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The globe-independent. (Hagerstown, Md.) 1943-19??, 1950-08-17
Double Plays

Through Tuesday night, with lis
games played, the Braves had com
pleted 118 double plays-70 at home
and 48 on the road.
$50
Now let's review the games of the
past week:
Montgomery County sentinel. [volume] (Rockville, Md.) 1855-1974, 1950-01-19
Exploded Tradition

The columnists' theory that
earth-shaking decisions are made
on either Broadway or Hollywood
and Vine.-Christian Science Mont
tor.
Neglect will kill an injury sooner
than revenge.-Owen.
Living we'll is the best revenge.
Herbert.
The revenge of an IDIOT is with
out money.-Thomas Fuller.
There's small revenge in words
but words may be greatly re.
ged.-Benjamin Franklin.
/ will not be revenged, and this
l owe my enemy; but l will re-
member, and this l owe myself
G. G. Cotton.
Montgomery County sentinel. [volume] (Rockville, Md.) 1855-1974, 1950-01-19
Many Leisure Activities Raise
Special Needs for Visual
Care

Although vision specialists agree
that television is rot likely to Gre
ate serious new visual problems,
the American Optometric Associa-
ton has just issued seven "do's
and don't's" for television watch
ers designed to prevent eye dis
comfort. They are:
1. For clearest possible recep-
ton, be sure your set is properly
installed, with particular atten-
ton to the antenna.
2. In tuning, adjust tone setting
before turning the picture up to
desired brilliance. Strike a COM
Portable balance between steadi-
ness of image and brilliance. Too
much light or a wavering image
will cause visual discomfort.
8. Avoid both intense darkness
and bright light in the room. If
the room is totally dark, there
will be too much contrast between
the bright screen and the sur
roundings. Too bright light will
distract your eyes from the screen.
Mild, indirect light is preferable.
4. Sun glasses adapt vision to
unnatural conditions. Don't wear
them for television.
5. Don't concentrate on the
screen for excessively long periods
of time.
6. Don't sit too close or too far
Montgomery County sentinel. [volume] (Rockville, Md.) 1855-1974, 1950-01-19
Expedition At 92

Ithaca, N. Y Liberty Hyde
Bailey, considered the greatest
authority on palm trees, garden
plants and blackberry bushes in
the world, expects to spend his 92nd
birthday next March while on an
expedition into the jungles of
Africa. He plans to bring back
with him rare specimens of palms
to add to the collection of 10000
plants in the Bailey Hortorium at
Cornell University.
Montgomery County sentinel. [volume] (Rockville, Md.) 1855-1974, 1950-01-19
ROCKCREST
Ruth E. Hayes
Rockville 1929

Mrs. Preston Weaver of Gail
Avenue is well on the road to re-
covery and can now have flowers
and callers at Doctors Hospital in
Washington.
1t. Comdr. Charles Guilliland Of
Edmonston Drive is a patient at
the Naval Medical Center in
Bethesda.
Mrs. Cecil Binker is a patient at
the Suburban Hospital this week.
Mrs. James Willis, ST.. of Nor
folk, Va. has returned to her home
after an extended visit with her
son and daughter-in-law, Mr.. and
Mrs. James Willis, jr. of Paul
Drive.
There is a new arrival in Rock
crest this week. 1t is new Chew
rolet delivered Saturday to Mr..
and Mrs. James Norton of Lewis
Avenue.
Tommy and Jacky Conrad
called on Dom Davis, son of Mr..
and Mrs. Thomas Davis of Silver
Spring, who is i'll.
The Rockcrest Circle of the
Presbyterian Circle met at the
home of Mrs. Robert Jordon at 1913
Paul Drive last Wednesday, JAN
uary 18.
Mrs. Nelson Evans of Crawford
Drive was the luncheon guest of
Miss Smith of Forest Avenue in
Washington last Friday. After
luncheon they visited the National
Gallery of Art.
The Mort Hayeses attended
farewell party for Mr.. and Mrs.
William Hitler, who are moving
to York, at the home of Mr.. and
Mrs. Jack Wiley in Silver Spring
OH Saturday.
Montgomery County sentinel. [volume] (Rockville, Md.) 1855-1974, 1950-01-19

away from the set. Six to twelve
feet from a typical home set is
considered the best distance for
viewing.
z. In case of discomfort, have
your vision examined by a vision
specialist and follow his advice.
Many who wear bifocals may find
neither segment suited to televi-
sion. Special lenses prescribed for
the proper distance may help
them.
Movies, like television, are not
necessarily hard on the eyes.
Movie-going may even be good
training for vision, the Association
reveals. But both television and
movies often show up unsupported
deficiencies by way of headaches
and watery eyes. Further advice
to movie-goers:
l. Sit far enough from the
screen so you aren't conscious of
any visual discomfort.
2. Motion pictures require good
distance seeing. Wear the glasses
you use for that purpose, not those
for near-point seeing.
In reading, bridge-playing, and
other close-to-the-eyes recreation,
a good general rule is to get
enough light for your own see
level-comfortable for you, with
out reflected glare from white
surfaces. Don't be afraid to de-
mand what your eyes ask for in
terms of illumination. And don't
abuse your vision, even in fun.
Montgomery County sentinel. [volume] (Rockville, Md.) 1855-1974, 1950-01-19

Take a good look at that plane,
Dad! It's the "Flying CartoOnist"
and it's carrying group Of Amer
leans who are doing their "bit," a
great big "bit" for their country.
The passengers are some of our
tOp-hight cartoonists, every one of
whom has helped to sell U. S. Saw
ings Bonds, using their comic
strips to emphasize the old Amer
lean principle of thrift. And they
practice what they preach, real
izing that the regular purchase of
U. S. Savings Bonds is the one sure
way to save. And Savings Bonds
pay you 81 for every So invested,
in just ten years.
U. S. Treasury Department
Montgomery County sentinel. [volume] (Rockville, Md.) 1855-1974, 1950-01-19
POTOMAC
Mrs. Walter B. Myers
Rockville 22S2

The st. Mary's Circle formed a
Bazaar Club under the direction of
Mrs. Louis Vail of the Glen and
held their first meeting at the
Knights of Columbus room last
week.
Mr.. and Mrs. Gilbert Henderson
of the Glen were guests of Mr.. and
Mrs. Mort Hayes for dinner and
cards on Saturday.
Montgomery County sentinel. [volume] (Rockville, Md.) 1855-1974, 1950-01-19

There are men who are very
careful about the oil they put into
their automobile engines but rat
her careless about what they put
into their stomachs.
Montgomery County sentinel. [volume] (Rockville, Md.) 1855-1974, 1950-01-19

their automobile engines but rath-
er careless about what they put
why, among men of equality, there
are some who work harder and
more intelligently than others.
Jackson advocate. [volume] (Jackson, Miss.) 1939-current, 1950-04-01
200 Southern
College Teachers
Will Sponsor
Atlanta COnferenc,

ATLANTA, GA, March 81 =
A South-wide conference on dis
elimination in higher education
will be held April 8 at Atlanta
University under the sponsorship
of group of 200 professors and
administrators from more than 100
colleges and Universities in Is
Southern states and the District
of Columbia.
The purpose of the meeting as
outlined by DR.. Judd M. Spivey,
president of Florida Southern Col
lege, who is conference chairman,
will be to focus attention upon and
to stimulate greater concern for
the elimination of discrimination
in higher education in the Southern
states.
Certain basic and inevitable
changes are taking place in the
South in the field Of racial prac-
tees in education" DR.. Spivey said.
Seven states now admit Negroes
in graduate and professional
schools of the state university.
"A federal judge in Virginia has
held in contempt, and fined, a
school board for failure to fulfill
Continued on Page Four)
Jackson advocate. [volume] (Jackson, Miss.) 1939-current, 1950-04-01
Knights And Daughters
OF Tabor Celebrate
Founders Birthday April 5
In Clarksdale, Mississippi

Mound Bayou, Miss, March RI
(SpeciaD-The 10th birthday of
Moses Dickson, founder of the
Knights and Daughters of Tabor
will be celebrated Wednesday April
5, 1850, at the Haven Methodist
Church, Clarksdale, Miss.
Mrs. Willie Mae Taylor, Home
Demonstration Agent of Grenada
County, Grenada, Miss, will be the
principal speaker. Other outstand-
ing people on program will include
the Mayor of Clarksdale, Miss.
The Knights and Daughters of
Tabor plan in this meeting to raise
funds on the $4,000 Expansion
Program. Leaders throughout the
state are expected to make reports
in this meeting.
Moses Dickson organized til e
Knights and Daughters of Tabor
more than n years ago in INDIE
pendence, Mo-, the home of Pres.
Truman. Moses Dickson was born
back in slavery time, April S, 1924,
and he was one of the most fear
Continued on Page Seven)
Jackson advocate. [volume] (Jackson, Miss.) 1939-current, 1950-04-01
Sigma Gamma Rho
Becomes Teen
Town Sponsor

NEW YORK CITY = Sigma
Gamma Rho has become co-spon-
sor of l. Swarz' Teen-Town at
the Salvation Army Red Shield
Club, and the Aurora Club is now
completing plans to furnish a
Teen-Town Lounge in the Clubs
building. The Auroras under the
direction of Mrs. Frances Frazier
as Dean of Pledges will also ac-
lively participate with the Deb
Sponsors of Teen-Town.
Among those who have pledged
support toward the development of
this worthy Project of which DR..
Mary Bethune is National Spon-
sor and Willie Bryant is special
Consultant are Hall Johnson as
Music Consultant, Geri Major
Sponsor of the Teen-Town Deb
Sponsors, Hortense E. Gillette,
Zellner Carmena, Lucille Pickett,
Lin Holloway, Betty Granger, Lii
liam Sharpe Hunter, Dorothy
Roark, and the Phi Beta Sigma
Fraternity.
Jackson advocate. [volume] (Jackson, Miss.) 1939-current, 1950-04-01
Editorials From
Negro Papers
Inserted In
Congressional
Record

WASHINGTON, March 27-Two
editorials from leading Negro
newspapers were inserted in the
Congressional Record on March Is
by Congressman Vito Marcantonio
(ALP, N. ". The one appearing
in the Afro-American on Feb. 10,
explaining "How Our Race is Dou-
blecrossed" was written by Ralph
Matthews, the Washington editor,
and the other describing the Mean
ingless FEPC" was written by
Roscoe DunJee, and appeared in the
March 4 issue of the Black Dis
patch.
The Afro editorial issued blast
upon the NAACP for its recent
tactics used in screening the Am
orleans" to decide "who would and
VINO would not be allowed to at
tend the Civil Rights Mobilization"
which was held in Washington a
few months ago.
Continued on Page Four
Jackson advocate. [volume] (Jackson, Miss.) 1939-current, 1950-04-01
Southern B'nai
Birth baIks At
Negro Civil Rights
Charge Mississippi
Lodges Defy Anti
Defamation League

WARRINGTON = Mar. 27.-
Souther., lodges of B'nai Birth,
have thru atened to secede from
the national Jewish organization
as result of a bitter row over
Jim Grow at the triennial nation
al convention # the group, which
was held last week.
Southerns demanded that the
B'nai Births Apti-Defamation
confine itself to championing the
rights of Jews alone, and cease
advocating civil rights for Neg
roes.
Reliable sources revealed that
the squabble was highlighted BIZ:
/. The action Of Southwest
Georgia B'nai Birth lodges which
invited Governor Herman Tai
madge, of. Georgia, to be the hon
ored guests and principal speaker
at a joint meeting of the group.
2. The recent burning of across
on the campus of Hillel House
at the University of Oklahoma,
~ a klan-hke. grow, which was
opposed to the organizations
stand on the Negro question.
3. The opposition of Southern
lodges to civil rights, althougherhe
national organization is commit
ted to policy of advocating civil
rights.
4. An opposition of Southern
chapters to embarrassing" B'nai
Birth publicity advocating civil
rights.
Both the national president and
the top officials of the Anti-De-
famation league defend the organ
iaztion's advocacy of civil rights
for Negroes. National President
Frank Goldman has been quoted
as saying the Southern lodges are
dependable"
Reliable sources revealed that
the Mississippi lodges have often
openly defied the Anti-Defama-
ton League program and have
threatened that if Southern states
are not cleaned of representatives
of the league and embarrassing"
pamphlets advocating civil rights,
Southerners will secede.
Sol Fass, vice president of
Portsmouth, Virginia, is leader
in the fight to rid the organiza-
lions of persons advocating civil
rights for Negroes.
Some Southerners, it was re-
Continued on Page Four)
Jackson advocate. [volume] (Jackson, Miss.) 1939-current, 1950-04-01
SOUTHERN BUSINESSMEN EYE
new MARKET Seen IN INCREASED
NEGRO BUYING POWER

Atlanta, March 81 = Three and
a half billion dollars a year-that's
the present size of Negro buying
power in the Southeast, according
TO Joseph K. Heyman, Southeastern
Business Consultant.
Business men throughout the
region are cycling this market with
increasing interest. Already many
have found it well worth promot-
ing.
Back in 1889 the regions Negro
income barely broke the $1,000
100000 mark. The $50 percent in
crease since pre-war is all the more
remarkable in view of the seven
percent drop in the colored popu-
lation.
Three factors explain the sharp
gain in Negro income; l. General
raise in the regions prosperity. 2.
Better-than-average increase in
job opportunities; Negro chances
for employment fluctuate both up
and down more than the economy
as a whole. 3. Migration from low
Continued on Page Four)
Jackson advocate. [volume] (Jackson, Miss.) 1939-current, 1950-04-01
JOIN The YMcA NOW IS SLOGAN
AS WORKERS SEEK GOAL OF 5000
MEMBERS Parish ST. BRANCH
"Y" At Corner Of Parish And
Monument Street Is Scene OF
Many Youth Saving Activities

JACKSON, Miss, March 81
Join the YMCA-Now is the slogan
of corps of enthusiastic workers
as the annual membership drive of
the Parish Street Branch YMCA
got under way this week under the
direction of C. F. Edwards, well
known young Businessman, "Y"
enthusiast, and civic leader as Gen
eral Chairman of the membership
Campaign, with goal of 5000 MEM
bers for the YMCA this year.
The goal of 5000 members for
the YMCA this year is primarily
directed to older boys and men, and
the parents of younger boys who
can pay the minimum membership
of $1.00 per year.
The General Chairman, Mr.. Ed
wards, in a statement directed to
the attention of the Negro citizens
of Jackson, says, "The genius of
the YMCA lies in fellowship. Such
fellowships arises from the needs
of boys and young men, as well
as men and women generally for
attention, showed effort, affection,
response, and recognition" We are
now in the midst of our Annual
Membership Campaign, says the
General Chairman, to bring into
the YMCA persons who feel a defi-
mite responsibility for our boys and
young men in helping them develop
Christian personality and build
the basis upon which effective citi-
zenship will be achieved. He said,
I'VE urge you to join with us in
our effort to secure the largest pos
sible number of members during
the period-March 9th to April
9th. Let US focus our attention
with new look on youth"
The Parish Street Branch YMCA,
located at the corner of Parish and
Monument street, is the scene of
many character building and youth
saving activities; in which all men,
bers are entitled to take part.
Among these activities are Soft
ball, Basketball, Peng pong, Check
Continued on Page Four)
Jackson advocate. [volume] (Jackson, Miss.) 1939-current, 1950-04-01
Walter White
Wants NAACP


CHICAGO, March Is Rumors
that Walter White wants his Of
flee Of executive secretary of the
NAACP back were verified here
last week by Walter White in an
exclusive interview. White told
an AMP reporter that he expects
to return to office when his leave
is up May 81.
The NAACP board Of directors
will act on Whites return at the
regular May 9Th meeting, accord
ing to Roy Wilkins, acting secre-
tary, in New York.
White was in Chicago for a
brief stay to visit friends there
before going to Springfield, Illi-
nois. He said that he had with
drawn his resignation and was
ready to return to work.
In the meantime from New
York, Wilkins verified the fact
that White had officially with
drawn his resignation. White
submitted his resignation in May
1949, according to Wilkins, and
withdrew it March Is, 1850.
When White first attempted to
resign the board refused to ac-
cept, and instead voted him a
years leave of absence. Just
what action it will take at its
May meeting no one will venture
to say.
Jackson advocate. [volume] (Jackson, Miss.) 1939-current, 1950-04-01
Statement OF CHAIRMAN BOYL 8
CLARIFIES OFFICIAL POSITION
OF ILLINOIS CONGRESSMAN ON
NATIONAL DEMOCRATIC
COMMITTEE
Action Seen As Putting To Rest
Controversy Provoked By Publicity
Regarding Status Of Negro
Democratic Leader

WASHINGTON, March 81 =
William NJ. Boyle, Jr,, Chairman
of the Democratic National Com
mittee, Thursday confirmed the ap-
pointment of two assistants who
have been advising him on policy
and recommendation for federal
appointments to the post of Vice
Chairman (appointive) of the
Democratic National Committee.
Mr.. Boyle stated:
Since their appointment by j.
Howard McGrath, who was Demo-
cratic National Chairman during
the 1913 Presidential campaign,
United States Senator Theodore
Francis Green, of Rhode Island, and
Representative William L. Daw-
son, of Illinois, have been assistants
to the Chairman on the policy maxi
ing level, advising the Chairman
on the day to day problems Of the
Committee and on recommends
tions for federal appointment.
"Since have been Chairman of
the Democratic National Commit
tee, Senator Greene and Represen-
tative Dawson have been asked to
continue their services to the Ma
tional Committee as Vice Chair
men of the Committee (appoin-
tive). The posts are non-salaried.
COMMITTEE HEAD
Mr.. Dawson, who is in his fourth
term in Congress, is chairman of
the important Committee on Ex-
penditures in the executive depart
ment.
Born in Albany, Georgia, in 1886,
Mr.. Dawson attended Albany
Normal, Fitch University, Chicago
Kent College of Law and North
western University School of Law.
He worked to make his way while
attending these schools.
The fact that he had worked in
Chicago Summers led him to select
that town as his residence and he
entered into politics there, becom-
ing an Alderman.
During the first World War, Mr..
Dawson, over age for the draft
enlisted and became a First Lieu
tenant. He fought in the Meuse-
Argonne offensive and in Vosges
Mountains with the 365th Infantry
and was wounded and gassed.
Mr.. Dawson is married and is
the father of two children.
Continued On Page Two)
Jackson advocate. [volume] (Jackson, Miss.) 1939-current, 1950-04-01

Effort To Start
Boom For Davis
Reelection Fails

JACKSON, Miss. March 81
(DSN)-Prof. A. A. Alexander.
able and outstanding young educa-
tional leader, principal Of the high
school at Brookhaven which bears
his name, a school regarded by
observers as the one of the best
managed and one of, if not the
leading school of its kind in the
state was elected President of the
Mississippi Association of Teach
ers in Colored Schools at its an
nual session here last week.
Prof. Alexander won the high
est office in the largest office of
its kind in the state and nation
in spirited contest with the
equally able and outstanding young
educator, Prof N. R. Burger,
Principal of Eureka High School
at Hattiesburg.
The main issue of the election,
which is held every two Years.
was the report that, not Mr.. Muir
ger, but some of his chief sup
porters were members of an un-
authorized and unofficial COM
mittee which was responsible for
the defeat of the MEA Bill for
the equalization of Teachers Sal
aries.
A motion to suspend the rules
and reflect retiring President w.
Milan Davis, whose administra-
ton is regarded as outstanding in
the history of the association, Of
fered during the nomination
speeches Thursday failed as Presi-
dent Davis walked out as the mo-
ton was being presented.
Long time observers of the As
ISOLATION and its activities SEEM
ed baffled by the fact that the
organization by-passed, without
even the slightest mention or dis
cussion such vital question as the
Bates case, salary equalization,
Federal Aid to Education, and
other questions seen as important,
by such organization throughout
the nation.
One thing which may have mar
red the Associations Meeting was
a threat directed at President
Davis by the local Ku Klux Khan
leaders.
The Khan Leader, DIR. Lyarrgis
Spinks, one time candidate for the
Governorship of Mississippi, as
published in the Friday afternoon
edition of the Jackson Daily News,
issued a demand that President
Davis retract statement made
IN his annual address.
The Statement made by Presi-
dent Davis, as quoted by the daily.
and which drew the ire of the
Khan leader, was "There is a bet
Continued On Page Two)
Jackson advocate. [volume] (Jackson, Miss.) 1939-current, 1950-04-01
FIRST NEGRO ELECTED
OFFICER IN ASSOCIATION

WASHINGTON, D. C.-Warner
Lawson, Dean of the School of
Music at Howard University, has
been unanimously elected vice
president of the Eastern Zone of
the National Association of Schools
of Music, it was announced today
by Howard University officials.
The National Association of Sch
ools of Music is the only accredit-
ing agency in the field of music.
The position of vice-president of
the Eastern Zone automatically
places Dean Lawson, along with
the vice-presidents of the North
Central, Southwestern and Western
zones ,on the executive committee,
Jackson advocate. [volume] (Jackson, Miss.) 1939-current, 1950-04-01
WALTER LAWSON DEAN SCHOOL OF MUSIC
HOWARD y. ELECTED VICE PRESIDENT EASTERN
ZONE NATIONAL ASSN. OF SCHOOLS OF MUSIC

the policy making unit of the AS
ISOLATION. Some member schools in
the Eastern zone are Peabody Con-
servatory in Baltimore, Yale Uni
versity, Julliard School of Music,
New England Conservatory and
Eastman School of Music.
The School of Music at Howard
University was accepted as men,
Der of the National Association of
Schools of Music in 1914. In his
recommendation to the Association,
the President, DR.. Donald NJ.
Swathout, Dean of the School of
Fine Arts at the University of Kan
sas, said, "The school is in a flour
ishing condition, a high level of in
struction is being offered, and a
fire seriousness of purpose is in
Jackson advocate. [volume] (Jackson, Miss.) 1939-current, 1950-04-01

evidence throughout the music
school,"
A graduate of Williston Acad-
envy, Yale University and Harvard
University, Dean Lawson came IN
Howard University in 1912 as Dean
OF the School of Music. bringing a
background of teaching at Fisk
University, A. & T. College. h
Greensboro. North Carolina. and
extensive concert work throughopt
the South and East. Under his al
ministration the School has shown
an increase in enrolment, addition
OF new department. increase ~
faculty and expansion of physical
facilities. He directs the Univer.
sity Choir which is rapidly canine
a nationwide reputation.
Jackson advocate. [volume] (Jackson, Miss.) 1939-current, 1950-04-01
NAACP Sees
Robson Ban As
Free Speech
Denial

NEW YORK, March 23.-"The
National Association for the Adj
vancement of Colored People be-
lieves in free speech for every
body" Acting NAACP Secretary
Roy Wilkins has said in state
ment opposing the banning of
Paul Robson from Mrs. Eleanor
Roosevelt's program on the Nat
ional Broadcasting Company tele-
vision network.
1--WE believe that no one should
be denied free speech because of
political Beliefs" Mr.. Wilkins
stated.
Jackson advocate. [volume] (Jackson, Miss.) 1939-current, 1950-04-01

PatrOnize Our Advertise
ers - Their Advertising
in this paper shows that
they appreciate your
trade.
Jackson advocate. [volume] (Jackson, Miss.) 1939-current, 1950-04-01

- ~@SCA - 49, ~hANNc1iiNOIJ III
cipal of Alexander School, Brook
haven, was elected here last week,
President of The State Teachers
Association.
He is graduate of Jackson
College, completed work for NJ. A.
at Atlanta University, Atlanta
Ca, three summers at North
Western University, in School Adj
ministration.
He is a Baptist Commissioner
of Boy Scouts. Director Alcorn
College Extension Center at
Brookhaven; served as 1st. Public
Relations Worker for Jackson Col
lege since taken over by State. A
strong believer in Education and
help for the masses.
Winning the election for Mr..
Alexander was a strong evidence
that Negro Teachers and Leaders
in Mississippi, mean to continue
push in the right direction for the
American Standards of Schools
and Opportunities for our people.