Memphis World Memphis World Publishing Co. 1951-01-05 Lewis O. Swingler MEMPHIS WORLD AMERICA'S STANDARD RACE JOURNAL 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 mall 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 unbiasedly and supporting those things it believes to the interest of its readers and opposing those things against the interest of its readers. SUBSCRIPTION RATES: Year $5.00—6 Months S3.00—3 Months $1.50 (In Advance) ROUTE SUPERVISORS: NEW CHICAGO — NEW CHELSEA — HYDE PARK: For any information concerning the distribution at THE WORLD, please contact one of your route supervisors, particularly the one in your respective district. Editorial Of The Week Following are excerpts reprinted from an editorial which appeared in the Akron Beacon Journal of December 15, 1950: The first ten, amendments to the Constitution, commonly known as the Bill of Rights, spell out the personal freedoms which we Americans value so highly. "Many of us take these freedoms for granted. Others have never enjoyed all of them. The degree to which they are actually effective varies in different cities and different states—and from year to year. "Suite the Bill of Rights was adopted, 159 "years ago today, there has perhaps never been a time when so great a hazard threatened the full and continued enjoyment of these precious liberties. "A crushing military setback at the hands of one foe and the knowledge that a stronger enemy lurks in the background have caused grave apprehension over the future. Obviously, if the United States were overpowered by a totalitarian aggressor, the Bill of Rights would be wiped out of existence. "Whether we can win in the conflict which faces us is a grave question. "This, however, is certain: The Bill of Rights is a bulwark of strength. Our nation will gain strength by closer adherence to its wise and noble concept. It will lose strength as the freedoms are nibbled away or completely destroyed. "To be specific, the nation is losing much of its potentials strength, both in morale and in actual productive manpower, by not permitting Negroes to enjoy all the rights in the Bill of Rights on a full and eqa basis with white citizens. "Discrimination and segregation deprive the nation of the full usefulness of nearly a tenth of the population. "Besides, the impairments of their rights make some Negroes wonder whether the United States is worth fighting for Fortunately, most of them realize they're better on here than they would be anywhere else, so they do their part, so far as they're allowed to. But they might work harder and more effectively if they knew the Constitution and all its amendments applied to them, too." "CAN WE MAINTAIN THESE FREEDOMS!" Following are excerpts reprinted from an editorial which appeared in the Akron Beacon Journal of December 15, 1950: The first ten, amendments to the Constitution, commonly known as the Bill of Rights, spell out the personal freedoms which we Americans value so highly. "Many of us take these freedoms for granted. Others have never enjoyed all of them. The degree to which they are actually effective varies in different cities and different states—and from year to year. "Suite the Bill of Rights was adopted, 159 "years ago today, there has perhaps never been a time when so great a hazard threatened the full and continued enjoyment of these precious liberties. "A crushing military setback at the hands of one foe and the knowledge that a stronger enemy lurks in the background have caused grave apprehension over the future. Obviously, if the United States were overpowered by a totalitarian aggressor, the Bill of Rights would be wiped out of existence. "Whether we can win in the conflict which faces us is a grave question. "This, however, is certain: The Bill of Rights is a bulwark of strength. Our nation will gain strength by closer adherence to its wise and noble concept. It will lose strength as the freedoms are nibbled away or completely destroyed. "To be specific, the nation is losing much of its potentials strength, both in morale and in actual productive manpower, by not permitting Negroes to enjoy all the rights in the Bill of Rights on a full and eqa basis with white citizens. "Discrimination and segregation deprive the nation of the full usefulness of nearly a tenth of the population. "Besides, the impairments of their rights make some Negroes wonder whether the United States is worth fighting for Fortunately, most of them realize they're better on here than they would be anywhere else, so they do their part, so far as they're allowed to. But they might work harder and more effectively if they knew the Constitution and all its amendments applied to them, too." Reds Plan Conclusion Of Military Alliance Reports were current in Western European diplomatic circled Monday that Russia is contemplating conclusion of a military alliance linking communist controled Eastern Germany with the Soviet Union and the satellite stales of Poland and Czechoslovakia. Authoritative diplomatic sources told International News Service that the French and British governments have received intelligence reports indicating that such a plan is under way. If this alliance is concluded, western diplomats assume it will be proclaimed as Russia's answer to the. Atlantic Pact power's decision to re-arm the west German federal republic. According to one of the western governmental intelligence reports, the next of the alliance has already been drafted, but its final approval and public announcement is being withheld by Moscow for a more opportune moment. It is reported that under the terms of the alliance, Poland and Czelovakia would be given the right to establish military bases in Eastern Germany. CLUB NEWS The Green Leaf Social Club will meet Sunday, January 7, 4 p. m. at the home of Mr. and Mrs. E. Drake, 691 Ayers St. All members are asked to be present and are requested to bring a guest with them somone who is interested in becoming a member of the club. The 53rd anniversary of the Ruth Circle will be observed Jan. 10, at 8 p. m. at the Tabernacle Baptist Church. A special feature, a Who's Who contest between the widows and married women will be one of the highlights of the evening. All are cordially invited to attend this affair, Mrs. Mattie E. "Porter is the president of the Ruth Circle; Mesdames: Pearl Naples, Elmira Pritchett, and M. B. Woods are the sponsors of the observance The Gorine Alumni was recently entertained at its regular meeting at the home, of Madame G. S. Young. At a tea sponsored by the association, $36 of the proceeds was contributed to the unfortunate Fund. Mrs. Alice Harris, 179 Beale Ave. won a turkey given at one of the club's projects. Mrs. Lillie Scarce, 1254 Wilson will be hostess to the Alumni Jan uary 8. 6 p. m., Each member is requested to be present Mrs. Alma Willis is president of the organization. THE GREEN LEAF SOCIAL CLUB The Green Leaf Social Club will meet Sunday, January 7, 4 p. m. at the home of Mr. and Mrs. E. Drake, 691 Ayers St. All members are asked to be present and are requested to bring a guest with them somone who is interested in becoming a member of the club. The 53rd anniversary of the Ruth Circle will be observed Jan. 10, at 8 p. m. at the Tabernacle Baptist Church. A special feature, a Who's Who contest between the widows and married women will be one of the highlights of the evening. All are cordially invited to attend this affair, Mrs. Mattie E. "Porter is the president of the Ruth Circle; Mesdames: Pearl Naples, Elmira Pritchett, and M. B. Woods are the sponsors of the observance The Gorine Alumni was recently entertained at its regular meeting at the home, of Madame G. S. Young. At a tea sponsored by the association, $36 of the proceeds was contributed to the unfortunate Fund. Mrs. Alice Harris, 179 Beale Ave. won a turkey given at one of the club's projects. Mrs. Lillie Scarce, 1254 Wilson will be hostess to the Alumni Jan uary 8. 6 p. m., Each member is requested to be present Mrs. Alma Willis is president of the organization. THE RUTH CIRCLE The Green Leaf Social Club will meet Sunday, January 7, 4 p. m. at the home of Mr. and Mrs. E. Drake, 691 Ayers St. All members are asked to be present and are requested to bring a guest with them somone who is interested in becoming a member of the club. The 53rd anniversary of the Ruth Circle will be observed Jan. 10, at 8 p. m. at the Tabernacle Baptist Church. A special feature, a Who's Who contest between the widows and married women will be one of the highlights of the evening. All are cordially invited to attend this affair, Mrs. Mattie E. "Porter is the president of the Ruth Circle; Mesdames: Pearl Naples, Elmira Pritchett, and M. B. Woods are the sponsors of the observance The Gorine Alumni was recently entertained at its regular meeting at the home, of Madame G. S. Young. At a tea sponsored by the association, $36 of the proceeds was contributed to the unfortunate Fund. Mrs. Alice Harris, 179 Beale Ave. won a turkey given at one of the club's projects. Mrs. Lillie Scarce, 1254 Wilson will be hostess to the Alumni Jan uary 8. 6 p. m., Each member is requested to be present Mrs. Alma Willis is president of the organization. THE GORINE ALUMNI The Green Leaf Social Club will meet Sunday, January 7, 4 p. m. at the home of Mr. and Mrs. E. Drake, 691 Ayers St. All members are asked to be present and are requested to bring a guest with them somone who is interested in becoming a member of the club. The 53rd anniversary of the Ruth Circle will be observed Jan. 10, at 8 p. m. at the Tabernacle Baptist Church. A special feature, a Who's Who contest between the widows and married women will be one of the highlights of the evening. All are cordially invited to attend this affair, Mrs. Mattie E. "Porter is the president of the Ruth Circle; Mesdames: Pearl Naples, Elmira Pritchett, and M. B. Woods are the sponsors of the observance The Gorine Alumni was recently entertained at its regular meeting at the home, of Madame G. S. Young. At a tea sponsored by the association, $36 of the proceeds was contributed to the unfortunate Fund. Mrs. Alice Harris, 179 Beale Ave. won a turkey given at one of the club's projects. Mrs. Lillie Scarce, 1254 Wilson will be hostess to the Alumni Jan uary 8. 6 p. m., Each member is requested to be present Mrs. Alma Willis is president of the organization. MARCH OF DIMES JANUARY 15-31 Wishing You The Joys Of the Season MARY M. PEEBLES, Florist "Flowers have a language of their own." Fresh and Artificial Flowers; Funeral Decorations Corsages, Wedding Bouquets, Parties. EDITORIALS . . . Dedicated To . . . 7RACIAL ADVANCEMENT and INTER-RACIAL GOODWILL The World Welcomes Letters and Comments to the Editor When and if Written as a Public Service The headline in THE COMMERCIAL APPEAL. December 31, 1950, proved rather fascinating to me. It was "Bigger and Better Memphis Closes Books on Old Year — Groat Strides Made. By City." The article enumerated the specific gains of the past year and also stated or implied tremendousprogress for the first half of the Twentieth Century. All in all, it indicated what I consider a fairly healthy growth, and it also vindicates the stand I have repeatedly taken even when the majority present have been against me. Despite this fact. I have never had — nor do I ever intend having — any hesitancy of taking an independent stand. In connection with the enumeratea strides I think that I have noticed at least two others. It is true that I am not citing figures, yet it is equally true that I am citing facts, which I personally know to be true. When I settled here back in 1928, I. noticed hardly a handful of Negroes with baccalaureate degrees. Today, those degrees are almost as common as flies among our people. In addition, there are any number of Masters and an occasional Doctor or the equivalent thereof. It goes without saying that LeMoyne College, which sprang from a junior college to a full four-year college in 1930, has grown with the years, and has had a great influence in bringing about, this great crop of degrees. Since education can be considered as the chief defense of a people, this great stride stands Memphis in general and the colored group in particular in very good stead. Let us hope that this trend continues. Moreover, when I first came here you could hear many people speaking of Memphis as nothing but a "frontier town" with mainly transients from the nearby rural communities of Arkansas. Mississippi and Tennessee. They also deplored the feet that the population was not particularly stable, and that the people in general were hidebound or narrow - minded — a condition which resulted from lack of contact with the outside world. Such — to say the least — is certainly hot as true today as it mas claimed then. Besides, some actual observations follow to support this contention. When I came here. I only rarely found anyone who freely entered into conversations with me about the different places I had been. It is quite different now. For example, I' came in contact the other day at work with, a young fellow from Texas. Someone had mistakenly informed me that he was from Massachusetts. With that erroneous idea. I entered into a conversation with him about Massachusetts. He told me that he was not from the Bay State, but that he was stationed in Boston for a time during World War II. He and I talked of the Charlestown Navy Yard in Boston; the Army — Navy Y. M. C. A., where I once worked and many things showing unmistakably his familiarity with the place. Another former sailor, at the next circular case, overhearing our conversation, inserted. "What do you think of the Howard Theatre?" into the conversation, Now, the "Old Howard" is and "Has been for years a burlesque playhouse. The second fellow even spoke accurately of its location. It goes without saying that both of them know at least a little first hand about Boston. Again, I was talking one day about the run I used to have on an Atlantic coastwise steamer. Actually, it was THE NANTUCKET. As was the case, I related that the run began at Boston, proceeded to Norfolk, Va., thence to Baltimore, Md., back to Norfolk, and finally returned to Boston, the starting point. One young co-worker present suddenly butted in with questions about Norfolk. He had been stationed at the Norfolk Navy yard. Later he took part in actions in the Mediterranean theater of operations You had better not bluff nowadays about having been here or there, because you can easily "tell off" on yourself. In like manner. I could go on indefinitely and in as much detail about many other places where I have worked, attended school, traveled, etc. In all cases coming to mind, these young Memphians come up with comments showing plainand know about those places. More specifically, I attended summer school in Hampton, Va., for 18 weeks, and yet, there are Memphis fellows working with me daily who can talk about Fortress Monroe. Old Point Comfort and. Newport News. Va., Just as well as I can. I find the same thing true in regard to the midwest, all of the Gulf-coast (Gulf of Mexico, of course). New Orleans and Texas. Also, many have been to the naval bases up to my hometown. Newport, R. I. and they know all the bar — rooms, "joints" and restaurants I do and others besides. I know that to be true; for they mention some that had skipped ray mind. Such being the case, it should be evident that Memphians are pretty widely traveled now. Not Only is that true for the former service boys, but is to a lesser degree so for their relatives and friends. In particular, one of ouryoung LeMoyne ladies saw me walk ing along the street in Newport. Though I did not see her. I was informed of it by Mr. Taylor, formerly of LeMoyne College and sta tioned at Newport, when he dropped by my house there to see me This young lady — I have forgot ten who she was — was there visiting her brother who was also stationed there. By the way, I see Mr. Taylor now every once in a while back home again in Memphis. Yes, Memphians are better traveled than previously, and that is good. Now that the international situation is so critical, the boys who may have to go back to the colors are, beginning to reflect on it. They understandably think anew of their travels, and quite naturally talk a great deal about them. That is why these things are on my mind. When they begin talking about the Philippines, India, England, France, Italy (Mr. Jesse Turner, sent me a card from Rome. Italy.) Germany and other parts around the globe they lose me altogether. These conversations engaged and overheard added to THE COMMERCIAL APPEAL headline set me off on this ramble. Yes, Memphis has made, besides the ones cited by THE COMMERCIAL APPEAL, at least two other strides in the first half of the Twentieth Century; that is to say, she has become better educated on the college level; naturally the high school as well, and she has become much better traveled. Such is good; for it makes the people much more cosmopolitan. That in turn makes the city more like a metropolitan center than a "frontier town." Personally. I feel that such growths will continue. Be that, as it may. I hope that all of you have had a very Happy New Year indeed. HEADLINES & BYLINES . . . Dedicated To . . . 7RACIAL ADVANCEMENT and INTER-RACIAL GOODWILL The World Welcomes Letters and Comments to the Editor When and if Written as a Public Service The headline in THE COMMERCIAL APPEAL. December 31, 1950, proved rather fascinating to me. It was "Bigger and Better Memphis Closes Books on Old Year — Groat Strides Made. By City." The article enumerated the specific gains of the past year and also stated or implied tremendousprogress for the first half of the Twentieth Century. All in all, it indicated what I consider a fairly healthy growth, and it also vindicates the stand I have repeatedly taken even when the majority present have been against me. Despite this fact. I have never had — nor do I ever intend having — any hesitancy of taking an independent stand. In connection with the enumeratea strides I think that I have noticed at least two others. It is true that I am not citing figures, yet it is equally true that I am citing facts, which I personally know to be true. When I settled here back in 1928, I. noticed hardly a handful of Negroes with baccalaureate degrees. Today, those degrees are almost as common as flies among our people. In addition, there are any number of Masters and an occasional Doctor or the equivalent thereof. It goes without saying that LeMoyne College, which sprang from a junior college to a full four-year college in 1930, has grown with the years, and has had a great influence in bringing about, this great crop of degrees. Since education can be considered as the chief defense of a people, this great stride stands Memphis in general and the colored group in particular in very good stead. Let us hope that this trend continues. Moreover, when I first came here you could hear many people speaking of Memphis as nothing but a "frontier town" with mainly transients from the nearby rural communities of Arkansas. Mississippi and Tennessee. They also deplored the feet that the population was not particularly stable, and that the people in general were hidebound or narrow - minded — a condition which resulted from lack of contact with the outside world. Such — to say the least — is certainly hot as true today as it mas claimed then. Besides, some actual observations follow to support this contention. When I came here. I only rarely found anyone who freely entered into conversations with me about the different places I had been. It is quite different now. For example, I' came in contact the other day at work with, a young fellow from Texas. Someone had mistakenly informed me that he was from Massachusetts. With that erroneous idea. I entered into a conversation with him about Massachusetts. He told me that he was not from the Bay State, but that he was stationed in Boston for a time during World War II. He and I talked of the Charlestown Navy Yard in Boston; the Army — Navy Y. M. C. A., where I once worked and many things showing unmistakably his familiarity with the place. Another former sailor, at the next circular case, overhearing our conversation, inserted. "What do you think of the Howard Theatre?" into the conversation, Now, the "Old Howard" is and "Has been for years a burlesque playhouse. The second fellow even spoke accurately of its location. It goes without saying that both of them know at least a little first hand about Boston. Again, I was talking one day about the run I used to have on an Atlantic coastwise steamer. Actually, it was THE NANTUCKET. As was the case, I related that the run began at Boston, proceeded to Norfolk, Va., thence to Baltimore, Md., back to Norfolk, and finally returned to Boston, the starting point. One young co-worker present suddenly butted in with questions about Norfolk. He had been stationed at the Norfolk Navy yard. Later he took part in actions in the Mediterranean theater of operations You had better not bluff nowadays about having been here or there, because you can easily "tell off" on yourself. In like manner. I could go on indefinitely and in as much detail about many other places where I have worked, attended school, traveled, etc. In all cases coming to mind, these young Memphians come up with comments showing plainand know about those places. More specifically, I attended summer school in Hampton, Va., for 18 weeks, and yet, there are Memphis fellows working with me daily who can talk about Fortress Monroe. Old Point Comfort and. Newport News. Va., Just as well as I can. I find the same thing true in regard to the midwest, all of the Gulf-coast (Gulf of Mexico, of course). New Orleans and Texas. Also, many have been to the naval bases up to my hometown. Newport, R. I. and they know all the bar — rooms, "joints" and restaurants I do and others besides. I know that to be true; for they mention some that had skipped ray mind. Such being the case, it should be evident that Memphians are pretty widely traveled now. Not Only is that true for the former service boys, but is to a lesser degree so for their relatives and friends. In particular, one of ouryoung LeMoyne ladies saw me walk ing along the street in Newport. Though I did not see her. I was informed of it by Mr. Taylor, formerly of LeMoyne College and sta tioned at Newport, when he dropped by my house there to see me This young lady — I have forgot ten who she was — was there visiting her brother who was also stationed there. By the way, I see Mr. Taylor now every once in a while back home again in Memphis. Yes, Memphians are better traveled than previously, and that is good. Now that the international situation is so critical, the boys who may have to go back to the colors are, beginning to reflect on it. They understandably think anew of their travels, and quite naturally talk a great deal about them. That is why these things are on my mind. When they begin talking about the Philippines, India, England, France, Italy (Mr. Jesse Turner, sent me a card from Rome. Italy.) Germany and other parts around the globe they lose me altogether. These conversations engaged and overheard added to THE COMMERCIAL APPEAL headline set me off on this ramble. Yes, Memphis has made, besides the ones cited by THE COMMERCIAL APPEAL, at least two other strides in the first half of the Twentieth Century; that is to say, she has become better educated on the college level; naturally the high school as well, and she has become much better traveled. Such is good; for it makes the people much more cosmopolitan. That in turn makes the city more like a metropolitan center than a "frontier town." Personally. I feel that such growths will continue. Be that, as it may. I hope that all of you have had a very Happy New Year indeed. The HEALTH FORUM World By DR. EARL BLAND Physical Medicine is the science which deals with the management of disease by means of physical agents such as light, heat, cold, water, electricity and mechanical agents. Just as the industrial world has been going through a machine era, so has medicine turned to the use of mechanical and physical measures in diagnosis of disease. Physical medicine may be kept in mind by thinking of various Misuse-held services which are available: light, heat, ice, water, electricity and mechanical services. The modern house-hold is accustomed to the use of these physical agents made available by modern science, to aid in daily living. It is eminently fitting and logical for us to employ these same physical, agents for thespeutic or diagnostic purposes in the field of medicine. Physical therapy as a branch of medical practice is still in its infancy; never theless, steps have been taken to insure that the infant will be lasty. There is a lack of appreciation as to the vastness of the field of physical therapy. It ramifies through every phase of medicine — for there is a large field for this branch of therapy in internal medicine, and in general surgery, as well as in the specialities. It has been said that "a man is generally down on that which he is not up on," is no justification for the attitude of the few uninformed people who condemn all forms of physical therapy simply because they have no knowledge of the field. Many physician are now employing various physical thorapeutic procedures in their private practices because we know that medicine is an art, not a trade, a calling not a business: a calling in which your heart will be exercised equally with your head. Medicine is a science as ern physician, if he wishes to render the greatest assistance to his patients, must keep abreast of the great advances in the physical science which are contributing so greatly to the widening of the scope of his services. I want to tell you about Mrs. Wells. I know of no other homemaker who gets more kick out of the New Year then Grandma Wells does. I call Mrs. Wells "Grandma" because she is said to be the oldest and the most active person in the neighborhood. Grandma hadn't felt very well lately. So she decided to go to the doctor. The doctor listened to her complaint. He cheeked her health. And told her at the age of 73, she shouldn't do as much work as she did at 30 .... that old engines just didn't run as smoothly as new ones (You see, Grandma did all the work for two families and was a baby sitter at night.) Grandma told the doctor he need not tell her she was old — she could count her own birthday. He noticed her sense of humor. Then he informed her that her blood pressure was up a bit and there was a little hardening of the arteries. (Sure, Grandma wanted to know her health condition.) She began to talk about her visit to the doctor with her neighbors. (All of them were that much interested in Grandma, A person like her would want to know the full meaning of high blood pressure and hardening of the arteries. She may be getting up in age, but her mind is as bright and as clear as a crystal). When Grandma talked with cember issue of TODAY'S HEALTH She had tried to read the article "Cholesterol and Youth," with no little difficulty. But she got the idea — some doctors trying to find out what causes hardening of the arteries. They believe it is something we eat. So I asked her. "Grandma, what do they think is the cause?" I really felt awful asking her this question, for I had read it. Several doctors reported that meat, eggs, milk and butler caused hardening of the arteries: Grandma wanted to know how in the world did they know! Of course, she liked such foods. And believe me. not even her own family or the neighbors ever knew her to be sick. Oh yes, she ate vegetables, fruits and cereals, too. So I explained to Grandma how these doctors made a study of rabbits, fed them amounts of meats, milk, and butter — and later found a fat like substance (cholesterol), in the walk of the rabbits large blood vessels that caused hardening of the arteries very much like that in human beings. Do you know what Grandma said? That that didn't make sense, that rabbits didn't live off meats and such victuals. They liked cabbage, carrots and lettuce. Rabbits weren't human no way. Evidently Grandma was right. Because Other doctors studied 482 men over a period of three years. Some of these men were big meat, egg, milk and butter eaters, while others only ate one-third as much of the same food. These, doctors found that the body seemed able to use as much of the food as needed and to rid itself of that not needed in a way the rabbit was not able to do. Grandma was pleased with this study. You know why — her neighbors one the farm had given her lots of meats, eggs, butter and milk for the New Year. And she was going to eat and be merry — she had eaten that kind of food all her life. (You should have seen the sparkle in Grandma's eyes), Certainly, I assured her that doctors would be working on the cause of high blood pressure and hardening of the arteries for years. And until they found out a whole lot, more than anyone knows now, folks like us would go on eating milk, butter, meats and eggs (unless our own family doctor told us not to do so.) Grandma added "My doctor thinks I am getting along fine for my age." "And to tell you the truth Belle," she went on, "the reason died." Wishing a Happy New Year for all, she took her great-grandson by the hand and went proudlyon her way. Here are some points that will help us have more Happy New Years like Grandma. Serve enjoyable meals. Keep our families well nourished. Practice thrift when needed and save time and energy when we can. Drink your tea and coffee if you like, but don't neglect milk. Do eat fruits and vegetables. Never spurn leafy vegetables as "weeds." Eat a variety of foods — you can't leave off meats, You'll keep trim and fit as a fiddle. LOOKING THINGS OVER By HELEN CALDWELL DAY A new year has come to us with new promises and new opportunities. It brings with it new responsibilities and obligations too in a world once more embroiled in a war in the hope that this will bring peace. We will have all our problems plus those peculiar to war. There are the problems that breakup of homes as men are sent to military services and women go to work in factories in their stead. There will be the problem of inflation and wages and their spawn. There the question of the atom and hydrogen bombs still unsolved. Tills will be a year of debecome us as Christians. We want to preserve our country and the Christian ideal that is a part of our heritage, and to keep that faith which had made the "American way of life" possible and desirable and loved by those who are not Americans by birth, but her loved and loving adopted children! And I suppose it is only natural that the temptation should come to us to preserve those things at any cost. That would explain so many things that must seem hard for many to understand. It would explain how we could sit quietly by and allow legislators pass laws now directed at Communists But which at some later date when the Communists scare is over can be used to deprive any of us of some of our own cherished rights and freedoms. It would explain the ease with which anti-labor propaganda is spread even among the working classes until in some minds unionism has - become identified with socialism. It would explain our attempts to rationalize the injustice of an atomic war and see in the present situation a moral obligation to do something of questionable morality, something that seems to me at least to be at variance with our Lord's admonition to "love those who hate you" and "do good to those who persecute you." We are told, however, that wars are won by weapons not by idealism — the implication being that all weapons are equally good at least equally justifiable. "If your enemy hungers, feed him" has beenemy out or make him back down with cold war, then bomb him out before he bombs you out." It used to be only a short time ago that our moralists, saw just ice in the use of the atom bomb only if it were employed against us first. Now it would seem that we are justified in using it first, in a few more weeks, perhaps, there will be those who will consider it a cardinal sin not to use it. In the end though the decision, will be the peoples, because we have not yet surrendered right to decide for ourselves what is good or bad for us to do. It will not be an easy decision to make; there are so many things to be considered. But let us not be confused by the hysterical raving of some editorials or bull-dozed by the well thought out advice even of those whose judgment we respect in so many other things unless that advice is in accord with our own convictions of what is rightor Christian, in the light of what we believe or what we know. This is the year of decision and we must decide for ourselves, too long have we paid the price of having paid entertainers do it for us. SHORT TALKS By This week the western world celebrated the beginning of a brand new year. There were new hopes, new plans, new ambitions, new thoughts and new aspirations Have. I omitted something? Indeed I didn't mention the new problems and sorrows that will confront us. (Perhaps I wanted to forget them.) Nevertheless, they have always been always will be. Some will be the fruition of those buried deep in the past—others will be born anew. Dr. Benjamin E. Mays, president of Morehouse College and columnist says, if he were God he could prudiet what will happen in, 1951; but since he is an earthly being and subject to error, he can only speculate. That is all any of us can do —about the Korean War, what the Russians will do, about politics at home and the struggle for true democracy at home and abroad. If Wishing could make it so, I would wish every day of the new year that the war clouds would disappear; that men would learn to differ without dissention; that the war mongers would decide that war is more costly than peace; that the politicians would not sell us for a few pieces of sliver; that deinocracy would become a reality at home and abroad; that medical science would find a cure for cancer and the other killers; that little children would be clothed and fed and loved; that the poor in spirit would be comforted.— Finally, I would ask God's blessings upon us: "that. He would keep us; that He would make His face to shine upon us and be gracious unto us; that He would lift up His countenance upon us and give us peace." "Greek" Letter Croups Endorse Rights Program Concluding a joint convention of three "Greek" letter organizations, the Alpha Kappa Alpha sorority the Alpha Phi Alpha fraternity and the Kappa Alpha Psi fraternity, some 2,000 delegates, representing nearly every state in the U. S. A. went on record as endorsing the program of the American Council of Human Rights, a cooperative program of seven fraternal organizations; to support mobilizations and full civil defense programs as outlined by the government and both in joint and individual actions pledged support to many other programs designed to aid minority groups. In session here from December 27-30 were the 30th annual Boule of the AKA sorority, 36th general convention of the Alpha Phi Alpha fraternity and the 40th grand chap ter meeting of Kappa Alpha Psi fraternity. These organizations were celebrating the tenth anniversary of their first tri-convention held here in 1940. At separate sessions, Sorors and fraters conducted routine business matters and held elections. Retiring Kappa grand, polemarch J. Ernest Wilkins, of Chicago, who served in this capacity for the past three years, and who for 28 years was a national officer of this fraternity, was succeeded by Attorney Prank Summers, of Saint Louis. Attorney Belford Lawson Jr., Washington, D. C., general president, Alpha Phi Alpha fraternity was reelected to this position. Supreme Basileus Laura T. Lovelace, of Cincinnati, Ohio, was retained by her sorors to head Alpha Kappa Alpha sorority. Other officers of AKA, some newly elected and re-elected include: A. G. Wallace, Knoxville, Tenn., First AntiBasileus; Pearl Jewell (Howard U. Basileus; Carolyn S. Blanton, Supreme Grammateus, Irma P. Clark, Supreme" Tamiochus; Lucile M. Scott, Atlanta, Editor-In-Chief, Ivy Leaf; Elsie M. Davis, newly elected Parliamentarian; Wilbretta P. Johnson, financial director and Grace E. Marr, undergrad program director. Mrs. Mayme Williams, Miami, Florida was reelected Regional Director for the Southeast. At the opening public session which featured addresses by the three national presidents, it was emphasized that the Negro needs to prepare himself for ever widening opportunities. The speakers condemned second class citizenship and pledged their organizations to work strenuously eyery dayto make this country a democracy of which all people can be proud. Mayor. Clark E. Tucker of Kansas City, Kas., welcomed the delegates and urged the three groups to "keep up the fight." Other joint sessions were the Artists" Recital when outstanding representatives of the three groups were presented at Edison Hall and December 29 when the American Council of Human Rights was major topic for discussion. Full reports were made in separate sessions for all three groups, on activities during the past year and proposals for strengthened programs during 1951 were made. Highlighting a closed Alpha kappa Alpha session was an address on "Mid-Century Relationships of Greek Letter Organizations," given by Mrs. Sallie Nuby Edwards, na tional president of Sigma Gamma Rho Sorority. At another session Borer Dorothy B. Ferebee, president of the National Council of Negro Woman addressed assembled A. K. A.'s on the topic, "Women United. Mrs. Margaret Davis Bowen of Atlanta, former national AKA president, led a meditation in tribute to the late Ethel Hodgeman Lyle, founder of the sorority. On Saturday night at the closed banquet of the 30th annual Boule, all the Past National Basilel were honored by being presented pins by Supreme Basileus Laura Lovelace Those present to receive this honor were: L. Pearl Mitchell. Bobbie B. Scott, Maude Brown Porter, Margaret Davis Bowen, Dorothy Boulding Ferebee and Edna Over Gray. Proxies accepted pins for Nellie Quander, Loraine E. Green, Pauli S. Puryear. Maudelle B. Bousfield Ida L. Jackson and Beulah T. Whit- OFFICERS ELECTED Concluding a joint convention of three "Greek" letter organizations, the Alpha Kappa Alpha sorority the Alpha Phi Alpha fraternity and the Kappa Alpha Psi fraternity, some 2,000 delegates, representing nearly every state in the U. S. A. went on record as endorsing the program of the American Council of Human Rights, a cooperative program of seven fraternal organizations; to support mobilizations and full civil defense programs as outlined by the government and both in joint and individual actions pledged support to many other programs designed to aid minority groups. In session here from December 27-30 were the 30th annual Boule of the AKA sorority, 36th general convention of the Alpha Phi Alpha fraternity and the 40th grand chap ter meeting of Kappa Alpha Psi fraternity. These organizations were celebrating the tenth anniversary of their first tri-convention held here in 1940. At separate sessions, Sorors and fraters conducted routine business matters and held elections. Retiring Kappa grand, polemarch J. Ernest Wilkins, of Chicago, who served in this capacity for the past three years, and who for 28 years was a national officer of this fraternity, was succeeded by Attorney Prank Summers, of Saint Louis. Attorney Belford Lawson Jr., Washington, D. C., general president, Alpha Phi Alpha fraternity was reelected to this position. Supreme Basileus Laura T. Lovelace, of Cincinnati, Ohio, was retained by her sorors to head Alpha Kappa Alpha sorority. Other officers of AKA, some newly elected and re-elected include: A. G. Wallace, Knoxville, Tenn., First AntiBasileus; Pearl Jewell (Howard U. Basileus; Carolyn S. Blanton, Supreme Grammateus, Irma P. Clark, Supreme" Tamiochus; Lucile M. Scott, Atlanta, Editor-In-Chief, Ivy Leaf; Elsie M. Davis, newly elected Parliamentarian; Wilbretta P. Johnson, financial director and Grace E. Marr, undergrad program director. Mrs. Mayme Williams, Miami, Florida was reelected Regional Director for the Southeast. At the opening public session which featured addresses by the three national presidents, it was emphasized that the Negro needs to prepare himself for ever widening opportunities. The speakers condemned second class citizenship and pledged their organizations to work strenuously eyery dayto make this country a democracy of which all people can be proud. Mayor. Clark E. Tucker of Kansas City, Kas., welcomed the delegates and urged the three groups to "keep up the fight." Other joint sessions were the Artists" Recital when outstanding representatives of the three groups were presented at Edison Hall and December 29 when the American Council of Human Rights was major topic for discussion. Full reports were made in separate sessions for all three groups, on activities during the past year and proposals for strengthened programs during 1951 were made. Highlighting a closed Alpha kappa Alpha session was an address on "Mid-Century Relationships of Greek Letter Organizations," given by Mrs. Sallie Nuby Edwards, na tional president of Sigma Gamma Rho Sorority. At another session Borer Dorothy B. Ferebee, president of the National Council of Negro Woman addressed assembled A. K. A.'s on the topic, "Women United. Mrs. Margaret Davis Bowen of Atlanta, former national AKA president, led a meditation in tribute to the late Ethel Hodgeman Lyle, founder of the sorority. On Saturday night at the closed banquet of the 30th annual Boule, all the Past National Basilel were honored by being presented pins by Supreme Basileus Laura Lovelace Those present to receive this honor were: L. Pearl Mitchell. Bobbie B. Scott, Maude Brown Porter, Margaret Davis Bowen, Dorothy Boulding Ferebee and Edna Over Gray. Proxies accepted pins for Nellie Quander, Loraine E. Green, Pauli S. Puryear. Maudelle B. Bousfield Ida L. Jackson and Beulah T. Whit- JOINT SESSIONS Concluding a joint convention of three "Greek" letter organizations, the Alpha Kappa Alpha sorority the Alpha Phi Alpha fraternity and the Kappa Alpha Psi fraternity, some 2,000 delegates, representing nearly every state in the U. S. A. went on record as endorsing the program of the American Council of Human Rights, a cooperative program of seven fraternal organizations; to support mobilizations and full civil defense programs as outlined by the government and both in joint and individual actions pledged support to many other programs designed to aid minority groups. In session here from December 27-30 were the 30th annual Boule of the AKA sorority, 36th general convention of the Alpha Phi Alpha fraternity and the 40th grand chap ter meeting of Kappa Alpha Psi fraternity. These organizations were celebrating the tenth anniversary of their first tri-convention held here in 1940. At separate sessions, Sorors and fraters conducted routine business matters and held elections. Retiring Kappa grand, polemarch J. Ernest Wilkins, of Chicago, who served in this capacity for the past three years, and who for 28 years was a national officer of this fraternity, was succeeded by Attorney Prank Summers, of Saint Louis. Attorney Belford Lawson Jr., Washington, D. C., general president, Alpha Phi Alpha fraternity was reelected to this position. Supreme Basileus Laura T. Lovelace, of Cincinnati, Ohio, was retained by her sorors to head Alpha Kappa Alpha sorority. Other officers of AKA, some newly elected and re-elected include: A. G. Wallace, Knoxville, Tenn., First AntiBasileus; Pearl Jewell (Howard U. Basileus; Carolyn S. Blanton, Supreme Grammateus, Irma P. Clark, Supreme" Tamiochus; Lucile M. Scott, Atlanta, Editor-In-Chief, Ivy Leaf; Elsie M. Davis, newly elected Parliamentarian; Wilbretta P. Johnson, financial director and Grace E. Marr, undergrad program director. Mrs. Mayme Williams, Miami, Florida was reelected Regional Director for the Southeast. At the opening public session which featured addresses by the three national presidents, it was emphasized that the Negro needs to prepare himself for ever widening opportunities. The speakers condemned second class citizenship and pledged their organizations to work strenuously eyery dayto make this country a democracy of which all people can be proud. Mayor. Clark E. Tucker of Kansas City, Kas., welcomed the delegates and urged the three groups to "keep up the fight." Other joint sessions were the Artists" Recital when outstanding representatives of the three groups were presented at Edison Hall and December 29 when the American Council of Human Rights was major topic for discussion. Full reports were made in separate sessions for all three groups, on activities during the past year and proposals for strengthened programs during 1951 were made. Highlighting a closed Alpha kappa Alpha session was an address on "Mid-Century Relationships of Greek Letter Organizations," given by Mrs. Sallie Nuby Edwards, na tional president of Sigma Gamma Rho Sorority. At another session Borer Dorothy B. Ferebee, president of the National Council of Negro Woman addressed assembled A. K. A.'s on the topic, "Women United. Mrs. Margaret Davis Bowen of Atlanta, former national AKA president, led a meditation in tribute to the late Ethel Hodgeman Lyle, founder of the sorority. On Saturday night at the closed banquet of the 30th annual Boule, all the Past National Basilel were honored by being presented pins by Supreme Basileus Laura Lovelace Those present to receive this honor were: L. Pearl Mitchell. Bobbie B. Scott, Maude Brown Porter, Margaret Davis Bowen, Dorothy Boulding Ferebee and Edna Over Gray. Proxies accepted pins for Nellie Quander, Loraine E. Green, Pauli S. Puryear. Maudelle B. Bousfield Ida L. Jackson and Beulah T. Whit- MART OF THOUGHT Influenced by disintegrating and disconcerting forces, the whole complexion of our home life is changing The old familiar year is gone and have met 1951, a stranger of which we know absolutely nothing. In this year which lies before us, let's bury the mistakes of yesteryear in the forgotten caverns of our past and strive throughout the unknown days and months ahead to move nearer our goal. Each year holds so much for us, so much running to and fro upon the highways of the world, that men falter and fall sometimes losing their way. But if we could cement our lives together with the concrete of loving kindness, we would have no more war. While listening to the mid-way T. V. show, Meet the Press, last Sunday on which Secretary of Commerce; Charles Sawyer was interrogated by newspaper men and women. I was struck by the vagueness of his answers. He sounded confused and was very definitely lacking in clarity. Reading, the papers and listening to newscasts when the political big-wigs are often quoted, one can plainly see that the hand of Providence must be in the tremendous sweep of communism. Bungling that even I, with my feeble understanding of world conditions can see as folly still goes on and decisions that time has proved unwise, are being repeated. People who have been accused of having communistic views are left at large to continue their subversive activities if they so desire. However, God will never let misguided men overrule his ultimate ends for the world. "History repeats itself "is a common phrase, but never have I read an account of repeating so soon as now. Less than four months ago the United Nations army was in the position that it is today, on a general retreat. So much that makes one wonder what is the meaning of all this? What will the outcome be?" 1950 brought invited1 and uninvited events. We shall forgive it for its faults and be grateful for the good it brought. Dr. Bunche accomplished his mission and was duly rewarded. The year also saw the completion of a 65 million dollar, thirty-nine story skyscraper where the world representatives can bicker and hurl insults atone another in comfort while, young men lie snow-laden foxholes awaiting cisions which will largely determine Whether they live or die. The youngster, 1951 was hand a world that is a power keg bulging at the seams, which could explode at many places. Hero's hoping the youngster will do a good job with the equipment he has to work with May he embrace every opportunity pledge every invironmenta1 influence, use every preventive force to spare America the tragedy of being bombed or invaded. May American waters remain quiet, not submarine-infested. May its birds, not enemy bombers roam the sky — may its hills be carpeted with grass, and not become burrowed with slit trenches and foxholed – may its city dwellers have their bright lights without blackouts and may rain and snow be all that falls upon them — may its rural folks be lulled to sleep by the chirping of the birds or the nostalgic lullaby of the insects, and never be awakened by the ominous sou of mechanized units of modern warfare rumbling over the countryside. Doff'y Derby To: The many organizations that made Xmas Merry for the poor. My belated but nonetheless sincere wish for a prosperous an peaceful year. Beale Street of dollars on behalf of old time friends of W. C. Handy, prof. B. T. Hunt. Coach (Rip) Boone, for providing the Warrior football team without cost; Frank Scott, Chairman of Blues Bow! Committee; Will Taylor, Dennis Hern, Sam Qualle, James Turpin, Marvin Young, Isaac Polk, Benjamin Hooks, Dude Winston. Maurice Hulbert, Rev. Gatemouth Moore, Miss L. E. Campbell, Mrs. Florence McCleave and Robert Morris. Citations were given to Bob Tally of the Commer cial Appeal, Clark Porteous of the Press-Scimitar, and L. O. Swingler of the Memphis World for press support of funds. March Of lion-dollar institutions he organized, Universal Life and the TriState Bank of Memphis, said that he is glad of the opportunity to offer whatever services he can in the solicitation or funds. "It is my understanding that polio is a very expensive disease," Dr. Walker said, and difficult to treat, but by giving these victims the treatment and appliances necessary, they have an excellent chance for recovery and becoming useful citizens." Four out of every five pollo cases are cared for by the National Foundation for Infantile Paralysis President Twigg asserted and added:- "There is never any question race, creed or color. Those who need help get it." Every citizen of Memphis and Shelby County is not only asked bur expected to contribute liberally to the Polio Drive, Mr. Springer said "This scourge is not respecter of sex, race or economic status. It strikes indiscriminately. When you receive a letter asking for a donation, please do not forget or ignore it but respond liberally and immediately." Persons who may not be Reached by the Initial Gift Committee and are desirous of contributing may send donations to Dr. J. E. Walker, Universal Life Insurance Co. 480. Linden Avenue; L. H. Twigg, Union Protective Assurance Co 368 South Lauderdale; and Profs." B. T. Hunt and J. D. Springer Book er Washington High School, 716 So Lauderdale St. Geography almost ignored in U. S. colleges, survey shows. Son Of Col. Simmons Heads Harvard Paper William Murray. Simmons, 20, of Chicago revealed here this week that he has been elected president of the Harvard Crimson, independent undergraduate newspaper of Harvard University, in Cambridge, Mass. Young Simmons is son at 60 Roscoe Conkling Simmons note orator and writer of the newspaper column, "The Untold Story" which appears in the Chicago Sunday Tribune and the Washington Times Herald. By taking over this office, young Simmons is following the footsteps of the late President Franklin Roosevelt, Thomas W. Lamont, noted financier, and Cleveland Armory, a writer.