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-THE CAROLINA TIMES SATURDAY, OCT. 2, 1965 2-A Another Rebuke of the Ku Klux Klan From the deep South city of Green ville, Mississippi, comes the report of another stinging rebuke of the Ku Klux Klan by the Chief of Police of that city, W. C. Burnley, who referred to the Klan as "a bunch of nuts with cracy ideas fighting for the survival of their stupid organization." This latest rebuke, of the KKK came as the result of an accusation of its mem bers that Negroes were hiding guns in graves of buried persons. Just to prove that the accusation was false Chief Deputy Sheriff Earl Fisher obtained a release and opened the grave of a Negro who was buried on N'ov. 4 but found no guns. The Sheriff stated the grave was opend "to disprove once and for all that Ne groes aoe not stashing guns. The Black Muslims and Deacons for De fense are not in here creating an up The President's Attack on All-White Juries President Johnson's announcement that he will ask Congress for new civil rights legislation, aimed at the all-white jury system, strikes a deva stating blow at one of the most per nicious evils of the South. If and when the president's proposed legisla tion becomes law it will do much to ward establishing justice for in southern courts. There is a single state in the South in which numerous incidents of rank injustices cannot be |>ointed to when a Negro has been on trial or stood before the courts in both criminal and civil ac tions. The president's proposed legislation will probobly have some opposition from a few southern congressmen but we predict that it will ultimatly be come the law of the land. The recent slaying of several white civil rights workers in the South has brought to realization ,as we predicted over 20 years ago, that once mob law and po lice brutality are given a free hand against Negroes, the time would soon Black Anglo-Saxon Leaders for Negroes Every Negro leader, potential and would be Negro leader, should read thoughtfully the recent book written by Dr. Nathan Hare, entitled, "The Black Anglo-Saxon." If you consider yourself a follower or just a "run of the mine" member of the race, you will likewise need to read "Black An glo-Saxons" to get a conception of the frightful situation now facing the 20 million or more Negroes of this .coun try, on the matter of the type of lead ers that must be looked to for guid ance, during these troublesome times both at the local and national level. "The Black Anglo-Saxons" will dis turb you because, from its beginning to end, you will realize the lack of co ordination, co-operation, understand ing and mutual respect that obtains among and between the recognized Negro leaders of this country. Such a condition presents a horrible situation when more than ever solidarity and unity among Negroes is so necessary. Says Dr. Hare in his book: "Consider thiss: the total member ship of the NAACP ,CORE, Southern Christian Leadership Conference and the Urban League (even for good measure totals only about one-eigh George Grigsby Funeralized At Holly Springs Fri. r Nov. 12 HOLY SPRINGS The fu neral service for George T. Grigsby, Sr. was held here Friday, November 12 at 2 p.m. at the Holly Springs First Bap tist Church. Rev. James A. Avery, pastor, conducted the service. Interment was in the a Carolina Biblical Gardens. Grigsby, a native of Chap pells, S. C., received his sec ondary education at Harbison in Irmo, S.C. *nd the B.S. de grees at Hampton Institute where he also did post gradu ate work. He was bead of the Trade School at St. Paul's Pol technic Institute for many yeart. He was a member and trus rising." The statement of the police chief and the deputy reprsent a far crv from the general pattern of law enforcement officers of the deep South in matters pertaining to Negroes. Likewise they give encouragement to the growing belief that a new day of interracial good will and understand ing is dawning in all of the southern states. We say again that it is our feeling that the Ku Klux Klan is breathing its last as a thriving organization and the noi.se we hear is'only that o&-its death rattle. We urge, we implore in telligent whit"s and Negroes of the South to keep their heads in the same manner as the officers of the law have done in Greenville, Mississippi, and hasten the day when the South will truly become the citadel of democracy come when the rights of all citizens would stand in jeopardy. That time is As pointed out by the president, millions of Negroes still "remain in 'bondage." Because of this fact it is hard to determine just how many have been railroaded to the electric chair or the/gas chamber in the South by juries, to say nothing about prison and road sentences they have suffered. Once the all-white jury sys tem is abolished it will give some assurance that Negroes in the South will truly be tried by their peers. Along with the President's contin uous efforts to accorjl full ciitzenship to all in this country we would like to again remind Negroes that they also have a responsibility to back the President by registering and voting in all elections. In spite of the recent register and vote campaigns there are still too many of the race who have never registered or voted. Again we remind Negroes everywhere that "a voteless people is a hopeless people." teenth of the Negro population. And this after years and, in some cases, decades of "membership drives." It is readily apparent that none of today's leaders is accepted by Negroes as a group. The Black Anglo-Saxon pre fers it that way; he boasts openly that Negroes are "too dissimilar" in their outlooks, aspirations, and points of view to accept one basic orienta tion. This "proves" to whites that "all Negroes are not the same" and, by implication, that the Black-Anglo Saxon himself is not like other Ne- What the remedy is and where to find it is a momentous question loom ing on the horizon of our day and time. We think though that sooner or later a solution must be found if the Negroes of America are to move forward instead of becoming lost in the vast scramble of the American populace. Certainly we cannot hope to keep abreast of the advancement of other segments of society with such disunity as is pointed out in Dr. Hare's book, and with our leaders hav ing apparently decided that they pre fer to hang separately rather than hang together. tee of the First Baptist Church and a board member of the Olivia Raney Library. He also participated in local civic and business affairs. Survivors include his wife, the former Gladys Natal Stin son of Holly Springs, one son, George Jr., who is a senior medical student at the Univer sity of North Carolina, four sis ters, and five brothers. The sisters are: Miss Ludle Grigsby, Mrs. Annie Johnson, Mrs .Mildred Cocby, Atlanta, Ga.; Mrs. Sunnie Tribble, Jack- \ sonville, Fla. The brothers are j Jefferson, Charlotte .Show, De troit, Michigan; Howard, At lanta, Rufus, Chicago and Al fred, Raleigh. THAT "WE, AMERICANS " IS,SORELATED TOEACH ' ' V.-fi | T V OTHER THAT THEIR THINKING ISA CONCERTED \*\JL* W ATTEMPT TO REACH COMMON ANSWERS TO COMMON PROBLEMS. THER SHOULD PRACTICE „ A FRIENDLINESS OF THE MIND VIOLENCE- >S«ZLK V IS SAVAGERY. CIVILIZATION IS REASONABLENESS SPIRITUAL INSIGHT "M«do tho victim of frustra tion." —Rom. 8:20 Countless souls are the seem ingly helpless victims of a par alysing frustration. The word frustration has a pointed ap plication to the living of all too many people in our times. So many of our greatest ef forts seem wasted, empty and meaningless. The heavy, vici ous hand of frustrating activity is heavily resting upon us. We have lofty motives. We give ourselves to worthy causes. We offer ourselves in Holy sur render on the altar of sacrifi cial service for Christ Jesus, the Savior and here too we know the defeating impact of frustration. How can we fight and struggle through to success in life's worthy aims without becoming the victims of the blight of frustration? Through faith we can trans cend frustration and go on to fruition or fulfillment of life's worthy aims. Here is the key: The Christless life is a frustra ting life. Christ gives life the right pitch or key. Apart from Christ we fade and suffer the emptiness of utter frustration. Poet's Corner HOW MANY? How many battles must this Country fight Before we can say "we've won?" How many lives must be sacri ficed And fed to the barrel of a gun? How many homes must suffer lost 'Cause of someone they love so well? How many will be tortured and burned By the enemy's destructive hell? Jlow many Seas must be sailed upon And Oceans flown cross Rearing arms for those brave men To protect "Our County" from loss? H>w many hands will join to gether And stand up above all? Cry and shout, from the depth of each heart We're for "Freedom, Liberty, and justice for all!" —Marie Key M-M CHORUS IN SUNDAY EVE. CONCERT The Senior high school mix ed chorus of Merrick-Moore was in concert on Sunday, No vember 14, at Mt. Gilead Bap tist Church on Dowd Street, at 3:00 P.M. The Jr. High School Chorus accompanied the chorus and combined with them to sing "Let There Be Peace on Earth." Other selections by the group were "Sanctus," a solo by Miss Eamestine Fulton, "O Lord Most Holy," a solo by Robert Choa te s, and "Wayfaring Stranger," a solo by Nathaniel Daniels. Through Faith in Christ We Can Transcend Frustration It is beautifully put in John's Gospel record. "I am the vine ye are the branches . . . apart from me ye can do nothing." In Christ we can find fruition. In Christ we can make a go of this life. Christ enables us to press on to fruition and ful fillment in spite of all efforts to prevent, balk or hinder us. Faith in Christ gives us the essential power to press on to a satisfying fruition and fulfill ment. In Christ all the powers of hell and darkness will be un able to stay our advance to the goal of fruition. So Christ can make us the victors rather than the helpless victims of our frustrations. Jesus became the Final victor over the frustrating powers of evil. Not even the passion and the Cross could frustrate the God-given purposes of the Savior. Death and the grave made the last attempt at frus tration. This effort met failure. Early one morning we see and hear Jesus with the joyous shout of victory. He has over come the biggest and final thrust of frustration. May this great message lift some weary, A reception followed the con cert in the fellowship room at the church. MISSIONARY SUN. SCHOOL CLASS IN MEET The Missionary Sunday School class met at the home of Mrs. Helen Lash, 856 Roose velt St. The meeting was open ed with devotions and discus sion of business. Those present were: Mrs. Ruth Presi dent; Mrs. Carrie Miller, Mrs. Mary Morris, Mrs. Georgia Ray, Mrs. Minnie Palney, Mrs. Fleta Brown, Mrs. Discie Mor gan, Mrs. Leona Seate, Mrs. Annie Mayo, and Miss LeVon Watkins. A wonderful repast was served, consisting of tur key with all thetrimmings. Miss Watkins thanked the hostess. N. C. HEALTH DEPT. ADVISES FLU VACCINE CHAPEL HlLL—When win ter comes, can flu be far be hind? Not this year, according to three North Carolina agen cies. The agencies, concerned persons in certain high risk about a probable flu epidemic this winter, have joined to urge persons in certain high risk groups to check with their phy sicians Immediately regarding Influenza vaccination. The North Carolina State Board of Health, the North Carolina Heart Association, and the North Carolina Tuberculo sis Association base their rec- ommendation on the general predictions of a heavy outbreak of influenxa in the offing. The most recent major outbreaks in the United States generally were In 1962-68, and, on the West Coast, In 1965-64. The two-to-three-year cycle typical of the disease would indicate a Continued on page 8A By REV. HAROLD ROLAND struggling soul in the battle of frustration. You don't have to be defeated by frustration. In Jesus, the conqueror of all your foes, you too can become a Victor Rather Than A Vic tim of Frustration. But in forgetltng and drift ing away from God, men end up becoming the salves of frustration. In trusting men and things we become balked, baffled defeated. In trust ing things we are deceived and let down. Man in his own power can never ri9e to no bility and triumph. That which is bound by time and space will lead only to frustraiton. But there is one who is clothed in the majesty of his sovereign power and who rules on his eternal throne above all con fusion and frustration. Make this God your guide and He will give the victory beyond life's little annoying frustra tions. Christ the revealer of this sovereign God can save us and lift us to spiritual fulfillment above and beyond the frustra tions of sin and evil. -Spaulding Continued from page one was convalescing at his home, 1608 Lincoln Street. According to a statement given the Carolina Times by Dr. C. D. Watts, his physician, Mr. Spauldiflg at present is back at his desk on a part time basis for the time being. He is expected to be entirely recov ered within a few days and back at his desk on a full time schedule, Dr. Watts stated. -Justice Continued from page one drew Young stated that first plans call for the coordination of "a lot of efforts" already undeway by these organiza tions, which included several law suits, a nation-wide letter writing campaign to Senators and Congressmen and the or gaizing of Southern Communi ties into viable political units. -Brown Continued from page one tions firm. Brown holds membership In the following: Board of Direc tors, Carl Chavis YMCA; Board of Trustees, St. Stephens A. M. E. Zion Church; N. C. Good Neighbor Council; Life Mem ber, NAACP; and the Board of Trustees, Family Service Bu reau. Other activities of Brown Include: serving as Chairman of the Board of Directors, United Publishers, Inc.; Relo cation Adviser, High Point Re development Commission ;a member of the Board of the So lar Food Corps.; and as a mem ber of the Plans Board of Carl Byolr and Associates, Inc. of New York, one of the world's largest public relations firms. In 1064, he was the recipient OwCaSs.®*" Published every Saturday at Durham, N. C. by United Publlahers, Inc. L. E. AUSTIN, Publiiher Second Claw Portage Paid at Durham, N. C. 27702 SUBSCRIPTION RATES ,500 per year plus (19c tax in N. C. (any where in the U.S., and Canada and to •«"*«•- men Overseas; Foreign, $7.30 per year, Sin gle copy 15c. Principal Offiae Located at 436 E. Pettigrew Street, Durham, North Carolina 27702 To Be Equal By WHITNKY M. IOUNO JB. Rights Agency Johnson's recent decision to elkminat* ear tain Federal civil rights agencies la reason for soma misgiving. To be sure, those of us in the vanguard at tba civil rights movement are amenable to all streamlined program designed promote equality of opportunity tor every AmaiP*Wrt. A close examination of the President'! new move, how ever, gives rise ot some disturbing question# M to what ~ positive help and leadership will be forfh ■ coming from the Federal government in the future. ' In essence, the President ordered the end of such vitally important agencies a* the President's Council on Equal Opportunity, and the Committee on Equal Employment Opportunity established by executtvt or der, to give Vice President Humphrey ad ministrative control over all government civil rights activity within the Executive Branch. The Committee was, as a matter CVCJ, gives k Wfc * - ■■PA of fact, created to handle the responsibility for eliminating discrimination within the rank* of Federal government aa well as in business and industry. Especially in organization* holding government contracts. More crucial, however, i* the fact that Vice President Humphrey will no longer coordinate the work of the* agencies, and therefore will be unable to exercise hi* tre mendous power of office in the insistence that civil right* decisions be made with minimum delay. Decisions, Without Fear Indeed, under the Vic* President, decision* were mad* without undue fear, inasmuch as he was directly responsible to the Persident for his actions in coordinating and policy making functions. U should be remembered that the President himeelf, while Vice President and chairman ot the President's Com mittee on Equal Opportunity, developed this agency, which he has now disbanded, to a high level of efficiency that caused it* work to be widely acclaimed. "Whatever the President's motive*," said one noted commentator, "the civil rights shake-up he* downgraded Humphrey politically. More significantly, Vt has lowered the status of the Vice Presidency as an institution, substan tially weakened the Federal government's effort, and up set the expectations of minority group*." The Secretary of Labor now assumes responsibility for reviewing discriminatory complaints and insuring compli ance by government contractors with nan-discriminatory re quirements. Promotion of non-discrimination in matter* ot private business, except contractors, will remain the concern ot the Commission on Equal Employment Opportunity headed by Franklin D. Roosevelt Jr. The Community Relations Service under former Governor Collins is transferred temporarily to the Justice Department and awaits Congressional approval for the transfer. Chief Fact-Finding Agency The U. S.' Civil Rights Commission will take over th« clearing house and data-gathering function* of the Com munity Relations Service, and becomes the government's chief fact-finding agency In the civil rights field. Responsibility for coordinating all of the Federal en forcement policies on civil rights will now be lodged with the Justice Department. Previously, some of this enforce ment was handled by the President's Council on Equal Op portunity. What implications are implicit in these moves? The Justice Department, even during the imprearfv* days ol its leadership under Senator Robert T. Kennedy, created a reputation a* a careful and alow-moving agency, apparently afraid to make even slight changes. Should these agencies come under majority scrutiny by lawyers who are often given to legal debate instead of actually solving critical problems? Attorney General Nicholas Katzenbach, head of the Justice Department, has already stated that he hopes the transfer of all civil rights enforcements to his department would result in reducing the number of court cases Initiated by the department. Moreover, he indicated that the aim now would be to avert court actions through conciliation. As now constituted, the former agencies will come un der the jurisdiction of cabinet leaders. They will not be in clined to overlap towns. They will not be inclined to step on the toes of other cabinet officers to Solve a civil rights problem: or, perhaps, to inform the President as quietly as necessary on matters crucial to the agencies. I should like to think that President Johnson wUI Im mediately review the results of his reorganization In the very near future, and perhaps will decide to reinvest Vice President Humphrey with the authority and responsibility to oversee these civil rights functions and require progress reports to be mads to him of the Distinguished Service Award from the High Point Chamber of Commerce. Brown is married to the for mer Sallle J. Walker of High Point. -Floyd Continued from page one sponsibility for developing and locating talent through the an nual 'Talent Hunt," and also the Achievement Week. He said that America is seeking as never before to develop talent in youth by the many oppor tunities offered for education and scholarship. He said it wu everyone's Job to work toward that goal. He was presented by W. E. Draughan, of Lincoln Acadamy faculty. Samuel Russell, Jr., W h o pre sented the award to Dr. C. W, Floyd, prominent dentist, said he had earned it because of his many interests in local, state and national fields of endeav or in many fields. -Union Continued from page on* ers, approximately 00 member* and scab workers are now be ing employed by city school of ficlsls it wu stated. -White Continued from page one *le M. Redd of New York City. Funeral services will b* held Sunday at White Rock Baptist Church at 12:40 p.m. with the Reverend Lorenzo A. Lynch, Pastor, officiating. The family .has requested that in lieu of flowers a con tribution be made to the American Cancer Society.
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