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Evening star., 1955-03-11
Fair Trade Statutes
Due 10 Touch Off New
Battle on Capitol Hill
BY the Asseeiaisd Press

A new fight in Congress over
"fair trade" or retail price
maintenance, laws was promised
today.
Representative Celler. Demo-
crst. Of New York said he will
introduce legislation to repeal a
present Federal law which
makes it legal, despite the anti
trust statutes, for manufac-
turers to fix retail prices for
their products.
The law, passed in 1852, does
not directly provide for price
= fixing agreements. but permits
enforcement of State laws which
authorize them. Such laws are
in effect in Is States. Only
Texas. Vermont. Missouri and
the District Of Columbia do not
have them.
Law Called 'Barbarous"
Mr.. Celler. chairman of the
House Judiciary Committee and
long an opponent of the price
laws. called the Federal statute
"barbarous" and unconstitu-
tional. The Supreme Court re-
fused last october Is to hear
four appeals which challenged
the Federal statute.
Representative Chauncey Reed
of Illinois, senior Republican
member of the committee, also
said something should be done"
to reverse the 1852 action.
The 1852 statute states that
if one retailer in any State with
a fair trade" law agrees to a
price fixing contract, the manu-
facturer can hold all other re-
tailers to the contract even
though they did not sign it.
In many States. however, the
highest courts already have out
lawed this provision. Mr.. Reed
said he was confident the Su-
preme Court would uphold State
court rulings when the issue
comes before it.
Mr.. Celler told newsmen he
would introduce his bill as soon
as the Justice Department makes
public study currently under
way by a Government-sponsored
committee.
This group, the National Com
mittee to Study the Antitrust
Laws" is urging repeal of Federal
fair trade" sanctions.
A tentative committee report
due to be made public March 81
says:
1T is the committees view
that fair trade when used as a
device for relieving distributors
from the rigorS of price competi-
ton is at odds with the most ele-
mentary principles of a dynamic
free enterprise system"
Only One No Vote
The 1852 fair trade" law was
passed overwhelmingly by Con-
gress. Only one vote-Mr. Cell
er's-was. cast against it in the
House.
Until the Justice Department
committee report became public
yesterday, there had been no
noticeable demand for repeal of
the "fair trade" laws-backed
strongly by druggists. hardware
dealers and other independent
retailers.
Its publication, however, ap-
pears to have stirred up some old
antagnoisms, and Mr.. Reed said
that with the prestige of this
report, it might make a differ
ence in the outcome now"
Evening star., 1955-03-11
Governors Aid Sought
In Florida Forest Fires
BY the Associated Press

TALLAHASSEE, Fla. Mar. IL.
Law enforcement agencies and
several State departments have
been called upon by Gov. Leroy
Collins to help in stemming
North Florida's most serious for
est fires situation Of the winter
season.
The Florida Forest Service said
a new rash of fires racing
through dry woodlands was tax
ing the firefighting manpower of
that agency.
Evening star., 1955-03-11
NOW

It's the brightest new star on wheels-and brand
new addition to CheWolet's fabulous feet of sta
ton wagons! This "do everything" dreamboat
was patterned after Chevroet's famed expert
dow pillars and a glamorous "show car" interior.
And with all its beauty, the new Nomad is as
useful and practical as you expect station wagon
to be- Come in and see it the first chance you get.
Arkansas State press. [volume] (Little Rock, Ark.) 1941-1959, 1955-07-01
There's 4 Lot More 10 Be Settled
BY S. S. Taylor

Inst f.. weeks ago milk service was interrupted BY
strike and for morning two some babies mad trouble
getting fed Results strike serious as they
would have been all milk companies had been affected
To-day in the midst of bus strike and II Is te
labor to increase It's wages II We were oas o"es. "e
probably be interested in profits II We were bus operators
we'd probably be interested in increased wages.
But We are neither We're just riders, and what We are
interested in ride We are willing TO pay tair price
the ride that the can make their profit and we
perfectly willing for the operators and other WORKERS 70
earn all the wages traffic stand But hainy we like
TO ride and to be able depend that ride
todays life rapid travel is one of the necessities Peo
nile 90 great distances to work shop worship play
and even to eat Nobody live close anything any
depends his auto bus Rapid transit Is
necessity
The bus problem public just it hits the
rest of the public Negro needs and likes rapid regular
and comfortable transit Just the rest Of the public does
Many Negroes patronize buses and number paonNe aA
and drive their The Negro public would like to
the problem settled therefore Just as the rest OF the pub
lie would.
But since the problem open the Negro public would
like TO problems of the buses settled mutual problems
that is of the Negro population Of the city
The problem high fare and the intrequent ser
ice The price trped in the last 20 years
and the time between rides has than trpled it
like those rides could be closer together since ey COST
more further apart.
But general question that bothers everybody
The most annoying aspect bus travel TO the Negro that
with his face turned to the rear anHousy watch
ing vacated behind him. for he then expected
get up go back and take the vacated seat There used
heated controversies and some fights on this particular
point.
Recently bus drivers, as well as many passengers
have improved regard does often the
antebel pateroler" type white who bustles to
Negro behind has suddenly appeared and
tells him the insulting manner he can muster et
back where you belong
Yes been improvement in nterraeal man
ners much, but some
Negro still rides the bus in state of tension
is that he will not be moested He is always
his be nsuled And he never feels
certain rely the operator for protection al
though he has been able do in notable instances
Auto-seng agencies should remember the Capitol Transit
every Thanksgiving day and make their prayers 10
it, many Negro worker boards hardearned dollars
payment auto to the occasional
nvarabe tension which he suffers on the BUS
regular traffic is resumed the Negro would
like to see more than the operators adjusted.
Arkansas State press. [volume] (Little Rock, Ark.) 1941-1959, 1955-07-01
CIVIL RIGHTS IN OUR DEMOCRACY

Mr. President ask unanimous consent TO have printed
body of the Record report from The New York
Times of May 90 1915 reporting the marked progress
being elimination Of racial discrimination in the
west This items reporting survey undertaken in
most reassurng because reflects
decline racial bias in nation and the grow
ing realization that racial discrimination is Incompatible with
democratic principles and With aspirations for whole
some healthy American society.
want to add to encouraging reported by The
York Times survey the information that my state
of Minnesota in past legislature adopted
This added evidence that the true spirit Of America IS
spirit Of human equality.
these days Of controversy the impementaon OF equal
rights all citizens The principle Of human equality Is the
of political democracy Just long toe
conditions of secondcass citizenship weaken and
ieopardze the uflment Of the detectives of democrau'
society.
Il is assuring to see the steady progress which being
made the guaranteeing Of civil rights TO all persons re-
CARELESS color creed The forces of in the
world and the spirit Of liberal democracy at place
emphasis upon the urgency Of eliminating all forms
discrimination bgoy and intolerance The Supreme Court
decision declaring segregation in pubic schools uncon-
stutona and calling for indignation has fortified the cause
Of civil rights in a vital
my Judgment there has been much irresponsible
talk by small group Of people who have been dissatisfied
with the Supreme Court decision The task OF responsible
American citizenship is about conseienousy and
strucvey solve nations social problems within the
framework laws constitution.
The fuflment of the ideals and detectives Of
suton requires dedication and courage The
test of staementshp is the subordnation of selfish poi
advantage for the national good There is problem in
volved in the elimination Of segregation public schools
Supreme has recognized the proportions of this
has laid of action that moderate
mandatory reasonable but firmly declared Let together
that problem by understanding 1t and
construcvely helping meet 1t We must get on with the
job demonstrate effective and continuing progress.
constitution Of the United States the supreme law
land The Supreme Court under constitution
the final authority the incorporating application Of
constitutional law The Court declared that segregation
the public schools violation of the supreme law Of the
land The responsibility is therefore all aW-abdng cit
all levels government conform to the
stution the responsibility Of the executive branch of
the government to of the law and
need be- the law confident this will be done.
Neither president the congress, subdivision
of government any citizen above the constitution.
Arkansas State press. [volume] (Little Rock, Ark.) 1941-1959, 1955-07-01

possible clue Will be run down,
and if any evidence Of foul play
develops that will give something
substantial, he viii not leave any
thing undone to see that the cul-
prit or culprits are brought to the
bars of justice.
Mrs. Bryant had lived in the
community nearly all of her life
and was a faithful member of the
Holiness church She is survived
by a son Cornelius Bailey; a
daughter, Mrs. Dorothy Stewart,
both Of Chicago. three sisters.
Mrs Amelia Laster Of the Pettus
community Miss Sophia Heron
of Chicago and Mrs. Exile Byrd
Of Coy; three brothers. Richard
Walter and Jack Heron.
Arkansas State press. [volume] (Little Rock, Ark.) 1941-1959, 1955-07-01
Bryant
lContinned from page oneI

FNNFaa'tA0A AAhAAl RahE VltE
death s6l2O0. with which to pay
farm help the following Saturday.
But uat money was accounted
for, since it was turned over to
her brother-in-law Elyin Banks.
who managed affairs for the Wild
ow as well as was in partner
ship with her in the operation Of
the farm.
With the home a complete loss
and the bodies burned 10 such
en- extent, it was impossible 60
tell whether the trio had been
murdered before the fire or died
in the fire, However. the position
Of the woman when discovered
did enable the medical examiner
to determine that the woman was
alive at the time Of the fire.
The fire was discovered shortly
after three in the morning by
Mrs. Elvin Bryant, who lives with
her husband and children a short
distance from the widow Bryant.
Mrs. Elvin Bryant was attending
sick child, who would arouse
her often. Upon being awakened
by the child, she saw reflection
Of the fire in her living room
window, and Immediately aroused
her husband. who. Il is said
jumped in the truck as Quickly
as he could prepare for the trip
and rushed to the buring home
which was completely covered
with flames that made entering
impossible. He then rushed 90 the
nearest neighbors for help. but.
since the community was void Of
city water, look in despair was all
anyone could do
What makes murder and arson
appear so boldly is that the home
was heated with butane gas
which was turned off for the
summer, eliminating any POSSIBLE
ity Of explosion. The house was
wired with best Of wiring Tor
electricity, which was also used
for cooking; this rules out the
possibility Of fire starting from
short circuit And since Mrs Brv-
ant was not a user Of tobacco in
any form, there was no need for
matches
Earl Jackson sheriff Of To-
noke county wsose deputies are
investigating states that every
Arkansas State press. [volume] (Little Rock, Ark.) 1941-1959, 1955-07-01

CATION be put into effect the next
school term, beginning this fall
Fourth. we will insist that the
plan include step-by-step deseg
regauon during the next school
year. Finally, we will insist that
desegregation be completed by TO.
later than the school term begin
ming September, 1885,
Cooperation Offered
The NAACP, Mr.. Marshall de-
clared, is ready TO cooperate at
every step along the way How
ever. he asserted. the Association
viii be prompt TO point out To
school boards which hesitate be-
cause the people would not like
desegTegatioH' that the Supreme
Court has made it PLAIN that one
OF the grounds which would not
be considered as legal ground
is the one that people do not a.
gree with the law"
The plea for a protacted period
Of study will likewise be rejected,
the NAACP counsel told the 1000
delegates and visitors attending
the convention session on the
mite of June %. There was plenty
Of time for study during the
long period the cases were pend
ing he said, and now we are
passing from the study stage in
Arkansas State press. [volume] (Little Rock, Ark.) 1941-1959, 1955-07-01
Diggs-
Continued from page one

school teacher who was beaten
when she attempted 10 use the
restroom in a Standard Oil Sta
ton, Earlier, on receipt Of a
sworn affidavit from Mrs Walk
Ct. the Michigan representative
had sent letters to all Standard
Oh sectional presidents informing
them Of mis- intention 10 initiate
the boycott unless the company
directed It's stations t. place rest
rooms at the convenience of all
citizens. regardless Of race. caIoe
CT creea. Digs aIsa asked that
the franchise OF the Epps Brown
service station IN Europa M.ss-s-
sIppI be- revoked because tine
Walker incident occurred the.e.
The congressman has intensified
has efforts since learning that Mrs
Walker vas removed from her
teaching position for reporting the
attack To the Mississ ppi R 6 onat
Council Of Negro leadership. M.
Digs. who was principal speaker
at this organization huge cor
ference III Mound Bayou, in April
considers the firing a retaliatory
move BY the Mississippi Citizens
council and other groups fighting
school deSegregation.
l. enisting the aid of the Ne
gro newsmen. Digs pointed out
that the "company's arrogant dis
regard Of the situation should en-
phaslze and make you feel strong
est reason for turning loose the
wrath Of economical reprisal upon
Standard OIL. He added that the
newspapers could help him great
ly in the boycott move by pub
leIzing the facts and appealing to
Negroes and members of other
groups to join the protest against
the oil firms "affront to demo-
cratic principles
Congressman Digs explained
that the boycott is limited to Ala
bama Georgia, Florida, Kentucky
and Mississippi because other
Standard Oil divisions exercise No
influence in these states. Stations
that do not practice discrimina-
tion and those that are Negro
owned, he said, would be ex-
cluded from the boycott.
Arkansas State press. [volume] (Little Rock, Ark.) 1941-1959, 1955-07-01

are some schools in North Little
Rock which would normally have
very little racial admixture, 1t is
expected that colored children will
need to attend Riverside, l40a E,
Washington: Glendenin 18th and
Main; and Woodrow Wilson at
3rd and Wilson White children
may need to attend GEORGE Wish
ingtan Carver, Carter G, Wood
son. and Jones. Other schools are
located in areas racially unified,
except the Rose City school, Earl
ana School streets, complexion OF
which may be affected by a pro-
posed new building at Tie Plant,
il is reported
There is considerable speeula-
ton on which of these plans
would work with least friction,
Arkansas State press. [volume] (Little Rock, Ark.) 1941-1959, 1955-07-01

pie Of the convention directed by Herbert
Wright youth secretary agreed sponsor cywde nteaca
among young church people and to participate
forums and radio discussions the migration Of Negroes
into schools. colleges and apprenticeship programs
Sum Of 200 Reported at Freedom Fund Dinner
total of 1929 turned in the annual Freedom
Fund dinner OF the total S26348 contributed by NAACP
branches hrIout the country DAILY president the
American Bridge association contributed check of $4,000
representing contributions raised for the NAACP by ABA
units Life memberships subscribed brought another S2375
AT the Sunday meeting additional $1,000 check
presented behalf of the Delta Sigma Theta sorority
gift memory of Walter White.
Wisdom and Patience" Urged by President Eisenhower
President Dwight D. Eisenhower reaffrmed the purpose
his administration ito work ceaseeSsv achieve lust
lasting peace the world provide increasing op
portunty here home for all citizens improve their lives
Arkansas State press. [volume] (Little Rock, Ark.) 1941-1959, 1955-07-01

and also on how to proea.s
the study, A series of pubHo With
ings has been proposed win aeai'
eussion limited strictly = ' DIS
presentation Of plans -" TIE
LITTLE ROCK Je,.u.
plans were announced Al QUO aaoa
Rock two weeks ago in viii, L'''If
was stated that the intaa ,,Va It
would probably begin n s'' 'a
with the 18th grade and 4'oi
down year by year. "V'k
Prior indignation was ppt ~.
effect shortly after the ori.t 4''2
Supreme Court decision II s4,al
high school at Fayetteville and ' !.
all grades at Charleston. Reno, "a
have all been favorable. ~ y
Arkansas State press. [volume] (Little Rock, Ark.) 1941-1959, 1955-07-01

n aEeere schools, -
hiring teachers for mixed schools
and revising district boundaries
becausing the erasing Of "a
cial distinctions makes some dis
triets overlap, Since distance Is
a primary consideration in ele-
mentary school attendance, there
Arkansas State press. [volume] (Little Rock, Ark.) 1941-1959, 1955-07-01

to the action stage
Mr.. Marshall offered to supply
free Of charge, competent peE.
onnel" to school boards which
claim they do lot have adequate
administrative personnel to work
out peaceful transition.
To school boards that say that
Negroes themselves are not ready
for desegreEation," he continued
we say that the Negroes have
been ready for desegregat.on ever
since they were ready to serve
in tine armed forces defending
their country.
To school boards which say
that Negroes themselves do not
want de5egregation, our onswg
should be simple. precise and to
the point. namely poppy
cock"
Advice for Patience Rejected
In a fighting mood, Mr. Mar
shall rejected the advice Of pe|
ons urging us not to be impa'
tent. not to rock the boat mol.
See MARSHALL--page eight h
Arkansas State press. [volume] (Little Rock, Ark.) 1941-1959, 1955-07-01
THE SUPREME COURT HAS A CHECK

writer for the people says Where is check on
the Supreme Courts decson?"
For the sake of the who has read the const
check the Supreme Court lies in the amend
process Any Supreme Court mandate be offset by
amendment the constitution if enough and
enough states The only power this democracy
able ride roughshod majority sentl
Inent is the senatorial filibuSter.
Arkansas State press. [volume] (Little Rock, Ark.) 1941-1959, 1955-07-01
Marshall.


Continued from page one
that racial segregation is abolish
ed in that school system Next,
we will insist that a plan for de-
segregation be worked out as soon
as possible but not later than
September 1855
Third we viii insist that some
concrete steps towards deseFre-
Arkansas State press. [volume] (Little Rock, Ark.) 1941-1959, 1955-07-01
AN EXAMPLE

The of Judge John E. Miller Of Fort Smith that
enforce the law declared by the Hi Court
comforting that Amercansm is not dead
There win many judges who believe in the lega.
processes which they to uphold.
Arkansas State press. [volume] (Little Rock, Ark.) 1941-1959, 1955-07-01
lntegration-


In addition TO Indignation at
Negro pupils INTO white schools. '
problems ere discussed Of IN
tegratioa Of white pupils II
Arkansas State press. [volume] (Little Rock, Ark.) 1941-1959, 1955-07-01
WHERE DEMOCRACY BEGINS

Selling of Monte Irwin, Wel-knoWn New York Giant base
ball player the minors demonstrates the ruthless efficiency
baseball management Present efficiency it demands The
the outstanding Negro baseball players there
fore show the possibilities in the Negro well the
blities in democracy
Arkansas State press. [volume] (Little Rock, Ark.) 1941-1959, 1955-07-01

YWCA CAMP CLEARFORK is
the HAPPY CAMP for GIRLS
Camp Dates, July $3.50.
Arkansas State press. [volume] (Little Rock, Ark.) 1941-1959, 1955-07-01
Senator Humphrey Halls Progress
Toward Ending Racial Bias

The following Civil Rights that Senator Hu
bert Humphrey the floor of the senate
Arkansas State press. [volume] (Little Rock, Ark.) 1941-1959, 1955-07-01
S. S. Taylor Says:
2 SIS DON'T SIGNIFY 3

SIS UUN-T STUNT
big mistake of inerracal polcymakers today Is as
suming that Negro satisfied when he silent and
Silence sery with the Negro weapons which
he learned slavery. They can be deadly.
Arkansas State press. [volume] (Little Rock, Ark.) 1941-1959, 1955-07-01

economically socially and spiritually His message was con
tanned in telegram Of greetings This task In winch PR
vate individuals and citizen groups must join requires ps
verance knowledge and orbe2anee the presidents message
said i trust the decade ahead your organization vi"
display wisdom and patience il continues to Dear It's
share Of responsibility for the beemen Of our country d.
q whole"
Arkansas State press. [volume] (Little Rock, Ark.) 1941-1959, 1955-07-01
CART BEFORE HORSE

There is general tendency to feel that the NAACP Is
the Negro This puts the cart before the
horse. The New Negro is the cause Of the NAACP
Arkansas State press. [volume] (Little Rock, Ark.) 1941-1959, 1955-07-01

MAKE new FRIENDS and nave
Barrels of FUN at YWCA lAhI
CLEARFORK JULY % 30
Arkansas State press. [volume] (Little Rock, Ark.) 1941-1959, 1955-07-01
NAACP...
Continued from page one)
Hold Session at NAACP Meet

Trade Unionists Hold Session at NAACP Meet
effective of and municipal fair employment
practices urged workshop session ne role
OF organized program Of Indignation Attending the
delegates from IS international
affiliated American Federation Of Labor the Con-
gress Of Industrial Organizations
NAACP Youth Units Map Indignation Program
Participating the general sessions well holding
two workshops of their 200 youth delegates
effort accelerate school Indignation the young PEG
The Arizona post., 1955-10-21
Czech Arms Is One Shot
Eqvpt Deal Dulles Told

Hussein told Mr.. Dulles
that the Czech arms deal was
purely commercial with no
strings attached" The ambas-
sador said that Mr.. Dulles had
been aware for some time
that no Communist personnel
would be permitted to enter
Egypt in connection with the
arms transaction. A ked
about Soviet bloc "volun-
teerS" of Moslem origin aid
ing Egyptian forces against
Israel, he said he had no in
formation on that. The Egyp-
tan envoy told neWsmen that
Egypt has no intention of can
ceiling the Czech deal.
The Arizona post., 1955-10-21
Will Submit
Cabinet

JERUSALEM (JTA)-Pre-
mier-designate David Ben
Gurion has announced the
members of his new four-par-
ty coalition government. The
list of Ministers which Mr..
Ben Gurion will present to
Parliament follows:
Mr.. Ben Gurion, Mapai, Pre-
mier; Moshe Sharett, Mapai,
Foreign Minister; Levi Esh-
kol, Mapai, Finance Minister;
Mrs. Golda Myerson, Mapai,
Labor Minister; Peretz Naph-
tall, Mapai, Minis S ter for
Tra a d e and Industry; Behor
Shitreet, Mapai, Minister for
Police; Kaddish Looz, Mapai,
Agriculture Minister; Zalman
Arrane, M a p al, Education
Minister; Mordecai N a m ir
Mapai, Minister without port
folio.
Also, Israel Bar Yehuda,
Achdut Avodah, Interior Min
lister; Moshe Carmel, Achdut
Avodah, Minister for Com
munications; Mordecai Ben
tov, M a p a m, Development
Minister; Israel Barzilai, Ma
pam, Minister of Health; DR..
Pinchas Rosen, Progressive,
Minister of Justice, and Mo-
she Kol, Progressive, Minis
ter without portfolio.
Formal presentation of Gu
rion's four party coalition
Cabinet to Parliament will be
postponed pending the recov-
cry of Mr.. Ben Gurion. The
Premier-designate had been
Subjected to an attack of
vertigo" and the origin of
the disturbance was localized
in the inner ear. The bulletin
stressed that Mr.. Ben Gurion
needs complete rest until he
RECEIVERS.