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The Daily Alaska empire., 1949-11-26
p!asIered Sieaks
 Too Much for GrizzIed Gridders

WAVERLY, H., Nov. 26-R
 The steak dinner given for the Waverly High School football team last night by the Knights of Pythias turned out pretty tough.
 No one could eat the steaks. Seems K. of P. cooks, in. flouring the plankers, used patching plaster
 Everybody ate ham.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1949-11-26

New York has 2,554,162 people between the ages of 5 and "A at tending school--more than any other state in the union.
 Seventy five thousand men were directly employed in the construc- tion of Rockefeller Center, New York.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1949-11-26
o. E. S. TUESDAY

A special meeting of the Nugget Chapter No. 2, Order of Eastern Star is called for next Tuesday evening, when initiation ceremonies will be conducted on two candidates to the Order.
 All Channel visitors who are members of the Order, are always welcome to attend, stated the of ficers.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1949-11-26
DOUGLAS
 NEWS
SENIOR BALL

The Class of 1850 will hold the Annual Senior Ball tonight in the De-Hi Gym. All residents of Doug las and Juneau are cordially invited to attend. Lillian Uggen's orchestra will provide dance music from 10 pm. until one am, and it is hoped that good crowd will turn out for the event.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1949-11-26
Weather al
 Alaska poinis

Weather conditions and temper atures at various Alaska points, also on the Pacific Coast, at 4:3o am, 120th Meridian Time, and released by tse Weather Bureau at Juneau follow:
The Daily Alaska empire., 1949-11-26
MASS AT q O'CLOCK

Mass at the Catholic Church in Douglas will be at o'clock tomor- row, Sunday, November 27.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1949-11-26

A small boast: Sitka was the only precinct without single arrest for fishing violations this past season, according to US. Commissioner Frank Richards.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1949-11-26

married to Roy Bailey, shore boat and bus operator for ANS.
 Saturday afternoon Manelle Dot son and Andrew Lyle Mahela were married with Mrs. Roy Bailey and Gordon Hall acting as witnesses.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1949-11-26

Mrs. Ann Dennard had stroke Wednesday afternoon but has been improving steadily under the de-
Arkansas State press., 1949-04-01
EVENTUALLY YOU WILL READ THE
PRESS EACH WEEk-WHY NOT NOW?

group most OF whom Cmany of them native-born Southerners) had rid
themselves OF their. race prejudces and were DESTROYS of establishing
themselves on a basis OF equality with members of other groups who
see a social need and profess a desire for that sort of association with
nose cultured enough to become one with each other regardless of
len varied racial religious or sectional backgrounds.
"A TINS lnterracial meeting, which had been well advertised in the
t orleans press, there were twenty times rs many white as colored
people In iact there were only three coored persons present and they
we're women Everyone knew beforehand that was colored. The
whites fol the most part had never heard a coored man talk to a
group which was predomnanly white. They were most gracious and
did everything to make my trip and stay in New Orleans as pleasant
as possible.
had a letter from the secretary Of the group, who by the way is
a white woman, thanking me for having come to her group and she
concluded by saying that she wanted to give her very soul to the So
loution of our problems.
Of age, who told me she had rid herself of all race prejudice and she
have ever heard. She put it like this: only on the basis Of social equal
other as one of their own. o r arc they in position to feel concerned a.
bout the welfare of others.
For instance" she continued. where there is a question to be
measure IS it affects those whom consider among my own. l. there
iy of opportunity, equal justice and liberty for all to fully realize the
needs of all in Our society are the same"
This young ladys mother was born in Texas and her father in
Tennessee. Two years ago she scohcd at the idea of her then friend
having lunch with some teachers at a colored college. She confessed
that she was amazed at his doing so, and vehemcntly gave him notice
to never subject her to such an experience. He promised her he would
not Today, after his discharge from the Navy, she says she will not
marry him because he believes in white domination. She has courage
Arkansas State press., 1949-04-01

ously done a complete turnabout Tina. takes bigness.
As l get about in the South, l find that there are not enough coll
ored people who are willing to meet antiracaistc disciples among
whites half way and to clasp their extended hands, find a host of
colored people who preach and rave about doing away with racialsn1
in churches, schools and in various walks of life. but far too few who
are willing to practice what they preach when the chance comes to
them. And it is obvious that ne can become so bitter in this business
Of racialsm that when he is presented with the opportunity to practice
and enjoy equality. he can not make the most of the opportunity,
Equality of opportunity in all walks of life will come to all The
ability to make the most of that opportunity-to not soil it when it is
presented-is the one thing which should concern every colored person
more than anything else. A white friend of Mint told m recently that
l owed it to myself to get about more and the best white people here
me personally.
| take it many are anxios to meet and know colored people who
are not the type they are accustomed to seeing, and they areq quite will
ing to give coored people a hearing-some time o IN individual and
other times on a group basis.
They are, in other words, willing to give a colored person a hear
ing and an opportunity to do his number to see If he has anything on
the ball They want to see if he can think in terms of human beings
instead of in terms of races, sexes and color. They want to see whether
on the highest ground they can find a common basis upon which
they can 60 forward together.
Out of the white and colored peoples in the United States must
merg a nw people-a united people with oneness of purpose and
spirit based squarely upon the conviction that mankind Is one and that
racsts-be they white or black-ive to divide, conquer and bleed.
Arkansas State press., 1949-04-01
by slave owners.

by slave owners.
This does not mean that the Ne
gro would deny either to himself
or to others the right to chose
ones friends and associates. 1t does
mean that the Negro insists on the
right to make his own full con-
tribution to the common good of
society. In meeting the challenger
of Communism, America needs to
make Civil Liberties more than a
theory. Putting those liberties in
practice is the responsibility Of
every American. If race is irrele-
want in seeking opportunities, it
also is irrelevant in fulfilling re-
sponsibilities. Civil Liberties is an
American responsibility.
Arkansas State press., 1949-04-01

fight to stop this crime complete
ly,
The right to vote is basic. At
least one Negro vas lynched last
year solely on the ground that he
was trying to exercise this right,
Terror and poll tax + but two
of the methods used to keep Ne
groes from voting in the South.
Citizenship without the privilege
of voting is a mockery."
Supporters of the separate but
equal dogma have adopted but a
thin disguise for keeping the Ne
gor in his place. What is the
Negroes place? The Negro cannot
any longer accept the definition
of his place" that was formulated
Arkansas State press., 1949-04-01
The NEGRO Is Not Alone

Outlines we feel critical of Negroes in our group who allow
themselves to be used by the white man in keeping the Negroes
s~econd-class citizens. But after a few moments of careful deib-
GRAFTON, we cannot criticise these power-struck Negroes, for they
are only following the footsteps of the so-called leader of the
white race, who for years have been letting themselves be used
by the Northern and Eastern industrialists to keep the southland
poverty stricken.
Year after year, money through various channels has found
its way from the money banks out East to the South to blind
the voters, who in their blindness of what is going on, continue
to send parasites to Washington, with the assumption that they
are being represented. And in reality the only people represent
ed in the Nations Capitol, are those few that are furnish
ing the money.
If the voters were allowed to think for themselves, they
could easily see through the scheme. But that is one privilege in
America that even the poor white people don't have. Money
controls the daily press. Money controls the radio. Money con-
trolls the high-powered commentators.
The poor white man is just like the Negro in that respect.
Ee doesn't have any money. And he never will have any money
as long as he allows these parasites, along with these high priced
editorial writer's, and news commentators, paid by manufacturers
of commodities he will never be able to buy, while he is under
the influence of these so-called leaders of the master race.
We did entertain a certain amount of optimism during the
early e%ncroachng of the CIO on the south; but that was short
lived, for the CLIO fell right in line with those who had been sap
ping blood from the south long before Grant took Vcksburg.
We felt through the CIO the south would be salvaged. We
felt that the white man and the Negro would walk arm in arm,
building a wall around labor that even the sweat shops of the
New England States would be unable to penetrate, despite their
paid stooges in the Nations Capitol. But money again, spent in
certein directions, some in the hands of many so-called Negro
leaders, had more influence than the CIo had during the days of
John L. Lewis.
Il is obvious that the scheme of the industrialists is to keep
the PEOPLE divided so they can be easily handled. As long as the
white mass allows itself to be pitted against the Negro, the in
dustrial lords can easily keep them in a poverty stricken condi-
ton. But when truth gets a hearing the white and black will get
together and the parasites who are taking orders from the in
dustrial lords will be uncovered and the southland will be able to
take he place along with the other sections of the country.
Ore can readily see that the Negro is not alone in keeping
his group back for a few selfish faVors from the white people.
He has a pattern set for him. But our sincere hope is that one OF
those devs the Negro will work himself from under the yoke OF
these SCI. styled Negro leaders, and do something that the white
mass has failed to do-think for himself.
Arkansas State press., 1949-04-01

honestto-goodness southern justice.
The white men, Robert Odom and Edward Flemons, both
Mississippians, one is from Vance and the other Starksvnle, not
too far to inhale the breath of Mississippi's Senator Eastland
and Representative Rankin with degenerating effect. They were
charged with the death Of Will Kendrck, a ~middle-aged Negro.
who was found at night beaten on the street with his throat
slashed and in an Inconsistencies state nineteen days before his
death. He died without reganing consciousness.
The court found the white Mississippians guilty of a mis-
demeamor. The jury fixed the punishment at 5000 each.
Another Fort Smith case where the Negro really witnesses
honestto-goodness southern justice was Of a young Negro who
was sentenced to three years Imprisonment, because the state
said he broke into a house and crawled into bed with two white
sisters.
All of this happened in one day and comes in the face of
Arkansas Negro leaders who contend that the Negro doesn't
civil rights, and the south can better handle its affairs.
Arkansas State press., 1949-04-01
Here and There
Continued from page one

be abolished.
4. That the American Negro be
granted Civil Rights in Washing
ton, D. C., the Nations Capitol,
and spread on out to continental
America for all Americans.
5. That the American Negro has
'the right tc equality of %opportuni-
ty."
The fear of mob violence still
hangs over many Negroes, despite
the improving records of some To-
cal law-enforcement agencies in
ease Of lynching. If local enforce
ment agencies can and do help
prevent lynching, certainly the
most efficient agency knows in
America, the United States Gov
eminent, should be enlisted in the
Arkansas State press., 1949-04-01
ST. PETER BAPTIST CHURCH
9Th and Valentine

Sunday a splendid lesson was
taught in the Sunday School. The
lesson was explained by the wish
tor, Rev. Gipson. 3 other persons
also visited the Sunday School.
The public Is invited to attend all
services Of the church at all times.
There will be an Easter Egg
Hunt Sunday, April 18th at 2 o.
clock. The person who finds the
Prize Egg will be given a prize.
The Golden Hart Quartet will
present a Musical Program at 8
p. m. Sunday, April 18th. Miss
Mable D. Jones, reporter; Miss
Catherine Toombes. Secretary;
Willie Dickerson. Superintendent;
Rev, c, r. Ford, Pastor.
ADV.
Arkansas State press., 1949-04-01
Women Of Bethel
Had Their Day
Raised over 100000 in Their
Anrral Women's Day
Observance Sunday

The women of Bethel AME
Church, 9th and Broadway, DR..
G.. Wayman Blakely, minister,
broke all former records in rails
ing funds on such an occasion,
Serving as chairman of the cele-
bration was Mrs. Annie B. New
ton, Mrs. Jennie M, Dorm as CO.
chairman The four highest a.
mounts reported were as follows;
Mrs. Maurice Christophe, S51. rs,
Mrs. Mary F. Moon. $4,000. Mrs.
Aileen p Bailey, $4,000, and Mrs,
Santa Voolfolk, $4675 The total
amount raised was $2,02l 81.
The principal address was Civ
on # the # o'clock hour by Miss
LA Upchurch of Prescott. A panel
Discussion was conducted a 2 p.
m. with Mesdames l.. M Walker.
Gwcndolyn Floyd. Sue Morris
Arkansas State press., 1949-04-01
Mrs.. Fields
North Little Rock News
Continued from p,

SCHOOL NEWS-Tuesday morning the SO Division of the Junior HI
School at Jones had charge of the assembly program A splendid pro-
gram vas presented with special guest numbers by the Jones NJ 1ee
Club Quartet composed of the following: Herbert Carter, CharleS
Porch, Clayborn Wisham, and Leon Carson. Two surprise numbers
trumpet solos were given by Instructor Milton Henderson. Other par
Elephants were Walter Curtis, Jcnean Taylor, Mary Sims, Nadine Jones,
Jacuhne Jones, and Vivian Donahue who conducted a mathematical
quiz Prizes we're given to those who responded correctly Mrs. E. Z.
Frost is the room sponsor ....E Everyone is looking forward to the
coming attraction of the Drum and Buele Corp which will present
"Rhythmical Fantasies in the Jones Hi gym Wednesday. April 8.
Everyone is invited to come out and spend an enjoyable evening.
Sponsors are E. b Frost, J. s. Ivy, Clyde Webb, and Milton Henderson.
Mary I. Sims reporter,
Arkansas State press., 1949-04-01
THE DEEP SOUTH SPEAKS
BY ROBERT DURR

Racahsm when practiced and venerated by colored people
is their biggest obstacle to progress. Race pride, short of race
deiticaton to the point of creating professional racists, is quite
all right, if it does not blind individuals and groups to the fact
that mankind Is one and that there are fundamentally no SUI
perlor races of people-that some are more highly developed
than others because they have been exposed to forces which
make for development while the less fortunate have not.
While colored people must fight racialism on an interracial basis
they must fight it with more vigor, intraracially This became crystal
to me recently when was invited to speak in New Orleans before a
Arkansas State press., 1949-04-01
-. 80.
It's An III Wind That Blows Nobody Good

Arkansas has been unfortunate this year in the loss of so
many lives, and many dollars worth of property destroyed by
tornadoes. 1t is regrettable when casualties strike any place, but
Is more regrettable when they strike at home, and we cannot help
but share a certain amount of sympathy with those unfortunates
during their bereavement. But at the same time, we get a certain
amount of elation over these twisted winds as they are striking
here and there in the south. We are elated because this is one
thing that these Dixfecrats can't do a damn thing about.
Arkansas State press., 1949-04-01

Williams and Vivian Waugh lead
ing the discussion using the gen.
eral theme, The Negro Women's
Responsibility in the New Social
Order,
Arkansas State press., 1949-04-01
And They Say We Don't Need Civil Riqhts

Trial Of two men charged with first degree murder in Fort
Smith, erGed when they were fined 5000 each for assault and
battery, aocording to an Associated Press release.
You don't have to inquire as to the nationality, or location.
The verdit will tell you plainly that the men were white; the
victim, black; and the court and jury, under the influence of
Arkansas State press., 1949-04-01
SCUM nm Hay
Platform for Pine Bluff Negroes in
BY
FRANCES
SAMPSON

A Platform Tor Pine BUTT Negroes IN NIneteeh-F oTty-V1ne-
IA Field Home and Gymnasium for Townsend Park
81 Library ml as far as possible to the City Library for Whch Nro tax money goes to support
3-n Accredited High school for Neg0s 49,.
6Nr Policemen on city and County Police FTceS
O. Shmg Citizens Association for the. accomplishment CT these becfve.
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joins scores Of other famous air.
craft there waiting for construc-
ton of q new museum building
here.
Capt. Odom made good early
this year on his second attempt
to fly the plane solo from Homo
lulu to Teterboro, NJ. by span
ming the 1857 miles of ocean and
land IN SO hours and 2 minutes.
He was killed In an air crash
later in another type plane.
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American Ukrainians
Convene 10 Demand
Red Yoke Be Lifted

Another chapter in the fight of
American-born persons of Ukrain-
ian descent to throw off the bonds
of Soviet Russia in the Ukraine
will be heraided here today when
the Fourth Congress of Americans
of Ukranian Descent convenes in
the Hotel Statler.
More than 400 delegates from
Ukranian- american organizations
from all over the United States
will hear a-number of speakers de-
nounce the dominance of Commu-
mist Russia over the nearly 49,
100000 Ukrainians throughout
Europe.
According to Walter Dashnyck,
author and former Russian in
terpreter on Gen. MacArtiur's
staff, the group will voice its full
support of the United States for
eign policy of resisting Communist
aggression everywhere.
Mr.. Dushnyck, Of Ukrainian
ancestry. said the congress will
issue a plea for q free. independent
and democratic Ukratnian state
and will ask the American people
for their support in the fight. An
underground group, known as the
Ukrainian Insurgent Army, has
never ceased to fight against
Soviet supervision, Mr.. Dushnyck
said.
Among tomorrow's speakers will
be DR.. Vasyl Mudry. former
Ukrainian Senator and Vice Pres
ident of the Polish Parliament;
DR.. Michael Vetukhiy, former pro-
fessor Of a university In Ukraine,
and DR.. Lev Dobriansky. professor
Of economics, Georgetown Univer-
sity.
At 3 pm. tomorrow a concert
will be given in the Presidential
Room of the hotel by the famous
Ukrainian Bandurist's Chorus, re-
Gently arrived IN the United States
from Europe. Composed of 30
male voices, the chorus will sing
Ukrainian folk songs.
There are about LOCO, 900 Amer
leans of Ukrainian descent in the
United States today.
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0dom G|obaI Plane Added
To Smithsonian Collection

The sfngle-engine plane in
which the late Capt. Bill Odom
set the present worlds distance
record for light planes has been
added to the Smithsonian Insti-
tution's collection, it was an
nounced today.
The plane. a Beechcraft Bon
ANA, nicknamed Waikiki Beech,
was presented to the Smithsonian
by the Beech Aircraft Corp. and
has been placed In the Smithson-
ian's storage area in Chicago. It
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Yuqosluviu Makes Mixer

A factory at Krusevac. Yugo-
slavia. is producing a new type Of
concrete mixer with a device to,
carry the concrete up to Scaffold-
ing by means of barrows attached
to steel cables driven by electric
motors.
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State and local use in an emery
ency."
In other words, State and local
officials are being encouraged to
embark on civilian defense plans
without specific guidance from
Federal sources and without con-
sideration of what the State next
door may be doing.
Several Federal experts con-
coded privately the States prob
ably do not know to which Fed
eral agency they can go for guild
ance.
Confusion Here Recalled.
Observers recalled the confu-
sion here when an advisory report
from a Federal source reached
Police Supt. Chief Robert j. Bar
rett. 1t was the Hopley report on
Civilian defense planning - the
book-siz plan developed by an
advisory group in the National
Military Establishment, headed by
Russell j. Hopley.
Maj. Barrett suddenly an
nounced he was forming civilian
auxiliary police force, one of the
units proposed in the Hopley re-
port. When his announcement
brought forth storm of protests
and demands for an explanation,
Maj. Barrett said he was acting
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under instructions contained in a
letter from the Pentagon.
1t developed the letter came
from Mr.. Hopley. who had speci-
f1cally stated his report had not
received official approval and that
this must be taken into consider
alton by any local officials wish
ing to adopt parts of it. The
auxiliary force died before it was
born.
AS far as the District was con-
cerned. that was the last move
made in the direction of civilian
defense planning.
The States, however, were told
by Mr.. Steelman, in his letter to
Governors, that the Resources
Board considers the Hopley report
a useful guide in planning for
defense. The Hopley report never
did get official approval.