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rAOf TWO TR CABOUNA TDtn SATTEDAT, MAT t, lt54 MOB VIOLENCE KNOWS NO DACE, COLM! Oi CREED violence of the most rabid Ku Klux Klan sort broke out in Louisiana last week when ang^ hunters threatened to kill any man who attempted to stop them from hunting in the North Lousiana parishes of Tensan and Madison. Said the warn ing which- was written in the form of a letter to one of the If we don’t cet to hunt, we’ll bum every club home and bam and kill every cow yon have. And If any man trie* to ■top ns we’ll kill him and barn his home if we have to •hoot him throofh U* window or in his car.” Those are strong a total of 391 lynchings, 335 Negroes and '56 whites. The record will show that all of the whites lynched have been of the poorer element as is usually the case in most in stances of the lynching of white persons in other states As we have said time and again, mob violence strikes at words the weakest and most unpro- GETTING ALONG wealthy oil and cattlemen of coming from people living in tected point first, then at the a supposedly law abimng next weakest and unprotect> state and will probably be Finally no home or life is shocking to many leading saf® from its attacks, white people of Louisiana to So, the wealthy Louisian- know that there are living ans who’ once thought that within Its borders men who lynchings, were for the most will not hesitate to take the part, things to be feared by law into their own hands to Negroes, are now reaping the destroy the property and lives liarvest of their failure to see of some of its most outstand- that protection of the law was ing white citizens. Thus they equally offered to all races, now find that instead of the creeds and colors. The Louis- lives and property of Negroes iana state of affairs ought to and poor whites being in be carefully studied by of- jeopardy of mob violence, no ficials in other states where home, white or black is safe, the law has a tendency to safe. wink at mob violence so long Since 1882 and up to 1951, as it is directed at Negroes, the state of Louisiana has had Shreveport: “We are writinf this letter as a warning to you so you will know what to expect if yon don’t let us hunt in Tensan and Madison Parish. “We are taxpayers of this state and we are (oinf to hunt the rame we pay our money to be protected. We were not allowed to hunt In these two parishes the last few years due to your huntinK clubs so we orcaniied a club of onr own. We have burned a few clubs and killed a few cows to give, you a sample of our work. GAMBUNG WITH DESTINY While American diplomats upheld, only provides more and man power was lost to are fighting with their backs fuel for the burning flames of cause, to the wall in an attempt to communism in parts of the Now, while this nation is world where this nation is at- debating whether or not to tempting to sell democracy, even admit Negroes to hos- conmunism in Southern Asia, ^ pitals supported out of fed- Mutherners m the Umt^ Right now our own coun- on a non-segre- Sta^ are fighting with their ^y is reaping the h^est of g^ted basis, to allow them to backs to the Wall to halt the its bitter s^d against the occupy units on a non-segre- spread of democracy in our p^ple of China when for so gated basis in federal housing own counl^. One thing is-^g a time they were not al- projects and to enjoy other Mr^n, Iwth Victoria cannot lowed to become citizens m* benefits to be derived from te had at one and the ^e the United States. So dis- ^he expenditure of public time. For if the spread of de- respectful of the nghts of the fu^ds, the Communists are mwracy in that part of the Chinese people has it'been continuing their steady march across Asia, gathering in halted, there is no possible and Bnttun, stationed or hv- country after country. way to halt the spread of com- mg in China, had reached the ' . munism in Souihem Asia, point where Chinese, charged . J ® j ^ The victories are interdepen- with offenses against white u *v. dent. persons, were even tried in America must decide whether Murts comnospd entirelv of to continue This brings us around to entirely oi to hold its fifteen milUon Ne- the point of saying that the groes in economic, political goveniment ought to take a Typical of American and and social bondage or loose definite stand against all British arrogance were signs them whereby it will be able kinds of discrimination in the posted in public parks of to point to them as positive United States. The policy of China that read “Chinese and proof that under a democ- trying to appease the South dogs not allowed.” So, when racy people of all races, by capitulating to the de- the hour of reckoning came creeds, and colors can live to- mands of southerners that the and the Chinese people had gether in peace and on an I^licy of segregation in pub- the choice between democ- equal basis. To dtelay the de- lic schools, federal housing racy and communism they cision is to gamble with the projects, employment and chose the latter, and China destiny of civilization and the other public institutions be with its vast natural resources future of all mankind. THE SOUTH NOT READY FOR ATOMIC WARFARE The overwhelming voice is with providing an oppor- not admitting them as mem- vote which the Medical Soc- tunity for all doctors to meet bers unless they are willing iety of North Carolina cast together to study ways and to extend them all of the against admitting Negro means by which they can im- rights pertaining thereto. For physicians into membership prove the health status of without such Negro doctors shows conclusively that the citizens of the state and na- would lose the respect of the South is not yet quite ready tion. For some untoown rea- laymen of their race, that of for an atomic and hydrogen son the diseases which attack the white physicians and bomb attack which may take humanity are extremely dem- above all their own self-re place against this country if ocratic in their procedure, spect. For no man can accept we become engaged in war The king and pauper, white, an inferrior status from an- against the Communists. The black, brown, yellow, all are other without surrendering white doctors showed plain- treat^ with the same respect some of his own human dig- ly tkit in event of such many by cancer, tuberculosis, heart nity. of them would still be run- aihnents and the like. The it is our sincere hope that ning around with “For white white doctors might think Negro physicians will forget only” signs trying to nail this over the next time the about the N. C. Medical Soc- them up on hospitals, infirm- question of admitting Negroes iety and develop their own ^es and othef places admin- to their medical society comes Old North State Medical or- istering to the sick, injured up. ganization to the point where and dying. As we see it, the N. C. they will have nothing to The membership of the or- Medical Society ^d the mem- gain by membership in the ganization appears to be more bers of the Old NortJj State white organization, concerned with racism than it Medical Society a favor by LOUL NAACP OBJECTIVES NEEDED At Winston - Salem the the pace for others of the as hundreds of other injus- NAACP branch has taken a state, many of which do little tices that are carried on definite stand against the bar- or nothing, at the local level, against Negroes, ring of Negroes from attend- to oppose discrimination with- The job of selling .the ing the Armed Forces Day in their own respective local- NAACP to tfte Negro masses luncheon at which Army Sec- ities. Here in Durham the would be much easier if each retary Robert T. Stevens is to Durham branch has officially local unit would announce a speak on Wednesday, May 12. raised no voice of protest program that includes some In addition to notifying the against the inadequate ele- local objective and work to- local committee of its stand in mentary county school, re- ward obtaining it. Certainly the matter the NAACP has cently erected for Negroes on such a program would bring sent telegrams to President Fayetteville Road. It has home to the masses the great Eisenhower and Secretary made no outcry against, the work the organization is do- Stevens with.the hope of hav- Bulls baseball team that re- ing in a more impressive ing the ban remov^. fuses to use Negro players, manner than can be done by whether the Winston-Sa- nor has it staged any notice- always presenting what it is lem NAACP branch succeeds able fight for more and bet- doing elsewhere, in its efforts or not, it has set ter jobs for the race, as well SATURDAY MAY 8, 1954 j L. M. CLATHANM. BOSI, Mitor 1. A. CAB9KU, Manaytni Bdltor mnry ■■tuntajr bjr tiM UMITBD nmUMBMBM. fcintporrtiS at BIS B. PatOczaw K. I matfr at roM OftlM r**Aetaf Manh AV8TIN, Pablialier M. E. JOHNSON, BusinsM BIwniiffar K. 1. HATNE8, Advcrtlstec Mamcor Na (uarutM of publlsatlon of unaoUettad mata- rlal. Latten ta Dtm aMtor for pubUeatton mvut In aismd an4 oonttnad to SO* warda. SubMrtpMaa Ratca; !•« par oo^r, Wx awtlha, tl.OO; Oaa Yaar, S3.00 (retaian CoimMaa, *4.00 per raar.) ................... NEW YORK I have never read a book that gripped my attention as com^ plete as “Bursting Bonds" which is the story of the life of the late William Pickens from his birth until 1923. I read it for the first time in 1944 and again about a week ago. Both times, I picked it up to read a few pages, but simply could not put it down until I had finished it, and on this fact, hangs an in teresting tale. Between 1920 and 1942, Mr. Pickens was field secretary for the NAACP. It was during the early past of that period that I first heard him speak from public platform. It was during that period that 1, and countless others like me, became interest ed in the NA^CP. People reasoned that any organization that could have such a, gifted and dynamic representatlW as William Pickens must be worth while. Mr. Pickens entertained, in spired and informed those who heard him speak. In the 1920’s before radios were plentiful, l>e- fore television existed and be fore there were so many other forms of diversion, life was of ten dull in colored communi ties. So, when a dynamic, in formed, interesting personality visited the community, it was an important event. William Pickens’ coming to Kansas City BT LACBEEN WHITE ... was as important ai the Christ mas holidays. However, one night at the Eighth Street Baptist Church in Kansas City, Kansas, I felt my hero was letting me down. In speaking of his book “Burst ing Bonds” he said, “Most people who pick up the book to read a few pages, finish it be fore they put it down. A woman in Seattle, Washington thought she would read a few pages be fore preparing dinner. When she read a few pages, she decid ed she wouldn’t prepare dinner that night.” He went on to re count similar stories, and they seemed such exaggerations that I felt let down by a person that I didn’t want to let me down Is This In The Plans To Stop Integration In The Schools? Fifteen years later in the 136th Street Branch of the New York Public Library, I picked up a copy of the book to read a few pages and then attend to some other business. However, I finished the book before at tending to the other business. My faith in William Pickens was completely restored. Brilliant, witty, daring, cou rageous, studious, inspiring William Pickens has indeed left some challenging footprints on the sands of time. To get glimpse of bis iife up to 1923, read a few pages of “Bursting Bonds”. No one will need to urge you to finish it. ABOUT TRAFFIC SAFETY North Carolina Department Of Motor Vehicles POWERFUL FORCES CONTROL YOUR LOOK UKE HIM.TOO! m Spiritual Insight “MARCHING ORDERS" By REVEREND HAROLD ROLAND Pastor, Ik^punt Gilead Baptist Church Blow your breath hard be tween two sheets of paper held in your fingers and you’ll see a graphic demonstration of that powerful, natural force that takes over part of the control of your car when you’re passing another car. The sheets of paper don’t blow apart, as you’d expect them to do. They pull together, instead. That is what tends to happen when you pass another car. Suction and vacuum set up by the speed, Invisibly pulls your car toward the one you’re pas sing. That’s why you should be doubly alert—and doubly care- (Please turn to Page Seven) WASHINGTON AND SMALL BUSINESS Indications point to prolonged Senate battle over tax bin. * * * VnfortoBately, In an dectton year, entire ahontlnr appears to be over who ahonid pay the tab, not how bl( tlie tab ahonid be. • • • In other words, while argument rages who should be “soaked” the worker, small business or big business, no big group in WashingtonI questions necessity to C.W. Hardtr soak anybody. Here’s a par tial list of nations receiving U. S. taxpayer cash. • • * ' Austria, Belflnm, Lnxem* bonrg, Denmark, France, Eaai Germany, Weat Germany, Greece, Iceland, Ireland, Italy, Netherlands, Norway, Forto(al, Spain, Sweden, Trieste, Britain, Turkey, TnKOslavla, Banna, Formosa, Indo China, Indonesia, Thailand, Philippines, Affhanl- Stan, Etrypt, Ethiopia, India, Iran, Iraq, Israel, Jordui, L«b- anon, Llberls,Llbya, Nepal, Pat latan, Sandl Arabia, BoIlTia, Bra sil, Chile, Colombia, Coata Bica, Dominican Bepnbllo, Eqnador, El Salvador, Onatemala, Bal^ Hondoras, Mexico, Nlosragoa, Panama, Farafoay, Pern, Trini dad, Urucnay, Tenesnela, Korea. « • • Senator Harry Byrd of Virginia says that since World War n. U. S. taxpayers have shelled out $47.6 billion in foreign aid, or an average ol |5.3 billion per year. Now the Government wants to spend $5.4 billion on foreign aid for coming year. • • * Senator Byrd also stated that rovernment emj^oyees averaged 2,968,400 before Korea rose to an averate of 2,M1,800 In 1952, Now proposed^ badget seek* ® Ntlpo»l 99dtxatkm §t ImUpiarttni By C. WILSON HARDER t,S5S,2M at SS3,M0 mer* before Korea. • e • Of course. Senator Byrd Is con sidered very old fashioned, and has been quite a cross for any ad ministration to bear, because he has two bad habits. e • • One of bis .hablta la oonstant remlndera that the way to save taxes Is to cnt expenses. The other la an Irrltatlnc habit of dl»* regarding press conference obilma on achieved economies and to dig ont the facta so often at variance with claims. IB fact, many hcrfd grave snsplclons abont the Senator Indicating de votion to facts most denote dan- gerons radical leanings. AiwiMt subversive in fact. • * * In meantime, XT. S. corpora tions with foreign branches do their best to protect high profit level, with two-pronged attack. ♦ * *■ One la a drive to abolish tariff protection so they can 0ood the nation with cheap goods mo- dneed In their foreign planta. The second drive is one to get provt* sion' In cnrrent tax bin permit ting thana to pay 11% leas In- coma tax on proflta of thetr for eign operations over operating prints. 4 • *, * -» Thus, of all the creatures in habiting this vast land, only the American bee appears carefree as spring -opens blossoms. , • • * The American bee can oonifeMe to be aa bosy as a bee, knowing ha needs never worry abont Us ever prod action. Govemmeat oeoslders honey a baslo farm prodnot, and snpports the honey price, nips honey aoconntB for part of the billion worth at anrplns farm j^-odncta costing U. 8. taxpayers more «»■«" i>»» a bDllon doUara yearly In ware housing oosta. Hie bee never had it ae good. He also knows bees ara well repreaented In Washlngtan, especially In b»- rea nc ratio bonnets. “Many rebuke him that he should hold his peace” Mark 10:48. We are ever tempted to be come ministers of Jliscourage- ment. Blind Bartemus, out of his deep need and physical handicap, came to Jesus to have his sight restored. There were those who spoke the tragic words of discouragement of the text. The blind man cried for help. And there came words of discouragement out of a gloomy and empty soul. The cr:rtng need of a needy world is encouragement rather than discouragement. He need ed a pat on the back. But some hurled words of discourage ment In his face. There were those so lacking in understan ding, concern and compassion that they tried to smother him under a barrage of discourag ing words. discouraged. He cried louder and the master restored his sight. Discouraging words— what heartlessness? There are those sad souls among us who never speak words of en couragement. Let us not drift into this sad and tragic spiritual state. Let us become ministers of encouragement! There is enough gloom. The world is crying for a little more en couragement That word of encouragement lifts the needy soul. There are needy souls all around you. Let us guard against the habit of speaking discouraging words. Speak words of encouragement in the home. A housewife said the other day, when she cooks her fine meal she likes a word of encouragement. Husbands and wives speak that word of encouragement. It makes the struggles and burdens lighter. It turns the drudgery into a joyous deed of loving service. Children speak a word of en couragement to mother and father. Let us strive to become ministers of encouragement so The BUHff man would not tlrat -we -may atid to the Joyr beauty, and health of life. Your word of encouragement may be a life-saver to a struggling needy soul. Usually there is something wrong with the person who is a chronic speaker of words of discouragement. Thus, be care ful and watch yourself lest you drift unknowingly to become a "gloomy Gus”. Let us guard against this undesirable habit. Why? For it will make you un- liappy as well as others. The one who habitually speaks dis- encouraging things may show an empty, lonely, insecure and a loveless soul. So watch lest you become a broadcasting station of gloom, despair, and discouragement. Let’s add to the world’s happi ness by speaking that encoura ging word to a needy soul. Let us become boosters for the good and the beautiful in life. Your encouraging word is like a seed of happiness planted in the soul. It will bring forth an abundance of light, health, hope, joy and love. Let us scat ter our little words of encour agement wherevor we-go and we shall have a rich harvest of joyous and abundant life. A world of weary, lonely, beaten, heavy-laden people need encouragement rather than discouragement. STRAIGHT AHEAD —By Olive A. Adanu NEW "^ORK This Is a tribute to a young woman we have never met. She is a relative of a dear friend, and we have followed every de velopment in her story. This young wife is twenty- eight years old, has three young children and has been iiving for the day when her husband would finish dental school and open his office. To ward this goal she has worked diligently. One day last winter, she waa standing on a comer waiting for the traffic light to change, when a car ipounted the side walk and ran into her, inflict ing such serious injury that it was necessary to amputate her left foot. The spirit of many a young person would have been weighted down with the thought of such a loss. But her first reaction was to express the hope that this new compli cation in their lives would not interfere with her husband’s finishing his dental course. Her next concern was lor the driver of the car, who happened to be a young Mexican boy. In her section of the country, Mexi cans are victims of consider able prejudice. Throughout the ordeal of surgery and constant pain,, she has remained cheerful to a point where her family often felt that she was playing a part and would one day break down. Such a reacticm might well have developed, for no matter how strong the consci ous desire to bear up under ad versity, there often comes a time when even the Indomitable spirit suffers a temporary set back. But not once has this young woman, who had b«en so active and so fond of dancing, expressed anything but concern over the trouble to which she has bad to put the whole family. And, whenever any of her rela tives put on "a doleful face, she chides.them, saying “After all, isn’t it fortunate it didn’t hap pen to my head!” This young mother has main tained her cheerful attitude and even while still in the hospital, was planning for her return home, and was figuring out how she could be as self sufficient as possible. She is home now, and only regrets that she cannot yet take on her full household responsibilities. Her latest brief communication contains the cheerful notes: “I’m so happy. The Doctor says I can sooa be ftHed for my daRclng foot.** and “Isn’t it Vv0h‘3erlul to belong to such a big, warm, friendly family as ours?” There are people who say to day's women aren’t as good as grandma—that today’s female is made out of a synthetic ma terial. To that we say "Bosh” and offer as exhibit A, this plucky .gal from California whom we have never met face to face, but hope to some day. UNITED NATIONS NOTES By JAMES R. LAWSON (Accredited UN Correspondent) UNITED NATIONS, N.Y HEROIN...the UN Commis sion on Narcotics unanimously decided to recommend to the Economic and Social Council that all governments be called upon to prohibit the use of he roin. The action was "based on a resolution adopted last by the World Health Organization which stated that “heroin is not irreplaceable for medical prac tice.” TOBACCO...The Food and Agriculture organization repor ted that there is a very close correlation between the use of tobacco and national income levels. The F.O.A.’s news bul letin of agriculture statistics and economics stated that the per person consumption of cigarettes in the United States last year was an estimated 12 percent higher than the 1947-49 average. WORK CAMPS...Forty inter national camp leaders from the world’s major geographical re gions have completed a two- week youth institute, sponsored by UNSISCO, on the technical end educational problem In the volunt^r operation of the camps. The Institute, held in West Germany, decided to concen trate on slum clearance. It was reported that 900 camps are in operation now and that new ones will be opened soon In Hong Kong, Brazil, Spain and sections of North and West Af rica. The aaaie of the Lord is a strong towert the righteous runneth into It, and Is safe.—(Prorerba 18,10.) Often we encounter people who apparently ignore the Lord, who even blaspheme Hi« holy name, and wa observe that nevertheless theirs Is fame and fortone. Bat truly these are nothing aa com pared with the peace of soul and mind, the real and lasting happi ness, of tha righteoos who live in Ood.
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