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SCHOOL NEWS
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By Albert Anderson
LITTLE! rock (ANP»
Teacoftul • irf e t Mon at
tost came to Utile Pork, a
city's new school hoard
.*d the fcv-r public hich
cio-ed by, ..Gov. Orval I ..ubu
jast f a 4 [ p
Negro ard white ‘ "d“r,‘
regi ‘e-ed for classes at Cm-
trol, Hall, Tech an ) H
Mann high sehoo’s under a new
f'acemert pi'nn t 'hor.ic d
tbe board The move followed
close’ty a iinarhing vfctony by
board menr'.e.rs over sc e-a-
tion'rl'S led by FUiGhs in t
special recall ele ‘icn. The
election ac'ia'ly tested com¬
munity reaction toward reopen¬
ing of the schools.
Meanwhile, fears .stirred to
’ fever pitch by segregation: '‘ c
in 1957 seemed to have subsid¬
ed and mity returned to the
community. This was evident in
the forma.'ion of a from called
the Committee for P: ice ‘"U Op¬
eration of Free P hlic r ’•'hoc!”
■ The committee is working to
p r event violence and e'her
shameful acts, such as those
perpetrated by segregation!-4 ;■
at Centcat High list fall, from
being repea'ed.
27 Negroes at White Schools
In the fir 1 three days of r< ;-
Istration, a total of 27 Negro
studemts signed up at the
schools, all of wihieh were pre-
vlously all-white. Included in
the number were five of the
original nine who integrated
Central High in ’57 under the
protection of federal troops. So
far, a total of 1,631 students
have enrolled
The five original Nc~ro stu¬
dents are Eflaabeth Eckford, 16:
Thelma Mofl^erhed, 17; C.irlot-
ta Wall-. 17; Melba Patfillb, 17;
and Jefferson Thomas, 17. They
d.d not atfipear in person, but
were registered by their parents
at Central.
Meanwhile, white student.^,
anxious to resume their edu¬
cation, also registered at the
schools. The first 20 to register
at. Central. receive d a welcome
from the principal, who told
thorn: ;Tni jlid to see you. It's
good to -Mte seme customers
again.”
Re^irul'fle, ffehoot Areas
The white students, accus¬
tomed by tradition to ncccpt m/
^gregation, said they did
like integration, but preferred
it to no school a.t all. One of
them remarked calmly, ”... I
•don't think there will be any
trouble. However, police were
on the alert at the .schools for
-any posrib'e violence.”
The new placement law un¬
der which the schools were re¬
opened is designed to minimize
integration. It altered the at-
■tebdance area to include some
25-30 Negro pupils. Under the
plan, Negroes may now attend
t)r, Johnson Goes To
Brazil for Research
WASHINGTON, D. C—Dr. Geo.
M Johnson, who was sworn In
by President Eisenhower re¬
cently as the newest member
qf the Commission on Civil
Rights, departed with Mrs
Johnson recently for Rio de
Janeiro, to conduct research in¬
to the current legal .education,
and voting aspects of racial
relations in Brazil.
Dr. Johnson, who will be
traveling under the auspices of
the Rockefeller Foundation, has
received a General Education
Board grant for research at
the Georgetown university Law
Center. The first stage of this
project will take him and Mrs.
Johnson on a three-weex tour
of Brazil which in addition to
Rio de Janeiro, may Include
fiao Paulo, Brasilia, Recife and
6alvador.lv >
While Ih4irazil, Dr. John¬
son will hold conferences with
276th Trans.
Co. Begins
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fConTTrmee rrr>m FV’p One'
gene M. Robertson. RP4: Cha-s
J. Spells, SP4; ’ Christbnher P
Wiggins. CPI,; Wesley Williams
Jr., OPLfVLarve tfnitev, PFC:
Otis L. Harden, SP4; Leviticus
Lewis, SGT
ail nigh, located in the ma't
| fashionable part of Little Rock.
The ran a’so cKvitk* the city
n ‘° ,bree attendance areas for
’ 'alion. Put white students
'ivirnc j n the Horace Mnnn (all-
W™ school) area may register
it Cent al, and Nrvro p oils
1 ''v‘^ in el* her the Central or
! H a. a-css may rewi«i*cr at Ho-
I -»■*' Mnnn Tech High is a vo-
1 cat‘oral school with a city-wide
atten'Vince area.
Meantime, the F.r bus force 0
were obvicti ’y '■>' aying in the
background, still .«ma’i*lng from
the defeat at the poYs. It is
likely, also, that Fanbu° h'm-
' f i.s glad to be lert off the
oolitical hook. The dour-faced
governor had gone so far buck¬
ing integration that he oto-
viou '"j cannot retreat w'tho'i 1
’os ng favor with segregation-
Leading up to the reopening
of the schools was a federal
court ruljr.g knocking out the
tale law under which Faufco.s
closed them. Federal courts had
air) restrained pitiblic school
teachers from teaching In seg-
ccatrd sfihools.
’ulceration Developments
Klsewhere
The Little Rock board had
not moved hastity Board uiem-
bers ‘t.udie.d integnation ptans
in Virginia and North Carolina
before arriving at a decision,
$aid .fbierotit -Tucker, J.r., board
president:
We were tremendously re¬
assured with the success and
< apparent ease with which this
transition (integrated schools)
has , been- accepted in Norfolk
and Charlotte.’’
Elsewhere in the nation, there
were these integration develop¬
ments:
1. At Newport News, Va„ Ne¬
va and white attorneys reach¬
ed an agreement with U.S. Dis¬
trict Judge Walter Hoffman
that no new applications for
school admittance would be
filed by Negro pupils before
September. This mean! no in¬
tegration is likely during the
1959-60 school term, although
lO Negroes have asked to enter
previously all-white schools.
Hoffman earlier ordered the
citiy to submit a desegregation
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2. In Washington, D. C., the
jflouise Judiciary committee ap-
proved a proposal to make It a
j ! crime integration to obstruct by force court-ordered or threats,
It was part of an eight-point
civil rights measure recom¬
mended by the Justice depart¬
ment, and is aimed at curbing
mobs. Tlhe proposal carries
penalties of a $ 1,000 fine and
I 60 days in jail. The government
had asked for fines of $10,000
and two years in jail.
the American Ambassador and
appropriate officials in the Em¬
bassy, U. S. Operations Mission,
and other posts for briefing
and assistance in establishing.
contacts.
Dr. Frank J. Dugan, dean or,
Georgetown University’s grad- j
uate school of law, says Dr.
I Johnson Is making a pilot
study of the role of law In race
relations In western civilization
The new Commissioner, who
was dean of the Howard Unl-
; verslty Law School for 12 years,
serve£ aS director of the Of¬
fice of Laws, Plans and Re¬
search for the Commission on
Civil Rights up to the time he
was sworn In by the President
He resides with his wife, Evelyn
at 1307 Jackson street, N. E.
Th,e. General Education Board
was founded by John D. Rock¬
efeller in 1902.
'nrlish. Ellias F. Green, Jr.,
Tohn H. Green, William Green,
Bernard R. Hayes, Blink B.
'ones, Learnuel Jones, Lucius
levett, Lester Robinson, Jr„
hharles G. Simmons, all ranked
as Private First Class.
Ulysses Duhart, Lewis Jack-
son, John W. Palmer, Jack O.
Stephens, John W. Willis, and
Robert L. Jordan, all ranked as
Priviate second class; and Otis
J. Brock, PFC.
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ELEMENTARY ar.d Secondary
Edovation Workshop at Savan¬
nah State College provided op-
portuiuti.es for children to learn
from first hand experience.
Miss Sallie Kate Moore, teacher
Fisk Rrexy, Birmingham
Editor Address Frontiers
Convention
SPRTNOFIFTD, TH.-hAND—
Maior addresses on the civil
rights theme hv Bt. S'rhhcn J.
Wright, president of Fisk uni-
versify, and Emory O. Jackson,
clvil rights fighter and editcr,
highlighted the 23rd annual
convention of the Frontiers of
America here recently. The 10,-
000 member organisation is
headed hv Don L. Crawtfcrd of
Dayton, Ohio,
Adde from the regular busi¬
ness agenda, the four-day con¬
vention also featured social
activities for delegates ami
their wives and a tour of the
Alht Lincoln home and tomb
and nearby New Salem Park.
Educator Lauds NAAfT
Dr. Wright, in delivering the
j founder's address at the Le'.and
hotel, convention headquarters
lauded the work of the NAACP
in spearheading the first for
first class citizenship for Ne-
groes.
Speaking on the subject, "Be¬
yond the NAACP,” Dr. Wright
said the NAACP cannot do it
all. “We must go beyond and
make u°e of four indestructible
instruments: education, econo¬
mic power, political know-how
and organization,” he declared.
Out, he said, “when the pre¬
sent storm of this bitter tran¬
sitional (integration) period in
race relations shall have passed,
only history will record that the
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School. Left to right: Michael
Davit), Wanettee Di .nons, Evc.ne
NAACP's contribution toward
stroiig, making this an internally
dhtiscratld >nation was
not limited to the securing of
the constitutional fights of Ne-
groes.” *■ ’
“Rather, its major contribu¬
tion was clarifying arid making
secure the fundamental rights
of all Americans.”
Scores “Do Notliiig’* Negroes
However, while he praised the
NAACP, Dr. Wright criticized
those indifferent and lackudais-
al Negroes who believe the
battle for equality and freedom
is just about over. He was es¬
pecially critical of so-called
moderates who are content to
’h^back The educator an d.wait, warned that
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The Bethlehem Community
Center, formerly located at
P)ice and Gordon str f^_a)Kl'
new in its new- heme at 3 n a W.
G’”nn''t < Jefferson k Gwin¬
nett). will hold a preliminarr/ I
registration for its day-care
program begirning Monday,
August 3rd. at 9 no a.m.
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onnization® such as the Ku Klv:
Klan and White Citizens Coun-
cits used several methods to
j ‘rebuff, intimidate and frustrate
. the Negro group.’’
Matthews, Velma Williams.
Claudia Mitchell, Miss Moore,
Chanles Young, Macea Mays,
Anthony Edmond-, Cleveland
Bnundrige, John William
erson, III.
time alone will not solve racial
problems in America. It will not,
he averred, because while so-
called liberals remain silent and
inactive, others are about tear¬
ing to shreds the American
concept of liberty.
Needs Bald Leadership
Jackson, managing editor of
the Birmingham (Ala.) World,
addressed a luncheon audience.
His subject was ‘ A Reporter’s
Report on the South Respond¬
ing to Change.”
Dcocribing the wave of terror
unleashed on Southern Negroes
he said that segregationist or
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Bethel AME Church
The business session of the
third quarterly conference at
Bethel AME church was held
Friday July 25 at 8 p. m., the
Rev. J. H Edge, P. E„ presiding,
Devotions were conducted by
the pastor, Rev. A. B. Wilson.
At 6:30 p. m. last Sunday a
youth program w<as presented
by the Y. P. D. Miss Narvis
—
Freeman spoke on < Juveni l e De-
linquency. There were read-
ings and solos ny me young
people from the Junior
ment At 8 p. m. many many mem- mem-
bers and friends assembled at
the home of Mr. and Mrs. Earl
Robinson to surprise Mrs. A. B.
Wilson on her natal day. The
party was planned by Mrs. Rob -
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FOR YOUR
PLEASURE
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Julv 30-Moonlight Boat Ride to Daufuskie TsTnnd
S. C., bv Mt. Zion Senior Usher Board. Advance
$1.50. At Boat $1.75.
Julv 31_Majorca de to Clnxton, Ga., by the Golden
Star Social Club. Fare $2.50.
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Julv 31—Ham and Fgg Raffle at Mt. Herman Bap¬
tist Church. Donation 25c.
Jnly 31-Dance and RaUle at r.unnie’s Trrmant Inn
bv the Weeping Willows Social Club. Admission: Ad¬
vance 75c; At Door $1.00.
Aug. 1—Turkey Dinner at 506 E. Henry street bv the
Dorcas Welfare Seventh-day Adventist Church. Tick¬
et 60c.
/Vug 1—Motorcade to Hill no Head Beach, S. C., bv
Prince HaU Chanter No. 258, O. E. 9. Fare: Adults,
$2,00; Children $1.00.
AHg. 3—Baby Contest at Thankful Baptist Church.
Votes 10c.
Aug. 3—Boat ride bv the Wives of Postal Em¬
ployees. Donation $1.50.
Ang. 3__Annual Boatride to Daufusk’e Island, S.
C„ by the Civic Garden Club. Fare $1.50.
Aug. 7 —Boat Ride by the Cluster Social Club. Ad¬
vance $1.50. At Boat $1.75.
Aug. 7—Motorcade to Hilton Head Beach, S. C., by
the First Friendship Baptist Church No. 1 Choir
:s Fare $2.50.
Aug. 7—Motorcade by the Golden Knights Sproting
Club. Tickets $2.00
Aug. 8 — Motorcade to Hilton Head Beach by the
Choir of Second Bethlehem Baptist Church. "Fare
$2.50; Children $1.50.
Aug. 8 —Moonlight Boat Ride by ihe No. 1 Usher
Board of Garvin Temple Baptist Church. Tickets
$1.50; At Boat $1.75
Aug. 9—Battle of Songs at Bolton St. Bnntist Church
bv the Gospel Crusaders of Jacksonville Fla., and the
Gospel Crusaders of Savannah, Ga.
Aug. 10—Boat Ride to Daufuskie Island, S. C., by
the Jolly Boys Social Club. ■■ Advance $1.50 At the
Boat $1.75.
Ang. 14—Motorcade to Bluffton. S. C., bv the Choir
of First Nazareth Baptist Church. Fare $1.25.
Aug. 14—Moorcade to Bluffton, S. C., at the Oaks
by the Wondering Dream Social Club. Fare $1.00.
Aug. 16—Motorcade to Hilton Head, S. C., by Ca¬
• • balleros Social Club. Fare $2.50.
Aug. 18—Boat Ride to Daufuskie Island, S. C. by
Garvin Temple Baptist Church Usher Board No. 2.
Ang. 23—Motorcade to Fernandina Beach, Fla. by
the Red Top Social Club. Donation $5.00.
Aug. 23—Motored to Fernandi"a Beach, Fla., bv
I.uke A. M. E. Church. Fare $5.00.
Am. 23- Motorcade to Fernandina Beach. Fla., by
the Royal Canadians Social Club. Fare $4.50.
(Aug. 23—Motorcade to Femandina Beach Fla by
Ten Carnation Social Club. Donation $5.00.
Aug. 25-30—Fifth Anniversary Celebration of Rev.
T. J. Wright as pastor of the 2nd St. John Baptist
Church.
Aug. 28—Motorcade to Hilton Head, S. C., by Bol¬
ton Street Baptist Church Choral Group. Adults
$2.50.
Aug. 28—Bus Ride to Hilton Head S. C. by the
Friendly Four Social Club. Fare $2.00.
Aug. 30—Bus Excursion to Coosaw Island. S. C. bv
Coosaw Island Improvement Association. Fare $3.00.
Aug. 30—An Evening of Music at the Montgomery
Cnmmnnity Center by Mr. James McKiever. Admis¬
sion 35c.
Aug. 30—Moterradp to HiH«n H'-' , d Beach, S. C. by
the Friendly Social Club. Fare $2.50.
Ang. 30—Motorcade to Hilton Head Roach, S. C.,
by the True Aid Social Club. Fare $2.00.
Aug. 30—Motorcade to Fernandina Bench, Fla., bv
the St. Janies Baptist Church No. 1 Usher Board.
Round Trip $5.00.
Aug. 31—Moonlight Boat Ride to Daufuskie, S. C.
New Pviiion bv the Raggedv Ann Bridge Club. Ad¬
vance $1.50; At the Boat $1.75.
Sent. 4—First Motorcade to Bluffton, S. C., by the
C. C. Looge No. 15? Fare $1.00.
Sent. 4—Moonlight Boat Ride to Daufuskie S. C.
bv the No. 2 Choir of Macedonia Baptist Church,
Jones Street. Fare: Advance $1.50: At Boat $1.75.
Sept. 7—Motorcade to Daytona Beach, Fla., by the
Lucky Heart Social Club. Fare $8.00.
Sept. 7—Motorcade to Daytona Beach. Fla., by the
Lucky Heart Social Club. Fare $8.00.
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To counteract this the Sou-
j them Negro needs “bold, en-
j lightened and Godfearing lead- •
e.rship.” he said. Jackson dc-
scribed such a leadership as
one which will move forward
with the music of liberty ra¬
ther than stand still dancing
to the empty tunes of modera¬
tion.
Jackson also described the
South as divided into four
groups: ‘The miassi visits, the
modernists, the tolerantionists
of neutrals, and the liberation-
ists.”
In the final analysis, he con¬
tended, the Negro himself must
shou’d-r the cost of his free¬
dom. He must make greater use
qi! the ballot and utilize his
economic potential for his own
advancement.
SATURDAY, AUGUST 1, 1959
iason, Mrs. Hutchins and Rev.
Wilson. Caterer for the affair
wa s Mrs. Lois Harrell. The
flower arrangements were
beautiful and the food delicious.
The color scheme was pink and
green. Mrs. Wilson, upon her
arrival, was surprised beyond
WO rds. Many gifts were re-
. ceived.
[ T n -; on Fa^tht U-hcrS
£• ^ S jj ver J ea
The Senior Ushers of Union
Baptist J 3 api»»» Church mot J ” ’
with the present Eaunos
Smith, presiding. The . i
sponsored a wwrr e -
home o is. —........
on July
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