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Arkansas State press. [volume] (Little Rock, Ark.) 1941-1959, 1949-10-07

energetic and forever reminiseing
Cincinnati editor, Wendell p. Dab
ney, likes 10 tell his friends and
enemies that he'll be just "a years
old November 4th. And he's not
near ready to die yet. Why "life's
just beginning he remarked in
his utterly cluttered little office
On East 4th Street, and he cer-
tainly intends to live IL to its
fullest.
Dabney, a chain smoker of Gig
arillos, likes to nip gin at the
office He remembers his father
who made the first mint julip for
the Prince OF Wales and got a $40
gold piece for his trouble. He loves
to tell that Edmonia Lewis, the
first Negro sculptures. who died
in Italy, named him Wendell P
that he come to Cincinnati to
stay one week and stayed SIS
years.
Editor Dabney started the I'm
ion, his newspaper. to fight back
a political battle and he's still
fighting He gives away 50 many
copies that he claims il subscri-
beers would pay him he would be
a rich man. Over his desk hangs
a sign III you have tears, pre-
pare to shed them here. His Of
flee, known over the country as
being a Junk shop once reached
the heigth of its reputation Ger
trude Aver, first Negro principal
in New York, came to visit him
and stared for 10 minutes. Finally
she exclaimer yes, they told me
you had the dirtiest office in Gin
cinnati-- and you have. However,
Mrs. Dabney claims his part Of
their Walnut Hill home is more
unmanageable."
Amongst the first is fortune in
books. His lifetime collection of
more than 10000 books Of every |
description are valued at $50
900 today. Many are rare first edi-
tons. many more the last copy in
circulation. He has one of the few
copies in Cincinnati Of his own
Arkansas State press. [volume] (Little Rock, Ark.) 1941-1959, 1949-10-07
Charles Visits
His Birthplace
In Georgia

Lawrenceville, Ga.-tAl-Ezzard
Charles may not be considered the
heavyweight champion by every
one in America, but none OF the
doubtful live in his native home
town of Lawreneeville.
Accompanied by his secretary,
Ben Jones, Charles made the
rounds of the Gwinnett County
town. about two hours drive from
Atlanta. situated in the rich clay
lands of Georgia Everywhere he
went il was. "Ez2ard. you remem-
Der me. don't cha2" And some even
referred to him by his boyhood
nickname, "Snookse
Charles visited DR.. w p, En-
gard, for whom he was named;
made a talk TO the first three
Arkansas State press. [volume] (Little Rock, Ark.) 1941-1959, 1949-10-07
Race Bias Enemy
To Business Says
Store Executive

New York-(Atlasl - Employ.
ment of Negroes in jobs utilizing
their highest skill would add
more than a billion dollars 10 the
purchasing power of the people of
the United States. This is the opin-
ion OF John Z O'Gara. vice presi.
dent and general manager of
Mays Department store. New
York. in an address before the A
merican Management Associations
three day personnel conference In
the Waldorf-Asioria Hotel this
week.
Scoring employment discrimina-
ton against qualified Negroes. he
Arkansas State press. [volume] (Little Rock, Ark.) 1941-1959, 1949-10-07
Are You Missing
Benefits From Your
Social Security

Many people think OF social
security as something TO expect on
ly when they get old, according
to Guy Tucker, manager of the
Little Rock social security office.
One OF the most important fea-
lures about this government in
surance plan is the protection il
affords the family in case the
breadwinner dies. Where there
are dependent children under IS,
old-age and survivors insurance
provides for monthly payment to
the children and % the widow who
is caring for them. The widow may
be entitled to monthly benefits for
life when she ieaehes s.. II there
is no child or widow. the worker.
parents may qualify for monthly
payments AT % u They were de-
pendent on him for their support.
In some cases tn ere is no one i'm
mediately qualified for any of the
types of monthly payment and IN
such case lump ,sum Death
payment may be made.
There are two important eonsi
derations in the payment Of these
benefits; first, the bre idwinner
must have worked under social
security long enough TO be insured
and second, claim fer payn.en,
must be filed with the social Sc.
curity office.
The Little Rock oif:ce OF the
Social Security Administration is
located at 2l0 E. Ind street.
Arkansas State press. [volume] (Little Rock, Ark.) 1941-1959, 1949-10-07

bets Field, an achievement in IT,
self
Asked whether he regretted the
closing out OF Negro teams due
TO progress when the best ball
players were accepted into white
leagues, Shackelford. A year old
bachelor attorney, admitted, No
! was too glad to see the fellers
finally get a chance. l only re-
gHt 1t didn't come sooner | might
We made the majors myself.
Arkansas State press. [volume] (Little Rock, Ark.) 1941-1959, 1949-10-07
Boys and Girls
WHY DEPEND ON MOTHER AND FATHER
FOR YOUR VACATION MONEY?
YOU con corn several doIIors soeh week eavu.
ing the fostest selling item in Arkonsos, HE
sIX1E3}PREss

Our News Agents declare that the PRESS sells ITSELF
ALI you have to do to show it. Many Of little agents
making Sc and 81 weekly. You too make your extra
spending money Thursday and Friday afternoon Have youf
mother father guardian fill out the coupon below and
bring to office and join the other boys and girls whs
making meney.
Arkansas State press. [volume] (Little Rock, Ark.) 1941-1959, 1949-10-07

pointed out that such a practice
made employer ecriminally res
ponsible for providing a soft spot
for subversive penetration.
Economic discrimination he
declared, means that the Negro
can't stand on his own feet and,
when he can't do that, then he
automatically must lean on the
community, When he leans on the
community, he becomes a tax and
relief burden; he becomes the cas-
lest prey 70 disease-which of
course spreads within the whole
community, and he is shut off
from markets because obviously he
can't buy.
The lack of billion dollar pur-
chasing power because of discrimi-
nation was a conservative he en-
phasiNd, and said we should not
chase after expensive foreign mar
kets with such a no-cost, big one
right on our doorsteps.
From the point of view of the
economic health OF the communi-
ty," he added, there is in job
discrimination, significant dam
age too little recognized. This dam
age comes directly home to roost
in the markets of our commerce
and industry"
Arkansas State press. [volume] (Little Rock, Ark.) 1941-1959, 1949-10-07

grades of the grammer school, au-
tographed pictures and pieces of
paper: chatted with his former
grammer school teacher, Professor
Hooper. Over in the Pleasant Hill
Church, where the first three
school grades meet, the students
heard of his arrival and 81 Of
them beamed when told Ezzard
Charles was comming.
Charles told the six, seventh and
eight-year-olds, Tam prize
fighter. My name is Ezzard Chas
but here in Lawrenceville, I'm
Shocks" ! went to school here,
and I'd like for you kids to lis
ten to your parents and teachers
and get some Of the things life
has to offer
He visited the office of DR..
Ezzard where a crowd soon push
ed in for a glimpes of their home
town hero. The Physician was so
happy to see Charles, he wouldn't
pause in his chat to answer his
telephone. OF particular interest
to him, was the champions s.
year old great grandmother in
other members OF the
family. and commented We'll,
you're looking we'll"
Arkansas State press. [volume] (Little Rock, Ark.) 1941-1959, 1949-10-07

book of Negro progress in the city.
He owns also 8 paintings by Tan.
ner and by Robert Duncanson.
one Of the first Cincinnati Me-
groes to become world famous,
His pet painting is Duncan's im-
age of beautiful woman in white
at the foot OF Mr., Heidelburg in
Europe II was oiled in 1854. An
other pet is Tanners painting of
Bishop Hartzell. then Bishop of
Southern Africa. Both hang In his
office.
OF his paintings and books,
which to own have kept him end
lessly sacrificing, Wendell P, Dab
ney refuses to die and leave them
behind. He's looking for a buyer.
With the money, he wants to live
a little. II they could bring me
such pleasure once, he chuekled
rows and rows Of books. they
can do it again"
Arkansas State press. [volume] (Little Rock, Ark.) 1941-1959, 1949-10-07
Why God Was Tired

UC1u lily Heu ndu ACRE.
Isaiah shocked his fellow citizens
By calling Jerusalem "Sodom and
Comorrah." Those cities were the
worst places the Hebrews had ever
heard Of.
They were 20 bad the Lord
had TO destroy them by fire
ri 10 good people could be
feund there. The prophet fol-
Isws up that first shock by an
ether. Every single expression
e organized religion comes
under the prophets lash.
Sacrifices and offerings wild.
attendance at the sanctuary. OBJ
oervance Of the Sabbath and other
holy days ". 49,. church gather.
ings. corresponding 10 our rallies
and conventions ". 49,. even
prayers ". Isl.
Put that into modern terms: at.
tendance al church. Bible reading.
tithing. praying-if that Is sSl. then
all Is no good. II may be religion.
and OF course II is one kind OF
seligion: but no, the kind God
wants.
Indeed. isaiah says God
hates u; he IL fed up" with il
Tvs. III. What was wrong?
Isaiah tells them that. too. In
short simple words. "Your
hands are full Of blood"
Oh. the people would protest.
We are no, killers. We don't lay n
hand on anybody. Isaiah goes on
70 explain; seek judgment, dc.
justiee,. relieve the oppressed.
Judge the faiherlcss. plead for the
widow.
You don't kin outright you
ehurchsoers. he would say. but
you are so Indifferent, 10 justice
N your city. you take so little In.
tsrcst In the people Of the bottom
81 the heap. tina, people die here.
widows and orphans die. simply
because no one cares.
what Makes a Town
Wssth Saving?
Las. nobody did care. One
- hundred and more years wen,
By. and Jerusalem came close 10
its end. But nobody though, tha,
disaster could strike. The belief
had grown In every ones mind
tha, the Temple Of the lord would
forever insure the safety Of the
city In which Il stood.
HI, . young prophet. Jerc-
miah. preached sermon on
shc same theme AZ fssish's
tier. u II IL not the temple
that viii save you. II IL not
church attendance that win
bring you The fsvcs ei God.
As the men Of jerusalem looked
back 10 the erea, days Of Moses.
they though, q the sacrifices and
offerings. the tabernacle and the
rituals and all the pageantry and
psraphernslis Of picturesque
religion. as the srea, thing tina,
God had given them.
But God remembered I, other
wise. Jeremiah even says with
understandable exaggera,ion) tina,
God had not said a word about
sacrifices and offerings; the Ten
Commandments. with ell they I'm
piled. we're the main thing
What God looks for. back Of ell
our church attendance and Bible
reading. is Justice between a man
and his neighbor." A place where
that can be found is good place
iCorvrieh, BY TIE International Coun.
cil Of Religious Education on behalf OF
~ Protestant denominations. Released
b VIM Features.
Arkansas State press. [volume] (Little Rock, Ark.) 1941-1959, 1949-10-07
Seven-Day Religion
Lesson for October 8, 1919

EMPLOYERS don't care much
- for letters Of recommendation
signed by preachers. Not that they
think preachers are dishonest.
i1hs employer II glad to know
where the chap Is on Sunday morn
nnss. But be would rather have q
0etter from somebody who sees
him every Saturday night and Mon
Hay morning.
Arkansas State press. [volume] (Little Rock, Ark.) 1941-1959, 1949-10-07

Ill that God has
&terally no use for
religion which has
been dissec,ed off
from life. Religion
~ hi c b Is kept
apart from lii e
turns sour and
lad In Isaiah s
elm q everybody
Hnew there as
nnuefAinR wrong
Arkansas State press. [volume] (Little Rock, Ark.) 1941-1959, 1949-10-07

IT IS . temptation as old a.
= religion. TO put 1t on one side Of
q wall and lie on the other. But
Nhe prophets showed. once and for
Arkansas State press. [volume] (Little Rock, Ark.) 1941-1959, 1949-10-07

O1th the country.
Isaiah's diagnosis was shocking:
Religion 10 our principal trouble.
God 10 tired Of IT, What! The pious
Doople would exclaim. Look at the
crowds In the Tempt. every holy
Aayi Listen 70 all the prayers,
count the number Of tthers. II
anything 10 wrong with our country.
= can't be religionl But religion II
Vaa
The Union County journal. [volume] (Marysville, Ohio) 1875-1951, 1949-12-19
Redwood Swdnps
Byhdliu Tenn. 65-34

Redwood took its sixth victory
of the season Tuesday night as
the Tigers rolled over Byhalia
1884 on the losers court. Chuck
Shields and Jim Harrison hit for
q and 20 points each and Ed
Tinch scored IA to pace Rich
wood.
The Tigers took ia lead in
the first quarter and increased it
slowly throughout the contest.
They maintained their average of
nearly IS points per game in this
contest. The next two teams on
the Tiger slate are Watkins and
Union.
Byhalia's league record was
leveled at one win and four loss
es by this game. Sherwood led
the losers with IL points.
The Union County journal. [volume] (Marysville, Ohio) 1875-1951, 1949-12-19
Late RallY Wins
For York Cugers

York came from behind in the
closing minutes to down a stub
born Byhalia team 49-43 Friday
night in a county league cage
game.
Byhalia tied the score at 81 all
going into the final period and
then went on to take lead with
four minutes to play. York ex-
ploded in the final minutes how
ever to pull the game out of the
fire.
York held 23-17 lead at half
time and it appeared that they
would have things pretty much
their own way in the second half
but they were extended to the
limit to win.
Rockhold led the winners
scoring with Is points but high
man on the floor was Baker of
Byhalia who hit for II. York
won the reserve contest 24-22.
Sensible Xmas presents in
Galloway Shoe News at budget
prices.
The Union County journal. [volume] (Marysville, Ohio) 1875-1951, 1949-12-19
Byholio Tenn Splits
In foreign Comes

Byhalia split a pair of games
with out of county teams last
week as they lost to New Bloom
ington 44-36 and won over Mid
dleburg STAG.
New Bloomington took an ear
ly lead and increased it slowly
throughout the second half. Keet-
on of the winners hit for Is
points while Baker of Byhalia
scored l3. This was the Union
County teams second loss to the
Marion Countains. The New
Bloomington reserves also won
20-l5.
Middleburg of Logan County
went down to the Byhalia team
on the Byhalia floor Tuesday af-
ter taking first period lead. By
halia trailed l7-l3 at the begin
ming of the second period and
then took a 1925 lead at half
time. They increased the margin
to 44-35 at the end of the third
quarter and added two more
points to the lead in the fourth.
The Union County journal. [volume] (Marysville, Ohio) 1875-1951, 1949-12-19
Union Drops Springs
From Unbeuten

Union dropped Ma agnetiC
Springs from the ranks of the un.
beaten Friday night with a stun.
ming 43-39 upset in the Rosedale
gym.
Union took a 9-8 lead at the
end of the first period and ex-
tended it to 26-16 at halftime
They continued to outplay the
Resorters throughout the third
period and led 1925 going into
the final canto. In the final peri
cd Bright, Knedler land Gibson
of Union all went out on fouls
and the Resorters were able to
narrow the margin. They came
within four points in the final
minute of the game.
Union bottled up Magnetic's
Bill Coder to three baskets al
though he made eight free
throws. Vernon Bright of Union,
although eight inches shorter
than Coder, matched his scoring
efforts with ID points while
Knedler and Gibson of Union
followed with 10 and IL points
each. Both of these boys played
good games under the basket
controlling most of the rebounds.
Although hard fought and
rugged throughout, the game
was we'll officiated and kept
under control at all times by the
officials, Charles, Smith and Bob
Whiteside. Union won the re-
serve game, 30-13.
The Union County journal. [volume] (Marysville, Ohio) 1875-1951, 1949-12-19
Broadway Unbedten.
Durby Lotest Victim

Boradway made its league rec
ord three wins and no losses and
remained undefeated as the Red
Devils downed Darby 67-48 Fri
day night in the winners gym.
Mcmahon and Steele scored 18
points each for the winners and
Westlake scored l6. For Darby
Merkle hit for 16 and Cline got
13.
This was Broadways firth win
in as many starts under Coach
John Meranda and it put them in
a first place tie with Redwood
in the county league. Broadway's
reserves won the first game 90
"a.
The Union County journal. [volume] (Marysville, Ohio) 1875-1951, 1949-12-19

CHRISTMAS SLIPPER GIFTS.
A direct-from-factory purchase IN
case lots by the Galloway Snoe
store gives you quality slippers
at the lowest prices in several
wears. @t
The Union County journal. [volume] (Marysville, Ohio) 1875-1951, 1949-12-19

night, as the Tigers dropped Ray
mond 1888 ON the winners
floor. Chuck Shields hit for 80
points to lead the Tiger attack
while Houk scored Is.
Redwood has averaged over
The Union County journal. [volume] (Marysville, Ohio) 1875-1951, 1949-12-19
Corn Cheapest Feed

AT present feed process, corn
furnishes total digestable nu-
trients at lower cost per pound
than most other farm grains.
The Union County journal. [volume] (Marysville, Ohio) 1875-1951, 1949-12-19

go points a game this year in five
contests with Shields getting 1T
points in these same five games.
The Union County journal. [volume] (Marysville, Ohio) 1875-1951, 1949-12-19
Redwood Wins Fifth
Come on Friday

Unbeaten Redwood took its
fifth victory in a row, Friday
The Union County journal. [volume] (Marysville, Ohio) 1875-1951, 1949-12-19

All Clubs Improve Homes

Grounds around 10000 Ameri-
can homes are beautiful this year
because of All home beautifica-
fion projects.
, 1949-07-01
AshleYTotten Seeks
U. S. Citizenship For
Motive Born v. Is.

Ashley l.. Totten has for
warded a letter to the Speak
er of the House in connection
with an effort being made to
get native-born Virgin Island
ers now in several countries,
recognized as American citi-
zenS.
The letter from Representa-
tive Emanuel Celler, chairman
reads in part: "Your letter of
June 3, addressed to the Speak
er of the House of Represen-
tatives, has been referred to
my attention by Rep. Adam
c. Pawell, Jr., and l wish to
assure you that every consi-
deration will be given to the
very meritorious legislation
which you support.
1T is impossible at this time
to schedule any hearings or
action but I do hope that the
bills pertaining to citizenship
of native born Virgin Island
erS will be acted upon favor
ably by the Congress.
, 1949-07-01
Wilfrid "A. jones. Vet.
Contdct Officer.
Resigns v. /. Post

Wilfrid A. James,, Contact
Representative of the Veter-
ans Administration, is in New
York City.
Mr.. James has sent in his
resignation in order to return
to school to continue his grad
uate studies in History and
Political Science.
Until a new Contact Repres-
%entative is assigned to the Vir-
gin Islands office, Hosea Col
bourne will be in charge.
Mr. JAMES will study at Col
umbia University.
, 1949-07-01
st. Thomus Council
Posses Pay Plun For
One Yeur Only

Acting Governor de Castro
expressed his satisfaction at
the adoption of the Pay Plan
by the Municipal Council of
st. Thomas and st. John.
In noting that the Council
adopted the Plan for one year
only, the. Acting Governor
stated that he was quite GER
tain that. the benefits which
would innure to the munich
pal employees as a result of
this Plan would prove to be
so great there should be no
difficulty in having the Pay
Plan permantly approved at
a later date.
, 1949-07-01
Provident Fund Set up
For Commission Stuff

Establishment of a Provi-
dent Fund to enable members
of the staff of its Central Sec
retariat to accumulate a lump
sum for retirement or resigna-
ton was recently agreed on by
the Caribbean Commission.
Under this scheme officers
and employees of the Secreta-
riat will contribute seven per
cent of their salaries to the
, 1949-07-01
Hejnner Klint Numed
Placement Officer Of
Youth Council

Announcement of the crea-
ton of a Placement Office by
the Virgin Islands Youth
Council and appointment of
Hejmer R. Klint as Placement
Officer, has been announced
by Alexander Farrelly, chair
man of the Council.
The function of the newly
created agency is to effectu-
ate, insofar as is possible, the
complete absorption, by. gov
eminent and private agencies
in the Virgin Islands of native
students trained in all trades,
technical professions, underL
graduate studies. This is in
keeping with the purpose and
policies of the Council. Cores
pondence with the government
and private agencies in the vir
gin Islands has already been
initiated.
Mr.. Klint, a graduate of the
Christiansted High School, re-
ceived the A. B. degree from
Columbia College in 1947, and
more recently completed the
two year residence require
ment for the Phi. D. in the De-
partment Of Public Law and
Government at Columbia.
, 1949-07-01
Seven Ordinances
Passed BY 81. Thomus
Municipal Council

Seven ordinances passed by
the Municipal Council Of St.
Thomas and st. John, includ-
ing increased passenger ticket
taxes, $50 gross receipt tax on
moving picture houses and
nickelodeons, a 10 per gallon
increase in gasoline taxes, a
general increase in pilotage
fees, and an extension of the
present Trade Tax Law to De
cember 81, 1949, has received
the approval of the Acting
Governor.
Approved also was an or
dinance authorizing transfer
of funds from budgetary sur
pluses of previous fiscal years
to repay $4,000 borrowed from
the Virgin Islands Lottery
Fund last year, $4,000 to be re-
paid to the Reserve Fund for
income tax refunds also Dor
rowed last year, $4,000 addi-
tional to be transferred to the
Municipal Reserve Fund for
pending income tax refunds
and $4,000 to be transferred to
the Municipal Market Fund.
, 1949-07-01
Richards 6extet To
PluY ut Jungle Casino
On Sunday Night

Alwyn Richards and his Sex
tet will pay a second visit to
Croix by popular request
of dance fans and lovers of his
music. He will play in both
Christiansted and Frederik-
sted this time. On Sunday
night he will play at the
Jungle. Casino and on Monday
night at st, Gerard's Hall in
Frederiksted.
Mr.. Richards and his Sex
tet will be sponsored in Fred
eriksted by the Catholic Youth
Organization.
, 1949-07-01
PolYtec hnic To Open
Summer School Here
S Al CHS

The special summer classes
to be conducted under the SUI
pervision of the Polytechnic
Institute of Puerto Rico, will
open on Tuesday morning,
July 5, at $3.50 in the Christian
sted High School building.
, 1949-07-01

fund, and this will be met by
a like amount from Commits
sion funds. The money is to be
invested by Trustees in trust
ees securities or government,
bonds and the yield to accrue
to the benefit of subscribers.
, 1949-07-01
D~isupproves Council
Demund To Confirm
Grunt-in-Aid Appts.

While announcing his ap-
proval of the Budget for the
Municipality of St. Thomas &
st. John for the fiscal year
1850, Acting Governor de Cas-
tro rejected the item requiring
all Grant-in-Aid appointments
heretofore made, or hereaf-
ter made, to be transmitted to
the Municipal Council for con
firmation.
Mr.. de Castro disapproved
this item for the reasons that
it proposes to destroy the Sc
curity of persons now employ
ed in Grant-in-Aid programs
by requiring that their APP
pointments be submitted for
legislative approval, and it re-
puires legislative confirma-
ton be on the provisions of the
Organic Act.
In transmitting the veto mes
sage of this item to the Coun-
Gil, Mr.. de Castro said that the
position of the Administration
on confirmation of Grant-in-
Aid employees had been made
amply clear both in his infor-
NAL discussions with the Lee
gislative Assembly during its
last session and in a veto mes
sage on a bill passed by the
Legislative Assembly which
lcontained substantially the
same condition.