Memphis World Memphis World Publishing Co. 1951-06-22 Lewis O. Swingler MEMPHIS WORLD The South's Oldest and Leading Colored Semi-Weekly Newspaper. Published by MEMPHIS WORLD PUBLISHING CO. Every TUESDAY and FRIDAY at 164 BEALE—Phone 8-4030 Entered in the Post Office at Memphis, Tenn., as second-class man under the Act of Congress, March 1, 1870 Member of SCOTT NEWSPAPER SYNDICATE W. A. Scott, II, Founder, C. A. Scott, General Manager LEWIS O. SWINGLER Editor A. G. SHIELDS Jr. Advertising Manager The MEMPHIS WORLD is an independent newspaper—non sectarian and non-partisan, printing news unblasedly and supporting those things it believes to be of interest to its readers and opposing those things against the interest of its readers. SUBSCRIPTION RATES Year $5.00—6 Months $3.00—3 Months $1.50 (In Advance) ROUTE SUPERVISORS: SOUTHWEST: Jimmie Cooper, 119 E. Utah Phone 9-3700 N. EASTERN: Roosevelt Phillips, 1382 Nicholas Phone 5-5076 OFFICE: Charles Moore, 397-C South Lauderdale GREATER WHITEHAVEN AREA—Lawrence Johnson Phone 35-4917 CENTRAL: James Hawes, Jr., 879 S. 4th Phone 39-2980 BINGHAMPTON: Gayther Myers, 675 Lipford Phone 48-0627 For any information concerning the distribution of THE WORLD, please contact one of your route supervisors, particularly the one in your respective district. John D. Rockefeller's Speech The voice of John D. Rockefeller has been and continues to be, a mighty influence in American education and progress. For the Rockefeller millions have not only gone to endow many American colleges and universities but have found their way into vast research projects, in industry and in foreign lands. The Rockefeller, millions have meant much but the Rockefeller influence means more. Such a voice and influence spoke last Friday night in a nationwide radio appeal for support to the United Negro CollegFund campaign to raise $1,500,000. Already, Mr. Rockefeller has placed the weight of the Rockefeller Foundation behind the College Fund. But now he has gone a step further not only as an interested friend but an active Chairman of the council to impress upon the hearts of men of wealth and influence the importance of support to Negro education. "In my opinion," Mr. Rockefeller said, "$1,500,000 — which represents 10 per cent of operating expenses not met by tuition and fees from these institutions, is a small price to pay for more trained citizens, more trained minds and hands to help build the nation's economy, to improve its health, to raise its educational level, and to bring about a greater understanding and unity among its people." Such a message from such a man as Rockefeller possesses a double meaning. It means first that here is a great friend of Negro education, who is already sold to the worth of Negro education and is willing to go out and sell it to thousands of others who may not know of its vast influence on the development of America. And second, such a message is bound to win other substantial and influential friends to the cause of Negro education and advancement. Mr. Rockefeller's words should also serve to inspire more generous contributions from our Atlanta citizens to the current campaign of the United Negro College Fund headed this year by Dr. B. E. Mays, President of Morehouse College. Mid-South Essay David James reading her prize-winning essay on the air. The third prize of ten dollars in Defense Stamps was awarded to Frank Price, a ninth-grader-at St. School: Alpha Browner 899 WoodAugustine. He lives at 989 E. Neptune. The fourth through the eighth prizes, five dollars in Defense Stamps each, went to Jerry Taylor, 661 Phelan, Booker T. Washington High School. Bertha Beatrice Ford, 1314 Philadelphia, Melrose High lawn.; Manassas High School Eloyse McGhee. 1299 Adelaide, Booker T. Washington High School; and Jean Bryant, 836-F Walker, St. Augustine. Awards of Merit were presented to the Essays awarded an Honorable Mention by the Judges They were received by the following: Elene Ward, 1091 Neptune. St. Augustine; Clara Jeanne Willett, 754 Fleet Place, Booker T. Wellington; Doris June Jackson, 2128 York Avenue Melrose; Ernestine Marie Parker, 955 Woodlawn Street. Manassas; Frankle Ann Pegues, 1434 Washington Avenue. Booker T. Washington; John Edward Rucker, 2138 Person Avenue, Melrose: Delores Webster, of 1359 Walford St. Augustine; Alberta Jones, 335 Ayers. Manassas; Cherrye Dean Hood, 689 Firestone Avenue. Manassas; Normo Jean Bell, 1122 Texas Street, Booker T. Washington High School. A new way of lining! If you want to look out over green lawns end pretty flowers ... see children playing safely ... if you want good neighbors, good people around you ... if you want to live in modern comfort; in what will be the best colored residential section in Memphis ... if you want to be proud of your address — thee Castalia Heights is for you! LOOKING THINGS OVER By HELEN CALDWELL DAY A few days ago I was reading some of the literature put but by the Catholic Committee of The South, one of the several groups working in the south for better race relations. They had for the purpose of better understand ing, roughly divided southern white and Negro attitude in to a few expressive groups. It was very well done and one particularly struok me because it is one so often ignored by those working or writing in this field. These were the satisfied, the smug. These were the Negro "leaders" who have confidence and the trust of the Negro public and who should take the lead in bring ing our people out Of darkness and ignorance and superstitution, out of destination and squalor, put of oppression and slavery to injustice and racial hatred. Who should but do not. Who make life easy and comfortable for their own families and friends mainly by avoiding contacts with the other faces as much as possible, and who have no care for the rest of the people. "Where, is thy brother Abel?'" "'Am I my brothers keeper?" So many thousands of years ago the question was asked and answered but it seems that only too many still do not know "the answer, still have not understood that I am and you are and must The smug, the satisfied, the complacent certainly Have not understood this. A few-months ago two children were burned to death and the need was made public for adequately staffed day nurseries for low income working mothers, where they could leave their children. One group talked about it for a week or two until the smell of the smoke and dead flesh blew over and it was forgotten; nothing more has been done about ft although the need certainly still exists. The city is full of churches but the good church women have not offered to devote some of their time or financial backing to this Again and again the newspapers carry pictures of some of the slum conditions that exist here in our city, that should certainly shame any Christian who remembers a baby that was born in a stable because "there was no room for them at the inn" "and Who remembers our Lord's words" whatsoever you have done to he least of these you have done it unto me." Our Negro brethren still live in alleys in sheds and garages, match box shacks that are just waiting for a careless hand to strike the match. Already this year a number of people have lost their lives in these shacks in Just that way. Only a few weeks ago, I wrote of the conditions, highly unsanitary and inefficient conditions at Collins Chapel Hospital....and what response has that brought? Has anyone tried to change anything? Is it yet trying to be the kind of hospital that would reassure me or you if we had to go or send some one we loved? You know the answer, it is the same answer it has always been, indifference, smugness, complacency, perhaps fear too. I don't know, and the death of effort. Last time, I said, let's look back. Let's do look back, then weigh our past actions, and reactions to our responsibilities as citizens and Christians, or as merely human beings and see if they balance up to what we should have done. Ifnot, today is the day to start anew. Only this hour is ours to make better, and it is so important that we do. State Dept. Say No ing hotels, the Henry Grady, the Biltmore and the Georgian Terrace, requesting reservations from June 30 to July 2 for Miss Baker and her party of nine. The Biltmore had answered that it was booked to cacity; the other two said they could not accept the reservation. Anticipating the reaction of the hotels, White averted he earlier had wired Dean Acheson to take such necessary steps to insure the artist "nondiscrimination both against those members of the party who are American citizens and the three who are citizens of France." Upon the hotels refusals, he wired, the State. Department again mentioning "critics and enemies of America will use this as a basis for attack on the United States," and was informed that it was without authority to intervene. Civic leaders in Atlanta even formed a committee and unsuccessfully sought a conference with the managements of the hotels in an effort to get them to accept the famed performer. A spokesman said that under Georgia law any white hotel that grants accommodations to Negroes would be liable to revocation of its innkeeper's license. The convention is expected to bring the largest gathering of Negroes in the south since the reconstruction period. Most of its delegates are to be housed at Atlanta University or in private homes. In an effort to carry through with the benefit performance, the N. A. A. C. P. executive urged Miss Baker to go to Atlanta anyway since two of her conditions had been met. Adding that her program was to be televised throughout the south, he suggested that though it would be strenuous she could arrange, to arrive in Atlanta Saturday and leave on a late train or plane that night. When Miss Baker refused to accept he released her from her agreement to give the performance and declared: "We shall, however continue our uncompromising struggle until the day comes when no human being because of color can thus be gratuitously insulted." TO CONTINUE STRUGGLE ing hotels, the Henry Grady, the Biltmore and the Georgian Terrace, requesting reservations from June 30 to July 2 for Miss Baker and her party of nine. The Biltmore had answered that it was booked to cacity; the other two said they could not accept the reservation. Anticipating the reaction of the hotels, White averted he earlier had wired Dean Acheson to take such necessary steps to insure the artist "nondiscrimination both against those members of the party who are American citizens and the three who are citizens of France." Upon the hotels refusals, he wired, the State. Department again mentioning "critics and enemies of America will use this as a basis for attack on the United States," and was informed that it was without authority to intervene. Civic leaders in Atlanta even formed a committee and unsuccessfully sought a conference with the managements of the hotels in an effort to get them to accept the famed performer. A spokesman said that under Georgia law any white hotel that grants accommodations to Negroes would be liable to revocation of its innkeeper's license. The convention is expected to bring the largest gathering of Negroes in the south since the reconstruction period. Most of its delegates are to be housed at Atlanta University or in private homes. In an effort to carry through with the benefit performance, the N. A. A. C. P. executive urged Miss Baker to go to Atlanta anyway since two of her conditions had been met. Adding that her program was to be televised throughout the south, he suggested that though it would be strenuous she could arrange, to arrive in Atlanta Saturday and leave on a late train or plane that night. When Miss Baker refused to accept he released her from her agreement to give the performance and declared: "We shall, however continue our uncompromising struggle until the day comes when no human being because of color can thus be gratuitously insulted." DOG SCABE FATAL Police believe Mrs. Elizabeth Butkiewicz, 59, became so frightened by a dog that ran after her as she walked home from a movie, that she collapsed with a heart attack and died en route to a hospital. ... if you want a drink that's today, tomorrow, always ... ask for Seagram's 7 Crow. Blended Whiskey 86.8 proof 65% Grain Neutral Spirits. Seagram-Distillers Corporation, Chrysler Building, New York THE HEALTH FORUM WORLD By R. EARL BLAND, M. D. The agency conducting the survey also wanted to known whether the wearing of these garments contributes to health by eliminateing fatigue and conserving mine how many or his employee wore corsets, girdles and bras. Recently Dr. Morris. Fishbein of the American Medical Associtation editorialized about a questionnaire that had been sent to him by a manufacturer of wormen's foundation garments. He was asked to deterstrength and energy. The survey neglected to state by what yardstick were the data obtained to be measured. I appreciate the fact that such supports are popular because wear ing them makes women look and feel better. Moreover; a properly fitted corset helps to relieve back pain by offering support. Some of the garments used for this purpose act almost like a shell and serve as artificial ligaments. However, beneficial effects occur when there is a simple abnormality of the spine. The victim of a protruding disc, fracture of a vertebra, or arthritis is different: such disorders require more support than the usual girdle affords. Foundation garments will not, strengthen muscles that are strong enough to hold the spine in a normal position. If anything, they weaken these structures by reduring their function ability thru making the corset, and not the muscles do the work. Tired women and persons recovering from illness of surgery often are more comfortable when wearing a girdle, but the garment must fit well. Otherwise backache is induced or aggravated. The devices may be recommend ed in hernia and fallen intestinal organs (visceroptosis) and they are a useful means of improving body mechanics of men and women with a bay window through shift ing the center of gravity toward normal. This eases the back and relieves strain on the arches of the feet. Years ago a doctor of San Francisco demonstrated that a proper abdominal-support had a beneficial influence on the heart of stout men with angina pectoris by improving the circulation to the caronary arterle. Girdles and corsets are useful, but let's not consider them indispensable. In World War II, they lost much of their stretch because of the shortage of rubber, but women remained as healthy as ever. But the garments are an improve ment over suits of armor of past generations. Three or four decades ago, one physician was convinced these tight supports induced stom ach ulcers. Mrs. G. writes: If a 15-monthold baby sleeps through from 8 p. m. to 8 a. m. should she be awaken ed for a 3:00 feeding? Not if she is healthy. At 15 months, most babies sleep thru the night. Dr. Bland will answer questions relatives to health and hygiene in this column and by mail. He will not make diagnosis or prescribe for individuals. Inclose stamped, self addressed envelope and address: R. Earl Bland, M. D. The World Health Forum Scott News Syndicate 164 Beale Avenue Memphis, Tennessee. SKIP BOTTLE: By R. EARL BLAND, M. D. The agency conducting the survey also wanted to known whether the wearing of these garments contributes to health by eliminateing fatigue and conserving mine how many or his employee wore corsets, girdles and bras. Recently Dr. Morris. Fishbein of the American Medical Associtation editorialized about a questionnaire that had been sent to him by a manufacturer of wormen's foundation garments. He was asked to deterstrength and energy. The survey neglected to state by what yardstick were the data obtained to be measured. I appreciate the fact that such supports are popular because wear ing them makes women look and feel better. Moreover; a properly fitted corset helps to relieve back pain by offering support. Some of the garments used for this purpose act almost like a shell and serve as artificial ligaments. However, beneficial effects occur when there is a simple abnormality of the spine. The victim of a protruding disc, fracture of a vertebra, or arthritis is different: such disorders require more support than the usual girdle affords. Foundation garments will not, strengthen muscles that are strong enough to hold the spine in a normal position. If anything, they weaken these structures by reduring their function ability thru making the corset, and not the muscles do the work. Tired women and persons recovering from illness of surgery often are more comfortable when wearing a girdle, but the garment must fit well. Otherwise backache is induced or aggravated. The devices may be recommend ed in hernia and fallen intestinal organs (visceroptosis) and they are a useful means of improving body mechanics of men and women with a bay window through shift ing the center of gravity toward normal. This eases the back and relieves strain on the arches of the feet. Years ago a doctor of San Francisco demonstrated that a proper abdominal-support had a beneficial influence on the heart of stout men with angina pectoris by improving the circulation to the caronary arterle. Girdles and corsets are useful, but let's not consider them indispensable. In World War II, they lost much of their stretch because of the shortage of rubber, but women remained as healthy as ever. But the garments are an improve ment over suits of armor of past generations. Three or four decades ago, one physician was convinced these tight supports induced stom ach ulcers. Mrs. G. writes: If a 15-monthold baby sleeps through from 8 p. m. to 8 a. m. should she be awaken ed for a 3:00 feeding? Not if she is healthy. At 15 months, most babies sleep thru the night. Dr. Bland will answer questions relatives to health and hygiene in this column and by mail. He will not make diagnosis or prescribe for individuals. Inclose stamped, self addressed envelope and address: R. Earl Bland, M. D. The World Health Forum Scott News Syndicate 164 Beale Avenue Memphis, Tennessee. REPLY: By R. EARL BLAND, M. D. The agency conducting the survey also wanted to known whether the wearing of these garments contributes to health by eliminateing fatigue and conserving mine how many or his employee wore corsets, girdles and bras. Recently Dr. Morris. Fishbein of the American Medical Associtation editorialized about a questionnaire that had been sent to him by a manufacturer of wormen's foundation garments. He was asked to deterstrength and energy. The survey neglected to state by what yardstick were the data obtained to be measured. I appreciate the fact that such supports are popular because wear ing them makes women look and feel better. Moreover; a properly fitted corset helps to relieve back pain by offering support. Some of the garments used for this purpose act almost like a shell and serve as artificial ligaments. However, beneficial effects occur when there is a simple abnormality of the spine. The victim of a protruding disc, fracture of a vertebra, or arthritis is different: such disorders require more support than the usual girdle affords. Foundation garments will not, strengthen muscles that are strong enough to hold the spine in a normal position. If anything, they weaken these structures by reduring their function ability thru making the corset, and not the muscles do the work. Tired women and persons recovering from illness of surgery often are more comfortable when wearing a girdle, but the garment must fit well. Otherwise backache is induced or aggravated. The devices may be recommend ed in hernia and fallen intestinal organs (visceroptosis) and they are a useful means of improving body mechanics of men and women with a bay window through shift ing the center of gravity toward normal. This eases the back and relieves strain on the arches of the feet. Years ago a doctor of San Francisco demonstrated that a proper abdominal-support had a beneficial influence on the heart of stout men with angina pectoris by improving the circulation to the caronary arterle. Girdles and corsets are useful, but let's not consider them indispensable. In World War II, they lost much of their stretch because of the shortage of rubber, but women remained as healthy as ever. But the garments are an improve ment over suits of armor of past generations. Three or four decades ago, one physician was convinced these tight supports induced stom ach ulcers. Mrs. G. writes: If a 15-monthold baby sleeps through from 8 p. m. to 8 a. m. should she be awaken ed for a 3:00 feeding? Not if she is healthy. At 15 months, most babies sleep thru the night. Dr. Bland will answer questions relatives to health and hygiene in this column and by mail. He will not make diagnosis or prescribe for individuals. Inclose stamped, self addressed envelope and address: R. Earl Bland, M. D. The World Health Forum Scott News Syndicate 164 Beale Avenue Memphis, Tennessee. SAVE MORE ON FOOD Appreciation machine. Each year all assessments, including the conference claims and local indebtness are paid in May instead of November as has been customary. More members have been added to the fold than at any other period in the history of the church. For the pre-opening of the Appreciation Services tonight, Friday, Rev. E. M. Johnson and congregation of Avery Chapel A. M. E. Church, and Rev. H. W. Hennings and congregation of New Tyler A. M. E. Church will be guests. Rev. Hennings will deliver the sermon. Several quartets will also participate. Sunday afternoon, beginning at 3, Rev. M. B. Chaney and congre gation of Mr. Olive Baptist church will be guests. Rev. Chaney will give the Appreciation Sermon. The North Memphis Quartet Union, lo affiliated with St. James, will show its appreciation to Rey. Nelson at this service. Mr. Crawford Wilson is chair man of the occasion. Mr. R. B. Thompson will make the Presentation." The public is cordially invited to attend. MADAM BELL GREATEST PALMIST First time In This Section! Catcher Casey Jones, who has always faltered in road tilts, has also found his batting eye and is close on the heels of teammate Formental. The popular Sox receiver has has been belting the horsehide monotonous regularity and has proven that he definitely is a long ball hitter by slamming four homers during the road tour. Goose Curry's mound staff has also rounded into form, with Vibert Clark leading the staff with a season's record of 8-2. The fancy lefthander has turned in several "Clutch" triumphs including a neat four-hitter turned against the invading Black Barons in Birmingham last week. The Red Sox skipper announced that he probably will start Clark here in the opener on Sunday. Curry, who has proven to the league that he Is a winning manager, will also have Buddy Woods and Isaah Harris, another pair of Sox mainstays ready for action in Sunday's twin-setto. Prank (Ground Hog) Thompson, who has yet to make a Martin Stadium appearance this season, may also get a mound call Curry said. Club president, Dr. W. S. Martin, announced that the Martin Stadium gates will open at 1 P. M. on Sunday with pre-game music and fun starting at 1:15 P. M. Dr. Elder enroll in its graduate divisions. Their resistance, in the light of their April 4 resolution, is confusing Some of the confusion may be dispelled at o meeting of the two subcommittees of the trustees in Chapel Hill on Thursday, June 21. UNC representatives appointed by Gov. W. Kerr Scott are W. Frank Taylor, Goldsooro; Kemp Battle. Rock Mount; and J. Hampton Price, Rockingham. The N. C. C. trustees who will meet with the group are Dr. J. M. Hubbard, Durham dentist who is secretary of the NC board: Spencer Murphy, publisher of the "Salisbury (NC), Post:" and W. R. Jones. Rockingham. Whatever the outcome of the Thursday meeting, indications are that the NAACP will intervene in the case of Miss Harrison or Higgins. C. O. Pearson, chairman of the NAACP Legal Redress Committee said he had warned UNC officials about violating Negroes' rights. In addition to voting the Ph. D. program, the trustees adopted a tenure plan for faculty members, for the first time in N. C. C. history. Within the past week, UNC has refused to admit two Negroes to its graduate division. They were Miss Gwendolyn Harrison of Kinston, a teacher of Spanish at Johnson C. Smith University, Charlotte; and Nelson R. Higgins, Durham, teacher at Hillside High School.