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The Petal paper. [volume] (Petal, Miss.) 1953-19??, 1957-01-10
(From February 9, 1856 issue)

One of the best means by which person can acquire
education is to go ahead and do the best he and
when wrong have around to correct him. That
IS education by experience, of a sort
Our aim here, since not too well acquainted
with persons who have first hand knowledge of the
situation is to just go ahead and make statements and
in the event incorrect hope will take
the trouble to set us straight on the matter.
Since early childhood we have heard from the pull
pits of Mississippi the story of City called Heaven.
Our concept from the sermons we've heard is that In
that fabulous place milk and honey available in
abundance They're both fattening incidentally.
Well in view of the ruling of the United States SUI
preme Court, have begun to wonder how it will
affect that City called Heaven if at ALL We have al
ways sort of thought that Heaven was reserved for
white folks Mississippi Christians especially But now
have doubt about the whole business. AT any
rate, before doubt takes mind completely,
would like to inquire of Mississippi ministers if
right in our conception of Heaven.
There is gate the straw in charge is ST. Peter
When one approaches the premises seeking entrance
he is asked certain qquestons by the boss And they're
pretty catchy questions, too He has had considerable
experience in catching liars. You pretty well have to
tell the truth. OF course know most Msslsslppans
have done that A
There are certain requirements, we understand You
must be white Christian, OF sound mind and be able
to interpret the laws and bylaws of Heaven and Earth
to the satisfaction of the gatekeeper And you
get by the gate and aren't too fat already, you
gain entrance for eternity.
But what about the Negro? Do they have another
Heaven for him? Or possibly just section of Heaven
set aside for the Negroes quarters? Are the streets in the
negro quarters paved Win Solu 100! Do Iney give MN
milk and honey or does he stay too busy hopping the
golden streets that front of the white area? Pos
sibly it works like this and if we're wrong correct
Negro walks up to the straw boss, ST. Peter and
informs him that he's there, seeking entrance.
.sWell, Niger asks st. Peter, whats your name?"
The Negro gives his name
where you from, nigger?"
mississippi, boss is the answer.
did you try to vote while you lived in Missis-
sippi," asks the gate-keeper.
mo, sir, your honor. Not know niggers
place"
did you talk back to your white boss, or try
to home good white man. complain
about the difference in the pay scale between you and
the white MANI"
The Petal paper. [volume] (Petal, Miss.) 1953-19??, 1957-01-10
(From June 2. 1856 Issue)

Whether or not they have actually organized as a
chartered group, their guardian angels have the
Khan and Council we don't know but this do know:
There are few young in Hattiesburg who could
easy qualify for the Board of Directors such an
ganization as The Bigger and Better Bigots Bureau
We have been informed of course, of the riot a
New York ferry boat last week. We know of the riots
Chicago Detroit and ST. Louis. And in the interest of
passing along information, would like to call the
following to your attention. These not
in New York, Illinois, Michigan or Missouri they
happened Hattiesburg, Mississippi and you
these incidents have been confirmed For which
obvious we not using of the persons in
volved
The latter part of April, directly in front of the
The Petal paper. [volume] (Petal, Miss.) 1953-19??, 1957-01-10

was swollen completely out of proportion to its
MAJ shape There were bandages covering his right
cneek; the skin had been burst from the blows he
received He was having some difficulty in moving a.
round due to the fact that his BODY was badly hrsad
frankly we admit that these four incidents are in
ucave VI sometnlng which we have not yet been able
" ue!lhe out, nonetheless they exceptionally
SehiIlcant Ihs is not accusation for we have no
proof, and do not make charges without evidence hut
Is interesting to note that prior to the organization
OF the Citizens Council here there were no such Incl
dents reported Each of the four incidents has happen
GU since the organization of the Council We not be-
neVe That Council members were in any way involved
out we believe that the organization of such an outfit
Certain unntegent bigoted, inferior whites feel
tnlng resembling guardian angel protection in their
exstance Thus they take out their inferior feeling
Wnlch indeed they they don't just feel inferior)
on Negroes who by standards and concent are crea
lures OF lower order.
number of possibilities occur to us as a possible
result OF this kind of action the part of whites First
asloe from the humiliation suffered by Negroes in the
ihcloents mentioned (Which they must view with fear)
IS the TACT that one of these nights member of the
Bigger and Better Bigots Bureau is going to run into
negro who isn't woman child and when they do
.ney are hkely to get carved up like turkey at
thanksgiving Any Negro attacked would most certain
ly be in his rights to fight back but well lust re.
call our record in the state for justice to Negro
Another possibility is that in view of these whites
operating on the assumption that they are superior by
virtue OF their being white protestant and native born
they VIII not limit their brutal and humating attacks
70 Negroes OF course Catholic Jew and the miscel-
aneous are harder to identify than the Negro but those
thoroughly bent being superior would determine a
persons race or religion, and act according to their
limited intelligence. -
VI course If the Bigger and Better Bigots Bureau
Goes decide to organize get state charter collect dues
they could promote advertising campaign directing
all VINO are not white, protestant and native born to
wear sign around their neck reading: l AM CATH
IN NJ TI,ro or - AM JEW or WAS BORN
In EUROPE or whatever distinction is theirs
On, yes, II they do decide to organize we'd be glad
to suggest an attorney to draw their papers for them
mere seems to be two three around these parts who
would probably do the work free Selling it as an op-
portunlty to strike a blow for the sweet magnolia
The Petal paper. [volume] (Petal, Miss.) 1953-19??, 1957-01-10
Questions About Heaven
AT The Gate, One Keeper :. Two Gates?

'Not me, boss. know nigger's place"
Whatd you do for a living, ngger?" is the next
question.
"Sr hoed cotton in Mississippi I worked from
four IN the morning till seven at night. And kept my
children out of school they could hoe cotton too"
Pass said St. Peter. you're mighty fine niger"
Maybe that's how it is we just don't know. Or
maybe it's like this:
WELL Niger" asks ST. Peter whats your name?"
I'm Mrs Lula Mae Magnolia ST. Peter"
What do you mean Mrs, and what do you mean
calling st. Peter?" he asks
WELL sir, that's my name and that's your isn't
st. Peter sputters something awful s'My name is Mr.
ST Peter to you, niger, and your is just Lula
Mae Magnolia you know better than that Mrs
stuff"
'The prefix Mrs has no social connotation, Mr. ST.
Peter" said the Negro woman
THAT don't make any difference around this place
Some OF you niggers getting the most outlandish
notions here lately Honest to goodness, ! Just don't
figure it." ss% - ESQ., go
ST. Peter wipes the sweat from his brow, having
been in something of quandary. tst44 F42tt4y -
We'll sir" the Negro woman begins, "the law of
the nation in which lived said that ;" t.s ~ 81
Don't give that stuff, niger" interrupts ST.
Peter I've heard that malarky before Anyhow, where
you from?"
"Im from Mississippi sir" said the woman r
WELL it's wonder to you didn't get up here
sooner than you did, considering the way you act"
II thought you knew wasn't up here by natural
Mr. ST. Peter tried to vote in Mississippi and
that shortened my span somewhat"
WELL said st. Peter, "ets get with the entrance
questions. Now, know your and know that you
oHe ol lHOSe SSeIS VINO tlIeu 10 VOtc
What kind of work did you do in Mississippi"
Il school teacher Mr. ST. Peter" she answer
ed.
Without another word the keeper of the gate just
turned his thumb in downward direction. '"To hell
with you sister, he said
We're just asking of those who might know; Is
Heaven segregated? Or have they provided two
Heavens? Or a Negro get to Heaven?
For just moment let's consider the possibility of
the fact that in Heaven there is Jim Crow law no
segregation and lives certain street. in accor-
dance with the size of his halo What then? Maybe some
of had better begin to get used to the idea pos
sibly? STILL the other hand from what we've seen
from time to time there is in worrying about it
at all it's likely to be thumbs down just when we
tell st. Peter we're from Mississippi.
The Petal paper. [volume] (Petal, Miss.) 1953-19??, 1957-01-10
(From June IA, 1856 Issue)

In my office there's cockroach who is fat Sleek
sassy and in his infinite stupidity he to think
he's intelligent To he typical of todays sue
cessful politician, and have honor of a friend whom
admire and respect named him Jim. Also, in my office
there is of tiny ants They have taken the place.
paying attention to the fact that have certain rights
the who pays the rent. They just walk me
like they would anyone else who happens in Also,
out of respect and admiration have named them 'The
State Sovereignty Commission" Why don't spray and
kill them off? Heaven forbid! This state couldn't ope
rate without cockroaches and ants.
The Petal paper. [volume] (Petal, Miss.) 1953-19??, 1957-01-10
A New Organization In BUSINESS? =
The Bigger And Better Bigots Bureau

Owl Drug Store located the corner of Main and
Front Streets three Negro boys were standing talking
to fourth Negro boy who worked for the store The
three boys were on their way to show The time was
about 7.3O PM One of the boys age 16 felt lick a.
gans the side of his head turning around he saw three
white bos whose age he guessed to be 49, 90 81 The
Negro boy stunned for they had not spoken one
single word to any white person whatsoever and they
hesitated for few seconds before doing anything
While standing there trying to decide what to do the
white boys pulled out swish blade knives. The Negro
boys started to down Main Street. but they saw
two other white boys standing along side the drug store
and not knowing if they part of the group who
had attacked them, they decided to run down Front
Street. toward the police station They did, in fact 20
The Petal paper. [volume] (Petal, Miss.) 1953-19??, 1957-01-10
tFrom May 10. 1856 Issue)

1t reported that some 200 persons attended the
Citizens Council meeting in Hattesburg last week In
view of the fact that at last report they had less than
SO paid members, it that lot of people are at
tempting to be superior without paying five bucks
Superiority certainly is worth five dollars They ought
to charge admission make those attending shou,
their cards No Pure White Southerner should take adj
vantage of Pure White Citizens Councils like that, Five
bucks is just five bucks, but God given Superiority
is sacred.
The Petal paper. [volume] (Petal, Miss.) 1953-19??, 1957-01-10
Said Wise Man
We Are Not Our Brothers Keeper

Mr. Cain became defiant. something Of smarialeck.
and asked question that has been asked for nearly
SIX thousand years. Am my brothers keeper" he
asked have found justification in scriptures to
lead me TO believe that my brothers keeper. Of
course. know that is not the accepted view on the
subject But this would like to add: have found every
justification for believing that my brothers broth
err"
Thus spoke wise man to us. AS it happens we
agree with him fully.
And our brother is. of more Importance to us than
dollar bill. ga II. ffitfsa lst.i
The Petal paper. [volume] (Petal, Miss.) 1953-19??, 1957-01-10
(From January l9. 1856 issue)

Many times have been asked why editorial
policy what it is. Few persons to understand
why we have concerned ourselves with problems of
social racial nature, in view of the fact that
paper in business to make money. And it goes with
out saying that money made by having friends gen.
orally speaking, that is. >.f
Let us say to you what wise man once said to us.
Once upon time. four thousand years before
the birth of Christ Mr.. Cain became angry with Mr..
Abel In his anger. Mr. Cain killed MIR Abel Upon being
questioned by God to the whereabouts of Mr.. Abel.
The Petal paper. [volume] (Petal, Miss.) 1953-19??, 1957-01-10

booklet when finished. will contain something
like twenty-five editorials from this paper. plus
a number of comments from the East Side column.
Price? Why. only fifty-cents! The Editor.)
The Petal paper. [volume] (Petal, Miss.) 1953-19??, 1957-01-10

TOR something like nine months now we've
been mentioning the booklet of editorial reprints
which we are publishing On this page and the
next are few excerpts from the booklet. The
Evening star., 1957-04-08
BUILDERS DREAM

Over 200 acres almost level.
nearly all in grass. with good
road frontage: big water line
and sewer available: zoned
for small lots. and with topo
and other engineering work
already done. The best suited
project tract in Fairfax
County; all set and ready TO
20. The opportunity OF the
year for only s2,450 per acre
Evening star., 1957-04-08
TRAILsRS
GARAGES

White Plains. Md West 4-4G7
3 Mi South Waldorf on Rte. 30t
Evening star., 1957-04-08
AvIoMouaLss tos SALE

PLYMOUTH '57 model: fun g.
passenger car with heater and de-
froster, directional signals. torsion-
aire ride. safety rim wheels. arm
rest, spare tubeless tires. way-ahead
styling. with lots Of chrome trim
air-foam seat: many safety features
that are first with Plymouth: only
S2,l9o; your car in trade even at
WHEELER, INC. CHRYSLER CITY
LARGEST WASHINGTON DEALER
1890 WISCONSIN NV, EN-. 3-4s00
PLYMOUTH '56 Belvedere "s' 4-dr
power steering, powerflite. radio.
heater, Solex glass, air-foam seats.
safety-rim wheels, other features
new-car title and new-car warranty
substantial savings. low-rate terms
WHEELER. INC, CHRYSLER CITY
LARGEST WASHINGTON DEALER
1900 WISCONSIN NV, EN-. 2-1020
PLYMOUTH 1858 suburban station
MERsoN 4 THOMPSON. Chrys-
Ply. Used Car Dept. 1921 Wis.
ave, OIL, y-CH15
Evening star., 1957-04-08
BUICK "a
Total Price, 5000

If you have good credit
and steady job-you can
purchase this car with no
money down,
Evening star., 1957-04-08
INDUSTRIAL PROP. FOR SALE
INDUSTRIAL PROP. FOR RENT

LEASE 1000 50. II. one-Story bldg.
drive-in door with inclosed yard,
ne. D. c. B. & o siding. good
for any business. HE. 4-Ss6S
Evening star., 1957-04-08
BLASS & CLARK

BLASS g. CLARK
Corner ", Capitol and Fla. Ave. NE.
Call AID, 4-Dss2 for Credit Approval.
BUICK '5i super 4-dr.. dyna., r.
and h.: $500. also so Buick con-
yertible dyno, Super. r. and b.;
$3.50 both excel cars; cash only
See these cars all day Sun. and
Mon. Call . 10 q, AID. 2-g25i;
after til y pm, call home, EN-. g.
1854. OWNER
BUICK 1854 Special, l-dr.; dyna-
flow. r., h., other extras; ivory
and blue. very low mi beaut kent:
peri mech. cond sl,i05. Am orig.
OWNER. Call VII. 6-6l06.
CADILLAC 1853 sedan. black, un-
usually nice. power steering. CCC
guarantee.. Sl.1nj.
Capitol Cadillac-Olds Co.
l222 .end 81 NV ST 3-2600
CADILLAC 1858 coupe; 2-tonc blue:
r and h. power st.. new tires; out
standing Slfjn OF. i.bp33.
Evening star., 1957-04-08

PONTIAC IS station wagon s cyl
r. and h., white-wall tires, 2-tonl
paint. Can be had for a very small
down payment and monthly pay
ments to suit you. For credit ap'
prOYal. call
Evening star., 1957-04-08
WISCONSIN AVENUE

Store. 50x60 with full bsms.. In
busy shopping center. Parking for
over 100 cars. Excellent for variety,
hardware. restaurant. liluor store
etc, ST. 3-i925.
Evening star., 1957-04-08

cOLORED-IN Sc. d. C.--50xI 90,
adjojns and oveflooks Suitland
pkwy., 2 squares west Of Alabama
ave: S2,750. MA. S-9257.
Evening star., 1957-04-08
AUTOS. TRUCKS WANTED

SOUTHERN DEALER. In town this
week. will pay extra-hiRh prices for
any make or model car. Call ia
g.2bbl,
SOUTHERN DEALERS need cars des-
perately any make or model
sas Ss.f hysitsSIlls SHs8 s"Sds Ma, VIZ p7-ssd
N. G. DEALERS pay top dollars for
1888 r. ave ne, hD 4-O444.
LATE. MODEL CARS wANTED-will
clean cars KIRK MOTOR CO.,
1000 GA. AVE, ia 0.4s0O
DON'T SELL YOUR CAR till you see
Phil Mahoncy at KIRK MOTOR
Co. 1888 Wis. ave, EN- 3.4533
Evening star., 1957-04-08
AuroMoslLEs FOR SALE

HILLhfAN 1855 station wagon; IKE
new. low miiease; Sl.175. Call
Evening star., 1957-04-08
MACHINERY and EoUIPMENT

REAR 1910 DOWNING Pr. NE
$40 per month Call BOSS g.
PHELPS. INC. Ma. $4,000.
Evening star., 1957-04-08

USED HEAVY DUTY CASE wheel
tractor with front-end loader and
dozer blade, Good cond. KRAUSER
EQUIP. Co, INC. OF. 1-6gOB.
JOHN DEERE. crawler and wheel
tractors with leaders. baekhoe and
all attach. In stock, Authorized fac
tory distributor with local service
and parts. Call KRAUSER EQUIP
EtratlOns
Evening star., 1957-04-08
ISETTA "B.M.W." 300
HOTTnE

4ASA1 = = "A os4N4s W. OOO
COUPE
This wonder car from Germany
answers the need for low-cost trans
portation and parking ease.
65 Miles Per Hour
so Miles Per Gallon OF Gas
1898 POE. II
Metropolitan Areas Largest B. NJ. W.
Isetta Dealer, Carrying Complete
Lines of Parts and Accessories
Continental Motors, Ltd.
1401 Rhode Island Ave. NE.
CO. 5-S122 Open 7;3O-10. Sun. 1913
ISETTA 1900"
Sport cpe.; $99s: ready TO roll; 30
m :, H., 80 m Pc. Call for free demo,
HO. 2-447s, I6ETTA MOTORS
LTD, 1905 Goth NV. Conn Que. /.
Wash,'s Only Exclusive 1setta Dealer
JAGUAR
1850 Mark v. 1851 Mark VII. 1852
Mark VII. 1858 Mark VII, 1850
XXX 100 roadster, 1852 XIX l20
roadster. 1852 Xxx 120 coupe, 1858
XIX 100 roadsters 90. 1854 XIX
i20M roadsters i2), 1855 Xxx 140MC
roadster. 1856 XXX I40MC coupe.
1855 "a sedan. JACK PRY. LTD,
World's LARGEST, l4th and p NV.
Evening star., 1957-04-08
DE. 2-5235

BROWN MOTORS
17l7 Rhode Island Ave NE.
PONTIAC IS $50" 4-dr. sedan I:
hydra. r and h.. power steering
power brakes, Wv. orig. 2-tone
white and turquoise: Si.5gj.
MANN OLDSMOBILE
Sn60 18th ST. sn. Spg.. Ju. 5-6lS0
Evening star., 1957-04-08
OTHO WILLIAMS BUICK

goth AND R. / AVE. NE.
FORD 1867 Fairlane convertible:
Continental kit, fully equipped.
power steering, etc Under 1000
mi Still under guarantee. Sale by
OWNER, priced very geas. jE
Evening star., 1957-04-08
ARCADE PONTIAC

i437 Irving st. NV. AID. 4-S5o0
Also 3460 l4th St NV RA :3-9e7O
PONTIAC 81 4-dr. Chief: r. and h.
$3.50 also Pontiac so 4-dr Chief
r and h.. $3.50 Both excel. cars;
cash only See these cars all day
Sun, ans Mon. Call 3 10 Is, AD
2-92b4 after till 2 , m. call home,
EN- 3-S2SA OXNER
Evening star., 1957-04-08
AUTOMOBILES FOR SALE

CHRYSLER 1857
Saratoga 4-dr. hard
top: stock No. 7Cl10:
power steering, power
brakes, radio, heater.
power seats, power
windows. solex glass,
white sidewall tires,
solid white: list price.
S4.924. Sale price.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1957-10-18

have been furnished each
precinct and unit.
Provisions 81 Manual
Chapter II. Section IL Of the
Police Manual reads as follows:
Members Of the force shall
not. except By permission Of q
superior officer. communicate
to anyone but q member Of the
force any information respect-
ing orders he has received. or
about his contemplated moye-
ments. amended CO dated
January "a. 1862
"Chapter II. Section So reads
as follows:
Except BY permission Of the
major and superintendent, as
sistant superintendents. in
spectors or the commanding
ofiicer Of a precinct. bureau or
division. no information con-
tanned IN the files Of the Po-
lice Department or information
concerning the status OF any
matter or any case under in
vestigation. or concerning con-
templated changes In either the
policy or personnel Of the de-
partment shall be given to any
one not q member Of the de-
partment. nor shall members Of
the force deliver addresses at
public gatherings concerning
the department except BY d.
recticn Of the major and super
Intendent.
Members Of the force shall
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1957-10-18
Mental Hospital.
BIcze Kills Two

MODESTO, Calf. oct. fe
R)sTwo mental patients died
and others were carried out,
screaming and fighting, through
the choking smoke Of pre-
dawn FIRE ct Modesto state
Hospital yesterday.
Terrified when the lights
went out. some patients hid
under their beds. They resisted
hospital attendants who eroped
through the smoke.
The fire started about 3 am.
In q plumbing service closet.
The victims were Edward Stu
art, 70, Of Riverside, Calf. and
II. M. Pritchett. rs. Of Orange
County, Calf.
More than q dozen other
mental patients were revived
after lying unconscious on the
ground outside the blazing
ward. Four ward attendants
who battled with historical pa
TENTS were treated for smoke
inhalation.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1957-10-18
Panel Discusses
Mentally Retarded

Public ignorance. q lack Of
appropriations and the lack Of
stimulating news may be fac
tors in the lack Of public inter-
est in mental retardation. q
special panel concluded today.
The panel. composed Of lead
ing local authorities on the sub
Jet. discussed various factors
IN mental retaliation az a spe-
cial one-day session Of inter-
esled persOnsin the auditorium
Of the Department Of Health.
Education and Welfare.
The panel consisted Of Dr.
Sydney SaIus, moderator. Of
Georgetown University: Miss
Mary Yates Of the Health De-
partment's Bureau Of Maternal
and Child Health: DR.. Richard
Aud Of Georgetown: DR.. Rob-
ert Burney. District Children's
Center: Mrs. Miriam Tannhau-
ser. Montgomery County Board
Of Education. and Mrs. Patricia
Schiller. attorney.
Nearly 100 social workers.
teachers and psychologists this
afternoon divided into groups
to discuss community resources
in this field.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1957-10-18

Section Of the Division. Each
Of those complaints which up
on It's face appeared 10 involve
q possible violation Of the Civil
Rights statutes was invcsti-
gated BY the Federal Bureau Of
1nyestigation at our request.
The results Of these investiga-
tions have been carefully re-
viewed IN the Civil Rights Sec
ton. and we have concluded
that the evidence does not
warrant criminal prosecution
for violation Of the Civil Fights
statues.
Accordingly, the chief Of
police Is being instructed TO
issue forthwith an order wait-
ing the pertinent provisions Of
Sections II and So Of Chapter
II as to any and all Of the
instances set forth in the
specifications Of the charges
against Chief Murray. 4"
Murray order
FOLLOWING Is the teri Of me
Murray order to all precincts
today.
The National Association
for the Advancement Of Col
ored People has alleged that
certain members Of the Metro
politan Police Department who
desire to give information To-
the NAACP are reluctant TO-
give information on those mat
ters contained in the bill OF
particulars filed against the
chief OF police BY the NAACP
and furnished 70 the Board Of
Commissioners. D. G. II
Therefore. BY the direction
u the Board Of Commissioners.
members Of the Metropolitan
Police Department are author
zed 10 give to authorized rep
'esentatiyes Of the NAAcPI |
'uch information as they may |
have personal knowledge Of
concerning the charges alleged |
n the bill Of particulars re-
lerred to herein. not with
standing Sections IA and So,
Chapter II. Manual Of the
Metropolitan Police Depart
nent.
Members Of the force shall |
Police Department are charged
with the responsibility Of ia
niliarizing themselves with the
charges alleged in the bill Of
referred to. Copies
u the said bill Of particulars