Memphis World Memphis World Publishing Co. 1957-02-09 Raymond F. Tisby MEMPHIS WORLD The South's Oldest and Leading Colored Semi-Weekly Newspaper Published by MEMPHIS WORLD PUBLISHING CO. Every WEDNESDAY and SATURDAY at 546 BEALE—Ph. JA. 6-4030 Member of SCOTT NEWSPAPER SYNDICATE W. A. Scott, II, Founder; C. A. Scott, General Manager Entered in the Post Office at Memphis, Tenn., as second-class mall under the Act of Congress, March 1, 1870 RAYMOUND F.TISBY Managing Editor MRS. ROSA BROWN BRACY Public Relations and Advertising ALYSON E. WISE Circulation Promotion SUBSCRIPTION RATES: Year $5.00—6 Months $3.00—3 Months $1.50 (In Advance) The MEMPHIS WORLD is an independent newspaper—non-sectarian and non-partisan, printing news unblasedly and supporting those things it believes to be of interest to its readers and opposing those things against the interest of its readers. We Should Appeal Again To The Congress The announcement of Senator Hennings, Chairman of the Committee on Constitutional Rights, that hearings will commence i on February 12th, at 10 A. M. on the controversial Civil Rights . measures, should be of grave concern to every lover of liberty and justice. This apparently was set for Lincoln's birthday which comes on the aforesaid date. At any rate it is interesting that such a hearing has been planned. While there are certain to be these who will appear with opposition arguments, there are bound to be those otherwise tolerants who will bring on many reasons in favor of the proposed measure. Newspaper files are full of infractions on Civil Rights. One has but to go through a few volumes to find mention of many cases, discussed, "investigated" and passed up while other infractions such as the Till murder case and the Walton county killing of two couples taken from jail and massacred, may be coupled with interest. But the trouble in these cases were a lack of federal jurisdiction. The proposed bills would give federal authority. There are instances of bombing, intimidation of those who wanted to vote and otherwise challenging voters to keep them away from the polls. These are little prompters for those who might wish to appear in favor of the bill or, would otherwise send letters to + Senator Thomas C. Henning's Committee. Senators Knowland and Johnson should also be informed of our concern. The President of the United States enunciated a Civil Rights, policy upon his taking up of public office; he has reemphasized this question in his messages to the Congress. Finding that the reach of the federal courts is difficult and long drawn out, the plan is lo shorten the route by making it permissable for one to go right into federal court with an injunction which would immediately place on offender in such position as in contempt of court. Senator Knowland seems to hove the know how on this cloture business and it apparent that the talkafests will be worn down to the bricks if needs be in order to bring this legislation to book. A service might be rendered should those who have instances which would enhance the cause of Civil justice, to avail themselves of the opportunity of dropping Senator Thomas C. Henning's committee a line. This may be addressed to his office, Washington, D. C. Let those who have long awaited this opportunity, make the most of it. King Saud Comes To U. S. It is quite in keeping with the accustomed ethics of this country touching the relations of state that President Eisenhower has warmly welcomed King Saud of Arabia to this country. The king with his three-year-old son is being royally enter tained at the nation's capital as any other dignitary of state. The wealthy monarch probably overlooked what was possibly intended ford slur on the part of certain recalcitrant New York ers. That was unfortunate and hardly would it commend itself to the cherished custom of tolerance and due regard for nations and their sanctions, customs and religions. Surely, the plush entertainment and high ceremonies at the Washington Airport, would more neatly bespeak this nation's sentiment and the temper of the chief executive than would the cool reception afforded in New York. It cannot be denied that the unfortunate affair at New York was the same pattern seeking, to assert itself in this country on another front. These correspondents must have gained their tutorship from some of the discussions going the rounds in those quarters which suggest circumvention, underground methods to defeat common justice, and outright defiance of those measures with which they disagreed. King Saud is at least symbol of world order; he is an avowed foe of communism and for this latter fact alone we can ill afford to offend him or his country. Keep The Distinction (From The Christian Science Monitor) In the working out of the segregation issue it is already exceedingly difficult—and is likely to continue to be so—to differentiate between action taken primarily because of race and action taken for a complex of reasons among which race may be one. This problem has come to the fore in the sequel to the Autherine Lucy case. Here, however, distinction has been possible on the basis of admitted facts. A year ago, it will be recalled Miss Autherine Lucy, (now Mrs. Hugh Foster), a young Birmingham, Alabama, Negro, was admitted to the University of Alabama on authority of a federal court order. Disorders followed, and the university suspended Miss Lucy. "for her own safely." On petition, the federal court ordered her reinstatement, at the same lime dismissing, charges made by her or in her behalf that trustees and officials of the university had "conspired" with the mob to drive her from the campus. These charges, apparently, were acutely embarassing to NAACP headquarters, which By that time had entered the case. Miss Lucy's attorneys conceded they could not prove the charges. The university readmitted Miss Lucy, and promptly expelled her permanently for making outrageous false, and baseless accusations" against the institution's administration. This expulsion has now been upheld and with it, by implication, the right of university officials to take disciplinary action. The same federal judge who had ordered Miss Lucy's readmission found on the evidence that the trustees were justified. As an answer to those who might argue that the university would not have been so severe had Miss Lucy been white stands the fact that it expelled at the same time a young white inciter, of the mob also for "unwarranted and outrageous public attacks" on college officials. Reading racism into situations indiscriminately can do about as much harm as actually introducing it. REVIEWING THE NEWS BY WILLIAM GORDON Managing Editor Atlanta Daily World Competition is far from being just a word to be linked with a hollow phrase; its meaning runs deep into human feeling. One cannot but admire the words of a young white sports editor who said: "There is more democracy and good rare relations in athletics than, in any other American institution." There is no doubt that this point of view can be traced to the thinking of many Americans who view our ideals of democracy in light of reality instead of the superficial. To light of the young editor's reasoning, one cannot keep from touching on some aspects of the recent sports jamboree, the One Hundred Per Cent Wrong Club's annual dinner, whose roster carried the names of some of America's top athletes. As we sat, watching these young men and women share in the honors given them, I am sure that many in the audience were touched with the deep meaning of competition. We were also touched because those being honored were members of our race. Many of us looked, not so much as the outstanding achievement made by these young people as we did at the difficulties,the barriers, the hidden obstacles that cloud the paths of many who strive, for equality and recognition. The real story could not be told in a few words; not even in the awards and the praises. This was not only the story of the Negro arid his struggles for human dignity, but the story of America in a fuller meaning. One did not have to strain his imagination to sense the reaped and cooperation athletes get from people of different racial groups. The act of competition brings out the more genuine elements of the individual; much of which reflects through the entire program of athletics. The competitive spirit, it seems has brought America closer to the real meaning of its teachings and concepts. For out of this climate, you get an entirely different, kind of person. You get the kind like the young white football player who also had an admiration for jazz music. "I don't care what color a man's skin is. If he can play music, I'd sit next to him in any band." Competition is born out of individual incentive, void of prejudice. The more enlightened person likes to compete in order that he sharpens his own deficiencies. It is generally accepted that a culture without its competitive forces, one without a challenge becomes a dying way of life, stagnated by the roots of its own prejudices. The young athletes, honored by the One Hundred Per Cent Wrong Club in Atlanta Friday, represent that part of America, still alive and moving toward-a future that will respect with equal dignity, all mankind. They represent the symbol of the free world; they are what the young sports editor called an era in which the whole world is rising out of superstition and fear a period of enlightenment a time when democracy will have it's greatest meaning, It's interesting that it look the spirit of athletics to lead the way. Symbols Of The American Ideal... BY WILLIAM GORDON Managing Editor Atlanta Daily World Competition is far from being just a word to be linked with a hollow phrase; its meaning runs deep into human feeling. One cannot but admire the words of a young white sports editor who said: "There is more democracy and good rare relations in athletics than, in any other American institution." There is no doubt that this point of view can be traced to the thinking of many Americans who view our ideals of democracy in light of reality instead of the superficial. To light of the young editor's reasoning, one cannot keep from touching on some aspects of the recent sports jamboree, the One Hundred Per Cent Wrong Club's annual dinner, whose roster carried the names of some of America's top athletes. As we sat, watching these young men and women share in the honors given them, I am sure that many in the audience were touched with the deep meaning of competition. We were also touched because those being honored were members of our race. Many of us looked, not so much as the outstanding achievement made by these young people as we did at the difficulties,the barriers, the hidden obstacles that cloud the paths of many who strive, for equality and recognition. The real story could not be told in a few words; not even in the awards and the praises. This was not only the story of the Negro arid his struggles for human dignity, but the story of America in a fuller meaning. One did not have to strain his imagination to sense the reaped and cooperation athletes get from people of different racial groups. The act of competition brings out the more genuine elements of the individual; much of which reflects through the entire program of athletics. The competitive spirit, it seems has brought America closer to the real meaning of its teachings and concepts. For out of this climate, you get an entirely different, kind of person. You get the kind like the young white football player who also had an admiration for jazz music. "I don't care what color a man's skin is. If he can play music, I'd sit next to him in any band." Competition is born out of individual incentive, void of prejudice. The more enlightened person likes to compete in order that he sharpens his own deficiencies. It is generally accepted that a culture without its competitive forces, one without a challenge becomes a dying way of life, stagnated by the roots of its own prejudices. The young athletes, honored by the One Hundred Per Cent Wrong Club in Atlanta Friday, represent that part of America, still alive and moving toward-a future that will respect with equal dignity, all mankind. They represent the symbol of the free world; they are what the young sports editor called an era in which the whole world is rising out of superstition and fear a period of enlightenment a time when democracy will have it's greatest meaning, It's interesting that it look the spirit of athletics to lead the way. 165 YEARS LONG House is in sesion in afternoon. "I am opposed to any efforts, by direction or indirection, to extend these hearings," Keating said. "We have telegrams, from various Governors and Attorneys General who want to be heard later. They should be informed that the hearings will terminate Thursday. Celler said there, may be exceptional cases making it necessary to extend the hearings beyond Thursday. Opening the boarding Celler told the subcommittee that there were before them 45 civil rights bills introduced by various members of Congress. This he Slid, indicated the contributing widespread interest in civil lights, particularly in view of the reception good or bad given the Supreme Court desegregation decision. The hearings were to continue our days. Culler said the time will be divided equally between proponents and opponents of civil rights registation. In addition to Celler and Keating. members of the subcommittee are Representatives Peter W. Rodino. New Jersey: Byron G. Rogers, colarado and Lester Holtzman. New york. Democrats, and William M. McCullough. Ohio and William E. Miller. New York. Republicans. Not a southerner is on the subcommittee. But two members of the Judiciary Committee were present They were Representatives Edwin E. Willis. Louisiana, and E. L. (Tie) Forrester, Georgia, both Democrats. Also present was Charles J. Bloch of Macon. Ga., representing Gov. Marvin Griffin of Georgia. Willis took part in questioning Mr. Brownell. He sought to get the Attorney General to concede that historically the Congress had left the subject of voting rights to the states. Brownell said he did not know how to interpret the intention of Congress in civil rights matters over the past years, but "everyone would be delighted if action taken by the states in this matter were so vigorous and forthright that the problem never came up. "The lack is" he added "that action has not been vigorous enough and it is necessary. If we are going to protect this Federal right to vote, to have concurrent jurisdiction" so that the Federal Government can act in this field. Brownell said if the Federal Government is to exist as such, "it must have the power adequately to protect the right to vote for Federal officer's. Otherwise it would be a hollow shell without meaning." Willis insisted that the Federal Government had no right to act unless state laws were discriminatory. But Brownell disagreed. He said the a authority of the Federal Government relating to the right to vote is as basic as that of the states and that state authority cannot be exerted as a "subterfuge" to deStroy the equal tight of all citizens to vote. Willies protested Brownell's use of the "subterfuge" He said state laws provide for non diserimmatory opportunity to vote. Brownell replied that the Supreme Court has she it over the years that state laws have been administered in such a way as to Create discriminations. Brownell said he believes a study will help define the proper places for the Federal Government to intervene, "but the time has come to make these rights meaningful, and that is why it is necessary to have civil remedies given the Federal Government as well as criminal sanctions." "I think 165 years is long enough to wait and get this thing working right" Brownell added. "Willis tried to get Brownell to answer a hypothetical question as to whether he would act under the proposed legislation if a student should come to him with a complaint that a school board had improperly assigned him to a school or deprived him of his rights under the Supreme Court decision. "I would not last very long as Attorney General if I tried to answer every hypothetical question growing out of the school decision," Brownell replied. The Attorney General added however that he considered the Hoxie. Ark., as illustrative of the type of case where the Justice Department would intervene. In Hoxie, he explained the school board integrated the schools, but outside individuals' came in and threatened the superintendent and members of the school board with otehes. The Federal District Court. Brownell said believed this to be a violation of law and asked the assistance of the Justice Department. "We went in there as a friend of the court and supported the courageous action of the school board in complying With the Supreme Court decision." Brownell said adding: "We argued in the Court of Appeals, and the court upheld the ar gument presented by the Government, that it was perfectly proper for the Department of Justice to step in and uphold the constitutionall rights of colored children in that community. "I am glad to say that the school is now back on an integrated basis and everything is proceeding peacefully." Brownell also, told Willis that it was his opinion that the Keating bill did not increase the jurisdiction of the justice Department in connection with primary elections. Willis contended that the language was broad enough to cover selection of candidates by party conventions. Brownell explained that the Justice Department now has authority to commence criminal proceedings where there are conspiracies to violate civil rights or where civil rights violations occur under "color of law." He said the Department can use. the present statutes only (1) where there are included one or more Federal officers and where winning the primary is tantamount to winning he election, or where the primary is an integral part of the election process, and (2) where persons who act under color of law deprive persons of Federally-secured rights. In the prepared statement he read to the committee. Brownell said the "turbulent events and unfortunate incidents" which, have occurred since the House last year passed the Administration's proposals "have not demonstrated any need for revision, but have underscored the need for early enactment of this program." Throughout his testimony he emphasized the importance of the right to vote. "The right to vote is itself the very life-blood of representative government," the Attorney General said. "Civil proceedings to stop illegal interferences and denials of the right to vote would be far more effective in achieving the goal of safeguarding the free exercise of this most valuable right than the criminal proceedings now authorized by law." Brownell declared. He pointed out that criminal sanctions are the only remedies specifically authorized by the Congress". "Extremist on either hand will not be satisfied" with the Administration's proposals, Brownell said adding: "But they will go far to make a living reality of the pledges of equality under law which are embodied in the Constitution." The Keating bill would create a bipartisan civil rights commission in the executive branch of the Government and a civil rights division in the Justice Department. It also would give the Attorney General authority to bring civil suits to prevent interference with the right to vote or violations of civil rights. Mr. Keating urged the committee to approve ins-bill as a "package" and without any "substantial amendment." The proposed civil rights commission cannot be stripped of its subpoena powers "without vitiating its effectiveness," he said. He called the provision authorizing the Attorney General to bring civil suits for civil lights violations "the keystone of the whole program recommended by the President." In testifying. Mr. Roosevelt urged approval of fair employment practice legislation as well as other civil rights bills. This testimony brought from Mr. Celler the remark that FEPC legislation did not come before the Judiciary Committee but would probably go to the House Education and Labor Committee of which Mr. Roosevelt is a member. Mr. Keating suggested that Mr. Roosevelt might be able to exercise some influence over the chairman of that committee. Representative Graham A. Burden. Democrat of North Carolina, who is opposed to all civil rights legislation. TODAY'S HEART JINGLE HELP YOUR HEART FUND HELP YOUR HEART Saud Endorses "with the cooperation of our friend, the United states." Saud said he has "hopes" that his talks with Mr. Eisenhower aimed at obtaining. U. S. military aid for his country will be successful. The king's remarks reflected the feeling held by U. S. officials that his visit to the U. S. Has been a resounding success. Mr. Eisenhower told his news con ference earlier that the king's visit has advance the cause of peace in the Middle East. Before Saud spoke out, Lebanon assured the President it will support his plan. The assurances came from President Chamoun of Lebanon in a personal letter to Mr. Eisenhower that was delivered by Lebanese foreign minister, Dr. Charles Makk. Sand's endorsement of the Eisenhower doctrine us likely to change the whole political picture in the Arab world." Saudi Arabia, with a 300 million dollar yearly income from the Arabian-American Oil Company, in the past has frequently played the role of financier for the ambitions and projects of Egyptian president Games Abdel Nasser. Nasser along with the rulers of Syria and Jordan, has opposed the Eisenhower doctrine as just another form of imperialism. Saud's approval of the plan mean's that Nasser may have to change his mind or, otherwise, may find his self without an Arabian banker. The king, on other questions, said:. The prospects for peace between the Arab states and Israel rests on "implementation of the resolutions and charter of the United Nations." He presumably was referring to the U. N. vote calling upon Israel to withdraw from the Gaza Strip and the rest of the Sinai Peninsula. Asked, whether he believes that communism is a threat to the Middle East Saud replied he "think that the Arab world is well aware of its own interests and hopes-to. keep its own traditions." HEADACHE Ease PAINS OF HEADACHE, NEURALGIA, NEURITIS with STANBACK TABLETS or POWDERS. STANBACK combines several medically proven pain relievers ... The added effectiveness of these MULTIPLE ingredients brings faster, more complete relief, easing anxiety and tension usually accompanying pain. Test STANBACK against any preparation you've ever used Granted by Good Housekeeping A Rule For Brotherhood The one drawback to annual observances of any kind is that out of habitude, we tend to become phrasemakers who ho longer listen to our own pet phrases. In all the editorials and speeches which will be made before this Week is done, the word "brotherhood" rolls, off again and again until it sounds easy. But brotherhood doesn't come in a package. It is not a commodity to be taken down from the shelf with one hand—it is accomplishment of soul-searching, prayer and perseverance. Brotherhood takes self-aware practice. The rule of thumbs is a simple one: Regard each man and woman as an individual. Not as it Catholic. a Protestant or a Jew. Not as a Negro Angle-Saxon or Asiatic. Look at the person—at the character and personality of this human being. Like or dislike that person for his own intrinsic qualities, and refuse to tinge that judgment by the irrelevant fact that he belongs to a different race or religion from your own:. The spontaneous feeling of brotherhood is a mark of human maturity. Many illiterate people have an instinctive recognition of brotherhood which is a thing of the spirit The American Indians, when they found a white man worthy, could take him into the tribe as a blood brother. The child, left free to appreciate kindness and generosity, sets ha artificial boundaries on his love for people. Others—more highly educated more aware of self—find the concept of brotherhood as an intellectual process. Unfortunate are those who, in their limitations, can never sense the brotherhood of man. Brotherhood realized is the ultimate objective of democracy—a free; Just and harmonious civilization. by KELLEY ROOS From the Dodd. Meed & Co. novel Copyright 1949 by William and Andrey Kelley Room. O 1966 by Keller Distributed by King Features Syndicate. STEVE started for the recording machine when he heard his own voice Issue from it. I headed him off, pushed him down on the love seat. "Oh, no, you don't!" I said. "We'll leave it on." "Connie, listen . . ." "Yes, listen!" I put my hand over his mouth. "I want to hear every word of this!" Anita: ... Steve: Anita: Steve: I said, "Oh, no, don't let me stand in your way!" "Connie!" "Quiet!" Anita: ... Steve: Anita: (Laughing) Steve: I said bitterly, "And you promised me you'd cut down on your smoking." Steve: ... Anita: Steve: Anita: Steve: (Bantering) Anita: I shouted, "What's going on here? What happened? What's nicer?" "She put a pillow behind my back." "I'll murder her. . . ." That's already been done." "Quiet!" But the tape had run out. I watched the machine automatically click to a stop. I turned back to my husband. I pinioned. him with my eyes. He cringed back Into the love seat. "Steve," I said, "I'm not going to ask you what happened." "Nothing happened! I left!" "No," I said calmly, "I won't ask you. Although Anita was thoroughly unscrupulous, immoral . . . amoral, really, she was obviously fascinating, irresistible. So I don't blame you, Steve. ..." "Listen!" he- shouted. "Anita twisted her ankle dancing with me, It was my fault. I took her home, helped tier up the stairs." I held up my hand. "May I continue? Thank you. And in all fairness to Anita, I don't blame her. Although you have a certain inherent weakness in your character, you have a certain animal attractiveness and a rather sneaky charm that appeals to a certain class of women...." "Connie, listen ..." "So Anita probably saw that she might combine some genuine pleasure with her business. In this case rather small business . . . due to your lack of courage in asking your boss for a raise. However, there is one thing I must know if we are to hope that we can ever again be relatively happy. Would you have paid Anita any blackmail, however insignificant?" "She didn't have anything to blackmail me with!" I, held up my hand. "I withdraw that question. I see that an honest answer to It would incriminate you. But, Steve, you must make me one promise." "Yes?" he groaned. "In the future, as you get into situations like this from time to time, promise me that you won't pay blackmail. Come to me, confess everything ... and we'll save a great deal of money. Now if you please, the next tape." The next of Anita's guest recording artists was a man in his cups. He was squiffed, blotto, highly intoxicated. Anita: Stubby: Anita: Stubby: Anita: Stubby: Anita: Stubby: Anita: Stubby: Anita: Stubby: Anita: Stubby: Anita: Stubby: Anita: Stubby: Anita: Stubby: Anita: Stubby: Anita: Stubby: Anita: Stubby: Anita: Stubby: Anita: Stubby: Anita: Stubby: Anita: Stubby: Anita: Stubby: Anita: Stubby: Anita: Stubby: Anita: Stubby: Anita: Stubby: Anita: Stubby: Anita: Stubby: Anita: A telephone bell shrilled; it was cut off on its second ring. Anita: The recording ended; that was all, that was the end of the last. tape. Steve turned off the recorder. He turned to me; we just looked at each other for a moment or two. Then Steve was shaking his head, more in sorrow than in wonder. "The human race, he said, "can be very, very good or very, very bad. That last bit there ... what a charming couple, Anita and Stubby. That was a nice night's work for Anita." "Stubby committed a murder ... and Anita was blackmailing him for it. He's the one who killed her, Steve, he must have!" CHAPTER 20 by KELLEY ROOS From the Dodd. Meed & Co. novel Copyright 1949 by William and Andrey Kelley Room. O 1966 by Keller Distributed by King Features Syndicate. STEVE started for the recording machine when he heard his own voice Issue from it. I headed him off, pushed him down on the love seat. "Oh, no, you don't!" I said. "We'll leave it on." "Connie, listen . . ." "Yes, listen!" I put my hand over his mouth. "I want to hear every word of this!" Anita: ... Steve: Anita: Steve: I said, "Oh, no, don't let me stand in your way!" "Connie!" "Quiet!" Anita: ... Steve: Anita: (Laughing) Steve: I said bitterly, "And you promised me you'd cut down on your smoking." Steve: ... Anita: Steve: Anita: Steve: (Bantering) Anita: I shouted, "What's going on here? What happened? What's nicer?" "She put a pillow behind my back." "I'll murder her. . . ." That's already been done." "Quiet!" But the tape had run out. I watched the machine automatically click to a stop. I turned back to my husband. I pinioned. him with my eyes. He cringed back Into the love seat. "Steve," I said, "I'm not going to ask you what happened." "Nothing happened! I left!" "No," I said calmly, "I won't ask you. Although Anita was thoroughly unscrupulous, immoral . . . amoral, really, she was obviously fascinating, irresistible. So I don't blame you, Steve. ..." "Listen!" he- shouted. "Anita twisted her ankle dancing with me, It was my fault. I took her home, helped tier up the stairs." I held up my hand. "May I continue? Thank you. And in all fairness to Anita, I don't blame her. Although you have a certain inherent weakness in your character, you have a certain animal attractiveness and a rather sneaky charm that appeals to a certain class of women...." "Connie, listen ..." "So Anita probably saw that she might combine some genuine pleasure with her business. In this case rather small business . . . due to your lack of courage in asking your boss for a raise. However, there is one thing I must know if we are to hope that we can ever again be relatively happy. Would you have paid Anita any blackmail, however insignificant?" "She didn't have anything to blackmail me with!" I, held up my hand. "I withdraw that question. I see that an honest answer to It would incriminate you. But, Steve, you must make me one promise." "Yes?" he groaned. "In the future, as you get into situations like this from time to time, promise me that you won't pay blackmail. Come to me, confess everything ... and we'll save a great deal of money. Now if you please, the next tape." The next of Anita's guest recording artists was a man in his cups. He was squiffed, blotto, highly intoxicated. Anita: Stubby: Anita: Stubby: Anita: Stubby: Anita: Stubby: Anita: Stubby: Anita: Stubby: Anita: Stubby: Anita: Stubby: Anita: Stubby: Anita: Stubby: Anita: Stubby: Anita: Stubby: Anita: Stubby: Anita: Stubby: Anita: Stubby: Anita: Stubby: Anita: Stubby: Anita: Stubby: Anita: Stubby: Anita: Stubby: Anita: Stubby: Anita: Stubby: Anita: Stubby: Anita: Stubby: Anita: A telephone bell shrilled; it was cut off on its second ring. Anita: The recording ended; that was all, that was the end of the last. tape. Steve turned off the recorder. He turned to me; we just looked at each other for a moment or two. Then Steve was shaking his head, more in sorrow than in wonder. "The human race, he said, "can be very, very good or very, very bad. That last bit there ... what a charming couple, Anita and Stubby. That was a nice night's work for Anita." "Stubby committed a murder ... and Anita was blackmailing him for it. He's the one who killed her, Steve, he must have!" NAACP Raps D. C. Taxi Cab Bias The Rational Association for the Advancement of Colored People has protested "persistent racial discrimination" by Diamond Cab drivers at the Washington terminal. Clarence Mitchell, director of the Washington Bureau, informed Hack Inspector Francis H. Dunn that Diamond drivers were often "surely and reckless" in their treatment of Negro passengers. Sometimes they avoid taking a Negro fare altogether. Sigmas Honor Twelve physician: Drs. Earl L. Sasser, J. H. Shape. M. F. Spaulding, and H. L. aylor, members of Tennessee State's faculty members; Coyness Eix, local attorney and Nashville Board of Education member; Firm B. Otey. II, local businessman; John Watkins, university staff member; Rev. L. L. Haynes, minister of Clark Memorial Methodist Church; and Samuel Robinson graduate Student in the university. Rev. Haynes delivered the Founders' Day address from the fraternity's theme: "Meeting the Demands of Democracy." Clerics Rap Governor For Handling Of Race Tension The Richmond Ministers Association, an interracial body, last adopted a resolution last week almost unanimously critizing Governor Thomas Stanley and the Virginia legislature for "their exceedingly inept handling of the current racial situation." The 1,500-word statement of the association, according to a spokesman; is designed as a credo for a rallying point for Virginians, white and colored who are opposed to the governor's no-integration plan and the anti-NAACP bills which were passed by the General Assembly last year. The statement adpted at a meeting attended by about 60 Richmond ministers, states: The legislature "has taken long strides toward a vindiative, d ctorial way of government, foreign tomaur traditions and guaranteeing years of tension of not tragedy among the citizens of Virginia. The statement said further:" "It is not our wish to depreciate, as individuals, these in public office who have brought our state to this tragic situation ... However, these men have taken a grave problem having significant moral and religious overtones and cooed their own solution without due consideration of either moral or religious teaching. Law Designed failed to bring them. Meanwhile, a court order suspending application of the law to one Negro student has resulted in the conditional acceptance of registration of more than 30 Negroes. Once the temporary injunction is lifted, however, the Certificate Law will again be enforced. A companion law permits the discharge of any school official who aids integration, such as by issuance of such a certificate to a Negro. There are four Negro students presently enrolled, who have obtained certificates from out of state.