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/ THn® W®nc@ Published Weekly “Dedicated to the promotion ef the cultural, social and spiritual life of a great people” Rev. Melvin L Shakespeare Publlshsr and OVmr Business Address K25 S Street Phone 5-6491 It No Answer Call 5-7508 lubi* W- Shakespe«i» Advertising & Business Manager Kobeita Mold»» Asgociatu Editw 1966 U Street- XIAO/ Circulation Mgr. Member ot the Associated Negro Press Subscription late $2.00 per year lOc per copy____ Entered »s Second Class Matter. June 9. 1947 at tlie Post Ottice at Lincoln. Nebraska under the *«t Mass* X. 1879 _ Cheekin’ <ni the Freedom Train Freedom Train will not make its scheduled appearance in Memphis January T, 1948, because City and County Commisisoners have insisted upon maintaining their established policy of racial segiegat'on when it comes to Negro and white citizens viewing the valuable documents on, the train. Accounts of their action have not only been spread across the country by radio ajid press re ports to give this city more un favorable publicity, but have aroused the ire of many white citizens of this section. The daily newspapers of this city have given the facts relating to cancellation of the train’s stop in Memphis. They have told of the firm position that the sponsors of the Freedom Train, American Heritage Foundation, has taken against a segregated pattern. Louis A. Novins, executive vice presi dent of the Foundation, read the resolution unanimously adopted by the Foundation, to-wit: ‘ Resolved, that no segregation of any individual or group of any kind on the basis of race or re ligion be allowed at any exhibi tion of the Freedom Ttain held anywhere.” Our only hope now is that pres sure will not be put on local Negro Leaders by City and County Commissioners to get - endorse ments of their points of view. It cannot be imagined that any Negro would of his own free will and accord accept any other posi tion regarding the Freedom Train except that laid down by the American. Heritage Foundation in its resolution regarding exhibi tions of the documents. But po litical pressure upon persona whose jobs are subject to the whims ef politicians* will cause individuals to express views that are not of their own convictions.. If any Negro in Memphis does this sort erf thing, then he will find himself as far out of line with the more advanced thinking of the people on racial matters as our representatives of the Cfty and County Governments.— Memphis World. The Voice “Advertisers” are making this poMfieafcim possible —show then* yoor appreciation by your patronage. Roberta Coffee fCtmtmuett /r«m Page l.) is the daughter ot Mr. and Mrs. % Sherman Coffee of Frankfort, Kas. She lived at the home of Mrs. Callie Herriford, 2408 West Paseo Blvd. Before going to the employment office charing the war, Miss Coffee was employed as a social worker here. She was active in communi ty activities being a member oA the committee of management of the Paseo Y.W.C.A. and ef the 4 board ot directors of the Wise Buyers Mart, Inc.; which soon will • open a co-operative grocery store here. Miss Coffee plans to do graduate work at the University of Chicago. Make the World A Better Place By Delight Killinger Teacher Hastings High School I 1 Wouldn’t it be nice if tkere were more people in the world who were like the person who said these words, “I have to live with myself, and so . . . f I want to be fit for myself to Iknow.” Most oi as hurry and scurry i* our own small circles, taking all we can get for ourselves* never thinking ci others, or hour we may hurt them by our deeds, words, or thoughts, trying to persuade ourselves that no one else could or would do any more than we are doing, and being self-right eous in our own coaceits. Most of us bristle up in indignation when a suggestion is offered, ©r a criti cism is made which is not exact ly to uor liking. Might it not, instead, be much better to curb our sharp retorts and consider the possibilities for self-improvement which may have been offered, although they were not pleasant or agreeable? Wouldn’t we be much bigger, better persons to overlook sarcas tic remarks, and instead, endeav or to take the sting or edge from them by being cheerful and friendly? Real friends do not al ‘ways flatter. In Proverbs 23, we find these words, “For as a man thinketh in his heart, so ie he.” We have also often heard it said that, “actions speak louder than words." Since we are only human, it stands to reason that we are&’t always per fect. but our actions will express the thoughts of our hearts, even though our words may speak something entirely different. And, although it seems very difficult to control these thoughts of ours, the more we try, the easier i1 becomes. Blessed is the man who can looli himself over and find his own weaknesses, and then make s sincere effort toward improve ment. Me thinks there is mud? room for improvement—begin ning in. me—to make this work a better, happier place. What dc you think? « When You * Buy a New ' Gas Range There is bo special and costly installa tion. job to add to the firkee, it is as sim ple to install as it is to use. *. f / Discrimination A Great Danger Says Mme. Pandit Up at Lake Success, N. Y.r where delegates of the world's na tions are trying to find a formula for international peace, Madame H. E. Vijaya Lakshmi Pandit, chairman of the India delegation to the United Nations* made an epochal and significant statement. She declared: • “The hysteria regarding com munism as making people forget j the great danger to world peace from continued racial discrim ination. A greater danger threat ens the world than war between, the states, and that is the * pos sibility of conflict based on race.”1 Continuing, Madame Pandit said: “Wtot only » racial dacriaaaina tion a growing danger, text St is one at the mast vital problems before the United Nations! “I* my own mind, I have not the least doubt that the areteara of racial bitterness* the affirma tion of racial superiority, the declaration, that certain areas are the God-given monopoly of cer tain colors to roe and govern— these and ideologies meant to promote these, are no less war mongering than the mere imputa tion of motives to- governments. “Those of us who believe in the creation of a new world order cannot but view with anxiety the danger of glowing disharmony between races. That way em bodies conflict and disaster. “I am here to do my humble share in implementing the char ter . to promote human dig | nity. human freedom and human | rights. But words seem to be taking the place of implementa tion where the colored peoples of the world are involved,” she con cluded.—Pittsburgh Courier. Twenty-three employees of the custodian department of the post office observed their annual Christmas party Tuesday morning at the post office. Mrs. Loretta Martin was chairman of the af fair. Mr. Hay MeFheeters was master of ceremonies. Impromp tu speeches were given by Mr. O. E. Jerner, postmaster; Mr. Watson, assistant postmaster, . Mr. Cl E. Witter, chief engineer, Mr. Charles Cook and Mrs. Lor . etta Martin. Carols were led by Mrs. Rubie Shakespeare. Among the twenty-three present were Mr. J. B. Bonds, Mrs. Loretta i Martin, Mr. Will Burden, Mr. Alonzo Carter, Mrs. Basilia Bell, and Mrs. Frances Robinson. W The Sports Front “Smoky” Mol den “Rookie of tfie Year* Let us not be unmindful- or in considerate of the many colored ballhawks who made baseball an exciting spectacle for hundreds of thousands of fans who followed the Negro National and Negro American league games. Such men as brilliant Sammy Jethroe, fleet-footed center fielder of the Cleveland Buckeyes, Ametriraui league champs; Areteie Ware, flashy ami dependable guardian of the initial hassock for the Bucks; Vibert Oarke, transplanted Pan amanian pitcher for Cleveland who won 11 out of 13 mound chores; the mebers of Alex Pom pez’s N.Y. Cubans, 1947 flag win ners in the loop presided over by prexy Dr. John Johnson, and many more. With Gd Doby, at Cleveland, Willard Brown and and Hank Thompson at St. Louis (Browns) for a breathing ^peR. all eyes remained on Brooklyn’s Robinson and MontreaPs Campan ella. Major baseball had many first year candidates for “rookie of the year” honor. Ewell Blackwell, Larry Jenson, Cincinnati and N.Y. 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