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Jackson advocate. [volume] (Jackson, Miss.) 1939-current, 1956-07-28

Elvin R. Caldwell, a specialist
in business economics, has been
elected president of the Denver
City Council by his fellow men,
bers. He will serve a year.
He is one of five councilmen ell
ected to their first terms in the
1855 city election which elevated
Will R. Nicholson to the mayoralty.
Mr.. Caldwell is married, and his
wife, who like himself is college
graduate, teaches the fifth and
sixth grades at the Mitchell ele-
mentary school in East Denver.
She attended the University, exaf
Denver, he the University of Colo
Jackson advocate. [volume] (Jackson, Miss.) 1939-current, 1956-07-28
First Negro In History Elected
President Of Denver City Council

RADIO and the University of Denver.
They have four children.
The new president expressed
himself as deeply. moved at the
honor, which he said was one
"given very few of my people in
cities throughout the y nit e d
States"
Mr.. Caldwell is a Negro, the first
of his race to be elected as presi-
dent of Denver City Council.
During World War II Mr.. Cald-
we'll was chief statistjcian at the
Denver plant Of Remington Arms
Company, a special assistant to the
Continued on Page Eight)
Jackson advocate. [volume] (Jackson, Miss.) 1939-current, 1956-07-28

Washington, D. c., July "a -
Jubilant Southern House members
said Saturday their week-long fight
against the administration civil
rights bill has killed the measure
for this session.
The House tentatively approved
the controversial four-point pro-
gram late yesterday. But final
Jackson advocate. [volume] (Jackson, Miss.) 1939-current, 1956-07-28
EXPERTS PREDICT MAJOR ROLE
FOR AFRICA IN WORLD AFFAIRS

Sovereign Nations will sprout out
of the African bush.
Nation World
Sudan, Morocco and Tunisia
gained independence this year and
will take their place in the 76-Na-
ton World Organization promptly
after the General Assembly con-
venes after the U. S. Presidential
election. Sudan and Morocco al
ready have been recommended
unanimously for admission by the
Security Council and Tunisia's
Continued on Page Severn
Jackson advocate. [volume] (Jackson, Miss.) 1939-current, 1956-07-28
Negro DR.. Loses
$15,O0O-LibeI Suit
ToFIa. Legislator

Tallahassee, Fla, July "a - DIR.
Won D. Mizell, Fort Lauderdale
Negro physician, will not appeal
$4,000 libel judgment awarded
against him in favor of State Rep
resentative Prentice P. Pruitt, of
Jefferson County.
Pfuitt claimed he was Ebeled by
Mizell in communications attack
ing the legislators strong segre-
cation stand as a Communist line.
-Patronize Our Advertisers
Jackson advocate. [volume] (Jackson, Miss.) 1939-current, 1956-07-28
Negro Woman Gives $350,000
To Texas Community Chest Fund

Dallas County and City Council of
Social Agencies. After serving a
three-year term, she was chosen
Council secretary.
Mrs. Anderson recently gave a
magnificent gift, section of prop
erty in midtown Dallas, and valued
at $350,000, to the Dallas Com
munity Chest Trust Fund. The
gift site is half a block from the
new Statler- Hilton Hotel there, and
Continued on Page Four)
Jackson advocate. [volume] (Jackson, Miss.) 1939-current, 1956-07-28
Natl Christian
Missionary Cow.
In Kansas City Set
Well known Jackson
Woman To Present
Pageant

Kansas City, Mo-, July 23.-Spe-
ciaD-"Recruiting, Training, and
Sustaining the Ministry will be
the theme of the National Chris
tian Missionary. Convention, Dis
ciples of Christ, August 20-26 in
Kansas City, Mo-.
Disciples from 26 states and the
District of Columbia will be in
attendance at the w. Paseo Chris
tan Church, where the assembly
session will be held, according to
Continued on Page Five)
Jackson advocate. [volume] (Jackson, Miss.) 1939-current, 1956-07-28
SAY CIVIL RIGHTS BILL is DEAD

vote on passage was delayed until
Monday.
The strong House bloc of North
ern Democrats and Republicans
backing the bill are certain to get
it passed. However, by delaying
the final vote until Monday, the
Dixie bloc said any possible chance
Continued on Page Seven)
Jackson advocate. [volume] (Jackson, Miss.) 1939-current, 1956-07-28
Crosses Burn As
First Negro Votes

Fayetteville, N. c., July 23.-
The first Negro ever to vote here
did so last week in the midst of
burning crosses, a parade of cars
and white robed men who motored
through a Negro section of town.
The lone colored voter dropped
his ballot in . the box through a
window from special platform
constructed outside the courthouse
for Negro voters.
Four Negroes were registered,
but only one voted.
Jackson advocate. [volume] (Jackson, Miss.) 1939-current, 1956-07-28

United Nations, n. Y, July "a
Western diplomats predicted Sat-
urday a major role for Africa in
world affairs and warned Of Soviet
efforts to court or "Neutralize"
the rising independent African
states, three of which are slated
for admission to U. N. this fall.
Diplomats expressed belief the
Ozark" continent at last is COM
ing into it's own after generations
of colonialism and will be forced
to contend within the next four
years when at least four more
Jackson advocate. [volume] (Jackson, Miss.) 1939-current, 1956-07-28
Negro Woman
Lawyer Gets
Des Moines Post

Des Moines, Iowa, July % Mrs.
Willie Stevenson NGalnton, SO, a
graduate of Terrell Law School, of
Washington, D. c., has become the
first woman assistant County At
torney in Des Moines History.
Mrs. Stevenson succeeds her
husband who resigned to enter pri-
vate practice.
Jackson advocate. [volume] (Jackson, Miss.) 1939-current, 1956-07-28

Jackson, Miss. July "a (DSN)-
Indignation of it's patients cause
the local white citizens here this
week to call for a boycott of the
Jackson Veterans Hospital.
The Indignation of the hospital
facility became a matter Of public
discussion when Mrs. R. G. Beck
with, g white woman patient from
Jackson advocate. [volume] (Jackson, Miss.) 1939-current, 1956-07-28
SAY SLAVERY STILL ExISTSIN
SOME PARTS OF THE WORLD

New York, N. Y, July 18-Slav-
cry on large scale still exists in
parts of the Middle East and At
RIGA.
An article appearing in the cur
rent issue of Coronet reveals that
Saudi Arabia is one Of the remain
ing strongholds Of slavery in the
modern world.
Money from royalties is plentiful
in this oil rich country and there is
Jackson advocate. [volume] (Jackson, Miss.) 1939-current, 1956-07-28

a steadily growing demand for do
nestle and work slaves.
Twentieth-century slave hunters
use all the old methods Of entice-
ment and kidnap, plus some new
techniques.
Saudi slave-dealers roam on mo-
tor trucks as far as French Equa-
torial Africa, Nigeria and the Bel
gian Congo. They choose remote
CONTINUED on Page Seven)
Jackson advocate. [volume] (Jackson, Miss.) 1939-current, 1956-07-28

An outstanding civil leader of
Dallas, Texas, has just concluded
a Today vacation stay in Los
Angeles, a high point of which
was visit to the Queen of Angels
Hospital Clinic, one of the Com
munity Chests 1913 Red Feather
Agencies.
The visitor was Mrs. Pearl C.
Anderson, a Catholic lay leader
and philanthropist, first Negro to
be named to the Board of the
Jackson advocate. [volume] (Jackson, Miss.) 1939-current, 1956-07-28
lntegration Leads Citizens Council To
Call For Boycott Of VA Hospital Here

Vicksburg, Mississippi charged that
she had been placed in ward
shared by Negro men.
The manager of the hospital, A.
w. Woolford, vigorously denied
that the woman patient had been
placed in male ward, but added
that the hospital is completely in
CONTINUED on Page Three
Jackson advocate. [volume] (Jackson, Miss.) 1939-current, 1956-07-28
Trail Postponed
In Shooting
Of Negro

Louisville, Miss, July 23.-As-
sault and battery charges against
a white service station operator
who shot a Negro customer were
postponed last week by the grand
jury, according to Winston County
Circuit Court officials.
Authorities said the case was
called off until the next session
of court because the victim, Kozie
Continued on Page Five)
Jackson advocate. [volume] (Jackson, Miss.) 1939-current, 1956-07-28

Washington, D. c., July % - A
sharply divided House battling for
a second day over civil rights
legislation and a Negro Congress
man charged that millions of peo-
pie behind Americas dark cur
ta;ns," are being denied the right
to vote.
Rep. Adam Powell Cd N. Y,
Jackson advocate. [volume] (Jackson, Miss.) 1939-current, 1956-07-28
Negro Demoera
Leaders Weigh
Platform

New York, July "a - Leading
Negro Democrats met in Chicago
July 81, to draw up suggestions for
civil rights plank in the party's
election platform.
New York City Councilman Earl
CONTINUED on Page Four)
Jackson advocate. [volume] (Jackson, Miss.) 1939-current, 1956-07-28
Indignation Cut
Negro High
Schools In Half
In Oklahoma
Only "a To Operate
Next Year

Oklahoma, City, July 23-State
education officials announced Mon
day that "A Oklahoma Negro high
schools will be in operation next
September, about half the number
that operated before the May, 1866
U. S. Supreme Court decision
against racial segregation.
In five of the "A districts with
separate schools-Oklahoma City,
Continued on Page Seven)
Jackson advocate. [volume] (Jackson, Miss.) 1939-current, 1956-07-28
MUST BE AGAINST INTEGRATI0N
TO VOTE IN The STATE

one wishing to participate in the
primaries can be compelled (under
the convention rules) to subscribe
to the principles" under oath.
In addition to a reaffirmation Of
the state party's opposition to Mis-
sissippi's traditional patterns OF
Continued on Page Seven)
Jackson advocate. [volume] (Jackson, Miss.) 1939-current, 1956-07-28

In a new set of rules adopted
Monday, Negroes who seek to vote
in the Democratic Primaries must
declare themselves opposed to in
tegration. The rules are contained
in a so-called Declaration of
Party Principles adopted by the
State Democratic Convention. Any
Jackson advocate. [volume] (Jackson, Miss.) 1939-current, 1956-07-28
Powell Hits Americas Dark Curtain

declared: County by County IN
many states, could enumerate
instances where not a single Me-
gro is allowed to VOTE"
The New York Legislator told
the House in a prepared statement
that in Wilcox County, Ala, mot
single Negro" out of 1885 Me-
Continued on Page Five)
Jackson advocate. [volume] (Jackson, Miss.) 1939-current, 1956-07-28

Detroit, Mich. July % - The
family of a man who was mistaken
for a Negro was waiting last week
to move out of the house it sold
after being the target Of an April
6 rock-tossing demonstration by
neighbors.
According to John w. Rouse,
'everything's OK now and every
Jackson advocate. [volume] (Jackson, Miss.) 1939-current, 1956-07-28

Patronize Our Advertise
.ers - Their Advertising
in this paper shows that
they appreciate your
trade.
The Tribune. [volume] (Roanoke, Va.) 1951-19??, 1956-11-03

her house guests DR.. and NJ
A. P. Moore from Philados,
phia, Pa, recently.
Well, this winds it I'm g..
this time, except to saw tbs.
in the midst of life we ass
near death and that thin.
happen sometimes, so onic 90
ly that you hardly know how
| was the victim, Wednesd.'.
of first degree burns when :,
attempted to light the o.,
here in the office. Not too
severe, thank Heaven, but i
the burns, on both arms. wer'
certainly hurting for a wbilo
Thanks The doctors saw rn
live. (Smile)
Best luck to all of you. SEQ
you next time.
The Tribune. [volume] (Roanoke, Va.) 1951-19??, 1956-11-03
MAHALIA JACKSON
SUPPORTS STEVENSON

Famed gospel singer Ma
halia Jackson has stated her
continued support of the
Democratic Party and it's
program for a New America
as advocated by Adlai E..
Stevenson.
The radio and recording ar
fist, whose singing of spirit
ual songs has thrilled mil
lions, recorded her political
choice Saturday night in a
wire to former United Ma
tions delegate Edith Samp-
son. The occasion was a giant
political rally held on Chica-
go's south side at which Mrs.
Eleanor Roosevelt was the
principal speaker.
Miss Jackson's telegram
was read to a cheering crowd
and said: ut was an honor
to be invited to share the
platform with Mrs. Roose-
welt who holds a warm place
in my heart and who is
Americas greatest Twin g
woman. | wish also to take
this occasion to deny printed
statements to the effect that
| am or ever have been any
thing but loyal and working
member of the Democratic
Party" The singer was I'M
able to attend because of a
previous engagement.
Known to millions as MA
HALIA, Miss Jackson thrilled
viewers of the Democratic
National Convention with her
rendition Of the Lords
Prayer.
The Tribune. [volume] (Roanoke, Va.) 1951-19??, 1956-11-03

ence Board, Tossie Tyree.
Anna Kyle and myself. After
the parade, the ladies served
hot tea, and it was really
delicious. | thought it was
fun, and quite an innovation
Everybody brought their own
cup and saucer. Wouldn't
it be a novel idea for your
next dinner party? Think
OF having no dishes to wash
after the guests have gone.
(Smile).
Miss Mary Ann Gaylor, of
Liberty Road, is visiting
friends in the capital (Rich-
mond). She has been gone
about two weeks and expects
to return around the 9th of
November. She reports hav-
ing a fine time.
Miss Gayles, whom | affec-
tionately call Elizabeth be-
cause | taught her when she
was in her teens, is re-
operating from a recent i'll
ness. We are so happy to
know that she is steadily i'm
proving.
Wedding Bells: This time
the lass and laddie are Miss
The Tribune. [volume] (Roanoke, Va.) 1951-19??, 1956-11-03

Louise Elaine Taylor and Mr..
Joseph Clifford Spencer. The
bells" will chime on Thanks
giving Day. They make an
attractive pair. Best luck to
them both, "congrats" to the
lucky fellow and "best wishes"
to the bride-to-be.
X
A Personal Note: Friends,
my dear, are truly cherished
possessions. We need to
cherish them. Last week. I
received a wire, telling me
of the passing of a very dear
friend, Mrs. Ruth Jordon, of
Richmond. She was all that
one could desire to find in a
The Tribune. [volume] (Roanoke, Va.) 1951-19??, 1956-11-03

friend. Rather young, too, to
die; but God knows best.
Another friend called me
Saturday from Richmond. We
had a long visit over the
phone. Guess I'll have to
make my contribution to her
telephone bill (Smile) but
we enjoyed visiting. She is
Miss Mary E. Wood, who is
the general head of the secre-
tarial staff of Va. Mutual Life
Insurance Co., of Richmond.
1ncidently, she says that she
enjoys reading my column,
but would like it to include
some Roanoke, Va. Mutual
news too. How about that?
Guess I'll have to get some
news from the Eva. Mutual"
ers of Roanoke.
Mrs. Mary Reddick, of ZIG
Staunton Ave-, N. w., is also
house bound. She had an &C
cident at home, in which she
injured her knee, and al
though she is not in bed, it
does appear that she will be
home for sometime. She is
steadily improving and I'm
sure that we're all delighted
for her.
saw Mr.. Clarence Robert
son standing out on his porch
at Rutherford Ave., N. w.,
Tuesday. 1t was nice seeing
him there. He has been quite
sick. Our prayers are for his
steady recovery.
Mrs. Elizabeth Palmer, Adj
missions Officer of Burrell
Memorial Hospital, had as
her house guests from Bethle-
hem, Pa, Mr.. and Mrs. Harry
Clark, Mrs. Maria Walton,
and Mrs. A. G.. Blue and twin
sons, Elliot Jr., and David.
The Tribune. [volume] (Roanoke, Va.) 1951-19??, 1956-11-03
JOLLY NINE

The Jolly Nine Club met
in the home of Mrs. Lessie
Polk of Patton Avenue, N. E.,
last Saturday, October 27, at
2 pm. The door prize was
won by Mrs. Jessie Brown
and the guest of the evening
was Mrs. Edna Clark.
A most delicious luncheon
was served by the hostess,
and the next meeting will
be held with Mrs. Maxine
Young of 18th Street, N. w.,
Rugby.
The Tribune. [volume] (Roanoke, Va.) 1951-19??, 1956-11-03

Mrs. Ruth Hood, Dietary,
reported a very pleasant
weekend recently when she
visited Mr.. and Mrs. George
Claxton of Lynchburg, Va,
and Mrs. p. Goard of Alta
vista, Va.
Our Editor, Mrs. Pearl S.
Beane, L.P.N. had as her
house guest recently her
charming sister, Mrs. Ruth
Bertrand of New York City.
To Mr.. and Mrs. Howard
(Virginia) Divers, we ex-
tend orchids on their 18th
wedding anniversary; also to
Mr.. and Mrs. Willard (Evang-
eline) Brown, to whom we
are extending best wishes.
This couple is making the
first milestone of their many
years to come. Congratula-
tions!
Mr.. and Mrs. Charles
(Ruby, R.N. of Burrell Mem
orial HospitaD Davis cele-
brated their first wedding
anniversary also on October
End. We certainly extend our
sincere Congratulations and
may the days ahead be Won.
der-ful ones.
X
Mrs. Lucille Moore had as
The Tribune. [volume] (Roanoke, Va.) 1951-19??, 1956-11-03
MONIYALE NEWS
j. b. Rucker, Reporter

Mrs. Melvena Wellington
will render musical program
at the First Montvale Baptist
Church, given by the Sunday
School at 8 pm, November
18th. All are invited.
Mr.. and Mrs. j. H. Duseus
were invited to Scarbor, w.
Va, to spend the weekend
with Mr.. and Mrs. Pat Jones.
The Tribune. [volume] (Roanoke, Va.) 1951-19??, 1956-11-03
DR.. M. Maurice Ryans
Subject: Upper respiratory infections (CoIds)
by

Once again the of cold weather with us ac-
conpaned by It's present the cold
great deal of experimental work has done on the
cause OF cold by many pharmaceutical houses and much
progress has been made We know, for instance that
the germ causing cold is virus. We might even say
not one virus but at least five six AS these
studies effective cold vaccnes have been perfected
which afford protection against the vrulent forms
In trying to control the colds it is will
to consider the causave factors generally agreed
that lowered resistance in the fatigue exposure
the elements and improper diet contribute spread of
cold 1t is also thought that there is type of individual
who seems to be susceptible to this type of
in spite of every precauton
Inc treatment of cold has not changed i'm the past
few 1t consists of preferably in bed plenty of
fluids, asprns for fever and antbotcs to prevent
pications.
Next week shall consider peursy
The Tribune. [volume] (Roanoke, Va.) 1951-19??, 1956-11-03
BY Florence Fields-WOod

Hello! Not much space or
much time this week but |
must tell you about my at
tending the HAT" Rally given
by Hicks Memorial Club of
Greater Mt. Zion Baptist
Church, Rev. M. T. Coker
pastor. The president, Mrs.
Mamie Gray, was delighted
with the audience and the
ladies' hats. You should have
seen them.
Mrs. Mary Bonds was judg-
ed the wearer of the fun
NEST Hat which was a crea-
ton of cotton and roses.
Mrs. Anne Spragins had a
novel pill-boX made of green
material with a symmetrical
adornment of wishbones, also
dyed green. Her hat was
judged the "most practical.
Mrs. Ruth Womack's hat
won the honor as the "most
scenic. Hers depicted a
japanese garden scene with
the trees and everything. For
further oriental flavor, the
hat was betassled all around.
The most interesting"
honors went to Mrs. Mamie
Gray who modelled a Christ
mas Hat" which was made of
Christmas Cards, bows and
what have you.
Mrs. Ada Manns wore the
most tatalizing", an arrange
ment of buttons and bows"
which really fascinated the
entire audience.
Mrs. Nancy Moore wore a
hat bedecked with edible
vegetables. She was advised
not to wear it to church or
to a picnic (Smile).
Others displaying hats were
Mrs. Mitchell, who modelled
a christmas Tree; Mrs.
Owens, Spring Creation;
Mrs. Lowe, Crosses and Rib
bons"; and Mrs. Edmunds
who wore an "All Occasion
Hat.
Little Miss Catherine Wo-
mack sang a lovely solo. She
has a beautiful voice and I
was happy to have had the
privilege of hearing her. She
is an attractive little girl, and
| am of the opinion that there
are other youngsters in the
city who have talent. They
should all be encouraged,
don't you think? l also sang.
Judges for the "Show of
Hats" were Mesdames, Flor
The Miami times. [volume] (Miami, Fla.) 1923-current, 1956-11-03

Next Tuesday along with the
presidential election, issues vital
to the state and TO Miami will be
presented to the voters Of Dade
County. One such issue will be
known as amendments and B.
These two amendments are ex-
tremely important to school per-
sonnet and to all citizens espec-
tally interested in public educa-
ton.
Another will be the hospital
bond election. Passage of the hos
pital bond issue will give an adj
ditional 900 beds for Negroes in
Jackson Memorial and the coun-
ty hospital at Kendall.
It should not be necessary to
repeat here that our responsibility
as citizens Is quite clear. Every
where over this land, news agen-
cieS, radio and television and the
rostrum, have been urging people
to vote. If people did not have
the right to vote such urging
would be unnecessary and futile.
Great emphasis is placed upon
voting because it is the means by
which people participate in their
government. If they fail to vote
or permit it to be cheapened or
prostituted or taken away from
them, anything can happen. Gov
eminent can be used to thwart
their wishes or to enslave them.
Negroes should never forget or
overlook this fact. They have too
much to gain at this crucial mo-
ment to stay away from I h e
polls, through apathy, or lazi-
ness, or through fellowship blind
ed by ignorance and racial pre-
JUDGE.
In the thick Of this political
pulse-taking season, we feel sure
that more than at any other time
The Miami times. [volume] (Miami, Fla.) 1923-current, 1956-11-03

ing to make a decision on which
the enjoyment of full citizenship
so greatly depends.
Any attempt to weigh the in
formation coming from the pub
licity agencies of both parties
must be accompanied by the adj
monition about the proverbial
grain of salt. 1t is generally con-
coded that the Negro vote will
have a lot to do with the final
outcome of the next Tuesday
election. This is especially true in
states outside the South. fney W..
have to decide for wohm they will
vote on the basis of what tn
parties have meant to Negroes in
the past, and on how much faith
they can put in the party prom
ises. AS far as the past is con
cerned both parties have done
some good things and both have
failed to do much that they coult
have done. AS to their promises
both haribor elements capable of
voiding any promises they make.
This corner appreciates tn
strides upward made by the Ne.
gro in the 20 years of Democrat
rule under Presidents Roosevelt
and Truman. And by and large
these premises have been exten
sively broadened under the Eisen
hover administration. However
our advice is: consult a source Of
information in which you hav
faith and let ii help you to make
up your mind. But by all mean.
VOTE. We have complete faith in
the ultimate outcome for good fO
Negroes of this country, but vol
and l can hasten the day when
this shall come to pass by intelli'
gently exercising our franchise
next Tuesday. This cannot bf
done If, on the other hand, we
stay at home and '1et George do
IT,"
The Miami times. [volume] (Miami, Fla.) 1923-current, 1956-11-03

N history, the eyes of the world
are focused upon the Negro and
are searching for the trend in
which his vote will go. Perhaps
more so this year than in any
3eriod since Reconstruction, the
Negro and the issue of his civil
lights have become bargaining
factor and certainly an issue of
sharply drawn party lines. This
places him in an important, yet
precariouS position - and the in
telligent and forceful use of his
ballot - en- masse - can become
the decisive factor in the lot he
will enjoy in the years just ahead.
We are not so sure, nor is any
body else, that any of the predic-
tons we've been hearing recent
ly will come to pass. Both parties
and many outstanding statesmen
have been telling the voters of
the country that a new day for
America is in the offing, il either
of the parties is voted into Office.
The literature of both parties has
carried claims of great benefits
achieved for the people in the
cast and equally great promises
for them in the future. It has also
leveled blame at each other. But
none of this is new or strange
to Negroes who have been obser-
want and discerning through
the years. The net result as of
this date is confusion for all ex-
cept those who follow blindly
party labels.
The Negro vote for which both
parties are making serious bid is
N the worst state of confusion.
And this vote, perhaps more
han any other, has a great deal
more at stake. No other group of
citizens is confronted with hav-