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Arkansas State press. [volume] (Little Rock, Ark.) 1941-1959, 1950-03-24
Naacp May Ask Va.
Court To Re.Hear
MartinsviIIe Case

Richmond, va-Martia A Mar.
Tin, who defended the seven vo,,ng
martinsville Negroes whose rone
conviction was upheld thu, week
by the Virginia Supreme cour, Of
Appeals announced today that
NAACP attorneys are studying ths
record Of opinion and the decision
In the case ito determine whether
there are possibilities Of applying
for re-hearing in the Virginia
Supreme Court of Appeals pre-.
liminary TO application TO the Uni.
ted States Supreme Court 10 re.
view the decision"
Chief Justice Edward w Hud.
gins handed down the courts
unanimous opinion. which found
no reversible error in the Martin
vile City Circuit Court trials. fol-
lowing which the seven were con-
demned to death on a charge of
eriminally attacking Mrs. Ruby
Floyd Of Martinsville
The Virginia State Conference
of branches of the National Asso-
Arkansas State press. [volume] (Little Rock, Ark.) 1941-1959, 1950-03-24
Life At A Glance
BY Ray Lawrence

Ihere is much serious thought given TO the DIR San
ders case which came to climax with his acautta This cor
ner has no brief to carry any personal opinions 10 blast
out Out one ung certain the has brought into focus
the question to how Doctor may determine when Won have
drawn your last breath II has left the door wide omen for all
those who have quarrel with the question of
of the Bible
When the case first in the headlines there was .
question OF whether legal some incrabe
Oh cancer out their misery AS the weeks passed this
was dropped and very strange twist of opinion came into the
front pages of the nations Daes Now the question was
whether Dr. Sanders administered air the patient before
she died after she died
The fact remains that the incident mercy killing became
rest of the world who little nothing for the pr ices
Of Christianity may find comfort in grabbing the twists of
headlines that told the world that prominent Doctor in the
United States had committed what may may have been
mercy killing.
II one-a layman who has been reached in the concens
OF the teachings of the Christ and his suffering the Cross
chooses to look upon this lightly then there little comfort
to those who cant wait this earth long enough to endure
their full share of pain norder to be paid with full assurance
of regeneration after death.
This concept of II cant take it, concept of the ATHEIST
but Christianity the world reassuring aftermath
as SUCH pain and peace comfort re-
ward beyond the horizon
We may not thrust aside this concept without endanger
ing the foundation of christian teaching Neither sing
the praises Of the Great Teacher while compromising
principles which has made the Weser World religious and
moral citadel.
Arkansas State press. [volume] (Little Rock, Ark.) 1941-1959, 1950-03-24

am not unfrlendly to the poor nor am | unfrentl, .
the rich AS to the invoking of the T. II. Law family soma
Bile whether the branch bearing the management
the branch bearing the Labor is the most honest W.
makes me glad can not dig coal and well out of II c
ting out of rut is very important and getting at the @
should always be welcome.
Concerning another family squabbe, The probability % .
unntentonal issue, where there exists strong attraction
little chance for avoidance should be realized The
public charging with adultry be avoided there is an w
dersanding gracious stepping aside much earlier than ~
dering resentment permits
/ also call your attention to the fact that Jesus wro,
two commandments, and although they were written in n
sand they have not lapsed He that is without sin Lot I
first cast stone at her." And, do condemn thee 90
sin
Where little girl and baby boy involved to MT i
end them by sonng their mother and respective fathers
to give sober consideration to serious matter
Public opinion is like the wind and which way will
the sand is something quite surprise and lot sand b
tears to your eyes rather than condemnation with is
Sternest.
Arkansas State press. [volume] (Little Rock, Ark.) 1941-1959, 1950-03-24
I've Been Thinking
BY Cab Galloway

We humans dafy lot for When you become
columnist you constantly the lookout for ideas
which will form the sprngboard for your coumn-and
one OF the best places to get idea in the folds of your
local newspaper.
Since wrote for many newspapers have them
delivered to home and read them ALL carefully paper
alone will satisfy my statement that humans daffy lot
but when you read stack of papers every week.
question about the statement. For instance
Los Angeles paper reports the story of gent who re-
Gently went to look for job the Detroit the Ford
Motor Company Being foresghed lad he lunch
long with him-a couple of sandwiches, fruit and
thermos of coffee
You know how firing iobhunting can get This fellow was
tired by the got to the plant that he dcked into
boxcar and went to sleep When he woke out that
the boxcar had been sealed and singing its way along the
rails
When he got out eight days later he 1000 miles away
IN Los Angeles and( furthermore he downright hungry
Doctors say that only his meager kept him from starving
to death.
And here's another story about fellow who came home
from work. weary and hungry and asked wife what time
dinner would be ready That did it, Wife felt that this was
slur upon her abilities and efficiency as household exeeu
1--WE ana she wrapped lamp around the nqustve hubby
neck. 49,. :
BY the time the little woman got through with her hungry,
hubby he was fodder for Dr. Gillespie At last report he was
asking for seconds the baked Ward of General
Hospital
Then there's story of the gent VINO asked the
stranger sitting next to him to watch his
coat Tor him. The stranger kept eye on the coat
hanging on coarack) for half hour When the so-caled
owner OF the coat failed the stranger looked
ior MS own coat on another rack. 1t was gone
The stranger who hadn't coat at all had stolen
ms coat while ne was diligently watching out for the coat on
the other rack. Wv ~ vi
on people are daffy for fair If you don't believe inst
read the pages Of your newspaper You'll find out in short
order. ~ " ''f
iou sun don't believe me? How about the story of the man
VINO was about to be embamed he suddenly rose nm
the san saw where he and yelling off down the
street clad in the morgues sheet They mistook pnp Mill
daffy? humans art
Arkansas State press. [volume] (Little Rock, Ark.) 1941-1959, 1950-03-24

Rockville giving these Negroes the uniforms and the respon
sbes of all other members of the oreehas been withhold
ing certain benefits from them This was in accordance with
the original ordinance which prescribed that they should
be entitled to the pension relief disability retirement pay
ments which provided for all other members of the
City Attorney Gentry has expressed the opinion that the
portion of the ordinance Withholding these benefits conflict
with state laws and is therefore invalid Whether the
ordinance will stand up court the denial pension dis
ability benefits to these Negro policemen patiently dscrm
natory So long they police officers good standing
they deserve the accorded all other officers
City Council should delay until court action forces its hand
AS an act of elementary justice it should Immediately repeal
amend the ordinance insure equal for all city
policemen. Arkansas Gazette
Arkansas State press. [volume] (Little Rock, Ark.) 1941-1959, 1950-03-24
Worth Repeatine--
lis Discrimination
TJGntl

Seven years ago Little Rock joined the growing group Of
Southern cities that employed Negro policemen Seven Jobs
created by special ordinance and qualified candidates
selected fill them Over the years police officials found
that these Negro officers met real need in the department
patroing the Negro section of the city and handling
other Jobs for which they specially qualified
There six Negroes the force, and by and
large their record has been good.
But turns that for all these years the city of Little
Arkansas State press. [volume] (Little Rock, Ark.) 1941-1959, 1950-03-24

citation for the Advancers
Colored People undertook y
Tense of the young men AZ
vestigation which reveale
they had not been given
and impartial trial. The "
also alleged that the youis
beaten and told TO sign eonl'
TO save themi elves from mo
lence, and that the defense !
advised the boys parents
say anything" about the p
used TO obtain confessions
NAACP attorneys handll]
appeal, in addition TO MI }
are Oliver W. Hill ana
wood W. Robinson III. ~
Richmond.
Arkansas State press. [volume] (Little Rock, Ark.) 1941-1959, 1950-03-24
=. EDITORIALS -.
State Press Statutes h. N. Morgan

OF the many places of business that opened doors to the
public Little Rock during the era Tyler Barber
college outstanding This institution founded by II Morgan
Tyler Texas readily be acclaimed of credit to the
Arkansas city.
is member of large chain of colleges that grew from
idea in the mind of the nationally known Texas businessman
Through Mr. Morgans ingenuity in pioneering in the field Of
erng Negroes opportunity prepare themselves in prof
liable profession $4,000 young and women finding
q larger and better sphere in the economic world.
The Little Rock school, located at 724 West Ninth street
under the supervision of T. r. Smith, has been great in
spaton local young and and has prepared
era hundred take their places in fast growing business field
Not only does the school its students to work skill
fully with their hands but sends them drilled in efficient
rounes and habuaed fine courtesy and affabe business
The these through living
atmosphere of them the college and being held to their
tice there.
The STATE PRESS salutes II. NJ. Morgan.
Arkansas State press. [volume] (Little Rock, Ark.) 1941-1959, 1950-03-24
Suspsnds 0rde
To Hire. Leader
Of Naacp Youf1

Hartford. Ccnn-ln
handed down by the - =,
Court a State ln'erfael''
sion order 10 a West n''
to employ q NEGRO as'" ~.
the COMPANY hld u''. -.
See Y-IEADIR-pags :"
Arkansas State press. [volume] (Little Rock, Ark.) 1941-1959, 1950-03-24
Mature Thoughts
BY Ruth r. Walker

invoked in my behalf If does not like he is m
ect the laws of the Commandments and he'd better
Moses about it.
Why should take pride doing the right things since
is naturally be expected of us7 Surely credit for honesty
should not be a source of pride.
Arkansas State press. [volume] (Little Rock, Ark.) 1941-1959, 1950-03-24
Robson Banned From Mrs. Roosevelt
1elevision Program Because He Is
Spokesman For Negro Rights. Gre sa,
Anti-Red Drive In Reality Anti-Democrac
Censorship of Mrs. Roosevelt Proves

Paul Robson elevision Appearance n,
fooseves program because he the outstanding spokesman
Negro people in America fight for civil and human rid
the Civil Rights Congress has declared
The statement by William Patterson Executive secreav a,
follows
THE cancellation of Paul Robesons appearance on Mrs RI
ves program is further evidence perous danger the
liberties of the American people
The censorship of Mr. Robesons appearance on Tv is
attempt silence the outstanding spokesman for the Nee
In their fight for civil human rights
Mrs Roosevelt has repeatedly proclaimed her anc ,mr-
YET she too now being threatened the consprators
Bill of Rights 'N'
hs proves beyond doubt that democratic rights
oer attack under the smokescreen Communism
The answer TO threatening Fascism in America unity II
americans regardless of political beliefs in defense of the
mnorties And at this moment unity to defeat the M0
BILL
Mr. Patterson urged wires letters to all members
senate demanding defeat of the Mnud Nixon Police State Bill
'e"e" by raul Kobeson CoChairman Progressive \
eo"oemng MIC action In canceing broadcast
II Is not surprising that a huge networt ubis .
~ exludes Negroes from large army of skilled and s
personnel and which is the medium for so much distortion
so me- ana which has never denied its facilities to white
hae'ss and the enemies of civil rights for my people bon
d" discussion OF the Negro in American politics which uu
TO present all points of view
AS co-charman of the Progressive Party should hv
coined the opportunity lay bare the sorry record ~ htr
hses on civil rights issues which both old parties have been
IN The Soh Congress and for the past "a years
Mr Denney of NBC evidently does not want American NJ
reminded too focefuy of the which becomes nadud
oent with each Congressional betrayal of FEpc antlna
an-po tax egsaionthat that there is no real b,ne for
PIE American working the majority Of tho popaOn
~ ou p"ues which are wed to a program of cold war abr
p''"'on ana suppression Of popular dissent at home
" S'u commentary on our professions Of democracy
representative Of The Progressive Party John Royce could
ms ideas Of civil liberties before the Supreme Soviet IN,
last week while this week another spokesman is prohibited md
pressing The same Parys views on civil liberties ovc fine
OF major American network
. ~ " ericah whose father toiled a slave to create
=" 'S great land shall to make nv voco heard
complete liberation of American Negroes and all oopresd
'o security for American workers and farmers and for
peace '' "'u W.
am sure that all Americans who work for these yo,ls viii
wy "o'"ory action Of the National Broadcasne Company
raise their voices in protest
Evening star., 1950-12-22
Caps 10 Go on Tour
After Contest Here
with indianapolis

The Washington Caps make
their last home appearance until
after the holidays at Uline Arena
tomorrow, playing the Indianapolis
OlympianS at $3.50 before embark
ing on a six-game road tour. They
return January 3.
The Caps routed the Olympians,
100-84, in an early-season game
here, but in turn were trimmed by
the Indianapolis club, 1919.
earlier this month. One measure
Of consolation the Caps have to-
night is that Wallace (Wah Wahl
Jones, the Indianapolis forward
who set a season individual scor-
ing record here with 81 points in
that last game, will be benched
because Of a lame knee.
Young America Night" is being
celebrated at Uline Arena, which
means that youngsters of 16 and
under will be admitted on pay
ment of only the tax when ac-
companied by an adult.
Although Jones will be missing,
the Olympians still will be able to
send a real scoring ace, Alex
Groza, against the Caps. Groza
has run up 209-point average a
game and is second in the league
only to Minneapolis George
Mikan. Others with the Olympic
ans are Ralph Beard, Paul Wal
ther, Bob Lavoy. Joe Holland, Len
Barnhorst, Chuck Mrazovich, Nal
McMullen, Cliff Barker and Leon
BleyinS.
Evening star., 1950-12-22
Eost-West Stors Start
Heavy Training Today

SAN FRANCISCO, Dec. % (Pl.-
Grid stars from the East and the
West buckle down to rigorous
training today for their clash in
the 26th annual Shrine charity
game here December 80.
The two squads exchanged their
f1nal pre-game social pleasantries
yesterday at luncheon sponsored
by the Shriners. Then they moved
into their training camps-the
East at Santa Clara and West al
Stanford University-for twice-a-
day workouts.
While Coaches Bernie Bierman
ex-Minnesota: Tuss McLaughry oil
Dartmouth and Bob Voigts of
Northwestern looked on, the East
ernerS romped through a spirited
drill yesterday, all the time talking
it up: Beat the West
Highlights of the workout was
the passing combination of Dart
mouths quarterback duo, Johnny
SAclJ Vo4A GNU oOO N1I1l dIlty u
Bucky Curtis, 203-pound Wander
bilt end.
The first pre-game injury was
reported by East Fullback Johr
Papit of Virginia, with a muscle
strain. However Trainer Henry
Schmidt said the injury was moi
serious. Papit is expected to sui
up tomorrow.
| West Coaches Marchie Schwartz
of Stanford, HoWie Odell of Wash
ington and Jess Nicely of Rice put
their charges through an after
noon drill at Stanford yesterday
| The West is expected to rely
heavily on the running of WilforG
''Whizzer" White. scatback from
! Arizona State of Tempe, anc
Fullback Kyle Rote of Southern
Methodist.
Rote's mind may not be ex.
clusively on football-Mrs. Rote
in Dallas, is expecting their frs
offspring.
Evening star., 1950-12-22
Service Fives Break Even
with St. Francis Teams

Washington area service basket
ball teams earned an even break
last night against two st. Francis
College teams.
At Quantico, Va. the Marines
beat St. Francis at Brooklyn,
1913, while Loretto. Pa, the St.
Francis quint there trimmed Boil
ling Air Force Base, 87-40.
Big Jack Nichols as usual was
Quanticos scoring ace with 27
points and helped nightly with
his control of the backboards. St.
Francis had the games high
scorer. however. in Jim Luisi who
netted 28 points. st. Francis was
ahead twice in the first half. but
Quantico had a 1876 intermission
margin.
Evening star., 1950-12-22
Hickman Of Yale to Coach
AII-Sfars Against Pros
BY the Associeted Press

CHICAGO, Dec. % Herman
Hickman, Yale's roly-poly head
football coach, may work off some
of that blubber. He's becoming
so busy he may find it difficult to
fit meals into his schedule.
Hickman, who recently signed a
10-year contract at Yale and an
other 1O-year pact to coach the
North team in the annual North
South game at Miami, has been
named to coach the 1851 ALI
STR football squad against the
professional champions. In ad-
dition to his football chores Hlck-
man makes frequent appearances
on television shows.
The 1851 All-Star game Will De
held here on August II. Inc
graduated collegians will play the
winner of Sundays Clevelanc
Browns-Los Angeles Rams pre-
championship game at Cleveland
Assistants to Hickman will be
announced later by The Chicago
Tribune, sponsor of the game.
Evening star., 1950-12-22
Injuries Hoross Miami,
Printing for Oronqe Bowl

MIAMI, Fla, Dec. % (P).-The
University of Miami Hurricanes.
who meet Clemson Colleges Tigers
in the Orange Bowl football game
January l. sang the blues today
Two Key players were hurt dur
ing rough and tumble scrimmage
yesterday and third went to the
doctor with a recurrent shoulder
injury.
Harold Allen. 211-pound No.
offensive tackle from Florence,
S. c.. again hurt a knee which
kept him out of action for five
weeks during the season.
Trainer Dave Wike said the
extent of his injury would not be
known until sometime today, but
Coach Andy Gustafson said, I'm
afraid I've lost a good tackle"
Sam David of Hollywood, Fla, a
stalWart at tackle on defense, suf-
fered an elbow injury, but it was
not believed serious.
Jack Hackett, the. teams ace
passer. reported his shoulder was
ailing and went to see a doctor.
The 146-pound Hackett was hurt
in the GEORGETOWN game Novem-
Der 3 and missed the last four
games.
GuStafSon sounded a note OF
optimism, however. and called the
workout a "oood ape F."
Evening star., 1950-12-22
Versatility and Speed Norths
Assets in Miami Shrine Game

The six ends have been given
the same type of assignment
Alan Pfeifer of Fordham. one of
the leading pass receivers in the
Nation. also will see some de-
fenslve action.
Hickman trimmed his training
schedule to one-a-day workouts
for the balance of the training
period. He has scheduled briet
scrimnage for tomorrow morning
Blackboard drill will replace the
afternoon workouts.
Army Talent Is Late.
We've been handicapped some
what" Holgate pointed out. be
cause our squad has been drifting
in piecemeal. The three boys from
Army-Gil Stephenson. Jim Cain
and Jack Martin-wont arrive
until late tonight. We sent them
mimeographed copies of all our
plays and hope they have studied
them"
Lie OllSl4olEc IIIlSuP 10 Juot
about settled. Tisdale probably
will start at quarterback with
Dick Gabriel of Lehigh and Bill
Roberts of Dartmouth in the left
and right halfback spots respec-
lively. Big jeff Fleischman of Cor
nell will be fullback.
Henry Minarik from Michigan
State and Pfeifer are the probable
starting ends. Ken HuXhold of
Wisconsin and Dick Steers of
Drake at tackle; Co-captain Bob
Momsen of Ohio State and Dan
(Fire Plug Strasheim of Nebraska
at guard and Leon Root of Rut-
gers at center,
Evening star., 1950-12-22
ST. John's S Will Open
Title Defense Against
81. PauI's Tonight

st. Johns. defending Catholic
League basketball champions
will be favored to get off to 6
good start this season against st
Paul's in the opener of a league
doubleheader at DeMatha gym
in Hyattsville at 7::3O tonight.
GonZaga's five, which is expect.
ed to give the Johnnies the bes
battle for the loop title. will bt
the choice against DeMatha II
the second game.
Despite St. Paul's upset wiz
over GEORGETOWN Prep Sunday
the Johrnies must be given the
edge. Joe Gallagher, ST. John.
coach, has football stars Jack
DAILY and Bob Reese to supply
height and Roscoe Sweeney anc
Bill Gaskins to help with the
scoring.
st. Paul's at Disadvantage.
st. Paul's will be facing q
height disadvantage and must hit
a majority of its outside shots tt
win. Jay Manning and Jim
Klopher are its high scorers.
Gonzaga. runner-up to the
JOhnnieS last season, mad a mar
row squeak in its league opener
Sunday, winning by one point
over st. Anthony's. The Eagles
will be led by Jerry LeCompte
who scored 25 points against St
Anthonys and won the game ir
the last few seconds with a fou
shot, and Frank DiGorolamo, g
17-point scorer Sunday.
DeMatha's scoring punch rests
in Frank Fuqua, 6-foot-7 center
However, Georgetown Prep spot
ted Fuqua 26 points Sunday and
still beat DeMatha easily so un-
less his teammates can give the
tall boy some more help the eagles
probably will walk off with a win
Priory Beats st. Anthony's.
st. Anthony's saw action last
night at Priory but lost a heart
breaker, 50-48. in the last sc
seconds. Bill Borowski came of
the bench to hit for his only two
points of the game on a Jump shot
and give Priory its fifth win in
seven starts. Bernie Foley led the
winners with 19 points.
Bulls had little trouble with
Bladensburg, leading all the way
to win 52-35 at the Kensingtor
(MdD Armory. Jim Byron, g.
foot-4 star end on the football
team. led the Admirals with II
points.
Western won easily from its
alumni but Bethesda had a tough
er fight. The Raiders, with Center
Arnie Scribner scoring 20 points
marked up it's third win in four
starts, 81-62. Bethesda Chevy
Chase came from behind and with
Bob Avant hitting for 18 and Tom
Paxton. IL, won 52-49.
Evening star., 1950-12-22
Connie Mack at 88, Just q Fan,
But He's a Mighty Busy One

times, be unable to get the exact
type of mar the game needs tc
replace Chandler.
Personally. I believe some OF
the seven that voted against him
were carried along by the inf1u-
ence of others. When they've had
time to reconsider what they have
done. I think they'll change their
minds.
II believe that when the final
decision comes. they'll keep
Chandler In Office"
Connie said he approved other
decisions reached by the baseball
magnates N. Florida-repeal of
the bonus rule and abolishment
of the agreement not to take
players out Of high school.
Then, worried lest Club Man
ager Arthur Ehlers and Manager
Jimmy Dykes might think he was
stepping out of line, he said:
| Nov. I'm just speaking as a
fan. I'm not speaking for the
Athletics.
And after gazing from one to
another of his audience, his eyes
-aglint with humor-"Gosh I
hope everybody realizes I'm just a
fan now.
Naturally I intend to go South
with the boys and I'll travel with
them. but I'll watch from the
stands.
Feels He Stayed Too Long.
Dykes told me he didn't believe
I'd be able to watch the team
every day and be able to keep my
mouth shut. Well. he'll be sur
prised. I intend to prove him
wrong"
What about last seasons dis
appointing golden anniversary
campaign. the one Connie had
high hopes would bring him that
long sought crowning pennant?
We'll. we lost three good pitch
ers with sore arms They were
Phil Marchildon, Dick Fowler and
Joe Coleman. Some of the other
players were hurt, and then I
went bad.
"It was my fault. I thought I
could go on and on as manager
and I was determined to get
through that 50th year. At least
I'm sorry now I didn't quit a year
sooner. I couldn't talk to the
boys anymore. I was a deterrent
to the team"
Their softer sensibilities touched
by that kind of frankness. sports
writer's agreed that whether you
liked or didn't like Mack's policies,
here indeed was one of baseball's
all-time giants-straight as
spear at So.