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The echo., 1943-08-13

c. L. Bingham

There was red circle drawn around
the year 1918 when the state of Mis-
sissippi, having taken census a d
noticing the inefficiency of its teach
ers, decided to set up an institution of
extensive learning. The fruitful eff
forts of this decision was the organi-
zation of the Meridian Summer School
for Teachers, dedicated for the sole
purpose to develop better teachers.
The school was located at Wechsler
Junior High with Mr.. w. T. Still. di-
rector and Mr.. r. S. Grocer, assist
ant director.
Later the summer school was NOV
ed to the S. M. Haven Teachers Col
lege with Prof A. T. Strange, direc-
6uhaS: Prof. T. ]. Harris, assistant, di-
sr; and Mr.. j. B. F. Shaw, super
VAfter discontinuance of Haven Tea
chers College, the summer school was
moved back to Wechsler Junior High
School with Mr.. ]. B. Pearson, direc-
tor; Prof. T. J. Harris, assistant di-
rector; DR.. H. M. Ivy, supervisor.
In the year 1887 the Summer Scheol
for Teachers VIZ moved to the Harris
High School, with the same faculty
officiating.
This being war time, the demand
for well prepared teachers is greater.
Therefore, the summer school has ar
ranged its courses in cooperation with
its country's war program. There is
a special course offered in manual
training, preservation of food etc.
We thank our lucky stars that we
have he opportunity to better our
condition, improve ourselves and the
community in which we work. Above
all help to keep this country the land
where liberty reigns. In order to do
this:
We pledge to take advantage of
every profitable opportunity offered
us.
The echo., 1943-08-13
Book Review:

John Temple Graves has written a
new b 0 k entitled "The Fighting
South The 285 pages that consti-
cute the volume are dedicated to paint
ng d real picture of the Southland.
Mr.. Graves paints the virtues of his
native section in vivid colors but he
does not let their rosy hue blind his
eyes to the faults of the South.
He places the Negro as the South's
Number One problem. Not so much
in his capacity or contribution as an
American citizen, but rather is he a
problem in race relationships. Being
rather fine type of American, Mr..
Graves candidly admits that in many,
many instances justice and opportun-
ity have been denied the Negro in the
South He also states that intelli-
gent n d liberal Southerners would
like to see these injustices eliminated
He believes that sound, thorough ed
ucational program for both groups is
the best solution for the South's rae
ial problem.
The editor Of the "Fighting South"
feels that the Negro problem can best
be dealt with by those involved He
rather favors the idea of he best
thinking leaders of both groups work
ing together to evolve plans for the
mutual good. He does not advocate
outside interference in a commuritvs
race problems. He states emphatical-
ly that with the right kind of stimuli
the South will do The light thing but
it cannot be forced into doing any
thing that its own policy does not die
tate. You may not agree with all of
the authors ideas but "The Fighting
South is well worth reading.
The echo., 1943-08-13

editorial Staff
Miss Cora Lee Bingham
Mrs, Hortense Hinton
Miss Lille B. Lewis
Mrs. Willie Hinton
Mrs. Willie Eta Walker
Manager, Mrs. Marguerite Oliver
The echo., 1943-08-13
MERIDIAN SUMMER SCHOOL NEWS EDITION
History OF Meridian
Summer School

THE MERIDIAN SUMNER SCHOOL
NEWS
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BUSINESS DEPARTMENT

Hiss W. N. Yaney, a eola &c grad
rate of Alcorn A. & NJ. College is at
the head of this business department
during summer school.
She, very competent secretary and
teacher OF shorthand and typewriting,
has been selected by the summer Of
ficials for two successive summers.
The aim and purpose of the busi-
ness department are to keep accurate
records of each teacher who attends
summer school and to keep these ac-
curate records for future reference.
The echo., 1943-08-13

ENGLISH DEPARTMENT

Effective English and good COM
position might be defined as the eX-
preston of worthwhile ideas in eff
fective fashion - good intellectional
food, well prepared and well served.
Our task lies in training ourselves to
think clearly, to feel deeply and sane
ly, and to express our thoughts and
emotions in the best possible manner.
The obiectives of this course are to
help increase t h e pupils ability in
these ways:
1. To recognize in every day ex-
periences valuable materials for writ
ing and speech.
,. To gather pertinent information
iFola The best sources.
The echo., 1943-08-13

Mississippi. Standard Negrt
newspaper of character, cirer.
lation and opinion, with noGs
than 10,0oe readers !.
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8. To present these clearly a nd
logically.
4. To use oral and written express
sion which is clear, concise, unaffect-
ed. fluent and correct.
Continued on Page 2 ~
The echo., 1943-08-13
Current Magazines:

During the month of April the list
ed publications carried articles design
ed to show phases of problems based
on the Race situation in America !:
The echo., 1943-08-13
Education The
Modern Way

/. u. S. Bureau of Education spon-
sors a Reading Course"
2. Book Review
3. Current Magazines
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1943-12-21
HEiijjatekEfedM#hskYy
Believed in City

Possibility that large qwn titles
~ r.ackcd whisky is pournE into
Ire Detroit area was seen today
in the arrest by FBI agu7ts Of
Mrs. Mary Popovich, 46, o. 22l47
Piper. Warren Township. d arGed
with having stolen liquor in her
posses ion
In her home the ,FBI agents
seized II quarts Of lquG they
say vas stolen from truck logit-
imareiy transporting tlle cargo
from The National Distillu6 Co.
Louisville, to tFdyyaU, WIS The
FBI did not reveal whee the
alleged hilacking took place The
truck belonged 10 The NcSD>5
Steffke co Of Chicago
Neutrality-suspicious. s Cga2m-s=
sionpr j. Stanley EEtiii-tA9 A. iA-iI--i22ef4-
oyICh pleaded not guilty ard was
held under $1,000 bond
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1943-12-21
Z Michigan Men Lost
On Torpedoed Ship

Manuel Jose Gutierrez, of De
troit, and Leo James FeIgenauer.
Of Marine |C3ty are among 10
missing navy guard CTeWmen from
aboard a merchant ship which
was torpedocd and sunk early
this month in the Gulf of Mexico,
the navy announced today.
Marking the first submarine
warfare in the gulf since last
April, the vessel was struck by
three charges. Eighty-two others
aboard the tanker were saved.
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1943-12-21
City Seeks Way To-Day
Drafted Staff ~ Bonus

-, =, .,,,,s ,-torl-s ~ t,ro
i'''
weeks vacation pay To CITY cIn-
proves in the armed services is IN
IKE r-1Eess Of formation A. the
.,.,. BAN tc5,,.
'. 1s-.l-.z---
ne F " '
Them are those Who 'cit FOR
mia'sri cu'y before they were
able t0 taNe their vacations
~. ~. =, 'i-,tEt-ttttt,ll,l
'77-7r777-7----T-- r'7T- v7--7-T7-7 T-Ty- T77TTT7
mlr C~.rLl has n1 authority 20
pay cash 10 'tH ri vacations
80 yesterday s. C.t0cl. meeting.
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1943-12-21
BURGLARY TOOLS

They VIII be charged IN -Mar-
TantS TO-DAY with possession Of
burglary tools while Detroit police
continue Investigation into the
suspects activities.
Miss Margaret Kigyos, IN com
panY With.Flint officials, identi-
fed her Handwriting and that Of
another c1crk when shown the
book al detective headquarters
here yesterday.
Tn addition 10 the document.
gasoline ration coupons for 5000
-IllnH-- 8F---t--a also tat1r-1 1T Flint
+7t+--fr-4 -SrCOUrf 70
which police have positively linked
the alleged CraCkSmcn. The other
was at-a Plymouth lumber com
panNUhere Il safe was looted. The
safes dial was found among the
burglary tools seized when the
arrests were made. police said.
tt7teCtTvpS or the bOidup squad
said investigation has thus far
revealed plans for the looting Of
800 business establishments. in
Guiding branch post offices in the
Detroit area.
approximately $500. 900 gallons
OF gasoline coupons and extensive
sets Of burglary and safeCracking
tools also have been confScated
TWO FREED
Police yesterday release d
Thomas and Peggy Welsh of 474
PeterbOro from custody when they
were convinced they were inno-
cent acquaintance OF alleged
gang members.
Also held for questioning are
Frances Lawson, 25. and Marie
Norman 80. both Of the w.
Euclid address. MISS dawson. who
says she is the daughter Of
Missouri police aofficer. said she
recently became acquainted with
Harris. who laviShed gifts and
money on her. but threatened her
life when she learned of his
alleged activities.
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1943-12-21
Marines Get New Name

AUCKLAND. Dec. 81 CINS)-
New Zealand soldiers call l.. s.
Marines "CobberS." Translated
into American II means pal or
buddy, writes Master Tech. Sgt
Jim G. lucas Of Tulsa, Okla.
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1943-12-21
Alleged Yeggs
Linked tolootinq
OF Ration Board

-Four suspects, accused by police
OF being members of a safe
corporation, have been
definitely linked with the looting
OF Ration Board No 3 in Flint on
De- 2 =ll.Hnl.ag.h= Identification ef a
fuel OH document register, police
said today
They are Howard Harris Of
$3.50 F'lorCurc 35-yoar-oid alleged
master mind Of the purPaEted
gang Charles WIlrenS. 2s. of 3748
Flower court. said 10 have a
prison record OF II years for rob
berry armed Burt Hall %. of
l624l Stocpol and George More
land. rs of 70 ". Euclid.
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1943-12-21

vide further security h@ been
suggested 10 the mayor srd civil
service commission on several
occasions.
Whatever form the plan takes.
II viii .tequlre the approval of the
MAYOR and cpihmOn cotndE
Evening star., 1943-05-14
Postwar B|ueprints
Causing Riffs Among
Allies, Landon Says
misunderstanding Held
Tragic and Threat to
Victory in War
By the Associated Press.

oy lAe ASSOClhte0 fIcSS.
MINNEAPOLIS, May 14.-Alf M.
Landon of Kansas, former Repubh-
can nominee for President, said in
an address here last night that
tragic misunderstanding" among
the United Nations are being created
by those who insist on blue printing
postwar plans. Mr.. Landon spoke
at a meeting OF the Six O'Clock
Club.
II have been fearful heretofore
that detailed discussion of our
foreign policies might create a rift
in that temporary coalition called
the United Nations" he said. THAT
it is at present only temporary is
clearly indicated by Premier Stains
position.
Tragic misunderstanding be-
tween ourselves and our Allies as
to the future are beginning to de-
velop. Their continued growth will
threaten the Allied victory.
But these questions are being
thrust to the fore by those who in
sist on planning postwar settlement
now"
Outlines His Ideas.
Mr.. Landon asserted that what Is
needed at present is an announce
ment of the Nations intention Ito
take the part in international affairs
which our humanitarian instincts
require, In a way that our strength
warrants and our interests demand"
Mr.. Landon outlined his ideas of
broad propositions" which would
form a starting point for eventual
organization of postwar plans {.
avoiding now the blueprints which
can be drafted only after the war
has entered its final phase"
The propositions" he outlined
as follows:
l. There will be a period, perhaps
few years, when representatives of
the United Nations will sit as an in
term world council. It's functions
will consist of the just punishment
Of the guilty, disarmament of enemy
powers, conditional restoration Of
trade relations, relief of famine, and
supervision of the creation in enemy
countries Of responsible and repre-
sentative governments.
2. while it is too early now to
see the practical forms of interna-
tional cooperation that should fol-
low this period of conditional peace,
it is not too early to indicate that
the United States recognize the de-
STABILITY Of some form or forms of
permanent international organiza-
ton.
Regional Setups Proposed.
). Such an organization may we'll
recognize the fact that some inter-
national concerns may best be done
on a regional basis A world organ
ization might in this way be re-
served for discussion and formula
tion of broad principles and far
reaching objectives."
4. World or regional organiza-
tions perhaps should be vested with
more immediate responsibilities
through which conflicts between
states may be prevented"
S. THE American people will al
ways be suspicious of a world super
organization. A recognition of re-
gtonal responsibilities will allay
much Of that fear and emphasize
our permanent concern With this
Evening star., 1943-05-14
STAR WASHINGTON d. c. FRIDAY MAYA 1913

hemisphere. A world council can be
used to develop the habits and Gus
toms Of peace and the general recog-
milton Of the principles of justice
and right"
Roosevelt Policies "Confusinx."
UNFOLDING the Republican record
in international affairs, he charged
the Roosevelt administration with
trumpeting for international COL
laboration while, at the same time,
1T shows no indication of abandon
ing the economic isolationist domes-
tic policies which contradict its un-
certain foreign policy =" First
of all, he declared, President Roose-
velt must put his own contradictory
and confusing policies in order"
Referring to the book, Barriers
Down." by Kent Cooper, executive
director OF the Associated Press, Mr..
Landon said:
Kent Cooper points out the dire
effects of constant propaganda by
government-controlled foreign news
agencies. That policy kept the
truth from the people and permitted
the stirring OF rancor, race and eco
nomic hatreds which led directly to
the present war.
God save the United States from
a centralized, Government-domin
ed source of news, especially of Gov
ernment activities. Already the in
ternational food conference in Vir-
ginia and the refugee conference in
the Bermudas are following the
dangerous pattern of a Government
control of news in non-military ac-
tivities. The consequence is that
decisions of a military meeting
or questions affecting many lives
will be impaired to us without any
opportunity for a thorough going
scrutiny by the people of what is be-
ing done.
"The greater danger is that these
poW-wows may set the precedent
for all international conferences
that will be held preparing for
peace"
Evening star., 1943-05-14
Life Of Ease to End

POCATELLO, Idaho. [F.-Oh, for
the good old days! Disguised with
petty offenders who think jail Is q
good place to take it easy, Mayor
c. D. Moore says in the future pris-
oners will be required to work on the
streets or accept diet Of bread and
water.
Evening star., 1943-05-14
work without . contract After

work without . contract After
May 10.
That IS the date for expiration of
q truce announced by United Mine
Workers president. John l.. Lewis,
under which the Nations soft coal
miners, including 100000 in this
State, went back to work on May 4
after critical weekend shutdown.
President George j. Titler of
UNIV District 20, who made public
at Beckley the union locals tele-
gram to Mr.. Roosevelt, took the
personal view that II don't believe
they the miners) will work after
the 18th without a contract"
Evening star., 1943-05-14
.WAACS' Park Named
After Cartoon Soldier

BY the Associated Press.
FORT JACKSON, S. C.-Peter
Pink Park, named after the Asso-
ciated Press cartoon panel char
acter, Pfc. Peter Pink, has been
opened to the WAACS stationed at
Fort Jackson. The park was named
several months ago by soldiers who
follow the daily antics Of Pfc. Pink.
Evening star., 1943-05-14

Of Pennsylvania anthracite mine
operators are continuing their wage
contract parley-viewed In union
and operator circles as . means of
keeping negotiations open pending
washington developments in the dis
pute on hard and soft coal.
Mr.. Lewis left the anthracite con-
ference suddenly last Tuesday.
Evening star., 1943-05-14
Lewis in New York
After 7 Days Here
Mine Chieftuin Silent
On Purpose Of Visit
BY the Associated Press.

BY the Associated Press.
NEW YORK, May 14.-John L.
Lewis, president Of the United Mine
Workers Of America, returned to
New York today after spending two
days in Washington, but no explana-
tion appeared to be forthcoming on
the reasons for his trip to the
Capital.
Representatives of the UNIV and
Evening star., 1943-05-14
West Virginia Miners
Ready to Quit Aooin

CHARLESTON, w. Va, May IA
F.-Solid Fuels Administrator
1ckes' hope for a settlement of the
coal mine dispute, voiced in WASH
ington yesterday, was tempered by
the action OF a West Virginia union
local In wiring President Roosevelt
that its $50 members would not
Evening star., 1943-05-14

The best way to root for victory
Is to dig deep into that pocketbook
or purse and buy War savings
stamps.
Evening star., 1943-12-06
Federal Union, Inc., Seeks
Million New Members

By the Associated Press
NEW YORK, Dec. 6.-Directors
of Federal Union, Inc, have voted
to initiate, within three or four
months. drive for 1,0O0,0 900 new
members. The union now claims
membership of 1000.
Meeting for the first time since
they were elected at the unions
first annual meeting last month at
Peoria, Ill. the directors also ap-
proved plans for "a vigorous mass
education campaign in 1914"
L. H. Schultz of Batavia, N. Y.
chairman of the unions Action
Committee and author of the edu-
cation proposals, said the campaign
would be aimed at acquainting the
masses with a revised wartime edi-
ton of Union Now" book b,
Clarence X. STREET which sets forth
the unions principles.
Mr.. STREET, president of the union
told the directors that Union
Now calls for Federal union OF
the democracies around the world,
Evening star., 1943-12-06
helpless and 4 "gunner's dream
when they pulled up."

helpless and "gunner's dream
when they pulled up."
The Fortress managed to get back
to its base and make a good landing
in spite Of the fact that one engine
was out, the landing gear shot away
and the wings shot to pieces.
Sergt. Evans, who participated in
the aerial battles OF Midway. New
Guinea and Guadalcanal, wears. ir
addition to the Silver Star, the Dis.
singuished Flying Cross with ar
oak leaf cluster, the Air Medal with
13 oak leaf clusters, the South Pa
cific campaign ribbon. the Good
Conduct Medal and the pre-Pear
Harbor ribbon.
On Combat Duty for Year.
On combat duty in the South Pa.
cine 1or almost a year, SerRt Evans
completed 10 missions over enemy
territory.
There was no one else but us.
ne explained. I'VE were even load.
ing our own bombs-chat was before
the ground crew got there"
A graduate of Mckinley High
School, he was formerly employed
by E, G. Shafer Co. as a sales
man. He entered the service three
years ago and was graduated from
the Casey Jones Aeronautics School
Ior aviation mechanics at Newark
N. j.
since his return to the United
states last February he has bee,
Evening star., 1943-12-06

I'VE bombed Guadalcanal fol
seven days before the marines ever
came" ne declared. We had quite
bit OF opposition and never had
lighter escort until about two weeks
before l came home Then" he
continued. the Zeros wouldn't come
up after us, but stayed just below
us trying to lure some fighter down
into dogfight."
Five Zeros to Credit.
The young gunner. who has five
Leros officially to his credit and II
unofhcially, got two Of them on a
mission for which he was awarded
the Silver Star.
I'VE got it for spotting the Jap
fleet. 1t was the last task force to
try to get in Guadalcanal and the
largest one they sent in After our
ship spotted il. we got in close to
Evening star., 1943-12-06

see just what the ships were and the
Zeros jumped us. The sky was full
of ZeroS."
Alone, he said, the Fortress had
to fight its way back and. as top
turret gunner. he had all the shots
at them and got two Zeros.
When the Zeros attacked, Sergt.
Evans said, the lower turret of the
Fortress was shot away. The plane
dropped low over the water for pro-
lection so that while the Zeros could
fire when they dived, they were
Evening star., 1943-12-06
ID. C.. Gunner on Fortress Tells
OF Many GuoduIconoI Missions
Stories of Veterans
Wanted by Star

This is another of a series of
interviews with men from the
Washington area who have
returned from overseas duty.
Friends and relatives of service
men returning from battle zones
are urged to write or telephone
the city editor of The Star at
MA. 5000. The Star wants to
give these men of the armed
forces a chance to tell their
stories to the thousands of in
terested Washingtonians.
Evening star., 1943-12-06
Destroyer Escort Cootes
Launching Set Thursday

By the Associated Press.
BOSTON, Dec. 6.-The destroyer
escort Coates will be launched
Thursday at the Fore River Ship
yard of the Bethlehem Steel Co. in
Quincy, 1st Naval District head
quarters has announced
The vessel, named for the late
Charles Coates, carpenters mate
first class. of Oakland, Calf. will be
christened by the wife of Capt A. M
Bledsoe. director of enlisted per-
sonnel, Bureau of Naval Personnel
Washington.
Carpenters Mate Coates, a native
Evening star., 1943-12-06

and gunner on
a Flying Fort
ress, who has
more than 400
combat hours to
his credit.
The son of Mr.
and Mrs. Edward
H. Evans, 1915
Clifton stree t
NV, S e r 6 t.
Evans W as a
member of the
b o m b grou p
which paved the
way for the ma
rine invasion at
Glladalcanal.
Evening star., 1943-12-06
Wonted-'Boy to Eat Pies

LOS ANGELES jP,-"Wanted-
Boy to Sample Our Pies on Satur-
day and Sunday" says a sign in a
restaurant window, adding, in
smaller type:
And to Carry a Few Dishes"
Evening star., 1943-12-06
Back From the Wars
Sergt. Evans Home
On FurIoueh After
400 Combat Hours

A mission lasting IL days, "a hours
a day, was common in the combat
schedule of Technical Sergt. Edward
n. Evans, jr.. Is, aerial engineer
Evening star., 1943-12-06

stationed At Geiger Field. Wash,
and Peterson Field, Colo. Following
his furlough, which he is spending
with his family. he will enter the
University Of Southern California
at Los Angeles as a flying cadet.
Evening star., 1943-12-06
RAF Channel Rescue
System Studied for
Use in Pacific
By the Associated Press.

BY the Associated Press.
LONDON.-An Raj pilot, re.
turning to duty after he had Spen
seven days leave at home in {
coast village, was sent Immediately
on a raid and on the way back his
plane was shot down in the North
Sea.
Picked up by a rescue boat, he
was given dry clothes at the neares1
rescue station, which happened te
be close to his own home. AS he
walked into his house just in time
for breakfast, his mother asked
Did you miss your train, Jack?
hope you're not overstaying your
leave?"
Called salvation Army"
The rescue with the odd sequel
was effected by the air-sea rescue
service operated by the Raj ano
known as the Salvation Army
whose methods in pulling flyers out
of the drink have proved so sue
cesSful that the United States au-
thorities are studying them, pre-
sumably for use in the Pacific.
AS soon as the A-SRS receives an
alarm Spitfire speeds to the spot
and sizes up the plight of the men
Unless he has his own dinghy, the
Spitfire drops one that initiates au-
tomatically, along with food. flares
first aid kit and cigarettes. If a
man appears in need of urgent med
ical attention the Spitfire summons
Walrus rescue plane If he can
wait, fast surface rescue boat is
called
Bomber creWmen have many
eadgetS to summon aid. One is
the coffee grinder a radio trans
mitter attached to dinghies to send
automatic signals Mae Vests
have waterproof flares fired by a
Jerk on cord. Another Mae
West" gadget consists of container
OF f1uorescent dye which colors the
water an easily spotted yellow
Sometimes Shot At.
A-SRS boats are sometimes shot
al by German planes, although at
one period there was an unwritten
law that rescue craft, both British
and German, would be immune
from attack provided they kept
to their own side of the channel.
If disabled plane is unable to
radio its location before it hits the
water and other methods of at
tracing attention are unsuccessful,
there's always a chance that one
of the A-SRS ground lookouts will
see the plane or dinghy and save
the day. A lookout" is anyone
of thousand and one volunteer
spoilers.
Like the pubkeeper in an East
Coast town who drew a pint of
beer and held it to the light to
see if it was clear AS he raised
his eyes to the level of the glass,
he saw a speck on the sea. Put
ting down the pint, ne picked up
a telescope and saw the speck was
dinghy. In a few minutes a life
boat was launched and rescued five
exhausted police airmen.