The SPHINX | Fall October 1943 | Volume 30 | Number 3 194303003
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Soldiers Irom the 316+h Bn., Camp Tyson, Tenn., waitinq for siqnal to qo "over-the-top" on the infiltration course recently constructed to qive service men the "next-best-thinq-to-actual-battle" traininq
Sphinx Editor Swinqler spent an entire day at this Barraqe Balloon Center only one of its kind In the U S Army traininq proqram, and will carry his observetions in the Christmas Number of Sphinx A battery of 275 soldiers from Camp Tyson participated in a war bond parade in Memphis, Tenn., durinq the Third War Loan Drive in September
OCTOBER, 1943
—Photo by U S Army Siqnal Corps, Camp Tyson, Tenn
ALPHA PHI ALPHA FRATERNITY, Inc.
General Officers
BAYFOBD W. LOGAN President Howard University, Washington, D. C.
BU T A McDONALD
First Vice-President
318 Bast 48th St., Los Angeles, Calif
FBBDINAND L. BOTJSSEVE
JOHN FLEMING
Second Vice-President 4636 Willow Street, New Orleans, La.
Third Vice-President 1532 Linn Street, Cincinnati, Ohio
ANDREW B. TYLER
Fourth Vice-President 462 West 146th St., New York City
JOSEPH H. B. EVANS General Secretary 101 S Street, N w., Washington, D C
FABBOW K. ALLEN Treasurer 337 West 138th St., New York City
LEWIS O.SWINGLEB Editor of the Sphinx 390 Va Beale Avenue, Memphis, Tennessee
H COUNCILL TBENHOLM Director of Education Alabama State College, Montgomery, Ala
BELFOBD V LAWSON, JB General Counsel 2001 Uth, N W., Washington, D C LAY MEMBEBS EXECUTIVE COUNCIL
Edward W Brooke, 1262 Hamlin Street, N E., Washington, D C, Honorary, Thomas E Kelley, Wilberforce University William T Patrick, Jr., Clark Hall Howard University, Washington, D O.i Chas D Proctor, Pisk University, Nashville, Tenn
BELFOBD V LAWSON JB Chairman, Chapter Housing Commission 2001 Uth St., N W„ Washington, D C
HOWABD H, LONG Chairman, Committee on Public Policy 1112 Girard St., N W., Washington, D C
M G FEBGUSON Chairman, Auditing Committee Citizens Savings & Trust Co., Nashville, Tennessee
HENBY L. DICKASON Chairman. Committee on Standards Bluefleld State Teachers College, Bluefleld West Virginia
ROBERT P. DANIEL Chairman, Budget Committee Shaw University, Raleigh, North Carolina
CHARLES H WESLEY Historian Wilberforce University, Wilberforce, Ohio
KERMIT J HALL Director, Transportation State Teachers College, Bluefleld, West Va JEWELS
Dr Henry A Callis, 2306 E St., N E., Washington, D C; Nathaniel A Murray, 150 You Street, N W., Washington D O.i Vertner W Tandy, 221 West 139th St., New York, N Y.; George B Kelly, l-113tt Street, Troy. New York.
•Charles H Chapman—"Roy H Ogle—'James H Morton—'Deceaied REGIONAL DIRECTORS
WESTERN JURISDICTION—Bert A McDonald, Vice-President; Walter M. Booker, Prairie View College, Prairie View, Texas; James A. Robinson, 850 East 49th Place, Los Angeles, Calif.; Bernard K Squires, 326 Railway Exchange Bldg.. Seattle, Washington.
SOUTHERN JURISDICTION—Ferdinand L Rousseve, Vice-President: Region:—Louisiana, Arkansas, Miss., Southern Vice-President in charge; Harold Lucien, Dillard University, New Orleans, La., Undergraduate Director; C. M. Roulhac, Jr., 810 E. McLemore. Memphis, Tenn.; Bernard G Wheatley, Fisk University, Nashville Tenn.; Andrew J Lewis II 525 Tatwall St. Atlanta, Ga.; John P Bond, 13V4 E Hargett St., Raleigh, North Carolina
EASTERN JURISDICTION—Andrew R Tyler, Vice-President; JohnM Moore, Va. Union University, Richmond, Va.; G. A. Galvin,216 West State St., Ithaca, N Y.; Prank Morris, Jr., 1519 Page Street Philadelphia, Pa.; William J. Parks, Jr., 1917 3rd St., N W , Washington, D C; Rufus Hackett 536 McCulloh St. Baltimore, Md.; and Thomas A. Center, 54 Mt. Pleasant, North Cambridge. Mass
MIDWESTERN JURISDICTION—John W Fleming, Vice-President' John R. Lawrence, Jr., 947 Iglehart Ave., St. Paul, Minn ; J R Lillard, 2547 Tracy Avenue, Kansas City, Mo.; Attorney Charles P. Lane. 417 East 47th Street, Chicago. Illinois
CHAPTER ROSTER
1. ALPHA—Cornell University, Ithaca, N. Y.; President, Dr. G. A Galvin, 216 W State Street; Secretary, Dr Albert P Johnson, 216 W. State Street.
2 BETA—Howard University, Washington, D C ; President, William T Patrick; Cor Secretary, Rollin Williams, Howard University.
3 GAMMA—Virginia Union University, Richmond, Va.; President, E. D. McCreary, Jr.; Secretary, Lee A. Barnes, Va. Union University
5 EPSILON—University of Michigan, Ann Arbor, Mich.; President, John L. S. Holliman, Jr.; Secretary, Henry C. Everett, 116 Victor C Vaugh House, University of Michigan
6 ZETA—Yale University, New Haven, Conn.; President, C A Tribbett, 124 Dixwell Ave., Secretary; T R Pettyjohn, 77 Dickerman Street
7. ETA—Columbia University, St. Lawrence, Brooklyn C. C . St John University, Brooklyn, New York City; President, Mac C Davies, 79 St Nicholas Avenue, N Y C.; Secretary, Lloyd C Best, 217 W 120 N Y C
8 THETA—University Chicago, Chicago, 111.; President, Clifton O. Dummett, 311 E.Chicago Avenue, Box 158, Chicago, 111.; Secretary, Frank A Banks, 740 E Marquette Road
9. IOTA—Atlanta, Georgia; To be set up.
10 KAPPA—Ohio State University, Ohio; President, Lionel H Newsom, 51 East 11th Ave.; Secretary, James K Anthony, 68 E. 11th Ave., Columbus. Ohio.
11 MU—University of Minnesota, Minneapolis, Minnesota; President, John R Lawrence, 947Iglehart Ave., St Paul, Minn. Secretary, John M Patton, 954 St Anthony Ave.,St Paul. Mum.
12 NU—Lincoln University, Pa.; President, Charles Okedas; Secretary, Robert Frazler, Lincoln University, Pa
13 XI—Wilberforce University, Ohio; President, Everard A Hughes; Secretary, William B. Shropshire, Wilberforce University, Wilberforce, Ohio
14 OMICRON—Pittsburgh, Pa., President, Paul L Jones, 228 West 14th, Homestead, Pa.; Secretary McDonald Williams, 201 Michigan Avenue, Betshoover, Pitts, Pa
15 PI—Western Reserve, Cleveland, Ohio; President, Samuel Wade, 2285 East 89th Street; Secretary, Joseph D. Smith, 2813 Central Avenue, N 584
16 RHO—Graduate Group, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania; Pres Dr W P Jerrick, 1843 Christian St.; C Sec Dr O Wilson Winters, 28 Curren Arcade; F Sec Norrlstown, Pa.; F Sec Dr Percy I Bowser 5344 Race St
17 SIGMA—Harvard University, Boston, Mass.: President Thomas Center, 12 Hubbard Ave., Cambridge Mass • Secretary, G Samuel Darrell, 137 Harold St. Roxbury, Mass
18. TAU—University of Illinois, Champaign-Urbana, Illinois: President Nathaniel B Green; 1301 West Clark, Urbana 111 ; Secretary. Robert Claybrooks.
19. UPSILON—University of Kansas, Kansas State Teachers College Emporia, Kansas; Kansas State College of Agriculture & Applied Science, Manhattan, Kansas, Lawrence Kansas; President, Robert N Clark; Secretary James D ' Walker, 1101 Mississippi Street, Lawrence, Kansas
20 PHI—Ohio University Athens, Ohio: INACTIVE
21 CHI—Meharry Medical College, Nashville, Tenn.: President Axel Hanson, Jr.; Cor. Secretary, Edward L. Wilkerson Meharry Medical College
22 PSI—University of Pennsylvania, Temple University, Philadelphia, Pa.; President, Franklin Morris, 1519 Page Street West; Secretary, Robert Poindexter, 2128 Christian Street
23 ALPHA ALPHA—University of Cincinnati, Cincinnati College of Pharmacy, Miami University, Cincinnati, Ohio' President, John W Fleming, 1532 Linn Street; Secretary' Webster Posey, 1506 Baymiller Street.
24 ALPHA BETA—Talladega College, Talladega, Ala.; President Horace Johnson; Secretary, William King, Talladega College.
25. ALPHA GAMMA—Brown University, Providence, Rhode Island, INACTIVE.
26 ALPHA DELTA—University of Southern California, Los Angeles, Calif., President, Henry Feltenberg, 1286 S. SerranoSecretary, Edward York, 1286 8 Serrano Avenue
27 ALPHA EPSILON—University of California Berkeley, California; President, Harold R. Jones, 2831 Ellsworth Street, Berkeley; Secretary, Henry Johnson, 1340 8th St., Oakland, California.
ALPHA ZETA—West Virginia State College, Institute West Va., President, Graythorn T Heard; Secretary Llovd A Watts, West Va. State College. oetretary, uoy a A. £}£.H£ ETA—St Louis, Mo.; President, George H Hvram Spruc?° Market St.; Secretary, Earl W Hunter/2316
ALPHA THETA—University of Iowa, Iowa City, Iowa; President, James Peoples; Secretary, A. Low; C Secretary aeoree R. Ragland, Jr., 818 South Dubuque Street Y> Georg e ALPHA IOTA—University of Colorado, Denver, Colo President, Howard Jenkins, Jr., 3131 Gilpin St Secretary John Wallar, 2606 Gilpin St ' oecretarv Jonn
ALP P A w KAPP c A— Springfield College, Amherst College Amherst, Mass., Springfield, Mass.; INACTIVE ^ u " e se. " •
ALPHA MU—Northwestern University, Evanston IllinoisPresident, Charles Warren; Secretary. William CPvain ' 1930 Brown Avenue '" wlu,a m °- Pyant ALPHA NU—Iowa State College, Drake Unlversitv r>A« Moines Iowa; President, Virgil Dixon; Secretary chas p Howard 515 Mulberry St., Des Moines, Iowa
ALPHA XI—University of Washington, Seattle WashingtonPresident, James P Johnson, 928 31st St Seattle Washington; Secretary Robert B Pitts 326 23rd Avenue'North
ALPHA OMICRON—John C Smith University Charlotte N. C ; President, Nash Vernon Scott; Secretary Edward T Wilkerson, Meharry Medical College ar a **•
ALPHA PI—Louisville Municipal College, Louisville K» President, Andrew Moten, 2336 W Chestnut Street- aw, " tary, Julius L.Greene, 1810 W. Chestnut Street
ALPHA SIGMA—Wiley College, Bishop College Marsha!?'
323?': W^Co t l'lege ederiC k D ' Sm ' th ; Secretar y.'T Lannett
ALPHA TAU—University of Akron, Ohio; President Attorney Artee Fleming, 22 West Market Street, Akron OhioSecretary Herbert T Bracken, 385 Wellington ' "• ALPHA UPSILON—City College, Detroit, Mich.; President Gus Ogletree, 607 Division; Secretary, Noah B Turner 635 E Elizabeth
ALPHA PHI—Clark University, Atlanta, Ga ; President Clarence D Coleman; Cor Secretary; Charles A Davis Clark University
ALPHA CHI—Fisk University, Nashville, Tennessee- President, Charles D Procter; Secretary, Clarence I Pavne Fisk University
ALPHA PSI—Lincoln University, Jefferson City Mo • President, Alphonse E. Ellis, Allen Hall, Lincoln Unlversitv Secretary, William McCoy, Allen Hall, Lincoln University
BETA ALPHA—Morgan College, Baltimore, Md • President Winston Emerson Brown 529 Cumberland Street- Secretary' Harry Augustus Coles, 1935 Druid Hill Ave.
BETA BETA—University of Nebraska, Creighton University Municipal University, Lincoln, Nebraska, President Gainei T Braford, 1952 T Street, Lincoln, Nebraska- Secretary Harold Blddiex 2225 S Street, Lincoln, Nebraska oc,-"retaryBETA GAMMA—Virginia State College, Ettrlck Va • Presl dent Reuben K Davis- Secretary Arthur E Young"
BETA DELTA—State College, Orangeburg, S C ; President Clyde W Reese
BETA EPSILON—Agricultural and Technical Colleee Green* boro, North Carolina; President, Clinton Etherid'ge- Sec" retary Duncan Williams, A & T College
BETA ZETA—Samuel Huston College, Austin Texas- Presl dent, Maceo D. Pembroke; Secretary, We don K ofovei' Samuel Huston College, Austin Texas troves,
BETA ETA—Southern Illinois Teachers College Carbondale 111 President, Charles E Jones, 211 N Wall- Secretary' Gaffney Tavlor, Colp. Illinois. ' oecretar y .
BETA THETA—Bluefleld State Teachers College President 7A Cone"e N1Ch ° 1SOn : Secretar y> sila s E CraK state'Teach-' IkCn'FmA^VE! 1 St3t e TeaCher S Colle ^ Kalamazoo, f£IiAdera^^
BETA MU—Kentucky State College, Frankfort. Kv • President, Arthur Walter; Secretary, Robert L Clardy
£»S A JJ U ™7 lor 4 ? A ' & M = c ° lle ee . Tallahassee, Florida: President, Oliver H Jones; Secretary, James M Young
THE SPHINX
VOLUME 30
THE STAFF
EDITORIN-CHIEF
LEWIS O SWINGLER 390'/2 Be.jle Avenue Memphis, Tennessee
ASSISTANT EDITORS
HUGH M GLOSTER MorelDuseCollege Atlanta, Georgia
BURT A MAYBERRY 2446 Harrison Kansas City, Mo
MILTON S J WRIGHT Wilberforce University Wilberiorce, Ohio
WILLIAM H GRAY, JR Florida Normal St Augustine, Florida
B KELLEY Troy, New York
JAMES B BROWNING Miners Teachers College Ga Ave at Euclid and Fairmont, N W Washington, D C
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DR. O WILSON WINTERS 28 Curren Arcade Norristown, Pa
JAMES D PARKS Lincoln University Jefferson City, Mo
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CONTRIBUTING EDITORS
KERMIT J HALL Bluefield Stale College Bluefield, West Virginia
FRANK L STANLEY JR 619 W Walnut Street Louisville, Kentucky
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REID E JACKSON Southern University Scotlandville, La
SIDNEY A JONES, JR 5341Maryland Chicago, Illinois I EDWARD COTTON 390V2Beale Avenue Memphis, Tennessee
ADVERTISING
LEWIS O SWINGLER 390 Vi Beale Avenue Memphis, Tennessee
ALPHA FOUNDERS
URGE PURCHASE OF WAR BONDS
JEWELL
G B KELLY
Jewel George 1) Kelly, of Troy, New York and Jewel H A Callis, of Washington, D C, two of the Seven Founders of Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity Their wisdom, and abiding faith in Alpha Phi Alpha served to inspire our brothers on
By Dr H A CALLIS Founder
Our investment in War Bonds is common sense It represents our faith in ourselves, our debt to our men in the armed forces, and our hope for our children's future
By BROTHER G B KELLEY Founder
You have been urged to buy Victory Bonds because of patriotism, because of race contribution to the war effort because of the urgent need to keep our forces supplied with the necessities of war until Victory is won You have been urged to buy Bonds because the F'ederal Government is spending more than its income and must therefore borrow from its citizens to finance the
H A CALLIS
the Fighting Front' ,„ the first World War. Alpha men on many Fighting Fronts" of World War II arc carrying on nobly for God and Country in the spirit of these beloved Founders
war Y<«i have been urged to buy because the purchase of bonds is an excellent investment which will yield thirtythree and one third increase in ten years
All these reasons should appeal to the Citizens of the United States—oi all races and make them desirous to purchase as many bonds as their means will permit
I am asking ALPHA men to buy at least one $25.00 bond for a very different future use
I am urging every Alpha man to purchase one $25.00 bond to be turned over to a Post War Fund of Alpha If one thousand Alpha men would purchase a $25.00 bond for the above purpose, this fund would have $18,750.00 plus compound interest at 35 to help
DEAD LINE NOTICE
our brothers re-establish themselves when this war is over Such a fund properly established and managed would do much toward accomplishing the problem growing out of human needs when the war is ended
In order to carry out the above suggestion, I submit the following:
1 All bonds donated shall be held until the next General Convention when definite plans shall be made as to their use
2 For the present all bonds shall be sent to a designation made by the Founders and the present General Officers.
3 That the expense of temperary management of collection of Bonds be paid by the General Organization
CHRISTMAS NUMBER
CHAPTER EDITORS, STAFF MEMBERS:
Publications of future editions of the Sphinx, including the Christmas Number, will be determined by the material you submit to the Sphinx office. Keep aware of accomplishments of brothers in the Armed Forces, and on the Home Front, and report your findings Wherever chapters have been rendered inactive because of induction or other wartime conditions, make it a point
to recount activities of worthwhile note by individual brothers.
Communications from brothers in Service indicate that the ideal of Alpha Phi Alpha is fundamental with them. Alpha men overseas are proving that they can take it! It is a time like this that can measure the true worth of our aim as a Fraternity.
DEADLINE FOR COPY FOR CHRISTMAS NUMBER IS SET FOR SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 13
JEWEL
EDITORIALS
WE MUST SHOW THE WAY! !
By REID E JACKSON
WHY, you may ask, should we buy war bonds, when we fail to enjoy entirely the fruits of democracy at home To me, the answer seems inescapable; for, if we are to insist upon a whole of democratic living in America, we must not lose this opportunity to give testimony of our worth to a democratic state. Moie specifically, even though the Negro is continually being denied many of those civil liberties to which he is guaranteed by the Bill of Rights, he should unhesitatingly take voluntary participation in whatever chance is afforded him to function as a democratic citizen. Yes, I reiterate, the Negro will buy war bonds—even though prejudice and discrimination gall his daily activities This (unwavering participation in American responsibilities) is the only way to give demonstrative proof that we can go shoulder to shoulder with the white man in any human endeavor.
Of course, there is no need, I take it, to address such admonition to a majority of Negroes; for, of their own choosing, they already have and still are in the act of purchasing war bonds and stamps Strangely enough, though, some argue that this majority is drawn from the ranks of the "common" Negro, who, untutored though he may be, is much more penurious than that spendthrift stereotype held in the minds of so many whites. Not for once should you fool yourself into thinking that this Negro, suddenly plummeted into a higher income bracket, through present war conditions, is not buying a homestead and putting aside for a "rainy day." His very lack of money, in the past, makes him realize the value of money now! But, to return to our point, whether the so-called "cultured" Negro is or is not buying war bonds looms not so important as the fact that here is a possible instance on his part, to exercise leadership. Perhaps, I should modify this statement since, to me, it seems more apropos that the Negro "professional" and the Negro "worker" should share leadership Be that as it may, my idea still is that the Negro, in high places, must not be the "Achilles Heel" in our "War Loan Drives.
While the Negro, I am sure, will assume his full quota in the present war loan drive, I would like to remind our white Americans that the Negro is long since tired of being sought out on occasions like this, and being overlooked on others which involve the everyday routine of living a peaceful life In fact, there is hardly need to coddle him now, for contributions, because the Negro wants to make contribution to his America But, in the post-war world that is to follow, he wants also that this investment will bear dividend No longer is the Negro to be content with shallow promises and token gestures. Wise to these practices, he is now undertaking a program of action to insure fuller democracy for himself
It would seem inimical to the announced pattern of "four freedoms" that the Negro—or any other minority group—should be compelled to forge full freedom for himself, in the face of solid opposition from intrenched elements in our American society However, the Negro is presently accepting this challenge and, as he willingly finances a final assault against the fortress of totalitarianism, he, al the same time, stakes out his claim for complete American citizenship, according to the specifications of true democracy. Let us hope that the Negro shall not have to continue to bear the brunt of this burden in hewing out the only safe road to democracy—the functioning fraternity of man in a free society The War Loan Drives, and all subsequent efforts, must uphold this purpose; moreover, the Negro must show the way!
The Negro Press Declares All-Out Support Of War Bond Investments
By ROSCOE DUNGEE
For The Negro Newspapers Publishers Association
The Negro Newspaper Publishers Association considers the Treasury Department's War Savings program to be important to every Negro citizen
This is the hour when the American Negro should be reminded that right and responsibility are tied together, and that the most effective way for citizens to win their rights, emoluments and privileges in this democracy is to shoulder ewi-y responsibility and duty
As newspaper men who constantly mould sentiment within the framework of Negro life, we wish to say there is no safer investment that can be made than in war bonds and stamps War Bonds serve a two-fold purpose:—
They present an opportunity to the investor to back the military arm of the nation, and at the same time supply a back-log in savings unsurpassed in any field of current investment
Today, and every day, upon the vast waters of the Atlantic and the Pacific, and in many foreign lands, American soldiers are standing as a breast works repelling the foes of this nation and preserving the civilization we love They need your love and devotion; they need strength and succor that can come only from the home front This is the hour when the American Negro must think of his accountability and offer substantial support t< the war effort The government is asking you to invest your money in the soundest securities on earth today Victory today perches on the banners and shields of the United Nations It is our glorious opportunity to participate and become a part of that victory which unquestionably is to provide the world with a higher and more ideal international morality.
ALPHA PHI ALPHA GOES TO COURT
By B V Lawson, Jr
ALPHA PHI ALPHA has made a distinguished contribution in the field of Negro education The various programs formulated and prosecuted by the Fraternity furnish record proof Among these programs were the 'Go to High School, Go to College" movement of the early 20's, "Education for Citizenship" which has born rich returns, "A Voteless People Is a Helpless People" which the Fraternity instituted and which has been so successfully extended by the Southern Tenant Farmers Union, the entrance of Negroes into borderline and southern colleges and universities, inaugurated by Alpha Phi Alpha in 1933 and 1934 and turned over to the NAACP, culminating in the Gaines decision, a decision which was helpful, but more sensational than decisive, and "The Negro in the Post-War Society." These are examples of the more important educational programs fostered by Alpha Phi Alpha in the past generation Most of these programs were inaugurated and successfully prosecuted under the administrations of Brothers Charles H Wesley and Rayford W Logan Distinguished educators in their own right, it was only natural for them to engineer the programs of the Fraternity in the directions so sorely in need of critical and scientific exploration
The office of General Counsel was created in 1933 It was an appointive office until 1940 when, for the first time, the present incumbent was elected and the office was placed on a par with th• other general offices of the Fraternity Since then it has been the desire of this office to make a contribution to the general Fraternity effort over and beyond the duty of giving legal advice to the general officers and to the chapters
The office of General Counsel lias under consideration two propositions which are considered fundamental to the legal education of the masses and the achievement of legal rights One is a legal aid clinic, operated at cost for people who cannot pay the usual attorney's fees The great mass of Negro people does not yet understand the value of consulting an attorney In this unexplored area, the people must be educated It is a new and fertile field, ripe for cultivation For example, there are thousands of dollars in equities in industrial insurance policies which can be collected by the writing of a letter—if only the people knew Advice as to guaranty contracts in installment purchase, the necessity for drawing wills or deeds, advice as to garnishment proceedings, exorbitant rents, usurious interest rates on small loans, unemployment compensation, social security, and many other similar services which our people need could be afforded Timely, competent, and inexpensive legal advice saves money and trouble The office of General Counsel will make an extensive report on the educational, economic, and legal value
BELFORD V LAWSON, Esq General Counsel
of such a prqgram at the next General Convention
As to the second proposition, we believe we have filed a suit involving important fundamental legal rights of Negro people and that it should contribute to our legal progress
On October 10, 1942, the Fraternity filed a complaint with the Interstate Commerce Commission against the Southern Railway, on behalf of Elmer W Henderson The facts are as follows: The complainant, Elmer W Henderson, a citizen of the United States, traveling as a first class interstate passenger on the Southern Railwayfrom Washington, D C, to Atlanta, Ga., by verified complaint filed with the Interstate Commerce Commission, alleged racial discrimination in the refusal of the defendant, the Southern Railway Company, on May 17, 1942 to furnish him dining car accomodations equal to those furnished white passengers, in violation of Section 3of the Interstate Commerce Act This act provides that no person shall be subjected to any undue or unreasonable prejudice or disadvantage, and in violation of the 14th Amendment of the Constitution of the United States, which guarantees equality of rights and protection under the laws and prohibits any state from making or enforcing any law which shall abridge the privileges or immunities of citizens of the United States
The specific conduct of which complaint is made and upon which the litigation rests is the defendant's refusal and failure to seat the complainant at a vacant seat at tables allegedly reserved for colored passengers, at a time when those tables were partially occupied by white passengers and as a time when the complainant sought
service; and the refusal of the defendant to notify the complainant when he could be served, as promised, before the diner was taken off at Greensboro, N C, with the result that the complainant was never served
The brief is directed to two questions: (1) Whether the defendant's refusal to serve the complainant at one of the empty seats at the tables reserved for colored people at the time the complainant was hungry and sought service, together with the defendant's refusal to notify the complainant when he could be served as promised and his offer to serve the complainant when all white persons had left the dining car, or in the alternative, to serve him at his Pullman seat, was an undue or unreasonable preference or disadvantage to the complainant in violation of Section 3, Part 1, of the Interstate Commerce Act (2) Whether the use of the curtains and the enforced privacy, humiliation, and embarrassment to the complainant, a national citizen and an interstate passenger, denied and deprived the complainant of his rights, privileges and immunities as a citizen of the United States as guaranteed by Sections 1 and 3 of the 14th Amendment of the Constitution of the United States, notwithstanding the Virginia law separating the races
The argument is as follows:
I The Virginia Statute The Virginia Statute is no defense because (1) it does not deny equal protection or equal accomodations to interstate passengers; (2) it is inapplicable
II Volume of Traffic
The number of colored passengers and very little colored traffic make no difference Complainant's right did not depend on the number of persons discriminated against The essence of constitutional right is that it is personal
III Judicial Notice The Commission's experience warrants its taking judicial notice of the well known fact that carriers discriminate against colored persons in certain sections of this country solely on account of race and color
IV Carrier Custom and Practice
Customary practice is not sufficient to justify segregation A formal, published regulation is required even if administrative practice allows carrier segregation which denies "the equal protection of the law." Prejudice in segregation is clear and we contend that the mere fact of segregation is "undue, unreasonable, and unlawful."
V Doctrines of Substantial Equality and Substantial Justice Are Invalid
These doctrines have resulted in gross and notorious inequality to which white passengers are not subjected Negroes as national citizens should not be subjected to these inequalities "Nature hath made men so equal that one man cannot, when all is reckoned, claim any benefittowhichanothercannot pretend." (1) Equality is a natural right apperTurn to page 12
Thrilling Performance Draws Admiration At Ellington Field
Marching in snappy cadence and standing rigidly at at- Texas, drew admiration of the field's entire personnel recenttention, fighting men of the United States Army Air Forces > Hig h j n prais e rf ^ troop> s thrilHn g performance was attached to the 79th Aviation Squadron at Ellington Field, Col W H Reid, Ellington Field's Commanding Officer
Recount Year's Exploits Of Negro Troops In Pacific Area
SOMEWHERE IN THE SOUTH PACIFIC—Through virgin jungles and across unconquered mountains, Negro engineers in the Southwest Pacific have swept all obstacles before them in their zeal to "make a way" for the spearhead of warfare in this theatre Like some genie with a magic wand they have spun a network of roads, whipped out steel carpets for landing fields, raised airdromes ami built docks where none had appeared before
Negro engineer troops constitute a substantial number of engineers in this theatre Their performance has been most creditable, both as units engaged in important engineer activities and as individual soldiers in discharge of their duties
Among the first troops to arrive in this theatre of operations, they have been charged with many missions highly vital to the allied cause Upon these tasks depended the effective operation of our armed forces and a
vital link in the cause of world freedom
The first American ground troops to arrive in New Guinea were two companies of the engineers These troops arrived during the air battle for Port Moresby and served during the air and ground battle Negro engineer troops on the mainland already engaged in important airfield construction, stood ready in the threatened area, in case the mainland was attacked
In Most Forward Areas
These Negro engineers were among the troops in the most forward areas and were subject to many enemy air attacks during the land and air campaigns in Papua and New Guinea They operated both behind the lines and in the forward areas Of the Engineer Service Troops cited by the War Department General Orders for outstanding performance of duty with honor and distinction, the following Negro units were commended:
2 Engineer General Service units
1 Engineer dump truck unit
1 Ordnance ammunition unit
1 Port unit
1 Quartermaster truck unit
1 Company of Quartermaster truck unit
1 Detachment chemical decontamination unit
1 Quartermaster railhead unit.
The official citation, in recognition of outstanding performance, follows:
GENERAL ORDERS No 21 WAR DEPARTMENT Washington, D C
Citation of units in the United States Forces in Southwest Pacific Area—As authorized by Executive Order of No 9075 (sec Ill, Bull 11, W D., 1942), citation in the name of the President of the United States, as public evidence of deserved honor and distinction, was awarded to the following named forces The citation is as follows:
The Papuan Forces, United States Army, Southwest Pacific Area, are cited for outstanding performance of duty in action during the period, Ju-
ly 23, 1942, to January 23, 1943 When a bold and aggressive enemy invaded Papua in strength, the combined action of the ground and air units of these forces, in association with Allied units, checked the hostile advance, drove the enemy hack to the sea coast and in a series of actions against a highly organized defensive zone, utterly destroyed him Ground combat forces, "p-rating over roadless junglecovered mountains and swamps, demonstrated their courage and resourcefulness in closing with an enemy who took every advantage of the nearly impassable terrain Air forces, by repeatedly attacking the enemy ground forces and installations, by destroying his convoys attempting reinforcement and supply, and by transporting ground forces and supplies to areas for which land routes were nonexistent and sea routes slow and hazardous, made possible the success of the ground operations Service units, operating far forward of their normal positions and at times in advance of ground combat elements, built landing fields in the jungle, eapablished and operated supply points, and provided for the hospitalization and evacuation of the wounded and sick The courage, spirit, and devotion to duty of all elements of the command made possible the complete victory attained.
BY ORDER OF THE
SECRETARY OF WAR:
G C MARSHALL, Chief of Staff.
Most Highly Trained Engineer Aviation Battalions are among the most highly trained and best equipped with complicated mechanical equipment of all Engineer troops They perform highly skilled and vitally important engineering tasks Among the most recent additions to the Engineer troops in the Forward areas is a Negro Aviation Battalion, which although new to this theatre, shows great promise of "winning their spurs" in short order, as the units already mentioned have Negro en-ineer troops have worked <>n most major jobs in New Guinea, many of which were their sole responsibility Geographically, they have had the widest possible distribution on the island It is the deserved reputation of these troops that their missions are completed on time or ahead of schedule They have worked as complete units, sometimes with Australian or
other American troops, sometimes with Australian civilians Not only did they retain their identity completely, but they earned the respect of all units and groups with which they worked
Commended by General MacArthur
Negro engineer troops have been charged with construction of all description in the forward areas Among the most important of these has been the construction of a complete port, consisting of a mile long earth causeway in the sea and the construction of dock facilities in connection therewith to relieve a serious shipping congestion at an important harbor in New Guinea This job received the personal commendation of General MacArthur as an outstanding achievement
Of the airdromes constructed by United States engineers, more than one-quarter have been the responsibility of certain units and engineer regiments During the height of enemy air attacks on Port Moresby, the chief target was the main airdrome (at that time the only one of any military use) The complete maintenance of this field was the responsibility of a certain company of engineers for four months During almost daily air raids, bomb craters were filled, the strip enlarged and greatly improved, and another strip constructed During this period in addition to engineering work, these troops assisted in refueling and bombloading many combat planes The advance on the enemy of the first American combat troops in New Guinea, at the beginning of the ultimately successful campaign to drive the Japs out of Papua was made possible by the construction of a road 35 miles, including several bridges This road was carved out of virgin jungles and rocky hills, and completed in far better time than anticipated, by a company of engineers, who received the personal commendation of the Australian Commander and the Commander of the American combat troops for their splendid and timely job
More than three-quarters of the roads constructed to serve the harbor facilities, airdrome and supply depots in the Port Moresby area, were constructed by certain engineer regiments These roads substantially raised the standard of forward area road construction, and carry some of the heaviest traffic of military roads in forward areas anywhere in the world
Two hospital units in one area, in Port Moresby were constructed complete with all facilities by certain
companies A 150,000-gallon reservoir, 8000 feet of pipe line, complete bathing, lighting and living quarters for many hundreds of patients were provided in this installation
Several water supply installations complete with concrete reservoirs and all necessary pipings have been installed and maintained by these engineer regiments in the Port Moresby area
A detachment of these engineers was sent on an extremely hazardous volunteer mission in the Buna campaign, which took them up to the front lines This mission, involving the unloading of the first tanks used in the Buna battle, was accomplished with much credit both to themselves and the American forces, and was a factor in the outcome of the campaign Individual Achievement
On the leadership side, there often develops among the troops, administrators in company, battalion, and regimental headquarters, construction foremen, group foremen, sub-foremen and equipment managers On the specialist side, have been developed operators for all the wide variety of equipment employed and mechanics to keep them running, welders, tinsmiths, carpenters, plumbers, sign painters, clerks, surveyors, draftsmen, photographers and many others Two men from the ranks have been commissioned by Officer Candidate School
These troops have learned through experience and teaching, enemy air attack discipline and defense and have been trained in the use of small arms, and automatic weapons, as well as operation of the guns and vehicles used to defend engineer working parties
Brother Sydney Williams—former I rban League Secretary in St Louis and more recently in Cincinnati, Ohio, is now directing a Red Cross Club in one of the larger cities in North Africa Forceful as a speaker and loyal as an Alpha man, Brother Williams has been one of the young leaders oi our convention for the past 10 years
Alpha Men Help Memphis Reach War Bond Goal
In the Third War Loan Drive Alpha brothers of Alpha Delta Lambda Chapter did their share in helping Negro Memphis reach its two-million dollar war bond goal The accompanying picture shows Brother Blair T Hunt, principal, Booker T Washington high school, giving a summary of the Drive in an hour-long radio program, "The Round-up," over WMPS, one of Memphis' four radio stations which donated the time Other brothers participating were Brother R S
Brother Bishop John A Gregg—had the distinction of representing the Fraternal Council of Negro Churches of America in the South Pacific area His visits among service men in Australia and other South Pacific warzones have been hailed for their great morale building influences
In the Christmas issue of the Sphinx, it is hoped that Brother Bishop Gregg will review his observations on this history making mission
Brother Norman M Perkins, Cincinnati, Ohio, was one of seven officers to be commissioned at the Adjutant General School, Fort Washington, .Maryland. A graduate of the University of Cincinnati, he took his A B in 1934; his B S in Education in 1935 and his Master's degree two years later He is a member of Alpha Flii Alpha, of the Foreign Policy Association American Historical Association and National Education Asso-
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Dr W- A
Jr., prominent Bluff
W. Lee, author and ex-service man
as General Chairman
SICK LEAVES REGULATIONS EXPLAINED BY
T. K. GIBSON
By Acting Civilian Aide to Secretary of War
Many soldiers, when sickness or death occurs at home, find that they have to wait an agonizingly long time for an emergency furlough while the Army checks their requests—often arriving home too late It is obvious that the Army, dealing with millions of soldiers, cannot give an emergency furlough to every soldier who asks for one without investigation The Army, therefore, has turned the job of checking such requests over to the American Red Cross
What usually happens when trouble comes is that the relative telephones or telegraphs the soldier telling him of the difficulty The soldier then goes to his commanding officer who turns the matter over to the Red Cross at the post for investigation It, in turn,
gets in touch with the Red Cross Branch in the soldier's home town, asking it to investigate and find out if the soldier's presence is necessary This procedure requires considerabale time; occasionally days
Such delay could be avoided if every soldier will immediately write home and tell his relatives that, if trouble comes, they should have their doctor or, if there is no family doctor, go themselves to the local Red Cross which will check on the necessity of the soldier's coming home If the trouble is serious enough to require the soldier's presence, the local Red Cross will immediately telegraph the Red Cross at the soldier's post which will advise his commanding officer at once Thus the soldier will start for his home almost immediately after he receives the message
Lewis, Jr., chairman of the- radio committee, second from left end; Lewis O Swingler, chairman, publicity committee, third from left
Davis, left end, Rev C L Franklin, (Facing mike),
Bisson, second from right end, and S W Quails,
Citizens, are also shown Lt George
of World War I, served
MacDILL'S COLORED TROOPS ARE KNOWN FOR FINE PERFORMANCES
(Courtesy of Thunder Bird, Vol 1)
America'i colored men have answered the Army's call, and are now on the march
In the last World War colored soldiers won the admiration of all for their gallant efforts Today, better led and better educated, they promise to carry their tradition of fine soldiering still further Many new fields in this modern, specialized army have been opened to the Negro soldier, and new Negro units appear in every branch of Army service at home, in all major Expeditionary Forces abroad, and in almost all the technical and service schools, military and civilian, run by the Army or under contract to it
In a recent War Department announcement it was stated that an expansion program for training Negro combat fliers is underway A group will be formed, composed of the Squadron n>\v being trained and two new ones which are in the process of organization This new Group will be provided with all supporting services, such as Signal Corps and Quartermaster Corps
Here at MacDill Field crack colored troops are known for their brilliant performance on the drill ground, where coordination of mind and muscle are exhibited at their best And as they appear in parade they also appear when performing their important duties— outstanding The principle colored units stationed here are Aviation Squadrons, Ordnance and Engineering companies Many similar units trained at MacDill Field are now engaged in combat and establishing a commendable reputation
The colored engineers at MacDill Field are combat engineers At a moment's notice they are able to drop whatever they are doing In their capacity as engineers to become deadly infantry soldiers Forming a vanguard in the field of action, they are capable of building roads, bridges, and advance airdromes, paving the way for our fighting forces Included in their (lulics is demolition work, such as blowing up enemy roads and bridges
Ordinance troops carry out specialized work as well as their usual routine jobs They are taught armament, enabling them to maintain all types of guns Some are trained in mechanics while others serve as truck drivers,
Some units in Ordnance companies learn to handle and deliver bombs
In the Aviation Squadrons one can find "jacks of all trades." Chauffeurs, landscape artists, camoufleurs, guards and office workers is just a small list of the diversified activities members of these Squadrons are capable of performing MacDill Field's bombing and gunnery range at Mullet Ke^> is maintained by soldiers from the 8th Aviation Squadron Mullet Key is a miniature Arm Post, calling for men skilled in many types of work Therefore this unit, which is comprised of "jacks of all trades," was chosen to handle the job
Negro soldiers have long been known for their sharp military bearing, cleanliness and mannerly conduct The men at MacDill are no exception The colored area, although recently constructed, is one of the nearest on the Post
To accomodate the ambitious, schools have been organized to train theni leadership and administrative work Classes are available to teaching anything from cooking and baking to mechanics or radio,
As these men march off to war, they go with the confidence that the nation is 100 percent behind them. Today as never before Negroes ate playing ever increasingly important roles in all walks of life On the home front they are assuming greater responsibility in industry as they turn out materials for this country's mighty Army Mainare also taking an active part In home defense by serving as air raid wardens and studying first aid Figures recently released by the War Department show that of a total 47.644 civilian employees in its Departmental Administrative Services, 9,569 are Negroes ciation service
Alpha Men In The News
From Page 7
At the time he entered the , he was a teacher in a Cincinnati school and actively interested in the work of the YMCA, the Community Chest and the Better Government League of that city He was a staff sergeant in the Tnfantry when he entered the school
Brother Clifford E Minton—Exccu•
tive Secretary of the Little Rock, Arkansas Urban League, is author of a widely read column titled "The Negro Community," which appears weekly in the Sunday edition of the Arkansas Democrat, the largest daily paper in the State Through this column, coupled with his many othei community activities, Brother Minton has been doing a splendid *ork in the promotion of interracial good will It is this type of leadership that Alpha Phi Alpha cherishes on the part of its members
Brother Joseph H B Evans—General Secretary of our Fraternity, was recently appointed to the staff of the President's Committee on Fair Employment Practice (FEPC)
A native of Washington, D C., Brother Evans has been in diplomatic circles of the nation's capital for the past twelve years He is a Phi Beta Kappa graduate of the University of Michigan
Brother Lester Granger—Executive Secretary of the National Urban Liague with headquarters in New York City, gave one of the key addresses at the Russian War Relief "Tribute to Russia" meeting at Randall Island Stadium In his address, Brother Granger declared that, "to the unperceptive and insensitive, it might seem strange that so powerful a bond of friendship and understanding and admiration and affection exists between the Negroes in this country and the people of Soviet Russia Certainly very few Negroes have visited Russia Very few speak her language or know more of her history than is to be gained from the most casual reading, and yet that bond is there—the bond of spiritual understanding, of emotional rather than deliberate friendship It is a bond that is developed out of a common background and common experiences."
Brother Ferdinand L Rousseve— Southern Vice President of Alpha Phi Alpha, New Orleans, Louisiana, addressed the second annual Rural Life School held in Bay St Louis, Mississippi under the sponsorship of the National Catholic Rural Life Conference Brother Rousseve said, "If given the opportunity, the Negro can help the South to reach its greatest efficiency as a region."
Among Alpha Brothers who participated in the far-reaching confer(Turn to page 32)
LEMOYNE'S FIRST
NEGRO PRESIDENT
ary Association College which has stood for nearly three-quarters of a century as a beacon light for Negroes of Memphis and the great Delta area
President Price is the son of a great educator, the late William Price, who like Booker T Washington and Robert Moton, his classmates, studied under General Armstrong at Hampton Institute in the early days
Brother Price succeeded Dr Fred Brownlee, during the spring of this year In commenting upon his successor, Dr Brownlee who still retains his connection with the college as General Secretary of the American Missionary Association, sponsor of LeMoyne; and secretary of the Board of Trustees, said: "Born in the apostolic succession of Negro educators, Hollis Price accepts a position of leadership among 900,000 Negroes living within 100 miles of Memphis."
of from 100 to 120 Negro students This is shown below:
Brother Hollis F Price, Alpha Lambda Chapter, has begun his first term as President of LeMoyne College, Memphis, Tennessee He is the first Negro President to bead this seventy-two year old American Mission-
President Price has announce 1 that this year's training will stress courses for social-welfare workers, high school teacher-librarians, and office secretaries
Fraternally Brother Price as in the case of other Memphis brothers, is doing his full share to keep Alpha Phi Alpha in the forefront in its efforts to make adjustments to war-time needs
HOW TO MEET PROSPECTIVE SHORTAGE OF NEGRO DOCTORS
By John W Lawlah, M D
(From Journal of the National Medical Association, 1943)
EDITORS NOTE — The accelerated course in medicine, referred to by the author, is now in effect at Howard and Meharry
In reading over the topic assigned to Dr Turner and me, namely: "How the facilities of our medical schools could be enlarged to meet the prospective shortage of Negro doctors," it occurred to me that if the topic could be changed to read: "How the facilities of our medical schools could be enlarged to meet the present shortage and anticipated more acute shortage of Negro physicians," it would be more in keeping with the actual situation The topic as assigned connotes present adequacy, which most of us in this audience know is not true It would not be amiss to review briefly our present situation in regard to the supply of Negro physicians which must meet the exigencies of civilian, military populations so well that we all can better appreciate the need for increasing the output of physicians of this group
The Negro population, if compared to the total population of the United States, has never had a proportunatc availability of physicians' servicvrhis was so ten years ago and apparently it is more acute at the present time According to Julian Lewis, in 1932 with 12 million Negroesthere were in the United States 3,985 Negro physicians, or one per 3,000 Negro population This is about one-fourth the ratio for the United States as a whole which was then 7785 persons per physician Incidentally, the Negro average hides the true situation for individual States for, as would be expected, there is a marked inequality in the distribution of physicians above and below the Mason-Dixon line, as well as overconceiitration in large urban communities
This situation has not in any way become better; rather during the period 1932 to 1940, due to the nation wide economic depression, there had been a loss in the total number of Negro physicians and consequently a greater disparity in the ratio The following facts support this contention, At the end of the year 1934-35, the medical schools graduated an average
It has been estimated that there arc approximately 100 deaths yearly in the Negro medical group; thus during these years there was an increase, though almost imperceptible, in the number of Negro physicians. However, from 1935 to the present, the number of Negro medical graduates has decreased to an average of about 70 per year, so that there has not been enough even for replacements Consequently there has been a decrease in the total number, although the number of graduates in June 1942 was approximately 95 On the basis of this figure, we would estimate that instead of 3,985 physicians, as we had in 1932, we now have a total of 3,860 In addition to this, the Negro population has increased approximately 13,000,000 and thus the ratio has increased to one physician per 3,400 Negro persons
The gravity of this situation is seen well in the southern area The outlook in Mississippi is germane to this discussion In 1938, according to Comely (2) there were 52 Negro physicians in the State serving a population of 1.009,718 Negroes as compared to 1,443 white physicians for 1.000,103 whites Of the 82 counties in the State, 56 had no Negro physicians, and 17 of these 56 counties had a population of more than 10,000 Negroes. The largest population group without a Negro physician was in Tallahatchie County with 24.204 Negroes Similar conditions may be found in a number of Southern States
Our hospitals have also shown this deplorable situation In 1931 there were 114 Negro medical graduates and 68 interneships available in 12 approved Negro hospitals Thus these institutions could then be easily supplied with Negro internes Since then the picture has changed According to Bousfield (3) writing in the Journal of the National Medical Association, January 1940, the num ber of approved interneships for Negroes has increased to 168, while the number of graduates has decreased to 70 And so there are a number of
Negro Hospitals which have had no first-year internes for the past 2 or 3 years As a matter of fact, the present number of medical graduates could be easily absorbed by three oi four of our largest hospitals
The fact must also be mentioned that today there are a number of residen cies as compared to none in 1930 Seven Negro hospitals report a total of 34 fully approved residencies in 8 different specialties, so that many young men who would ordinarily go into private practice at the end of a 1-year iiiterneship remain for longer periods, making them unavailable for general practice for a considerableperiod.
So, despite the fact th-t hospital facilities for improvement of medical service to Negro civilian populations have definitely increased, at present the number of graduates annually are not sufficient to provide these hospitals with adequate internes and residents
With the advent of World War II, Negro physicians are volunteering their services to help in the fight for the cause of Democracy Up to this time, upwards of 100 have joined the colors An equal number hold commissions and in all probability will he called into service Tf needed quotas estimated at between 40 and 50 thousand physicians are inducted before 1943 at least 400 or more Negro physicians will be among this group It is obvious that an increased number of physicians must he made available to care for a pollulating civilian population To summarize, it is sufficient to say that our supply of N'egro physicians is far short of our present demands
Now, as to the question of how our facilities could be expanded to meet present shortages: Again I prefer to talk from the positive side of the ledger and tell you bow we have already expanded our training program to the end that large number of physicians will he graduated Two methods of increasing the output of physicians have been recommended by the Association of American Medical Colleges, namely (I) accelerate the training program and give four academic years in three calendar years by cutting out the vacation period, and where this was not possible, (2) increase the student enrollment so that over a regular period of four academic year's, there w6uld be a substantial increase in the number of graduates We chose the latter meth-
od because of our small faculty and the fact that the majority of our students depend on the vacation period to earn at least their tuition fee for the next year Accordingly 74 freshman students were admitted in September 1941 and 75 have already been accepted to begin this coming September Our present junior class numbers 50 students, but our present senior class, which is the last of the depression years, numbers only 28 students With the announcement of an appropriation for Government loans to medical students taking an accelerated program, our executive faculty voted to accelerate the program of training, and such a recommendation is before our board of trustees With approval of this recommendation we plan to take in classes every nine months and will graduate four classes in three years Assuming at least 65 to 67 graduates in each class, this will mean a total of 720 graduates in three years from Howard University alone I have been informed by Dr Edward L Turner, president of Meharry Medical College, that its board of trustees has already approved an acceleration, and that he hopes to graduate four classes of from 50 to 60 students in the next four years Taking 55 as an average, this will mean 220 graduates from Meharry in the next 3-year period
An average of 10 Negro students graduate from all the other 74 medical schools yearly Assuming that this output is maintained, we can look forward to 40 Negro physicians from this source during the next three calendar years Adding these totals (270 Howard, 220 Meharry, 40 others') we have an expected output of 530 Negro physicians in three calendar yens under accelerated curricula This is as many physicians as have been graduated in any six year period during recent years
This is as many graduates as can he expected for years to come unless larger number of Negroes are matriculated in the other 74 medical schools. If an average of 50 students could be graduated from the 74 nrdical schools other than Howard and Meharry instead of the ten as at present, our expected output of physicians during the next 3-year period would be increased by 160 graduates, thus increasing the anticipated number from 530 to 690
Under our present limitations of physical facilities and hospital patients, it is very unlikely that we
Gets Commission
Lt William H Buford, who received his Commission as Second Lieutenant after having successfully completed his course of training at the Officers Candidate School in Air Corps Administration at Miami Beach, Fla
Brother Bnford, son of Mr and Mrs William R Buford of Memphis, Tenn., attended Lane College in Jackson, Tenn., and was made into the fraternity by Beta Pi Chapter
He was assigned to the Tuskegee Army Airfield, Alabama where his Commission was granted
can look forward to more than 65 to 70 graduates from Howard University for years to come This is the largest number that can be accomodated if high standards are to be maintained Meharry, no doubt, with 50 to 60 graduates per class is at the upper limit of possibilities The question of a new medical school for Negroes at any time in the near future despite rumors and anticipations wliicli have been voiced, is, to my mind, a fancy of the imagination The difficulty of securing and training competent pre-clinical and clinical faculties to staff a school which would be rated Class A, to say nothing of a first-rate teaching hospital, sufficient funds, and continued support must he obvious to all of us
We have, then, expanded our programs to the nth degree, and what short-comings there now are as to supply of Negro physicians can be met in part by a more liberal approach to the problem by many of the other 74 medical schools which would increase the number of graduating Negro physicians by at least 40 per class, as is suggested here
LT WILLIAM H BUFORD
WINNER of first prize in a scrap book contest, this Junior and overseas
Such activities are only part of the many kinds
Ho tess shows her book to service men in a USO club in of entertainment offered through USO home hospitality which the Young Women Christian Association is an agency Service men and their wives, service women and industrial workers may come m to chat, dance, write letters or just Ihe scrap bopks were made to entertain service men at home relax
NEGRO WOMEN IN VITAL WAR WORK AS USO CLUB HOSTESSES
["he vital work being done by Negro women in L'SO clubs throughout the country to meet the needs of Negro service men their wives and families as well as of Negro industrial workers had its beginrings during the first World War Then, as today, it was the force for change wrought by the war that gave Negro, women an opportunity to accept responsibility and prove their abilities,
In 1917 the Colored Work Committee of the War Work Council, National Board of Young Women's Christian Associations, was formed to help young Negro girls affected by
the war. The work of the committee was expanded to include three types of centers Hostess Houses for friends and families of colored soldiers in camps where large numbers of colored troops were located Recreation and Industrial Centers to provide recreation for industrial workers in boomtown communities and to help inexperienced colored workers obtain jobs in factories.
Under the able leadership of Miss Eva I) Bowles, Executive Secretary of the War Work Council, the work of the Committee was carried on successfully in spite of many difficul-
ties and disappointments Special war workers were appointed to oversee the field operations and an Industrial Secretary worked toward equality of wages and working conditions for Negro girls.
The Negro woman who organized and carried through these activities were pioneers in a very real sense Their difficulties and heartaches were innumerable they not only had to combat race prejudices, they first had to convince Army officials that there was a place and a need for colored women in Hostess House at the Army Camps
Today the USO which performs these services for the armed forces
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Dr. Charming H. Tobias Named To National War Fund Directors' Board
Brother Dr Channing H Tobias of New York has been made a member of the Board of Directors of the National War Fund, Winthrop W Aldricfa, President of the Fund announced
The National War Fund has undertaken to raise and distribute adequate funds to meet the reasonable requirements of all approval war-related appeals, except the American Red Cross, through coordinated campaign now being held, Mr Aldrich explained Thus, for the first time, the people of the United States will have the opportunity to contribute in a single campaign for our fighting forces, for war relief, for our Allies and for needs on the home front
Officers of the National War Fund were announced as follows:
Winthrop W Aldrich of New York, President; Ralph Hayes of Wilmington, Del., Secretary; Gordon S Rentscfiler of New York, Treasurer; Gerard Swope of New York, Chairman of Budget Committee; Sullivan and Cromwell, Counsel; Robert O Loosely of Providence, R I., and Harry P YYareham of Rochester, N Y., Executive Vice-Presidents
Participants in the National War Fund was decided by the Board of Directors who acted on recommendations of the Budget Committe, headed by Gerard Swope, consulted with the President's War Relief Control Board Preliminary membership now includes the USO; The British War Relief Society, Inc.; United China Relief, Inc.; The Queen Wilhelmina Fund, Inc.; Greek War Relief Association, Inc.; Polish War Relief, Inc.; Russian War Relief, Inc.; United Yugoslav Relief Fund; American Social Hygiene Association, Inc.; War Prisoners Aid Committee, YMCA; World Emergency and War Victims Fund, YWCA; U S Committee for the Care of European Children; United Seaman's Service, Inc.; French Relief Fund, Inc.; Norwegian Relief The Belgian Relief Society, Inc.; National CIO Committee for American and Allied War Relief; United Nations Relief of the A F of L.; Refuge Relief Trustees, Inc
In those cities where there are community chests already organized, Mr Aldrich said, the National War Fund will work in conjunction with the Chests in their annual campaigns,
Alpha Goes To Court
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taining to man in the right of his existence and in the right of action as an individual for his own comfort and happiness, which are not injurious to natural rights of others (2) Natural rights are the foundations of civil rights Substantial equality has come to mean great inequality in practical result It means dirty jim crow cars and inadequate carrier facilities; it means grime and dirt resulting from proximity to locomotives Substantial equality, in addition, means political disfranchisement, substandard housing, and economic insecurity, to the detriment of all citizens, black and white alike
There is no doctrine of substantial imposition and payment of taxes; there is no substantial selection or induction of soldiers into our armed forces; there is no substantial death on the battlefield. The doctrines of substantial equality and substantial accomodations are anti-Christian, anti-democratic an.i without basis in legal foundation These doctrines are specious and fictitious and have kept and continue to keep Negro citizens sub-human and sub-citizens. Out of the context of changing experience and our quest for real social justice, our efforts must be shifted from the barren ground of precedent and logic to the fertile soil of economic need and social function "What we are seeking is not merely the justice that one receives when liis rights and duties are determined bv the law as it is What we are seeking is the justice to which law in its making should conform." (3) This case involves not only legal questions but complex socio-economic principles which command the critical attention of all who believe that the law is really sovereign when it ripens into social justice Neither the Commission nor the courts has the right to apply the foreign, despotic, and arbitrary doctrine of substantial justice to the fundamental rights of Negroes Equality under the law and equal justice are instruments of democracy Without them it cannot survive Before the Altar of Democracy,before the Bar of Justice, the ground is absolutely level and all men are eaual, not some men substantially equal VI. Enforced Privacy Is Discrimination The defendant left the complainant's personal, constitutional right to the discretion of its agent who failed to seat the complainant and, bv so much, deprived the complainant of his right to equal and unrestricted accomodations As long as white passengers can go wherever their money will take them and colored passengers
REFERENCES
1 Thomas Hobbes Leviathan, p 446
2 Rousseau Social Contract.
3 Cardoza, The Growth of the Law. p. 66.
cannot, just so long are the latter subjected to inequality and discrimination because of their race The trust imposed by society and by the law of God upon the legislative power of the state compels them to govern by promulgated, established laws, not to be varied in particular cases, and compels them to have one rule for rich and poor, for the favorite at court and for the countryman at the plow (1) The undisputed and uncontradicted testimony of all witnesses material to the issues involved conclusively shows that the personal, sacred, and inestimable constitutional rights and privileges of the complainant and his personal liberty were violated He had a right to eat wherever and whenever he was inclined, without the suggestions, direction, or restraint of the defendant This is a basic principle of English and American liberty VII Separation of Races on Basis of Color Is Antithetical to Equality and "Equal Justice Under Law."
Equality is unconditional, identical co-existent and co-extensive to all citizens, regardless of race or color The very idea of separateness carries with it inequality Our democratic form of government was not conceived in the alternative The separation of races is foreign to the Declaration of Independence, the Bill of Rights, and the Constitution of the United States If all men are equal under the law, all men ought to enjoy unequivocally, unconditionally, and absolutely each and every identical right enjoyed by every other citizen, regardless of race, religion, or sectional color prejudices
In a democracy, no individual or group oi individuals, nor any state has the right to impose upon others his or their prejudices either by their conduct or by law The tyrant of race segregation defies the laws of man and God wherever law ends, tyrannybegins.(l) State power cannot supersede or transgress the Federal power and if a state
(11John Locke The Treatises of Government Book II, Cn XVIII
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Negro Women In Vital War
Contnued from page 11 and for their families had at its very inception a keen sense of responsibility toward the Negro service man Among the first policies it drafted was one which read in part: "USO services are made available to all members of America's forces and to war workers in certain overburdened areas, as extensively as resources permit in some communities separate facilities (i e., for the Negroes) are required by law Wherever the camp is located, the USO should endeavor to help the entire community regardless of race, should feel, a responsibility to all members of the armed forces located there."
Paul Robeson Visits Alpha Upsilon
NEGRO SCARE STORIES WITHOUT FOUNDATION DECLARES CORONET
During the past year, the United States has been exposed to a host of Negro scare stories. And more recently, to riots between Negroes and whites Frequently, most of these riots may be traced to rumors, according to an article in the September issue of Coronet magazine
Investigators . . . reporters, local officials or F B I agents have invariably found these rumors without foundation whatsoever There have been no concerted Negro attacks on whites either planned of consummated Or any organized white attacks on Negroes Furthermore, says, Coronet, this also applies to the nightmarish disturbances in Detroit, Beaumont, Texas, and Harlem
Belief in such rumors makes you and you and you a sucker "If you pass them along," declared the Coronet article, 'you're playing ball with the Axis They create dangerous tension and terrors They die down in one place, when nothing has happened only to spring up, almost identical in another."
Who starts these rumors whose ugly pattern is so strikingly similar, time after time, place after place? There are many shrewd conjectures, but nobody really knows The fabrications fit perfectly into the Axis scheme of setting race against race But there is no evidence of Axis inspiration Attacks on Mrs Roosevelt via the so-called Eleanor Clubs indicate possible political skulduggery Reactionary vested interests or reactionary labor groups also are not without suspicion
But no individual or group has ever been caught deliberately plotting or instigating a race rumor Perhaps that happens But more probably, declares Coronet, race rumors spring up from spontaneous combustion Fear or the emotional tensions of wartime; the normal delight in gossip, in being in the know, in creating a sensation do the rest
Terror breeds terror! Don't contribute to it! Race rumors time and time again deflated would be funny if they weren't so dangerous Don't spread rumors of any kind the results MIGHT be tragic! concluded Coronet
Alpha Is Worth Fighting For
Words by Brother Emmett A Paulin of Beta Delta Chapter—Sung to the tune of "This Is Worth Fighting For."
/ sawarugged oldSphinx head With acarpet of sand for her floor
And I heard avoice within me whisper ALPHA is worth fighting for.
I saw oldAlpha Phi Alpha And longed to be nearer her door
For I heard avoice within me whisper
ALPHA is worth fighting for.
Didn't they lay the foundation Didn't they make it grow
Didn't the Seven Jewels Start Alpha Phi Alpha before we were born?
Igathered my courage together
And I gazed at the old Sphinx once more
For I heard those voices when they thundered ALPHA is worth fighting for!
WHEN ALPHAS GET TOGETHER
When Alphas get together
Why they have a jolly time, I really don't know whether I can truly say In Rhyme, The fullness and the fineness Of the things they say and do, The benevolent benlgn-ness Of those brothers good and true This fond fraternal body, Gracious fellows young and old, Makes them feel hale and hearty, Makes him brave and makes him bold Makes him feel soproud and honored, Makes him strong of heart and hand, Makes him dream of laurels garnered When he crossed the "burning sand." When a man has been selected, And been passed by A-Phi-A, He feels guarded and protected And he goes along his way; And he feels no foe can hinder, Fears he not the palls of night, He becomes a strong defender Of the things for Truth and Bight! When a man has had his travels Such as only Alphas know, And the dimming maze unravels, And the lights begin to glow, When he grasps in proud elation
Some sustaining brother's hand, He can say in exaltation, 'I'm an ALPHA, and a man!"
When good Alphas get together
They do things of fondest worth, They get wisdom from each other, Strength, and happiness, and mirth Let these kindred mem'ries bind us As we live of service build
So the future years may find us Ever closer, closer still!
Farley Ragland
Brothers of Alpha Upsilon chapter, Detroit, Mich., shown with Brother Paul Robeson on the Fraternily House steps Front row, left to right—John Curtis, Noah Turner, Brother Robeson, Lloyd Richards, and Walter Hughes Back row— Calvin Porter, Leroy Daggs, George Walker and French Hunter
THE PASSWORD
By CHARLES PRUDHOMME, M D Feature Writer
THE Washington Union Station was jammed and packed! Uniformed men and women of the armed forces either going or coming from "leaves,' 'furloughs' and three-day 'passes" were in the majority Literally, everyone was noted in my hurried glance to be travelling "light"; conforming to requests made by the railroad officials Unfortunately, and to my regret here I was with a big bag—trying to make connections for a train heading south •^es sir, I was among the very few exceptions, a civilian too, with a large piece of luggage Naturally, I felt a little self-conscious and reproachful Now I don't have a phobia fur crowds but innately a feeling of guilt guided me to keep out of the way and remain as inconspicuous as possible So like several of the other offenders against a public trust, I stood my bag on its end This position took up less floor-space. Then too, other travelers weren't so liable to stumble and trip over it Finally, 1 conveniently resorted to my up-turned bag as an improvised seat at the periphery of the milling throng in the dimly lighted concourse and just waited
Half-sitting and half-standing, shifting my weight from first one leg to the other, I regarded the multitude collectively It occurred to me over and over that maybe I ought not be traveling Certainly by no stretch of the wildest imagining could I convince myself that this trip of mine was absolutely essential However, through the expedient mental phenomenon designated rationalization by psychiatrists, I reasoned it was foolish of me to allow a few travel nuisances to stop me from taking my usual vacation Also, I figured it was incredible to entertain any idea of turning back It would probably be as bad or even worse if I did After all, talking to myself, I asked—"Hadn't the train I'd come on this far been four hours late?" "Wasn't it crowded?" "After getting a seat —didn't I relinquish it to a soldier's wife?" With an assenting nod, I answered: "Yes YES!" During my whispered double-talk, several times, I knew with paranoid conviction that I was being watched But nevertheless my little tete—a-fete with myself was reassuring it sort'a gave me the moral lift I needed to
stick it out "Will I ever make it? Will I ever get through this crowd?" I asked myself
Some of the folks had pushed and wormed themselves into a herde.j mass smack-in-front of the departure gates They stood their ground determinedly Incoming travelers with tired and drawn faces periodically appeared as if cut of tile floor through ramp exits trom tract levels below They'd meet head-on with this unyielding barrier of humanity—all set and ever on the alert to surge into the opposite direction "Yes sir," I said: "I his is terriffic!" While waiting and wondering, I was positive I'd see a stalemate 01 opposite forces, However in a narrow sense, this predicament was always averted at the prove!bial "last minute" by an announcement over the public address system Beseechingly, in a lilting train (haul. the repeated plea was "STAND BACK! STAND BACK! LET 'EM OUT P-L-E-A-S-E?"
The haggard ticket-inspectors and gate attendants were almost helpless before this jittery crowd. Heckling queries and indifferent replies were exchanged constantly Suddenly the metallic click-on of the loud-spi was heard A hush of expectancy came over the assembled throng In a few seconds an announcement! Before it was finished the crowd began to press forward eagerly They lunge "For Chrisakes! that's my train!" I said I came to my feet with a start! My pulse quickened! I took a deep breath, gathered that confounded bag to my bosom, lengthwise, interlocking both arms around it, and firmly lodged my chin on the uppermost end The other end reached to my knees With short choppy step 1 waded into the main current of the slowly advancing crowd Hugging and hanging onto that bag with every unit of caloric energy my body would burn I began to sweat Breathing became a conscious effort In the vernacular of the hep-cats—I was "solidly in the groove." Then an uncertain sickish feeling began to churn up in my stomach Presently, I was sick all over Both of my feet were off the floor. I was helpless and at the mercy of the crowd I said again to myself: "I ought not be traveling." All the while I was moving forward—but
slowly I went through the motions of walking instinctively as I was still upright Like a ferry boat coming into port: first lurching to one side then to the other, we kept lumbering steadily ahead Converging upon the ramp—its darkened entrance seemea to shrink Once through this bottleneck, I th urdit everything ought t; h easier. We were pressing on and on with no let-up; especially those in the rear The going got tougher but I was still in there Soon the dim lights of the concourse faded behind me I: grew pitch dark in the long stuffy passageway Then the slowly pouring mas, moving forward ami down overflowed and spilled me and my bag crazily out upon the track platform below
A magnificent sleek Diesel powered streamlined train was standing ready, headed south The tempo of things changed as the crowd thinned out Individuality or "every man for himself" supplanted concerted action but the motive was the same In a mad spurt some continued forward, others turned sharply and scurred to the 'ear With the latter bunch I brought up the rear Everybody Was craning their necks, anxiously peering into window after window and car after ear But these were already bulging witli a capacity crowd Again I said to myself: "I ought not to be travclir.g." Breathing with less effort now and earn irg my bag in an orthodo; fashion, I stopped and changed it from right to left I filled my lungs with the cool clean night air and lighted a cigarette I resumed my trek, hoping that maybe I'd be able to at least get standing room If i could just get on I reasoned to myself, I'd resort to my bag as a standup seat Finally I came upon the last of a little group of people bundleI around the conductor They talking and gesticulating and showing- him their tickets I surmised these people were imploring and begging for permission to squeeze on like ile other groups I'd passed all along the way Seeing me, the conductor called out: "Let 'im through! Let Mm through! STAND BACK!" Hearing this, an assorted lot of faces turned . . . their eyes fell on me. Reluctantly but very politely the crowd ' parted and I went forward Everybody stopped talking My self-conscious feeling returned The silence was broken by (the conductor, saying: "Let's see your ticket?" Signal-
Publishers And Editors On Tour Of Fort Knox, Kentucky
Through arrangements made by Brother Frank L Stanley, manager and executive editor of the Louisville Defender, Louisville, Ky., publishers and editors attending their Fourth Annual Session climaxed their three-day meeting with an inspection tour of Fort Knox, Kentucky The journalists are seen shortly after arriving at the historic Fort in a 15-car motorcade composed of U S Army cars
Alpha newsmen represented at the Negro Newspaper Publishers' Association were Brothers Stanley, whose paper was
ling me to get aboard, he said: "O K —Watch your step."
By now, my bag had become awfully heavy but somehow I climbed up onto the vestibule The little crowd, watching my every move, closed in behind me but the conductor held them at bay I turned and leane1 heavily against the door of the car ahead It opened slowly with my last bit of energy I was awe stricken! The car was almost vacant! My mind just about went blank Filtering wearily I dropped heavily into the first seat available I said in a sigh: "This is fantastic!" The car was beautiful with soft lighting and grey and blue pastel trimmings. Yes sir, "This is wonderful, it's unbelievable.'' I said to myself
Outside my window I could see the same people, with many more now still huddled around the conductor They all seemed to be talking or arguing together but I could'nt hear a word they were saying These streamliners, you know, are sound proof Four or five were pacing up and down feverishly pointing to my car, my almost exclusive sanctuary A frightfully agitated man was shaking his fist menacingly in the conductor's face These carryings-on didn'it seem to change the conductor's firm stand If anything, he became more adamant
advertising manager, Kansas
Murphy, secretary-treasurer of the Association and staff official of the Afro-American; N A Sweet, publisher, St Louis American; ('lift MacKay, managing editor, The Atlanta Daily World; C C Dejoice, manager of The Louisiana Weekly, \'ew Orleans; William (Bill) Gibson, managing editor, Baltimore Afro-American; and Lewis 0 Swingler, managing editor, Memphis World
Shaking his head more vigorously in disapproval, he waved them back I wondered what was the matter "What's all the excitement about?" I asked myself They all looked exhausted and confused and itired But being so worn-out and exhausted myself from wrestling with the maddening crowd and that damn bag of mine, turned my face and said: "It's none of my business, whatever the commotion is about."
Settling back comfortably in the reclining seat I dozed, shutting off the troubles of a long and hectic day A gentle tap on my shoulder brought me back to reality I looked around and realized the train was now swiftly and smoothly under way The same old conductor was standing over me With a kindly expression, he said, "Ticket please." This little transaction finished, he turned and repeated it across the aisle. Next he took a pace or two and stood by the seat of a couple who had come in while I was dozing, oblivious to my environs I guessed they'd come from the car behind The man was young, fine looking, sitting up erect in a neatly tailored uniform of the navy He was an officer but I couldn't make out his rank The young lady with him was an officer too From her pert little hat I surmised she was a WAVE
Looking down cm them. having turned and facing me, the conductor said in an even and measured tone: "I am very sorry but you will have to leave move back to the next car."
Both the man and girl looking up questioningly at the old man asked in unison: "Why?" Then the girl said: "We're comfortable here." The conductor, seeming a little short of patience, replied: "I wonder how many times I am gonn'a have to tell some of you folks that you can't ride in this car Please now? You must move! I'll have the porter help you." Neither the girl nor the man appeared inclined to stir in the slightest The three exchanged icy stares Seriously the girl remarked: "It's crowded too crowded back there and there are no empty seats." Nodding his head in acknowledgment: "Just the same." said the conductor now glancing wearily at me, "You can't ride in here." The man I believe, was becoming a little peeved and retorted in a clipped tone: "We've got our tickets and we intend to stay right here There's plenty of seats Certainly no harm is being done Then too we are both very tired—in fact, I've been standing all day I should say you'd better leave us alone Here—take our tickets." This little speech was too Continued on page 31
official host; Dowdal If Davis,
City Call; Howard
Well Brothers—"here's hoping that summer has been a pleasant one although I experienced the hottest one yet I used the war slogan, and saw what I could of the home front' 'and I must say that there is quite a lot to be seen I am going to see more
And speaking of home fronts let's not get too over-confident because there is a bit of good news on the battle front—there is a lot to be done yet and the real hardships of the war haven't started yet As for one who experienced the aftermath of the last World War, "It ain't started yet." * » *
Just what the football season holds in store for us I am not able to say Some of our leading schools are planning for a good season The Southern Coaches met and the returns from the meeting had not been published at this writing Of course by the time this gets off the press it will he time for Post-Season Games I hope to see some of you somewhere soon * * *
Defense work has taken a large number of persorts who have been engaged in the teaching profession and *t is estimated that some 75,000 persons have left the profession However, here in my section there is a overflow of "professionals." * * *
And speaking of the teaching profession there, I wonder if the school boards of the various school systems that I have observed can't see the need of truant officers and buildings so equipped that our students can hawsome other attraction beside the drab old classroom Is it a wonder that we have such unusual conduct in our public places by our youngsters— often that has led to riots? Remember the school can't wholly make the child over when there is a more compelling force in and around home that tends to pull him down. And as long as we ALLOW individuals to start homes who are not fully capable of starting a home our condition will remain the same The same thing applies to our churches, which must learn to do something as a whole
By J Edward Cotton
other than the wearing out of knees and keeping up individual ministers Don't get me wrong I am not against the Church, but I do find evidences where our churches are not advancing, even in membership Enough of this 'ole stuff," It gets sickening some times * * *
There is pressing need for guidance in a number of our localities; especially where there are a lot of service men Our females are letting themselves forget some of the necessary things for a substantial future life and allowing a few blissful moments, under the guise of patriotism to take away all of their senses oi responsibility To direct these minds most of whom are of the adolescent age, there must be some kind of professional guidance to keep them in the right channel Here, I say is a fine chance for our Greek-letter organizations to do some real honest to goodness work Let's go to work, Pan-Hellenic Councils, and be worthy of our existence What say?
All out for the Third War Bond Drive, and do you know one thing? Our Town has bought more Bonds and Stamps than Negroes in any other City per capita That's going strong Eddie "Rochester" Anderson was the representative here from filmland doing the drive
Had the very good pleasure of visiting in Little Rock with Brother C Franklin Brown Enjoyed the hospitality of several of the good Brothers and friends Of course Olga wasn't there as usual Poor Olga she doesn't know what she's missing or shall I say, "missed."
Well our little girl who has been quite a pleasant sight to observe on the Avenue, and the source of that likable malady "Matticosis" has moved up to the "Big House" which had at one time a rather different cognomen It took something from me and I might get over it, but won't be
the same I'll give her about six mouths
Well the forth coming Presidential election and the re-opening of Congress hold the spotlight now With labor restless as it is and the bungling of the various set-ups and the Republicans on the war-path, we can expect some fireworks soon, during which time you will see "brethren of color" playing some rather important roles Here's hoping * * *
To the College and Universtiy Presidents throughout the Country, I hope that your enrollments will be large. War certainly should have taught a lot of us a lesson; especially the necessity of trained minds and hands We fared none too well because of our incompetency at most of our camps * * *
This wave of Police Brutality sweeping over the country has got to be stopped by some method other than pacific remarks It seems that there is some unwritten law that a man wearing a peace officer's badge is lord and master over all he surveys Who does the law think he is that"he has to become offended when an "epitaph" happens to be thrown his way has to take advantage by using his pistol? The average policeman, his first word upon investigation of any offense regardless how minor, has to curse you about it In other words they can't take it The Tuskegee Bureau of Lvnchings should note these "Within The Law Lynchings."
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Well if there is any paper left for news print by the time the next issue is off the press I'll try and have "Something" to say
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To President Logan we pledge our full support and just sorry that we can't keep up with O Wilson Winters in the laughs for the gang Oh well next time maybe it'll be better Beseeinaya—
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DR.O.WILSO N WINTER
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Pvt Andrew J Lewis, Camp Croft, S C
Dear Brother l^ewis:
For the first time since I attempted the editorship of Frat Fun 1 have missed the printing dead line and the War Loan issue of the Sphinx has gone to press without my column The lamentations on my part are due to the break in consecutivity rather than in my useful contribution it gives to the excellence of the Sphinx. My preoccupation in several other affairs, civic and domestic was the cause for this first dereliction and it is doubly grievous because I had intended to write an open letter to Alpha Service Men, especially to those for whom I had correspondence pending
Perhaps I have "missed the boat" in your case also Perhaps you have long since left Camp Croft; perhaps you are not even a private You might be a second looey or a first looey, or a captain or higher; I don't know If you were I probably wouldn't write to you in the vein that I am I would be more formal I am usually very respectful to officers but I handle the privates with less dignity
Well Andy, many things have happened and my world grows bigger with the growth of my son who is now twenty months old He is no smarter than any other .Alpha heir apparent, and I hope no dumber He has improved on his generation however In features, complexion, hair texture, and general appearance he has improved on his dad So he will not be limited to Rho Chapter membership He will probably be able to "make" Mu Lambda Chapter in Washington when he grows up Otherwise he is just an average boy That's all about that
What about the fellows from Eta Lambda and thereabouts Do they write to you? I saw Bro B T Harvey in New York in August We both had rooms at the Hotel Theresa but seldom slept in them I remember one night in the lobby about 2:30 a m., in the company of Bro McReynolds, high ranking official at Hampton, Bro Mitchell, secretary of the V M C A at New Orleans and Bro Van Whitted, noted organist and teacher of music, Bro Harvey told me of an incident when the phone rang at a home where the husband was reading and the wife was knitting quietly The man answered the phone and said: "No, you must have the wrong number, call up the weather bureau." The woman asked him who was calling, and he replied: "Oh, some sailor I suppose; he wanted to know if the coast was
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clear.' uid you hear about my going into the banking business? S'nce early spring I have been a partner with Brother M G Ferguson and Brother Dr Henry Allen Boyd I secured some shares in the Penny Savings Bank and the Alpha Corporation building at Nashville They are the senior partners and I am the junior partner; they have five thousand shares, I have four
There is a Civilian Defense Corps here and heads of units are selected in each block When I was appointed, the chairman called a meeting of the corps members of my block and told them he wanted them to meet "Dr Winters, their new block head."
Now this is on the q t., so don't let anyone know where you heard it The authorities at Tuskegee Air Training School have been trying to stamp out the traffic in liquor which was going mi ;it an alarming rate One night a soldier was seen walking toward the area carrying a large suitcase which was leaking from one corner Two officers apprehended him, took the heavybag from him and one officer tasted the leaking fluid "Aha, Scotch!" he reported to the officer accompanying him The other officer also tasted the leaking drops and said: "Oh no, that's corn liquor!" The soldier said: "You're both wrong, it's Airedale."
The war envelopes us just like it does everybody Last Sunday the Pyramid Club of Philadelphia (I sent you one of their albums) presented a plaque to Rev Brother John R Logan, Sr., thirty-four years pastor here He has six sons, all Alpha men (they may apply for a special Logan chapter after the war), two sons in the army and a host of friends Brother Dr Preston Johnson came up from Petersburg, Virginia State College, to honor the occasion. Brother Johnson told us of a quick-witted Alpha man who was seen at a theatre with a comely young lady by one of his wife's friends, a reputedly garrulous one. The next day he was much depressed and morose. His unknowing wife lovingly inquired if he was ill or worried about business affairs. He said: "No, I'm not ill but I have some presentiments. I feel like someone is going to tell a lie on me."
If you run across Brothers Chaplain Frank Brown, Lt Horace Davenport, Corporal Ollie Harvey, Major Wilbut Strickland, Lt Felton Brown, Major Roscoe Giles or any other friends of mine tell them I will have another question box ready for the next issue I hope some of these brothers showed you a copy of the Bullrushes, the Egyptian styled proclamation telling of the Rho Chapter thir-
t.elh anniversary, 'the highlights of the banquet were the recount.ng of experiences in World War I and the story of the draftee in World War 2 who although suffering from a fractured jaw and having it wired to the opposing jaw refused to permit a tooth to be removed so a rubber tube could be inserted for liquid feeding Being undernourished to the point of complete exhaustion and starvation the rookie agreed to submit to rectal feedings The doctors decided that caffeine should first be given to stimulate the patient Liquid coffee was forced through the tube in the first attempt at feeding But the patient set up and violently objected "What's the matter?" asked the doctors The draftee irately mumbled, "Put some sugar in that coffee!"
Well, Private Lewis I must close now I have to write a long letter to Brother Swingler apologizing for my missing the deadline and failing to get my Frat Fun column in on time It wont happen again Reminding you that Socrates once said: "What thou doest for a woman she may forget, but what thou hast failed to do, that she will always remember." And while you are being streamlined in the Army's physical fitness routine remember that a man eventually begins to wonder if the destiny that shapes our ends shouldn't also do something about our middle
Hoping that this aimless chatter and gossip has at least proven a divertissement in your busy and strenuous army life As you were! Carry on! ours fraternally, O Wilson Winters
Bro. Long Completes Journalism Course
At Lincoln U. (Mo.)
Brother Clarence M Long, Jr., of St Louis, Missouri and New Rochelle, N Y., made history when he became the first graduate of the first Negro School of Journalism in the United States. This school is located at Lincoln University of Missouri, in Jefferson City
While a member ofthestudent body of Lincoln, Brother Long served as business manager and photographer for THE CLARION, a student publication issued weekly Later he became managing editor, and held that position until his graduation
Educational Advantages Offered By The Army
Explained
By Bro. H. A. Robinson, Chaplain
^vi rort ciam
There are many educational advintages to be obtained through military training It would be well for all soldiers to consider these advantages and improve themselves in the performance of duties The fundamentals involved in certain skills can be mastered The elementary studies accomplished each day will enable the individual to better prepare himself for a larger field of service The domestic and industrial world awaits these men who adapt themselves to new and arising conditions, and those of our soldiers who improve their skill and efficiency on the different assignments in camp They will also meet with the necessary requirements for our industrial society Even those who plan to return to the farms will make better agricultural workers by reason of the training received in the Army No occupation in civilian life offers greater field for advancement and growth than that made available to soldiers
The time has arrived when all soldiers should consider their future It is expected that every man who eats should work Whatever field of endeavor a soldier may enter when the war is over, he must be prepared to get along with his employer and produce a good day's labor Men receive pay only for work accomplished Those who fail to make good soldiers may also fail as good workers in civilian life It is also observed that good soldiers make excellent citizens Poor soldiers are likely to become unworthy of their citizenship, and this is especially true with those who commit serious offenses against the Government of the United States and receive General CourtsMartial If young men are going to assume the responsibilities for family life some preparation for this additional duty should commence while they are still in the Army The Federal Treasury of the United States has assumed a large portion of the expenses involved for shelter and food for dependents at home The time will arrive when this responsibility will be given back to the individual It is the duty of every man to feed and clothe his wife and children Only those who make good in every field of employment, including military service, can hope to meet with the expectations of home life, and he
able to win the respect of the people in their respective home communities
-Men everywhere should learn the true values of the dignity of labor. There is no honor to he obtained greater than the honor earned through the efforts of one's own hands It is observed that some soldiers demonstrate little or no interest in their daily assignments They fail to produce Their presence is demoralizing to those of our men who seek to improve upon past performances This attitude very often sends soldiers to the guardhouse and they soon find themselves behind prison walls There they are required to serve under different circumstances Those with serious offenses may not receive any pay themselves, neither will their allotments be continued at home It is embarrassing to the dependents at home when they receive notices announcing that their allotments are discontinued for reasons of discipline It is possible for soldiers to be deprived of the privileges of free American citizens through their conduct and their actions If more time was spent in rendering services to the Army, and in improving one's skill for a particular work, there would be fewer soldiers going to the guardhouse Let us learn the true values of education involved in every job, however unimportant it may appear on the surface
Much education is also involved in travel Opportunities for being sent from one place to another at no expense to the individual are greater in the Army than in civilian life Soldiers who appreciate all sections of the country and learn to abide by the laws and customs of the different sections of the country will acquire an education far superior to that offered in the class rooms of our colleges and our universities Men who learn to adjust themselves to these new and arising conditions will find it easy to get along Good soldiers do not question existing orders They are the men who understand the history of our country and will not seek to destroy customs and habits built up over a period of many years We should not have a negative attitude toward people whose training and background are different from that of our own We have a definite responsibility assigned to us in the war Let us be more conscious of our duties, and encourage
others to be more willing to contribute
t0 the accomplishm<:nt of our nussion.
Visitors to Sphinx Office
Brother Russell A Dixon Dean
The College of Dentistry, Howard University, Washington, D C
Brother Rev A Wayman Ward, A U. E pastor and candidate for the Bishopric, during the annual session of the Fraternal Council of Negro Churches. Brother Ward gave one of the key addresses at the Conference
Brother Lt and Mrs C T Valentine of Camp Tyson, Tennessee Lt Valentine was sent to Memphis by the Commanding Officer of Camp Tyson to participate in a War Bond Rally and Parade during the Third War Loan Drive
Brother Corporal Lewis R. Hurt of Camp Croft, South Carolina, while enroute to his home in East St Louis, Illinois He is a graduate of Wiley College, Marshall, Texas, where he was a football star, and served as captain of his team during his last year
Brother Lt Henry W Elliott of Camp Tyson, Tennessee Brother Elliott was accompanied to the office by Mrs Elliot, his wife They both are residents of Muskogee, Oklahoma Brother Elliott first saw the light through Beta Kappa Chapter, 1935
Staff Sgt Jesse J Warr Hq Co., 1st Bn., 365th Infantry, Ft Huachuca, Arizona Brother Warr wa.s summoned to Memphis, Tenn., his home by the death of his mother He is a 1942 graduate of LeMoyne College, and was initiated into Alpha Phi Alpha by Beta Xi Chapter
Pvts Ben Jones, Jr., and Charles Tarpley, II, both of Camp Lee, V'a., Pvt Jessie Williams, of New York, and Captain Rozier Earl Bland, now of Camp Ellis, 111., all Memphians, and members of Alpha Delta Lambda Chapter, during their furloughs home
Bishop M. W. Clair Passes To Omega Chapter
Alphadom received with sadness during the summer months news of the death of Brother Bishop Matthew W Clair who died at the home of lifelong friends in Washington, D C
The beloved churchman who was a
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Chaplain Robinson And Bride Travel Extensively
Chaplain Hughes A Robinson (Captain) United Suites Army, and Mrs Robinson, who since their marriage in Boston, Mass., have spent considerable time in major cities between Xew England, and Mexico
Chaplain Robinson served during 1941 at Fort Bragg, North Carolina, and later at F'ort DuPoint, Delaware His regiment later was moved to Pennsylvania, Connecticut, Camp Dix, New Jersey, and then overseas. He spent one year in the Southwest Pacific.
and
Since returning to San Francisco, Calif., in April of this year, Captain Robinson lias traveled across continental nited States to Boston, and then down the Atlantic Coast as far as Mexico, lie attended the Chaplain's School June and .Inly, and received a new assignment, not yet available tor publication Mrs Robinson is the former Miss Evelyn Daniels, of Wilmington, Delaware, and Philadepphia.
CHAPLAIN HUGHES A
MRS ROBINSON
TTHE NATION'S CAPITOL IN WAR TIME
By James B. Browning History Editor
HIS is a strange city—it has always tJeen so—but it is more so today with the great influx of war workers and ever rising prices
Salaries of government employees are almost pre-war, because pay increases have been more than cancelled by the increased cost of living
Three well balanced meals cost two dollars per day; movie prices are about the same; recreation at a "night spot" costs about eight dollars for two persons; a small bottle of beer is often fifty cents, and a large bottle is at times a dollar
In order to meet this perplexing situation, a great variety of schemes is being attempted Government workers —frequently broke between pay dayshefore Pearl Harbor, now borrow more money and more frequently A fewhave extra jobs, some eat less than two good meals per day; others are rumored to be resorting to getting money faster by a form of "society prostitution."
Despite these depressing conditions Colored Washingtonians and newcomer. have not lost any of their pride They look with disgust upon legitimate business pursuits which pay twice their salaries They look with scorn upon domestic workers and those who dare to talk to one not in their so-called class— yet they will accept favors from them They buy their stolen goods and engage in some games of chance with
Bishop M. W. Clair
Continued from page 18 member of Alpha Alpha Chapter, passed at the ripe age of seventy-eight Bishop Clair was the second colored bishop to be elected in the Methodist church
Born in West Virginia, October, 1865, Bishop Clair was a graduate of Morgan College and of Catholic University One of his first appointments was to Ebenezer Church in Washington, which he headed for five years before being made District Superintendent
He was elevated to the Bishopric during the general sessions of the Methodists denominations in 1920 His career included eight trips abroad; the jurisdiction over a diocese from the Rocky Mountains to Africa, and his first retirement, upon the union of the Methodists denominations in 1936
them Not to be satisfied by losing to the natural working of inflation, they turn to the races ("sport of kings") and the almost impossible (and illegal) task of trying to hit the numbers
Race leaders are putting up a life and death struggle to break down civil and political barriers (so Negroes can spend more money), but are neglecting the more devastating economic walls which are crushing Negroes
Race religious leaders—typical of their kind—are confining their attention largely to platitudes and the history of the Hebrews
Teachers with mid-Victorian moral standards sit supinely by while enterprising persons offer courses, such as the Peters and other schools of the type, which might well have been placed in publicly supported schools
To help a community one must study it, not only in the morning when suckers are going to work and the slickers are going to bed, but twenty-four hours a day Moreover, his home and the homes of the people he desires to understand must become laboratories where problems can he discussed objectively
Your correspondent has studied this community from the closing days of the 'roaring twenties' to the present He had talked and eaten with thousands of persons, and the aforegoing is but a bird's eye view of what he has seen It is his fondest hope that the entire story may be told in a book form in the future
Two More Vessels Named In Honor Of Negroes
USS HARMON
A new record in destroyer escort production was established this year when the USS HARMON was delivered to the Navy by the Fore River Plant of the Bethlehem Steel Company, Quincy, Massachusetts, only 92 days after the vessel's keel was laid
The USS Harmon is named in honor of the late Leonard Roy Harmon, Negro, Mess Attendant, First Class, U S N., who posthumously was awarded the Navy Cross for "extraordinary heroism" while serving aboard the USS SAN FRANCISCO He lost his life in action against enemy Japanese forces in the Battle of Guadalcanal This action was fought November 12, and 13, 1942
The Fore River Plant of the Bethlehem Steel Company broke its own record for destroyer escort construction in delivering the USS HARMON
On August IS, 1943, this yard completed a destroyer escort in 115 days Only four days previously, on August 11, 1943, while presenting the Army-Navy Production Award to the Hingham, Massachusetts plant of the Bethlehem Steel Company, also builders of destroyer escort vessels, Under Secretary of the Navy James Forrestal announced that the average time of construction of the first 10 destroyer escort vessels was 316days and that the average elapsed time from keel laying to commissioning of the last 20 of the new type vessels had been cut to 245 days He pointed out at the time the record for destroyer escort construction was 128 days and asked the cooperation of all destroyer escort builders in breaking this record As stated above, this was accomplished four days later
On August 18, 1943, the U S Navy Yard, Norfolk, Virginia, delivered a destroyer escort vessel 119 days after its keel had been laid
The keel of the USS HARMON was laid May 31, 1943 Harmon's mother, Mrs Juanita Harmon Carroll Cuero, Texas, sponsored the vessel at the time of its launching July 25, 1943
Harmon, who was 26, was killed when he deliberately exposed himself to hostile gunfire to protect a shipmale Throughout the engagement, with persistent disregard for his own safety, he had rendered invaluable assistance in caring for the wounded and evacuating them to dressing stations aboard his ship
SS JOHN MERRICK
The S S JOHN MERRICK, fourth Liberty Ship to be named for an outstanding American Negro, was launched Sunday afternoon, July 11, at the North Carolina Shipbuilding Company of Wilmington, N C
The vessel was sponsored by Mrs Martha Merrick Donnell, of Durham, daughter of John Merrick, who was one of the founders of the North Carolina Mutual Life Insurance Company, one of the country's largest Negro financial institutions. The MERRICK is the first Liberty ship built in North Carolina to be named for a Negro Mrs Donnell's attendants were: Mrs Martha Williams Wheeler, of Durham, matron of honor; Mrs Hazel
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VOICE OF THE SPHINX
Beta Phi Chapter, Dillard University, New Orleans
Members of Beta Phi"Chapter, Dillard University, as of May of this year The chapter, notwithstanding the heavy drain upon its membership by induction of young men into the armed forces, has avowed to carry on Shown in the accompanying picture, seated, from left:— Brothers Robert S Scarbrough, secretary; Rev C Charles Taylor, Mays C .Maxwell, Clarence A Barre, Oliver Hart, Jr., Harold W Lucien, president; John R Powe, Jr., Earl W Henderson, and Kenneth F Holbert
BETA PHI CHAPTER
Dillard University
Greetings Brothers: Beta Phi Chapter, like the majority of our under-graduate chapters, has lost a heavy toll of its membership via graduation and induction into the armed forces of our country Those who are serving our country are— Brothers John R Powe, Fort Sill, Oklahoma; Harold Lucien, Co D 13th Med Trg Bn., Camp Pickett, Va.; Benjamin "Butch" Ammons, 36th Vet Co (Sep), Fort Bliss, Texas: Carlyle Hithe Camp Robert Smalls, Great Lakes Naval Training Station; and Antoine L Joseph, Clarence Barre, and Anthony Donfor of Co H ASFRTC, Camp Maxey, Texas
Standing, from left:—Brothers Elmore E Dennis, Henry Bradford, Jr., Felton F Randolph, Lionel A Desbordes, Robert Johnson, Charles T Terry, Lucien A Lewis, Emile L Meine, Jr., president-elect; and Carlyle C Hithe, secretary-elect
Beta Phi members not shown are Brothers Benjamin E Amnions, Harold S Ballard, John Y Holmes and Antoine L Joseph.
The following Sphinxmen are in the service: Russel Dupleron, Navy; Eugene Winslow Air Corps, Tuskegee, Alabama: Fred Ross, Camp Robert Smalls, Great Lakes Naval Training Station: Edgar Armstrong, Camp Belvoir, Virginia; Peter Deautrive. Army; Owen Matthieu, Camp Maxey, Texas; Fred Wilkerson Army
The following brothers have parted via graduation: Charles Terry, III, John Y Holmes, Elmore Dennis, Clarence Barre Oliver Hart, Jr., Robert S Scarbough, Jr., and Robert Johnson, Jr Brothers Harold M Lucien and John R Powe, who were called to active duty three weeks before graduation, also received their degrees, though not in person.
At the Commencement exercises prizes and scholarships were awarded to the following brothers: Elmore Dennis, the prize for congeniality and dutifulness; Clnrles T Terry, the Seymour Straight Prize for the most versatile senior; and Oliver Hart, Jr., the Thornhill Award for being the ranking student in the department of religion and philosophy Little Brother Louis Bernard won three scholarships
Several weeks ago, a few summer school brothers, including myself, had the rare privilege of meeting General Secretary J H B Evans at a reception given in his honor by Sigma Lambda Chapter at the home of Brother Dean Rudolph Moses Brother
Evans' informal talk on Alpha Phi Alpha gave us a greater insight into the function ai Alpha l'ni Alpha in the everydaj world Judging from Brother Evans' character and his talk, he lives, thinks and talks Alpha, therefore, he is one hundred percehi Alpha in my estimation,
As a result of this experience, I believe it would benefit the under-graduate chapters greatly to have all the old bulwarks of Alpha to visit them, because more is gained by the undergraduate members through these risits than through printed matter So I urge our older brQtl dally through these critical times, to visii the undergraduate chapters m re often and give the younger brothers heart to heart talks (in Alpha Phi Alpha
On behalf of the departed undergraduate brothers of Beti Phi and myself, 1 wish to saj that we havi enjoyed the warm fellowship of undergraduate liie, and will always cherish its precepts We hepe to keep active and add what contributions we can in the future We hope that the brothers we have behind wdll transcend our achievements and continue to work hard to keep Alpha Phi Alpha the greatest fraternity on Dillard's campus
Fraternally yours, OLI\ EK II \KT, JR -ty
ALPHA RHO LAMBDA Columbus, Ohio
Greetings Brothers in Alpha: Alpha Rho Lambda sends its heartiest good wishes in your every endeavor As for the members of this chapter only the best of reports can be released. We have been (hung our level best to carry on in the tradition of our beloved fraternity, Alpha Phi Alpha Perhaps a brief account of our activities will prove interesting to you
The Columbus Community Forum, which was started about seven years ago by Brother (i A Steward, has maintained its lire-eminent spot among gatherings of such type throughout the nation Under the guidance of the chairman Brother P.arbee William Durham, it has presented a host ' ( outstanding speakers to the Columbus public, the last two speakers being President Charles H Wesley of Wilberforce University, and Judge William Hastie, formerly Civilian Aide to the Secretary of War and this year's winner of the noteworthy Spingam Medal
Brother Durham released the chairmanship of the committee to Brother I.mien ("Bus"') Wright, who, incidentally was recently appointed as principal of Felton Elementaryschoolofthis city Brother Wright has pledged his outstanding promotional ability to the task of carrying on this forum in a manre.- in keeping with the record of excellence it has established two outstanding "pressure" organizations in the city, the N A A C P and the Vanguard League, are headed bj Brothers Edward Cox and Frank Shearer, respectively 1!ah men are doing an excellent job At the helm of the Urban League in Columbus we have Brother Nimrod Allen who C also reflecting a great d al of credit upon the chapter
The Y. M. C. A. is going strong this year, as per usual, and the membership drive of the current year was more successful than many of the drives of the years past This can be attributed to the tine work done by Brothers Lee Marsh, Forrester A Lee, and Lionel Newsane, Executive Secretary, Physical Director and Hoys' Work Secretary, respectively, of this branch Such a combination of talents could hardly fail in putting over an excellent program at lie Y M. C. A.
Three members; particularly, are doing great work in Sta'e Departments; namely M ceo Hill, Albertus Conn, and Barbee Durham Brother Hill is head of the Department of Public Relations in the Governor's Office, and he is doing a splendid job Brother Conn is Assistant Attorney General for the State of Ohio, and he carries the brunt of the work in that offic «- H Iding aloft the light of Alpha Phi Alpha in the chemical laboratory at Ohio Stale University as a research chemist is Brother Barbee Durham All three of these brothers are doing excellent work
Rendering invaluable service on one of the draft boards of this city arc Brothers Kcnney Williams and Charles Leubers Despite the unpopular task both brothers are popular throughout lie city; and they deserve the commendation of heal citizens for their splendid service to a nation at war
Representing the local brothers in the legislature of the state of Ohio this year was Reverend Sandy F.Ray, of Shiloh Baptist Church In his first experience as a member of the House of Representatives, our brother who came to us from 'way down Texas
way' has done quite well, not only as a lawmaker, but also as a brother and race benefactor It was he who made arrangements for Brother Charles H Wesley's appearance before the legislature of the state of Ohio That speech given by Brother Wesley will live in the memory of those who were |uisent for many years to come A beautiful introduction to Brother V\eslej was given at this meeting by Brother Kay, as well Later in the evening all of the brothels present had their picture taken with the guest speaker and Governor John Brickcr in the office of the chief executive
Brothers Farley Manuel and Charles Warfield are setting an envious pace for their respective colleagues Brother Dr Manuel has been appointed to the star! of another hospital, bringing the total to four; and Attorney Warfield lias esablished himself as one of the most reputable barristers in the city of Columbus
The heal chapter is represented in the Insurance business by Brothers G A Steward and Walter R Hill, and no one questions their efficiency and ability in that particular line of endeavor
A few of our active members are making teaching of tomorrow's race leaders their primary objective In our lolumbus schools we have Prothers A D V Crosby, George DeLoache, and Lucien Wright All arc doing admirable work and are very active in civic affairs throughout the community
In the sports realm during the summer months Alpha Rho Lambda was represented by Brothers A D V Crosby, Maeeo Hill and Eugene Stanley. Brother Crosby has been campus champion and is a prominent golfer in this territory, barring none Brother Hill has been crowned champion many times in various tennis tiurtaaments and his most recent victory was in the Columbus Public Parks Championships, in which event be won the men's singles BrothelStanley has acquitted himself in reputable fashPn in this same sport
It is only fitting that I should pause at this time to pay tribute to the brothers of the chapter in the armed forces Wherever they are they have our prayers and good wishes for a speedy return to their loved ones The last two to leave our chapter were Brothers Quinis and Thomas S. Emhry We last heard from Quinis in Sicily, while "T S." is still stationed within continental United
States "Dens Yobiscum Fratri!'' Fraternally submitted, EUGENE STANLEY, Associate Editor
ALPHA UPSILON CHAPTER Detroit, Michigan
Greetings from Alpha Upsilon:
Although two-thirds of the members are now in the service, ft c are proud to report that the tight of Alpha is still shining bright We have ?. "Streamlined" program for the coming year, and we have planned it carefully; so when the brothers return, they will find an active chapter here
Since our last letter to the Sphinx, five new men have been initiated into the chapter They are: George Walker, French Hunter, Jr., Carey Richmond, John Curtis and Edward Burke, Jr We are proud of the men
Alpha Rho Lambda Brothers At State Capitol, Columbus, Ohio
Brothers A Dev Crosby, president; Atty Ed Cox, and Atty Charles Warfield from left to right
who were chosen and we know that they will be good Alpha men
The brothers had a real thrill when lirother Paul Robeson visited the chapter Brother Robeson stopped by the fraternity house between concerts he was giving in and around Michigan He was impressed with the progress of this chapter Alpha Upsilon extends best wishes to all chapters and the brothers in the service for much success in their vocations
Fraternally yours, NOAH B TURNER
SIGMA LAMBDA CHAPTER
New Orleans, La
Brothers of Sigma Lambda Chapter send greetings to brothers throughout Alphadom!
Sigma Lambda together with the members of the local undergraduate chapters, Beta Tau at Xavier University, were hosts to our General Secretary, Brother Joseph H B Evans., early in June, brother Kvans was the commencement speaker at the graduation exercises of the Dryades St Y M C A School of Commerce where William II Mitchell, Jr., is Executive Secretary The graduates of this school which has grown under the leadership of Brother Mitchell, are employed by the various governmental agencies and local business enprises
The local school board recently promoted two of the brothers of Sigma Lambda Brother 'Charles Rousseve was appointed supervisory principal of the Johnson Lockett School, while Brother Jesse O. Richards succeeded Brother Rousseve as principal of Rosenwald School Brother Richards was formerly instructor in Social Studies at the Booker T Washington Comprehensive High School
Sigma Lambda welcomes in its midst Brother John McClain Ross, who comes to Dillard as Professor of Fine Arts and head of the Department of Drama The chapter also welcomes Lieutenant Ed Morrow, Special Service Officer, Transportation Corps Brother Morrow comes to us from New York, and is stationed at one of the local army posts Also stationed here is Staff Sergeant Felix Haney, Supply Officer, Air Corps Brother Haney hails from Beta Upsilon at Alabama State Teachers College
Back to New Orleans after spending summers elsewhere are Brothers Lester M Braden, Raoul Perez,
Charles Buggs and Francis Hamm Mid Brother Braden studied al Columbia, while Brother Perez was a visiting Professor of Romance Languages at his alma mater, Howard; and Brother Hammond studied both at Columbia and University of Laval Brothers Perez and Hammond are members of the Xavier faculty Brother Braden is instructor in Physical Education at McDonogh 35 High School Brother Buggs, head of the Department of Natural and Physical Sciences at Dillard, was engaged in some special research in Biology
During the summer months, formal meetings were dispensed with, but the brothers met in "hull sessions" with Brothers Alvin Smith and A P Turead acting as hosts With the opening of school and a return to normal chapter activities, Sigma Lambda hopes for big and better things Fraternally yours,
WALTER E MORIAL, Chapter Secretary
ALPHA CHI LAMBDA CHAPTER Augusta, Ga
Greetings Brothers:
Alpha Chi Lambda failed to greet you in the May issue of the Sphinx, but the brothers are happy to relate some of the happenings since they last appeared
During the month of May a program was rendered at 'Camp Gordon, sponsored by the Educational Committee, at which time Brother L D Perry, president, delivered a patriotic and inspiring message Brothers Pranks and Butler made remarks, and the Haines Chorus rendered several musical selections Brother Butler is principal of Weed Public School Several similar programs have been planned for the coming months
During the summer period of inactivity, the brothers individually have taken vacations Brothers L W Jones and R L Lockett vacationed in Atlanta with relatives, while Brother J M Tutt selected New York City to spend the summer months
Brother A Murray Carter, comptroller and statistician of the Pilgrim Health and Life Insurance Company, attended the meeting of the National Negro Insurance Association in Chicago, July 21-23, and was elected treasurer of the Association Brother Carter was also a delegate to the Council of Lay Leaders of the Methodist Church, which convened at the
LaSalle Hotel, Chicago, the latter part of July
Brother Butler attended the summer session at Atlanta University, and was awarded the Degree of Master of Arts at its recent 'Commencement Brother Stinson, who was also a student at Atlanta during the summer session, has been made principal of Baggs Academy, Keysville Georgia
Brother R W White is receiving many congratulations on the opening of his new Dental Suite Brother Marion Johnson earned his degree in Medicine from Meharry June last, and has gone to Homer Phillips Hospital, St Louis, Missouri, for his internship Brother Julian Walker, who received his degree at the same time is doing his internship at the Hubbard Memorial Hospital at Mcharry
Serving with the Armed Forces are: Brothers Morgan Brown, Benjamin If'Hand, Hinton James, Marcus Jenkins, H V LaM-r, Lloyd Reese and C Williams Brothers C Williams and S M Jenkins have been honorably discharged from ths army and are now engaged in Defense Woik Fraternally yours,
Alpha Lambda Chapter Presents Brothers In The Armed Forces
Alpha Lambda Chapter, Louisville Kentucky, presents seventeen members who have entered the armed forces First of the graduate chapters to be organized in Alpha Phi Alpha, Alpha Lambda was the last official host to a general convention held shortly after Pearl Harbor in Louisville, December, 1941
Brothers shown on the following two pages are:
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1 Brother Jerome Hancock
2 Brother Garrett White
3 Brother Nathan M Hale
4. Brother Arthur E. Evans, Jr.
5 Brother A I Ramsey
6 Brother Wiley B Daniel
7 Brother T B Jarrett
8 Brother Lincoln Blackwell
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1 Brother Earl Mundy
2 Brother Vernon Miller
3 Brother J F Laine, Jr
4 Brother Andrew Morton
5 Brother lack Thompson
6. Brother Moines Beard
7 Brother William J Guest, Jr
8 Brother Julius Green
9 Brother Robert Lawery
October, 1943
KAPPA LAMBDA
Greensboro, N C
It is not often that any organization, whether chapter of Alpha or not, can toot its own horn with as much assurance and confidence in the quality of its achievements as can Kappa Lambda, graduate Chapter of the Greensboro-High Point, North •Carolina, area From October to May, which comprises our most active period, both in its meetings and its outside activities, the chapter has run along with streamline efficiency and an espris de corps of which any group might be proud
Our budget was drawn for seventeen financial men; instead we have twenty-five—all but two cf a possible twenty-seven Some going, eh what?
In restrospect, our fall dance has begun to take on a kind of legendary glory, gathering more fame as the weeks and months go by It was truly an event in the annals of Greensboro's social life The Chapter's second annual talent night, under the able management of our Treaurer, linther Dr M B Towns, Professor of Chemistry at A and T College, brought to Harrison Auditorium of A and T College, a capacity audience that witnessed the display of a variety of talent seldom enjoyed on one program The money collected from tickets was used for three sizable prizes and a seventy-five dollar scholarship awarded to a young man who was voted by the Scholarship Committee the most eligible of all the male high school graduates of institutions in this area But our supreme accomplishment of the season, exemplifying the spirit of our slogan, "First of all, servants of all, transcending all," was our practical contribution to the Fraternity's citizenship program This contribution was made through active and aggressive participation in the Greensboro councilmanic election in April and May Thereby hangs a tale
And such a tale it is Of the sixteen candidates for six seats on the City Council, one was a local Negro minister, Rev R C Sharpc who had run four previous times and who each time had failed to receive anything like adequate support of the voting population; never, as a result, making even the first primary During this election, however, largely through the expert organization of a townspeople's Citizens Committee under the direction of Kappa Lambda's
Beta Gamma Lambda, Richmond, Va.
MEMBERS OF BETA GAMMA LAMBDA CHAPTER, RICHMOND, VA
First row, from left—J Milton Sampson, J L Nixon, James Grav (in the rear) W'eldon H. Henderson, Dr. Roosevelt Harrington and Sumner Maiden.
Second row, from left—John W Riley, Dr J H Blackwell, Joseph R Ransome Milton F Hill, and Dr Nathaniel Dillard
Third row, from left—Dr J W Chambers, Dean Thomas H Henderson David A Graves, Curtis R Crocker Prof L F Jeffries and Alonza E Butler
Citizen's Committee, and through the astute diplomacy oi its chairman, Brother John Lcary, the various wrring factions were for the first timein local political history reconciled in a common purpose With .Alpha at the helm, Negro voters, aided by a few whites, got solidly behind their man lie was successful in the first primary, polling 1,279 out of a total 4.138 votes cast; and although he failed in the elections a few days later, no Negro had ever gotten as close to a seat on the Council of this southern city It was a tremendous victory for the Negroes of Greensboro and for Alpha The fact that the candidate was not an Alpha man did not keep the men on the committee from working tirelessly for a cause which they believed worthwhile and which they felt was in keeping with some of the broader aspects of the Fraternity Other members of the committee were Brother F Nelson Palmer, who keynoted at a mammoth mass meeting of citizens and from all walks of life; Brother George Evans, whose radio
speech in behalf of Rev Mr Sharpe, won the plaudits of all who heard him; Brother Dr. B. VV. Barnes, who served as chairman of the townspeople's committee (to which Kappa Lambda made the first contribution), and Brother B A Collier, who in many ways contributed to the success of the campaign. Our president, Brother Varce Chavis, and a number of ether brothers were also very active Kin-ouraged by the success of this effort, the chapter voted to continue the activities of its citizens' committee throughout the year, rather than limit them to a single week
The following brothers have joined the crusade against the Axis: Dr. Augustus Lowe, Dr James Morton, Raymond Davis, and James H Keno
Our ranks have been further reduced by the departure of three other brothers to greener pastures; Warner Lawson, former president of the chapter, and virtual founder of the revived and revitalized Kappa Lambda, who left his duties at A and T College to become Dean of Howard Univer-
sity School of Music; Al White, who is now engaged in government photography in Ohio; and E Nelson Palmer, who discontinued his work at A and T College in order to join the sociology department at Fisk University.
Our accolades to Brothers Dr M 1' Towns, Charles E Coleman, and Dr Frederick A Jackson During the school year Brother Towns read ii'iir papers before the Electro-Chemical Society—two ;i their October meeting in Detroit, and two at the April meeting in Pittsburgh Brother Coleman, who is Director of Choral Music at A and T College, won the praise of several outstanding critics for his portrayal of Germont on the occasion of the National Negro Opera Company's already historic production of Verdi's opera, "La Traviata" at the famed Watergate in the nation's capital last August 28th and 29th Brother Jackson's really phenomena] work as Chapter Secretary has occasioned repeated votes of thanks from the brothers
We are proud of our fraternity and we are proud of our brothers here in Kappa Lambda They have the Alpha spirit and they are carrying on as "servants of all." To Alpha men everywhere we send greetings
A RUSSELL BROOKS, Editor
BETA DELTA CHAPTER State College
Brother William Elbert Johnston II, received his M A degree in higher education this past June from New York University Brother John-ton did his undergraduate work at South Carolina State A and M College Orangeburg, S C, where, he received the B S degree in Business Administration in 1942 He resides in Charleston, S C
Brother Roland Geiger, forme president of Beta Delta, and Miss Letitia Gailliard were married this past May, day before Brother Geiger received his B S degree in business administration Brother Geiger haili fr m Savannah, Georgia His bride is a New Yorker. Beta Delta extend to them best wishes for a happily married life
Brother Paulin is now in the army stationed at Fort Kerns, Utah He completed his junior year at South Carolina State A and M College, Orangeburg S C Brother Paulin hails from Savannah, Georgia
MU CHAPTER
St. Paul, Minnesota
Brothers in Alpha Phi Alpha, Greetings from Mu:
We are not sure what the new School year holds in store for us, but we promise to be in there doing our best We give a brief report on some of the brothers of Mu Chapter
Brother Raymond Cannon was recently admitted to the Minnesota Bar Association He is the first Negro admitted to this organization Brother Archie James was appointed a State Game Warden; he is also the first Negro to hold such a position in this state
Brother Lieutenant Robert X Gardner is stationed at the Tuskcgee Air Base Brother Gardner has remained in close contact with brothers of Mu Brother Walter Coins is an Officer Candidate at Miami Florida He was a visitor in St Paul during the past summer
Brother John M Patton at last has anotl-er car (Pass this on to Brother Walter Robinson in Chicago) We don't know what becrme cf old "Hepsie", but "may she rest well in long deserved peace!"
Brother Jesse W Miller, of Beta Omicron, spent the summer here and has entered the School of Business Administration at the University of Minnesota this fall Brother Albert Harris of Beta Pi, also spent the summer at home Brothers of Beta Pi you have a "live wire" in the person of Brother Harris We are proud of him and his scholastic achievements
Had a card from Brother Corporal Ollie A Griffin He is with the Medical Detachment of the Army, located at San Francisco, California
Mu initiated Brother Private Lawrence Wright on August 5th Brother Wright is a recent graduate of St Olaf College at Worthfield, Minnesota. St. Olaf was voted into the the jurisdiction of Mu at the Louisville convention in order to accept Brother Wright into our ranks
Cupid has at last sent one of his arrows into the heart of Brother Victor Calloway He is to wed Miss Anita Bloedoorn in the near future
Congratulations and best wishes to the happy couple
Brother John Lawrence called the Executive Committee of the chapter into session on September 9th to make preliminary plans for this year's chanter meetings There are thirteen
active members in the Twin Cities and Mu Chapter expects a successful year, even though the loyal members in the anmd forces are missing Mu wishes to extend greetings to those brothers
Brother Walter Robinson was in the hospital at this last writing \\\ sincerely hope that he has recovere1 ere this, and is able to resume his duties again He is an instructor in Aviation at Harlem Airport, Oak Lawn Chicago, under the C A P program of the Army Pledge Brother Ray McKuni i a student pilot at this school,
Brother and Mrs John R Lawrenc; visited Brother Robinson in Chicago durirg the summer Brother Vincent Owens, Executive Secretary of the St Paul Urban League, is still getting tl ings done in a big way
Tin- Brothers that are still with us are: A J Lewis, Leon Smith, Henry Thoman (director of Wheatley House), Josper Gibbs, Bill Cassius, John A Hickman, Jr., C W Washington Earl S Weber and Claiborne C Hill
Fraternally yours, CLAIBORNE C HILL
NU LAMBDA Ettrick, Va.
Brothers in Alpha, Greetings:
Now that college classrooms again reverberate their classic overtones, and staid professors walk the campus thorofares deep in their intellectual reveries and happy students stroll the green fairways with their sunny faces, mirroring the enthusiasm, the joy, and the natural exuberance which is the eternal heritage of youth, one concludes in silent satisfaction that school days are here again
Nu Lambda tends its fondest felicitations to Brothers here and across the seas Many of our good brothers have been called to the colors We do not know the geographical locations of all their various rendevous, but wherever they may be, and whatever they may be called to do, we glory in the abiding faith that they will carry-on with the acumen, the zeal, the courage and the stamina that is characteristic of ALPHA We the nucleus left will serve the enterprises of the Home Front in the same outstandingly fit manner traditional of A-Phi-A everywhere. We look forward with grand gusto to the coming regular monthly meetings, and hail again the advent of those
Alpha Beta Chapter, Talladega
Members of Alpha Beta Chapter, Talladega College, as of March of this year
Standing, from left, front row—Benjamin Lowe, William King, Charles Scott, Bernard Goode, Edward Raye, Warren Nash Second row—Gerald Boswell, George McClain, Leon-
warm fraternal times when Alphas get together Fraternally, J FARLEY RAGLAND
Associate Editor
BETA CHAPTER
Howard University
Brothers in Alpha,
Salutations from Beta Chapter:
"The moving finger writes, and having writ, Moves on—nor all your Piety nor Wit
Shall lure it back to cancel half a Line
Nor all your Tears wash out a Word of it."
Thus has the ubiquitous finger of Uncle Sam plucked from our ranks here at Beta and favored the army with the following brothers: Hascal O Humes, Lloyd Reed, John Housch,
ard Williams, John Gladney, Chirk Arrington, Horace Johnson, Lee Otus Miller Back row—Frank Richards, Furman Miller, James Morris, Oliver Spellman, Herman Daves, Williard McCloud and James Caple
Robert Madison, Julius Dickerson, Jehu C Hunter, L Allen Fyke, James Whyte, Royal Boiling, Edwin Johnson and Henry Anderson
However, though the army can't get along without the "Apes", we are happy to welcome the thirteen recently made neophytes who crossed the burning sands last Spring
Sunday, April 4th, 1943 was a most successful date in Beta's history; for on that memorable occasion, we presented our fourth Annual Musical Tea at Howard University, under the adroit presidency of Brother President William C Banton On the Musical Tea Committee were—Brothers Kenneth Dunghill, chairman; Thomas Allen and Delmar White The program was enhanced with the original "Ode To Music" by Brother Billy Jones, former president of Beta Omicron at Tennessee State Charming Dorothy Steele, of Alpha Chapter, Delta Sig-
ma Theta Sorority, graced the tea with her presence as the Queen of Peta Chapter Brother Joseph H B Evans, accompanied by his wife, was present to complete the affair with his cordial remarks
Beta Chapter now has at the helm— President William C Banton, assistted by the executive council; VicePresident Walter Combs; Treasurer Theodore Bell; Recording Secretary Major Tappan; Financial Secretary Alvin Thompson; Corresponding Secretary Rollin Williams, Parliamentarian Joseph Mack; Historian William Hyde, Editor to the Sphinx Victor Thompson, Jr.; Dean of Pledges C Allen Johnson; Chaplain Thurston Gaines and Sergeant-at-Arms Kenneth Myers
Fraternally yours, VICTOR J THOMPSON, Editor to the Sphinx
Kappa Chapter Ohio State University
KAPPA CHAPTER OHIO STATE UNIVERSITY, COLUMBUS, OHIO
First row, from left—John Mitchel, Parlimentarian; James K Anthony, Dean of Pledgees; Irvin G Ixnvery, Vice-President; Lionel H Newson, President, Henry F Smith, Secretary; William E Williams, Treasurer; J Ralph Pearson, Chaplain
Second row, from left—William Morrison, Austin Allen,
ALPHA ETA LAMBDA CHAPTER Prairie View—Houston, Texas
Dear Brothers in Alpha:
Activities in Alpha Eta Lambda were somewhat curtailed over the summer months, and meetings which brought together the brothers of both ends of our chapter during the past season have been rather few because of war conditions It may most certainly be said however, that comparative rarity did not in the least dampen the spirit and enthusiasm of these meetings but on the contrary enthusiasm was noticeably heightened, and each such general meeting was of a nature to be long remembered! This makes us know that when the war is over, there will still be Alpha Phi Alpha and Alpha Eta Lambda chapter rolling on their way as of old
Our two latest combined meetings are highly worth mentioning The first was at the home of Brother Dr John W Davis, our chapter president, in the spring A large number of brothers were present, and al-
Paul G Ix'wis, Richard E Gordon, William Jenkins,
P Gentry, George Johnson, Frederick
Thomas , Third row, from left—Ernest L Savory, Tracy G Parks, Don Reed, Linwood Walker, and John F Clark
Other members of Kappa Chapter not shown, Richard Galloway, William Hart, James Talbert, Darius Worsham, and Richard Fullen
though the lights of the city were blacked out during a considerable part of our meeting, the lights of Alpha burned on as brilliantly as ever in warm, good fellowship All the world however, should know of the second meeting; this time at the home of Brother T R Solomon, at which time the chapter paid its compliments and sad farewell to three departing brothers Held on August 12th tins function came at the close of the Prairie View summer session, which brought to a close tenures of service to the college of Brother R P Perry, head of the Division of Arts and Sciences; Brother W M Booker, professor of Biology; and Brother G W Morton, professor of English; while at the same time ending these brothers' connection with Alpha Eta Lambda
Brother Perry goes to join the faculty of Langston University, as Dean of the college, and Brother Booker goes to the faculty of Howard University
No business was transacted The evening was given over entirely to
good old Alpha fraternizing and imbibing of the abundant and delicious dainties of our host and hostesses, Brother and Mrs Solomon, who outdid themselves in generous hospitality, as they went back to pre-war abundance in everything to make a perfect evening
Every brother present was in his best mood, and the evening was climaxed by the presentation of each of the three departing brothers of a beautiful bill fold along with the felicitations and good wishes of the chapter We were sent on our way just after midnight with the rousing, jolly and dusty singing of the brothers sounding in our ears
Brother John Codwell spent the summer at the University of Michigan where he is working on his doctorate degree Brother Allen Norton has been appointed acting Dean of Houston College, and Brother Roger Lights has been serving the youth of Houston over the summer as the supervisor of the city's Emancipation Park
Fraternally yours, GEORGE W. MORTON.
Edward
Johnson, Chester B
Alpha Goes To Court
From Page 12 practice or statute denies in the slightest degree unconditionally equal accomodations to the humblest or blackest citizen, as set forth in the 14th Amendment, that state statute is unconstitutional The Commission, like the courts, is morally and legally bound zealously to guard and absolutely to guarantee all constitutional rights to every person, particularly to Negroes who, as is well known, are denied and deprived in practical result of their rights, privileges and immunities as provided by our basic law
XIII Unconditional Equality Will Not Result in Increased Violence Mnch racial tension and strife are due to the doctrine of racial superiority instilled during childhood, but more and more of its adherents are coming to realize how untenable this doctrine is and are rejecting it as false as they see that now, due to increased opportunities, Negroes are proving their ability to work and live as first-class citizens Thoughtful and fair-minded white and colored citizens in all areas of our lite and enterprise are holding common counsel for their mutual welfare and positive results are being accomplished by inter-racial commissions all over the country In our officer candidate schools in the South, white and colored men live, eat, and study together in the friendliest manner In many trade unions, notably CIO, Negroes and whites are working together most effectively and harmoniously The suggestion that unconditional and absolute equality may Drove harmful to both races does not presuppose much faith in human integrity and hardly rises to the dignity of argument Speculation by administrative agencies and courts upon possible results of the fair and fearless application of the law should not deny or interfere with basic rights and retard social advance
The Interstate Commerce Commission held that the respondent, the Southern Railway, was guilty of discriminatory practices We feel, however, that the decision is too limited and the case ispending re-argument before the Commission in October In all probability, the case will go to the Supreme Court of the United States
The Fraternity conceived, planned, and isprosecuting this case in its own right That does not mean, however, that we are not seeking aid and counsel from outside sources We know too well the value of the technique of organized and concerted thought and action, in the tradition of Brother Howard Long, that unheralded hero of so many successful battles and whose contribution to the Fraternity and to the public life is yet to be written
We go to court not merely to argue outmoded, legal technicalities in our panelled sanctums of legal precedent Too long we have paddled in the still waters of precedent We must now learn to navigate in the rapids of social 1 John Locke, Limitations Upon Government.
and economic exigency Practical economic and social problems require deprivation from legal doctrine We go to court after careful and accurate investigation and collective planning to plead, in a fighting spirit and with a fighting faith, for social and economic justice; to demand a redefinition of equal.ty, to persuade and convince the courts, if we can, that it is their duty tomake law dynamic,concrete and realistic for, in the last analysis, "the lawis what the judges say it is." (1) Alpha Phi Alpha goes to court with solicitous regard for reflecting the will and interests of America's second class citizens
The people are better judges of law than either the judge or law maker, for the effect of law is to measure the will, interests and action of the people The people are better judges of the law, not by reason of scholarly competence This is so by sheer common sense, by the abiding conviction that human rights are above states' rights; that liberty and democracy mean the acquisition of power, not for the few, but for all the people "The law is no brooding omnipresence in the sky," but the articulate voice and will of the people The processes and rationable of history call upon us to submit our social and political promises and our legal heritage to critical appraisal and bravely to advance what Thomas Mann calls "The Coming Victory of Democracy."
In this fight we must play the role of ox, lion, and fox We must organize and use our industry, courage and intelligence in strategic combination What these can master it is weakness to lament We must rise to the nobler conception of leadership The specialities of all our organizations, of Negro business, of education, of politics, of labor, of the Negro press and of the law must be lured out of their airtight compartments, must be modified, organized, and integrated with the will and interests of the great world majority of darker peoples of which Negroes are a significant part and must be welded together into a fighting fraternity for the common good
1 Charles Evans Hughes, 2 Holmes, common Law
The Password
From page 15
much for the conductor He obviously began to work up siteam I feared this, having seen him het-up outside my window a while back Everybody now, about six of us I'd say, got tense and had our eyes fixed on the three of them Just before the showdown, bending forward a trifle, with hands extended as if begging, the poor old conductor made one more plea "Listen," he said, "please understand, it makes no difference to me personally but it's my duty I gottoperform. The law requires this car be set aside for 'er 'er well, for them see?" The conductor's
arm waved casually in a sweeping motion casting about the entire car He straightened up and seemed relieved to have finished this little act I guess he figured it had been as tactful as possible He looked about with a matter of fact expression but he must'a been saying to himself: "I am sorry but I had to itell 'em."
To my chagrin and I know to the conductor's utter disgust, neither the man nor the girl seemed to be bothered They remained perfectly at ease. The girl sort'a pulled herself up to say something Her face turned into full view I could see her expression It wasn't particularly remarkable but she was pretty Then before she got a chance to speak, her escort said calmly: "Conductor, we're colored" At this the old conductor's face blanched Profound surprise staggered him! His weary facial lines tightened, making mere slits in his watery eyes Then the blood came into his pinched features His face grew redder and redder! Yes sir, the conductor was awfully embarrassed with all of us looking on I saw a sprightly flicker of sympathy dance around the girl's mouth, it spread to her eyes, then her entire face was a smile of understanding and kindheartedness I knew she was sorry for the whole incident The conductor turned away, saying mechanically to another passenger: "Ticket please." I leaned back in my seat and looked out the window into darkness I wondered to myself if the young officer had told the truth."
Two More Vessels
From page 20
Scott of Washington, D C, matron of honor, and the wives of four shipyard employees, James Gordon, Jerry McGhee, Charles Sparrow and George Judge, all of Wilmington.
Governor J Melville Broughton of North Carolina and C C Spaulding, president of the North Carolina Mutual Life Insurance Company, were the principal speakers at the launching. Mr. Spaulding said the launching ., wa s " on e o f the '"ghl'ghts of my life" and lauded the accomplishments of his former co-workers in the insurance firm. Mr Merrick, a bricklayer, started the insurance company in 1898 along with the late Dr A M Moore and Mr Spaulding The company now has assets of over six million dollars and insurance in force of more than fifty million dollars
The launching was preceded by a
Basic Drill With A Boogie Woogie Beat
This drill instructor's chant, followed by vocally emitted sound effects, "Choo choochoo, choo choochoo .'' mingled with his hut, two, three fours,' cause these service hoys to beat the earth in a rhythmic stamp at a boogie-woogie cadence that makes the group one of the smartest drill units
among all the soldiers at Hondo Army Air Field Hondo Texas
1vt Sam Saine, Jr. 25-year-old Memphis youth is putting a squad of his rookies through the paces during their basic training at this Army Air Forces Navigation School He and his squad are shown executing a flanking movement on the
"Do it" order, which goes somewhat as follows: "By the right flank march! By the left flank do it! Now left off, men; Keep in step; Proper interval; Let's get hep!"
meeting at the Central Baptist church devoted to discussions of national defense and post-war security Both the Governor and Dr Spaulding spoke at the church meeting, along with Mayor B. B. Cameron of Wilmington. At this meeting, Dr Spaulding pleaded for racial harmony and urged Negroes to invest in war bonds
The North Carolina Shipbuilding Company was one of the yards cited recently by the Special Committee Investigating the National Defense Program, headed by Senator Harry S Truman, as the most efficient producers of Liberty Ships and Naval vessels At this yard, 5,300 Negroes are employed as machine operators, blacksmiths, painters, dismantlers,
stage builders, riggers, bolters, drillers, slab benders, erectors, riveters and other skilled and semi-skilled capacities Negroes constitute 29.8 per cent of all employees in the North Carolina Shipbuilding Company's Wilmington yard
Alpha Men In The News
From page 8
ence on Interracial Relations and post-war planning in the State of Florida, were: Brother President J A Colston of Bethune-Cookman College; Brother Dr William H Gray, Jr.; President Florida Normal and Industrial Institute; and Brother Dr J R
Thanks Alpha Tau Lambda Chapter
Brothers Dr John Hope Franklin, Hobart Jarrett, and 'Lewis O Swingler, all former Tulsans, were guests of Alpha Tau Lambda Chapter, Tulsa, Oklahoma, at a chicken supper and smoker, during their return home for Booker T Washington high school commencement Brother Franklin gave the guest address
E Lee, President of Florida A and M College
The keynote of the meeting was the rising tension in race relations of that state. All speakers paid tribute to Brother Dr Lee as a symbol of interracial understanding
CHAPTE R ROST E R—C ontinue d
57 BETA XI—LeMoyoe College, Memphis, Term.; President James A Barber, 1597 Davis St.; Cor Secretary Carl C Poe„ £MI:1829 Kerr Street *
58 BETA OMICRON—Tennessee State College, Nashville Tenn• President, Edward W Reed; Secretary, Jesse W Miller Tennessee State College
69 BETA PI—Lane College, Jackson, Tennessee; President LeRoy Suttles; Secretary, William Longdon
61 BETA SIGMA—Southern University, Scotlandvllle, La- Presi^J? TTHuel D ' Perklns : Secretary, James L Robinson, Southern University «~»»
62 BETA TAU—Xavler, New Orleans, La.; President, John Holton, 7249 Dixon Street; Secretary, Joseph Boyer, 1126 North Kooerson
101' S n^ 130 ^"^! 5 !" 1 ^ Ken t«cky; President C Milton W Omsby sfr'eet Secretary Louis J Harper 1753
102 BETA LAMBDA—Greater Kansas City, Mo.-Kas.; President, Elmer Jackson, 359 Greely, Kansas City, Kas• Secretary James A Jeffress, 1824 Pa^eo, Kansas City Mo' &ecretary ' SAMi^^m ^AM>BPA cT?etr01 lt Michigan; President, Dr Wal^7 ^dan^'Avenuf• ^ ^ SecretaryGrove r DLa ^'
1M - E^n£, R9» M M D ^ BaUi ^ ore ' Md - President, James H 3^04rRoybe,8t2|t?eetCarey: *****»*• Ei™ W Higginbotham
105 EPSILON LAMBDA—St Louis, Missouri; President, Arnold 4iM'w er clte 17 B?SlSSte 8treet : SeCretary ' DrW1UlaI n Sm?Ie y'
106 ZETA LAMBDA—Newport News, Va.; President T Roger £ „ mps i? n ' 64 1 Hampton Avenue; Secretary, Fernando'Brown 2411 Jefferson Ave
107 - J,? E I A LAMBDA—Dayton, Ohio; President, Lloyd G Phillips ?}7„Randolph Street; Secretary, Robert H Snow 2404 McCall fat.
108' %F0 AJjAMBPA Atlanta, Georgia; President, A G Moran 673 Greensferry Avenue; Secretary Leroy Carter, University Homes, Fair Street, Southwest '
109 IOTA LAMBDA—Indianapolis, Ind.; President, Arnold C Banister Jr Senate Avenue Branch YMCA; Secretary John Mansfield 724 Blake Street No 114
110 KAPPA LAMBDA—Greensboro, N C; President, Vance H Chavis 1001 Benbow Road; Secretary, Frederic A Jackson 427 Bennett Street
111 MU LAMBDA—Washington D C; President Georee W toe n er6S?f'T^°,4 n D«?tre t etWN^-; Secretary, G Frederick^Stan,,o IS?' ? 1 1 Ir vmg Street, N W
112 NU LAMBDA—Virginia State College, Etterlck, Virginia- President, Harry V. Roberts; Secretary, Charles J Wart in tin, jr
U3 ' fezfi^FJrS?^0' o IU - President Dr E K McDonald Calumet Avenue Secretary, Alton M Childs, II 3653
114 OMICRON LAMBDA—Birmingham, Alabama; President, H ^l Ie , M ?! e & J 20 4 Flrs t ° ourtw -: Secretary, CharlVs ,, = Shepard, 13-10th Avenue Phone: 6-8429
1 5' ?* LAMBDA—Little Rock, Ark.; President, Atty J R Booker, ilfi Rm ™m eet; ,> S ? 1 ; !lt ^ J" D - Scott, 111 5 Wes t 15th St SSS A,^BPA7"BliFaloV NY - President, Robert W Ed117 tt3 .S ; S^"*,?'/- HDanle I Long, 131 Sprucl^ ioune ^« DA rf*ew Orfeans,* La " President Benson M Touro street Galve z St ; Secretary, Walter E Morial, 1433
118 TAU LAMBDA—Nashville, Tennnessee; President C H 2^rtcWn°°RoV a 1dIa ^ ^^ ^ A » re d C" Ga "°^'
119 DPSILON CHAPTER—Jacksonville, Fla.; President George W Cabaniss, 1823 Louisiana Street; Secretary M'B Coopage, 105 E union Street '' p
120 PHI LAMBDA—Raleigh N C; President, Walker H Quarles Persr3 n lastreet1VerSity; Secretary i R - Hemdon Toole, 1005 s'
121" R£l LAMBDA—Raleigh N C: President, Raymond O Dickerson; Secretary, Clarence Harvey Mills, Sr., Wllberforce University, Wllberforce, Ohio wuoenorce •iRl LAMBDA—Chattanooga, Tennessee; President L L 43oT'E IfthVr^t 9t h StrCet : S6Cretary ' J - M Bynes,"
123 ALPHA ALPHA LAMBDA—Newark, N J.; President Lawrence Willette 137 Stevens Street, Belleville N J• Secre,o„ »^tr Arthu r Williams, 136 Lincoln, Montclair, N.'j "
124 ALPHA BETA LAMBDA—Lexington Ky.; President F L Elwees! stN' UPPe r St '' Secretary ' Dr" H - A-Merchants,'126
125 ALPHA GAMMA LAMBDA—New York, N Y.; President Frank A Walker, 450 St Nicholas Avenue; Secretary, Vester G Fowlkes, 2816 Eighth Avenue y
126 ALPHA DELTA LAMBDA—Memphis, Tenn.; President, Lewis °R, S ?, mgIer ' 390'/2 Beal e Ave.; Secretary, Walter P Guy, Jr 303 Simpson
127 ALPHA EPSILON LAMBDA—Jackson, Miss., Pres., Everett R Lawrence Tougaloo College, Tougaloo, Miss.; Sec Alan TBusby, Box 176, Alcorn. Miss. '
128 ALPHA ZETA LAMBDA—Bluefield, W Va.; President Dr Blirefieki Howarci ; Secretary, Edward W Browne
129 ALPHA ETA LAMBDA—Houston, Texas; President, Dr J W Davis 419<:, Milam St., Houston, Texas; Secretary lie Per-' kins Prairie View, Texas "' lj*e ^el
13°A^JP,HA THETA LAMBDA—Atlantic City, N J.; President lZdi^a^d C - Newton, 217 N Jersey Avenue; Secretary, Axwin A Hamm, 124 N New York Avenue
131 ALPHA IOTA LAMBDA—Charleston, West Va• President Leonard Barnett London, West Va.; Secretary, 'Andrew H' ,,. > ??i£V y ^i^. Bradfor d St - Charleston, West Va
132 ALPHA KAPPA LAMBDA—Roanoke Virginia; President Dr George A Moore 106 Wells Avenue, N W Secretary Dr L C Downing, 804 7th Street '' "*•
133 ALPHA MU LAMBDA—Knoxville, Tennessee; President N A Henderson 123 E Vine Avenue; Secretary M' D ,, S r eSlfr' 213 4 EVln e Ave., Knoxville, Tennessee
134 ALPHA NU LAMBDA—Tuskegee Institute, Ala.; President
,„ ^A perbigny; Secretary, Harry J Romm '
135 ALPHA XI LAMBDA—Toledo, Ohio; President, Leo V EngA^i 1 , 4 T ecUmse h St - Secretary, Charles Peoples 858 Avondale Avenue
63 BETA UPSILON—State Teachers College, Montgomery Alabama; President, Lindsay Fields; Secretary, William Kim ber
64 BETA PHI—Dillard University, New Orleans, La.; President Emile L Meine Jr., 1449 N Claiborne; Secretary, Llionel A Desborders, 1938 Industry
65 BETA CHI—Philander Smitn College, Little Rock, Arkansas; President, Tullis E V Freeman; Secretary, Theadore Walters
66 BETA PSI CHAPTER—Oxford, Cambridge, London Universities, London, England; President, Dr O B Clarke Belneld House, New Barnet, England; Secretary, N A Fadine 43 CaJthorpe Street, London England
67 GAMMA ALPHA—Texas College, Tyler, Texas; President, oo Travis LCarr H; Secretary, Thomas Quails, Texas College
68 GAMMA BETA—North Carolina College, Durham N C; President, J E Chaplin: Secretary, M W Aklns, North Carolina College
136' B^ PH A ° M ^ O N LAMBDA—Pittsburgh Pa.; President Dr Robert C Bolden, 3539 Butler Street; Secretary, Wilbur C Douglass, 518 Fourth Ave
137. ALPHA PI LAMBDA—Winston-Salem, North Carolina; Presi?fn£' i' t?I°i?roe Walker, Jr.; 800 Cameron Ave.; Secretary, ,o„ Delbert H Banks, 614 W 24 1-2 St '
138 ALPHA RHO LAMBDA—Columbus, Ohio; President A DeV Crosby 265N 22nd Street; Secretary, Begagy T Benton 248 oiarenaon Ave
139 ALPHA SIGMA LAMBDA—Dallas, Texas; President H 1. 2>,, an ?' 2 ? 1 3 T norna s Avenue, Secretary, S W Hudson Jr OJII Keating Ave
140 ALPHA TAU LAMBDA—Tulsa, Oklahoma; President Dr R C ^. B ^ ya ,^' *T36,2 NFrankfort Place; Secretary, j Tyler Smith, 124 N Greenwood Street ALJTt H n H. P l: LO N LAMBDA—Montgomery, Alabama; Preslers ColieJe Slmpson : Secretary, J M Reynolds, State Teach-
142 ALPHA PHI LAMBDA—Norfolk, Virginia; President, Joseph L Jones, Currituck County Training School, Snowden, NorfCoikSVirglnia: Th ° ma S *' Y ° U " g ' 72 1 Chape l Street : H3 ' P^v A 2o^ I Mm^ BDA T7 Au # us ? a ' Georgia; President, L D noTphilli3 ps MStree!eVllle H ° aCl : Se™^- J«*n M Tutt
144 ALPHA PSI LAMBDA—Columbia, S C• President Dr Bnh ert W Mance, 1429 Pine Street; Secretary Frederick H Dedmond, Allen University '' 'Teaerick H
145 ' I E ?m, A ir PHA K LA ^ BD , A T Jerse y T CltyNJ - President John B Frazier, 57'/2 Jewett Avenue, Jersey City N J- Secretarv ,^o Borland J Henderson 269Clinton Street N E Oranle N ^
146' iaSh 5rETto2L5ANB^A^laAm1' Pl0r 4 da; ' Preslder n atngRobert efofNorthwm Y4th/'A2 v n enu A eVenUe; Secretary, l*o A Lucas
147 BETA GAMMA LAMBDA—Richmond, Va• President John S^^WSl* 1 ^ UnlVerSlty ; ^efafynt'cJu°rht?s
148' rhJ A »? EL ^ A LAMBDA-Daytoua Beach, Fla., President Har^y8 'e^^d^Ave' °' B ° X 1789 : SeCretary ' ^ "£ £
150 BETAZETALAMBDA—Jefferson City,Missouri- President H Hadey Hartshorn Lincoln University, Jeffersbn Cltv MlfA%%e$:\SZouTlter RTalb ' t ' LlnC °" ^ersfiy
151 BETA ETA LAMBDA—Oklahoma City, Oklahoma- President S'JSSSS ^S8\ B1 J M It^eef 4et : Sec^ary^if^m
152' f^Vo| ETA 10 L 6 A ^e A t7v D ^ h ^^^^^^ C s : ec^arr,Vtfn m g r 1C, i°S," E - Payne, 1204 Fayetteville Street y (ActlnS>-
153 BETA IOTA LAMBDA—Baton Rouge La.; President RUSKPH ,=^ ^i?^11 M - Ampey, Southern University Scotlandvllle i» y'
154 BETA KAPPA LAMBDA-Charleston, S c°; PreJ/dent Dr M D'.,^oViCS om 5fng An s St°r?etStreet: SeCr6tary ' E' °- Burr^ugS
155 BETA MU LAMBDA-Salisbury, Statesville, N C; President *L.*l- A Day 225i/2 E Fisher Street, Sailsburv N §•' Secretary, Rev W Q Welch, 624 W Monroe St., lallsburV 156 BETA NU LAMBDA—Charlotte, N, C! President
„ Kelley, 1 113th Street, Troy NY " eBlaen * George B 160 BETA RHO LAMBDA—Youngstow'n Ohio- President s a fr°Ok4e0r9 SMfSSf f 8t f Se-ta0r5,10RevPreHldBntGlbsol; 161 - f^v.^ 1 , 0 ^,, LAMBDA-Hartford, Conn- President Dr 162S^ILII^ WVSSSU*^T& D w r : III |l|l Sf TLO^LS^A-Tac^6^^^ 165-sa:=^ u s ^ «enk-
Secretary, A R Ware, Jr., 4ol SfS&J?^,®** *
168 GAMMA BETA LAMBDA—Kentucky State rr.ii»„„ ^ Ky.;ePreSident A W Wright; SecreLr^Al^{gS, ^^-t
Edwards, Jr., 107Wardlaw St ' Secretary, Jiies R •
StWy TViis Army Collar Insigna and Improve Your Military I.Q.
In wartime there islittle excuse for ignorance of thebranch of themilitary service to which a soldier belongs Note the lapel buttons ofthe enlisted man and the insignia on an officer's collar. Then study thesymbols shown above. It is good memory exercise Next time yousee him you'll know whether hefights with the infantry, builds bridges with thecorps of engineers oris an officer onthegeneral staff.
