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The Wilmington morning star., 1946-08-31
Educational Opportunity

It will soon be school-time in Amerl
ca again. But wei two million children
will not go to school at all, and over
million will receive only an underprlvl'
legged sort of education that will leave
them poorly equipped to face adult life
-although the United States has some
of the finest schools in the world.
We like to consider our coun-
try thoroughly enlightened, and yet
three million of our adult population
have never attended any school and 10
million have had so little schooling that
they are virtually illiterate.
Five million men out of II million
registered for the draft were rejected
for reasons that might have been partial
ly prevented by good education; 347,O3s
men in the first two registrations sign
ing their names with an x because they
had never learned to write.
These shocking facts are contained
in the report of a recent survey by
John K. Norton, of the American Coun-
Gil on Education, and Eugene S. Lawler,
and published by the National Educa-
ton Association and the American
Council on Education. They belle our
national creed of a fair deal for all.
Chief factor involved, of course, is
the difference in public school budgets.
1939-194O is taken as a typical pre-war
school year. Approximately 10000 chill
dren had the advantage of high-quality
teachers and thoroughly modern school
equipment allowed by an annual ex-
penditure of $4,000 or more per class
room unit, while 38, 000-twice as many
were tossed educational scraps from
a budget of less than $500 a classroom;
1.4O1 sos attended classrooms that cost
upwards of $4,000 a year, but 1,175,996
sat in classrooms that cost less than
$500 a year.
When you consider that these figures
must include a teachers salary for each
classroom of approximately 80 children,
textbooks and supplies, operation and
maintenance of school buildings, etc.,
etc., it is not difficult to see just about
where the low budget groups get off.
Unfortunate, too, is the %corollary
that the best schools are usually in
the best neighborhoods. Children from
poverty-stricken communities, who most
need schools advantages, are condemn
ed to educational slums. And since the
ragged school offers little in the way OF
incentive, since attendance is not enforc-
ed and ignorant parents do not encour-
age it, a vicious circle wherein ignorance
ignorance is formed.
1t has been proven that democracy
itself is dependent on education, that
the l~iteracy of a people advances the
health, wealth, political and social stat
ure of a nation.
One year of World War II cost 80
billion dollars. But since the beginnings
of III country, we have not spent a
total of 80 billion dollars on education.
Surely here is the most promising
investment for the future.
The Wilmington morning star., 1946-08-31

Questions will be answered
only in this space-not by NALL
The Wilmington morning star., 1946-08-31
STAR Dust
OF Significance

OF Significance .t;or q.
One of the e1anlllle'.G" /;
tons asked was; "-'a
significance Of NoVe." crs;;
1882" A member OF iHs m
sponded: ION that day I'M 81.
tice of World War l wa ,s.s
and there have been I"0
of peace each year since, D.:
The guardian. [volume] (Boston, Mass.) 1901-1960, 1946-01-05
CARVER DAY

The President of the United States by act of Congress-
has proclaimed Saturday, January 5, 1916 George
Washington Carver Day
This dark-skinned product of the South whom the
nation has fit to honor, to great heights as
benefactor to all mankind He inspired to give the
world the products of his inventive genius by his calm
reliance upon God. His great contribution to sci
that saved many poor white southern farmer from
the loss of his crops and home.
Although on more than one occasion Carver was Of
fered lucrative positions with world inventors
he consistently refused in the belief that he could better
the lowy tlers of the soil in his way He felt
too that in the South whence he sprang he could walk
humbly with his God For his, indeed was owly be-
ginning He had experienced all the hatred and oppres-
sion which cast their shadow his log cabin door, Yet
he admitted despair sought vengeance Rather
he dedicated his life to research wAhn the confines of his
laboratory, the results of which astounded the inventive
world.
January s. 1885, should hold for members of the race
to which Carver produly belonged particular sig
nifcance. We should in tangible way, express
deep and grateful appreciation of the Importance of this
day set apart for national observance isn't every day
that have the opportunity pay tribute to who
was not only distinguished scientist, but Christian
gentleman.
The guardian. [volume] (Boston, Mass.) 1901-1960, 1946-01-05
SOUTH NEEDS NEW JOBS

The year 1916 may not after all bring peace and
nomic security to all Americans For two outstanding
statesmen Clinton P Anderson secretary of the depart
ment of agriculture and DR. Raper of the bureau of ag
ricutual economics sound warning to the coored farm
of the South that their one-mle picking cotton
days practically We learn that there will be
machines for cotton production capable of dspacng four
out of every five in the field So the question arises
What will become of coored brethren whose sur
vva depends upon the old mule and the manipulating of
cotton pan? Of course the ready solution would be for
the South to provide educational program for these
displaced farm people that will train them for better jobs
But il is certainly wishfu thinking expect the South
do this. All that is left for these unsked workers. it
seems is to pack their few belongings and trek
northward compete with the whites for jobs abores
Such action, however, would likely rekindle the flames
of racial conflict and be distinct set back for those
working for better racial understanding and tolerance
Also there would be the profile moi housing which next
to the atomic bomb the most frightening issue confront
ing We but hope the South will provide to
educate and employ its former faithful cottonpcker for
positions that will economic security This is
the least that should be done for them who throughout
the years helped to keep the South from economic disaster
The guardian. [volume] (Boston, Mass.) 1901-1960, 1946-01-05
John Wilson Proves
Anyone Can Paint

John Wilson, First Prize VIM
ner at the Exhibit by colored
artists held at Atlanta Univer-
sity in 1915, will be among the
several public-spirited artists,
professional and business men,
teachers, union leaders and re-
search workers to offer evening
courses in their special fields this
winter at The Samuel Adams
School for Social Studies, 81
Province st, Boston, will proove
that anyone can paint" o all
who register for his beginning
course. He will also teach a
moer advanced course in paint
ing.
A new course called 1.-THE COL
ored Man in American Litera-
ture," will relate works of Am
erican literature by or about
colored people to the social
struggles of the era in which
they appeared. Three important
new offerings this term are Sci
ence and the Problems of Race:
Atomic Energy for the Citizen;
the Veteran comes Home.
Other courses will deal with
subjects Of current interest in
China, Russia and Latin Ameri-
ca, as well as in the fields of
labor, ECONOMICS, philosophy, psy-
chology, biology, literature and
music. Spanish, French, Rus
sian and Yiddish will be given,
and courses in sculpture vii al
so be Taught by a recognized
Boston artist,
Glasses are open to evedyone.
They will meet one evening a
week for ten one-anda-half-hour
sessions. Courses for children
will include Current Events"
Creative Painting" and pot
terry" The winter term begins
on January IA. Registration
period is from January 2-12, 2
pm. to 7 pm. week days, 10
am. to 2 pm. Saturdays.
Increasing enrolment during
the Schools first four terms has
indicated Boston's growing sup
port Of this new and unique adj
dition to its famed cultural in
situations. The School differs
from other adult education cen
ters in that its aim is education
not for self-development, but for
citizenship in a democracy.
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Joins Staff
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Continued from Page One)
at Portsmouth Naval Prison, his
craftsmanship of the committee
to welcome home returning war
veterans, his services to the com
munity as Secretary = Treasurer
Of the, Roxbury Public Affairs
Committee and his recent APP
pointment by group Of white
intellectuals to serve as biblio-
grapher in university libraries.
Mr. Stevens is vice president OF
the Mass. Society on Colored
Military and Naval Achievement
and his hobby is photography in
which he has earned national
acclaim as an expert as well as
a degree from the Photographic
Society Of America.
The guardian. [volume] (Boston, Mass.) 1901-1960, 1946-01-05

March OF Dimes
Aids All

NEW YORK-Nationally promin-
ent women have endorsed the 1916
March Of Dimes, nationwide appeal
of the National Foundation for In
fantile Paralysis, January 1881.
The National Foundation was found
ed in 1888 by the late President Frank
i'm Delano Roosevelt to lead, direct
and unity the fight against infantile
paralysis. 1t is dedicated to the CON
quest Of poliomelitis and its chapters
in nearly all of the 5000 counties in
the United States uphold pledge to
aid infantile paralysis victims regard
less OF age, race, creed or color.
Among the women leaders from
whom have come endorsements and
appeals for support of the work Of
the National Foundation, its chapters,
and the 1916 March of Dimes are
Mrs. J. Eugene Alexander, president
National Medical Auxiliary; Mrs,
Mayme L. Copeland, president Ma
tional Jeanes Association; Mrs. Edna
Over Gray, national secretary Alpha
Kappa Alpha Sorority; Mrs. Estelle
Massey Riddle, consultant National
Nursing Council for War Service
Mrs. Mabel X. Staupers, executive
secretary National Association OF
Colored Graduate Nurses; and Mrs
Ruby E. Suits Lyells, president Mis-
sissippi Federation Of Women's Clubs.
The guardian. [volume] (Boston, Mass.) 1901-1960, 1946-01-05
George Goodman
Addresses Baha'is

At the Sunday afternoon
meeting at 4::3O, December 30
Room 416, Is Huntington ave-
nue., the BahaiS and their
friends heard the address by
George Goodman on "a World
Faith and Racial Attitudes" Mr..
Goodman said in part that the
forces of evil triumph because
of she general laxity CT the
leaders Of the world in so far as
Justice and Equity are con-
cerned. The fundamental thing
for us to learn today is the
BahafS realization that men
must sit down and plan together
for a better world. The basic
approach requires us to do
something about the hearts and
minds of the men who live in
this atomic age. Among the
forces that bring people togeth-
er the greatest is oneness of
religion" The unfaltering ap-
proach to the Kingdom Of God
s outlined by Abdul BAHIA. The
daily activities Of every individu-
al should be calculated to as
Sist the efforts that serve to
unity mankind. There must be
achieved a basic sense of soil
darity. The Seven Candles of
Unity will foster the divine civ
ilization envisaged in the Chris
tian prayer, Gods Kingdom
Come on Earth as it is in
Heaven" There must be de-
veloped Unity in the Political
Realm, Unity in Thought in
world undertakings, Unity in
Freedom, Unity in Religion,
Unity of Nations, Unity of Races
and Unity OF Language.
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Housing Problem
lConttnAed Irom PaQe u

Continued rom Page u
War Mothers; st Marks Center.
Other persons now being re-
queSted to act as co-sponsors
will be added.
To further the scope and eff
fectiveneSS of this program, all
community organizations are in
vited to be represented at this
planning committee meeting.
1t is suggested that delegates
introduce and act on any other
matters pertaining to the hous-
ing problems in Roxbury not
listed on the agenda.
For further information re-
garding this meeting write A.
Marcus, committee chairman, g.
Brunswick st, Roxbury; Norton
Werksman, President and Wal
ter J. Stevens, Secretary Of the
Roxbury Public Affairs commit
tee.
The guardian. [volume] (Boston, Mass.) 1901-1960, 1946-01-05
MT. CALVARY BAPTIST
CHURCH
1904 fremont Street
Rev. NJ. E. Grady, Pastor

Services last Sunday were well at
tended. At the morning worship q
very inspiring message was delivered
by the pastor. Many visitors were
present, AT 3 pm. the BYPU con-
Quoted a successful program of mu-
sic and speaking. In the absence Of
the president, Mrs. Virginia Hill, who
is visiting her brother in Philadelphia
Mrs. F. D. Taylor was acting presi-
dent and Miss Elizabeth Marshall was
mistress Of ceremonies. We are look.
ing forward to a fine Sunday School il
1916. Classes are rapidly growing
The Sunday School opens at $50 am
and all families are urged to sent
their children, who will be cordially
welcomed by Supt. H. D. Taylor anc
teachers. We want all the children
present the first Sunday in January
so that we can begin the new year with
full classes.
Sunday evening service at 8 pm
Prayer meeting every Friday at
pm. Meet us again at Mt. Calvary
Sunday.
The guardian. [volume] (Boston, Mass.) 1901-1960, 1946-01-05
OBITUARY
CLEMENT HILTON YARD

~@@~@'AArAf 49, ~AN = NeAND
Clement Hilton Yard who was
born in Barbados. British West
Indies, departed this life
on Sunday afternoon, Deem
Der %, 1945, Pneumonia was the
cause Of death. His funeral was
held at BANDS Funeral Home,
Cambridge on Wednesday, Dec.
&c. He leaves to mourn their loss
two daughters, Ruth and Florence
a wife, two sons, Archie and Carol
a grandchild, sister in the West
Indies, a cousin, Mrs. Elise Jones
of West Medford other relatives
an da host Of friends.
CARD OF THANKS
The family of the late Clement
Hilton Yard wis hto thank the
many friends for their various
expressions of sympathy during
their recent bereavement.
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rendered their parts in fine manner
under the leadership of Supt. Walker,
Miss Mabel Collins and Mrs. Adele
Edwards. Mrs. Anna Fields, presi-
dent, was hostess to the Pastors Aid
and Stewardess Board. A very en-
joyable evening was spent.
Jan IS, the 10th Anniversary of
Moore Tabernacle will be something
for members and friends to look for
ward to with pleasure. A collation.
will be served. Tickets fifty cents to
be had from Mrs. Adele Edwards,
chairman Mrs. Sarah Thompson, Mrs.
Field and Evangelist Eday.
The guardian. [volume] (Boston, Mass.) 1901-1960, 1946-01-05
LETTERS TO
THE GUARDIAN

DOESN'T WANT BYRNES
To the Editor
of the GUARDIAN:
In your editorial last week you
stated that Secretary Byrnes
comes from North Carolina. He
does not; his home state is
South Carolina.
North Carolina is a progress
i've and far ahead of most south
ern states, but we have enough
troubles without having Byrnes
thrust upon US.
North Carolinian.
Editors Note: We acknowledge
that the error slipped in mad
vertently.
The guardian. [volume] (Boston, Mass.) 1901-1960, 1946-01-05
iChest Honor To
7na'rlAinq, Stewart
(Continued ION Paqe onel

Continued from Page one)
ed its principal officers, led by
Atty. Augustus G. Parker, Cleve-
land City councilman, national
polemarch.
DR.. Spaulding, II, is national
ly known as president of the larg-
est finance institution operated
by colored. In addition, he is a
member of the board of trustees
or officer of the Southern Educa-
ton Foundation Howard Univer-
sity, State Medical and Hospital
Care Commission Of North Caro-
lima War Fund campaign. He has
the Harmon Award and the sping-
arm Medal.
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Cab Galloway
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Continued from Page 0ne)
had struck at him and that Gallo
way pushed him to the floor.
Judge Frost in rendering his
decision attributed the disturb
ance to misunderstanding.
As soon as Lionel Hampton
learned of the incident he ordered
his orchestra from the ballroom
and the manager was forced to
1afand admission sto the 1000, who
were in attendance.
The guardian. [volume] (Boston, Mass.) 1901-1960, 1946-01-05
NATHANIEL THoMAs FUBLER

On Dec. 8, 1945, Nathaniel Tho
mas Fubler, husband of Mrs. May
Fubler of n Highland st, entered
into rest. Funeral services were
held at BANDS Funeral parlors,
Dec. 6, with the pastor, Rev. DIV
er W. Childers, delivering the
eulogy. Interment was in Cam
bridge cemetery.
Deceased was born in Hamilton,
Bermuda, 6s years ago. He leaves
to mourn hi sloss wife, Mrs.
May Fuller, two sisters Mrs.
Helen Solomon and Mrs. Milo
Taylor, and a brother, Albert H.
Euler.
ReQuiescat in peace.
The guardian. [volume] (Boston, Mass.) 1901-1960, 1946-01-05
MISS FRANCES NEWPORT

Miss Frances Newport, an elder
ly, highly esteemed Boston citi-
zen, of 1877 Humboldt ave, passed
away Dec. Is, at Boston City
Hospital after several months of
failing health. Funeral services
were held at the J. B. johnson
funeral parlors on Dec. 20 and
interment was in Mt. Hope Gene
terry. Miss Newport, even in her
advanced years took an active
interest in affairs that had to do
with race uplift and until year
ago attended meetings of civic
import She was a member of the
N. A. A. C. P. and the Equal
The guardian. [volume] (Boston, Mass.) 1901-1960, 1946-01-05
FEE pc
W!ontIaued rom Pare one)

Continued from Pare one)
fdently made and SO positively
asserted of Henry C. Turner,
chairman of the New York Com
mission Against Discrimination;
Harold A. Lett, chief assistant to
the administrator of the New York
Board, and Will Maslow, former
director of field operations of the
Presidents fair employment prac-
tice committee.
Gan of them had intimate knowl-
edge of how this kind of legisla-
ton actually works in New York
and New Jersey They found no
evil effects whatever suffered
either by industry or personnel but
reported on the contrary that the
Legislation was having very sal
utary effect upon employers and
employees alike and cited incidents
where anxious apprehension had
been converted into pleased salts
faction with the actual results Of
the operation of this legislation.
GLOOMY Vaccinations of dire re-
suits failed altogether of fulfill
ment. Predicted opposition of
other workers to the presence
among them Of members of hither-
to prescribed groups failed utter
ly to maerialize.
ain brief your committee was and
is convinced that those dismal pro-
gnostications of dire results are
wholly unfounded. The history of
all legislation proposed to ale
viate the arduous burdens of the
workers is copiously illustrated by
similar forebodings-of disaster and
of fearful events which have never
occurred.
''The adoption of antidiscrimina-
tory legislation in itself vii, we
think, do much to educate those
who need to be informed upon this
subject. 1t will call public atten-
ton to the existence of condi-
ton so gravely menacing that the
Legislature has deemed it neles-
sary to denounce it and to adopt
a definite policy of eradication of
a hideous evil which must be ex-
tirpated from our soil forever. 1t
is obvious that the law must eli
inmate and not cause injustice. 1t
should be so reasonable an dequit-
able as to meet with public appro-
val and it must be administered
understandingly. A first attempt
to remove a dangerous condition
must largely be experimental.
"The committee decided to adopt
the pattern of New York State in
setting up a commission to func-
ton directly under the Governor
and Council, which it conceives as
body charged with the duty of
combating discrimination in en-
ployment, and of studying the
problem of discrimination in all
fields of human relationships.
1.-THE New York experience shows
that the commission will function,
not primarily as an enforcement
body, but rather as a group of
leading citizens who vii endeavor
tV. study and eliminate discrimi-
nation by persuasion, Cancellation
and research, resorting to the
hearing and cease and desist' or
der only in cases which defy cor
rection by other methods. "
On the basis Of the commit
tees report and recommendations
Gov. Tobin in his annual message
to the Legislature last Wednesday
endorsed anti-discrimination legis-
lation and transmitted to the body
the committees report.
The committees proposed bill
try if legislation of this type
would outlaw bias against workers
The guardian. [volume] (Boston, Mass.) 1901-1960, 1946-01-05
COMMUNITY CHURCH
Inrdan Hill

as There Future "A New Years
Sermon" will be the subject of the
address by DR.. John Haynes Holmes
at the Community Church Sunday,
Jan. 8, at 1890 am. DR.. Holmes,
prominent Unitarian clergyman and
writer, is the minister of the Com
munity Church of New York. He is
the author OF "Rethnlling Religion"
pretty Seasons Greetings" which
they sent.
The guardian. [volume] (Boston, Mass.) 1901-1960, 1946-01-05
MOORE A.M.E. TABERNACLE
Rev. N. R. Ebay, Pastor

Pastor Ebay has been i'll for two
weeks but is now improving, much to
the relief of his Pensioners. In his
absence, services at the church have
been conducted by Rev. George Rich
ardson and Rev. Perry. Good con-
gregations were in attendance Sunday
and in the morning four persons went
to the altar. Sunday School was held
at the usual hour. Christmas exercises
were well attended and the children
The guardian. [volume] (Boston, Mass.) 1901-1960, 1946-01-05

Thompso nof Al Warwick street is on
the sick list. Mr.. John McIlvaine is
home sick. He had very bad fall
necessitating three stitches taken in
his head. Glad to hear that Mrs.
Fannie Reed is getting better.
The guardian. [volume] (Boston, Mass.) 1901-1960, 1946-01-05

is the time to patch up any leaks
and strengthen every structure
here in Boston. An ostrich can
bury his head but the colored
man simply can't afford o.
The guardian. [volume] (Boston, Mass.) 1901-1960, 1946-01-05
O'Banyoun's
Observations

ANA@AAAN@ y mAA MAh
Much as we regret the passing
Of Newton Ball, we all realize
that the day is soon coming
l0hen each one Of us win have to
report to his Creator for further
orders. What I knew Of Newton,
as a man and as a musician,
makes me confident that he was
prepared to meet his Maker.
The guardian. [volume] (Boston, Mass.) 1901-1960, 1946-01-05
THE J. ]. TAYLOR
VOLUNTEER UNIT
3s Cabot St.
(By Edna G. Taylor

The Unit greeted over fifty children
for their Christmas Party. The young
sters had a glorious time each one re-
ceiving gift with ice cream, cookies,
tonics, candy and oranges for all.
The guardian. [volume] (Boston, Mass.) 1901-1960, 1946-01-05

Met Eddie Bryan, just back
from India, and he looks just
the same as he looked when we
worked together in the Federal
Theater where he made a good
impression as an actor.
The guardian. [volume] (Boston, Mass.) 1901-1960, 1946-01-05

Bishop F. H. Payne President, Bishop R. L. Stone
First Vice-Pres Elder A. Anderson End VicePres.
CHURCHES, MISSIONARIES, CHRISTIAN WORKERS.
We are now extending work and we securing
additional membership and to represent this
body throughout the United States For further nfoIma
ton write General Council at the above address.
ELDER w. H. FLOYDE General Secty.
The guardian. [volume] (Boston, Mass.) 1901-1960, 1946-01-05

because Of color, creed or nation
al origin and would levy a maxi
mum penalty of year in jail and
a $500 fine for each violation.
The guardian. [volume] (Boston, Mass.) 1901-1960, 1946-01-05
OUR BOYS

We are glad to know that Samuel
Barrett is home from the front. He
is the son of Mr.. Samuel Barrett of
IS Westminster street, Roxbury. Mr..
Barrett has two more sons still at the
front.