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The guardian. [volume] (Boston, Mass.) 1901-1960, 1944-04-08
Dixie Protests.
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mas no more right to. say who
can vote in a primary than it has
right to say who can belong to
a church or a lodge"
In Georgia, chairman ]. Lon
Duckworth of the Democratic
executive committee declared
THE Supreme Court action is
not a decision affecting the
Georgia primary and I would
say that Colored people are not
qualified to vote in the Demo-
cratic white primary of this
State"
Democratic committee chair
man CT Florida, Tom Conelv said
we will certainly resist, if posi-
ole, any attempt to have colored
people vote in our primaries"
Rep. Patton of Texas declared,
Il have an abiding faith in the
great democratic hordes Of Texas
that they will control their pri-
maries and that colored people
will not vote in the white pri-
maries. Let the colored groups
form their own primaries if they
like"
The court decision, concurred
in by seven judges, with Justice
Owen j. Roberts dissenting, was
delivered by Justice Stanley
Reed: 1.-The United States is a
constitutional democracy" said
Justice Reed. "Its organic law
grants to all citizens a right to
participate in the choice of elect
ed officials without restriction by
any State because of race. This
grant to the people of the oppor-
tunity for choice is not to be null
lifted by a State through cast
ing its electoral process in a
form which permits a private
discrimination in the election
organization to practice racial
Constitutional rights would be
of little value if they could be
thus indirectly denied.
when primaries become a
part Of the machinery for chocs-
ing officials, state and national
as they have here, the same tests
to determine the character Of
discrimination or abridgment
should be applied to the primary
The guardian. [volume] (Boston, Mass.) 1901-1960, 1944-04-08

Fur is beginning to fly on
many political fronts. Events
are shaping themselves in such
a fashion so as to invite SER
ious thought and sustained &C
tivitieS in the direction of the
selection of candidates for
many high political Offices. In
New York the fly in the ONT
ment, so far as colored people
are concerned, is His Excellen-
cy, Governor Thomas E Dewey,
the saddeSt disappointment ev-
err to come riding forth as did
gay young Lochinvar, out CT
the West. With a glorious ira
dition in connection with the
Spanish American War behind
him, Mr. Dewey took Gotham in
full stride. He came to Harlem,
addressed groups of local citi-
zens, appointed men of color on
his staff and in general, en-
deared himself to the commun-
ity. Here was the hope of to-
morrow. The black gubnatorial
vote in the last election reveal
ed his popularity. A Commits
sion was appointed to study
the problem Of discrimination.
He thought of another volun-
inouS report to gather dust on
some dark shelf. A startling
surprise awaited His EXcelency.
Not a. report but bills actually
drafted for presentation to the
legislature to put some sharp
teeth into laws guaranteeing
equality of rights to all citizens.
The shock was too sudden.
Courtship was in process with
the southern states. Subaltern
Joe Hanley was already des-
patched to North Carolina to
play golf, lecture and compro-
mise with that section. Resolu-
tons were passed endorsing the
New York Executive for the
highest gift, politically, within
the nation. Therefore when
the bills introduced by Senator
Wicks came up for conSidera-
ton, some one sold his birth
right for a mess of pottage. In
the eyes of colored people, that
which was once considered
presidential timber is now con-
sidered as mere driftwood.
Catering to a few electoral
votes in Dixie cannot compare
in value with the balance of
power held by colored people
in several of our largest states.
The guardian. [volume] (Boston, Mass.) 1901-1960, 1944-04-08

WISE SAYINGS
Nothing comes to stay.
Success is always at first a
dream.
Christ never says, Good Bye.
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Segregation
Beauty Contest.
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country will sit in judgment on
the choice. 1t is interesting to
note that there has never been
a single colored girl among the
annual Miss America" contest
in Atlantic City.
Beauty in the colored race has
been noted as borne out by the
fact that the films, for the first
time in their history, have fea-
tured a Colored actress in a role
that is a far cry from the usual
maids role" that has become
synomous with Colored actresses
in Hollywood. The Committee
feels that throughout the nation
there are hundreds of brown
skinned girls who can stand on
the platform with their white
competitors and give no quarter
nor ask one.
Lena Horne's beauty and
charm have endeared her to the
American movie public. But
Just as a single Hedy Lamar or
a single Greer Carson would not
be sufficient to fill the cinema
needs, so single Lena Horne,
capable though she is, is INSULT
Gent to fill the growing demand
for more young girls of the color
ed race.
The contest will originate i'm
mediately in over 100 cities, and
where feasible, will result in a
statewide final. In New Eng
land, there will be five regional
city contests, with the final con-
test for the selection of Miss
Boston. FinalistS will compete
early in une in national con-
test where the Sepia Miss Am
erica will be chosen.
The contest is open to all
persons over Is years of age
and neither educational quaIih-
cations or professional back
ground will be a prerequisite.
Competent judges of national
reputation will preside over the
selection of t h f1nalists
throughout tn enation the con-
tests will be conducted with
uniformity.
At a later date, an itinerary
OF c t e,s where contests
will be held will be pub |
lished in HE GUARDIAN |
Additional information may be
obtained from Miss sepia Am
erica Committee, Suite 819. Is
Huntington Ave-, Nottingham
Building, Boston, Mass.
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Bishop Walls
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NCOfttHLUGu yfOHb Hy6 OtG6(
ference went on record to petit
ton the return of Bishop Walls.
In the 14S years of Zion meth
osism in America the right Rev.
walls was one of the two young
est ever to be consecrated to the
highest ecclesiastical Office of the
church.
His ministry has been a life OF
service to humanity and an in
spiration to many youths the
country over to meet the chal-
lenges of the day.
Bishop walls is a world travel
err and international committee
man to the world sunday school
conference, and the Information
al Endeavor movement.
He is author of the most re-
cent biography: Joseph Charles
Price-educator and race leader"
founder and first president of
Livingstone College, Salisbury,
N. c., an institution sponsored
by the A. M. E. Zion church.
The chairman of the general
committee preparing for the
banquet is the Rev. A. A. Perry,
pastor of the Columbus Ave.
church, the largest congregation
of the A. M. E. Zion church in
New England. Harold A. L. Gle
ment, minister in Plainville,
Conn, is the secretary and also,
chairman of the publicity COM
mittee.
The program committee is
headed by the Rev. Charles H.
Foggie, pastor of Rush A. M. E,
Zion church, Cambridge; He is
supported by the Revs. A. P. Nor
ris, Hartford, Conn, H. w. Morri-
son, Great Darlington; A. Mar
shall Jr., AnSonia, Conn; ]. w.
Watson, Providence R. L; S. w.
Wheeler, Waterbury, Conn, land
E. P. Boyce, Attleboro.
DR.. H. R. Jackson is the dis
trict superintendent of the New
England conference.
The guardian. [volume] (Boston, Mass.) 1901-1960, 1944-04-08
PLEASANT HILL BAPTIST
CHURCH
Rev. S. ii. Bullock, Pastor


Sunday, April 2, the Young
People of the Pleasant Hill Bap-
fist Church were guests of the
Baker Memorial Congregational
Church on the corner of Sarato-
ga and Byron Sts., East Boston,
Mass. Rev. Bullock gave a mes
sage entitled "The Church" The
Young People sang and the Rev.
Thomas Calender took part in
the devotional service.
Next Sunday, the Young Peo-
pie are going t oWest Newton.
The Rev. Thomas Calender will
preach on "The Old Rugged
Cross"
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War Parent"
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were conducted by w. H. Bright
and Thomas Codyer, both of
Waltham.
Installed as officers we're: Pre-
sident, Mrs. M. J. cambridge;
Vice-PresidentS, Booker T. Stah-
field and Mrs. Blanche Lambert;
Secretary, Daniel Janey; Trea-
Surer, Mrs. Albertine ByarS;
Chaplain, Mrs. Mabel Raynor;
Sergeant-at-ArmS, Mrs. Edward
Fletcher; members o fthe Execu-
tive Committee, Mrs Melnea A
Cass, Mrs. Edna Fletcher and
Mrs. E. Dawson, representing the
mothers, and Joseph Mitchell,
Reginald Wilson and Lewis Wood,
representing the fathers.
The program included address
eS by National President Roy l..
McQuillan, the principal speaker;
and Morris R. Taylor, headwork-
er at Shaw House.
George C. Clarke, national exc
cutive secretary presented hon
orary membership certificates to
thre egold star families, namely
to Mr.. and Mrs. Peter Washing
ton, whose son, Everett, was kill
ed in training; Mrs. Ruby Cue
Colt, whose son Charles was
killed in service; land Mrs. Helen
E. Washington whose son, War
rem, was killed in action.
A bible was donated by the
United War Mothers of America
through Mrs. Mabelle Scott, Pre-
sident of Chapter No. 7; a flag,
brought to the platform by Mrs.
Esther Smith, President, Will
liam Carter Unit No. Is, Ameri-
can Legion Auxiliary was pre-
sented by Capt. Mildred Daven-
port Carter of the WACS, daugh-
ter of newly installed President
Mrs. M. ]. cambridge. The gavel
was presented by Mrs. Viola
Washington, gold star mother,
in honor of her son, Everett.
Attorney Joseph S. Mitchell
brought the greetings of Cover
nor Saltonstall, who is a member
together with Mrs. Saltonstau in
Newton. Greetings were brought
from New England Chapter No.
376, World War Mothers; from
Veterans of Foreign Wars Auxil-
larry No. 953; from VIM. E, Carter
Post and Auxiliary NO. Is, Am
erican Legion; from the United
War Mothers; and from Com
pany L. Auxiliary, GRIND In
fantry.
James H. Jones was master Of
ceremonies, introduced by Mrs
Mollie Bell, chairman of COM
mittee of arrangements. Musical
selections were contributed by
the Crescendo Club, VIM. Larson
director. Rev. w. H. Hester gave
the invocation and the benedic-
ton.
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Strange Fruit.
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(Contfnued from rage -
millions of dark-colored persons
throughout the world" said Prof.
Wilson who went on to empha-
size need of breaking down race
prejudice and abolishing "Stereo-
type" thinking and treatment of
other races different than whites.
The Harvard professor told his
audience that this nation must
first settle its own racial and
religious evils before going up
before the world as a reformer.
Rounds of applause greeted the
speaker who brought back mem
cries of the famed freedom-ora-
tors of Boston long past.
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as are applied to the general
election"
The 18th Amendment declares
that "the right of citizens to vote
shall not be denied or abridged
by the United States or by any
state on account of race, color
or previous condition of servi-
tude."
The guardian. [volume] (Boston, Mass.) 1901-1960, 1944-04-08
OPINIONS OPINIONATED
THE 90 coIumn)
BY JAMES ECERT ALLEN

Now we are like the elephant,
long ON remembering and short
on voting for those who would
sacrifice a tenth of America to
the political whimS of a south
ern oligarchy.
Down in Mississippi, John
ranting Rankin, delivered a
classic which was repeated in
the national legislative halls
recently on the Sonorous voice
of the mocking-bird. Elected by
six or seven per cent Of his
constituency, he can afford to
earn his ten thousand per year
by forgetting great questions of
state and major problems of
national and international is
sue and devote his forensic
ability to extolling the adopted
bird of his state. The decision
of the Supreme Court regarding
the Texas primary will change
his tune to the Snorting and
hawking of a blue jay or the
vibrant tapping of a wood
pecker. white supremacy is
now at stake. The great de-
tenders of Californian States
Rights" will stalk the legiSla-
tive halls girded in the armor
of bigotry and with a shield OF
hatred and deceit, expoStulate
on the right of the South to
nullify any law enacted by the
highest tribunal of our nation.
Some rabid ranterS have al
ready spoken. They would
lynch the law of America just
as they would a human being.
And strange to say, America
stands for it. Would that the
ghost of "Old Hickory" Andrew
Jackson, would arise and come
forth and speak out in bold
terms: "I am the majesty Of
the law and it shall be obeyed."
But in it's stead will erupt a
long list of new laws designed
to defy the constitution of the
land in other devious ways. The
entering wedge that will even
tually break down white pri-
maries in the South has forced
this closed door. Colored people
will not stop nor Despair be-
cause of more barriers to be
erected. A new alamo" will
arise upon the ashes of defeat
and will sustain all attacks
made by the forces of bigotry,
ignorance and stupidity. Let
tiers of congratulation should
pour into Justices Reed and
Black, both SouthernerS, who
dared to uphold the majesty Of
the law.
Easter means the taking on
of new life. We shall need it
for the Poll-tax battle to start
in Washington on the 18th. If
Bilbo attempts to filibuster in
side the Senate, ten thousand
should filibuster outside. Dra-
Matte by picketing, telegraph
ing, writing and telephoning
every member of this august
body. Urge your senators to
vote for cloture. Give democ-
racy one chance to express
herself in that sheltered clan
of solonS. Not only is my Eas-
ter wish but my Easter task to
you-ACTION!
"a EkE Gl
The guardian. [volume] (Boston, Mass.) 1901-1960, 1944-04-08
EASTER
BY ST. CLAIR KIRToN


Methinks / see a lovely Eastern garden,
With blooming lilies banked along its walk
see trimmed rose-trees heavily decked with flowers
Raining a shower of petals on the dew.
Long rows of earthenware with red carnations,
Young palms and ferns profusey bowling low;
Green pods and buds of every known description,
Waiting impatiently their time to bloom.
The sum- fiery ball of dazzling brillance,
Unusually displays his natural powers
He who three days before had hid his splendor
Prepares the earth to meet its risen King.
He pierced the darkness which engulfed creation
He blazed the lonely path the mourners rod;
He beamed halo round the empty chamber,
Where lay the second Adam, man yet God.
Sing Allelua we ransomed mortals,
Respond, o Heaven, to earth's glad refrain.
He who once walked and talked mid Edens bowers,
DEGREES that fallen man by Man shall live.
Then HE We gladly to your sacred affairs,
Diverse yet union in your lofty aim;
Thrice Alleluia Conquering King, Redeemer
This may mankind through endless ages sing.
The guardian. [volume] (Boston, Mass.) 1901-1960, 1944-04-08
EASTER AT ST. CYPRIAN'S
Rev. d. Z. Ferguson. Rector

Holy Communion, $3.50 A. M
Music by the Girls Choir.
HOO A. M, Men and Boys
Choir will furnish themusic. Of
fertory anthem, the 150th Psalm
and the Hallejah Chorus.
7:30 P. M, Organ and violin
music by the music director, Eve
lyn Barrow and Helen Worthy
The choir will also render special
selections.
The guardian. [volume] (Boston, Mass.) 1901-1960, 1944-04-08

G. Brown (R, candidate from the Second Congressional
District of Illinois an dpresident of the National Colored
Council also militant editor, may marshall huge support
result of the Washington attack future running of
Joe Louis from the State of Michigan and Henry Arm
strong from ST. Louis Missouri might surprise the critics
Both much more intelligent than some of the Con-
gressmen in power.
The guardian. [volume] (Boston, Mass.) 1901-1960, 1944-04-08
SEVERAL COLORED CONGRESSMAN
GREAT NEED AT WASHINGTON
BROWN, REV. POWELL, COL. GOURDN
WOULD HELP FILL THE BILL
By THE ROVER

Reports of Colored troops being freely insuted,
beaten and even killed while on American maneu-
vers of troops being brazenly denied the right to
VOTE and, of Colored Congressional candidate being
'herized" the Capital steps, resoundngy emphasizes
the fact that American citizens aren't being fairly
scented in Congress-
The guardian. [volume] (Boston, Mass.) 1901-1960, 1944-04-08
SHAMEFUL SURRENDER


The terrific truth is that outside of one lone Illinois
representative, there is qualified in the u S. Con-
gress to fight for the rights and bloc of white
to fight for the rights Of the Is million and largest
minority in America The once liberal and courageous
bloc of white Congressman from New England are now
thing of the past There times when Massachusetts
Congressman to better represent Mississippi Texas
and Georgia and the which many northern white
Congressman have appeased" the soldSouth is one of
the most shameful of democratic ideals in our
history Obviously C-anges must be made and by
sheer necessity of these changes involve greater
representation of Americas Coored minority in the Halls
OF Congress- the Supreme Court included Other lesser
minority groups represented Why should the
largest minority be excluded The state of Illinois has
for years provided the insungy inadequate quota of
one Cd Colored Congressman among hundreds of whites
Why is this There should at least be one Congressman
each from Mass, Conn, RI, N. Y. Penn. Ohio Indiana
Michigan and California, to few states Eventually
there will be such Congressman Nor is it necessary for
the voters to wait 1000 before making this change
possible. We must plan and begin now! And while local
leaders sumber other states awakening the effort
NY. FOR POWELL
The state of New York one of the most politically
powerful, is going to make a supreme bid to elect its
hrst Coored Representative to the u S. Congress next
fall Rev Adam Powell, Jr already the churc hchoice of
over 100 New York cergymen has now won the support
OF Iammany Hall and his support seems to be gaining
Roadway rapidly militant intelligent leader an editor
and outspoken foe of racial injustice Adam Powell Jr
would make the majority of to-days Congressman at
Washington look like primary grade scholars Powell
actually has chance to win. Running from the 22nd
District mostly comprising Harlem where he is popular
and has done excellent work. Powell with any courageous
campaign manager, should win the election or come
mighty close to it.
NAMES JOE LOUIS
In the state of Massachusetts, which, like New York
mas large group of Representatives and could afford
few Colored we have qualified leaders like Colonel Ned
1ourdm and Julian D. Steele, both Harvard men who
nave made friends all sides and who with the "righ
political endorsement could be projected into the realm
OF major politics at Washington This is especially true
since our Governor also Harvard man carries consider
aple weight Mr. Steele has made much progress of late
lie well versed in social problems and an able and
intelligent speaker who would not wilt before the Dixo-
Gratis Gourdin is brilliant law champion and executive
VINO knows how to handle Gourdin, from army
experience could make very fine representative Edgar
Imperial Valley press., 1944-03-12
Expansion at Air
Base Uses Sum
Of Five Millions

The sum Of S4.883 900 was allotted
for construction Of additions to
facilities at the FL Centre marine
air station.
New barracks will house an
estimated 240 men. New bachelor
officers quarters will have facilities
for so officers each.
The building program also in
eludes construction of mess hall
designed TO feed more than 1900
men and $50 Officers al one time.
more than double the capacity of
mess halls now in operation en- the
station. A second post exchange
will be built on the southeast side
OF the base.
Also included in the construction
will be a group administration
building, a building to house the
bombardier and gunner school.
garages adequate for more than
200 trucks and other vehicles, en-
largement Of public works facilities.
including additional shops. an en-
lsrged pest exchange, and improve
ments at the officers club, pro-
viding extra galley and dining
room space.
Plans have also been made for a
new post office building near the
post exchange building.
Imperial Valley press., 1944-03-12
Bard District
Moves Ahead

NickEamed Imperial Valley s
Little Brother" is the San PaSquale
valley in which is located the Bard
Irrigation District.
An outstanding project estab-
lshed under the U. S. Reclamation
district, it also includes the Yuma
Indian reservation. 1t extends for
Is miles along the west bank Of
the Colorado river and has about
$4,000 acres Of rich alluvial soil
which has been producing crops
since the Iaguna dam was COM
pleted in 1910.
This garden area has been termed
IN experiment station. but it is
mo-e than that as it contributes
such crops as melons, flax, citrus
fruits, dates, hay, vegetables, let
tuce and forage crops. not TO men
ton its large annual harvest of
alfalfa.
It has been termed one Of the
eldest and most successful reclama-
ton bureau projects in the south
west. and rightfully SO, because it
has no Indebtedness and the aver
! age cost OF water over the past
number OF years has been about 2.20
per acre. The Bard District was
formed in 1928. since which time
it has been administered with more
local control
One of the eight U. S. Depart
ment of Agriculture experiment
stations consisting of 100 acres is
located within the district.
Imperial Valley press., 1944-03-12

been unable to do anything about
those two hazards.
Picking Is Vital
Lettuce must be picked at the
exact moment it is ready to be
picked. not a moment sooner or
a moment later 1t must be packed
exactly right in order to reach
the market in prime condition.
The lettuce packing sheds are
among the most interesting indus
trial scenes in all Imperial Valley
They run night and day as trained
men. ana women trim. pack. and
ice the lettuce and stack il into
freight cars. Truck, railroad and
icing facilities have been developed
so highly that the lettuce rclls
into the sheds. is packed, and
starts to the markets in a smoothly
Imperial Valley press., 1944-03-12
Mountains Of Concrete Needed
For Marine Base RunWovs

Homegrown runways are being
installed at the El Centro marine
air station
All materials used in the new
runways and in the additions to
existing runways came from I'm
perial Valley. The construction
project is going forward under a
bid of Sl,768,564, part of the s4,-
883, 900 allocated fer the runways
and buildings which will mean
doubling the number of men to be
stationed there.
HOW CONSTRUCTED
In construction the runways it
is necessary to make excavations
two feet deep, then dump layer
after layer of granite and sand
from Mt. Signal south CT the sta
ton. These six inch layers are
then wet down and rolled. The
process is repeated until there is an
Imperial Valley press., 1944-03-12
Sheep Industry
Indicates
Gain in Valley

Sheep raising may stage come
back in Imperial Valley.
That is the opinion OF various
agricultural informantS and grow
ers in particular. They point out
that with the draft taking men an
increase is likely due to the fact
that fewer technically trained help
ers are needed for this industry.
The raising Of small flocks have
three definite advantages OF inter-
est to valley ranchers. ID \ small
flock properly herded and fenced
Will keep the bitches clean and thus
eliminate a great deal of hand Ia
bor: -, gopher damage to drain
age bitches and canals has been
found to be almost entirely elimi-
mated where sheep are allowed to
craze the ditch banks; 90 small
Imperial Valley press., 1944-03-12

l8 inch base. Eight-inch strips Of
concrete finally complete the work.
In order TO finish the runways
on contract time, it will be neces-
sary to pour l,500 cubic yards Of
concrete a day for so Gays. III
making the old ones SO feet wider,
the required $4,000 tons of asphalt.
To complete the work it will be
necessary to use 1900 tons of ma
terial day for 120 days.
This rush will make it necessary