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The Durant news. (Durant, Miss.) 1882-1985, 1946-11-14
Letter To The Editor
Montgomery, Ala.
Oct. 10th, 1916.

Oct. 10Th, l946.
Miss Hazel Brannon,
Editor, Lexington Advertiser,
Lexington, Miss.
Miss Brannon:
It takes an extra amount Of
courage to do that which you have
done. You possess a quality Of de-
termination to obtain news which
I think is to be commended rather
than reproved. After an it was the
witness that was instructed not to
talk; not you. 1t was she who vio-
lated the courts ruling. She could
have refused to talk, or answer
questions.
AS IN editor, you no doubt are as
open, and frank in your editorials
as you were in your seeking after
the news concerning the flogging to
death Of a negro by five white men.
From the fact that five white men
attacked and fatally flogged one
negro I should say that the white
men were, and are not only GRIM
inals, but towards as well. One man
by himself could have done what
the five did, but being towards re-
sorted to mob violence.
For some persons, truth is as hard
to face as the blazing sun.
We need more men and women
with your courage and determinat-
ion. You are to be admired for that
which you did. l wish that ! were
a lawyer I'd teal that thing to pieces,
bit by bit, and expose the rotten
ness of the whole thing. Stick to
your guns. May you live long, and
may your courage live with you.
I do some writing myself-plain
unvarnished facts. Short articles on
timely topics. I'll be glad to send you
a sample of my work and let you be
the judge as to whether it is worth
printing. l have a college education.
Have travelled extensively. l also
write poetry. Perhaps you would be
willing to give a little space Il
worthwhile articles.
The Durant news. (Durant, Miss.) 1882-1985, 1946-11-14
4zaS! NOTICES
NOTICE OF

40 n Quok1fleo Electors II The
City of Duront. Mississippi:
Notice is hereby given that pur-
suant to a resolution passed by the
Mayor and Board of Aldermen of
the City of Durant, Mississippi, at
a recessed meeting of said Board on
November Is, 1916, an election will
be held on the 10th day of Deem
Der, 1916, at the regular voting place
IN the City Hall of the City of Du-
rant, Mississippi, for the purpose of
submitting to the qualified electors
OF the said City of Durant, Missis-
sippi, the question of issuing the
bonds of said City in the sum of
Sixty Thousand ($60, OOO. OO) Dollars,
the proceeds of said bonds to be
used for the purpose of constructing
additions to, improving, expanding
the textile or hosiery manufacturing
building owned by said City of Du-
rant, and acquiring, owning, and or
leasing to some reputable concern the
said building, additions, improve
ments and the land in connection
herewith, for said municipality as
a municipal industrial enterprise.
All qualified electors of the City
OF Durant, Mississippi, are eligible
to vote at said election.
Signed and published by the elect
ion commissioners of the said City
OF Durant, this the 14th day of
November, 1916.
w. G. MARTIN,
w. P. TAYLOR,
MARCUS LOVE.
914tnp Election Commissioners.
The Durant news. (Durant, Miss.) 1882-1985, 1946-11-14

stitute a true copy of the Resolution
passed by the Mayor and Board OF
Aldermen of the City of Durant,
calling an election to vote on the
matter of the issuance of $60,0OO.OO
in bonds as said Resolution appears
on the Minutes of said Board in
Minute Book II at page 349. ct seq.
Witness my signature and seal of
the City of Durant, this the 18th
day of November, 1916.
Isl MRS. c. w. TINDALL,
Clerk of the City of Durant Missis-
(SEAL 9-3tnp
The Durant news. (Durant, Miss.) 1882-1985, 1946-11-14

FOR SALE-One 20-inch birls'
bicycle. Also n 3-burner gas
stove and two tricycles (for small
children); one felt mattress. Lawson
sofa, Wingback chair and platform
rocker. Phone Durant 85-R. Solicit
The Durant news. (Durant, Miss.) 1882-1985, 1946-11-14
CLASSIFIED ADS

LOST-In Mizpah Cemetery, Du-
rant) one baby doll about Is in.
long. Reward. Please call Mrs. H. H.
Hightower, Phone Durant 2l7-W
9-tfnp
The Durant news. (Durant, Miss.) 1882-1985, 1946-11-14

FOR SALE: 800 Acre Cattle Farm,
located in Attala county, with so
head registered hereford cows, 2 re-
gistered polled hereford bulls. 100
acres planted in oats, enough hay
to feed during winter. All fenced
and crossed fensed, with plenty
water. Part cash down, with balance
on easy terms.
WALTER N. ODOM, AGENT. 414
CASTELAR, Blvd. Telephone CIV,
Durant, Mississippi 29-4tnp 8-4tnp
The Durant news. (Durant, Miss.) 1882-1985, 1946-11-14

Use the Classified Ads-It PdYs
The Durant news. (Durant, Miss.) 1882-1985, 1946-11-14

FOR SALE: gus Acre Farm, I0cateu
four miles East Of Walden, Miss.
in Carroll County. Ten dwellings
and nine tenant houses on place, n
million feet timber. On mail, school,
and milk route. Plenty water, 800
acres in cultivation. Will make one
bale cotton per ere
The Durant news. (Durant, Miss.) 1882-1985, 1946-11-14

For the proposal---.
Against the proposal-.
BE 1T FURTHER RESOLVED,
that the said election shall be held
as far as practicable, in accordance
with the law regulating general
municipal elections in the State OF
Mississippi, and the laws regulating
elections held pursuant to the
authority granted in the aforemen-
toned Chapter 241, Laws OF Missis-
sippi of 1914, and the City OF Du-
rant Election Commissioners shall
forthwith after the holding OF said
election, prepare and file with the
City Clerk of Durant, Mississippi, a
certificate showing the result OF said
election.
BE 1T FURTHER RESOLVED,
that a certified copy Of this reso-
luton be furnished to the City
Election Commissioners and to the
City Clerk of Durant, Mississippi,
for their information and guidance
in calling and holding said election
and that a certified copy hereof be
likewise furnished to the Missis-
sippi Agricultural and Industrial
Board. q.
Adopted this the 18th day OF
November AID, 1916, after having
been read by sections and in full,
by the following vote on sections
and as a whole, 'to-wit:
Aldermen voting yea: F. V. Nc
Cullar, j. T. Nicely, H. B. Sargent
H. L. Harrington, Harry O'Cain.
Aldermen voting may. none.
Aldermen absent and not voting:
The Durant news. (Durant, Miss.) 1882-1985, 1946-11-14
FOR SALE: Five Room Brick Hou-
&c, located on West Avenue. In
Durant, Mississippi.

FOR SALE: Twelve Room Frame
House, located on Depot Street in
Durant, Mississippi. This house is
arranged for three apartments.
The Durant news. (Durant, Miss.) 1882-1985, 1946-11-14

w. e. HOWELL, Mayor.
(SEAL) 9
Attest:
MRS. c. W. TINDALL.
City Clerk.
State of Mississippi,
County of Holmes,
City of Durant.
I, Mrs. c. W. Tindall, duly elected,
qualified and acting Clerk in ond for
the City of Durant, Holmes County,
Mississippi, hereby certify that the
within and foregoing 8 pages con-
The Durant news. (Durant, Miss.) 1882-1985, 1946-11-14

That for the payment of said bonds
as n when issued and interest
thereon, and for the creation of a
sinking fund for the payment of said
bonds and interest, as and when is
sued, the Mayor and Board of
Aldermen of the City of Durant,
Holmes County, Mississippi, shall
levy and collect annually taxes, upon
the taxable property in the City of
Durant, in the sum and amount of
not less than the amount of prin-
cipal and interest due during each
year until said interest and bonds
are paid, and shall fix an annual
tax levy ove said period of years
for which said bonds are issued so
as that said tax levy shall be sub
stantially uniform throughout said
period; and to further secure the
payment of said bonds, the Mayor
and Board of Aldermen of the City
of Durant, Holmes County, Missis-
sippi, may in their discretion mort
gage or pledge all additional real
property and all additional buildings
used and useful in said City of Du-
rant for said industrial enterprise
which are acquired or constructed
by said City of Durant for the en-
largement and expansion of said
industrial enterprise under the
terms of this Certificate; all income
for any lease or contract for the
operation of said industrial enter
prise in excess of the amount which
would be received under the exist
ing contract with Real Silk Hosiery
Mills, Inc, for the operation of such
industrial enterprise shall likewise be
pledged for the payment of said
Evening star., 1946-09-16
u. S. Pays Student Activity Fee,
Veterans See Football Free

generally will play for veterans
whatever fees are required of all
students.
This means, he said. that If a
college requires all students to buy
an activity ticket. perhaps includ-
ing admission to football games and
other athletic contests. then it's a
fee, and the agency will pay it for
a veteran.
But II the purchase of tickets is
optional. or If there is a provision
for refunding the money to students
who do not use them, it's not a Zee
under the agency's Interpretation
and 1t will not pay.
The Veterans Administration will
pay the fee for model for a vet
eran taking an art course, provided
all taking the course are required to
pay a fee for one to pose in class.
But the veteran can't stretch this
privilege into hiring a model of his
own and sending the bill to the Gov
ernment.
Mr.. Roach said the student actiy-
ity ticket usually covers such things
as upkeep of a hall for student
meetings, use of tennis courts and
other places for student use, rather
tnan watching the varsity football
games or other contests.
University health benefits, II they
come under the compulsory rule. are
paid for the veteran, in addition Ia
the Government medical and hos
pltal attention he may be entitled
to otherwise.
Evening star., 1946-09-16
FDIC Says Bank Loans
Don't Need U. 5. Support
BY the Associoted Press

The Federal Deposit Insurance
Corp. said yesterday there Is no need
for governmental lending activities
or guarantee of bank loans under
present conditions.
Currently, the FDIC said in its an
nual report to Congress, private
banks ARE able and anxious to make,
both to business and to consumers,
loans which are economically sound.
"At some time, when the demand
for goods and services may be-
come less than the supply, Govern
ment guarantee of bank credit and
Government lending activities NAV
be needed. That condition does not
prevail at the present time"
The FDIC also called for careful
guarding against monopoly in the
banking business, commenting:
"Only under competitive condi-
tions will the banking system salts
factorily discharge its function of
allocating credit to those who can
make the most efficient use of it.
Furthermore, the development of
monopolistic practices in the bank
ing system contributes to the de-
mand for increased lending activity
on the part of the Governments
trend which would easily threaten
the existence of our private banking
system"
Evening star., 1946-09-16
BY the Associated Press

Veterans will go to college foot
ball games this fall at the taxpay-
ers' expense-if they are attending
the right schools.
Uncle Sam Is prepared to throw
in tickets for other campus affairs,
too, and perhaps one Of those fancy
college yearbooks, or more medical
benefits, or a live and decorative
art model. 1t all depends.
Fees for these and other expenses.
up to $500 school year. are paid
for veterans in college under the
CT Bill of Rights-and If they are
required Of all students In the school
or class.
Some of these extras are included
in student activity or athletic tick
cts for the season. A Veterans Ad-
ministration official said the total
fees had not been tailed. However,
an official of national college as
sociation estimated that about half
of 100000 veterans probably will be
charged student activity fees aver
aging about IS a man. That's 2,25O,-
900.
Other fees cover such essentials
as tuition, books, supplies and equip
ment. If the total doesn't add up
to $500, the difference stays in the
Federal treasury.
D. Gordon Roach, operations as
sistant in the Veterans AdminiStra-
tiOn training facilities service Sa id
that under the GI Bill, the agency
Evening star., 1946-09-16
Mrs. Wiseman Dies at 81;
Nurse Here for 28 Years

Funeral services for Mrs. Perle
NJ Wiseman, ST, assistant night
supervisor of nurses at Freedmens
Hospital. who died Friday night at
Freedmen's Hospital, will be held at
IL am. tomorrow at the Church of
Our Redeemer, Eighth and Barry
streets NV. Burial will be in
Arlington National Cemetery.
A native Of East Liverpool, Ohio.
she graduated from the school for
nurses at Freedmen's in 1918. She
was appointed head nurse in the
operating room there in 1928, chief
nurse in the obstetrics ward in 1882
and assistant night supervisor in
1898.
She introduced the War Hospital
Aide Corps to Freedmen's during
the war. She served as public
health nurse in Montgomery County
from 1888 to 1910 and was an in
structor in home hygiene and care
of the sick for the Red Gross from
1920 to 1912. She lived at 2l6 Elm
street NV.
Mrs. Wiseman Is survived by her
husband, DR.. Luther M. Wiseman;
two sons, Malcolm l.. and Morris c.
Wiseman; her father, John G.
Smith, all of Washington: a brother,
Clarence Smith, of Ashtabula, Ohio,
and three grandchildren.
Evening star., 1946-09-16
Dane Will Tour U. 5.
lin RemodeIed School Bus

Before setting out from here on a
Nationwide sightseeing tour in a
reconditioned school bus, fitted up
with living and sleeping quarters,
Knude Clauson Kaas, president of
the Adventures Club of Denmark,
hopes to present a water color paint
ing of Greenland to President
Truman.
Mr.. Kaas, who is staying with
Maj. Gen. Christian C. j. Foersley,
Danish military and air attache, at
4506 Edmonds street NV, said to-
day the painting is by Gitz Johan-
sen, Danish artist, and will be given
in appreciation of Americas part in
liberating Denmark. He hopes to
exhibit 35 water colors of Greenland
by the artist here.
Author, lecturer, flyer and drafts
man, Mr.. Kaas plans to illustrate a
series of lectures in the United
States with color film, he explained
During the war he said he aided in
smuggling Jews from Denmark to
Sweden.
The tour of the United States has
been planned for many years, he
said, and, unable to buy a new car
and trailer, he is using the school
bus, which he aided in converting
He will make the trip with his
daughter, Eva, 20, and a friend, Miss
Olga Rasmussen, expected to arrive
from Denmark shortly.
Evening star., 1946-09-16
Murray and Arnold Ask US.
To Act Against MonopoIies

Unless the trend to monopoly
stops, I'VE will soon be totalitarian
Nation" Senator Murray, Demo-
crat, of Montana and Thurman Ar
mold, former Assistant Attorney
General, declared yesterday over
Station WINK. The Senator advo-
Gated creation Of a special Govern
ment board to study and report
periodically ION the status of COM
petition and monopoly"
Mr.. Arnold, now practicing law
here, urged additional funds for the
Antitrust Division Of the Justice
Department, which he formerly
headed. He also advocated more
authority for Federal agencies now
delegated certain limited powers to
check UP on violations of existing
law"
Under Senator Murray's plan, the
projected board would make recon-
mendations. to the President and
Congress intended to develop a well
rounded consistent antimonopoly
program" He urged legislation ito
prevent monopolistic practices con-
corning the use of patents and pat
ent pools"
Evening star., 1946-09-16

! lumbia Country Club. the Friendly
Sons of ST. Patrick, the Washington
Board Of Trade and the Washington
Paint Club. At the time of his
death he resided at 80 Kalorama
circle NV. home of his sister, Mrs
Francis D. Thomas.
In 1899 he married the former
Miss Jane Slater, who survives.
Others surviving are a son, Hugh,
S; daughter, Kathleen. 6, and an
other sister, Mrs. John r. Eakin of
Falls Church, Va.
Brief family services will be held
at the kalorama circle residence at
$50 am. tomorrow followed by re-
QUEEN high mass at ST. Matthews
Cathedral at 10 am. Burial will be
in Mount Olivet Cemetery.
Honorary pallbearers will be Ed
ward K. Walsh. Richard T. Walsh,
Thomas R. Crowley, C. Arthur
Slater, jr.. DR.. Raymond T. Holden,
jr.; Prescott L. Wetherill, John J..
Kehoe, A Harmer Reside. William
E. Furey and Edward j. Clarke.
Evening star., 1946-09-16
Roy D. Cromwell, 81, Dies;
Served as PBA Office Chief

Roy D. Cromwell, sr., So, Public
Buildings Administration employe,
died yesterday at his home, 819
Madison street NV, after a brief
illness.
A native Of Baltimore. Mr.. Crom-
well came here more than IS years
ago to become an employe of the
Navy Department in 1911. At the
time of his death, he was chief of
the supervising architects office in
the architectural division Of the
PBA.
He is survived by his widow, Mrs
Anna l.. Cromwell; three sons, How
ara L., Roy, jr., and Paul r.; a
daughter, Mrs. Frank Perry: a
brother, S. j. Cromwell, all of Wash
ington. and his mother, Mrs Alice
Cromwell. and sister, Miss Maysie
Cromwell, both of Gloucester, Va.
Funeral services will be held at
2 pm. Wednesday at the Hines fu-
neral home. 2901 Fourteenth street
NV. Burial arrangements have not
been completed.
Evening star., 1946-09-16
Henry Ford Il Urges
Fresh Thinking by
Labor, Management
BY the Associated Press

DETROIT. Sept. 16-Henry Ford
II today called for fresh thinking
by both labor and management in
the problems of achieving full indus
trial production and more stable
employment" in the automobile in
dustry.
The Ford Motor Co. president, ad-
dressing the Economic Club on The
Goal of Steady Employment" said
the situation demanded an honest
and sincere determination to work
out our difficulties together"
He deplored ANY atmosphere of
hysteria and prejudice" saying
none of us can afford to lose the
democratic art of getting along to-
gether."
He criticized labor's strike policies,
asserting management could take
the initiative" in the field of human
engineering but that labor must
make major contribution"
There is at stake the very force
which made this Nation great-the
tremendous power of competition in
a nation of free people" Mr.. Ford
said.
Unless Americans were willing
to give up a substantial part of our
freedom, we cannot expect the Gov
ernment' or the public or some
fact finding board to come up with
a solution to our problems" he de-
clared.
las free Americans? he said, I'VE
cannot shirk the responsibility of
working out our own answers"
He asked management for wig
orous," fresh thought and in
genuity" in working out production
patterns He suggested labor must
apply fresh thought to its use of the
strike"
Evening star., 1946-09-16
AFL, Clio Leaders 10 Speak
AT Trainmen's S Convention
BY tho Associoied Press

MIAMI BEACH, Fla. Sept. 1s.-
Representatives of both the CIO
and AFL were expected to bid for
the Endorsement of the Independent
Brotherhood of Railroad Trainmen
at the unions convention opening
here today.
William Green Of the AFL and
Philip Murray of the CIO have
been asked to speak to the 1000 or
more delegates who are assembling
here for the brotherhood first ses-
sion in seven years. No dates have
been set for their talks.
Today union officials will exam
inc the credentials of delegates
from the 1046 lodges in the United
States and Canada and appoint
convention committees.
The brotherhood's president, A. F.
Whitney, and Senator Pepper,
Democrat, Of Florida, will address
the convention tomorrow.
Up for discussion later are the
cost of living, price control, health
and welfare legislation. foreign
policy, political action and wages.
Evening star., 1946-09-16
Freedmen S Epidemic
Costs 14th Baby's

The toll of infant fatalities from
Freedmen's Hospitals diarrhea cpl
demic reached IA today and two
other babies were reported in criti-
cal condition.
Since the epidemic broke out more
than month ago, the hospital has
discontinued admitting new ma
ternity cases, but today there still
are three babies in the nursery and
six readmitted to the hospital, all
i'll with the disease.
The 14th victim was Mildred
Hamilton. l8-day-old daughter of
Mr.. and Mrs. Robert Hamilton, 41O3
Hayes street NE. She had been un-
der treatment since contracting the
disease three days after birth.
1t has been the policy of the hos
pital to discharge the babies as
quickly as possible, with warning
to parents to return the infants If
they become i'll of diarrhea.
One of the six babies returned to
the hospital for treatment is now
on the critical list, as is one of the
three still in the nursery.
The Red Cross today issued an
appeal for women with wartime
experience as nurses aides and
Gray Ladies to help at Gallinger
Hospital, where crisis still exists.
due to the closing down of the
obstetrics department of Freed
mems.
Gallinger, which normally records
about $50 births a month, expects
to have more than 400 this month
DIR. A. R. Sweeney, superintendent,
said. There were 10 deliveries at
Gallinger Friday. Fortunately there
were only six yesterday, well
coined respite for the staff of doc
tors and nurses.
Evening star., 1946-09-16
War Crimes Tribunal
10 Be Told Japan
Sought Soviet Aid
BY the Associated Pres,

TOXIC, Sept. 16.-Documentary
evidence that Japan hoped to per-
suaoe Russia, her traditional enemy
TO join with Germany in a tri-
partlte pact to conquer the world
Will be introduced soon at the in
ternational war crimes trial. author
ltatlVe sources disclosed today.
The evidence will not go so far
as the late Prince Fumimaro Ko-
noyes declaration that Russia had
approved such plap "in principle. -
But lnformants said it will show
Japan actively planned such a deal
TO protect her northern flank for
the thrust into the rich territories
Of Southwest Asia.
Deputy Prosecutor Frank S. Tav-
enner. jr., Woodstock, Va, NAV
present the opening argument to-
morrow or Wednesday.
In dealing with the Soviets, Ger.
many double-crossed Japan twice
the documents will show.
The first betrayal was the Ger.
man-Soviet nonaggression pact O
1889, and the second was the Naz
attack on Russia. against Japant
expressed desires.
The tribunal today heard testi
mony of British Col. Cyril Hew Dal
rymple Wild that entire settlement
OF men, women and children wer,
murdered by japanese troops i,
their sweep through Malaga. Thou
SANDS OF Asiatic citizens wer
slaughtered" he declared.
A hitherto secret atrocity repor
read to the tribunal estimated NOR,
than 100000 Chinese troops ant
civilians were massacred during tn,
Malay campaign.
One European was tortured TO,
% hours and another was hit IA
times" the report said. Japanese
poured, water into the mouth and
nostrhs OF one suspect, then jumped
on his swollen stornocb -
Evening star., 1946-09-16
1n Mrntnrtaitt

BROWN, JOHN W. In sad but loving re-
membrance OF our dear father, JOHN w.
BROWN, who left us two years ago, Sep
tember 1 8, 1914.
Memories are treasures no one can steal
Parting leaves hesrtaches no one can heal
Till memories fade and life departs,
We would awe a million tomorrows
For just one yesterday
HIS GHILDREN; LOUISE. JAMES. THEo-
DORE AND JENNIE.
WESTRAY. MATTE r. In loving mem-
opr OF our dear wife and mother, MATTE
T. WESTRAY, who entered the great be-
yond two years ago today, September 10,
A wonderful mother, woman and aid.
One who was better, God never made
a wonderful worker. SO loyal and true,
One In million, that. mother. was you
just IN your judgment, always right,
Honest and liberal, eyer upright.
Loved by your friends and all whom you
knew,
Our wonderful mother. that. mother. was
THE wEsTRAY FAMILY.
wEsTRAY, MATTE T. In sad but low
ing memory OF my dear sister, MATTE
T. WE6TRAY, who departed this life
two years ago today. September 16. 1914
Two years ago today has past
Since you were called to rest
We loved you. dear sister,
But God loved you best.
often sit afd think OF thee
When / am all alone.
For memory. is the only friend
HER srsrEA IDA CLARKE PAGE.
Evening star., 1946-09-16
Edward 0. White, 47, Dies;
Naval Gun Factory Worker

Funeral services for Edward O..
White, At, who died Saturday at
the Naval Hospital in Bethesda, will
be held at pm. Wednesday at the
Chambers funeral home, SIT Elev-
enth street Sc. Burial will be in
Arlington National Cemetery.
A native of Jackson, Mich, Mr.
White was an ordnance inspector
at the Naval Gun Factory at the
time of his death. He lived at 184O
T street Sc.
He was past commander of the
Kenneth Nash American Legion
Post No 8 and a member of the
Richard F. Smith American Legion
Post.
He is survived by his widow, Mrs.
Helene E. White, and two sons,
Charles L. and Edward M. White.