Memphis World Memphis World Publishing Co. 1951-07-17 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 MEMPHIS WORLD is 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 thing against the interest of its readers. SUBSCRIPTION RATES: Year $5.00 — 6 Months $3.00 — 3 Months $1.25 (In Advance) ROUTE SUPERVISORS: SOUTHWEST: Jimmie Cooper, 119 E. Utah.............. Phone 9- 3700 N. EASTERN: Roosevelt Phillips, 1382 Nicholas..........Phone 5-5076 OFFICE: Charles Moore,.................397-C South Lauderdale GREATER WHITEHAVEN AREA—Lawrence Johnson ... Phone 35-4917 CENTRAL: James Hawes, Jr., 879 S. 4th........Phone 39-2980 BINGHAMPTON: Gayther Myers, 675 Lipford.......Phone 48-0627 For any information concerning the distribution of THE WORLD, please contact one of your route supervisors, particularly the one in your respective district. A Foreigner's View Of Us As a rule, whenever we have occasion to reproduce statements of foreigners' impressions of our United States, we do so in pointing to some glaring defects from which we suffer as a racial minority. This time, however, we have the good fortune to reproduce such a statement without so much as an adverse criticism to offer in agreement. And while all of us admit our weakness here and imperfections there, this time we would not even point to the shameful race riot now boiling in Chicago nor even the slayings and bombings in Birmingham. The St. Louis Post-Dispatch, in its Sunday, July 1, edition, reports an indictment against the United States by Seyd Mohammad Sarodio, who identifies himself as an Indonesian, upon returning to his native land after an extensive sojourn here. Here is what he thinks: "Foreigners in the United States mislead the American people by telling them what they want to hear. The language used is studied and the American people are very much pleased. I am writing, however, to say what is on my heart, honestly and without dissimulation, because 1 do not believe that we have a right to mislead anybody about what we think of them. "I do not like the United States at all and I am going home (Jakarta, Java). I have been here six years. I thought I was wrong about the bad impression I had had, that is why I thought I would stay longer in this country to seek information or rebuttal of my negative experience. My stay dragged on six years, only to find a strong confirmation. Now I shall tell you specific language why I do not like this country. "First, you talk too much about high ideals. You are self-righteous. You are a fanatically racial people. You do not like people of a different color. This prejudice is so deep and persasive that it expresses itself in your business, in your schools, in pour social parties, in your politics, in your industrial and labor life. Even your churches are not free of this evil. "Your politics is a white man's politics. In world issues of right and wrong, you always side with your, fellow white man. Take the case of strategical maneuvers all over the world. You are always in concert with other white people. Africa and what remains of Asia, are still under the white man, European, and you support him by all kinds of methods, disguised and undisguised. This is why we cannot trust your Point Four. To us that is another trick of the white man. We have known the white man too long and he is full of guiles. "Your power politics and your strategica; conduct are spread all over the world. In one breath you spout idealism to disarm people, and in the next as soon as they are disarmed, you cut their throats economically, militarily, politically. You always want to be the upper dog . . . You are so rich and powerful that you have lost your sense of ethical and moral values . . You have not developed a sensitivity of conscience and an integration of spirit that come through suffering and a life of tight poverty and tears and sweat. Things come your way via the easy road." Polio Pointers For 1951 DO—Allow children to play with friends they have been with right along. Keep them away from new people, especially in the close daily living of a home. Because—Once polio has appeared in a community, scientists say the virus probably is widespread. Your children probably have come in contcat with it already and developed a degree of resistance to that particular virus. DO—Wash hand carefully before eating and always alter using the toilet—especially important when poilo is around. Also, keep food clean and covered. Because —Hands may carry polio infection into the body through the mouth. Scientists have determined that large amounts of virus are excreted from the bowel and throat of a patient as well as a healthy carrier during seasonal outbreaks DO—Watch for signs of sickness, such as headache, fever, sore throat upset stomach, sore muscles, stiff neck or back, extreme tiredness or nervousness, trouble in breathing or swallowing. Because—During an outbreak of polio, symptoms vary from the very vague to actual paralysis Watch for all symptoms closely during this period. DO—Put a sick, person to bed at once, away from others, and call the doctor. Quick action may lessen crippling. Because—While paralysis cannot be prevented, doctors have determined that early bedrest and prompt treatment may influence progress of the disease and lesson the severity of deformities. DO—Telephone your local Chapter of the National Foundation for Infantile Paralysis, if you need help. Locate through telephone book or health department. No patient need go without care for lack of money. Your Chapter will pay what you cannot afford Because—The 2800 local Chapters supported by your contributions to the March of Dimes, exist for this purpose. Other March of Dimes funds are spent for scientific research and the training of much-needed professional per sonnel? DO—Remember, at least half of all polio patients get well without all polio patients get well without any crippling. Because—Recent surveys show that 50 per cent of all diagnosed polio cases suffer no paralysis at all. Another 25 per cent with no disabling after-effects. Seventeen per cent are severely paralyzed, and about eight per cent die DON'T—get over-tired by hard play, exercise, work or travel. This means men women and children. Because—Scientists believe that once a person has become infected with polio, a delicate balance exists between the polio virus and the body's ability to fight it. The scales can be tipped in favor of the virus by over-exertion. A recent study revealed that heavy exertion in the early stages of the disease resulted in more severe and extensive paralysis DON'T—get chilled. Don't bathe or swim long in cold water or sit around in wet clothes. Because—Research has indicated that chilling and physical exertion seem to lower body resistance to the virus, once it has entered your body. DON'T have mouth or throat operations during a polio outbreak. Because—Recent surveys have demonstrated that tonsillectomies performed at this time increase the risk of getting bulbar polio (most serious form) by 11 times. DON'T—use another person's towels dishes, tableware or the like. Because—Virus is excreted from the bowel and throat and may be transferred unknowingly by these implements DON'T—take children to places where there is polio: ask your health department for advice. Because—Moving the child would needlessly expose him to the polio virus. DON'T—take your, child out of camp or playground, where there is good health supervision. Because—He already has been daily exp tdsoe tho yy... .... daily exposed to the virus by the time a case has been reported Routine daily, living under proper supervision, such as good camps and playgrounds offer, is a safeguard to his health. MOMENTS OF REFLECTION THE NIGIIT IS MINE FACE THE MUSIC LITTLE THINGS U. S. Casualties In Korean War The Department of Defense announced the following casualties in the Korean area: Sergeant Raymond S. Charles, son of Mr. and Mrs. Sidney S Charles, Rt. 2. Rogersville. Master Sergeant Russell M White, husband of Mrs. Eura M. White, 613 S. Ury Street, Union City. Private Doss Chandler, son of Mr. and Mrs. Archie Chandler, Rt. Ooltewah. WOUNDED The Department of Defense announced the following casualties in the Korean area: Sergeant Raymond S. Charles, son of Mr. and Mrs. Sidney S Charles, Rt. 2. Rogersville. Master Sergeant Russell M White, husband of Mrs. Eura M. White, 613 S. Ury Street, Union City. Private Doss Chandler, son of Mr. and Mrs. Archie Chandler, Rt. Ooltewah. INJURED The Department of Defense announced the following casualties in the Korean area: Sergeant Raymond S. Charles, son of Mr. and Mrs. Sidney S Charles, Rt. 2. Rogersville. Master Sergeant Russell M White, husband of Mrs. Eura M. White, 613 S. Ury Street, Union City. Private Doss Chandler, son of Mr. and Mrs. Archie Chandler, Rt. Ooltewah. MISSING IN ACTION The Department of Defense announced the following casualties in the Korean area: Sergeant Raymond S. Charles, son of Mr. and Mrs. Sidney S Charles, Rt. 2. Rogersville. Master Sergeant Russell M White, husband of Mrs. Eura M. White, 613 S. Ury Street, Union City. Private Doss Chandler, son of Mr. and Mrs. Archie Chandler, Rt. Ooltewah. Formal Opening 660 to a total of 2,000 with student representation from nearly every state of the union and foreign countries. Dr. Davis, native of Camden, Miss., began his education in a modest two-room rural, school, and advanced to Cornell University for both his Master's Degree and Doctorate. His B. S Degree was received at A. and I. State College where he starred in all the major sports, including football, basketball, and track. Prof. Hayes said that his committee has provided a full program of interest to all ages next Sunday. There will be music, entertainment, refreshments, and prizes. The Manassas High School band and Friendly Echoes are on the musical part of the program. A major entertainment feature will be the awarding, of a brand new, crisp one hundred dollar ($100) bill as a first prize. Everything will be free in the way of refreshments. Prof. Williams, chairman of the radio committee, stated that part of the program will go on the air at 2:30 p m Sunday. Editor Swingler has prepared instructions as follows for getting out to the Castalia Heights: "If driving, go either east or west on South Parkway to Castalia Street .. then South on Castalia to signs. If riding bus, take Number 4 or 20 to Wilson and Ethlyn Loop. There a special bus will take you direct from this bus stop to the scene of the ceremonies. Ride 1 to Park and Airways, or ask the bus driver. You can get to Castalia Heights from any place in the city." "Let us show these wonderful, out-of-town guests that we appreciate their being here with us to celebrate Better Housing Day by being out as Castalia Heights in person to greet them." Prof. Hayes added. "Let's show everyone we are truly interested in all that Better Housing can mean to us. I think you will join me when you see for yourself that a better day has dawned for all of us in the matter of Better Housing." AME Missionaries thority to ascertain the the facts and to discharge from responsibility the guilty. There has been too much shooting and killing of persons by accidents on the part of our police; assault upon the person of individual and then claiming that the resisted arrest or hurt themselves or knocked their eyes out by falling upon something. The case of Rev. DeWitt. T. Al corn is especially grievous because we understand that the proper officials of the city including the mayor, the Police Commissioner, Chief of Police, Inspector of Police had all previously briefed on police invasion of citizenship rights over a period of more than a year. The conscience of the community will not rest until Justice is done in this case and the officials should rise to the challenge of the hour if this time of national peril and by action clear the name of the city in this matter." The resolution was passed unaniclosing session of the convention. Capital Spotlight The Roscoe Lees (Eloise) — he's a Washington dentist —and their daughter, Camille, wrote from London: "We are having a wonderful time This Old World is steeped in tradition We worshipped in Westminister Abbey and sat in the House of Lords. On to Scotland tomorrow. Then to Paris, the Riviera Switzerland and possibly Italy. But home soon There are so many places that we have been here and have met so many prominent people. We'll tell you in detail when we return" From Edinburgh: "Enjoying Scotland very much Spent the day in Glasgow visiting a friend. Leaving tomorrow for London again and then on to Paris." From Seoul (Korea), Captain "Tommy" Martin, a public relations officer with the 8th Army —he's a Washingtonian—writes: "Greetings from the land of the morning calmi." Things are moving rather slowly since Jacob Malik's latest peace or cease-fire proposal (Tommy's letter was written before the cease-fire negotiations began) reached the ears of servicemen is Korea "Ran into a few more of the old gang yesterday (June 29) and discovered a few interesting items. Integration is still moving ahead. Yesterday I ran into Capt. Cato Adams of Los-Angeles and the University of Southern California. He is a dental officers serving with the First Cavalry Division, the first colored officer assigned to the division. One or two are attached. There are many colored enlisted men serving with the cavalry division and today I saw several colored soldiers wearing the Seventh Infantry Division patch. I think that division has only recently received colored replacements — but the big point is that all divisions here in Korea now have colored troops serving with them as assigned personnel. The commanding officer who was with the Seventh Division when it advanced to the Manchurian border and who returned to the states about two months ago said a colored unit had been assigned to the division shortly before he-left Korea and had given good accounts of themselves in a couple of engagements with the Reds) "Capt Warren Allen, also of Los Angeles, commands the Second Ranger Company which has been attached to the division since the company arrived, here from the states last October. "Here in Army headquarters integratior is a continuing, thing. I noticed yesterday that there are several colored soldiers assigned to the Eight Army Signal Section and working in the communication center. I don't have the kid's names at present, but the big thing is that they are integrated. "Right now that is the important thing I think I mentioned before that there were colored soldiers in the Eighth Army Honor Guard, which is made up of ex-combat men from all divisions. "Capt "Wallace W. Price of East St. Louis, Illinois, is the latest officer here to make Regular Army on competitive tour. He commands the 8073rd Army Bath unit. Price is a graduate of East Central Illinois State College, and his wife Mrs Hortense Price, is currently living in Tokyo and employed os a clerktypist in Far East Air Forces headquarters . "Other signs of integration: Major Tom Rivers of Newark, New Jersey, and formerly with the 372nd Infantry Regiment during World War II, is the personnel officer at Camp Drake, near Tokyo. Japan: "News about D.C.(District of Columbia) officers here: Major Conway Jones of D.C. is the civil assistance officer for the 24th Infantry Regiment Lieut. John H. Ewell, Jr. 1939 graduate of Howard is battalion intelligence officer for the third battalion, Ninth Infantry Regiment, Second Division, and Capt. Bill Pierce of D.C. is supply officer in the same battalion "In the 23lst Transportation Battalion, a National Guard unit from Baltimore, Capt. Thomas Code of Baltimore was recently promoted to major. "Well, Louis, that is the picture at present Give my regards to all my friends around town. I hope to see you in two or three months Hestlene (Tommy's mate) and the children join in best wishes to you."' P. K. Miller rold Flowers, and M. Miller who spoke of the fallen leader respectively as a Christian, citizen, and business man. Honorary pallbearers also included nine funeral directors of Arkansas, all of which have been associated with Great Protective Association. Interment took place in the Miller's Memorial Cemetery. Miss Williams ganizations. Dr. H. Councill Trenholm, ATA executive secretary and member of the NEA-ATA joint committee, outlined the background of the deveelopment at the new NEA policy at the sectional conference participated in by Mr Kendrix. D. Donald Glover. San Francisco Urban League. Dr. Watt Long, associate superintendent of the host city's public schools, and Phares Reeder, executive secretary, West Virginia Education Association. Further developing the position of the ATA and Negro teachers. Miss Williams, who is a classroom teacher, urged that the NEA's interpretation not be considered a medium for maintaining separate teacher organizations. She said that the ATA and the NEA-ATA joint committee interpret the new policy "as a temporary and transitional ex pedient for such areas and for such time as necessary." By the close of registration time, it was estimated that almost ninety of the convention almost 3,800 delegates were representing the Negro teachers of the largest recorded Negro participation in the history of the association. Twelve of the thirteen newly affiliated Negro state teachers organizations were represented in the assembly. North Carolina had the largest number of such delegates from its new state affiliate and local associations. The largest state delegation was from Alabama which had Negroes at an NEA convention for the first time. Two Person Crack Colorline IN Okla. Two persons cracked the color line in their respective fields here last week. Edward Irons, becomes the first colored doctor to serve his internship in a total white hospital, and Mrs. Lilla Byars Thompson, interior decorator, landed a coveted contract with a white organization. Dr. Irons completed his internship in hospital administration at Hillcrest hospital. He received his master of science degree from the University of Minnesota. He has been appointed as business manager of the Consolidated State Institution at Taft, Oklahoma. Mrs. Thompson has the contrast to cut, sew, and design draperies for the new building of the National Junior Chamber of Commerce. Her contract is with the Honn-Nording firm. Mrs. Thompson is the wife ofP. S. Thompson, a local pharmacist. Foreign Secretary Morrison warns Britain on arms letup. Mrs. J. L. Brinkley, Daughter Visit East Mrs. Juanita Perkins Brinkley, teacher in the public schools, and wife of Principal J. L. Brinkley, Jr., left the city for Baltimore, Maryland to become house guest of Attorney Perty B. Brinkley, and Mrs. Brinkley. She was accompanied by the Brinkley's daughter, Paulette, Atty. Brinkley is a brother of Principal Brinkley Before returning to Memphis Mrs. Brinkley and Paulette will continue eastward to Amytiville, Long Island. New York to spend a few days with Prof. and Mrs. Floyd M. Campbell, Memphis educators who are vacationing with their son "Spike" it the home of Mrs. Camp bell's mother. Willard Townsend movement. "This interest has persisted to the extent that the top CIO and AFL officials. Phillip Murray and William Green, enthusiastically serve on the National Council of the College Fund." Townsend who also serves on the Board of Directors of the Fund, closed his speech with a plea that "all Americans take seriously their responsibility of assuring every group within the confines of our great land as equal opportunity for higher education. Failure to provide such opportunities constitutes the great weakness in democracy's armor. It is precisely on this point that the Kremlin is able to make significant advances among the two-thirds of the world population which is not white." Johnson C. Smith Prexy Succumbs Dr. Henry Lawrence McCrorey, who served with distinction as president of Johnson C. Smith university for 40 years is dead. He died at the age of 88 following several weeks of illness. Funeral arrangements for the noted, educator and theological scholar are scheduled for Monday, July 16 at 11 A. M. Rites will be held at the University church with interment in Pinewood Cemetery, Charlotte. Nellie Lutcher Ends Theatre Tour Nellie Lutcher, Capital recording artist and popular song stylist, brought to a close a successful theatre, tour of England Saturday and boarded the Queen Many for New York and home. Heh closing engagement was at the Hippodrome, Coventry; Hoppodrome, Manchester; Liverpool; Edinsborough; Empire; Newcastle; and Hippodrome, Birmingham. Upon arrival in the U. S., she will play a two-week date at the Kavakas Club, Washington, D. C, and then go to the west coast for a vacation. In September, she will begin another tour, Starting at the Casino club in Toronto on, Sept. 3, and ending nt New York on Nov. 7. Tour will include the Celebrity club, Providence, R. I.; RKO theatre, Boston; Club 86, Geneva, N. Y., and Cafe Society, New York. Boys Overpower Guard, Escape from Prison Five boys, held in the House of Detention pending transfer to the state reformatory at Boonville to serve 10 years for robbery, burglary and larcency, made a daring escape from the detention home Thursday night over-powering a guard and a woman attendant. Two of the youths seized the guard, 65-year-old James Stewert, as he approached their unlocked cell on the third floor. After taking Stewart's keys, they opened an adjoining cell, released three other youths and locked the guard in the cell. On the second, floor, they ran across Mrs. Mary Sillito, attendant, and forced her to give up keys to a door barring a stairway to the first floor. Officials at the detention home were unable to explain why the third-floor cell was unlocked, contrary to regulations. Harlem Mission Society Gets $1,120 A check for $1,120, representing the proceeds of Long Island university's third annual "Sera a Child to Camp" drive, was presented last week by Miss Mildred L. B. Barritt, dean to the Harlem branch at the New York City Mission Society. An additional gift of a new four-oared rowboat also was given by the university. The Society provides free summer vacations at Camp Minisink, New York for underprivileged children. The money, raised by students, faculty, and alumni organiations, will be used to improve the facilities of the camp, a major portion will go to improving and relocation of a number of cabins to be designated as "L. I. U. Village." Two previous fund drives made it possible for 60 children to enjoy two-week vacations in various summer camps. The L. I. U. gifts were hailed by Kenneth D. Miller, president of the Mission Society, "as a most significant demonstration of fine interracial relations." LOTS OF MURPHY'S When a notice went up on the bulletin board at McDill Field for William Francis Murphy— no rank — to report to headquarters, in came Staff, sergeant William Francis Murphy, pfc William Francis MurPhey and Pfc. William Francis Murphy— no kin. REVIEWING THE NEWS BY WILLIAM GORDON There is still a question in the minds of many Americans as to whether organized labor has the Negro's interest deeply at heart and is likewise in accordance with the President's civil rights program and equal job opportunities for all citizens. It should be brought out that management in big industries have not been alone in their fight for the perpetuation of bias in job opportunities in this country. A large portion of this prejudice and bigotry stems from the organized labor itself. Many, unions today still hold a monopoly on the job market, Some, despite progressive legislation, still limit their membership to whites only. The Big Four Brotherhoods, have been most vic in this respect. Negro firemen in particular, have suffered from discriminatory practices coming from the Brotherhood of Locomotive Firemen. Cases have been taken all the way to the United States Supreme Court in the interest of breaking down these practices. It has been generally known that labor, despite its strong propaganda program in regard to civil rights, still has many shortcomings when it comes to dealing with minorities, and especially the Negro. This has been evident ever since its inception, and even though the Negro has been largely integrated into the labor movement during recent years, there remains a large portion of those who are not sold on the worth of the program. This of course, is due to a large part of corrupt leadership, resulting in confusion. The CIO, both local and national unions have been among the most democratic of labor groups. Craft unions, as far as Negroes are concerned, have produced the leadership in the interest of bias. The Railway Brotherhoods are still leading the fight against Negro integration into the total framework of the railroad crafts. There are other craft unions, mostly found in the American Federation of Labor group, that follow the same practices of the Railway Brotherhoods. Consequently, it has become a common feeling among American Negroes, and especially those in the deep South, organized labor has got to do a lot of "house cleaning" if it ex-pects to swell its ranks with the membership of the "black ra and file." Its views and actions on civil rights must be clarified If labor is to advocate democratic practices in America, it must first try to practice such principles. Organized Labor And The Negro BY WILLIAM GORDON There is still a question in the minds of many Americans as to whether organized labor has the Negro's interest deeply at heart and is likewise in accordance with the President's civil rights program and equal job opportunities for all citizens. It should be brought out that management in big industries have not been alone in their fight for the perpetuation of bias in job opportunities in this country. A large portion of this prejudice and bigotry stems from the organized labor itself. Many, unions today still hold a monopoly on the job market, Some, despite progressive legislation, still limit their membership to whites only. The Big Four Brotherhoods, have been most vic in this respect. Negro firemen in particular, have suffered from discriminatory practices coming from the Brotherhood of Locomotive Firemen. Cases have been taken all the way to the United States Supreme Court in the interest of breaking down these practices. It has been generally known that labor, despite its strong propaganda program in regard to civil rights, still has many shortcomings when it comes to dealing with minorities, and especially the Negro. This has been evident ever since its inception, and even though the Negro has been largely integrated into the labor movement during recent years, there remains a large portion of those who are not sold on the worth of the program. This of course, is due to a large part of corrupt leadership, resulting in confusion. The CIO, both local and national unions have been among the most democratic of labor groups. Craft unions, as far as Negroes are concerned, have produced the leadership in the interest of bias. The Railway Brotherhoods are still leading the fight against Negro integration into the total framework of the railroad crafts. There are other craft unions, mostly found in the American Federation of Labor group, that follow the same practices of the Railway Brotherhoods. Consequently, it has become a common feeling among American Negroes, and especially those in the deep South, organized labor has got to do a lot of "house cleaning" if it ex-pects to swell its ranks with the membership of the "black ra and file." Its views and actions on civil rights must be clarified If labor is to advocate democratic practices in America, it must first try to practice such principles. D. C. Americanization School Ignores Race Foreigners who come to this country seeking American, citizenship should be gradually introduced to the racial situation here rather than forced to meet it head-on thinks Prof. James T. Gallahorn, Jr. Gallahorn is principal of the Americanization school, an institution operated by the Board of Education in the District of Columbia to help newcomers adjust to the democratic way of life in America. The school further aims to help foreigners became adequately literate for democratic living and to see democracy demonstrated in the class room, according to officials. In spite of the teachings of democracy and freedom in America, the 1380 students representing 79 different nationalities who were enrolled there last no doubt got a true insight into how much democracy is actually practiced in the District of Columbia. Probably the first thing they observe here is that, in keeping with the segregated school system in this city all of the 26 faculty members are white. Although these foreign people are trained by white teachers, Prof. Gallahorn claims they can learn the true meaning of democracy "if people would leave us alone and let us handle this situation in our own way we believe that the question of race in America should be in troduced to them slowly rather than to make an issue of it." Many observers, on the other hand feel that this school has a marvelous opportunity of really teaching democracy to the foreigners if it were permissible to have an integrated faculty. This might be possible were it not for the rules of segregation in the D. C. school system. This school which has operated in the nation's capital since 1919 was spotlighted this year where was suggested that Edward Gir 12, of Martinique. West Indies, who could not speak a word of English at the beginning of the school term, be permitted to enroll in the Americanization school for basic English training. Not being accepted hi this school, the 12-year-old lad was forced to enroll in the Morgan Negro elementary school where he was faced with a language handicap which created a difficult problem for his teachers. In explaining the refusal of Edward to the Americanization school, the principal said this, school was established mainly to train adults to speak English so that they might have an opportunity of securing jobs, or to help them meet the first qualifications for naturalization. Just recently, he said it had begun admitting teenagers to teach them enough English to permit them to enter the junior high schools, the high schools or to universities. Foreign born children of elementary school level said, could enter the schools nearest their homes and pick up the English there. A TRIBUTE TO THE MEMPHIS WORLD Memphis WORLD a great newspaper That reaches people far and near; Noted for clean journalism In spirit it follows its star. L. O. Swingler, noted editor Expresses his views thru the press; Wants the best news for his people And for his paper true success. Editor Swingler is well prepared In the field of journalism. Civic minded-a religious man Can bear the brunt of criticism. Memphis WORLD? South's oldest newspaper Its publication twice a week; Founded by the illustrious Scotts A newspaper you want to seek. An independent newspaper Non-partisan-Non sectarian views With things to please its readers Unbiasedly prints the news. The colmunists should be mentioned They point the way that we might think; Their printed messages warm our hearts In the chain of facts, each forms a link. The office force is to be praised They're the power behind the throne Upholding the creed of "The WORLD" And all things for which it was born. The 20th Anniversary Successfully proved the test That concentrated efforts won To, assure the public the best. There are the Route Supervisors Please contact, one in your region; Subscribe for the great "Memphis WORLD" Your praises will be legion. Mrs. C. E, Rowan- Upon returning to America Miss Gibson will defend her ATA Women's Championship at Central State College August 20-25. Leaing the ATA Tournament she will enter the USLA Forest Hills, New York.