we have no shortage of fuel in this country Whatever the elastic life span of petroleum may be, coal is certainly available for hundreds of years," Best breakdown on cost, as of now Suits added, indicates that construction cost of a nuclear power plant would range from $100 to $120 per kilowatt hours of electricity produced. In contrast, he estimated, the conventional boiler plant now in use costs only about $46 per kilowatt hour to build. Suits observed that in addition the cost of disposing of waste material from the atomic power plant and providing for the safety ot its employees would be much higher than in the conventional power plant. Plan To Review School Case Spokesmen for the Hancock County, Ga, School "Board said Friday they will review next Tuesday a request that school facilities in the county be equalized for white and Negro pupils. A formal petition was submitted, by a group of Negro parents ask ing for "equalization of transportation" and "equal advantages in the classrooms." Mrs. Lillie A. Chamlee, County School superintendent, said the Board will review the petition at its regular meeting next Tuesday. Mechanization Cause Of Drop In Negro Farmers "Negro farmer and the amount of land farmed by Negroes are being drastically reduced in the south," said Ernest E. Neal, director of a conference which discussed opportunities and handicaps of Negro farmers, here recently. Neal pointed out, in a bulletin entitled "The Changing Status of the Negro in Southern Agriculture" that "tractors are doing the work of several plowman and voracious spindles of pickers are grabbing as much cotton as 30 pairs of human hands. The conference drew attention to the loss of security by thousands of Negro farmers to the rapid mechanization of agriculture.