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SATURDAY, MAY 14, 1960 V -* •*» HISTORIC “FIRST" /.V THE NATfQX’S CAPITAL — Herman Moorcg(L), of Washington, D. C., is onrtif the first two Negro rod- men eVer to l>e referred to a Fed¬ eral construction project in the District of Columbia by the local Iiodnmji’s Union, whose member¬ ship is all white. He is pictured with -Finest Seabolt, white rod- man foreman, at work on Federal Office Building No. 6 in Washing- NAACPIIolds 8th Mass Meeting 'Continued from I age One) gi oos sitting in historic First Afri¬ can Baptist Church was the fact that picketing done in a lawful manner is a democratic procedure of protesting against any type of injustice in America. The meeting commenced with the usual devotional service which in¬ cluded the fervent singing of the Spiritual, “Steal Away to Jesus”, and the old hymn, “Shine On Me,” followed by the Rev. L. S. Stell, Jr., reading the scripture and lead¬ ing the Spiritual, “We Are Climb¬ ing Jacob’s .Ladder.” W. W r . Law, the NAACP branph president, said flint “on was last presented- Friday, Mr. the Law City of Savannah took its place among the most shameful cities in the world including those in Mississip¬ pi. South Africa and the Soviet Union by passing an infamous piece of legislation. The legislation has been passed and makes it un¬ lawful for us to discourage people from trading on Rroughton Street. It further makes it unlawful for us to openly advocate boycotting stores.” Mr. Law further said that “while we were picketing we car¬ ried signs quietly, hut we didn’t pull people out of the stores. We were only seeking human dignity. Yet, \ye were denied the right to eat at- lunch counters, although we could buy from all other counters.” In his discourse, Mr. Law said that ‘we are now living in a police state. Two pickets were arrested for protesting against inhuman treatment of Negro citizens.” The two young men who were carry¬ ing the signs on Broughton, Messrs. Coleman and Anderson, were presented to the massive audience. “These men -were not arre ted because they were not dressed properly. Only because they were colored men and sought human dignity,” Law said. Julius' Coleman, one of the two men arrested, stated that “We have become victims of an ordin¬ ance that was enacted to prevent us from striving toward freedom.” Mr. Law continued his remarks by saying that “picketing is legal. The Supreme Court has ruled that it’s legal.” The significance of the arrests of these young men is that the “New Negro in the New Savannah is a symbol that we mean business in our struggle for freedom,” Mr. Law asserted. Rev. Curtis J. Jackson, NAACP education committee chariman, in addressing the audience, said he “was not going to tell the audi¬ ence what' not to do, but I am go¬ ing to tell you what I am not going to do.” Air. Jackson said that he was disturbed because white people felt that the presence of Negroes at lunch counters disturbed them, so "I am not going on Broughton Street for anything. I would rath¬ er go ragged than go into any store where my presence disturbs them.” Rev. Jackson said that he sat for nine hours listening to the testimony of the white store man¬ agers who claimed that the very presence of Negroes disturbed the customers. Rev. Jackson stated that “I can’t tell you not to shop in Kress, Liv¬ ingston,- -Levy’s, Walgreen, and to NOV/ OPEN J & I. COIN CPFRATED LAUNDRY GWINNETT and FOWDEN STREETS (Carver Village) NEGRO OWNED AND OPERATED WASH 25e DRY 10c (10 to 12 Pound ;> GO Minutes) WE NEVER CLOSE Bradley Beach Motel | I OPENING X I GRAND MAY t5, 1%0 i Prepare Now To Enjoy A Restful Weekend or Vacation i In The Modern, Clean and Cool Motel Units REFRIGERATION COOKING FACILITIES (If Desired) OR HOME COOKED MEALS AT ADJACENT PAVILION CALL Al) 8-5870 OR WRITE 815 W. YUh STREET, TOR VOI R RESERVATION y We maintain an active sales fore* for selling ho-is-s. *>nn- ■ galows. bastness property, lots and Investment property, f We are ready *o serve you whether yon wish tc bay or .elL 1' Insurance written at a 25% saving to yon. | We collect rente Over t« yearn exper ence. _________ { Suying-Selllng Loans Insurance Savannah, Georgia -j- t 9 York St., East Phones ADams 2-6292 — Adams 3-5025 | 4 » | ton. Along with another Negro rodman, Marshall Brooks, also of Washington. Mr. Moore went to work on this project recently after gaining access to the local’s re¬ ferral list through the joint efforts of the President’s Committee, on Government Contracts and the District of Columbia Commis¬ sioners’ Council on Human Re¬ lations. The building contractor is McCloskey & Co., of Philadelphia. stay off Broughton Street because, if I told you they would put me in jail.” The crowd howled when he said “if they don’t want me to tell you I shan’t tell you. I’m not going to tell you its disastrous for the Negro if you go into the stores but- it is disastrous if you go into the stores. I know that I am not going!” Mr. Law asked the crowd if they would follow Mr. Jackson’s ex¬ ample and the crowd screamed “yes.” Mr. Law asked that the sit- in Students and pickets stand. He asked the crowd if they were dis¬ turbed by these people sitting next to them. A great applause was given these young people. John S, Delaware, a member of the Executive Board of the NAACP, made the appeal for funds supported by Raleigh Bry¬ ant, Sr., who recently returned from New York. Mr, Bryant that in New York, people are, pick¬ eting, young Negroes..apd wbjtes in support of their, southern ers. “We should not let down.” Frank C. Me Moore and Elmer Ruffner provided music during the offering period. eral organizations gave tions. Mothers of the sit-in were honored as part of the er’s day celebration. These stood in front of the altar as chids were pinned on each one them. Mrs. Robinson, mother Ernest Robinson, one of the dents, spoke for the mothers. said that if the children are then all of us are guilty. Law, mother of Mr. Law, was honored. Mrs. Nellie Wilder, mother Barry Wallace who was for passing out NAACP had an orchid pinned on her Hosea Williams, vice chairman the legal redress committee. Mr. Williams implored the ence to register and vote. He that “the free ballot box is a “Miss Si cm a" Crowned niiB Miss Julia Jotonson, teacher at Pearl Lee Smith school was crowned “Miss Sigma” at the scholarship dance sponsor¬ ed toy Tau Beta Sigma chapter of the Phi Beta Sigma Fra¬ ternity, Inc., Friday night at Coconut Grove. Miss John¬ son was crowned by Joe Lang, president of the chapter, and presented a bouquet of blue and white carnations and a to American Security.” He stated that the crusade for a voters or¬ ganization will be a non-political oganization to encourage people to Vote. Not how to vote. Mr. Wil¬ liams said that we are in a fight for freedom where we can’t turn back. The next meeting will be at St. Phillip Monumental AME church on West Hull St., Sunday, May 15. Sitdowners Sentenced (Con tiny err from Page One) H. Kress and Co. Found guilty of unlawful as- Semibly were Arthur Samuels, 17; Ellis Mobley, 17; and Mary Louise Law 18. This group, arrested at Lig- gett’s in the West Side Shop¬ ping Center, was acquitted of a second charge of trespassing. Samuel Lewis, 20; Dorothy A. Martin, 17; Mabel Morris, 17; Shelia J. Bethel, 17; Maxine L. Bellinger, 17; Jeannette A. Green, 17; and Barbara L. Oliv¬ er, 17; all arrested at McCro- ry’s after the unlawful assem¬ bly statute was read to them by Police Chief Sidney B. Barnes, Jr. Acquitted were Clarence on Jr.. 18; Otis Polite, James Brown Jr., 18; and lia Wilson, 17; arrested at Traihvays Bus Station. were asked to leave by but not by the and had been charged trespassing. Thomas j\leand*er W 20; James Cobham, 17; THE SAVANNAH TRIBUNE, SAVANNAH, GEORGIA cash award. • Miss Juanita ’loon, second place winner, was presented a bouquet of white carnations and a cash award. Miss Dor¬ othy Davis (not shown in pic¬ ture) was third place Winner. The above photo shows in foreground left, to right, Miss Juanita Moon, (second pla- winner), Miss Julia Johnson (“Miss Sigma”) and Joe H. Oliver De.sh.ay, 29; and Ledford Tobias, 20. This group arrested at the Union Station lrfnchroom were not asked to leave by the management, but by police. Those whose case was held up to await legal authorities on lunchroom service in interstate bus stations were; David Cap¬ ers, 17; Louis Scott Stell III, 17; and Richard Alston, 18. Hodge Installs New Officers New officers- were inatailed ah- a meeting of the Hodge It. IT. A. held Tuesday as follows j Walker Stringer, president; Mip..,(Quida Thompson, vice preside.tfl; pMrs, Delores Washington, $pew$py.; and Mrs. Ruth Ladsqn, installefj^jjVlrs. tyjoa^urer. The officers were Martha Wilson. ; • t bo. i,. The program consisted Vsf’ o' vo¬ cal solo dedicated to moth orb by Mrs. Juanita Robinson and' aVi in¬ strumental solo by Mrs. ! 'Virginia Frazier. The Mrs. attendance Delores banner*wajTwon Washington- A by social hour followed the meeting. Patronize Our Advertisers I McCRAY CATERERS Let Wa Prepare and Serve Your PARTIES, WEDDINGS, BANQUETS 1 Quality Service at Reasonable Rates Contact Mrs. Gladys McCray AD 6-1794 994 Googe £•., Savannah, Ga. 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The figures were released by Travelers in its annual highway safety booklet, entitled this year, “The Dishonor Roll.” It was re¬ ported that more than 3,000,000 copies of the booklet are being (jtsti ihuled throughout the coun¬ try. In the report it was stated that more than 62,000,000 men, women and children have been killed or injured by automobiles since they first appeared on the scene. More have died on the highways than on our nation’s battlefields. More have been injured than in all the world wars combined. By far the single biggest cause of accidents resulting in death or injury was speed. More than 43.1 per cent of the deaths and 38.8 per cent of the injuries were blam¬ ed on speed. Second biggest killer was the driver on the wrong side of the road who was blamed for 15.9 per cent of the deaths. Although making up less than M per cent of the driving population, drivers under 25 years of age were involved in nearly 29 per cent of the fatal accidents. There were 13,140 young drivers under 25 in¬ volved in fatal accidents during the year—2,010 were under age 18. For God hath not given us the (spirit of fear, but of power and of love and of n sound mind.—(Timothy l, 7.) When we trust in God com¬ pletely, we are freed from the fear and fearful imaginings which are born of human weakness. We become strong and courageous in the release and the exercise of the divine strength and power that is within us—the God-given spirit that fills and rules ua when we let it do so /‘Wo by Freeman Inng. president of the chap¬ ter. Left to right in background ore t o following members of . the chapter: Hiram McGee, Geo. J. Faison, Kenton Thom¬ as William Blake, Carl J. Fai¬ son. Willie Reid, II, Dr. John I. Wilson and Sol Harden who wa . partly missed by the cam¬ ; era. i* <■*; 1 j j V F I. WTI IIIAS COMMITTEE MEMRER Harold L. Graham, h'., iH.'t irril above, has been ap¬ pointed a new member of the Pro it; at’ Committee on Govern- .-.it Cont)acts, which seeks to end ri'-qihrvment discrimination in work pi rt >>i ictl under government oon- triU i. St! F, PAUL end ANDY I or Ignition, Starters, Generators and Carburetors Phone Attains 2-0221 mot Throughout the world, <■ V •• The ; word .'-11 • V ' for £in Gordons So take the worlds word for it... There's no (jin like fjORDON S World's Biggest Seller! 100% Neutral Spirits Distilled From Grain 90 Proof—Renfield Importers LTD., New York THE FRIENDSHIP STRUCK UP six years ago in the Nigerian Army now flourishes in the United Kingdom :r two men from Lagos take part in the ame engi¬ neering study course. They are (left) Julius Ohtkogbon of Coker Street, Muslim and Alexander Ad- jetey Sownh, of I valla Street, Anti- Pickeling Law Passed (Continurd trom Pnge One) Store. Their eases are sche¬ duled to be beard in City Police Court by Judge Geo. E. Oliver today (Thursday). Attorney PUBLIC NOTICI 5 We are prepareJ to do any Mimeograph Work for your organization. 0»r New Gestetner Machine has been installed. We can produce from one hundred (100) to ten thousand (10,000) copies in one day. Lei tors Notices — Proprams — Lpr;)1 Forms, Etc, REASON ABLE RATES PUBLIC SERVICE CO. 458' - WEST BROAD STREET Edward B. Law, Owner Phone AD 4-5670 PAGE THRE1 Mushin, Lagos. Th«y travelled to¬ gether to Britain and are now it- tending Ihe Service School Of Britain’s largest Diesel engine manufacturers. Photo shows them working on a fuel injection pump at. the school. (Associated Negro Press.) I b. Clarence Mayfield is coutMWl j for the defense. “Culbertson’s Day” In Jasper County (ContinueO from Page One) beet on at the Big Bethel Baptint Church, Pineland, S. C., on Sun¬ day, May 22, at 3:30 P.M. Mr. Culbertson will be the guest speak-