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Milford chronicle., 1956-08-17
FARM PICTURE BRIGHTENs


Evidence continues to mount that the lot
of farmers across the nation is steadily i'm
proving in all sectors. This will be viewed
with dismay by the Democrats who thus see
themselves robbed of campaign ammunition
which they hoped to be able to use effectively
in farm states.
In the important area of prices received
by farm producers for products sold, USDA
figures show an increase in June for the
sixth consecutive month to point IL per
cent higher than at the end of last year. The
slight one per cent decline between mid-June
and mid-July is regarded as sign of a stabil-
izing trend and not a signal for backward
movement.
In the meantime, in the equally vital field
of farmers costs, the month of June showed
no change over the previous month and this
steadiness, plus the rise in prices, combined
to boost farm purchasing power.
Another plus in the more cheerful farm
picture lies in improvement in the value of
farm property, up per cent during the past
year with both land and buildings showing
gains IN all sections of the country.
The reason for all this?
One is given by Charles B. Shuman, pres
ldent OF the American Farm Bureau Feder-
alton who observed in speech June 18th
that: "FOr the first time in five years the
downward trend of farm prices has been
halted. We can see this after one years ex-
perience with flexible price supports, even
though there has been only modest appli-
cation of the principle.
Flexible price supports it will be remem-
bered, were written into the farm bill en-
acted by the 83rd Republican Congress- This
fact. therefore, gives to Republicans credit
not alone for the brightness noticeable but
also for the improvement that is expected
to continue.
Milford chronicle., 1956-08-17
TO ADD LIFE TO YEARS

icine, the u. S. today has more and older old
folks than any precious culture in history.
In 1900 only Al per cent of the population
were 65 or over; now these Senior citizens"
account for 3.4 per cent, and by 1880 they
will make up 10 per cent to 15 per cent in
nation of about 225 million.
Time tells of some of the advances that
have been made in dealing with the medical
problems of advancing age. New and re-
markable drugs are among them. So are
modern surgical techniques. Not long ago,
for instance, the death rate among elderly
people who suffered broken hips from falls
was EXTREMITY high. Now, according to Time,
surgeons can safely undertake the operation
to reduce the fracture in victims as old as
60"
Particularly notable discoveries have
been made in the all-impOrtant field of diet.
Half century ago it was generally believed
that old people should consume little protein.
Present-day diets, which build and maintain
physical and mental health, contain siZable
amounts of protein, along with fats and car
bohydrates and other necessary constituents.
Not all of the medical problems of old age
have been solved by any means-any more
than have the social and economic problems.
But the gains in a comparatively brief span
of time. have been striking. To quote Time
again. "U. S. specialists in medicine for the
aging and aged may well grow old themselves
add life to years, not just years to life
g0&g
THE FIRST TO BE FIRED
Is a minimum wage law sound way to
help people in the bottom-earning brackets?
If you think so, an article by Bettina Bien,
in The Freeman, may give you another slant
on the problem The article states: eff the
minimum wage rate is set higher than the
market rate, it hurts the very person it is
designed to help-the lowest producers, and
hence the lowest earners. The first to be fired,
when a new minimum wage rate is set, are
those who cannot contribute enough to the
market to cover the cost of their wage
The barometer of earning power must be
productivity-which is the measure of the
workers value to the employer and to the
public. No law, no matter how well intention
ed, can cancel out that fact
The Detroit tribune. (Detroit, Mich.) 1935-1966, 1956-09-08
United Artist Names
Publicity Counselor

Mrs. Diamond also will serve
as a liaison contact with the
Negro press.
The Detroit tribune. (Detroit, Mich.) 1935-1966, 1956-09-08
IS Not to Old
For Masons

You can become a Mason at
the age of 95. if you have such
a desire.
William V. Banks, Supreme
Grand Master of the Interna-
tional Free and Accepted Mod
crn Masons, has made this pos
slblc by streamlining his outfit
TO suit modern needs.
In this modern age the life
of man has been greatly length
ened, therefore, International
Masons has moved the age limit
up To 95." he said.
But there is also room in
the organization for more youth
potentials. Our Junior depart
ments offer opportunities for
the youngsters to prepare for
leadership in the world of to-
morrow says Banks.
international Masonic head
quarters in located at 405 Ora
tiot
There are sevearl restrictions
lifted from the Masonic organ
ization. One of the restrictions
is that of requiring women to
be the relatives of Master Ma
sons before they are eligible
for membership.
Women of today are free and
worthy Of carrying their own"
explains Banks. THE only re-
ouirements are that a woman
be of good, clean morals"
The Detroit tribune. (Detroit, Mich.) 1935-1966, 1956-09-08
COMMENTATORS

as important that you work
on problems as promotion.
Sometimes it's more impor-
tant. Self-appraisal is al
ways a good companion of
promotion. But as you deal
with your problems, try to
keep everything in per-
spective and your promo
ton on the track. Don't
seem to be selling your
community's troubles when
and where-you should
be selling its assets.
If there is a community
or area SO Utoplan as to
be free of problems affect
ing its industrial develop
ment, we haven't heard OF
it. These problem should
be approached opcn-mind-
edly and fortnight We
attempt to do that. When
there's a problem that
threatens to discharge a
company about a Michigan
location, whether a com
pany already here or one
that might come, we try to
sit down with the company
to ia k the problem
through. You'd be surpris
ed how If ten "A way
through can be found.
You might even be sur
prised how often serious,
sustained attention to a
problem by IA representa-
tive committee of devoted
citizens will solve a prob
lem or white it down to
junior size. Try il in your
town when problems arise
that may impede your in
dustrial development. Bet
ter yet, so looking for your
prblem befort they arise.
The Detroit tribune. (Detroit, Mich.) 1935-1966, 1956-09-08
Next Week
INDUSTRIAL PROMO
TON is NOT ALL
PROMOTION

One of the worst failings
that can afflict the people
of a community or area
so far as its industrial de-
velopment is concerned is
the feeling that the place
has so much to attract in
dustry there's no need to
worry about its shortcom-
ings that everything is
fine, industry is expand
ing, business is coming their
way and handicaps can be
passed over or CLOSED
over. Your state Economic
Development Commission
and its staff have never
consciously been guilty of
that point of view.
If your community or
area wants industry, it's
The Detroit tribune. (Detroit, Mich.) 1935-1966, 1956-09-08

May Kinckle hammond has
been appointed as special
publicity consultant for United
Artists. il was announced re-
Gently by Roger II. Lewis. Ma
tlonal director of advertising
publicity and exploitation.
Mrs. Dsmmond began her
assignment with two new VA
release. Robert r o S ems
alexander The Great" star
ring Richard Burton. Fredric
March. Claire Bloom and
Danielle Darrie ux. and
"Trapeze." the Hecht and
Lancaster circus spectacle.
starring Burt Lancaster. Tony
Curtis and Gina Lollobrigi-
da.
Currently she is working on
The Ambassadors Daughter, "
starring Olivia dc Havillandd.
John Forsythe, Myrna 10y and
Adolphe Menio
The Detroit tribune. (Detroit, Mich.) 1935-1966, 1956-09-08

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tive of selling Michigan to
industry the country over.
We hope to have financial
participation in the cam
paign by business and la.
Dor. But everybody can
participate by using the
slogan. Use it wherever
and whenever you can
on your stationery, bull
letins, posters, window dis
plays, advertising litera-
ture, in your speeches,
d a ly conversation and
other contacts. Constant re-
petition of these five words
will help attract industry,
and attracting industry to
job.
To Be Continued
The Detroit tribune. (Detroit, Mich.) 1935-1966, 1956-09-08

The struggle to get ahead and
acclaim success envolves many
triumphs. The will to face your
hardships and the greater will
to do better is main factor in
success.
Twenty year old billy May
field is among the many who
i. struggling hard to achieve
this goal.
Billy, a native Detroiter, at
tended Garfield Elementary and
Northeastern High School. AS
far back as he can remember,
he always wanted to sing. AT
Garfield he got his first oppor-
tunity to let others hear him.
He was in the school choir. in
which he sang in the various
concerts and school programs.
II was at one of the school
concerts that Billy sang "Ole
Man River" After he had fin
ished, the whole audience gave
him such tremendous applause
that he was asked TO sing il over
twice more.
In the fall and summer OF
1855, Billy sang with the c. B
! S. choir. which broadcast Over
Don Large's radio program. Bill
ly has also appeared at the
Veterans Memorial and at thu
local dance halls.
He proved his singing ability
when he appeared at the
Michigan Theatre last year.
in Search for Star" contest.
Altho he didn't win. he knew
that he was step further
toward his goal.
After his appearance at TIT
Michigan he received much rec
ognition. He was asked TO g
on tour with FELTON, Jones band
The tour lasted week ana
half. This was an exciting even
for Tony, for he had never ex
perienced this before.
AS in many stories, we rea'
about the young aspirant goln
to seek his fortune. Tony, ais
young aspirant, went to New
York a few months ago to seel
his fortune. II seemed that tn
doors were closed to him AM
that his constant knockln
would not open it.
He is now back in Detroit
working on an original song
composed by Joan Yates. The
song is entitled "A World of
Make Believe"
He hopes very much that tn
song will be a success and h
knows also that with his con
slant effort and the help c
others, the door OF success Wi
surely open.
The Detroit tribune. (Detroit, Mich.) 1935-1966, 1956-09-08

Boxing At Olympia -. PAL 80.
The Fall Boxing Season will
open on a note of high excite
ment at Olympia Friday night.
September Dist. when Miguel
Berros and Ike Chestnut Col
lidc in one of the biggest feath-
crweight battles of the eyar
Both Berros and Chestnut
have been going great guns
this year.
Chestnut proved his stature
as a title contender last June
when he scored a sensational
knockout over Carmclo Costa,
who had been listed as dire
threat to Sandy Saddler's cham
picnship.
Bcrros was hardly less inn
pressive lac in August when he
posted a l0-round victory over
Flash Elorde in slam bang
ouel.
Fans will remember Elorde
as the doughty youngster who
upset Saddler in an overweight
match and almost made il
stick when the title was on the
line in a rcmatch.
The Detroit tribune. (Detroit, Mich.) 1935-1966, 1956-09-08
Up and Coming
BY JOAN YATES

The struggle to get ahead and
acclaim success envolves many
triumphs. The will TO face your
hardships and the greater will
to do better is a main factor in
The Detroit tribune. (Detroit, Mich.) 1935-1966, 1956-09-08

In Len Zyzda'S first starting
assignment at Purdue University
as a sophomore end. the Detroit
Lions rookie played a major
role in swapping Michigan States
28-game victory streak in 1853.
The Detroit tribune. (Detroit, Mich.) 1935-1966, 1956-09-08

NEW YORKER GUEST: Mrs
Csllie D. Bovd. standing. and
Willie Jsmes Williams of But.
falo. N. Y. recently returned
home following their visit 10
Detroit. They were house
guest of Mr.. and Mrs. Willie
Woods of Meldrum.-Phoio by
F. Williams.
The Detroit tribune. (Detroit, Mich.) 1935-1966, 1956-09-08
VIC VET SAYS:

Veterans must have service
connected disabilities to be
eligible for virtually any of the
benefits enacted for peacetime
veterans.
The Detroit tribune. (Detroit, Mich.) 1935-1966, 1956-09-08
WV Worker

Before joining United Artists.
Mrs. Diamond was director OF
publicity and promotion for
the YWCA of New York and
television and radio editor OF
Junior Scholastic Magazine.
She also has been associated
in various writing capacities
with the Phaff Sewing Machine
Company. the Condo Mast Com
pany and Burlington Mills Corp.
She is a graduate Of Tallade-
ga College and the New York
School of Social Work.
In private life she is the wife
of Howard Diamond. a re-
director in the School of En-
ginecring, New York Univer-
sity.
The Diamond live in Great
Neck, l.. l.. and have a IA
vear-old son Howard Kinckle
hammond
Jackson advocate. [volume] (Jackson, Miss.) 1939-current, 1956-10-13
Patronize Our Advertisers

STATEMENT REQUIRED BY The ACT
OF AUGUST "a, 1912, AS AM.NDED
BY THE ACTS OF MARCH 5, 1888.
AND JULY z, 1916 (Title 80, United
States Code, Section 233) SHOWING
THE OWNERSHIP, MANAGEMENT,
AND CIRCULATION OF
Jackson Advocate, published weekly at
Jackson, Mississippi, for OCTOBER l.
1856.
/. The names and addresses OF the
publisher, editor. managing editor ana
business managers are:
publisher Percy Greene. 406la N. Far
ish ST., Jackson Miss.
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ST., Jackson. Miss.
N. Parish St, Jackson. Miss.
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N. Parish ST., Jackson. Miss.
e The owner is: (H owned by q cor
poration, Its name and address must
be stated and also Immediately tnere-
under the names ana actresses 80. o.
stockholders owning or holding ! per
cent or more Of total amount OF stock
II not owned by corporation. the
names and addresses OF the individual
owners must be given. II owned by
partnership or other unfncorporated
firm. its name and address. as Wen as
that of each individual member. must
Percy Greene, 4oela N. Parish St.
Jackson. Miss.
3 The known bondholders. mort
paeees. and other security holders own
ing or holding 1 percent or more OF
total amount Of bonds, mortgages. or
other securities are: or there are none,
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company as trustee or in any other
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each issue Of this publication sold or
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wise to paid subscribers during the
- months preceding the date shown
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counsel for the organization and
a plaintiff in the first suit. Plain
tiff in the second was DR.. John 1.
Reddix, president of the Guiding
Voice, Inc. Both suits are class
action brought against Mae Lucky,
registrar of voters.
Each suit asked for $4,000 in
damages against the defendant.
The petition filed in the first
suit seeks permanent injunction
against segregating and discrimi-
mating against Negroes in the Of
flee of the registrar of this parish.
The cause. of action, according
to the document, arose on or about
Aug. Is, 1856 when Attorney Sharp,
special counsel for the Guiding
Voice, Inc. visited the office of the
registrar for the purpose of rep
resenting registrants whose right
to remain on the roll had been
challenged.
The plaintiff maintained that
the registrar refused to entertain
his question in her office, stating
that all Negroes would have to go
into the Police Jury room and that
all of the cards and other informa-
ton relative to their status was To-
Gated there. The attorney contends
that the action was filed on behalf
of himself and all cher Negroes
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a complete halt as result of the
presently existing tension.
The theme of the meeting is
Parallel Progress, a new approach
to the discussion of race-relations
put forward by the Editor of The
Jackson Advocate. The meeting will
issue a call for parallel Progress
of Negro and White People of the
Mississippi and the rest of the
south as a sure road to inte-racial
cooperation and goodwill.
The sponsors of the meeting has
let it be known that the meeting
is not being held to endorse or
condemn neither segregation" nor
"integration," but as primarily to
put into the thinking of both the
responsible Negro and white citi-
zens of the state, the idea of "Par-
allel Progress" of Negro and white
peoples, as substitute for the ire
and tension provoking subjects of
segregation" and "integration."
The program will consist of a
sermon by Rev. M. L. Young, and
an address by a nationally known
speaker, with remarks on parallel
Progress" as a new thought in
race-relations by Percy Greene.
Special music will be furnished
by the Memphis Gospel Chorus of
Memphis, Tenn, and The Bradley
Singers, outstanding local group,
under the direction of Robert A.
Bracey, we'll known gospel singer.
A number of the outstanding
choirs of the city will also be heard
on the program. All church choirs
are invited to be present at the
meeting which will give a prize of
$25 to the best singing choir, and
a prize of $40 for the largest
choir present.
The admission to the program
will be free.
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MahaIia
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Miss Jackson's telegram was
read to a cheering crowd and said:
at was an honor to be invited to
share the platform with Mrs.
Roosevelt who holds a warm place
in my heart and who is Americas
greatest living woman. l wish
also to take this occasion to deny
printed statements to the effect
that | am or ever have been any
thing but a loyal and working
member of the Democratic Party"
The singer was unable to attend
because of previous engagement.
Known to millions as Mahalia,
Miss Jackson thrilled viewers of
the Democratic National Conven-
ton with her rendition of the
Lords Prayer.
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All-NegrO Town


Mound Bayou is one of the ma
tons new all-Negro towns. The
area the group passed through was
Delta country, where Negroes out
number whites as much as 5 to l
in some places.
The first stop was at Aberdeen,
with lunch at a park near Grenada.
Tomorrow they go to Vicksburg,
stopping en- route at Rolling Fork.
~ One of the speakers at the Mound
Bayou city hall session, c. P. Hall,
head of the towns American Le-
gion post, said he felt he was TAX
ing chances" by his stand. How
ever, he added, "life is dear, but
so are other things"
DR.. E. P. Burton of Mound Bayou
told the editors mo effort was
made between whites and Negroes
to work out segregation problems. !"
The physician said he doesn't
believe whites teach their children
to hate Negroes but "do teach them
to believe the Negro is inferior"
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treated as a man"

treated as a man."
An editor said Negro minister
visiting on the campus told him
"the job must be done from the
outside" if Negroes ever gain
their full rights" in Mississippi.
He did not identify him.
The editor added that the Negro
clergyman told him that after he
cast a vote in the 1868 election "his
house was burned, he was put in
Jail and his license to operate sew
eral small businesses was with
drawn"
Some of the editors, who told
newsmen privately that their
schedule was so tight they could
not talk to enough Negroes, had
ample opportunities for interviews
today.
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81 think they're messing around
too much with the religious num-
bers. They're changing songs that
were wrought in suffering and
born in a spiritual outlet They're
now just making jam sessions out
of them, which l think is wicked"
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affected.

similarly affected.
In the second suit, the petition
showed that the class action was
brought on behalf of DR.. Reddix
and three thousand other Negroes
challenged by the white citizens
council during the months of April
through May IL, 1856.
The action seeks to declare the
whole process by which three thou
sand Negroes were erased from
the vote registration roll unlawful
and illegal and asks the Court to
order that the registrar and her
successors in office restore their
names to the roll.
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pressure"
The editors are making a week
long tour of the state as guests of
the State Sovereignty Commission,
set up to fight any move toward
racial Indignation in the schools or
elsewhere.
Stop At College
They met with Negro spokesman
in the city hall after stopping off
at Mississippi Vocational College
for Negroes at Itta Bena.
One of the crowd of students
intrviewed on the college campus
told the editors he had no desire to
"be a white man but l want to be
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the Jackson Advocate, whose Edi-
tor and Publisher is Percy Greene,
who was the pioneer in leadership
of Mississippi for the right to
. vote, equality under the law, and
first-class citizenship.
The main purpose of the meeting
is to put into new focus the value
of goodwill in race-relations, to
produce formula that will allay
the tension which most observers
see existing as a result OF the
school Indignation issue, and
formula which will bring about a
new era in relations of Negro and
white people which will enable
the Negro citizens of the state to
continue the progress which all
observers see as having come to
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ed"
They're trying to desecrate and
belittle God, and l don't go for
that" she declared.