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The Key West citizen. [volume] (Key West, Fla.) 1879-current, 1952-05-20
OO0MROCK

''You said somebody was here,
wantin' to see me?" he questioned
the cook.
Yeah" McIvor jerked a thumb.
Here ne is. Speak up, MiSter!"
A man lounged forward at the
invitation.
You're Steve RusSell?" he
asked.
Yes. I don't think I know
your"
Not likely, since I'm just out
from the East. Channay'S my
name. l represent the Urban Com
pany."
Il thought Jones did that"
He does. Only there are times
when his personal feelings con-
flict with his duty TO the company.
So | was told to ride out and re-
mind you that your moneys due
day after tomorrow. Principal and
interest"
"I've had it in mind" Steve
said grimly.
Fine. That's about all there IS
TO say. Except that the company
has 10 have the money-in full.
Otherwise they foreclose."
They wouldn't consider ex-
tending the mortgage. if ! paid a
part?"
Il was told that If you asked
that question, the answer was no"
Tell them they'll have their
money" Steve said bitterly. And
to the devil with theml'
Channay nodded. Without far
Their comment, he turned on his
heel and walked away.
Il had a look" McIvor mur- {
INJURED, appearing out of nowhere.
'He was ridin' a Moose cayusel"
Which amt suTpriSin'," Indian
Joe nodded. The Tarsons swing
q long loop!"
Steve looked at Indian Joe. still
watching him eXpectantly, and his
fingers touched the stone which
he had been carrying for what
now seemed an age. 1t was as hard
and unyielding as the outlook
ahead.
Il guess you were right. Joe
| about this" he suggested. I'm not
having much good luck out Of Il"
Indian Joe waited.
But we'll make our own luckiS
Steve added. ASK the buyers to
come around. It's not too late 10
talk business"
(To be eontinued1
The Key West citizen. [volume] (Key West, Fla.) 1879-current, 1952-05-20
BY ARCHIE JOScELYN

and it was full dark when they
finally reached the roundup camp.
AIcIVOR lifted his voice in greet
VI ing as he saw them approach
ing.
Here you are fn'ly, Ell?
Thought we'd have to send out
search party for you two tender
feet. And YOU with comp ny wait
ing half the afternoon to chin with
you, Steve"
He broke off, sensing that some
thing was wrong, then sw ere SOFT
ly as the glow of me freight
shone on Mckee'S face, lbp sided
against the saddle ana so drained
Of color that even the reelection
left it still and ashen. Others Of
the crew. reused from sleep. came
up now. and questions were asked
and explanations given in the
same represSed tones. The one
pertinent fact which neither Steve
nor Indian Joe mentioned was
the letter.
Quentin combed at his whiSkerS
with restless fingers. looked 10
Kriebs briefly and asked a queS-
ton.
There's been rumors a-plenty,
Steve, thick as fleas on a hound,
but we want facts now" he said.
I'VE amt asked questionS-be-
fore. But was a try made to kill
you in the same sort of fashion,
here a spell back?"
"B Il s h w h k bullet" Steve
agreed grimly. The mistake he
made was in missing his first
shot"
Quentin Spat. But il was kriebs
who went on from there.
This has gone far enough" he
said fatty. Murder an robbery
rustling-and we all know pretty
well who's back of the whole
thing. The round-up's about fin
ished. told larson that we'd hold
Cattleman's Court once it was
done. Tomorrow agreeable TO the
rest of you?"
Confirming replies came from
the others. Kriebs nodded.
Tomorrow it'll be, then" he
said. Here. A couple of you men
carry the word, so everybody in
these parts will know about IL
and can be represented"
McIvor brought laden plates to
Steve and Indian Joe. Steve took
his listlessly, without appetite.
The Key West citizen. [volume] (Key West, Fla.) 1879-current, 1952-05-20
Chapter 26

&lldplCI 10
CTEVE, too, had acquired the
- trick of a poker face under or
binary circumstances. But this
was too much. He caught his
breath, his eyes narrowing, then
Indian Joe saw the color drain out
of his face, leaving a sickness IN
his eyes. A second time, more
carefully. he re-read the miSSive,
then tore it across. Once that was
done, as though not satisfied with
his first notion, he fumbled for a
match, struck it, and watched
both bits of paper consume to
charred ash.
His mind went back TO the other
evening at the ranch house, when
he and Burt Mckee had ridden in
together. No one had known OF
their plans, or of McKee's lnten-
ton TO ride to Passover Ford and
bring back the money. At first,
finding Mckee dead at the hand
of Moose rider. he had been at
a loss as TO how the news of the
plan could have leaked out. Now
it was only too clear.
Melody had not been in the
house when he entered, though
she had come shortly thereafter,
oddly breathless. She had de-
clared that she had been on the
hilltop. watching for anyone to
ride in. but had missed them. AT
the time he had noted a discrep-
ancy in her words, but had been
too preoccupied with other mat
tiers to think much about them.
Now he knew how it had hap
pened. Actually she must have
been in the barn and had over
heard what he said to Mckee.
The fact that she had not in
tended that Mckee should be in
jured, or the money loSt--even
that she conceived that she was
doing this for his own good-was
scarcely a mitigation. She had
gone to his avowed enemies to
bring pressure to force him to
her will. And her act had led to
the death of one of his best
friends.
WED better load them on their
horses and get back to camp,
Steve said stoni'y, and proceeded
about the grisly task in silence.
The sun was westering as they
started, leading the laden cayuSes,
The Key West citizen. [volume] (Key West, Fla.) 1879-current, 1952-05-20
, 600 VISIT NAVY on AID HERE SATURDAY

.caeses IL tae aa5mar.ne U.s.
Bass SIS z20l yhtle Others went
ab5d fne surface vessel. -
destroyer escort. ISIS Coates
CIJE-s65. ard tae Coast Guard
rsttes Araaene ard C-83403.
Frou gree interest displayed ~
sha cyoNds one could see that
Eeg west remains eee. con-
selaus y me Importance Of -
ms a1 act yaiies neFs both % the
naAau gn4 the community ard
tbe toEs.r-s4n5sv t9 pay tglData
~ lna 1eseae afu A&s enfn1S-
asrsEGeal&y received.
Arkansas State press. [volume] (Little Rock, Ark.) 1941-1959, 1952-03-14

opportunity to learn something about cham
pionship spirit when the protector tour
which would have teamed her with Jackie
Robinson and Nancy Chaffee and Miss
Chaffees husband, Pittsburgh Pirates
Ralph kiner for a series of tennis matches
throughout the country, was abandoned.
The guy may be a showboat on the
baseball diamond, and he may appear to be
a snob off the field, but If there ever was
an athlete with the heart of champion, it
is Jackie Robinson. have seen him play
scores Of games and only once have felt
he loafed on a play.
Admittedly, the point is a moot one.
II happened one dey when Stan Musial sent
a grass-cutter 10 Robinson's right, and Jack
lie barely moved in the direction Of the ball
II was a crucial point in the game and II is
on such occasions that Robinson usually
performs the impossible" as in the final
game at Philadelphia when he nade that
great catch Of Watkins liner, and went on
to win the game with a home rum
Robinson takes this same spirit to win
into other activities. | have watched him
play billiards at the Harlem YMCA and with
boys at the YMCA or in helping 10 raise
funds for the YMCA where he serves or the
Board Of Managers he never let's up lie
puts the pressure on and keeps il on. He Is
always a dangerous and determined COM
petitor and an opponent can never be sure
of defeating him, because Robinson's spirit
cannot be broken.
Miss Gibson might have learned some
thing from Jackie II their tour had taken
place. And If she had, she might have beat
on Nancy Chaffee last Saturday | still
think Althea has the physical equipment
and the skill. She just lacks. il seems. the
champions heart.
Arkansas State press. [volume] (Little Rock, Ark.) 1941-1959, 1952-03-14
Hard To Get In With Wrong Principles
says:

with traditions which in the mind of other
states and sections are not considered fully
representative of the spirit of American de-
mocracy
Whatever else happens in the current
election, we believe that two outcomes are
certain. One is that no candidate known to
favor turning back the clock on the issues
of race and religion can hope for election
The other is that no candidate however cor
rect on these issues, can hope to go very
fast with the inauguration of reforms.
The country is not likely to accept as
its standard bearers any leaders suspected
of handling racial questions on basis OF
practical expediency On the other hand,
any leader elected, no matter how fine his
ethical convictions, will most likely find his
hands tied by questions of practical expe-
diency-after election. 1t will be as difficult
to actually turn the clock forward as it is
to elect those dedicated to turning it back
The hope of the Negro is advanced
under any man who is thoroughly dedicated
to the real spirit of American democracy.
But the actual progress of the Negro will
still be measured chiefly by his own pro-
gressiveness and his willingness to spend
and be spent in all the things essential to
his welfare 1t is important that We vote
right but when the balloting is all in, it
is important that we realize that the strug-
gle has just begun.
Arkansas State press. [volume] (Little Rock, Ark.) 1941-1959, 1952-03-14
observatory
BY EARL
This Land Of Ours
BY EARL

Sing Sheng, a u. S. college graduate,
now employed as an airline mechanic in
south San Francisco was recently denied
the right to live in the southwood residential
section near the airport where he works.
When Sheng learned that some of the all
Caucasian residents of the southwood Sec
ton did not approve of him as their neigh
Dor he decided to see just where he stood
by putting the question to vote, he lost
TIA to %. National publicity brought him
job offers, place to stay and many other
offers Of assistance from various sections
of the country. Mr.. Sheng, noting such
demonstration Of true democracy and good
will, has made related statements that
American democracy isn't so false after all.
An editorial from recent publication
of Life contributes, an fact the people of
southwood were less prejudiced against
Sheng than against losing money. The
market value Of group prejudice is the key
to the segregation problem in the U. S.
During the last 10 years the U. s. has
made revolutionary progress toward racial
equality. II this progress continues prejudice
should eventually even lose its market value,
II had better, for the national cost of dis
Arkansas State press. [volume] (Little Rock, Ark.) 1941-1959, 1952-03-14
Love. Not Tolerate

Today ends another National Brother
hood Week We have again been reminded
by those who devote themselves to promot-
ing the spirit of fellowship among men that
we owe each other a duty of friendship,
kindness, and helpfuness. But perhaps the
most valuable contribution we can make to
world peace - the hardest blow we can
strike against the inroads of communism -
is to prove our democracy by our just and
honest attitude towards minorites among
us.
Today we are bearing great deal about
tolerance" This Is not good word for the
promotion of democracy or true brother
hood. To tolerate means to suffer to be,
without prohibition or hindrance; to allow
or permit by sufferance. II implies SUI
perior attitude on the part of one who toll
crates another. One person may have alb
solutely no use for another for what he is
or what he believes, yet tolerate him. That
is not a good enough word to use in promot-
ing true brotherhood.
Why do we temporize or compromise
with such word as tolerance" when we
have much better one of four letters, used
Arkansas State press. [volume] (Little Rock, Ark.) 1941-1959, 1952-03-14
Racia|ism Damages U. 5. In Japan

Americas segregated Army Of Occupation posted per-
picking riddle for the japanese when America making
such effort TO democratze them state Hugh H. and Ma
bel NJ Smythe in their article Report from Japan Com
the Race Question in the March issue Of The
crisis Official organ of the National Association for the Ad
vancement of Colored People
The Smythes who have been teaching Yamaguchi uni
versty and Shga national university In Japan said that al
though the Japanese themselves less expected to be
subject discrimination by the occupation forces, they did
expect Americas "wo-army strucure-one white,
black" The authors report further that "the beaed change
July 1851 policy of racial Indignation in the Far East
late create any positive democratic inn
preston"
Incidents in America that have a racial twist regu-
ary reported in the Japanese press the Smythes write "A
mong Others reported coming of new Booker T. Washing
ton and George Washington Carver fftycent pieces and
pointed that In hiring Janet Collins the Metropolitan opera
association had employed the first Negro performer in its
history But along with this IL did not fail to note the Cicero
Illinois, riot the refusal Of cemetery official in the midwest
to accept body of Indian veteran simply because
he white and the killing Of Negro seaman William
Harvey by the Captain of the sbrandsen liner Flying Trader
while the ship from Japan to the Philippines
Arkansas State press. [volume] (Little Rock, Ark.) 1941-1959, 1952-03-14
Softly, Go Far
Lucius {. Harper
BY L. Baynard Whitney

The Sing Sheng family became internationally famous
overnight as testing stones of American democracy when lily
white of Southwood in South San Francisco
ed to jim-crow the family of the community.
That reminded of the old Chinese walk SOFTLY
far Rather than fight back when neghbors told him CO.
Sheng asked them to the matter He had every conf
dence that all Americans believed in democracy By vote of
TIA % his white neghbo told him get Sheng walked
softly, but did he go far?
The Chinese kept his promise by democratic
decision and moved back into the city His deposit the
home returned to him. His wife have her baby
without the disturbance of having garbage dumped her
porch and stones thrown through windows.
a flood protest all over the world Southwood
woke the morning found itself nfamousand didn't
like it Within few hours the Shengs received 65 offers of
homes Southwood redfaced decided take another the
try swing Sheng's Aer ALL Caor
MAS Governor Warren had publicly expressed his dispeasue
1t is to be noted that the vote sudden affair." Not
only there Illegal racial restricting clause in the deed
but for weeks residents of Suhwood had organized dooro
door campaign against Seng This mouth campaign in
cuded outright lies and caumny including red batting ahough
seng had been officer the intelligence service of Nation
alst China).
The newspapers mentioned the affair and hand
with reporters and photographer when the baotng began Yet
when backfred Southwood became furious and
very much ashamed
State Senator Tenny and his odorous America Plus
rushed print heap praise upon young Sheng for
ing all in "a democratic way America Plus wants
everybody do it Shengs way regardless of the fact that
the u S. Supreme has outawed restrictive covenants
No may be barred from community because OF race
Although that high court has not yet ruled whether
not segregation is per Sc inequality commonsense ana
the u s. Constitution say clearly that setting off
to itself and deprivng it of its rights because OF race GER
tainly is NOT equality
Yes, Sheng walked softly Did he go far? The Negroes
fight for Justice and equality possible for Sheng to
lay bare the conscience of white America.
Arkansas State press. [volume] (Little Rock, Ark.) 1941-1959, 1952-03-14

through the Old and New Testaments? The
word is love After loving God, Jews All
Christians alike are admonished to "los
thy neighbor." There are at least nine refer
ences to this effect, from Leviticus to johns
First Epistle. The Master Christian con-
stantly told his followers to "love one an
other" and he never made the slighies'
distinction between race, color, or economic
condition.
"Owe no man anything, but to love orc
another wrote Paul to the Romans, 'loI
he that loveth another hath fulfilled tn'
law" II was this same apostle who told 'n'
Athenians from the eminence of th'
Areopagus, that God hath made OF ON
blood all nations of men,"
Voltaire, If memory serves Alright, san
something to the effect that reforrne
should have minds of biologists That
they should not expect great changes
come overnight but be content to bo'
that they come in time. That may be tu
but none of us should give up practieln
brotherhood today, and every day.
Arizona Republic
Arkansas State press. [volume] (Little Rock, Ark.) 1941-1959, 1952-03-14
Aihea Has Everything But -
By Julius J. Adams

For two times running watched
Althea Gibson toss away golden OPP
portunity to add to her laurels in the field
of tennis Each time she was playing cham
pion Nancy Chaffee. Last Saturday at the
Seventh Regiment Amory, Miss Gibson
showed everything anyone would want to see
n q tennis match except championship
spirit.
This may be going out on limb, but
h seems to me that Miss Gibson is actually
. better tennis player than Miss Chaffee
and could beat her any day in the week II
she could shake off what appears TO be
psychological handicap. After winning the
first game on opening service. Miss Gibson
ran the first set to four games apiece, then
dropped her service In the ninth game and
lost the set when Miss Chaffee won her
service in the tenth game, winning the set
ga
The second set went the same way with
Miss Gibson never being able TO break
through Miss Chaffee's service although
several times she ran the game 10 deuce On,
Chaffce service, she proceeded each time 10
lose the game by seemingly Indifferent play
ing.
While Miss Gibson'S play against Miss
Chaffee this year looked much bette" than
II did last time, when she dropped one set
e.1 and lost In straight sets. still she is 60
ing 10 have TO develop a stronger will 20
win and more of the champions spirit II she
Is ever 10 reach the top In her field
The way Miss Gibson PLAYED in her
r,atch against Miss Cha'f"e. g anpesred 80
the spectators that she didn't possess The
drive 10 rise to the occasion when little
cx'rs effort might have meant victory. She
',o,,ed &c II size felt she was destined to de-
f-"' srd w-s simrlv playing cut her script.
pe-',ars Miss Gibson was denied a great
Arkansas State press. [volume] (Little Rock, Ark.) 1941-1959, 1952-03-14
S. S. tay|or

Near the end of 1851, daily paper
carried the words, I'VE doubt if we have
reached the age of miracles in which the
practical politicians Of the Democratic par
ty Tor any other, for that matter) would
accept a ticket made up of two southerners
from adjoining states
Truman and Barley are from adjoining
states. and both of the states come pretty
close to being southern-Missouri and Ken
lucky. However, if Truman had come from
Arkansas and Barley from Tennessee, we
do not believe that the mere accident of
place of birth would have changed the out
come of the election-provided of course all
the other factors had remained constant. 1t
was not the place of birth which affected
the election but the principles and person
atty which the American public attributed
to the candidates.
As the present race for candidates of
the major parties develops, the names of
Georgian and Tennessean have appeared
Here again, the accident of place of birth
would we believe, have little effect. But the
records and opinions of these candidates
would have a far-reaehing effect on their
SUCCESS. To CAMPAIGN successfully outside
nj the south such candle dates would nreba-
Div have 10 take stands not acceptable to
their ccretituencies--if the popular concern
finn re ..Ha'~ constituencies Is correct With
ness. these men are too closely connected
Arkansas State press. [volume] (Little Rock, Ark.) 1941-1959, 1952-03-14

Far too little try ffie courtesy is shown
on our highways In nc, this lack of cour-
tcsy by highway users contributes not only
10 confusion and traffic congestion. blt tad
rotor manners can al too often result In
MURDER.
pchind the wheel OF q car. r-"~ ed
vorcn both whose behavior in all other
circumstances Is hpvoad rc~r- sc.l, become
SUE CRY. transformed irtc bad hammered
Arkansas State press. [volume] (Little Rock, Ark.) 1941-1959, 1952-03-14

autocrats. This inconsistency is certainly
one of the unsolved mysteries of Our time.
The driver who tries to be considerate,
becomes ittery when exposed to repeated
experiences with rude drivers. This other
wise safe and well-mannered person. thru
induced '''~-t'c-~o I'D i~rita'i'i'v ma" he
come ian accidon, going somewhere to hap
pen"
Emily Post.
Arkansas State press. [volume] (Little Rock, Ark.) 1941-1959, 1952-03-14

Negro journalism lost great in the recent death
of Editor Lucus C. Harper His interest in young newspaper
deep and sincere 1t extreme good fortune
to be early beneficiary of his interest when In 192627
he gave my first real newspaper job New York Cor
respondent for the Chicago Defender
Every scribe forgets the giddy thrill he
experienced when starry eyed cub he received his first
assignment Harper gave that thrill wish could have
known him better.
Harper also encouraged hundreds of woud-be writer's
in the theatrical profession An instance the widely read
column Heard While Passing" by the late Salem
Tut Whitney That and other columns began through the
Defenders publishing the weekly route Of road shows Whit
ney expanded these notices include human interest
men and poetry He later published them in book, Mel
low Musings"
The Negro performer is greatly indebted to Lucius C.
Harper for encouragement and opportunity.
Harper left his memorials in the hearts Of the peo-
pie.
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comments
LEE DAvY

elimination is exceedingly high Segregated
slums yield only about 6 percent of the
typical city's taxes, but use third Of its
fire and almost half Of its police protection
The under employment of Negro talents and
skills is even more wasteful According b|
the Urban League. the total economic cost
of discrimination in city like New York
is at least billion year,"
This is to say that the American ideal
of democracy has not changed, only the
practice OF its true ideals has varied world
wide. We may add also that in this land Of
ours there Is a certain amount Of contrast
in the democratic way of life but we SIN
cerely believe that those persons who come
to the rescue of those victimized by race
prejudice have intentions of holding high
above false democracy the realm Of brother
ly love.
The mayor Of New York has shown
his states gratitude to Cornelius A. Chair
ton for giving his life 80 those who live
in America can enjoy the richness and full
ness Of American life" by appointing Sgt
Charlton's father assistant superintendent
of Hart Island Shelter.
Arkansas State press. [volume] (Little Rock, Ark.) 1941-1959, 1952-03-14

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Evening star., 1952-08-17
Former WACs Find
Old Fort Lockinq
|Spit and Polish
Rx tha Assoeiuiad Prasa

DES MONIES, Iowa. Aug. 16.-|
Women attending the National
WAC Convention here agreed the
old Fort Des Moines isn't quite SO
spit and polish" as when they
were drilling here 10 years ago.
Four former WACS put the fort
through a white glove" inspec-
tion, and the verdict was that it
didn't pass.
Vera Campbell of New York,
who was q member Of the first
class of women soldiers when the
Ohicer training course opened in
July. 1912. had on explanation:
'It's not so bad. considering
there are children around now"
she said glancing about the fort.
now a veterans housing center.
But it isn't spit and polish"
The four, touring the fort as
part Of their annual reunion, were
thinking of the dread white glove
inspections when commanding
officers would sweep floors and
rafters with a white -gloved hand
TO detect dust.
Col. Mary A. Hallaren, Washing
ton, D. c., director of the Wom-
ems Army Corps, said at news
conference that one out Of three
Of the $4,000 women now In the
WACs are on overseas duty.
"They just love It," she said.
"Some have been in Europe as
long - six years."