Memphis World Memphis World Publishing Co. 1960-05-14 Thaddeus T. Stokes MEMPHIS WORLD AMERICA'S STANDARDRD RACE JOURNAL The South's Oldest and Leading Colored Semi-Weekly Newspaper Published by MEMPHIS WORLD PUBLISHING CO. Every WEDNESDAY and SATURDAY at 564 BEALE — Phone 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 $1.25 (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 thing against the interest of its readers. Voting Rights Probe A Timely Action U. S. Atty. Gen. William P. Rogers has vowed to use the new civil rights law to inspect records in Southern states which continue to place curbs on voting rights. Georgia, Alabama, South Carolina and Louisiana as a result will see voting practices go under inspection. Under scrutiny are Webster County in Georgia, McCormick County in South Carolina, East Carroll Parish (County) in Louisiana and Wilcox County in Alabama. No Negroes are registered in any of the counties being investigated. Surely, some type of evasion, subterfuge, or out-` right denial has resulted in this situation. In each of the counties, the population is predominantly Negro and all have a long history of suppression of Negro voting rights, Anti-Negro voting activities of each has long been publicized. No corrective action has been taken despite the spotlight of public opinion and indignation. Atty. Gen. Rogers is taking remedial action to prevent flagrant abuse of the right to vote. Let him proceed with the goodwill and integrity of all people who would like to see an end to this undemocratic denial. Bunk Concerning Food "At present more bunk is being peddled to the public concerning food than on any other subject." That forthright charge came some time ago from a man who should know—Wallace F. Janssen of the U. S. Food and Drug Administration. He made it in a talk before members of the American Dietetic Association. He said: "Modern nutrition education needs to acquire a new dimension—emphasizing the ability to question and to recognize and reject what is false and unscientific. Teachers need to keep up-to-date on the latest dietary nonsense; to teach regarding what is NOT true, or is merely speculation, as well as what is true." He then dealt specifically with certain dangerous representations of foods as medical cures, such as carrot juice for leukemia, apple cider vinegar as a general cure-all, garlic pills for high and low blood pressure, lecithin for coronary disease, powdered grapefruit for diabetes, Vitamin E for muscular dystrophy, and royal bee jelly for sexual rejuvenation and as a cosmetic. The vast majority of people, of all ages, need a balanced diet—the kind of diet that is obtained from the standard foods offered in every grocery. Above all, a substantial proportion of protein in the diet is essential to both physical and mental health—the kind of protein that is found in its most palatable form in good, honest meat. There is, of course, a small minority of people who require special diets because of disease and deficiencies. But no such diet should ever be adopted except on the advice of a physician. Everybody's Problem Crime costs this nation some $22 billion a year—and "In the last 10 years something has happened to the American public that is worse than communism. A new kind of crime is sweeping the nation. People claim it's all right to be a little bit of a thief, to do a little wrong." That indictment comes from a real authority — Juvenile Judge Gilliam of Denver. Naturally enough, he is particularly concerned about juvenile delinquency which, it is forecast, will double in the next 10 years. He says: "The belief seems to be 'Never get sore about anything. Don't fight the racketeer; you'd just get hurt.' "I asked boys why they stole, and they answered 'I didn't want to be a square.' "Can you imagine a great American who would say "I didn't want to be chicken?' "Thomas Jefferson and George Washington were angry Americans." What we are confronted with is a great and gnawing moral problem. To quote Judge Gilliam once more, "We'll have delinquency as long as we have people who don't care, sloppy homes, people who excuse wrong-doing, poorly-trained teachers, filthy magazines and violent television programs." And this problem is everybody's problem. AME's Settle AME Church in his state. Rev. W. T. Gillard, apparently day dreaming about the good old times at St. Peter. Rev. J. F. Booker getting about the city in new station vehicle as an, old timer. Don't leave Rev. Julius Williams of Athens out either. He too knows the city. Dr. T. J. Davis, with his party touring the grounds, looking as happy as "a woodchuck in a green sapling grove." Mrs. Davis is ever by his side in her pious mannerism. Dr. and Mrs. H. I. Bearden were the center of many friends and admirers on Mother's Day at their hotel suite. The callers muchly resembled the folks back at Big Bethel. Dr. and Mrs. J. F. Moses in good old Cosmopolitan style took it easy but their hearts were back at Vine and Foundry Streets where they sing "Blest be the tie that binds." Rev. William Few, getting about the grounds like an old timer. He is pastoring one of the leading churches in Atlanta. Willie Johnson, Willie Bailey, W. A. Edge, Jesse Byers, Dr. R. A. Billings, Dr. G. L. Hightower, Mrs. Lillian A. Watkins Evans, Dr. Dolly Alexander are among the strong pillars here that bring down the borne spirit. Dr. Samuel Hopkins Giles, who wrote that splendid play, "Richard Allen," receiving national plaudits for his fine work in creative writrig and native grasp of drama. Dr. John A. Middleton, pastor of Alien Temple, is around in his modest way, but he is bound to be reckoned with at some future General Conference. Dr. J. H. Lemon, "June" Miller, R. L. Smith and wife,' Vox Pop Johnson, C. D. Thornton and Allen Cooper make up that brilliant Macon team. Rev. A. R. Smith and wife; Prof. Charleston, Mrs. Lois Bryan, Georgia's song bird, Rev. and Mrs. J. Frank Rodgers, Rev. C. K. Knight and Dr. William Lewis Brown and wife and other Columbian represent the real Georgia spirit. Mr. Nimrod Allen and his sister, a His. Mason, also formerly of Columbus are joining old acquantainces; Rev" R. B. Bussey, his members, Mr. L. A. Atkins, Mrs. Jimmie Lou Brown and Mrs. Ruth Meredith, are among the family groups keeping the family atmosphere. Our old friend and classmate, Dave Townsley and wife, Dr. Billings and others of St. Paul's members were much in evidence at the banquet given by Dr. J. R. Hurley at Ward AME Church Friday night. Dr. H. C. Carswell tendered a banquet to his friends and supporters. Savannah, Georgia, here we come — and there you behold from the city by the sea such characters as Dr. J. S. Bryan, J. H. Edge, B. Carswell, H. Richards, Rev. and Mrs. J. P. Lumpkin, Dr. F. D. Jordon, Rev. Maceo Turner, P. E. Waycross District; and others we are unable to "bump into." Miss Gladys Patricia Ivey, Registered Nurse of Atlanta, much in evidence and renewing acquaintances with old South Carolina friends. Mrs. Nellie Arnold of Fairburn, says hello to old church Yoke-Fellows on the West Atlanta District. People are apt to ask you, where is "Palley?" (Dr. S. H. Rome, P. E., Atlanta District). CONVENTION NOTES AME Church in his state. Rev. W. T. Gillard, apparently day dreaming about the good old times at St. Peter. Rev. J. F. Booker getting about the city in new station vehicle as an, old timer. Don't leave Rev. Julius Williams of Athens out either. He too knows the city. Dr. T. J. Davis, with his party touring the grounds, looking as happy as "a woodchuck in a green sapling grove." Mrs. Davis is ever by his side in her pious mannerism. Dr. and Mrs. H. I. Bearden were the center of many friends and admirers on Mother's Day at their hotel suite. The callers muchly resembled the folks back at Big Bethel. Dr. and Mrs. J. F. Moses in good old Cosmopolitan style took it easy but their hearts were back at Vine and Foundry Streets where they sing "Blest be the tie that binds." Rev. William Few, getting about the grounds like an old timer. He is pastoring one of the leading churches in Atlanta. Willie Johnson, Willie Bailey, W. A. Edge, Jesse Byers, Dr. R. A. Billings, Dr. G. L. Hightower, Mrs. Lillian A. Watkins Evans, Dr. Dolly Alexander are among the strong pillars here that bring down the borne spirit. Dr. Samuel Hopkins Giles, who wrote that splendid play, "Richard Allen," receiving national plaudits for his fine work in creative writrig and native grasp of drama. Dr. John A. Middleton, pastor of Alien Temple, is around in his modest way, but he is bound to be reckoned with at some future General Conference. Dr. J. H. Lemon, "June" Miller, R. L. Smith and wife,' Vox Pop Johnson, C. D. Thornton and Allen Cooper make up that brilliant Macon team. Rev. A. R. Smith and wife; Prof. Charleston, Mrs. Lois Bryan, Georgia's song bird, Rev. and Mrs. J. Frank Rodgers, Rev. C. K. Knight and Dr. William Lewis Brown and wife and other Columbian represent the real Georgia spirit. Mr. Nimrod Allen and his sister, a His. Mason, also formerly of Columbus are joining old acquantainces; Rev" R. B. Bussey, his members, Mr. L. A. Atkins, Mrs. Jimmie Lou Brown and Mrs. Ruth Meredith, are among the family groups keeping the family atmosphere. Our old friend and classmate, Dave Townsley and wife, Dr. Billings and others of St. Paul's members were much in evidence at the banquet given by Dr. J. R. Hurley at Ward AME Church Friday night. Dr. H. C. Carswell tendered a banquet to his friends and supporters. Savannah, Georgia, here we come — and there you behold from the city by the sea such characters as Dr. J. S. Bryan, J. H. Edge, B. Carswell, H. Richards, Rev. and Mrs. J. P. Lumpkin, Dr. F. D. Jordon, Rev. Maceo Turner, P. E. Waycross District; and others we are unable to "bump into." Miss Gladys Patricia Ivey, Registered Nurse of Atlanta, much in evidence and renewing acquaintances with old South Carolina friends. Mrs. Nellie Arnold of Fairburn, says hello to old church Yoke-Fellows on the West Atlanta District. People are apt to ask you, where is "Palley?" (Dr. S. H. Rome, P. E., Atlanta District). Rockefeller Is Dead At 86 Years, Shared Billions John D. Rockefeller Jr., who made a lifetime career of Sharing Ms father's Standard Oil Co., wealth with the rest of the world, died Wednesday at the age of 86, still one of the world's richest men. Rockefeller, head of a family that has given away at least three billion dollars, had been in failing health for some tone. He died at noon in Tucson Medical Center, shortly ate receiving a final bedside visit from two of his sons, Gov. Nelson A. Rockefeller of New York and Laurence Rockefeller. The two sons were summoned to their father's bedside in an emergency telephone call Tuesday night. They flew here in their private plane and visited their father twice before foe died. Dr. W. Paul Halbrook said Rockefeller died of pneumonia and heart strain. He entered the hospital Monday alter suffering from failing health for some time. Laurence and. Nelson were with theri step-mother at her residence in the Arizona inn where their father died. Mrs. Rockefeller has been in poor health for some time. Other members of the family were notified immediately. A daughter, Mrs. Jean Mauze, and a son, John D. Rockefeller III, were in New York. Winthrop was in Morrilton, Ark., and David was to Europe. Their falter will be burned in the Family plot at Sleepy Hollow Cemetery, in Tarrytown, N. Y. Rockefeller's widow, Mrs. Martha Baird Allen Rockefeller, was the widow of an old friend and college classmate. He married her in 1951, three years alter the dearth of his first wife, Mrs. Abby Aldrich Rockefeller. "Mister Junior," as John D. Rockefeller Jr., was called by many of his associate, was a shy, retiring man who told his 50th anniversary reunion at Brown University in 1947 What "only here on the campus did I enjoy a completely independent personality. There has been nothing to my life since then, quite like this kind of comradeship." The Rockefeller family philanthropies began during the lifetime of "JDR Sr.," but did not reach their full flow until "Mister Jr." began supervising them. Quietly, with no fanfare, he gave away personally well over a half a billion dollars for public purposes. He gave the ground on which the United Nations is built and to many other causes, always making sure first that the recipients were willing to do something to help themselves as well as receive his help. Rockefeller remained active until recent months. He underwent an operation at a hospital near his Tarrytown, N. Y., estate a few months ago, before making his regular winter trip to Tucson. The slight, bespectacled man who was to become his father's "greatest fortune in life" was born Jan. 29, 1874, to John Davidson Rockefeller and Laura Spelman Rockefeller. John D. Rockefeller Sr. died at 98 in 1937. From his childhood, he kept a careful account of every penny he received as allowance or earned. His ledger not only showed how much he spent for various childhood items. His benevolences were included as well. A lifelong Baptist and teetotaler, Rockefeller reared his own children as austerely as he had been brought up. He encouraged them to thrift, despite their millions, and he encouraged them also to share their wealth with the rest of the world. WAS STRONG MAN John D. Rockefeller Jr., who made a lifetime career of Sharing Ms father's Standard Oil Co., wealth with the rest of the world, died Wednesday at the age of 86, still one of the world's richest men. Rockefeller, head of a family that has given away at least three billion dollars, had been in failing health for some tone. He died at noon in Tucson Medical Center, shortly ate receiving a final bedside visit from two of his sons, Gov. Nelson A. Rockefeller of New York and Laurence Rockefeller. The two sons were summoned to their father's bedside in an emergency telephone call Tuesday night. They flew here in their private plane and visited their father twice before foe died. Dr. W. Paul Halbrook said Rockefeller died of pneumonia and heart strain. He entered the hospital Monday alter suffering from failing health for some time. Laurence and. Nelson were with theri step-mother at her residence in the Arizona inn where their father died. Mrs. Rockefeller has been in poor health for some time. Other members of the family were notified immediately. A daughter, Mrs. Jean Mauze, and a son, John D. Rockefeller III, were in New York. Winthrop was in Morrilton, Ark., and David was to Europe. Their falter will be burned in the Family plot at Sleepy Hollow Cemetery, in Tarrytown, N. Y. Rockefeller's widow, Mrs. Martha Baird Allen Rockefeller, was the widow of an old friend and college classmate. He married her in 1951, three years alter the dearth of his first wife, Mrs. Abby Aldrich Rockefeller. "Mister Junior," as John D. Rockefeller Jr., was called by many of his associate, was a shy, retiring man who told his 50th anniversary reunion at Brown University in 1947 What "only here on the campus did I enjoy a completely independent personality. There has been nothing to my life since then, quite like this kind of comradeship." The Rockefeller family philanthropies began during the lifetime of "JDR Sr.," but did not reach their full flow until "Mister Jr." began supervising them. Quietly, with no fanfare, he gave away personally well over a half a billion dollars for public purposes. He gave the ground on which the United Nations is built and to many other causes, always making sure first that the recipients were willing to do something to help themselves as well as receive his help. Rockefeller remained active until recent months. He underwent an operation at a hospital near his Tarrytown, N. Y., estate a few months ago, before making his regular winter trip to Tucson. The slight, bespectacled man who was to become his father's "greatest fortune in life" was born Jan. 29, 1874, to John Davidson Rockefeller and Laura Spelman Rockefeller. John D. Rockefeller Sr. died at 98 in 1937. From his childhood, he kept a careful account of every penny he received as allowance or earned. His ledger not only showed how much he spent for various childhood items. His benevolences were included as well. A lifelong Baptist and teetotaler, Rockefeller reared his own children as austerely as he had been brought up. He encouraged them to thrift, despite their millions, and he encouraged them also to share their wealth with the rest of the world. UNDERWENT OPERATION John D. Rockefeller Jr., who made a lifetime career of Sharing Ms father's Standard Oil Co., wealth with the rest of the world, died Wednesday at the age of 86, still one of the world's richest men. Rockefeller, head of a family that has given away at least three billion dollars, had been in failing health for some tone. He died at noon in Tucson Medical Center, shortly ate receiving a final bedside visit from two of his sons, Gov. Nelson A. Rockefeller of New York and Laurence Rockefeller. The two sons were summoned to their father's bedside in an emergency telephone call Tuesday night. They flew here in their private plane and visited their father twice before foe died. Dr. W. Paul Halbrook said Rockefeller died of pneumonia and heart strain. He entered the hospital Monday alter suffering from failing health for some time. Laurence and. Nelson were with theri step-mother at her residence in the Arizona inn where their father died. Mrs. Rockefeller has been in poor health for some time. Other members of the family were notified immediately. A daughter, Mrs. Jean Mauze, and a son, John D. Rockefeller III, were in New York. Winthrop was in Morrilton, Ark., and David was to Europe. Their falter will be burned in the Family plot at Sleepy Hollow Cemetery, in Tarrytown, N. Y. Rockefeller's widow, Mrs. Martha Baird Allen Rockefeller, was the widow of an old friend and college classmate. He married her in 1951, three years alter the dearth of his first wife, Mrs. Abby Aldrich Rockefeller. "Mister Junior," as John D. Rockefeller Jr., was called by many of his associate, was a shy, retiring man who told his 50th anniversary reunion at Brown University in 1947 What "only here on the campus did I enjoy a completely independent personality. There has been nothing to my life since then, quite like this kind of comradeship." The Rockefeller family philanthropies began during the lifetime of "JDR Sr.," but did not reach their full flow until "Mister Jr." began supervising them. Quietly, with no fanfare, he gave away personally well over a half a billion dollars for public purposes. He gave the ground on which the United Nations is built and to many other causes, always making sure first that the recipients were willing to do something to help themselves as well as receive his help. Rockefeller remained active until recent months. He underwent an operation at a hospital near his Tarrytown, N. Y., estate a few months ago, before making his regular winter trip to Tucson. The slight, bespectacled man who was to become his father's "greatest fortune in life" was born Jan. 29, 1874, to John Davidson Rockefeller and Laura Spelman Rockefeller. John D. Rockefeller Sr. died at 98 in 1937. From his childhood, he kept a careful account of every penny he received as allowance or earned. His ledger not only showed how much he spent for various childhood items. His benevolences were included as well. A lifelong Baptist and teetotaler, Rockefeller reared his own children as austerely as he had been brought up. He encouraged them to thrift, despite their millions, and he encouraged them also to share their wealth with the rest of the world. Students Should Be Disciplined, Regents Report The State Boars or Regents has made it official: Negro students attending state colleges ought to be disciplined if they take part in sit-in demonstrations in violation of state law. The board adopted this as a policy Wednesday, recommending suspension of any student charged or indicted for breaking state law and recommending appropriate discipline on conviction. But the board, in a resolution said the responsibility for the disoiline still rests with the presidents and faculty of individual institutions. Chairman Robert O. Arnold said President William K. Payne reported that not more than eight Savannah State College Negro students wore involved in recent sitown demonstrations in Savannah, Police at first believed many more students may have been involved in the" mass attempts to integrate Savannah restaurants but many of them turned out not to be students. "He said all this trouble was promoted by outside people," Arnold said However, Payne declined to identify the "outside people" he was accusing, according to Arnold. PUTNAM SETTLEMENT The State Boars or Regents has made it official: Negro students attending state colleges ought to be disciplined if they take part in sit-in demonstrations in violation of state law. The board adopted this as a policy Wednesday, recommending suspension of any student charged or indicted for breaking state law and recommending appropriate discipline on conviction. But the board, in a resolution said the responsibility for the disoiline still rests with the presidents and faculty of individual institutions. Chairman Robert O. Arnold said President William K. Payne reported that not more than eight Savannah State College Negro students wore involved in recent sitown demonstrations in Savannah, Police at first believed many more students may have been involved in the" mass attempts to integrate Savannah restaurants but many of them turned out not to be students. "He said all this trouble was promoted by outside people," Arnold said However, Payne declined to identify the "outside people" he was accusing, according to Arnold. Receives Contract Emerson Radio and Phonograph Corp. announced its subsidiary. Emeraatron Inc. has been awarded a contract "in excess of $1 million" by North American Aviation, Inc., for radar altimeter systems for the Navy A3J attack aircraft. 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. LING STEWART had helped to repel an occasional party of pillaging Cherokees or white renegades at home on Hobbs Creek. He had fought with savage enthusiasm, and he had shot any raider with the feeling that it was the right thing to do. Although he had thought he would do the same when war came and kill Yankees just as happily, there was a vast difference. He had discovered this discrepancy on Dynamite Hill, where he had killed one of the advancing Yankees with his first shot, reloaded, killed a second, reloaded again, and wounded a third while the Yankees were retreating. Even while he was reloading for his second victim, and despite the fact that his aim did not falter as he shot, he knew that this was and always would be a distasteful task. It had taken Ling, who still shot with deadly precision in battle, a long while to understand why he shuddered every time he killed a Yankee. Now he knew that the Cherokees and renegades who came to Hobbs Creek threatened not only him but also his family. He could kill them with as little compunction as he crushed the heads of the rattlesnakes that occasionally ventured into his yard. The Yankees posed no direct threat to Ling and his family. They were not like rattlesnakes. They were just men like himself. Though Ling could not understand the reasons for war, he finally understood why Colin considered it senseless. Suddenly he heard Watt Sackett whisper, "What do you think, Tracey?" "Can't see nough to know. We'll have to get closer," Tracey Hamlin replied. "How 'bout you, Ling?" "Let's move up." In the darkness, they almost stumbled over a cannon tipped on its side and their feet sank into the soft earth of the graves that had been recently dug for the cannon's dead crew. Ling's hand slipped again to his knife and, even though he found ill comforting, a cold dread gripped his heart. He could not avoid what he was doing any more than Watt and Tracey could avoid their actions, but he did not want to use that knife on a fellow human. As they neared the fire, Ling fought a great desire to turn back. He did not fear what was ahead, but if Colin Campbell were with him now, he knew he would be able to speak the words that had for so long been in his heart. But Colin was not with him and there was no turning back. There never was. They could now see the fire plainly, built from trunks and branches of the shelled trees. On the ground rested ten shadowy lumps that were ten men sleeping and, far enough from the fire so that only their outlines showed, a dozen horses stood on a picket line. Counting one man for each horse, there were twelve men. Ten slept while two stood guard. Tracey whispered, "They must be rec-roots." "It don't follow," Ling contradicted. "We jest happen to be a smart hop behin't their lines. They don't expect no prowlin' here'bouts." "That's it. That's it," Watt Sackett agreed. One ot the sleeping men rose, took a pipe from his pocket, filled it, lighted it with a brand from the fire, and sat down to puff contentedly. The conviction strengthened in Ling's mind that Tracey was at least partly right. These men, a Union cavalry patrol, might not be raw recruits but they lacked experience, for they had picketed their horses on the downwind side of the fire. The wind itself would help muffle any noises arising from the picket line. "Le's try for the picket line," Watt whispered. Tracey said caustically, "Now ain't you the smarty-pants? What'd we come for?" No further conversation was necessary. This was an old story, one that each of the three knew by heart Ling and Tracey alternated in knocking the guards out —it must always be done silently —before they raided. Ii there were two guards, each took one. Watt, a farmer with both a genius and familiarity in handling animals, quieted the aroused horses or mules until the three were able to get under way. If there were more than two guards, they gave up and sought another Yankee camp that offered better chances for success, They walked now toward the picket line, hidden by darkness. One of the two sentries joined the man who was smoking beside the fire. The other sat disconsolately on a pile of saddles with his back turned to the cold wind. Ling became more certain that these soldiers lacked battle experience. It was a long way back to the Rebel lines but, even so, the horses should have been saddled and ready. Frequently, in a single flying attack, the Rebels had swept farther than this and seasoned veterans were always ready for anything. It was Ling's turn to quiet the sentry, and Tracey and Watt waited expectantly as he slithered forward on his belly. Silent as a crawling snake in soft earth, he never averted his eyes from the sentry, who still kept his back to the wind. Then another great and troubling worry began to torture him. He hoped he would not have to kill the sentry. It was far better simply to steal the horses without killing anyone. If those thefts alarmed the Yankees, and forced them to alert more watches and station more men behind the front lines, they might even serve a military purpose. Ling cared little about this matter. He was unable—few men posses, such an ability—to see the war in its entirety. He was just one individual in the southern army pitted against his counterpart in the northern corps. Now tie could plainly see the men around the fire, and he heard them talking. He drew the knife with a heavy hilt from its sheath and made ready to throw it. Accidentally he put bis hand on a dead stick that cracked sharply beneath his weight. He halted breathlessly, wondering what the noise might provoke, and raised himself so that he "would be able to spring erect and throw his knife better. The sentry, little more than a boy, leaped from his pile of saddles and called sharply, "Who's there?" "See something,' Buster?" one of the men near the fire called, and the other turned to stare toward the picket line. "Heard something," Buster replied. "Want we should have a looksee?" "Wait." Sixty seconds dragged by like sixty hours, and presently Buster turned toward the fire. "Reckon it was nothing." Ling crawled hurriedly toward. The young sentry had been alerted and assured himself that it was just a false alarm. For the next few seconds he would not be quite as keen as he had been. Now was the time. Flipping the knife so the blade was in his hand, Ling was almost upon him before he turned. Using the hilt of his knife as a club, Ling smashed it down on the boy's head, Instantly Ling dropped the knife to encircle his throat with his muscular hands. Already dazed, presently the sentry went limp as a fresh-killed deer and Ling eased the gasping boy down to the ground. As though they had sprung from the earth itself. Watt and Tracey were beside him. They had already taken three bridles from the pile near the saddles and Tracey pressed one Into Ling's hand. Then, even while tie soothed the nervous horses with soft words. Watt choose a mount and began to bridle it; there was no time for saddles. © by Jim Kjelgaard. Reprint by publisher. Dodd, Mead & Co., Inc. Dist. by King Features Syndicate. INSTALLMENT No. 28 BY JIM KJELGAARD Copyright © 1958 by Jim Kjelgaard. Reprinted by permission of the publisher, Dodd, Mead & Co., Inc. Distributed by K.F.S. LING STEWART had helped to repel an occasional party of pillaging Cherokees or white renegades at home on Hobbs Creek. He had fought with savage enthusiasm, and he had shot any raider with the feeling that it was the right thing to do. Although he had thought he would do the same when war came and kill Yankees just as happily, there was a vast difference. He had discovered this discrepancy on Dynamite Hill, where he had killed one of the advancing Yankees with his first shot, reloaded, killed a second, reloaded again, and wounded a third while the Yankees were retreating. Even while he was reloading for his second victim, and despite the fact that his aim did not falter as he shot, he knew that this was and always would be a distasteful task. It had taken Ling, who still shot with deadly precision in battle, a long while to understand why he shuddered every time he killed a Yankee. Now he knew that the Cherokees and renegades who came to Hobbs Creek threatened not only him but also his family. He could kill them with as little compunction as he crushed the heads of the rattlesnakes that occasionally ventured into his yard. The Yankees posed no direct threat to Ling and his family. They were not like rattlesnakes. They were just men like himself. Though Ling could not understand the reasons for war, he finally understood why Colin considered it senseless. Suddenly he heard Watt Sackett whisper, "What do you think, Tracey?" "Can't see nough to know. We'll have to get closer," Tracey Hamlin replied. "How 'bout you, Ling?" "Let's move up." In the darkness, they almost stumbled over a cannon tipped on its side and their feet sank into the soft earth of the graves that had been recently dug for the cannon's dead crew. Ling's hand slipped again to his knife and, even though he found ill comforting, a cold dread gripped his heart. He could not avoid what he was doing any more than Watt and Tracey could avoid their actions, but he did not want to use that knife on a fellow human. As they neared the fire, Ling fought a great desire to turn back. He did not fear what was ahead, but if Colin Campbell were with him now, he knew he would be able to speak the words that had for so long been in his heart. But Colin was not with him and there was no turning back. There never was. They could now see the fire plainly, built from trunks and branches of the shelled trees. On the ground rested ten shadowy lumps that were ten men sleeping and, far enough from the fire so that only their outlines showed, a dozen horses stood on a picket line. Counting one man for each horse, there were twelve men. Ten slept while two stood guard. Tracey whispered, "They must be rec-roots." "It don't follow," Ling contradicted. "We jest happen to be a smart hop behin't their lines. They don't expect no prowlin' here'bouts." "That's it. That's it," Watt Sackett agreed. One ot the sleeping men rose, took a pipe from his pocket, filled it, lighted it with a brand from the fire, and sat down to puff contentedly. The conviction strengthened in Ling's mind that Tracey was at least partly right. These men, a Union cavalry patrol, might not be raw recruits but they lacked experience, for they had picketed their horses on the downwind side of the fire. The wind itself would help muffle any noises arising from the picket line. "Le's try for the picket line," Watt whispered. Tracey said caustically, "Now ain't you the smarty-pants? What'd we come for?" No further conversation was necessary. This was an old story, one that each of the three knew by heart Ling and Tracey alternated in knocking the guards out —it must always be done silently —before they raided. Ii there were two guards, each took one. Watt, a farmer with both a genius and familiarity in handling animals, quieted the aroused horses or mules until the three were able to get under way. If there were more than two guards, they gave up and sought another Yankee camp that offered better chances for success, They walked now toward the picket line, hidden by darkness. One of the two sentries joined the man who was smoking beside the fire. The other sat disconsolately on a pile of saddles with his back turned to the cold wind. Ling became more certain that these soldiers lacked battle experience. It was a long way back to the Rebel lines but, even so, the horses should have been saddled and ready. Frequently, in a single flying attack, the Rebels had swept farther than this and seasoned veterans were always ready for anything. It was Ling's turn to quiet the sentry, and Tracey and Watt waited expectantly as he slithered forward on his belly. Silent as a crawling snake in soft earth, he never averted his eyes from the sentry, who still kept his back to the wind. Then another great and troubling worry began to torture him. He hoped he would not have to kill the sentry. It was far better simply to steal the horses without killing anyone. If those thefts alarmed the Yankees, and forced them to alert more watches and station more men behind the front lines, they might even serve a military purpose. Ling cared little about this matter. He was unable—few men posses, such an ability—to see the war in its entirety. He was just one individual in the southern army pitted against his counterpart in the northern corps. Now tie could plainly see the men around the fire, and he heard them talking. He drew the knife with a heavy hilt from its sheath and made ready to throw it. Accidentally he put bis hand on a dead stick that cracked sharply beneath his weight. He halted breathlessly, wondering what the noise might provoke, and raised himself so that he "would be able to spring erect and throw his knife better. The sentry, little more than a boy, leaped from his pile of saddles and called sharply, "Who's there?" "See something,' Buster?" one of the men near the fire called, and the other turned to stare toward the picket line. "Heard something," Buster replied. "Want we should have a looksee?" "Wait." Sixty seconds dragged by like sixty hours, and presently Buster turned toward the fire. "Reckon it was nothing." Ling crawled hurriedly toward. The young sentry had been alerted and assured himself that it was just a false alarm. For the next few seconds he would not be quite as keen as he had been. Now was the time. Flipping the knife so the blade was in his hand, Ling was almost upon him before he turned. Using the hilt of his knife as a club, Ling smashed it down on the boy's head, Instantly Ling dropped the knife to encircle his throat with his muscular hands. Already dazed, presently the sentry went limp as a fresh-killed deer and Ling eased the gasping boy down to the ground. As though they had sprung from the earth itself. Watt and Tracey were beside him. They had already taken three bridles from the pile near the saddles and Tracey pressed one Into Ling's hand. Then, even while tie soothed the nervous horses with soft words. Watt choose a mount and began to bridle it; there was no time for saddles. © by Jim Kjelgaard. Reprint by publisher. Dodd, Mead & Co., Inc. Dist. by King Features Syndicate. Georgia's. General inate a federal court action. She said it was up to the district courts to decide on the implementation of court-ordered desegregation. "Once a district court has approved desegregation," Mrs. Motley argued, "the power does not lie with the legislature or the majority of people to determine when, how or if the plan is to go into effect." The woman attorney further, argued that no federal court order may be suspended because of opposition. "This court has no choice but to grant our motion for implementation of the plan approved by this court." And as for the Sibley Commission — The General Assembly Committee on Schools — report, Mrs. Motley said flatly that that group's report has absolutely na relevancy to the time school desegregation should begin. Judge Hooper said he has worried most about the laws on Georgia books that would call for the closing of public schools in the event of court-ordered desegregation. He mentioned the campaign promises of top state officials who were quoted as saying that while they were in office no white child would be "forced' to attend a public school with a member of the opposite race. Hooper apparently interpreted those campaign peeches as a threat to close the public schools if desegregation were ordered. Hooper frequently made mention of the fact that the face and personnel of the Georgia General Assembly may be greatly changed following the elections in September. He inferred that new men will possibly be elected to the legislature and that the assembly may them change its course from the adamant segregationist stand of the past and adopt permissive legislation that would allow school desegregation without the threat of dosed schools all over Georgia. Hooper asked Mrs. Motley what she thought would happen if he ordered immediate desegregation of schools with the existing Georgia laws on the books. Mrs. Motley answered that schools may close for a while, "but they would not remain shut for one year." She said that there were administrative remedies that could be taken by the Atlanta Board of Education to re-open the schools should they be ordered closed because of desegregation. She mentioned that schools in Virginia and Arkansas were closed for a period of time." but they reopened." And as for school closing, Mrs. Motley said in the event they are shut down, "It will not be the court or plaintiffs who dosed the schools, but it will be the Georgia legislature that will be responsible." If Hooper had granted the request for immediate desegregation of Atlanta public schools, "school closing may very well be the price that has to be paid for a new order. But dosing the schools will be the end of the old order, Opening the schools will be the beginning of the new order of implementation," Mrs. Motley declared. Judge Hooper, in effect, childed the Georgia legislature for not passing laws making gradual desegregation permissive. He said that Alabama and other Deep South state governing bodies had passed pupil placement laws that could permit "token integration." He said that law permitting gradual desegregation would be advisable. "But," the judge said, "the Georgia legislature apparently took the attitude of an army general who felt that an elaborate fortification would only invite attack." "There will be a new set of men running for the legislature this September," the judge said. "Maybe they will have a change of heart in view of the changing sentiments on schools as shown by the Sibley Commission's study." "The Legislature might change Its mind next January and agree to have some integration rather than risk a dam-breaking allowing the whole state to be flooded." At that point, it was felt that the judge was injecting what might very well prove to be a major campaign issue for every candidate running for state office next fall. Hooper ended his oral statement Monday saying, "this is the last chance the court can give to the people of Georgia and the legislature." He said that desegregation by September. 1960 would only mean school closing. May 15, 1961 would give the legislature time to act, the judge said. "However, in 1961, I will order the 12th and the 11th grades desegregated at the same time in order not to lose ground due to the delay in starting desegregation here." Several sources said they were totally dissatisfied with the delay in the start of desegregation. The Rev. Samuel Williams, president of the Atlanta Branch NA ACP, said: "We are understandably disappointed with the Judge's ruling delaying the implementation of his order that Atlanta schools desegregate until 1961. "We wish we could share the optimism that the next Georgia legislature will take any action to make possible the desegregation of public education in this state. "This decision to delay disap– points us because our children continue to be discriminated against and we cannot accept the implications however vaguely put that one more year, will not hurt them." The Executive Board of the Greater Atlanta Council on Human Relations had this to say regarding Judge Hooper's order Monday: "We regret the decision of the District Court in the Atlanta School case which effectively delays the implementation of the Supreme Court decision of May, 1954 in the City of Atlanta. "Experience in cities where desegregation has already occurred Indicates that the period of transition has been smooth and peaceful when decision has been, firm, forthright and prompt. "Continued public debate on a matter which is undebatable, namely obedience to the law, can only lead to more confusion, disruption and uncertainty throughout the entire community. "It is time, we believe, when Georgia should face up squarely to the alternative before it — open schools consistent to the Constitution of the United States, or no schools." An appeal of Hooper's order may or may not be in the making depending upon the decision reached during a conference of plaintiffs' attorneys that was to have been held behind closed doors Monday evening. SCHOOL MAY CLOSE inate a federal court action. She said it was up to the district courts to decide on the implementation of court-ordered desegregation. "Once a district court has approved desegregation," Mrs. Motley argued, "the power does not lie with the legislature or the majority of people to determine when, how or if the plan is to go into effect." The woman attorney further, argued that no federal court order may be suspended because of opposition. "This court has no choice but to grant our motion for implementation of the plan approved by this court." And as for the Sibley Commission — The General Assembly Committee on Schools — report, Mrs. Motley said flatly that that group's report has absolutely na relevancy to the time school desegregation should begin. Judge Hooper said he has worried most about the laws on Georgia books that would call for the closing of public schools in the event of court-ordered desegregation. He mentioned the campaign promises of top state officials who were quoted as saying that while they were in office no white child would be "forced' to attend a public school with a member of the opposite race. Hooper apparently interpreted those campaign peeches as a threat to close the public schools if desegregation were ordered. Hooper frequently made mention of the fact that the face and personnel of the Georgia General Assembly may be greatly changed following the elections in September. He inferred that new men will possibly be elected to the legislature and that the assembly may them change its course from the adamant segregationist stand of the past and adopt permissive legislation that would allow school desegregation without the threat of dosed schools all over Georgia. Hooper asked Mrs. Motley what she thought would happen if he ordered immediate desegregation of schools with the existing Georgia laws on the books. Mrs. Motley answered that schools may close for a while, "but they would not remain shut for one year." She said that there were administrative remedies that could be taken by the Atlanta Board of Education to re-open the schools should they be ordered closed because of desegregation. She mentioned that schools in Virginia and Arkansas were closed for a period of time." but they reopened." And as for school closing, Mrs. Motley said in the event they are shut down, "It will not be the court or plaintiffs who dosed the schools, but it will be the Georgia legislature that will be responsible." If Hooper had granted the request for immediate desegregation of Atlanta public schools, "school closing may very well be the price that has to be paid for a new order. But dosing the schools will be the end of the old order, Opening the schools will be the beginning of the new order of implementation," Mrs. Motley declared. Judge Hooper, in effect, childed the Georgia legislature for not passing laws making gradual desegregation permissive. He said that Alabama and other Deep South state governing bodies had passed pupil placement laws that could permit "token integration." He said that law permitting gradual desegregation would be advisable. "But," the judge said, "the Georgia legislature apparently took the attitude of an army general who felt that an elaborate fortification would only invite attack." "There will be a new set of men running for the legislature this September," the judge said. "Maybe they will have a change of heart in view of the changing sentiments on schools as shown by the Sibley Commission's study." "The Legislature might change Its mind next January and agree to have some integration rather than risk a dam-breaking allowing the whole state to be flooded." At that point, it was felt that the judge was injecting what might very well prove to be a major campaign issue for every candidate running for state office next fall. Hooper ended his oral statement Monday saying, "this is the last chance the court can give to the people of Georgia and the legislature." He said that desegregation by September. 1960 would only mean school closing. May 15, 1961 would give the legislature time to act, the judge said. "However, in 1961, I will order the 12th and the 11th grades desegregated at the same time in order not to lose ground due to the delay in starting desegregation here." Several sources said they were totally dissatisfied with the delay in the start of desegregation. The Rev. Samuel Williams, president of the Atlanta Branch NA ACP, said: "We are understandably disappointed with the Judge's ruling delaying the implementation of his order that Atlanta schools desegregate until 1961. "We wish we could share the optimism that the next Georgia legislature will take any action to make possible the desegregation of public education in this state. "This decision to delay disap– points us because our children continue to be discriminated against and we cannot accept the implications however vaguely put that one more year, will not hurt them." The Executive Board of the Greater Atlanta Council on Human Relations had this to say regarding Judge Hooper's order Monday: "We regret the decision of the District Court in the Atlanta School case which effectively delays the implementation of the Supreme Court decision of May, 1954 in the City of Atlanta. "Experience in cities where desegregation has already occurred Indicates that the period of transition has been smooth and peaceful when decision has been, firm, forthright and prompt. "Continued public debate on a matter which is undebatable, namely obedience to the law, can only lead to more confusion, disruption and uncertainty throughout the entire community. "It is time, we believe, when Georgia should face up squarely to the alternative before it — open schools consistent to the Constitution of the United States, or no schools." An appeal of Hooper's order may or may not be in the making depending upon the decision reached during a conference of plaintiffs' attorneys that was to have been held behind closed doors Monday evening. ASSEMBLY MIGHT CHANGE inate a federal court action. She said it was up to the district courts to decide on the implementation of court-ordered desegregation. "Once a district court has approved desegregation," Mrs. Motley argued, "the power does not lie with the legislature or the majority of people to determine when, how or if the plan is to go into effect." The woman attorney further, argued that no federal court order may be suspended because of opposition. "This court has no choice but to grant our motion for implementation of the plan approved by this court." And as for the Sibley Commission — The General Assembly Committee on Schools — report, Mrs. Motley said flatly that that group's report has absolutely na relevancy to the time school desegregation should begin. Judge Hooper said he has worried most about the laws on Georgia books that would call for the closing of public schools in the event of court-ordered desegregation. He mentioned the campaign promises of top state officials who were quoted as saying that while they were in office no white child would be "forced' to attend a public school with a member of the opposite race. Hooper apparently interpreted those campaign peeches as a threat to close the public schools if desegregation were ordered. Hooper frequently made mention of the fact that the face and personnel of the Georgia General Assembly may be greatly changed following the elections in September. He inferred that new men will possibly be elected to the legislature and that the assembly may them change its course from the adamant segregationist stand of the past and adopt permissive legislation that would allow school desegregation without the threat of dosed schools all over Georgia. Hooper asked Mrs. Motley what she thought would happen if he ordered immediate desegregation of schools with the existing Georgia laws on the books. Mrs. Motley answered that schools may close for a while, "but they would not remain shut for one year." She said that there were administrative remedies that could be taken by the Atlanta Board of Education to re-open the schools should they be ordered closed because of desegregation. She mentioned that schools in Virginia and Arkansas were closed for a period of time." but they reopened." And as for school closing, Mrs. Motley said in the event they are shut down, "It will not be the court or plaintiffs who dosed the schools, but it will be the Georgia legislature that will be responsible." If Hooper had granted the request for immediate desegregation of Atlanta public schools, "school closing may very well be the price that has to be paid for a new order. But dosing the schools will be the end of the old order, Opening the schools will be the beginning of the new order of implementation," Mrs. Motley declared. Judge Hooper, in effect, childed the Georgia legislature for not passing laws making gradual desegregation permissive. He said that Alabama and other Deep South state governing bodies had passed pupil placement laws that could permit "token integration." He said that law permitting gradual desegregation would be advisable. "But," the judge said, "the Georgia legislature apparently took the attitude of an army general who felt that an elaborate fortification would only invite attack." "There will be a new set of men running for the legislature this September," the judge said. "Maybe they will have a change of heart in view of the changing sentiments on schools as shown by the Sibley Commission's study." "The Legislature might change Its mind next January and agree to have some integration rather than risk a dam-breaking allowing the whole state to be flooded." At that point, it was felt that the judge was injecting what might very well prove to be a major campaign issue for every candidate running for state office next fall. Hooper ended his oral statement Monday saying, "this is the last chance the court can give to the people of Georgia and the legislature." He said that desegregation by September. 1960 would only mean school closing. May 15, 1961 would give the legislature time to act, the judge said. "However, in 1961, I will order the 12th and the 11th grades desegregated at the same time in order not to lose ground due to the delay in starting desegregation here." Several sources said they were totally dissatisfied with the delay in the start of desegregation. The Rev. Samuel Williams, president of the Atlanta Branch NA ACP, said: "We are understandably disappointed with the Judge's ruling delaying the implementation of his order that Atlanta schools desegregate until 1961. "We wish we could share the optimism that the next Georgia legislature will take any action to make possible the desegregation of public education in this state. "This decision to delay disap– points us because our children continue to be discriminated against and we cannot accept the implications however vaguely put that one more year, will not hurt them." The Executive Board of the Greater Atlanta Council on Human Relations had this to say regarding Judge Hooper's order Monday: "We regret the decision of the District Court in the Atlanta School case which effectively delays the implementation of the Supreme Court decision of May, 1954 in the City of Atlanta. "Experience in cities where desegregation has already occurred Indicates that the period of transition has been smooth and peaceful when decision has been, firm, forthright and prompt. "Continued public debate on a matter which is undebatable, namely obedience to the law, can only lead to more confusion, disruption and uncertainty throughout the entire community. "It is time, we believe, when Georgia should face up squarely to the alternative before it — open schools consistent to the Constitution of the United States, or no schools." An appeal of Hooper's order may or may not be in the making depending upon the decision reached during a conference of plaintiffs' attorneys that was to have been held behind closed doors Monday evening. DISAPPOINTMENT EXPRESSED inate a federal court action. She said it was up to the district courts to decide on the implementation of court-ordered desegregation. "Once a district court has approved desegregation," Mrs. Motley argued, "the power does not lie with the legislature or the majority of people to determine when, how or if the plan is to go into effect." The woman attorney further, argued that no federal court order may be suspended because of opposition. "This court has no choice but to grant our motion for implementation of the plan approved by this court." And as for the Sibley Commission — The General Assembly Committee on Schools — report, Mrs. Motley said flatly that that group's report has absolutely na relevancy to the time school desegregation should begin. Judge Hooper said he has worried most about the laws on Georgia books that would call for the closing of public schools in the event of court-ordered desegregation. He mentioned the campaign promises of top state officials who were quoted as saying that while they were in office no white child would be "forced' to attend a public school with a member of the opposite race. Hooper apparently interpreted those campaign peeches as a threat to close the public schools if desegregation were ordered. Hooper frequently made mention of the fact that the face and personnel of the Georgia General Assembly may be greatly changed following the elections in September. He inferred that new men will possibly be elected to the legislature and that the assembly may them change its course from the adamant segregationist stand of the past and adopt permissive legislation that would allow school desegregation without the threat of dosed schools all over Georgia. Hooper asked Mrs. Motley what she thought would happen if he ordered immediate desegregation of schools with the existing Georgia laws on the books. Mrs. Motley answered that schools may close for a while, "but they would not remain shut for one year." She said that there were administrative remedies that could be taken by the Atlanta Board of Education to re-open the schools should they be ordered closed because of desegregation. She mentioned that schools in Virginia and Arkansas were closed for a period of time." but they reopened." And as for school closing, Mrs. Motley said in the event they are shut down, "It will not be the court or plaintiffs who dosed the schools, but it will be the Georgia legislature that will be responsible." If Hooper had granted the request for immediate desegregation of Atlanta public schools, "school closing may very well be the price that has to be paid for a new order. But dosing the schools will be the end of the old order, Opening the schools will be the beginning of the new order of implementation," Mrs. Motley declared. Judge Hooper, in effect, childed the Georgia legislature for not passing laws making gradual desegregation permissive. He said that Alabama and other Deep South state governing bodies had passed pupil placement laws that could permit "token integration." He said that law permitting gradual desegregation would be advisable. "But," the judge said, "the Georgia legislature apparently took the attitude of an army general who felt that an elaborate fortification would only invite attack." "There will be a new set of men running for the legislature this September," the judge said. "Maybe they will have a change of heart in view of the changing sentiments on schools as shown by the Sibley Commission's study." "The Legislature might change Its mind next January and agree to have some integration rather than risk a dam-breaking allowing the whole state to be flooded." At that point, it was felt that the judge was injecting what might very well prove to be a major campaign issue for every candidate running for state office next fall. Hooper ended his oral statement Monday saying, "this is the last chance the court can give to the people of Georgia and the legislature." He said that desegregation by September. 1960 would only mean school closing. May 15, 1961 would give the legislature time to act, the judge said. "However, in 1961, I will order the 12th and the 11th grades desegregated at the same time in order not to lose ground due to the delay in starting desegregation here." Several sources said they were totally dissatisfied with the delay in the start of desegregation. The Rev. Samuel Williams, president of the Atlanta Branch NA ACP, said: "We are understandably disappointed with the Judge's ruling delaying the implementation of his order that Atlanta schools desegregate until 1961. "We wish we could share the optimism that the next Georgia legislature will take any action to make possible the desegregation of public education in this state. "This decision to delay disap– points us because our children continue to be discriminated against and we cannot accept the implications however vaguely put that one more year, will not hurt them." The Executive Board of the Greater Atlanta Council on Human Relations had this to say regarding Judge Hooper's order Monday: "We regret the decision of the District Court in the Atlanta School case which effectively delays the implementation of the Supreme Court decision of May, 1954 in the City of Atlanta. "Experience in cities where desegregation has already occurred Indicates that the period of transition has been smooth and peaceful when decision has been, firm, forthright and prompt. "Continued public debate on a matter which is undebatable, namely obedience to the law, can only lead to more confusion, disruption and uncertainty throughout the entire community. "It is time, we believe, when Georgia should face up squarely to the alternative before it — open schools consistent to the Constitution of the United States, or no schools." An appeal of Hooper's order may or may not be in the making depending upon the decision reached during a conference of plaintiffs' attorneys that was to have been held behind closed doors Monday evening. APPEAL TO BE DECIDED inate a federal court action. She said it was up to the district courts to decide on the implementation of court-ordered desegregation. "Once a district court has approved desegregation," Mrs. Motley argued, "the power does not lie with the legislature or the majority of people to determine when, how or if the plan is to go into effect." The woman attorney further, argued that no federal court order may be suspended because of opposition. "This court has no choice but to grant our motion for implementation of the plan approved by this court." And as for the Sibley Commission — The General Assembly Committee on Schools — report, Mrs. Motley said flatly that that group's report has absolutely na relevancy to the time school desegregation should begin. Judge Hooper said he has worried most about the laws on Georgia books that would call for the closing of public schools in the event of court-ordered desegregation. He mentioned the campaign promises of top state officials who were quoted as saying that while they were in office no white child would be "forced' to attend a public school with a member of the opposite race. Hooper apparently interpreted those campaign peeches as a threat to close the public schools if desegregation were ordered. Hooper frequently made mention of the fact that the face and personnel of the Georgia General Assembly may be greatly changed following the elections in September. He inferred that new men will possibly be elected to the legislature and that the assembly may them change its course from the adamant segregationist stand of the past and adopt permissive legislation that would allow school desegregation without the threat of dosed schools all over Georgia. Hooper asked Mrs. Motley what she thought would happen if he ordered immediate desegregation of schools with the existing Georgia laws on the books. Mrs. Motley answered that schools may close for a while, "but they would not remain shut for one year." She said that there were administrative remedies that could be taken by the Atlanta Board of Education to re-open the schools should they be ordered closed because of desegregation. She mentioned that schools in Virginia and Arkansas were closed for a period of time." but they reopened." And as for school closing, Mrs. Motley said in the event they are shut down, "It will not be the court or plaintiffs who dosed the schools, but it will be the Georgia legislature that will be responsible." If Hooper had granted the request for immediate desegregation of Atlanta public schools, "school closing may very well be the price that has to be paid for a new order. But dosing the schools will be the end of the old order, Opening the schools will be the beginning of the new order of implementation," Mrs. Motley declared. Judge Hooper, in effect, childed the Georgia legislature for not passing laws making gradual desegregation permissive. He said that Alabama and other Deep South state governing bodies had passed pupil placement laws that could permit "token integration." He said that law permitting gradual desegregation would be advisable. "But," the judge said, "the Georgia legislature apparently took the attitude of an army general who felt that an elaborate fortification would only invite attack." "There will be a new set of men running for the legislature this September," the judge said. "Maybe they will have a change of heart in view of the changing sentiments on schools as shown by the Sibley Commission's study." "The Legislature might change Its mind next January and agree to have some integration rather than risk a dam-breaking allowing the whole state to be flooded." At that point, it was felt that the judge was injecting what might very well prove to be a major campaign issue for every candidate running for state office next fall. Hooper ended his oral statement Monday saying, "this is the last chance the court can give to the people of Georgia and the legislature." He said that desegregation by September. 1960 would only mean school closing. May 15, 1961 would give the legislature time to act, the judge said. "However, in 1961, I will order the 12th and the 11th grades desegregated at the same time in order not to lose ground due to the delay in starting desegregation here." Several sources said they were totally dissatisfied with the delay in the start of desegregation. The Rev. Samuel Williams, president of the Atlanta Branch NA ACP, said: "We are understandably disappointed with the Judge's ruling delaying the implementation of his order that Atlanta schools desegregate until 1961. "We wish we could share the optimism that the next Georgia legislature will take any action to make possible the desegregation of public education in this state. "This decision to delay disap– points us because our children continue to be discriminated against and we cannot accept the implications however vaguely put that one more year, will not hurt them." The Executive Board of the Greater Atlanta Council on Human Relations had this to say regarding Judge Hooper's order Monday: "We regret the decision of the District Court in the Atlanta School case which effectively delays the implementation of the Supreme Court decision of May, 1954 in the City of Atlanta. "Experience in cities where desegregation has already occurred Indicates that the period of transition has been smooth and peaceful when decision has been, firm, forthright and prompt. "Continued public debate on a matter which is undebatable, namely obedience to the law, can only lead to more confusion, disruption and uncertainty throughout the entire community. "It is time, we believe, when Georgia should face up squarely to the alternative before it — open schools consistent to the Constitution of the United States, or no schools." An appeal of Hooper's order may or may not be in the making depending upon the decision reached during a conference of plaintiffs' attorneys that was to have been held behind closed doors Monday evening. Memphians morel injustice." Adams, a student of Owen college, told of his experience while attending a conference, a CORE Conference at North Carolina State college recently. He told how two "sit-ins", one white and one Negro were beaten by a mob of white demonstrators but the two sit-ins refused to fight back. They said 'we wouldn't strike back because we love them too much.'" Rev. Varnado urged the audience to become "registered voters." Dr. Theron Northcross, a dentist, presented a check for $500 as a contribution to the "Freedom Fund" from the local graduate chapter of the Alpha Phi Alpha fraternity. Also Mrs. Rosa B. Whitson, 1330 Williams St.; grand matron of the Eastern Star Order for the state of Tennessee, presented a $200 check from the Memphis Chapters of the Eastern Stars. A. D. ADAMS morel injustice." Adams, a student of Owen college, told of his experience while attending a conference, a CORE Conference at North Carolina State college recently. He told how two "sit-ins", one white and one Negro were beaten by a mob of white demonstrators but the two sit-ins refused to fight back. They said 'we wouldn't strike back because we love them too much.'" Rev. Varnado urged the audience to become "registered voters." Dr. Theron Northcross, a dentist, presented a check for $500 as a contribution to the "Freedom Fund" from the local graduate chapter of the Alpha Phi Alpha fraternity. Also Mrs. Rosa B. Whitson, 1330 Williams St.; grand matron of the Eastern Star Order for the state of Tennessee, presented a $200 check from the Memphis Chapters of the Eastern Stars. The 1960 Session of the General Board of the Christian Methodist Episcopal Church held a two-day session here Wednesday and Thursday at the Mt. Olive C. M. E. Cathedral, 538 Linden Ave, which was attended by crowds estimated at 3,000 persons from all areas of the United States. Bishop W. Y. Bell, Ph, D., senior of the bench of Bishops of the CME Church was the "guiding genius" of the General Board sessions. Bishop B. Julian Smith, Chicago presiding prelate of the First Episcopal district was the host Bishop to the General Board Dr. Henry C. Bunton, minister of Mt. Olive Cathedral was host pastor. Bishop Smith, in addition to being the host to the General Board, and likewise chairman of the Bench of Bishops, delivered the opening message to an overflow audience. Seldom has there been such keen interest displayed in the sessions of the General Board and the sermon as that displayed at this session and the masterly and challenging sermon delivered by Bishop Smith. "A more practical and appropriate sermon has never been delivered," declared one visitor at the General Board. The Holy Communion followed the sermon by Bishop Smith. Bishops who participated in the opening service were Bishops W. Y. Bell, Ph. D., South Boston, Va.; Bertram W. Doyle, Ph. D. Nashville, Tenn.; Arthur W. Womack, Indianapolis, Ind.; B. Julian Smith, Chicago; J. Claude Allen, Gary, Ind.; Elisha P. Murchison, Chicago; and P. Randolph Shy, Junior Bishop of the CME Church, Atlanta, Ga. Two of the active Bishops of the church were absent — Bishops Luther Stewart, Hopkinsville, Ky., and F. L. Lewis, Los Angeles. One retired Bishop, J. A. Hamlett, was present. Bishop H. P. Porter who is a retired bishop, Louisville, Ky., was reported as being extremely ill. The financial reports made by the General officers showed an alltime high for the current year's work. The financial department, presided over by Bishop Luther Stewart, under the secretaryship of Prof. F. T. Jeans reported an income by the Financial Depart- ment of $553,600.00 during the year of 1959. The Financial Department reported a net cash balance of $421,288 on April 15, 1960. There was also a cash balance of $366,516 brought forward from April 15, 1959. The First Episcopal District, presided over by Bishop Smith reported $85,200 for General Funds during the year of 1959. Bishop Bertram W. Doyle, presiding bishop of the Texas Annual Conferences reported the second highest sum— $78,000 on General Funds during 1959. Other Episcopal districts which, took high places in the amount of General Funds reported were: The Fourth DistrictMississippi and Louisiana under Bishop Arthur W. Womack with $74,200; the Sixth District-Georgia under Bishop P. Randolph Shy with $73,000; the Third District-Southeast Missouri and Illinois, Kansas-Missouri, and Michigan-Indiana with $70,200; the Fifth District-The Alabama and Florida conferences under Bishop Elisha P. Murchison with $70,100. Among the Annual Conferences leading on General Funds reported were the Jackson-Memphis conference under Bishop Smith $41,000; and the Southeast Missouri and Illinois conference under Bishop Allen, with $38,000. Other large sums reported by Annual Conference on the General Funds of the church conference under Bishop Smith were West Tennessee with $24,000; the Georgia Conference under Bishop Shy with $22,500; the Louisiana conference under Bishop Womack with $22,500; the Alabama-East Alabama conference mider Bishop Murchison with $21,300; the Texas conference with $20,500 and the East conference both under Bishop Doyle with $20,300; and the Birmingham conference under Bishop Murchison With $20,500. The General Offices all made Big Financial Reports. The list of General Officers include: Drs. Norris S. Curry, Editor of the Christian Index, the Official Organ, Jackson, Tenn.; Grover H. Carter, Publishing Agent, Jackson, Tenn.; F. T. Jeans, Financial Secretary, Jackson, Tenn., J. B. Boyd, Secretary of Conference Climants, Memphis, Tenn.; M. L. Breeding, Secretary of Missions and Church Extension, Indianapolis, Ind.; C. D. Coleman, Secretary of the Board of Christian Education, Chicago; J. L. Tolbert, Secretary of Evangelism, Memphis; W. L. Graham, Secretary of Lay Activities, Augusta, Ga.; and Mrs. E. W. F. Harris, President of the Women's Missionary Connectional Council, Greenville, Texas; Dr. H. L. Burton, Editor Eastern Index, Index, Indianapolis, Inda.; Mrs. Rossie T. Hollis Editor of The Messenger, official organ of the Women's Missionary Connectional Council was also present. The Publishing Board reported business assets of $150,072 during the current business year. One of the major items of business of the General Board was the unanimous vote to move the Publishing House to St. Louis. Dr. J. B. Boyd reported $99,334 paid to Retired Ministers and Widows and orphans during the current year. The Eighth DistrictTexas-under Bishop Doyle, led the sum reported for the Conference Claimants department with $5,991. Bishop Smith's district - Tennessee and Arkansas took second place for the Conference Claimants department with $5,657. The Georgia conferences under Bishop Shy took third place in the sum by paying for the Conference Claimants with $5,244, Fourth place was taken by the Third district presided over by Bishop Allen with $4,904 for the Conference Claimants department. Dr. M. L. Breeding reported a total income of $51,114 for Missions and Church Extention during 1959 with a net bank balance of $31,592. OPENING SERMON BY BISHOP SMITH The 1960 Session of the General Board of the Christian Methodist Episcopal Church held a two-day session here Wednesday and Thursday at the Mt. Olive C. M. E. Cathedral, 538 Linden Ave, which was attended by crowds estimated at 3,000 persons from all areas of the United States. Bishop W. Y. Bell, Ph, D., senior of the bench of Bishops of the CME Church was the "guiding genius" of the General Board sessions. Bishop B. Julian Smith, Chicago presiding prelate of the First Episcopal district was the host Bishop to the General Board Dr. Henry C. Bunton, minister of Mt. Olive Cathedral was host pastor. Bishop Smith, in addition to being the host to the General Board, and likewise chairman of the Bench of Bishops, delivered the opening message to an overflow audience. Seldom has there been such keen interest displayed in the sessions of the General Board and the sermon as that displayed at this session and the masterly and challenging sermon delivered by Bishop Smith. "A more practical and appropriate sermon has never been delivered," declared one visitor at the General Board. The Holy Communion followed the sermon by Bishop Smith. Bishops who participated in the opening service were Bishops W. Y. Bell, Ph. D., South Boston, Va.; Bertram W. Doyle, Ph. D. Nashville, Tenn.; Arthur W. Womack, Indianapolis, Ind.; B. Julian Smith, Chicago; J. Claude Allen, Gary, Ind.; Elisha P. Murchison, Chicago; and P. Randolph Shy, Junior Bishop of the CME Church, Atlanta, Ga. Two of the active Bishops of the church were absent — Bishops Luther Stewart, Hopkinsville, Ky., and F. L. Lewis, Los Angeles. One retired Bishop, J. A. Hamlett, was present. Bishop H. P. Porter who is a retired bishop, Louisville, Ky., was reported as being extremely ill. The financial reports made by the General officers showed an alltime high for the current year's work. The financial department, presided over by Bishop Luther Stewart, under the secretaryship of Prof. F. T. Jeans reported an income by the Financial Depart- ment of $553,600.00 during the year of 1959. The Financial Department reported a net cash balance of $421,288 on April 15, 1960. There was also a cash balance of $366,516 brought forward from April 15, 1959. The First Episcopal District, presided over by Bishop Smith reported $85,200 for General Funds during the year of 1959. Bishop Bertram W. Doyle, presiding bishop of the Texas Annual Conferences reported the second highest sum— $78,000 on General Funds during 1959. Other Episcopal districts which, took high places in the amount of General Funds reported were: The Fourth DistrictMississippi and Louisiana under Bishop Arthur W. Womack with $74,200; the Sixth District-Georgia under Bishop P. Randolph Shy with $73,000; the Third District-Southeast Missouri and Illinois, Kansas-Missouri, and Michigan-Indiana with $70,200; the Fifth District-The Alabama and Florida conferences under Bishop Elisha P. Murchison with $70,100. Among the Annual Conferences leading on General Funds reported were the Jackson-Memphis conference under Bishop Smith $41,000; and the Southeast Missouri and Illinois conference under Bishop Allen, with $38,000. Other large sums reported by Annual Conference on the General Funds of the church conference under Bishop Smith were West Tennessee with $24,000; the Georgia Conference under Bishop Shy with $22,500; the Louisiana conference under Bishop Womack with $22,500; the Alabama-East Alabama conference mider Bishop Murchison with $21,300; the Texas conference with $20,500 and the East conference both under Bishop Doyle with $20,300; and the Birmingham conference under Bishop Murchison With $20,500. The General Offices all made Big Financial Reports. The list of General Officers include: Drs. Norris S. Curry, Editor of the Christian Index, the Official Organ, Jackson, Tenn.; Grover H. Carter, Publishing Agent, Jackson, Tenn.; F. T. Jeans, Financial Secretary, Jackson, Tenn., J. B. Boyd, Secretary of Conference Climants, Memphis, Tenn.; M. L. Breeding, Secretary of Missions and Church Extension, Indianapolis, Ind.; C. D. Coleman, Secretary of the Board of Christian Education, Chicago; J. L. Tolbert, Secretary of Evangelism, Memphis; W. L. Graham, Secretary of Lay Activities, Augusta, Ga.; and Mrs. E. W. F. Harris, President of the Women's Missionary Connectional Council, Greenville, Texas; Dr. H. L. Burton, Editor Eastern Index, Index, Indianapolis, Inda.; Mrs. Rossie T. Hollis Editor of The Messenger, official organ of the Women's Missionary Connectional Council was also present. The Publishing Board reported business assets of $150,072 during the current business year. One of the major items of business of the General Board was the unanimous vote to move the Publishing House to St. Louis. Dr. J. B. Boyd reported $99,334 paid to Retired Ministers and Widows and orphans during the current year. The Eighth DistrictTexas-under Bishop Doyle, led the sum reported for the Conference Claimants department with $5,991. Bishop Smith's district - Tennessee and Arkansas took second place for the Conference Claimants department with $5,657. The Georgia conferences under Bishop Shy took third place in the sum by paying for the Conference Claimants with $5,244, Fourth place was taken by the Third district presided over by Bishop Allen with $4,904 for the Conference Claimants department. Dr. M. L. Breeding reported a total income of $51,114 for Missions and Church Extention during 1959 with a net bank balance of $31,592. FINANCES REACH ALL-TIME HIGH The 1960 Session of the General Board of the Christian Methodist Episcopal Church held a two-day session here Wednesday and Thursday at the Mt. Olive C. M. E. Cathedral, 538 Linden Ave, which was attended by crowds estimated at 3,000 persons from all areas of the United States. Bishop W. Y. Bell, Ph, D., senior of the bench of Bishops of the CME Church was the "guiding genius" of the General Board sessions. Bishop B. Julian Smith, Chicago presiding prelate of the First Episcopal district was the host Bishop to the General Board Dr. Henry C. Bunton, minister of Mt. Olive Cathedral was host pastor. Bishop Smith, in addition to being the host to the General Board, and likewise chairman of the Bench of Bishops, delivered the opening message to an overflow audience. Seldom has there been such keen interest displayed in the sessions of the General Board and the sermon as that displayed at this session and the masterly and challenging sermon delivered by Bishop Smith. "A more practical and appropriate sermon has never been delivered," declared one visitor at the General Board. The Holy Communion followed the sermon by Bishop Smith. Bishops who participated in the opening service were Bishops W. Y. Bell, Ph. D., South Boston, Va.; Bertram W. Doyle, Ph. D. Nashville, Tenn.; Arthur W. Womack, Indianapolis, Ind.; B. Julian Smith, Chicago; J. Claude Allen, Gary, Ind.; Elisha P. Murchison, Chicago; and P. Randolph Shy, Junior Bishop of the CME Church, Atlanta, Ga. Two of the active Bishops of the church were absent — Bishops Luther Stewart, Hopkinsville, Ky., and F. L. Lewis, Los Angeles. One retired Bishop, J. A. Hamlett, was present. Bishop H. P. Porter who is a retired bishop, Louisville, Ky., was reported as being extremely ill. The financial reports made by the General officers showed an alltime high for the current year's work. The financial department, presided over by Bishop Luther Stewart, under the secretaryship of Prof. F. T. Jeans reported an income by the Financial Depart- ment of $553,600.00 during the year of 1959. The Financial Department reported a net cash balance of $421,288 on April 15, 1960. There was also a cash balance of $366,516 brought forward from April 15, 1959. The First Episcopal District, presided over by Bishop Smith reported $85,200 for General Funds during the year of 1959. Bishop Bertram W. Doyle, presiding bishop of the Texas Annual Conferences reported the second highest sum— $78,000 on General Funds during 1959. Other Episcopal districts which, took high places in the amount of General Funds reported were: The Fourth DistrictMississippi and Louisiana under Bishop Arthur W. Womack with $74,200; the Sixth District-Georgia under Bishop P. Randolph Shy with $73,000; the Third District-Southeast Missouri and Illinois, Kansas-Missouri, and Michigan-Indiana with $70,200; the Fifth District-The Alabama and Florida conferences under Bishop Elisha P. Murchison with $70,100. Among the Annual Conferences leading on General Funds reported were the Jackson-Memphis conference under Bishop Smith $41,000; and the Southeast Missouri and Illinois conference under Bishop Allen, with $38,000. Other large sums reported by Annual Conference on the General Funds of the church conference under Bishop Smith were West Tennessee with $24,000; the Georgia Conference under Bishop Shy with $22,500; the Louisiana conference under Bishop Womack with $22,500; the Alabama-East Alabama conference mider Bishop Murchison with $21,300; the Texas conference with $20,500 and the East conference both under Bishop Doyle with $20,300; and the Birmingham conference under Bishop Murchison With $20,500. The General Offices all made Big Financial Reports. The list of General Officers include: Drs. Norris S. Curry, Editor of the Christian Index, the Official Organ, Jackson, Tenn.; Grover H. Carter, Publishing Agent, Jackson, Tenn.; F. T. Jeans, Financial Secretary, Jackson, Tenn., J. B. Boyd, Secretary of Conference Climants, Memphis, Tenn.; M. L. Breeding, Secretary of Missions and Church Extension, Indianapolis, Ind.; C. D. Coleman, Secretary of the Board of Christian Education, Chicago; J. L. Tolbert, Secretary of Evangelism, Memphis; W. L. Graham, Secretary of Lay Activities, Augusta, Ga.; and Mrs. E. W. F. Harris, President of the Women's Missionary Connectional Council, Greenville, Texas; Dr. H. L. Burton, Editor Eastern Index, Index, Indianapolis, Inda.; Mrs. Rossie T. Hollis Editor of The Messenger, official organ of the Women's Missionary Connectional Council was also present. The Publishing Board reported business assets of $150,072 during the current business year. One of the major items of business of the General Board was the unanimous vote to move the Publishing House to St. Louis. Dr. J. B. Boyd reported $99,334 paid to Retired Ministers and Widows and orphans during the current year. The Eighth DistrictTexas-under Bishop Doyle, led the sum reported for the Conference Claimants department with $5,991. Bishop Smith's district - Tennessee and Arkansas took second place for the Conference Claimants department with $5,657. The Georgia conferences under Bishop Shy took third place in the sum by paying for the Conference Claimants with $5,244, Fourth place was taken by the Third district presided over by Bishop Allen with $4,904 for the Conference Claimants department. Dr. M. L. Breeding reported a total income of $51,114 for Missions and Church Extention during 1959 with a net bank balance of $31,592. OUTSTANDING REPORTS BY DEPARTMENTS The 1960 Session of the General Board of the Christian Methodist Episcopal Church held a two-day session here Wednesday and Thursday at the Mt. Olive C. M. E. Cathedral, 538 Linden Ave, which was attended by crowds estimated at 3,000 persons from all areas of the United States. Bishop W. Y. Bell, Ph, D., senior of the bench of Bishops of the CME Church was the "guiding genius" of the General Board sessions. Bishop B. Julian Smith, Chicago presiding prelate of the First Episcopal district was the host Bishop to the General Board Dr. Henry C. Bunton, minister of Mt. Olive Cathedral was host pastor. Bishop Smith, in addition to being the host to the General Board, and likewise chairman of the Bench of Bishops, delivered the opening message to an overflow audience. Seldom has there been such keen interest displayed in the sessions of the General Board and the sermon as that displayed at this session and the masterly and challenging sermon delivered by Bishop Smith. "A more practical and appropriate sermon has never been delivered," declared one visitor at the General Board. The Holy Communion followed the sermon by Bishop Smith. Bishops who participated in the opening service were Bishops W. Y. Bell, Ph. D., South Boston, Va.; Bertram W. Doyle, Ph. D. Nashville, Tenn.; Arthur W. Womack, Indianapolis, Ind.; B. Julian Smith, Chicago; J. Claude Allen, Gary, Ind.; Elisha P. Murchison, Chicago; and P. Randolph Shy, Junior Bishop of the CME Church, Atlanta, Ga. Two of the active Bishops of the church were absent — Bishops Luther Stewart, Hopkinsville, Ky., and F. L. Lewis, Los Angeles. One retired Bishop, J. A. Hamlett, was present. Bishop H. P. Porter who is a retired bishop, Louisville, Ky., was reported as being extremely ill. The financial reports made by the General officers showed an alltime high for the current year's work. The financial department, presided over by Bishop Luther Stewart, under the secretaryship of Prof. F. T. Jeans reported an income by the Financial Depart- ment of $553,600.00 during the year of 1959. The Financial Department reported a net cash balance of $421,288 on April 15, 1960. There was also a cash balance of $366,516 brought forward from April 15, 1959. The First Episcopal District, presided over by Bishop Smith reported $85,200 for General Funds during the year of 1959. Bishop Bertram W. Doyle, presiding bishop of the Texas Annual Conferences reported the second highest sum— $78,000 on General Funds during 1959. Other Episcopal districts which, took high places in the amount of General Funds reported were: The Fourth DistrictMississippi and Louisiana under Bishop Arthur W. Womack with $74,200; the Sixth District-Georgia under Bishop P. Randolph Shy with $73,000; the Third District-Southeast Missouri and Illinois, Kansas-Missouri, and Michigan-Indiana with $70,200; the Fifth District-The Alabama and Florida conferences under Bishop Elisha P. Murchison with $70,100. Among the Annual Conferences leading on General Funds reported were the Jackson-Memphis conference under Bishop Smith $41,000; and the Southeast Missouri and Illinois conference under Bishop Allen, with $38,000. Other large sums reported by Annual Conference on the General Funds of the church conference under Bishop Smith were West Tennessee with $24,000; the Georgia Conference under Bishop Shy with $22,500; the Louisiana conference under Bishop Womack with $22,500; the Alabama-East Alabama conference mider Bishop Murchison with $21,300; the Texas conference with $20,500 and the East conference both under Bishop Doyle with $20,300; and the Birmingham conference under Bishop Murchison With $20,500. The General Offices all made Big Financial Reports. The list of General Officers include: Drs. Norris S. Curry, Editor of the Christian Index, the Official Organ, Jackson, Tenn.; Grover H. Carter, Publishing Agent, Jackson, Tenn.; F. T. Jeans, Financial Secretary, Jackson, Tenn., J. B. Boyd, Secretary of Conference Climants, Memphis, Tenn.; M. L. Breeding, Secretary of Missions and Church Extension, Indianapolis, Ind.; C. D. Coleman, Secretary of the Board of Christian Education, Chicago; J. L. Tolbert, Secretary of Evangelism, Memphis; W. L. Graham, Secretary of Lay Activities, Augusta, Ga.; and Mrs. E. W. F. Harris, President of the Women's Missionary Connectional Council, Greenville, Texas; Dr. H. L. Burton, Editor Eastern Index, Index, Indianapolis, Inda.; Mrs. Rossie T. Hollis Editor of The Messenger, official organ of the Women's Missionary Connectional Council was also present. The Publishing Board reported business assets of $150,072 during the current business year. One of the major items of business of the General Board was the unanimous vote to move the Publishing House to St. Louis. Dr. J. B. Boyd reported $99,334 paid to Retired Ministers and Widows and orphans during the current year. The Eighth DistrictTexas-under Bishop Doyle, led the sum reported for the Conference Claimants department with $5,991. Bishop Smith's district - Tennessee and Arkansas took second place for the Conference Claimants department with $5,657. The Georgia conferences under Bishop Shy took third place in the sum by paying for the Conference Claimants with $5,244, Fourth place was taken by the Third district presided over by Bishop Allen with $4,904 for the Conference Claimants department. Dr. M. L. Breeding reported a total income of $51,114 for Missions and Church Extention during 1959 with a net bank balance of $31,592. 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 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 rec-tangle and check every one of your key numbers, left to right. Then read the message the letters under the checked figures give you. White Man Held For Rape Of Americus Child A 35-year-old white man Is being held in jail here in connection with the rape of a 10-year-old Negro girl, according to information. The suspect was listed as William Brock, of Ellaville Road, father of seven children. Parents of the unnamed girl, who had been listed previously as 12 years old, live on North Jackson St., Americus. Brock was listed as a worker with a building wrecking crew in the area. According to reports, the young girl was baby-sitting for a white family last Friday evening. They allegedly asked Brock to carry the Negro girl home in his car. Instead, the man Is alleged to have carried the girl to a wooded area where rape was Committed. The girl found in the woods by a young boy about mid-Saturday morning. Brock's arrest followed shortly afterwards. He Gets Life For Killing Six People Circuit Judges James R. Knott sentenced Dennis Whitney, 17, the admitted killer of six men and a woman, to life in prison on Wednesday. "I'm just sorry it ever happened," said Whitney standing before the bench, head bowed. "I wish it could have been avoided." "Well," said the judge, "I'm not here to lecture you that it could have been avoided. I sentence you to prison for the rest of your natural life." To Hold Rally The Japan Teachers Union has decided to stage a rally Thursday to protest the new United States-Japan Security Treaty, it was announced Monday, Another protest rally is scheduled for next week. Cotton Makers ject. I don't think that those picketers can harm the Cotton Makers' Jubilee. The Cotton Makers' Jubilee is celebrating its Silver Anniversary under the theme "King Cotton Entertains," The founder's wife, Mrs. Ethel Venson, has traveled widely in the United States Interest of the annual celebration, which has brought national publicity to Memphis. Arkansas Woman compassion and fairness, and with a born storyteller's skill, Mrs. Hollensworth — whose work has appeared in publications including The Woman's Home Companion, the Memphis Commercial. Appeal, the Pine Bluff Commercial, Independent Woman; and The, Rotarian—has here written a novel that will be talked about and remembered.