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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1963-12-05
Johnson's Political Image for "a

ing community that his poll
tical imperatives do not
mean q rush into spending
schemes.
All this Is directed toward
breaking out Of the old and
more parochial mold. Mr..
johnson discovered to his
immense chagrin in 1859 and
1850 that despite all the
praise lavished on his con-
duct Of congressional bust
ness, the politicians did not
believe he was electable at
the head Of the ticket. Some
Of his best friends had TO tell
him, but he was hard to con-
vince.
Three years with President
Kennedy have helped; 1861
should do more. But 1t has
been q long time since Amer
leans chose q President be-
cause he was so efficient. In
1923 former President Hoover
was praised for that quail
ity, but he also had . great
humanitarian label earned IN
the food administration
which ministered to Europe's
World War I victims. A
depression took It from him
and he was done for after
one term.
It may well matter less in
the great cities that the
President Is o Southerner
they are not quite sure about
on civil rights than that he
had to champion the oil In
terests. This Is o powerful
consumer issue in big States.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1963-12-05

The saddest commentary
on the fluctuating trends Of
political thought in America
Is the way the politicians
themselves have been react
ing currently to the question
Of what effect the sudden
succession Of Lyndon john
son to the Presidency win
have on Republican chances
to win next years election.
Again and again it Is being
said that the removal Of
President Kennedy FROM the
political scene and the pre-
senee now Of a Southerner In
the. White House viii ad-
versely affect Senator Gold
waters chances. for instance,
Of getting the Republican
nomination. since he was ex-
pected to be able to carry
many Southern States. It
also is even being argued
that, because Mr.. johnson
has something of q conserva-
tive background, it might be-
hoove the Republicans to
take another look at Cover
nor Rockefeller, on the theo-
~ that he would present q
liberal" image to the voters.
But the mere mention Of
these arguments emphasizes
a misconception. It is that
the country Is presumed to
have suddenly lost its basic
attitude on public questions
and that the eulogies about a
departed President represent
q turnabout in political fun
damentals. Congress itself. 1t
will be noted. gives no signs
of such q change.
President johnson, Of
course, has not had an OPP
portunity as yet to express
himself in detail on some Of
the major issues Of the day.
His pronouncements have
been necessarily general and
implicit rather than explicit.
For he himself hardly knows
Just what alignments he may
face on certain issues.
The Republicans, however.
know as much today as they
have known In the past two
years and II months about
the policies Of the admins
tration. elected to office last
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1963-12-05
ARTHUR HOPPE
EngIishmon's Question, White House
Pickets, Policeman StifsUneosiness

I had been talking to an
English. friend. 81 wonder"
he said uneasily. "if you
Americans are really fit to
lead the world"
! thought about 1t as I
walked up past the White
House in the soft evening.
The sidewalk in front, which
had been roped off and
guarded all week, was now
open again to the public-a
sign we were returning to
normally after the days Of
hatred and fear and killing.
And there they were.
There were IL of them in
two groups. Six were tall, SOL
i'd young men in the neat
brown uniforms. boots and
swastika armbands Of the
American Nazi party. The
blood-red lettering on the
placards they carried read:
WIPE OUT THE RED AS
sASSINS."
Farther up the sidewalk,
six other young men, nondes-
criptly dressed, also marched
militantly back and forth I'M
der similar placards. A girl in
q raincoat handed out leaf
lets saying in huge black let
tiers: INVADE CUBA NOW.
CLEAN OUT THE RED Gu
BAN KILLERS"
The leader Of the Nazis,
Captain Seth Ryan. was Gag
er to talk. There's so many
Commies we're going to need
gas chambers" he said, rel
ish creeping into his tone Of
superiority.
The head of the other
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1963-12-05
Change of Presidents Seen as Having
Less Political Effect Than Bosic Issues

time. They know the Vul-
nerable points In national
politics. While political
speakers cannot with pro-
priety blame q man who has
passed from this life, they
can insist on defining to
what extent President John
son apparently agrees with
or digresses from previous
policies.
During the Senate debate
on civil rights" for exam
pie, the President win be
confronted with arguments
on which he viii have to
take q public stand. The poll
tieians will be watching to
see what electoral votes may
be affected by any position
adopted by Mr.. johnson.
The facts about the cleo
ton Of November 1860 have
not vanished from political
recollection. 1t viii be re-
membered that. even though
Mr.. johnson was put on the
ticket in 1850 by Mr.. Kenne-
dy In order to gain strength
in the South and IN border
States, the electoral votes Of
Florida, Virginia, Mississippi.
Oklahoma, Kentucky. Ten
nessee. along with half Of Al
abama's votes-a total Of S.
were not cast for the
Democratic national ticket.
None Of this had much to do
with personalities, but did
have q good deal to do with
basic issues.
One thing seems certain.
At the polls In 1864 the oppo-
sition sentiment Of many cit
liens will be recorded on sew
eral policies identified with
the incumbent admins
tration in the last 35 months.
The new President viii have
to champion or oppose these
policies in detail in the inter-
val between now and the No
vember 1864 election.
1t all boils down to one
point-issues are more i'm
portant than personalities.
The Republican Party is
being told 1t must readjust
itself To q new political situa-
ton. But II that means the
party viii ignore the basic
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1963-12-05
Phone Tips on Cancer

A new message on early signs
Of cancer in children began
yesterday on Cancer Answers"
a telephone information serv-
ice of the local branch Of the
American Cancer Society. The
message may be heard by dial
ing Service 1887.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1963-12-05

The signed columns on these pages, like the
cartoon beloD intended to present Star readers
NTH Dtde range Of opinions on Issues of the day.
including opinions Uhtch conflict NTH our olDn.
The Stars UteDs are expressed in Its editorials.
The Lexington advertiser. [volume] (Lexington, Miss.) 1904-1985, 1963-05-23
WEDDING
AT EMORY MAY Is

A Womanless Wedding
was held at Emory School
building Friday night, May
10, for the benefit of the Bap-
tist Church.
The event attracted a large
crowd due to the prominence
of the members of the "Wed-
ding" personnel.
Their names follow: the
blushing bride, w. C. Down
er; timid groom, John Allen
Cade; mother Of the bride,
Sharkey Truitt; brides IA
Their, Henry Moss; uncle of
the bride, Estes Hill: aunt Of
the bride, L. H. Cade; a long
tongued neiphbor. Pete Down
err: babv. sister of the bride,
John Allen Cade, Jr.: best
man. Roscoe Johnson: soloist.
P. NJ. Downer: twins, Carl
ton Melton and Melvin Alex
ander; flower girl. Byrd Hem
nv: usher John raIvfn Am
mons; minister. Ellis Wynn.
The Lexington advertiser. [volume] (Lexington, Miss.) 1904-1985, 1963-05-23

1t appears that a headOn collision
is not only inevitable, but may come
any moment.
With this collision Jackson could
easily become another Birmingham.
This newspaper believes any and
all honorable means should be used to
avoid this conformation which cannot
possibly serve the best interest OF
Jackson, or the entire state.
Our smiling Mayor and good per-
sonal friend can charm the horns off a
billygoat, but we don't believe even
his charm will work with the NAACP
or the Negro community in the i'm
pending conflict.
Suggestions for a bi-racial COM
mittee of respected citizens of both
races to work out differences in the
present crisis have thus far been met
with polite but firm refusal from
Mayor Thompson.
This kditor sincerely hopes and
prays that in the light of Supreme
Court decisions handed down this
week the Mayor will reconsider his
first decision, form a bi-racial commit
tee of responsible citizens, and with
them work out a course Of action that
will avert any open conflict between
the races in Jackson - and find a way
TO assure real racial peace and har-
monv based on mutual respect and
common needs.
ANY other course, we greatly fear,
will not onlv result in conflict and
possible tragedy, but is doomed to GER
tain failure.
Negotiation and Cancellation are
Two tools that must and will eventual
w be emploved before the present diff
ferences between the two races can be
reconciled.
The important question is:
VIII they be used BEFORE Jack
son becomes another Birmingham, or
AFTER?
Those who think or say sit can't
happen here" simply don't know the
feeling of Mississippi Negroes.
The Lexington advertiser. [volume] (Lexington, Miss.) 1904-1985, 1963-05-23
TchuIo Garden Club

National Awards. In 1859, the
Club received the Kellogg
Award for Civic Achieve
ment for the Community
Cemetery. which the Tchula
Garden Club purchased, de-
veloped and presented to the
community.
In 1860, the Club received
an award for the Year Book
Excellence, and in 1861. the
National Award for Radio
and Televjsion presentation,
The White Ribbon, State
Award for Flower Show
Schedule was awarded the
Tchula Garden Club at the
State Convention in Green
wood.
Those from Tchula attend
ing the State Garden Club
meeting in Greenwood were:
the retiring president, Mrs.
Gilliam Gwin; the incoming
president. Mrs. C.. C.. Wade;
Mrs. Jack Barwick, Mrs. II.
J.. Nichols, Jr.. Mrs. Everarde
Jones. ST., and Mrs. W. M.
Henry.
The Lexington advertiser. [volume] (Lexington, Miss.) 1904-1985, 1963-05-23
zchuld Neuu
Mrs. Miller Speaks To
Presbyterian voc

Mrs. A. P. Miller, past pre-
sident of Women of the Sy-
nod, was guest speaker at the
Tchula Presbyterian Church
on Monday night. The occa-
sion was the Birthday Party
of the Women of the Presby-
terian Church.
Mrs. Miller gave a most in
teresting and inspiring mes
sage on the objective of the
Birthday offering of the Wo-
men of the Church this year.
She had visited the new Mis-
sion Fields in Brazil where
part of the offering will be
used, and spoke to the group
in a most inspiring and in
teresting manner. Following
her message. a buffet supper
was served in the church par
lors.
The Lexington advertiser. [volume] (Lexington, Miss.) 1904-1985, 1963-05-23
&&aaua Page
Bi-RaciaI Committee Needed h Jackson
Avert Conflict

The u. S. Supreme Court this week
struck down AS unconstitutional all
local laws and ordinances requiring
segregation of the races. The high
court also said that because these
segregation laws were unconstitution-
al, that other laws such as trespassing,
disturbing the peace and melting to
demonstrate were ~wrongfully used to
arrest and convict sit-in demonstrators
in five southern cities, including Birm-
ingham.
By now it should be obvious to
everyone that the only segregation we
shall have in the future in public facili-
ties will be of the purely voluntary
kind. And we do mean VOLUNTARY,
not coerced.
If the great majority of Missis-
sippi Negroes are Satisfied" with
present conditions, as claimed by Gov
ernor Ross Barnett and the official
line put out by the Mississippi Sover-
eighty Commission, then there should
be no problem. Mississippi will con-
tinue her segregated way on into
eternity. There will be no effort to
overturn customs and traditions n
hundred years old.
But, if Mississippi Negroes are as
much dissatisfied as we believe them
to be. this state is in for a terrific
siege. How long it will last and how
much damage will be done before it is
resolved. onlv God knows.
Down in Jackson we have on the
one hand Mavor Allen Thomson, who
saws he and his Police Department will
handle any trouble that comes up in
connection with anv racial crisis.
On the other hand the NAACP OF
Jackson has issued a public statement
saving: "We are determined to end all
state and local government sponsored
SEGREGATION in the parks. p~laverounds,
schools. libraries and other public ia
ci1ities. To accomplish this we shall
uee al lawful means of protest -
ricketino. marches, mass meetings.
li+ioation. and whatever other legal
means we deem necessary"
The Lexington advertiser. [volume] (Lexington, Miss.) 1904-1985, 1963-05-23
TchuId Junior
Garden Club Meets
veterinary science.

Julie Barwick, president.
presided at the regular meet
ing of the Tchula Junior Gar
den Club at the school Mon
day, May goth.
Tommy Cotton read the
minutes of the last meeting
and called the roll and men,
bers answered with the
names of popular trees.
Elaine Flemming presented
Miss Norman who told them
about "Trees, their Values,
and Importance to U.s." U.s.
ing large colorful posters she
pointed out products which
included: lumber, poles, posts
ties and crates.
The value of trees includ-
ed homes Tor Wild lie. pre-
vention of erosion. watershed
and recreation. The speaker
also told how new forests
are planted and uroed every
nne to protect forests from
fire.
Each member was given a
honklet "Who Lives on the
Farm
A twentv minute film
"Trees for Tomorrow" gave
rules for planting and caring
for our forests.
Arma Sheppard. reporter
The Lexington advertiser. [volume] (Lexington, Miss.) 1904-1985, 1963-05-23
DR.. ELLIS FINGER is


DR.. Ellis Finger, Millsaps
president, will bring the Lbs
commencement address at
Beall Field Friday, 8 p. m,
May 29th.
Eighth graders will receive
certificates. and the follow
ing seniors, twelve in num-
Der will receive diplomas:
Spiro Cora, Margie East,
Charles Elliott, Jean Fon-
vile, Bettye Rabb, Bobby
Smith, Alice Marie Streater,
Henry Stewart, Jr., William
Louis Skinner and Nency
Williams.
Supt. Butler Moore will
present the awards, Hon. Ed
win White, president Of the
school board. will present di-
plomas. and Principal w. F.
Schneider will present eighth
grade certificates. The bene-
diction will be pronounced
by the Rev. P. D. Bragg. This
The Lexington advertiser. [volume] (Lexington, Miss.) 1904-1985, 1963-05-23
Settling Racial Incidents Fail To Touch
Arkansas, Once A Turbulent Symbol Nc
Defiance To Desegregotion Is No Longer
A Policy Of The State Legislature
From The Commercial Appeal MAY 16)
From The Commercial Appeal MAY 16)

the rides, 40 to Hyannis Port,
10 to Long Island, one each
to California, Boston and In
diana.
Council official Amis Guth-
eridge said there are no
plans for a continuation of
the rides.
The 1858 Arkansas Legs
lature enacted a number of
laws it hoped would stem
the tide Of migration and
Nero activity. BY and large.
most have been Quilted, and
the state is apparently put
ting UP only token defense of
what is left.
The four so-called "Ben-
nett ordinances designed to
binder operations of the
NAACP in school integration
cases were severely damaged
in a Pulaski County Chan
Gerry Court suit, and are now
before the state Supreme
Court. Not much faith is be-
inc put in their effectiveness
surviving.
As one state attorney put
it, eff the true objective of
anv act - whether stated or
subtle - is to Illustrate the
brown VS.. Board of Educa-
ton (school desegregation)
decision then it is unconsti-
tutional.'
He pointed out that almost
everv act of the 1853 Legis-
lature has been challenged.
Those that have rot been
thrown out have been rem
dered lrgelv ineffective.
For instance. the state is
still authorized tn have a
Sovereignty Commission - a
segregation watchdog - but
it would be ineffective be-
c9l1Se of other laws that have
fallen.
Like Lewis CARROTS cat.
nothing IS left of the Severe
iontv Commission but the
smile.
The Lexington advertiser. [volume] (Lexington, Miss.) 1904-1985, 1963-05-23
Gideon Day Held
Sunday, May 18Th

Teddy Shanks, Greenwood
businessman was speaker at
the Lexington First Baptist
Church on Sunday morning
at Rev. P. D. Bragg's regular
hour. in observance of Gid
con Day. Joe Odenwall, also
of Greenwood, was Sunday
night speaker.
Mr.. Shanks is a native of
Lexington and was well re-
ceived bv former associates
and school mates.
Gideon Dav was also OBJ
served at Lexington First
Methodist Church with a
mornine speaker. Joe Couch,
Greenwood Nrcireceraan who
talked on "Work of Gideons'
Mr.. Couch is a deacon in the
Greenwood Baptist Church.
The Gideon organization
COMPOSED of Christian bust
ness and professional men.
has 2 lone history of service
to the public. All members
are volunteers who supply
Bibles to hotels, motels and
school children.
Bibles have been presented
by them to Holmes County
school children, both white
and Negro, from fifth grade
no.
The Lexington advertiser. [volume] (Lexington, Miss.) 1904-1985, 1963-05-23
SMALL BOY PROSPERS
WITH R~ATCATCHING DOG

Edgar Trigleth, eleven year
old son of M. E. Trigleth of
the Ebenezer community, has
a money making rat catch
ing dog.
Mr.. Hiram Edwards, store
owner in the community Of
fered the lad a nickel each
for all the rats his dog could
catch in the store. Edgar car
ried the flee to the place and
end began work. catching
one after the other until A
had been caught and killed.
Mr.. Edwards true to his word
paid off. much to the delight
of the young hunter.
The Lexington advertiser. [volume] (Lexington, Miss.) 1904-1985, 1963-05-23
VIOLINIST
IN DURANT SUNDAY

Music lovers of Holmes
County are invited to hear
Cpl. Frederic Balazs. noted
Hungarian violinist, in con-
cert at the Durant High
School Auditorium Sunday
afternoon at 3 O'clock. There
will be no admission CHARGE.
only a free will offer;ne will
be accepted. with proceeds
going to a war project.
Col. Ralazs is stationed at
Camp Mccain at Grenada.
The public is fortunate in
having the opportunity to
hear this talented artist,
The Lexington advertiser. [volume] (Lexington, Miss.) 1904-1985, 1963-05-23
TWENTY YEARS AGO

subject was "The Effects of
the use of Intoxicating Alco-
hol as a Beverage
The best essay from each
high school in the county was
sent to the County Superin-
tendent, and turned over to
a committee. The prize was
presented by the Holmes
Board of Supervisors.
The Lexington advertiser. [volume] (Lexington, Miss.) 1904-1985, 1963-05-23
SUDBECK'S HONOR THE
EIGHTH GRADE FRIDAY

Mr.. and Mrs. g y. sud
beck entertained the Lexing-
ton Eighth Grade gradual
ing class with a bingo party
on Friday night, honoring
their daughter, Sarah Evelyn
and Grace Legate and Calvin
Ussery.
Lovely flowers decorated
the home emphasizing the
class colors of purple and
gold. Ted Gardner was the
lucky winner of the blackout
prize. Guests in addition to
the students were Coach and
Mrs. Woodson Earle and Mr..
and Mrs. Calvin Ussery. A
delicious sandwich plate and
Cokes were served.
The Lexington advertiser. [volume] (Lexington, Miss.) 1904-1985, 1963-05-23
THIRTY YEARS 6
BILLY BACON HONORED
AS OLE MISS SENIOR

Billy Bacon of Durant,
student at Ole Miss, was in
itiated into MOAKS on Sun
dav afternoon. The organiza-
ton is an honorary senior
assembly of 20 class members
who are leaders and out
standing students in campus
activities. He was also select
ed for the Blue Key, an hon
orary fraternity based on
scholastic achievements.
Friends over the county ex-
tend congratulations to the
young man.
The Lexington advertiser. [volume] (Lexington, Miss.) 1904-1985, 1963-05-23

Sergeant First Glass Will
liam S. Hughes, SO, son of
Mrs. Eva G.. Hughes, Route
1. Tchula, recently received
the Army Commentator
Medal while serving with the
U. S. Army transportation
School at Fort Eustis, Va.
SGT. HUGHES received the
award for his performance of
duties as an instructor in the
schools Headquarters Com
pany.
The sergeant entered the
Armv in l949 and has served
in the Far East. His wife,
Wilhelmina, lives in Den
bigh, Va.
The Lexington advertiser. [volume] (Lexington, Miss.) 1904-1985, 1963-05-23
RUTH 7 IS
L STATE EDITOR

Miss Ruth Oridge, daueh-
ter of Mrs. Johnny bridge
of Lexington. has been
named editor of "The Broom"
at Delta State College at
Cleveland. This is one Of the
highest honors bestowed on
2 student at the institution.
Miss bridge has been active
in dramatics on the campus.
including working in scenery
and costume designing.
The Lexington advertiser. [volume] (Lexington, Miss.) 1904-1985, 1963-05-23
Out 81 Town Guests

Guests in the home of Mrs.
Everarde Jones :, the past
week were Mrs. BOYD Caves
Mrs. r. L. Jones and Mrs.
McAllister Of Bristow. Okla
homa and Mrs. Rov. Heacock
Of Uhiontown, AabamS.
The Lexington advertiser. [volume] (Lexington, Miss.) 1904-1985, 1963-05-23
Travellers Aided By
New Traffic Signs

A motorist travelling at go
miles an hour on a Mississip-
pi highway will be helped
to his destination by care
fully planned traffic signs at
an average rate of about
eight times a minute.
According to Highway
Commissioner w. F. Dearman
of the Central District, it
takes that many signs to adj
equatelv mark the 9.400-mile
State Highway system = a
total of about 1876, 700. aver
aging over 16 to the mile, or
eight for each direction of
travel.
It takes all kinds to do the
job. They vary in size from
slightly over a foot to 20
feet across. come in eight
colors, some of the colors be-
ino a part of the message
which must be conveyed in
a split-second to the speed
ing motorist. Red. for in
stance, is the universal stop
sion: orange denotes caution.
Many shapes also become
part of the MESSAGE. In all,
more than 2nn tvpes of SIGNS
are used in highway mark
inc.
"Mississippi highways are
some of the best-marked in
the nation" he said. "and
we receive manv comnlimen-
tarv letters from peonle Who
have travelled widely"
Much Study Involved
This reputation has not
been achieved by accident.
One of the factors involved
is Mississippis centralized
operation directed and car
ried out by men who make
traffic and safety a profess
sion. In most states. highway
SIGNING is under district res
possibility resulting in a lack
of uniformity from one area
to another. In Mississippi.
Commissioner Dearman said.
uniformity has been achieved
and the operation is more
economical because of better
utilization of men and mach
inerv.
"Signs for all Mississippi
HIGHWAYS are planned. manu-
featured and distributed from
a central office and plant in
Jackson" he said. This oper-
alton EMPLOYS about 35 men
and is headed bv AM. White
a civil engineering graduate
nf Mississinni State College
who alsn studied traffic con-
troll at Yale University. Per-
sonnes includes engineers
ana other specialists who de-
termine the design and place
ment Of signs: men skilled in
nainting and lettering. and
crews who do the actual
erection.
"About a fourth of our
stems must be replaced each
wear" the commissioner said,
adding that vandalism ac-
counts for almost sixty per
cent of the sions damaged
or removed Travelling crews
rer1ocn these. do routine
roair+erance and mark new
routes. The itinerary of these
crowS &c ARRANGED to cover
evverv mile Of tho highway
system once A month.
Miss Products Used
Almost every marking de-
v'ca used on HIGHWAYS Of
Mississinni ie reflec+nrized
for easv nioht-tima visibility.
Much Of tho reflective ma
terial is produced in Missis-
sinri. In addition wooden
posts used is erecting signs
are fashioned from treated
Mississippi pine and other
The Lexington advertiser. [volume] (Lexington, Miss.) 1904-1985, 1963-05-23
CRESSWELL
WINS $50 ESSAY PRIZE

Ephraim Cresswell was
winner of a $50. essay scho-
larship prize in a county
wide contest among students
IN high schools. The essay
The Lexington advertiser. [volume] (Lexington, Miss.) 1904-1985, 1963-05-23

-rodncts Of tho state are used
where possible. All material
is purchased on bids which
are taken twice annually.
The Lexington advertiser. [volume] (Lexington, Miss.) 1904-1985, 1963-05-23
Through The Years
Items of interest from the past taken from our fila
of The Lexington Advertiser and The Durant News.
By Ruth B. Flower
TEN YEARS AGO

years senior class of twelve
is smaller than the 1852 class
which had eighteen men,
bers.
The Lexington advertiser. [volume] (Lexington, Miss.) 1904-1985, 1963-05-23

attend the Church Of your
choice tt1i3 Suftdtyl
The Lexington advertiser. [volume] (Lexington, Miss.) 1904-1985, 1963-05-23

Attend the Church of your
choice this Sunday! .a-LJ