Memphis World Memphis World Publishing Co. 1964-02-01 J. A. Beauchamp OMEGA SCHOLARSHIP WINNERS — WASHINGTON, D. C. — The 25,000 Omega Psi Phi Fraternity, Inc., in keeping with one of its cardinal principles—SCHOLARSHIP—exhibited the tenets by awarding its 963 winners grants. The Fraternity, since its beginning, has adhered very strictly to the principle of Scholarship and boasts of pledging the best scholars on the campuses of the various colleges. A survey, of those students who have received such awards reveals that they have exhibited the same characteristics after having finished college. The 1963 winners are as follows: left to right (top panel) Calvin Morris, Boston University; William W. Knowles, North Carolina State University; David Robinson, David University Law School; Leon Thompson, University of Southern California; Harry Denny, III, Harvard University; and John Wesley Jordan, Teachers College, Columbia University. Left to right (bottom panels) Wayne Budd, First District; Ronald Lawrence, Second District; Willie D. Joyner, Fifth District; David Crawford, Sixth District; Crawford Johnson, Seventh District and Henry Mayes, Ninth District. 24th Amendment Seen Helpful By Roy Wilkins Ratification of the anti - poll tax amendment was hailed here this week by NAACP Executive Secretary Roy Wilkins as "an important, but not final step in the long effort to achieve the free ballot for every eligible American." South Dakota became the 38th state to ratify the Amendment on Jan. 23. This 24th Amendment to the U. S. Constitution bus requirement for payment of a poll tax as a qualification for voting in primary and general elections for President and Vice President and members of Congress. The new Amendment does not bar the poll tax for local and state elections. The elimination of this tax requirement will enable many potential voters to participate for the first time in Federal elections," Mr. Wilkins said. "This relic of col onial times should long ago have been abolished. Fortunately only five states — Alabama, Arkansas, Mississippi, Texas and Virginia — still retain it." While helpful, "ratification of the Amendment will not solve all the voting problems facing Negroes in the South," the NAACP leader asserted. "Other devices, not touched by the Amendment, have been even more elective in restricting Negro voting rights. Among these are tricky registration requirements, unrealistic literacy tests, biased administration of state election laws, and intimidation. Even murder, as in Florida in 1951 and Mississippi in 1955, has been used to keep Negroes away from the polls Until these problems are dealt with, the Negro's right to vote will remain restricted, he concluded. HEROES OF EMANCIPATION Born in 1839 on a large plantation in Virginia, Langston was the son of its owner, Ralph Queries. His mother, Lucy Langston, was a slave who became Quarles' mistress. He emancipated her after the birth of her first child. John was the youngest of four children. John's parents died when he was about five years old. His father, a man of strong abolitionist leanings, had made liberal provisions for his children and John was sent to a friend 'of his father in Cincinnati where he was reared as a son. Langston was strikingly hand some and a fluent orator. In 1883, he became the first president of the newly established Virginia Normal and Collegiate Institute. By the time he sought election to the House of Representatives, he had become widely known throughout the state. Langston had been a professor of law, dean and acting vice president of Howard" University and for eight years MinisterResident to Haiti and Charge d' Affaires of the Dominican Republic. In 1889 he was elected to the House and served until 1891, Langston, who was an Oberlin college (Ohio) graduate and an attorney, also served as a member of the Oberlin City Council and on the Board of Health under President U. S. Grant. In 1894 his "From the Virginia Plantation to the National Capitol" was published, Langston, was the great uncle of the poet-author, Langston Hughes He died in 1897. JOHN MERCER LANGSTON Born in 1839 on a large plantation in Virginia, Langston was the son of its owner, Ralph Queries. His mother, Lucy Langston, was a slave who became Quarles' mistress. He emancipated her after the birth of her first child. John was the youngest of four children. John's parents died when he was about five years old. His father, a man of strong abolitionist leanings, had made liberal provisions for his children and John was sent to a friend 'of his father in Cincinnati where he was reared as a son. Langston was strikingly hand some and a fluent orator. In 1883, he became the first president of the newly established Virginia Normal and Collegiate Institute. By the time he sought election to the House of Representatives, he had become widely known throughout the state. Langston had been a professor of law, dean and acting vice president of Howard" University and for eight years MinisterResident to Haiti and Charge d' Affaires of the Dominican Republic. In 1889 he was elected to the House and served until 1891, Langston, who was an Oberlin college (Ohio) graduate and an attorney, also served as a member of the Oberlin City Council and on the Board of Health under President U. S. Grant. In 1894 his "From the Virginia Plantation to the National Capitol" was published, Langston, was the great uncle of the poet-author, Langston Hughes He died in 1897. STOP FALLNG NOW! 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Carter, the Association's general counsel, Associated with him are his assistant. Mrs. Maria L. Marcus; Fred D. Gray of Montgomery; and Arthur D. Shores, Orzell Billingsley and Peter Hall, all of Birmingham. Reviewing the course of proceedings in this case, the NAACP brief points out that "the doggedness of the Supreme Court of Alabama in refusing to follow the mandate of this Court makes it clears that if" the Association's "claims are vindicated, neither it nor its members will enjoy in Alabama in the forseeable future any of the rights sustained here, unless this court fashions a detailed decree that will permit petitioner and its members to assert those rights, without the need of further recourse to the state courts of Alabama." The NAACP asks the High Court to vacate the injunction and issue a decree entitling the Association to revive its program in Alabama forthwith. Since the injunction was first granted In 1956 the case has been argued in court, state and federal, 14 times including appeals to the Supreme Court. A $100,000.00 contempt-of - court fine levied against the Association was voided by the Supreme Court in 1958. Not until 1981 as any argument held on the merits of the Alabama charge that the NAACP had willfully refused to register as an outside corporation and to disclose the names of its members and contributors. The temporary injunction was then made permanent by the Montgomery County Court This ruling was upheld by the Alabama Supreme Court. The present appeal from that ruling contends that the lower court judgment was in violation of the First and Fourteenth Amendments. Argument On Case Set For March 5 Argument on the case, tentatively set for March 5, marks the fourth time the NAACP has appealed to the Supreme Court for relief from the Alabama ban, Inaction in the state courts and questions of jurisdiction as between state and federal courts have required NAACP attorneys to return to Washington again and against. Heading the battery of NAACP lawyers filing the petition is Robert L. Carter, the Association's general counsel, Associated with him are his assistant. Mrs. Maria L. Marcus; Fred D. Gray of Montgomery; and Arthur D. Shores, Orzell Billingsley and Peter Hall, all of Birmingham. Reviewing the course of proceedings in this case, the NAACP brief points out that "the doggedness of the Supreme Court of Alabama in refusing to follow the mandate of this Court makes it clears that if" the Association's "claims are vindicated, neither it nor its members will enjoy in Alabama in the forseeable future any of the rights sustained here, unless this court fashions a detailed decree that will permit petitioner and its members to assert those rights, without the need of further recourse to the state courts of Alabama." The NAACP asks the High Court to vacate the injunction and issue a decree entitling the Association to revive its program in Alabama forthwith. Since the injunction was first granted In 1956 the case has been argued in court, state and federal, 14 times including appeals to the Supreme Court. A $100,000.00 contempt-of - court fine levied against the Association was voided by the Supreme Court in 1958. Not until 1981 as any argument held on the merits of the Alabama charge that the NAACP had willfully refused to register as an outside corporation and to disclose the names of its members and contributors. The temporary injunction was then made permanent by the Montgomery County Court This ruling was upheld by the Alabama Supreme Court. The present appeal from that ruling contends that the lower court judgment was in violation of the First and Fourteenth Amendments. CLEAR SHOWING Argument on the case, tentatively set for March 5, marks the fourth time the NAACP has appealed to the Supreme Court for relief from the Alabama ban, Inaction in the state courts and questions of jurisdiction as between state and federal courts have required NAACP attorneys to return to Washington again and against. Heading the battery of NAACP lawyers filing the petition is Robert L. Carter, the Association's general counsel, Associated with him are his assistant. Mrs. Maria L. Marcus; Fred D. Gray of Montgomery; and Arthur D. Shores, Orzell Billingsley and Peter Hall, all of Birmingham. Reviewing the course of proceedings in this case, the NAACP brief points out that "the doggedness of the Supreme Court of Alabama in refusing to follow the mandate of this Court makes it clears that if" the Association's "claims are vindicated, neither it nor its members will enjoy in Alabama in the forseeable future any of the rights sustained here, unless this court fashions a detailed decree that will permit petitioner and its members to assert those rights, without the need of further recourse to the state courts of Alabama." The NAACP asks the High Court to vacate the injunction and issue a decree entitling the Association to revive its program in Alabama forthwith. Since the injunction was first granted In 1956 the case has been argued in court, state and federal, 14 times including appeals to the Supreme Court. A $100,000.00 contempt-of - court fine levied against the Association was voided by the Supreme Court in 1958. Not until 1981 as any argument held on the merits of the Alabama charge that the NAACP had willfully refused to register as an outside corporation and to disclose the names of its members and contributors. The temporary injunction was then made permanent by the Montgomery County Court This ruling was upheld by the Alabama Supreme Court. The present appeal from that ruling contends that the lower court judgment was in violation of the First and Fourteenth Amendments. NCNW Brotherhood Festival In D. C. Presidential Arms The Sixth Annual Brotherhood Food Festival, sponsored by the Nation Council of Negro women, inc., will be held at the Presidential Arms, February 22, from 11:00 A.M. to 7:30 P.M. Unique and delicious dishes which characterize virtually every continent of the world will be featured. Each table will be designed and stocked especially to delight the female and entice the male. Food choices will be available, from ham and potato salad to croissant and banana fritters. While food will be the primary feature of the festival events appropriate to the theme of brotherhood will be highlighted at intervals during the day. Those with strong emotions will be deeply touched, when at the opening ceremony, led by Miss Dorothy I. Height end a noted singer, people of different races and faiths join hands to sing "We Shall Overcome." One program period of the day will feature a fashion show sponsored by the National Association of Fashion and Accessory Designers. This fashion show promises many pleasant surprises in the world of fashion. In keeping with the present struggle for equal rights, NCNW will spotlight a civil rights corner. The civil rights corner will project the Negro's quest for equality with dances and freedom songs born of that battle. Other areas of special interest at the Brotherhood Food Festival will be the "Round the World Jewelry Mart" will feature jewelry for sale that has been collected by distinguished persons in their travels around the world and donated to the festival. The Fellowship Tea will be a special table around which the festival program will be presented Distinguished women from the Washington area will serve tea at the special table. This year's theme of the Brotherhood Food Festival is "Create Symbols of Brotherhood." With this basic idea in mind, every feature of this year's festival is de signed to give special attention to the creative contributions of people of all races, air faiths add all nations and emphasize the idea of equality in BROTHERHOOD. Pickets Cleared In Florida District Court Ruling Attempts by city officials here to quash NAACP civil rights demonstrations were thwarted this week in a clearly worded decision by a Federal court judge. District Judge Bryan Simpson struck down a juvenile court injunction which halted picketing this summer by members of the NAACP youth council. Judge Simpson ruled on Jan. 22 that the injunction violated the Constitution because it attempted to use "the power of the state to enforce the private, discriminatory practices of businesses in Marion County and the City of Ocala." In July, 1903, over 60 members of the youth council were arrested together with Rev. F. George Pinkston president of the Ocala NAA CP. They were charged with violation of a city statute requiring that the name and address of the organization be printed on the placards, a charge that was denied by Rev. Pinkston. In striking down the injunction Judge Simpson also said that it violated constitutional guarantees of freedom of speech, freedom of assembly and the right to petition for redress of grievances. NAACP Attorney Francisco Rodriquez of Tampa stated that the decision was "a major breakthrough. 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Dr. Clement cited the experience of Ohio as an example of the "failure of a state to adequately understand or cooperate with the intent of the Medical Assistance Program outlined in the "Kerr - Mills Act" He said that Ohio had not implemented the Medical Assistance for the Aged provisions and was unlikely to do so. Civil Rights Bill Passage Seen By Rep. Howard Smith Rep. Howard Smith, D-Va., Sunday predicted the House would pass the civil rights bill "in some form" despite what he called its unconstitutionality and vagueness. "You can't tell where it starts or where it stops," said the chairman of the House Rules Committee in commenting on the sweeping anti-segregation measure proposed by the late President Kennedy. In an interview Smith said many congressmen voting for the measure would be "put on the spot" because of an 1875 Supreme Court ruling rejecting similar legislation. Smith said the present civil rights bill's public accommodations section contained the same proposal termed unconstitutional by the 19th century high court ruling. While hoping some of the measures provisions would be stripped by amendment when the bill reaches the floor for debate Friday, Smith was unsure whether the proposal would be seriously changed. But he doubted that any Southern congressmen would vote for the bill "under any circumstances." Asked if congress was speeding action on all bills, smith said "we moved along right fast in December." Young To Be Cited Sunday Whitney M. Young, Jr., national executive director of the Urban League will be cited Sunday (February 2) as the "Man of the Year" by the State Beauty Culturist Association, Inc., for important contributions to the advancement of youth in America, it was announced Marvin Callowav, President of the Association. The citation will be presented at the Association's 16th Annual Breakfast here at the Grand Ballroom of the New York Hilton Hotel Commenting on the award, Mrs. Maude Gadsen, the Association's founder and presently executive secretary said, "It is the policy of the Association to honor citizens in their chosen fields. This year Mr. Young has been chosen as the most outstanding man in our nation and we would be very happy to honor him as our outstanding "Man of the Year." More than 2,000 persons are expected to be present. The Association, founded in 1941, is a member of the National Beauty Culturist League with chapters in other states. President Benjamin E. Mays of Morehouse College of Atlanta, Georgia, will be guest speaker. Name Howard Dean To Advisory Board The appointment of Dr. Russell A. Dixon, dean of the College of Dentistry at Howard University, as a member of the Board of Regents of the National Library of Medicine has been approved by the Senate. The 17 member beard serves as an advisory body to the National Library of Medicine, the world's largest, in its programs of acquiring and disseminating information in medicine and biology. POTOMACLANO AMBASSADOR AWARD — Berkeley G. Burrell, left, president of the National Business League, receives an award from Everett J. Boothby, president of the Metropolitan Washington Board of Trade. The recognition was interpreted as progress in race relations in Washington. Hodges Moves To Open More Jobs Secretary of Commerce Luther H. Hodges has announced the Department was expanding its efforts to open up more employment and business opportunities for members of minority groups in private business and industry in the United States. He has established a Department -wide Task Force with Under Secretary Franklin Delano Roosevelt, Jr., as chairman and asked it to come up with programs in two areas: (1) To improve employment opportunities including recruitment, training and promotions for members of minority groups in U. S. commerce and industry. (2) To improve prospects for businesses owned and operated by members of minority groups, includeing techniques for improving management, sources of financing and the like. In announcing that he had set up the Task Force, Secretary Hodges said: "Conservative estimates place the economic loss to the nation caused by racial discrimination at $30 billion in gross national product annually. No one has estimated what this means in loss of markets and manpower to individual business and no one could calculate the loss in human value to our society." "It is only proper that the Department of Commerce" should take a closer look at how it might help correct this bad situation." Besides Under Secretary Roosevelt, Secretary Hodges named the following other members of his staff to toe task force: Andrew F. Brimmer. Deputy Assistant Secretary of Commerce for Economic Affairs, and Peter T. Jones, Deputy to Secretary Hodges, vice chairmen; Frank Barton, Deputy Under Secretary for Transportation; William W. Eaton, Deputy Assistant Secretary for Science and Technology; George Donat, Administrator, Business and Defense Service Administrator; Harold W. Williams, Deputy Administrator, Area Redevelopment Administration. Assistance To Elderly Pushed By Labor leader AFL-CIO President George Meany Monday called for prompt legislative assistance to help the nation's elderly, charging they ere "worse off" today than when hospital care through social security was first proposed six years ago. 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