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Jackson advocate. [volume] (Jackson, Miss.) 1939-current, 1956-01-07
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combined, and at one time was
named the nations number one disc
jockey.
Aside from radio he has been
active in television productions and
on the stage, as well as in other
types of entertainment. His inter-
est in local civic, political and bust
ness affairs led him at one time to
enter the newspaper publishing
field.
Benson told a meeting at the
Tabernacle Baptist Church last
Sunday that he was making ar
rangements to charter an airplane
for the air bombardment of his
native state.
Benson and the Tabernacle pas
tor, Rev. D. Louis Rawls, who is
also a native of Mississippi, an
nounced the formation of COM
.mittee to save Americas souls,
shortly before he announced his air
bombardment plans.
This will be no publicity stunt,
Benson said. l detest the iron
curtain. But there is another cur
tain which | call the chronic Cur
tain" which has been lowered over
Mississippi and other states where
your people and mine are being
brutalilzed, lynched, and terrorized.
Benson said he called it the
"Ironic Curtain" because it is
"ironic that a nation founded on
the principles of freedom should
deny freedom to it's darker citi-
zens."
The date for the Mississippi air
commandment was set for Sunday,
January 18th, which is the birth
day of Abraham Lincoln.
Jackson advocate. [volume] (Jackson, Miss.) 1939-current, 1956-01-07

ty, Miss.
Oregon's Negroes constitute
about one per cent of the states
total population. More than As
per cent Of Mississippis popula-
ton is Negro.
Mrs. Green wrote that newspa-
pers in Mississippi reflect this
climate (of bigotry and hatred) in
pages full of race problems. OPP
position to segregation is denounc-
ed as 'jackassery.'"
But she told Falkner that she
referred to editorial comment
rather than to news stories. She
also added that segregation and
the race problem is major issue
in Mississippi.
She told Falkner that there were
isolated cases of discrimination in
other parts of the country, but
none like in Mississippi"
She said Negroes in Jackson told
her they were mot interested in
integration but in the right to
vote and justice in courts.
"These are inherent rights in a
democracy. 1t seems to me that
should be Mississippi's first STEP"
She was appalled," by talk in
Mississippi about multiplying the
U. S. Supreme Court decision out
having segregation.
81 think the tension is a result
of Mississippi's denying Negroes
their inherent rights" she said,
adding that Mississippi is the
"storm center" of racial tensions.
81 think it is vital that those
of us who live remote from the
storm center take warning before
it bursts upon u.s." she said. There
is a crisis in the South"
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it will be held January 9.
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it will be held January 9.
won't Stand Up"
According to the Justice Depart
ment official, eff all they do is
call them private instead of public
and use public funds l don't think
that will stand up"
If Virginia did adopt such a pro-
cedure, he said, there would prop
ably not be any federal action un-
less a civil rights suit were init
ated by some individual or group
and came eventually to the Su-
preme Court. 1t is then, he said,
that the ruse would not "stand up"
The state or community employ
ing such an evasive action could
not be held in contempt of court
because no specific time was given
for compliance with the decision
which specified only reasonable
time"
Another ruling setting forth a
specific time for compliance would
be necessary before such con-
tempt action would be feasible. He
described such action as the De-
partment's "chief weapon" should
any situation reach the legal en-
forcement stage.
The best hope for an end to the
confusion lies in the many South
ern communities which are acting
independently to desegregate their
school systems.
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liens Councils of Mississippi and
the States Rights Council of Geor
gia."
The some As persons present
passed a resolution supporting the
doctrine of interposition," as pro-
posed by the state of Virginia.
The doctrine aims at voiding Su-
preme Court decision that racial
segregation in certain public facili-
ties is constitutional.
1t comes before the Virginia leg
islature next month. The resolu-
ton called for other state Legisla-
lures to support Virginia on the
issue of Estates rights"
Rep. L. Mendel Rivers 3D., S. c.
introduced the resolution.
The federation elected an execu-
tive committee consisting of one
member from each of II Southern
states represented.
Sen. Eastland, a prime mover in
the federation, said all attending
were pledged to secrecy. All pub
lie statements must come from j.
U. Barr of New Orleans, he said.
Barr is interim chairman of the
federation, which had its beginning
at meeting in Jackson, Miss, last
Jan. 21-22.
Barr described himself as New
Orleans industrialist who is devot-
ing full time to the federation. He
urged the group members to chip
in contributions to finance his
work.
The Commercial Appeal, with
out revealing its source, said the
federation voted to restrict men,
bership for the time being to those
who attended the Jackson meeting,
plus members of its advisory coun-
ell. Each Southern state has about
10 members on the council.
The paper reported an unidenti-
fled man stood during the meeting
and said he was there as a repre-
sentatie of WE, The People, an
organization with headquarters in
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Kenna of Clarksdale, entering at
minutes past 2 o'clock, 80 min
utes later he was pronounced dead.
Buchanan was convicted of rap
ing and robbing a young Louisi-
ana white woman in April, 1854,
who was in Jackson visiting her
mother. Following his arrest in
connection with a series of burg
laries in Jackson he confessed to
raping and robbing the young
white woman and was sentenced
to die last March.
Meanwhile in Jackson this week,
a young Negro mother, Mrs. Her
tecene Fowler, of 1920 Congo st.
said that her charge of rape
against her white employer had
been Stunned. Mrs. Fowler said
that just two days after she start
ed working at a private home that
she was raped by the head of the
house whose name she was afraid
to reveal after authorities refuse to
accept her charges against the
man. S he also revealed that she
had been threatened by the man
if she revealed his name. The
young woman said that the man
choked her and forced her unto
the bed where he raped her, after
which she ran out of the house
and made her way home where
she called the police, who she said
told her that they could only charge
the man with assault. She said
that she was later taken to doc
tor to verify the rape but was told
by the doctor that he could not
verify the act because she did not
bear any signs and marks of strug-
gle.
In spite of the opposition the
young woman said she was de-
termined to see that the man was
brought to justice and made to pay
the penalty for the crime commit
ted against her.
Her further immediate plans
were not revealed.
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was a pioneer in the field of higher
education for Negroes. He died at
Richardson Memorial Hospital
where he had been i'll for 10 days.
During the 30 years he headed
North Carolina A and T, the school
enrolment increased from $50
students to 5000.
DR.. Buford was born in Capa-
hosie, Va, and was graduated
from Wayland Academy in Rich
mond in 1904. He received his
bachelor of arts degree from Vir-
ginia Union University in 1908
In 1927, DR.. Bluford was award
ed an honorary doctorate from
Virginia Union.
He is survived by his widow, two
brothers and a sister.
Jackson advocate. [volume] (Jackson, Miss.) 1939-current, 1956-01-07
Committee Calls
Sudden Halt
North Carolina
Segregation Plans

RALEIGH, N. c., Jan. 3-The
mittee on Education has suggested
that local committees studying
school segregation problems sus-
pend their activities temporarily.
The suggestion was made in let
tiers to the states 174 local super
intendents. The committee at the
same time offered legal help to
any local school unit which might
become involved in litigation about
assignment of pupils.
w. w. Taylor of Warrenton,
special counsel and executive Sec
rotary of the Advisory Committee,
confirmed last night letters had
been sent.
The letters also repeatedly asked
superintendent for copies of any
pleadings which might be served
upon them, and said the state COM
mjttee is compiling suggested
rules and regulation" which local
administrators might use in con-
sidering applications for Negro
students for admission to white
schools.
Taylor cited certain lolcal con-
ditions" which he said caused the
state group to believe it advisable
for some local study committees
to halt activity for the time being.
He added the committee was fol-
lowing policy in replying to local
groups requests for assistance by
means of a general letter to all
superintendents.
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hope.
But she told Jackson Daily News
reporter Lamar Falkner in a tele-
phone interview that she based her
charges on a two-day visit to Jack
son and "books I've read"
at was my first visit to Mis-
sissippi," she told Falkner, adding
she and her husband had routed
their trip from Portland, Ore, to
Washington through the South Ito
see for ourselves what is going
on there
They had a minor automobile
accident on the outskirts of Jack
son Christmas Eve and spent two
days in Mississippi's capital await
ing repairs.
Meanwhile, she and her husband
toured the city alone.
She wrote to Oregon that "col-
lege-trained young colored girl
running an elevator for S18 a
week told me, if l ever get in
trouble, l won't bother with a
court. They can just skip that
and punish me. Justice is for white
people in Mississippi"
"a colored mother tells her
daughter, Don't think your 10
cents entities you to ride on the
(city) bus. If you get in an argu-
ment with the driver, don't argue
Just get Off
"This is what the young learn
of democracy in Mississippi's capt.
tai"
She told Falkner Oregon has mo
discrimination. We have laws pro-
tecting minority groups.
Negroes, she continued, are Ore
CONS major minority group.
The World Almanac shows Ore
gon has 1889 Negroes, two more
than the II ,527 total population OF
Tupelo, Miss, and SO less than the
Negro population Of Attala Coun-
Jackson advocate. [volume] (Jackson, Miss.) 1939-current, 1956-01-07
U. S. Department
OF Justice
investigating
Citizens Councils

WASHINGTON, Jan. 8. - The
Justice Department was disclosed
Thursday to have launched an Gin
vestigation" of the White Citizens
Councils, a group of southern pre-
segregation forces.
Officials of the Justice Depart
ment's Civil Rights section con-
firmed that the inquiry was going
forward and that Inappropriate
measures" may be taken.
They refused further comment
however, on a letter disclosing the
investigation signed by Arthur B.
Caldwell, chief Of the Civil Rights
section.
The letter was made public in
New York Thursday by the Jewish
Labor Committee, which had asked
an immediate investigation" of
the White Citizens Councils.
Careful Attention
Caldwell advised the Jewish
group "The activities of the White
Citizens Councils are receiving the
Jackson advocate. [volume] (Jackson, Miss.) 1939-current, 1956-01-07
Negro Stars =.
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who during the years, have followed
the Academy Awards, and found
pleasure in second-guessing the
winners, it may be of interest to
learn just how the Academy OPP
crates.
First, a picture must be released
in Los Angeles before midnight,
December 81, in order to be eligi-
BILE for the Awards.
Initial ballots are mailed in
January. The return of these bal
lots by the membership determines
the nominations in various cate
gories. After nominations are an
nounced, all competing films are
shown at the Academy theatre.
Final ballots must be returned
at least one week before the Of
fetal Awards ceremony, usually
held the final week in March.
This is indeed, a high spot OF
the year for all involved. While
Oscar completes with such other
flattering accolades of the season
as awards of the Theater Owners
Association, the Photoplay awards,
Redbook awards, various awards
of the trade papers, the Motion
Picture Herald Fame poll, Cos
mopolitan Magazine awards, Par
ents Magazine awards, Look Mag
azine awards; Christian Herald
awards, Christopher Wards Audi
ence Awards and Freedom Awards
represents, after all, recog-
milton of achievement from those
actively engaged in the business OF
picture making and, as such, is
doubly priced.
Jackson advocate. [volume] (Jackson, Miss.) 1939-current, 1956-01-07
Sessions Helpful

He reported the sessions as very
informative and helpful. Mr.. Walk
er was elected president Of the Ma
tional Insurance Association last
August at their convention in
Cleveland, Ohio. The youthful ex-
ecutive is also an official in the
Tri-State Bank of Memphis and
active in the Tri-State Bank of
Memphis and active in the bust
ness and social life Of Memphis.
While in New York he was join
ed by his wife and daughter, who
accompanied him back to Memphis.
Jackson advocate. [volume] (Jackson, Miss.) 1939-current, 1956-01-07
maceo Walker.


gro attendance.
Mr.. Walker, who is also president
of the National Insurance Associa-
ton, which Is an organization COM
prising the leading Negro insurance
companies Of the nation, expressed
the belief that the white groups
were extending recognition to the
Negro organization in their invi-
tation to him to attend their ses-
sions.
Jackson advocate. [volume] (Jackson, Miss.) 1939-current, 1956-01-07
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"The perpetrators of the bus situa-
ton distributed mimeographed leaf
lets asking other Negroes not to
ride. But if they are guilty OF
breaking the law which seems to
use a restriction on free speech -
the proposal of the White Citizens
Councils Tin Dallas County, for
instance) to keep a list of Me-
groes suspected of advocating race
mixing would seem to violate" the
section of the law which forbids
blacklisting.
The Advertiser has expressed OPP
position to boycotts by either
group. The present bus boycott,
the newspaper asserts, "makes an
innocent sufferer of the bus COM
pany. The quarrel of the Negroes
is with the law. 1t is wrong to
hold the company as hostage"
Jackson advocate. [volume] (Jackson, Miss.) 1939-current, 1956-01-07

DEPARTMENTS careful attention.
"You may be assured that ap-
propriate measures will be taken
should the investigation establish
the Departments jurisdiction and
authority"
The New York Committee spe-
officially asked the Department to
look into the shooting Of Gus
Courts, 65, president Of the Belzoni,
Miss, chapter of the National As
ISOLATION for the Advancement OF
Colored People.
Courts, a grocer, was wounded
in the abdomen and arm by buck
shot fired through his store window
from an automobile.
The FBI launched an inquiry
soon after the November shooting
to determine whether any federal
laws were violated.
Controversial Death
The labor committees request
also touched on controversial death
of Rev. G. w. Lee, Negro min
lister, after an auto accident near
Belzoni. Negro leaders charged
he had been murdered because OF
his NAACP activities.
The NAACP charged that the
activities of White Citizens Coun-
ellis of the state led to the wan
ton" killing Of 14-yearold Emmett
Louis Till of Chicago and the "mur-
der" Of Rev. Lee as well as other
crimes.
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He is the brother of Mrs. James
J.P. Brawley, wife of the president
of Clarke College, and brother OF
Mrs. Arthur C. Holland CT West
Virginia State College.
The Williams family recently
moved into a new ranch-type home
on Sunset Boulevard in the ex-
elusive Westwood District of Los
Angeles. Atty. Williams is
member of Kappa Alpha Psi fra
ternity. Mrs. Williams is very
active in Los Angeles civic work.
Jackson advocate. [volume] (Jackson, Miss.) 1939-current, 1956-01-07
McComb Man
Accident Victim

McComb, Miss. Jan. 3 = George
Dawson, Negro, employe of Good
year Service Store in McComb,
was instantly killed Sunday morn
ing at l in an auto accident on the
Summit Holmesville road near the
Hubert Van Norman residence.
Esther Mae McGehee, Negro, also
in the car, escaped injury.
Officers said Dawson apparent
ly lost control of the vehicle and
it hit a bank after leaving the
road. Dawson was pinned beneath
the vehicle.
Mr.. Van Norman used trac-
tor to pull the car off Dawson's
body. Constable Herbert Bearden
investigated the accident.
, 1956-03-24
SHIPPING NEWS

The S S. "Alcoa Runner"
is scheduled to sail from Bal
timore March IS, New York
March 18th and is due at
Frederiksted via Puerto Rico
apd St. Thomas March 24th
accepting freight from the
above ports.
, 1956-03-24
The S. S.

The S. S. "LAMYRA" is
scheduled to sail from New
Orleans March 18th and is
due at Frederiksted : via Puer
to Plata Dominican Republic)
and st. Thomas March 10Th,
accepting freight from the
above ports.
ALcoA STEAMSHIP CO. INC.
Rob't. L. Merwin & Co. Agents
, 1956-03-24
CALL FOR BIDS

Sealed bids in sextuple will
be received at the Dept. Of
Insular Affairs, Division of
Procurement & Supply, Chris
.tiansted, Virgin Islands, until
II 100 am, March n, 1856, and
then publicly opened for fur
nishing CEMENT, PORT
Copies Of Invitation to bid
may be obtained f.om the
Dept. Of Insular Affairs, Divi-
sion of Procurement & Sup
ply, Christiansted, Virgin Is
lands, upon request.
Alphonso RomneY
Pro. & Property Officer
, 1956-03-24
BANK hook LOST


Savings Bank Book No. also.
having been reported lost or
stolen, the holder thereof is
hereby re .uested to present
ii 10 the tank within az
weeks from this date as
otherwise tlle Book will be
cancelled md a new one is
sled in its place at the exipa-
tlen of this period.
Virgin Islands Natl Bank !.
Christiansted Branch
, 1956-03-24
CALL FOR BIDS

Sealed bids in sextuple will
be received at the Dept. Of
Insular Affairs, Division Of
Procurement & Supply, Chris
tiansted, Virgin Islands, until.
100 am, March 28, 1856 and
then publicly opened for fur
nishing WATER AUTOMA-
TIC PRESSURE SYSTEM
COMPLETE.
Copies Of Invitation to bid
may be obtained from the
Dept. Of Insular Affairs, Divi-
sion of Procurement & Sup
ply, Christiansted, Virgin IS
lands, upon request.
Alphonso RomneY
Pro. & Property Officer
%, %, "A
, 1956-03-24

BRITISH -.
to resume his employment.
Acting Governor Claunch
has requested the Governor
of the Leeward Islands to is
sue Identification cards to all
residents of the British Vir-
gin Islands who desire to visit
the United States Virgin Is
lands.
, 1956-03-24
$500 PER PERSON

IN THE DISTRICT COURT OF THE VIRGIN ISLANDS Of the US.
DIVISION OF SAINT cRoIx AT c-EIFIsTIANsTED
~CODRINGTON, Plaintiff Civil No. IL : 1856
VS.
EUGENE CODRINGTON, Defendant Action for Divorce
THE PRESIDENT OF THE UNITED STATES
TO: Eugene Codrington, Defendant
GREETINGS:
Within the time limited by law QMay Is. 1855, you are
hereby required to appear before this Court and answer to a
complaint filed against you in this, and in case of your fail
ure to appear or answer judgement by default will be taken
against you as demanded in the complaint for divorce.
WITNESS my hand and the Seal of the Court this 10th
day of February, AID, 1856.
iAimeric 1. Christian GEORGE A. MENA
Attorney for Plaintiff eod Clerk of the Court
, 1956-03-24

Aimeric L. Christian
Attorney for Plaintiff
Christiansted, Virgin Islands
The Farmville herald and farmer-leader. (Farmville, Va.) 1934-1957, 1956-09-21
Mt. Pleasant

The Methodist mems group OF the
Prince Edward charge met at the
Nathan Morton home last week with
the ladies of Mt. Harmony church
serving as hostesses.
Mr. and Mrs. w. S. Meadows, OF
Salisbury. Md. were week end
guests Of their son. Fred Meadows.
and his family
Mr.. and Mrs. Russell Pollard. and
sons. of Richmond. spent the week
end with Mr.. and Mrs. Martin Cow
ington.
Oxfords Arrive for Visit
MIR. and Mrs. J. NJ. oxford. of
Decatur. Ga. arrived Monday to
visit her sons. George E. and Thorn
as c. Jones They Will also visit her
daughter, Mrs. Jere Bunting. in
Falls Church.
Mt. Pleasant home demonstration
club met Wednesday afternoon with
Mrs. Ruby Redd.
The WSCS of Mt. Pleasant church
met Wednesday with Mrs. Frances
Scott Lewis.
Families Gather Here
Recent guests of Mrs Ruby Redd
and her brother. Clyde Ransom.
The Farmville herald and farmer-leader. (Farmville, Va.) 1934-1957, 1956-09-21

De leaving next week for her sophie
more year at Madison college.
Mr.. and Mrs. J. A. Ransome.
Mrs. F. D. Irving and Rev. j. Ken
meth Clark attended the funeral Of
G. A. Bowles at Elk Hill church
Thursday.
Mr. and Mrs. j. H. Banton left
Friday for a trip to Lewisburg. w.
Va. They also attended the Banton
reunion in Buckingham.
Mrs. Laura Trice. Miss Wortley
Holman and Miss Elizabeth Robin
son. Of Richmond, spent the week
end here.
Mrs. N. P. Snead spent several
days with Mr. and Mrs. Dixie W.
Noore. in Norfolk.
De Witt Clinton Chapter. Order Of
the Eastern Star. will hold its regu-
lar meeting at the Masonic Lodge
here Tuesday night.
Mrs. Hugh McOden. Jr.. and chill
dren. Of Broadnax. are expected
guests OF Mrs. H. B. Peasants.
The Farmville herald and farmer-leader. (Farmville, Va.) 1934-1957, 1956-09-21
Gainesville

Mr. and Mrs. r. W billiard were
recent guests of relatives in How
ardsville.
MIR. and Mrs. J. A. Ransome, Jr..
and daughter. Monte, were in Rich
mond Thursday.
Mr.. and Mrs. NJ E. Blanton visit
cd State Senator and Mrs. Charles
Fenwick Sunday at their summer
home near Columbia.
Irving Marshall. Jr., left Tuesday
for New Orleans. where he will
spend the winter with his aunt, Miss
Inez Baker.
Expected week end guests from
Ransome are Mrs. Charles j. Shu-
man. Mrs Loula Frischolm. Mrs.
I. W. Pearson and Miss Constance
Christian.
Miss Janice Blanton will leave
for Mary Washington college Tues
day, and Miss Barbara Carnage will
The Farmville herald and farmer-leader. (Farmville, Va.) 1934-1957, 1956-09-21
Raiincs

Among those attending the annual
meeting of Southside Electric Co.
operative in Crewe were Mr.. and
Mrs. Reuben .Addleman. Mrs. J. X.
Robinson. Eric Robinson. Bob VII
liams. Mr.. and Mrs. S. r. Pressell
Mrs. Arthur Smith, and Mr.. and
Mrs. Clyde Foster.
Mrs. Sam Thompson. Jr.. was
hostess for Stanley party at her
home Thursday.
Eric Robinson attended the Reg
ion ~ meeting Of the Virginia Bank
ers association in Lynchburg We'd
nesday.
Mrs. Gray Simpson spent the
week end with the Charles Stimp-
sons.
Rev. and Hrs Baker we're dinner
The Farmville herald and farmer-leader. (Farmville, Va.) 1934-1957, 1956-09-21
Oak Forest


Mr.. and Mrs G.. w. Price, of
Farmville. visited Mr.. and Mrs. l..
E. Pickett Sunday.
Mr.. and Mrs. James l. Bradley
of Roanoke. Mr.. and Mrs. Floyd
T. Pickett, Mrs. Henry G. Pierce
and daughter. Carolyn. of Spout
Spring. visited Mr.. and Mrs. L. E.
Pickett last Thursday.
Mr.. and Mrs. j. Gordon Smith.
Jimmy and Roberta Smith. Misses
Mildred Smith and Clara Franck. of
Richmond. were guests of Mr.. and
Mrs. W. S. Anderson Sunday.
Wayne B. Anderson, and two
friends. of Richmond. visited Mr..
and Mrs E. B. Anderson. Friday
The Farmville herald and farmer-leader. (Farmville, Va.) 1934-1957, 1956-09-21

Six miles of Route Is north Of the
intersection with Route $50 is being
re-surfaced with asphalt 1t will be
completed this week.
Mr. and Mrs Willie Scott. and
children. OF Fafnville. visited re,a-
tives here Sunday. Sunday evening.
Mrs. Scott. Brenda and Willie. her
sister. Mrs Billy Nelson. and their
mother. Mrs. Olive Kirtley, visited
MIR. and Mrs. r. E. Dix.
The Farmville herald and farmer-leader. (Farmville, Va.) 1934-1957, 1956-09-21

vile. and Mrs. and Mrs. Lawrence
Barksdale. Of Victoria, were Sun
day guests of their mother. Mrs.
p. L. Barksdale.
1t. Com. and Mrs. Milton Jones
and sons. of Washington. D. c.,
we're guests of 1t. Jones father.
George E. Jones. last week end.
Mrs. Ruby Amos started work at
the Virginia Crafts plant in Keys
lille Monday.