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Jackson advocate. [volume] (Jackson, Miss.) 1939-current, 1946-04-27
Senators Stray From Chamber,
3 Almost Pass Poll Tax Bill

WASHINGTON lamp At q
time Thursday when SO out of sc
senators were absent from the sem
ate floor, the anti-poll tax bill, Civ
ing the vote to disenfranchised Ne
groes and poor whites in the South.
nearly passed
Passage of the house approved
bill, which southern Democrats
have vowed TO filibuster to death
whenever it is brought up, would
have happened had not Sen. Nc
Farland Dem, Ariz) returned to
the senate chamber and demanded
quorum call
II all came about because Sen
LANCER (Rep., N. d. chose to make
a three-hour speech against the
proposed loan to Great Britain
During this long winded harangue
senators began leaving the floor
and finally there remained only
LANCER. Sen. Morse (Rep., Ore.)
and sen. Magnuson dem, Wash) i,
who was presiding
Morse saw his opportunity and
asked LANCER to yield. When Ian
ger aSsented. Morse asked unani-
nous consent for immediate con-
sideration of H. r. T. "That is the
Jackson advocate. [volume] (Jackson, Miss.) 1939-current, 1946-04-27
teachers Vote To
Hike Members Dues

ALBANY, Ga SNS)--Members
of the Georgia teachers and Edu-
eational Association have voted to
increase the membership fee assess
ment from One to Two Dollars per
year. This action, was taken by the
Convention here following consid-
cradle debate Prof. G. l.. Harper
Executive Secretary of the AsSoci-
alton, spiked objections to the in
crease by explaining the mounting
needs for funds to prosecute the
increased responsibilities upon the
Association. He told the delegates
that the Association had not really
scratched the surface in the way
of serving its members and that
for the immediate future it is 60
ing to be necessary to spend for
services never before demanded. The
Association pays an Executive Sec
rotary a monthly salary of SIPS;
$50 per month for an office clerk
in Atlanta 1t is also called upon
to pay travel allowances for its
executive officers; printing and pub
fishing cost for The Herald. official
organ of the Association and for
professional services by speakers
who address its annual meetings
and otherwise act as consultantS.
Jackson advocate. [volume] (Jackson, Miss.) 1939-current, 1946-04-27
WACS NOW MAY
RE-ENLIST FOR
ARMY SERVICE

Honorably discharged Women IS
Army Corps enlisted members who
went to reenter the Corps for over
sea duty in The European Theatel
of Operations Clu@t nave their ap-
7lications filed with their Local
War Department announced today
The re-chlistement Of 30 former
Wacs with claSsfications of steno-
graphers, clerk typists, general
clerks, telephone operators, and
teletype-Writer operators is urgent
ly needed for this overseas duty.
Applicants with no prior overseas
service will be given first priority
III filling these vacancies.
1t is anticipated that this con-
tlngent viii be processed for over
seas shipment at Camp Kilmer, N
j. on or about May LIST. All person
mel re-enlisting for overseas service
must agree to remain on duty for
the duration plus six months. un-
less sooner relieved for the con-
Venlence of the government. and
must waive all rights to discharge
because Of marital, age, or former
criteria eligibilitieS. The grade held
at the time of discharge will be
returned to all women who re-
enlist.
Jackson advocate. [volume] (Jackson, Miss.) 1939-current, 1946-04-27
By PERCY GREFNE

Z
rAHlSH STREET SATURDAY
NA.iHT: know that if the old
sayings are true lot of ears
among those in authority out at
baiiler High School must have not
oniy burned but caught on fire as
crowd of dyed-in-th e-wool Far
isn Streeters caught and cornered
iiie as | was about to indulge in
my regular Saturday night repa.T
vi Fish and Beer and started talk
iiig about that High School Band
from down at Alexander Fl School
aG Brookhaven that came to town
III those bright black and yellow,
neat lifting uniforms and playta
concert otit of Pratts Chapel in
west Jackson. Well, sir, never
saw such CONSERVATION among the
oyeoin- the wool Parish Streeters
do L did the afternoon when them
ooys an girls from Alexander HI
busted down the Ole Avenue look
ing pretty as peaches in them gay
uniforms. Whatever kind of music
Gney played at the concert don't
matter at all Though it was good
with the Parish Street folk. AS
they said as the cornered me
around my Fish and Beer. thew
just couldn't understand how It
Jackson advocate. [volume] (Jackson, Miss.) 1939-current, 1946-04-27
Liberalism Not
|Enough--Dod

GREENSBORO, N. C.-"LiFeral-
ism as an end within itself means
little unless there is action to assert
that liberalism" declared DR.
Witherspoon Dodge, field repre-
sentative of the Southern Confer
ence for Human Welfare, as he
addressed the Bennett College SUI
dent booy recently.
Outlining the splendid work of
this organization, DR.. Dodge said.
1T is our aim to try to get together
people who will think literally and
will act. A good many ideas and be-
llefs have become deeply rooted
prejudices in the South and need
to be changed"
Southern conditions" he con-
tlnued. "are due TO the kind of gov
eminent we have in Washington
and to the kind of legislature we
sent there. These men do not rep
resent the best type of southern
individuals nor do they represent
the growing spirit in the South
They are individuals who have
special interests and are using this
means to further their interests. ;"
OF special interest was his first
hand account of the recent upris-
ing III Columbia, Tennessee. along
with the NAACP and other grouns
our organization is still fighting
Iof Justification in this issue"
Jackson advocate. [volume] (Jackson, Miss.) 1939-current, 1946-04-27
Fix Primary Date
And Rules MAY I

ATLANTA. Ga.-fSNS)--
Democratic Chairman Lon Duck
worth announced Monday that the
Democratic State Executive Com
mittee has been called to meet in
Atlanta on May 2 to fix rules, reg
ulationS and a date for the pri-
mary. The meeting is set for ii a.
m. on the Ansley Roof Garden
Chairman Duckworth said he will
recommend July II as the date for
the primary, but that it is Up to
the committee members to make
the selection themselves.
Attorney General Cook, in rul-
ing made public Saturday, said
that of the full 21-day limit for a
runover and Is days for a state
convention were to be followed, the
primary would have to be held not
later than July /. which would be
before registration ends four
months prior to the general cleo
ton on November 5.
Jackson advocate. [volume] (Jackson, Miss.) 1939-current, 1946-04-27
Natl Director
OF Inter-Racial
Scouting Here Mon.

DR.. Stanley A. Harris, National
Director Of nter-Racial Scouting
OF the Boy Scouts CT America, Will
hold conference for the key
scouters of the Negro Division or
the Andrew Jackson Council here
Monday. April 80, at 4 u. NJ. at the
Mount Helm Baptist church.
Key scouters from several
counties of the Andrew Jackson
Council are expected to attend the
conference. The conference Will be
followed by S100 per plate
chicken dinner at Christ Temple
Monday night.
Jackson advocate. [volume] (Jackson, Miss.) 1939-current, 1946-04-27
Magazine Asks
Suit Dismissal

TALLAHASSEE. Fla.-(CNS)-
Crowell-Collier's Publishing Co
has asked Federal District Court
to dismiss the 100000 SANDER
ait brought against Golfers bv
Florida Governor Willard Cald-
well. Said the publishing compa-
ny: The editorial complained OF
concerned only statements made
by the Governor in his official ca.
paclty and are therefore not ac-
tionable in his individual capacity"
Caldwell brought the suit against
Golfers following an editorial crit
iclzing him in connection with the
lvnchlng of a Negro in Florida
He termed the statement as libel
Gus, damaging and detrimental to
his character.
Jackson advocate. [volume] (Jackson, Miss.) 1939-current, 1946-04-27

Beulah Dell Cooper, Bertha E.
Hicks, Pearl E. Reed, Bobbye Rob-
nSon, Doris Smith, Winnie V.
May, Helen Jones, Gladys Gilmore.
Billy j, Bine, Marching two abreast
up and down the Ole Avenue.
Splek and span and military like
III the pretty uniforms even made
me get a little excited over that
Alexander High School Band.
COON LEE =. is back in town
from California. land like manv
OF the Old timers Coon saws no
Jackson advocate. [volume] (Jackson, Miss.) 1939-current, 1946-04-27

THE OLE AVENUES CHANG
ING SCENE. The completely re-
modelled Booker T.. construction
of the new building on the one
time Masonic Lodge property at
Parish and Griffith. Ritz Theatres
new red face. Bill Summers re-
cent change to a Cadallic. and
the almost weekly addition to the
names Of the Companies on the
cabs running up and down the Ole
Avenue.
Jackson advocate. [volume] (Jackson, Miss.) 1939-current, 1946-04-27
Two Children
Badly Burned At
Raymond Die Here

JACKSON. MISS,-Eddie Lee
Hubbard, and George ID, who
with their sister Ruth, Is, were
badly burned when their home
caught fire at Raymond, near here
last Thursday. died at a local hos
pital Friday night Their sister
Ruth is expected to recover.
Funeral services for the chlldro
were held at Raymond Sunday.
The parents of the children are
Mr.. and Mrs. Marshall and Edna
Hubbard.
Jackson advocate. [volume] (Jackson, Miss.) 1939-current, 1946-04-27

Miss Essie Mae Haley, popular
teacher in the city school system
OF Detroit. Michigan who made a
six hour Trip by air plane ten days
ago to spend Easter with relatives
and friends.
Miss Ealey, who before going to
Detroit to make her home was a
teacher in the Jim Hill and Rey-
mold School Of Jackson for many
years and who was during the war
employed as Hostess at the U. S
Army Camp at Flora, Mississippi
is well known in social and edu-
cational circles in Jackson and the
state.
She will resume her work on
her return to Detroit.
Jackson advocate. [volume] (Jackson, Miss.) 1939-current, 1946-04-27
Tougaloo College
Alumni In Rally

On Sunday, April %, 1916 at 4
D. m. Tougaloo Alumni Association
will hold a Rally of all Alumni and
former students of this city. The
President, Miss Naomi Johnson,
urges that all attend as there is a
message to be delivered that is
important to everyone. After the
message the meeting will be turn
eo into social gathering. The
Rally will be held in . the YWCA
building on North Parish Street.
Jackson advocate. [volume] (Jackson, Miss.) 1939-current, 1946-04-27

matter where he roams he just
can't forget Parish Street.
Jackson advocate. [volume] (Jackson, Miss.) 1939-current, 1946-04-27

anti-poll tax bill, ne explained
land since there are only three Of
us here we could pass it and save
the senate a lot of time.
All three senators, faVoring the
bill, we're about to pass it when
Sen Mcfarland made his untime-
ly entrance.
Jackson advocate. [volume] (Jackson, Miss.) 1939-current, 1946-04-27
UP AND DOWN PARISH STREET

was that a little hick town like
Brookhaven could have big Hi
School band with all them good
looking uniforms and everything
to go with them and Jackson the
Capitol City of the state amt got
mole. Il hate to say what they
said when I tried to cover up for
Lanier and sort of defend the dig
nifty of the Capitol City where all
of Aunt Haggar's Chillun out III
the little towns like Brookhaven
figure there must be all of the
biga,st, brainiest, richest, leader
INCEST of Aunt Haggar's Chillun
in the state and I amt going to
say bu they show didn't leave
no kind of an excuse for us not
having big pretty uniformed
band out at Lahier High School
ORCHIDS. mia. AND. &c.. CON-
CALCULATIONS to the ladies
of the State Medical Dental, and
Pharmaceutical Auxiliary -. last
week they went down to Raymond
to the home of Negro Delinquent
youth and :. "SHOWERED'
the Health Center with hot plates
pans, racks, towels and a lot of
other useful things. and on top
of that took along enough eggs for
the boys to have an Easter Egg
Hunter.
A SUGGESTION TO THE
5CRORS. Daughter Elks. Eas-
ter Stars as well as other or
ganized groups of local women
and girls Out at tile Infantile
Paralysis Hospital III IS NOT
CATCHING) on Mort h State
Street there are a number of Ne
gro children .... On Sunday
they yearn for company and they
would enjoy just ordinary visits.
Reading and story Telling.
Jackson advocate. [volume] (Jackson, Miss.) 1939-current, 1946-04-27

WEEKLY QUOTATION: Il call
a complete and generous education
that which fit a man to perform
justly, skillfully, and magnani-
mously all the offices, both private
and public, of PEACE and WAR. .
John Milton.
The people's voice. [volume] (Helena, Mont.) 1939-1969, 1946-06-14
A Two Front War

The railroads of the country presently wagng two
war; the agricultural producers of the country On
they staging fight for Is cent increase
freight On the other they fighting for the
legislation the Bulwinke b H. R. 2536) which provides
exemption them from prosecution under the anti
trust laws.
Freight have been constantly advancing for the last
80 despite constantly increasing volume of transportation
goods improved facilities Development of
full and better track conditions have made possible
and lower labor COSTS Normally this should have
to the shippers but stock manpua
lions by financial rackeeer in the ownership of the railroads
together with the attitude of getting all that the traffic will
bear has, instead bringing rates to shippers brought
increase after increase in rates charged them.
Past Rate
With exception every general rate increase pub
shed in the tariffs of the has remained The lone
reduction made during the readusment period after the
First World War The shippers of the nation had increase
freight rates during 1915 of per cent another in 1917
amounting to Is cent of 25 per cent in 1918 and
of undetermined amuont applied differently
several districts in the country in 1920 In 1922 had
decrease of 10 cent Then the depression top
of all their other ills farmers with their commodity prices
The people's voice. [volume] (Helena, Mont.) 1939-1969, 1946-06-14

w. P. "Biil" Pilgeram, one-time
speaker of the house as a represen-
tative from Cascade County, but now
for several years resident of Lewis
and Clark county, this week filed for
the democratic nomination for state
representative. Bill made wonder
full record for progressive legislation
scented Cascade county, and merits the
whole-hearted support of Helena vot-
ers at this years elections.
The people's voice. [volume] (Helena, Mont.) 1939-1969, 1946-06-14

month. Viewing this profit-crazy bust
ness in an objective, personal manner,
my family's budget won't stand it
how about yours? Senator Wheeler
and all of the other politically con-
scious marionettes in the congress, by
supporting such an OPA emasculating
are doing the American peo-
pie distinct disservice, are laying the
for us to dive head-long
into another depression which will
make the one in 1929 seem like a pic
mic. On this issue alone, to say nothing
The people's voice. [volume] (Helena, Mont.) 1939-1969, 1946-06-14

of number of others on which the
senior senator did not act in the best
interests of his constituents, he should
be retired by humping majority
come July 16.
!. X I.
Organized labor members in second
Montana District please take note:
Your congressman, WESLEY DE-
WART was one of eleven mountain
states Representatives (all republicans
except one) who voted to override the
The people's voice. [volume] (Helena, Mont.) 1939-1969, 1946-06-14

people The time for action to save OPA is almost
past-may be past by the time you read this
issue but the time for doing something about the
men who contributed to the emasculaton of OPA is
near very near. For example, the senior senator
from Montana, Burton X Wheeler, recently sought
to endear himself to Montana stockgrowers by com
ing out strongly favorng the dropping of all price
controls and subsidies from and meat products,
despite the fact that abandoning of this vital part
price control (19 per cent of average consumers
grocery bill goes directly for meat would increase
the nations food budget approximately three billion
dollars per year. Figured down to terms all
decontrolling and dropping of subsidies
on meat that the average family of five will
have to pay almost $40 per month for meat
alone Top this off with increased prices for dairy
low Mus ON MANY other items which will be directly
The people's voice. [volume] (Helena, Mont.) 1939-1969, 1946-06-14
DEMAND THE UNION LABEL,

General purpose cleaners, made
from petroleum, soon will be on the
market that can clean windows, tiles,
stoves, furniture, rugs and blankets;
as well as automobiles from top to
tires, inside and out.
The people's voice. [volume] (Helena, Mont.) 1939-1969, 1946-06-14

Meanwhile millions starve, while
millions of Americans overeat, while
Hoover and Anderson make pretty
speeches, while official Washington
gets "delirium Trumans" and the
punsters wisecrack ITO err is Tru-
man. Iowa Union Farmer.
The people's voice. [volume] (Helena, Mont.) 1939-1969, 1946-06-14

there is concerted plan to keep Montana colonial
of raw material supply and prevent its becoming manufac
turing processing state it's A Montana Gamer OF
beans and peas would have to pay 76 cents per loo
pounds from Billings Chicago beans and canned III
Montana if he shipped from Great Falls Kaspel he
would have $50 100 pounds whereas he shipped
from Portland Seattle about 900 miles farther his
rate would be only 7Oc
Further Evidence of Rate Bureau Discrimination
The condition exists the livestock production in
dusry costs the railroads haul fresh meats than
livestock and the cost of hauling cured meats inedble
of livestock is less than the cost of transporting
stock But from Montana either East West rates meats
run so per cent or more higher than the rates on
Another piece of evidence that Montana intended to be
colonial raw materials supply center
The carload commodity rate agricultural implements
from Chicago to Seattle is $154 To Helena Montana is
$173; to Kaispell $1.82; to Miles City, $121.
The rate machinery in carloads from Chicago to
Seattle of 178 with special boilers
and similar heavy machinery of $115 On cost basis of the
cago Seattle the Montana points should be at least
rs to SO cents per hundred pounds lower.
An action brought in the federal courts last by
United States Department of Justice against the Assoca
ton Of Western railroads. charging them with violation of the
antitrust laws the fixing of rates The action pend
and it clearly evident that this has caused the railroads
the introduction of the Bulwnke bill in
exemptng them from prosecution under the antitrust laws
clearing way cousive fixing and unhndered
exploitation of the producers Montana and elsewhere in the
The detectives of the two battle fronts of the railroads. are
profit gougng of the people and keeping Montana parcu
arly with great wealth of materials Colonial
to provide Eastern industry and capital with the
exorbant profits out of all the people of the land
What Has Senator Wheeler Correct Inequities?
Montana people should remember that Sen Burton K.
Wheeler has for the last decade occupied chairman of the
Interstate committee the most Influential position
senate bring about adjustment of the
perated producers of Montana by unfair nequabe
freight rates challenge him any of his supporters to
ute one any constructive action has been taken
BY him to remedy the neques from which the producers of
suffered He has paid lip service to them But
hat is all.
His campaign has stated that the senator is OPP
posed Bulwnke BILL but definite statement has
charm
months Washington lobbying for it. handy tool of the
abroad the repudaed his chairmans
position. Definitely, he has not.
The has frequently letters written to constitu
nt in the state implied that informed
md intelligent He evidently feels that he has fooled them for
20 wears and can continue to do so now.
Are YOU going to let him do SO?
The people's voice. [volume] (Helena, Mont.) 1939-1969, 1946-06-14
Flock Culling Urged
to Save Feed

BOZEMAN.-Pointing out that the
grain required to feed three or four
chickens for 30 days would feed
starving person in war-ravaged areas
for nearly a month, Harriette E. Cush-
man, extension poultry specialist at
Montana State college, has urged
all Montana poultry growers to rigidly
Gull their flocks of all non-laying and
reproducing hens.
Besides wasting scarce feeds, the
low producers in the laying flock are
Improbable since hen must lay at
least $50 eggs year if she is to show
a return above feed and other costs,
Miss Cushman said
Growers who wish detailed informa-
ton on culling will find many helpful
suggestions in the extension circular,
Gull the Farm Flock and Save Feed"
which is available from county agents.
The people's voice. [volume] (Helena, Mont.) 1939-1969, 1946-06-14

products which will follow items which will be directly
indirectly affected by deontrong the family
will probably find the their bill to be in the
The people's voice. [volume] (Helena, Mont.) 1939-1969, 1946-06-14
SHACK SWEEPINCS
BY BILL


practical
back which
The Key West citizen. [volume] (Key West, Fla.) 1879-current, 1946-02-15
Lopez To Be Hard-Pressed
In Jaycee Golf Tournament

Here's some action on a post
war project and not just talk.
Chairman Harry knight of the
Junior Chamber of Commerce
Golf Committee states that one
of the big battles in the Jaycee
Golf Tournament will be at
tempts of Bob Spottswood and
Gilmore Parks to unSeat champ
zoe Lopez from his golfing
crown in the medal play which
VIII be held from February %
Though the following, Sunday.
At the same time there will
be Aheld a Blind Bogey tourna-
ment and a Handicap tournament
sOsthat all may win prizes.
For the main medal play
Knaght states that there viii be
a beautiful silver golf cup given
The Key West citizen. [volume] (Key West, Fla.) 1879-current, 1946-02-15
Honor Roll OF
Spanish Pupils

San Carlos School has just re-
leased the Honor Roll of students
who done outstanding work in
the Spanish Class at this insti-
tuition during the last semester.
The students:
Third Year-Mrs. James C..
Register, Mrs. w. B. Brady and
Mrs. Olive Knoll.
Second Year-Clarabel S. Spen-
Ger, Zene Peterson, Mrs. c. M.
Wassell and Susan CretelIa.
First Year-Ethea K. Stricken,
Lucie Ravean, Juliette Pinsan-
nault, Mary L. Fortner, Elizabeth
Taylor, Gladys Wagner, Rosalie
Sarbey, Ruth Ophelia Preston,
Bessie G. Russell, Ramona Bren-
ner, Rev. Samuel P. Reinke,
Alexander ]. Cherry and Ricardo
BourZet.
The Key West citizen. [volume] (Key West, Fla.) 1879-current, 1946-02-15

and Mrs. Aurelio Lastres, Simon
ton street.
Danny is a flashy infielder who
made the grade in the Navy base
ball activity after starting with
the youthful Red Raiders at the
Trumbo Island Field in 1941.
After joining the Navy, he played
on his outfits club and was pick
ed on an All-Star Navy Nine
and made good.
Lastres was signed by Manager
Camel of the Smokers. The Key
West youth will leave today for
the West Coast city, where he
starts practice Sunday to get
ready for the leagues opening on
April is.
He is one of three Lastres sons
now active in sports in this city.
All are outstanding in their re-
spective positions in baseball and
softball.
Good luck to you, Danny. We
hope to see you in faster company
before long.
The Key West citizen. [volume] (Key West, Fla.) 1879-current, 1946-02-15

nights game is their tall and
lanky guard Harold Haskins. He
is one of the best, if not the
best, offensive player in the
city. He has scored 81 points in
z games. He will be counted on
to bring the Raiders their eighth
victory tonight.
The preliminary, too, will be
full of excitement. Any time that
High School meets the Convent
Varsity Girls you can count on
lots of rough and exciting plays.
The High School Girls will be
trying hard for another victory
at the expense of the Convent.
The first game will start at 7:30
pm, and a large crowd is ex-
pected at these two thrilling
contests.