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Roanoke Rapids daily herald., 1948-09-21
NOrlina Men
Enlist In Navy

Warrenton-Jeff Roy Devine,
son of Mr.. and Mrs. Jeff Roy
Devlne, and William Joseph Eg-
erton, son of Mr.. and Mrs. Joseph
Obrien Egerton, both Of Norlina,
enlisted in the Navy on Septem-
Der 9, for a period Of three
years. They will receive basic
training at the Naval Training
Center at San Diego, Calit., be-
fore being assigned to units Of
the fleets, it was announced by
James F. Moore, local Navy re-
crulter.
Roanoke Rapids daily herald., 1948-09-21
DEATHS
MRS. C. A. LYLERLY

Mrs. c. A. Lylerly, 70, died
early Monday morning in the
Roanoke Rapids hospital, after
an extended illness.
Funeral services will be held
Wednesday at 3 p. m. at the
Rosemary Methodist Church
with the Rev. w. r. Stevens Of
ficiating.
Burial will be in the family
plot in Cedarwood Cemetery.
Mrs. Lylerly is survived by
two daughters: Mrs. William
Sutton Of Philadelphia and Mrs.
Marie Vester of Norfolk, Va,
two sons: Clarence and Arnold
Lylerly, both of Roanoke Rapids.
Roanoke Rapids daily herald., 1948-09-21
Joe Louis, Like
Finds 1t A Hard

New York,-(AP)-One of the
hardest things in life for any
man to master is the fine art
of quitting.
This 24-karat truth is pointed
up anew by the decision of Jo-
seph Louis, the eminent pugi-
list, to resume his former call
ing.
At the ripe old age of "a, hav-
ing amassed enough gelt of Gu
shion his declining years, Joe an
nounced he was through with
his precision fistic bombin. He
decided to trade in his gloves
on typewriter and launch a
new career as a columnist-com
mentator for a Harlem news
paper.
Trying a new job was no men
tai hurdle to Joe. He was a
Roanoke Rapids daily herald., 1948-09-21

paints some pictures.
Then, refreshed in spirits,
Churchill rides back again into
high public office on the chang
ing tide, smiling and eloquent
as ever and holding no resent
ment against the voters.
This unsuitable cork in the
flood of modern history is the
real political heavyweight of our
times. He quits only to try a
gain-and he's made more come
backs than yo-yo.
Roanoke Rapids daily herald., 1948-09-21
Littleton High
School Opens
With Assembly

Littleton Littleton High
School began its l94G-4a term
Wednesday, September IS, A
general assembly in the auditor
ium started at 9;15 o'clock with
the invocation by the Rev Jul
lian King. Rev. w. F. F. Little
followed with scriptures and re-
marks. F. H. Eason, Principal,
then made the announcements
and introduced the teachers. The
benediction was given by the
Rev. H. L. Davis.
Roanoke Rapids daily herald., 1948-09-21
Local Sailor
On Efficient Ship

The USS Bexar, the ship on
which Bennie L. Overton OF 100
Roanoke Ave, is serving as
quartermaster, third class. has
just been awarded the Battle Ef-
ficlency Pennant and "E" for
general excellence during the
past year. The ship 60. a pen
nant called a "meatball," a red
triangle with a black circle in
the center. Each enlisted man
with six months Of service
aboard her receives a cash
award and the right to wear E"
on the sleeve of his uniform
Roanoke Rapids daily herald., 1948-09-21

Sam Baugh, Washington Red
skins passing star has been
playing football for 20 seasons
-four in high school, four in col
lege and II in the National Foot
Roanoke Rapids daily herald., 1948-09-21
100000 Students
Seen In States
Public Schools

Raleigh, Sept. 81 - (AP) -
North Carolina public schools
are expected to have a total en-
rollment of 100000 this year,
says State Superintendent of
Public Instruction Clyde A. Err
win.
The enrolment is expected to
include about 690,0 elementary
and ITO, 200 high school students.
The state has about $4,000 tea
chers.
Arkansas State press., 1948-08-06

gesture Tor fear that they would
ALLEVIATE the southern wing Of
The Party And until there is
more political freedom in the
South, that is. more than one
political party, and the extention
OF the voting franchise to all of
the people. the solid South will
control either through filibuster
or sheer numbers both the House
and the Senate and consequently
prevent passage of any laws
guaranteeing civil liberties to
Negroes.
VIII we ever learn? Or shall
we pass up this one good chance
to break up the two old parties
that have gotten us only promis-
cs7
Even II third party doesn't
win, at least /, will carry in both
liberal and Negro Congressman
as well as establish greater DO.
litical freedom for all OF the
people.
Arkansas State press., 1948-08-06
Wallace
Continued from page one

Continued from page one
ing, Since Captain Robert Berry,
Defense Secretary Forrestal's aide,
has already announced that there
is no discrimination In the armed
forces, it is obvious that the pres
ent gesture will only delay any
honest graphing with one of the
nations greatest problems.
His belated effort to establish
an FEPC in government service
issued on the eve Of his political
~ created special session is an
othe political gesture and a mil
quetoast one at that
What slight action Mr.. Truman
has taken is an obvious result Of
the fact that the people of Ameri-
ca knows that the Progressive
Party means what 1t says when il
states that its cardinal principle
is to end segregation in America
Once again | challenge Mr..
Truman and Mr. Dewey to debate
with me and to debate with me
in the SOUTH before non segregat-
ed audiences.
Arkansas State press., 1948-08-06
Sayings Worth Repeadng:-
What OF The Moral Law?

u
their effect upon sad and depressing to con-
slider
and vehement poesaons OF
patriotism ugly South to see the
Negro liberated. -
states Rights persuasive and pleasing phrase and sans
suomer The stake is that Of human rights!
The despite blasts Of sefustcaon have taciy
thew are ashamed frankly real objections They
have covered up title their campaign keep the
Neproes in social, and cultural subsection
Dxicrat movement the election itself Is
difficult predict unquestonaby lis immediate
result will be to weaken the Democratic party
But cryaizng public opinion its long effect seems
likely death blow the Southern
cep of white Supremacy"
&C, of Congress solved longer by lynch Jim
Crow and the poll tax
fighting President Truman and his cham
steamship Of civil right, their problems That is
But the method of ynchins intimidation
and denial opportunity solve those problems will only
them worse!
such tactics worked But that time has
passed The Negro ebelng against the economic
servi,ude him poverty
md disease.
An enlightened economically liberated Negro would benefit
N. utb And President actually calculated
Aid the establishing precedent Of and toll
GRANGE to accomplish diehads would
d;xas,rously TO by intimidation and force,
of relations the
widely discussed and therefore thought
well blind
possible
ancient knoty problem.
doing they likely harder blow At the
anyone else
since Lincoln ILLINOIS STATE REGISTER
Arkansas State press., 1948-08-06

Southern Rebels. They should
all look farther into the future
than next November. They must
not forget that a sword OF Da-
mocles is hanging over them
Abraham Lincoln was an eman-
cipator Harry s Truman is a
liberator He is up against it,
just like Herbert Hoover was
when he had Democratic Con-
gress that refused TO move one
inch because Hoover was Re-
pyoliean So . hoy Harry s.
Truman has the same trouble
and II does not yet appear what
the future will bring; but one
thing Is sure--Harry S. Truman
has thrown out challenge and
Arkansas State press., 1948-08-06
THE BELL TOLLS
BY LEONARD II. BELL

ii SENS that as race, we will
never learn to use our votes in
"A manner that will reap bigger
rewards in life, liberty and the
pursuit of happiness for all Of the
race, instead Of just for ourselves.
The recent announcement of a
leading Negro paper that they
had appealed TO Henry Wallace
to withdraw his candidacy for
She President of the United States
n further proof Of this great
weakness.
Does this paper know, as ev-
eryone else does. that the token
plstform OF civil liberties made
~ Mr.. Truman. was only ges-
fsre. And that II was only ex-
eanded by the advent into the
1latform making Of Mayor Hum
hry, who Insisted ithat each
pcint be spelled OH, and pledgcd7
NJ. Truman and the Democratic
PARTY AT first, had no intention
Of proceeding further than mere
Arkansas State press., 1948-08-06

The National Citizens Council
has three detectives. 1t believes
first that the recommendations of
the Presidents Committee on Civ
il Rights must be fought for in
each mans backyard Commun-
tiles, large and small, throughout
the country must take responsible
ity for winning recognition of the
rights of those Americans who, as
yet, in some areas, are deprived
of the opportunity to exercise their
rights fully. The Council will find
lot of support. All over the coun-
try there are people who not only
will fight for human rights, but
who have already given good
account of themselves Sometimes
we do not hear about them. But
without them there would be no
victories for American ideals,
The National Councils second
objective is stated thus, This
Council recognizes that Americas
moral forces as a power for peace
and freedom is in large part de-
termned by the status of our civ
Arkansas State press., 1948-08-06
b|akeIy-
Continued from page enc

Continued from page enc
carry English, French and German
translations On Sunday afternoon,
August 20 the delegates will WIS.,
II Utrecht. Holland, about rs
miles away and hold commem-
orative service at the odd Cath
Ole Church.
1t was in this city in 1888 that
80 church leaders met and draft
ed the constitution for the World
Council of Churches.
The closing service of the Arm
sterdam Assembly will be held in
the Westerkerk West Church, on
the afternoon of September 4
This church was built in 1920 and
boasts the highest tower in Hol-
land.
Arkansas State press., 1948-08-06
Legal Notices.:

Notice is hereby given that the
undersigned. as administrix of the.
estate of George A. Grant, de-
ceased, will on the 30th day of
August, 1948, offer for sale at the
East door of the Pulaski County
Court House at public auction to.
the highest bidder, upon a credit
OF three go months, the follow
ing lands belonging to said estate.
to-Wit:
The NE NV Section 80 in Town
ship South, Range II West.
also Lots 2, 3. 4, in Block 3 of
Kahn and Holders Subdivision
to the City of Little Rock, Ark
ansas
Said sale is made for the purpose
of paying the debts Of said estate.
and purchasers at such sale will
be required to give note with ap-
proved security for the purchase
price.
Dated this 18th day OF july
1948
Marie Grant, Administrative.
Troy w. Lewis. Attorney far the
Administrative.
7.23-3fl.8 e. n ~
Arkansas State press., 1948-08-06

for immediate banning of segre-
CATION in the armed forces in his
order of July rs, Walter White,
NAACP secretary, expressed the
hope that the President would
move forward towards abolition of
military Jim Grow through the
committee set up by the order.
president Truman Mr.. White
said, lis aware of the fact, as is
every other intelligent American.
that there can be no equality
within a segregated pattern We
are confident therefore, that he
will do everything in his power to
abolish not only discrimination
based on race or creed. but also
segregation in the armed services.
Il personally am convinced, from
experiences as war correspond
ent in both the European and Pa
cific theaters of war, that this
can be done more easily and swift
ly than many of the brass hats in
the Army Department believe,
with respect to the two ex-
ecutive orders. the one on the
armed services and the other es-
tablishing the machinery with
which to eradicate discrimination
and segregation in other govern
ment departments. we are delight
ed that one President has had the
courage to tackle these two basic
evils. These orders will help re-
store faith in the democratic pro-
cess at home and rebuild Ameri-
can prestige abroad"
Arkansas State press., 1948-08-06

cation solely because of their race,
religion or color. This is wrong
in itself and it does undermine
our leadership in the world. II we
fail to extend the recognition of
human rights, we shall fail indeed
to discharge our full responsible
ity.
The third objective of the Ma
tional Citizens Council is stated
in this way, Our freedom must
be expanded ~...- No system of
government can remain static. De-
mocracy is no exception. Either
we shall move forward toward a
greater realization of our basic
concepts or shall backslide in re-
treat from democracy ..........."
The Council will find ready
response to this part of its pro-
gram. Everyone knows that who
considers the progress already
made toward the goals which the
National Citizens Council sets
forth such as the enactment Of
Fair Employment Practices laws in
New York. Massachusetts, and
New Jersey the New York State
education Bill outlawing discrim-
nation in higher educational in
stitut,ons on account race,
creed, color and national origin :
and, most recently. the Supreme
Court decision declaring legally
uncomfortable restrictive covenants
which bar Negroes and members
OF other racial groups from pur.
chasing, leasing, or selling prop.
erty in restricted neighborhoods
America moves forward in the
application Of the Republics otern.
al principals TO the problems OF
our day Welcome National Cit.
2ens Council on Civil Rights.
Arkansas State press., 1948-08-06

vate egeneies to combat racial
and religious prejudice.
I'VE support the enactment of
legislation making it Federal
crime to disseminate anti-Semit-
ic, anti-Negro, and all racist
propaganda by mail, radio. mo-
ton picture or other means of
communication
I'VE call for a Constitutional
amendment which will effective
ly prohibit every form of dis
elimination against women :
economic, educational, legal, and
political.
Arkansas State press., 1948-08-06
Delta Sigma Theta
Sorority Meets
In ST. Louis

The goth Annual Convention Of
Delta Sigma Theta Sorority will
meet in St. Louis from Aug. "a
%, Miss Dorothy l. Height, Ma
tional President, has announced in
behalf of the National Board The
l947 sessions were held in San
Antonio last December but the
sorors decided they would prefer
a summer meeting. The st. Louis
affair will be their second conven-
ton in eight months.
Lambda Sigma, whose president
is Mrs. Grace Wilson and AlphS
Omega, presided over by Mrs
Glynee Eustace. are the graduate
and the undergraduate chapters,
respectively, which are hostesses
to the convention. Mrs Theresa
B. Moore of Langston, Okla, is
director of the Central Region in
which the Convention is being
handled by joint local planning
committee whose co-chairmen are
Mrs. Anna Brooks Of Lambda, and
Mrs. Golda Crutcher of Alpha.
Business and public sessions will
be held in Keil Auditorium.
Cleared to a theme which is in
the minds OF the entire world,
Human Rights--Our Challanee
and Our Responsibility, Delta will
seek to bring before its delegates
from 1888 chapters distinguished
leaders in both domestic and
world affairs to discuss the SUBJ
ject. In addition, a rich program
of social activities is being plan
ned by members of the local
n-Hellenic Council to make the
ST Louis conclave pleasant
Early arrivals will be given an
opportunity to tour the city on
Monday. August %, Miss Height
said A luncheon honoring the
national officers and the press will
be held the same day at the Ho-
mer B. Phillips Nurses Home.
Formal opening of the convention
takes place on Tuesday morning
In the evening the public is invited
to forum in which the convention
theme will be projected.
In the course of the week, dele
gates will hear reports from the
national officers, including the
six regional directors, discuss the
responsibility of college women to
their communities and nation, view
an educational film dealing with
the work of the Cleveland Chap
ters, hold demonstrations and
workshops, and finally map a pro-
gram for the year ahead
Arkansas State press., 1948-08-06
Here and There

e'o iiohi page Vht
In America New Order is
struggling to be born, and in the
world at large New Order, a
New World, and New Society
has been born and is struggling
to live and will live. So the
present Congress will have to
deal with not only grave domes-
tic problems but with an inter.
national situation that is extreme
ly critical. This Is no time for a
session on Congress to be held In
manner resembling national
political Convention. Nor is this
the time TO filibuster by the
Arkansas State press., 1948-08-06
Girl Scout News

We are asking that all camp
registrations be paid in full by
August Is. II is impossible for us
to balance our food budget un-
til the entire camp fee has been
reported. No registration fees
will be refunded, Only a few
places are left for camp. Any
one who wishes to register now
must register with the entire fee
of $3.50
Arkansas State press., 1948-08-06
Progressive Party
TO Distribute
Party Platform

New York-More than million
copies of the Progressive Party
platform as adopted at the new po-
litical organization founding con-
vention in Philadelphia July 90
including what is believed to be
the strongest plank on civil rights
for Negroes ever adopted by
major political party will be
circulated throughout the nation
within the next two weeks, it was
announced this week by Albert j.
Fitzgerald and Paul Robson, CO.
chairmen of the Progressive Party.
In addition to demanding "abo-
lition of Jim Crow in the armed
forces" the platform contains a
detailed. $50 word plank an free
dam, all of it affecting American
Negroes.
The full text of the Progressive
Party freedom plank follows:
THE Progressive Party con-
dennis segregation and discrimi-
nation in all of its forms and in
all places,
We demand full equality for
the Negro people, the Jewish
people, Spanish-speaking Ameri-
cans, Italian Americans, Japan
ese Americans, and all other ma
tionality groups.
We call for a Presidential pro-
clamation ending segregation and
all forms of discrimination in the
armed services and Federal en-
ployment,
We demand Federal anti
lynch, discrimination and
fair employment practices legis-
! lation. and legislation abolishlng
segregation in interstate travel.
I'VE call for immediate pas
sage of anti-poll tax legislation,
enactment of a universal suf-
frage law which would permit
all citizens to vote in Federal
elections, and the full use of
Federal enforcement powers to
assure exercise of the right OF
/ franchise.
I'VE call for a Civil Rights
Act for the District Of Columbis
to eliminate racial segregation
and discrimination in the nations
Capitol
we demand the ending Oh
segregation and discrimination In
the Panama Canal Zone and ali
territories, possessions and trus.
teeships,
I'VE demand that Indians, the
the earliest Americans, be giver
full citizenship rights and the
right to administer their own af.
fairs.
I'VE will develop special pro
grams to raise the low standard,
Of health, housing and education.
al facilities for Negroes. Indians
and nationality groups, and will
| deny Federal funds to any state
or local authority which with.
Iyholds 1oppoptunitics or benefits
for reasons of race, creed, color
sex or national origin.
I'VE will initiate Federal pro.
gram of education. in coopera-
ton with state, local, and pri.
Arkansas State press., 1948-08-06

No election of officers is sehedul-
ed this year inasmuch as the So
rority holds biennial elections.
Whatever vacancies may exist,
however, will be filled for unex-
PRED terms, Miss Height stated.
Arkansas State press., 1948-08-06
PhiIander-
Continued from page one

ton, Lucille Parker. These per-
sons who received Distinction in
Field. Arthur Moore, Sara Jack
Taylor and Ruth Finn King.
Five members of the. class re-
ceived the degree of Bachelor of
Science in Home Economics.
Although interrupted by rain,
DR.. Harriss speech was highly
valued by listeners.
Arkansas State press., 1948-08-06
WARNING ORDER

WARNING ORDER
State OF Arkansas,
County of Pulaski, SIS.
In the Pulaski Chancery Court
Alice Calvin, Plaintiff
VS. No 1886
Earl Lee Calvin, Defendant
The defendant, Earl Lee Calvin is
warned to appear in this court
within thirty days and answer the
complaint of the plaintiff, Alice.
Calvin.
Dated: July Is, 1888
J. r. Booker
= Solicitor for Plaintiff
John A. Hibbler
Attorney ad Litem .-t4
H. S Nixon, Chancery Clerk.
BY Martha Akin, u. c.
7:23-30;8:6-13 ~
Arkansas State press., 1948-08-06
FRpoN1RI~ASeN0& s<as~o0SSy6k4A&
The COMMON DEFENSE2
by REV. WILLIAM G. KEENAN,
1kAAQHSNR4RAk
The National Citizens Council
On Civil Rights ....s,
By REV. WILLIAM C. KEENAN,

Evidence Of the increasing interest of the American people
in national unity and human rights continues appear
important the human rights
Council Civil Rights with headquarters in the Wike Memo
rial Building New York City, and sponsored by such representa-
tive Americans Harry Gdeonse Father George Ford Will
liam L. Bait Charles c. Birmingham Herbert H. Lehman James
B. Carey Gardiner Cowles Jr William Green Justice Meier
Stenbrink Gerard Swope Harry Carman, Eric Johnston
Arkansas State press., 1948-08-06
WARNING ORDER


State of Arkansas,
County OF Pulaski, SIS.
In the Pulaski Chancery Court
Anna Sue Brewer, Plaintiff
VS.. No. $1,000
D, c. Brewer. Defendant
The defendant, d G. Brewer, is
warned to appear in this court
within thirty days and answer the.
complaint of the plaintiff, Anna
Sue Brewer.
Dated: July 81, l948
Ralph Morrow
Solicitor for Plaintiff
Dave +. Witt
Attorney ad Litem
H. S, Nixon, Chancery Clerk
BY A. Haynes RICHARDSON. D. c..
7.30,3;6-l3-20 At
Arkansas State press., 1948-08-06

a challenge simply means in a
short sense, asking for fight.
Thank you His Honor Harry S.
Truman. If you lose in Noyem-
Der you, at least, will have the
honor of going down to defeat
with deep conviction of a brave
president who believed in free
dom for all. and fought for it
without backing or giving ground.
Arkansas State press., 1948-08-06
WARNING ORDER

WARNING ORDER
State OF Arkansas,
County of Pulaski, S.
In the Pulaski Chancery Court
F. M Montague, Plaintiff
VS.. No. 83946
Louise Montague, Defendant
The defendant, Louise Montague,
is warned to appear in this court
with thirty days and answer the
complaint Of the plaintiff, F. NJ
Montague.
Dated: July TO- l948 -.
j. r. Booker
Solicitor for Plaintiff
r. G. Limerick, Jr.
Attorney ad Litem
r. S. Nixon, Chancery Clerk
BY Martha Akin, d. c.
1923 -30;3:6-13 At
Milford chronicle., 1948-10-01
NASSAU

The weather last Sunday was
most favorable and the churches
on the Nassau Charge were well
filled with wOrshippers. The Sun
day Church Schools were well at
tended. The sacrament of our Lords
Supper was observed at both Zion
and Whites; at Zion at 10 a: m.
and at Whites at IL a. m. The
minister was in charge at both
these services. At Conley's Chapel
the Reverend Estella Gibbon was
the speaker at the morning wOr-
ship service. The choir sang a Sc
lection and Mr.. and Mrs. GibbOn
also sang. At 1880 p. m. the evan
gelistic campaign began. A large
crowd attended this service and it
was a good beginning for the cam
paign. Mr.. GibbOn led the song
service and Mrs. GibbOn preached
the sermon. These services will
continue through Sunday, October
II, every evening at 1880 o'clock
and on Sunday morning at II o.
clock. One week in each church
Next Sunday is World Wide Com.
muniOn Sunday and the Sacrament
of the Lords Supper will be OBJ
served at COnley's Chapel at II a
m. The minister, F. Charles Lou
hOff, Jr., will be in charge, assist
ed by the Reverend Estella GibbOn
Miss Barbara DOrman will be tn,
sOlOist. The evening service at
p. m. will be in Zion Church whicl
will begin the evangelistic services
there. Mr.. and Mrs. GibbOn will
sing and Mrs. GibbOn will be tn
/ speaker. Services will continue ev
cry evening next week at Zion be
ginning at 1880 o'clock. Rally Da!
will be held at COnley's next Sun
day in connection with the Sunda
school. Rally Day and Home Com
ing will be observed at ZiOl
] Church Sunday, October 10, an
Home Comm gat Whites Chapel o
Sunday, October II. Rally Day vii
be observed at Whites Chapel i
the Church Sunday School also o
Sunday, October 10.