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The Southern Jewish weekly. [volume] (Jacksonville, Fla.) 1939-1992, 1949-08-19
By "Teddy" MOscOyitz

umnists should be wiped from
the face of the earth-far from
it, because many of these worthy
ladies and gentlemen are author
tiles on what they say and have
opened our eyes to lot OF
goings-on which we would have
no other way of knowing. And
a number of them write mainly
for the purpose of entertainment,
which, too, has a definite place
in journalism.
Just as writer has certain re-
sponsibilities, so does the news
paper itself have definite obliga
tons. We do not refer to peri
odicals or publications whose cir
culation, due to their nature, is
limited. We are speaking of the
daily newspaper-that "moulder
of opinion" and some of them
are truly ''mouldy". For in
stance-take newspaper that
accepts advertising for a group
whose activities are known to be
subverSive and unconstitutional.
Such a paper excuses itself on
the grounds that it will accept
any advertising matter as long as
it comes within the bounds of
legality and propriety. News
papers of thsi kind flourish all
over the country, and are not,
unfortunately, confined to the
particular one which we have in
mind.
This sort of thing could be
stopped. There are those of us
who have the meanS-Of course
your 6. e. is speaking generally
and collectively, but seriously,
there are owners of prosperous
business firms who contribute
huge sums of money every year
for advertising. These individ-
uals could be a tremendous force
to eradicate such conditions. If
anyone challenges this idea, let
them read in the daily papers
themselves words to the effect
that they will do anything for
money and to blazeS with decent
journalism. Let's not kid our
selves-money is the only voice
heard today and since that is so,
let us make the most of it. eve
unconsciously made a funny.
What we mean is, let us use it to
best advantage. The people of
affluence have a responsibility to
their community as we'll as to
their co-religionists. But that
thought could easily grow into
another column.
Column! Good heavens, we
just remembered we're writing a
column! Well, will you look
what happened to it!
The Southern Jewish weekly. [volume] (Jacksonville, Fla.) 1939-1992, 1949-08-19
GUEST COLUMN"
BY Mary Levin

What a countless number OF
persons must feel the loss of O.
o. Mcintyre and his scintillating
newspaper writing today just as
keenly as they did when he
wrote his final thirty. We
speak with no authority WhatSo-
ever, but we suspect that he was
the first journalist who converted
his rambling thoughts and vague
musings, most of them complete
ly unrelated, into a charming and
delightful piece which he called
Thoughts While Strolling". 1t
is this topic which provides in
spiration for your guest editor"
and our strolling thoughts seem
to be centered on journalism.
We shall not attempt, however, to
initiate McIntyre's style.
Following the thought, Walter
Winchell uses the same device
often and while he is quite ex-
pert, there was something about
McIntyre's writing which has
never been replaced.
Speaking of columnists, we be-
lieve that our daily newspapers
throughout the country could be
greatly improved by the exclus-
ion of many of these individuals
or at least by a change in the
type of material used. We refer
to those name" writer's who try
to force their own interpretations
and prejudices onto their readers.
It is strange but true that SO
many Well-informed persons have
a strong tendency to accept the
printed word as gospel without
bothering to analyze or question
its accuracy. They find them
selves expressing thoughts which
they do not really hold to but
which have been pre-digested for
them, so to speak. But getting
back to columnists, some of these
characters seem to feel that be-
cause they have been given the
medium for expression they have
no obligation whatsoever to their
readers or sponsors. They rant
and rave, libel and ingratiate,
prognosticate and I-told-you-so"
as if their words were handed
down from On High. This does
not mean that we think all col
The Southern Jewish weekly. [volume] (Jacksonville, Fla.) 1939-1992, 1949-08-19

Editors note: We continue our
policy of providing our readers
with outstanding contributions
from local talent while Mrs.
Moscovitz is away on her vaca-
ton. This week we bring you
Mary (Mrs. Irving Levin, who
has chosen a topic which is very
appropriately
The Southern Jewish weekly. [volume] (Jacksonville, Fla.) 1939-1992, 1949-08-19

Flying Israel Jews offer ervent prayers OF
from Yemen and Alden were
rescued degradation and and to sraen IN
the Joint Distribution Comlttee ma
American agency aiding distressed Jews abroad opearSn
hghligh the SOS when JDCs Woro-w
brought 100000 homeless Jews to Israel
, 1949-12-28
Federal Payroll Down
To It's Lowest Level

The Federal payroll has
dropped to its lowest level
since the early days of World
War II. According to a report
by the Civil Service Commits
sion, on December /, 1949
there were 1888, 900 civilian
employees.
It was the second time in
seven and a half years that the
payroll had dropped below
the two million mark.
, 1949-12-28

refused their consent to the
autopsy ordered by the Coro-
ner, thus preventing the Chief
Municipal from issuing the
necessary certificate for
burial. A large number of re-
-latives and friends had gather
ed for the funeral services but
had to return to their homes.
Acting Director George Ma
thias explained that the de
ceased was one of those injur-
ed in an accident which took
place, on December 8 when a
truck, known as a weapon
carrier" and driven by Herbert
Joseph, overturned on the
Northside road between Es-
tates Glynn and Concordia.
Police believe the accident was
caused through reckless driv-
ing and requested the coroner,
DR.. D. c. Canegata, to issue an
order to the Chief Municipal
Physician for an autopsy.
According to the police re-
Continued on Page A.
, 1949-12-28
u S ARMY BASEBALL
TO PLAY z
GAMES HERE

A baseball team from the
584th Ordinance S. ". c. O.,
of the United States Army
made up of Virgin Islanders,
arrived here several days ago
to play a series of games be-
fore returning to their camp
in Puerto Rico.
The first game scheduled for
Christiansted will be played
against the Comandos on Satur
day; the second will be played
against the Giants on Sunday.
Both games will be played on
Parade Ground.
Corporal Charles West is
captain of the Army team.
Baseball fans and the public
in general are invited. The
time will be published ir
another issue of the AVIS
, 1949-12-28
Einstein Evolves New
Extension To Theory
Of RelotivitY

Albert Einstein, one Of the
worlds greatest physicist.
has evolved an extension q
his theory of relatively. TT.
new theory, he believes, W.
give scientists a new formula
to understand two of natures
fundamental forces-gravita
ton and electro-magnetism.
It was reported that his un-
listed telephone had been ring
ing all day by persons DESTROYS
of asking about his new theorr
but, according to reports, NJ
Einstein never speaks over the
telephone to anyone but h
cronies in the world of higher
mathematics.
, 1949-12-28
CRICKET SEASON
ENDS OFFICIALLY
NEXT FRIDAY

The cricket season will Off
cially end on Friday, next,
December 80. The Champions
for l949, the St. Louis team
will now meet "the rest
which in cricket language
means the best of all the other.
teams. That game will begin
at 1870 on Monday morning,
January 2, 1850 and will be
continued on Three Kings Day,
if necessary, january 6th).
The members of the team to
play the champions will be Sc
lected from the CCC, the Spar
tons and the Unique Clubs. 1t
IS believed that Rexford Hodge
will be chosen to lead them
against the St. Louis team, of
which Christian Hendricks is
captain.
, 1949-12-28
81. Croix Students
Return To Vocation
With Purents

Among arrivals from the
mainland during the holidays
were Andrew de Chabert and
Luz James, both of whom are
studying at New York Univer
sity and Howard University,
respectively.
Andrew is the son of Mr.. and
Mrs. Ralph de Chabert. Luz is
the son of Mr.. and Mrs. Alloy
sius James. Both are graduates
Of the Christiansted High
school.
, 1949-12-28
Police Halt Burial Of Woman
Until Autopsy is Performed

Police officials yesterday took action to prevent the burial
of a young woman. Lillian Turnhill, who died in the Chris
tiansted Municipal Hospital after being there less than two
days, until an autopsy is performed to ascertain the cause of
her death.
, 1949-12-28
No More Buthless
FriduYs For New York

New Workers will be spa.ad
any more bathless Fridays UNI
til after the first of the year.
The water supply has improv-
ed to a point where the Water
Commissioners could make the
Continued or Page A.
, 1949-12-28
Women's League
Sponsors Community
Sing Tonight AT $3.50

The st. Croix Women's Lea
que are the sponsors of a Com
munity Sing which will be
held on the Christiansted
Wharf tonight at $3.50.
All are invited to attend and
also to join in the sing,
New England bulletin., 1949-03-26

The anti-bias National Guard law, introduced by Senator Wechs- lee and espoused militantly by Governor Chester Bowles, during and after his victorious campaign, was approved unanimously, both by the Democratic-controlled Senate and Republican-dominated House.
 The ink had scarcely dried on the Governors signature of the bill before THE NEW ENGLAND BULLETIN had rounded up the vigorous approving reactions of in ternationally-famed liberal leaders, including Walter White, executive secretary of the National Associ- ation for the Advancement of Colored People; Franklin Roose- welt, Jr., chairman of New York City's Committee on Unity; Dr. Charming H. Tobias, director, Phelps-Stokes Fund, and Captain Garnt Reynolds, national chairman of the Committee to End Discrim- ination in the Armed Forces.
 U. S. Bows To Law
 Army Secretary Royall said from Washington on Thursday that fed eral recognition will be continued for the Connecticut National Guard. In the past, various state chief executives and others opposed to integrated National Guard organ izations, have used the argument that federal recognition would be denied states which so legislated.
New England bulletin., 1949-03-26

From the Senate chambers in Washington where he was striving to salvage civil rights legislation, Walter White, Executive Secretary of the National Association for the Advancement of Colored People, paused to tell The BULLETIN:
 "The National Association for the Advancement of Colored Peo- pie is proud of the action taken by the Connecticut Legislature and Governor Bowles to abolish segre- gation in the State National Guard. This in sharp contrast to the short sighted, cruel maneuvering of Southern filibusterers and north ern reactionaries who are strang- ling our national civil rights pro- gram in Washington. We salute Governor Bowles and the Legisla- ture. We also take this opportunity so say to the people of Connecti- cut that the cause of civil rights shall not die, We shall carry on in the face of all opposition and we shall surely win."
 Roosevelt Approves
 Contacted by telephone at his New York law firm, Franklin IT,, chairman of New York City's Mayors Committee on Unity, de clared himself livery much in fa- vor of this step which has been taken by Connecticut"
 eve have the same legislation pending and Pm delighted that Connecticut has done it. heard Governor Bowles' inaugural address in which he championed this move, and Pm pleased that the Legisla- ture went along with him. I ad- mire his leadership and congratu- late both Governor Bowles and the Legislature of Connecticut"
 Venerable Dr. Charming H. To bias, internationally-famed elder statesman, reached at his New York apartment, told the BULLETIN:
 'FIt, is no more than I expected of Chester Bowles. He is a man of great ability and courage. Com ing when we are experiencing so many disappointments in Wash
New England bulletin., 1949-03-26

ington, this news is like breath of fresh air."
 With characteristic directness, former Army Chaplain Grant Rey- holds, who made worldwide news recently with his proposal that Ne groes refuse to enlist in a jim crow national army, coupled his praise of the Connecticut legisla- tion with soaring blast at the fill ibustering Senate.
 "The U. s. Senate has just dis graced America in the eyes of the world" Captain Reynolds declared. However, the State of Connecti- cut, under it's progressive Governor, Chester Bowles, by eliminating jim crow from it's state militia, gives timely assurance that Southern bigotry and Northern hypocrisy have not polluted the wellspring of democratic government in the Nut meg State. It is regrettable that the Connecticut legislature, with it's high ideals of human freedom, can not be substituted for that three ring circus of degenerate hypocrites and demented demagogues, which, with few exceptions, now act as the United States Senate. Governor Chester Bowles' leadership is a comforting reminder that there are still 9 few men who are unafraid to move in the vanguard of human decency. If our nation is to main tain it's role of world leadership, it will only be as officials in high places emulate the deep conviction of human equality so characteristic of Chester Bowles.
 "As National Chairman of the Committee to End Discrimination in the Armed Forces, I feel safe in saying that I feel my colleague, A. Philip Randolph, now in Miami, would unreservedly share my senti- ments." Captain Reynolds conclud- ed.
 Randolph is national treasurer of the anti-bias Committee.
New England bulletin., 1949-03-26

From New York City went au- thentic information that members of New York Legislature would use the Connecticut statute as a powerful argument in contending for a strong anti-bias National Guard law. As THE BULLETIN went to press, New York States legislators were to consider a bill involving this issue, which in many liberal quarters has been termed weak.
 Jubilant over his complete vic- tory in persuading Connecticut's lawmakers to pass the measure without a dissenting vote, Gov ernor Bowles observed, immediate ly after signing, that Eve have reason to be proud of our elected representative who forgot party differences and joined forces to take a momentous step that has brought us just a little but further along the road towards achieving true democracy"
 Immediate reaction on the part of applicants followed signing of the bill. Two inquiries by Negroes were received early Thursday morning at the State Armory in Hartford, while twelve would-be enlistees were reported in Bridge
 ENY n
New England bulletin., 1949-03-26
ASSEMBLY GIVES MILITIA BACK TO PEOPLE

As Southern richards and Northern reaconaes turned back the hands of democratic the United States Senate the state of Connecticut scored smashing victory the uphill fight for equality last when it's Legislature made law bill which gives citizen the right of joining his states National Guard, irrespective color creed
New England bulletin., 1949-03-26

A subscription to the Bulletin is a good gift and a year round in- vestment.
New England bulletin., 1949-03-26

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The Daily Alaska empire., 1949-12-10
WOMEN BUSINESS EXECUTIVES CLUB
 INITIATES SIX

Six new Soroptimists were added to membership lists by initiation at the clubs meeting Friday noon cn the Baranof Terrace.
 The new members of the club are Frances Stevenson, Mabel Rouse, Frances Paul, Leota Smith, Emma Nelson and Edith Walker. Wearing the corsages which marked them honored guests, the neophytes were initiated by Miss Anita Gar nick.
 Also honored at the luncheon Friday was Miss Alice Brandenbury, whose engagement was again an- nounced to MT. Paul Schnee by Mrs. Thorne, at whose right Miss Brandenbury was seated.
 Two civic funds were aided by action taken at the meeting Fri day when it was decided to donate $10O each to the city's ambulance fund and $1OO to the concert grand piano fund.
 Next meeting of the Soroptimist club will he a Christmas party at the home of Mrs. Aline Warner the night of December 16.
 Next luncheon meeting will be at the Baranof December 30.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1949-12-10
&SAih8 aYaa Aiah&k
J-HI, CA5LER5 IN GAGE WINS OVER
 DOUGLAS TEAMS

Both of Douglas representatives in the City League basketball loop went down to defeat last night in the Juneau High School gym as Mikes Night Owls took a 34-35 de- feat from Casters Clothiers, and the Juneau High Crimson Bears pasted the D-Hi Huskies 45 to 26.
 In the first game the underdog Casters quintet fought it out point for point with the Mikes men right up to the final buzz of the horn to eke out their one point margin of victory. High point man for the Clothiers was Mckay with II markers. Devon, Schy, and Mer- ritt made six points apiece to lead the Night Owls in scoring.
 In the second game of the eve ming a superior J-Hi team racked up 27 points in the first half while holding a squad of fighting D-Hi Huskies to a mere 8 points. In the second half the Huskies matched the Bears point for point but could not gain on the Scarlet and Black's first half lead. Bill Sperling led the Bear scorers with 12 points while Jim Sey took the scoring honors for the Huskies with II markers.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1949-12-10
Hockey Games
(By the Associated Press)

The visiting Fresno Falcons hung a 6-3 defeat on Oakland Friday night in a Pacific Coast League Hockey game.
 It was the 10th straight defeat for the Oaks.
 The Falcons racked up three goals in both the second and third per- iodS.
 Fresno's final goal sent Ed Red mond off the ice on a Stretcher. After making the goal, he crashed into the goal post. Eleven stitches were taken in his head.
 A last minute goal by Andy Smith gave the host San Diego Skyhawks a 2-2 tie with Portland. It was the second deadlock of the season be- tween the two teams.
 In Northern Division play. Van- couver edged Victoria, 5-3, to come within two points of the second place Seattle Ironmen. New West minister leads the division by hal a game.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1949-12-10
TWO WASHINGTON GAGE TEAMS WIN
 IN FRIDAY GAMES
(By the Associated Press)

Washington and Washington State basketeers continued their hot preseason pace last night, but Oregon bumped into trouble in It's home opener.
 The Huskies of Washington hao their hands full in defeating the College of Puget Sound Loggers' 5s-45, at Tacoma. By contrast, the WSC Cougars won in romp from Seattle University, 59-39, at Pull man. It was the fourth straight victory for the coast conference rivals.
 On the debit side, Oregon's Ducks found the Oakland Blue & Gold Nuggets too tough and dropped a 7l-60 decision at Eugene.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1949-12-10
FRIDAY NIGHTER5
 IMPROVE, BOWLING

Scores showed a marked improve ment over last week as the Friday Night League bowled its second series on the Elks Alleys.
 California Grocery took three games from Juneau Drug; Harry Race Drugs made a clear three game sweep from Royal Cafe as did Alexander Photo Studio from Capitol Theatre.
 Juneau Young Hardware won over Quilico's Sport Center.
 Theatre passes for mems single game were won by Fry Hagerup with 195 and womens single by Margaret Pearce and Maxine Dav- lin each with ITO.
 High mems three game series was bowled by King with 538 and women's by Miss Pearce with 439.
 Individual and team scores are as follows:
The Daily Alaska empire., 1949-12-10
FIGHT DOPE

Here is the outsome of several tights last night:
 At New York-Rorert Villemain, 1924, Paris, outpointed Jake La Motta, 165, New York, 10 (non- title).
 At Johnson City, NY. Billy Brown, 161, Hartford, Conn, out ccmted Pete Zaduk, 160, Toronto, 10.
 At Hollywood, Calif.-Ray Dioses, l61, Los Angeles, stopped Jay Cald- well, 160, Los Angeles, T.
 At Grand Rapids, Mich.-Joey Maxim, 193, Cleveland, outpointed Bill Peterson, PIP, Portland, Ore. 10
 At San Diego, Calif.-Irvin Steen, l5O, San Diego, outpointed Milo Savage, 152, Los Angeles, 10.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1949-12-10
MUSIC DEPARTMENTS,
 JUNEAU HIGH SCHOOL,
 GIVE CONCERT DEC. 70

On Tuesday evening, December 20, the Juneau Schools will present the High School music department in Christmas concert at the High School Gymnasium.
 This concert is traditional in Jd- neau and is generally the one occa- sion during the school year when choral and instrumental groups per- form jointly.
 The High School mixed chorus and other groups are under the direction of Miss Virginia Long. The 45 piece High School Band is under the direction of Joseph M. Shofner. Gunnar Roos, Shop In- structor, will be in charge of stage construction and decoration.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1949-12-10
I DASK EFT BALr
 lD @xuM

Final scores of college basketball games played last night are as fol lows:
 Washington 58, Puget Sound 45. Oakland Blue & Gold Nugget!
 (AAU) II, oregon 60. Washington State 59, Seattle Uni.
 versity 39.
 Willamette GA, Chicao State AT. Eastern Washington College 76
 Idaho State 65.
 Pacific Lutheran 59, Pacific U. Al Vanport GA, Linfield 59. North Idaho Col. 69, Whitworth o' Montana State University 83, Col lege of Idaho 34. Denver 53, Utah 50. Utah State 58, Colorado State 43. Regis 42, Colorado ARM 34. Brigham Young 57, Wyoming 54' Santa Clara 56, California AS. Southern Cal 65, Los Angeles Loy-
 ola 62.
 UCLA 65, San Diego State 36. Eastern Montana 51, Black Hills
 (SD) 48.
 Nevada ST, Fresno State 56. Montana State Col. 59, Kicks 47. Columbia GA, Colgate AT. West Va. 62, Bethany (WVa 60. St. Lawrence 72, Hobart 50. Beckley 75, Concord (WVa 75
 (three overtimes) Georgetown (DC) 78, New York
 AC 70.
 villanova 88, St. Peters (ND 72. Rensselaer, 63, Wesleyan A. Manhattan II, St. Francis (Bkn 51 Tulane 62, Rice 58. George Washington 54, N. Car. A Miss. State 51, Georgia 40. La. State 62, Arkansas 46. Miss. Southern 56, La. College AS. Auburn GA, Mississippi 60. William & Mary 72, Pensacola
 Naval Air 52. Centre 60, Sewanee 57. Buffalo U. 61, Western Reserve 50. Franklin AS, Miami (Ohio) 38. Texas 54, North Texas 51. Arizona "A, Culver Stockton 45. Trinity (Tex) 53, Southwest Tex. 52 Iexas Tech GO, Howard Payne 59. New Mexico ARM 55, New Mexico
 Western AT.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1949-12-10
BA(kFIRING FURNACE
 CAUSES EASEMENT FIRE

The furnace in the Alder Ter race Apartments at Sixth and Gold Streets backfired this morning and set fire to the basement ceiling.
 Juneau fire department, answer ing a 3-6 alarm, put the blaze out. Bremen said the basement ceiling and wiring suffered damage from the fire.
 First alarm was sounded at 8:4o am. and all clear was sounded a half-hour later.
 Alder Terrace is owned by the Juneau Independent School Dis trict.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1949-12-10
Football War
 0ver;;Leaves
 13Pro Teams
Nationals and Americans Join After Philddel-
 phia Conference

NEW YORK, Dec. 10-lR-With the four-year professional football war over-a conflict that took its toll in dollars and teams-the 13 surviving organizations today looked to solving the problems of a pew league.
 The combination of the vener- able National Football League and the upstart All-America Conference came with startling suddenness in Philadelphia yesterday, after a 48- hour conference.
 The two loops merged into the National American Football League. Here is how the new setup will look:
 Philadelphia
 Cleveland (combined with Buff falo)
 Los Angeles CLOS Angeles Dons and Los Angeles Rams combined
 New York Giants
 New York Bulldogs (six New York Yankee players go to the Giants, remainder to the Bulldogs) Baltimore
 San Francisco
 Pittsburgh Chicago Bears
 Chicago Cardinals Chicago Hornets eliminated
 Green Bay l Detroit
 Washington
 The merger is more or less a i victory for the MEL, which TOT several years has refused flatly to recognize the younger circuit. All members of the MEL are in the new league. Only three teams of the AAC-San Francisco, Cleveland and Baltimore-survived
 The 13 teams will be formed into American and National Divisions, and by next year football will have what it lacked for the past four seasons-a real worlds champion The winners of the two divisions will meet for the title.
 Bert Bell, the MEL Commissioner takes over that job in the new circuit with the AAC's chief execu- tive, o. o. Messing, lowing out oi the picture Emil R. Fischer of the Green Bay Packers becomes President of the National Division and Daniel Sherby of the Cleve- land Browns head of the American Division.