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ell almacenista, tiene absolute
'derecho a la protection de las
autoridades, ahora que la "ley
SEGA" no cuenta en- los estatutos
de la Florida.
Consecuencia de la prohibi-
ci6n, de que la Constitution y
algunas leyes impidieran el Ii
bre ejercicio de la libertad indi
vidual 10 fue ell enorme trafico
de bebidas alcoholics, por me-
do del contrabando y fabrica-
ci6n Illegal, en- los amos anterio-
res al gobierno del presidente
Roosevelt.
Ell ciudadano q. gustaba de be-
Der vino o whiskey Sc rebel6 ca
lladamente contra la enmienda
prohibicionista y la "ley SEGA
v con su rebeldia di6 vida al con
trabandismo y a los alambiques
en- los bosques, y hasta en- las
casas del distrito urbano.
La naci6n vic crecer la nue.
va playa y junto con ella ell ra-
pido enriquecimiento de indivi-
duos sin e%scr1pulos. Los nuevos
ricos oTganizaron ell "raquete-
rismo" Y Ell "pistolerismo' y
con sus billetes de banco sobor-
naron a legislatures Y funciona
rios encargados de hacer cum
plir las leyes.
La lola de crimenes" Sc ex-
tendi6 al unisono con la corrup
ci6n en- gran escala de los caci-
ques politicos y de jueces, She
riffs, fiscales, cuerpos de poll
cia, ETC., etc.
El dinero de los contrabandis
tas v "alambiqueros" llegaba a
todas parties y ell delincuente
era ell "mejor amigo" de mu-
chos de los encargados de hacer
respetar y cuImpTir los estatu-
tos.
La corruption no era de "a
bajo", como en- algunos paises
de Europa, la corruption habia
establecido la complicidad, por
obra del dinero, entire ell pandi-
Hero y su perseguidor, entire los
representatives de la ley y los
delincuentes.
AL Capone Y todos esos "ene-
migos pGblicos' que ell gobierno
federal viene "eliminando', con
innegable ~contento del pals, ge-
nerados fueron por la prohibit
ci6n, la que explotaban a su
gusto, millones de pesos para
''ser protegidos".
Los "enemigos p1blicos" au-
mentaron gracias a la compli-
cidad de las autoridades con los
bandidos. Unos pagaban por ell
crimen, por vender licores en-
venenados y acaparar ell trafi-
co en- las grandes ciudades y
pueblos; otros cobraban para
cerrar los ojos y que ell contra
bandismo pudiera prosperar.
Pero destruida la prohibici6n
v determinado ell gobierno fede-
raj a c~onseguir que la RepGbli-
ca sc libre de las maculas que
dificultaban su normal desen-
volvimiento, es necesario y 10
gico que desaparezca para STEM
pre- ell contrabandista y tam
bien ell industrial" que en- los
bosques venia fabricando el flu
nesto "moonshine".
Las autoridades de las NUM-
cipalidades, condados y estados
deben proteger Il industrial le-
gitimo, al Q. fabrica las bebidas
alcoholics, ell vino y la cerveza,
en- contra de los ilegitimos, los
que todavia operan sus "alam-
biques", sus aparatos de muer-
tie, en- lugares que muchos indi-
viduos conocen.
Y despues de la protection al
Industrial ha de darse la que va
reclama ell detallista, que paga
$3.50 de licencia y no puede
tolerar, en- defensa de sus inte-
The Omaha guide., 1935-06-29

Save The Constitution
By E. Hotter.

TN the face of all the theorists who would like to
subject the United States to fascism, communism,
collectiSism, and what-not, the Lone Star State
seems to still believe that the Constitution, under
whose guidance we grew from an unimportant
pioneer nation to a world power within a century,
is still good enough.
On June 8th, the Young Democrats Of Texas
went on record as being aggressively opposed to
any change which would destroy the C~onstitu-
ton At the same time, the organization went on
record as favOring abolition of child labor, state
codes of ethics to cover working hours and wages
and other reforms of a social character, which
shows that the Young Democrats are not opposed to
change which can be achieved within the limits Of
the Constitution. They simply realize that the kind
of reform activity favored by many present day
officeholders would mean the end of States rights,
the rise of a virtual political autocracy, and the
destruction Of Individual liberties.
On the same day, Democratic Governor Murray
Of Oklahoma, who "always has taken his black cof-
fee black and his democracy straight said: "The
United States will disintegrate unless the %constitu-
tional safeguards of liberty are preserved
We are already going to Washington for every
thing. The trend toward Capitalization Of govern
ment will lead ultimately, unless checked, to centra-
lization of wealth and privilege and the establish
ment of only two classes Of citizens the very rich
and the very poor
1.-THE statements from the Young Democrats and
from Governor Murray will be seconded by other
states. The issue is not one Of partisanship; it is
one of Americanism. Those who would destroy the
Constitution and discredit our Supreme Court,
would destroy all that the founders of the country
fought and bled for, and left us as our most
precious heritage; personal liberty unshackled by
official tyranny.
The Omaha guide., 1935-06-29
The Only Course
By E. Hotter.

HOW long would business or individuals remain
solvent if for every dollar they earned they spent
two dollars?
1t doesn't take a financial wizard to know they
would be in the bankruptcy courts
At the present time the Federal government is
spending two dollars for every dollar it receives in
tax revenue.
1t is no excuse to say that the Federal credit
is still unimpaired, and that the currency is soundly
backed with gold.
Neither any nations currency, nor public or
private credit can long remain sound under
spendthrift practices. The easy way out for a
country faced with debt obligations, is currency
initiation; but the harsh lesson of history, modern
and ancient, is that in every case initiation produces
fear, panic, and often complete breakdown of a ma
lions social and economic structure.
We hear much these days about controlled in
flation' what isn't heard is that no nation, no mat
ter how wise its administrators, has ever been able
TIC keep initiation within bounds once it was started
The future financial security of the nation can
be assured IN but one way; by reducing costs of
government to balance income. That NAV seem old
fashioned to modern financial xperimentalists but.
all the pretty theories Notwithstanding. it il the
only safe and sound course for any nation. or in
%dlvldual, no matter how rich they are.
The Omaha guide., 1935-06-29
By E. Hotter.

THE Senate has passed the Public Utility Act Of
1885: usually spoken Of as the Wheeler-Rayburn
bill to eliminate most electric holding companies.
On June 4, a United States Congressman, writ
ing to a worried investor who feared that his saw
ings would be wiped out by this plan to destroy
holding companies, said: "This legislation
wiH protect the actual value and earning power
Of such properties now owned by Thousands of in
vestors It will not destroy values. The Con-
gresham did not say what the investor could do
with securities in a company destroyed by a federal
law.
When he tells worried citizens that a bill to de-
stroy an industry twill not destroy values, " he as
sumes a grave responsibility.
Since the Supreme Court decision on the NRA,
uphelding constitutional principles as to interstate
commerce and powers of Congress, legal authOriti-
Is are considering the effect Of the decision on this
unprecedented legislation to destroy property
rights.
The bill gives political appointees absolute life
and death power over companies worth billions of
dollars, representing the savings and investments OF
hundreds Of thousands Of American citizens. 1t
would give the same appointees power over most
of the operating utilities Of the country, to the ex-
clusion of state utility commissions.
The great bulk of electricity is generated, dis
tributed and used within a single state. The public
Utility Act does not differentiate between inter
state and interstate power, but to attempt to sub
ject it all to federal control.
In the light Of the Sspreme Courts remarks on
interstate commerce, the vital provisions of this
bill seem brazenly unconstitutional But the Sen
ate has passed it and the House is under political
pressure to pass it, while congressman tell invest
ors " it viii not destroy values
Regardless Of what Congress does, however, the
rights of citizens will be guarded by the United
States Supreme Court in interpreting that greatest
Of all guarantees of human happiness and property
rights, the United States Constitution, which SO far
has stood impregnable against insidious political
Onslaughts to curb its protective powers and de-
strOy personal liberties.
The Omaha guide., 1935-06-29
Real Social Security
By E. Hotter.

A report from a representative medium-sized life
insurance company says that the volume of regular
paid business secured during May of this year was
ten per cent greater than in any month for four
and one-half years past.
In addition to the business increase, the COM
pany found many other favorable factors. The
lowest lapse rates IN its history are now being ex-
perienced. Policy loans are decreasing. Favorable
mortality rates are continuing. And the amount of
total insurance in force is showing steady gains.
Life insurance sales have held up well during
times when business, employment and payrolls
were tending to drop. That can mean only one
thing that the American people, having witnessed
the debacle that began in 1929, have a growing
respect for the safety, permanence and soundness
Of Life insurance from the standpoint Of both pro
lection and investment.
The Omaha guide., 1935-06-29
The Railroads Have Done
Their Part
By E. Hofer.

TT has been claimed that railroad difficulties are
traceable to their failure to effect economies that
would help adjust outgo to income. That is un-
true.
The best measure of efficiency in railroad OPP
Grafton IS the lowered cost of handling a ton of
freight. The figures show that in 1920 it cost the
lines $10.66 per 1000 revenue ton miles Of freight
moved. In 1888 the cost was $6.48; a reduction Of
1872 per cent.
Unless this single saving had been made it would
have cost over a billion dollars more to move the
1888 traffic, compared with 1920.
The greatest railroad difficulties are entirely
beyond the lines control. A harsh and unrelaxing
policy OF railroad regulation has been pursued while
other carriers have been permitted to go unregulat-
ed or half-regulated. Great reductions in operat-
ing expense could be made if the railroads were
permitted TO coordinate facilities and to Jointly use
freight houses, tracks, stations, bridges. etc.
present, the law prevents this being done; and. if
some lawmakers have their way. railroad operating
costs will be increased tremendously bv legislation
limiting size Of trains, the 6 hour day and similar
measures.
ln addition, government has directly and indi-
rectly subsidized railroad competitors. Tremendous
sums from tax funds have been used 10 benefit
commercial motor vehicles and taxpayers have fur-
nished more than $7SO,OOO,OO for subsidizinp
waterway competition.
Inc railroads have cut costs enormously in the
lace OF great legislative obstacles. The creation
,. a reasoned and equitable transportation policy.
winch would penalize no carrier and treat all alike
would be OF immense benefit to the entire nation
The Omaha guide., 1935-06-29
Chicago Prepares For
Pharmacists Meet

Chicago, June %, (ANP)-Extens-
i've and elaborate preparations are be-
ing made for the annual meeting of
the National Pharmaceutical Associ-
alton, which will be held here July
% to rs and which, according to Will
lam r. Thompson, executive secre-
tary of the Association, will bring
more than $500 visiting pharmacists
and druggists to this city.
Chicago" Mr.. Thompson pointed
out, lis planning to Guido every 9TH
er city in the entertainment of this
convention. Boosting Of some of
the outstanding druggists and pharm-
acists of the country, including such
men as George M. Porter, William
F. Taylor, A. G. Wallace, Leonard
R. Jewell. R. R. Campfield, Robert
E. Giles, G.. Smith Hawkins, the
Jones brothers and the Parties, this
city might well be called the Mecca
of Pharmaceutical Doctors, as far as
Negroes are concerned"
In addition to the business sessions
which will be of much importance
and benefit to the visitors, a social
and entertainment program is being
devised that bids fair to eclipse all
such phases Of every other meeting,
according to the local committee on
arrangements. Clubs, fir a ternity
houses, theaters, parks, in fact all of
Chicago's places of entertainment and
amusement and what have you will
be thrown open to the visitors and
they will be assured Of being able
to mix a whole lot Of pleasure with
their business"
Delegates will come from all sec
lions e the country, among whom
will be Drs. Dabney, Barnes and
Tompkins, who will lead the group
from Philadelphia, Jackson, the vet
eran druggist of Washington, d. c.,
King Of Mississippi Misses Haines
and Larke of Nashville, Tenn, Mar
tin of Memphis, York of North Caro-
lima, Donnell of New Jersey, Earle,
New York, Berry, Indiana, Bright,
Kentucky, Young, South Carolina,
Hendricks, Wisconsin, LaBranch,
Louisiana and Tandy, Michigan.
The Omaha guide., 1935-06-29
Record Enrolment
In Summer Session
at Atlanta University

Atlanta. Georgia. June Especial
Six hundred and ten students had
enrolled in the Atlanta University
Summer School for college and grad
uate work when the registration book
for the six weeks session was closed
this week. This represents an in
creease Of 154 over the 1884 enroll
ment, and is the largest collegiate en-
rollment in the history of the local
summer school. Of those enrolled,
161 are carrying work Of graduate
rank, and 449 are working for col
lege credit.
In addition there are enrolled in the
Ministers Institute Al ministers and
other religious workers This branch
of the summer school is being con-
Quoted on the adjoining campus Of
Merss Brown College for a period Of
four weeks ending July 10. The
members Of this group are register
ed from Georgia, Florida, and Ala
bama. 4
AS a feature of the summer ses-
sion, a tri-weekly co~nvocaton is be-
ing conducted in Giles Hall, at which
a prominent educator or leader or
leader in other fields is the speaker.
During the past week the speakers
have been DR.. Arthur f. Raper, field
and research secretary, Commission
on I~nterracial Cooperation; Claud
Nelson, secretary Of the Fellowship
Of Reconciliation, and Forester B.
Washington, director of the Atlanta
School Of Special Work. During the
following week President John Hope
Of Atlanta University will speak on
Wednesday, June 26, and DR.. Harold
H. Bixler, director of testing and
guidance of the Atlanta Public
Schools, on Friday, June 28.
On Monday, June "a, the convoca-
tion hour will be given over to a song
recital BY Mrs. Ruth Lagoon, soprano,
and j. Carlyle Walker, baritone.
In the progressive education dem
onstation school. which is being held
in conjunction with the summer ses-
sion, so children are participating.
The school which occupies Laura Spell
man Rockefeller Memorial Building
on the Spelman College campus j.
made up Of a nursery school, second,
third, fourth and sixth grades. A
one-teacher rural school is being con-
Quoted also as a demonstration unit
at Red Oak, Georgia, about % miles
from Atlanta.
The Omaha guide., 1935-06-29
DR.. Carver Addresses
High School Grads

Decatur, Ala, June 23-(ANPl-
Dr. George w. Carver, the noted
scientist, from Tuskogee institute.
delivered the Baccalaureate address
to the graduates of the high school
here Sunday. The exercises were held
in the Princess theater. "Great Crea-
tor, What is the Peanut and WHY
Did you Make IT, was DR.. Carver,s
subject. He termed the lowly peanut
a storehouse of great food and med
icinal possibilities.
Calling attention to the mate
and the natural resources of the
South, DR.. Carver stated that grad
yates as future leaders in thought
and action Of the Nation, must use
their knowledge and influence to
discover the purpose Of the Great
Creator in making the peanut To
discover this purpose he stated that
one must first attune himself to
Spiritued and Divine guidance. DR..
Carver frequently quoted the Scrip
lures to illustrate his meaning.
In the center Of the stage stood
a large table. On this table DR.. Car
yer placed in full view of the large
audience, bottle after bottle contain
ing the results Of his experiments
and discoveries. Suiting the appro-
pirate explanation to each prepara-
ton, DR.. Carver produced seventy
odd bottle from his "magic bag" and
held the audience spell bound with
his many demonstrations of his an
alysis of the structure and food con-
tent of the peanut.
Following DR.. Carver address.
Frank p. Chisholm, field secretary Of
Tuskegee institute, made a brief ad-
dress regarding the interest taken in
the suggestion made by the Mont
gomery Advertiser that the white
people of the South erect an agri-
cultural building on the Tuskegee
campus. He said such a building
would give the Institute more lab
oratories and enlarge its opportun-
tiles for service to mankind.
The Omaha guide., 1935-06-29
Negro Graduates
HOnOred at Atlantic
City High School

Atlantic City, N. J June %
(By Mary J. Washington for AMP
-Four of the thirty three Negro
graduates in the Glass Of 1885 rated
honors at the Atlantic City high
school when 416 students babe fare
well to their Alma Mater in beautiful
commencement exercises on Monday
morning, the twe~nty-fourth of June.
OF the four, William Lewis, youthful
scion Of Mr.. and Mrs. A. Lewis won
the coveted three stars. highest mer-
it awarded by the shore institution.
which goes to all students making q
general average Of 80 to 100 for the
last three years with no single sub
Ject under 90. Young Lewis is the
third Negro student to win this
honor in the twenty-seven years since
the star system was established. For
his many activities young Lewis was
awarded the 20 point medal, like
wise a coveted honor. He will enter
college in the fall.
Pursuing the difficult Glass Cur
riculum, Miss Mildred Walker won
the two star honor which has gone
to but few colored students. The
one-star winners were Phillip Ham
mond and Agnes Curtis, the latter
drawing a record breaking crowd Of
colored citizens to hear her speak on
the program. her Subject being.
Courage, the Liberator."
The Omaha guide., 1935-06-29

ing about it, unless the Admins
tration is more than normally sue
cessful in putting its views into
law.
NRA: The National Recovery
Act has been extended until
April 1, 1886. But the present
.set-up of the Blue Eagle would be
hardly recognizable to its former
friends. The codes are gone. The
famous; or Infamous section TIA
Is gone. Fines and other penalties
are eliminated The present NRA
asks for voluntary agreements by
industry to keep to its provi-
sions. 1t is not a law, but a reso-
luton, without any legal power
behind it. Its thousands of en-
ployes still remain on the public
payroll. Business has almost
unanimously said that it will
maintain NRA hours and wages
provisions, will voluntarily fight
the sweat shop and the profiteer.
-oOo-
During April, farm income to-
tailed $5O7, OOO, 900 a gain Of 81
per cent over April, 1884. For
the first four months Of the year
farm income is II per cent in ex-
cess of the same period last year.
The Omaha guide., 1935-06-29
Apex College Holds
Commencement
Exercises; 81 Grads

Richmond, Va, June 23-(ANP)-
Sixty-one graduates Of the Apex Col
lege Of Beauty Culture Of Richmond
received their diplomas at commence
ment day exercises held at the Sec
ond Baptist church last Friday. Mrs.
Clarice Walker, Atlantic City, rep
r-esenting Nine. Sara Spencer Wash
fngton, rpesident Of Apex colleges
which are located in principal cities
throughout the country, addressed
the graduates.
The Omaha guide., 1935-06-29
The Ladies' Friendship

The club met at the home of Mrs.
Minnie Burns. Bridge was played,
with Mrs. Florence Morris winning
first prize and Mrs. Emma Busch,
second.
The next meeting will be at the
home of Mrs. Ida Fountaine, 2215
Clark street. A lovely lunch was
served.
Mrs. Ida Fountaine, President
Mrs. Minnie Burns, Reporter
The Omaha guide., 1935-06-29
Things One Remembers
Ry T. Hnfer

Similar conditions exist in every part Of the
country "hne taxpayers are forced to supply the
greatest dole" funds ever known IN the history
OF any nation.
A Portland, Oregon, man wanted to build a row
boat ln addition to cost Of material, the builder
would have receivtd $50 wages, but strikes pre-
vented buying lumber.
x =
FOR weeks, "pickets' have been parading in
front Oh Northwest sawmills preventing American
citizens from working.
The Omaha guide., 1935-06-29
ECONOMIC
HIGHLIGHTS
Happenings That Affect the Din
ner Pals, Dividend Checks and
Tax Bills of Every Individual.
National. and. international
Problems Inseparable from 10
Cal Welfare.

Generally speaking industry and
business always wish for short
Congressional sessions. So long
as the nations lawmakers are at
work, industrial leaders, uncer-
tain as to the trend of legislation
must mark time for the most
part.
The present Congress has bust
ness leaders worried and perplex-
ed. Time and again they have
said that the best thing that
could happen on behalf Of indus
trial expansion, would be for
Congress to wind up its business
and 60 home. Up to a few months
ago it seemed possible that this
might occur; but the outlook has
changed tremendously since then.
1t is inevitable that the current
session of Congress will last far
into the summer.
The Congressional calendar is
burdened with a vast amount of
unfinished business. Here is how
the slate stands now, in so far
as the most important bills are
concerned:
The Omaha guide., 1935-06-29
Gambling Fight
Ends in Death

Memphis, Tenn, June 23-(ANP)
"A fight over a dice game ended
in the Staying of Dave Wilson, 81,
and the arrest of Dorsey Wilson, 30,
charged with murder. Dorsey Wiz
son stabbed Dave to death.
The Omaha guide., 1935-06-29
Social Security Legislation Ell;

Social Security Legislation Has
passed the House, is being debat-
ed in the Senate, where it is meet
ing with considerable opposition.
Some Senators feel that it is i'll
advised; others, who would nor
mally back it, fear that it is I'M
constitutional, in the light Of the
Supreme Courts decision in the
Railway Pension case.
The Omaha guide., 1935-06-29

Mrs. DIR. Ellis, of Kansas City,
Missouri, is the house guest of Mr..
and Mrs. Rufus Boone, 1892 Miami
The Omaha guide., 1935-06-29
Enlargement of Powers of the
Valley Authority: This

bill, which would give the IVA
almost unlimited powers, has pas
sed the Senate, Is now in the
House where it is finding the 60
ing rough. Recent disclosures Of
Comptroller-G General McCarl con-
corning irregularities in the admi-
.nistration of IVA affair is caus-
ing many representatives to hold
out against giving the Authority
further powers.
The Omaha guide., 1935-06-29
Holding Company Bill: WI


hurriedly passed by the Senate
the other day after a resolution,
which would have changed it
to a regulatory rather than a de-
structive measure, was defeated
by a single vote. 1t is now in the
House interstate commerce COM
mittee. Irrespective of the COM
mittee's report, it is certain to
meet with a great deal Of criti-
cilsm on the floor. 1t is said
that Congressman have received
more than 1000, 900 letters from
voters in opposition to this bill.
the question of constitu-
tionality is being raised against
it, following the Supreme Courts
declaration Of principle in the
case.
The Omaha guide., 1935-06-29
Banking Bill: Passed by the

Banking Bill: Passed by the
house, is now in Senate commit
tee, where it faces the singing
criticism Of Senator Glass, found
er Of the Federal Reserve System.
Every banker in the country,
large or small, seems to be against
the bill; they constantly reiterate
that, if it passes, the banks of
the country will become political
footballs, and may be used to
further the political fortunes Of
whatever Administration happens
to be in power.