Memphis World Memphis World Publishing Co. 1960-05-11 Thaddeus T. Stokes MEMPHIS WORLD The South's Oldest and Leading Colored Semi-Weekly Newspaper Published by MEMPHIS WORLD PUBLISHING CO. Every WEDNESDAY and SATURDAY at 546 BEALE — Ph. JA. 6-4030 Member of SCOTT NEWSPAPER SYNDICATE W. A. Scott, II, Founder; C. A. Scott, General Manager Entered in the Post Office at Memphis, Tenn. as second-class mail under the Act of. Congress, March 1, 1870 THADDEUS T. STOKES Managing Editor SMITH FLEMING Circulation Manager SUBSCRIPTION RATES' Year $5.00 — 6 Months $3.00 — 3 Months $1.50 (In Advance) The MEMPHIS WORLD is an independent newspaper — non-sectarian and non-partisan, printing new' unbiasedly and supporting those things it believes to be of interest to its readers and opposing those things against the interest of its readers. The Supreme Court And The Bible "Remember the Sabbath Day, to keep it holy." As recorded in the 20th Chapter of Exodus, 8th verse, this is one of the Ten Commandments the Lord spoke to Moses on Mount Sinai. Upon that Biblical Commandment has rested many a controversy as to what a person should or should not do on Sunday. Nations and states throughout history have made laws to govern activities and conduct of citizens on that day. Social customs and traditions have been based on it. The United States Supreme Court, whose rulings and interpretations have many times been the subject of heated controversy, and whose rulings have affected and changed the conduct and habits of the millions of this nation, will now for the first time give its learned judicial interpretation of this Holy Admonition. At issue are the "Blue taws" of three states, Massachusetts, Pennsylvania and Maryland, which date back to the Colonial days of the ducking stool, and particularly restrict Sunday retail business activities. In agreeing to hear argument in the cases and render rulings sometime next October, the Supreme Court was opening up for review what could be a Pandora's box of religious, social, end even labor controversy. It was the first time the high court had acknowledged that a federal question of constitutionality was involved in the "Blue Laws" which have existed in various forms in many states and cities in America. In conflict are the laws, which have been revised often since colonial days to meet the needs of Twentieth Century modes of living, that govern Sunday drivers, super markets, drug stores, places of entertainment, and other commercial complexities of modern day America. So, the nation's highest tribunal will study and rule, and the people of this law-abiding nation will find in years to come their folkways and mores molded to conform with this ruling. African Freedom Is On The March In recent years the World has witnessed an incredible march of African territories toward freedom, independence, and human dignity. When the first informal organization of independent African states was formed in April, 1958, there were altogether only eight such countries. All but two of them — Liberia and Ghana — were strung along the northern fringes of the continent from Morocco to Ethiopia. Since then Guinea has been added on January 1, Cameroon became free, and last week, what was once French Togoland, became the free and independent republic of Togo. In an amazing, practically bloodless revolution, no less than seven African countries are scheduled to gain their independence this year of 1960. These are: Belgian Congo, Somalia, the Malagasy Republic, the Mali Federation, and Nigeria. All totaled this new freedom and self government will include more than 200 million black people, who for centuries have been dominated, exploited, and even enslaved by foreign nations. To the north of this vast expanse of independent African nations is Algeria where there is savage war in progress, and to the South, in the Union of South Africa, bloody racial conflict looms on the horizon. These new nations will naturally go through the turmoil and inner conflicts that accompany birth pains and growing paths. They will be wooed for alliances with other nations, and therein lies the great challenge to America and the western World. Will these new, independent, African nations lean toward Russia and Communism for assistance, or will they embrace democracy as a way of life? Much of this depends on what we in America do or do not do in the next few years. We are at this moment at a crossroads in our relations with these black peoples of Africa. We as a nation can turn to them for our own good and theirs; or we can turn our batiks on them, so to speak, and allow them to become fast friends with our enemies. Certainly they will be skeptical about accepting our warm hand of friendship, if in this country they continue to find their block cousins discriminated against despite tremendous improvement of our status in recent years. We can turn to them with our money, financial help in building their industries and developing their natural resources, as we have done in our foreign aid programs with so many other nations. We can give them the benefits of our civilization, our knowledge and techniques. And we can convince them of our sincerity in the brotherhood of man by demonstrating the absence of legal discrimination in this great nation. Know What You're Voting For Newsweek, in urging all citizens to vote, says: "If you can spend a few minutes each day using hair tonic to save your hair, can't you spend a few minutes each year aL the polls to save your scalp." Every vote is important. Many elections have been decided by a mere handful of votes. And, in instance after instance, this has amounted to election by minority—for the reason that only half the qualified voters or less troubled to go to the polls. Another thing needs to be added. An ignorant vote is as bad or Worse than no vote at all. Study the candidates and their platforms. Consider their integrity, character, sincerity. Measure their ideas in terms of freedom, opportunity, and the traditions and principles on which the American system of government has been built. Yes, vote—in every election, minor or major, that is open to you. And make sure it is an informed vote. Mobile and Tampa Get Negro Bus Drivers Two Southern cities in recent days have witnessed the appointment of Negroes to bus driver jobs. The Mobile, Alabama, transit system was first announced, then Tampa, Florida, with two drivers in each city. These two cities, and those responsible for the appointments are to be congratulated for lifting the discriminations to this extent against their Negro citizens. Atlanta, too, would do well to quickly follow suit in this matter. A great percentage of he riders on public buses and trolleys are Negroes. Several lines which service Negro communities have over ninety per cent Negro passengers. Surely there could be some consideration on the basis of patronage. Brief Comment Millions of youngsters can tell you exactly how many school days are left at this stage of the game. THE LAND IS BRIGHT BY JIM KJELGAARD Copyright © 1958 by Jim Kjelgaard. Reprinted by permission of the publisher, Dodd, Mead&Co., Inc. Distributed by K.F.S. CAPTAIN Colin Campbell wanted to visit his own home, Campbell Hill, before he left for Richmond, and he must have a glimpse of Ann Stewart to carry back with him. He proposed to his sister-in-law, Bettie, that she should come with him—it would be a change for her and their last chance to be together. And, once there, he hoped to persuade her to stay. Betsie came with him gladly. Their progress was slow on the old horses at their disposal—they had, in fact, to change horses at Wetherly—and they talked of many things. A little color crept into Betsie's cheeks and a smile played on her lips as they recalled happier times. And, finally, something ot the old teasing Betsie came back as she asked Colin, "How is Ann Stewart?" "That is my most important reason for coming." "I thought so. You haven't changed then?" "No. I think I never will." "I can't blame you, She is a rare person and a lovely one." Colin had only a few hours to spend at Campbell Hill, and he had much to do. First, he sent Zack for McDonald Murdoch's wife, a stolid woman whose silent sorrow might bp a comfort to Hope Tyler. Then he look the two women into his study and told them gently that their husbands had been Killed and that they had died bravely in helping to secure a Confederate victory As he had thought, the two widows, one young and timid, the other middle-aged and phlegmatic, each gained comfort from companionship. Then he took time to visit a little with Zack and Nell and Dab and Elva, to pat Robin on the nose and offer him a carrot and to examine Dab's vegetable garden and Nell's rose bushes. Campbell Hill, at least, was thriving. At last he went to Ann. To his surprise, he met her halfway to the Stewart clearing. She sat beneath a huge pine as if she were waiting. "Ann!" he called In astonishment. She smiled at him as he hastily dismounted and came to her side. "I knew you were coming, Colin. Those hounds of yours don't bark like that for anyone but you." He could only look and look at her, her cheeks flushed with pleasure and her eyes sparkling with excitement. As she gazed back at him, the smile slowly faded from her lips and she said, "Colin, what is it? You look almost ill. What has happened?" "It's not Ling," he assured her quickly, sitting down beside her. "He was fine four days ago when I last saw him." He went on to tell her about Dynamite Hill, and about Ralph and his father. She watched him anxiously. "Oh, how terrible!" she said softly when he had finished. "I'm so sorry for you, Colin, and for Betsie and your brother. And for Hope and—" She fought to keep back her tears, closing her eyes in the effort. Colin's arms were around her and they clung to one another in tenderness and sorrow, wordless at first and then murmuring all the endearments they had held back for so long. At the sound of a twig cracking, they drew apart hastily. Why must he conceal, Colin thought bitterly, a feeling that was as natural to him as breathing? In a moment Ann's father, Enos Pollard, came into view, a rifle slung over his shoulder. To Colin's amazement, he called out a greeting and waved to them before disappearing into the woods. Colin turned to Ann. "Your father is a different person," he said. "What has happened to him?" Ann smiled; "Yes," she said, "that is the only good result of the war that I can think of. Evidently the responsibility that was put on him when Ling went away has slowly strengthened his mind. Soon after Ling left he began to do things—little things at first— on his own. Now he's so much recovered that he often tells me what to do. I've always believed this would happen some day." "That's the best possible news I could take back to Ling. How are the boys? He'll want to know all about them. I wish I had time to see them myself but I have to leave Denbury for Richmond tonight." "Tell him the boys are fine. I've taught Jeffrey to read and Lingo is growing like a weed. We've acquired a wife for their dog and the puppies are due now. The boys are terribly excited about that. But they miss Ling and talk of him all the time." "I'll tell him, Ann." He took her hand. "I must start back now Will yon walk with me to Campbell Hill? Betsie is there and I know she would like to ace yon. I'm hoping to persuade her to stay there now that she's alone at Quail Wings." "Oh, I wish she would. Yes. I'll walk with you." Just before they reached the clearing at Campbell Hill, they turned to one another to make their real farewell. It was word less—they dared nut speak what their wildly beating hearts would have them say. They clung to gether in one brief, desperate embrace. The past was dead; the future might not exist. Because of the terrible yesterdays and the threatening tomorrows, they would be forgiven this moment. Ling Stewart worried when he went into a fight. He did not worry for himself, or that he might be killed, because every creature that did not die naturally was sure to be killed. But, without him, what would happen to his wife Ann and their two sons? That was the question tormenting him. Although Anna father had recovered, he was not a young ma; he couldn't he depended on. A dozen times he had tried to talk to Colin Campbell about Ann, but he could not. One man did not tell another man, "I know you're in love with my wife. I saw it in your eyes before you knew it yourself. I can't blame you because I'm in love with her, too, though I never knew how much till I had to go away from her. If I knew you would take care of Ann and our sons. I would rest easy in my mind, no matter how many fights I got into." A man did not say such things, and, unsaid, they weighed on Ling. Not even his deep anxiety for his family drove Ling to the brink of insanity like the deadly routine of camping during the long waits between battles. To escape that maddening inactivity, he and his two companions, Watt Sackett and Tracey Hamlin, were now twenty miles behind Union lines, flirting openly with death. If they were caught, they instantly would be shot. The rules of war did not apply to raiders who gave up the protection of a uniform for the obscurity of ordinary dark clothing. Colin had forbidden these raids, but he had yet to find a way to prevent them. The night was dimly lit by a thin slice ot moon which shone through occasional openings in fleecy white clouds. They were not storm clouds but they presaged a storm. A thin, cold wind plucked ghoulishly at the few leaves left, on the artillery-battered trees. A fire winked in the distance. Did men huddle around it for cheer and warmth? Or was it a trap, a decoy to lure night-raiding Reba into the rifle fire of alert Yankees? Ling's hand stole to the sheathed knife at his belt. A knife was the best weapon for this sort of work: shooting attracted attention and any action was certain to he at close quarters. At the same time. Ling wondered uneasily what had come over him. Running the forest at home, he i had never bothered to feel his knife or look to his rifle, for he had always known whether the knife was there, whether the rifle was loaded, and if it needed fresh priming. They wore merely minor details that had never worried him. The change went far deeper. ©copy 1958 by Jim Kjelgaard. Reprint granted by publisher. Dodd. Mead&Co., Inc. Dist, by King Features Syndicate. CHAPTER 27 BY JIM KJELGAARD Copyright © 1958 by Jim Kjelgaard. Reprinted by permission of the publisher, Dodd, Mead&Co., Inc. Distributed by K.F.S. CAPTAIN Colin Campbell wanted to visit his own home, Campbell Hill, before he left for Richmond, and he must have a glimpse of Ann Stewart to carry back with him. He proposed to his sister-in-law, Bettie, that she should come with him—it would be a change for her and their last chance to be together. And, once there, he hoped to persuade her to stay. Betsie came with him gladly. Their progress was slow on the old horses at their disposal—they had, in fact, to change horses at Wetherly—and they talked of many things. A little color crept into Betsie's cheeks and a smile played on her lips as they recalled happier times. And, finally, something ot the old teasing Betsie came back as she asked Colin, "How is Ann Stewart?" "That is my most important reason for coming." "I thought so. You haven't changed then?" "No. I think I never will." "I can't blame you, She is a rare person and a lovely one." Colin had only a few hours to spend at Campbell Hill, and he had much to do. First, he sent Zack for McDonald Murdoch's wife, a stolid woman whose silent sorrow might bp a comfort to Hope Tyler. Then he look the two women into his study and told them gently that their husbands had been Killed and that they had died bravely in helping to secure a Confederate victory As he had thought, the two widows, one young and timid, the other middle-aged and phlegmatic, each gained comfort from companionship. Then he took time to visit a little with Zack and Nell and Dab and Elva, to pat Robin on the nose and offer him a carrot and to examine Dab's vegetable garden and Nell's rose bushes. Campbell Hill, at least, was thriving. At last he went to Ann. To his surprise, he met her halfway to the Stewart clearing. She sat beneath a huge pine as if she were waiting. "Ann!" he called In astonishment. She smiled at him as he hastily dismounted and came to her side. "I knew you were coming, Colin. Those hounds of yours don't bark like that for anyone but you." He could only look and look at her, her cheeks flushed with pleasure and her eyes sparkling with excitement. As she gazed back at him, the smile slowly faded from her lips and she said, "Colin, what is it? You look almost ill. What has happened?" "It's not Ling," he assured her quickly, sitting down beside her. "He was fine four days ago when I last saw him." He went on to tell her about Dynamite Hill, and about Ralph and his father. She watched him anxiously. "Oh, how terrible!" she said softly when he had finished. "I'm so sorry for you, Colin, and for Betsie and your brother. And for Hope and—" She fought to keep back her tears, closing her eyes in the effort. Colin's arms were around her and they clung to one another in tenderness and sorrow, wordless at first and then murmuring all the endearments they had held back for so long. At the sound of a twig cracking, they drew apart hastily. Why must he conceal, Colin thought bitterly, a feeling that was as natural to him as breathing? In a moment Ann's father, Enos Pollard, came into view, a rifle slung over his shoulder. To Colin's amazement, he called out a greeting and waved to them before disappearing into the woods. Colin turned to Ann. "Your father is a different person," he said. "What has happened to him?" Ann smiled; "Yes," she said, "that is the only good result of the war that I can think of. Evidently the responsibility that was put on him when Ling went away has slowly strengthened his mind. Soon after Ling left he began to do things—little things at first— on his own. Now he's so much recovered that he often tells me what to do. I've always believed this would happen some day." "That's the best possible news I could take back to Ling. How are the boys? He'll want to know all about them. I wish I had time to see them myself but I have to leave Denbury for Richmond tonight." "Tell him the boys are fine. I've taught Jeffrey to read and Lingo is growing like a weed. We've acquired a wife for their dog and the puppies are due now. The boys are terribly excited about that. But they miss Ling and talk of him all the time." "I'll tell him, Ann." He took her hand. "I must start back now Will yon walk with me to Campbell Hill? Betsie is there and I know she would like to ace yon. I'm hoping to persuade her to stay there now that she's alone at Quail Wings." "Oh, I wish she would. Yes. I'll walk with you." Just before they reached the clearing at Campbell Hill, they turned to one another to make their real farewell. It was word less—they dared nut speak what their wildly beating hearts would have them say. They clung to gether in one brief, desperate embrace. The past was dead; the future might not exist. Because of the terrible yesterdays and the threatening tomorrows, they would be forgiven this moment. Ling Stewart worried when he went into a fight. He did not worry for himself, or that he might be killed, because every creature that did not die naturally was sure to be killed. But, without him, what would happen to his wife Ann and their two sons? That was the question tormenting him. Although Anna father had recovered, he was not a young ma; he couldn't he depended on. A dozen times he had tried to talk to Colin Campbell about Ann, but he could not. One man did not tell another man, "I know you're in love with my wife. I saw it in your eyes before you knew it yourself. I can't blame you because I'm in love with her, too, though I never knew how much till I had to go away from her. If I knew you would take care of Ann and our sons. I would rest easy in my mind, no matter how many fights I got into." A man did not say such things, and, unsaid, they weighed on Ling. Not even his deep anxiety for his family drove Ling to the brink of insanity like the deadly routine of camping during the long waits between battles. To escape that maddening inactivity, he and his two companions, Watt Sackett and Tracey Hamlin, were now twenty miles behind Union lines, flirting openly with death. If they were caught, they instantly would be shot. The rules of war did not apply to raiders who gave up the protection of a uniform for the obscurity of ordinary dark clothing. Colin had forbidden these raids, but he had yet to find a way to prevent them. The night was dimly lit by a thin slice ot moon which shone through occasional openings in fleecy white clouds. They were not storm clouds but they presaged a storm. A thin, cold wind plucked ghoulishly at the few leaves left, on the artillery-battered trees. A fire winked in the distance. Did men huddle around it for cheer and warmth? Or was it a trap, a decoy to lure night-raiding Reba into the rifle fire of alert Yankees? Ling's hand stole to the sheathed knife at his belt. A knife was the best weapon for this sort of work: shooting attracted attention and any action was certain to he at close quarters. At the same time. Ling wondered uneasily what had come over him. Running the forest at home, he i had never bothered to feel his knife or look to his rifle, for he had always known whether the knife was there, whether the rifle was loaded, and if it needed fresh priming. They wore merely minor details that had never worried him. The change went far deeper. ©copy 1958 by Jim Kjelgaard. Reprint granted by publisher. Dodd. Mead&Co., Inc. Dist, by King Features Syndicate. MY WEEKLY SERMON By REV. BLAIR T. HUNT PASTOR MISSISSIPPI BLVD. CHRISTIAN CHURCH It was while the soldiers were throwing dice that Jesus looked down from His cross and saw that He was not alone. His mother was there. With infinite tenderness He called to John, "Behold your Mother." Yes, let us behold "Mother," How beautiful motherhood is. The baby is in her arms. He lies on her bosom. His chubby fingers play in her hair. His cheek is against her cheek. His arms around her neck. His little feet trample her lap. Long before he can talk, his dimples, like tiny mouths, speak of his love for her. What a picture! The mother and her child. Nothing this side of Heaven can match the beauty of the mother with her baby in her arms. How wonderful is motherhood. There is no limit to mother's sacrifices. Her arms never tire, her fingers never grow weary. Her ministries never strain the soul. The only explanation is love. How divine is motherhood. Mother's hand will reach through prison bars to touch her boy's hand, and while an agony like that of death grips her heart, her eyes look into his as they did in the cradle days in his little crib. Nothing can change mother however son or daughter may change. When every one else ceases to think of son or daughter, mother ceases to think of every one else. You will hear mother singing her crooning cradle song when the child has long since been listening to the songs of angels. Songs and daughters thank God for mothers. "Mother" is the holiest name in human speech except the name of God, who pities like a father, who comforts like a mother and who loves like both. A mother, Mary, stood at the foot of the cross. The darkening indigo sky lost its deep violet blue and turned to deep blackness. But mother was there. She saw her son for the sins of the world, your sins, my sins. Mother was in the garden, the cemetery, early the first Easter. His aunt was there, too. They found the stone gone from the entrance of Jesus' grave. They heard the words: "He is risen, go tell." Mother is always there. If mother's soul has winged it's flight to mansions in the sky, So live that angels may bear this message "Tell mother I'll be there." Behold Mother By REV. BLAIR T. HUNT PASTOR MISSISSIPPI BLVD. CHRISTIAN CHURCH It was while the soldiers were throwing dice that Jesus looked down from His cross and saw that He was not alone. His mother was there. With infinite tenderness He called to John, "Behold your Mother." Yes, let us behold "Mother," How beautiful motherhood is. The baby is in her arms. He lies on her bosom. His chubby fingers play in her hair. His cheek is against her cheek. His arms around her neck. His little feet trample her lap. Long before he can talk, his dimples, like tiny mouths, speak of his love for her. What a picture! The mother and her child. Nothing this side of Heaven can match the beauty of the mother with her baby in her arms. How wonderful is motherhood. There is no limit to mother's sacrifices. Her arms never tire, her fingers never grow weary. Her ministries never strain the soul. The only explanation is love. How divine is motherhood. Mother's hand will reach through prison bars to touch her boy's hand, and while an agony like that of death grips her heart, her eyes look into his as they did in the cradle days in his little crib. Nothing can change mother however son or daughter may change. When every one else ceases to think of son or daughter, mother ceases to think of every one else. You will hear mother singing her crooning cradle song when the child has long since been listening to the songs of angels. Songs and daughters thank God for mothers. "Mother" is the holiest name in human speech except the name of God, who pities like a father, who comforts like a mother and who loves like both. A mother, Mary, stood at the foot of the cross. The darkening indigo sky lost its deep violet blue and turned to deep blackness. But mother was there. She saw her son for the sins of the world, your sins, my sins. Mother was in the garden, the cemetery, early the first Easter. His aunt was there, too. They found the stone gone from the entrance of Jesus' grave. They heard the words: "He is risen, go tell." Mother is always there. If mother's soul has winged it's flight to mansions in the sky, So live that angels may bear this message "Tell mother I'll be there." WISHING WELL Registered U. S. Patent Office. HERE is a pleasant little game that will give you a message every day. It is a numerical puzzle designed to spell out your fortune. Count the letters in your first name. If the number of letters in 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. One Dead, could be extinguished. Miss Wilson was the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Jordan Wilson of St, Luke Church Community in Heywood County. Tettaway was treated at John Gaston Hospital in Memphis for injuries to his knees and lacerations of the face. He had just returned Friday from Texas to visit his parents in Covington. DR. JAMES B. CAYCE Dr. James B. Cayce, director general of the National Sunday School and Baptist Training Union Congress announces, that the main feature of the Baptist Youth Rally on Tuesday, June 21, at the coming session in Buffalo, N. Y.,, June 1723, will be a YOUTH DRAMA, where youth from various States will participate under the direction of Mrs. Pauline Campbell, Detroit, Mich. The night session opens with a dramatic worship, followed by a consecration period. Climaxing the program will be a dedication of the youth ceremony administered by Dr. O. Clay Maxwell, president of the Congress. Starting at 5 p. m., 5,000 Christian youth on parade will march, through the main streets of Buffalo. This mammoth parade will disband at Memorial auditorium with a 1,000 voice chorus under the direction of Mrs. Grace Burt-Taylor, of St. Louis, Mo., feature the Tuesday night's program. The committee is in charge of the youth rally. Dr. Calvin K. Stalnaker, Oklahoma; Mrs. Pauline Campbell, Michigan; Rev. S. N. James, Texas; Mrs. Grace Burt-Taylor, Missouri; Mrs. Carrie P. Neely, Oklahoma; Miss T. King, Illinois; Rev. Perry Smith, District of Columbia; Mrs. Harriette T. Dyer, Arkansas; Rev. W. H. Claiborne, Missouri; Rev. J. L. Burt, Michigan; Mrs. Marguerite Moore, California; Mrs. Marie Fowler, New Jersey; Mrs. E. B. Young, Oklahoma, and Mr. W. O. Hoyle, Illinois. Use It Or Lose It By REV. LOUISE LYNOM TEXT: The Lord is the strength of my life; of whom shall I be afraid?—(Psalm 27:1). When we consider faith we can realize it is essential to all life. With out faith it is impossible to please God. This text shows that faith is the source — the support — and success of life. 1. Faith is the Source of Life. "By faith, only by faith in the Lord Jesus can one attain unto eternal life. He that believeth on the Lord Jesus Christ can be saved and have eternal life. Real life begins with faith in the Lord. "Shall live by faith." Faith in the Lord and His power to help is the support of life. Faith is the force that supports life and sustains life unto the end. Faith enriches life; Faith enlarges life. Faith enables life. Faith increases life. "The righteous shall live by faith." Faith is the force that leads on to righteousness. Believe that Christ will appropriate his grace. Without grace and faith it is impossible to please God. Let us repeat each day of our lives, because my heart trusts in Christ, I am helped in every hour of need. Come into my heart, Lord Jesus, there is room in my heart for Thee. PRAYER: Gracious Master, help us to be willing, always, to give Him our love and friendship every moment of our lives. Help us to be faithful to Thee each day. I pray. Amen. P. W. Howard not seated at the national convention. In the bitter fight between William Howard Taft and Theodore Roosevelt in 1912, Mr. Howard ran on a Roosevelt slate, was elected and seated in the convention. Since then he has been a delegate from Mississippi to every Republican national convention. He was elected Republican National Committeeman for Mississippi in 1924 to succeed M. J. Mulvihill, white, of Vicksburg, Miss., and has held that post ever since. As a reward, Attotrney General Harry Daugherty appointed him on May 5, 1921, as a special assistant to the Attorney General. Mr. Howards remained in the Justice Department until April 15,1929, when he resigned to enter private practice with George E. C. Hayes, who is now chairman of the District of Columbia Public Utilities Commission. The late Judge James A. Cobb later rejoined the firm in 1933 when his term on the Municipal Court bench expired. Gift of food surpluses reported being sold abroad. ATTENTION! ALL HIGH SCHOOL SENIORS! Are you going to college in the fall? If you are ... you'd better brush up on your English and Mathematics ... LeMoyne College is offering a Refresher Course in these two subjects this summer ... from June 4 to July 9. This is a good chance for you to improve your command of English and Mathematics...if you are planning to enter any college. Register Now. Contact the Registrar at: DeGaulle Praises Josephine Baker After viewing her performance with surprise and delight, President DeGaulle told Miss Baker, who is now a French citizen, that he was proud of her. He said: "I am deeply indebted and grateful to you for being a faithful and sincere DeGaullist, and am proud to have you share this honor with us in Washington." Later, the DeGaulles placed Miss Baker near them in the receiving line. As she stood beside them, Mme. DeGaulle admired her "tres Chic" Dior ensemble and remarked: "You are good publicity for France, ma chere." It is said that Miss Baker, who was born in St. Louis, Mo., entered politics in World War II when the Free French resistance to Nazi occupation was born at her chateau Les Milandes in Dordogne. It was perhaps to this that President DeGaulle referred in praising her sincerity as a DeGaullist. During the reception, President DeGaulle also took time out to inquire about Miss Baker's 11 adopted children of different racial background. He has met the children. I. C. Railroad Ladies Club Meets The recent meeting of the Illinois Central Railroad Ladies' Social Club was held at the "lovely" home of Mrs. Irene White of 1626 Wilson. Mrs. White was hostess for this meeting and Mrs. Essie Dancy was hostess for another confab of the organization at her 1327 Ridgeway residence. Both meetings had large attendances. After the business sessions, the recreation period was conducted by the chairman of the program committee, Mrs. White. A "delicious" repast was served as both meetings. The next meeting has been scheduled to be held at the home Mrs. Susie Stephens, 1435 Michigan on Tuesday, May n at 1 p. m., at which time plans are expected to be completed for the club's vacation trip to New Orleans, La. Mrs. Irma Varnado is president of the club and Mrs. Velma Williams is secretary. Mrs. Ida Martin is reporter. Nixon Plans Indiana victory has not shaken Nixon's picture of Kennedy as the strongest Democratic candidate or changed the vice president's hunch that Kennedy will spring surprise with a victory in next week's West Virginia primary. Editor Scott lems through intelligent and united political action. "We now have about 35,000 Negro voters in the county, but we should work constantly for more," he declared. lic school issue as one of the most Editor Scott referred to the pubimportant problems confronting the people and said in the final analysis that they will have to act to preserve the public school system. No private school system will be adequate to meet the needs of the community, he said. "If and when a referendum is held on this question, every possible voter should be able to give his support to retaining the public school system," he concluded. Rev. A. K. Williams, president of the Price High School P-TA, presided at the meeting; Mrs. H. M. Goodman, president of the Atlanta District P-TA, introduced the speaker. Both expressed appreciation to the teachers for the services which they have rendered. Response was given by Mrs. G. E. Atkins. Principal R..E. Cureton made closing remarks and certain announcements pertaining to commencement exercises. Historic Step new law will play an important role in the days ahead in attaining our goal of equality under law in all areas of our country for all Americans." The President singled out the heart of the measure as being especially meaningful. It authorizes federal judges to appoint referees to determine the voting qualifications of Negroes whom local officials refuse to register. This would be done after the Justice Department Won a court test in behalf of one or more Negroes denied the right to register. If the judge eventually decided that a pattern of discrimination existed in an area, he could name referees to handle voting applications from other Negroes. Any official refusing to let court-certified Negroes vote would be guilty of contempt of court. The President said this section held "great promise of making the 15th Amendment to the Constitu tion meaningful." The amendment assures all citizens the right to vote regardless of race or color: The law also: —Requires local election officials must keep all voting records for 22 months after any primary, special or general election involving candidates for federal office. They must make the records available to the Justice Department. Violators are subject to a maximum penalty of a year in prison and a $1,000 fine. —Makes it a federal crime to obstruct or interfere with any federal court order, including school integration orders — and antl - strike injunctions — by threats or force. The provision carries a maximum penalty of a year in prison and a $1,000 fine. —Makes it a federal crime to cross state lines to avoid prosecution, or testimony about, the bombing or burning of any vehicle or building. Violators would face a penalty of five years in prison and a. $5,000 fine. A second part of this section makes it illegal to transport explosive for such bombing. This carries a maximum penalty of 10 years and a $10,000 fine if personal injury results. Threats or false warnings of bombings are punishable up to a year in prison and a $1,000 fine. —The U. S. commissioner to arrange for the schooling of servicemen's children when local schools are closed in integration disputes. —Each member of the Civil Rights Commission is authorized to administer oaths to witnesses. This is aimed at clearing up some doubt about their powers to do so. HEART OF MEASURE new law will play an important role in the days ahead in attaining our goal of equality under law in all areas of our country for all Americans." The President singled out the heart of the measure as being especially meaningful. It authorizes federal judges to appoint referees to determine the voting qualifications of Negroes whom local officials refuse to register. This would be done after the Justice Department Won a court test in behalf of one or more Negroes denied the right to register. If the judge eventually decided that a pattern of discrimination existed in an area, he could name referees to handle voting applications from other Negroes. Any official refusing to let court-certified Negroes vote would be guilty of contempt of court. The President said this section held "great promise of making the 15th Amendment to the Constitu tion meaningful." The amendment assures all citizens the right to vote regardless of race or color: The law also: —Requires local election officials must keep all voting records for 22 months after any primary, special or general election involving candidates for federal office. They must make the records available to the Justice Department. Violators are subject to a maximum penalty of a year in prison and a $1,000 fine. —Makes it a federal crime to obstruct or interfere with any federal court order, including school integration orders — and antl - strike injunctions — by threats or force. The provision carries a maximum penalty of a year in prison and a $1,000 fine. —Makes it a federal crime to cross state lines to avoid prosecution, or testimony about, the bombing or burning of any vehicle or building. Violators would face a penalty of five years in prison and a. $5,000 fine. A second part of this section makes it illegal to transport explosive for such bombing. This carries a maximum penalty of 10 years and a $10,000 fine if personal injury results. Threats or false warnings of bombings are punishable up to a year in prison and a $1,000 fine. —The U. S. commissioner to arrange for the schooling of servicemen's children when local schools are closed in integration disputes. —Each member of the Civil Rights Commission is authorized to administer oaths to witnesses. This is aimed at clearing up some doubt about their powers to do so. ASSURES VOTING RIGHTS new law will play an important role in the days ahead in attaining our goal of equality under law in all areas of our country for all Americans." The President singled out the heart of the measure as being especially meaningful. It authorizes federal judges to appoint referees to determine the voting qualifications of Negroes whom local officials refuse to register. This would be done after the Justice Department Won a court test in behalf of one or more Negroes denied the right to register. If the judge eventually decided that a pattern of discrimination existed in an area, he could name referees to handle voting applications from other Negroes. Any official refusing to let court-certified Negroes vote would be guilty of contempt of court. The President said this section held "great promise of making the 15th Amendment to the Constitu tion meaningful." The amendment assures all citizens the right to vote regardless of race or color: The law also: —Requires local election officials must keep all voting records for 22 months after any primary, special or general election involving candidates for federal office. They must make the records available to the Justice Department. Violators are subject to a maximum penalty of a year in prison and a $1,000 fine. —Makes it a federal crime to obstruct or interfere with any federal court order, including school integration orders — and antl - strike injunctions — by threats or force. The provision carries a maximum penalty of a year in prison and a $1,000 fine. —Makes it a federal crime to cross state lines to avoid prosecution, or testimony about, the bombing or burning of any vehicle or building. Violators would face a penalty of five years in prison and a. $5,000 fine. A second part of this section makes it illegal to transport explosive for such bombing. This carries a maximum penalty of 10 years and a $10,000 fine if personal injury results. Threats or false warnings of bombings are punishable up to a year in prison and a $1,000 fine. —The U. S. commissioner to arrange for the schooling of servicemen's children when local schools are closed in integration disputes. —Each member of the Civil Rights Commission is authorized to administer oaths to witnesses. This is aimed at clearing up some doubt about their powers to do so. MAY ADMINISTER OATHS new law will play an important role in the days ahead in attaining our goal of equality under law in all areas of our country for all Americans." The President singled out the heart of the measure as being especially meaningful. It authorizes federal judges to appoint referees to determine the voting qualifications of Negroes whom local officials refuse to register. This would be done after the Justice Department Won a court test in behalf of one or more Negroes denied the right to register. If the judge eventually decided that a pattern of discrimination existed in an area, he could name referees to handle voting applications from other Negroes. Any official refusing to let court-certified Negroes vote would be guilty of contempt of court. The President said this section held "great promise of making the 15th Amendment to the Constitu tion meaningful." The amendment assures all citizens the right to vote regardless of race or color: The law also: —Requires local election officials must keep all voting records for 22 months after any primary, special or general election involving candidates for federal office. They must make the records available to the Justice Department. Violators are subject to a maximum penalty of a year in prison and a $1,000 fine. —Makes it a federal crime to obstruct or interfere with any federal court order, including school integration orders — and antl - strike injunctions — by threats or force. 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