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Jackson advocate. [volume] (Jackson, Miss.) 1939-current, 1946-06-22
Walter White
Says Evidence
Overwhelming
All-White Jury
Fails To Indict
In Columbia Riot

NEW K-tSNS)-June 10
Walter White, Executive Secretary
of the National Association Tor the
Advancement of Colored People
SATURDAY. assailed the report OF the
grand jury in Nashville, Tennessee
that after two and one-haH
month investigation it failed to
find evidence of civil rights vlo~
lations in the Columbia. tennessee
racial disturbance.
Mr.. White telegraphed his critic
ism to President Truman and All
torney- General Tom Clark. Texts
of the messages follow.
To President Truman
Collapse of Federal machinery
for Justice in Tennessee makes I'M
perative that you alert justice de-
partment and other Federal agen-
cies to furnish sufficient forces to
protect Negroes and members OF
other minorities in the exercise OF
their constitutional rights in the
South.
"The grand jury report on The
Tennessee Case is another instance
of failure to enforce law in state
dominated by notorious Crump-
Mcclellan Machine.
To Attorney-Gen. Tom Clark.
1.-THE shocking report of the all
white Federal Grand Jury concer~
ming Columbia, Tennessee has
jeopardized the safety of every
citizen in the country, particularly
Negroes and members of other
minorities. Failure to !!ldict per-
petrators will be interpreted as a
signal by State Officials and the
Ku Klux Khan throughout the
South to terrorize Negra saemmERi-
ties during The coming Primary
Elections without fear of Federal
interference. There has been in ex-
istence at all times. Photographic
and Eye witness evidence Of actual
violations of Federal Rights by
State Highway Patrol and state
Guard. The findings Of the jury
flies in the t&oe of evidence and
demonstrates THAI the Grand
Jury ignored the evidence or that
the FBI failed to furnish the full
facts. The NAACP and the Natl
onal Committee for Justice in
Columbia, Tennessee, will both
undertake to inform t.le country Of
the thruth and of the responsibility
which the Federal Government
bears for failure to take adequate
action and prosecute the prepetra-
tors of the outrage against Negro
citizens in Columbia. Collapse OF
the Federal machinery for Justice
i'll Tennessee places upon the Fed
eral Government the duty to take
the immediate steps necessary to
protect the lives and liberty Of Ne
gro citizens and members of other
minorities. we call upon you to
Immediately furnish adequate
forces of Federal law enforcement
officers in the South to protect the
exercise of Constitutional Rights
The Grand JIry inSted of per
forming its director job of locat-
ing the criminals devoted itself 10
denunciation of those who eS~
posed the crime We reaftirm the
essential facts in the pamphlet and
viii prosecute the defense with
renewed vigor."
Jackson advocate. [volume] (Jackson, Miss.) 1939-current, 1946-06-22
]. S. ATTORNEY GENERAL
.sSKFss To- MAKE iMAiEB-
late INVESTIGATION

JACKSON, Miss. = OSN) =
Etoy Fletcher, a Negro veteran,
honorably discharged on April
23rd, 1916, was brutally beaten by
a mob of white men in nearby
Rankin County, Wednesday, June
II, after going to the Rankin
County courthouse in Brandon to
register and obtain an exemption
certificate in accordance with an
act passed by the last session of
the state legislature giving veter-
ans the right to register and vote
without payment of poll tax in the
July End primary elections. Fletch-
Jackson advocate. [volume] (Jackson, Miss.) 1939-current, 1946-06-22
Business Meet In
Philly Aug. 21-23

PHILADELPHIA, Pa (ANP)
The National Negro Business
League will hold its annual con-
vention here Aug. 81, 90 and %,
it was announced this week by
Roscoe Dunjee, president. Mr..
Dunjee, editor of the Oklahoma
Black Dispatch, and O. K. Man
ming, of Houston, were here to
make preparations for the meet.
Upon leaving here, they will visit
Washington for q conference with
Secy. Wallace, who is tentatively
scheduled to address the meet.
Jackson advocate. [volume] (Jackson, Miss.) 1939-current, 1946-06-22
CoIunbiidns
Enrolment
Refused
Reports State
Clerks Fearful
Of u. S. Clerks
S. C. FILE AFFIDAyITS
WITH JUSTICE DEPARTMENT

| COLUMBIA, S. C.-tANP)-The
first series of affidavits on refusal
of South Carolina white Demo
Gratis to enroll Negroes for sum-
mer primary voting was filed with
the u. S. Department of Justice
this week, a joint announcement
by the state NAACP conference
and the Progressive Democratic
party said Wednesday.
The affidavits grew out of the
refusal of four Columbia wards to
enroll Negroes who attempted to
enter the names on the books last
Friday. In one ward, ward nine,
four Negroes did enroll but Lane
L. Bonner, acting county Secre-
tary of the party, said these would
be purged, presumably at the close
of enrolment on June Is. Clerks
and attaches at other wards SIM
ply advised they could not en-
roll Negroes because of their
race.
GENERAL HOLIDAY
In most counties Negroes took a
general holiday to attempt mass
enrollments on June. S. In all of
the 46 counties attempts to enroll
were made. Ahdavits on refusals
in these will also be filed with the
justice department which has
promised to prosecute persons
denying Negroes the right to vote
in either primary or genera
election on the grounds of their
being Negroes.
Meanwhile authoritative reports
are the enrolment clerks over
the state are panic-bound, fear
full of being hailed into federal
court for refusing to enroll Ne
groeS. Several of them are report
ed as having quit flat and so
serious was the situation that the
executive commit e of the white
party held an emergency and strict
ly secret session here Monday,
Newsmen were barred and exact
business of the meeting is stiIl
guarded under oath of those at
tended, who signed pledges of ST.
lence. However, the executives an
nounced they had decided to give
full backing to any and FL clerks
taken to court. But unanswered was
where the funds would come, the
party treasurer being broke.
Richland county chairman John
/. Rice has issued orders to I'M
behring's to keep away any and all
Negroes wishing to talk with him
so long as books remain open.
Jackson advocate. [volume] (Jackson, Miss.) 1939-current, 1946-06-22
Million Veter ans Plan For
Sen. Bi|bo's Impeachment
Negro Vet Brutally Beaten
By Rankin County Mob For
Attempting TO Register

er, who is attending Jackson Col
iege here under the G1 Dill,,f d
resident of Pickett, small COM
munity in Rankin County.
In a sworn affidavit, Fletcher
says that he went to the Rankin
County Courthouse to register and
that he was told by the clerk to
go up on the second floor of the
building where he would find a
man who looked after all veterans
matters. When he found the man
on the second floor he was told,
"Niggers are not allowed to vote
in Rankin County, and if you don't
want to get into serious trouble
get out of this building and don't
Continued On Back Page
Jackson advocate. [volume] (Jackson, Miss.) 1939-current, 1946-06-22
State Funeral Directors Embalmers
Assn Hold 10th Annual Meet Here

High points of the meeting were
first the presidents address, which
brought out much valuable infor-
nation. including statistics show
ing that Mississippi stands first
of all states in the Union in vol
ume of burial insurance in force,
having a total of over $17,000,O00.
Secondly, the excellent lecture and
round table discussion conducted
by Mr.. Charles Lattimer, manu-
featuring chemist of Bondol Lab
oratories, Madison, Ark.
A very fine report on the work
Continued On Back Page)
Jackson advocate. [volume] (Jackson, Miss.) 1939-current, 1946-06-22

JACKSON, Miss (DSN)-The
Goth annual and first postwar ses-
sion of the Mississippi Colored
Funeral Directors and Embalmers
Association is now history. Over
rs funeral directors and embalm-
ers from Is cities and towns in
the state present. The associa-
ton assembled in the main lobby
of Summers Hotel on West Pearl
Street, Wednesday, June 18th, at
$3.50 2. m. The one-day session
was presided over by the presi-
dent, J. F. Brittenum, of Holly
Springs.
Jackson advocate. [volume] (Jackson, Miss.) 1939-current, 1946-06-22

LIBRARY SERVICE FELLOW
SHIP-Miss Mary E. Turner, 2
1916 graduate of the Atlanta Uni
versity School of Library Service.
has been awarded a library serv-
ice fellowship by the University of
Michigan ! for the period. July /.
1946-June 30, 1947, it has been
announced.
One of the high ranking stu
dents of her class at Atlanta Uni
versity, Miss Turner's fellowship
will enable her to work for the
A. M. L. S. degree. while serving
in a position in the general libra
ry of the University Of Michigan
Jackson advocate. [volume] (Jackson, Miss.) 1939-current, 1946-06-22
Defiance OF
Supreme Court,
Miss. Law Hit
President Urged
To Send Troops To
Insure Suffrage

CHICAGO - CAMP One mil
lion Negro veterans of World War
II will sign petitions to impeach
Senator Bilbo if he is reelected
on his white supremacy ticket
next fall, according to announce
ment made here this week by the
National Negro council.
Bilbo in announcing his canoi-
dacy on the proposed ticket, is
openly defying and directly vlolat-
ing the 1914 decision of the Unit
ed States Supreme court Oh Tex
as primaries, the council declar-
ed. Further, the statement said,
such official action is contrary to
Mississippi's present law discon-
tinuing payment of poll tax by
war veterans, some 100000 of
are Negro.
CONSISTENCY SEEN
Pointing out that Sen. Smith of
Illinois and Sen. Ware of PennSyl-
vania both were denied seats in
the senate, disqualified on grounds
of immortality and illegality in the
Continued On Back Page)
Jackson advocate. [volume] (Jackson, Miss.) 1939-current, 1946-06-22
JOSHUA JONES

Sy I. r. REYNOLDS
Brother Bell says q fellow who
always claims he has a bunch is
usually the fellow who gets
punch.
The Skyland post. [volume] (West Jefferson, N.C.) 193?-1988, 1946-10-31

AS your candidate for the State
Senate from the 29th district, on
the Republican ticket, favor the
following improvements for our
district:
/. Improvement of secondary
roads; 2. Increased pay for our
teachers; 3. Better school build
ings, including central heating
plants in some cases; 4. Encour-
agement of outside factories, to
establish themselves in our dis
trict; S. Encouragement of tour
list trade to our district, by plan
ned advertising of our scenic
beauty; 6. A State bonus Of $40
per month for home service, $40
per month for foreign service, for
veterans of War II; 7. A free state
license for any disabled veteran
to operate business or profess
sion; 8. Law enforcement; 9.
state wide auto liability and prop
erty damage insurance required
for all auto drivers.
|, want to urge all War II vet
Grams to register in October if
they, haven't already done so, that
they will be qualified to vote in
the November 5th election. Being
War II veteran myself, I be-
lieve every veteran should be
voter.
I will personally, highly appre-
ciate any vote cast for me in the
November 5th election, regard
less of how you may be register
ed, because if I am elected will
endeavor to represent every citi-
zen of our district, honestly, cou-
rageously, and to the best of my
ability, and as my conscience
leads me.
Remember the name - Paul
Swanson; the office-State SEN
ate; the time-Nov. S, 1916.
The Skyland post. [volume] (West Jefferson, N.C.) 193?-1988, 1946-10-31

Mrs. Fulton Rotten, of Mill
Creek, was among those from
distance who attended the fun
eral Of Mrs. B. c. Yates Sunday.
MIR. and Mrs. Erenst Segraves
and Miss Martha Segraves made
a business trip to Elizabethton
Monday.
MIR. and Mrs. Fred Ashley, and
family of Keystone, w. Va, were
called here Friday by the death
of Mrs. Ashley's mother, Mrs.
! B. c. Yates.
Mr.. and Mrs. Jack Met ormick,
and daughter of Amy, were guests
of Mr.. and Mrs. Mac cCormick,
Sunday.
Mr.. Jimmie Deese is visiting
in Warrensville this week.
The Skyland post. [volume] (West Jefferson, N.C.) 193?-1988, 1946-10-31
Mrs. Yates, 81,
Dies Suddenly

Funeral service for Mrs. Rittie
Yates, 81, was held Sunday at
eleven o'clock at the Warrensville
Baptist church. Officiating were
Revs. Granville Howell and Ed
Mcclure. Burial followed in the
WEIGH cemetery.
Mrs. Yates succumbed sudden
ly at her home near Warrensville
on Friday.
In addition to her husband, Ben
c. Yates, she is survived by four
daughters, Mrs. Charlie Hensley,
of Mebane, w. Va; Mrs. Glenn
Barker, of Warrensville; Mrs.
Wade Jones, of Warrensville;
Mrs. Fred Ashby, of Bina; and
one son, Elmer r. Yates, of Dur
ham.
The Skyland post. [volume] (West Jefferson, N.C.) 193?-1988, 1946-10-31

IA d p :
welcome these good people as
citizens.
Mrs. j. r. Short and Mrs. w.
H. Jones continue i'll at their
homes here.
Mrs. J. M. Burkett and Mrs.
c. r. Latham were among the
teachers at Winston Salem, Fri
day.
Miss Mamie Smithey was the
week end guest of Mrs. c. r.
Latham.
Miss Mary Elizabeth Latham
visited Miss Virginia Ruth Price
at Riverview, last week end.
The Skyland post. [volume] (West Jefferson, N.C.) 193?-1988, 1946-10-31
Silas Greek News

A dinner and a get-together
meeting was held at the home of
Mr.. and Mrs. c. M. Dickson Sun
day in honor of their son, DIR
Glenn S. Dickson of Philadelphia
Those present were MIR. and Mrs
c. M. Dickson, Mrs. j. r. Phipps,
Miss Bonnie and Cleo Dickson,
Mr.. and Mrs. Colonel Francis,
Rev. and Mrs. J. w. Hunneycut
and children, Mr.. and Mrs. Stan
ley Kirk and little son, Mr.. and
Mrs. Zeb Dickson and children,
Mrs. Parker Dickson and child
rem, Mr.. c. F. Dickson, DR.. Glenn
and his friend, Ralph Shields of
Philadelphia.
Mrs. Floyd Jones who under
went an operation in the Jeffer-
son Memorial hospital, has re-
turned home and is improving.
Mrs. E. o. Young and Mr.. and
Mrs. Paul Richardson and little
daughter of Rugby, Virginia,
spent Sunday with Mrs. Floyd
Jonse.
DR.. Glenn S. Dickson, who has
been spending a few days vaca-
ton among relatives and friends,
accompanied by one of his fri
ends, Mr.. Ralph Shields, left
Tuesday.
Mr.. Paul Hamilton, who re-
ceived some fractured ribs from
car wreck a few days ago, is
improving.
The Skyland post. [volume] (West Jefferson, N.C.) 193?-1988, 1946-10-31
MCNEIL WINS JUDGING
CONTEST AT COLLEGE

BEREA, KY. Oct. 29-Bob Nc
Neil, of West Jefferson, took top
honors in the annual Junior
Senior Livestock Juding contest,
which is sponsored by the Agri-
culture Department of Berea
College. McNeiPs accomplish
ment was announced at the Gag
Social which is classical event
on the Berea College campus.
Mcneil took 1910 points out of
a possible 1900.
The Skyland post. [volume] (West Jefferson, N.C.) 193?-1988, 1946-10-31
PAGE TWO
WarrensviIle News

Mr.. and Mrs. Eddie Bryan and
MRS. Sally Johnson, of Trade,
Tenn. were guests of Mr.. K. l..
Even Monday en- route from
Florida to their home at Trade.
Mr.. and Mrs. r. G. johnson,
and son Dannie Of High Point,
were week end guests of relatives
here. Mr.. and Mrs. johnson have
sold their home here to Mr.. and
Mrs. Wiley Elliott.
Warrensville is glad indeed to
The Skyland post. [volume] (West Jefferson, N.C.) 193?-1988, 1946-10-31
REVIVAL TO BEGIN AT
PINEY RIDGE, SUNDAY

A revival will begin at the
Piney Ridge Baptist church Sum
day, Rev. c. L. johnson, pastor,
announced this week. Assisting
Rev. Mr.. Johnson in the services
will be Rev. C.. o. Richardson,
of North Wilkesboro.
Services will begin Sunday at
HOO a. m. and 6:45 p. M, it was
pointed out. The public is cor
daily invited to attend.
The Skyland post. [volume] (West Jefferson, N.C.) 193?-1988, 1946-10-31
THREE MEN TRIED
IN MAYORS COURT

Three men were tried and fined
in Mayors court Monday before
Mayor c. 0. Parsons.
John and Jack Vineyard, both
of Smethport, and both charged
with engaging in public affray,
were fined SIS and costs. B. Har-
less, of West jefferson, charged
with driving while under the in
fluence of some intoxicant, was
fined $50 and costs and had his
license revoked for period Of
one year. Also charged with re-
ckless driving, he was fined $25
and costs.
Hartford county negro farmers
will have more milk, thanks to a
shipment of 80 cows just deliv-
cred
The Skyland post. [volume] (West Jefferson, N.C.) 193?-1988, 1946-10-31

North Carolina has Ia million
acres of cleared land that is now
idle, much of it severely eroded.
What about reforeStation?
The Wrangell sentinel., 1946-08-02
FIR. HOCH HOME

The Rev. Fr. Hoeh, pastor of the local Catholic Church, returned to Wrangell Monday afternoon from Petersburg following his ar rival there Saturday from Califor- mia. Father Hoch reports having had wonderful vacation in Los Angeles visiting his mother and 'lolling in the shadeY in his moth er's home yard. Father Hoch brought back a real California sun tan
 While in the south Father Hoch took trip to Shiprock, New Mex ico, where he visited MT. and Mrs. George Barrett. Mir. Barrett is a former Superintendent of Wraa- gell Institute and Father said they wished to be remembered to all of their Wrangell friends. Father
The Wrangell sentinel., 1946-08-02
BARRINGTONs HERE

Wrangell had a natural touch lost Sunday which it has missed for some time with the familiar sight of Capt. Hill Harrington. for mer Stikine River skipper. strolllrg the streets of Wrangell chewing his famous cigar. He and Mrs. Burlington paid a surprise visit to Wrangell over Saturday and Sun day, coming down on the Aouila. as guest of Mr. F. V. Wagner.
 The Barringtons spent Sunday here renewing old aequaintances
 While here they were house guests Of the Fred c. Hanfords.
 They returned to Juneau Sunday evening on the Aquila where they are visiting their son and daugh- ter-in-law, the William II. Bar ringtons and have promised to re- turn to Wrangell before preceding on to their home in Oak Harbor the last of August.
 Captain Darlington was former ly owner, with his brother Sid. of the Harrington Transportation Co and ran Hazel B boats up the Silk inc for twenty years.
The Wrangell sentinel., 1946-08-02

Hoeh also visited dhe Leonard Fay lors in Albuquerque New Mexico. MT. Taylor is a former Alaska salesman and is now in the broker age business in Albuquerque and Mrs. Taylor is a former Wrangell Institute teacher. They also sent their greetings to Alaska friends.
 Before coming home took the train to Lakeview. Oregon to visit the Rev. Father Geis. of that city and Father Geis drove him back to Los Angeles by way of Reno.
 Before taking the plane for AL aska Father Hoch visited his sis ter in Seattle for a few days.
The Wrangell sentinel., 1946-08-02
VETS MAIL BAG

o If I enlist now, will I be ali- igible for benefits under the CT bill?
 A. You are eligible for CT bill benefits if you serve any time be- fore the war is officially termin- ated. However you will still be eligible if you enlist before Oct tober 6, 1946, if the war is of fieially terminated before that time.
 o. What is the veteran popula- tion of the United States?
 A. The total number of veter- ans at the end of June was 1G.- S19,OOO There were 12,848,0OO World War II veterans and 3,97l.- coo veterans of World War I and other wars.
 o. I was a V-12 student in the Navy for six months of my service. Is. the time spent in V-12 appli- cable on education entitlement time under the CT bill?
The Wrangell sentinel., 1946-08-02

A. Formerly, all V-12 time was deductible from the period of ed ucational entitlement The latest directiyes, however, make many exceptions. Il is recommended that you apply to the VA office in your locality for a decision. If dissatis- fled with the decision you may have your case reviewed.
 Q. What is the correct mailing adress for NsL Insurance prem iumg?
 A. Insurance records are now kept iQ the branch offices of the VA. You should send your prem iums to: Veterans Administration. Branch II, Insurance Collections Division, Exchange Building. Seattle, Washington.
 o. If a lender turns down a vet eran's application for a loan. what should the veteran do?
 A. He should see another lender. The fact that one lender is not in terested does not indicate that qn- ether may not be. One lender may not wish to make the type of loan the veteran wants.
The Wrangell sentinel., 1946-08-02
OPA RECEIVES NOTICE
 OF PRICE CONTROL PROGRAM

JUNBAU--The Alaska OPA has received official notification to proceed with the administration of the Price Control Program under the OPA Restoration Act signed by President Truman July 25. Under this authority, price and rent reg ulations of June 30 are again in full force and effect except for certain commodities specifically exempted under August 21. On this date meat, dairy products. grains, cottonseed, soybeans and their products will revert to OPA control unless a specially appoint ed decontrol board orders other wise before that time. Poultry. eggs, petroleum, tobacco and their products are permanently exempt unless this DecontroI Board orders ceilings restored August 21.
 We believe that the Act as passed represents a very substan- tial improvement over the renewal act vetoed by President Truman three weeks ago, stated Mrs. Mild red R. Hermann, OPA's Alaska Director, though it Is not as good an act as we previously had"
 Under this restored authority the Alaska OPA will immediately resume vigorous and positive ac- tiVity in every division, according i to the Directors statement. En- torcement action will start at once on all investigations based on viola tiOns committed prior to July l.. and the Price and Rent Divisions will proceed with issuance of all pending orders. All petitions fo: adjustment originating prior to July l will be Immediately process sed, too.
 During the interim since June 30 the personnel of the Alaska OPA, both in Juneau and in ;ss field offices has busted itself with clearing up backlog of accumulat- ed work and readying itself to take over the new program that will have to be developed as a result of changes made in the Act under Whlch IL Will now operate
 We are very proud of the way our staff stuck to the ship in the face of the continuing uncertainty concerning OPAs future during this interim period" Mrs. Hermann said. All staff members stayed at their jobs as requested by Presi- dent Truman in his radio address to the nation on June 29. Not a single resignation was received during this period"
 Mrs. Hermann has been request ed by the Regional OPA office to report to Washington on August 5 for conferences with national and Regional OPA officials, at which plans for operation for the ensuing year will be developed She will leave here early next week.
The Wrangell sentinel., 1946-08-02
BROTHER GUNN sonTH

Brother William Gum of the As sembly of God Mission, is leaving in October to visit his father who lives on the farthest eastern tin of Canada. Brother Gum has not seen his 93-year-old father in 42 years and is looking forward to spending several months with him. While he is gone Brother Flick, ey- angelist from the States, will take his place here at the Mission. Bro Flick visited Wrangell some weeks ago.
The Wrangell sentinel., 1946-08-02
WRANGELL-PETERSBURG
 AIR SERVICE HAS NEW FLYER

PETERSBURG A veteran of four years service with the air arm of the Navy, Gilbert T. Joynt is a recent arrival in Petersgurg to join the Petersburg Air Service. A native of East Jordon, Michigan, Joynt served at Port Althorp and at Sitka with Tony Schwamm, and after service in the Aleutians, went into the Pacific on carrier duty
 Assigned to the famous Fight ing Lady" the Yorktown, he took part in the liberation of the Phil ippines and flew missions in For mosa, China and Japan.