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Arkansas State press. [volume] (Little Rock, Ark.) 1941-1959, 1957-03-01

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industries and 70 eniishten them
about the oil industry.
According 70 Otis Martin. presl
dent. the Carver Oh company has
about fifteen hundred acres of
land under Lease and interest In
five wells no. producing In Ark
ansas.
Hishlishts Of the meeting VIII
include . banquet at 500 p. m.
and an address by Phillip N.
jenkins Of New York Mr.. Jen-
kins holds the Distinction Of be-
ing the only Negro with a
brokers house on Wall street
Others programmed will be pro-
minent persons from Tuskeegee
institute. Prairie View college.
Grambling college. AMIN col
lege. Philander Smith college and
a representative Of the Wall
street Journal Of Dallas. An esti-
mated attendance of more than
three hundred Is expected. This
is the first time such a elinic, has
been held for Negroes.
Arkansas State press. [volume] (Little Rock, Ark.) 1941-1959, 1957-03-01

AT the time of this writing. four bills have been passed
by Arkansas Representatives which intended to
supueen state constitutional amendments adopted last
November relative preserving segregated schools In Ara
Three of bills might be construed to be in keep
inc with the citizens However the fourth
fourth BIN House Bill No 322 fits in place with the
mandate sf the people The bills rushed through without
benefit of public bearing floor debate scheduled for
similar handling the Senate floor but something went
wrong BY a narrow margin. the bills sent TO
mttee public hearing: at this writing the recommenda
ton of the known. but cannot let this
opportunity pass without comment the general situation
We have studied these bills closely While do not a
GREE with any of them and believe that they with the
situtoua amendments win eventually be declared nconstu
tons serious questions about two Of them
House Bills 80 324 which believe would be most
unfortunate lesislation adopted
The implications Of this legislation obvious: calls
for the use Of accomplish unAmer
end BY employing intimidation harasnen threats and
rdue sponsors this hope discourage future
field Of race relations though communities and
school boards may to do Practically unlimited
power would BE- paced the sovereign
which when with the additional threats of fines and
prison terms could throw its weight around apenty This is
out Of keeping with the American way of doing anything
conscre creative The very people who camorng
loudesf this piece of legislation the very peO-
Die who scream the when their rights" in any other
field threatened-
And all this when the of the nation observing
Race Relations Such legislation would this
state back years economically. spiritually induray educa
onay notice 10 other states that Arkansas
be Just unAmerican any Of the rest Of them
Arkansas Methodist
Arkansas State press. [volume] (Little Rock, Ark.) 1941-1959, 1957-03-01
vkulnIa Pastors Urge State
70 Obey U. S. Supreme Court

To defy u Supreme Court and to persuade o.nefs
a, Az 40 sis only strategy Is poor czensnp
aars statement adopted by the Richmond Ministers Az
ISOLATION - ,.,....A -. 49,
~ abatement dealing with recent legisauon ana "a
st efforts In Virginia circumvent the Supreme Court
sion on public school segregation appears In the feo
Is,e Of The Presbyterian Outlook published In Richmond
In sort of the end Of their lengthy statement
the ministers declare
Frst we believe that within the context Of American
som The attempt by the Governor and the Leesaure 10
restrict discussion orderly agitation by pperon
I'd IN current race problems contrary to our traditional con
.ss - avn ana religious liberty that Public Law Mo-
81 passed by the Special Session the Legislature In 1856
shsAd b promptly rescinded
= ~sscond believe that Americana. we citizens OF
Vin have responsibility to respect all duly estaonsned
leativs executive judicial authority whether a local.
sSfe Or federal levels Obedience this authority where
stes no moral or religious principle enjons upon public
ofss n well Is cxenry and not contingent upon
the APPARENT wisdom authority To defy OPENLY the
sprse Court others to do So In our 1udg
t only poor strategy; poor citizenship ihere
fore We urge act with loyalty ana
with maturity regards cooperation with all established
agencies government and to lead US In states
manlike rather than anarchstc manner
third we believe that local community rights are as
scoo system should returned promptly the local and
county governments.
.Forrth we believe in time that It will be possible to
establish school system satisfactory thoughtful people
of both the Supreme Court Of the United States
Fifth social custom violating the dignity of the
Negro eradcated The passing away of these rr
tatinp customs involve ntermarriage amaga-
nation of the races; declares wholesome for all
people and evidence common courtesy"
Arkansas State press. [volume] (Little Rock, Ark.) 1941-1959, 1957-03-01
Where Do We Go from Here!

Nov that the Arkansas lords have succeeded IN
Getting their package racial bills passed In both houses
ready for Ie governors signature what are ey gong 10
do with themf :.
rH is no secret that bills aimed at delaying IN
Sorsou in the public schools and other unAmerean pfae
Tics that edst In Arkansas In most OF the Dixie states
One o the main detectives destroy the unity Of the
Negro bv destroying National Association for e al
vancement Of coored People BUT the other hand me
obieves Of the carried out not only VIII the rights
Of assembly Of Negroes be destroyed but the rights OF
every individual the state Of Arkansas What the spon
sors lost sight Of that can't limit liberty wihous
destroying Il. In, a..
sponsors and authors of the package OF bills say pey
are CONSTITUTIONAL will stand In any court because
they are patterned parts practically word Tor word al
Ter bin that Is meeting opposition In Washington now ma'
they contend not constitutional .,
With that line Of reasoning. II Is obvious why me p.s
passed both houses bills have passed and mats ha
Bu What We want know Is what are they going 10 90
with tmf Are they going to treat this legislation a hey
have administered others where the Negro concenea'
A., they rone to set commission and have the com
i<on to enforce the bills to the letter or are they gong
N ennover the sovereignty commission to enforce only on
ero and law-abiding whites7 In either case Is our
sueu that Arkansas going TO find her package Of ia
bils little too hot to handle
ne de IL cast and the pattern Is SET America Is NOV
I'M forward Arkansas part Of America Evenho the vote
n te house and of Arkansas failed to SHOW ina.
The of people in the legislature are
uuae ne progress that Arkansas Is making In human De
h.vtor uroves beyond doubt that the majority OF Aran
-. eue are decent law-abding people, and no amount
s,{aerv eeislated law by few men, going 10 etau
the proersss Of the state
Arkansas State press. [volume] (Little Rock, Ark.) 1941-1959, 1957-03-01

oon1lnned fEsn Dass sns
has been marked by almost con
finuous violence directed at Ne
gro citizens and groups IN the
South who seek the elimination
Of discrimination and segreEa-
ton Mr.. wilkins told the sena-
tors that Negro citizens have
been outrased. but they have
been patient"
Thus far. he said -our people
have maintained their hope IN
spite Of speeious talk. rebuffs and
violence. Under advice Of some
dedicated men they have follow
ed ) non-violent course IN the
face Of extreme provocatien- In
der advice Of others. notably the
NAAcP. they have placed their
trust In the law. the courts. IN
legislative bodies. and In the or
DERBY processes Of government
what they are asking Of this
Congress. and what sincere men
Of both parties are seeking to
give them. II q minimum afe-
guard Of the constitutional rights
which have been SO long denied
them. But In the face Of this
patience. In the face Of these pro-
vacations. even this minimum Is
being challenged"
Arkansas State press. [volume] (Little Rock, Ark.) 1941-1959, 1957-03-01

passed by state legislatures 49,.
In this period Negro citizens have been outraged but
they have been patient They been patient because they
felt that they the side OF the law and the Consu
ton Against the great temptation TO despair sv nave
always the Congress- the Chief EXECUTIVES ahd inc
law officers of government would protect 'he
rights. -, NJ,
They look to this Congress protect those rights But
their first announcement this session has been ded as
the days have passed and as they have sne thew
are ala In necessary protect the constitutional rights Oh
those who have made out Of denying Negro citizens
The procedures practices which this legislation Is
designed have been In open operation Tor oecaoes
No one least all oficeholder who the beneficiary
o such practices pretends understand their function
No one suggests sobery and with straight face that ese
procedures are, in the real sense constitutional
recognized that they are device Tor maintaining
that system registrar OF board OF eecons
precinct level functions to restrict or deny the regis
traton Negro and when his actions challenged
as violations of the of the United States some
of the elected under that system junction IN
PARKWAY Washington attorneys for the defense secure
the they will be eswerabe to the victims
the ballot box
Mr.. Chairman. this is vicious circle 1t is more 1t Is
comedy Are great traditions Of freedom 10
be traduced in this transparent manner? Is the enduring lam
guage Constitution to be perverted to maintain
brazen wicked provincial conspiracy? Is there hope
frustrated beaguered citizens beyond the despotsn
local oveords? Is there United States of America! Does
have Constitution and does that document have meaning
for than cunning and the strong?
Thus far Mr. Chairman, people have maintained their
hope in spite of specious talk rebu and violence Under
the advice dedicated they foiloweu
violent in the face of extreme provocaton Under the
advice of Others notably the NAACP they have placed Their
the the courts in Legislative bodies, and In the
orderly processes of government
What they asking of this Congress and what sincere
men particles seeking give them is minimum
safeguard of rights which have been so
long denied them But in the face of this patience In the
face of these provocaons. even this minimum being cha
lenged
Mr.. Chairman. I predict what mood win be en-
eendered system which has prevailed for eighty
should through Vaccinations Of any be perpetuaed in
enlightened middle of the Twentieth Century know only
high office destroy the hope of people that fair and
orderly government win to them their just hertz
age law-abding citizens.
Arkansas State press. [volume] (Little Rock, Ark.) 1941-1959, 1957-03-01

Features at Payne Chapel
church last Sunday were an in
spring message D. Mrs. d. w.
Kicks at the Sunday School hour.
and music by the junior choir at
the morning worship hour. The
choir featured . soIe rendered
by Mrs. H. ]. Mcdonald. An
ld-fsshioned box supper was
served Saturday mite At the par
sonage. Ladies wore formal attire
The eity-wide ushers union
viii hold their meeting here. at
which tims \ ~. C. D. Alsock
viii bring the message.
The second quarterly confer
enee was held At River View AM
Z church North Little Rock Feb
ruary lila.
DIR. w. B. Bank presiding elder
Of the North Little Rock district.
delivered an inspiring message.
Rev. Dukes and other friends
worshiped with ua
Rev. r. A. Jefferie delivered
the afternoon message. Afternoon
service was rendered by the Hol-
ly Grove AME church and Lee
Chapel AME church.
Arkansas State press. [volume] (Little Rock, Ark.) 1941-1959, 1957-03-01

,CsasiussA frsD DAss snsl
these shots. twenty stations wiz
be distributed throughout the
county at junior hi schools Tor
the convenience Of those who
viii receive this service. Members
Of the society are anxious 70
help yos fight this dreaded and
erippling disease. but VIII need
your cooperation. Avail yourself
Of the opportunity and protect
yourself and loved ones. Tell
others who may not hear or
know about this generous offer.
so they can also take advantage
of Il. Remember the dates are
March ia. the time Is . 70 .
D. m. the place i Dunbar junior
high school.
Arkansas State press. [volume] (Little Rock, Ark.) 1941-1959, 1957-03-01

Continued from page onel
Horace Manu. program director Gus Bowers; stage director
George Mays. william Fisher; headset director
Joe Miller; engineering department Waldo Brmson; assist
stsgeidrector Joe conney sound Carl Dupn and
Don Albert. and camera and lighting Billy Lewis
These students learning the mechanism of televon
and onte JOB training their contact with Stage
This training someay. enable them to to college to
further their skls This is highly technical field with
future.
We thank the citizens for their support and interest and
solicit your continued words Of encouragement which
much to
Center Stage Tv program designed to encourage
displaying their talents is shown each Saturday be-
ginning 1 D. m over KATv Channel T. Be tune
witness these talented young people they perform
Arkansas State press. [volume] (Little Rock, Ark.) 1941-1959, 1957-03-01

The mass pilgrimage Washington planned by southern
Negro unless President Eisenhower breaks his silence
and speak out against violence segregation the South
reminiscent of another March Washington planned ana
almost carried Out by Negroes back In e45 years ago
Then the jobs In national defense industries
The leader of the A. Phillip Randolph, brilliant
leader Of the Pullman Today the threatened march
continued violence and intimidation against Ne
gro citizens by white southerners who resent the u SUI
Court decision against segregation The leader today
the dynamic forcefu Martin Luther King tr.
The 1871 March Washington planned by commit
made up of Randolph. the late Walter White Lester
Gsnse the Rev I I Rsora logan the late
Finley Wilson. the Rev. Adam C. Powell tr Noah walter
and E williams Some of these names no longer fam-
liar Others sim In the and the firing line
Randolphs leadership. planned that iooooo
Negroes would modified and would march on washington
July ls4i to protest discrimination In defense Industries
Just as Negroes today weary rsent ana depressed over
the continued of the Supreme ceurt BY hs white
southern neiehbors Negro citem in the early 4os were
bitter and desperate being refused Jobs In defense plants
all over the country regardless of their qualifications a
merica preparing to 60 out again to defend oemocy
while the time It praccing undemocrauc prin-
ciples at home. . -,
When Randolph proposed march WASHINGTON the
idea caught thousands Of Negroes were making plans
TO make the trip the nations capital But the "march
was not II when on the very eve
of great mobilization Of resentfu citizens President koose
Welt issued his now Executive Order SS02 which
called upon defense employers and labor organizations
provide for the full and equitable participation OF all WORKERS
in defense discrimination because of race
FpR ordered that contracting agencies of the govern
ment include all provision oblgating the
not TO against worker because oil
race To carry out his order he set up In ne
Office of Production Management committee fair employ
ment practice which throughout the enforced the
executive From that moment Negroes began to get EN-
poyment plants commensurate with their sks ana
abilities. af.,sf.-Itl nlrrf
Today President Eisenhower is called upon to issue
executive has already been handed down by
te Supreme Court All the President asked do to use
powers his high office to influence the dse
dent the South obey the law as established o
the court word all that is asked of the President
av His far numerous requests that he speak
, has bn silence have said that he is too busy
The president OF this great land of has many pepexng
h,os facing him None however not the critical Mid
e East situation important nor more fareaehns
At this moment that of safeguarding the lives ana ns
so ~ ax.abdng citizens In the South The President
should speak against awessness and defiance OF tne S
nree Court Such statement this vital domestic issue
would help his negotiations with foreign countries he mas
kept silent long. e N~A
Arkansas State press. [volume] (Little Rock, Ark.) 1941-1959, 1957-03-01

Mr. Chairman. making this statement separately as
one from the National Association for the advancement of
Coored People. .ls.s 81 81
The members Of the NAACP and coored citizens general
IN were encouraged by the action Of this subcommittee and
that of similar subcommittee in the House in scheduling
early hearings proposed civil rights legislation They In
the belief that this action meant that there was
sincere desire to bring such legislation the floor In both
Houses of Congress.
As YOU know. Mr. Chairman. the period from last Sep
ternber up week has been marked by almost
nuous violence Negro citizens and groups in the
who seek the elimination Of discrimination and
regaton There have been nammatory speeches by per-
responsible positions of government local state and
national There have been shootng and bombngs of homes
churches There have been mobs and threats of bodily
There have been economic pssues Special statutes
seectve discriminatory and punitive in nature have been
Arkansas State press. [volume] (Little Rock, Ark.) 1941-1959, 1957-03-01
Des Arc

The young people Of Fellow
ship Bapt church under the sup
ervision Of Clyde c. Govan. rem
dered a program Sunday. The
music was furnished by Mrs.
Rezza william. Mrs. Wilma J.
Robinson was mistress Of cere-
mony. Mr.. and Mrs. Gray Of
Upper Hill worshipped with US.
3. Quite a few attended the
extra seasion at Searey. Mrs.
Jean Williams of Hickory Plain
spent the weekend with Mra
Sarah Ford. Mrs. Marcie VIII
liam. Mrs. Ervie Holloway. Mrs
p. L. Matthias. Mrs. Lydia Ewell.
Mrs Lyddee Spencer. Mr.. and
Mrs. Ode Brown. Mrs. Daiay
Govan. Mrs Marian Hill. L. Eu-
rell attended Bethelhem NJ. b.
church. Rev. W. NJ. Davis Of
Brinkley was host pastor. /.
ode Brown. Mrs. Pinky Hollo-
way are on the sick list. Jim
Chase. Doyle Holloway are still
IN the Veterans hospital. Mr..
and Mrs. Clyde Govan motored
TO Little Rock. to visit his mo-
Their Mrs May ouafls In q nurs-
ing home.
Arkansas State press. [volume] (Little Rock, Ark.) 1941-1959, 1957-03-01

Mary Hampton. a0
Bishop Sherman L. Green. win
be present at al the services and
activities.
DIR. Theophilus D Alexander.
president. viii preside.
Arkansas State press. [volume] (Little Rock, Ark.) 1941-1959, 1957-03-01
Denies

osssnsSsa ne. pass sas
noted. local NAAcP units have
Offered 10 their respective school
boards the same kind Of CO.
operation as that extended to
the Louisville board"
He recalled a message sent by
NAAcP Board Chairman chann-
ing II. Tobias TO southern kAA
cP officers on May q. 1854. 4
few days after the Supreme
Courts snti-segregation school
decision. eautioning: 1T Is I'M
portant that calm reasonableness
prevail. that the difficulties Of
adjustment be realized =
1T In In this spirit that the
NAACP has operated" Mr.. VIII
kins declared. 1T has been met
by rebuffs. ealumny and vio-
lence.-
Arkansas State press. [volume] (Little Rock, Ark.) 1941-1959, 1957-03-01
College Station


virginia Halter
The singing classo Of Pilgrim
Rest choir sponsored . beautifi-
cation rally sunday. Mrs Mel
VIVA Wright Of Detroit. l. visit
ing her sister. MIRA Ida Watkins.
Arkansas State press. [volume] (Little Rock, Ark.) 1941-1959, 1957-03-01

,Csnsinsoa Ven pare eael
the highest amount Of money
over class quota
Tuesday evening. play. IN
one act. will be presented by the
Shorter college dramatic guild.
under the direction Of Professor
GAYLORD J. Minis. The cast Of
characters are: Damon Braxweli.
Joseph BarneS John Haynes and
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1957-06-02
Queen
Of District
Divers
By EMILY TOWE

EOURTEEN-YEAR-OLD Sarah Watt, a slim,
II honey-haired blond with pert freckled nose
whose daring more than compensates for brief
training, is queen of the Districts divers.
Her coach is Wayne Johnson, former holder
of two District AAU diving championships and
three intercollegiate titles He returned to the
sport winter before last after several years of
retirement. diabetic, he took up diving again to
improve his health and because he wanted to share
with youngsters the skill he had acquired through
many years of intensive training.
His interest in teaching Sally, as she is known
by family and friends, gave him the bug" again
for competitive diving. As a result, he won the
mems senior championship for the District in
March, 1856, on the same night that his protege,
with only three months training, became the first
District AAU senior women's diving champion in
seven years.
When she both the senior and junior
District AAU diving titles at the Ambassador Hotel
swimming pool Sally astOnished everyone but her
coach because she was little more than a beginner
in formal instruction and had to perform one dive
that she had never tried before
CONTINUED
The Nome nugget., 1957-10-28
Eisenhower to Attend Top-Level
 NATO Conference in Paris

WASHINGTON, R-President Eisenhower probably will go to Paris next month for a confer ence, but the French ambassador said Saturday no final decision will be made until all NATO gov ernments are heard from.
 Nerve Alphand, the French am- basasdor, talked to newsmen after a conference at the State Depart ment.
 He appeared to be stating the precise state of diplomatic nego- tiations following Fridays indica- lions from Washington that the President and British Prime Min ister MacMillan were willing to attend the Paris talks.
 The chain reaction of NATO government statements that they expected this to be summit meeting left no doubt in Wash ington that Eisenhower and Mac
The Nome nugget., 1957-10-28

Milan would be present. The ses- sion is scheduled for Dec. 16-17.
 Canadian Prime Minister John Diefenbaker already has said he will attend the NATO conference. And, altho there was no formal announcement, an informant in Bonn said West German Chancel- Tor Konrad Adenauer would also attend
 The three-day talks of Eisen- hover and MacMillan, Alphand said, 'appear to the French gov ernment as very satisfactory and as developing the right approach to the problems we are facing in the free world
The Nome nugget., 1957-10-28
Mao Will Visit
 Russia Next Month

HONG KONG, R-Red China's chairman, Mao Tze-tung, has ac- ccpted a Soviet invitation to at tend the 10th anniversary cele- brations of the Bolshevik Revolu- tion in Moscow next month, Pei ping radio announced Saturday.
 The broadcast said Soviet Com munist Party Boss Khrushchev had invited Mao, and the Central Committee of the Chinese Com munist Party had decided to put Mao at the head of the Chinese delegation to the Moscow celebra- tions Nov '.
 There have been reports that Khrushchev is anxious to call a summit meeting of Communist leaders to match an impending high level conference of Western government leaders.
The Nome nugget., 1957-10-28
Round-t -the-World Jeep
 Delayed at Peace River By Collapse of Bridge

SEATTLE, REThe roundthe- world amphibious Jeep, the Half Safe, is being delayed by the col lapse of the Peace River bridge near the town of Taylor, B.C.
 The Half Safe, with it's owner Ben Carlin of Australia and liar ris Darby, Anchorage photogra- pher, aboard, reached Taylor on October 20, eight days out of Anchorage.
 Carlin was prepared to ford the river in the vehicle but huge chunks of ice floating downstream made such an attempt too risky.
The Nome nugget., 1957-10-28
Wife of MIX Founder Dies at Age of 72

BOISE, Idaho, R-The daugh- ter of a miner in Idaho's gold rush days who became the wife of one of the nations biggest builders died Friday. She was Mrs. Harry w. Morrison, 72, whose husband ioined in establishing the Morri- on-Knudsen Co.
 Mrs. Morrison was a constant companion of her husband in his worldwide travels supervising operations of a company which did S4O9 million worth of con- struction work last year.