Memphis World Memphis World Publishing Co. 1952-12-19 James H. Purdy, Jr. 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 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 JAMES H. PURDY, JR. Editor MRS. ROSA BROWN BRACEY Advertising Manager The MEMPHIS WORLD is an independent newspaper—non sectarian and non-partisan, printing news unbiasedly and supporting these 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) The Separate But Equal Disciples The early founders of this country must have-envisioned a. Republic of free enterprise, free people and a policy of equal opportunity for all men, because in its very first preamble they set forth the cardinal principles which could not have amounted to any more than a farce without these principles. Beginning as a frontier wilderness of pioneering hunters and farmers, this country made its first rating in the sun as an agricultural region, fashioning of its trends toward the ends of happiness in one's humble cottage along the roadside, overlooking a growing and prosperous farm. But the America our fathers knew in the old pioneer days on the frontier is not the America we know today. There was another America that came later in the colonial period; that was an America of master and slave, with customs and regulations fitting into the trends of the time. This America after a few years came upon still another America that had a rebirth at Gettysburg. That America coming through the smothering fumes of war established the identity of one of the most uncertain periods in American history. Two groups were thrust together as fellow citizens from the upheaval of the war between the states with that fatal attempt to travel along a "separate but equal" route. That philosophy has seen service across this century in one of the most ambigious impossibilities the world has even seen. Down the years it has hobbled on crutches like a lean beggar going from house to house trying to find a food that will ease a troubled, cancerous conscience. Like the furious Ogre, biting itself to death, it sticks its fangs into the arteries of our nation and seeks to nullify our every effort at establishing world peace and world brotherhood. Just now the courts are littered with suits and counter suits filed for equity, adding no importance to our claim as an example for a warring and cruel world. Those lovers of Democracy, those sainted sons who have fought and died that this nation unto God might live as a shining example of liberty and justice, bewail and bemoan the wilful hindrances set up by the "separate but equal" procession that ever marches; it is in every quarter, desecrating the fair name of America and propogating spurious principles known to be unsound and unworkable; it "pitches no tents at nightfall; goes into no quarters for winter and leaves its dead to bury its dead. Separate — but equal. The Crux Of The Matter The United States Supreme Court has just completed hearings on the question of segregation in education. Specifically, the court was asked to rule on two questions which grew out of five lawsuits which would affect segregation in 17 states and the District of Columbia: (1) Whether separate schools for white arid Negro children contravene the 14th Amendment of the constitution and are there- fore unconstitutional, and (2) Whether government-imposed racial segregation, is in itself unconstitutional. On both questions, the National Association for the Advancement of Colored people contends that anything short of abolishing segregation in education is in violation of the constitution. The NAACP, headed by special counsel Thurgood Marshall, is no longer concerned with the question of separate but equal facilities of Negroes and whites. Its arguments before the Supreme Court in each case centered upon attacking the long-established "separate but equal" doctrine. Since 1896, the Supreme Court has held that separation of races is constitutional, provided that facilities are equal. The nation's highest tribunal has been asked to reverse that rule and abolish segregation in all forms. The South, long guilty of laxity in not putting forth much of an effort to make the "separate but equal doctrine" workable, is now faced with the possibility of a momentous decision by the Supreme Court that may emphasize its neglect of its minority citizens. The crux of the South's argument in defense of attacks on segregation is that only states and congress have the power to abolish segregation. The South argues that it is not within the jurisdiction of the courts to wipe out segregation. We think that in light of the South's record of handling minorities it is certainly within the jurisdiction of the courts and we hope that the U. S. Supreme Court will act with courage in meeting this school issue. NOTICE through its colored Manager, Mr. Harold Street, invites Colored People to do their Christmas shopping with them. They carry all Popular brands of Liquor, Liqueurs, Fine Wines and Gin. Mr. Street says he will assure you Prompt and Courteous Service and Wish you ALL a MERRY CHRISTMAS and a HAPPY NEW YEAR. This place is sponsored by the COLORED 5th WARD CITIZENS WELFARE CLUB, Inc., Curtis Johnson, president. LOSES $95,000 Richard J. Kehoe 50 year old American Express sales man reported to police that some one had stolen a small leather bag containing 95,000 in negotiable American Express Company, domestic money orders, Kehoe explained that he had placed the bag between his feet on a crowded subway trail and, while he was reading a news THE HEALTH FORUM WORLD By DR. A. E. HORNE Goiter is an enlargement of the thyroid gland, located at the base of the front of the neck, and is caused by a deficiency of iodine. For the most part the development of goiter is limited to the areas in which the soil and water are deficient in iodine. In the United States it is found chiefly in the Great Lakes region, Pacific northwest and the Mississippi valley region. Near the sea-coast iodine is abundant in water and plants and the occurrence of goiter is not frequent. In a few areas almost the entire population is affected. In most, however, the distribution of goiter in the population shows the influence of other factors. It is frequently seven times more common in girls. The swelling most often appears in the early teens, grows continuously larger until about the age of twenty five or thirty then get smaller in size. Goiter epidemics have been observed to occur in army camps and institutions such as prisons and mental institutions. Any conditions that cause an increase in the stress and strain of every day living will increase the chances of goiter development. Preg nancy, chronic infections disease and puberty are outstanding examples. With goiter there is a gradual enlargement of the thyroid gland. It may become so large as to cause difficulty in swallowing or press on the wind-pipe causing shortness of breath or exertion. The patients general health is not impaired other than the unsightly swelling and interference with swallowing or breathing. The administration of iodine as a means of preventing goiter has been used for many years, however, to be effective one must take sufficient amounts. Actually very little is need ed. For the supply of entire communities various methods have been tried. Iodine in city water has been used. Iodine in table salt is very effective and is a widely-used method. This is why one sees many table salts with the words "Iodized Salt" imprinted on the label. Surgical removal is indicated if the growth becomes too large or too unsightly or if pressure symptoms develop with interference of swallowing and breathing. A word of caution is given and that is, not all swellings in the lower part of the neck are simple goiters. A condition known as thyrotoxicosis simulates goiter as to location but this condition has other symptoms as bulging of the eyes and increased heart activity and will not respond to iodized salt. Remember goiter can be prevented. Dr. Horne will answer questions relating to health and hygiene in this column and by mail. He will not make diagnosis or prescribe for individuals. Inclose, stamped self addressed envelope to: GOITER By DR. A. E. HORNE Goiter is an enlargement of the thyroid gland, located at the base of the front of the neck, and is caused by a deficiency of iodine. For the most part the development of goiter is limited to the areas in which the soil and water are deficient in iodine. In the United States it is found chiefly in the Great Lakes region, Pacific northwest and the Mississippi valley region. Near the sea-coast iodine is abundant in water and plants and the occurrence of goiter is not frequent. In a few areas almost the entire population is affected. In most, however, the distribution of goiter in the population shows the influence of other factors. It is frequently seven times more common in girls. The swelling most often appears in the early teens, grows continuously larger until about the age of twenty five or thirty then get smaller in size. Goiter epidemics have been observed to occur in army camps and institutions such as prisons and mental institutions. Any conditions that cause an increase in the stress and strain of every day living will increase the chances of goiter development. Preg nancy, chronic infections disease and puberty are outstanding examples. With goiter there is a gradual enlargement of the thyroid gland. It may become so large as to cause difficulty in swallowing or press on the wind-pipe causing shortness of breath or exertion. The patients general health is not impaired other than the unsightly swelling and interference with swallowing or breathing. The administration of iodine as a means of preventing goiter has been used for many years, however, to be effective one must take sufficient amounts. Actually very little is need ed. For the supply of entire communities various methods have been tried. Iodine in city water has been used. Iodine in table salt is very effective and is a widely-used method. This is why one sees many table salts with the words "Iodized Salt" imprinted on the label. Surgical removal is indicated if the growth becomes too large or too unsightly or if pressure symptoms develop with interference of swallowing and breathing. A word of caution is given and that is, not all swellings in the lower part of the neck are simple goiters. A condition known as thyrotoxicosis simulates goiter as to location but this condition has other symptoms as bulging of the eyes and increased heart activity and will not respond to iodized salt. Remember goiter can be prevented. Dr. Horne will answer questions relating to health and hygiene in this column and by mail. He will not make diagnosis or prescribe for individuals. Inclose, stamped self addressed envelope to: Atty. Arthur D. Shores Requests Reinstatement Of Fired Teacher ALICEVILLE — In its effort to obtain both sides of a case involving the suspension of a Pickens County Teacher, the CITIZEN received a statement, from Otis J. Brooks, principal of the Summerville High School, here and one of the parties in the affair. Mr. Brooks, a graduate student at the University of Indiana declared that his position in the affair was very much misunderstood and that he deeply regretted the circumstances surrounding the susupension of Mrs. Evelyn Brown, the teacher involved. BIRMINGHAM, Ala.— Attorney Arthur D. Shores, counsel for Mrs. Evelyn Brown whose contract was scheduled to come up for cancellation before the Pickens County Board of Education on December 12, said that he had not heard from the board on proposal he submitted He suggested that his plan called for paying Mrs. Brown for the time lost, restoring her teaching job, and then permitting her to-resign, if she cared to do so, since she had found work elsewhere. It is understood that Mrs. Brown who was not reached for a statement has been employed as a teacher at Hudson High School, Selma, Ala. The principal stated that he had no idea that Mrs. Brown would be suspended at this time and had no charges against her. He added that he had no knowledge that he was to be leading figure at the hearing by the board of education resulting from his dismissal. (Mrs. Brown employed Arthur D. Shores of Birmingham as her attorney to represent her at a hearing brought under the Teacher's Tenure Act. When asked why he made state ments against Mrs. Brown at the hearing. Mr. Brooks replied, "In my opinion I did not make a state ment for or against Mrs. Brown. I only repeated statements that had previously been asked me by the county officials. I felt that to reveal these facts truthfully were in the line of my duty as a school official." (On November 22, the Piskens County Board of Education, meeting in Carrollton, Alabama charges of "insubordination brought against Mrs. Brown growing out of the alleged refusal of the choir members of Summerville High School, Aliceville, Alabama to take part in a cotton-picking scene in a pageant on October 29 celebrating the 50th anniversary of the city. At the hearing, in the line of cross-examination of Principal Otis J. Brooks, the board's star witness, Atty. Shores asked Mr. Brooks. "Do you believe in teaching second-class citizenship?" "No comment," testified Mr. Brooks. "Do you think Negro citizens should be taught citizenship differently from other students?" Mr. Shores asked. "I do not care to answer that question," Mr. Brooks said. The teacher's defense counsel was examining Mr. Brooks on a suggestion brought into the hearing that Mrs. Brown had been heard to say that she did not teach secondclass citizenship. However, Mr. Brooks testified that Mrs. Brown had not mentioned teaching secondclass citizenship during any of the discussions he held with her about the pageant. The school principal was then asked what type of record did Mrs. Brown have at school. To this he stated. "Mrs. Brown had proved to be a very efficient teacher in the classroom, and was very influential with the students." He was then asked if he knew previously that he was to play a leading role in the prosecution of Mrs. Brown on charges of insubordination. To this he answered, "No, I was not." Mr. Brooks further added, It is inconceivable to think that I would would stoop so low as to bring false charges against one of my co-workers regardless of the consequences." When asked if he taught firstclass citizenship for all Americans, regardless of race, color or creed, the principal replied, "I most certainly do and I believe in it, too." DRINK WHAT'S THE ANSWER? MEALTIME MELODIES! By GRACE WATSON "In as many homes as you eat plum pudding in the 12 days following Christmas, so many happy months will you have during the year." Thoughts of Christmas bring forth hopes and prayers for peace for all the world. They bring nostalgic memories of family gather ings around the festive table. We remember the special preparations in every area of the house, especially the kitchen. The mixings and stirrings, the baking and decorating of cakes, the plum puddings that Grandma used to make with so much devotion, the huge bowl of fruit that Mother used to arrange so artistically. All these customs have made the memories more dear to us. So this Christmas let's serve one of the old favorites that was a hit in Grandma's day - a homemade plum pudding. Old-fashioned? Yes, but most nutritious and pleasing to taste. An old English superstition is that in as many homes as you eat plum pudding the first twelve days following Christmas, so many happy months you will have during the year. Therefore, with the old English and early Americans, plum pudding was a Christmas tradition. Homemakers offered their guest rich plum pudding as a symbol of their best wishes for the new year. Another interesting thing about this traditional dessert is that it is called plum pudding but has no plums in it. Well, that's a perfect example of how one word can have a different connotation in two English speaking countries. Plums to the English mean raisins or currants, while we Americans call a large, juicy fruit that grows on a tree a plum. Since the plum is an English dessert, we Americans call it by the original name they gave it. All you need in the way of equipment is a mixing bowl and a double boiler, plus the "yen" for something different during Christmas week. Here's a recipe that is sure to "click" with your family and guest. It makes an excellent Christmas dinner dessert, or you may prefer it with a cherry cup of egg nog when friends drops in. 1 1-2 cups all purpose flour 2 1-2 teaspoons baking powder 1-3 cup dark brown sugar, tightly packed 1 egg 1-2 cup milk plus 3 tablespoons 1-4 cup seedless raisins 6 marashino cherries 1-2 teaspoon salt 1-3 cup butter 1 tablespoon dark molasses or syrup 1 teaspoon vanilla 1-2 cup chopped almonds or walnuts 1 tablespoon flour 3 tablespoons brandy or sherry Sift together the flour, salt and baking powder into a large mixing bowl. Cream the butter at room temperature, adding a part of the brown sugar as soon as it is soft and continue creaming till blended, adding the remaining part of sugar gradually blending till smooth. Blend in the molasses or syrup, egg, vanilla, and milk, stirring well as each item is added. Dust the raisins and nuts with the additional spoonful of flour and combine the first mixture with the second, then stir in the fruits and nuts. Turn the mixture into the greased top of your double boiler, filling it about 2 1-2 or 3 inches full. Place this over water in the bottom of boiler and cover. Cook over moderate heat about 1 1-2 hours. Remove the pudding to a heated platter and garnish with maraschino cherries. Spoon the whiskey or sherry over top and serve with hard sauce. Cream until soft. 1-2 cup butter. Blend in gradually 1 1-2 cups, sifted confectioners' sugar and 2 tsp. vanilla. EARLY TIMES EARLY TIMES ESTABLISHED Kentucky's favorite straight bourbon NAACP Maps ask them: "Are you for me or against me?" White, too, lashed at the apathy and indifference of Negroes. He appealed to the public for continued financial support of the NAACP, and pointed out that: "Negroes often pay for what they want and beg for what they need." The NAACP executive also took notice of rumors that Negro teachers will lose their jobs if grade schools are integrated. White said that if the teacher is qualified the NAACP will take up his fight and "win it, just like we won all the others." "And if the teacher is not qualified," White continued, he has no business teaching a Negro child in a Jim Grow school. White said that the NAACP has been quietly working with the FBI to solve the Florida bombings. He predicter a break in the Hairy Moore case by January 12. White repeated his assertion that the NAACP's fight involves the future of American democracy and took Southern governors to task for their "subversive thinking" on the race problem. Dr. William Boyd, president of the Georgia NAACP, presided at the meeting. He told the audience that the NAACP is the only American, organization working to make itself unnecessary. Church Group Sponsors Far East Tours A new type of tour which gives the traveler an informed picture of the country and the people he is visiting has been announced by the Church World Tours, 156 Fifth Avenue, New York. The first tour this year will be a 32-day trip to the Far East including the Philippines, Hong Kong, Macao, and Japan with stopovers in Honolulu for $1,900. The Church World Tours are operated by the Board of Foreign Missions of the Presbyterian church in the United States of America and American the Board of Commissioners for Foreign Missions. Using Pan American World Airways' first-class services, members of the tour will leave San Francisco on March 10 for Honolulu, and after two days of visiting in the islands will go on to Manila, Hong Kong, Macao and Tokyo. The Far East tour, according to the Church World Tours, like all their tours, is open to the general public. Although the primary purpose of the tour program is to meet people of other cultures throughout the world, ample opportunity is afforded tour members for sightseeing and shopping in the cities of the Far East. A typical day in Tokyo, for instance, calls for a sightseeing trip to the Imperial Plaza, the Diet, Meiji Shrine, and the Rikugien Gardens. In the afternoon of the same day, the group will be given a reception by the officers of the National Christian Council and the United Church of Christ in Japan. The tour members will be given an opportunity to have fellowship with their world neighbors, not only in the major cities on the itinerary but in such places as the smaller and less well-known islands of the Philippines. They will be able to see first-hand how the missionaries live and work and to learn from them the results of Christian mission work in the Far East. The Far East tour is one of a series of purposeful tours to be operated by Church World Tours during the year. Other tours will include Europe and the Middle East and Mexico and Guatemala. The Church group has been operating a toour program for four years and last year ran a highly rating a tour program for four covering 30,000 miles and 12 countries. Officials said that the tours afforded the traveler a more intimate knowledge of the countries visited than is possible for the average tourist. In each country there are missionaries who know the people and the territory well and who can give the group the benefit of their years of experience in the foregin mission field. The tours, which are intended to strengthen the bonds of friendship between peoples, have in the missionaries the best instrument of promoting this friendship. The missionary, who has nothing to sell and is promoting nothing but good Will, has an understanding of the people in his area which would be otherwise impossible to obtain. (CONGREGATIONAL) A new type of tour which gives the traveler an informed picture of the country and the people he is visiting has been announced by the Church World Tours, 156 Fifth Avenue, New York. The first tour this year will be a 32-day trip to the Far East including the Philippines, Hong Kong, Macao, and Japan with stopovers in Honolulu for $1,900. The Church World Tours are operated by the Board of Foreign Missions of the Presbyterian church in the United States of America and American the Board of Commissioners for Foreign Missions. Using Pan American World Airways' first-class services, members of the tour will leave San Francisco on March 10 for Honolulu, and after two days of visiting in the islands will go on to Manila, Hong Kong, Macao and Tokyo. The Far East tour, according to the Church World Tours, like all their tours, is open to the general public. Although the primary purpose of the tour program is to meet people of other cultures throughout the world, ample opportunity is afforded tour members for sightseeing and shopping in the cities of the Far East. A typical day in Tokyo, for instance, calls for a sightseeing trip to the Imperial Plaza, the Diet, Meiji Shrine, and the Rikugien Gardens. In the afternoon of the same day, the group will be given a reception by the officers of the National Christian Council and the United Church of Christ in Japan. The tour members will be given an opportunity to have fellowship with their world neighbors, not only in the major cities on the itinerary but in such places as the smaller and less well-known islands of the Philippines. They will be able to see first-hand how the missionaries live and work and to learn from them the results of Christian mission work in the Far East. The Far East tour is one of a series of purposeful tours to be operated by Church World Tours during the year. Other tours will include Europe and the Middle East and Mexico and Guatemala. The Church group has been operating a toour program for four years and last year ran a highly rating a tour program for four covering 30,000 miles and 12 countries. Officials said that the tours afforded the traveler a more intimate knowledge of the countries visited than is possible for the average tourist. In each country there are missionaries who know the people and the territory well and who can give the group the benefit of their years of experience in the foregin mission field. The tours, which are intended to strengthen the bonds of friendship between peoples, have in the missionaries the best instrument of promoting this friendship. The missionary, who has nothing to sell and is promoting nothing but good Will, has an understanding of the people in his area which would be otherwise impossible to obtain. Gorine College ENROLL NOW At The Courses Offered in —A Year Around School— For Further Information Call: 5-3688 IT'S FOR DIGESTIBLE COOKING HUMKO