The SPHINX | Fall October 1954 | Volume 40 | Number 3 |195404003 by Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity

MIAMI — CONVENTION CITY, AS VIEWED FROM THE AIR.

PRE-CONVENTION ISSUE VOLUME 40

OCTOBER 1954

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ALPHA PHI ALPHA FRATERNITY, Inc. GENERAL OFFICERS G e n e r a l President: A. MACEO SMITH, 2011 North W a s h i n g t o n Street, D a l l a s 4, T e x a s . S o u t h w e s t e r n Vice-President: L. H. WILLIAMS, 119 North G r e e n w o o d , Tulsa, O k l a h o m a . Southern Vice-President: W. H. DUKE WILLIAMS, P. O . Box 1549. Jackson, Mississippi. M i d w e s t e r n Vice-President: WILLIAM A. SMITH, 2537 M a d i s o n Street, G a r y , I n d i a n a . E a s t e r n V i c e - P r e s i d e n t : WALTER BOOKER. 14200 Hamlin Street, N. E., W a s h i n g t o n , D. C. F a r W e s t e r n V i c e - P r e s i d e n t : SAMUEL P. DeBOSE, 4636 >/2 W . 21st Street, Los A n g e l e s , California. G e n e r a l S e c r e t a r y : JAMES E. HUGER, 4432 S. P a r k w a y , C h i c a g o 15, Illinois. G e n e r a l T r e a s u r e r : MEREDITH G. FERGUSON. 925 Eleventh A v e n u e , North, N a s h v i l l e 8, Tenn. Editor-in-Chief. SPHINX: W . BARTON BEATTY, Box 352, P h o e b u s , Virginia. Director of E d u c a t i o n a l Activities: MILTON S. J. WRIGHT. Wilberforce University, Wilberforce, O. G e n e r a l Counsel: EDWARD C. MADDOX, 129 Third Street, Suite 411, L03 A n g e l e s , California. Historian: CHARLES H. WESLEY, C e n t r a l State College, Wilberforce, Ohio. LAY MEMBERS, EXECUTIVE COUNCIL MIDWESTERN—147-E S h a w Hall, M i c h i g a n State College, East L a n s i n g , M i c h i g a n • SOUTHERN — R u b e n A. S h e a r e r , T a l l a d e g a College, T a l l a d e g a , A l a b a m a • EASTERN—Claude A. Conner, Box 307, University of P e n n s y l v a n i a

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S a n Francisco, California. JEWELS H e n r y A. Callis, 2306 East Street, N. E., W a s h i n g t o n . D. C : G e o r g e B. Kelley. 1 - 113th Street, Troy, N e w York; N a t h a n i e l A. M u r r a y , 2151 W e s t 21st Street, Los A n g e l e s 7, California. DECEASED: C h a i l e s H. C h a p m a n . Robert H. O g l e , Vertner W . T a n d y , E u g e n e Kinckle Jones. CHAIRMAN, STANDING COMMITTEES BUDGET—Kermit J. Hall, 5000 W o o d l a n d Ave., P h i l a d e l p h i a 43, P e n n a . AUDITING—W. D. H a w k i n s , Jr., Fisk University, N a s h v i l l e , Tenn. PINS AND B A D G E S — E d w a r d C. M a d d o x , 129 West 3rd Street, Los A n g e l e s , Calif. OTHER C H A I R M E N — C h a i r m a n for the Election Commission a n d the following committ e e s will b e c h o s e n later d u r i n g the y e a r . Housing. Programs and Recommendations, Charter Achievements end Awards, a n d

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SPHINX STAFF EDITOR-IN-CHIEF W . Barton Beatty, Jr. ASSISTANT MANAGING EDITORS J. Rupert Picott, W . Byron Rumford FUN EDITOR O . Wilson W i n t e r s EDITORIAL DIRECTOR—Milton S. J. W r i g h t . ASSISTANTS—Hugh M. Gloster, Rayford W . Logen. H o w a r d Long, F r a n k L. Stanley, W . W e s l e y Whets t o n e , T h o m a s W . Young. STAFF EDITORS—Edward W . Brooke. Robert P. Daniel. John Hope Franklin. Jacob R. H e n d e r s o n , Lionel H. Newsom, J. S a u n d e r s Redding, A. M a c e o Smith. C h a r l e s V. Willie. S t e p h e n J. Wright. CONTRIBUTING EDITORS—Carlton H. Lee. E. E. A l e x a n d e r , Robert J. Anthony. Rufus B. Atwood, W a l d o W . E. Blanchet. O s c a r C. Brown, Archib a l d J. C a r e y . Felton G. Clark. Henry M. Collier, Jr.. E d g a r E p p s , William L. Fitzgerald, Nelson R. Freem a n . Rudolph H e n d e r s o n . G e o r g e W . Hunter. Nelson C. Jackson. Francis J. Johnson. Francis A. K o r n e g a y . Marc u s A. M a h o n e , H o r a c e W . Melvin, A. J. Polk. R a m o n S. S c r u g g s . C l a r e n c e B. Shelton. C. E. Simmons, Jr., Leroy A. Simmons, Everett Singleton. Robert L. Smith. W a l t e r D. S p a n n . H. Theo Tatum, J. G. Thornton.

CHAPTER DIRECTORY UNDERGRADUATE CHAPTERS 1. ALPHA—G. A. Galvin (P), 401 W. State St., Ithaca, N. Y. 2. BETA—Lionel G. Ranger (S). Box 211 Howard University, Washington, D. C. 3. GAMMA—Claude L. Franklin. Jr. (S), Virginia Union University, Richmond 20, Va. 4. DELTA—Green Mackey, Jr. (S), 2306 E. 8th St., Austin, Texas. 5. EPS1LON—A. William Douglass, Jr. (S), 735 Haven St., Ann Arbor, Mich. 6. ZETA—Hamilton D. Smith (S), 17 Ball Rd., North Haven, Conn. 7. ETA—Leonard Dawson (S), 938 St. Nicholas Ave., New York 32, N. Y. 8. THETA—Orin C. Taylor (S), 11343 S. Aberdeen, Chicago 15, 111. 9. IOTA—William Duncan (S), Morris Brown College, Atlanta, Ga. 10. KAPPA—Madison Alford (S), 1055 River Rd. Dorm, Columbus 10, Ohio. 11. MU—Maurice O. Howell (S), 2708 E. 32nd St., Minneapolis. Minn. 12. NU—Robert E. Winters (P), Box 392 Lincoln University, Lincoln University, Pa. 13. XI—William R. Lee (S), Box 165 Wilberforce University, Wilberforce, Ohio. 14. OMICRON—Robert P. Smith (P), 3046 Centre Ave., Pittsburgh 19, Pa. 15. PI—Burton D. d e m o n s (P), 366S E. 143rd St., Cleveland, Ohio. 16. RHO—R. Allen Durrant (S), 40 West Upsal St.. Philadelphia 19, Pa. 17. SIGMA—Baron H. Martin, II (P), 14 Wabon St., Grove Hall 21, Mass. 18. TAU—Gerald Hines (S), 1301 W. Clark St., Urbana. III. 19. UPSILON—Churby C. Clowers (S), 11.11 Mississippi St., Lawrence, Kansas. 20. PHI—Sylvester Davis (P), 366 Atkinson Hall, Ohio University, Athens, Ohio. 21. CHI—W. C. D. Henderson (P), 1719 21st Ave., N., Nashville, Tenn. 22. PSI—Hugo Marcos (S), 3843 N. Sydenham St., Philadelphia 40, Pa. 23. ALPHA ALPHA—John R. Queen (S), 839 Ridgsway Ave., Cincinnati 29, Ohio. 24. ALPHA BETA—Reuben A. Shearer (P), Talladega College, Talladega, Ala.

25. ALPHA GAMMA—(Inactive) Providence, R.I. 26. ALPHA DELTA—Alvis Andrews (S), 2116 S. Western, Los Angeles 18, Cal. 27. ALPHA EPSILON—Bobby Cooper (P.), H09 30th St.. Oakland, Cal. 28. ALPHA ZETA—F. B. Newman, Jr. 055, 119 Gore Hall, Institute, W. Va. 29. ALPHA ETA—Arthur L. Visor (S), 2615 Pend'eton Ave., St. Louis, Mo. 30. ALPHA THETA—(Inactive) Iowa City, Iowa. 31. ALPHA IOTA—Belvin Williams (S), 2246 Washington St., Denver, Colo. 32. ALPHA KAPPA—(Inactive) Springfield, Mass. 3.'. ALPHA MU—Charles M. Smith (S), 2142 Dewey Ave., Evanston, 111. 34. ALPHA NU—(Inactive) Des Moines, Iowa. 35. ALPHA XI—Robert L. Williams (S), 421 East Pine St., Seattle 22, Washington. 36. ALPHA OMICRON—Robert E. Sleede (P), Johnson C. Smith University, Charlotte, N. C. 37. ALPHA PI—Melvin E. Talbott (P), 522 E. Kentucky, Louisville, Ky. 38. ALPHA RHO—Robert K. Anderson (S), Morehouse College, Atlanta, Ga. 39. ALPHA SIGMA—Leroy A. Jackson, Jr. (P), Wiley College, Marshall, Texas. 40. ALPHA TAU—Allen D. Jackson (S), 735 St. Clair St., Akron 7, Ohio. 41. ALPHA UPSILON—Richard O. Brown (S), 1545 Calvert St., Detroit 6, Mich. 42. ALPHA PHI—Wallace Hartsfield (S), 240 Chestnut St., Atlanta, Ga. 43. ALPHA CHI—Cyril O. Packwood (S), Box 274, Fisk University, Nashville 8, Tenn. 44. ALPHA PSI—George W. Enslow (S), Room 22, Tull Hall, Lincoln University, Jefferson City, Mo. 45. BETA ALPHA—Harold Bradby (S). Morgan State College, Baltimore, Md. 46. BETA BETA—Maurice L. Russell (S), 1971 S St., Lincoln, Neb. 47. BETA GAMMA—James L. Hall (SI, Box 2105 Va. State College, Petersburg, Va. 48. BETA DELTA—Ned Hickman (P), Box 248 State College, Orangeburg, S. C. 49. BETA EPSILON—Charles D. Bussey (P), A. and T. College, Greensboro. N. C.

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Program For 1954 General Convention of Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity, Inc. December 27-30, 1954 Miami, Florida 40th General Convention Theme:

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Sunday, December 26th — Registration —- Miami Carver " Hotel, 9th Street at 3rd~Avenue, N-. W. Monday, December 27th — Booker

Washington

9:00 A.M. — Executive Council Meeting President's Suite — Carver Hotel)

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2:00 P.M.—First Business Session — Booker T . Washington H i g h School Brother Ira Davis, Presiding Invocation — Brother J. B. Blacknell Welcome Addresses on Behalf of Host Chapters G r a d u a t e Chapters — Brother H . James Greene U n d e r g r a d u a t e Chapters — Brother Samuel Washington Response a n d Keynote Address — Brother H e n r y J. Richardson Greetings a n d I n t r o d u c t i o n of the General President, Brother W a l t e r H . Williams, Sr. Southern Vice-President. Remarks — Brother A. Maceo Smith, General President Memorial Service to Departed Brothers — Brother A. W a y m a n W a r d A p p o i n t m e n t of Convention Committees and Officials — Brother A. Maceo Smith R e p o r t of Rules a n d Credentials Committee — Brother A. J. Lewis, I I I Fraternity H y m n — Brother Maceo Hill A d j o u r n m e n t — T h e Convention Chaplain—Brother A. W a y m a n W a r d 8:00 P . M . - P u b l i c Meeting

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" Alpha Phi Alpha Looks Ahead By Brother A. Macro Smith, An Integrated Society By Brother A. Maceo

Social Action For Integration

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Alpha Phi Alpha and Its Responsibility By Brother A. Alexander Smith

Supreme Court Decision on Public Schools

Fraternity Fun By Dr. O. Wilson

18 Winters

From T h e General Secretary's Desk

NEXT DEADLINE NOVEMBER 10, 1954

Publication Office: 522 East Bute Street, Norfolk 10, V a . A d d r e s s all n e w s matter to Editor-in-Chief W . BARTON BEATTY, JR. Box 352, P h o e b u s , V a . SUBSCRIPTION PRICE — $2.00 PER YEAR Published four times a vear, in February, May, October, and December. Entered as second class matter at the Post Office at Norfolk, Virginia, under the Act of March 3, 1879. Acceptance for mailing at a special rate of postage provided for in Sec. 1102, Act of October 3, 1917. Individual chapters will be billed for cost of engraving pictures submitted and used.

10:30 P.M.-Bait-A-Date Dance Tuesday, December 28th 10:00 A.M.—Second Business Session — Call to O r d e r a n d Presiding General President—A. Maceo Smith 1. General President's A n n u a l R e p o r t 2. Report of Regional Vice Presidents a n d Lay Members A. Southern Region — Brother W a l t e r H. Williams, Sr. a. Lay Member—Brother R e u b e n Shearcs B. Western Region — Brother Samuel P. DeBose b. Lay Member—Brother Willie Brown OCTOBER,

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C. Midwestern Region — Brother W. Alexander Smith c. Lay Member—Brother William A. Reid D. Eastern Region—Brother Walter M. Booker d. Lay Member—Brother Claude A. Conner,

Jr. E. Southwestern Region—Brother Lloyd H . Williams, Sr. e. Lay M e m b e r — Brother Lloyd H . Williams, Jr. 3. Fraternal Address — I n t r o d u c t i o n of Speaker, (Continued on Page 27) PAGE

Alpha Phi Alpha Looks Ahead... By B R O . A. M A C E O S M I T H General President Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity \ n old adage states in substance, "if one's foresight was as good as his hindsight, this woidd be a perfect world." As I gaze into the crystal ball, I can see a bright future for our great fraternity. Despite the mistakes of the past, caused in many ways by senility, smugness a n d selfishness, I am convinced t h a t the tide has changed a n d a virulent B r o t h e r h o o d is being reborn. It is evident that the B r o t h e r h o o d has accepted the challenge sounded by this administration w h e n we took office at Berkeley. As we come to the (lose of this reorganizational period, we take stock of o u r mistakes a n d achievements a n d press forward to the " m a r k of the high calling." It is noteworthy that (1) the declining m e m b e r s h i p has been checked; (2) better B r o t h e r h o o d relationships have been enhanced; (3) m i r r o r e d competition from other Greeks has shaken us from slumbering selfishness; (4) confusion a n d d e s p a i r a m o n g u n d e r g r a d u a t e s have b e e n lessened; (5) the o u t m o d e d administrative structure of o u r organization has been repaired, a n d (6) a great national program is b e g i n n i n g to unfold. Moreover, the business administrative structure of the General Organization has been so strengthened that never again will there be cause for conflict between the Executive a n d the Administrative officers. T h e Fraternity is truly headed towards becoming a vital interracial force in American affairs. At the Fortieth General Convention we shall report the results of a " t h o u g h t factory" which has been operating d u r i n g the year to produce a workable plan for " a b u n d a n t living within an integrated society." T h e history of our Fraternity is rich with achievements; o u r heritage is great. T h e May 17th decision of the United States Supreme Court, striking down the last vestiges of enforced segregation, is a result a n d tribute to the effectiveness of o u r national program in education for citizenship. O u r B r o t h e r s , the lateCharles H o u s t o n , T h u r g o o d Marshall a n d many others pursued the plan that e m a n a t e d from the composite t h i n k i n g of Alpha Social Scientists. We can now move forward with the consciousness of our responsibility and the high resolve to accelerate the PAGE 2

momentum. As your General President closes a chapter in the historic m a r c h to progress of o u r Fraternity, he is happy to list some of the praiseworthy achievements of this Administration. (1) Fhe N a t i o n a l H e a d q u a r t e r s project has been completed a n d we are now the p r o u d possessors of one of the most o u t s t a n d i n g national homes in the country. (2) C h a p t e r housing aids for u n d e r g r a d u a t e s have been established, a n d the Alpha Building F o u n d a t i o n , I n c o r p o r a t e d is now a reality. (3) G r a n d taxes have been increased, void of a measurable reduction in memberships. (4) the a n n u a l budget has been practically doubled. (5) T h e general organizational structure has been streamlined by a p p r o p r i a t e constitutional fiat, so that: (a) the election of o u r chief executive officers can now be performed through p o p u l a r ballot; (b) provisions m a d e for the installation of intermediate chapters; (c) budget controls have been secured; (d) the life membership status has been legalized a n d defined; (e) provisions made for the holding of s u m m e r conventions; (f) regional conventions have been strengthened; (g) amendments to the constitution must now be submitted to local chapter refere n d u m ; (h) the general morale of the Brotherhood has been lifted a n d confidence in o u r General Officers restored. And now a word of caution about your selection of the next administration. I have purposely refrained from giving endorsement, or "pats o n

the back" of any of the candidates who now seek the office of General President, to succeed me. I believe that the office of General President is one of sacred trust. I believe that the Brotherhood, t h r o u g h delegated authority, assembled in Miami in the Fortieth General Convention is fully qualified to make this selection. I have confidence in Alpha's electorate and am certain that a true leader will be chosen for the 1955 year; a n d that qualified candidates will be nominated by the p o p u l a r vote consideration of the membership for installation at the Forty-First General Convention. I would suggest that each delegate to the Miami C o n v e n t i o n begin to think seriously a n d prayerfully about the type of leadership the Fraternity deserves a n d go to the Convention prepared to decide this question, void of frustration a n d political maneuvering. I am most grateful for the unstinted support that each of you has given me d u r i n g these past three years a n d I wish to assure you of my continued interest a n d cooperation. My last c o m m a n d is that you continue to Move, Forward.

DEADLINE DATE DECEMBER ISSUE: NOVEMBER 10, 1954

The '54 Convention Call T O T H E ALPHA BROTHERFIOOD Greetings: As General President of Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity, Incorporated, a n d in obedience to Article V I I , Sections 1, 2 a n d 3 of the General Constitution a n d the M a n d a t e of the last General Convention, I hereby call, direct, s u m m o n a n d order the Jewels, present a n d past General Officers a n d delegates from all local chapters to assemble in Miami, Florida, December 27-30, 1954, for the purpose of conducting the Fortieth General Convention of Alpha Phi A l p h a Fraternity. A p p r o p r i a t e arrangements have been m a d e for your comforts while the Supreme Legislative body transacts the business of the organization. Each m e m b e r of this historic General Convention is directed to come prepared to ponder the vital problems of the B r o t h e r h o o d a n d to lend a hand, as college trained leaders, towards devising a workable plan for "Living in an integrated society." Fraternally yours, A. Maceo Smith, General President

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From T h e Office Of T h e Southwestern Vice-President Bird's-eye view of happenings in the S O U T H W E S T : T h e second annual "All-State" claim will be held at Tulsa, day after Thanksgiving by the Five State Chapters. T h i n g s are 'poppin' in Kansas since the visit of the National Prcxy d u r i n g founder's day back in May. At this banquet in the downtown hotel all chapters in Kansas were represented along with the S. W. V. P. L. H. Williams and District Director J. S. Chandler. T h e O k l a h o m a Congress of Alpha this year sponsored a citizenship program three days in length that touched over one thousand (1000) students (seniors) in some thirty two high schools. T h i s affair was the outgrowth of a program formerly sponsored by Beta Chi Lambda C h a p t e r at Muskogee, O k l a h o m a . The nineteen colleges and universities which sent representatives say that the demonstration is unparalleled anywhere. Alpha men in the Southwest are doing good public relations work; they are to be found as leaders in YMCA, community chest, church, other fraternal orders, education and all civic participation.

CHANGE OF ADDRESS OF OFFICE OF GENERAL SECRETARY T h e Office of General Secretary is now located in the N a t i o n a l H e a d q u a r t e r s Building. Please address mail to: Mr. James E. Huger, General Secretary, Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity, Incorporated. 4482 South Parkwayâ&#x20AC;&#x201D;Chicago 15, Illinois.

Good News!! We have acquired o u r National Headquarters. The building, as you know, was purchased from the T h e t a - X i Lambda Foundation lot the sum of $20,000 a n d is located on the beautiful South Parkway in the neighborhood of the Metropolitan Enterprises and close to tlu business section of 47th Street. As ol now extensive repairs are being made on the building. Alpha Phi Alpha is spending about $8,000 lor outside repairs and inside remodeling on the first floor. The T h e t a - X i L a m b d a Foundation, which will rent the second and third floors, is spending about $12,000 in repairs a n d remodeling of these floors plus furnishings. All in all "Out National H e a d q u a r t e r s " will be one of which we can be p r o u d Several brothers from out of the city have had the o p p o r t u n i t y to see " O u r National H e a d q u a r t e r s " taking shape. I hey have expressed much satisfaction over our selection and lot the work being clone. It has been suggested that we request of all c h a p ters a "CASH S H O W E R " to com plete the j o b of m a k i n g " O u r National H e a d q u a r t e r s " the finest anywhere. As ol now several chapters have made contributions to this very worthwhile project.

OUR NATIONAL HEADQUARTERS

Meeting in Chicago to negotiate the purchase of the Alpha Phi Alpha National Headquarters Building were left to right seated: W. D. Hawkins. Jr.. Chairman. Audit Committee; William A. Smith, Midwest Vice-President; Kermit J. Hall. Controller; A. Maceo Smith, General President, and Meredith G. Ferguson. General Treasurer . . . Standing: David B. Byrd. Architect; Nelson Glover, James E. Huger, General Secretary; Oscar C. Brown, Chairman, Committee on National Headquarters; Vernon Gordon, President, Theta Xi Lambda Foundation; Herbert Burnett, Claude A. Conner. Jr., Eastern Lay Member Edward C. Maddox, General Counsel, and William A. Reid, Midwest Lay Member.

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A Student Leader Tells About CCUN By R A N D O L P H

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INVITE Y O U . . . T o " J u n e in D e c e m b e r " . . . T o fun a n d s u n s h i n e in A m e r i c a ' s N o . 1 shore r e s o r t . . . T o sunning and swimming on a golden tropic beach . . . T o fabulous fishing, b o a t i n g , racing, other "sunshine sports". . T o the r o u n d - t h e - c l o c k time of your life for five u n f o r g e t t a b l e days . . . T o the greatest A P A c o n v e n t i o n ever!

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The Collegiate Council for T h e U n i t e d Nations, (CCUN) is a national student organization with an important mission. C C U N is an affiliate of the following organizations: T h e American Association for the United Nations, T h e I n t e r n a t i o n a l Student Movement for the U N a n d The Young Adult Council which is coordinating council for the sixteen major U. S. youth organizations. It is a Non-Governmental organization with an observer at the U N . C C U N believes in the principles set forth in the preamble to the U N Charter. T h e C C U N realizes that public support for the U N must come through a broad educational program on its aims a n d accomplishments. T h e purposes of the C C U N are: (1) T o stimulate an u n d e r s t a n d i n g of the purpose, scope a n d fund ions of the United Nations on the campus and in the community. (2) T o give expression to student opinion o n the United Nations o n a national level. (3) T o coordinate a n d stimulate U n i t e d Nations' activities a n d programs on i n d i v i d u a l campuses 'throughout the U n i t e d States. C C U N has a Board of Directors which is composed of a National C h a i r m a n , National Vice-Chairman, Editor-in-Chief, Regional Directors, and State C h a i r m e n . C C U N has divided the United States into nine regions: South Central, Pari lie Northwest, Pacific Southwest, Mid - Atlantic, M i d - Central, Great Lakes, New England, MidSouth, and Deep South. I was elected regional director for the MidSouth at the 8th a n n u a l Institute of the C C U N which met at Finch College in New York City. | u n e 14-20, 1953. T h e Mid-South region includes the states of Kentucky, N o r t h Carolina, South Carolina, Tennessee, West Virginia, and Virginia, My duties are to coordinate and stimulate the activities ol C C U N groups within the region. I appoint State Chairmen who organize C C U N chapters a n d stimulate U N activities on State and area level. I appoint a Regional Reporter who assists the Editor in collecting regional news. I make a mid-year report to the National C h a i r m a n of the activities in the region. W e must help the U n i t e d Nations succeed! Get together with your campus leaders, advisers, college officers, a n d other interested students (Continued on Next Page) THE

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MIAMI BECKONS By

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M I A M I , Fla. - Alpha Phi Alpha will hold its convention in Miami at tlu height of the Orange Bowl Festival. T h e City will be bright with color, and h u n d r e d s of thousands of visitors will be in a gay holiday mood. Many of those visitors will be from Latin America to lend an international atmosphere to the tropical Christmas scene. Activities have been scheduled for almost every h o u r of the day and night. Pageantry, parades, tennis tournaments, boating events and special shows have been programmed. Horses will be r u n n i n g at T r o p i c a l Park, greyhounds at two tracks and jai alai in Miami F r o n t o n . Miami is the capital of this nation's winter vacationland, and offers more sports, recreational and sightseeing activities t h a n any other. T h e r e arc miles of golden beaches for swimming. Biscaync Bay provides 370 square miles of sheltered w a i n for sailing a n d motorboating. Anglers go into the nearby Gulf Stream for big game lish a n d over the reels for medium-sized catches. T h e y cast in lakes a n d streams or d r o p lines over convenient bridges. Sightseeing attractions include Vizcaya, (state of the late James Deering, now a museum; Monastery Garden. a Spanish cloister built in 1141, oldes edifice in the Western Hemisphere: Parrot Jungle, where giant macaws fly at will; Miami Serpentariiun. where deadly cobras are caught by the director's bare hands so their venom can be extracted for medical research; Monkey J u n g l e , where apes roam free a n d visitors are caged. T w o railroads, Florida East Coast and .Seaboard Air Line, serve Miami through the nation's network of rails. Eastern, National and Delta airlines

offer more t h a n 100 flights from all centers of the nation. U. S. highway 1 reaches Miami from the east coast;

U. S. 27, from the central p a r t of the state, a n d U. S. 41 front the west coast of Florida.

DR. IRA P. DAVIS. General Convention Chairman Dr. Ira P. Davis. Convention Chairman for the 40th General Convention, December 27-30, Miami, Florida. Brother Davis expects the largest delegation in the history of Alpha Convention and is making elaborate plans for the comfort of brothers from all over the world.

Student Leader (Continued from Page 4) and I acuity. Start now to plan an active campus organization for the U N . Send tlu n a m e of your organization to me if you live in the MidSouth Region. If you live elsewhere write to the Collegiate Council for the United Nations, 345 East 46th St., New York 17, N . Y. Dues are | 5 . 5 0 a year per organization. T h r e e hundred campuses are U N - m i n d e d ; is yours? OCTOBER,

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CONVENTION HEADQUARTERS The Carver Hotel has been selected as the official headquarters of the 40th General Convention of Alpha Phi Alpha, Inc. The hotel is well appointed and will lend itself to comfortable living and spacious accommodations for caucus meetings and meetings of other committees.

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An Integrated Society By B R O . A. M A C E O S M I T H General President 'rtiose who would deny u n t o all men the privileges of right a n d juslice have in the past cried to the Heavens thai if all American citizens were granted I he privileges of right and justice, the whole p a t t e r n of national, state and local affairs would fall apart at the seams and that the sun would hide in shame a n d the moon would go into oblivion. T h e night of May 17, 1954 I m a d e it a point to look towards the Heavens to see if the m o o n was shining a n d as I expected, it was a n d to me more glamorous and r a d i a n t t h a n ever before. I arose early the m o r n i n g of May 18 to see if the sun would still show in its splendor from the east and there it was. I decided to walk t h r o u g h the streets of my hometown and here every activity was moving as per schedule. I opened the m o r n i n g paper to observe the functioning of the state a n d national governments and again I noted that all w i n ' on course. Perhaps you, the readers of this article, at this part, are saying, "So what?"â&#x20AC;&#x201D;If you have reached this conclusion, you have grasped the point! "So what?" You know a n d I know that right and justice should and must prevail, but often, far too often, evasive and elusive measures are used to bypass these principles. It is great to know that the highest court of o u r nation has decreed that you cannot separate and equalize. We are further h e a r t e n e d to note t h a t in h a n d i n g down this momentous decision on May 17, there was u n a n i m i t y in the t h i n k i n g of our highest court. T r u e , the hows and whens have not been worked out, but we are on the very threshold of entering into and becoming a part oi an America, for and by all Americans. T h e fact that lor more than seventylive years certain segments of our p o p u l a t i o n were denied the rights of lull citizenship should serve only as a r e m i n d e r that in the next seventylive years o u r c o n t r i b u t i o n to a better America a n d a better world will be larger a n d more productive. T h u s , we have established the pattern for all m e n , all institutions to work a n d strive for justice a n d right. T h e Greek letter organizations whose PAGE

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Officers and "embers Alpha Phi Alpha In Convention Detroit, Michigan Greetings: The City of Miami is pleased to send its very best wishes to the Alpha Phi Alpha in convention assembly for a successful and entertaining meeting. In behalf of the Officials of the City of Miami, I take pleasure in extending a cordial invitation to the Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity to hold your 195k convention in our city. I feel confident that you would be delighted with the hospitality, recreational facilities and ideal climate which awaits you in our Magic City. With Seasonal Greetings, I am Cordially yours

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membership tolls reflect exclusive or predominantly one racial identity should r e t h i n k a n d re-evaluate their objectives and programs. There can no longer be an all Negro Greek Letter Organization and likewise there can no longer be an all white, Japanese, or Mexican Greek Letter Organization. It is obvious t h a t any Greek Letter organization which would a t t e m p t to follow such a course of restricting its membership to one racial identity will wither and eventually die. T h e dynamic brain of man has projected the activities of the world to such a p a t t e r n u n t i l it is foolish to even a t t e m p t to conceive of any organization closing its

membership rolls to one segment of a population. The demands for progressive and constructive programs a n d work are so great u n t i l it becomes necessary for all of us to think a n d work together. I have every reason to be proud that Alpha many years ago saw the light and caught the vision. Our Constitution, By-laws, a n d R i t u a l were amended to meet this principle of brotherly love for all men, but I hasten to remind you that Alpha. like several other Greeks, has only made a token bid in seeing that all m e n enter into a n d enjoy the rights a n d privileges of true brotherhood. T h e r e should be a general meeting THE

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Greetings: As Acting Governor of Florida, I want to welcome you of Alpha Phi Alpha to the Sunshine State. I am sure that you will enjoy your convention in the Magic City of Miami, as it has all of the ingredients that make for a perfect convention site. With best wishes for a successful meeting, I am Sincerely,

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of all Greeks u n d e r the aegis of A C H R to discuss ways a n d means of p r o m o t i n g a program designed to encourage a n d enlarge the participation of all segments of o u r p o p u l a t i o n in the Greek letter organizations. I propose to place o n the agenda of the forthcoming 40th General Convention to be held in Miami, Florida, December 27-30, 1954, a workshop session to devise a p l a n to accomplish that end. In addition, college trained people have a responsibility to extend themselves beyond the confines of their respective clans and aid in the implem e n t a t i o n of the Supreme Court decision. Moreover, Alpha, acting in OCTOBER,

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consonance with its history a n d tradition, must lead in this social planning. We have great social scientists within the b r o t h e r h o o d w h o are anxious to help. Therefore, I have a p p o i n t e d a special committee on human relations to study the problem of enforcement a n d devise a formula for public release on these premises. It is evident that b o t h N o r t h a n d South are seeking ways to enforce this decision without either losing face a n d without having the enforcement produce more than a m i n i m u m of friction, if any. If Alpha Phi Alp h a develops this formula, It would be one of the greatest contributions ever made in the field of H u m a n Relations.

J A C K S O N V I L L E , Fla. - T h e late Brother [esse L. T e r r y , beloved principal of Stanton Senior H i g h School passed into Omega Chapter, July 19, 1954. Native of Richland, Georgia, he had resided in West Palm Reach, Florida for several years a n d in Jacksonville for 19 years. His education was received in the public schools of Albany, Georgia. H e became a son of Alpha Phi Alpha while at Morehouse College where h e was conferred Bachelor of Arts, a n d Master of Arts from Columbia University. His career opened with leaching at Industrial High. West Palm Beach, Florida; principal of High School, Pahokee, Florida; and served as principal of three schools in Jacksonville, namely: West 1 .cwisville, Davis Street Junior H i g h School, a n d at the time of his demise was principal of Stanton H i g h School. Professor T e r r y was most acti\< m religious a n d civic organizations. H e served on the committee on equalization of salaries in Duval County, and on the evaluation of schools in Florida. H e held m e m b e r s h i p with Dayspring Baptist C h u r c h where he served as Superintendent of the Sunday School, a m e m b e r of the T r u s tee Board, and Workers Council. Signal honors came to this highly respected citizen, the last h o n o r being a citation for meritorious a n d honorable service as an educator a n d church leader from Florida N o r m a l a n d Industrial Memorial College, May 25, 195S. His success as a principal was reflected in the success of students of Stanton H i g h and their gratitude by presenting to the New Stanton H i g h an oil p a i n t i n g of Professor T e r r y . Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity h a d not only his membership but his interest and support.

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Alpha Phi Alpha and Its ResponsibilityStrengthening the Brotherhood of Alpha By B R O . W. A L E X A N D E R S M I T H EDITORS NOTE: An address prepared by Brother W. Alexander Smith, Mid-Western Vice-President for the Mid-Western Reizional Convention, Indianapolis. Indiana. May 15, 1954. Brother C h a i r m a n , Brother President, Region Officers, District Directors a n d Delegates to this C o n v e n t i o n : I bring you greetings from I n d i a n a and the Mid-West in general, with the hope that this Regional meeting shall forecast the germination of tin New U n i t e d Alpha Phi Alpha, possessing far reaching social preemption, Christian concepts of goodwill, and u n d a u n t e d faith in the possibility of a true democratic organization without an Achille's Heel of class or sectional hatted. May o u r new determination a n d dedication bring a well deserved and meritorious victory of unity, honorable peace a n d a Fraternal respect which shall echo to the four corners of America. And may the Alpha Colors with their stately dignity continue to kiss the tradewinds ol the Fraternal W o r l d as the emblem of a sovereign a n d united Alpha; denotative of authority, expressive of power of the unity of purpose, indicative of a cooperative rectitude of intention

a n d symbolic of the independence of a strong fraternity of many races, religions and creeds whose eternal vigilant light for b r o t h e r h o o d and freedom, individually a n d collectively, shall never cease. May the new Alpha create a n d d e m a n d from the world respect and appreciation lot its ideals a n d song, as true representative symbols of freedom a n d liberty with honor; guaranteeing to all brothers, u n d e r our banner, the right to sow hopefully a n d courageously in Mason, a n d harvest with gratitude a n d respect in peace. For to travel hopefully is better than to arrive and the true success is to labor. W e must develop leadership that is sincerely concerned with the social a n d religious philosophies of all individuals, a n d groups of members whose high morale and dignity are imperative to National unity and h u m a n freedom. For all Alpha men must be ever conscious that the moral thesis of the m i n i m u m necessaryhope, faith a n d courage to surviveâ&#x20AC;&#x201D; is equal o p p o r t u n i t y to serve with guaranteed benefits to all members in proportion to their sacrifice and service. T o do this, it is imperative that every Alpha m a n help every

other Alpha man to protect Alpha Phi Alpha a n d save Alpha Phi Alpha â&#x20AC;&#x201D;the first symbolic oasis of scholastic fraternities. T o develop the re-dedicated and enlightened membership who will reconvert Alpha Phi Alpha required indomitable unselfish coinage, u n d a u n ted faith and an acceptance of the challenging responsibility of a needed reformation. (This type of leadership was found in A. Maceo Smith. I believe that every m a n in the cabinet. has followed this philosophy.) This enlightened administration h a d a dual responsibility; first it had to light to rid itself of selfishness, noninterest, misunderstanding a n d rancor, caused by its subnormal, fraternal spirit and confused philosophy of exploitation. W i t h equal vigor it had to light to diminish the misunderstanding that for so long prevented peace and freedom and positive action in out great fraternity. We in this enlightened and re-dedicated fraternity of ours must be, not only for o u r fraternity, but for the democratic rights, independence and and freedom of all Brothers, regardless ol section, age, status or position in the organization. Direct and in-

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BETA BETA LAMBDA CHAPTER AUXILIARY The Miami Auxiliary plans social calendar lor w i v e s oi visiting Alpha men. Pictured from leit to right are: M e s d a m e s Daniel Lang. Alethea Fryar, Miss Paula Williams, M e s d a m e s Irma Anderson, Grady Lee Dinlcins. Second Row: M e s d a m e s Frances lollivette, Theresa Perry, Eugenia Williams. Treasurer; Agenoria Paschal. President; Gwendolyn Welters, Corresponding Secretary; Martha Anderson, Wilhelmenia Rhetta, Recording Secretary; Joel Ingraham. Third Row: M e s d a m e s Walter Cogdell, Johnalie Johnson, Mamie Williams, Gussie Dobbs, Hazel Simmons, Lugusta Colston. Vice-President. Susie Francis. Louise Davis and Frankie Rolle.

direct action is the keynote to this process. Direct action with an intelligent a p ]) i o a c h and constructive brotherhood objective, is a thoroughly democratic process a n d does not stir u p passion and discordâ&#x20AC;&#x201D;if you are right, constructive and unselfish, Passion and resentment are now at rest t h r o u g h o u t o u r fraternity a n d must be supplemented by goodwill and human respect. Some months ago we observed Brotherhood Week. Since that time many of us have forgotten it. A community observance of Brotherhood Week has a very real value in bringing to o u r attention the sorry lack of brotherhood d u r i n g the other 51 weeks of the year. If, however, this a n n u a l community observance does nothing but leave us in a warm glow of self-satisfied agreement with the principles of brotherhood a n d gives us only a vicarious sense of virtue, then the Brotherhood Week observance will have missed its goal. W e should forever hold ourselves responsible for increased spirit of brotherhood and understanding a m o n g cultural, racial a n d religious groups because it is of p a r a m o u n t importance in (he world today. W e must ask ourselves how we behave in 0111 dealings with the people close OCTOBER,

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to usâ&#x20AC;&#x201D;our families, o u r friends, our neighbors, o u r co-workers, o u r fellow passengers on a crowded bus. Only as we grow in understanding and brotherhood in these everyday relationships, will we be on the way to being the kind of people who can really do something about brotherhood in those wider areas of society and the world. Is brotherhood practicable in o u r m o d e r n way of life? My answer to that question is that brotherhood is not only practicable, but necessary if we are to survive. Let us suggest two axioms: the first one is "A thousand ages are as one day in the sight of God." T h e other is the parable of the sower which Jesus related to his disciples. Some of the seeds fell u p o n barren land, the rest took roots in fertile soil and produced an a b u n d a n t harvest. It is not always easy to see the results of hard labor won in such painstakingly small bits. But for every ugly o u t c r o p p i n g such as the Cicero, Illinois riot there are h u n d r e d s of anonymous gains made in better human understanding. Little things like a white a n d Negro housewife exchanging recipes and advice on how to let the kids settle their arguments peaceably; big things like the appoint-

ment of a Negro in a big southern city to the transit authority, a n d the steady t u m b l i n g of racial bars all over the nation. Legislation has accounted for a great many gains in civil rights, but how d o you account lot the resolution of big church bodies like the Lutherans, c o n d e m n i n g bigotry and urging a positive program of brotherhood or spontaneous movements like the formation of interracial neighborhood councils? T h e s e are no accidents or sudden changes in attitudes. They are the harvest of careful planting and careful, patient n u r t u r i n g of ideas by organizations devoted to b r o t h e r h o o d ; the h u s b a n d i n g of the resources of the daily a n d weekly press, a n d the quiet determination of little people to live together in harmony. O n a world wide scale, the restless ness of the darker people is indicative of the changes which must come if the caucasoid m a n is to survive under the glacial movement. T h i s is no time lor panic or multiplying fears into monstrous nightmares, rather, it is a time for sober reflection that b r o t h e r h o o d is a daily 24h o u r j o b at which we all must work. I would be remiss in my responsibility if I did not take this occasion PAGE 9

to salute the N a t i o n a l Conference of Christians a n d Jews for the twentyfive years of consistent, patient a n d heroic efforts on behalf of better human relations. T h i s work has not been in vain—it has b o r n e rich fruits. It should serve to inspire all of us to b e n d a little h a r d e r to the task before us. It is not too late, b u t m u c h valuable time has been lost a n d we will have to redouble o u r efforts to m a k e u p for it. T h e spirit thai binds n u n together is greater than that which keeps them apart. T h e time is well spent now, that we bind ourselves together for the purpose of strengthening the Brotherhood, even in face of great criticism. H o w will we ever know a m a n if we never meet him; how can we ever know a race if we never acquaint ourselves with it. Negro a n d white relationships have moved ahead, have u n d e r g o n e m a n y changes especially in the ninety odd years since A b r a h a m Lincoln signed the Emancipation P r o c l a m a t i o n . W i t h each change has come some new phase of racial growth. From familylike ties which b o u n d together master a n d slave, the two races are progressing toward maturity of interr a c i a l cooperation a n d friendship based u p o n equal dependency a n d m u t u a l respect. As the Negro a n d the white m a n move toward fuller u n d e r s t a n d i n g of the aims a n d principles for which both races are working, more top White leaders are speaking u p for their darker brothers. W e have to begin with the fact that basically everybody wants the same things—money, fame a n d success. But not everybody is willing to pay for what these things cost. Some will tell you they're willing; they'll tell you that luck goes against t h e m ; they'll insist that all they need is one good break, a n d some of them, m o r e candid than others, will complain that they just were not lucky enough to be b o r n with talent. But what they are really saying—all of them—is that they didn't want what they wanted badly e n o u g h to study and sweat and struggle for it. T h e y were not willing to give a pari of themselves in payment. ["here is n o five day week, n o time and a half for overtime in the fight to get to the top. You can't count on many boosts, either. Sometimes you pick u p a little h e l p along the way, but more often, once you start moving the crowd closes ranks a n d begins to throw rocks at you. Being good isn't enough. You also have to be lough. T h i s again is Alpha's responsibility in leadership. LeaderPACE

ship is needed, more specifically in the little places. W e s h o u l d continue to try to get to the little places of the community. O u r politicians would say that they are trying to reach a n d h e l p the c o m m o n m a n ; that they are trying to fire the grass roots. W h e n thoughts such as these are being expressed I think of w h a t Baker Brownell of N o r t h w e s t e r n University has to say. that the little places, the primary groups of people —the families, villages a n d small communities arc' the matrix of h u m a n value".. Much can be d o n e to b r i n g the hum a n community more definitely into the focus of even general education. T h e anemia of our colleges living on bloodless, borrowed cultures is not necessary. T h e tight "in g r o u p s " of professors talking only to each other, advancing their careers in little precious spirals of technical repartee, are not essential in a world desperately in need of help. More of o u r trained men might well t u r n to better things. O u r communities need the service of the college. T h e college also gravely needs the community — education in little places is more t h a n stones a n d courses. It is a philosophy a n d conviction of sin. It involves a vision of new techniques a n d instruments, a n d a respect for the little place. It is a love of h u m a n beings in their communities, a n d a belief above all, in their importance. All races must learn to live and work together in all places. Dr. McSwain of Northwestern University, speaking for B r o t h e r h o o d Week said he hoped, " O u r children will grow u p with more m a t u r e minds t h a n we have" in regard to people of other races. Because more than half of the world has colored skins, white people "must learn to live with other people." T i m e a n d change must come—they move in cycles. Twelve years ago in this country, racially, things were different. Twelve years ago C h i n a was our friend a n d J a p a n was o u r enemy. Twelve years ago Russia was o u r ally a n d Hitler's Germany was o u r enemy. T o d a y both R e d C h i n a a n d Russia are o u r enemies. T h e pattern of racial h a t r e d continues with us. W e have gone from Facism to Nazism to Communism. W h e n riots occur in Cicero, Illinois; when Negroes are stoned a n d their homes destroyed i n T r u m b u l l Park, Chicago; when Jewish adolescents are beaten at football and basketball games, we lend o u r support to the dangerous "ims" we are seeking to destroy. T h o s e things have already weakened b r o t h e r h o o d . D u r i n g the b r o t h e r h o o d season just past. Chicago presented a n ugly picture to Africans a n d Orientals; a pic-

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lure they will read in large headlines, (and C o m m u n i s t all over the world will exploit). T h e community that teaches its young to stone homes, to t a u n t Chinese l a u n d r y m e n a n d to brutally bludgeon Jewish adolescents in a dark alley—that c o m m u n i t y is sowing seeds of discord, a n d it may well expect to reap an a b u n d a n t harvest of violence a n d g r o u p hostility. H o w then can we strengthen brotherhood: (1) By looking at Brotherhood as a Uuo way street. T h i s of course, presupposes responsibility. W h e n Negro, Catholic, Jewish, labor, Atheist a n d C o m m u n i s t leaders acknowledge the supremacy of the welfare of the whole over g r o u p loyalties, there will cease to be a minority problem. Let majorities a n d minorities have their just rights. (2) By recognizing the Right to Freedom of Religion. (S)Brotherhood is a positive, not a negative quality. Most Americans believe in God, in goodness, in peace, in justice, a n d freedom. W e all believe, or should believe that the hum a n race is constantly in search of decency in living. T o realize this we ought to look ahead to such an objective with an united front—Protestant fronts, Catholic fronts, Jewish fronts, and Fraternal fronts are not enough. W h a t we really need is an united front with God as the objective. God will forgive our faulty theologies b u t never o u r unbrotherliness. After a terrible night on Guadalcanal, Barney Ross, famous prizelighter, had just fired his last shot in defense of his wounded buddies. H e said, " W e were all praying; I was praying to the Jewish God; A kid, with a badly mangled leg, was praying to the Baptist God: a n o t h e r kid THE

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w.is praying to the Catholic God. Suddenly, I realized for the first time that we were all praying to the same God. W e h a d to come to the very door of death itself before we realized we were all heading for the same place." Oli. if we could change the world of strife in which we live, if we could only rid ourselves of our prejudices and practice Brotherhood! T h e chain would be strengthened. W e can never call God Father so long as we refuse to call each other brother. I say to you, my Brothers, in closing. the academic a n d elementary approach to the problem is understanding, vision, rectitude of intent and goodwill which must first begin a n d be built u p in our Fraternity where all classes a n d creeds of Brothers abide; thai if goodwill and brotherhood do not become the practical philosophy a n d purpose of A l p h a Phi Alpha, the holding of conventions will be a superficial display without credence or potential benefits to humanity. Fellow Brothers, we may fight for the Four Freedoms, we may visualize a one world of h u m a n respect and dignity for all men; we may even dream a n d sing of goodwill a n d Brotherhood, but unless these things reflect themselves in o u r behavior, in our hearts, minds a n d emotions—our dreams, songs and fights will be in vain. W e must dedicate our efforts, our resources a n d our talents to the noble task of creating a n d guaranteeing to every Brother a m e m b e r s h i p in A l p h a Phi Alpha worthy of acknowledgment a n d worth defending.

Th ree Cheers for Alpha Chapter Alpha C h a p t e r seems to be surging ahead; all the brothers having been injected with the great spirit of brotherhood that is a n d always will be " A L P H A " , we are well on o u r way to becoming a "functioning" chapter. W e held a very successful smoker on May 2.">, 1951 which was attended by a b o u t 15 or 20 graduate a n d undergraduates from Cornell a n d Ithaca College. T h e m e n were welcomed

is symbolic of the fact that the way which we must travel is long, but at the end lies a grail of peace. And in tin's valley of peace we see the faint outlines of a new A l p h a World emerging fertile a n d strong. I believe t h a t we stand on the eve of o u r greatest day. I know t h a t this day is not a gift b u t a price, and the price of this clay is victory. I know also that we may not have it u n t i l we have won it.

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by President Johnson, w h o gave them a brief history of the Fraternity—both nationally a n d locally—and a question a n d answer period followed on the individual level of brother and prospective brothers to further answer any question they might have. W e then h a d a spontaneous song fest where all the good old A l p h a songs were brought u p a n d given a good working over, a n d closed with a very inspiring, moving, impressive rendition of out beloved Alpha H y m n . T h e brothers of Alpha have another reason to be p r o u d ; o u r own brother, Dr. G. Alex Galvin, was elected to the school board here in Ithaca. T h i s is a manifestation of the esteem in which Brother Galvin is held by the people of Ithaca; he received the highest n u m b e r of votes a m o n g all of the candidates for the board.

• H u s b a n d a n d wife were in the midst of a violent q u a r r e l , and h u b b y was losing his temper. "Be careful," he cautioned. "You'll bring out the beast in me." "So," was the retort, "who's afraid of mice?"

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T h e great question today a m o n g this generation of Alpha m e n is still unanswered, a n d someday when history is extended, a n d it will be, I would like to be remembered, if rem e m b e r e d at all, by my participation in the decision m a d e by this generation of Alpha men. T h e question is: Will we, with all of o u r energy, with every dollar in o u r treasury, with every fiber in o u r hearts a n d souls, deny the gigantic conspiracy to preserve our segregated status quo? T h e mighty monstrous mockery of h u m a n decency a n d dignity. T h e yoke of J im Crow that hangs a r o u n d our necks. Brothers it is time for action. Let us move to the dawn. Brothers: we have come a long way. I n retrospect we see many gains, we see many victories that have been achieved on o u r side. But in prospect, what do we see? Just like the mighty ocean whose ambitious head splits in face of the heavens, we see the malign, persistant, ugly a n d vicious head of J i m Crow arrived against us blocking o u r p a t h . T h i s OCTOBER,

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BOOKER T. WASHINGTON HIGH SCHOOL, MIAMI. FLORIDA Miami's most modern high school, where all convention business sessions will convene.

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ALPHA CHI-CAMPUS LEADERS N A S H V I L L E , T e n n . - Alpha Chi Chapter of Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity, Inc., achieved new prominence a n d stature d u r i n g the a c a d e m i c school year '53-*54 due to an impressive and unequalled record of distinction in leadership, scholastic, athletic a n d other fields of endeavor. Alpha Chi, u n d e r the leadership of Brothel Alton Roberson, dominated practically e e r y phase of Fisk l i f e proving once again that the Alpha tradition of outstanding and alla r o u n d service to the collegiate community continues to e n d u r e and flourish on our campus. Alpha Chi held the majority among fraternities and sororities when the roster of a n n u a l selections lor " W h o ' s W h o in American Colleges and LTniversities" was published. T h r e e men out of a total of six selected were members of Alpha Chi. T h e h o n o r e d

brothers were: Brother Alton Roberson, president of Alpha Chi; Brother G a r l a n d W h i t e , vice-president of the chapter, a n d Brother Leo Sharkey. Brother Roberson, a pre-medical student, contributed his know-how and judicial judgment to the operations of the Inter-Fraternal Council on campusâ&#x20AC;&#x201D;working toward the goal of mutual cooperation a n d goodwill a m o n g Greek organizations. He served as business manager of the senior classbook, the O V A L . Brother Roberson's contributions to the university were numerous a n d will be remembered t h o u g h he has graduated. Brother G a r l a n d White, also a pre-medical student, was noted for his m e m b e r s h i p in the world-renownccl [ubilee Singers, Men's Senate, Student Council, and his c o n t r i b u t i o n to the O V A L .

Brother Sharkey was a former captain of the football team, m e m b e r of the track a n d basketball teams, Student Council, President of his Junior Class, a n d a dormitory proctor. It can readily be seen that the above brothers were highly deserving of the " W h o ' s W h o " recognition awarded prior to their graduation at the end of the school year in J u n e . Other brothers who have emerged as "significant" Fiskites are: Eugene White, member of the Jubilee Singers. member of the Student Council, Dean's List student, and active in varied campus activities; Harold Crosthwaite, member of the Judiciary Cabinet and basketball team, Dean's List student: Miller Boyd, member of the Judiciary Cabinet and the F O R U M newspaper, Dean's List student; Esmo Woods, member of the basketball team and history student; Richard Turner, president of Zeta R H O chapter, Phi Mu Alpha, national music fraternity; Norman Hodges,

THEY ARE VIVACIOUS! THEY ARE CHARMING! AND, THEY ARE IN MIAMI! The climate in Miami, especially in December, lends itself to relaxation on the beaches and at the resorts. Shown talcing advantage of this are. left to right: Albertha Nelson. Pearl Lockhart. Jeieline Blacknell. Vernee Edden and Anna Williams.

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member of the Student Council, president ol the Sophomore c l a s s , Dean's List student, a n d other activities: and James Bolden, whose diligent musical efforts contributed so heavily to the victory of A l p h a Chi chapter in the a n n u a l Kappa Music Festival on campus. Alpha Chi also boasted of the longest probation line during the " p r o " week on campus. Some of the most popular and noteworthy Fisk men were named in this line-up that crossed the sands on December 4th, 1953. Highly touted for its originality and ingenuity, Alpha Chi further strengthened its claim to this distinction w h e n beauteous Barbara A n n Guy was d o w n e d Sweetheart of Alpha Chi lot "5.V54 in the most lavish coronation seen on the Fisk campus in years. Amid the p o m p a n d pageantry of ancient Egypt and in the shadow of a giant Sphinx, Miss tiny ascended her throne, while Alpha Chi brothers paid her homage dressed in colorful Egyptian costumes. It is to the credit of Alpha Chi Sweetheart, Barbara Guy, that she was subsequently to become a strong contender for "Miss Fisk." Along this same line, the a n n u a l smoker for freshmen men was set in ;m i ighteenth century western saloon, and the guests ate chili a n d d r a n k punch after the evening's entertainment. On the sports front, the chapter participated vigorously in the campus intramural program particularly in softball and track. Brother H a r o l d Wilson was selected as a m e m b e r of the Jubilee Singers at the close of the y e a r - b e c o m i n g the third brother to win such distinction d u r i n g recent semesters. W i t h Brother Bolden d i r e c t i n g them in their h a u n t i n g rendition ol "Ccol Waters," members of Alpha Chi walked off with the first prize as winners in the K a p p a A l p h a Psi Fraternity's a n n u a l Music Festival. Brothers Eugene W h i t e , N o r m a n Hodges, a n d Miller Boyd t r i u m p h e d in the Student Council elections â&#x20AC;&#x201D; making a clean majority of three Alpha men out of a total of four m e n on the council. New officers of A l p h a Chi for the year '54-'55 are: H e n r y Williams, president; Eugene W h i t e , vice-president; Samuel Morris, recording secretary; N o r m a n Hodges, corresponding secretary; Miller Boyd, treasurer; Joe Grayson, dean of pledgees; Austin Meade, chaplain, and James Bolden, sergeant-at-arms. â&#x20AC;˘ Many a good r e p u t a t i o n has been given the tar-and-feather treatment by idle gossij). OCTOBER,

1954

An Outstanding Track Star

Strengthening Brotherhood Character Building By B R O T H E R O T I S D. S I M M O N S

E M P O R I A , Kans.-FIenry " H a n k " T h o m p s o n finished an outstanding season as a track star at Emporia (Kans.) State Teachers College by winning the 440-yard dash in the National Association of Intercollegiate Athletics track meet in Abilene, Texas, in J u n e . H e is active in the Upsilon chapter of A l p h a Phi Alpha. During the regular season, T h o m p son didn't lose a single race in either the 220-yard or quarter-mile runs and is now the conference champion in both events. At the AAU meet on the Shawnee Mission H i g h School track (Kansas City, Kans.), he was a close second in the quarter-mile. Athletes at the Kansas school have elected T h o m p s o n president of the " K " Club, an organization for athletic lettermen, and captain of the 1955 Emporia State track a n d field team. He was the only m e m b e r ol his race on the 1954 Emporia track

squad. Next spring, T h o m p s o n is expected to again provide the punch for the Emporia relay teams. T h e teams will enter the Drake, Oklahoma Aggie, and Kansas Relays. H e graduated in 1947 from Sumner High School in Kansas City, Kansas, of which his father, S. H . T h o m p s o n , is principal. Since that time he has seen military service and attended Kansas City (Kans.) J u n i o r College. H e will be a senior at Emporia State next fall.

No, n o t h i n g is more i m p o r t a n t in the development of men of honor t h a n the molding of a sense of Genuine diameter in them. Of all the things that we would like to see our Sphinxmen become, certainly we would want thein to become m e n of si long Character. By Character I refer to Webster's definition that Character is That Moral Quality Which is Highly Developed or Strongly Marked in an Individual. If a man has character, he will have honor; and if he has honor, he will make good giades. Congruently, he will accept as a part of his code of honor the o p p o r t u n i t y to render specific services to others. T h i s business of building Character in the pliable minds of Sphinxmen must start from basic examples of Sound Character in the "active" members. Moreover, considerable time should be devoted to Character Building in chapter meetings. O n predominantly white college campuses where Alpha chapters are established, white fraternities are commencing to compete for qualified Negro freshmen. Of course, in the majority of cases they have the physical attractiveness of a beautifully furnished chapter house. Young men today seek more than mere glittering criteria; they seek and need the practical attractiveness of a com Eortable home. It seems a p p a r e n t then that what we must do to meet this urgent challenge is to set u p groups of from .3 to 5 U n d e r g r a d u a t e members and an equal n u m b e r of G r a d u a t e members to form a joint housing committee with the power to negotiate with the fraternity for funds to meet the down payment requirements on a house. Such a committee would also have the authority to recommend possible ways ol raising funds each semester or year to adequately meet monthly or quarterly payments on the house. Some fund-raising projects which have proved exceedingly successful are: (1) various balls, (2) formal dances, (3) concerts by renowned artists, (4) jabberwocks and the like. Kindly inform all of our brothers about our plans a n d have them write me concerning anything at all which might help us Strengthen The Brotherhood. Of course your suggestons, plans and the like are always welcomed. Do write me soon. I wish for each of you a year of a b u n d a n t success.

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MERCY-DOUGLASS HOSPITAL

PHILADELPHIA, Pa. - Brother Herbert E. Millen, Judge of the Municipal Court of Philadelphia, is president of the Board of Directors of Mercy-Douglass Hospital, one of Philadelphia's newest and most modern medical centers. He has been associated with the hospital as a Trustee for 28 years. In recognition for his continued service, and as a leader and champion for improved health and welfare programs, along with his many other civic and religious responsibilities, The Community Chest of Philadelphia, honored him with its "Quarter of Century Award" in I he field of health. In 1948, Brother Millen sponsored the movement which resulted in the merger of the former Frederick Douglass Hospital, and the Mercy Hospital ami School for Nurses. Realizing the need for greater service to the community, and necessity of providing additional facilities for training of nurses, and doctors in post-graduate medical education and research, without regard to race or creed, early in 194'), Judge Millen presented to the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania the "Mercy-Douglass Story" and its proposals for meeting the health needs of the rapidly expanding industrial Delaware Valley. In 1950 the State of Pennsylvania upon recommendation of former Governor James H. Duff, now U. S. Senator, appropriated $3,635,000 for construction and $244,000 for equipping the hospital building which is now nearing completion, and will be occupied in early 1955. The Mercy-Douglass medical center represents a half-century of PAGE 14

achievement and progress, and is a monument to one of Philadelphia's outstanding citizens. Judge Millen is married to the former Carrie W. Whiting of Alexandria, Virginia, who is active in charitable and educational organizations throughout the Philadelphia area. They lived in suburban Germantown.

JUDGE HERBERT E. MILLEN

DECEMBER 1954 DEADLINE DATE: NOVEMBER 12

Modern in every aspect, the new reinforced concrete, brick and glass building of Mercy-Douglass Hospital is under construction at a cost of $3,63.5,000. Another $250,000 is being spent for equipment. The oil-heated nine-floor structure will house 236 beds and 48 bassinets. T h e emergency receiving ward, outpatient department and laundry will be on the ground floor. ADMINISTRATIVE OFFICES, medical records department, dietary department, staff lounge, public cafeteria, snack bar, and gift shop will occupy the first floor. Maternity and surgical departments will be on the second and third floors, respectively. T h e central supply section, where surgical instruments will he sterilized and issued, will also be on the latter floor. Laboratories, X-ray rooms, intern and resident quarters will take up the fourth floor. Wards, private and semi-private rooms for patients will occupy the fifth, sixth and seventh floors. T H E CHILDREN'S division and clinical classrooms will be on the eighth floor. A terrace will be for the use of both adults and children. Dr. Arthur 15. Thomas is president of staff and Dr. Daniel B. Taylor, chief of medical affairs. Dr. Leslie I'. Hill is administrator, Kermit J. Hall, business manager, and Judge Herbert E. Millen, president of the board of directors. Mrs. V. Terrell White is director of nurses; Mis. Dorothy McGuire, dietitian, and Mrs. Lucille Mitchell, president of the woman's board. Construction of the new building, which is expected to be ready for occupancy before the end of the year, began in August of 1952. T h e hospital offers its medical services and professional departments to all people. T h e medical center will also emphasize research as one of its services. It will continue to fulfill two of the greatest needs â&#x20AC;&#x201D; opportunity for doctors in full professional work and training for nurses.

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Supreme Court Decision on PublicSchools This clear statement of American principles is remarkable in that it leaves no doubt about the intention of the court. Its ramifications will extend far beyond the field of education. It is difficult to see how any state imposed segregation in local transportation or public facilities, for example, can now be constitutionally maintained. Although this decision is the result of the expert legal advocacy of the National Association for the Advancement of Colored People, it is incumbent upon all organizations and and all individuals in a leadership capacity to take all possible steps and even to adopt as a major project the implementation and proper execution of this great decision. The American Council on Human Rights is, therefore, asking all organizations in the affected areas to do the following: 1. To reaffirm the objective of eliminating segregation from all phases of American life and adopting as a major target the implementation of the ' Supreme Court decision in your community and a smooth but rapid transition from segregation to integration in public education. No delay is necessary. Baltimore, Maryland a city which has prided itself on its "southern traditions" and has treated its minorities accordingly, has acted to integrate its schools completely by September, 1954. 2. Each council and chapter should seek quickly to inform itself on all aspects of the school problem in its community. (a) A committee should be appointed to collect the background information and the facts with particular attention to school districts and the status and tenure of all teachers. (b) A m i m e o g r a p h e d sheet should be prepared summarizing these facts and distributed as widely as possible. (c) An action group should be formed to plan and execute a program to effect the transition and to cooperate with any other groups in the community who are interested. This program should at all times be developed after prior consultation with your local NAACP and with the aid and advice of teachers and parents. (d) A thorough discussion of the OCTOBER, 1954

entire problem should be had in local council, local chapter and other Greek-letter meetings. Special meetings should be called if necessary. 3. After the local Greeks have properly informed themselves and developed a program, other community organizations should be consulted and asked to cooperate. 4. A public meeting by the Council or in cooperation with other organizations should be called to help inform the public of the issues involved and to develop community support for the program. 5. Similar action should be taken this summer or fall on all college campuses to especially acquaint future teachers with the basic issues and to develop in their minds a proper attitude toward the new situation to be faced. 6. Special attention should be given to the integration of teachers to assure that merit and fitness be the criteria in the transfer, hiring or dismissal of teachers. The school boards and administrators should be warned against any discrimination and the public should be assured that none will be tolerated. 7. Every effort should be made to prevent the gerrymandering of districts to prevent integration. This has been done in some northern cities where illogical and ridiculous lines have been drawn to perpetuate segregation. 8. Negro parents and children should be urged to conduct themselves with dignity and forbearance at all times for we desire friendship and understanding as well as we do integration. Remember that children have no racial hostility that is not acquired from others â&#x20AC;&#x201D; usually adults. There is no reason to believe or to expect any friction will develop if parents and teachers, both colored and white, handle the problem properly and fairly. 9. We should help our constituents to see that although in many areas it would be difficult to communicate with all white citizens, the example we set through our conduct in this period will surely not be lost on them. 10. Interracial committees for special purposes should be created as rapidly as possible. Mixed parent-teacher groups with persons of good-will in the leadership would be most effective in facilitating the change. -It is not necessary and may not even be desirable to wait for official sponsor-

ship. Someone must take the initiative. 11. Committees should call on ministers, newspaper editors and opinion molders of both races to seek their cooperation in the general program. Further information will be sent \ou from ACHR headquarters as developments occur. Write in for more information, if necessary. The future is in your hands.

DR. H. I. DICKASON

Dickason Recalled To Active Duty Brother H. L. Dickason, the retired and former president of Bluefield State College, Bluefield, West Virginia, is now president of Morristown C o l l e g e , Morristown, Tennessee. Brother Dickason had retired from the field of education upon the completion of 16 years as president of Bluefield State College, and with his wile had moved to their farm in the West Virginia hills. However, the call to Morristown was urgent and presented a type of appeal that Brother Dickason could not reject. Dr. Dickason began his work at Morristown College with a rich and thorough background in educational and administrative skill. Prior to becoming president of Bluefield State College, he had served as instructor of mathematics and physics at that college for 22 years. He served for ten years as president of the McDowell-Mercer Round Table Teach(Continned on Page 18) PAGE 15

Alpha Phi Alpha Grants Awards . . . High School

Undergraduate

Scholarship Winners

Paul L. Brown, 1602 Briai Cliff Street. Dallas, rexas, Born: May 29, 1937. Graduate of Booker I . Washington Technical High School. Tune S, 1954. Member: National Honor Society; Pilgrim Rest Baptist Church; dramatics and projectionist clubs; football and baseball teams. Scholastic Average: "B". Professional ambition. Medicine.

Clarence Edward Havnes. 2223 Garnett Street, Gary, Indiana. Born: July 14, 1936. Graduate of Roosevelt High School, June 8, 1954. Member: Dramatics, and French Club, National Honor Society; Future Teachers of America. Professional ambition: Teacher. Plans to attend Indiana University. Scholastic average: "B". Graduated "â&#x20AC;&#x201D;in the highest quarter of his class." Member of Christian Valley Missionary Baptist Church.

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Wellington laylor. 926 South Ch Effingham Street, Portsmouth, Va. Born: May 3, 19S7, (Dayton, Ohio). Graduate of "I. C. Norton] High Sd I." June 11. 1954. Also attended Central High School. Galveston, Texas, and Westinghouse High Pittsburgh, Pa. Member: St. James Episcopal Church; school band, student council, staff of school paper; Science Club, and Dramatics Club. Professional ambition: Teacher of Music. Scbolastit Average "B plus". Plans to attend Howard University.

Roosevelt Jones. 1055 McDowell Street, Memphis, Tennessee. Delta Xi Chapter. Born: March l">. 1936, Hazelhurst, Miss. Student at Central State College, Wilberforce, Ohio. Classification: Junior. Academic average: "B". Member of. I he Student Council; President of the campus YMCA. Vice President

of Delia \ i

Henry Edwards, 3229 Victory Avenue, Lorain. Ohio. Bom: January 13, 1936. Graduate of Lorain High School. January 27, 1954, "with highest honors". "1st., in a class of 122 students. All other students were white." Member: Baptist Church: YMCA: NAACP; BTU; YOUTH CHOIR; YOUTH COUNCIL; SOCIALITE CLUB; Junior ACHIEVEMENT CLUB; President of Graduating Class; Vic* President (Local) National Honor S'ociety. Won medal offered by the D. A. R. for proficiency in American History. Professional ambition: Physicist. Scholastic average, "A". Plans to attend Oberlin College.

Chapter.

H Cleveland Alexander Winge, 11666 South San Pedro (San Pedro), Los Angeles 61, California. Born: April 26, 1920, Atlanta, Ga. Alpha Delta Chapter. Student of architecture at the University of Southern California. He is married and has two children. Active in civic and fraternal affairs in Los Angeles. Academic average: "B". Classification: Junior.

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Fourteen Scholarships and Fellowships Graduate Fellowship Winners

James Henry Neely, 53 East Morrow Street, West Point, Mississippi. Born: August 8, 1932, West Point, Miss. Student at Kentucky State College, Frankfort, Kentucky. Classification: Junior. Academic average: "15".

Elmo Ambrose Bean, 10713 Orvillc Avenue. Cleveland. Ohio. \ i Chapter. Born: VugUSt 1. 1925. in Pembroke. Bermuda. Ai tended Wilberforce University, Wilberforce, Ohio. Was graduated. Magna Cum Laude, June 10, 1951. Academic average: "A". Member: several honor societies; Vice President of his chapter; President, Student Council, and several other organizations. Plans to enter graduate school this Fall.

Oeorge Maxwell McClung, 236 Wesl li.nn lies Avenue, Columbus, Ohio. Kappa Chap ler. Born: August 13, 1931. Canton, Ohio. Graduated: Ohio State University, 11. 9c., | une. 1953. T h e following is an excerpt from a letler written concerning Brother McClung by the Assistant to the Dean of the College oi Arts and Sciences at Ohio State: "— His cumulative point hnui ratio was 8.46 out of a possible 1.00. He ranked 11 out of 275 male members of his class — His percentile score oil the Ohio Slate PyschotOgical Examination taken in 1919 was 91." He has just completed his first yeai in the Medical School at Ohio Male. High academic average. Member: Phi Eta Sigma; Upha Epsilon Delia; Secretary of his chapter.

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Clarence Walter Muse. 1350 Reed Avenue. Paducah, Kentucky. Beta Mu Chapter. Born: Oct. I. 1934, Paducah, K\. Student ai Kentucky State College, Frankfort, Ky. Classification: Junior. Academic average: "A-".

Scholarship Committees Report Following is my Annual Report on applicants lor scholarships and fellowships offered by Alpha Phi Alpha for the school year, '54-'55: Five High School Scholarships at One Hundred Dollars (SI00.00) each; Five Undergraduate Scholarships at Four Hundred Dollars (.flOO.00) each, and Four Graduate or Professional Fellowships at Five Hundred Dollars (.$500.00) each. Dr. Milton Wright, Chairman. OCTOBER, 1954

Curlee Ross, 850 East Adams Blvd. Los \ngeles II. California. Alpha Delta Chapter. Bom: V;i. 21. 1929, Dubach, Louisiana. Undergraduate degree, University of Southern California, fune, 1953. Has been attending Medical School of University of Southern California since September, 195S. The Dean of the School of Medicine states that "—he (Curlee Ross) has maintained a "IV average so far." Vice President Samuel P. DeBose writes, "—He has maintained a very high academic average through four years of undergraduate work. His graduate grades have been very good."

Thomas Fountain Blue, Jr., 1723 West Chestnut Street, Louisville, Ky. Alpha Lambda Chapter. Born: September 16, 1926, Louisville, Ky. Last School attended: University <>i Louisville (1952). Plans m study Electrical Engineering". Academic average: "B-~.

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DR. O. WILSON WINTERS, Editor Summer

Sunshine

And

Showers

-U- HIS summer I met several Alpha wives who increased my happiness through their expressions about the pleasure they receive in reading Frat Fun. So I vowed to increased the risibility of the column, and heighten the subtlety of the jokes and puns—if I managed to make the deadline. But I have failed and my public, you fine blossoms of femininity with whom I talked this summer, whose smiles and adulations flattered me immensely, alas—you will miss this column because it is too late. It was a very choice anthology of my summer collection of sunshine and showers. I intended to begin with a poem about vacation—it fitted my case, perhaps it fitted others. "Twos the week afler vacation Iml all through the house \nl a cheek book urns valid Neither mine nor my spouse My vacation was planned As a change and a rest The change went for tipping .Molds got the rest. Tin point of the Story Tin trying lo tell Is—nix funds had all vanished Like a snowball in—Helena, Montana."

Ladies, that's not the best poetry in the world but the facts are not as fictional as the humor indicates. I don't see why we don't get wise and stay at home in the shade of our patios with "a jug of wine, a book of verses" and our spouses— (is the plural of spouse called spice)—our DR. O. WILSON WINTERS spouses beside us in the wilderness." As Omar Khayyam says "that would be paradise enow." I Say—"and how. A summer guest at a Vermont farmhouse, pounded on the proprietor s desk and hollered, "This is the last straw! A big smelly pig has been trying, to force his way into my room." "Don't blame the pig," soothed the farmer. "When you city folks aint here, that's his room! * * # # I learned many new things this summer and gathered much information about life. I learned that life has many contradictions. Narrow-minded people are often thick headed. Some women may be taken for granted, but they never go without saying

• • * # Running after women never hurt anybody—it's catching them that does the damage. * * * * It's getting so that an apple a day cost more than keeping the doctor away. * * # # Two spinsters were discussing men. Asked one: "Which would you desire most in a husband—brains, wealth or appearance?" "Appearance," replied the other, "and the sooner the better." • # » # At a recent meeting of a well known organization, a representative of a nationally known stocking manufacturer gave a pair of very fine Nylon hose to each member present as an advertising and publicity stunt. As the (Continued on Page 25) PAGE 18

MRS.

DOROTHY

CHAPMAN. Mother

Chapter

Xi Chapter Elects New Mother WILBERFORCE, Ohio-Xi Chapter takes great pride in presenting the Chapter Mother, Mrs. Dorothy Howard Chapman, dietitian of Shorter Hall Cafeteria, Wilberforce University. Mrs. Chapman is a graduate of Tuskegee Institute, Ala., and a member of Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority. Following her graduation from Tuskegee she served as dietitian at Bennett College. The wife of William E. Chapman, she is the mother of a daughter, Jackqueline.

Dickason Recalled (Continued from Page 15) ers' Association of West Virginia, is a former editor of the SPHINX Magazine, former general secretary and general president of Alpha Phi .Alpha. For the past 12 years he has been chairman of the election commission. During World War II, Brother Dickason served on the Draft Board of West Virginia and on the OPA Price Panel Board of that state. As an outstanding layman in the Methodist Church, Brother Dickason serves as chairman of the Board of Missions of the East Tennessee Conference, and as a member of the Genal Board of Education of the Methodist Church. • "Why won't you marry me?" he demanded. "There isn't anyone else, is there?" "Oh Edgar," she sighed, "there must be." THE SPHINX

The United Negro College Fund and The Recent Supreme Court Decision By W. J. T R E N T , JR. Executive Director, United Negro College Fund In a simple but majestic announcement that went to the hearts of millions throughout the world, the Supreme Court on May 17, 1954, declared segregation in public education unconstitutional. This Tilling when fully effective will remove the last major legal barrier to the efforts of Negro citizens to obtain equality of educational opportunity. With the new opportunities provided by the decision will eome new responsibilities for the member colleges of the United Negro College Fund. As the decision takes effect, they can move forward on a firm foundation to meet their increased responsibilities to the nation's youth whom they may then serve, without restrictions as to race or color. . , There are several other facts that are important for the Fund and its member colleges: 1 Today, the number of high school students seeking college education in the South where the Funds member colleges are located, is greater than ever. This number will double by 1970. Thus every good accredited college in the region will be needed to meet the demands. 2 The elimination of racial restrictions will not remove the economic pressure these institutions share with other privately supported colleges. Nor will it remove the dollar barrier to education of Negro youth. 3. The Supreme Court decision will not correct, overnight, the long neglect suffered by Negro youth of the South in educational provisions in primary and secondary schools which have resulted in their need for corrective programs provided by the private colleges now serving them. The United Negro College Fund has as its only responsibility the iob of raising increasingly large sums of money in order that these private accredited colleges can meet their total responsibilities to the youth of the nation.

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OCTOBER, 1954

i#ACHEST SPECIALIST HONORED Bro'.her G. Leonard Oxley. Harrisburg. Pa.. was one oi the 106 persons irom the United States. Canada. South America and Mexico to receive a Certificate of Fellowship in the College oi Chest Physicians. San Francisco. Caliiornia. Brother Oxley is an associate member of the staff of the Harrisburg Hospital. Chief Clinician of the State Chest Clinic of Pennsylvania, The Academy of Medicine. The American M e d i c a l Association, the American Trudeau Society and the Dauphin County Medical Society. Dr. Oxley is also a past president of the Pennsylvania Dental and Pharmaceutical Association and the National Medical Association. . . Accompanying Brother Oxley on his trip to California for this honor were his wife, his sister and brother-in-law. Mr. and Mrs. C. H. McDonald. and Atty. and Mrs. W. Justin Carter, Jr.

CINCINNATI CITIZENSHIP PROGRAM i . r;.i,=„ c >,;r, Pmnram" aiven at Douglass School. Cincinnati. Ohio this past spring were: 1st Row (left to 2nd Row: Bro. Richard ^ ^ ^ ^ ^ , ^ ^ ^ ^ ^ f ^ - l a m e s Muir. Moore, Bro. Henry Walters. Bro. Brown Shear and Bro. Brent Pendleton.

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George B. Kelly expressed the fear that our fraternity had lost m u c h of the Spiritual, so characteristic in the fraternity's early life. If his deductions are true, then we have a duty to recapture this spirit or discover in this day of crisis that we arc n o t only derelict but impatient to help. As representatives of A l p h a in o u r homes, in our communities, in business, in social life a n d social action, we must at all times put o u r best foot forward. W h e n they look on us anywhere. whether at the c o m m o n tasks or at the council tables of the most honored profession, it is ours to convey to all who look u p o n us, a healthy and becoming picture of h u m a n i t y at its best. And finally we have the inescapable responsibility to spell out the principles of brotherhood. This action must take its rise a m o n g ourselves a n d spread abroad. W i t h i n o u r own ranks we are too far apart. W e must close the breech, we must strengthen out own bonds. "For we cannot teach what we do not know, we cannot lead where we do not go." (Continued on Page 22)

Alpha's Responsibility In The Program of Integration By B R O . L. W I L L I A M S , SR. Southwestern Vice President KANSAS C I T Y , Kans. - W e are facing in our da) remarkable social changes now and in the immediate future. T h e older order is indeed changing giving place to the new. The greatest change is now before us, the insistent, dominant note t h r o u g h o u t the world for the (actualizing of the parliament ol man. T h e insistence of the times makes it imperative that men's faith in an abiding social peace become more than a dream and a wish. We as a nation must work for the ideal ol one world if we would live, for now we know thai ii is the only premise upon which we may expect to live at all. Never as in our day was cooperation more imperative. Never was power more synonomous with dependence. Never were social classes more sensitive to each other's prerogatives, never have we been more aware of the fact that we must begin to teach o u r children the a n of living together as men. W i t h i n o u r commonwealth w e who make u p its citizenry are faced with this titanic: task, and the task is titanic, to u n i t e the nations, n o n e of" us is naive enough to believe thai integration or unity can come through police action. T h e job is by n o means as simple as that. T o unite men, emphasis must be laid upon interests that are not mere accidents or accomplishments common to all. W e must face the fact that n o people have ever become permanently unified cm the basis of customs or civilization. Nor is social unity to be found in a devotion to art. Music, painting, sculpture and other forms of an essentially aesthetic life have never succeeded in b u i l d i n g u p a united soe iety. T h e great elemental things in life are and always must be the basis of united social action. Food, property, these things are elemental and down t h r o u g h the ages have alwavs caused nations to rise or die together. Besides these, there are others that bind men together in even a more lasting way. T h e r e are such things as faith, a trust in some power outside oneself, the instinct to pray, the belief that in some way the world is not the result of a toss-up of chance, PAGE

but the product of a creator who shaped a world lor men to live in, and in his impartial economy ordained that all n u n ought to be brothers. Alpha Phi Alpha, from its genesis has been eleelieâ&#x20AC;˘alcel to the ideals upon which the1 social unity of m a n k i n d n u n s . We have, therefore, by sacred pledge and commitment, a responsibility to fulfill o u r pledge to the processes of integration with instruments we already hold as men ol Alpha. O u r first commitment and responsibility is to lofty example. Panaceas max look more fascinating and are almost sure to be more dramatic than the' unheralded production of good moral character. But the fact remains that the power of a good example is the most effective w;iv to construct a regenerate society, and to stimulate the belief in the eternal worth of humanity. Jewel

SOCIAL

CALENDAR

FOR ALPHA PHI ALPHA FRATERNITY AUXILIARY 40th NATIONAL CONVENTION December 27-30, 1954 MIAMI, FLORIDA M O N D A Y , D E C E M B E R 27, 1951 MEET

10:00 P. M. to 12:00 P. M.

YOUR

DATE"

Mary Elizabeth Hotel Flamingo T U E S D A Y , D E C E M B E R 28, 1954 "BRIDGE

Room

12:00 N o o n to 2:00 P. M.

LUNCHEON"

H o m e of Mrs. James Simmons 1201 N . W. 67th Street W E D N E S D A Y , D E C E M B E R 29, 1954 "LAWN PARTY" *

4:00 P. M. to 6:00 P. M.

Given by Friendship G a r d e n a n d Civic C l u b

T H U R S D A Y , D E C E M B E R 30, 1954

8:00 P. M. to 10:00 P. M.

"COCKTAIL Carver

HOUR" Hotel

or Lord

Calvert

Hotel

* T H U R S D A Y , D E C E M B E R 30, 195 1

12:00 N o o n to 2:00 P. M.

"MOTORCADE"

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'pKwt t&e (^eKe%ai Secne£a/uf4, gDe&& . I greet you in this fall issue of the Sphinx and say to each of you it is out sincere h o p e that you h a d an enjoyable s u m m e r a n d are now moving out to make your lives fuller. National Headquarters Alpha Phi Alpha now has a National Headquarters—a dream come true for all good A l p h a men. T h e home is located at 4432 South Parkway here in Chicago a n d has the following: The National O f f i c e - T h e Office is composed of a well appointed, spacious lounge a n d reception room —the Clerk's office, a work a n d file room a n d the General Secretary's office. A bath is available for the office use. T h e second a n d third floors have been remodeled a n d refurnished by the T h e t a - X i L a m b d a F o u n d a t i o n which is renting that space and is one of the finest chapter meeting places in the country. In addition to the above listed use of the house there are two apartments now rented and bringing in revenue for current operation. O u r National Headquarters is one of which all Alpha men will be justly proud. A special dedication is planned for the Fall—information on this activity will be forthcoming. Alpha Building Fund W e arc again requesting that all brothers who have not paid their pledge lor the house to please do so immediately in order that your n a m e will a p p e a r on the p l a q u e that will h a n g in the National Headquarters. Alpha Awards Chapters are urged to send in the names of persons to be considered for the Alpha Award of H o n o r a n d the Alpha Medal of H o n o r to: Brother T o l l y Harris .">2(i \ . Greenwood Street Tulsa, Oklahoma Criteria lot selection of person for Alpha's Award o\ Honor: 1. A member of Alpha Phi Alpha who has been financial with the organization at least one year prior to the General Convention at which he is to be given the Award <>i Honor. 2. He must have rendered extraordinary service lor the general welfare ol all. 3. H e must have made contributions to H u m a n Rights, Civil Rights, Education, Religion, Science, Politics, Philanthropy or any other area of H u m a n Relations. Criteria lor selection of person for Alpha's Medal of Honor: I. Any person, regardless of race, creed or sex. OCTOBER,

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2. Without regard to membership in a Fraternity or Sorority. 3. Any person who has rendered extraordinary sen ice for the general welfare of all. 4. For his or her contributions to H u m a n Rights. Civil Rights, Education, Religion, Science, Politics, Philanthropy or other areas of Human Relations.

Rituals We have a n n o u n c e d that the Revised Ritual is available for distribution—To date only 37 chapters have sent in the old Ritual and have been issued new ones. Chapter secretaries are urged to send in the old Ritual in order that we might issue the 1954 Revised edition. Notice Of Initiation Form T h e new Notice of Initiation form has been sent to all chapters—Again, all Chapter Secretaries are urged to follow the instructions listed in order to make our operation more efficient. •JOth General Convention Plans are just about completed for one of the finest conventions ever held in the history of Alpha Phi Alpha. T h e brothers in Miami have gone all out to see that everything is just right for the comfort a n d enjoyment of all the visitors. T h e Miami Carver Hotel is o u r Headquarters — Booker Washington High School is where we will hold the sessions—The Social Affairs will be as follows: After the Public Meet ing on Monday. December 27th we will have T h e Bait A Date D a n c e Tuesday, December 28th the All Greek Dance at the D i n n e r Key Audit o r i u m — W e d n e s d a y , December 29th Social Affairs at both the Swimming Pool of the Lord Calvert Hotel and I he Solaria ol the Miami Carver Hotel — Thursday, December 30th, the closed banquet and dance at the Municipal Auditorium. Arrangements have been made for a trip to Cuba on December 31st and tickets have been secured lor the "Orange Bowl" football game on fanuary I. 1935. Ample accommodations are available both in Miami and on Miami Beach—It is suggested that reservations be sent in as soon as possible in order that you might get the tvpe accommodations desired. Foi reservations write: Brother Anthony Gardiner 1030 X. W. 2nd Avenue

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For information on the trip to Cuba or football game tickets write: . Brother Ira P. Davis 1036 N. \ \ . -nil Avenue

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All chapters are referred to Article XII Section 1 on the 1951 Revised Edition of the Constitution which states in part that Chapters may be declared inactive for failure to be represented at four (4) successive conventions. It should be pointed out that just about all General Officers will be new next year because of Constitutional limitations. Plan to be present and help elect the General Officers lor next year a n d n o m i n a t e the persons to be voted on d u r i n g the year lor Genera] President to take oil ice at the 41st General Convention in Chicago, December 1955. Alpha

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O u r General President has been honored, August issue of Ebony, by the Lord Calvert C o m p a n y as one of their "Men of Distinction"—A fine tribute lor a j o b in the fields of business a n d Civil Rights well done. I am sure he would want me to express his gratitude for the many line letters and telegrams of congratulation that have come from brothers all over the country. Brother T.Rupert Picott of Rich HIDIKI, Virginia, Eastern Vice-President nominee, was elected Vice-president of the National Educational Association—1st brother of color so honored. Brother Edward W. Brooke, former Eastern Vice President, was elected State of Massachusetts Comm a n d e r of the AmVets, again. 1st brother of color so honored. Brother William N . Lovelace, former Midwestern Vice- President, new business venture in the field ol Journalism. Do not forget: Send in 1955 G r a n d T a x before Nov ember 14th. 40th General Con vention, December 2 7 - 3 0 , 1954— Headquarters Miami Carver Hotel. Constitutional amendments are due in ibis office sixty (60) days before the Convention. Reclamation For some reason many of us havenot put the expected effort in outdrive to reclaim brothers—As ol now we are about 1000 brothers less than last year—It is difficult for us to understand why, for our program is a very active one, our accomplishments are positive a n d definite and as far as we know our lines of communication are open. If there are any suggestions as to how we can improve our technique in this area please let us know. PAGE

Gamma Mu Ends Successful Year SALISBURY, N . C â&#x20AC;&#x201D; T h e G a m m a Mu C h a p t e r of Livingstone College ended one of the best years in the history of the C h a p t e r with two brothers graduating. T h e s e brothers are Milton Hagins of Tuskegee, Alabama, a n d Morris Williams of Toccoa, Georgia. W h i l e at Livingstone, Brother Hagins a n d Williams were very active in the fraternity a n d in the social life of the campus exemplifying the high moral ideals of o u r organization a n d carrying its b a n n e r s to newer a n d brighter heights. Brother Hagins, a sociology major, in his senior year was a m e m b e r of the Y.M.C.A., the choral u n i o n , chairm a n of the V. C. E., president of the Pan-Hellenic Council, vice president of the senior class, a m e m b e r of the football squad a n d the " L " C l u b , chairman of the Dodge H a l l Religious Emphasis Week, photographic editor of the L I V I N G S T O N I A N a n d served as secretary of the chapter for two years. Brother Williams, an English-French major, in his senior year was a m e m b e r of the choral u n i o n , the student council, the Pan-Hellenic Council, a senior counselor, representative to the N o r t h Carolina Student Legislature, statistician for the football team, editor-in-chief of the LIVI N G S T O N I A N , president of the English Club, president of the Booster's ALPHA CHI SWEETHEART C l u b a n d associate editor of the Our Sweetheart is Miss Barbara Ann Guy, age 21, of Cleveland. Ohio. She was She runner-up in the annual "Miss Fisk" contest. She is a history major and plans to attend law SPHINX. school upon graduation this June. She is an accomplished interpretive dancer and campus She is well known on campus for her poise, charm and beauty. actress.

Alpha's Responsibility (Continued from Page 20) Here within our own ranks we must become big enough to rise above the blindness that sees privileges for ourselves and tails to see thai these privileges are as m u c h o u r brothers' as our own. I [ere within our own bond we must come to believe that h u m a n i t y is something more than selfishness and thai life is more than meat. H e r e too, we must convince ourselves that only from the union of lives can there result safety and peace, a n d the b u n d l e into which lives are b o u n d must be the Life vested in thai which is eternal. I Li\ ing fortified o u r s e l v e s with that which is basic in h u m a n brotherhood, we must furnish the trumpets that can be depended u p o n not to sound a discordant note in heralding to o u r poor, disorganized economy the fiat, " T h e r e is a destiny that makes us brothers." H e r e is the unPAGE

relenting task for which every Alpha man has the inescapable obligation to stand u p and be counted.

O t h e r campus standouts are: Brother J o h n B. Smith, elected to Beta Kappa Chi, a m e m b e r of the football and basketball teams and the " L " Club. Brother Smith T u r n e r was

MIAMI'S BEAUTIFUL MUNICIPAL AUDITORIUM The facilities and buildings in Miami are being made available for our use during the 401H General Convention. One of the gala social affairs will be held in Municipal Auditorium.

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president of the Sophomore class, Brother Louis Richardson was treasurer to the student council, a member of the football squad, the "L" Club and the choral union. Brother Belvie Jackson was a member and past president of the Eastern Interracial Seminary Association. Brothers Robert Sturghill and George Allen were members of the choral union, the latter, Brother Allen, was a member of the football team and the "L" Club. Our first activity of the year was the annual smoker given in honor of ihe freshmen men which was a success. Next we participated in a program of Pan-Hellenic expressions, introducing the new students to the Greek Letter Organizations on the campus. Brother Joseph Patterson of Winston-Salem was guest speaker. The Sphinx Club was greatly aided by the chapter in its annual Freshman Show, "Stars on Parade." The Sphinx Club later repaired a Sphinx-donated bulletin board in the men's dormitory, made a contribution to the Founder's Day celebration of the college and sponsored jointly with the Ivy-Leaf Club of the AKA Sorority, the annual dance, "The Ivy-Sphinx Sweet Shop." The fraternity purchased a new shield, sponsored a very unique and entertaining program, "Youth on Parade." Featuring the talented youth of Salisbury and vicinity, we observed Education Week with Brother Williams as speaker. Our annual scholarship was awarded to Sphinxman Haywood Keaton, based on scholarship, need and manly virtues. Brother Hagins reported that the chapter was very cooperative with him in trying to better fraternal relations on the campus through the Pan-Hellenic Council. Our chapter was defeated in the intramural basketball tournament by the Sophomore class by a score of 3231. Founder's Day was observed by I he chapter with Brother Joseph Pattersion as guest speaker. The Alpha Glee Club rendered the music for the program. Four men were helped across the "burning sands." With these new brothers and our very capable ad\ iv or, Brother F. R. Brown, Gamma Mil will march on . . . "carrying out earth's and heaven's grand command • • . that our fraternity's praises may be sung."

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BETA BETA LAMBDA'S TREASURER Brother William H. Murrell, w h o controls the purse-strings of Be'.a Beta Lambda Chapter, Miami, promises that the chapter will "go all out" to s e e that brothers never forget the Miami Convention.

BETA BETA LAMBDA'S PRESIDENT Brother Carl Rhetta. President of Beta Beta Lambda Chapter, Miami, h a s mobilized Alpha Chapters in the State of Florida in anticipation of a most successful 40th Convention.

PLEASE O B S E R V E Time is drawing near for us to meet by the shore in Miami for our 40th General Convention to ponder the problems of Alpha. Registration forms must be filled out and sent to: Dr. William H. Murrell, 1200 Northwest Sixth Avenue, Miami 36, Florida. It is important that this form be sent in as soon as possible. Hotel Accommodations in Miami Mary Elizabeth $6.00 Single $8.50 Double 642 N. W. 2nd Ave. Marsha Ann $5.00 Single $6.00 Double $4.00 Without bath 702 N. W. 2nd Ave. Dorsey $5.00 Single $6.00 Double $4.00 Without bath 941 N. W. 2nd Ave. Booker T. Motel $8.00 Single $9.00 Double $10.00 Kitchenette 4200 N. W. 27th Ave. Berriens Hotel $4.12 Single $5.15 Double 260 N. W. 8th St. Georgettes' $7.00 Single $8.00 Double 2541 N. W. 51st St. The Blackstone Hotel is located on Miami Beach and is available for reservations from the brothers who desire to stay "On The Beach." For reservations at this hotel it is suggested that you write or wire Dr. Ira P. Davis, 1036 N. W. 2nd Avenue, Miami, Florida. For rooms in private homes write Mr. Anthony Gardner, 1036 N. W. 2nd Avenue, Miami, Fla. Extra Attractions The cost of the trip to Cuba being planned for December 31st is $85.00 which includes transportation, sightseeing and room rent. Tickets for the "Orange Bowl" football game are $4.00 — Your money must be in by November 15th to Dr. Ira P. Davis, 1036 N. W. 2nd Avenue, Miami, Florida.

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Educators Laud Supreme Court Integration Decision Elect Dr. Picott a Vice-President NEW YORK, N. V.-Twenty thous- named Waurine Walker, of the Texas and teachers, administrators, college Education Agency, Austin, Texas, as authorities and other prominent edu- new president. J. Rupert Picott cators attending the ninety-second executive secretary, Virginia Teach annual convention of the National (is Association, Richmond, Virginia Education Association of the United was also elected a vice president. Miss States at Madison Square Garden Walker succeeds William A. Early here adopted overwhelmingly a reso- superintendent of schools, Savannah lution praising die May 17 decision Georgia, Dr. Picott is the second Ne ol the l'. S. Supreme Court "outlaw- gro in the 97-year history of the Asing segregation in the public schools." sociation to hold such a high position This and thirty-three other resolu- in this organization of die nation's tions submitted by the p o w e r f u l tea* hers. The convention also voted that Resolutions Committee of the organization received approval and consti- teachers be paid "a beginning salarj tute official action of the convention of at least $4,000 for bachelor's degree representing 600,000 NEA teacher- holder with specific preparation for teaching and a salary of at least members throughout the country. In other action, the convention $9,000 for a teacher with a masters

degree and 15 years of teaching experience. For the first time the NEA representatives spelled out the form of Federal aid they wanted. They urged "Federal assistance to the states" to help raise salaries of teachers. Their resolution asked that funds for increased salaries be apportioned on an objective formula, the money to be administered by the I'nited States office of Education and channeled through the regular state educational agencies. The resolution on segregation and integration in the public schools stated that the "principle embodied in the recent decision of the U. S. Supreme Court with regard to racial segregation is reflected in long established practices of the NEA." The resolution continued that, "all problems of integration in the public schools are capable of solution by citizens of intelligence, saneness and reasonableness." The National Education Association's convention which was composed of more than eleven hundred (Continued on Next Page)

ALPHA'S FOURTH HUMAN RELATIONS AWARD DINNER In recognition of noteworthy contributions to human relations. Beta Psi Lambda Chapter Alpha Phi Alpha F'°»e™ity at »• 4th annual award dtaner a, BH of Sweden Restaurant. June 11. 1954. presented awards to the following: National Con erence of Christians and Jews. Anytown. U S A " a teenage leadership training camp in democratic living and working together without distinction of class, religion or family origin; to Los' Angeles County Conference on Community Relations, a group of agencies organizations and mdiv.duaIs working for human bettermenf to Mrs. Marian Wagstaff. Lecturer in Secondary Education at L A State College, former Pr.nc.pa of W.llowbrook Junior High School. and Originator and Co-Director of the film. "The Junior High School Story." which depicts the democrahe way of life in California schools; to Chet Huntley. News Analyst and Commentator of Columbia Broadcasting Company. Special recognition was given Brothers Ray Bart ett. Policeman, and Herbert Simmons Jr.. Attorney, as "Alpha Man of the Month" for April and May respectively. Bartlett was cited for extensive volunteer civic work and Simmons for human rights work beyond the line of duty. . . Sitting (left to right) are Jon Kodom. Mayor of Anytown USA George Thomas. Executive Director. LACCCR; Mrs. Marian Wagstaff. Standing (left to right) are Ray Bartlett; Dr. Stewart Cole. Director of NCCJ Education Committee. Sponsor of Anytown. USA; and Attorney Herbert Simmons Jr.

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BROTHER MORRIS D. HAMPTON. Los Angeles publisher, was honored by the Citizens' Committee oi Greater Los Angeles at a reception honoring him and his wife for outstanding contribu'.ion to civic, church, and community welfare through their magazine. "CHURCH AND COMMUNITY." In addition to many presentations from the community. they received a congratulatory resolution from the Los Angeles City Council, and a special commendation from the Mayor of Los Angeles. . . Hampton is a June graduate of the University of Southern California and was awarded the "outstanding service key" by Alpha Delta Sigma National Professional Advertising Fraternity's USC chapter. He is a member of Beta Psi Lambda Chapter of Alpha and is Director of Public Relations for the Far Western Jurisdiction.

(Continued from Page 18) last pair was h a n d e d out the m a n in charge said: 'And now we would like to r e m i n d you that cards a n n o u n c i n g the distribution oi these Nylons have been sent to your wives." T o o bad you won't see this article. I intended to tell you about two prizes I won this year at the beach. I d i d n ' t even know I was in competition b u t when I walked on the beach the judges awarded me first prize as the "most tanned person" on the beach. I went in bathing a n d another set of judges gave me first pri/e for the person "most likely to d r o w n " if I didn't come out of the ocean at once. My wife won first prize as the wife who evidently must have married for love. But people are so confused at times. T h e r e was one of the nation's wealthiest bachelors there and they were making much ado about him. T h e press and photographers swarmed a b o u t him. A bystander asked me, " W h o is that guy and why are they m a k i n g such a fuss over him?" I said, " H e is a famous philanthropist." T h e fellow said, "A what?" I said, "A philanthropist." " W h a t is that?" asked the fellow, I said "Why, he is rich a n d he loves his fellow man and wants to do something for h i m ! " " O h , " said the fellow, "I understand; he's 'funny'!" # # # # All through the collegiate career he prided himself on his c o m m a n d of English. H e developed a p e n c h a n t for paraphrase a n d would never q u o t e anyone if he could use his own paraphrase. H e flunked his Seminary course when in q u o t i n g two well known biblical phrases, "Fear not. I will send you a Comforter;" he wrote " D o n ' t get frightened, I'll send you a q u i l t . " T h e other phrase: " I t is I. Be not afraid," he wrote " T a i n t no bodv b u t me don't get scared." Âť * * * I wanted you to know about Niagara Falls. T h i s s u m m e r a section ol Niagara Falls toppled a n d crashed a h u n d r e d feet into the river below. It was a resounding crash heard for miles a r o u n d a n d a terrific sight. News papers all over the country carried the story. Perhaps you read a b o u t it. T h e r e were several honeymooners from my town in the city of Niagara Falls at that time. W h e n they came back home they sure were surprised when 1 told them about it. # * * # Confucius sayâ&#x20AC;&#x201D;With tuition going u p at most colleges, education is almost as expensive as ignorance. O n e man in a h u n d r e d is a leader a m o n g men; the other ninety-nine are followers of women. T h e lost chord is not really lost; it's just h i d i n g from me. If wife insists on wearing the pants in the family, some other woman will wear a fur coat. # # * *

OUTSTANDING SOUTHERN REGION CIVIC LEADER Attorney Arthur B. Shores. President of the Alabama Progressive Association (organization of Negro Democrats) successfully directed the streng:h of this organization to aid in the selection of most political candidates of their choice, including Governor, U. S. Senator, and most other public officials elected in Alabama during the spring of 1954. . . Brother Shores ran for Legislature in the Democratic Primaries, the first Negro to run since Reconstruction in the Siate of Alabama. A commendable total of almost 5,000 votes cast for Brother Shores was more than the combined total of votes for the two gubernatorial candidates. Further. Brother Shores received equally as many white votes as Negro votes.

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Well, girls, I am sorry to disappoint you because I really had a nice summer. I learned that canoes are like children, most easily controlled if paddled from the rear. I learned that the Sears a n d Roebuck catalogues are just is p o p u l a r as ever in the country places. T h e pages were torn out u p to the furniture section at the farmhouse where I stopped. But I must stop now, it's alter midnight a n d I'm just writing for a fool's e r r a n d But let me give you my usual Fall fashion note, not from Paris b u t from Norristown. Flash! Fui Coats will be provided this year by the same d u m b a n i m a l s foxes, minks a n d husbands. Before f sign off, take this from me. Even if I were blind and had to Eeel my way around, I wouldn't like Monsieur Christian Dior's "flat look." I could tolerate flat feet, even Oat heads but the "flat look", ugh! Promise me that you will join us in Miami at the Christmas Convention.

Educators Laud (Continued from Page 24) departmental, divisional, state and principal sessions is one of the largest meetings held annually by any orga-~ ni/ation in the U n i t e d States. A n u m b e r of the meetings this year

were held at the United Nations headquarters. More than 5,000 teachers visited the U N quarters during the second day of the N E A con\ en tion, setting an all-time record for l ' \ visitors. Dr. R a l p h Bunche, U N key administrator, was one of several world ligures to address the convention. PAGE

Father-Son Fraternal Team T U L S A , Okla. - O n e of the most outstanding father-and-son teams on the national fraternal scene are Southwestern Vice President L. H . Williams Si., a n d Lloyd H . Williams Jr., who serves as Lay M e m b e r to the Executive Council. T h e Wil liamses, w h o hail from T u l s a , Oklahoma, represent, it is believed, the [irsl time thai a Eather and son have held office simultaneously on the national level in Alpha Phi Alpha. The " A l p h a " lives of these two brothers (father and son) have progressed along the same vein. Both are originally of Beta Bela Chapter. L, H. Sr. is a Charter m e m b e r of Beia Beta, University of Nebraska. Both attended their first N a t i o n a l Convention in Cleveland, O h i o , L. H . Sr., in 1927, and Jr. in 1952. Both a n ' Pharmacists; at least Jr. will be. as he is now in his j u n i o r year at T . S. I . School of Pharmacy, having spent his Freshman and Sophomore years at his dad's Alma Mater, the Universit) oi Nebraska. At Nebraska,

talk with clad and I asked him whether a fellow should tie himself clown to one girl or 'play the field', dad immediately replied, 'Play the Field Son.' So alter swimming a n d travel I suppose "girls" are my hobbv". Dad, with d a u g h t e r Beryl Anita ami Mis. Williams standing close by, replied, "My family a n d travel."

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pa I'si National Pharmaceutical Fraternity. He is the youngest Life Member of Alpha Phi Alpha and is quite active on the Regional and National levels. He has served two years along with Bio. Andrew J. Lewis on the Rules and Credentials Committee and with Bio. Lionel Newsome on Recommendations, and he delivered the u n d e r g r a d u a t e address at the 7th Regional Convention at Little Rock, Arkansas. He is now an active member oi Delta T h e t a and a popular personality on the campus at T . S. I . Lloyd Jr. was elected to the position as Lay Member to the Execu tive Council at the National Convention at Detroit a n d has done a creditable j o b in that position. H e looks forward to becoming Vice president of Williams Enterprises after graduation, and his duty to Uncle Sam. Vice President Williams along with his Alpha duties and the duties of his business finds time to devote to m a i n civic and community activities such as C h a m b e r of Commerce, Urban League. YMCA, Youth and G o v e r n m e n t Program, Pharmaceutical Association, both State a n d National. First Baptist C h u r c h of N o r t h T u l s a , Masons, Elks, Council of Social Agencies, C o m m u n i t y Chest and affiliated agencies a n d Social Clubs. W h e n cjuestioned as to their hobbies, J u n i o r replied, "I remember when I was sixteen I was having a PAGE

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AN ALPHA MAN OF DISTINCTION N e w Orleans. La.â&#x20AC;&#x201D; Many Alpha brothers were present at the reception given by Brother W. H. Mitchell, Jr.. and his wife, the former National Vice-President of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority. lor Ambassador C. L. Simpson of Liberia. Brother Mitchell is Consul for Liberia in this section of the country. . . Owner of a chain of busin e s s schools in Louisiana and Alabama known a s Spaulding Business College, Brother Mitchell h a s also just completed thirty years a s executive of the Dryades Street YMCA here, which occupies a real place in the N e w Orleans community. He is w i d e l y traveled, having visited Africa and Europe on several occasions, and for e x t e n d e d periods. A native of Princeton. N. J., he w a s a founder and first president of Alpha Kappa Chapter of Alpha Phi Alpha in Massachusetts, later joining Eta in N e w York. He w a s also a founder and first secretary of Sigma Lambda in N e w Orleans. . . Brother and Mrs. Mitchell's beautiful daughter. Sue Jane, w h o w a s valedictorian of her high school class in June, entered Oberlin College this fall.

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40th GENERAL CONVENTION (Continued from Page 1) Brother R a y m o n d W. C a n n o n Speaker - Brother J E W E L Henry A. Callis 1. Report of the General Officers A. General Secretary—Brother James E. H u g e r B. General T r e a s u r e r — Brother Meredith G. Ferguson C. Editor of the SPHINX — Brother W. Barton Beatty, Jr. I). Director of Educational Activities — Brother Milton S. J. Wright E. General Counsel—Brother Edward C. M a d d o x F. Historian — Brother Charles H . Wesle) 5. Report of the Executive Council—Brother J a n u s E. Huger, General Secretary Fraternity H y m n — Brother Maceo Hill, Adjournment — Brother A. W a y m a n W a r d 12:15 P.M.—Convention Picture 12:30-1:30 P . M . - L u n c h 1:30 P.M.—Third Business Session — Call to O r d e r a n d Presiding — General President — A. Maceo Smith R e p o r t of Committees A. Pan-Hellenic — Brother William C. Pyant B. Budget - Brother Kermit J. H a l l C. Public Relations — Brother L. O. Swingler I). Semi-Centennial — Brother Russell N. Service E. General Secretary—Brother William F. McKinney F. Reorganization Commission—Brother H o w a r d H. Long G. American Council on H u m a n Rights—Brother Aubrey E. Robinson H. Music: and Drama—Brother Maceo Flill I. Audit—Brother W. D. Hawkins, Jr. J. Housing—Brother Oscar C. Brown Convention Address — I n t r o d u c t i o n of Speaker — Brother A r t h u r Shores Speaker — Brother Charles Greene Fraternal Hymn—Brother Maceo Hill, A d j o u r n m e n t —Brother A. W a y m a n W a r d 10:00 P.M.—All Greek Dance—Dinner Key A u d i t o r i u m Wednesday, December 29th 9:00 A.M.—Fourth Business Session—Call to O r d e r and Presiding — General President — A. Maceo Smith —Invocation—Brother A. W a y m a n W a r d 9:00 A.M.—Committee Hearings A. Recommendations B. Budget C. Standards and Extension D. Achievements and Awards E. Reorganization 10:00 A . M . - W o r k Shop Session W o r k s h o p I—Undergraduate Problems, Relations and Participation 1. Leader: Brother Otis Simmons 2. Resource Person: Brother William Reid

3. Recorder: Brother Joseph I. Carwise Workshop II—Strengthening the Brotherhood — Reorganization a n d Program 1. Leader: Brother Bindley Cyrus 2. Resource Person: Brother H o w a r d II. Long 3. Recorder: Brother H o w a r d Bennett Workshop III—Social Action for Integration 1. Leader: Brother Charles H. Wesley 2. Resource Person: (Any) Brother T h u r g o o d Marshall 3. Recorder: Brother Robert K. Wright 12:30-1:30 P . M . - L u n c h 1:45 P.M.—Fifth Business Session — Call to O r d e r and Presiding — General President A. Maceo Smith Report of Committees concluded A. National Convention Committee — Brother Myles Paige B. U n d e r g r a d u a t e Relations — Brother Otis Simmons C. Recommendations — Brother Lionel Newsom I). Standards and Extension — Brother Frederic A. Jackson E. Place — Brother R i c h a r d V. Moore F. Final Budget Report—Brother Kermit J. Hall G. Achievement and Awards—Brother l o l l y W. Harris U n d e r g r a d u a t e Address — I n t r o d u c t i o n of Speaker —Brother Lloyd Riley Speaker—Brother Roger Youmans Fraternal H y m n — Brother Maceo Hill, Adjournment — Brother A. W a v m a n W a r d 7:00 P . M . - C o c k t a i l Party Thursday, December 30th 10:00 A.M.—Sixth Business Session — Call to O l d e r and Presiding — General President A. Maceo Smith Invocation — Brother A. W a y m a n W a r d Report of Workshops W o r k s h o p No. I, U n d e r g r a d u a t e Problems, Relations a n d Participation W o r k s h o p No. II, Strengthening the Brotherhood —Reorganization a n d Program W o r k s h o p No. I l l , Social Action for Integration Fraternal Flymn — Brother Maceo Hill, Adjournm e n t — Brother A. Wavman W a r d 12:00-1:00-Lunch 1:15 P.M.—Final Business — Call to O r d e r a n d Presiding — General President A. Maceo Smith N o m i n a t i o n and Election of Officers R e p o r t of the Election Commission — Brother H . L. Dickason N o m i n a t i o n of President to be voted on by Financial Brothers Fraternal Hymn—Brother Maceo Hill, A d j o u r n m e n t —Brother A. W a y m a n W a r d 7:00 P.M.—Formal Banquet a n d Closed Dance, Municipal A u d i t o r i u m Friday, December 31, 1954 10:00 A.M.—Executive Council Meeting (General President's Suite — Carver Hotel)

Working Answer on Practical Scale to Racial Discrimination M VCKINAC I S L A N D , Mich. T h r o u g h Dr. Maty McLeod Bethunc. founder a n d first president of the National Council of Negro W o m e n , representatives of the colored world from Africa, Asia, a n d the Americas, issued a joint statement here today at the M R A W o r l d Assembly, urging "acceptance of M R A t h r o u g h o u t the Negro world." OCTOBER,

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Charles B. H o w a r d , Des Moines attorney, read the statement on behalf of representatives from Nigeria, Kenya, the Gold Coast, Ethiopia, Ceylon, New Zealand, the West Indies, Brazil and the U n i t e d States. " W e have seen here at this Assembly the working answer, on a practical scale, to racial discrimination," they stated. " T h e principles of Mor-

al Re-Armament provide the best answer we know to the problem of conflicts in families, conflicts between m a n a g e m e n t a n d labor, conflicts between peoples a n d nations." The complete statement follows: " W e have seen here at this Assembly the working answer, on a practical scale, to racial discrimination. We also have h e a r d evidence PAGE

ol how this ideology is b r i n g i n g utiit\ within the countries in answering Fundamental problems. We believe that iliis is the answer to our individual and national problems. " I he principles of Moral ReArmament provide the best answer we know to the problem of conflicts in families, conflicts between management and labor, conflicts between peoples and nations. T h e idea of Moral Re-Armament transcends race, p a r t ) , class, color or nationalism. The approach which M R A makes is to the individual. It seeks to have the individual commit himsell absolutely to lour simple standards — absolute honesty, absolute purity, absolute unselfishness, and absolute love. "In committing himself absolutely to these standards he dedicates himself to apply them to every phase of his life. We have listened to many BROTHER ATTENDS MORAL REARMAMENT MEET examples from many parts of the world of the application of these Brother Belford V. Lawson. Jr.. former General President, left Friday. July 16. 1954, to attend standards to the solution of many the World A s s e m b l y of Moral Re-Armament at Caux. Switzerland . . . While in Europe. Mr. Lawson will visit Rome. Germany, Paris and London. . . Pictured from left to right: Belford V. difficult problems in many phases of Lawson. Jr., Donald P. Birdsall and William Hinshaw. both of Los A n g e l e s , California, w h o are life, including those of politics, labor, accompanying Mr. Lawson. and Walter M. Booker, Eastern Vice-President, w h o is s e e i n g race and religion. them off. "Moral Re-Armament is not an institution; it is not a creed; it is was brought u p never lo shake hands divided by two ideologies — white sunot an organization which you may with a black man, Daneel described premacy and the idea of Africa for the Africans. Into that country with join, but it is a way of living which how Dr. William Nkomo, founder ol begins with change in an individual. the African National Congress Youth those divisive ideologies lor which noT h i s ideology is so pregnant with League, (hanged from being a man body had so far offered an answer, hope a n d promise that it deserves ac- "committed to bloody-revolution" to MRA came with a superior u n i t i n g ceptance t h r o u g h o u t the N e g r o "one of the greatest statesmen in ideology." H e described "the miracle South .Africa." Daneel said he had of unity" produced at the first interworld." Delegates at the Assembly heard a spoken with N k o m o at an inter-racial racial assembly ever held in South prominent South African leader and M R A meeting of 2,000 in the Cape- Africa. At this M R A Assembly, he Springbok rugby player, George Dan- town City Hall and had there public- said, "African, Indian, Colored a n d eel, declare that "we have seen in 1ly apologized lor his " a t t i t u d e ol su- white met together and faced the funSouth Africa the beginning of a new periority that caused the hatred and damental things in our own lives — the selfishness, pride, bitter antagonhope through M R A . " 'bitterness." Describing himself as a man w h o "South Africa," he said, "has been isms and hatied that caused division." U N D E R G R A D U A T E CHAPTERS (Continued from Inside Front Cover) 50 BETA ZETA—Albert A. Greenlee (P), State Teachers College, Elizabeth City, N. C. 51. BETA ETA—Arthur E. Ncwbern (S), 813 N. Marion, Carbondale, 111. 52. BETA THETA—A. L. Roach (P), Bluefield State College, Bluefield, W. Va. 53. BETA IOTA—Lawrence Hauser (P), Teachers College, Winston-Salem, N. C. 54. BETA KAPPA (S), Allan M. Gordon, Langston University, Langston, Okla. 55. BETA MU—Edward D. Taylor (S), Kentucky State College, Frankfort, Ky. 56. BETA NU—Samuel Washington (S), 222 Sampson Hall, FAMU, Tallahassee, Fla. 57. BETA XI—Stephen C. Black (S), 1088 Pearce Ave., Memphis, Tenn. 58. BETA OMICRON—Earl Ingram (S), East Dorm, TA & ISU, Nashville, Tenn. 59. BETA PI—Claude W. Malone (S), Box 26, Lane College, Jackson, Tenn. 60. BETA RHO—Jeremiah Wilson (P), Shaw University, Raleigh, N. C. 61. BETA SIGMA—Whitney J. LeBlanc (P), SBPO Southern University, Baton Rouge, La. 62. BETA TAU—Stanley J. Brue (S), Xavier University, New Orleans, La. 63. BETA UPSILON—Leotis Peterman (S), Alabama State College, Montgomery, Ala. 64. BETA PHI—Louis H. Roberts (S), Dillard University, New Orleans. La. 65. BETA CHI—Herbert Thompson (S), Philander Smith College, Little Rock, Ark.

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66. BETA PSI—(Inactive) Portland, Ore. 67. GAMMA ALPHA—Louis D. Hicks (P), Texas College, Tyler, Texas. 68. GAMMA BETA—John Royster (S), Box 2028 Chidley Hall, North Carolina State College, Durham, N. C. 69. GAMMA GAMMA—Fred Talbot (P), Allen University, Columbia, S. C. 70. GAMMA DELTA—Dan Minor (S), A.M. & N. College, Pine Bluff, Ark. 71. GAMMA EPSILON—(Inactive) Madison, Wis. 72. GAMMA ZETA—Daniel Williams (S), Ft. Valley State College, Ft. Valley, Ga. 73. GAMMA ETA—Cordell P. Olive (P), South Cottage Grove, Bloomington, Ind. 74. GAMMA THETA—John E. Moore (P), 1331 Swisher Ave., Dayton 8, Ohio. 75. GAMMA IOTA—William Moss (S), P. O. Box 63, Hampton Inst., Va. 76. GAMMA KAPPA—Robert A. Bethunc (S), 308 Kappa Ave.. Birmingham, Ala. 77. GAMMA MU—Milton Hagins (P), Livingston College, Salisbury, N. C. 78. GAMMA NU—Seth Brown (P), Box 57, Hamilton Hall, State College, Pa. 79. GAMMA XI—Jardine C. Wilson (S), 5408 S'. Hoover St., Los Angeles, Cal. 80. GAMMA OMICRON—William V. Powell (S), Knoxville College, Knoxville, Tenn. 81. GAMMA PI—Darwin M. Johnson (S), Benedict College, Columbia, S. C. 82. GAMMA RHO—Albert D. Holmes (S), 40 N. Salisbury St., W. Lafayette, Ind. 83. GAMMA SIGMA—William L. Murray (S), Delaware State College, Dover, Dei.

84. GAMMA TAU—William A. Reid (P), 147 E. Shaw Hall, MSC, East Lansing, Mich. 85. GAMMA UPSILON—Edgar E. Smith (S), Tougaloo College, Tougaloo, Miss. 86. GAMMA PHI—Cornelius Blount (S), 102 Sage Hall, Tuskegee Institute, Ala. 87. GAMMA CHI—(Inactive) Pittsburg, Kan. 88. GAMMA PSI—Leo L. Oxley (S), 1113 E. Morgan St., Raleigh, N. C. 89. DELTA ALPHA—Clifton Hubbard (S), Claflin University, Orangeburg, S. C. 90. DELTA BETA—Joseph L. Carwise (S), Bethune-Cookman College, Daytona Beach, Fla. 91. DELTA GAMMA—Alfred Crawford (S), Alabama A. and M. College, Normal, Ala. 92. DELTA DELTA—Joseph Pelham (P), Albany State College, Albany, Ga. 93. DELTA EPSILON—SUmner C. Nunley (S), 382 Woodlawn Ave., Buffalo 8, N. Y. 94. DELTA ZETA—(Inactive) Syracuse, N. Y. 95. DELTA ETA—Curtis V. Cooper (P), Savannah State College, Savannah, Ga. 96. DELTA THETA—Leo Brown, Jr. (S), 1022 W. 28th St., Apt. 2, Houston 8, Texas. 97. DELTA IOTA—William L. Reid (P), 12 Jennings Court, New Brunswick, N. J. 98. DELTA KAPPA—Wright L. Lassitcr (S), Alcorn A. and M. College, Alcorn, Miss. 99. DELTA MU—William T. Ridgeway (S), 812 Mathewson. Wichita, Kansas. 100. DELTA NU—William E. Clark (S), Maryland State College, Princess Anne, Md. 300. DELTA XI—Claude A. Orton, Jr. (S), Central State College, Wilberforce, Ohio. 301. DELTA OMICRON—Robert Frelow (P), 1218 Adeline St., Oakland, Cal.

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302. DELTA PI—Harold C. Whitney (S), State Teachers College, Cheney, Pa. 303. DELTA RHO—George E. Walters, Jr. (S), 1141 Everett Ave., Kansas City, Kansas. 304. DELTA SIGMA—Leroy J. Sanford (S), Grambling College, Grambling. La. 305. DELTA TAU—Caesar W. Beckett (S), St. Paul's Polytechnic Institute, Lawrenceville, Va. 306. DELTA UPSILON—Charles Brown (S), Miami University, Oxford. Ohio. 307. DELTA PHI—Ben E. Bailey (S). Box 7099, Jackson College, Jackson 3, Miss. 308. DELTA CHI—Calvin O. Browne (S), 1591 Pacific St., Brooklyn 13, N. Y. 309. DELTA PS1—James Day (S), Florida N. and I. M. College, St. Augustine, Fla.

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GRADUATE CHAPTERS 01. ALPHA LAMBDA—John A. Banks (P), 3420 Grand Ave., Louisville, Ky. 02. BETA LAMBDA—James Jeffress (S), 1824 Paseo, Kansas City 8, Mo. 01 GAMMA LAMBDA—Barton W. Morris (S), 293 Eliot St., Detroit 1, Mich. 04. DELTA LAMBDA—Arthur Spencer (S), 2560 Harlem Ave., Baltimore 16, Md. 05 EPSILON LAMBDA—Henry Von Avery (P), 4805 Maffitt Ave., St. Louis, Mo. 06. ZETA LAMBDA—Clarence C. Johnson (S), 1119 29th St., Newport News, Va. 07 ETA LAMBDA—William H. Hale (P), 1351 Sharon St., N. W., Atlanta, Ga. 08. THETA LAMBDA—Avery Watson, Jr. (SO, 1330 Home Ave., Dayton 7, Ohio. 09. IOTA LAMBDA—Theodore S. Randall (P), 3810 Rookwood, Indianapolis, Ind. 10 KAPPA LAMBDA—Isaac H. Miller. Jr. (S), 223 E. Gaston St., Greensboro, N. C. 11 MU LAMBDA—C. C. House (P), 2824 14th St., N. E., Washington, D. C. 12. NU LAMBDA—John E. Reinhardt (S), Virginia State College, Petersburg, Va. 13. XI LAMBDA—Ahmed A. Rayner. Jr. (S), 4141 Cottage Grove, Chicago 15. 111. 14. OMICRON LAMBDA—W. Wesley Whetstone, I (S), 1231 4th St., N., Birminsham, Ala. 15. PI LAMBDA—C. Franklin Brown (S), 1019 Cross St., Little Rock, Ark. 16. RHO LAMBDA—Hooper Councill (S">, 38 Barry Place, Buffalo, N. Y. 17. SIGMA LAMBDA—Walter E. Morial (S), 1433 Touro St., New Orleans, La. 18. TAU LAMBDA—N. H. Williams, Jr. (S), 1405 South St., Nashville 4, Tenn. 19. UPSILON LAMBDA—Ralph B. Slewart (S), 109 E. Union St., Jacksonville, Fla. 20. PHI LAMBDA—M. Grant Batey, Sr. (S), 310 N. Tarboro Rd., Raleigh, N. C. 21. CHI LAMBDA—Thomas E. Kelley (S), Box 132. Wilberforce, Ohio. 22. PSI LAMBDA—George W. James, 1527 E. 3rd St., Chattanooga, Tenn. 23. ALPHA ALPHA LAMBDA—Arthur C. Williams (S), 158 Lincoln St., Montclair, N. J. 24. ALPHA BETA LAMBDA—Carl L. Lynem (S), 407 N. Upper St., Lexington, Ky. 25. ALPHA GAMMA LAMBDA—Marvin N. Rilev (P), 150 N. Lafayette Ave., White Plains, N. Y. 26. ALPHA DELTA LAMBDA—A. B. Owens, Jr. (S), 598 Williams Ave., Memphis. Tenn. 27. ALPHA EPSILON LAMBDA—R. W. Harrison, Jr. (S), 229>/2 Main St., Yazoo City, Miss. ->8 ALPHA ZETA LAMBDA—Joseph I. Turner (S), Bluefield State College, Bluefield, W. Va. 29. ALPHA ETA LAMBDA—W. H. Bell (P), 3115 Cleburn, Houston 4, Texas. 10. ALPHA THETA LAMBDA—Chester C. Sutton, Sr. (S), 1011 N. Ohio Ave., Atlantic City, N. J. 31. ALPHA IOTA LAMBDA—E. R. Armstead (S), Institute, W. Va. 32. ALPHA KAPPA LAMBDA—E. D. Downing (S), 36 Center Ave., N. W., Roanoke, Va. 31. ALPHA MU LAMBDA—P. M. Alexander (P), c/o Cansler Branch YMCA, 208 E. Vine Ave., Knoxville, Tenn. 34. ALPHA N U LAMBDA—Ira L. Ferguson (S), Box 217, Tuskegee Institute, Ala. 35. ALPHA XI LAMBDA—William C. Bryant (S), 734 Pinewood Ave., Toledo 2, Ohio.

136. ALPHA OMICRON LAMBDA—Wilber C. Douglass (S), 412 Bakewell Building, Pittsburgh 19, Pa. 137. ALPHA PI LAMBDA—James T. Diggs (SO, 911 N. Graham Ave., WinstonSalem, N. C. 138. ALPHA RHO LAMBDA—Raymond Thomas (S), 641/2 N. 22nd St., Columbus, Ohio. 139. ALPHA SIGMA LAMBDA—Kenneth Holbert (S), 3934 Wilder St., Dallas, Texas. 140. ALPHA TAU LAMBDA—Tollie W. Harris (P), 326 N. Greenwood, Tulsa 6, Okla. 111. ALPHA UPSILON LAMBDA—W. H. Coston (S), Alabama State College, Montgomery, Ala. 142. ALPHA PHI LAMBDA—Thomas W. Young (S), 1660 Corprcw Ave., Norfolk 12, Va. 143. ALPHA CHI LAMBDA—John M. lutt (S), 1108 Phillips St., Augusta, Ga. 144. ALPHA PSI LAMBDA—Henry W. Webber (S). 37 Samson Circle, Greenview, Columbia, S. C. 145. BETA ALPHA LAMBDA—William Johnson (S), 117 Atlantic St.. Jersey City 4, N. J. 146. BETA BETA LAMBDA—John H. Anderson (S), 1200 N. W. 6th St., Miami, Fla. 147. BETA GAMMA LAMBDA—Harvey O. Freeman (S), 2806 Griffin Ave., Richmond 22, Va. 148. BETA DELTA LAMBDA—Ernest C. Cock (S), Bethune-Cookman College, Daytona Beach, Fla. 149. BETA EPSILON LAMBDA—L. G. Ashley (S), Box 247, Boley, Okla. 150. BETA ZETA LAMBDA—A. P. Marshall (S), 929A E. Dunklin, Jefferson City, Mo. 151. BETA ETA LAMBDA—M. E. Gamble (S), Hennessey. Okla. 152. BETA THETA LAMBDA—L. B. Frasier (S), 2111 Duncan St., Durham, N. C. 153. BETA IOTA LAMBDA—Alfred L. Edwards (S), SBPO, Baton Rouge, La. 154. BETA KAPPA LAMBDA—E. B. Burroughs (S), 35 Morris St., Charleston, S. C. 155. BETA MU LAMBDA—L. E. Anderson (S), P. O. Box 862, Salisbury, N. C. 156. BETA NU LAMBDA—H. W. Norris (SO, Johnson C. Smith University, Charlotte, N. C. 157. BETA XI LAMBDA—Clifford L. Carter (S), 2215 Burdett St.. Omaha, Neb. 158. BETA OMICRON LAMBDA—John L. Copeland (S), 359 N. Broad St., Mobile 16, Ala. 159. BETA PI LAMBDA—George A. Poyer (S), 2 First St., Albany 10, N. Y. 160. BETA RHO LAMBDA—James E. Smith (S), 2953 Karl St., Youngstown 8, Ohio. 161. BETA SIGMA LAMBDA—Jarvis H. Arms (S), 13 Rhode St.. Hartford 5, Conn. 162. BETA TAU LAMBDA—Felix C. Thurmond (S), 1005 E. Leuda St., Ft. Worth, Texas. 163. BETA UPSILON LAMBDA—Herman Stone (S), Lane College, Jackson, Tenn. 164. BETA PHI LAMBDA—E. A. Bertrand (S), Savannah State College, Savannah, Ga, 165. BETA CHI LAMBDA—Harry M. Hodges (S), 808 Fondulac, Muskogee, Okla. 166. BETA PSI LAMBDA—Oscar V. Little (S), 1518 E. 22nd St., Los Angeles 11, Cal. 167. GAMMA ALPHA LAMBDA—John Chiles (P), 9 E. Frederick St., Staunton, Va. 168. GAMMA BETA LAMBDA—Cramon J. Myers (S), Kentucky State College, Frankfort, Ky. 169. GAMMA GAMMA LAMBDA—R. W. Anderson (S), Box 441, Greenville, S. C. 170. GAMMA DELTA LAMBDA—Martin K. Austin (S). Box 21, E. Beckley, W. Va. 171. GAMMA EPSILON LAMBDA—Jacob Bronaugh (P), 1216 Broad St., Hopkinsville, Ky. 172. GAMMA ZETA LAMBDA—Richard F. Pride (P), 2907 26th St., Tampa, Fla. 173. GAMMA ETA LAMBDA—C. P. Johnson (P), 1173 Hargrave, Austin, Texas. 174. GAMMA THETA LAMBDA—Phillip G. Sadler (S), 314 Rogers Rd., Wilmington, Del. 175. GAMMA IOTA LAMBDA—Herbert T. Miller (P), 558 Decatur St., Brooklyn, N. Y. 176. GAMMA KAPPA LAMBDA—B. T. Washington (S), 306 N. 6th St., Wilmington, N. C. 177. GAMMA MU LAMBDA—Walter H. Ellis (S), Box 168, FAMU, Tallahassee, Fla. 178. GAMMA N U LAMBDA—J. T. Thornton (S), 1303 Wise St., Lynchburg, Va. 179. GAMMA XI LAMBDA—Jessie W. Miller (S), 674 St. Anthony, St. Paul, Minn. 180. GAMMA OMICRON LAMBDA—R. H. Simmons (S), Albany State College, Albany, Ga. 181. GAMMA PI LAMBDA—Fleming Huff (SJ, 4110 Avenue I, Galveston, Texas. 182. GAMMA RHO LAMBDA—Clement C. Watkins (S), 2412 Madison St., Gary, lnd. 183. GAMMA SIGMA LAMBDA—Stanley E. Rutland (S), Ft. Valley State College, Ft. Valley, Ga. 184. GAMMA TAU LAMBDA—Oliver Sprott (S), 2505 Houston St., Beaumont, Texas.

185. GAMMA UPSILON LAMBDA—N. H. Anderson (P), 1302 University, Marshall, Texas. 186. GAMMA PHI LAMBDA—J. Oscar Williams (S), 1333 84th Ave., Oakland, Cal. 187. GAMMA CHI LAMBDA—Grandvcl Jackson (P), 1959 Hayes St., San Francisco, Cal. 188. GAMMA PSI LAMBDA—Willie B. Burton (S). 2 Ridge St.. Ashville, N. C. 189. DELTA ALPHA LAMBDA—Melvin Walker (S), 10119 Adams Ave., Cleveland 8, Ohio. 190. DELTA BETA LAMBDA—Tamlin C. Antoine (P), 324 Locust St., Hampton, Va. 191. DELTA GAMMA LAMBDA—Spencer E. Turner (S), 900 Prairie Ave., Woodlawn 15, Ohio. 192. DELTA DELTA LAMBDA—St. Elmo A. Greaux (S), 638 6th St.. W. Palm Beach, Fla. 193. DELTA EPSILON LAMBDA—Billy Jones (Hi, 342-a East Broadway, East St. Louis, III. 194. DELTA ZETA LAMBDA—George W. Hunter (P), State A. and M. College, Orangeburg, S. C. 195. DELTA ETA LAMBDA—P. A. Townsend (S), 416 Kansas Ave., Topeka, Kansas. 196. DELTA THETA LAMBDA—Ernest H. Wright (S). Alabama A. and M. College, Normal, Ala. 197. DELTA IOTA LAMBDA—James A. Hurling (S). 1729 7th Ave., Columbus, Ga. 198. DELTA KAPPA LAMBDA—Clyde L. Reese (P). 305 Sanborn St., Florence, S. C. 199. DELTA MU LAMBDA—Frederick D. Williams (P), 191 Bloomfield Ave., Montclair, N. J. 200. DELTA NU LAMBDA—L. Wilson York (S), 205 N. Ridge St., Danville, Va. 201. GENERAL ORGANIZATION 202. DELTA XI LAMBDA—Herndon G. Harrison (S). 808 Wooden Blvd., Orlando, Fla. 203. DELTA OMICRON LAMBDA—Simon J. DeVane (S), 6V2 Pine St., Cambridge, Md. 204. DELTA PI LAMBDA—Andrew J. Durgan (SO, 1417 Tremont St., Selma, Ala. 205. DELTA RHO LAMBDA—U. J. Andrews (P), P. O. Drawer 1598, San Antonio, Texas. 206. DELTA SIGMA LAMBDA—Charles L. Shepard (S), A. M. and N . College, Pine Bluff, Ark. 207. DELTA TAU LAMBDA—William M. Corbin (P), 4505 S. 19th St., Phoenix, Ariz. 208. DELTA UPSILON LAMBDA—James C. Leary (S). 1956 Weinstock St., Shreveport, La. 209. DELTA PHI LAMBDA—William Kimber (S), 31 Washington Square, Tuscaloosa, Ala. 210. DELTA CHI LAMBDA—F. D. Bobo (P). 2009 N. 10th St.. Milwaukee, Wis. 211. DELTA PSI LAMBDA—Charles B. Minor (S). 2060 High St.. Denver. Colo. 212. EPSILON ALPHA LAMBDA—William F. Jones (P), 123 Summer Kamp, Tyler, Texas. 213. EPSILON BETA LAMBDA—W. S. Hutchings (S), 536 New St., Macon, Ga. 214. EPSILON GAMMA LAMBDA—Edward O. Gourdin, 35 Hutchins St., Roxbury, Mass. 215. EPSILON DELTA LAMBDA—Robert E. Watson (P), Box 145, Sylacauga, Ala. 216. EPSILON EPSILON LAMBDA—J. W. Yancy, II (S), 1116 Elm Ave., Waco. Texas. 217. EPSILON ZETA LAMBDA—Charles H. Diez (S). 9340 N. Portsmouth, Portland. Ore. 218. EPSILON ETA LAMBDA—Cleo G. Davis, 311 S. Elm St., Charleston. Mo. 219. EPSILON THETA LAMBDA—Dwight A. Burgess (S). Shelly Bay, Bermuda. 220. EPSILON IOTA LAMBDA—W. Lovell Turner (S), 604 Adams St., Suffolk, Va. 221. EPSILON KAPPA LAMBDA—Orlando C. Powers (P). P. O. Box 196, Grambling, La. 222. EPSILON MU LAMBDA—LeRoy Anderson (S), 622 N. Coyle St., Pensacola, Fla. 223. EPSILON NU LAMBDA—Winston R. Pearson (S), Manager's Office, Jeffry Wilson Homes, Portsmouth, Va. 224. EPSILON XI LAMBDA—B. H. Cooper (S), Box 1000, Clarksdale, Miss. 225. EPSILON OMICRON LAMBDA—Thomas M. Law (S). St. Paul's Polytechnic Institute, LawTenceville, Va. 226. EPSILON PI LAMBDA—O. H. Jones (S), 1105 S. E. 6th Ave., Gainesville, Fla. 227. EPSILON RHO LAMBDA—E. W. Nichols (S), State Teachers College, Fayetteville, N. C. 228. EPSILON SIGMA LAMBDA—Willie T. Ellis (S), 903 Bradley Ave., Tarboro. N. C. 229. EPSILON TAU LAMBDA—John C. Williams (S), Prairie View A. and M. College, Prairie V'iew, Texas. 230. EPSILON UPSILON LAMBDA—James R. Johnson (S), 3420 St. John St., Flint, Mich. 231. EPSILON PHI LAMBDA, Burton G. W (S), 900 Dunbar Ave., Port Arthur, Texas 232. EPSILON CHI LAMBDA—Edward N. Sm (S), Elizabeth City State Teachers Colle Elizabeth City, N. C.

ANNUAL

SUNDAY, OCT. 2 4 thru SUNDAY, OCT. 31, 1954 SPONSORED BY

THE ALPHA PHI ALPHA FRATERNITY, INC. • • • • • • •

THEME:

Intelligent Citizenship Inspires Freedom; Peace and Progress Chapters of The Fraternity in this Country and Abroad will present radio and television programs, work shops, panel discussions, clinics, and other types of programs urging all eligible citizens to

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STUDY THE PUBLIC ISSUES

STUDY THE RECORDS OF CANDIDATES FOR PUBLIC OFFICE! •

THEN BE SURE TO VOTE!!

VOTE AS YOU PLEASE . . . BUT VOTE!! This Is An Educational, Non-Partisan Campaign The Office of Educational Activities, DR. MILTON WRIGHT, Director Wilberforce University, Wilberforce, Ohio