Memphis World Memphis World Publishing Co. 1958-01-18 Thaddeus T. Stokes MEMPHIS WORLD AMERICAN'S STANDARD RACE JOURNAL 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 MRS. ROSA BROWN BRACY Public Relations and Advertising 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 news unbiasedly and supporting those things it believes to be of interest to its readers and opposing those things against the interest of its readers. Dr. King And His "Ground Grew In Democracy" Not soon will those who heard Dr. M. L. King, Jr., last Sunday at Ebenezer Baptist Church escape that clarion challenge hurled in his sermon from the text: "Structure and Destiny." Interestingly enough there was an accompanying tribute to his Montgomery,—from whence sprang the golden opportunity for a Christian leader, unselfish and unwavering in a crystal philosophy, which ascribed it—" The ground crew of Democracy." This ground crew gave him and the country and the world a recast of what that powerful Indian leader, Ghandi, posed in one or the most brilliant governmental careers of the time—passive resistence. All over the world, Dr. King has been accorded a personification of that symbol, and wherever he appears there is never any expectancy of rancor, violence and rabble rousing. In his brilliant discourse here Sunday, he would allay the fears of those who had abiding faith in God and righteousness. Principal among his terse warning, was that our leaders should not be tied up in partisan politics. However, the leader has encouraged registration and voting. The vast church of his grandfather, and his father was filled to overflowing in this one of his exchanges in pulpits for a day with his father. It must be said that this son of Georgia and Atlanta brought a fresh breeze of faith and courage to his native Atlanta at a time when such was so muchly in demand. Hardly will his "ground crew in Democracy" be forgotten for the curtain it pulled back for a look-see into some of those cursed conditions, born out of perdition, but fortunately designed for an era which God Himself had designed for this generation to proclaim from the house-top—"Rise up O men of God." Three Million Since 1940 If one would poll the Negro population in the north, no doubt seventy-five per cent of those questioned would prefer the South for its climate and "just plain home." A relative few would say openly they prefer living in the north. Yet, since 1940, three million Negroes have left their native Southland for the north and other ports of the country, according to a survey made by Newsweek Magazine recently. The movement is described as one of the greatest population shifts in history. At the turn of the century, only 10 per cent of the Negro population lived outside the South. Today, the number has reached 40 per cent, and the trend continues. New York is getting an average of over 1,400 each month; 2,000 in Chicago, and 1,700 in Los Angeles. One cannot deny that this tremendous shift in population is bound to create its problems. The most immediate is likely to be the housing problem. People are likely to gather in areas where they already have friends and relatives as is true of any ethnic group, Negro, Irish, Chinese or otherwise. What Americans must consider is that these people who leave their native Southland for other areas are also Americans, and they are looking for some of the same benefits and privileges. All Americans are migratory by nature. And in the final analysis, all of us are foreigners; the first settlers came to this country seeking religious and economic freedom. This strange fabric runs through the blood of the human family, and one cannot expect the Negro to be an exception. As long as his native Southland continues with its unfair social, political and economic practices, the rest of the country can expect this shift of population to continue. The best way to check it is to begin here in the South with more opportunities and rights due him. Like other human beings, he will move wherever these rights are more abundant. Hennings Proposes Notices On Protection Of Rights Senator Thomas C. Hennings. Jr. (D-Mo.) today issued the following statement concerning federal voting rights: "During the past several weeks, I have been aware, as have most people I think, of the various announcements and notices by the Government to aliens telling them that they should register their address, the procedure to follow, and the federal officers to which they should go. "Regarding American citizens, it seems to me that our Government could at the very last employ similar means of notifying them about the procedures available to protect their sacred federal voting rights and what federal officers are open to them if these rights are violated. "Therefore, I have written to the Attorney General of the United States, suggesting that the Department, of Justic prepare and have posted on bulletin boards in post offices and other federa buildings throughout the country, easy - to read notices containing the follow ing information. "(1) A summary of the provisions of section 131 of the Act of September 9, 1957 (71 Stat. 634), which Congress enacted to provide means of futher securing and protecting the right to vote; and "(2) The addresses and telephone number of the nearest office of (a) the united states Attorney, and (b) the Federal Bureau of Investigation, where a citizen may file a complaint if he believes his federal voting rights are being denied.' "Debate during congressional consideration of this legislation last year convinced me that practically everyone is agreed that there should be no unlawful interference with a citizen's right to participate in the election progress which is the surest means of preserving democracy and insuring a truly representative character in our national government." 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 is 6 or more, subtract 4. If the number is less than 6, add 3. The result is your key number. Start at the upper left-hand corner of the rectangle and check every one of your key numbers, left to right. Then read the message the letters under the checked figures give you. REVIEWING THE NEWS BY WILLIAM GORDON It was my first experience, to sit for more than two hours and listen to a speaker without fatigue. "Stop running," she said. "Stand up with the dignity and the right that God gave you." I was only part of a tremendous audience, made up of people who came many miles to hear Mrs. Mary McLeod Bethune. But I am convinced that those who are still alive, remember as I do to this very day, that her life was also a "Crowning Experience." This woman, who was born of slave parents and worked without letup to build an institution for Negro youngsters, left a deep impression on everyone she met. She left an impression in Washington, at the White House. She left it at the hundreds of places she visited during her travels throughout America. She left an impression at Mackinac Island, Michigan, headquarters for the World Assembly of Nations. She has left an impression on the heart and soul of the world. Out of this life which had a simple beginning, has come alive a deep, practical and unemotional concept. Law and law enforcement alone cannot solve all of the problems confronting minority groups; neither can the practice of bitterness, hatred and prejudice give an answer to the many ills of sick nations and races. But the philosophy of a woman, who once worked and lived in the shadow of the Ku Klux Klan and changed the minds of many Southerners to her way of thinking, did have the answer. Such an answer, as the present generation will see, is coming to life in a play, "The Crowning Experience," produced and presented by the Moral Re-Armament force. It was not an accident, that Mrs. Bethune went to Mackinac. Neither was it an accident that the great talent back of the Moral Re-Armament movement seized upon the idea, that if America and the world are to receive an answer for freedom and justice, it must come from the simple folk. It must come from those who have known the pain, the disappointments, the bitterness and the hardships. The woman who was able to literally carve an institution of learning out of a wilderness, comes nearer to having the answer the world is waiting for. To conclude one must go beyond the limited knowledge of human beings. One must be willing to accept the sacred, the divine and the spiritual forces to understand the full meaning back of this great life and personality. One can be sure that she was destined to speak to the world. She Was Born To Speak To The World BY WILLIAM GORDON It was my first experience, to sit for more than two hours and listen to a speaker without fatigue. "Stop running," she said. "Stand up with the dignity and the right that God gave you." I was only part of a tremendous audience, made up of people who came many miles to hear Mrs. Mary McLeod Bethune. But I am convinced that those who are still alive, remember as I do to this very day, that her life was also a "Crowning Experience." This woman, who was born of slave parents and worked without letup to build an institution for Negro youngsters, left a deep impression on everyone she met. She left an impression in Washington, at the White House. She left it at the hundreds of places she visited during her travels throughout America. She left an impression at Mackinac Island, Michigan, headquarters for the World Assembly of Nations. She has left an impression on the heart and soul of the world. Out of this life which had a simple beginning, has come alive a deep, practical and unemotional concept. Law and law enforcement alone cannot solve all of the problems confronting minority groups; neither can the practice of bitterness, hatred and prejudice give an answer to the many ills of sick nations and races. But the philosophy of a woman, who once worked and lived in the shadow of the Ku Klux Klan and changed the minds of many Southerners to her way of thinking, did have the answer. Such an answer, as the present generation will see, is coming to life in a play, "The Crowning Experience," produced and presented by the Moral Re-Armament force. It was not an accident, that Mrs. Bethune went to Mackinac. Neither was it an accident that the great talent back of the Moral Re-Armament movement seized upon the idea, that if America and the world are to receive an answer for freedom and justice, it must come from the simple folk. It must come from those who have known the pain, the disappointments, the bitterness and the hardships. The woman who was able to literally carve an institution of learning out of a wilderness, comes nearer to having the answer the world is waiting for. To conclude one must go beyond the limited knowledge of human beings. One must be willing to accept the sacred, the divine and the spiritual forces to understand the full meaning back of this great life and personality. One can be sure that she was destined to speak to the world. 'Youth For Christ' Begins Back-To-Church Campaign The Youth For Christ with headquarters at 145 Beale St., have started a new back-to-church campaign, announced Rev. E. Harmon, director and founder of the movement. Rev. Harmon said: "Thus program is dedicated to all young people and every one is invited to take part and share with its joy." "We take this time to thank all the young people for your part in helping making this program what it is today." "Honor is due one of our new workers Miss Johnnie Louis Jefferson a teenager that is doing a fine job leading the young people in Dixie home district, and also a young man John Kearney who is supervising the young people." Keep up the good work for you have our prayers. The public is urged to go or can the headquarters JA 7-0058. And we also are asking you to attend our next meeting which is held Sunday Jan. 26th at 4 p. m. Plans are being made for our back to church campaign which services will be held at our various churches," said Rev. Harmon. The suggested lesson is: 125th Psalms. They that trust in the Lord shall be as mount Zion which cannot be removed, but abideth for ever. As the Mountains are round about Je-ru'salem, so the Lord is round about his people from henceforth even forever. Officers are: Jessie Brooke, Jr., Pres.; Mrs. E. J. Washington, vice Pres: Mrs. Odelia Tyler, Sect.; Mrs. Gibson, Asst. Sect.: David Brawn, Treasurer; Mrs. Georgia Smith, Dev. Leader; Louis Hobson, 1st Vice Pres.: Albert Swiney, Dev. Leader, King Bennett, Chaplain; George Buchannam, Levi Robinson, Rev. Eddie Stone, worker. Axon G. Thomas, Frank Spearman, Henry Gilbert, Otis Applewhite, Mrs. Rosie Mae Webb, Mrs. E. Harmon, are Headquarters Workers. Universal Life is in line with the present trend of many business organizations which are merging in an effort to reduce operating expenses brought about by present day economic conditions. Excelsior Life, an old line legal reserve life insurance company handled industrial life, industrial health and accident, ordinary life, and hospitalization, insurance, and employed more than 100 persons in the field and in its home office located at 2600 Flora Street in Dallas. The officers of Excelsior were: W. J. Durham, chairman of the board; A. Prestwood, president, and Mrs. C. E. Jones, secretary; George L. Allen, B. J. Strickland, M. H. McShann and M. G. King. Along with its policyholders, Universal life added Excelsior's employees to its personnel roll, swelling its working force lo well above 900. In addition to receiving guarantees of job security and opportunity for advancement the former Excelsior employees can participate in Universal Life's pension or retirement plan. Further, Excelsior policyholders can new increase their insurance to maximum protection under Universal. The combining of the two companies was one or the largest transactions effected in 25 years by a member, or members of the Nationall Insurance Association, Incorporated, in which Excelsior held membership, and to which Universal still belongs. During the middle twenties, Universal Life made financial history when it acquired the business of the Mississippi Life Insurance company. It was reported at the time to have been the greatest monetary deal ever handled by Negroes. Universal Life will celebrate its 35th anniversary on September 6. Its operations at present are spread throughout the South, Southwest, Middle West, and West. In addition to its home office, housed in a threestory, white stone building of Egyptian architecture, the company opereates agency offices in Arkansas, California, Kansas, Louisiana, Mississippi, Oklahoma, Texas, Missouri, and Tennessee. The company was founded in 1923 by Dr. Joseph E. Walker, along with M. W. Bonner, and the late A. W. Willis. Also assisting with the infant firm, as it struggled to get to its feet, were the late M. S. Stuart, and J. A. Swayze. In later years Dr. J. W. Kelso joined the company as medical director. B. G. Olive, Jr., became vicepresident-agency director, and A. Maceo Walker, the son of Dr. Walker, was employed as one of the first Negro actuaries with an insurance company. The present officers of the company are: Dr. J. E. Walker, chairman of the Board; A. Maceo Walker, Sr., president; B. G. Olive, Jr., first vice pendent-secretary; Dr. J. W. Kelso, vice president and medical director; H. A. Gilliam, vice president and director of agencies; T. J. Willis, J. A. Olive and L. H. Boyce, assistant secretaries; J. T. Chandler, personnel director, and G. T. Howell, Executive assistant agency director. AKA Sorority Chapter. Mrs. Campbell's address will be "of specific interest to the general public." She will discuss the target aims of ACHR for 1958 and the job of individuals in making American practices consistent with the splendid principles and philosophy of American democracy, said Mrs. Stevens, Mrs. Campbell is from Baltimore, Md. The Council, organized 10 years ago and with national headquarters in Washington, D. C., is wholly partisan about the need of America and the world to eliminate all forms of racial and religious discrimination and is equally non-partisan about supporting political parties. Mrs. Arnetta G. Wallace, Supreme Basileus of Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Inc., will bring greet ings from the National Body. Serving as Chairman of the Committee on panning for this 50th Anniversary observance is Mrs. Katheryn Perry Thomas, teacher of Spanish at Manassas high school Assisting here are: Miss Dora Todd, Miss Cecelia Willis, Miss Martha Anderson, Mrs. Omega Sheto, Mrs. Theresa Franklin, and the Basileus. The Memphis graduate chapter, Beta Epsilon Omega, was established in March, 1934, and has developed its program around scholarship grants, health problems housing, and human rights on the local level. Also the local Chapter contributes its share in carrying out National Projects on health, housing, human rights, and scholarship. Presently, Beta Epsilon Omega has two full-tuition scholarships in progress Miss Bernia Williams is completing her last year of Nurse Training at E. H. Crump Memorial Hospital and Miss. Josephine Isabel recipient of the 1957 competitive four-year scholarship award, is in her freshman year at LeMoyne College. The public is invited to attend this program. There is no admission charge. Atty. Estes Opposes name be withheld told the Memphis World, "Ayres" proposed, ordinance is similar to the ordinance proposed in many other southern city. It does not specify the NAACP but is the prime target. Where other organization are concern, such ordinance will not be invoked." Ayres petition also accused "many such organizations operating with occupation license exemption are mere subterfuges for business being operated for profit..... The proposed ordinance would also provide for a maximum fine of $50 each day for any person or arganization violating it. The city would also be given power to seek "injunction relief". Atty. Estes' petition of objections stated the Ayres' "proposal attacks the good will of the excellent race relation as existing in the city of Memphis. The relaxed, calm and peaceful co-existence of the races will be in turmoil by a city wide epidemic of stress, strain and high tension." He went on to state 'a dangerous trend and precedent will be established by an ill-advised and uncautioned proposal. The proposal is designed to disturb hearts. It will not serve for the common good of all nor the best public interest and welfare of the citizens of this city. The motive is questionable." Atty. Estes objections explained further, "it would net be a proper exercise of the polio powtrs of the state because no situation have given rise for such enactnt. The public health, welfare, moral and safety of state police powers will be used as an affront to investigate private rights of citizens by censoring the church, political, civic welfare and other peaceable and law abiding organizations." Estes also proposed that a joint committee of both white and Negro citizens study and deliberate the proposed ordinance prior to its consideration before the commissioners. He also suggested that the comittee be selected, both Negro and white, from all organizations and wards of the city and that the committee form an interracial committee on human relations to appraise, make research and study the Ayer's proposal to determine if such proposal be considered by the city commissioners. The Lonely Man By JAMES RONALD © 1957, by James Ronald. Distributed by King Features Syndicate. THE WOMAN NOVELIST glanced at her companions seated at the dinner table. "Apparently you all know this Mr. Garvin well," she said. "What is he like?" Andrew's a violent chap," said Hector MacInch, their host. "One evening when they were here he gave his wife quite a going over." "Erica was not herself that night," said Judith MacInch, who would not have dreamed of suggesting that a guest was intoxicated. "She behaved foolishly and Andrew decided to take her home." "Judith, he knocked her head against a wall." "Perhaps she knocked it herself, Hector. People do, when—" "When they're not themselves," said Hector. "However, the murder evidence against him, while black, is not as conclusive as it's made out to be. For instance, the dried blood on the sleeve of his jacket—" "Blood?" Judith exclaimed. "On the sleeve?" "It was at his wife's blood type." "Well, then, surely—" "Ah, but Andrew claimed to have cut himself and was able to show the wound. And, as it happens, his blood is of the same type as Erica's. An Rh., Plus, I believe. Of course, there are hundreds of sub-groupings but it is difficult in laboratory tests to make minute identifications of dried blood." "I should like to know where you got that information," said Inspector David Gray, "I have my sources," said Hector. "But surely all that dirty linen was washed at the coroner's inquest?" asked the woman novelist. "In Scotland," replied Hector, "we do not hold a coroner's inquest. In the case of a death by accident or any violent means except murder, the police themselves hold a public inquiry to establish the facts. When murder is suspected, a formal report is sent to the Crown Agent, in Edinburgh, for consideration by the law officers. If the case is pretty strong against a particular person, the law officers usually decide to prosecute, even if they have doubts of gaining a conviction. A prosecution has a way of clearing the air, if you see what I mean." "Otherwise, gossip and surmise have full rein?" "Precisely, That is why it is interesting that they haven't yet decided to prosecute Andrew. No one in the district seems to doubt his guilt." "It's an absolute nightmare," said Enid Sinclair. "You don't know what the scandal is doing to Bill and me." "Doesn't it matter what it's doing to your brother?" Deborah asked suddenly. "It's Andrew's own fault he's in it. We were dragged in." "Supposing he's entirely innocent?" "What an awkward suggestion," said Hector MacInch with a smile. "If Andrew didn't kill her, young lady, one of us did." He paused to enjoy the concerted gasp of consternation before adding, "Unless it was a jealous wife." Deborah noticed a quick glance pass between Enid and Bill Sinclair. It startled and disconcerted her to realize that, with the exception of the novelist's son, who was a recent visitor to the neighborhood, any of the men seated around the table could have been Erica's lover. Perhaps more than one of them was. Old Mrs. Craw had seen a man in a tweed jacket and slacks climbing out of a sports car shortly before Erica was murdered. The description might apply equally well to any of these men. Though the thought was disloyal and she tried hard to reject it, the man might even have been Ewan Monteith. An old sports coat and baggy flannels were Ewan's normal wear. He had the frequent use of David Gray's sports car. But no. It simply was not possible to suspect Ewan. "When one examines it closely," said Hector, "why should Andrew Garvin have killed his wife? Jealousy? Nonsense. He must have known all along what she was. Why should he suddenly resent it so savagely? If he wanted revenge, time would give it to him." "We return to the question," boomed the woman novelist. "If Garvin did not kill his wife, who did?" "If Garvin did not do It." said Hector, "every presentable bachelor and married man in the district is suspect. But I imagine the police have gone into such possibilities—eh, David?" "A matter of routine," said David curtly. "But perhaps isn't routine for the police to investigate the police." Hector replied smoothly. "You're a presentable bachelor yourself, David. And you knew Erica." "You sound is if I were tinder cross-examination," said David, his manner making it plain that he would not he inveigled into discussing his private life. "Happy the man who has an alibi," said Hector. "Where were you at the time of the murder, Bill?". "Where do you suppose?" answered Bill Sinclair sullenly. "At the office, of course." "Since when do you lunch at the office?" "I—I lunched with Enid." "Naturally, your wife will back you up in that." "For that matter," said Enid, biting off words, "where were you?" "I?" Hector laughed easily. "Oh, I was at Drumbirlie, looking over a hunter I-thought of buying." "That was the day before," said his wife. "Was it? Then I'm hanged if I know where I was. But I daresay the police do. What about you, Ewan? Didn't you find Erica the sort of woman who raises a man's blood pressure?" Ewan Monteith only hesitated for a moment before drawling, "That's exactly how I'd describe her." "You surprise me. I expected you to say you've never looked at another woman since you married Joyce." "You may know an about the law, Hector," said Joyce, her Scots intonation unusually pronounced, "but you knew gey little about women. A wife doesn't want her man never to look at another woman. That would be a bloodless sort of gowk. She wants him to look at them all and still prefer her." "Well bowled, ma'am," said the woman novelist's son. "When the truth is told," said Judith MacInch, "we shall all feel remarkably foolish, for I'm sure a tramp or a prowler did it. Someone like that dreadful man, Scobie." "The biggest scoundrel in the neighborhood," said her husband. "Or shall I say, the biggest scoundrel with the exception of myself? The man gets a lot more of my game than I ever see. I have no doubt he'd cut a throat for half a crown if he thought he could get away with it." The butler appeared with a disconcerted look on his face. Failing to catch his master's eye, he gave a discreet cough. "What is it, Gregson?" demanded Hector. Before the man could frame a reply the reason for his discomfiture walked into the room. It was Andrew Garvin. There was a bitter twist to his lips. He stood in the doorway, swaying slightly, surveying the scene with sardonic contempt. CHAPTER 14 By JAMES RONALD © 1957, by James Ronald. Distributed by King Features Syndicate. THE WOMAN NOVELIST glanced at her companions seated at the dinner table. "Apparently you all know this Mr. Garvin well," she said. "What is he like?" Andrew's a violent chap," said Hector MacInch, their host. "One evening when they were here he gave his wife quite a going over." "Erica was not herself that night," said Judith MacInch, who would not have dreamed of suggesting that a guest was intoxicated. "She behaved foolishly and Andrew decided to take her home." "Judith, he knocked her head against a wall." "Perhaps she knocked it herself, Hector. People do, when—" "When they're not themselves," said Hector. "However, the murder evidence against him, while black, is not as conclusive as it's made out to be. For instance, the dried blood on the sleeve of his jacket—" "Blood?" Judith exclaimed. "On the sleeve?" "It was at his wife's blood type." "Well, then, surely—" "Ah, but Andrew claimed to have cut himself and was able to show the wound. And, as it happens, his blood is of the same type as Erica's. An Rh., Plus, I believe. Of course, there are hundreds of sub-groupings but it is difficult in laboratory tests to make minute identifications of dried blood." "I should like to know where you got that information," said Inspector David Gray, "I have my sources," said Hector. "But surely all that dirty linen was washed at the coroner's inquest?" asked the woman novelist. "In Scotland," replied Hector, "we do not hold a coroner's inquest. In the case of a death by accident or any violent means except murder, the police themselves hold a public inquiry to establish the facts. When murder is suspected, a formal report is sent to the Crown Agent, in Edinburgh, for consideration by the law officers. If the case is pretty strong against a particular person, the law officers usually decide to prosecute, even if they have doubts of gaining a conviction. A prosecution has a way of clearing the air, if you see what I mean." "Otherwise, gossip and surmise have full rein?" "Precisely, That is why it is interesting that they haven't yet decided to prosecute Andrew. No one in the district seems to doubt his guilt." "It's an absolute nightmare," said Enid Sinclair. "You don't know what the scandal is doing to Bill and me." "Doesn't it matter what it's doing to your brother?" Deborah asked suddenly. "It's Andrew's own fault he's in it. We were dragged in." "Supposing he's entirely innocent?" "What an awkward suggestion," said Hector MacInch with a smile. "If Andrew didn't kill her, young lady, one of us did." He paused to enjoy the concerted gasp of consternation before adding, "Unless it was a jealous wife." Deborah noticed a quick glance pass between Enid and Bill Sinclair. It startled and disconcerted her to realize that, with the exception of the novelist's son, who was a recent visitor to the neighborhood, any of the men seated around the table could have been Erica's lover. Perhaps more than one of them was. Old Mrs. Craw had seen a man in a tweed jacket and slacks climbing out of a sports car shortly before Erica was murdered. The description might apply equally well to any of these men. Though the thought was disloyal and she tried hard to reject it, the man might even have been Ewan Monteith. An old sports coat and baggy flannels were Ewan's normal wear. He had the frequent use of David Gray's sports car. But no. It simply was not possible to suspect Ewan. "When one examines it closely," said Hector, "why should Andrew Garvin have killed his wife? Jealousy? Nonsense. He must have known all along what she was. Why should he suddenly resent it so savagely? If he wanted revenge, time would give it to him." "We return to the question," boomed the woman novelist. "If Garvin did not kill his wife, who did?" "If Garvin did not do It." said Hector, "every presentable bachelor and married man in the district is suspect. But I imagine the police have gone into such possibilities—eh, David?" "A matter of routine," said David curtly. "But perhaps isn't routine for the police to investigate the police." Hector replied smoothly. "You're a presentable bachelor yourself, David. And you knew Erica." "You sound is if I were tinder cross-examination," said David, his manner making it plain that he would not he inveigled into discussing his private life. "Happy the man who has an alibi," said Hector. "Where were you at the time of the murder, Bill?". "Where do you suppose?" answered Bill Sinclair sullenly. "At the office, of course." "Since when do you lunch at the office?" "I—I lunched with Enid." "Naturally, your wife will back you up in that." "For that matter," said Enid, biting off words, "where were you?" "I?" Hector laughed easily. "Oh, I was at Drumbirlie, looking over a hunter I-thought of buying." "That was the day before," said his wife. "Was it? Then I'm hanged if I know where I was. But I daresay the police do. What about you, Ewan? Didn't you find Erica the sort of woman who raises a man's blood pressure?" Ewan Monteith only hesitated for a moment before drawling, "That's exactly how I'd describe her." "You surprise me. I expected you to say you've never looked at another woman since you married Joyce." "You may know an about the law, Hector," said Joyce, her Scots intonation unusually pronounced, "but you knew gey little about women. A wife doesn't want her man never to look at another woman. That would be a bloodless sort of gowk. She wants him to look at them all and still prefer her." "Well bowled, ma'am," said the woman novelist's son. "When the truth is told," said Judith MacInch, "we shall all feel remarkably foolish, for I'm sure a tramp or a prowler did it. Someone like that dreadful man, Scobie." "The biggest scoundrel in the neighborhood," said her husband. "Or shall I say, the biggest scoundrel with the exception of myself? The man gets a lot more of my game than I ever see. I have no doubt he'd cut a throat for half a crown if he thought he could get away with it." The butler appeared with a disconcerted look on his face. Failing to catch his master's eye, he gave a discreet cough. "What is it, Gregson?" demanded Hector. Before the man could frame a reply the reason for his discomfiture walked into the room. It was Andrew Garvin. There was a bitter twist to his lips. He stood in the doorway, swaying slightly, surveying the scene with sardonic contempt. MEALTIME MELODIES! Here is one dessert which is both good to eat and good for you - - a cream cheese cake, with a spicy crumb crust and lemon-favored filling to tempt your taste-buds. Made with cottage cheese and milk, it's loaded with high quality protein, calorie count is not as high as it looks. This cheese cake is one of the unbaked variety The crust is made by blending sweetened crumbs with butter; the filling is basically a custard with gelatin added for firmness. You'll be delighted with the delicate texture and flavor. 7 zweiback, crushed 4 tablespoons sugar 1-2 teaspoon cinnamon 2 tablespoons melted butter 1 envelope unflavored gelatin 2 cups milk 2 egg yolks 1 tablespoon liquid non-caloric sweetening 1-2 teaspoon salt 2 cups cottage cheese 2 teaspoons lemon juice 1 1-2 teaspoons grated, lemon rind Mix zweiback crumbs, 2 tablespoons sugar and cinnamon. Blend in butter. Press firmly onto bottom and side of 7 1-2" spring from pan. Chill until firm. Soften gelatin in 1-2 cup of milk for 5 minutes. Beat egg yolks, add remaining 1 1-2 cups milk, 2 tablespoon sugar sweetening solution and salt. Cook over boiling water; stirring constantly, until slightly thick; remove from heat. Add gelatin; stir until disolved. Rub cottage cheese throughsleve; stir in custard, lemon juice and rind. Pour into crust. Chill 4 hours. Makes eight 191 calorie servings or ten 153 calorie. A PERFECT PARTY DESSERT Here is one dessert which is both good to eat and good for you - - a cream cheese cake, with a spicy crumb crust and lemon-favored filling to tempt your taste-buds. Made with cottage cheese and milk, it's loaded with high quality protein, calorie count is not as high as it looks. This cheese cake is one of the unbaked variety The crust is made by blending sweetened crumbs with butter; the filling is basically a custard with gelatin added for firmness. You'll be delighted with the delicate texture and flavor. 7 zweiback, crushed 4 tablespoons sugar 1-2 teaspoon cinnamon 2 tablespoons melted butter 1 envelope unflavored gelatin 2 cups milk 2 egg yolks 1 tablespoon liquid non-caloric sweetening 1-2 teaspoon salt 2 cups cottage cheese 2 teaspoons lemon juice 1 1-2 teaspoons grated, lemon rind Mix zweiback crumbs, 2 tablespoons sugar and cinnamon. Blend in butter. Press firmly onto bottom and side of 7 1-2" spring from pan. Chill until firm. Soften gelatin in 1-2 cup of milk for 5 minutes. Beat egg yolks, add remaining 1 1-2 cups milk, 2 tablespoon sugar sweetening solution and salt. Cook over boiling water; stirring constantly, until slightly thick; remove from heat. Add gelatin; stir until disolved. Rub cottage cheese throughsleve; stir in custard, lemon juice and rind. Pour into crust. Chill 4 hours. Makes eight 191 calorie servings or ten 153 calorie. COTTAGE CHEESE CAKE Here is one dessert which is both good to eat and good for you - - a cream cheese cake, with a spicy crumb crust and lemon-favored filling to tempt your taste-buds. Made with cottage cheese and milk, it's loaded with high quality protein, calorie count is not as high as it looks. This cheese cake is one of the unbaked variety The crust is made by blending sweetened crumbs with butter; the filling is basically a custard with gelatin added for firmness. You'll be delighted with the delicate texture and flavor. 7 zweiback, crushed 4 tablespoons sugar 1-2 teaspoon cinnamon 2 tablespoons melted butter 1 envelope unflavored gelatin 2 cups milk 2 egg yolks 1 tablespoon liquid non-caloric sweetening 1-2 teaspoon salt 2 cups cottage cheese 2 teaspoons lemon juice 1 1-2 teaspoons grated, lemon rind Mix zweiback crumbs, 2 tablespoons sugar and cinnamon. Blend in butter. Press firmly onto bottom and side of 7 1-2" spring from pan. Chill until firm. Soften gelatin in 1-2 cup of milk for 5 minutes. Beat egg yolks, add remaining 1 1-2 cups milk, 2 tablespoon sugar sweetening solution and salt. Cook over boiling water; stirring constantly, until slightly thick; remove from heat. Add gelatin; stir until disolved. Rub cottage cheese throughsleve; stir in custard, lemon juice and rind. Pour into crust. Chill 4 hours. Makes eight 191 calorie servings or ten 153 calorie. U. S. Court Studies school seniors lo furnish evidence of "good moral character" as part of the college enrollment requirements and a companion measure from "advocating integration." The laws made it virtually impossible for Negroes to enter white colleges since any school official signing a certificate on their behalf - - thereby, in effect, advocating integration - - liable to dismissal from his job. The District Court held that the laws were "merely sophisticated" attempts to maintain segregation and ruled them unconstitutional.