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Hartford chronicle., 1946-12-21
UNITED STATES LIKES U. OF 5. AFRICA

New York-If the matter of voting is any criteria the Ameri- can representatives in the Gen eral Assembly of U. N. are in pretty full agreement with the policies and ambitions of Jan Shuts and the Union of South Africa.
 From all appearances that major reason and interest be- hind Mir. Shuts attendance at this session of the General As sembly is to convince that body that the Union of South Africa should be permitted to incorp- crate South West Africa.
 But unfortunately he came with particularly unclean hands in this instance, for while the treatment of blacks i'll the Un- ion of South Africa has been known to be atrocious for years, they have been exerting the same pressures on Indian na- tionals.
 So the other Sunday eve ming the whole matter came to a partial and temporary show down with the vote going against South Africa. The in teresting part of the voting though was the fact that all of the nations with colonial pos sessions lined up in favor of MT. Shuts overture and the United States joined them.
Hartford chronicle., 1946-12-21
ECHOES AROUND THE WORLD
 By WILLIAM D. GRAHAM

level of Massachusetts in ap- propriating only enough to pay for stationary.
 The turn the Connecticut bill takes will be in direct propor- tion to the interest manifested in the bill by the minority groups of the State. It must not be forgotten that there are powerful interests in the State against the bill. Those inter ests have caused the defeat of a state FEPC before. They will not hesitate to put forward best effort again. Whether we have an adequate bill or not, depends on whether we take advantage of an advantage which is now in our laps. Our civic groups cannot rest on the matter. They must determine what course is best for the Ne gro and work for the adoption of that course. Let it not be said that we reached the goal line but failed to cross.
Hartford chronicle., 1946-12-21
FOOD AND FAT WASTAGE UPPED SINCE WARS END

A recen survey by employees of the New York Bureau of Street Cleaning and Waste Col lection shows that flood wastes have risen noticeably" since the end of the war, according to superintedent c. J. Labdon.
 One veteran collector de- plored the amount of fats tossed away by careless housewives. During the war, he said, fats were not thrown out and added, "but I can tell you today wo- men are wasting an awful lot of fat left on meat trimmings. If they wouldn't maybe my wife could get a cake of soap once in a while. "
 Superintendent Labdon said that New York's annual waste would "fill the Yankee Stadium to almost six times the height of the Empire State Building" and that from 16 to IS per cent by weight of the total refuse was foodstuffs. Much of this refuse contains used cooking fats, which if salvaged and turned in would increase pro- duction of soap and many oth- CT hard to get articles, depend ent on industrial fats and oils.
Hartford chronicle., 1946-12-21
Political Power In Savannah

I ran across an interesting article in a responsible New York paper dealing with the Negro vote in Savannah, Ga. I was stunned and pleasantly surprised by the revelation of the fact that of a 50,000 regi- stration of voters in the city, 10000 or two-fiftbs were Ne groes. The Negro population of Savannah is 50,O00. The article goes on to say, "But the arduous courting of the Negro vote continues here. On one side is the Citizens Progressive League. It was born of dis satisfaction with the existing administration and supported by the Negro vote, it was vic- torious In Georgia, Negroes have intended to vote in a bloc where their interests were seri- ously involved; they could not do otherwise. In municipal elections where the rights of Negroes were not involved, they intended to vote just about the same as white voters did. A very god observation. Things involving Negro rights may in- clude in Georgia better hous- ing, better economic opportun- ities, better schools and protec- tion from police brutality. All of these do not apply to Conn., but "better housing and better economic opportunity" do- There is great need for both. The Negro citizens of Georgia are putting up a great fight to crack the hold the lily-white democratic primary has had on them. All indications are that they are succeeding with phe- nomenal success.
Hartford chronicle., 1946-12-21
MARINE TETIFIES
 AGAINST COLUMBIANS

Atlanta-Lanier Waller, one of the two former Columbians to testify against the organiza- tion at the Grand Jury hearing in Atlanta, has had hectic life in his twenty-one years.
 Here is a young man who was left parentless by death when he was five years old and until he was twelve spent his life in an Orphan Asylum. On his thirteenth birthday he ran away from the institution because of a severe whipping, and went to live with sister in Atlanta.
 He left his sisters because he was unable to get along with her and found his way to Dal- las, Texas. After a very short period he found himself broke and hungry, falsified his age and enlisted in the Marines. He saw action at both Guadal- canal and Bougainville and la ter caught malaria and was sent home, where he was dis charged. After a try at a few odd jobs, he re-enlisted in the Marines but the malaria caught up with him again and he was discharged with 100 disability.
 Waller said he joined the Columbians because he had no place to go; wanted to be with other fellows and didn't like "Niggers''. But he could not stand the high-handedness of. the Columbians and he did not like the idea of running all the people out of the country but the Columbians.
Hartford chronicle., 1946-12-21
The Hartford Chronicle
HOUSING RIOTS IN CHICAGO

'Chicago-The Airport Homes Development on the South Side in Chicago has been the crux of a good deal of racial feeling for the past few weeks. This project is under the Chicago Housing Authority, where the assignments are made to vet erans and their families on the basis of need. Fifty-five of these units had been earmarked for Negro veterans. But some of the white neighbors in the area objected to it being a mixed project and therefore urged some white homeless vet erans to become squatters.
 Then Mayor Kelly stepped in and emphasized the fact that he was not going to countenance such lawlessness and the people who had been assigned were going to move in, even 1t 1t had to be with police protection.
 This pronouncement by the head of the city made no inn pression upon the race haters, for when two Negro veterans moved their furniture to the project, they were greeted by a mob. But Mayor Kelly was ready with 500 police and a free for all ensued in which heads were cracked and cars overturned.
 But the veterans moved their families in and the Housing project is going right along with assigning families as they qualify. The white veterans group who legitimately live in the project extended welcome to the Negro veterans. The storm of protest has come from the outside, from people who do not live in the project and have nothing to do with it.
Hartford chronicle., 1946-12-21

''If I could have as productive a year in 1947 as I have had in 1946, plus the same clean bill of health and good fortune I think I would be quite satisfied. And if Santa Claus would bring the country improved condi- tions and the long awaited peace and freedom of mind from the great turmoil we ex- ,erienced in 1946, I think every one would receive the same as I luckily have"
Hartford chronicle., 1946-12-21
The State FEPC

Democratic parties III Connect1- cut have endorsed a Fair Elm ployment Practices Committee. On the face of it, endorsement by both major political parties should insure passage of such a bill. And there seems to be little doubt that such a bill will be passed. It isn't often that a minority group gets such unqualified endorsement from the powers that be. However, good the intentions of both parties, it does not behoove the Negro to become lax in his vigil ance. Such a bill is not yet an accomplished fact. The major thing to guard against is the passage of a weak bill. The Negro does not want an FEPC for the mere sake of having an FEPC. He wants one by which things can be accomplished. He does not want a sham.
 The Negro does not want Connecticut to follow in the footsteps of it's sister State of Massachusetts and pass a good bill but by restricting the ap- propriation nullify it. Mass achusetts passed comparative ly good FEPC bill last year, but the legislature only ap- propriated $25,OOO with which to enforce its provisions. It is quite obvious that there can be little or no enforcement with such an amount. $25,O00 would hardly pay the staff salaries, not to mention office space and normal expenses of operation.
 On the other hand, we have the great and rich state of New York which passed a weak FEPC but gave it some $250,0OO a year on which to operate. Though much has been done through the medium of moral persuasion, it can be said that the New York Committee against discrimination has little real power and the bill is struc- turally weak. On passage of the bill, the public utilities, in- surance companies, department stores and chain stores hired Negroes, which represented a definite gain, but since it's op- eration began, the effectiveness has been questionable.
 In Connecticut we have the chance to see that the best bill is enacted. The bill has not as yet been drawn up. Both par ties have given ample warning that such a bill will be passed. However, we cannot sit back and say, "Leave it to the legis- lature" We want a strong bill. We don't want a strong bill to be passed and then ham, strung by the lack of appropria- tions. Nor do we want a weak bill with ample appropriations. We want a workable FEPC. We want the state of Connecti- cut to be the first state in the Union to come forward with an oHoa+irro INEDC L. se. nr
Hartford chronicle., 1946-12-21

"There is a Santa Claus :. and I would have him bring me a new car. With the price of cars being what they are today, I guess that is the only way l will get one. In more serious vein though, I think I would wish for continued good health"
 MT. Aubery Welsh, 6 State Terrace, Middletown, Conn.
Hartford chronicle., 1946-12-21
THE INQUIRINC  by Art Warmsley

The Question: If there was a Santa Claus, what would you ask him to bring you for Christ mas?
Hartford chronicle., 1946-12-21

'If there was a Santa Claus I would like to have him bring me new car. I would prefer to have a Buick. You see l have a sister in California, and I would like to take a trip out there to see her. l.. A. appeals to me-
 Mrs. Wilbur Boiling, 138 Dex- ter Ave, Meriden, Conn.
Hartford chronicle., 1946-12-21

MT. Joseph Skinner, Gale Ter race, Meriden, Conn.
Arkansas State press. [volume] (Little Rock, Ark.) 1941-1959, 1946-02-22
BIRTHS

Mr.. and Mrs. Sylvester Wiley
Parker, son, Theodore Stanley,
February 3.
Mr.. and Mrs. Leonard Paradise,
daughter, Hattie Eleanor, Febru-
airy 8.
Mr.. and Mrs. George Louis
Douglas, daughter, Edna Eliza
beth, February /.
Mr.. and Mrs. Wilson Haynes
Vault, daughter, Peggy Joe, Jan.
80.
Mr.. and Mrs. Rogers jackson,
son, John Wesley, February 7.
Mr.. and Mrs. John Williams,
son, James Lee, February 3.
Mr.. and Mrs. Alfred Peaster,
daughter, Peggy Jean, February
g.
Mr. and Mrs. Clarence Lindley,
daughter, Irene. January l.
Arkansas State press. [volume] (Little Rock, Ark.) 1941-1959, 1946-02-22
PRESCOTT
William Arthur Duncan

Mrs. Lulu Williams of Warren
and her son, Pvt. Henry Clay
Williams, were weekend guests
of Mrs. Eva Avery. Pvt. Williams
has been honorably discharged
after three years of service; 212
years overseas. Mrs. Robertine
Robinson, one of the leading
beauticians of Fort Worth, Texas,
formerly of Prescott, was the
guest of Mrs. Eva Avery last
weekend. Mrs. Lark Richard
son and son, Cpl. Nelson Richard
son, who has been discharged
after 212 years overseas, were the
guests of Rev. and Mrs. ODDS
Walker last Sunday. Mr.. and
Mrs. David Marshall are the
proud parents of a baby boy
born February 18th. Cpl Wood
row Williams, son of Mr.. and
Mrs. Lidge Williams, has been
honorably discharged after three
years of service. Mrs. Gertie
Carmen of Ell Dorado is spending
a few days with Mrs. Eva Avery.
TVS Talmadge Anthony after
several months with his wife and
family, has returned to Camp.
Ills wife will join him soon. =.
S nc Will Arthur Hamilton is
home on furlough. Mr.. and
Mrs. Arthur Smith motored to
Lockesburg last Sunday to visit
Mr.. and Mrs. Jim Neal Ben
Conway and Miss Clara Walker
were married February 3rd.
Pvt. Ed. Walker has been honor
ably discharged after four years
in service. CLUB NEWS: The
Progressive Women's Club was
hostess to a Valentine party at
the Masonic Hall Valentine night.
Mrs. Bell James held the lucky
number for which she received
the large Valentine basket of
foods. SCHOOL NEWS: The
pageant entitled "The Negro Be
fore the Bar of Justice, presented
by Washington Jr. High School,
was a success. This pageant eli
NAKED the celebration of Negro
History Week. An audience of
400 persons patrons of the Bough-
ton Community and Prescott;
teachers and students of McRae
md Upchurch Training Schools,
witnessed the performance. ]. r.
McBeth, assisted by Mrs. Johnny
hamilton and Mrs. Christine
Shepherd sponsored the pageant
Arkansas State press. [volume] (Little Rock, Ark.) 1941-1959, 1946-02-22
CAPITOL HILL
PTA HOLDS
MEETING AT USO

The Parent Teachers Associa-
ton of Capitol Hill School held
their annual meeting at the USO
Friday evening to review their
efforts in promoting better par
ent-teacher relationship in the
school,"
Mrs. Helen Booker 1vey, prin-
cipal, gave a brief summary of the
programs laundched at the school
to create mutual understanding
between the student, teacher, and
parent.
The meeting was we'll attended,
and very informal.
The highlight Of the program
was the preparation of an acrostic
on the words Founders Day."
giving each letter a thoughtful
meaning as to the duty of the
parent, teacher, and student. Re
freshments were served Prizes
were won by Mrs. Sharkley, a
parent; Reda Smith and Ida
Wright, students.
Arkansas State press. [volume] (Little Rock, Ark.) 1941-1959, 1946-02-22

Mr.. and Mrs. Floyd Evans of
Fort Smith spent a pleasant week
end here. Chas. Turner of
Florida is spending a few days
with Mrs. C. Sanders, his mother.
DIR. w. l.. johnson of New
York visited relatives, Mrs. E.
Bonds and mother, and preached
at St. Paul AME Church. &.
CORRECTION: Last week it was
enormously stated that the Inter-
UNCONVENTIONAL Ministerial ALI
ance had received floods of con-
gratulations for its condemnation
of Senator Fulbright, but it should
have been the Interdenomina-
tional Ministerial Council for the
Council was the organization that
took critical view of the Sen
ator's stand. The Rev. Cole
man joined the Interdenomina-
tional Council last Monday. This
adds another strong church men,
bership. Many weeks ago a
school girl was slapped and jailed
as an outcome of a bus alterca-
ton. The Civic League wrote
the Mayor at once asking that
he order an investigation, point
ing out that they could furnish
him with evidence to show cause
why the officer and bus driver
were in the wrong an dthus should
at least be dismissed, The Mayor
can be seen most any day driving
beautiful horses through the
streets for his pleasure, but as
yet he has not found time to
answer the Civic League boys
as he calls them. This will not
end the fight however, even if
Arkansas State press. [volume] (Little Rock, Ark.) 1941-1959, 1946-02-22
IN MEMORIAM

In loving memory of Mrs.
Louise d. Frazier, our loving
mother and wife who went into
the Great Beyond, February 2,
l945. Sadly missed by children
and husband.
20 earth, lie heavily upon her
eyes;
Seal her sweet eyes weary of
watching, Earth;
Lie close around her; leave no
room for mirth--
Silence more musical than any
song;
Even her very heart has ceased
to stir:
Until the morning of Eternity
Her rest shall not begin nor end
but be;
And when she wakes she will
not think it long"
Archie w. Frazier
Louise F. Miller
Mary F. Holt
Jaunice F. Thomas
William H. Frazier
T/Sgt Andrew A. Frazier
La Vera F. billiard
Arkansas State press. [volume] (Little Rock, Ark.) 1941-1959, 1946-02-22
TEXARKANA
MRS. IDA B. MARSHALLPROF. NJ B. WESLEY
42s5.W

Rev. Cooper, Circle No. 2 met
at the home of Sis. Lula Jackson
who is i'll, with a warm PRAYER
meeting. A silver offering was
given her, Those invited were
Sis. Clara Yarbrough, E. A. Grant.
Dora Pree, Savannah Tucker.
Cassie Wilson, Lucy Bradley.
Dora Tucker and Maggie Jones.
Circle No. met at the home
of Sis. Lucy Hill. Prayer service
was conducted by Sis. Dora Pree.
After the business session Sis.
M. E. Ferguson who is leaving for
Chicago, made remarks. A COW
cred dish was served to the fol-
lowing guests: Mesdames, Mary
Washington, Irene Harris, Alberta
Dawson, E. A. Grant, Henrietta
Edmonds, Dora Pree, Roxie
Grundly, N. c. Conley, Ophelia
Braggs. The Choir met Thurs
day night under the direction of
Prof. Simms. Friends of L. d.
Lenox are sorry that he is having
trouble with his eyes since he re-
turned home. E. Joshua Seastrong
(Studdie) has been honorably
discharged and is visiting his
mother, Mrs. Clara Parker, and
his grandmother, Mrs. Mollie
Seastrong. Mrs. Annie Hynson
IS much improved. Mrs. Nelia
Conley has returned from Mar
snail, Texas where she visited
her brother-in-law, Robert Con-
ley. Jessie Annie is home from
Los Angeles, California visiting
ms family. After spending sew
eral months with Mrs. Lucy Hill.
Mrs. M. E. Ferguson left Saturday
night for her home in Chicago.
Illinois. E. Mrs. George Williams
(Ethel CD is confined to bed
with the flu. Mrs. GLADYS
Mcfall of Memphis, Tennessee is
mere visiting her friends and her
sister, Mrs. Estealla King. The
Mordecai Johnson Library Club
met at the home of Mrs. Edna
Tyler at A o'clock Pm February
10th. Business concerning the
Baby Contest acclaimed the at
tention of the body. The main fea-
ture was that of the Apron Bazaar
TO be given March LIST from 4PM
TO Pm at the home of Mrs.
Tyler Owing to illness among
members there were only 8 pres
ent; one visitor, Mrs. Josie Stat
lord, After business, a delicious
course OF ice cream was served
by the hostess. The next meeting
Will be held at the home of Mrs.
M. l. Jockson February oath at
PM. Mrs E. billiard, president;
Mrs. Thos. Fisher, secretary.
Arkansas State press. [volume] (Little Rock, Ark.) 1941-1959, 1946-02-22
HOT SPRINGS
GLORIA DOWNS
GLORIA DOWNS

have to create a fund for new
system of Negro transportation.
A lovely evening was spent
in the home of Mr.. Thompson in
honor of Mrs. Beatrice Darwin
and her guest, Mr.. Carmichal of
New York City. Mr.. Carmichal
left the city Friday, 18th and Mrs.
Darwin will join him later. 1t.
Halter reached the city February
18th and is guest of Mrs. Dawine.
The 1t. is from Grand Rapids,
Michigan. Sunday School at
tendance for Sunday was as fol-
lows: st. Paul AME, 81; Haven
Methodist, 48; Union Baptist, 81;
Eureka Baptist, Sc; Visitors
Chapel, 81; st, Peters AME Zion,
%; Cottrell Chapel CINE, 80.
Lay speakers for Sunday night
will be A. Lotion and Mrs. w. M.
Edwards. Paul Hicks is shut
in. SOME GOSSIP: A boy
attempted all last week to dance
like Bill Robertson. Sunday morn
ing he came up with a sore back
because of whipping given him
by his Dad when he found the
kid had worn out his shoes. A
mother-in-law told her famous
son-in-law that she wanted the
son-in-law's son to walk in his
daddy's shoes. The son-in-law
said, mo, mother, I can't keep a
decent pair of socks now, and
certainly don't want him to wear
out my shoes" The husband
is sorry that nylon hose will soon
be available because his wife has
been going barelegged which
saved him money.
Arkansas State press. [volume] (Little Rock, Ark.) 1941-1959, 1946-02-22
CARVER ny" NEWS

The main feature of the Sat-
urday Activity Period for Gray
boys this week is Mickey Rooney
in "Hoosier Schoolboy" plus a
comedy short. Games are play
ed prior to the movie.
The Buffaloes, Hi-Y Club of
Arkansas Baptist College, have
elected their officers and formed
their cabinet, and have started
their program planning for the
rest OF the year. c. j. Haywood,
QMCA secretary, will be guest
speaker at the next meeting. He
will speak on the Principles of
Hi-Y. Albert CASTOR is presi-
dent; Lloyd Adkins, vice-presi-
dent; Fernell Williams, secretary;
Eddie Hart, assistant secretary;
Clarence Harris, treasurer, Char
les White, parliamentarian; Paul
Smith, program chairman, and
Vernell Miller, sponsor.
The Dunbar Hi-Y club is plan
ming to electofficers at its meet
ing this week.
The Hi-Y clubs are making
plans for the Older Boys Confer
ence which is to be held in Little
Rock on March 20, 30, and 81.
The theme of the conference Is
Youth, What Now" Mr.. Heg-
wood has been appointed direc-
tor.
Arkansas State press. [volume] (Little Rock, Ark.) 1941-1959, 1946-02-22

St. James Sunday School met
at the usual hour with Supt. j. q.
Adams presiding. The Women's
Adult Glass won the financial
banner. Rev. II. w. Downing
brought the message at ii o'clock.
Mrs. Virginia Harp left for
Chicago to visit her sisters, Mrs.
M. c. Oliver and Mrs. Write V.
French. Mr.. and Mrs. Lee
Marshall of 4l9 Troost Street
have as their guest their daugh-
ter, Mrs. Alberta Whaley of Kan
sas City, and Mrs. Edith M. Will
Hams of Kansas City. Their son,
Hezekiah Marshall and his wife
were dinner guests recently. He
is home with an honorable dis
charge from overseas. Mrs.
Blanche Williams, Miss Ledell
Hughes and Mrs. E. A. Mitchell
are on the sick list. :. The City
Prayer Band will meet at Mt.
Zion Baptist Church Sunday, at
AM. Bro. c. H. Mitchell is
president. Rev. J. II. Griffin
was appointed to preach for Rev.
Summers for 80 days at of his
churches; End Sunday at White
Cliff, 3rd Sunday at New Hope,
AshdoWn. Rev. and Mrs. Sum
mers left for Toledo, Ohio for 80
days. Rev. Griffin was called to
relieve Rev. r. B. Cooper while
he takes a vacation. Mrs. J. H.
Griffin is improving slowly.
Clifford r. Leake was honored
on his 14th birthday, Friday, Feb
ruary 18th with party, by his
parents, Mr.. and Mrs. Ollie Leake
AIT Delaware Street. Games were
played and candy, ice cream, cake
and nuts were served to the fol-
lowing guests: Kenneth Roberts,
|. V. Nelson, Joe Cecil Walker
Johnnie B. Walker, Eugene Mar
shall, Jr., Billie Childs, Gus Cole
man, R. F. Fulce, Daniel Fulce
Mavls Black, Lee Dell Hughes
and Bette Joe and Ray Gene
Leake. The Community Civic
Club met at the home of Mrs
Jessie Manus on Delaware Street
Friday evening with the Vice
President, Mrs. G. f. Walker
presiding. Ice cream and cake
were served by the hostess.
Mrs. Savannah Tucker
Sunday School was opened by
Bro. Bill Gray with each teacher
present. Visitors present, 3.
The morning message was de-
livered by the pastor, Rev. George
Williams. Pulpit guest, Rev. G.. S
Nixon. At the night service
the pastor preached a soul-stir.
ring sermon from Isaiah 40:30-31
Pulpit guests were Rev. Ruff anc
Arkansas State press. [volume] (Little Rock, Ark.) 1941-1959, 1946-02-22
COLLEGE STATION
Talmadge Body

Sgt. Willie Hadley, recently dis
charged honorably from jefferson
Barracks, Missouri, spent two
years in service, Is months Of
which were overseas in France,
Germany, Belgium and England
with an outstanding record. His
return trip home was on the
Booker r. Washington Liberty
Ship on which he had the for
tune to hear an address by Cap
tain Hugh Mulzac, Americas first
Negro captain. Mr.. Hadley Is
happy to be home with his wife
and children again.
Arkansas State press. [volume] (Little Rock, Ark.) 1941-1959, 1946-02-22
JoNEsBoRo
O. II. Smith

CHURCH NEWS: The mem
bership of st. John Baptist
Church feels that we are off to
a fine start for the New Year.
Since each New Year brings with
it new blessings, new opportuni-
ties and new duties as well, we
feel that our number one bless
ing came when Rev. E. f. Harris
of Pine Bluff, heard our Mace
DOMAIN call and came up to serve
as our pastor. His program was
readily accepted, giving us new
and unusual opportunities and
new duties that seem to assure
continued progress and success
if it is faithfully followed by us.
Rev. f. E. Harris is pastor; Bro.
o. II. Smith, secretary.