Zetd s Receive Special Awards at Anniversary Are loua free reader? by Ruth Taylor One of the more level-headed of columnists wrote this trenchant statement recently: “I am less con cerned about the freedom of the press than I am a bout the'freedom of the reader. You won’t keep a free press unless the reader also is tolerant, open minded, interested in hearing both sides.” How do YOU read7 How do YOU listen? Are you carried away by positive statements without stopping to consider they might have been made for that very purpose? Or—are you a free reader? Can you study both sides calmly and collectively, weighing the source of each statement, judging by past performance and arriving at your own decision after careful thought and due consideration of all facts in the case ? If you can do this, you are a free reader. If you do this, you can effectively combat those who try to stir up trouble by false rumors author itatively stated, by vitriolic charges against those in authority, by untrue accusations against various minority groups and by a constant harping critic ism of anything and everything. The wisest man I ever knew used to say, when ever anyone began to tell him anything—“State the facts. Don’t characterize.” Apply that to propa - ganda or to articles, or speeches. Shear them of characterizations and of all statements prefaced by tho catch phrases “it is said”; “everyone knows”; “they say”; etcetera, and you see what you have left. You’ll be surprised how little it is in almost every case. Analyze what you read and hear, and study it with an open, poised mind, ready to admit a point but not ready to compromise with a demagogic at tempt to stir you to impatience or intolerance. A free press calls for—deserves—free readers— men and women who so value the Bill of Rights which insures them this boon of knowledge, that they treat this right with reverence, keeping them selves ready to learn ALL the truth, and to form their own opinions according to their individual w’ills. The only way we can keep a free press is to deserve it by being free readers. "Ah, I Guess Some Negroes Are Alright” (by 0. Elliott) I listened to a discussion the other day on the racial issue in which one gentleman said "Oh, 1 guess gome of the Negroes are al right.’ His statement carried on the .vings of fond memories to At lanta, Georgia, over three years age where I met a Negro who is perhaps the type this gentleman wa* refering too. xne statement this gentle man made in the dis cussion ‘Ah, 1 guess some Negroes are alright” is a compliment that can be justly passed on to the white race. The Negro I met is Emanuel Mansfield. He was at that time a ■student at Morehouse College. I was waiting in the chapel to hear the college quartet. I shall never forget my first sight of Emanuel M-nsfield as he cime down the islv with a beaming smile, with personality writtei all over his face. And when a Negro can smile '4i.e Mr. Mar.st. i'd- bound sc very tightly in the invisible chains ar.d shackles, he is surly ALKIGHT! Mr. Mansfield sang a solo on that occasion. He sang with pro found feeling, with quiet reverence and ioiicking gaiely 1 considered Inn. the greatest tenor I ever had ■heard and nay impression of him further •was that he vas a great ir.a ■ These impress o s nave been confirmed since then and they have been shared by thousands of people who have heard and met him. On several U'Ct * .Leo l t.rct met Emane-d. i'uisiie.J, I have sat in audiences he was ting ing too and I have heard the mu sic lovers sitting around me mur mur that he “is the greatest ten or ever to trod the concert stage' as he carried thew away on the wings of immortal song. throughout this country there arc inter-racial discussions, and clinics but if they are having any effect on the issue, I fail to see it. One of these clincs was held re cently at Toledo, Ohio. The clinic opened with a banquet and Em anuel Mansfield came here from his home in Washington, D. C. to sing for the occasion. He has of ten been refered to by newspap ers writers as the “Embassador of good will for his race.” We are badly in need of “Embassadors of good will” for the white race. I followed closely the work of this clinic whose staff included a community specialist and socilo gical technician of the race-rela tions of the Federal Council of Churches of the United States. This clinic drew up resolutions and recommendations. There is no force back of these to make them I effective. In my thinking, ihe r. cial issue will be improved wht we elect officials who have t courage, the conscience and the human interest in their fellow-men I to perform the duties of their of fices in upholding and enforcing the constitution and draft any law lacking for the rights and protec tion of all peoples, and to enforce these laws. Two years ago I stood in the bus station at Shreveport, Lousiana where I saw the Ded Cross (whose slogan is Ever At His Side), give white soldiers cigarettes and re fuse them to the Negro soldiers. I registered a strong protest to this representative and carried my pro test to headquarters, at Washing ton, D. C. Shortly after this I was seated at a table in a restaurant in Lynchburg, W. Va, and a lit. tie Negro lad was at the entrance of the restaurant selling papers. Along came a white man, snatch ed the papers away from the boy, gave everyone in the restaurant one and threw the rest of them on the floor. Some white people who witnessed this scene thought the . incident was a novelty. I took ex actly the opposite view and I went to the aid of this little boy. I am sure this white man will remem ber what happened there when an impulse ingulfs him again to over run the weak. I was almost jailed in Beaumont, Texas because I went to the de fense of two little Negro girls who were being cursed by the bus dri ver because they were one seat too far foward for negro passengers. Take a look at the transportation system on buses in Mississippi for I an eye-opener and remember how ■ so many negroes have been clubed because they didn't step off the side-walk for white people or be cause they failed to call the white I man "Mister” and I have known of all these things because t am a Southerner but cruel and inhu man treatment of Negroes is not confined to the south. Abraham Lincoln witnessed a scene in New Orleans where the | : red faced auctioneer had the Ne I gro girl on the sale block, which I ; caused him to exclaim, "Great God if ever I have a chance I will hit this thing and hit it hard” and i , am sure if this same Mr. Lincoln could know of what has happened to the Negro in these days of De mocracy, if he could be told of the consideration given the Negro ioldiers who have fought our bat tles and enemies with full know ledge that freedom for us meant nothing in the way of freedom ior the negroes, if he could have only known the thoughts of some of these gallant soldiers as the first St Louis, Missouri—At the Ze. t ta Sigma Banquet Saturday night [ December 29, at the YMCA Grand ! Basilious Harrison presented a i silver key and a special pin to one | of the zeta founders, Arizona | Cleaver Stemmons; silver brace lets to National Officers; Zeta love-birds to one the first past Grand Basilous’ Ruth SCruggs; and a Silver Anniversary Charter to the Alpha Chapter, which is on Howard University Campus. Grand Basilous Harrison was the recipient of 25 silver dollars pre sented by E C Peyton, Executive Board Chairman for the sorority. The St. Louis Zetas and Sig mas saw to it that the Banquet was one which will be long remem bered, the menu having been plan-1 ned and served by James E. Cook and his Y-Staff, and the program having been planned by St. Louis Boule-Conclave Chairman, Ella' Walker, Vivian Hayes, Zaid Len oir, and their Zeta Sorors and Sigma Brothers. As a most charm ing Toast Mistress, Ella Walker 'came on’. Choral selections were given by Memphis, Term. Sorors under the direction of Lela Por ter; song selections by Frances Randall Miller Xi Zeta, St. Louis, songbird; the readings by Lou Swarz also member of St. Louis Chapter and one of Zeta’s artists; pep songs, directed by Daisy Westbrook and Wirt Walton, members of the St. Louis Chapter and musicians of repute; and pep talks were made by Grand Presi dents Harrison and Parker. Other highlights of the Boule Conclave were the Religious Ser vices at Central Baptist Church; open meeting at Sc-.uggs Mem orial; sit back and sip at the horn® of Dr. and Mrs Jacob Williams, Zeta and Sigma; Delta Cocktail hour; Alpha-Omega dance; Zeta Sigma dance; and the Club Riv iera cabaret party. The business sessions were at tended by 500 delegates and both Zetas and Sigmas took a definite stand toward supporting a per manent FEPC Zeta officers elected were Grand Basilous, Lullelia W Harrison of Houston, Texas; 1st Anti Basilous E Juanita Tate of Tulsa Okla; 2nd Anti Basilous, Lou Swarz of St. Louis and New York; Gramma tous, Romaine Brown of Washing ton, D C; Beatrice Mayo of Bal timore, Md., Tamias; Irma Thomp son of Newport News, Va., Tam ia3 Grammatous; Lela Porter of Memphis, Tenn., Antipokditis; Ju lia Edinburg of New Orleans, Epistolous; Inez Ricks Philadel phia, Pa.„ Phylactor; Esther C. Peyton, Washington, D. C of Chairman Executive Board and Alpha Moore of Jacksonville, Fla. as Chairman of Trustees. By special vote the Zetas will not have a 1946 Boule, but will meet during the summer of 1947 in sunny California, the city ol Los Angeles. drop of blood flowed from their veins on the battlefield, as their life ebued away, he would turn in his grave. Racial discrimination is strong signal which must be headed in time lest we lose the war at our own home. The historic responsi bility of the American people, makes our solution of this inter racial question a test case of our sincerity, strength and ingenuity. Our schools must teach stronger democratic attitudes in the im pressible minds of the young. Our newspapers have a great respon sibility in making articulate the ills of our society as well as it’s victories over prejudice. Every cit izen in day by day conduct will help or prevent the great experi ment in a living democracy. To meet people welfare of the com munity will go far in combating prejudice so deeply imbeded in j our society. This will be a never i ending task in adult education. This country cannot point with pride to it’s contributions to the cause of promoting the four free doms because it has permitted it's luster to be dimmed by undemo cratic demonstrations of racial prejudice. Such unamerican mani festations are a prostitution to this country’s broad minded tolerance which was written into the consti tution when slavery was abolish-1 ed. Sometime ago I attended morn ing worship in one of the southern Negro churches. The windows in that church were not the expen sive and stained type I have seen in some of the white churches, altho’ I have no doubt if they could have been examined closely a Negroe’s sweat drops could have been seen on them. The windows of this negro church were plain. There was no carpet in the isle to silence the footsteps, no cush ions on the pews, no beautiful lighting effect like some of the white churches I have been im. Everything was plain. The mem. bers of this church were ne be decked in expensive clothes or ar rayed in jewels like white mem bers I’ve seen. They were dressed plain. The Holy Spirit in that one church wa3 not cold and dead like some white churches. It was alive and burning in the hearts of these God’s people. In Augusta, Ga., a Negro stu dent from Payne College entered a white church, one of the largest j and wealthiest memberships in | that region. The minister was in the process of preaching. This Negro took a seat about half-way toward the front but not for very long. The members in the pews gave him,a coid look, the minister came to an abrupt stop, nodded to the ushers and this Negro boy was ushered out of the house of God. No, this wasn't the house of God, it was just a church, a place where hypocracy was practiced. Emanuel Mansfield’s epic strug gles. his superb effort and unflen ching devotion to *n ideal has brought him f or poverty to fame as a "reat singer in suite of all the opposition that has been brought to be thrown across his path by the devil and his angels. Whcc ever he sings he leaves the im prssion in the minds of music 10 vp-s as a great artist and he does leave the impression in the minus of all who meet him as a great man an imnression too deeply im -, beded far anyone to know thal the stream of time can ever erase it. i Yes I guess some Negroes are alright. j A YOUTHFUL COLUMN Chatter Box... by DORIS ANN McCILL Hello Gates, let’s grab our skates and slide around the Ak sarben Skating Rink! Good deal!! Well, since last week everyone started the year out right. We’ll let you know if there will be any more fights! ! ! Flash!!!! Flash!!! An outstanding affair that star ted the year out with a bang was the party given by Bernice Bragg and Lucille Foxall at 2807 Seward for Jacqueline Johnson. Boy what fun the kids had among the crowd that were there are the following: William Payton, Ruth Curren, Thelma Priutt, Harold Johnson, Jean Good, Buster Robbins, Na dine Manley, Clarence, the White sisters, Daniel Ware, Celestine Glover, Billie W. Marvin, Donnie Davis, Louise Seay, Louis Curren, Inola More, Fred Lee, Bernice, Raymond Metoyer, Mass , Paul Orduna, Mercides Turner, Bootsie, Claud Washington, Evelyn Jen nings, Alford, Lucille Foxall, Al fonzo Marion, Royetta Pierce, Jean Ervin, Poindexter an Boy”. Mr. Matthews spoke of his success ful Town Hall Concert, his coming na tional concert tour and some of the Broad way plays he is considering for next faJL • This ended the story—except—Stovall likes coffee but there wasn’t enough. j The blues walked in and met me. Monday morning time to get up. Going .going, gone down show — Imogene Ferry Evil Gal—Pearl Faulkner She wants a new sweater—Bar bara Scott Come home dearie, come home— Johnnie Burton Knocking their poor selves out— Jean Phifer Times almost up—Paul Orduna Mr. Central—Bobby Owens A little on the lonely side—Cen tral’s basketball team! Got it and Gone—Chatter Box The dance Sunday was on the ball. Everyone seemed to be en joying themselves. Those who won prizes were: Orvil Jones played OK Boogie and obtained $5(more them he had at first); Sonny Lee won $3 for blowing his trumpet; and ‘Feet’ and Naomi Downs won $1 each for their jitterbugging or did I hear ‘Feet’ say $15 each ha! Stop Look and Listen— What certain chick had the nerve to come bursting down choc ave Sunday nite with a man she knew wasn’t her’s. She was hav ing the best of fun when-his old lady walked up and called him .This certain chick even had the nerve to stand across the street thinking he Was coming back over there! Dumb girl! ! ! Bye Now—Chatsie and her sis ter left Monday morning. We all enjoyed their stay (I hope.) Looking fine in his Navy uni form is So. Omaha’s Johnnie Mu. some. Has everyone noticed R Web ster’s little fuzz under his chin? Its too cute! ! ! Well, what do you know! Buster McCans can really dance he re turned home from the Navy He threw a certain birl around the dance floor like she was a piece of paper. Bang! Bang! Went the gun at the party Friday nite. Ouch! I’m shot, they finally got me shouted B B. Wedding bells will soon be ring ing for Nyoka and Lester. What certain little woman just keeps P O’s telephone ringing con stantly ? Information Please! ! ! Who, if I may ask, has the phone number, JA 4999? It could not by any chance be J C (not JC □wens) I see M. F. is back in circulation evith M M. after her long illness. SOLID—J. C. was seen with j Pis mother Sunday afternoon He | wouldn’t have by any chance wenti :o Church! Says he walked right in without knocking! Naughty boy! Could be ? ? No! the joints are being visited ty a lot of teen ag srs lately such naughty child -en! Has everyone read “Forever 4.mber“. it is really a great nook! What certain Chicks are circu ating the news that F is expect ng you know what!!! - I Notice! In China bangs worn byi :he girls is a sign of a virgin. Some girls shouldn't over-due it! Myself, I like them. 3uess what! Who said, quote: | I might do like JM and not go to he Army’, unquote. /e-se of The Week 1 you love your man, Cnen keep him by your side, INSPECT NEW EQUIPMENT TO AID POLIO CASES Physical therapy equipment costing more than $7,000 has been presented by the Nashville-Davidson County Chapter of the National Foundation for Infantile Paralysis to Hubbard Hospital, Meharry Medical College, in Nashville, Tenn. Shown here inspecting the equipment are (left to right) Merl R. Eppse, chairman of the Negro division of the chapter; Henry Miller, Hubbard Hospital superintendent; Charles H. Bynum, director of Interracial Activities for the National Foundation for Infantile Paralysis; Dr. Murray Brown, medical director of the hospital and director of medical education at Meharry; Paul E, Johnson, Chicago manufacturer of physical therapy equipment, whose death occurred since this picture was made. The new infantile paralysis unit at Hubbard Hospital is used both in the treatment of polio cases and la the training of physicians and nurses at Meharry. Funds for these and other types of aid are raised in the March of Dimes, January 14-31, which this year is dedicated to the memory of Franklin Delane Roosevelt, founder of the National Foundation. ’Cause i'f’ he flags my train, I just might let him ride. Flash! ! What certaain girl madc the statement that men are just like street cars. If one don’t suit, stop and catch the next one Meaning Crosstown-catch on? 1 knew you would. Two fellows who are real good sports are Kenny Morris of B town and Chuck Oden! This is it! Yes, Barnyard and Anna Mae are getting married! Good deal Bate! The basketball game, Boystown vs North Tuesday evening was great of course you know who won but I’ll give you the score next week Crash! ! ! Well the merry happy go-lucky Mr. Rogers is on his way again if you want to know what I mean ask Tinnie. I've got a real broken heart! False propaganda! Mary Curren goes with Bill Payton and not Skipper Skipper the Honey Drip per!!! What single young (mother), lady has been running after the young boys! Three guesses! ! ! Nice People To Know— Richard Curren, Mona Erving, Robert Reynolds, Margie Hayes, Curtis Hunnigan, Joy Foster and Marion Thompson. Guess Who ? ? ? Age—17 Weight—135 Height—5ft. 5one-half in. Eyes—Black Hair—Black Complexion—Brown1 Hangout—Johnson Drug, E&E Diner Phone—HA 7233 Nick Name—Jo! 'Negro Infantile Paralysis Victims Receiving Very Excellent Care at Centers New York, Jan 12—Negro in fantile paralysis victims are re ceiving better medical care at St. Mary s Hospital in St. Louis, at Hubbard Hospital, Meharry Med ical College in Nashville, and at Brewster Hospital in Jacksonville due to funds contributed to these I hospitals by local chapters of the ! National Foundation for Infante j Paralysis. These funds are raised during the annual March of Dimes. The 1946 March of Dimes, January 14 -31, is dedicated to the memory of Franklin Delano Roosevelt, founder of the National Founda tion for Infantile Paralysis. In Missouri, the St. Louis Coun ty Chapter has equipped an isola tion unit at St. Mary's Hospital at a cost of $10,000 The unit has the finest type of physical thera py equipment to provide medical aid and after care for victims of poliomelitis. If the incidence of in' fantile paralysis should increase | in that area, modern facilities will ce available to all who have need of them, regardless of age, race, creed or color. In another section of Missouri there is still another type of aid available to infantile paralysis victims and their families. The Kansas City Chapter of the Nat ional Foundation re-imburse the Hobby—Haung Pet Peeve—Latin Movie Star—Alice Faye Movie Actor—Don Andrews School—Central Hi (grade!) Last week’s guess was Louise King of South Carolina In closing, always remember that when women beam to give in to mens' advantage, they must beam to block their retreat. city school board for the salary paid to the trained physical thera pist who visits the Booker T. Wa shington Elementary School and serves those who need treatment and instruction. This chapter pro vides the mecharjcal appliances used in the muscle re-education of polio victims. It is the determination of the National Foundation for Infantile Paralysis and its chapters that poliomlitis shall be conquered The people of America share in that determination when they join the March of Dimes, January 14-31. The first public employment office in the United States to be devoted exclusively to placement service and job counseling to vet erans under the Legion-sponsored GI Bill of Rights has been opened in Detroit, Michigan. Helps build up resistance against distress of ‘PERIODIC’ FEMALE WEAKNESS When taken thruout the month! 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