Memphis World
Memphis World Publishing Co.
1950-07-11
Lewis O. Swingler

MEMPHIS WORLD
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LEWIS O. SWINGLER.................... Editor
A. G. SHIELDS, Jr.................... Advertising Manager
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And Now For The Draft
President Truman Friday directed authorities to make use
of the Draft Law in order to bring military forces to needed
strength for the Korean War. Speedily following his order
the Congress of the United States voted full backing to the
order. Thus, according to the Defense Department, the overall 
ceilings on branches of the armed services, which heretofore 
had restricted their expansion, have been lifted and that
we may obviate the necessity of sacrificing the lives of too
many of our men because of insufficient numbers, as has
been the case in the first week of the war.
The act, which only a week ago was renewed, calls for registration 
of men between the ages of 18 and 26 years' old.
This means that thousands of Draft Boards must be
strengthened throughout the country. For each county in
Georgia, for example, a Draft Board will be needed to receive
enlistments and to process the drafting beyond its present
strength.
In the last war Negroes sought vainly to have representation 
on these boards. In some places, like Jacksonville, Florida, 
to mention only one, had an all-Negro Draft Board. What
authority and influence it had we do not know. In many
other places across the South, Negro advisory boards or committees 
were set up. Both of these, it seems to us, are worthless 
and can never mean what Negroes expect nor what the
Government requires-integration in the broadest sense of
that term. So we are under obligation to make it clear here
and now, to say that Negroes will seek their proportionate
representation on these boards and will not be satisfied with
a mere token number.
The emergency of the world crisis demands this and the
government policy of integration without regards to race
and color, requires it. For these boards are passing upon the
very life and future of not white youths only, but Negroes
as well.

On Writing Me Down
Be mindful should you wish to write me down,
As you might accidentally write me up
And thereby make yourself a baleful clown;
To write me down would be a bitter cup
If you or any one could do it.
Take care to count the cost before you try,
For those who've tried have found their efforts vain
And no one has to guess the reason why
They quit nor why they don't renew it.

SEEING and SAYING
By WILLIAM A. FOWLKES
IT SEEMS that we are in the preliminary stages of a largescale 
war.
A prediction of such a scarry and destructive situation may
be quite distasteful, but there are many developments that bear
it out. Korea is no little island out in the sea. It is a peninsula
of Earth's largest continent, Asia, presently dominated by Soviet
loyalists or subjects. They have swarmed large-scale forces
against our men and material and have appeared victorious in
the first stages. They, of course, have yet to face the full fury
of American forces, which have not yet lost a war, neither short
nor long drawn out.


..........ONE WOULD GATHER from the announcement 
of former Governor Caldwell that the Regional Education
promoters and organization will disregard the Supreme Court
ruling in regards to segregation in education. Caldwell says in
effect, the court didn't rule Southern states must stop their practice 
of separate and unequal education and that the Southern
Regional will continue. Southern diehards are the section's
greatest holdbacks to progress.

Further proof that exclusion of Negroes from the Democratic 
party is illegal come last week when an Arkansas judge
ruled that the name of a race candidate must be placed on the
ballot in the city council race. The party said it would abide
by the judge's order...........It only takes strength in legal ruling
to change things which are holding the South by its threat.

Unhappy War News
By WILLIAM A. FOWLKES
IT SEEMS that we are in the preliminary stages of a largescale 
war.
A prediction of such a scarry and destructive situation may
be quite distasteful, but there are many developments that bear
it out. Korea is no little island out in the sea. It is a peninsula
of Earth's largest continent, Asia, presently dominated by Soviet
loyalists or subjects. They have swarmed large-scale forces
against our men and material and have appeared victorious in
the first stages. They, of course, have yet to face the full fury
of American forces, which have not yet lost a war, neither short
nor long drawn out.


..........ONE WOULD GATHER from the announcement 
of former Governor Caldwell that the Regional Education
promoters and organization will disregard the Supreme Court
ruling in regards to segregation in education. Caldwell says in
effect, the court didn't rule Southern states must stop their practice 
of separate and unequal education and that the Southern
Regional will continue. Southern diehards are the section's
greatest holdbacks to progress.

Further proof that exclusion of Negroes from the Democratic 
party is illegal come last week when an Arkansas judge
ruled that the name of a race candidate must be placed on the
ballot in the city council race. The party said it would abide
by the judge's order...........It only takes strength in legal ruling
to change things which are holding the South by its threat.

Supreme Court

state and presidential adviser, is
the leading candidate for governor
in a comeback from political retirement. 

But chief interest has flamed in
the senatorial campaign, where the
pivot has been the race issue.
Thurmond. 48-year-old ex-officer
of the 82nd Airborne Division in
World War II, has hammered away
at the idea that "A vote for Johnston 
is a vote against segregation."
Johnston, World War II combat
veteran and former governor who
hat served in the senate since 1944,
his taught that allegation vigorously. 

Most 1950 primaries have brought
out a these of "Pro-Truman vs.
Anti-Truman." The issue exits to

a larger degree in the Palmetto
State, since Thurmond is States'
Rights and Johnston advocates settling 
difficulties within the national 
Democratic party.
Both Johnston and Thurmond
have made much of being opposed
to such Federal administration proposals 
as FEPC and other so-called
"Civil Rights" legislation. The upshot 
has been a campaign heavily
based on the race issue.
Johnston has fired away at Thurmond's 
appointment of a Negro
physician to the State Advisory
Health Board. Thurmond's defense
has been that the law requires hte
governor to appoint the five doctors
nominated by the State Medical Association. 

The senatorial aspirants almost
came to blows at a rally in New
berry, 
S. C. Johnston interrupted a
Thurmond speech at one point to
say:
"I want to tell you, you are a
lie."
Thurmond replied:
"If he wants to meet me in front
of the courthouse after the meeting,
I'll be standing out in front waiting." 

The two approached each other
after the rally, but were separated.
Johnston, according to political
observers in Columbia, is expected
to get a large slice of the Negro
vote, mostly cast as a vote against
the governor. Negro registration is
estimated to be more than 70,000.
But, observers believe that Thurmond's 
chances depend upon cutting 
into Johnston's vote in the textile 
centers. Johnston, who worked 
his way through Wofford Colege 
in Spartanburg, S. C., textile
mills, has been assured the support
of organized labor's leaders. The
senator is said to be the strongest
in the industrial Piedmont section.

FEPC ISSUE

state and presidential adviser, is
the leading candidate for governor
in a comeback from political retirement. 

But chief interest has flamed in
the senatorial campaign, where the
pivot has been the race issue.
Thurmond. 48-year-old ex-officer
of the 82nd Airborne Division in
World War II, has hammered away
at the idea that "A vote for Johnston 
is a vote against segregation."
Johnston, World War II combat
veteran and former governor who
hat served in the senate since 1944,
his taught that allegation vigorously. 

Most 1950 primaries have brought
out a these of "Pro-Truman vs.
Anti-Truman." The issue exits to

a larger degree in the Palmetto
State, since Thurmond is States'
Rights and Johnston advocates settling 
difficulties within the national 
Democratic party.
Both Johnston and Thurmond
have made much of being opposed
to such Federal administration proposals 
as FEPC and other so-called
"Civil Rights" legislation. The upshot 
has been a campaign heavily
based on the race issue.
Johnston has fired away at Thurmond's 
appointment of a Negro
physician to the State Advisory
Health Board. Thurmond's defense
has been that the law requires hte
governor to appoint the five doctors
nominated by the State Medical Association. 

The senatorial aspirants almost
came to blows at a rally in New
berry, 
S. C. Johnston interrupted a
Thurmond speech at one point to
say:
"I want to tell you, you are a
lie."
Thurmond replied:
"If he wants to meet me in front
of the courthouse after the meeting,
I'll be standing out in front waiting." 

The two approached each other
after the rally, but were separated.
Johnston, according to political
observers in Columbia, is expected
to get a large slice of the Negro
vote, mostly cast as a vote against
the governor. Negro registration is
estimated to be more than 70,000.
But, observers believe that Thurmond's 
chances depend upon cutting 
into Johnston's vote in the textile 
centers. Johnston, who worked 
his way through Wofford Colege 
in Spartanburg, S. C., textile
mills, has been assured the support
of organized labor's leaders. The
senator is said to be the strongest
in the industrial Piedmont section.

Marshall Says

Negro would be able to achieve the
equality and freedom from discrimination 
which were among
major purposes." Congress, in setting 
out to combat the so-called
"black codes' passed by southern
states to limit the rights of Negroes, 
enacted the civil Rights
Act of 1866, but became so involved 
"in a complicated semantical 
debate over the meaning of
the term 'civil rights' (that) the
bill itself emerged as a specific
corrective only to certain named
abuses and failed to resolve the
general problems of equality and
segregation." Hence, Mr. Marshall 
noted, it became apparent
that a new constitutional amend
ment was necessary if discrimination 
was to be eliminated.
The extended debates of Congress 
prior to the adoption of the
14th Amendment are of great
value, Mr. Marshall said, "In determining 
the contemporary views
and 'constitutional intent' of the
men Who drafted the Amendment." 
He pointed out unequivocal 
opposition to the "separate
but equal" theory as expressed by
Senators Stunner of Massachusetts. 
Pease of Mississippi, Boutwell 
of Massachusetts, and Frelinghuysen 
of New Jersey. Citing
a 26 to 21 vote by which the Sen
ate of the 42nd Congress concluded 
that "separate but equal"
schools, if established under the
protection of the state or by
force of state law, were a violation 
of the 14th Amendment, Mr.
Marshall stated: "This Judgment
since it came from the man who
best knew why the Amendment
was drafted and what they intend
ed it to accomplish, should be
highly persuasive. It should certainly 
cast doubt upon the sound
ness of the PLESSY decision."

UNEQUIVOCAL OPPOSITION

Negro would be able to achieve the
equality and freedom from discrimination 
which were among
major purposes." Congress, in setting 
out to combat the so-called
"black codes' passed by southern
states to limit the rights of Negroes, 
enacted the civil Rights
Act of 1866, but became so involved 
"in a complicated semantical 
debate over the meaning of
the term 'civil rights' (that) the
bill itself emerged as a specific
corrective only to certain named
abuses and failed to resolve the
general problems of equality and
segregation." Hence, Mr. Marshall 
noted, it became apparent
that a new constitutional amend
ment was necessary if discrimination 
was to be eliminated.
The extended debates of Congress 
prior to the adoption of the
14th Amendment are of great
value, Mr. Marshall said, "In determining 
the contemporary views
and 'constitutional intent' of the
men Who drafted the Amendment." 
He pointed out unequivocal 
opposition to the "separate
but equal" theory as expressed by
Senators Stunner of Massachusetts. 
Pease of Mississippi, Boutwell 
of Massachusetts, and Frelinghuysen 
of New Jersey. Citing
a 26 to 21 vote by which the Sen
ate of the 42nd Congress concluded 
that "separate but equal"
schools, if established under the
protection of the state or by
force of state law, were a violation 
of the 14th Amendment, Mr.
Marshall stated: "This Judgment
since it came from the man who
best knew why the Amendment
was drafted and what they intend
ed it to accomplish, should be
highly persuasive. It should certainly 
cast doubt upon the sound
ness of the PLESSY decision."

Rapid Change

idea of how easily these changes
can come about. He has been
taught usuallq, to expect dire results 
from this or that concrete
step in establishing equality. The
people as a whole are much too
fearful of progress— this is an unnecessary 
fear' according to the
speaker.
Looking to the future, Mr. Davis
suggested that we must look for the
"much advertised big post-war depression—and 
a mishandling of our
relations with the other races who
happen to inhabit many" of the
backward countries of the, world."
The speaker stated that there is no
good in creating fear of either of
these but it is important to, be
ready for both. He expressed confidence 
that we can meet the challenge 
successfully and stated his
view of our role and responsibility.
"For me, these are magnificently
exciting times in which to live and
carry a spear. There is a great tide
of social and economic ferment
rolling through the world, and it is
sweeping our way. We have spoken
of the equality of man too many
times and too loudly, not to have
our words catch up with us. The
peoples of the more crowded and
less fortunate parts of the world
have heard what democracy promises, 
and are demanding that democracy 
make good on its, pledge.
There is a vast compulsion of events
in the air—in the very technical
circumstances of this rapidly moving 
world.
We, as a society, can no longer
afford to live with our economic
sins.
Appearing on the same program,
P. L. Prattis, Executive Editor of
the Pittsburgh Courier stated that
the "Negro newspapers are engag
ed 
in the not-too-pleasant task of
trying to wash the dirty face of
American democracy so that it may
stand clean before the rest of the
world."
Mr. Prattis further stated that
" the democratic function of a minority 
press is to use its influence
to narrow the gap between democratic 
practice and democratic
ideals." This role as seen by the
Negro press is "essentially a fight
against race prejudice, segregation
and discrimination in most areas
of American We everywhere." according 
to the speaker. He continued, 
"insofar as this minority press
can eliminate differentials—it helps
America toward the goal of realizing 
its democratic ideal."
It has the addition task of increasing 
the number of those, who
believe in the democratic ideal. To
this end, the minority press appeals
to the senses of fairness, shame,
and pride among members of the
dominant majority according to the
speaker.

MEMPHIS WORLD AGENTS
ENJOY PICNIC AT EDITORS
HOME—
Three youngsters, carriers
of the MEMPHIS WORLD, got a
ump on 'most everybody' last week
when they celebrated the Fourth of
July a day ahead of time. Because
the "Fourth" was paper day with
them, arrangements were made for
the news agents to have a gala
outing on the lawn of Editor and
Mrs. L. O. Swingler at 284 West
Fay Avenue A number of parents
came along with the carriers and
joined in the fun-fest which included 
chess-playing, softball. games
horse shoe pitching, and a number
of old-fashioned gainer dear to the
hearts of kids.
Top scene: Just before chow was
served all the picnickers gathered
on the front lawn and repeated
the oath of allegiance to the American 
Flag. Bottom scene: These,
boys have just devoured their share
of barbecue, and hot dogs and now
are in the mopping up process with
cold drinks made possible by Dilly's
Bottling Company. In the background' 
is Calvin W. Rolark, circulation 
manager.
Assisting- Mrs. Swingler in the
serving were Miss Jewel Gentry
and Miss Josie Dowdy, both members 
of the Memphis World staff;
and Mrs. J. W. Whittaker, whose
son, John, is one of the ace car
riers 
of the World. "Three other
staff members, Mrs. Minnie Brag
Robinson, Mrs. Hattie Shields, and
Mrs. Mary Williams, could not be
present because of duties at the
World Office, but did give their assistance 
otherwise to make the picnic 
an outstanding event for the
carriers.
Among parents who attended
were Mr. and Mrs. Evans Bradshaw, 
of 773 Alaska, son and
daughter: Mr. Gayther Myers,
Gayther. Jr. and Mr. Myers' twin
girls; Mr. William Trout, and son,
William. Jr., and Mrs. M. Gray, of
Kennedy Street (Photo by Earl Williams). 


On
The Reel
By Rev. Taschereau Arnold

I have thought so little concern
ing this topic, until I have always
been loath to write about it. To
say that my mind is already made
up as to my attitude against it. I
will say very little as to its merits
(as though it had any.) But for the
sake of argument, I will advance a
few reasons as to why some say
there is no harm in it.
"First, it is a form of recreation
in which one might engage.
"Second, it appears to be a source
of out let to which the young people
report that they might dispense
with their pend up energies.
"Third, it has been said that a
dance properly supervised there will
come no harm out of it. Bat I won
der as to whether you can properly
supervise the thinking of persons
when they are dancing?
Again they say, it takes the young
people off the streets, and gives
them somewhere to go. Those reasons 
may sound all right to some,
but I regret I cannot become a can
didate of such ill-advised thinking.
I firmly believe that persons will be
far better off should they not
dance.
"The social dance has been the
basis for many a, divorce case. It
has served for many a young girl
and boy going to no good end. Man

a girl has lost her life having met
the wrong boy at a dance. Took a
few drinks, went riding and wreck
ed the car.
"I know there are those who will
not agree with me. But however
these are my convictions, and I refuse 
to change until I shall have
been properly convinced otherwise.
And I don't think that can be done
successfully.
"Permit me to quote Mr. Cox in
the Western Recorder: "The social
dance owes its properly to sex appeal 
and stimulates illicit lust. It
is a child of the brothel, a companion 
of drunkenness, adultery
and every other base sin, a favorite 
of the most vicious circles of
society.
"The dance has been introduced
into respectable society as a whole
some recreation for our young people. 
The most brazen worldings
would not suggest that the modern
dance is a decent exercise for
preachers of the gospel, nor for devout 
Christians: but our schools
and colleges, even some Baptist
schools, have agreed that this
pastime of the underworld is a
proper cultural asset, valuable
training for the men and women
of tomorrow. Comparatively few
preachers ever risk their popularity 
by speaking against this
wholesale education of our young
people in the school of lust. The
first Baptist preacher got his
head danced off." (The devil will
suggest that this statement is narrow 
and old-fashioned —R. B. J.)
There are those who will say
that they danced during Bible
times. That may be true but it
was a holy dance. The reason for
their dancing found in the Bible
was designed to honor God. It was
not a worldly affair. There may
be instances in the Bible no doubt
that dancing was instituted for a
worldly purpose. As when the
woman danced before King. Herod 
and John was beheaded. This
affair. I am sure God frowned
upon. (This dance was in honor
of Herod's birthday: read Saint
Mark 6:21-22.)
("What I have said here may not
convince anyone to stop dancing.
But however this is how I see the
dance problem.
"Note: The origin of dancing
may be traced to a universal desire 
of expressing emotion by action. 
In its earliest forms among
simple races it is a mode of outward 
expression for joy and sorrow, 
love and rage, and fervent religious 
feelings. Everywhere in ancient 
religious dancing was one
of the chief acts of worship.
Among the ancient Jews, Miriam
danced to a song of triumph — it
self an act of worship, and David
danced in procession before the

Ark of God. Romans in general
considered it disgraceful for a
free citizen to dance, except in
connection with religious ceremonies—(New 
Standard Encyclopedia,
Don't forget to send in your
opinion on: "Why Are So Many
Preachers' Sons Entering the Ministry?" 
This poll will be somewhat
incomplete without your opinions.
So hurry up and send yours. Our
mailing address is: 685 Kendall
St., N. E. Atlanta 5, Georgia. One
lady writes that she thinks it is
perfectly all right for ministers'
sons to follow their fathers in doing 
ministerial work. Others are
quite critical of the practice intimating 
grave doubt of sincerity. 

We are pleased to acknowledge
letters of opinions from the following: 
Rev. C. J. Glover, Route
3, Box 114, Vienna, Ga.. care of
Varnadoe; Mrs. C. V. Varnadoe,
Route 3, Box 114. Vienna, Ga., and
another letter addressed to Brother 
Blllie from Cornelia Anderson 
Route 12. Box 180, Atlanta,
Ga. Your letters will be considered
along with many others. Thank you
for writing.
Thou shalt have no more gods but
Me.
Before no idol 'bow the knee,
Take not the name of God in vain.
Nor dare the Sabbath-day perfane, 

Give both thy parents honor due
Take heed that thou no murder
do.
Abstain from words and deeds
unclean;
Nor steal, though thou be poor and
mean;
Nor make a wilful He, nor love it,
What is thy neighbor's dare not
covet.
"Christ hath redeemed us from
the curse of the law, being made
a curse for us: for It Is written,
Cursed is anyone that hangeth on
a tree."
(Galations 3:13)
And that's that.

THE SOCIAL DANCE
By Rev. Taschereau Arnold

I have thought so little concern
ing this topic, until I have always
been loath to write about it. To
say that my mind is already made
up as to my attitude against it. I
will say very little as to its merits
(as though it had any.) But for the
sake of argument, I will advance a
few reasons as to why some say
there is no harm in it.
"First, it is a form of recreation
in which one might engage.
"Second, it appears to be a source
of out let to which the young people
report that they might dispense
with their pend up energies.
"Third, it has been said that a
dance properly supervised there will
come no harm out of it. Bat I won
der as to whether you can properly
supervise the thinking of persons
when they are dancing?
Again they say, it takes the young
people off the streets, and gives
them somewhere to go. Those reasons 
may sound all right to some,
but I regret I cannot become a can
didate of such ill-advised thinking.
I firmly believe that persons will be
far better off should they not
dance.
"The social dance has been the
basis for many a, divorce case. It
has served for many a young girl
and boy going to no good end. Man

a girl has lost her life having met
the wrong boy at a dance. Took a
few drinks, went riding and wreck
ed the car.
"I know there are those who will
not agree with me. But however
these are my convictions, and I refuse 
to change until I shall have
been properly convinced otherwise.
And I don't think that can be done
successfully.
"Permit me to quote Mr. Cox in
the Western Recorder: "The social
dance owes its properly to sex appeal 
and stimulates illicit lust. It
is a child of the brothel, a companion 
of drunkenness, adultery
and every other base sin, a favorite 
of the most vicious circles of
society.
"The dance has been introduced
into respectable society as a whole
some recreation for our young people. 
The most brazen worldings
would not suggest that the modern
dance is a decent exercise for
preachers of the gospel, nor for devout 
Christians: but our schools
and colleges, even some Baptist
schools, have agreed that this
pastime of the underworld is a
proper cultural asset, valuable
training for the men and women
of tomorrow. Comparatively few
preachers ever risk their popularity 
by speaking against this
wholesale education of our young
people in the school of lust. The
first Baptist preacher got his
head danced off." (The devil will
suggest that this statement is narrow 
and old-fashioned —R. B. J.)
There are those who will say
that they danced during Bible
times. That may be true but it
was a holy dance. The reason for
their dancing found in the Bible
was designed to honor God. It was
not a worldly affair. There may
be instances in the Bible no doubt
that dancing was instituted for a
worldly purpose. As when the
woman danced before King. Herod 
and John was beheaded. This
affair. I am sure God frowned
upon. (This dance was in honor
of Herod's birthday: read Saint
Mark 6:21-22.)
("What I have said here may not
convince anyone to stop dancing.
But however this is how I see the
dance problem.
"Note: The origin of dancing
may be traced to a universal desire 
of expressing emotion by action. 
In its earliest forms among
simple races it is a mode of outward 
expression for joy and sorrow, 
love and rage, and fervent religious 
feelings. Everywhere in ancient 
religious dancing was one
of the chief acts of worship.
Among the ancient Jews, Miriam
danced to a song of triumph — it
self an act of worship, and David
danced in procession before the

Ark of God. Romans in general
considered it disgraceful for a
free citizen to dance, except in
connection with religious ceremonies—(New 
Standard Encyclopedia,
Don't forget to send in your
opinion on: "Why Are So Many
Preachers' Sons Entering the Ministry?" 
This poll will be somewhat
incomplete without your opinions.
So hurry up and send yours. Our
mailing address is: 685 Kendall
St., N. E. Atlanta 5, Georgia. One
lady writes that she thinks it is
perfectly all right for ministers'
sons to follow their fathers in doing 
ministerial work. Others are
quite critical of the practice intimating 
grave doubt of sincerity. 

We are pleased to acknowledge
letters of opinions from the following: 
Rev. C. J. Glover, Route
3, Box 114, Vienna, Ga.. care of
Varnadoe; Mrs. C. V. Varnadoe,
Route 3, Box 114. Vienna, Ga., and
another letter addressed to Brother 
Blllie from Cornelia Anderson 
Route 12. Box 180, Atlanta,
Ga. Your letters will be considered
along with many others. Thank you
for writing.
Thou shalt have no more gods but
Me.
Before no idol 'bow the knee,
Take not the name of God in vain.
Nor dare the Sabbath-day perfane, 

Give both thy parents honor due
Take heed that thou no murder
do.
Abstain from words and deeds
unclean;
Nor steal, though thou be poor and
mean;
Nor make a wilful He, nor love it,
What is thy neighbor's dare not
covet.
"Christ hath redeemed us from
the curse of the law, being made
a curse for us: for It Is written,
Cursed is anyone that hangeth on
a tree."
(Galations 3:13)
And that's that.

OPINION POLL
By Rev. Taschereau Arnold

I have thought so little concern
ing this topic, until I have always
been loath to write about it. To
say that my mind is already made
up as to my attitude against it. I
will say very little as to its merits
(as though it had any.) But for the
sake of argument, I will advance a
few reasons as to why some say
there is no harm in it.
"First, it is a form of recreation
in which one might engage.
"Second, it appears to be a source
of out let to which the young people
report that they might dispense
with their pend up energies.
"Third, it has been said that a
dance properly supervised there will
come no harm out of it. Bat I won
der as to whether you can properly
supervise the thinking of persons
when they are dancing?
Again they say, it takes the young
people off the streets, and gives
them somewhere to go. Those reasons 
may sound all right to some,
but I regret I cannot become a can
didate of such ill-advised thinking.
I firmly believe that persons will be
far better off should they not
dance.
"The social dance has been the
basis for many a, divorce case. It
has served for many a young girl
and boy going to no good end. Man

a girl has lost her life having met
the wrong boy at a dance. Took a
few drinks, went riding and wreck
ed the car.
"I know there are those who will
not agree with me. But however
these are my convictions, and I refuse 
to change until I shall have
been properly convinced otherwise.
And I don't think that can be done
successfully.
"Permit me to quote Mr. Cox in
the Western Recorder: "The social
dance owes its properly to sex appeal 
and stimulates illicit lust. It
is a child of the brothel, a companion 
of drunkenness, adultery
and every other base sin, a favorite 
of the most vicious circles of
society.
"The dance has been introduced
into respectable society as a whole
some recreation for our young people. 
The most brazen worldings
would not suggest that the modern
dance is a decent exercise for
preachers of the gospel, nor for devout 
Christians: but our schools
and colleges, even some Baptist
schools, have agreed that this
pastime of the underworld is a
proper cultural asset, valuable
training for the men and women
of tomorrow. Comparatively few
preachers ever risk their popularity 
by speaking against this
wholesale education of our young
people in the school of lust. The
first Baptist preacher got his
head danced off." (The devil will
suggest that this statement is narrow 
and old-fashioned —R. B. J.)
There are those who will say
that they danced during Bible
times. That may be true but it
was a holy dance. The reason for
their dancing found in the Bible
was designed to honor God. It was
not a worldly affair. There may
be instances in the Bible no doubt
that dancing was instituted for a
worldly purpose. As when the
woman danced before King. Herod 
and John was beheaded. This
affair. I am sure God frowned
upon. (This dance was in honor
of Herod's birthday: read Saint
Mark 6:21-22.)
("What I have said here may not
convince anyone to stop dancing.
But however this is how I see the
dance problem.
"Note: The origin of dancing
may be traced to a universal desire 
of expressing emotion by action. 
In its earliest forms among
simple races it is a mode of outward 
expression for joy and sorrow, 
love and rage, and fervent religious 
feelings. Everywhere in ancient 
religious dancing was one
of the chief acts of worship.
Among the ancient Jews, Miriam
danced to a song of triumph — it
self an act of worship, and David
danced in procession before the

Ark of God. Romans in general
considered it disgraceful for a
free citizen to dance, except in
connection with religious ceremonies—(New 
Standard Encyclopedia,
Don't forget to send in your
opinion on: "Why Are So Many
Preachers' Sons Entering the Ministry?" 
This poll will be somewhat
incomplete without your opinions.
So hurry up and send yours. Our
mailing address is: 685 Kendall
St., N. E. Atlanta 5, Georgia. One
lady writes that she thinks it is
perfectly all right for ministers'
sons to follow their fathers in doing 
ministerial work. Others are
quite critical of the practice intimating 
grave doubt of sincerity. 

We are pleased to acknowledge
letters of opinions from the following: 
Rev. C. J. Glover, Route
3, Box 114, Vienna, Ga.. care of
Varnadoe; Mrs. C. V. Varnadoe,
Route 3, Box 114. Vienna, Ga., and
another letter addressed to Brother 
Blllie from Cornelia Anderson 
Route 12. Box 180, Atlanta,
Ga. Your letters will be considered
along with many others. Thank you
for writing.
Thou shalt have no more gods but
Me.
Before no idol 'bow the knee,
Take not the name of God in vain.
Nor dare the Sabbath-day perfane, 

Give both thy parents honor due
Take heed that thou no murder
do.
Abstain from words and deeds
unclean;
Nor steal, though thou be poor and
mean;
Nor make a wilful He, nor love it,
What is thy neighbor's dare not
covet.
"Christ hath redeemed us from
the curse of the law, being made
a curse for us: for It Is written,
Cursed is anyone that hangeth on
a tree."
(Galations 3:13)
And that's that.

FAMOUS LAST WORDS
By Rev. Taschereau Arnold

I have thought so little concern
ing this topic, until I have always
been loath to write about it. To
say that my mind is already made
up as to my attitude against it. I
will say very little as to its merits
(as though it had any.) But for the
sake of argument, I will advance a
few reasons as to why some say
there is no harm in it.
"First, it is a form of recreation
in which one might engage.
"Second, it appears to be a source
of out let to which the young people
report that they might dispense
with their pend up energies.
"Third, it has been said that a
dance properly supervised there will
come no harm out of it. Bat I won
der as to whether you can properly
supervise the thinking of persons
when they are dancing?
Again they say, it takes the young
people off the streets, and gives
them somewhere to go. Those reasons 
may sound all right to some,
but I regret I cannot become a can
didate of such ill-advised thinking.
I firmly believe that persons will be
far better off should they not
dance.
"The social dance has been the
basis for many a, divorce case. It
has served for many a young girl
and boy going to no good end. Man

a girl has lost her life having met
the wrong boy at a dance. Took a
few drinks, went riding and wreck
ed the car.
"I know there are those who will
not agree with me. But however
these are my convictions, and I refuse 
to change until I shall have
been properly convinced otherwise.
And I don't think that can be done
successfully.
"Permit me to quote Mr. Cox in
the Western Recorder: "The social
dance owes its properly to sex appeal 
and stimulates illicit lust. It
is a child of the brothel, a companion 
of drunkenness, adultery
and every other base sin, a favorite 
of the most vicious circles of
society.
"The dance has been introduced
into respectable society as a whole
some recreation for our young people. 
The most brazen worldings
would not suggest that the modern
dance is a decent exercise for
preachers of the gospel, nor for devout 
Christians: but our schools
and colleges, even some Baptist
schools, have agreed that this
pastime of the underworld is a
proper cultural asset, valuable
training for the men and women
of tomorrow. Comparatively few
preachers ever risk their popularity 
by speaking against this
wholesale education of our young
people in the school of lust. The
first Baptist preacher got his
head danced off." (The devil will
suggest that this statement is narrow 
and old-fashioned —R. B. J.)
There are those who will say
that they danced during Bible
times. That may be true but it
was a holy dance. The reason for
their dancing found in the Bible
was designed to honor God. It was
not a worldly affair. There may
be instances in the Bible no doubt
that dancing was instituted for a
worldly purpose. As when the
woman danced before King. Herod 
and John was beheaded. This
affair. I am sure God frowned
upon. (This dance was in honor
of Herod's birthday: read Saint
Mark 6:21-22.)
("What I have said here may not
convince anyone to stop dancing.
But however this is how I see the
dance problem.
"Note: The origin of dancing
may be traced to a universal desire 
of expressing emotion by action. 
In its earliest forms among
simple races it is a mode of outward 
expression for joy and sorrow, 
love and rage, and fervent religious 
feelings. Everywhere in ancient 
religious dancing was one
of the chief acts of worship.
Among the ancient Jews, Miriam
danced to a song of triumph — it
self an act of worship, and David
danced in procession before the

Ark of God. Romans in general
considered it disgraceful for a
free citizen to dance, except in
connection with religious ceremonies—(New 
Standard Encyclopedia,
Don't forget to send in your
opinion on: "Why Are So Many
Preachers' Sons Entering the Ministry?" 
This poll will be somewhat
incomplete without your opinions.
So hurry up and send yours. Our
mailing address is: 685 Kendall
St., N. E. Atlanta 5, Georgia. One
lady writes that she thinks it is
perfectly all right for ministers'
sons to follow their fathers in doing 
ministerial work. Others are
quite critical of the practice intimating 
grave doubt of sincerity. 

We are pleased to acknowledge
letters of opinions from the following: 
Rev. C. J. Glover, Route
3, Box 114, Vienna, Ga.. care of
Varnadoe; Mrs. C. V. Varnadoe,
Route 3, Box 114. Vienna, Ga., and
another letter addressed to Brother 
Blllie from Cornelia Anderson 
Route 12. Box 180, Atlanta,
Ga. Your letters will be considered
along with many others. Thank you
for writing.
Thou shalt have no more gods but
Me.
Before no idol 'bow the knee,
Take not the name of God in vain.
Nor dare the Sabbath-day perfane, 

Give both thy parents honor due
Take heed that thou no murder
do.
Abstain from words and deeds
unclean;
Nor steal, though thou be poor and
mean;
Nor make a wilful He, nor love it,
What is thy neighbor's dare not
covet.
"Christ hath redeemed us from
the curse of the law, being made
a curse for us: for It Is written,
Cursed is anyone that hangeth on
a tree."
(Galations 3:13)
And that's that.

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REVIEWING
THE
NEWS
BY WILLIAM GORDON
There are strong indications everywhere that big business
interests, which held a controlling hand over American affair
prior to the great depression during the early thirties may be
getting ready once again to take charge of the destinies of the
United States.
Those of us who are familiar
with the history of this country
now that the reforms initiated by
he late Presidents Theodore Rooseelt, 
Woodrow Wilson and Franklin
), Roosevelt, were necessary to
heck the greed of certain big busiess 
interests in this country.
With the collapse of the nation's
conomy, following the crash of
he stock marget in 1939, big busiess 
during this period was public
pinion.
The people of the United States
light as well keep their eyes open
n the field of political affairs. It is
ot beyond the realm of possibility
hat business interests will provide
unds for candidates favorable to
heir schemes. It might also be a
good idea for intelligent Americans
o weigh carefully the presumptuus 
claims put out by, for and in
ehalf of big business.
The trend of American reactionnary 
forces may be traced to ma
hogany 
desks and money interests
bent on high profits for selfish
use. The power of big busmen has
been grossly misused in many repects. 
The fact that big business
as been able to make money over
period of years is not enough for
many of the big money tycoons.
There is always that tendency for
more power and Influence. The fad
that all things dealing with our
present economic order is based on
the value of the dollar sign, the intent 
of big business to acquire more
dollars. The one sure way to carry
out this desire is to control the
country's political trength.
Progressive forces in this country 
will have to organize in the
proper fashion if we intend to move
forward as a nation not controlled
by dollar politics. The future of
this country is based on the success
of the present administration and
other administrations operating in
the interest of the people at large.

Big Business In Politics
BY WILLIAM GORDON
There are strong indications everywhere that big business
interests, which held a controlling hand over American affair
prior to the great depression during the early thirties may be
getting ready once again to take charge of the destinies of the
United States.
Those of us who are familiar
with the history of this country
now that the reforms initiated by
he late Presidents Theodore Rooseelt, 
Woodrow Wilson and Franklin
), Roosevelt, were necessary to
heck the greed of certain big busiess 
interests in this country.
With the collapse of the nation's
conomy, following the crash of
he stock marget in 1939, big busiess 
during this period was public
pinion.
The people of the United States
light as well keep their eyes open
n the field of political affairs. It is
ot beyond the realm of possibility
hat business interests will provide
unds for candidates favorable to
heir schemes. It might also be a
good idea for intelligent Americans
o weigh carefully the presumptuus 
claims put out by, for and in
ehalf of big business.
The trend of American reactionnary 
forces may be traced to ma
hogany 
desks and money interests
bent on high profits for selfish
use. The power of big busmen has
been grossly misused in many repects. 
The fact that big business
as been able to make money over
period of years is not enough for
many of the big money tycoons.
There is always that tendency for
more power and Influence. The fad
that all things dealing with our
present economic order is based on
the value of the dollar sign, the intent 
of big business to acquire more
dollars. The one sure way to carry
out this desire is to control the
country's political trength.
Progressive forces in this country 
will have to organize in the
proper fashion if we intend to move
forward as a nation not controlled
by dollar politics. The future of
this country is based on the success
of the present administration and
other administrations operating in
the interest of the people at large.

OVER 5,000 AT BETHUNE
BEACH, FLA., JULY 4
Lifeguards 
at Bethune Beach counted
over 5,000 persons enjoying the
Beach on Tuesday, July 4. Autos
were parked for a half-mile over
the Beach and the pavilion area
was jammed With rollicking, frolicking 
vacationers from many parts
of Georgia and Florida. There were
over 100 persons from Jacksonville,
who chartered busses, with Sanford,
Daytona Beach, Deland, and New
Smyrna Beach having the largest
crowds present. Visitors were noted
from such far-away places as Miami 
and Tangerine, Florida, Raleigh, 
N. C.; Atlanta, Ga.; Birmingham, 
Ala., and New York City.
The highlight of the day's activities 
was a bathing Beauty Contest
sponsored by the Corporation. So
many beauties were present on the
Beach that the Judges found it difficult 
to select a winner. However,
all were in accordance that the job
was well done when the decision
was announced at the Coronation
Ball, held Tuesday night at the Cypress 
Street Recreation Center in
Daytona Beach.
Miss Mildred Jones, of Sanford,
and Miss Joan Tooley, also of the
Celery City, had the unanimous approval 
of the Judges and spectators
for first and second prizes respectively, 
and Miss Jones will reign as
"Queen of Bethune Beach" for 1950.
The Bethune-Cookman College
Summer School was present en
masse, which accounted for over 800
persons. Picnic lunches were served
this group by the college. Dr. Mary
M. Bethune and President Moore

were present. G. D. Rogers Sr.,
president of the Bethune-Volusia
Beach Corporation, was present,
with Mrs. Rogers, their daughter,
Mary, son, Kenneth, and two grandchildren. 

The July 4th attendance set the
total of bathers at the Beach, since
opening day, May 20, at over 20.000
with ho casualties of accidents. Ac
cording to lifeguard captain, Geo.
Moseley, only two children were reported 
lost in the crowds, but were
quickly found and returned to their
parents.

Many Memphians

Memphians who will not be able to
attend the games in persons are
expecting to turn to their television 
sets. Events as far as St.
Louis can now and are being
channeled to Memphis.
Immediately after the DodgersCards 
series, the Red Birds will
play host to the National League
leaders, the Phillies, while in the
American League the St. Louis
Browns and Boston Red Sox will
play their schedule of games during 
the middle of next week.

Ancient 'Con' Games
Still Fool Public;
Woman Loses $560.00
Classic confidence games, some of
them-so old the whiskers are white,
are Mill being employed to fleece
the guillible public according to reports 
from the Memphis Police Department. 

The "Pigeon drop," "smack racket," 
and "charity bunco,' continue
to find easy victims even though
they have been used hundreds of
times before by unscrupulous confidence 
men, preying upon anxious
strangers.
Latest victim in Memphis was a
colored woman who asserted that
she was taken to "the cleaners for
$500.00. She was approached by a
man between the ages of 30 and 40
at the Port Office Building, who
told her that he had found $2,100,
and that if she would put up $500.
00 until he could get the money
changed he would give her $700.00.
The man carried her home in an old
model, black car and she got $500.
00. She turned over this money
plus $60.00 she already had in her
possession when she was first approached. 

Working with this man was an
unidentified woman. The couple
told their victim to wait for
them at the Post Office on Front
Street, while they went to the Union
Planters Bank to get some change.
He told the woman that he worked 
at the bank. They never did return. 

This pair of 'pigeon droppers' are
still at large and the public is warn
ed to be on the lookout.

TRUTH WILL OUT
"How did the Smith wedding go?"
"Fine, until the preacher asked
the birde if she'd obey her husband." 

"What happened then?"
"She replied: 'Do you think I'm
crazy?' and the groom, who was
was in a daze, replied, 'I do.'"
Truman is credited with averting 
panic in Europe.