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The Waco News-Tribune from Waco, Texas • Page 5

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Segregation "SeRrexation is breaking down in higher education and it is breaking down fast," W. L. Williamson of Waco told the Waco Commission for Inter-racial Co-operation in regular meeting in the South Lounge of the Baylor Union Building Thursday night. Discussing the recent ruling of the Supreme Court on segregation in higher education. Williamson said that many people have presented the supposition that segregation in the public schools will cause those who can afford it tn enroll in private schools; thereby, lowering the standards of the public schools.

But, if public institutions said they did not favor segregation, church related schools could not withstand the pressure brought to bear on them hv the standing, Williamson declared. us attack the problem of segregation where we can make the most progress." the speaker pleaded, adding that the field of education was a good starting point because of its many far-reaching results and implications. I'p until the case of the Negro who appealed to the Supreme Court for admission into the University of Texas law school, the three major decisions of the high court concerning segregation allowed for separate but eoual education, education within the boundaries of the State and education provided as soon for one race as for the other, Williamson said. The revolutionary point in the recent decision of the Supreme Court was not in ruling for the admittance of the Negro into law school, hut In setting up certain standards which must be met in order to have but eoual education," the speaker said. these rulings can mean onlv one thing -that it cant he onvial so lone as it is segregated, Williamson declared.

Bring Your Own This from a soldier whose name we will not use, but he is on his way to Korea. He says: a big joke at the Army posts now. They say; out for take your own They Volunteered for Active Duty C-C Honors New Business 'PlirreH entertainment. and Dittmar. tickets.

Foster Coleman, personnel director at Owens Illinois tilass Plant, represented the Onlzed Club. Friday, July 14, 1950 Waco, ft Newcomers to Waco business received an informal welcome last night when the and wholesalers committee of the Waco Chamber of Commerce held its second annual barbecue at the On Led Club. One hundred and sixty Waco businessmen new and old turned out for the affair. And the C-C committee did its most to make the newcomers feel at home, serving huge plates of barbecued ribs to the guests, with music furnished for the barbecue by the A1 Burdette Combo. Each person present wore aprons Rising his name and business at the get- acquainted meeting.

Raymond Goddard heads the Oil Losses Counted FA1RV1EW, July 13 UP Victims of an explosive fire that razed the Falrview Oil distributing center were reported along very today while oil companies started counting their losses. Young Driver Stopped A 'teen-age driver was stopped by Police Officers Roy Marshall and Garland P. Brim last night after police had received a complaint that the youth was speeding in the 2300 block of Cumberland. He was instructed to go to Probation Officer B. Brown Police manufactures and wholesalers com-I said they would recommend that mittee which gave the barbecue.

I his license be suspended indei- Rd Bennett was in charge of reg-1 initely. All But Five Candidates File Kxpense Reports All but five candidates In the first Democratic primary election had filed their second expense reports when County Clerk Floyd office in the Courthouse closed Thursday afternoon. Thursday was the deadline. Mitchell says, accounts mailed and postmarked not later than midnight Thursday will he accepted. Formosa was ceded to Japan by China in 1805.

RASH ON HANDS AGES DISAPPEARED IN 7 DAYS I For rtH, t'-wKh skin, caused, try fragrant, wtpntihrally mrdirated Cuticura Soap and Ointmrnt You too m.iv amazing results. Buy Cuticura at your dniRRist today! SOAP AND OINTMENT CUTICURA Personal To Women With Nagging Backache older, and over- excessive smoking or exposure to rold nometimes down kidm-y This may lead many folka to complain of nagging backache, loss of pep and energy, headaches and dir.tine*a. Getting up or frequent passages may rcault from minor bladder to cold, dampness or dietary indiscretions. If your discomforts art due to causes, wait, try mild diuretic. Used successfully by for over BO yearn.

While may often otherwise occur, how many give happy relief help the 15 of kidney and fluah out waate. Get today! I.OS AI.AMITOK NAVAL AIR Fighter Squadron VF 7HI at l-na vnlun- teered 100 cent to their jobs for fixing duty aboard a carrier. In addition to 24 pilots, many of the 700 enlisted men for duty. (Acme Telephoto). Truman CONTINUED FROM FAQE Johnson, Democrat of Texas, called front, mobilization, but for an Immediate speedup In the them only if necessary, mobilization of industry as well as manpower.

He said war essential industries should be converted to "round-the-clock 21-hour will use On Capitol Hill, Senator Ferguson, Republican of Michigan called on the Administration to adopt "a new and drastic under which this country would refuse longer to be pushed from pillar to post by Russian A member of the Senate Ai med strategy in a war of nerves and Services Committee, Johnson told newsmen: are still geared for cheap, quick war in Korea, although it is plainh aparent will he a costly, il the utmost prolonged operation The Texan urged Shivers speed in pmducing 6 mki aircraft now on oroer and reactivating com- annual convention here Wacoans Fleeted HOUSTON, July 13- Eichelberger of Austin, formerly of Waco, was elected president of the Texas State Florists Association today as the association closed CONTINUED FROM ONE group. I promise to do the best possible 1ob in the interest of all the citizens of Texas. I hat may be the reason why certain groups have actively opposed me. Governor Shivers said he had no comment to make on the letter written him yesterday by an official of the Texas State Federation of Labor regarding another letter sent out by Ike Ashburn of Texas Good Roads Association to the 500 or more members the State Economy Commission appointed by Shivers. (Paul Sparks.

VSFL secretary, accused Ashburn of "betraying his trust as a member of the commission by writing members urging them to join the battle against the El Paso Building and Construction Trades Council which is currently seeking by lawful in Texas courts to enforce the State law requiring payment of the prevailing wage on public The Associated Press reported.) Hetn From heard reports on work being done on his behalf looking toward the Democratic primary Julv 22 from these supporters; McLennan County: H. C. Pittman. Navarro County: Matt Drew Gillen. George Nokes.

Hill County: Blake Gillen. Will Bond. Jake Fawcett. R. W.

Blount, Crawford C. Martin. Bell County: Buster Brown, Jarrard Seerest. Leon County: Jack C. Bryan, Harry Burroughs.

Ike Oden. Robertson County: Brady Barron, Olen J. Wallace, P. A. Perrone, Howard Fox.

Limestone County: Don Caldwell, Thurman Kerr. Freestone County: Hugh Steward. Charlie Cobb. Dr. P.

Harrison, W. F. Eckhardt. County: Pat Holt Bosque County: Jack Cureton, Phil Gilliam. Homer Muir.

Milam County: Lester Williams. Brazos County: Davis Grant, John M. Lawrence III. Ellis County: J. Ray (Jlapsy, J.

F. Gardner. George P. Hines. Burleson County: Hubert Willis.

Shivers arrived by plane about 12:20 p. m. and apeared at Waco Junior Chamber of Commerce regular luncheon. He spoke briefly and informally to the Jaycees. recalling his appearance here several months ago at a Texas Junior Chamber of Commerce banquet where he awarded plaques to the five outstanding young Texans chosen by the Jaycees for public service.

He was introduced at the luncheon yesterday by Hart Name, Jaycee president, who was in charge. bat and cargo ships from the moth' ball fleet, lie said these ships now number 2,000. The Defense Department announced late today tnat a speedup in the production of warplanes is already being discussed with aviation companies. There had bron reports during the day that Joint of Staff had decided tentatively upon a partial mobilization of the Sa- Other officers elected include Wise Adkisson of Greenville, executive secretary. Two new directors were named.

Harry Reed of Waco and Dolly Maude Harris of Austin. Bob CONTINUFD FROM PAGE ONE tioiial Guard possibly within the next two weeks. But Defense Department officials would not confirm the reports. The decision to call up the Guard would not rest with the Joint Chiefs of Staff. Their recommendation for such a mobilization would have to be referred to Secretary of Defense Louis Johnson, and in turn to President Truman.

Any action toward putting the National Guard into active duty Kjn 0f profit of business is hound would have to come from the I res- fluctuate in direct proportions Government is a special job Since practically all divisions of requiring a man of special back- the National Guard are organized ground and training in the along the lines of the units needed plexities of government, for this for fighting, they would onlv re- 1S where the pavoff comes quire more manpower to bring highways, rural electrification, rural telephone and rural credit (to mention a few) illustrates his interest in those problems with which we are As a young man in small busi- ness. Bill Pitt of Waco stated: "I INo rdX am interested primarily in good government on both local and national scale for the degree on mar Varied Array Of Thefts Here A varied array of thefts were were reported to Waco police yesterday. A Legg of 3025 Park Lake Drive said yesterday afternoon that a cattle puncher was taken from his truck parked on the square. No, it wasn't a kidnaping, he explained. This type of cattle puncher is a stick with an electric buzzer in the end of it used to shock sluggish bovines into action.

Mary Norwood of 1317 Franklin Avenue reported that a new Emerson table model radio was swiped off a table near a window' morning or the night before. No screen was on the window, she said. A repeating rifle was stolen from the car of Mrs. E. I'.

Reams sometime during the past week or so, Mrs. Reams told police, while the car was parked in front of her home at 2325 Flint Avenue. A pair of brown cowboy boots and a pair of flight officers boots were stolen by burglars at Shoe Service shop at 1215 North Twenty-fifth Street a night or so ago, detectives learned. them up to their planned combat power. At his press conference, Mr.

Truman reflected strong confidence despite the critical war situation. Tide Ready to Turn? Bombarded with questions on American reverses in Korea. Mr. Truman said he still is hopeful, as he was a week ago. that the tide of battle will turn shortly.

But a correspondent bored In, asking: "What assurance can we have that we are not getting the tar licked out of It has never happened to us yet and it happen this time, the President replied. When another questioner asked whether it was certain American troops could cling to a foothold in South Korea until reinforcements arrive, the President smiled calmly and replied: We will hold a foothold in Korea as far north as the 38th parallel. That is the line which divides Red-invaded South Korea from North Korea. Asked whether there will be "police north of the 38th parallel as some Congress members have urged Mr. Truman said that decision would be made when it becomes necessary.

lie thereby left open the possibility that when the buildup for a full-scale American counteroffensive get going, it may carry on into North Korea. The President hit out at price hoarding and what he called profiteering. He said no food rationing will become necessary, no food shortage in prospect, and hoarding is very foolish. As to the sharp increase in some prices, Mr. Truman said it must be attributed at least In part to profiteering.

He said the Government has plans for every phase of BISMARCK. N. July 13 A farmer admitted today he was no match for a fox. He wrote an official of the Federal Division of Predatory i Animal and Rodent Control that a fox had killed 12 of his chickens. Potatoes are size-graded as small, medium, medium to large, I and large hy the U.

S. Department of Agriculture. Accrue You can look around you at the large permanent advantages that we have accrued during active tenure of office: Connallv Air Force Base, Blackland Municipal Field, Fort Hood, Gray Air Force Base, Temple Air Field, Bluebonnet Experimental Station, MrCloskev Hospital, the Veteians Hospital in Waco and Marlin, the Veterans Administration regional office, the new roads and highways being built today." Frank Fitzpatrick who worked on the floor of the House of Representatives where he could see 435 members in action, stated: "Without question Poage was Instrumental in bringing about the passage of a considerable amount of legislation of bolh a local and national Specifically he cited substitute for the Granger Bill (oleomargarine discriminatory tax) which became a law July his work as committee chairman and subchairman and the fact Poage is the third ranking member of the agricultural committee and will be chairman next year: his defense of Texas oiiv iikikivdaui claims in tidelands case. BUT iUNNTBANK aAILWftl Each cube wrapped in foil to wal extra freshness. Sunnybank You'll like it, Of double your money back I HOT WEATHER Fans to beat the heat at mealtime CHICKEN turns the trick.

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