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n. a 4s per ter old of mt At ai re jil mt eat at tea ilea a fcr afl tat Siat jft seek la ww Stnrfi. December 1M937 fJit Prejudice At 1 te a BelleYUS Hospital jCaotinued from past one) to squamt yott personally tKyartmoit of Hospital have Dtrl Kelly, a JSegro girl, gradw 1 i W'adkigh High School and jyDKf has applied ad jyui ui uk iJellerue Hospital ituff'JI auiuul tor tor jjacd wgh school graduation the pCTuce requirement. Blanche towards, superinieud 0 at ursts at Bellevoe, writes her jktithtr vow high scnoU fior cut rtcurdi seem to qualify you lor stance tait schooL" This avion to be a clear um oi discrim. ggM because of race, which it coo fgj to the laws of this state.

rail on you to that the Bf eutorced." (tinned) Kuth Logan Roberts. The abeve telegram was sent the Iiltyor uxie lot ap lo Ajt went to tjrivfd. uxler date of December 1 the time The New York press no reply had been "ror ome months the Nurse. Association hat felt that Hospital Commissioner Coldaater has shown a hostile attitnde toward nurses and has blocked ei urt to liave colored nurses placid jn other city owned hospitals, ynce tuc I omtmtsioner't term of office will expire lanuary Citizens Committee, affiliated ttt of November 2 4. a fol low: Mr deal air.

LaUuacdia: On behalf of the Citixent Committee, tfcliatetd with the Local Graduate Ssres Association, 1 am writing it tree that ia the selection of a Csmnussioner of Hospitals for new administration due ron he given to the candi cite attitude regarding simple 4 1 1 Anti Lycdung BID To Come Up Mere Senate This Week (Continued from page one) action to see that the law enforce Tbe opponents of the county penal clause argue tliat it is "not fair tothe citizens in the County mho do not take part in lynching, to ask them pay damages for the actions of few hoodlums. The answer to that argument ta that the county penalty clause is designed tu stimulate the to called good citirena of a county to take positive Jectric clock for three ityt mem oiheera do their duty and cn trof the irrespuosihle whuse actions would cost the county nuoe. AS studies ot lynctung show unt (be "gjoa tuiiens" ot a community BMauly 'Mitrerent and ss a great many instances, these surveys how that the law enforcement officers are actually to collusion with the mob. A review ot the lynchwgs tor IW j7 shows that in no single sw stance uas any punishment secii me cd oat to amo members and in yy percent ot ine cases, no acuta whatsoever wt. taken by responsible aureus.

It cuuniy penalty clause is the only section of the bill which will force the gjud citizens of a cannmnhy to insist on their laud ot law enforcement instead oi the law eniorcement typified by the hoodlum element Supporters of the anti lyndung bill again have the task of keepinx ia cunstant touch the Senators from their states urging them to be oa the aim for tricks which may be attemvMd by the opposition and to press for a vote at the earliest possible moment The southern Senators, while look ing defeat in the face, have not given up, and they mean to tight to the last ditch. If the slightest parliamentary opening is presented to them, they will take advantage of it instantly. This danger was demonstrated last April in the House ot Representatives wbea Congressman Gavagan cuHiuced his socvesiui tight fur the passage of the Gavagan bill in the Hoc The southern congressmen remained oa the floor in a solid blue all day long waiting for "a Congressman Gatagan ad a of his stauncbest colleagues also remained jo the floor, but many ot the northern and western CuigreaHnen left the floor temporarily and instantly the1 southern bloc voted to strike out certain section of the till. Only by, a hurry up call and a rounding an of friendly Congressmen from their orhcts saved the Gavagan bill in the House. The same thing i likely to happen the Senatf if the Senators who are pledged to this bill do not attend to business at all timet.

tad Lalf tans la Unt Santa! 1 will light the Chvlstici tree oil evening 'because electric raics have come Down Down Down l. rCl provide lD Wgenttlon for your hoUity food for over four hoori rum Ttar charge of 50r 2i la any one trim Carolg for lulf wfch an eJcctrle your hostdajt justice and fair of Negro nurses in the Ucparta.eut. "Our committee baa recognized and appreciated the efficiency of til, present Commissioner is certain aress of his work, bat hat also bee distressed at hu stubborn refusal to give consideration to th just claims of qualified Ne Kroet for aduussioa to any Khool of nursing maintained by the city, or to the employment hi any ma nieipil hospital of efficient nurses of the Negro race. "This discrimination on the baa is of race we believe to be contrary to the democratic principle which have beta characteristic of the better part of vour administration in the past, and to the ideals of social justice which we have reason to beiieie vou advocate. 1 might also add that they are ia direct violation of the laws of New York State.

"We recognue that the ability to administer justice to a minor itv group is sot the only criterion for the selectoia of a Com missioner, but we feel that it should net be ignored ia making the Choice of any public official We therefore request that the rights of ftegroes in the Depart met. of Hospitals be kept ia mind in vour appointment of a rLKmcmmcnmwmutrttm Ike erenjig bet New Year'i MS Bop for a hundred people mixer. four room alxe mj. Let low cost etcctridr make ckeerfoL Under Use itv atep dowm rate (aUrdaf witk a Blalmam wkkli ioclndea 10 kw. Lra.) month.

iwm mmitima tmatftmm mm nam yonr kilowatt koor rate can drop aa low at The more 70a 02, the lea each eocts. 1 iwi, iwuwwwii ipiiukw 1 tmwmg oor awocmc ono pot twwjeaart si now form WASOJOO Iff IfSTM cewporW wflh wAof tUfwtM hort potf ia JW. THE NE7 TO UK AGE Ira F. Kemb, Harlam LaW leader, Dies Of Heart Mack (Con tinned from page oae) 1922, worked at a waiter then went into a. real estate omot at 200 West 135th street later gave this up to go into tlM children's diessmak mg industry.

'Joining the African ratrioUc League ia he associated himself with Arthur Reti, president of the organization, ia the tight to btlp promote Megro business. Whet the Citizens' League lor Fairplay came into existence, Kemp was put in charge of picketing stores on liith street until the tight was won. sca the League ceased its activities, Kemp continued, tvrming the Harlem Labor Union, Inc. to tight for more and better jobs and increased wages for Negro men and women. It was in this totter work that be had frequent clashes with police and ofbcialt oi the A.

F. of and the O. This was so intense at times that the State Labor Hoard was called in to settle the jurisdiction for. the operation of. the various unions.

According to Arthur, his closest friend, Kemp had been ailing for several months resulting from his strenuous ww as a labor leader. 'And political campaign through which be bad just passed didn't help him any either," Keid told The New I York Age. Funeral services were held Tuesday evening from Abyssinian Bap Itist Church with the Jtevs. A. fowell, A.

Garner and Bishop R. Lawson omciating. Interment will i be in jdacoo, Ga, the body bemt shipped to that point Wednesday by the Ma) me Funeral Home. H2 Seventh avenue. The deceased leaves a ii'e.

airs. Grace Kemp, R. of 8S Lenox avenue, and a son, Ira, Jr, seven years old. besides his motlier, several sisters and brothers. He was member of the 3ih lniantry.

Chritlmaa (vVa 'ttia wmt mat aiiaTiT. ir.MymH...' Lu 1JL n.1 Virghia Teachers To Start Suit Fcr SaEa Salary Scale As Whites HAMPTON INSTITUTE, Va. A decision to go into the courts to secure equal salaries with the white teachers ot this state was made here by the convention of the Virginia State Teachers Association last week. More than l.UUU teachers representing the total of 3.7U0 of the state teachers association unanimously endorsed the plan of action to be spon sored by trie Virginia branches of the National Association for the Ad vancement of Colored People, The ttacberi voted to set aside Jl.OOO from their treasury to begin the defense fight and pledged them selves to raise h.uuo more. This money will be used by a de fense committee of nve members 01 the teachers association and five members from the N.

A. A. P. ine resolution ot the executive committee, which was unanimously adopted, follows: "That the association cooperate with the National Association for the Advancement of Colored People in raisins a defense fund of $5,000 to fight for equalisation of teachers' salaries in the courts of Virginia: That the association set aside $1,000 of its funds to defray such expenses; "That five members of the association be appointed to cooperate with a like number from the N. A.

A. C. P. to constitute a defense committee: "That each teacher be asked to donate $1.00 towards the defense fund: "That local teachers organizations he requested to raise funds towards this objective." Parents Association OtRS.liyiodjye ttiasical Ihis Friday Friday evening, December It), the Parents Association of P. S.

119 will again present the musical at the auditorium of the Harriett teecher Mow Junior High School, lJolh street and Edgecombe avenue. Etery ear this group presents to the niemberl of the school, parents and teachers and triends an exceptional program featuring some celebrity. This year there is a scintillating array of stars and famous musicians. Tl.e or ok ram will Present the famous pianist and society orches tra leader. Luckevth Roberts, who will plav and accomoanv his niie.

the Uric soprano soloist: William Handv. father of the and music publisher, will plav his famous cornet: Mist Eva Tavlor. that tweet voiced National Broadcasting Company soloist who has made some wonderful re cordines: and her husband, equally famous pianist who published some of the first piano rolls on the market. His instrumental stomps and vocal arrangements are also prized by professional and appreciative musicians. This array of renowned Nesro professional talent will be Supplemented by the choral selections from the Glee Club of PS.

119 and a plavlet by the school Both of these school croups have presented some lively and hithlv entertaining choral and dramatic pieces at previous proerams so the audience has reason to look forward to a delightful presentation. The proftram has been arraneed by Editor Fred Moore, president of the Parents Organization. Miss Fannie R. Cohen, principal and the teachers of the school Dr. Leslie PTll NwTrnstwPhik Ccunly Fed PHILADELPHIA.

Pa. At the annual meeting of members of the Community Fund of Philadelphia and vicinity (successor to Welfare Federation of Philadelphia), held on Monday. November 19. 1937 Dr. Leslie Pincknev HilL president of the Cheynev Statt Teachers Colleae.

was ananrmout ly elected a member of the Board of Trustees of the Community. Fund for a six rear term, ex ins in 1941 The Board deals yith the many problems of policy inherently it vnli ed in the distribution of near three million dollart annually among 115 member agencies. white, colored and mixed. The Community Fund insists that it personnel shall include only person of judgment and experience. Philadelphia and vicinity has witnessed year after rear the rallying of Negroes for United Campaign drives and Netroet have always contributed a creditable share of the millions collected annually for a great variety of institutions and agencies supported by the Fond, la the spring of this year.

Dr. Hill was chairmaa of the All Philadelphia Negro Advisory committee for the united campaign which the fun conducts. Never be fore, however, has any Negro been called to help ia shaping policy for the supporting community organizations. or ia directing the management of this large sum of money. The trustees of the Fend are also, of coartc.

reipoatihle for determining the qualification of all member or participating agencies. Dr. HilTt appointment it a gratifying recognition of tht Negro't potential integrity, experience aad ability. Glif 8m Vntk Ag DEC U. IW.

VOL, si NO. IS net P' m''nnili'oom0 MM Wees 1 Stmt. Its feet, tv.f tea tXM: tut tree maw, Mt Oswsaa, vr IS rereiew, Om rear, vs.aa. tinw ta. itia.

at Pwt erriw at wm fart, aaaWr aat af Barei 1171 Hie teachers were in a fighting mood and the whole convention reflected their militant determination to end the spreading differentials between their salaries and salaries of white teachers with the same training, experience and doing the same work. The convention was stirred to a high piles by the speech of Thur good Marshall, assistant special counsel of the N. A. A. who told of the victorious action in Montgomery County, Md, where the teachers salaries were equalized after tint had been filed by the N.

A. A. ia behalf of William Cibbs, Jr, with Mr. Marshall at attorney. Mr.

Mar thai! tlK told the teachers of the pending action in Calvert County, Ml, to equalise salaries. The ipeak er scored the usual contention that Negroes can lire cheaper than whites and therefore ought to get less money hy saying 'the cost of beet steak is the same in the fc.o neighborhood as it is in the white, ia tact it might be a little more," Mr. Marshall brought cheers from the audience with the announcement that certain irginia teachers already have arranged to cases in the Courts for equalisation ot salaries and that the N. A. P.

would give them 100 percent support This campaign 0f the N. A. A. P. against inequalities in the put lie school system is gaining ground and enthusiasm and bius lair to sweep through the southern states.

Already there is talk of action in North Carolina, Flordia, Tennessee and Kentucky. The N. A. A. P.

campaign is directed against lack of profession al and graduate training in public in stitutions, unequal teachers' Salaries, unequal transportation facilities for rural pupils, unequal school terms. lack of high school facilities and dis proportionate appropriations from state and federal education funds, and unequal school houses and equipment. Read CALVIN'S DIGEST, of national interest a weekly feature on page six. SHE SURE HAS be was ihcmiwi aua uruugut grci sums and remarks to tue cuuictcima ti aat fwliuwcd bv AaA Admuu trauir ti at lUey wUu suuke oa "AAA Ubjooivcs' aua Dr. nut V.

Alexander, who tpuke "Iht Faam Security Uow ing general tuscussKai the unicrcnce was adjourned iur Uie morning. The alter uuw sessww VVeducSday opened at at p. at, witn call tu erdet by UT. Akxanikr. be touvwm ao dreses were delivered i 'Vt.

I. VV. Duggan, actiug directuf, Soutbcia Division, A. a. ou The Agricultural loutervatita frwgraun and the Cotton situaUuu;" Paul ala rts, assistant administrator, FbA.

wa "leiui Purcoase Ana Rural Jte habuiiation fruaraius Jotepb K. U. Evans, field represctitaUre) Field Work Among Negroes under PbA Mrs. May me Usbr Brown, alitor of tin Louisiana Weekly, Ntw Urlejuja, on "ibe Louisiana tress Conference. Following discussion, me conference was adjourned for the day.

Thursday, the morning tessioa opened wittt an address oa "The Extension Service by Dr. W. War burton, and "Entensioa Work Among Negroes" by I. B. Pierte.

and T. M. Campbell, field supervise of Extension Service at Hampton and Toikegee Institutes, respectively. These were followed br remarks "Net fsA Projects bf Mtjor I. O.

Wirker and on "Educational Pro 1 iv now would YQ)(y LIKD TO 1 1 AVC IT, TOO? Youll answer thtt question and wy, You bet Vd like to htve long and ire "come right back at you and say, SLACK AND WHITS KAIS MISSING DnuM hair ia tat Whit: Wc Trial tit. aiauoer, 10c aUrgt Hi fOUACS SLACK AND WHITS P0MAM DtCSJMtJ Keeps1 dowa 'Juapf hdr. Stl Trial tit. 10c Utr vtI.Jf. SLACK AND WHITS QUININS CirtthnMtf hair.

Trial tin, 10c Laif eta. Negro tors Attend Farm Conference Al DepL Of Jaltare WASHINGTON. D. Uuder joint auspices ot the Agricultural Adjustment Administration and the Farm Security Administration, a cun fersuce oi editors was held at me bepartmeut pi Agriculture tsert ednesday and ihuracuy. The purpose was so auuaiat Use editott wid ine prugtain tue dcttartoKni a it relates iw Jtcgru laxnatrt aud et suggttUuu uuui tue ncanMpernaca a now tue ttpartaacut caa be greater service, Uculujt ai vJu a.

as, WcdntsUay, the uiecuug was called lo order by A. 1. tcumau, duectur, Uivisiuu ot nifurnntMw ot A. A. A.

bac rctary 4 AglKUftuie gieu A tu I Pa? TKrcJ gram oi the Suuthera bmuon, Ai by A. Miller, assistant la tht director ot tht Suitaera Umax AAA. James P. Darn, head ceij officer, and Mrs, R. Motoa and A L.

Holtey, field cebcers oi tht AAA, tomed in discumaa the sub lect after which adjournment came, The aJteraooa and closing sessaM opened with a diKusma on Xoo ducting Aa Agricultural Section ia ttewsukiiert'' by E. frank Un. editur of the Kansa City tail. Descriptions oi atrarttural tHica boot and mfonuatMai serviot were given by S. E.

aiedsoc aad Jaba risber. chiefs ot the tarormaboa Serv ot the AAA aud FisA retfiec uvely, following whicli general mt cossion 04 "A Suggested Program Of Cooperation With The Kenv fress tu held. AmuDg the papers and their repre sentatives present gt the conference were: V. J. Wathingtw.

Chicago ciead erj Franklin, Editor Kansas City Call; 11ms. vv. Young, Nortol Juurnal and Ouidc; J. E. MittrnAl, editor, St Louis Argus; Xftsoue Lma gee, editor UUaboma Black Uupatcai wuiiani A.

fewlkcs, AUama Dairy Wurld; U. U. ruttcr, editor Tampa nuUeuat Mrs. May me Usbv Brows editor, Louisiana Weekly Uauoe A Harnett, dircctur, Aasuciatad Negro Press; U. A.

Mycre, PalaMO Leader W. ftaford. Lotatvilla Leader: Dr. B. PoweU.

publurier, Amsterdam News; Arthur M. Cart er, Washington Airo AaMTKaai Fred K. Moore, editor. The New Age; V. Haestan, Wsshingtoa bugle; Carter Wesley, editor.

Hows ton Informer; Washington Rhodes, editor, Philadelphia Tribune; Laos R. Hams; editor, Medera Farmer Robert A. Pelbam, Capital Newt Service; Dr. Kelly Miller, Lows M. Lautier, columnists Charles E.

HaH, Bureau Censas; Florence Marv ray, city editor. The Wsshingtoa Tribune; Duttoa Ferguson, editor. Flash Magasine. KINO SOLOMON MASONS IN ANNUAL ELECTION The eighteenth annual election and installation of Officers of St. Matthew's Lodat No.

20.Aacianf. Fret and Accepted Matons. earn off Saturday, evening. December 4, at the lodge rooms, 71 Wet Ulst street Luther Alexander ws elected and installed worship fat master alont with 15 auxiliary officers at full ceremony. ww jw aa aa YOU HELP YOURSELF TO LONG HAIR IP YOU REALLY WANT TO yourscU Black" and Whit Mogro.

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