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The Omaha guide., 1938-04-30
McGinnis Reelected
WilberfOrce Dean

Wilberfgorce, o., April &c
(ANP)-Dean f. McGinnis Of the
College cf Liberal Arts, Wlloer-
force University, was reelected fol
lne llth successive year at the re-
cent meeting of the trustee Board
A misunderstanding Of his sta
tus, it is said, came about as 3
result Of recommendation made
by President d. o. Walter that he
be given years leave of absence
The work of Dean MeGinnis, as
q College Dean, has been of out
standing character. He recently
completed the scholastic require
ments for the Phi. d. degree in the
field of Higher Education wisf
special emphasis on the Admins
tration of College and Universities
and is considered an authority IL
that field.
The Omaha guide., 1938-04-30
Editorial of the Week
From the Washingt n P I, April
Is, 1889
A RiOht Not To Re Flarfted

A Right Not To Be Floated
The United States Supreme
Court has set aside the convict on
Of Negro fund guilty of mur-
Ger in Kentucky because the "sys-
tematie and arbitrary exclusion
of Negroes from the jury lists in
that State constitutes a denial OF
constitutional right. Under those
circumstances the court concluded
that the defendant had not been
given a fair trial.
This decision is on all fours
with the one handed down by the
court some years ago in the case
Of one of the Scottsboro defend
ants. The response in that case, SO
far as the Alabama authorities
were concerned, was immediate
and praiseworthy. Coy. Graves
declared that in Alabama the de-
eision would be accepted "in letter
and in spirit" 1t has been. Some
other States which had practiced
exclusion of Negroes from juries
also took the cue.
Apparently Kentucky was remiss
in its duty in this particular. That
State continued indefensible racial
determinations. But the intent of
the Supreme Court to crack down
on such practices which do vio-
lence to democratic principles and
constitutional rights is now un-
mistakable. Once again the highest
tribunal of American liberties.
If States still excluding Negroes
from jury service expect to have
their law enforcement efforts up
held in the Federal courts, they
had better get into step with this
liberal Interpretation.
The Omaha guide., 1938-04-30

Lincoln, Neb April 30 CAMP
Mrs. Ruth Ann solomon, first
Negro wome.a to hold a clerical
position at the Nebraska state CAPT
tol, returned to her home in Oma-
ha to take up .. position in the
child welfare bureau there. Mrs.
Solomon has been in tn capitol city
for nearly two years during which
time she WIS in charge of enc of
the state welfare districts.
Her office gave her a farewell
party at which her new associates
in Omaha sent Mrs. Soloman flor
al greetings. He main idea. while
working here she said, was to ac-
quit herself so creditably that the
way would be open for others to
follow. ~
The Omaha guide., 1938-04-30

Mr.. VIM. Battles, 2729 Ohio st
has been employed by the Dold's
Packing Co. for the last ~ years.
The Plant is now owned and oper-
ated by the Wilson Packing Co.
Mr.. Battles has been a steady and
faithful employee, and the Will
son Co has granted him a two
weeks vacation with pay and a
trim 70 Des Moines, Iowa with all
expenses paid. He will represent
The Wilson Co. CHOU. He is now
stopping at the Des Monies Hotel.
He has lived with his wife and four
children ever since he was married.
The Omaha guide., 1938-04-30

Chattanooga, Tenn, April 30.
(ANP)-The Primary Department
of the West Main Street school
here, sponsored by Mrs. Rebeeca
Carson. depicted the crucifixion
Resurrection of Christ, before the
entire school body Wednesday at
tie Chapel hour. The drama was
we'll rendered and very impressive.
heny patrons and friends of the
aool were present and occupied
the balcony.
The Omaha guide., 1938-04-30
Marse s Column

VIII love triangles ever cease tC
be. Not if Billie Peoples and
Squinch-eye have to help.
Lots of boy friends can hush up
the girl friends but this one takes
the cake icing and the plate. Ht
hushed up her mama.
Dorothy Harris has a soldier for
escort sometimes. We hope and be-
lieve he will have better luck than
the others because he has been
trained 10 corell.
Avery Washington will have to
fast and pray for forgiveness for
spending the sabbath painting the
kitchen.
The insurance man said a lots
of peoples had financial amnesia
around Easter.
Noble Walkers other name is
Camel Walker He drinks a gallon
of water in 10 minutes.
Richard Gorham says its true
Everybody meets his waterloo. All
the little dimes he u0ed to throw
away for purposes unknown, he is
tpking them in for purposes at
home.
The hairdressers were very pa
triotic with their part of the stlye
show, ahey modelled copper red
hair. white decorations, and faces
with the blues written on them.
The Omaha guide., 1938-04-30

Atlanta, Ga, April 80. (ANP)-
That many real opportunities for
service due to the changing of the
times are opening to graduates of
institutions like Spelm9n college.
ii they would but grasp them, was
the keynote struck in the address
in Sisters chapel Monday by Miss
Fannie c Williams, leading educa-
to-. and The principal cf the Valena
c. Jones Normal school in New
Orlepns. The oc aston marking the
57th anniversary Of the founding of
Sralman the first instisution of
college rank open exclusively TO
Negro women.
81 challenge you to go out into
the world" said the speaker, "find
one littele spot that needs to be
ch- nged. work with The people
share with them in their response
hlities, help Them grow and de-
velop, and in so doing you will
grow in cooperative endeavor in
the ability to share responsible iiv'
and this Southland wherever vnu
may be will become p better place
because you have shared.
The Omaha guide., 1938-04-30

New Orleans, April 30 CBy Leon
Lewis for ANP,-Assuming an air
o. aristocracy and clinging to her
"hey hey" years of box office su-
premacy, Ethel Waters and her
Harlems revues to capacity crowds
at the Palace theatre here last
week.
Charged with southern response
t. her stage and radio fame, the
sepia songstar lost no hesitancy in
informing approaches that she was
no 'has been"
AS proud as a peacock and as
hopeful as a farmer looking for
rain, Miss Waters Ito you) put on
show for Palace theatre audiences
that far surpassed some of her
flop performances in the EAST
nd Midwest.
Improvements in the show since
the departure Of tn famous Brown
Sisters have raised Dixie response
te her bid for box office suprema-
~. Eddie MALLORY spouse and band
lep.der for the Waters revue, does
good job of stage orchestration
while Butter Beans and Susie cor
the high lights as usual.
Particularly noticeable as a lucl
in making show tops, is the alb
sence of feminine talent. A satiri
al mems chorus supplements wha
the audience WIS expecting-a fasf
eep-squad of chorines. There wa:
My three "fems" in the show in
eludng Miss Water.
Sunshine Sammy upheld his
fame in a snappy dance act. The
entire show received hearty ap.
plause from New Orleans's audi
ences. which gave credence to her
statements that she was no "has
taen" and was playing Dixie as q
refuge frora Faetern flops CT or
q come back bebut.
Evening star., 1938-04-29

Other Ions.
bursh News
on Paee s-l4.
Evening star., 1938-07-03

or $500 minicam, the only gadget you need
is solid support, be it tripod or barrel.
And your only concern about the Fighting"
is that it be pitch dark.
With those rudiments settled, the technique
of swapping fireworks displays or lightning is
simplicity itself. With the usual folding cam
era, set the lens opening at FIJI Tor US 81 and
adjust the focus for infimty; with an ordinary
box camera, simply use the largest stop or
No. l.
With the camera firmly supported - don't
try to hold it in your hands or you'll get
nothing but blur - aim it in the general
direction of the last burst or flash and open
the shutter as for time exposure. AS son as
the next flash dies out, close the shutter, wind
your film - and get ready for the next shot.
The only precautions are obvious enough.
At fireworks displays keep an eye peeled for
passersby who may stop in front of your
camera. If any do, close the lens until they
move away. And during lightning work be
alert for any bursts of sheet lightning"
(Continvsd on poos 15)
Evening star., 1938-07-03

~HIs is the season for two brands of
pyrotechnics which should provide fas-
d cinating fodder for the amateur camera
man. The first is historically associated with
the Fourth of July and is seen at its best in
public or community fireworks displays. The
second is even more impressive and comes to
us throughout the summer in the form of the
lightning storm. Fireworks and lightning are
camera subjects packed with dramatic in
terest, pictorial effect - and prestige" Isay
prestige" because you don't have to say
This is nice one" when you hand over one
of these prints to your friends; they take one
look and say, Wow! Isn't that honey"
Despite that, these related subjects are
ignored by more snapshooters than almost
any other theme And when you consider that
there isn't an easier subject in the world to
photograph no matter how cheap your
camera or how limited your experience = it
just doesn't make sense!
For these two forms of pyrotechnics will
photograph themselves if you'll only set up
your camera. Whether it S 81 .35 box camera
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-10-27
Demoralizing Journalism

The willingness and readiness yes, the state of mind and journalistic moral ity or rather immortality - to print car t0on such as that used in the Sunday Republican, depicting two good citizens of Waterbury, Republicans, too, by name, in far-fetched and unsavory implica- tion is demoralizing influence both in local government and in our community life No more subtle or underhanded at tack on good government can be made than that which attacks the character and sincerity of citizens who are striving to do their duty.
 Drive honest and decent citizens from public office and you can only have a just this sort of thing which always has and always will keep municipal efficiency and ethics below the standards of private enterprise. Why should decent citizens run the gauntlet, serve on city boards, give generously of their time, thought, and ability, and without remuneration, only to be abused, inSulted held up to ridicule and inSinuation? We never get or have good municipal government in Waterbury or any other city as long as a newspaper has that conception of reform and of political morality and tactics to tear character and reputation apart, to insinuate against good people of our city, to drive honest, sincere, and sacrificing citizens out of municipal government
 The eternal vigilance and willingness of good people to serve on city boards and to give their time to city affairs is the price and the only assurance we have or can have of good government. Eliminate such people and you only have profes- sional politicians and job-Seekers remain ing. You may drum up enthusiasm tenn
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-10-27
A Thought for Today
Be Fair to Our Teachers

We know where the people of water bury stand, regardless ot ther poiiClcal affiiiation. in the matter of educatlon of their children. We know they are Will ing to pay taxes and make other sacri- % fices necessary to have that euucavaott the best available. We believe they Wan' their teachers contented, paia Ialr wasS, ;, and with good school facilities to work with. We doubt if the public would annrove any further cuts for teachers or would desire to have schools closed ana any teachers discharged unless apsolutely necessary and advisable and unless any economy thereby affected is a souno economy attained without jeopardlzlng the interests of our children.
 If we really have too many schools ana tho many teachers, and that is big ques- tion to solve, any change should be grad ual. not drastic or revolutionary. Death, resienations, delayed increases. retire ments, other adjustments will take up lot of slack in year or two. What we pay our teachers comes back to us III many ways - in particular, 1t IS sustained purchasing power which IS 1elt by every merchant, business man, pro fessional man, in fact, every employe Ill Waterbury. It helps us all.
 ATedQy CI16 I1lcIC Lk4ACdV VI oeSAesAJ SNSS and lay-offs has been felt in the business connlinity = is like a wet blanket of pessimism - is disrupting influence In the budget - planning and expenditures of nearly a thousand people = affects everyone directly or indirectly. The ques- ton should be solved and solved quickly. Statistics can be found to put Waterbury near the top of some lists and at the bot tam of others. Just because some cities spend less per pupil is not necessarily reason why Waterbury should. Perhaps other cities are getting less education or proper grade.
 Many cities pay more than we do. They may or may not be getting more for their money. Most published statistics show Waterbury not far out of line with a good average. We must look behind the statistics for real facts. Let us have real economy. We can use it.; we should always practice it, but let us not jump to conclusions or be nasty in our actions -only to find we have lowered our educa- tional standards and have been unfair to some or all of our teachers.
 Waterbury's teachers are loyal, hard working group of public servants. Theirs Is a trying and important task. They have endured salary cuts for some years now without murmur They gave 100 per cent to the Mutual Aid in time of need and stress. Tn addition they have always given real and direct charity to hundreds of their charges in amounts that cannot be calculated for it was real charity, gen. erous and unannounced. They are the foundation of knowledge, progress, civili- zation, and democracy in Waterbury.
 And so with fair, full, and impartial and wholehearted support of those citi- zens who as public officials are endeav- bring to lower taxes and public debt and produce sound economy, we merely add the word of caution be fair to our teachers and our children.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-10-27

porarily among few hundred people for this or that reform movement, but It is the year-in and year-out devotion to good government and willingness to do ones civic duty that will assure good government
 It is one thing to sit back in an edi- torial chair and abuse and ridicule those who are striving earnestly to serve their city; 1t is another thing to actually serve, to give up time and social pleas ures and family gatherings to solve the hundreds of practical problems which confront the members of municipal boards in large city.
 We repeat - there is no form of social disservice so low; no attack on good gov- ernment more base and dishonorable than that which could tear down the character and reputation of sincere, earn est citizens willing to serve their city.
 Shame on such journalisml
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-10-27
Let AH Help
Restoration of Beautiful Churches, Damaged by Hurricane, Is Task in Which Entire State
 of Connecticut Should Join Hands.
Hartford Times

ediflces which now are toppled and crushed.
 Wreckage of the churches of Old Mystic, Mystic, the church in Wil- limantic, in Glastonbury, Bucking- ham, Popuonock, the historic co- lonial church of Lebanon, torn and mangled roofs and towers, ruined edifices in more than Q score of towns pictures poignantly loss felt deeply by all who have love for Con. necticut communities.
 And who that loves Connecticut does not also, along with its homes, cherish its unique traditional at- mosphere, its neighborhoods and landscape made all the fairer by spires and churches, the dignity, the significant influence of its meeting houses, old as the albums of our families, contributing beyond nea- sure to the worth and happiness of Connecticut life?
 From the higher grounds of Hart ford the white splre of the church in Buckingham was for years seen daily, a symbol against the green of the southeastern hills. Thousands have measured the stages of their journeys for business or pleasure by glimpse of the church on the steeps of Marlboro, and by churches silent but eloquent hither and you where ever the roads may lead. And each one is a center of spiritual, social, cultural life in our home land.
 In parishes only too numerous the work of restoration and repair comes as Q task of grievous difhculty. It will be met with fortitude and re- sourcefulness, in brave faith, lov- ing loyalty. But there is great need of assistance from without, and in no few instances an utter neces- sity for 1t. It is not alone of indi- vadual congregations, or denomin- ations that the willingness of Con- necticut's people, wheresoever they may reside, or however circum- stanced, should rise to an occasion for helpfulness such as has not bought like obligation upon them at any previous period in Connecti- cuts history.
 All Connecticut is injured when it's churches fall and desolation is seen where beauty and inspiration stood.
 Few there can be worthy of the name of Connecticut citizenship, grateful for the privilege of Con- necticut residence and pilgrimage who do not feel an eagerness' to make personal contribution toward conquest of the loss which has been sustained in the falling and mairn- ing of church edifices. The estab- lishment of a Connecticut commun- ity fund, to convenience the giving of the people to restore so far as possible the churches that went down in a ghastly ruin is immedi- atelyl imperative.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-10-27

Persons who are enxious to unload their shore property are advised not to be in hurry to do so We refer now to property that was in the storm areas and probably was damaged Authorities ad- wise that definite plans have not yet been made for the future of many shore devel- opmentS and unloading property now may seriously interfere with future sane rehabilitation. It is obvious that if there should be wholesale unloading of shore property spectators would in the end gain possession of advantageous sites and endeavor to capitalize on their holdings. It is to prevent this from occurring that delays are urged
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-10-27
Native Son Honored

Yesterday was happy day for this city, for it saw one more native son ele- vated to rank among the hierarchy of the Roman Catholic Church. This is no new experience for Waterbury, but with each fresh indication that the city is cradle of brilliant clergymen we cannot help but think that we are indeed for tunate and blessed. The consecration of Most Rev. Matthew F. Brady as Bishop of Burlington, Vermont, yesterday was an occasion for much qualification. Not only may his friends and relatives rejoice in it, but all of the city is proud of the honor conferred on this native son.
 Twice before has the Roman Catholic Church paid such homage to native sons of the Brass City. Once has it elevated a Waterburian to bishopric in the Epis- copal Church. Many, too, are the clergy who have gone out from this city to serve their Master in the quiet of some rural parish or bustling urban one. The far corners of the earth, too, have claimed Waterbury boys, bent on spreading the gospel among the untaught and often savage natives of wild country. Cradle of clergy is a good description for Water bury. It has nurtured many clerical vacations.
 We sincerely hope that Bishop Brady's episcopate will be as brilliant as has been his previous endeavors as curate, semi nary professor, pastor, and diocesan aide. But knowing Bishop Brady, as so many of us do, we cannot help but think that his elevation was so richly deserved that he will vest his diocese up in the Green Mountains with the dignity, sincerity, humbleness with which he himself is so heavily endowed. One more diocese of New England is now closely linked with Naugatuck Valley through natural in- terest of its inhabitants in native son.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-10-27

Election is only two weeks distant. The campaigners are going at it hard and heavy. Yet with it all there is a peculiar apathy among the average run of voters that means, perhaps, thereIl be fewer votes cast this year Naturally the total isn't expected to reach the 1886 level, but off-year elections in Connecticut in the last eight years have been very satisfying Democrats have the advantage in any such situation, for they are "in". The "ins" always profit by lack of interest by electors.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-10-27

Gene Tunney is the latest to take pot shots at the liquor industry of the nation And like so many others he attacks the industry's advertising tactics. Pretty soon we'll begin to admit that we don't know anything about advertising, for right along we have contended thst a highlight of the liquor industry has been its remarkably high type of advertising as contained both in the newspapers and periodicals. Nothing has taken on a more colorful and certainly far from offensive tone than liquor ads. Yet MT. Tunney finds that two-page spreads in color in magazines are hard to explain to chil- dren. We didn't know that they had to be explained and if so, why are they SO dif- ficult to interpret in language that chil- dren will understand. As matter of fact the advertisements of nationally known brands of liquor are extremely colorful and extremely pleasing to the eye, all criticism to the contrary.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-10-27

ton meeting in Pittsburgh No- vember A.
 There is one requirement. for the new title. The initials must be 70. I. O." which now stand for "Committee for Industrial Organization"
 Already suggested as substitutes are Confederation of Industrial Organixati and Congress of Industrial Organixations''. Con- federation" has been ruled out bee cause 1t sounds too much like the Civil War.
 Journalism Prize
 Plans for a new national jour- nalism prize were laid be- fore Roosevelt recently by John and Gardner Cowles, Jr, young publishers of The Des Moines Register Tribune and the picture magazine Look.
 They propose an annual award to the newspaper distinguished for the "fairest and most impartial" handling of news. There b no Pulitzer prize for this.
 When the Cowles brothers dis- cussed this with the President at Q recent White House luncheon, he was very enthusiastic and made several suggestions on how the contest should be judged.
 The Cowles brothers explained that their idea was prompted by the desire to demonstrate that most newspapers are fair in their treatment Of the news. They ad- mitted that Roosevelt's criticism of certain papers was just, but tact- fully suggested that the next time he took a whack at the press he use 6 rifle instead of a shotgun.
 Roosevelt laughingly replied he would try to keep that in mind.
 Merry Go-R Round
 Senator George Norris has writ- ten farmer friends in Oregon strongly endorsing Henry Hess, young New Deal Democratic can- didate for governor. Norris may also make 6 radio speech for him .. Professor James Harvey Rog- CTS of Yale, who helped hatch Al Smiths "baloney dollar" (dollar devaluationl, has published a book Capitalism In Crisis" in which he warns that Hitler's triumph at the Munich conference has locked the economic systems of the de- mocracies and dictatorships in life-and-death struggle.
 Copyright, 1888, by United
 Feature Syndicate, Incl
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-10-27
Selected Poem
LOSS OF EDEN

Edward Weismier in the New York Times) So sinks the cloud against the staggering ramp Of paradise, and SO the cold creeps in
 Waste through the towering wood; so crimson- thin The flower falls like stone in the stony damp
 The last late bird blows screaming over the wall; The closing pool is spder-nerved with ice. The wind comes up: this. this was paradise The leaves begin to fall.
 And tonight Adam. far from the hills he knew, Will wake in darkness hearing the leaves falling. And think: was that the wind, or a voice calling? And say:-my children what will become of you Now we are gone. now we are lost from Eden And stop then, hearing Eve: oh Eden {. |. Eden.