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The Omaha guide., 1947-03-22
THOMPSON TAKES
OVER COVERNORSHIP

ATLANTA, GA.,-The State Su
preme Court of Georgia, Wednes-
day, March 10, 1947, ruled that M.
E. Thompson is the legal Governor
of Georgia.
Twenty minutes later, Herman
Talmadge, the man who was de-
nounced as a ''pretender," picked
up his hat and walked out of the
Capitol.
In a 5 to 2 decision, the States
highest tribunal rejected claims
of Mr.. Talmadge and held that Mr..
Talmadge's. election by the Legis-
lature was unconstitutional.
The State Supreme Court thus
moved to end nine weeks of polit-
ical turmoil III which rival Cover
nors occupied the Capitol and con-
tended for control of state agenc-
les and departments.
Mr.. Talmadge operated from tnc
executive suite, however, and a
great majority of the departments
recognized him as Governor.
Mr.. Talmadge said he would not
ask the Supreme Court to recon-
slider it's decision.
Lieut.. Governor Thompson, who
claimed recognition as "acting
Governor after resignation of
Gov. Ellis Arnall, appealed to the
State Supreme Court when the
lower courts dismissed his suit to
GUST Mr.. Talmadge.
Mr.. Talmadge was elected by the
Legislature to the 4-year term of
his late father, Eugene Talmadge,
when the red-gallused champion of
white Supremacy" died Deem
Der 81, 1916, just three weeks be-
fore Inauguration.
The State Supreme Court held
that the death of Eugene Talmadg
prevented him from qualifying at
the tim fixed by law thus creating
the necessity for Governor Arnall
to continue in office.
The Court further held that the
voluntary resignation of Mr.. Arm
all January IS, 1947, immediately
imposed upon the Lieut.. Governo7
the duties of Governor, and added
he is now entitled to perform all
duties and exercise all the author
ty which by the Constitution and
laws r imposed upon the Cover
nor of this state"
Mr.. Talmadge, announced that
he would vacate both the Execu-
tive Office and the mansion "as
soon as we can get the files out
and our personal effects packed"
Mr.. Talmadge told newsmen that
he considered the people the court
of last resort in political questions
and said the question will be car
ried to the court of last resort
He did not elaborate further on
that statement.
The Omaha guide., 1947-03-22
clio. TO ORGANIZE HOTEL AND CLUB EMPLOYEES;
Big Mass Meeting Called
For Monday, Mar. "a, 1901 F. M.
At Go HALL, 1854 Capitol Ave.
CHARTER GRANTED
All Hotel &
Club Employees
Are Invited
To Be Present

The Membership drive is now on
to organize the Hotel and Club
employees, walters, cooks. barten-
ders, maids and porters.
The CLIO, that non-discriminat-
ing labor organization which has
never lost a battle in Omaha, is
now on the job to organize all no
tel and club employees. The next
big meeting will be at the CLIO
Hall, 1854 Capitol Avenue. All
hotel employees are invited to be
present.
This new organization has the
backing and the full cooperation of
the clearinghouse CLIO Union, the
Street Railway CLIO Union, the
Truck Drivers CLIO Union and the
Retail Store Employees CLIO I'm
ion and the Taxicab CLIO Union.
The above organizations have sig
nified their willingness to fully CO.
operate in assisting Mr.. o. c.
Blanton in his efforts to organize
hotel and club employees.
Not only will this young organ
ization have the moral support of
the above said CLIO Unions, but
it will also get financial assistance
during the battle to improve work.
ing conditions of these underpaid
group of employees.
So if you are a hotel or club en-
ployee above all, you should attend
this call meeting being held at
1851 Capitol Avenue on Monday,
March oath at $3.50 p. m.
The Omaha guide., 1947-03-22
ONLY so NEGRO GRADUATES
FROM NJ. Y. MEDICAL
SCHOOLS IN 25 WEARS

New York City, (CNS) Fewer
than so Negroes have been grad
uated from the 5 medical schools
in New York in the last twenty
five years 1920-1945). These
startling facts were revealed by
DR.. Viola w. Bernard in a report
to a meeting of the New York
Chapter of Physicians Forum at
the New York Academy of Medi-
cine.
Added DR.. Bernard: From the
United States annual output of
5000 physicians, only 135 are Ne
groeslof whom all but ten are
graduates from the two all-Negro
medical schools. The significance
is heightened by the fact that these
conditions existed at the same
time as organized medicine voiced
great alarm at the threatened post
war shortage Of physicians.
The Omaha guide., 1947-03-22
African Students
Arrive For
Enrolment In
American
Universities

New York-The American Coun-
Gil on African Education, SIS West
And Street, announced the week
arrival of the first nine of the IS
African students for enrolment
in American universities. Arriv-
ing on the ship "Hopeville" at
Philadelphia, Pa, Ilisama
NDukwe, Ifekwunigwe Arch while
the following arrived at the same
port on the ship "Ferngulf".
Chukwunvelu Iketuonye, ]. Nina
bugwu Alonzie, ]. Okechukwu
Anisiobi, Enyinnaya Nnochiri,
Chukwudebelu Odeluga, N. Nduk
we Obi, Chukwunanu Onyemeluk-
we.
Another student, Felix c. fed
fora, delayed for health reasons,
will soon arrive in the United Stat
es. All of these students are at
Lincoln University, Pa.
Thus, the American Council on
African Education which was in
corporated three years ago with a
distinguished directorial and adv
isory board under the leadership
of Prince A. A. Nwafor Orizu Of
the reigning house of Nnwe, Mig
eria, and graduate of several Am
erican universities, is implement
ing its program for which several
dozen scholarships have alreadj
been granted. Prince Arizu, who
returned to Nigeria in the fall Of
1945, to publicize the work of the
Council and establish a headquar-
tiers at Port Harcourt, has had his
efforts attended with great success
The outstanding nobility, business
men, planters and public officials
of Nigeria have given their hearty
cooperation and over 1000 young
Africans have applied for schol-
arships and been properly screen
ed by a board of African educators
associated with the Council.
According to its secretary. Geor-
.ge S. Schuyler, the American Coun
ell is now in process Of raising ad-
ditional funds to maintain future
students during their 4 year resi-
dence in this country.
The Omaha guide., 1947-03-22
Womans' Clothing
Found In Allev

The Police Department found
the clothing of an elderly woman
in the alley near 22nd and Lake
Street, with a letter therein from
her son who was in the army.
Through Identification of cloth
ing found, the elderly woman's
name was Mrs. Sarah Barnett.
To date the police department is
unable to find anyone who can tell
them the whereabouts of Mrs.
Sarah Barnett's son, Mr.. Chauncey
Barnett, who used to reside with
his mother at 1927 Charles street.
He has been discharged from the
army for better than a year, and
was seen in Omaha by former mel
ghbors about three weeks ago.
Anyone who may know the where
abouts Of Mrs. Sarah Barnett or
Mr.. Chauncey Barnett, please call
Detective Sgt. U. S. Matthews, at
jackson 2345.
The Omaha guide., 1947-03-22
LIONEL SECY
ROBBED, T HI r o W
ON SUBWAY TRACKS
BY HOODLUMS

New York City (CNS) Pretty
Carolyn Caruthers, personal secre-
tary to bandleader Lionel Hamp-
ton, underwent a terrific shock
last week when robbed and thrown
on the subway tracks by hoodlums
in uptown New York. 1t happened
thus:
1t was IL o'clock and Carolyn
was just finishing some special
work on Lionel's income tax. She
left her office at Swing and Tenn
po, Lioners music publishing COM
pany, for home but couldn't find a
cab. Taking the subway to 135th
Street station, she started through
the revolving doors when two teen.
ayers grabbed her pocketbook.
Realizing the valuables it contain
ed, such as contracts, keys, conf
Dental information in addition to
S94 cash, she grabbed for the boys
and they pushed her. She fell on
the subway tracks and screamed
for help. People on the platform,
amazed by the sudden incident.
jumped to the tracks to rescue her
while the boys made their get
away in the tunnel.
In a minute there were at least
so policemen on the scene, finally
scortilig Carolyn home at 2 a. m.
where n was kept explaining ev-
cry detail via phone to Lionel who
was appearing at the Earle Thea
tire in Philadelphia. He kept re-
peating You shouldn't go home a.
lone, you shouldn't take the sub
way at night, you should be more
careful" But what happened
to Carolyn C%aruthers could happen
to any innocent New Yorker in the
The Omaha guide., 1947-03-22
Winthrop
Rockefeller Says
Negroes Are
Restless

New York City (CNS) Speaking
at a reception at the Waldorf AS
toria Hotel for the United Negro
College Fund, Winthrop Rockefel-
Ter said that American Negroes
particularly the veteran and the
young people r restless about
conditions in this country and
rightfully So"
Mr.. Rockefeller firmly believes
that America will ultimately solve
her race problem. But it will not
be this year,, he added. Mean
time we can cushion the nation for
the shock by doing everything in
our power to develop leaders. No
more important job than race rela-
tons exists in this country today.
The Omaha guide., 1947-03-22
Delinquency
Drops 33A% In
This Community
RECREATION VITAL FACTOR

According to police statistics.
the delinquency in this area has
dropped 33 1-3 percent in the last
year.
Much of this credit can be given
to such organizations as the YMCA
and the City Recreation Center,
who have done much toward al
leviating delinquency among our
youth, by various recreational and
youth programs.
COMMUNITY GETTING
RECREATIONAL MINDED
The adults too are helping by
backing up these activities and to
cite n example that this whole
community is going recreational
minded, the Boxing show staged at
the st. Benedict's gym last Thurs
day night, had in attendance over
500, both youths and adults.
The Charles Street Recreation
Center has Special activities every
week---.Teen age dances.---mov-
ing pictures and amateur boxing
shows.
The YMCA. is now busy plann-
ing out its spring and summer
athletic program to further help
curb juvenile delinquency.
The Omaha guide., 1947-03-22
Your Dollar Will
Help This
Crippled Child

Your dollars will help this Grip
pied child and thousands of others
like him on his way to a healthy
happy life" said MI. w. o. Swan
sou, president. Nebraska Society
for Crippled Children today, ex-
planning the message of the 1947
Easter Seal.
Help Crippled Children is the
plea of the tiny boy pictured on the
1947 Easter Seal. With a crutch
under his arm he walks up a path
to a distant star. Frank Gross
GAINESVILLE High School student
GAINESVILLE, Wisconsin, designed this
seal in full colors. Frank received
the Michael J. Bowling Memorial
Award presented annually by the
National Society for Crippled Child
rem and Adults for the best Easter
Seal design.
The National Society, serving the
crippled for the last twenty six
years. distributed % million seals
during the first Easter time cam
paigning in 1884.
Nov distribution exceeds the
billion mark annually..----a symbol
of the public's confidence in the
work of the Society for the Crippl-
ed" according to Mr.. Swanson.
1.-THE Nebraska Society for Grip
pied Children and it's 43 county
committees are proud to join 200C
state and local societies for the
crippled in the nationwide Easter
Seal distribution"
1.-THE program for the crippled is
growing in direct proportion to the
public's willingness to support it
Funds raised in 1947 will mean
that more of the needs of the thou
sands of CRIPPLED children in NebraS
ka and in the nation will be fill
ed" he concluded.
The Omaha guide., 1947-03-22
Viii Democracy
Stand the Test?
ARTICLE ONE-BY
r F.

The American people were start
ed to no small degree, when Brit
ain sent Uncle Sam a note concern
ing the situation in Greece and
Turkey, and the stand, which the
British government has directly
taken concerning the situation.
This Empire whose history has
figured so outstandingly among
both minor and major nations
throughout the world, is fast los
ing her influence as a dominant
factor among the peoples of Dem
ocratic spirit. This decline is
grave and it calls for our most
careful consideration.
The American people Ire placed
in a very difficult position. 1t is
more serious than we would like
TO believe. The tottering Of the
British government with her long
time glory as mistress of the seas,
with her far flung lands, spread
over vast portions of the earth,
has become the question of the
day. 1t is, I'm sure, one of the
most delicate periods of democracy
among the English speaking peo-
pies.
The avenues upon which civiliz-
alton is now travelling is signific-
ant and startling in every phase
of this dark and ghostly atmos-
phere. These are times when the
powers of the earth have come
fac to face with outstanding and
unforeseen circumstances.
Will Democracy Stand the Test?
We are sure that with the in
roads of Communists, and the
Fascists propaganda in America,
and other lands where democratic
spirits are demonstrated, there is
at present, among both black and
white, a feeling of wonder, and
hesitation as to which way shall
we go and will democracy stand
the test?
With the ABUNDANT assistance of
the Word of God, we are not left
in darkness concerning the speedy
decline of Gentiles all over the
globe. The war which has just
ended, wrought rapid changes on
the continent of Europe Over
there with SO many inhabitants
and vast migration, makes the
condition most deplorable.
Every Gentle government must
fall. The times of the Gentiles,
white race) r nearing the end
of their earthly journey, therefore
most Astonishing upheavels will
take place among the democratic
powers not only in Europe, but al
so in America.
We do not think of Britain crum-
bling within a few years, she is as
we know, a vast empire. But we
are informed that undesirable ele-
ments are at the present time,
gnawing at the very foundations
of democracy in and throughout
the British empire.
1t is not difficult to imagine the
fall of America even before the
fall of Britain. But whatever
might be the case IF Democ-
racy should cas- in these two
great English speaking nations,
we can look for the most deplor-
able picture among the crumbling
governments all over the world.
The Omaha guide., 1947-03-22
A LETTER FROM
JAM ES {. SEAY

DEAR VETERANS:
I have been away for quite some
time and so far there has been
very little rest. Of course, I'll adj
NIT part of the fault was mine
not keeping my G. L. insurance
when the officials wanted me to,
but SO many were dropping it's
I dropped it like most of the other
fellows.
You know how we used to talk.
about how we were going to stick
| together, look out for each others
interest. We didn't want another
war, and even if there was another
war we were not going to fight, no
we were finished with war, nee
we got our civies on again. Seems
like a lot of nonsense now, Don't
it? We're still the little fellow,
not organized, not powerful, not
even able to help each other.
Not so good. Is it fellows?
Don't think l am making a plea
for my case. No, not that. 1t is
the future happenings that l am
thinking about. If we can't help
each other, we can't help anybody
else.
Joy, you know, my wife, is young
, and strong. She'll be able to make
it once the ordeal of having our
J baby is over. I can't thank the
people who helped her personally,
but I am sure they know how I
feel.
The other night, you know, Mon
day night. How many veterans
attended the Benefit dance for Joy
and Gwen? You let me down
there. That's water over the dam,
but the next time it might be your
family, or Johns family next door.
That's what 1 am thinking about
now.
Nobody knows what day our last
day will be. 1 didn't, you know
that. I didn't intend to leave my
wife in the condition that she has
been in, but you know the story.
The only way we can assure ade-
quate help is by being organized
and being willing and able to help
each other.
We may be willing, but we're not
able unless we r organized. That
is the point that 1 want to get
over. Organization that has the
veteran at heart. 1t ear be done
and I am sure it will be done.
1t is an impossibility to see that
everyone has food, clothing and
shelter, because it is written,
THAT the poor are with US al
ways. But during the trying tim
es when people are overburdened
by unfortunate incidents, such as
my family, immediate help can be
given to relieve some of their suf-
fering and sorrow.
I place this grave responsibility
mainly on the veterans,---veter-
ans who r willing to take their
proper place in the shaping of the
affairs of u community, our city
our state, and our country.
Men may shirk on their respon-
sibilities unless shown the reason
why they must assume them. 1t is
not to late, GET TOGETHER, give
the Community, our City, a Strong
Charitable and Worthwhile organ
ization.
You'll do this? Fine. I can rest
now. 7 just wanted to get it off
my chest. Thanks again for every
thing. Hello to all the fellows, and
God bless all of you.
JAMES.
The Omaha guide., 1947-03-22

ator c. Wayland Brooks (R-. Ill.,
Chairman Of the Senate Commit
ee on Rules and Administration, to
admit Negro reporters to the Cap
itol Press Galleries.
The NAACP urged that the &C
ton taken by the Standing Comm
itee of Correspondents rejecting
the application of Louis Lautier,
reporter for the Negro Newspaper
Publishing Assn, be overruled.
In kilograms to Speaker Martin
and Senator Brooks, Leslie Perry
of the NAACP said:
1T is unthinkable that you will
permit this pr~ejudiced action to
stand unchallenged and incorrect
ed. The Negro press performs an
important service to this nation.
Several million readers rely on it
for careful and responsible report
ing and Interpretation of news
The constitutional guarantee of
freedom of the press is indeed a
hollow mockery if under the very
noses of the lawmakers newspa-
per correspondents can be success
fully barred from covering debates
which take place on the floor of
Congress-"
The Omaha guide., 1947-03-22
OMAHA URBAN LEAGUE ELECTS
EXECUTIVE OFFICERS FOR le47

AT the regular monthly meeting Of
the Urban League Board of Directors
held last Tuesday evening in the Orb
an League building, 2213 Lake Street,
the following persons were elected to
the Executive Committee: Rabbi Israel
M~owshowitz, Temple Israel, President
of Board: Atty Ralph Adams, Vice
President; Miss Margaret Fischer,
Treasurer; Mrs. Doreene Holiday, Sec
rotary.
Other members of the board are Miss
Mae B. Taylor. County Assistance Bur
eau, Rev. j. B. Brooks, Allen Chapel,
Rev. John W. Cyrus, First Unitarian
Church. Mr.. j. c. Harris, Jr.. Mr.. AL
fred c. Kennedy, ~realtor, Mr.. Robert
Myers, Myers Funeral Home. Atty.
James NJ. Paxson, Rev. William II.
Phelps, Lowe Ave. Presbyterian church
Mr.. Russell E. Reese, instructor of POr-
ters, Mrs. Zell X. Sahn, Principal Ban
croft School, Mr.. Eugene Skinner, in
structor Long School, Mr.. Charles Stew
art. Mr.. Ray Clark, WOW comment
atOr.
Mr.. Leo Bohanon is Executive Secre-
tary of Omaha Urban League.
The Omaha guide., 1947-03-22
Pastor Aid Of St. John Presents
Elks Ensemble Monday MarCh24

The Pastor Aid Club is bringing
to the music loving public on Mon
day evening, March "a, 1947 at 8
p. m. that now well-known out
standing musical group, the Elks'
Ensemble under the direction of
Mr.. H. L. Preston. This chorus as
in the past will bring to st. John
members and friends, another ev-
ening of memorable music and
song. There will be a host of new
numbers along with regular num-
bers to warm the hearts and set
the toes of those attending tapping
as each number is rendered. Spir-
itual numbers will be the feature
The Omaha guide., 1947-03-22

of the program, and they will be
given as they have in the past,
with the same finish and present
alton as only the Elks Ensemble
can present them.
This night promises to be one of
those nights which you will long
remember, for the tunes rendered
will linger on. Don't deprive your
self of this musical event.--..come
see, hear and enjoy this musical
presentation.
The President of the Pastor Aid
Club, is Mrs. Mrs. Lula Washing
ton, Pastor of st. John is the Rev.
E. B ChildreSS.
The Omaha guide., 1947-03-22
APPEAL FOR EYEWITNEssEs

New York, aMrch IT, NAACP
attorneys, who recently instituted a
civil suit for damages in behalf of
Isaac Woodland, Negro veteran VIC
tim of South Carolina storm troop
er, announced this week that al
though the first appeal for eye
witnesses to the brutal beating and
binding of Woodland had produced
three men, their cas- would be con
siderably bolstered if other eye
witnesses would volunteer to testi
fly. All correspondence should be
addressed to the NAACP Legal
Department at 20 West 40th St.,
New York 18, New York.
The Omaha guide., 1947-03-22
Red Cross Campaign Fund
Not Finished-Schmidt

As the Douglas County Red Cross
Fund campaign nears completion
this week, E. c. Schmidt, fund chair
man sounded the warning that
though the goal was in sight the
work was not finished until every
volunteer has completed his calls
and every report turned in to Red
Cross headquarters at 1910 Harvey.
Schmidt said that the headquar-
tiers at 1910 Harvey will be continu-
ed through March to to allow every
one an opportunity to contribute.
The Omaha guide., 1947-03-22
LANE COLLEGE VAR
HONORARY DEGREE
TO TOBIAS

Jackson, Tenn, (CNS) Lane Col
lege will award DR.. Claiming H.
Tobias, a director of the Phelps
Stoke Fund and a member of Pres
ident Truman's Committee on Civ
il Rights, an honorary degree this
Friday.
The Omaha guide., 1947-03-22

MAMIE CURRIE, of 2030 Mars
Street, Jacksonville, Florida. will
play the part of Juliet one of the
two nights, March IA and Is, when
the immortal Shakespearean love
drama Romeo and Juliet will be
presented in Memorial Chapel by
the Fisk University Stagecrafters.
Ann Heard, of Nashville, will per-
form the same role on the other
night. Miss Currie, a sophomore
at Fisk, portrayed Julie in the
Fisk, production last year of John
M. Ross Wanga Doll.
The Omaha guide., 1947-03-22
] Omaha Public Power
! Set New Record
I'm Power Demand

A new record in power demand
was reached in Omaha on Wednes-
day. March II, when the Omaha
Public Power District carried its
largest maximum kilowatt hour
load from IL 100 a.. NJ. to Noon. Dur
ing that period. the kilowatt hour
output was 100 thousand as compar-
ed with a previous peak of 1913 thou
sand. according to James e. David
SON.. General Manager. The gloomy,
cloudy day was responsible for the
high consumption, said Mr.. David
SOL
The Omaha guide., 1947-03-22

time Thursday.
Mr.. Ollie Lewis, trustee, estimat-
ed the damage at $4,000 to the
church proper, and about 81, 500 to
the manse
The Omaha guide., 1947-03-22

evening. P. S. Her pocketbook
was returned the following day,
minus the $94, and she sighed with
great relief.
The Omaha guide., 1947-03-22

THE MORE YOU TELL--TRE MORE
YOU'LL SELL
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