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The Southland advocate., 1950-04-15
Bennett Initiates
Great Books
Program

Greensboro, n. c. In an en-
deavor to offer Greensboro cfti-
zens to become acquainted with
the great books of our times. Ben
nett College has organized a Great
Books Discussion Group. The pro-
Ject is under the sponsorship of
the college Library Service COM
mlttee, with Mrs. C. H. Marteena.
librarian, as chairman, with the
Carnegie Public Library, of which
Mrs. Willie M. Grimes is librarian
cooperating.
The project is an extension of
the Great Books program started
at the University of Chicago some
years ago. The University initiated
the idea in an effort to bring to
all people the great books repre-
sentative of the heritage of West
ern culture. A four year plan was
set up by the Great Books Founda-
ton, comprised of Chicago bust
nessmen, who have DESIGNATED
those books which are considered
the greatest literary works.
Discussion groups will begin on
Thursday evening, January u at
o'clock in Holgate Lounge at
Bennett College when the reading
selections to be discussed will be
me Declaration of INDEPENDENCE
and parts of the Old Testament,
Leaders will be Dr. Rose Karfiol,
college instructor in Economics
and Social Sciences; and Miss Ru-
by Ware, sophomore student from
Atlantic, Iowa.
Subsequent meetings will be
held on the second and fourth
Tuesday evenings of each month
through May. Discussion leaders
include Misses Carmen Ramsey.
instructor in English; Lucretia
Hayward, Senior Beaufort, S. c.;
Mrs. B. r. Raiford, instructor in
Romance languages; DR.. Beate c.
BerWin, instructor in Philosophy
and German; Paul Adams, in
structor in psychology; Hobart
Jarrett, chairman of Humanities
Oliver Harper, instructor in Eng
llsh; b. A. Bianchi, chief, Vet
eran's Administration Guidance
Center, Winston Salem; and Rev
j. T. Douglas, pastor, st. James
Presbyterian church.
Other officers of the group are
B. A. Bianchi, vice chairman; Mrs.
Frances Gum Cunningham, as
sistant librarian, Carnegie Public
Library, secretary; and Ruby
Ware, assistant secretary in charge
of publicity
The Southland advocate., 1950-04-15
THE SOUTHLAND ADVOCATE

members of his church not they needed advice either
spiritual otherwise he there to give it. He there
not only with his prayers but material aid if it needed
Always perfect gentleman 1t is wonder that his
sudden passing shocked this little community have not
known it to be shocked in hrtwo years of living here
He stood by and backed any movement which he thought
would benefit upt group, any other group for
that matter
should like to close this little wrte-up of appreciation
with poem learned years ago. may change the wording
here and there think that it describes Reverend Dixon
better than l can.
His hands have often been weary hands,
Too tired to do their daily task
And just to fold them forevermore
Did seem the boon that best to ask
His feet have often been weary feet
Too tired to walk another day;
And he thought, "To sit and calmly wait,
Is better far than the onward way"
His eyes with tears have been so dim
That he has said 81 cannot mark
The work do or the way take,
For every where it is dark-so dark"
=
But OH thank God there never did come
The hour that made the bravest quail;
No matter how weary his feet and hands,
God never did suffer his heart to fail
So the folded hands took up their work
And the weary feet pursued their way;
And all was clear when the good Lord called
Come-rest with me, its bright new day.
The Southland advocate., 1950-04-15
Forced Listening

Is. there a controversy in your
| town about music in busses or in
stations2 There is here in Wash
| ington. Now I'm ONE of those per-
sons who likes to take my music
| Or leave it but 1 want to be the
sole judge of which it is. 1t seems
to me that those who advocate
giving us something to listen to
when we are about our business
take the stand that we are chill
dren, having to- be amused. dis
agree.
But whether or not our ears
should be deafened with cater
waulings-good, bad or indifferent,
is 1 think, relatively unimportant.
There is bigger question involved
that of forced listening. To me
it smacks of the dictator state
l remember Mussolini and Hitler
and 1 see the ultimate effect of
forced listening in the parrot like
utteranee of the Communists.
| Why all this fuss about a little
music? Because if once. the pre-
cedent of forced listening is es-
tablished,. then music may give
/ way to propaganda speeches or
slanted news commentaries. Liberty
goes by default.
What about the radio? Perfectly
simple. When 1 don't like a speech
on the radio, 1 can turn it Off
Even if it is the President of the
United States. 1, the individual,
have the right of choice.
| Don't l believe in free speech?
| OF course, 1 do. In fact, 1 believe
in it so strongly that 1 believe
both the NAM and the Commun-
lists have the right to buy time to
| tell their story. But 1 want to be
able to turn off whenever 1 want
| to. l don't want to have to listen.
Now it happens that 1 believe
that democracy means the rule of
the people-nQt of groups. 1 don't
| object in the least to the groups
sounding off-but l want them to
be labeled as groups and not pro-
| claim that they are the sole ex-
ponents of the American way of
| life.
In short, I think propaganda
should be labeled as such. That
instead Of saying THE American
| Way of Life is such and SUCH
plain statement as though it
were fact, they should have to
say THE way of life 1 and my
| group want for America is such
and-such." And that group that
| takes to the air should have to be-
| gin by stating their group and
specifically what it stands for. The
other evening counted four
speeches all claiming to represent
the American way of life-and all
demanding opposing things. I'm
| tired of false labels-of Commun-
lists calling themselves liberals, of
Dixtecrats calling themselves DEM
ocrats of Fascists calling them
! selves Republicans. l think every
{ man has right to his own opin-
| fon-but l think he should have
the moral courage to say what
that opinion really is-not camou-
! flage it under a lot of high-fault-
ing cliches.
! And l want the right not to lis
| ten. Maybe it isn't in the Bill of
| Rights. but it is inherent in it.
In 1891 Edmund Burke, the great
friend of the American colonies
pointed out that restraint is also
numbered among mans rights.
And I will actively resent any in
| fringement of that right.
The Southland advocate., 1950-04-15
WILLING WORKERS CLUB

The Willing Workers Club was
organized a few weeks ago under
the auspices of Mrs. Thelma Bris-
tol. This club is connected with
the auXiliaries of the Saint Paul
Baptist Church.
Its air is to lend spiritual and
physical aid to the church. Each
of its members has designated
themselves to becoming a guiding
light for the entire community to
go by The presiding officers of
this club are as follows: President,
Mrs. Nellie Gudger; Secretary,
Mrs. Jeroline Rice, Treasurer;
Mrs Bessie Brown.
The Southland advocate., 1950-04-15
What Do OUR 0LDSTERS NEED And
DESERVE IN SOCIAL SECURITY

Baruch's advice and give the elder
ly members of our society self
respect and genuine security. To
pauperize a diligent, honest work.
ingman merely because he has
lived 65 years is no way to treat
a respectable American citizen.
The Southland advocate., 1950-04-15

The local chapter of the N.A.A.C.P last
week launched its 1850 Membership Cam
paign. The goal for this year is 1000 new
members
The N.A.AC.P is one Of the few organiza-
tions that require explanation, for this organ
ization speaks through it's deeds.
Any American citizen who stands for the
principles of democracy; who stands for the
principles of justice; who stand for the prin-
ciples of equality; and who is firm believer
of the words included in the Declaration of
Independence, THAT all men are created equal
that they are endowed by their creator with
certain inalienable rights that are among
these are life, liberty, and the pursuit of hap
piness," will readily and wholeheartedly sup
port this organization. There is no better time
than now to take out your membership in this
organization, for by doing so, you will lend
your bit to the American way Of life.
Anyone desiring membership may contact
Rev L. c. Ivey Membership Campaign Chair
man, or Mr. W. c.. Allen, President.
The Southland advocate., 1950-04-15
WHY WE SHOULD VOTE YES TO BOTH
QUESTIONS ON APRIL 18TH

FIrSC OF all IL VIII mean That we Will get
two much needed schools The Livingstone
Street School, which is at present a fire trap,
will be replaced by new building and the
now condemned Ashland Avenue School will
be consolidated in new building with the
Hill Street School The improvement of the
grounds OF the other schools are also included
in the plan
The question has been asked won't we
get the schools anyway even if the bond issue
fallS? The answer to that is no. There would
not be enough money available to carry out
the program as it is to be carried out if the
issue fails to pass. The reason this is true is
because at the present Asheville and Bun
cOmbe County are divided into school districts
and each district is responsible for it's own
bond issue, and too, there is a restriction on
the amount that may be issued by any one dis
trict. Therefore, no one district could issue
bonds enough to build schools in their dis
trict to come up to the standards that are re-
Quired.
This plan has the backing of many organi-
cations OF the city. Among these are the Ashe-
vile and Buncombe County citizens organiza-
ton and the West Asheville Civic Club
1t has been alleged that there will be al
great increase in the school tax rate, but al
careful study has been made and it was found
that there would only be slight increase in
the present school tax rate.
Remember the school board is only trustee
for the schools, representing the public The
board can only spend that which the taxpayer
makes available They have no other source
of money for school construction.
1t is the responsibility of the school board
to present the school needs to you. The board
would like to see all of your children at
tending school in safe, sanitary, Well-ighted
buildings
April 18th and vote yes. Vote yes on both
questions at issue. To do this you will be vot-
ing for brighter future for our boys and
girls of Asheville
Evening star., 1950-04-15
Ship Officers Postpone
Strike Another Week
BY the Associated Press

NEW YORK. April 15.-Somt
1000 ship officers will stay on theil
Jobs at least for another week
thus averting a threatened walk.
out tonight that would have
snarled shipping on two coasts.
The AFL Masters, Mates and
Pilots Union agreed to the one
week strike postponement last
night in order to give Federal
mediatorS more time to attempt
a settlement.
1t was the fourth time the union
has deferred a scheduled strike
since it began negotiations six
months ago for a new contract
with East and Gulf Coast ship
owners.
A special mediation panel,
which brought the two sides to-
gether here late this week for
renewed peace attempts. had ap-
pealed for the delay.
Clyde M. Mills. head Of the
panel. expressed belief strike at
this time would "endanger ma
tional safety as well as jeopardize
Americas position in world
affairs"
Evening star., 1950-04-15

part Of Wednesday. They had
not only their injuries. their ages
and their love of cowboys in COM
mon-the two shared the same
room. Mike. apparently remem-
bering how much visits meant to
him, returned yesterday to spend
a few minutes with Joe.
Lone Ranger Drops In.
Joe also had another visitor
masked man whose brief pres
ence kept the youngster excited
for hours afterward. After all,
not every boy has the Lone Ran
ger himself drop in for a chat.
The Lone Ranger. who is cur
rently appearing in a rodeo at the
National Guard Armory. visited
Joe and two other children in the
same ward yesterday at the re-
quest of Joe's aunt. Miss Yvonne
Fox of Beltsville.
To Joe, to 2l2-year-old Mike
Hall of Clinton. Md. who is also
being treated for burns, and to
Catherine Ward. S. of 1888 L
street Sc. scalding victim. the
masked rider of the plains SOL
emnly presented silver bullets.
And to Joe he also gave a comic
book of his exploits, autographed.
of course.
What would the youngster do
with his shiny new bullet?
I'm going to put it in my gun. .
was the prompt reply.
Evening star., 1950-04-15
Attoehe office Personnel
Begin Leaving Poland
BY the Asseeiatsd Pres,

WARSAW. Poland, April l5.-
American embassy personnel be
gan leaving Poland last night
after two days of domestic con-
fusion.
Those leaving were members OF
the American military and naval
attaches Offices who were told
Wednesday to get out of the coun-
try by yesterday or, in some cases
today.
Husbands and wives hurriedly
packed personal belongings while
embassy administrative officers
checked lists of furniture and
other stores issued by the Gov
ernment.
First to leave were 1t. Col. and
Mrs. Karl Scnerer of Washington,
who started via automobile for
Athens. Their read will take them
through Prague, Chechosloyakia
Evening star., 1950-04-15
Arguments Completed
Against 7 on Missouri
BY the Assoeioted Press

NORFOLK, Va. April 15.-Areu.
ments have been completed in ali
but one of the general courts
martial ordered for three top Off
GERS of the Battleship Missouri.
Only the case of 1t. Comdr
Frank G. Morris. jr.. the warship's
navigator. at the time it went
aground. January II. in the Ches-
apeake Bay. still is to be COM
pleted.
One court-martial board already
has decided on the fate of Capt
William Brown. former skipper OF
the Missouri. So far the findings
OF the court and its recommenda-
tions have not been made public
Arguments in the case of Comdr
John r. Millett, former operations
officer, ended earlier this week. The
court-martial board is expected to
submit its findings next week to
Rear Admiral Allan E. Smith, com.
mander of cruisers, Atlantic fleet.
Comdr. Morris trial was in ad-
journment today until Monday.
Evening star., 1950-04-15
Prince Georges Jury
Approves Conditions,
Criticizes Publicity

Prince Georges County's retir-
ing grand jury reported yesterday
that Notwithstanding recent un-
favorable publicity" law enforce
ment and general conditions in
the county are very good"
The jury rendered it's report at
the conclusion of a session which
began April 3.
No mention was made of r.
Earle Sheriff, former county sher-
if, who went to jail this week for
income tax evasion. or of gam
bling.
The jury noted, however, that
isolated instances of irregulari-
ties frequently occur throughout
the Nation. and such instances
cannot be taken as an indication
of general improper conduct or
inefficiency of police and other
public officials"
What the county needs appar-
emily is a little praise, the jury
stated, reporting:
IF the ill-advised, even though
perhaps well-meaning, critics of
county officials and employees
would give at least the credit due
those who deserve it for work well
done they would serve the public
interest better and furnish added
incentive for even greater efforts
in the public service"
The jury. before adjourning, an
nounced it had considered III
cases of alleged criminal viola
tions and had returned 78 indict-
ments.
The jury said it ignored 26
cases and continued seven others
for further investigation" Status
of the Sheriff case was not re-
vealed.
Sheriff, fined $1,000 and SEN
fenced TO year and a day In
Federal Court. Baltimore, had
pleaded guilty to failing to pay
income taxes on $4,000 from 1943
to 1916. Government prosecutors
at the time said Sheriff admitted
accepting that amount from
Washington area gamblers as
protection money" Efforts OF
the county to obtain Federal files
on the case were unsuccessful.
Evening star., 1950-04-15
Policeman Fined $50
On Feigning Illness Charge

Police Pvt. Ralph w. Harper of
the 18th Precinct was fined a total
Of $50 yesterday by a Police Trial
Board on charges Of feigning Ill
ness and conduct prejudicial TO
the deputation of the police de-
partment.
The policeman was found not
guilty on a third charge of failing
to report to the police clinic every
second day from January % to
March 6 while he was suffering q
swollen jaw after a tooth extrac-
ton.
Testimony revealed that a police
clinic doctor told the policeman to
follow the instructions Of his pri-
vate dentist. The dentist testified
he pulled Pvt. Harper's tooth De-
cember % and gave him written
post instructions. Pvt.
Harper said he suffered a black
eye, infected jaw and loss of hear
ing after the extraction and was
too sick to go to the clinic or work.
Evening star., 1950-04-15
Bolivian Girl Is Disputed
On Flight From Marriage
By the Associeted Press

TULSA. Okla. April 15.-A
Tulsa woman questions a Bolivian
girls story that she came here to
avoid marriage to man to whom
she has been bethrothed since
childhood.
Ridiculous" said Mrs. Neil
Wright of Tulsa. ''Mireya Urguidi
came to marry my brother. Rolla
Wiley. then broke their engage
ment when she got here"
But the 22-year- -old South
American beauty insisted yester-
day she sought sanctuary from
marriage to the man at home Il
can never love-"
"Rolla is only a good friend
the girl said. She is staying at
the home of his parents, Mr.. and
Mrs. Raymond A. Wiley.
Mireya related her plight
Wednesday when she asked i'm
migration officers to extend her
6-month visitors visa which ex-
pires in June. They offered little
hope.
Evening star., 1950-04-15
West Berlin S Police
Increased by 1000
BY the Asseeicfsd Press

BERLIN, April 15.-Maj. Gen
Maxwell D. Taylor, American
commandant, said today the West
Berlin police force is being in
creased by 1000 men to strength
en- the frontline against Commu-
niSm.'
The force, under Chief Johannes
Stumm, has numbered about 5000
officers and men. BY authorize
ton of the Western powers, the
police budget is being expanded
to cover the % per cent increase
in personnel.
With these reinforcements, the
Western police will be about on
a par numerically with the Com
munist police in the Russian Sec
tor of the city," Gen. Taylor said
in an interview. The Commu-
nists. however. can always bring
in police units from the Soviet
zone"
The American commander said
the new police recruits will be
fully trained and ready for duty
before the Communist youths
scheduled Whitsun march on
Berlin" May 27-29.
Infantry and constabulary units
of Gen. Taylor's command put on
a show Of anti-riot strength yes
terday against a theoretical mob
of 10000 jeering Communists"
simulated by American soldiers.
At the same time. the East Ger
man Communist youth organiza-
ton announced its march on Ber-
lin will be confined to the Soviet
sector.
Evening star., 1950-04-15
THIS SUNDA US BEST READING
9be Sunday $tar
Win Dolly evs~ms edMsN.


Star Pictorial Magazine2o the Capital Story pictures
in Washingtons only rotogravure section Don't miss the
photo-eature $4,000 Outeder Hit" an interest
sketch by about Irving Noren Clark
Grihhths most costly baseball player.
cludng full color picture of Joe Page
Yankees great relief pitcher Mequists special
everyone should read the ten key Government
the security of the United States;
thrilling short story TRAPPED!
Coorfu Comic Section12 vore comics including
Pogo. The Beys Kerry Drake Buz Sawyer Little Orphan
Annie oaky Doaks Mutt and JEFF Moon Mullins and Bo.
Editorial Feature SectionEdward
American affairs writes inside story behind Guatemalas
complaint against United States Ambassador
Wallace r. Deuel. bynes interesting article the
dramatic rise in Government service Of Dean Ruk
sistant Secretary Of State for Far Eastern Affairs
PHONE STERLING 5000 FOR HOME DELIVERY.
Evening star., 1950-04-15
Chinese Reds Admit Famine
But Soy Food Is Adequate

SAN FRANCISCO, April is (P)
The Chinese Communists off.
cially conceded yesterday that
famine. flood and drought hac
affected 40,000.000 persons. but
said they had plenty of good fooc
on hand to take care of the sit
uation.
The Peiping radio. heard in Sar
Francisco by the Associated Press
broadcast a report of several thou
sand words by Vice Premier Chen
Yum on the food and financial
problems of the Red regime.
Chen said 100000, 900 people
were affected to greater or lesser
degrees" with 100000 seriously
affected"
In his report to the Communist
central governing council he sale
at the start that a balanced budge1
had been achieved and "at tn,
same time food reserves are sucf
that 1t is completely possible tt
overcome the spring food shortag,
period in deficiency areas"
Evening star., 1950-04-15
Boy Faces Year of Skin Crafts;
Was Burned Like Mike Rector
RiverdoIe 6-Yeor-Old
Hurt When Niehteown
Couqht on Fire

Casualty Hospitals new Mike
Rector" was to undergo his first
operation today-the same kind
that kept his plucky predecessor
in the hospital for II months and
that may keep the new victim
there a year.
The new tenant at Casualty is
6-year-old Joseph Fox. 4th. OF
660S Forty-seyenth place. River
dale. Md. who was seriously
burned on st. Patrick's Day, when
his nightgown caught fire. For
three weeks. he remained In Le-
land Memorial Hospital in River
dale. Last Tuesday he was
removed to Casualty. there to be-
gin another Of the seemingly end
less series Of skin gratis, which
saved the life of Mike Rector.
while the Nation applauded his
courage.
Mike, now S. was released from
the hospital Wednesday - II
months to the hour and 80 skin
CRAFTS after he was burned over
10 per cent Of his body.
Not Quite as Bad.
Little Joe. wide-eyed young
ster with tousled brown hair
isn't quite as badly of as Mike
was in the beginning. Even so
Joe has burns over from 20 to SO
per cent Of his body-on his chin
neck, chest. arms. hands and
thighs.
It's almost as bad as the Rec
tor boys" commented DR.. JOS
eph r. Young. chief surgeon at
the hospital. Joe has been get
ting plasma and blood transfu-
sions daily.
Today Joe's father. Joseph Fox
Sd. an employe of Herson's Auto
Exchange. 70 Florida avenue NE.
and his uncle. Walter Fox. 20, OF
Beltsville, Md, each were to have
80 square inches Of skin removed
and grated onto little Joe's body
This first grating is in the
nature Of temporary life
saving measure" and other CRAFTS
will have to be made over q long
period Of time-which will prob
ably keep the youngster in the
hospital "the best part of q year."
according to DR.. Young.
Little Mike and Joe became
acquainted during Tuesday and
Evening star., 1950-04-15
ArnaN Sees Hysteria
AS Threat 10 Peace

Ellis Arnall, former Georgia
Governor. said last night that a
pattern of hysteria" appears to be
developing in the United States
which could threaten efforts to
promote international co-opera-
ton and peace.
Ascribing it in large part to
the fear of new and frightful wea-
pons of war, he said that speeded
up modern communications also
contributed.
Mr.. Arnall, now president of the
Society of Independent Motion
Pictures Producers, spoke before
the United States National Com
mission for the United Nations
Educational. Scientific and Cul-
tural OrganiZation,