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Evening star., 1947-08-05
In Defense of Biddy's Functions


To the Editor of The Star:
Approximately 100 years ago a lady who bore
the euphonious and euphemistic name OF
"Biddy" Moriarity lived in the city of Dublin,
Ireland She operated what might be known as
an emporium for the sale of merchandise that
was appealingly popular with the students of
Trinity College. One of "Biddy's" chief distinc-
tions was her remarkable versatility in the use
of "Bilingsgate." In fact, it is alleged by repu-
table historians that when irate members of
the Mother of Parliaments desired to abuse
each other they importuned Biddy to send them
samples OF her vocabulary. My chief purpose in
giving this brief history Of Biddy is to remind
United States Senators, as well as tycoons of
the air, to avoid trespassing upon the special
functions of the famous Biddy. We Irish whose
ancestors antedated the Indians in settling this
great American country, are particularly jeal-
GUS Of the marvellous reputation of the United
States Senate for urbanity of speech, amiability
of disposition and untarnished Chesterfeldian
characteristics. DAN DIXON OMURPHY.
Evening star., 1947-08-05
By THE HAsKIN SERVICE

O. What fish can swim the fastest?-R. NJ
A. The Fish and Wildlife Service says that
no extensive investigation has been made.
Among the true fishes the members Of the
mackerel family, to which the tunas and alba
cores belong. are said to be- the fastest travel
ers. However, it is probable that for sustained
speed the record is held, not by true fishes,
but by the Cetacea aquatic mammals) specifi-
cally the dolphins and porpoises The ease
with which these animals surpass the speed
of the fastest vessels affords q general estimate
of their agility.
9. What bushel is used in the United states'
A. The bushel in customary use is the VIM
chester bushel, containing 2,150.42 cubic inches
This measure Is heritage from Colonial days
being the same that was in use here and in
England at the time of the Declaration Of In
dependence. 1t was officially recognized by
Congress in joint resolution, June "A, 1896.
@. Is 1t correct to change the tassel Of a
mortarboard SO as to hang over the left side
upon graduation from college?-T H.
A. According to the Academic Costume Code
of the American Council on Education, the
tassel may lie in any direction with equal
meaning "since passing breeze will determine
its position" Moving the tassel so that it
will hang over the left side as feature OF
the conferment Of the Bachelors degree has
no warrant in precedent The golden tasssl
Of a doctors cap usually hangs over the left
front.
Evening star., 1947-08-05

wave radio receiver is unheard Of and so 1t
must continue to be as long as the Communist
autocracy continues.
Our friends here need be apprised OF the
proved fact that it likewise is serious offense
to possess such an unlawful contrivance or to
listen to an unauthorized radio broadcast.
Without such receivers the Voice of America,
SO far as effectiveness is concerned, Is but q
voice crying in the wilderness
SAMI SALOMAN,
The guardian. [volume] (Boston, Mass.) 1901-1960, 1947-07-19

family background, his Harvard
education and Phi Beta Kappa
key, his dynamic personality and
physical charm, his life could
have made a success story for
one of the popular slick maya
zines. The secret of his con-
version to an unpopular cause
and controversial race question
in 1899, four years after his col
lege graduation, he, himself,
wrote in the Harvard '95 Year
Book. quote 7 had been out
Of college and in real life but
four years when I realized that
the democracy which I had en-
joyed at dear old Harvard was
not secure for Americans of
color just because of their pig
mentation. So / plunged in to
contend for full equality in all
things governmental, political.
civil, and judicial, so far as
The guardian. [volume] (Boston, Mass.) 1901-1960, 1947-07-19
MRS. ELLA BRICE
CAROL BRIGGS
MOTHER SUCCUABS

Eastern Star, Win-One Bible
Class of St. James Church and
Knoxville College Alumni Club
Of New York and was for sew
eral years Democratic leader of
the 23rd election district of New
York city.
Surviving are her husband,
Dr.. John Brice; four children,
Jonathan, Eugene, Lolita and
Carol; two sisters, Mrs. Betty
Crutchf1eld and Mrs. jamie Bar
ny Of West Medford; her niece,
DR.. Charlotte Hawkins Brown,
nephew Mingo Hawkins of Bos-
ton, three grandsons and many
other nieces, nephews and cous-
ms.
The guardian. [volume] (Boston, Mass.) 1901-1960, 1947-07-19

Here's one good reason why
the Shriners' Bathing Beau.
ty Contest will be a top
fight success. The lovely
shown above is MILDRED
TEIXEIRA, who is spon-
sored by the AKA sorority.
The contest comes July 20,
at Roseland Ballroom, Taun-
The guardian. [volume] (Boston, Mass.) 1901-1960, 1947-07-19

race, creed or color was con-
cerned". Unquote.
Such a revolutionary program,
launched nearly fifty years ago,
found him treading the wine
press almost alone. His allies
are many today, but in 1900 it
was almost Trotter against the
United States Of America. The
Japanese are credited with
throwing the apple of discord
into the Versailles Peace Con-
ference the equality Of race.
Trotter, an unofficial envoy of
world peace, was present at Yer
sailles to contend with the Jap
anese for recognition of equality
Of races. His risking imprison-
ment and death to cross the
submarine infested sea in this
humble job Of second cook on a
government freighter is told in
verse
(The poem on Trotter at YER
Sailles by Rev. Miller appeared
in a previous issue Of THE
GUARDIAN.)
The guardian. [volume] (Boston, Mass.) 1901-1960, 1947-07-19

Il have often used in this ser
les on human relations a quota
ton by Wendell Willkie because
it SO aptly expresses the Ameri-
can way Of life. It is Our way
of living together is strong
but delicate fabrc. 1t is made
up Of many threads" This much
Of the quotation serves our pur-
pose by giving the theme. In
spect carefully this national ia
brio out of which we all cut our
cloaks of protection and you'll
trace the thread of constructive
criticism of our democracy
william Monroe Trotter, the
founder and first editor Of the
Boston Guardian and nation
ally known leader Of his race,
is an outstanding example of a
citizen who served his race and
country well by giving sustained,
constructive criticism at a great
personal loss. Many Of our CT
items Of all races dismissed him
as a pest, but as we catch up
with his vision of Americas, all
we acknowledge that the medi-
cine he gave was as bitter as
wormwood but it improved the
nations health. With Trotter's
The guardian. [volume] (Boston, Mass.) 1901-1960, 1947-07-19
by Floyd SneIson)

NEW YORK-The body of the
late Jimmy Lunceford, famed
band leader, was flown from
oregon, via air express. The
body vii lie in state at Levy
81 Delaney Funeral parlros, Sew
enth Avenue and 132nd Street,
Tuesday and Wednesday, as de-
cided by the widow, Mrs. Crystal
Tulli Lunceford and then flown
to Memphis, Tenn. for burial.
Mrs. Lunceford will fly to the
former home Of her late hus-
band, which also is her native
city, accompanied by a friend
and neighbor, Mrs. Eunice
Wolfe, of White Plans, N Y.
Jimmy Games Melvin Lunce-
ford, aged As, collapsed at Sea
side, Oregon. late last Saturday
night and died Sunday early
morning while enroute to the
hospital Although cause Of
death was not Immediately de-
termined it is now known that
it was a heart attack that felled
the great band leader, exponent
Of 'hot music" The band play
ing a one night stand at the
Bungalow ballroom continued
with the nights program, not
knowing how serious their lead
er's illness was.
This reporter along with E. B.
Rea, of the Afro-American were
the first newsmep to visit the
suburban home of the late or
cheStra leader at his White
Plains estate. We were cordi-
ally received by a number of
sorority close friends of Mrs.
Lunceford, who had gathered to
her aid in hour of sorrow, The
latter was calm but admitted
that the worst was yet to come
when she must view her hus-
bands remains. The vivacious
Crystal, former teacher of the
Booker Washington High school
in Memphis, whom have known
for many years, said that she
was awakened early Sunday
daybreak by her chauffeur, who
had answered the long distance
phone call that Jimmy had
passed; both Of whom refused
to believe the message, and were
really not assured until the an
nouncement was made over the
radio.
Soon after, she said, her phone
was damned with calls con-
stantly from all over the coun-
The guardian. [volume] (Boston, Mass.) 1901-1960, 1947-07-19
New Housing Project
Seen For Ward Nine

Busy Representative Banks
determined that something be
done to alleviate the acute
housing problem in his district,
went to work as soon as possible
after propagation of the House
Of Representatives at the State
House. During the session, the
Representative had successfully
amended a resolve on the floor
Of the House to include investi-
cation of the traffic, recreation
The guardian. [volume] (Boston, Mass.) 1901-1960, 1947-07-19

NEW YORK-Fu1eral services
for Mrs. Ella Brice mother of
Carol Brice, contralto, were held
July 9 at st. James Presbyterian
Church, with the pastor, She!-
by Rocks, and former pastor,
Rev VIM Lloyd lines officiating.
Mrs. Brice died Monday, July
7, at Harlem Hospital where she
had been under treatment for a
bronchial a hearft ailment. Her
daughter Carol was enroute to
Black Mountain College, N. c.,
for a concert engagement and
was unable to reach the bedside
before her mothers death.
Mrs. Brice was associated with
the Sons and Daughters of North
Carolina, Eureka Temple of Elks,
The guardian. [volume] (Boston, Mass.) 1901-1960, 1947-07-19

Rev. c. L, Miller at 18th Bap-
fist church Sunday, had the fol-
lowing to say in part.
The guardian. [volume] (Boston, Mass.) 1901-1960, 1947-07-19

al facilities and the housing in
RoXbury.
The Representative has re-
ceived many pitiful pleas from a
number of young families con-
sisting Of father, mother and
children who are living crowded
in one room. This he considered
an evil condition not inducive to
healthy and normal family life
and which should be Immediate
ly relieved
Before the year end Rep.
Banks says he is confident that
the citizens will begin to see
shape up the promised improve
ment in housing in ward 9.
The guardian. [volume] (Boston, Mass.) 1901-1960, 1947-07-19
Viii Adjoir LenOx ST. Site

This week Ward 9 Representa-
tive Lawrence H. Banks was in
receipt Of a letter from Tenn
porary Mayor John B. Hynes
who writes, 1T is our present in
tention, unless impossible OBJ
stacles interfere, to go forward
with a housing multiple dwelling
building in your ward closely
adjacent to the other housing
project
The guardian. [volume] (Boston, Mass.) 1901-1960, 1947-07-19

Jimmie Lunceford
Dies On Tour
Interment At Memphs Tenn
Interment At Memphis, Tenn.

try, which made her begin to
realize her loss. Looking over a
sheaf Of kilograms, I viewed
with interest some from the fol-
lowing: DR.. Adam c. Powell, Jr.
and his wife Hazel Scott, who
had offered the Abysinnian
Baptist Church, for funeral, but
offer was declined because Of
Rev. Powell's illness; and scores
of others from Memphis, Chica-
go and elsewhere. Among those
who have been in constant at
tendance on Mrs. Lunceford in
her sadness are Mrs. Eunice
Wolfe, Mr.. and Mrs. Maurice
Moore, Judge and Mrs. Myles A.
Paige, Mrs. Ruth Tulli. her
mother; Atty and Mrs. Thomas
Dyett, Mr.. and Mrs. John White,
Jack Brown, Alma Wolfe, Mr.
and Mrs. chester, Mr.. and Mrs.
Edgar Thomasson, Mr. and Mrs.
C. C. Daniel and others.
Funeral services in Memphis
will be in charge of the Qualls
Undertakers, who are arrang-
ing flying the body Of Mr.
from New York City
Surviving besides the widow,
are: Mr.. and Mrs. James R.
Lunceford of Warren, o., Lunce-
ford's parents; Cornelius Lunce-
ford of New York City and Jun
ior Lunceford Of Warren, Ohio,
his two brothers.
Rev G. T, Miller at 10Th Ran
The Southern Jewish weekly. [volume] (Jacksonville, Fla.) 1939-1992, 1947-01-31
RABBI YOUNGERMAN SEES
AMERICA AT FATE'S
CROSSROAD
CROSSROAI

The Savannah Lions Club, meet
ing in the Hotel Savannah heard
a talk by Rabbi Louis M. Young
erman on american Democracy"
In his talk Rabbi Youngerman
stated that America is at the
crossroads of destiny. He said
that totalitarian forces which were
released prior to the war and
which were crushed in the victory
of the Allied forces, are once again
being resurrected, though taking
different forms.
On the extreme left, Rabbi
Youngerman continued, is the di-
visive tactics of the Communists,
pitting class against class in order
to further their ends.
On the other hand the Neo-Fas-
cists are showing their hand in
the upsurge of reaction against
everything progressive, and by US
ing the smear label of "Red" seek
to throttle measures toward the
creation of an environment in
which a democracy can flourish,
Rabbi Youngerman said.
In conclusion the speaker urged
the Lions Club members to be
guided by the true principles of
democracy formulated by some of
the great Southern statesmen and
enlivered with faith that they are
the true way of life, and to united
go forward in the increasing
growth and strength of our below
ed country.
The Southern Jewish weekly. [volume] (Jacksonville, Fla.) 1939-1992, 1947-01-31
Savannah, Georgia
MRS. SAMUELS ENTERTAINS
FOR MISS RADETSKY

In honor of Miss Rachel Kaoe'-
sky, whose marriage to Sol cooper
took place Sunday, January 20
Mrs. Abe Samuels entertained re-
Gently with a buffet supper at ner
home. Games were played ana the
guest of honor was presented
lovely gift.
The guests, in addition to MISS
Radetsky, were Mrs. Philip Faoet-
sky, Miss Ida Radetsky, Mrs. Fan
ME Cooper, Miss Frances Samuels'
Miss Sarah Sklansky, Miss Dena
Cohen. Mrs. Isaac Kaminsky, Miss
Harriet Levine, Miss Rhoda Daup'
Mrs. Raj Shernoff of Brooklyn,
Mrs. David Swindell, Mrs. Philip
Kaplan, Mrs. Dave Levine, Mrs.
Dave Sands, Mrs. B. Wershan,
Mrs. Paul Stein, Mrs. Sol Lesser,
Mrs. Joe Lesser, Mrs. Harry Rel
ner, Mrs. Charles Dickstein, Mrs.
Fannie Lesser, Mrs. I. Dolgoff,
Mrs. j. Javetz, Mrs. Robinowitz OF
Brooklyn, Mrs. Pat Weiss, Mrs.
Louis Kemper, Mrs. Surp of De-
troit. Mrs. Edith Tenanbaum, Mrs.
Rose Marcus, Mrs. Abe Pike and
Mrs. Abe SamuelS.
St. Paul recorder. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1934-2000, 1947-03-14
Senate Labor
Committee Hears
FEPCSuppOrters

The Minnesota Senate Labor
committee heard supporters of a
state FEPC law tell of discrimina-
ton in employment practiced
against minority groups in the
state.
Leader of the group testifying
in behalf of enactment of the
FEPC was Rev. Francis Gilligan,
Catholic educator and chairman of
the Governors Interracial commit
tee. Others who testified were S. v.
Owens of the St. Paul Urban
League; William Seabron, indus
trial secretary Minneapolis Urban
League; Samuel Scheiner, executive
secretary Minnesota Jewish Coun-
ell; Geo. W. Jensen, n. W. district
manager Nash-Kelvinator; Judge
E. F. Waite, Mrs. Macbeth Hurd
Paige, former member state legis-
lature; VIM. Num-, legislative rep
resenative AFL; John jacobson,
legislative representative for CLIO
and Marcella Killeen.
Hearing of those opposed to the
Legislation is set for next Wednes-
day, March 10, at 9 a. m.
St. Paul recorder. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1934-2000, 1947-03-14

months in an Illinois jail for solicit
ing subscriptions without authori-
cation.
Among the persons listed as hav-
ing been bilked by the man are:
Ray Williams, S17 Third Ave. N;
c. W. Davis, same address; Mildred
Turrentine, 3O1 Aldrich Ave. NJ;
Russell Walden, 542 Aldrich Ave.
N; William Brooks, 303 Aldrich
Ave. N; Jerry Hughes, s08 Third
Ave. N; Clara Pollard, 542 Aldrich
Ave. N; Bertha Thompson, 507
Lyndale Ave. N; Mrs. Wallie
Turner, 515 W. Central Ave-, St.
Paul; Mrs. L. Hampton, SIS W.
Central Ave, st. Paul; Mrs. James
Thompson, 512 14th Ave. S.; Mrs.
Adjie Thomas, SIP 14th Ave. s.;
Mrs. J. H. Cook, 1887 Fourth Ave.
s.; Mrs. G. W. Wallace, 1929 Fourth
Ave. s.; Mrs. Phillip Ware, 1929
Clinton Ave; Mrs. s. A. Steele,
422 Dupont Ave. N; Mrs. Margaret
Sanders, 5O24 James Ave. NJ; Mrs.
Elizabeth Stevens, 5126 Irving Ave.
N; Mrs. Bertha Christopher, 511S
James Ave. N; Mrs. Myrtle Lewis,
5O57 Irving Ave. N; Mrs. Cora
Adair, 5l22 James Ave. N; Bob
Lewis, 1859 Humboldt Ave. N; l. s.
Wootens, 579 W. Central, St. Paul;
Floyd Cobb, 534 Girard Ave. N.
St. Paul recorder. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1934-2000, 1947-03-14
PentecOstal Church
COuncilCOnvenes at
Pilgrim, March II

First time to the Northwest as
the guest of the Northwestern dis
trict council, will convene the mid
year meeting Of the executive board
Of the Pentecostal Assemblies Of
the World, from March II to March
%, inclusive, at Pilgrim Baptist
church, St. Paul. Many prominent
leaders Of the church from all sec
tons Of the country are expected.
Senior Bishop Samuel Grimes Of
New York City, a great Bible
teacher, will preside over the meet
ing.
Other delegates will be Bishop
Karl Smith, dean Of AenOn Bible
school, Columbus, Ohio; Bishop s.
n. Hancock Of Detroit, Mich, q
dynamic speaker and Bible teacher;
Bishop F. l.. Clark Of Warren and
Toledo, Ohio; Bishop Sipes of Bed
ford, Ind; Bishop Schultz of Louis
vile. Ky; Bishop Lewis Of Ohio;
Bishop II. Barnett, a Jewish con-
vert, Of Niles, Mich; General sec
rotary, Elder K. Tobin, Of Greater
Christ Temple, Indianapolis, Ind,
and many others.
A young minister from St. Louis,
Elder Morris Colder, who has at
tracted considerable attention, will
also he here.
The nmhlic IL invited IN attend
St. Paul recorder. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1934-2000, 1947-03-14
Former Mrs. Mdrtin
Brown Reveals Her
Divorce-RemorrioQe

In letter to this newspaper, from
Mrs. Martin (FlorenceD Brown it
was revealed the Browns were di-
vorced in the summer of 1916.
Mrs. Brown wrote March 7, that
since that time she had made her
home with relatives in Oklahoma.
She also said she had remarked a
few weeks ago and is now making
her home in St. Louis. Future plans
she said are for her and husband
to settle in the East.
Martin Brown is one Of the best
known men in Minneapolis. He has
lived here for many years. He has
engaged in the real estate bust
ness, service station and automo-
bile cleaning from time to time.
Most recently he has been in the
L. S. government employ at the
Twin City Arsenal at New Brigh-
ton, MINI.
When queried Mr. Brown said the
uncontested divorce took place
shortly after Christmas in 1916.
The only other statement Mr..
Brown would make was at ap-
pears that / apparently married
the wrong person"
St. Paul recorder. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1934-2000, 1947-03-14
Horn Praises Negro Workers
In Introduction to Book
AS FEPC Bill Is Heard

On the eve of consideration of
"A state FEPC law, Charles l.. Horn
Of Federal Cartridge Corp, largest
employer of Negro labor during the
war, praised Minnesota Negro
workers in an introduction which
he prepared for a book being writ
ten by Martin Brown Of Mime
apolis.
Mr.. Horn, who operated the huge
Twin Cities Ordnance Plant at New
Brighton, Mimi, which at the pro-
duction peak had l,2OO Negro
workers, said:
Il had the pleasure and privi-
lege of employing many Negroes
at the Twin Cities Ordnance Plant.
During it's operation their atten-
ton to duties and attendance was
exceptional; their loyalty above re-
proach and their desire to assist
the government by buying bonds
was most commendable. They made
an excellent record. The relation
St. Paul recorder. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1934-2000, 1947-03-14
Rev. C.. B. Wheeler
In Coma After
TOnSil Operation

Rev. c. B. Wheeler, 522 w.
Central, st. Paul, pastor of
Mount Olivet Baptist church,
is in a coma of undetermined
origin at Fairview hospital,
Minneapolis.
Rev. Wheeler was given an
intravenous anaesthetic Mon
day morning, March 10, after
he had insisted upon being
put to sleep" before he I'M
derwent a tOnsillectomy.
The operation was success
full, with no apparent compli-
cations, but he failed to regain
consciousness and efforts
made to revive him were fu-
tile. His condition now is de-
scribed by medics as a coma.
He is no longer under the af-
feet of the anaesthetic.
St. Paul recorder. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1934-2000, 1947-03-14

ship between the Negroes and
other employees was excellent and
during the entire operation there
was not a single incident which
caused trouble.
"The question has been asked US
whether the Negroes were capable
operators and had the ability to
fill positions equal TO the whites.
My answer is that Negroes made
good executives and excellent OPP
orators in the semi and skilled
trades. They were able TO handle
positions they were given, provided
they were trained for the job"
Mr.. Horns statement has add
tional Importance in view of the
fight of some Minnesota employers
against the proposed state fair en-
ployment practices commission,
Hearings on the bill opened
Wednesday before the Senate labor
committee.
St. Paul recorder. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1934-2000, 1947-03-14
Nieman Fellows
Criticize Action
Barring Lautier

CAMBRIDGE, Mass, March IL
(NNPA)-The barring from the
Congressional Press Galleries in
Washington Of Louis Lautier,
White Hous correspondent for the
Atlanta Daily World and the Ne
gro Newspaper Publishers Asso-
citation, was sharply criticized last
Thursday night by the fourteen
Nieman journalists Of Harvard
University.
In a telegram to the fve-man
Standing Committee Of Corre-
spOndents, a group Of newspaper
men elected each two years by the
correspondents corps in Washing
ton to administer rules governing
che Congressional Press galleries
and who made the decision barring
Lautier, the Nieman fellows
charged that the committee had
failed to make use of a great OPP
portunity to widen the sphere Of
the American press"
St. Paul recorder. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1934-2000, 1947-03-14
Byron Rife Is
Named To Place
In State Office

1t was announced March 10, by
the governors office that Governor
Luther Youngdahl had named
Byron Rife, 57I West Central Ave,
executive office aide to succeed his
grandfather, George l.. Hoage,
veteran aide.
Mr.. Hoage who lives at 500
Charles Ave, retires May l, after
~ years service TO the state Of
Minnesota under ~ governors and
three political regimes. He was
named n messenger in the gov
ernor's office by Governor John A.
Johnson, Democrat, in 1905.
Byron Rife is married and has
one child. He was a lieutenant in
the U. S. Army during World War
II. He is commander Of Dorie
Miller Post Of the American
Legion and a graduate Of the EN-
balming School at the University
of Minnesota.
St. Paul recorder. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1934-2000, 1947-03-14

Forest Mckinney, active in the
move to purchase and operate a
all sessions.
summer resort, has announced a
public mass meeting for March IS,
which will be held at the Elks
Rest, l48 Hyland Ave. N, at 3 p. m.
Glen Thompson of the Midland
Cooperative will be the principal
speaker.