Memphis World Memphis World Publishing Co. 1954-05-21 Mrs. Rosa Brown Bracy MEMPHIS WORLD AMERICAN'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 Mrs. Rosa, Brown Bracy Acting Editor The MEMPHIS WORLD is an independent newspaper—non-sectarian and non-partisan, printing news unbiased and supporting those things it believe to the 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) The Effects Of A Unanimous Decision Divided opinion on a reasonable basis often occurs among thinking individuals. When a jury in court becomes evenly divided, there is proof that on both sides there is some merit in the evidence produced. The designers of our judiciary were foresighted enough to fix it so that one juror hanging out could cause a mistrial. Not only in the South but many other sections of the country it was impartially thought that there would be an evenly divided opinion on the decision regarding segregation in the public schools; many went so far as to predict that it would stand four against and four for, with Chief Justice Warren not voting, as he was not on the bench when the case was filed. When a jury votes in a solid body, it is conclusive proof that the other side had no merit; that the evidence was so plainly presented and so convincing in its nature, that there is no other option than voting solidly. This was the case of the vole of the judges of the Supreme Court on the historical school segregation decision. The fact that the verdict represents the opinion of the whole court as well as the Eisenhower administration, in all reasonableness; the pep is taken out of the socalled amendment proposed to deliver the public schools over the private, interests. Those who persist in the private school plan, in the face of so strong a decision and unanimous in its approval, could not claim justly that they are in the pale of reason. The people will realize that too, so strong a sentiment as the United States Supreme Court carries will help defeat the private school plan. The people will realize the futility of such a course. They will not have their schools hamstrung to private interests, subject to every manner of turnover evident in the change of hands. The people will not gamble with all odds against them. To pass the pending amendment to be decided in November would be a tragedy for the people and their children. They will therefore catch the spirit of the highest court in the land and use their energies in working out the most feasible plan by which we all through a new freedom, might find a common ground upon which to stand in good grace with the mandates of the nation. Frankly, we are surprised at the extreme reactionary position taken by the governor of the state and the junior senator of this state, regarding the recent action by the nation's highest court among whose members are several southerners. The reaction by the Georgia officials in the state and Congress was by far more extreme than those of any other state in the South. The expressed reaction from some of the state's top officials, if persisted in, will make the inevitable change slower and more difficult. But wisdom demands that every responsible person should show tolerance and self-control in the present situation which has been created — not by the court's decision — but by the unfounded doctrines that have been delivered to the people by politicians who have profited from exploitation of the racial issue. The situation requires calm, reason and an expression of acceptance at least of the spirit of the supreme law. We are willing to give leadership in this direction, but there is a greater responsibility on the white leadership in this city and state. We hope for the best, but attempts at evasion is not the answer. We will do our part but we cannot be expected to go all the way and be a party to attempts at evasion. Obey The Supreme Court Ruling On Segregation In The Schools The long awaited controversial school segregation decision by the Supreme Court of the United States was given May 17, 1954. It was a unanimous decision by the court and considered by many as the most remarkable Supreme Court ruling since the Dred Scott decision. The founding fathers who fashioned the United States "government set out three distinct, separate but free agencies to administer the United States government. Each agency or department is separate and independent of the other. Neither of the agencies is supposed to encroach upon the perogatives of the other deportment. The three distinct cooperative agencies are: The Executive Department which is presided over by the President of the United States; The legislative Department, which is made up of the Congress of the United States whose duties are to make the laws for the United States; the third agency is known as the Judiciary or the Supreme Court of the United States. The duty of the Supreme Court is to interpret the laws made by the Congress of the United States. The duty of the Supreme Court is to interpret the laws made by the Congress of the United States and declare them constitutional or unconstitutional. That is what the Court was doing when they rendered their decision in the celebrated case of segregation in the public schools of the nation. What made the decision so outstanding was the fact that the nine men that constitute, the Supreme Court were unanimous in their opinion that segregation in the public schools was illegal. The South, or part of the South, apparently is in disagreement with the Court's opinion. But the South has no justifiable reason to be angry with the court's decision because the South is ably represented on the United States Supreme Court bench in Justice Black from Alabama, Justice Clark of Texas and Justice Reid, of Kentucky. And too, the Supreme Court ruling of 1896 that separate but equal school facilities for the races was made the law of the land. But apparently the South put forth no sincere effort to carry but the "Separate but equal" Supreme Court ruling of 1896 until recent years. Only a few short years ago, one particular southern state where the population was about equally divided between the races, appropriated hundreds of thousands of dollars annually to transport students to and from school, but not nickel of that large appropriation was given to transport Negro children to and from school. This is only one instance of where separate but equal doctrine of the Supreme Court was violated. Had the Southern school authorities given as much attention to the "separate but equal" facilities for the Negro population as they have given to it in the last few years, it is possible and altogether probable that there would have been no agitation on the part of Negroes to strike down the 1896 separate but equal ruling of the Supreme Court. Now that the Supreme Court has spoken and declared that "segregation in public schools is unconstitutional" and since the Supreme Court is the court of the last resort, the good people should and I believe will religiously adhere to the decision of the courts as it relates to the schools. We are saying to Negroes, who were the beneficiaries of the recent ruling of the Court, to exercise patience and refrain from making extravagant statements. Chief Justice Warren has said, in reading the historic opinion of the court, that further arguments must be made before the ruling of the Court is put into effect. The ruling of the Court is a blow to Red propaganda in the Far East and other parts of the world, in that, the Court's decision has taken the sting out of Red propagandists when they say that the darker people of the United States cannot get justice in a democracy. It convinces the darker people throughout the world that America is a Christian nation and the majority of them believe in Christian principles. Therefore all good citizens will ultimately and religiously support the ruling of the Supreme Court. MEALTIME MELODIES! BY GRACE WILLIAM Perhaps we talk too much about parties and entertaining, but having guest come and share our bread and board is part of our southern heritage—that's southern hospitality. We younger homemakers certainly want to continue the practice with the same grace and charm of our foreparents. To be a good hostess whether you are entertaining one guest or twelve takes first of all planning and above all a relaxed and unpretentious hostess. Many homemakers hy away from entertaining a crowd. They shouldn't though if they go about it sensibly and plan well in advance.. A buffet dinner for twelve or more does not involve muchmore trouble than entertaining small groups. Regardless of the number of guest, there's still cleaning to do, flowers to arrange, silver and glassware to polish. There's safety in numbers—after all who cares if there aren't enough chairs and the plates don't match? There are always some floor sitters in every big crowd and good food tastes just as good when served on odd plates. Since it's a buffet the guests help themselves and entertain themselves, too. This means less hostess duties for you and no worries about keeping the conversational ball rolling. So with this in mind don't hesitate if you have a large group of friends you'd like to bring together for a graduation dinner party or bridal supper or what ever excuse you may find to get a congenial group together for fun and good eating. It is easier than you think. Choose a menu that is easy to prepare and one with which you are familiar. Don't experiment. Foods that can be prepared ahead of time allow more time for you to dress and avoid last minute rush. Here is an example of this type menu: Chilled assorted fruits Baked ham Scallapad potatoes Harvord beets, green onions Cottage cheese mold Cake wedges, coffee The ham and cottage cheese mold can be prepared in the morning or the day before. The potatoes and beets can be setting on the stove ready to heat at the last minute. Isn't it simple? Practice making the cottage cheese mold and serving it to your family. Then you'll have no doubts of making a picture perfect mold for the great event. I have found this recipe to be very good—I get a perfect mold everytime. 2 tablespoons gelatin 1-4 cup cold water 2 cups cottage cheese, (sleved) 3-4 teaspoon salt 1-8 teaspoon paprika 1-2 cup salad dressing 1 cup peas 1 cup celery, chopped 1 cup carrots grated Soften gelatin in water and dissolve over hot water. Combine cheese, salt, paprika, and salad dressing; mix. Add dissolved gelatin, then vegetables. Pour into large, wet mold. Chill until firm. Unmold on bed of lettuce. Serve with salad dressing on a bed of shredded lettuce. COTTAGE CHEESE MOLD (Serves 8) BY GRACE WILLIAM Perhaps we talk too much about parties and entertaining, but having guest come and share our bread and board is part of our southern heritage—that's southern hospitality. We younger homemakers certainly want to continue the practice with the same grace and charm of our foreparents. To be a good hostess whether you are entertaining one guest or twelve takes first of all planning and above all a relaxed and unpretentious hostess. Many homemakers hy away from entertaining a crowd. They shouldn't though if they go about it sensibly and plan well in advance.. A buffet dinner for twelve or more does not involve muchmore trouble than entertaining small groups. Regardless of the number of guest, there's still cleaning to do, flowers to arrange, silver and glassware to polish. There's safety in numbers—after all who cares if there aren't enough chairs and the plates don't match? There are always some floor sitters in every big crowd and good food tastes just as good when served on odd plates. Since it's a buffet the guests help themselves and entertain themselves, too. This means less hostess duties for you and no worries about keeping the conversational ball rolling. So with this in mind don't hesitate if you have a large group of friends you'd like to bring together for a graduation dinner party or bridal supper or what ever excuse you may find to get a congenial group together for fun and good eating. It is easier than you think. Choose a menu that is easy to prepare and one with which you are familiar. Don't experiment. Foods that can be prepared ahead of time allow more time for you to dress and avoid last minute rush. Here is an example of this type menu: Chilled assorted fruits Baked ham Scallapad potatoes Harvord beets, green onions Cottage cheese mold Cake wedges, coffee The ham and cottage cheese mold can be prepared in the morning or the day before. The potatoes and beets can be setting on the stove ready to heat at the last minute. Isn't it simple? Practice making the cottage cheese mold and serving it to your family. Then you'll have no doubts of making a picture perfect mold for the great event. I have found this recipe to be very good—I get a perfect mold everytime. 2 tablespoons gelatin 1-4 cup cold water 2 cups cottage cheese, (sleved) 3-4 teaspoon salt 1-8 teaspoon paprika 1-2 cup salad dressing 1 cup peas 1 cup celery, chopped 1 cup carrots grated Soften gelatin in water and dissolve over hot water. Combine cheese, salt, paprika, and salad dressing; mix. Add dissolved gelatin, then vegetables. Pour into large, wet mold. Chill until firm. Unmold on bed of lettuce. Serve with salad dressing on a bed of shredded lettuce. The Decision Of A Century age in which we are living. It puts to rout those who have persisted through the years, a policy of discrimination, with segregation laws set up as implements to effect regulatory barriers, restricting the movements and opportunities, of individuals purely upon the basis of color. This case has attracted world attention; its import will be of great significance in these trying times when democracy itself is struggling to envision a free world. It will strengthen the position of our nation in carrying out the imposed duties of world leadership. Coming at this particular time, the decision serves as a boost to the spirit of Democracy, it accelerates the faith of intense devoutness in minorities, who have long believed in and trusted the courts. In view of the fact that the decision was unanimous and has the recorded full backing of the present administration, we believe that there will be no strong determined resistance to its execution, although some time will pass before its full implementation. To be sure, segregation in the public schools is the keystone of the foundation of the entire legal segregation system. By delaying a decision for more than a year after the issue was put before the court, the people – colored and white – have had time to think about it. We believe they are ready to accept the court's decision and in due time, both races can be adjusted to the new freedom for them. But this new adjustment period will provide both a challenge and an opportunity for the best in leadership in the South, more than to the people themselves. Unless the leadership so wills, we don't believe there will be any serious friction between the races as a result of this school decision. When the Highest court speaks, the mass of the people of the nation respond in compliance. The Contagion Of Alarming Allegations No casual reader of the daily paper can plead ignorance of the unpleasant and unfortunate news accounts involving the "rapist" and the would be rapist. Such crimes and individuals have no place in our society and deserve the severest penalties of the law when convicted in a fair and impartial trial. These accounts should shock the entire community into some serious thinking and suggest those remedial treatments of which society is indebted to these alleged fiends. In looking from the sidelines and observing some of these cases tried in the courts, one arrives at some, serious conclusions. In the matter of questionable guilt, and the array of accompanying doubts in some cases, one wonders just where even such allegations take root. Their contagious aspects with such attendant proximity, raise some serious questions for the sober thinking lawabiding citizen who neither condones such nor would give quarter to the proven guilty. While these are delicate unpleasant news releases, whose publicity might have some spurious suggestive stimuli, we might as well meet this serious social condition head on and dive into it with some serious thinking. We are facing on economic readjustment in which many phases of social grievances, might be implemented in the technique of conduct. However serious and social fabric such as we have cannot resign to a state of complacency, nor contend that our high orders of standards is unable to combat a social evil, affecting the whole of our civic agenda. WISHING WELL Registered U.S. Patent Office H 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 letters is 6 or more, subtract 4. If the number is less than 6, and 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. Memphians Express preme Court in actions brought by Negroes to test the validity of the new legislation." THE REV. S. A. OWENS, pastor, Metropolitan Baptist Church, first vice-president of the National Baptist Convention, and president of the State Convention of Baptists for 25 years: "The recent unanimous decision... is undeniably proof of the social and spiritual changes that are taking place in our country. Had the court rendered an adverse decision it would have lessened beyond measure the democratic influences so much advocated by the United States in its relationship with the nations of the world. The decision is conclusive evidence that the Negro citizens of the United States have been CHEATED and ROBBED not only of their God given rights as human beings, but of that fair play and justice which the world's democracy owes to its citizens In plain truth there ought to be speedy recompense for rights and privileges so long denied. God hastens the day when segregation and discrimination in other areas will be completely a thing of the past and real freedom will be enjoyed by all races of men." J. A. McDANIEL, Urban League head: "The decision is a welcomed gesture toward equality of opportunity and democracy. It was welcomed by many of both races. It was generally received with mixed emotions from jubilation to bitterness. "The decision is fair and just and should be accepted calmly by all. It is not immediately decisive. The status quo will not change overnight, but our goals are changed, and prayerfully and patiently the program can be worked out even in the state of Georgia. "I am particularly pleased with the calmness and wisdom of local leaders' reception of the historic pronouncement." ATTY. J. F. ESTES: "The United States Supreme Court detonated the fuses of Christian faith and exploded the secluded theories of democracy in ruling that segregation in public schools is unconstitutional. The decision exposed the habitual statutory wording of seventeen states that honored segregation and manifested a penalty for the disrespect thereof. "The founders of segregation are urging that the Negro accept a compromise by continuing the segregated school system and conesquently allow a little bit of slavery to stick on his person, and thence second class citizenship immemorial "The prophets of segregation are advocating a go slow and gradual approach, yet, no mention is made of a slow and gradual collection of the Negroes' taxes, but rather the taxes are due and payable in keeping with his earnings and holdings. No thought is given to Negroes being exempted, slowly and gradually called to military, service as a second class citizen, but rather the Negro is called as a first class citizen and serves his country with distinction. "Dissenters of this fearless mandate are searching for perils to postpone a fleetful and dispatchful adherence to the decision by a delay and an adjustment. The American Negro responds to his civil duties promptly without adjustment or delay in spite of his race, then, why should his civil rights be sought to be adjusted and delayed in does because of his race? rather than applying the full cure as prescribed by the highest court in our land. "God is the timekeeper of man's conquest and deliverance: the alarm was set and the voices of the Supreme Court have sounded for the fulfillment of the constitution, and thy Master's will, 'that God is no respector of person." 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Classes are taught starting with kindergarten through the fifth grade. Mrs. Bernice Stroud, Williams will carry on the school which will close next week. She was the daughter of the late Rev. and Mrs. Charles Granberry. She leaves nieces and nephews as follows: Mrs. Thelma Brown, Mr. Ned Hamilton of Chicago, Ill.; Mr. Clifford Grandberry of Greenville, Miss.; Mrs. Charlene Jones of Memphis; Mrs. Olivia Harvey and Miss Viola Granberry of St. Louis, Mo. Others relatives and friends survive. Funeral services will be held at the Metropolitan Baptist Church where she was an active, member, Saturday, May 22 at 2 p. m. Body will e in state at the T. H. Hayes Funeral Home Friday evening from 1 p. m. to 10 p. m. Know Your History which might have been considered fancy before the days of the gold rush. Peter Biggs was doing a thriving business until a French barber arrived who knew more of the technical aspects of the barbering trade than he did. This had some influence on the prices which Biggs charged. In order to keep some of his trade, he advertised his new prices. The advertisement said that the New Orleans Shaving Parlor opposite Miller's Store on Main St. had reduced prices to keep pace with times, shaving 12 1-2 cents and shampooing and hair cutting 25 cents. The same advertisement stated that this barber would always be on hand to attend to all business in his line. Some of the things he considered in his line were cleaning, polishing, drayage, and washing and ironing which he promised to do with dispatch and at a reasonable rate. This advertisement gave some idea of how much Biggs' business had fallen off and how he was making an effort to secure a livelihood. The operation of this shop is interesting indeed when we consider how barber, shops are conducted today. Biggs had an old fashion high chair which operated in many respects like the barber chairs of the present. In his shop, when it first opened, were many persons waiting around for service indicating the early monopoly Biggs had ling a little Florida water and applying it to the hair with a cloth which had been used on other persons before. He had no qualms about the use of dirty cloths since these were the days before the states had set up strict regulations for barbers and cosmetologists. One other respect in which the barber shops in early Los Angeles differed from those of the present was the patrons were composed of men and boys. Peter Biggs was well liked by all classes in the community probably because of his pleasant disposition and polite manner, for he was in on the trade. The operation was completed oh customer by sprinkmight have been because he was the news distributor of the community as most barbers were, at that time. This type of person is usually liked in a community where newspapers are read only by a few. This was the most likely place to get the doings of the town. Then a barber shop was more than a place where one got haircuts, but a place where part of the social life of the community was carried on. When Peter Biggs was operating his shop in Los Angeles, there were not many places of amuse ment and this was the reason i the popularity of the barber shop. It was said that he was a favorite with the women as well as the men of this thriving city. Peter Biggs was also interested in politics and took part in it. Once a barber shop was more than a barber said be was the most "rabid Democrat in California. One instance of his activity is given. Onehot day in August, during the sixties, Peter Biggs loudly proclaimed his ardent attachment to the cause of secession. This was more than the people of Los Angeles could stand and he was promptly arrested and placed in charge of half dozen soldiers and marched off to the barracks at Willington. Peter Biggs was defiant and when he passed friends on the way, he threw his hat high in the air and yelled gleefully for Jefferson Davis. The affair is only important because most Negroes at the tin were not members of the Democratic party for they looked upon that party as keeping them in slavery as it was then allied largely with the South. When Judge Benjamin Hayes came to California in 1855, he soon located peter Biggs. He had known his barber in Liberty, Mo., as the slave of Ruben Middleton. Biggs was glad to see the judge and did many small things to help him get located in his new home. Horace Bell of the United States Rangers went to California during the period of his service, he saw Biggs and said he was a part of this fast growing town of Los Angeles. Peter Biggs lived in Los Angeles for many years, but finally lost his life at the hands of Mexican subject. This brought to a close the life at the hands of a Mexican sub. Los Angeles and the first American barber of that West Coast city. LeMoyne College to be good citizens. The following officers were elected: William Spencer, president and sophomore; William Collins, vicepresident and sophomore; Sarah Coleman, secretary and Junior; McAllister Waters, treasurer; and sophomore; Barbara Gillum, parliamentarian and sophomore. Nashville Hits Segregation In Airport Cafe The Nashville City Council Wednesday unanimously adopted a resolution opposing any racial bias in the operation of the city restaurant at the municipal airport. The measure was backed by Mayor Ben West. The meeting was attended by some 150 Negro civic leaders who asked that segregation at the restaurant be wiped out. British Guiana's 220, 440 and 880-yard champion in 1951, Rogers is a junior honor student at Morgan. In his most recent track feat, he clipped off a 46.9 quarter-mile to help Morgan's mile relay; team set a new record of 3:11.3 in the CIAA Track and Field Championships at Morgan Saturday (May 8). Rogers' time was the fastest of the quartet running the event. Waters also finished second behind Art Bragg in the 60-yard dash in the New York Millrose meet, February 6. A graduate of Douglass High School, Waters was Junior Olympic National Champion in the 100-yard dash and ran the 100 in 9.6 time to cop the South Atlantic outdoor championship in 1952.