Memphis World Memphis World Publishing Co. 1954-07-13 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 to an independent newspaper — non-sectarian and non-partisan, printing news unbiasedly and supporting those things it believes to be of interest to its readers and opposing those things against the interest of its readers. SUBSCRIPTION RATES: Year $5.00 — 6 Months $3.00 — 3 Months $1.50 (In Advance) The NAACP Scores Again The annual conclave of the NAACP meeting in Dallas, Texas for the first time since it brought down a record breaking decision, on the question of segregation, made history oh another front. The session, which was largely attended, lost no time in looking back at the victories achieved, but turned its face on new fields for the further enjoyment of those citizens long neglected and forgotten. The Association turned its guns on the labor front and resolved to pass on for treatment, fair practice in employment, uniform wage scales and a general storming of the door that bars our group from equal competition in the search of the mediums for making a living. Dr. Ralph Bunche, an official of the UN Congress and Nobel Peace Prize Winner, declared that American Democracy must march forward on its black as well as its white feet. In no uncertain terms, he declared that the South faced a challenge to join with Negroes in building the strongest and most democratic society mankind has ever known. The speaker declared, to the statement, that Negroes prefer being among their own people my people are the American people. Walter White, executive secretary of the NAACP, declared in the face of those who would circumvent the court, We of the NAACP are determined to prove to the world that the Court's decisions mean precisely what they say — and will be implemented to the hilt." It is shown therefore that the decision of the court is not something to be debated around on political campaign stumps, currying and deceiving voters that through their passions and prejudices, they can vote out on the political front a decision of the Supreme Court. At its annual meeting here in Atlanta, the NAACP trained its guns on segregation. That was the main topic and it hammered away on that front until the walls come tumblin down. Truly, the NAACP made important history at Dallas. It laid well its plans at Atlanta on another occasion; it wrought and brought the victory home and it will give an excellent account of its course charted out at Dallas, — deep in the heart of Texas." Was It His Wings Or Horns? The Senate Republican policy committee, composed of leading Republicans and charged with the duty of setting policy for the rest of the Republican Senators, last week, unanimously adopted a set of rules for the conduct of congressional hearings that are in sharp conflict with the past practices of the McCarthy group. This shows how seriously the Republican party as a whole reacts to the drama which McCarthy would go on enacting in his unlimited" powers. Not only did the President show his fatigue, he openly stated in substance that McCarthyism was a displeasure to the people at large and the party especially. One of the major proposals was for an ending of the oneman subcommittee. Another was that no hearings could be held outside Washington, except by majority of the committee or subcommittee and that no confidential testimony or material of the committee could be made public except by a majority vote of the subcommittee or full committee. The policy committee also proposed that only a majority of a full committee could be authorized to create a subcommittee and that a committee majority could call a committee within 10 days after a formal request to the chairman. All the proposals, somewhat technical in nature, had the general aim of sharply curtailing the powers of the chairman and prohibiting the shotgun approach to investigations which has been charged against McCarthy. The proposals have to be adopted by the Senate and leaders of the policy committee. They will be pushed for early action. It is believed that the White House will urge revision of rules. It is an ill wind that blows nobody good, McCarthy apparently did more or as much to uncover McCarthy as he did the people in the target line of his one-man committee stalking down the assembly line of enemies within our gates. The Question Of Admitting China One of the most widely-publicised issues of the past week has been the question of the admission of Red China to the United Nations. American leaders (and the American people are with them in this) unanimously oppose the admission of Communist China saying: "No nation should be able to shoot its way into the U.N." Where the statesmen differ, however, is on the question of what America should do if Red China IS admitted to the community of nations. One extreme view, posed by Senator Knowland, is that the United States should resign. It might be mentioned, at this point, that with the United States' many friends in the U. N. and with her veto power, it will be almost impossible for Red China to be admitted. The President's view, while still opposing the entry of Red China into the United Nations, does not support Senator Knowland's proposal to quit the U. N. President Eisenhower said: We went into the United Nations under treaty forms....... if the United States ever reaches the point that it wants to repudiate solemn treaty obligations, it must do so after the most careful deliberation and study of all the consequences that could be involved... " This attitude is considerably more statesmanlike than the one calling for a hasty, ill-tempered act based on personal pique. This regard for honor and concern for rational thinking is basically, what is expected of a true leader. It would behoove other leaders in other fields to base their attitudes in such a reasonable philosophy rather than evading problems with extreme negativism. BRIEF COMMENTS The effort to make money often prevents the making of a Man. ** ** * We know a man who did'n t listen to the Army-McCarthy Squabble. ** ** * What ruins many a vacation is the pile of work awaiting you your return. ** ** * The man who tries to read every new book is as crazy as the man who reads none. REVIEWING THE NEWS BY WILLIAM GORDON Managing Editor, Atlanta Dally World We followed directions on a winding road until we came to a beautiful archway leading to the Little White House at Warm Springs. Leaving the car, we walked through the archway and across the grounds to the place already well known in history. The place was neat and well-kept. There had not been too much tampering with the original surroundings to disturb its natural beauty. A stranger, stumbling upon the place without knowledge of its existance, would think it no different from any other farm house or dwelling built in the woods. And this may give us more of a reason why the late President sought out the spot for his haven. The furnishings in the house are not luxurious. There are some antiques, the kind one would find in many modern homes of today. A spirit of simplicity seemed to reflect itself throughout the structure. From the automobile to the telephone used by the late President Franklin D. Roosevelt all were of simple order. When you walk through the building and view the furnishings, look at the equipment in the kitchen and dining room you subconsciously feel the effects of a change. Like a famous American playwright once said: The real effects of a good play generate themselves through the person who views it. You come into the theatre as one type of individual, maintaining one distinct personality. But upon leaving, you suddenly discover that heart and soul become filled with a different feeling. That's one way of judging a good play. Visiting the Little White House is not like sitting in a theatre and viewing a play, but one does get the feeling of transformation. And this of course makes one think back over the years and down through history tracing the lives of other great people. It is said that Mary Baker Eddy, founder of the Christian Science Church, sought out simple surroundings away from the busy work-a-day world. She would remain to herself so long that close friends sometimes became worried. Even former President Harry S. Truman found peace and contentment taking his early morning walks in Independence, Missouri. And we could go on, naming others who have followed a similar pattern of life. Here beneath the trees in a wooded area, nature is allowed to reveal itself in all of its color and beauty. There is music, but the notes come not from instruments, but from the throats of birds. There is sound, not from the busy thoroughfare, but from the wind which tells a thousand tales as it travels gently through forest. Here, and only in a similar atmosphere, is where minds come close to reality. There is something about the make up of the human soul which brings it back to the soil. The Little White House is only one example of man's constant struggle to live with reality, getting forever close to nature. The Little White House And Man's Struggle For Reality BY WILLIAM GORDON Managing Editor, Atlanta Dally World We followed directions on a winding road until we came to a beautiful archway leading to the Little White House at Warm Springs. Leaving the car, we walked through the archway and across the grounds to the place already well known in history. The place was neat and well-kept. There had not been too much tampering with the original surroundings to disturb its natural beauty. A stranger, stumbling upon the place without knowledge of its existance, would think it no different from any other farm house or dwelling built in the woods. And this may give us more of a reason why the late President sought out the spot for his haven. The furnishings in the house are not luxurious. There are some antiques, the kind one would find in many modern homes of today. A spirit of simplicity seemed to reflect itself throughout the structure. From the automobile to the telephone used by the late President Franklin D. Roosevelt all were of simple order. When you walk through the building and view the furnishings, look at the equipment in the kitchen and dining room you subconsciously feel the effects of a change. Like a famous American playwright once said: The real effects of a good play generate themselves through the person who views it. You come into the theatre as one type of individual, maintaining one distinct personality. But upon leaving, you suddenly discover that heart and soul become filled with a different feeling. That's one way of judging a good play. Visiting the Little White House is not like sitting in a theatre and viewing a play, but one does get the feeling of transformation. And this of course makes one think back over the years and down through history tracing the lives of other great people. It is said that Mary Baker Eddy, founder of the Christian Science Church, sought out simple surroundings away from the busy work-a-day world. She would remain to herself so long that close friends sometimes became worried. Even former President Harry S. Truman found peace and contentment taking his early morning walks in Independence, Missouri. And we could go on, naming others who have followed a similar pattern of life. Here beneath the trees in a wooded area, nature is allowed to reveal itself in all of its color and beauty. There is music, but the notes come not from instruments, but from the throats of birds. There is sound, not from the busy thoroughfare, but from the wind which tells a thousand tales as it travels gently through forest. Here, and only in a similar atmosphere, is where minds come close to reality. There is something about the make up of the human soul which brings it back to the soil. The Little White House is only one example of man's constant struggle to live with reality, getting forever close to nature. MY WEEKLY SERMON REV. BLAIR T. HUNT, PASTOR MISSISSIPPI BLVD. CHRISTIAN CHURCH, MEMPHIS TEXT: -What shall it profit a man if he gain the whole world and lose his own soul? Or what shall a man give in exchange for his soul?" Mark 8:36, 37. We all make investments, something to eat, something to wear, an education, a family, stocks and bonds, Bethlehem steel. Seeds make more seeds, money makes more money. Therefore, make your money work. Blessed are they who can make their money work for God and their fellowmen. You may not have money to invest but you can invest your brain. Happy is the person who is thoughtful, who is educated. Thanks be to God for scholars who have invested their brains and unfolded mysteries and enlightened their generation. But to invest a soul is beyond measure the most glorious achievement of man or woman, boy or girl. Since like produces like, money produces money, seeds produce seeds, brain produces brain, to invest a soul the gains are in character, influence, and service not only for the investor but for his fellowmen. Such was the investment of Jesus Christ. The spiritual market, like the material market, is loaded with fake schemes that perish with the sunset Prudence must teach you beware, beware of the cultists with their Cadillacs, beware of the rac keteers with their arousements. Hold fast to the old time religion Don't fail for the goldbrick, a gold brick is a delusion. Hold on to Christ. Remember the right will triumph. The Christian life is the best investment that any man or woman, boy or girl can make. he worth of the soul-is of inestimable value. The gain of the world is uncertain gain. It is a temporary gain A woman of reputed wealth died, some asked, What did she leave? The answer came, She left everything. There are no pockets in funeral shrouds. I read of a woman whose house was on fire. She was very busy in removing her furniture, her clothes, her goods, but she forgot her child, who lay asleep in a rear room in a cradle. At last she thought, of her poor baby and feverishly and screamingly ran into the burning house to save the baby. But its was too late. The flames prevented her from reaching the room where lay her babe in its cradle. Agonizingly she moaned: O my child! my child! I have saved most of furniture, my clothes, my goods, but I have lost my child! Friends there is nothing to mitigate the loss of the soul. It is the loss of losses, the death of deaths, a catastrophe unequal in extent, unparalleled in meaning. What would you give in exchange for your soul if God would call you away today? We have only today tomorrow is not promised us. Let us invest in soul, imperish able souls. "Brother afar from the Savior today. Risking your soul for the things that decay. Oh, if today God should call it away. What would you give in exchange for soul? INVESTMENTS REV. BLAIR T. HUNT, PASTOR MISSISSIPPI BLVD. CHRISTIAN CHURCH, MEMPHIS TEXT: -What shall it profit a man if he gain the whole world and lose his own soul? Or what shall a man give in exchange for his soul?" Mark 8:36, 37. We all make investments, something to eat, something to wear, an education, a family, stocks and bonds, Bethlehem steel. Seeds make more seeds, money makes more money. Therefore, make your money work. Blessed are they who can make their money work for God and their fellowmen. You may not have money to invest but you can invest your brain. Happy is the person who is thoughtful, who is educated. Thanks be to God for scholars who have invested their brains and unfolded mysteries and enlightened their generation. But to invest a soul is beyond measure the most glorious achievement of man or woman, boy or girl. Since like produces like, money produces money, seeds produce seeds, brain produces brain, to invest a soul the gains are in character, influence, and service not only for the investor but for his fellowmen. Such was the investment of Jesus Christ. The spiritual market, like the material market, is loaded with fake schemes that perish with the sunset Prudence must teach you beware, beware of the cultists with their Cadillacs, beware of the rac keteers with their arousements. Hold fast to the old time religion Don't fail for the goldbrick, a gold brick is a delusion. Hold on to Christ. Remember the right will triumph. The Christian life is the best investment that any man or woman, boy or girl can make. he worth of the soul-is of inestimable value. The gain of the world is uncertain gain. It is a temporary gain A woman of reputed wealth died, some asked, What did she leave? The answer came, She left everything. There are no pockets in funeral shrouds. I read of a woman whose house was on fire. She was very busy in removing her furniture, her clothes, her goods, but she forgot her child, who lay asleep in a rear room in a cradle. At last she thought, of her poor baby and feverishly and screamingly ran into the burning house to save the baby. But its was too late. The flames prevented her from reaching the room where lay her babe in its cradle. Agonizingly she moaned: O my child! my child! I have saved most of furniture, my clothes, my goods, but I have lost my child! Friends there is nothing to mitigate the loss of the soul. It is the loss of losses, the death of deaths, a catastrophe unequal in extent, unparalleled in meaning. What would you give in exchange for your soul if God would call you away today? We have only today tomorrow is not promised us. Let us invest in soul, imperish able souls. "Brother afar from the Savior today. Risking your soul for the things that decay. Oh, if today God should call it away. What would you give in exchange for soul? LOANS On Automobiles -furniture Equipment - Signature You will like our prompt friendly service, courteous treatment and desire to help. 152 MAPUSON- 5-7614 Home Owned Home Operated JOHNSON'S PRINTERY PRINTERS-UTHOGRAPHERS-BOOK BINDERS 220 HERNANDO STREET PHONES 37-1574-5 "BLESSED RELIEF from Misery and Discomfort of INDIGESTION Say Stomach Sufferers Who Recommend The marvelous stomach remedy! Available At All Drug Stores The Doctor Disagrees By Elisabeth Seifert Copyright. 1968, by Distributed by King Features Syndicte SINCE she is present, Dr. Bowser said, smiling upon Shelly, "I'll ask the originator of the idea to set it before the Society. Mrs. Carr '" He had to rap for order because the doctors were still buzzing to each other about lay interference in medical matters being a bad precedent to get established. First thing they knew, all their meetings. But Shelly, elegant in her black touched with glitter, lovely, young, was nothing to object to the men might be a little wary of her presence in principle; they all gallantly admired her in particular. "I didn't come to make a speech," she said in her 30ft, pretty voice, coming to take her stand before the table. "And I'm sure I don't need to make one. I've talked to most of you individually about the town's need for a night medical call service; I understand it should have the endorsement of your Society, and I do ask for that." Briefly, to those who knew about it, and to those who did not Mr. Prewett, Magistrate Cornfeld, Dr. Lewis and Craig Talboy — she explained her idea, her readiness to supply the necessary telephone as an exchange; she spoke modestly clearly. It was an efficient scheme efficiently thought but, but hardly a man in the room recognized that feature. Craig Talboy did, how ever; his narrowed eyes, and the little smile about his lips, acknowledged his belated recognition of Shelly's efficiency. Tonight she was expensively dressed, beautiful ly groomed, her blue eyes as wide as those of he doll he had called her, her voice as soft as the brush of feathers across one's cheek, but that same voice spoke thoughtfully of her intelligently developed plan Welt, doggone! thought Craig Talboy. Kick him, someone, for a complete fool! "Well, now," said the irrepressible Cornfeld, "I call that a very good Idea! If you doctors had had a service like that a month ago Talboy there wouldn't-a got his head cracked, open." I thought of that," said Shelly softly. There was a little more talk, but the meeting seemed happy to have this thing which they could endorse. The doctors all signed up, including Dr. Lewis, and Shelly said their schedule of nights on duty would be sent to them by the first of the next week. Doctors not able to serve their designated time must give Mrs. Vandable twenty-four hours' notice. "What if one of us gets drunk?" asked someone. "You'd better be able to prove it," said someone else. And the meeting broke up in laughter. Craig Talboy left with out talking to anyone. The elder Carrs had been out of town for a week or so, but the next morning Everett phoned Shelly and asked her if she could stop in at his office during the day. She said, yes, she had com about nine. And how had the trip been? She told what she had last heard from Stephen and hung up. "Wonder what he wants?" she used, returning to her breakfast. "I'll bet you're due, to tad out," said Myra. Shelly, of course, did find out hat heir father-in-law wanted. He presented her with a delicate shell necklace bought for her in Miami, and said he liked her in blue, then he got right to the point. He is glad to know that Craig Talboy's matter with the Medical Society had been cleared away. In short, he was glad not to have to fire him as plant doctor. "I'm glad, too, Father Carr. He's very good doctor. "Yes, seems to be." He eyed her shrewdly. "You still working in that office?" "Yes, I rather like it." "Don t know that Stevie would —but maybe it's not a bad thing for a time. I mean, you can keep your eye oh the man, and try to straighten him out when he gets off course." Shelly stiffened, I don't think he'd accept much advice from me." "I don't think he'd accept it from anybody. Independent chap. But maybe — oh, you know, the town better than he does. Try to keep him from insulting the wrong people, Shelly!". "His manners are perfect." "Yes," agreed Everett, dryly"Especially when he's saying something nasty." She looked distressed. He knows his Job... " she tried to offer as argument. "I think he does, too," Everett agreed. "That's why I hope you can help him get a little better adjusted to the townsfolk and to the plant men." He leaned toward her. 'Try to get him straightened out, Shelly, and try to keep him that way." She smiled and stood up. "I think I can promise you to do that," she said confidently. * * * The days went by, and the weeks. Stephen's letters came in bunches, with long stretches in between when Shelly did not hear at all. She scarcely realized that her work at the office was helping her not to worry too much about Stephen, not to miss him too much. Her days were full; she came home to a cheerful house, to Myra's sensible and picturesque chatter, to Ike's bulk and strength. Agnes and Myra between them ran the house perfectly; Shelly could again give her Sundays to the Everett Carrs, when they were in town, without resenting the obligation. Her position had changed somewhat in the family. She knew it, without the ability to tell just how that change was evident. Largely, she thought, it was in her own attitude toward Stenhen's family. She had never deserve their criticism of Stephen's choice un wives. She had offered no argument, but had resented then disapproval. Now that feeling had somewhat dissolved for Shelly. The Carr women—May Anna, Ruth and Kate—still could and did carry on their complicated social lite of club meetings, church affairs, card parties, teas and wed ding receptions, calls paid and re paid, but Shelly no longer realized heir failure to include Stephen's wife in their plans. She had used to say she did not care when she was not invited. Now she really did not care. And when, as sometimes happened, she was invited to an important function, she was able to refuse graciously, without inhurting anyone, and without involving herself in anything which might interfere with her work. These spring days, her whole life was more pleasant. Sometime she gave thought to the change when she had time. She was busy —that was the big help. She kept regular hours at the office and managed things there with an increasingly sure touch. Sometimes she wondered why Cralg let her make so many decisions, and carry them out—but he did let her, and that was all right so long as her schemes were effective. The night call service was going full blast, with the expected few hitches—sometimes from the doctors, themselves. Dr. Appleman, for one, was not always available on his duty nights. Mora often, trouble came from the patients. Myra had a firm hand with these recalcitrant folk. Shelly liked to watch the girl take a call; the slim young woman with her creamy skin and lustrous eyes, her rich voice and even richer speech, could talk to almost anyone with, confidence and reassurance. Even to Miss Poller—Miss Pearl on the night when she called in agitation because Roxie was sick and she didn't know which way to turn; she couldn't raise Dr. Lewis. Myra promised to send a doctor. Miss Pearl's voice came over the wire as tense as the high notes of an uncertain soprano. And Myra's rich calmness replied. I'll send one of the men on call. He'll help you through this emergency, Miss Pearl. Tomorrow you can have your own Dr. Lewis." She set the phone down for a minute. "Which one she feudin' with now?" asked Ike. Myra looked up from the record sheet. "Dr. Snow... " "Is he on call?" asked Shelly, "No, ma'am. It's Dr. Talboy's turn to be called: I'd like it to be Snow, I'll admit. My nature bein' as low as it is. But on the other hand, I'd like to be around whin Dr. Talboy gits in that house." "Why?" asked Shelly. "If Miss Roxie needs a doctor in a hurry, it's probably because she wants a shot for what she calls her heads." "You-mean... " "I don't mean anything," said Myra firmly. "Miss Roxie gits what she calls heads, and Or, Lewis he usually gives, her somethin, to relieve them. Miss Pearl fusses cause he wants five dollars, cash on the barrel head—" "But tonight she's fussing because she can't get Dr. Lewis." "Yes'm. Miss Pearl, she'll fuss about most anything. Please wait till I make this call... " Craig answered and said he would go. CHAPTER TWENTY SIX By Elisabeth Seifert Copyright. 1968, by Distributed by King Features Syndicte SINCE she is present, Dr. Bowser said, smiling upon Shelly, "I'll ask the originator of the idea to set it before the Society. Mrs. Carr '" He had to rap for order because the doctors were still buzzing to each other about lay interference in medical matters being a bad precedent to get established. First thing they knew, all their meetings. But Shelly, elegant in her black touched with glitter, lovely, young, was nothing to object to the men might be a little wary of her presence in principle; they all gallantly admired her in particular. "I didn't come to make a speech," she said in her 30ft, pretty voice, coming to take her stand before the table. "And I'm sure I don't need to make one. I've talked to most of you individually about the town's need for a night medical call service; I understand it should have the endorsement of your Society, and I do ask for that." Briefly, to those who knew about it, and to those who did not Mr. Prewett, Magistrate Cornfeld, Dr. Lewis and Craig Talboy — she explained her idea, her readiness to supply the necessary telephone as an exchange; she spoke modestly clearly. It was an efficient scheme efficiently thought but, but hardly a man in the room recognized that feature. Craig Talboy did, how ever; his narrowed eyes, and the little smile about his lips, acknowledged his belated recognition of Shelly's efficiency. Tonight she was expensively dressed, beautiful ly groomed, her blue eyes as wide as those of he doll he had called her, her voice as soft as the brush of feathers across one's cheek, but that same voice spoke thoughtfully of her intelligently developed plan Welt, doggone! thought Craig Talboy. Kick him, someone, for a complete fool! "Well, now," said the irrepressible Cornfeld, "I call that a very good Idea! If you doctors had had a service like that a month ago Talboy there wouldn't-a got his head cracked, open." I thought of that," said Shelly softly. There was a little more talk, but the meeting seemed happy to have this thing which they could endorse. The doctors all signed up, including Dr. Lewis, and Shelly said their schedule of nights on duty would be sent to them by the first of the next week. Doctors not able to serve their designated time must give Mrs. Vandable twenty-four hours' notice. "What if one of us gets drunk?" asked someone. "You'd better be able to prove it," said someone else. And the meeting broke up in laughter. Craig Talboy left with out talking to anyone. The elder Carrs had been out of town for a week or so, but the next morning Everett phoned Shelly and asked her if she could stop in at his office during the day. She said, yes, she had com about nine. And how had the trip been? She told what she had last heard from Stephen and hung up. "Wonder what he wants?" she used, returning to her breakfast. "I'll bet you're due, to tad out," said Myra. Shelly, of course, did find out hat heir father-in-law wanted. He presented her with a delicate shell necklace bought for her in Miami, and said he liked her in blue, then he got right to the point. He is glad to know that Craig Talboy's matter with the Medical Society had been cleared away. In short, he was glad not to have to fire him as plant doctor. "I'm glad, too, Father Carr. He's very good doctor. "Yes, seems to be." He eyed her shrewdly. "You still working in that office?" "Yes, I rather like it." "Don t know that Stevie would —but maybe it's not a bad thing for a time. I mean, you can keep your eye oh the man, and try to straighten him out when he gets off course." Shelly stiffened, I don't think he'd accept much advice from me." "I don't think he'd accept it from anybody. Independent chap. But maybe — oh, you know, the town better than he does. Try to keep him from insulting the wrong people, Shelly!". "His manners are perfect." "Yes," agreed Everett, dryly"Especially when he's saying something nasty." She looked distressed. He knows his Job... " she tried to offer as argument. "I think he does, too," Everett agreed. "That's why I hope you can help him get a little better adjusted to the townsfolk and to the plant men." He leaned toward her. 'Try to get him straightened out, Shelly, and try to keep him that way." She smiled and stood up. "I think I can promise you to do that," she said confidently. * * * The days went by, and the weeks. Stephen's letters came in bunches, with long stretches in between when Shelly did not hear at all. She scarcely realized that her work at the office was helping her not to worry too much about Stephen, not to miss him too much. Her days were full; she came home to a cheerful house, to Myra's sensible and picturesque chatter, to Ike's bulk and strength. Agnes and Myra between them ran the house perfectly; Shelly could again give her Sundays to the Everett Carrs, when they were in town, without resenting the obligation. Her position had changed somewhat in the family. She knew it, without the ability to tell just how that change was evident. Largely, she thought, it was in her own attitude toward Stenhen's family. She had never deserve their criticism of Stephen's choice un wives. She had offered no argument, but had resented then disapproval. Now that feeling had somewhat dissolved for Shelly. The Carr women—May Anna, Ruth and Kate—still could and did carry on their complicated social lite of club meetings, church affairs, card parties, teas and wed ding receptions, calls paid and re paid, but Shelly no longer realized heir failure to include Stephen's wife in their plans. She had used to say she did not care when she was not invited. Now she really did not care. And when, as sometimes happened, she was invited to an important function, she was able to refuse graciously, without inhurting anyone, and without involving herself in anything which might interfere with her work. These spring days, her whole life was more pleasant. Sometime she gave thought to the change when she had time. She was busy —that was the big help. She kept regular hours at the office and managed things there with an increasingly sure touch. Sometimes she wondered why Cralg let her make so many decisions, and carry them out—but he did let her, and that was all right so long as her schemes were effective. The night call service was going full blast, with the expected few hitches—sometimes from the doctors, themselves. Dr. Appleman, for one, was not always available on his duty nights. Mora often, trouble came from the patients. Myra had a firm hand with these recalcitrant folk. Shelly liked to watch the girl take a call; the slim young woman with her creamy skin and lustrous eyes, her rich voice and even richer speech, could talk to almost anyone with, confidence and reassurance. Even to Miss Poller—Miss Pearl on the night when she called in agitation because Roxie was sick and she didn't know which way to turn; she couldn't raise Dr. Lewis. Myra promised to send a doctor. Miss Pearl's voice came over the wire as tense as the high notes of an uncertain soprano. And Myra's rich calmness replied. I'll send one of the men on call. He'll help you through this emergency, Miss Pearl. Tomorrow you can have your own Dr. Lewis." She set the phone down for a minute. "Which one she feudin' with now?" asked Ike. Myra looked up from the record sheet. "Dr. Snow... " "Is he on call?" asked Shelly, "No, ma'am. It's Dr. Talboy's turn to be called: I'd like it to be Snow, I'll admit. My nature bein' as low as it is. But on the other hand, I'd like to be around whin Dr. Talboy gits in that house." "Why?" asked Shelly. "If Miss Roxie needs a doctor in a hurry, it's probably because she wants a shot for what she calls her heads." "You-mean... " "I don't mean anything," said Myra firmly. "Miss Roxie gits what she calls heads, and Or, Lewis he usually gives, her somethin, to relieve them. Miss Pearl fusses cause he wants five dollars, cash on the barrel head—" "But tonight she's fussing because she can't get Dr. Lewis." "Yes'm. Miss Pearl, she'll fuss about most anything. Please wait till I make this call... " Craig answered and said he would go. Shrine Declared Separate And Distinct From Masons The Ancient Egyptian Arabic Order, Nobles of the Mystic Shrine was declared a "separate and distinct" organization from the Prince Hall Masons in a 35-page report filed in Federal District Court here Friday by Daniel D. Carmell, special master in chancery. The court battle between the two fraternal groups began April 1 when Raymond E, Jackson, Imperial Potentate of the Shrine, and Paul E. X. Brown, of Atlanta, asked the court to enjoin all Illinois Masons from obeying an edict issued by Dr. F. Curtis Rogan, Grand Master of the Illinois Prince Hall Masons. The suit asked for damages of $50,000 from Dr. Rogan and the Illinois grand lodge. The edict, issued last December 23 by Dr Rogan, required all master Masons from participating in Shrine activities except to pay dues and keep up property. Carmel, in his report, recommended that— 1. A decree be entered finding the edict to be void and of no effect. 2. An injunction be issued, as prayed for In the Shrine complaint, enjoining enforcement of the order. 3. The court retain Jurisdiction for the purpose of assessing damages if payments to the Shrine from the various temples are not made because of issuance of the edict. 4. The Masonic grand master has no authority over any member of the Shrine. 5. The Shrine is a separate and distinct organization from the Masons. 6. The only act complained about in the edict was performed by the Imperial Potentate and the grand master cannot penalize individual Masons (or acts of the Potentate. The findings of a master in chancery are not final but are subject to approval or disapproval by the court: His recommendations, however, are usually accepted by the court. The fight over jurisdiction saw two of the country's top attorneys opposing each other. Thurgood Marshall, special counsel for the NAACP, headed the Mason s legal force. Marshall led the NAACP fight which resulted in the United States Supreme Court decision outlawing segregation in public schools. Leading the legal battery of lawyers for the Shriners was William Robert Ming, Jr., a leading Chicago attorney," member of the faculty of the University of Chicago and of the legal committee of the NAACP. The NAACP was in no way Involved in the Shrine-Mason battle. Amos T. Hall of Tulsa. Oklahoma and Benjamin G. Glanton rounded out the legal staff for the Masons, Dr. Rogan testified during the hearings which began April 21 that he issued his controversial edict last December in a move to preserve peace and harmony. He accused Dr. Jackson or coming into the Chicago area and ordering" various members of Arabic Temple to be elected to Shrine offices. James A. Greene, of Chicago, former council for the Illinois Prince Hall Masons, quit his post May 26 over the lawsuit. The case was referred to Carmel April 15 by Judge Walter J. La Buy of the Federal District Court here Carmel spent eleven days taking testimony from witnesses. He spent more than 100 hours examining pleadings, reading the transcript of the (testimony and examining the authorities cited by opposing counsel before preparing his report. He recommended that each side be assessed one-half of the costs of the hearing. Dr. Rogan, whose action touched off the court fight, took over leadership of the Illinois grand lodge last fall following the death of Ashby B. Carter. He is a dentist, a graduate of Meharry Medical College. He resides in Decatur, Illinois. SHRINE. ACTIVITIES The Ancient Egyptian Arabic Order, Nobles of the Mystic Shrine was declared a "separate and distinct" organization from the Prince Hall Masons in a 35-page report filed in Federal District Court here Friday by Daniel D. Carmell, special master in chancery. The court battle between the two fraternal groups began April 1 when Raymond E, Jackson, Imperial Potentate of the Shrine, and Paul E. X. Brown, of Atlanta, asked the court to enjoin all Illinois Masons from obeying an edict issued by Dr. F. Curtis Rogan, Grand Master of the Illinois Prince Hall Masons. The suit asked for damages of $50,000 from Dr. Rogan and the Illinois grand lodge. The edict, issued last December 23 by Dr Rogan, required all master Masons from participating in Shrine activities except to pay dues and keep up property. Carmel, in his report, recommended that— 1. A decree be entered finding the edict to be void and of no effect. 2. An injunction be issued, as prayed for In the Shrine complaint, enjoining enforcement of the order. 3. The court retain Jurisdiction for the purpose of assessing damages if payments to the Shrine from the various temples are not made because of issuance of the edict. 4. The Masonic grand master has no authority over any member of the Shrine. 5. The Shrine is a separate and distinct organization from the Masons. 6. The only act complained about in the edict was performed by the Imperial Potentate and the grand master cannot penalize individual Masons (or acts of the Potentate. The findings of a master in chancery are not final but are subject to approval or disapproval by the court: His recommendations, however, are usually accepted by the court. The fight over jurisdiction saw two of the country's top attorneys opposing each other. Thurgood Marshall, special counsel for the NAACP, headed the Mason s legal force. Marshall led the NAACP fight which resulted in the United States Supreme Court decision outlawing segregation in public schools. Leading the legal battery of lawyers for the Shriners was William Robert Ming, Jr., a leading Chicago attorney," member of the faculty of the University of Chicago and of the legal committee of the NAACP. The NAACP was in no way Involved in the Shrine-Mason battle. Amos T. Hall of Tulsa. Oklahoma and Benjamin G. Glanton rounded out the legal staff for the Masons, Dr. Rogan testified during the hearings which began April 21 that he issued his controversial edict last December in a move to preserve peace and harmony. He accused Dr. Jackson or coming into the Chicago area and ordering" various members of Arabic Temple to be elected to Shrine offices. James A. Greene, of Chicago, former council for the Illinois Prince Hall Masons, quit his post May 26 over the lawsuit. The case was referred to Carmel April 15 by Judge Walter J. La Buy of the Federal District Court here Carmel spent eleven days taking testimony from witnesses. He spent more than 100 hours examining pleadings, reading the transcript of the (testimony and examining the authorities cited by opposing counsel before preparing his report. He recommended that each side be assessed one-half of the costs of the hearing. Dr. Rogan, whose action touched off the court fight, took over leadership of the Illinois grand lodge last fall following the death of Ashby B. Carter. He is a dentist, a graduate of Meharry Medical College. He resides in Decatur, Illinois. SEPARATEE AND DISTINCT The Ancient Egyptian Arabic Order, Nobles of the Mystic Shrine was declared a "separate and distinct" organization from the Prince Hall Masons in a 35-page report filed in Federal District Court here Friday by Daniel D. Carmell, special master in chancery. The court battle between the two fraternal groups began April 1 when Raymond E, Jackson, Imperial Potentate of the Shrine, and Paul E. X. Brown, of Atlanta, asked the court to enjoin all Illinois Masons from obeying an edict issued by Dr. F. Curtis Rogan, Grand Master of the Illinois Prince Hall Masons. The suit asked for damages of $50,000 from Dr. Rogan and the Illinois grand lodge. The edict, issued last December 23 by Dr Rogan, required all master Masons from participating in Shrine activities except to pay dues and keep up property. Carmel, in his report, recommended that— 1. A decree be entered finding the edict to be void and of no effect. 2. An injunction be issued, as prayed for In the Shrine complaint, enjoining enforcement of the order. 3. The court retain Jurisdiction for the purpose of assessing damages if payments to the Shrine from the various temples are not made because of issuance of the edict. 4. The Masonic grand master has no authority over any member of the Shrine. 5. The Shrine is a separate and distinct organization from the Masons. 6. The only act complained about in the edict was performed by the Imperial Potentate and the grand master cannot penalize individual Masons (or acts of the Potentate. The findings of a master in chancery are not final but are subject to approval or disapproval by the court: His recommendations, however, are usually accepted by the court. The fight over jurisdiction saw two of the country's top attorneys opposing each other. Thurgood Marshall, special counsel for the NAACP, headed the Mason s legal force. Marshall led the NAACP fight which resulted in the United States Supreme Court decision outlawing segregation in public schools. Leading the legal battery of lawyers for the Shriners was William Robert Ming, Jr., a leading Chicago attorney," member of the faculty of the University of Chicago and of the legal committee of the NAACP. The NAACP was in no way Involved in the Shrine-Mason battle. Amos T. Hall of Tulsa. Oklahoma and Benjamin G. Glanton rounded out the legal staff for the Masons, Dr. Rogan testified during the hearings which began April 21 that he issued his controversial edict last December in a move to preserve peace and harmony. He accused Dr. Jackson or coming into the Chicago area and ordering" various members of Arabic Temple to be elected to Shrine offices. James A. Greene, of Chicago, former council for the Illinois Prince Hall Masons, quit his post May 26 over the lawsuit. The case was referred to Carmel April 15 by Judge Walter J. La Buy of the Federal District Court here Carmel spent eleven days taking testimony from witnesses. He spent more than 100 hours examining pleadings, reading the transcript of the (testimony and examining the authorities cited by opposing counsel before preparing his report. He recommended that each side be assessed one-half of the costs of the hearing. Dr. Rogan, whose action touched off the court fight, took over leadership of the Illinois grand lodge last fall following the death of Ashby B. Carter. He is a dentist, a graduate of Meharry Medical College. He resides in Decatur, Illinois. NAACP NOT INVOLVED The Ancient Egyptian Arabic Order, Nobles of the Mystic Shrine was declared a "separate and distinct" organization from the Prince Hall Masons in a 35-page report filed in Federal District Court here Friday by Daniel D. Carmell, special master in chancery. The court battle between the two fraternal groups began April 1 when Raymond E, Jackson, Imperial Potentate of the Shrine, and Paul E. X. Brown, of Atlanta, asked the court to enjoin all Illinois Masons from obeying an edict issued by Dr. F. Curtis Rogan, Grand Master of the Illinois Prince Hall Masons. The suit asked for damages of $50,000 from Dr. Rogan and the Illinois grand lodge. The edict, issued last December 23 by Dr Rogan, required all master Masons from participating in Shrine activities except to pay dues and keep up property. Carmel, in his report, recommended that— 1. A decree be entered finding the edict to be void and of no effect. 2. An injunction be issued, as prayed for In the Shrine complaint, enjoining enforcement of the order. 3. The court retain Jurisdiction for the purpose of assessing damages if payments to the Shrine from the various temples are not made because of issuance of the edict. 4. The Masonic grand master has no authority over any member of the Shrine. 5. The Shrine is a separate and distinct organization from the Masons. 6. The only act complained about in the edict was performed by the Imperial Potentate and the grand master cannot penalize individual Masons (or acts of the Potentate. The findings of a master in chancery are not final but are subject to approval or disapproval by the court: His recommendations, however, are usually accepted by the court. The fight over jurisdiction saw two of the country's top attorneys opposing each other. Thurgood Marshall, special counsel for the NAACP, headed the Mason s legal force. Marshall led the NAACP fight which resulted in the United States Supreme Court decision outlawing segregation in public schools. Leading the legal battery of lawyers for the Shriners was William Robert Ming, Jr., a leading Chicago attorney," member of the faculty of the University of Chicago and of the legal committee of the NAACP. The NAACP was in no way Involved in the Shrine-Mason battle. Amos T. Hall of Tulsa. Oklahoma and Benjamin G. Glanton rounded out the legal staff for the Masons, Dr. Rogan testified during the hearings which began April 21 that he issued his controversial edict last December in a move to preserve peace and harmony. He accused Dr. Jackson or coming into the Chicago area and ordering" various members of Arabic Temple to be elected to Shrine offices. James A. Greene, of Chicago, former council for the Illinois Prince Hall Masons, quit his post May 26 over the lawsuit. The case was referred to Carmel April 15 by Judge Walter J. La Buy of the Federal District Court here Carmel spent eleven days taking testimony from witnesses. He spent more than 100 hours examining pleadings, reading the transcript of the (testimony and examining the authorities cited by opposing counsel before preparing his report. He recommended that each side be assessed one-half of the costs of the hearing. Dr. Rogan, whose action touched off the court fight, took over leadership of the Illinois grand lodge last fall following the death of Ashby B. Carter. He is a dentist, a graduate of Meharry Medical College. He resides in Decatur, Illinois. 10 HOURS The Ancient Egyptian Arabic Order, Nobles of the Mystic Shrine was declared a "separate and distinct" organization from the Prince Hall Masons in a 35-page report filed in Federal District Court here Friday by Daniel D. Carmell, special master in chancery. The court battle between the two fraternal groups began April 1 when Raymond E, Jackson, Imperial Potentate of the Shrine, and Paul E. X. Brown, of Atlanta, asked the court to enjoin all Illinois Masons from obeying an edict issued by Dr. F. Curtis Rogan, Grand Master of the Illinois Prince Hall Masons. The suit asked for damages of $50,000 from Dr. Rogan and the Illinois grand lodge. The edict, issued last December 23 by Dr Rogan, required all master Masons from participating in Shrine activities except to pay dues and keep up property. Carmel, in his report, recommended that— 1. A decree be entered finding the edict to be void and of no effect. 2. An injunction be issued, as prayed for In the Shrine complaint, enjoining enforcement of the order. 3. The court retain Jurisdiction for the purpose of assessing damages if payments to the Shrine from the various temples are not made because of issuance of the edict. 4. The Masonic grand master has no authority over any member of the Shrine. 5. The Shrine is a separate and distinct organization from the Masons. 6. The only act complained about in the edict was performed by the Imperial Potentate and the grand master cannot penalize individual Masons (or acts of the Potentate. The findings of a master in chancery are not final but are subject to approval or disapproval by the court: His recommendations, however, are usually accepted by the court. The fight over jurisdiction saw two of the country's top attorneys opposing each other. Thurgood Marshall, special counsel for the NAACP, headed the Mason s legal force. Marshall led the NAACP fight which resulted in the United States Supreme Court decision outlawing segregation in public schools. Leading the legal battery of lawyers for the Shriners was William Robert Ming, Jr., a leading Chicago attorney," member of the faculty of the University of Chicago and of the legal committee of the NAACP. The NAACP was in no way Involved in the Shrine-Mason battle. Amos T. Hall of Tulsa. Oklahoma and Benjamin G. Glanton rounded out the legal staff for the Masons, Dr. Rogan testified during the hearings which began April 21 that he issued his controversial edict last December in a move to preserve peace and harmony. He accused Dr. Jackson or coming into the Chicago area and ordering" various members of Arabic Temple to be elected to Shrine offices. James A. Greene, of Chicago, former council for the Illinois Prince Hall Masons, quit his post May 26 over the lawsuit. The case was referred to Carmel April 15 by Judge Walter J. La Buy of the Federal District Court here Carmel spent eleven days taking testimony from witnesses. He spent more than 100 hours examining pleadings, reading the transcript of the (testimony and examining the authorities cited by opposing counsel before preparing his report. He recommended that each side be assessed one-half of the costs of the hearing. Dr. Rogan, whose action touched off the court fight, took over leadership of the Illinois grand lodge last fall following the death of Ashby B. Carter. He is a dentist, a graduate of Meharry Medical College. He resides in Decatur, Illinois. it's Crystal Clear it's 94.4 Proof AVAILABLE IN ½ PINTS There's no gin like Gordon's 100% NEUTRAL SPIRITS DISTILLED FROM GRAIN. GORDONS DRY GIN CO., LINDER N.E Fireside Chat By MAYOR M. THORNTON I want to remind you about conditions in our community. I think they are improvimproving. I do not know what you think but, I believe that if you say something to help things improve and let us meet everybody with a smile and make every body smile. Don t try Make a poman smile because there is no smile in him. Some of them don't think they are officers unless they are brutal. They are humans like everybody else. Let us think and 'encourage others to do their best for humanity. Blind Veteran Saves 3 Lives The citizens of this southeastern Mississippi city are sticking out their chests these days because a blind ex-marine saved the lives of three persons last week. The hero was Charles Vines, 22, who was blinded by bursting shrapnel in Korea. He plunged into the dark river after hearing a cry for help from two teen-aged girls who were swept toward midstream after step into deep water, while wading the bank. Using the girls cries of distress as a guide, he swam rapidly toward them. Reaching- Annie Louis Ball first, he caught her by the arm and swam with her in tow until he found Barbara Wood, 15. Telling her to hold on to both Anne and himself he headed for the shore. Within 40 feet of tile shore, Anne told him she could make it. She started to swim, but was swept back into the swift water. Vines reached land with Barbara and then returned to save Anne for the second time. Hearing her cries, he started out into the swirling water, swimming 300 yards to reach the young woman, who was going under the third time. After making the long swim back, Vines then turned and pulled James Pea cock, who faltered in the rescue, out of the water. After the rescue, the mother of one of the young women rescued by Vines said only God could have given him the strength. Texas Chambers Of Commerce To Meet In August The Texas Negro chamber of Commerce is scheduled to meet here at Texas Southern University Aug 1-2 Those on the committee to handle public relations, housing entertainment, registration and the program are: J. Clarence Davis, Hurd M Jones, David Abner, Jacob Stewart, Milton Wilson, G. W. Buchanan, L. H. Spivey, Sid Hillard, J. E. Robinson, George Washington Dr. S. J. Cullon, Roscoe Cavitt and Mrs. Vera Dial. Most deals made at parties the night before turn out to be two different agreements.