Memphis World Memphis World Publishing Co. 1951-10-09 Lewis O. Swingler MEMPHIS WORLD The South's Oldest and leading Colored Semi-Weekly Newspaper Published by MEMPHIS WORLD PUBLISHING CO. Every TUESDAY and FRIDAY at 164 BEALE—Phone,8-4030 Entered In the Post Office at Memphis, Tenn., as second-Class mail under the Act of Congress, March 1, 1870 Member of SCOTT NEWSPAPER SYNDICATE W. A. Scott, II, Founder; C. A. Scott, General Manager LEWIS O. SWINGLER Editor A. G. SHIELDS, Jr. Advertising Manager The is an independent newspaper—non sectarian and non-partisan, printing news unbiasedly and supporting those things it believes to the interest of its readers and opposing those things against the interest of its readers. SUBSCRIPTION RATES: Year $5.00—6 Months $3.00—3 Months $1.50 (In Advance) Jimmie Cooper, 119 E. Utah.............. Phone 9-3700 Mrs. Sadie Gray ...... 1355 Kennedy St., Phone: 9-2824 Lucius Vessell, 1001 Thomas . ...... 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In this voluntary decision, therefore, Louisiana has moved ahead of the other southern states, save Texas, and now Negroes in that state not only are permitted to vote in the Primaries without obstruction but are equally welcome to participate in helping to shape the rules of the Central State Committee and name the party's candidates who will campaign on the Democratic ticket. That is not true in Georgia. It is not true in most of the other Deep South states. It is true in Texas and to a limited degree, it is true, in South Carolina, only after a bitter court fight. On its own, the State Central Committee voted Tuesday to strike out the ancient phrase from its Constitution which prescribes that party participants "shall be a white person", and substitute in its places "he shall be registered as a member of the Democratic Party." This, therefore, opens the way for Negroes to be represented on the local and state Central bodies and to have official representation at the National Democratic Convention. And unlike Georgia and the other states, Louisiana by her action, is taking the initiative in making the Negro Democrat a part and parcel of the State Democratic Party with power to help shape the policies, name the candidates who shall run on the Party's Ticket and otherwise legislate the welfare of the Democratic Party in the State. That is a praiseworthy step and state officials are lo be commended for doing so voluntarily before it becomes compulsory for all states to do so. Eventually and not long hence. Negroes are going to insist upon this representation on the party councils of their states, just as the United States Supreme Court intended that they should do when it handed down the decision in the Texas Primary case of 1944. REVIEWING THE NEWS BY WILLIAM GORDON The job has become such a tremendous force in our social and economic life today, that most people spend at least one-third of their total life at work. This also means that the job is a tremendous factor in determining what life itself means to the individual and what satisfaction and happiness one may enjoy in life. It is very important, then, that the individual get as much out of his job as possible much more than his weekly or monthly paycheck. The individual's work must satisfy his emotional and social needs, just as fully as it satisfies his need for bread and roof over head. In order to give the very best that you can, in whatever endeavor you may be engaged, you must be in the position to like what you are doing. There are many factors of course which prohibit some people from doing their very best on the job, and this applies especially to the bulk of Negro Americans. It is difficult for many of Cur race to enjoy what they are doing, because it's still difficult for many of us to acquire the kind of work we like. We seldom get the opportunity to be employed in the skills which we are best fitted for Social, political and economic patterns stand as barriers to this goal. It has been very unfortunate that the Negro has not been provided with, in many cases good working conditions. First of all, the Negro must be allowed to establish- him self as a dignified human being. He should be allowed to feel that he is important, not only to his family and self, but also to society. The feeling of importance and significance in the total picture of American production should be given the Negro without argument and without bickering. The Negro wants to feel that he is more than just an ordinary cog in the wheel of production. He wants to feel that he is more than cog to be discarded like any tool in the factory. This feeling of personal worth is a pretty intangible thing, but it's mighty important in the emotional adjustment to our daily work. Today, Negro Americans are fighting for the recognition due them in every phase of endeavor this country has to offer. We cannot really be happy in our work or in the communities in which we live unless we can identify ourselves fully will all other groups of Americans and fellow workers. We are social creatures, sensitive to the esteem and approval of other's. We want teamwork in our society. We want to be a part of a group, united in a common purpose by bonds of friendliness and group loyalty. This gives life, a feeling of security, and adds zest and interest to the big job that we as Americans must do. In this struggle for survival of what some believe to be a tottering civilization, the Negro wants to play his part in helping to preserve it. He cannot play his part significantly, if he is not allowed to become a definite part of the American production machinery. He wants and needs all the things other Americans are now enjoying—that of opportunity to work where he is best fitted under, the conditions ofand to all of other Americans. The Negro And The Job BY WILLIAM GORDON The job has become such a tremendous force in our social and economic life today, that most people spend at least one-third of their total life at work. This also means that the job is a tremendous factor in determining what life itself means to the individual and what satisfaction and happiness one may enjoy in life. It is very important, then, that the individual get as much out of his job as possible much more than his weekly or monthly paycheck. The individual's work must satisfy his emotional and social needs, just as fully as it satisfies his need for bread and roof over head. In order to give the very best that you can, in whatever endeavor you may be engaged, you must be in the position to like what you are doing. There are many factors of course which prohibit some people from doing their very best on the job, and this applies especially to the bulk of Negro Americans. It is difficult for many of Cur race to enjoy what they are doing, because it's still difficult for many of us to acquire the kind of work we like. We seldom get the opportunity to be employed in the skills which we are best fitted for Social, political and economic patterns stand as barriers to this goal. It has been very unfortunate that the Negro has not been provided with, in many cases good working conditions. First of all, the Negro must be allowed to establish- him self as a dignified human being. He should be allowed to feel that he is important, not only to his family and self, but also to society. The feeling of importance and significance in the total picture of American production should be given the Negro without argument and without bickering. The Negro wants to feel that he is more than just an ordinary cog in the wheel of production. He wants to feel that he is more than cog to be discarded like any tool in the factory. This feeling of personal worth is a pretty intangible thing, but it's mighty important in the emotional adjustment to our daily work. Today, Negro Americans are fighting for the recognition due them in every phase of endeavor this country has to offer. We cannot really be happy in our work or in the communities in which we live unless we can identify ourselves fully will all other groups of Americans and fellow workers. We are social creatures, sensitive to the esteem and approval of other's. We want teamwork in our society. We want to be a part of a group, united in a common purpose by bonds of friendliness and group loyalty. This gives life, a feeling of security, and adds zest and interest to the big job that we as Americans must do. In this struggle for survival of what some believe to be a tottering civilization, the Negro wants to play his part in helping to preserve it. He cannot play his part significantly, if he is not allowed to become a definite part of the American production machinery. He wants and needs all the things other Americans are now enjoying—that of opportunity to work where he is best fitted under, the conditions ofand to all of other Americans. HEADLINES & BYLINES BY SILAS P. WASHINGTON In the Monday morning October 1, 1951 edition of the Commercial Appeal, the headline, "500 Dedicate the Annex to Abe Scharff 'Y' appeared. It told of the dedication of the colored branch of the YMCA in this city. Fortunately, I was able to attend the affair. The master of ceremonies was Prof. Blair T. Hunt principal of Booker T. Washington High School. The program was full and extensive; hence, such prevents reference to all items and participants, and forces us to confine our attention to the high spots. We do, however, feel disposed to mention the Booker T. Washington School Band under the direction of Prof. W T McDaniels, and the YMCA Chorus directed by Prof. John W. Whittaker of LeMoyne College. I consider most significant the opening song, "Faith of Our Fathers led by Mr. Julius Lewis. The program listed "Greeting from the City of Memphis by Hon Watkins Overton, Mayor of Memphis. Unfortunate the Mayor was unable to attend, but he designated Col. Robert Pharr to extend greetings on his behalf. Col Phar said that some claimed that he was to "pinch-hit" for Mayor Overton and he" said that he hoped to do as well pinch hitting" for the Mayor as Jackie Robinson does, in baseball. This was enthusiastically received by the audience. Col. Pharr continuing, expressed the belief that Mayor Overton would visit, the building, spoke of the building as being good and well built, affirmed that he was glad to welcome it as one of the great buildings of the city, and fisally paid tribute to all citizens, white and colored, who made it possible. Dr J. E. Walker said, in response to Col. Pharr's welcome, that it was a great tribute to Memphis that it was one of the few cities which could raise $75.000; that the dedication was a great tribute to Mr Scharff In addition, he asked Col Pharr to tell Mayor Overton that we thank him for the welcome and for selecting such a fine citizen to represent himself on the program. Prof Hunt spoke of the many invisible spectators-the ones who dreamed of this day and passed onwho were looking with approval and In fact, he and others continually referred to this dedication as a dream having come true. In a way the dream fulfilled the idea seemed Especial praise was given Mr. Lawrence at this point. Mr. Earle Whittington, Metropolitan General Secretary. Memphis YMCA, was then presented "Without him." said Prof. Hunt, "the dream-fulfilled would not be possible " Mr. Whittington then said that the other part of the building was yet to be realized, and he likened it to the other ear of corn on a stalk where two were supposed to be He called on the following and some others to be recognized and to have a ward: Mr. Jones, architect: Mr Albert Mason, in charge of the Interracial YMCA work. Mr. Walt Jones, Jr., architect. Mr Johnson, chairman of the building committee, Mr T. Walker Lewis, chairman, Metropolitan YMCA and Mr Bates Brown, grandson of the former owner of the site. Mr. Whittington's talk emphasized three main points: 1 the principles of Jesus; 2 the vast amount of money in the United States and its effectiveness. 3. the organization of the YMCA One of his utterances seemed particularly significant. He said that it seemed impossible to him to give the YMCA benefits to the whites without giving them to the Negroes and to expect the general level of citizenship to rise Finally, he pledged to do all in his power to embody the above principles. Mr. Abe Scharff by far the greatest benefactor of the branch, spokt in his turn. (Previously, Mr. Bates Brown referred to the beautiful flower garden his aunt had on the site when he was a boy Appropriately, then Mr. Scharff likened the addition to the original mansion to a beautiful blossom produced from Mr Brown's aunt's flower garden He said further that this country was one of the few spots where people of different religious faiths, colors and Ideas of government can peaceably assemble; that we should be thankful and mindful of the need to protect that right Moreover, he stressed that the realization of the dream fulfilled is merely a challenge for future advancement Also, there was a need to look forward to not only the completion of the building but, to the broadening of the scope of the service as well. There was in addition, a need for growth in ideas of views and in thoughts. He said, in conclusion, that it was his hope that this building will be the beginning of a greater growth of the Negro. The main address was given by Mr. James E Cook, Executive Secretary of the Pine Street YMCA, St. Louis. Mo. After extending greetings and tracing the many inauguration of the "Y" movement among Negroes, he informed us that the greatest growth " of the YMCA is in the South; that the "Y" meets most needs; all areas can meet there on common ground. He said, continuing, that some organizations give you a bunch of don'ts. The YMCA, on the other hand, puts up a building, and says do, emphasizing positive physical fitness is stressed. Likewise the social and spiritual side of man are considered. Dedication means' responsibilities, "If you want democracy," he said, "it "costs." 'Dedication suggests that it is just a start. Hard work is set to be begun. The gift of the Y is only an opportuni ty for the Negro to do something. Dedication suggests running costs running a Y costs much, and means many responsibilities. He pointed out that Memphis has a fine physical plant which in itself means an opportunity, for shouldering responsibilities. Particular tribute was paid to Mr. and Mrs. Charles B. Lawrence. Also, a very glowing tribute was given Mr. Scharff. In fact, he challenged the colored leaders of Memphis to try to match Mr. Scharff. Another thing he pointed out was the fact that youth need examples object lessons, so to speak. And, finally, he contended that we have all the insipation we need. All that is lacking is action on our part. "You can," he said, "make Memphis one of the finest cities in America." Not much is going to be said now about Mr. Roulhac. That will come later. However, he paid tribute to Mr. Lawrence's work, recognized and accepted his challenge, received the key from Mr. Scharff, and said, "This is your 'Y' Use it." Historic Cases professional schools; (2) that the lower court, even in upholding the statute, had found segregation harm ful, and that in view of this finding the reasoning in the Sweatt and McLaurin cases should have been followed; and (3) that the statute is unreasonable on its face in that it applies only to elementary schools and that there is no difference in terms of ability of students based on color. NAACP attorneys appealing this case are Charles Bledsoe. Charles Scott and John Scott of Topeka, and Robert L. Carter, Jack Greenberg arid Thurgood Marshall of the national office legal staff. In the South Carolina case, segregation in elementary and high schools was upheld by a special three-judge federal court, with U S District Judge J. Watles Waring entering a vigorous dissent. Also to be considered by the Supreme Court is the appeal of the NAACP for equalization of teachers' salaries in Jackson, Mississippi, and suits for admission of qualified Negro students to the Universities of Florida and Tennessee. TEACHERS' SALARY CASE ON DOCKET professional schools; (2) that the lower court, even in upholding the statute, had found segregation harm ful, and that in view of this finding the reasoning in the Sweatt and McLaurin cases should have been followed; and (3) that the statute is unreasonable on its face in that it applies only to elementary schools and that there is no difference in terms of ability of students based on color. NAACP attorneys appealing this case are Charles Bledsoe. Charles Scott and John Scott of Topeka, and Robert L. Carter, Jack Greenberg arid Thurgood Marshall of the national office legal staff. In the South Carolina case, segregation in elementary and high schools was upheld by a special three-judge federal court, with U S District Judge J. Watles Waring entering a vigorous dissent. Also to be considered by the Supreme Court is the appeal of the NAACP for equalization of teachers' salaries in Jackson, Mississippi, and suits for admission of qualified Negro students to the Universities of Florida and Tennessee. White Medics Vote would be that of the KSMA council's chartering the state-wide society. The council is the KSMA governing body between meetings. This action probably will not be taken until its next meeting about a month from now in early November. One factor not provided for in the delegates action was the question of social events. An unnamed office said this will be worked out in a fair and equitable manner" by the council. Total membership of the KSMA is about 2,000. There are an estimated 70 Negro doctors in the state of Kentucky. They belong to the Blue Glass State Medical association, affiliated with the National Medical association. The rules chance in Kentucky comes on the heel of an article in the current Journal of the National Medical Association which declares that "there are definite trends toward integration in medical matters. The Journal article, cited as progressive steps, the discussing of the National Association of Colored Graduate Nurses, the abolishing of the jimcrow office of Negro health work in the Federal Security administration, and the opening of more medical schools to Negroes. It als pointed out the election of a white physician as president-elect of the John A. Andrew Clinical society at Tuskegee. NO BETTER ADVICE... " If you've not tasted Bond & Lillard recently, buy some today and enjoy this, extraflavorful Kentucky bourbon! 90 PROOF * THE BOND & LILLARD CO., LOUISVILLE, KENTUCKY Fire Prevention Week October 7-13 THE NATION'S CAPITAL Apparently It has not yet sunk into the minds of the men and women guiding the destinies of the Republican party that the G. O. P. has not won a Presidential election since, large numbers of colored voters deserted it in 1932 to vote for Franklin Delano Roosevelt. If Republican leaders are aware of this, they show no inclination to do anything about bringing the colored vote back into its folds. The executive committee and members of the Republican national committee from twenty-one, states and the District of Columbia met here Monday, October 1, to discuss plans for the 1952 campaign and the national convention which will convene in Chicago July 7. As far as could be learned, the subject of what the party could do to win back a majority of colored voters was on no agenda of the round-table conferences held by the executive committee, state chairmen and vice chairmen, the National Federation of Women's Republican Clubs, and the Young Republican National Federation, or at the luncheon, the open general session, or the dinner. The program of the regional conference, as a matter of fact, will have the effect of widening the defection of colored voters from the Republican party. Ever since Senator Karl R Mundt, Republican, of South Dakota, broach ed the question of Republicans form ing an alliance with Dixiecrats to win the 1952 election there has been a suspicion in the minds of colored voters that Chairman Guy G. Gabrielson of the Republican national committee Was aiding and abetting this move. Until the regional conference was held here on October 1 there was no evidence to support this suspicion, although Mr Gabrielson has dodged taking a public position on the issue. But at this conference Senator Mundt was one of four persons chosen to deliver welcoming addresses: His selection for a place on the program can only be interpreted as an indorsement of his activities in behalf of a RepublicanDixiecrat alliance, the omission of a civil rights plank from the 1952 party platform, and an abandonment of this issue to the several states. Senator Mundt was rather astute in his remarks to the Republicans attending the conference, most of whom came from the South. He did not openly espouse his plan, but he did bring into his speech the idea of "limited government," around which he and his colleagues hope to launch a misalliance of Republicans with Dixiecrats. Mundt called for a campaign based on a consistent fight for the restoration of limited powers for the Federal Government rather than what he termed the 'Truman concept of almighty government with limited freedom for the individual" and for consolidating the voting strength of Republicans and Democrats, North and South, behind candidates and a platform that will be agreeable to the Dixiecrats. Mr. Gabrielson should know that no such campaign will appeal to colored voters in 1952. In the present state of word affairs, the Federal Government cannot gain the wholehearted support of the peoples of Asia, Africa and Latin America, in its fight against Communism, unless the Federal Government takes action to assure equal rights to all of its citizens. DO YOU INHALE? Take the PHILIP MORRIS NOSE TEST ... . Start enjoying PHILIP MORRIS ) Then Take the PHILIP MORRIS NOSE TEST ... . Start enjoying PHILIP MORRIS ) Orange Mound tractor trailer about a mile from Lebanon, Indiana, last Friday evening. A graduate, of Booker T. Washington high school, Thomas served in U. S. Armed Forces in World War 2, spendnig eighteen months in Italy. He was playground director this summer over Washington Park. Victory Funeral Home is making funeral arrangements. Negro Suits Stop police "ball pen" before and after the trial. White women, however, were housed upstairs in the care of a matron, no matter what their offense, he said. Since the suit was file Carwile added, Police Court has practiced "democracy by debasing all the women, white and colored and keeping them in the bull pen with the men. The lawyer said his aim in the suit was to show that "the judge of a lower court may be sued." The point was maintained, he said, when Judge M. Ray Doubles held that if the plaintiff could prove the allegations the defendant would be liable. 2 CUSHION FALL FOR 2 When a scaffodling collapsed, two plasterers fell 20 feet and two others, 19 feet Two of them, Harry W. Johnson and Reuben Pastin, who fell 20 feet, were hurt, The other two, who fell only 19, hurt, were unhurt because they landed atop those who were thrown off first. WISHING WELL Registered U. S. Patent Office HERE is a pleasant little game that will give you a message every 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, add 3. The result is your key number. Start at the upper left-hand corner of the rectangle and check every one of your key numbers, left to right. Then, read the message the letters under the checked figures give you. Elks To Honor tionist, who set oil the spark than flamed into the Civil War and Freedom for the Negro. Among" Bills and Daughter Elk, present at the Key Club reception, honoring Mr. Jones were Mrs. Maceo Redwood Daughter Ruler, whospoke at the party; Miss Frankelle Robinson, vice dtr. Ruler. Mrs. Jana Cox, financial secretary: Miss Gertrude Dukes, and Miss Laura Alexander; Maurice Hulbert, Sr. SimonHarding, Eddie Matthews, Floyd Neely, Edwin Williams, Dennis Hearn, Theodore Robinson. Atlanta GI Gets New Assignment Private Willie J. Shannon, the son of Mrs. Dora M Gorden of 450 Nelson St. Atlanta. Ga, has recently been assigned to this post with the 1277th Area Service Unit. Private Shannon, who entered the service in February 1951 was formerly stationed at Fort Devens, Mass. He will assume duties here as a prison guard with the Rehabilitation Detachment. The Cats countered quickly after recovering an Arkansas fumble on the Lions' 43. A 15 yard off tackle drive by John Kincaide, Memphis, Term., freshman, and McElroy's 24 yard dash to the 8 set the stage for Harold Smith who went over standing to knot the score. Sandlin's toe put the Cats ahead 7-6. Another Lion fumble on their own. 37 saw McElroy of Wiley, take to the airlanes on the 6th play to hit Robert, Thomas 16 yards away in the Arkansas end zone. Wiley led a half time 13-6. Early in the third quarter, following a 15 yard penalty back to their 1-foot line, the Wiley center made a bad pass that was recover ed by Lester Boss of Arkansas behind the Wiley goal for a touchdown, The extra point was missed and the Oats still led 13-12, until Vaness Johnson took over midway the final stanza to push over the clincher. Henry Kean's Tennessee State Tigers pounded out a 28-2 triumph over the Langston Lions Saturday in Oklahoma to avenge their. defeat of last year. The heavy mountaineers made it the hard way —a few yards each down, but their relentless power and drive wore the Tiger's with Bush sneaking over for a 2 yard six-pointer in the fourth and passing to Turner for a 5 yard touchdown in the same period. Texas Southern turned on the hem for the ambitious Bugler Bears Saturday night in Tyler and scorched the Bruins 48-0. Wiley and prairie View have open dates—Arkansas against Texas in a night game at Tyler looks like a toss-up; Southern's Jaguars -as they very well please over Sam Huston's Dragons in Austin; Lang ston over Lincoln (Mo.): and Jackson Mississippi College to shade Texas Southern in Houston. STUNTER AND GIRL DIE While 28,000 spectators in the Minnesota State Fair grandstand watched, Carl E. Ferriss, 31-year-old stunt flyer and the 17-year-old girl, Kitty Middleton, who rode on the wing of his brightly-pointed biplane crashed to their deaths when the plane failed to come out of power-off dive. Strategic goods leak to satellites via Free Port of Trieste.