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Arizona sun., 1947-05-02
(ooperafives A Means Of Negro
Enterprise and Business!

Throughout the United States springing up almost
overnight has been the cooperative movement In brlef
cooperative is formed by the purchasing of shares by
several Individuals generally of the middeclass order
to establish business such grocery store filling sta
on clothing store etc. which will the community
in which the shareholders live board of directors
trustees empowered with the responsibility to employ
manager for the business In pooling money
several for the business enterprise emphasis
is given to serving the community in the best possible
by having fair prices placed upon comodities
of excellent uqality Incidentally there any profits
at the end of the checkngup period be quarterly semi
annually annually the shareholders either given
their profits accordance with their shares such prof
it's may be invested to purchase shares for the in
divduas desrOus of further investment in the cooper
ative.
This will admit makes matters little tough on
the private business for they lose their monopOeS
in the communities where such cooperatves arise But
when unfair prices inferior goods meted out to
citizens private need little tapping the
shoulder to remind them of their taking advantage of
helpless group of Americans
So important has this issue become that Town Hall
of the Air fit to broadcast recently debate the
question, Shoud Cooperatives Be Made to Pay Income
Tax? The present situation is that cooperaves not
required to income tax because they exist not
operations but only business adventures of the ndvd
ua ShareOwners. Individual shareholders of pay
income tax their dividends received at the end
of each year.
Some have proclaimed that cooperatives are
suit of happiness for the private business advenure On
the other hand those of who have been financially
strained by mOnOpolies Judging from the financial
straight Jackets most PhOencians n-especally when
the lack of Negro business locally-cooperaves
may be worth investigating little more.
Arizona sun., 1947-05-02
do YOU REMEMBER
hat You Read In the SUN Last Year At This Time?

Chapter of AKA give pastel ma
terials to Federated Women to
make luncheon cloths and napkins
Socials: Mr.. and Mrs. Sam
Belton of Flatonia, Texas, visit in
city. Mr.. Booker Richardson re-
turns to San Diego after visit
with mother of 629 w. Tonto st.
Representatives from Phoenix to
the Librarians Conference held at
the Lycum building, Tempe Col
lege were: Miss Irene McClelland,
Dunbar, Mrs. Lloyd Dickey, Ma
thew Henson Branch Library, and
Miss Bobby Lewis, PhyliSs Wheat
ley Branch. Alpha Sigma Chap
ter of AKA transferred from Capt.
tol City to Tucson during 17th An
nual Regional Conference. Mrs.
J. J. Grose returns from a spring
vacation spent on the Coast.
Juliette Derricottes' serve huS-
bands and friends a delicious tur-
key dinner at S. Mt. Park. . &. A
6-weeks visit on the Coast termi-
mated on the return of Mr.. and
Mrs. ]. B. Hughes, 120 N. 18th ST.
Carverites of the Jr. Class pre-
sents Talent Night" Awards
were given to the best performers
in singing, individual and group
dancing, dramatic and instrument
tai numbers.
Arizona sun., 1947-05-02
Public Employees
Adopt Resolution
Asking Tax Relief

The Arizona State Council of
the American Federation of State,
County and Municipal Employees,
at special meeting held Satur-
day, April 26, passed a resolution
urging the Arizona congressman to
pass H. r. 62, which proposes to
raise the martial exemption from
$1,000 to $4,000, and exemptions for
the single individual from $500 to
$1,000, while continuing the present
exemption for children and de-
pendentS.
Wartime taxes have fallen
especially heavy on the low income
brackets, and all locals were urged
to give their full support to H. r..
81. Tax relief to the low income
groups will:
a. Relieve the burden of those
living at or below the break-even
point, and
b. Promote employment because
the tax reduction will go to those
who will use it almost entirely
for current consumption.
The Council urged that locals
Immediately contact congressman
and request that they vote for H.
r. 81. Similar action should be
taken by the individual members.
Arizona sun., 1947-05-02
PAIR UNITED IN
CHURCH VOWS

White roses and pale pink car
nations decorated the First Baptist
Church in Mesa last Sunday at
pm. for the marriage rites of
Miss Effie Lee Harris and Mr..
Harvey w. Lindsey Sr. The Rev.
w. M. Hardison performed the
ceremony.
Given in marriage by her father,
the bride wore a white satin gown.
She carried a bouquet of white
carnations. Little Misses Margie
Mae Charles and Sharon Bonner
carried her train.
Miss Bessie Harris, her sisters
maid-of-honor wore a pink net
gown and carried a bouquet of
pink carnations. The bridesmaids
were Hazel Tyree, Rhudena Will
son, Ruby Harris, and Clara May
field. Their gowns of rainbow color,
were pink, peach blue, and yellow,
all earring pink carnations and
daisies.
Traditional wedding music was
offered by Rose Mary Harris, at
the piano and Hazel Campbell, vo-
caliSt.
Following the ceremony, a recep-
ton was held at 1921 E. Jefferson
ST., by Miss Hazel Tyree, and Mrs.
Matte Lindsey.
Many beautiful and useful gifts
were received by the couple.
The bride is the daughter of Mr..
and Mrs. Alfred Harris Sr. of Mesa
and her husband is the grandson of
Mrs. Matte Lindsey of Phoenix.
The couple will reside at 1921 E.
Jefferson Street in Phoenix.
Arizona sun., 1947-05-02
First Colored Baptist Church New.

First Colored Baptist Church News
The First Baptist Church is still
marching on. Last Sunday the
downstairs Church celebrated its
first anniversary, youths having
charge of the services all day.
After Sunday School, the youth
conducted the IL O'clock service
with the down stairs choir and the
Ever Ready Gospel Chorus furnish
ing music. Rev. Nelson delivered a
stirring message from the subject.
"What we owe the youth"
At $3.50, two youths singing
group took part. The Mt. Calvary
Baptist Church choir, Tucson and
Mt. Calvary Baptist choir, Phoenix
Youths representing various
churches were: Tucson, over 4O
persons, Tanner Chapel A. M. E.,
Mt. Calvary, Pilgram Rest and
First Methodist Church (White)
who led a group discussion from
the Subject "The Sermon on the
Mount"
The Ever Ready Chorus furn-
ished the music for the evening
services and the Y. M. AS pre-
Sented a skit.
One addition to the Church and
about $250.00 was credited to the
Youth Day Program.
James J.. Davis,
Reporter
The Church of God at 1702 E.
Jefferson will begin its District
Convention, Monday, May 5. Many
delegates are expected. The public
iS invif1nd
Arizona sun., 1947-05-02
Vets Using Bonds
To Pay Insurance

Arizona veterans are using ter
minal leave bonds at an increasing
rate to pay their CT insurance
premiums, the Veterans Admins
tration announced this week.
In March alone, $3.50 veterans
in Arizona, California, Nevada and
Hawaii paid their insurance with
bonds valued at 1904, ,241, accord
ing to Col. Thomas J. Cross, deputy
VA administrator for this area. In
Arizona sun., 1947-05-02

the past four months, 3,211 bonds,
representing al m S $3,000,00O,
have been turned into the branch
office at San Francisco.
The record March business was
rung up despite reports from
Washington that Congress is CIV
ing favorable attention to pro-
posals to cash the bonds immedi-
ately instead of after five years
as now required.
Arizona sun., 1947-05-02
CHURCH news

The Ministers Wives Alliance will
hold their regular meeting Mon
day, May 5th at 2p.m. at the home
of Rev. and Mrs. J. w. Williams,
1117 So. First Ave.
Arizona sun., 1947-05-02
FLAGSTAFF NEWS

Pride of Flagstaff No. 1884, Elks
Lodge, and Twin Peak Temple No.
838 held their memorial service,
last Sunday with Exalted Ruler,
Marshall Reed and DIT. Ruler, Mrs.
Fred Polk, Presiding
Guest speaker was DR.. ChaS. W.
SrecheSt who spoke on health and
Wilson Rules on Education.
There was very large atten-
dance.
CARVER HI MAKES SHOWING
AT MILITARY NIGHT
Last Friday, Military Night, was
observed at P. u. H. Stadium which
included all the high schools of
the city.
Carver was well represented
with her cadets, ,cadetteS and ROT.
c.. band, which participated in all
competitions and was successful in
winning the Korrick's Trophy for
the Best Cadette Platoon, COM
manded by Doris Tease.
Enroute to Austin, Texas, Mr..
Charles Green from San Deigo, is
visiting his cousin, Mrs. Alberta
Perkins, 904 So. 7th Ave-, Apt. 126.
-FOUR LEAF CLOVER CLUB,
PICNICS
The Four Leaf Clover Club held
their Monday, IL o'clock date at
South Mountain Park. The ladies
had refreshments fit for a king
and with the tinge Of the Mountain
air, appetites were allowed to
over-run.
High-nghting the occasion was
the anniversary of Mrs. Emma
ardner's birthday.
Guests were: Mrs. Marjorie Car
ter and Mrs. Katie Hicks, both of
Los Angeles; our own 1t. Ira Oneal,
visiting his parents before being
transferred to Ohio.
The Club ladies wish to thank
all the members for their kind and
thoughtful consideration of each
other as they go into their 9Th
month of continuous activity.
Erie Walker,
Pub. Chairman
Arizona sun., 1947-05-02
Antioch Baptist Church

A Necktye and apron party,
sponsored by the Pastors Aid OF
the Antioch Baptist Church was
given at the home of Mr.. and Mrs.
F. H. Robinson, last Thursday
April "a.
Music was furnished by a quar-
tet which happened by during the
party.
Total money raised $10.35.
Minneapolis spokesman. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1934-2000, 1947-07-04

Twice he reiterated that the civil
riRhtR Of all Americans. "And when
] say all Americans ! mean all
Americana" must be defended and
protected by the government.
Every man." President Truman
said. should 10 free 10 live his
life az no wishes. Hs should DO
limited only by his responsibility
TO his fellow countrymsn, II this
freedom II TO be more than
dream, each man must be RuRran.
tsed equality % opportunity. Tho
only limit 10 an Americans achieve.
ment should DO his ability. his In.
duStry and his character. Tho re-
wards for his effort should be de-
tsrmined only by those truly role.
want qualities"
Home, Education. Job. Health
and Ballot
Every man should have tho
right 10 y decent home, the right 10
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Harold Salter Victim
AS Car Crashes Pole;
Was On Way To Work

Saltsr was on his way TO work a.
a laundry helper at the Veterans
hospital. Fort Smelling.
The car sweTved to the south
aide Of Seventh ST.. when Salter at
tempted TO avoid the branches torn
from nearby trees by the storm. The
car jumped the curb before smash
ing into the pole.
Dorie Miller Post Member
SRlter was n veteran Of a. months
In the army. lie won the Bronze
star and two oak leaf clusters for
gAllRntry In Pacific action. He was
n member Of Dorie Miller Post coo.
Surviving are hiA mother. Mru.
Efhs NJ. Blair, st. Paul; two sisters,
Mrs. Maxine Matthews, Evanston,
Ill.,. and Mrs. Cecil White, Los An
EeleS. and one brother. Charles SAL
ter, Chicago; grandson Of Mrs. Kit
tie Harris and Stspson Of Arthur O.
Blair and other relatives.
Barred al Smelling
Funeral services were held Tues
day, July I. from the chapel at Vet
erAnS National cemetery, with Rev.
n. N, Moore, officiating, Intsrmsnt
at Fort Smelling National cemetery.
PAllbearera were members Of the
Dorie Miller Post 00d, Brooks Fun
eral Home In charge,
Minneapolis spokesman. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1934-2000, 1947-07-04

directed east, drag out skeletons
In the closet 81 employment, homo
training. education and every strata
81 life.
Neither Free Nor Equal" Isn't
Just dealing with majority diScrimi-
nation against minority; It's going
20 make mInoritIss check up on their
own attitudes towards each other.
In the script for Wednesday, July
2. the narrator put across . verbal
punch wlthi
nut Job discrimination isn't
based on color alone. II can be
based on that most implRusIbls Of
all reasons mans or womnn's
religion. sometimes Protestant en-
pI0yerS refuse 20 hire Catholics ..
or the other way around. Some
times Gentilsa don't want Jews on
their payrolla. And sometimes Jews
themselves discriminate. We've
found all these conditions In the
Northwest and wen show them
10 you--cAEes like this one :"
Public reaction 20 the show has
been very favorable" according 20
Carl Ward. public relations man
for WCCO. Ward said Tuesday
that 40 far there have been only
three protests. tVo telephone calls
snd one anonymous card through
the mail.
The ldsa for the show was FIRST
conceived at one Of the weekly
general Etaf meetings, he revealed.
There was no trouble getting II on
the air because Of sqneAmishneaE on
the part 81 anyone on the stat.
There was unanimous agreement
about the show. Ward said.
The series was developed by Sig
Hlekslson. director Of news and
special events for the station. Sew
en- agencies have co-operatsd In
providing material They are the
Govsrnor's Inter Racial Commits
sion. the 81. Paul Council on HUI
man Relations. the Urban League,
the Minneapolis Community Self
Survey, the Minnesota Jewish
Council. the Minneapolis Mayors
Council on Human Relations. and
the National Conference Of Chris
tiAns and Jews.
Radio station wcCo has def
nitsly pioneered with "Neithsr Free
Nor Equal" and with ia extensive
listening audience may be able 70
bring new thought and understand
Ing 10 the people Of this locality.
Minneapolis spokesman. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1934-2000, 1947-07-04

and equal benefits Of laws and pro-
eeedinEs for security Of person and
property ~ are enjoyed by other
citizens.
George l.. Vaughn aud Herman
Miller, 81. Louis lawyers, are rep
reSentinR the Shelleyu.
A. friends Of the court the ~.
Louis Civil Liberties Committee
fled q brief because the problem
Of racial discrimination IL . most
serious threat 20 American civil
liberties" adding that I'm the de-
VelOpment Of q sound democracy II
little matters that the diScrImIna.
ton exercised IL overt or dlscreet.
In either event, basic freedoms
guaranteed by the BlII Of Rights
are undermined"
The brief Of the 81. Louis Civil
Liberties Committee argues that
Restrictive covenants Of the char
RcteT here In issue may on their
face appear 10 be merely private
expressions Of intolerance. II they
were merely such, they would not
concern u, however doploTabls the
sentiments expressed. When. how
ever, the State IL requested 10 on
force them 10 the injury Of n minor
ity, the problem becomes public and
intimately involves the purposes
for which this organization was
established"
The brief also asserts that the
decision Of the Missouri Supreme
Court violates the terms Of inter.
national com mitmsnts Of the United
States. which ~ treaties, are mFAs
part Of the supreme Law Of the
land; constitutes dangerous under.
mining 81 this government, and
causes other nations 10 question IT,
good faith In entering into such
commitments.
Mr. and Mrs. MeGhee purchased
residential property In Detroit and
occupied II a. their home Benjamin
J, Sipes and his wife, Mrs. Anna
q. Sipes, brought suit IN the Cir
cult Court 81 wayns County for =
mandatory injunction 10 compel the
NeGhees 20 Vacats their home.
The suit Of Mr.. and Mrs sipes
was based on . restrictive covenant
executed by the former owners Of
the property In 1884. agreeing that
the property should bs Testrirtsd
until 1850.
The court issued q decree direct.
ing the MeGhsss 10 vaeats the
premises. Upon appeal, the Nleh-
iRAh Supreme Court affirmed the
Judgment.
Questions presented In this ease
In the United States BspTsms Court
are WbstbsT Judicial enforcement u
. restrictive covenant against the
uss ~ land BY eoI0rsd people IL
violation u the Fourteenth
Amendment 70 the United States
Constitution and whsthsr rsEtric-
tive covenants are against the pub
lie policy o. the United States.
Ths NsCbsss e0ntsnd that the
Michigan courts violated the Ped.
sral Constitution by jBaisiAi On.
f0resmsnt u the covenant. that The
night u . citizen 10 Bss and Oc-
eupy bis property vas uphsld BY
the LOuisyills city ordinances ease
hat state Judiciary action prohibit
Minneapolis spokesman. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1934-2000, 1947-07-04

pRrtment at Howard University
aud now research director Of the
Glidden Co. in Chicago, last Friday
night became the thirty second re-
cipient Of the SpInRRrn Medal for
his work In research chemistry.
The medal Ia awarded annually
for outstanding achievement by an
American cOlored person, DIR. Jul.
iRn'E work provided tho basis for
the production Of Aero Foam which
was used by tho navy during the
war 70 save lives In ship and air
plane fires.
DR.. Harold 6. Urey. Nobel Prize
winner and University 81 Chicago
professor famed NJ an atomic pow
or scientist, presented tia award
at the SpinRarn Medal Night Of
the thirty-eiRhth annual confer.
ence Of the National Association
for the Advancement ~ Colored
People.
Minneapolis spokesman. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1934-2000, 1947-07-04

large network stations. goes out
over the kilocycleS at an hour when
most listeners have gone 10 bed,
Radio station WCCO, the Twin
Cities and Upper Midwest outlet
for the Columbia BToadcasting Bys.
tern (CBSD, upset the applicant last
Wednesday night by putting on ths
air the FIRST Of a series of shows
dealing with discrimination In this
area.
There can be- little doubt that
Neither Free Nor Equal" II going
TO Set a precedent for alTshowS.
First, II goes On the air at the re-
Epsctabls hour Of O33O .. IN. Second,
itprecedes the Cedric Adams news
cast which automatically inEures II
wide listening audience.
Fortified by these two buIWsTkS,
the show does away With the usual
Mandy .pAmby skiitishRs~S Of pro-
grams shout Discrimination. and
plunEss into the cold. hard facts of
how intolerance h born. foatsTsd
and spread by some of our best slti.
SsRa. 4 sample ~ the script runs
~ follows
Eurss; (OH Mike. ProisctingD
Doctor, will you e0ms here q mo.
msnt. pleased I'd like 70 have you
look ~ this baby -.
Doctor: ALSO on MiksD What's
the mAttsr1
Nurse; (stilI on Those folks
out there just brought II In ..
very high fever.
Doctor: Hmmmm. II IL high. IL
this = niRgsT babyH Well, are you 7
Father: Yes, We are. And the
word is Negro, Doctor.
Doctor: said niger baby and
! mean Niger baby.
Father: Why. that's an insult.
Doctor That Isn't insulting.
What's insulting about thAtH That's
what call them and that's what
they are -.
This little scene, taken from a
real life incident M CeneraI U0spi.
tai In Minneapolis (tAE SupportsdD,
must have caused ths radio 20 rock
In many q local hons. while the liV.
ing room atmosphere Tipplsd with
shock. The whole program series
II based on fact, not fancy. Bob
Sutton. producer u the show. and
writers Ralph Andrist and Ralpl
Basklund, have thrown caution u
the winds. and SIdsd BY an Abl,
Minneapolis spokesman. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1934-2000, 1947-07-04

an education. the right 20 Adequats
medical care. the right TO a worth
while job, the right 10 an equal
share IN the making Of public do
ciHionS through tho ballot, and tho
right 10 u fair trial In q fair court.
"Ths way ahead IL not easy. We
shalt need all the wisdom, imaRina-
ton and courage We can muster.
We must and shall guarantee the
civil rights 81 all our citissns.
Never before has the need been
40 urgent for Skillhl and vigorous
action 20 bring us closer 10 our
ideal"
Walter white, executive aecrs-
tary Of the NAACP, In introducing
the President traced the history Of
tho organization. Hs pointed out
tho gains made by the association.
Both the CHS and tho Mutual
BroadCaStlnR System broadcast the
address Of the President.
Minneapolis spokesman. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1934-2000, 1947-07-04
Mrs. Fannie Anderson
Dies; Had Lived
Here for ~ YodrB

Mrs. Fannie Anderson, aged 70,
died at her home, i1O4 v. 2sth st..
Tuesday. July /. She became III at
her home Monday afternoon. The
cause u her death at press time
had not been Rscsrtained. Che had
been = resident 0f the Twin Cities
for II years.
She Ia survived by n cousin, Mrs.
Dslilab King, n niece. Mrs. BsulAh
Mitchell. nephew. Wilbur Bowen,
all u Minneapolis, and another
nephew, WilmOth Bowen Of Chi
caRo. who arrived In the city Wed.
hssday, July 2.
Funeral arrangements had not
been made at press time. Woodland
Funeral Home IN chATgs.
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SRltcr. S64 N,Dale st., SwSrvSd
his car TO avoid storm broken
branches lying In the street In front
Of 22S0 W. Seventh ST., at Spring.
field; lost control Of his vehicle and
crashed into = trolley pole.
lie died at the scene shortly after
he was extTicAtSd from the car. po-
lice said.
Live Wires Not Responsible
Members Of the f,re department
rescue squad removed live wires
from the trolley pole, which had
dropped on the car, before police
could extricAtS tho victim. The
charge did not reach SAltsr.
Minneapolis spokesman. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1934-2000, 1947-07-04
Governors Group
Asks Integrdion
In Notionul Guord

At a meeting Of the Governors
State Interracial Commission Mon
day, June 30, the matter Of Negro
admission TO the National Guard
was presented 10 the Commission
by Governor YounRdAhl.
The Commission went on record
approving admission Of any quail
fed citizen 70 the Minnesota Ma
tional Guard without diserimina-
ton or segregation. Rev. Francis
J. GiliRan. Chairman Of the Com
mission. stated that while the Gov
ernor's Commission had no power
further than moral suASion, II In
tended to exert all possible inhu-
encs toward . satisfactory settle
ment Of the issue.
He also said that IL would prob
ably take some time 10 work out
All Of the details involved in q step
a. important as opening the ranks
Of the National Guard 70 Negro
applicants, but was very hopeful
Of q successful outcome.
He appointed . committee 70
confer With the state National
Guard administrator. The com
mittee includes samD9l Ransom,
former major Of the Governors
stat: Henry Thomas, head resident
Of Phyllis whsatisy HOUSE, MINE
hpoIis. and TAlmAdgs Carey Of
Minneapolis.
Meanwhile the Office Of Adju-
tAnt General walsh issued . state
Minneapolis spokesman. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1934-2000, 1947-07-04

ment apparently intended TO place
responsibility for any order per-
hitting Indignation Of Negroes in
the lap Of the United States Gov
eminent; claiming that the ban
ming Of such membership was set
at a national level, and that there
was not sufficient Negro popula-
ton In the state 10 justify a
change. The request Of the vet
Grams committee made clear that
persons Of color would be enlisted
solely on their merits as individual
citizens.
Charles Smith, Chairman Of the
Veterans Committee, stated that
the group represented by him would
oppose any effort at compromise on
separate Negro units, an expensive
policy In the few states where such
q separation exists.
Minneapolis spokesman. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1934-2000, 1947-07-04
GOV. VOUNGDAHL FOR
OPENING NATIONAL
GUARD TO CITIZENS
Olander Wilson
New Commander
Baker Post POI

Johnnie Baker Post No. POI Of
the American Legion named World
War II veteran olander b. Wilson
commander, June 26, when the or
ganization elected officers.
Other officers elected were Ed
ward Green, vice-cOmmander; C. r.
Mendoza, second vice commander,
and William Huggar, third vice
commander.
Jack Posten, longtime post Ad-
jutRnt was reelected for his I4th
year. Z. NJ. Fassett was named
finance officer; Rev. p. J. Buford.
chaplain, and Walter r. Banks, SER
geAnt at arms.
Minneapolis spokesman. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1934-2000, 1947-07-04
Fdther of S. Vincent
Owens Dies In Kdns.

s. Vincent Owens and his son
S. v. Jr.. 627 Selby Ave, returned
this week from Salina, Kansas,
where they went to attsrd the fu-
neral Of Henry Owens, u year old
father Of Mr.. Owens.
The elder Mr.. Owens died June
%. He lived in St. Paul last year
for a brief period with his son.