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CONTENTS: ARTICLES 2 3 4 7 14

BROTHER GEORGE BIDDLE K E L L E Y P A S S E S NOW T H A T YOU ARE IN COLLEGE? WEST (by god) VIRGINIA N E W S WITH A NATIONAL FLAVOR 56TH ANNIVERSARY CONVENTION

DEPARTMENTS 8 EDITORIALLY S P E A K I N G . . .

8 R E F R E S H YOUR MEMORY 9 BOOKS 10 F R A T FUN 11 O P P O R T U N I T I E S 11 MUSING WITH THE P O E T S 12 LETTERS FROM GENERAL O F F I C E R S 18 LETTERS FROM GENERAL O F F I C E R S 21 C H A P T E R ACTIVITIES 29 S P O R T S 30 BROTHERS IN THE ARMED F O R C E S 31 OMEGA CHAPTER 32 DIRECTORY 1962 - 1963 FRONT COVER: Pictures of the six deceased Jewels: Charles Henry Chapman, Nov. 22, 1934; Eugene Kinckle Jones, Jan. 11, 1954; George B. Kelley, May 5 1962; Nathaniel A. Murray, Dec. 6, 1959; Robert H. Ogle, Dec. 3, 1936; Vertner W. Tandy, Nov. 7. 1949 - and the one living Jewel, Henry A. Callis.

BACK COVER: Administration Building, Morristown College, Tennessee.

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Organizing Editor, 1914: Raymond * * *

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EDITOR-IN-CHIEF: C. ANDERSON DAVIS THE SPHINX:

P. O. BOX 1420, BLUEFIELD, W. VA.

CONTRIBUTING EDITORS: Lewis O. Swingler, Charles Wesley, W. Wesley Wheatstone, Robert F. Custis, O. Wilson Winters, Laurence T. Young, William H. Hale, Charles A. Broaddus, J, Malvin Goode, J. M. Ellison, Belford Lawson, Lionel H. Newsome, Frank L. Stanley, Sr., A. Maceo Smith, T. Winston Cole, Kermit J. Hall, Millard R. Dean, W. H. D. Williams, W. Barton Beatty, Maceo Hill, James E. Earley, L. W. Jeffries, Frank W. Mitchell.

EDITORIAL ADVISORY COMMITTEE: J. Herbert King, J. E. Martin, Felix Warren, John H. Johnson, John C. Brown, William H. Hale, Malvin Goode, Lewis O. Swingler, Marshall Harris, Moss H. Kendrix.

The Sphinx is the magazine (Official Organ) of Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity, Inc., 4432 South Parkway, Chicago, 111., William H. Hale, President, Laurence T. Young, General Secretary, C. Anderson Davis, Editor; published four times a year, February, May, October and December. Copyright, 1962 by The Sphinx, Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity, Inc. Subscription rate: $2.00 per year.

Address all communications to The Sphinx, P . O. Box 1420, or 300 Sussex Street, Bluefield, W. Va. Entered as second-class matter at the Post Office at Bluefield, W. Va., under act of March 3, 1879.

Acceptance for mailing at a special rate of postage provided for in Section 1102, act of October 3, 1917, and authorized on July 5, 1918.

Ociolte/i - Aouembeti . . .

Fall months: of decision, hopeful beginnings, fading beauty of nature, thanksgiving, fun and festivity.

BRIGHT, PENETRATING EYES LOOK TO THE GODS OF *

KNOWLEDGE AND OF DESTINY FOR THE TOOLS OF CARRYING OUT THE FUTURE

"I will lift up mine eyes unto the hills, from whence cometh my help.

My help cometh from the Lord, which made heaven and earth."

FALL, THE WONDERFUL SEASON OF HARVESTING, WHEN NATURE GD7ES DEATH TO THE FRUITS O F SUMMER T H A T L I F E MAY BLOOM AGAIN IN SPRING.

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THANKSGIVING

PRAYER

Our Father, by whose appointment the seasons come and go, and who makest the fruits of the earth to minister to the needs of men, we offer Thee our thanksgiving. Accept our praise that seed time and harvest have not failed; that love is the bond which binds us together in h u m a n brotherhood; and that our nation has been preserved from the wilds of evil and the chaos of war. Help us to freely offer our vows and share our talents and wealth in sacrificial love as a token of our appreciation for Thy bounteous blessings.

"For the beauty of the earth, For the glory of the skies, For the love which from our birth Over and around us lies: LORD OF ALL, TO THEE WE RAISE, THIS OUR VOICE OF GRATEFUL PRAISE. Amen.

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D E A T H C L A I M S T H E B O D Y OF B R O T H E R J E W E L G E O R G E BIDDLE KELLEY

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BUT HIS SPIRIT MARCHES ON

"Now the laborer's task is o'er; Now the battle day is past; Now upon the farther shore Lands the voyager at last.

Father, in Thy gracious keeping Leave we now Thy servant sleeping."

Truly a 'great spirit has fallen' to the sorrow of countless thousands who mourn his death but to the joy of the "Eternal Heavenly Host".

The Troy Record carried the following story: "George B. Kelley, 77, 1 113th St., a leading representative of the Negro people of Troy, died Saturday, May 5, at Leonard Hospital after a brief illness.

He was a native Trojan and a graduate of the old Troy Academy and Cornell University, where he received a civil engineering degree. He was employed by the New York State E n gineering Department and later worked for 32 years for the State Department of Taxation and Finance. He was a senior auditor at the time of his r e tirement in 1952.

An elder of Liberty Presbyterian Church, Mr. Kelley was vice chairman of Troy Council Against Discrimination and one of the founders of the first Negro fraternities for college students in the United State, Alpha Phi Alpha.

He had served on the board of directors of the YMCA and was past master of Mt. Moriah Lodge, F & A M." The Funeral Service was conducted in Liberty Presbyterian Church, Troy, N. Y., Thursday, May 10. The officiating pastor was The Rev. Delbert Wempler, Jr. The Eulogy was delivered by the Rev. Bro. J. Clinton Hoggard, secretary of the Board of Foreign Missions of the A. M. E. Zion Church and one of the chaplains of Alpha.

Other participating ministers were the Revs. Aaron T. Hoggard and Mack Brandon.

General President Bro. Dr. William H. Hale represented the fraternity and delivered the following statement: "The heavens declare the glory of God and the firmaments showeth his handiwork. Part of this handiwork is man to whom God bequeaths his earth and the fullness thereof. He places man here for a brief while to enjoy the fruits of his beneficience and while enjoying them to gain for himself i m mortality in the only way possible rjy joining with others in helping make the dream of the good life a reality for

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everyone by helping establish the Kingdom of God solidly in the hearts of men. Such is the record of George B. Kelley.

When a man dies will he live again?

This question comes echoing down the centuries and the answer today is the same as it was at that earlier time, Yes! For so long as there are others who believe in and share the same principles of right and truth, he lives.

For so long as those of us who remain and those who are to come after carry with us in our minds the image of his life, he continues to walk amongst us.

The thousands of men who proudly bear the name of Alpha Phi Alpha are saddened by the passing of our Founder and our Brother, yet in our sadness we remind ourselves and the members of his family that the will of God, the Creator of all things, must be done that each person moves toward that destiny which in its very sorrow holds the triumph of the ages. It is for us then, the living, to rededicate ourselves to those high principles for which our Brother stood and to determine to do all we can to make these things in which we all believe live in the hearts of men."

Bro. Hoggard used the passage of Scripture for Exodus 20:12 in his message: "Honor Thy Father and Thy Mother; that thy days may be long in the land which the Lord thy God giveth." Excerpts from the message: "The purpose of an eulogy in a funeral service is to lift in "bar relief" those qualities of life which ought be r e garded as exemplary within the life of the person for whom we assemble to pay tribute. The Christian funeral service is designed to identify the relationship between these qualities of life

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in a man with those eternal qualities of character as set forth in the JudeaoChristian tradition.

Seldom is the text of this message used to relate the life of one who r e cently joined the "realm of larger d i mensions", yet, an appropriate scripture to characterize the conduct of life and the end of George Biddle Kelley, is to say that the longevity of Mr. Kelley's life may well be the fulfillment of his observance of the mandate of God, to the children of Israel through Moses on Mt. Sinai when Moses r e ceived the "Ten Commandments" one of which was the familiar, "Honor thy father and thy mother that thy days may be long in the land which the Lord thy God giveth thee." This is of course not to say that all dwellers on the earth who live a long time necessarily have observed the mandate of filial loyalty anymore that it is true that persons of short length of life imply a "curse" for non-observance of parental respect. "Our times are not in our hands' but if Thou dost will length of life, how blessed for him to have lived long as a reward for abiding by the instruction of father and mother which was received in childhood and youth.

We cannot choose our parents, but how good if our parents were chosen

by God to be pioneers in the age of their existence. This was true of the maternal and paternal parents and grandparents of George Biddle Kelley.

His father migrated from Virginia as a fugitive slave during the Civil War to a land of presumed freedom and opportunity. His mother came of a long line of distinguished Hudson River citizens who were established in Newburgh, New York. His grandfather, the late Rev. W. H. Decker, was one of the most cultured and capable preachers and pastors of the A. M. E. Zion Church in the 19th Century. His ministry enlivened the hopes of floundering Negroes after the Civil War who (Continued on page 27)

Funeral Services for Jewel George B. Kelley before his home with Mrs. Kelley

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Now That You Are In College What Is Your Purpose?

by Bro. Martin L. Harvey

2. A student will fit all his activities and interests toward his ultimate goal.

For a person to be in college is more than a matter of geographical location on a tree shaded campus with ivy covered buildings. To be in college is to have membership in an academic community devoted to the quest for learning and wisdom.

A student, therefore, is a person who is learning to develop his potentialities and talents, who is learning to look openly at his world, to think on the basis of facts and not on the basis of pressure to conform.

A man should ask himself what kind of person do I want to be twenty-five years from now? In the light of that objective, he will choose those activities and short range goals in terms of whether they will contribute to the kind of person he wants to be. He will choose his curriculum, his subject matter courses, his habits of study, his male friends, his social groups, and even his girl friends. For what a man does in college will stick with him the rest of his life. If he receives his grades by cheating, he will cheat in his profession. If he wastes time in college, he will waste time in his work.

Four observations follow from this: 1. A student will use every opportunity the college affords to develop his powers.

This means the books in the library, the concerts and lectures, the convocations, the social affairs sponsored by student organizations, and the opportunities for leadership through student activities.

But this necessitates a scale of values concerning these activities and their contribution to the development of his potentials.

One of the unhealthy trends in college life is the idea that we should develop well-rounded persons. This sounds like a desirable objective, but serious reflection will indicate that it is a dangerous idea. We have too many well-rounded people in â&#x20AC;˘our colleges now. A well-rounded person is like a bell - he either rolls in the first direction he is pushed, or else he bounces off whatever wall he encounters. Instead, we need people whose lives and purposes come to a point, a focus, which can penetrate whatever opposition they meet. We need pointed people who have the honor of a certain aim.

It follows then that a college man should rank his interests and activities in order of their importance to his ultimate purpose. If, for instance, academic competence should have first place in the scale, then physical well being may have to be sacrificed; if financial integrity is high in the scale then social life may have to be sacrificed.

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If he exploits people in college, he will exploit people in his business. On the other hand, if he develops the habit of regular study, of completing his assignments on schedule, of relaxing after his study period is over, of doing more than his assigned work, these habits will also become a part of his life pattern. As George Elliot wrote, "Our deeds follow us from afar, and what we have been makes us what we are," and he should have added, "what we will be".

3. He will make decisions on the basis of rational thinking.

An academic community, although dedicated in theory to the use of the mind, often encourages students to make decisions on the basis of peer groups, examples of others, pressures to conform. But the purpose of study

is to train people to act on the basis of facts, and the organizing of those facts, to the end that conclusions leading to action are consistent and logical.

This use of the mind must be applied to all areas of life where decisions must be made - the choice of a vocation, the choice of a life mate, the choice of a philosophy, as well as in the day by day decisions which must be made. So often, students do not apply the facts gleaned from their courses to the p r o b lems of the world, the campus and themselves. A student in political science, for instance, should feel urged to apply his knowledge of political theory to the campus political situation as well as to an evaluation of the state and national political scene.

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Seek Academic

Excellence.

While grades are not a final indication of a person's mental capacity, they are the generally accepted indication of a person's academic performance. This applies to job placement, scholarships, and entrance into graduate or professional school.' So often those who have good potential, but who are ineligible for wider freshman or sophomore year, and good grades in their last two years, but their cumulative average is not up to par because of those first two years. This points up the importance of a good start.

Nothing equals the importance of a person seeking in college to become a man not only of learning but of wisdom - the wisdom of wide ranging interests, sound judgment, consistent habits of study, and logical reason a p plied to the personal and social problems of his world.

This short history describes an ancient man of wisdom: "This wisdom have I seen also under the sun, and it seemed great to me. There was a small city, and few men were in it. And there came a great king against it, and besieged it, and built great bulwarks against it. Now there was found in it a poor wise man who "by his wisdom" delivered the city; yet no man remembered that same wise man."

MARTIN L. HARVEY is dean of students at Southern University in Baton Rouge. Louisiana. He received his undergraduate degrees in Administration of Higher Education at New York University. Dean Harvey is a frequent speaker on college campuses in all parts of the country, and has met with student groups in all trte larger countries of Europe. Asia, and Africa. He is a life member of the fraternity and a member of Beta Iota Lambda Chapter, in Baton Rouge. La.

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First Baptist Church Charleston, W. Va.

Bro. C. Anderson Davis congratulates President Kennedy on the progress of his campaign in the West Virginia Primary.

Jet Magazine credited Bro. Davis with corralling the large Negro vote for the President.

Approximately 85 percent of the Negro Democrats voted for the President.

Some of the most beautiful, natural landscaping in all the world is found on the hillsides and in the deep enchanting valleys of West Virginia. Her tall green trees, wild flowers, singing rivers and streams add to the grandeur of her stately mountain peaks. Nature paints the most colorful and picturesque sights, for the eyes to behold the year 'round.

This mountainous state is noted for its vast "billion dollar" (Black Diamond) soft coal fields. The state flower is the rhododendrom maximum or "big laurel".

Nineteen hundred and sixty-three will mark her 100th birth year, the only state to celebrate a centennial in this particular year.

West Virginia has a rather unique history in that she came into being by seceding from her mother state and contrary to the provision of the U. S. Constitution: "no state shall be formed or erected within the Jurisdiction of any other state . . . without the consent of the Legislature of the States concerned as well as of the Congress;" her legislature assumed the role of Virginia and voted herself into being.

However, the reasoning of this action was deemed sound and valid by President Lincoln who signed the West Virginia Statehood Bill.

Early in the 19th century great differences appeared to be growing between the peoples of the western and

President Kennedy, Mrs. Marjorie Lawson and Bro. Davis •confer on campaign strategy.

Mrs. Lawson headed the West Virginia Primary campaign assisted by Bro. Davis.

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eastern portions of Virginia. The m o u n tain barriers separating the two sections seemed to render them "entirely dissimilar in their social relations and their institutions." There were other differences centered around unfair t a x ation, education, internal improvements, and slavery.

Eventhough slavery was one of the contributing factors to secession, it was not "the" cause. One author states that "Few persons in the northwest cared for Negroes, other than to be rid of them." The more wealthy were concerned as to what secession would do to their wealth; while others sympathized with the South and the institution of slavery; and a large number gave very little thought to the institution of slavery at all.

Some leaders of the western section seized upon the secession movement of Virginia from the union to further their statehood ambitions. This action alienated many of the strong leaders who could not divorce themselves from the Old Dominion and all that it stood for.

Five days after Fort Sumpter, in South Carolina, was fired upon the Virginia Secession Convention adopted an ordinance of secession by a vote of 88 to 55. Of the forty-seven delegates, from what is now West Virginia, thirty-two voted against secession, eleven for it and four did not vote.

Forces were already at work in the western section of Virginia to organize a new state. A convention was held in Clarksburg, April 22, 1861. Another convention was held in Wheeling, May 13-15 and the second Wheeling Convention was held June 11-25. There (Continued on page 5)

West Virginia State Capitol Building Charleston. West Virginia

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v/as some question of the authority of these conventions and the legality of their representation, nevertheless, the work of the conventions was considered valid and finally led to the necessary action which established the new state.

The First Constitutional Convention of West Virginia met in the Federal Building, Wheeling, November 26, 1861 and a recall session, February 12-20, 1863. One of the important acts of the convention was to change the name of the new state from "Kanawha" to West Virginia. It is reported that when the news came to the far away mountain people that a name had been chosen, it was announced as: "West (by god) Virginia".

It is interesting to note that the constitution adopted provided that representation in each branch of Legislature was to be on white population basis and suffrage was vested in the "white male citizens of the state."

The constitution also provided that "no slaves shall be brought, or free persons of color be permitted to come into this State for permanent residence."

This provision, however, was changed as a result of the Wiley Amendment which provided that "all slaves under twenty-one on July 4, 1863, shall be free when they arrive at the age of twenty-one," and that the provision forbidding free persons of color to r e side in the state be changed so as to apply only to additional slaves.

The General Assembly of the Reorganized Government of Virginia (West Virginia) approved the formation of the new state and a proper memorial was presented to the U. S. Senate by Senator Waitman T. Wiley, May 29, 1892. This was the beginning of a long drawn out fight for approval which finally came after the new state had changed its constitution to meet the requirements of the Wiley Amendment.

President Lincoln issued the historic

proclamation, J u n e 20, 1863, u n d e r which West Virginia became the thirtyfifth state in the Union.

When the Civil War ended it is estimated that from twenty-eight to thirty-six thousand West Virginia soldiers were enlisted in the Union Army and from seven to nine thousand were enlisted in the Confederate forces. Two hundred and twelve "Colored Troops" were among the Union soldiers.

The many political and social differences which existed during the early years left an unholv division within the state from which it still suffers. The lack of tradition caused many sectional and family feuds. One such family feud was that of the Hatfields and McCovs of McDowell, Wyoming, Mingo and Logan Counties. The new state for a long time was "a house divided against itself." Strong feelings of sectionalism exist even today, however, modern, means of transportation, communications and most of all a growing consciousness of the evils created by s u c h unwholesome divisions have caused the development of a greater degree of unitv. Bro. Judge Thurgood Marshall once remarked that the trouble with West Virginia was that evervthing went around it instead of through it. Thanks to wise nlannine; a modern highway is now being constructed that will run from the northern to the southern end of the state linking with the W. Va. Turnpike, to be completed in the next ten years, bringing with it culture and industry.

What part has the Negro played in the state during the development of its rugged history?

A high officer in the department of education, a few years ago, on seeing a pamphlet in the home of a state college president titled "What The Negro Thinks", remarked, "Who in the hell cares what the Negro thinks". This (Continued on page 6)

Administration Building West Virginia State College

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L. to R. - Top to Bottom: Sen. Jenningsnings Randolph, Gov. Wm. W. Barron, Bro. Dr. J. Ernest Martin, Bro. Dr. J. C. Kingslow, Bro. Judge Leon P. Miller, Bro. Dr. P. G. Howard, Mrs. Memphis Tennessee Garrison, Bro. C. C. Carter, Bro. E. L. James, Jr., Bro. G. E. Ferguson, Bro. Felix Warren, Bro. G. Howard Mitchell, Bro. Dr. Wm. J. L. Wallace, Bro. Rev. Moses Newsome.

Chairman Bro. Dr. P. R. Higginbotham Signs Bill For Change of Health Codes

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(Continued from page 5) seems to have been the attitude of many politicians through the years. The voting strength of the Negro has not been large enough, nor responsible enough to make a great difference, with the exception of a few counties at v a r ious periods.

The U. S. Census, 1960, reported the population of West Virginia to be 1.860, 421, of this number 1.770.133 are white; 89.378 are Negro and 910 are of other races. The total population in 1950 was 2,005,552, of this number 1,890,282 were white. 114,867 Negro and 403 of other races. In ten years the state lost 145,131 of its citizens, or 7.2 percent of its total population.

The loss consisted of 120.149 (6.3%) whites, and 25,489 (22.1%) Negroes, but there was a gain of 570 (44.2%) persons of other races.

The vast majority of the Negro population resides in sixteen (largely coal producing) counties, 81,169 or 89.6% of the entire Negro population. Five counties have a total of 54,759 or 61.3% of the entire Negro population: McDowell, 15,899 (T. 71.359); Kanawha, 14.535 (T. 252,925); Raleigh, 9,538 (T. 77.826); Mercer, 7,186 (T. 68,202); Favette, 7,610 (T. 61,731). There are fifteen counties that have less than twenty-five Negroes.

Automation has played havoc with employment in the coal industry; yet more coal is mined with approximately one fourth of the number of miners formerly used. With automation has come, even mere, discrimination against the Negro in industry.

West Virginia is the fourth richest state in natural-resources and the biggest producer of soft coal. In the heart of the Kanawha valley are to be found large chemical plants and some of the nation's largest industries. It is one of the nation's largest glass and hardwood timber producing states. Incidently, some of these plants through the years have practiced discrimination in employment againt the Negro.

There is a great potential in the state for tourist trade but the powers to be have been slow in developing it.

One writer has said that the great cause of West Virginia's slow development is absentee ownership. Most of the large industry, particularly the coal industry is controlled by outsiders.

An article in the February 6, 1960 issue of The Saturday Evening Post, lifting up the ills of West Virginia and caused quite a bit of concern and criticism on the part of newspapers and leaders, eventhough the contents of the article were true and possibly understated.

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The United Mine Workers of America (at one time boasted of more than 154, 000 members in W. Va.) has been a strong political force in the state since the early thirties. Negroes have held high offices in its local (completely integrated) unions as well as on the district level. John L. Lewis, the Union's top leader, has exerted unusual political influence in West Virginia, eventhough, not a citizen of the state.

The union has been accused of practicing discrimination against Negroes in the last few years.

Eventhough the Negro population is a small percentage of the total, he has made an important impact upon the political and social fields of endeavor.

Serving in the legislature have been Attys. Julius Love (R), T. Edward Hill (R), Thomas Gillis Nutter (R), Harry J. Capehart, Sr. (R), Howard Harper ( R ) . Stewart A. Calhoun (R), J. E. Thompson (R), Fleming A. Jones (D) and presently serving is Mrs. Elizabeth Drewry ( D ) .

Atty. Capehart also served as Assistant U. S. District Attorney for Southern West Virginia; Atty. Arthur Froe (R) served as Recorder of Deeds, in Washington, D. C ; Mrs. A. L. Spaulding was an Assistant Secretary in the Department of Health, Education and Welfare under the administration of President Eisenhower who also a p pointed Atty. Leon P. Miller (R) as U. S. Attorney in the Virgin Islands, 19541962.

The governor, the Honorable W. W. Barron, is very liberal in his presentations and his administration has been progressive and good for the state. He has made a few major appointments of Negroes, the most outstanding being that of Mrs. M. R. M. Bateman, M. D., July 24, 1962, as acting director of the Department of Mental Health. It is hoped that he will soon appoint her as permanent director since she is r e puted to be the best qualified person for this position in the state. She is the highest state paid employee $20, 000), even higher than the governor.

Some other positions held by Negroes: Atty. J. Alexander Creasey holds the second highest salaried position of any Negro as chairman of the Board of Probation and Parole and Bro. Atty.

Howard Mitchell is Assistant Attorney General. Mrs. Mildred Jackson is Election Clerk in the state department, Atty. C. W. Dickerson is Assistant U. S. District Attorney for Southern West Virginia, Atty. Charles Price is an attorney in the Workman's Compensation Department, Atty. Hugo Payne is an attorney in the Tax Department, James D. Preston is a beer investigator

for District 8. Joseph C. Peters is a research analyst in the Department of Public Works, Bro. C. C. Carter is an assistant in the Department of Education, and Dr. Samuel J. Baskerville is a member of the State Board of Education.

Possibly the most glorious history of the Negro in West Virginia is that of the Negro in McDowell County ("Free State of McDowell"). More Negroes from this county have held high state and national political positions than any of the others. Thomas Witcher, an old-timer, states that McDowell County was the first to employ Negro policemen. The first policeman that I ever saw was a deputy sheriff from McDowell County.

The late Tom Whittico a Republican was one of the most colorful politicians in the state. He owned and operated a newspaper - The McDowell Times - which played an important role in the life of the entire state.

The late A. L. Calhoun was possibly the wealthiest Negro in the state. He owned property throughout the county and was a powerful figure during his dav. His son. Bro. Stewart Calhoun, (D) is now Assistant Prosecuting Attorney.

Thomas Witcher again states that the late Joe Parsons who operated a detective agency was once elected high sheriff of the county, but for various reasons did not serve.

Keystone, with its Negro Cinder Bottom, was at one time spoken of nationwide for her "high-life, saloons, and things of the world".

"The Free State of McDowell" is no more. The Negro of McDowell, by no means, plays the decisive role in politics which he played approximately three decades ago, and the county is one of the most segregated and most backward, in the field of race relations.

Bro. Dr. P. G. Howard who runs a prosperous drug store in Keystone and Bro. Dr. D. T. Murray led a brilliant campaign under the NAACP to integrate the county school system. They were very much discouraged because of the lack of cooperation on the part of Negroes.

Bro. Dr. H. D. Clark a Williamson dentist and president of the local NAACP branch has been a powerful force for good in Mingo County. His influence is felt among whites as well as Negroes and approximately ninety percent of his practice is white.

Kanawha County has been one of the most liberal counties in the state. It was the first to make an effort toward desegregation in its school system, (Continued on page 27)

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NEWS WITH A NATIONAL FLAVOR

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CONGRATULATIONS BROTHER MARSHALL The U. S. Senate has confirmed the appointment of Bro. Judge Thurgood Marshall, "Mr. Civil Rights", to the Second District U. S. Circuit Court of Appeals. Bro. Marshall was appointed to this $25,000 a year lifetime Federal Judgeship by President John F. Kennedy September 24, 1961, but the Senate held up his confirmation for some time, largely due to the stubborness of southern Senators who wished to embarrass Bro. Marshall because of his imposing and outstanding record in the field of civil rights. On Tuesday, September 18th, the Senate, after a long drawn out delay, finally confirmed Judge Marshall under pressure and the fury of President John F. Kennedy, the NAACP, northern senators, and thousands of citizens and organizations throughout the country. The vote was ^4-16 - thirty Democrats and twentyfour Republicans voted for confirmation.

Bro. Marshall was born July 2, 1908 in northwest Baltimore. He received his bachelor of arts degree from Lincoln University in Pa. in 1930 and his law degree from Howard University in 1933. He passed the bar the same year and entered private practice. In 1936 he started working with the late Bro. Charles Houston who was legal counsel for the NAACP. After the death of Bro. Houston. Bro. Marshall assumed these strenuous duties and led the organization to many outstanding victories. He was director of the NAACP Legal Defense and Educational Fund at the time of his appointment to the judgeship.

He personally won more cases before the United States Supreme Court than any other attorney. The epitome being the historic May 17. 1954, the death blow to legal segregation in public schools with far reaching implications in every phase of segregation. He matched wits with the best legal brains the South could recruit, including the renowned Constitutional wizard, John W. Davis of West Virginia.

He is married to Mrs. Cecelia (Cissy) Marshall and has two sons, Thurgood 6, and John Williams 4.

Mrs. Marshall was secretary to the NAACP's branch director. Gloster Current for nine years before marrying Judge Marshall, December 17, 1955.

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Brother Judge Thurgood Marshall

Judge Marjorie Laivson

WASHINGTON, D. C.'s FIRST WOMAN JUDGE Mrs. Marjorie Lawson an outstanding attorney of Washington has become the first woman judge of the nation's capital.

President John F. Kennedy made the appointment and she was confirmed by the U. S. Senate with little difficulty. Hearings were held in July at which time she had the recommendations of such persons as Dr. James Nabrit, president of Howard University; Thomas Jackson, president of the District of Columbia's Bar Association; J. C. Turner, president of the Greater Labor Council, AFL-CIO, and Atty. Gerhard Van Arkle, former counsel for the Senate District Committee. She is an associate judge of Juvenile Court with a ten year tenure at $17,000.00 per year.

Mrs. Lawson is a native of Pittsburgh, Pa. She is a graduate of Columbia University, Terrell Law School and the University of Michigan where she received her degree in social work.

A former social worker she has practiced law in Washington for several years. At one time she wrote for the Pittsburgh Courier as a columnist. She is legal counsel for the National Council of Negro Women and a member of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority. Mrs. Lawson was one of the leaders in the presidential campaign of President Kennedy in which she showed unusual leadership ability and a superb knowledge and know-how in mass organization. She was one of the leading personalities in corralling the large number of Negro votes for the president. One of her most successful campaigns was in the West Virginia primary campaign.

Mrs. Lawson brings to this high judicial bench a wealth of experience and knowledge plus unusual charm and beauty, seldom has so many qualities been wrapped in one package.

The lady judge is the wife of one of Alpha's most outstanding sons and one of the nations top lawyers, Atty. Belford V. Lawson, who was a former general president

BroOier Malvm R Goode ABC-TV HIRES BROTHER GOODE A S N E W S M A N

Malvin R. (Mai) Goode, a member of the staff of the Pittsburgh Courier and one of Pittsburgh's most dynamic personalities and a pioneer in many fields of endeavor, this week, was hired to a well-paying job as staff newsman on the staff of the American Broadcasting Company (ABC).

Bro. Goode is to join the staff on September 10, James C. Haggerty, ABC vice president in charge of news, special events, and public affairs, said in the official announcement.

Bro. Gcode has had more than thirteen years in news broadcasting, beginning in 1949 when he broadcast 15minute radio news programs for KQV. Pittsburgh. His career has embraced radio and television at stations throughout Eastern United States. Two years after he began morning and afternoon news show at WHOD, now WAMO. Homestead, Pa., he was credited with having one of the highest rated newscasts in that area.

In 1952 he joined the National Association of Radio and Television News Directors, scored important interviews with Sen. Estes Kefauver, chairman of Senate Investigation Committee; Gen. Carlos Romulo, and David Lawrence, Governor of Pennsylvania. The newnational network newsman was born in White Plains, Va., the son of the late William and Mary Goode, who came to Homestead, Pa. He's been married to the former Mary Lavelle about 26 years and they have six children, all R's - Russel, Robert, Richard, Roberta, Ronald, and Rosalia.

JUDGE WADDY BEGINS JUDICIAL CAREER A standing room only audience witnessed the swearing in of brother Joseph A. Waddy as an associate judge of the Domestic Relations branch, Municipal Court, Washington, D. C. Approximately 250 persons watched (Continued on page 28)

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Editorially Speaking EMANCIPATION PROCLAMATION The year 1963 will mark the one hundredth year since the signing of the Emancipation Proclamation by t h e great emancipator, Abraham Lincoln, then president of the United States of America. This centennial year should b e one marked with a jubilant celebration by all Americans.

We trust that among the objectives of the celebration will be the following: Is there an official sweetheart pin?

No. Coat of Arms is permissable on small jewelry.

Are there colors for the Spinx Club as for the Fraternity?

No. How many Alpha Brothers are there?

There a r e more than 20,000 Alpha men throughout the world, however, at t h e present time there a r e 6,700 ive brothers. the Alpha wives organizations an 'fficial part of the Fraternity?

These organizations have no official status with t h e fraternity, however, they a r e encouraged by local chapters in various cities. These groups serve a very useful purpose and ofttimes serve as morale builders. We have no official record of these groups or where they a r e . These groups are called by various names: Alpha Wives and Sweethearts, A l phabettes, Women of Alpha Phi A l pha, etc.

An effort was made at the Buffalo Convention to set up a type- of official organization for these groups but the resolution was defeated by m a jority vote.

Are the Alpha Kappa Alpha's the official Sisters of Alpha?

Alpha Phi Alpha has no official sisters. On various campuses many of the undergraduate chapters for reasons known best to themselves associate with some one sorority group.

This is purely a local fad and has no status with the general body. We would certainly be flattered to have the AKA's as our sisters or any of the other Greek Letter Sororities but our fraternity has never seen fit to seek such relationship.

What is the Fraternity Motto?

"First of all, servants of all, we shall transcend all." o o o QUESTIONS ARE WELCOMED ADDRESSED TO THE EDITOR

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To commemorate and call attention to this great event in our history; to e n courage all Negroes to join in the fight for civil rights in America being waged by the NAACP and other organizations; to inspire young Negroes to greater u n dertakings; to show that the American democratic form of Government affords opportunities for growth and development of all segments of its people; to create a more profound u n d e r s t a n d i n g , appreciation and goodwill which will encourage and inspire the hasty emancipation and freedom of all peoples of the world.

It is to be hoped that individuals, churches, schools, civic, social, fraternal and business organizations; town, cities, counties, states and even t h e United States Government will join in this celebration.

Abraham Lincoln had occasion to issue re war measures but the most celebrated of all was the Proclamation of Emanci ration on J a n u a r y 1, 1863. Many important individuals and groups had urged Lincoln to issue such a proclamation from the outset of the war, however, the iciea matured very slowly in his mind. Lincoln realized that a declaration of emancipation would be futile unless confirmed by victory at arms. He also feared losing the support of t h e slave states which remained in the Union. Knowing that the North was seriously divided over abolition of slavery, h e feared the effects that it would have upon the coming elections.

In spite of the many reasons advanced as to why such a proclamation should not be issued, the president came to realize "without slavery the rebellion could never have existed and without slavery it could not continue." Said he: "I admit that slavery is the root of the rebellion, or at least its sine qua non." The victory of McClellan over Lee at Antietam Creek, which was the bloodiest single' day of fighting in the war, was significant and furnished Lincoln the victory for which he was waiting to issue his proclamation of emancipation. Monday, September 22, 1862, 12:00 o'clock noon, the president called his cabinet for a meeting, at which time the contents of a draft of such a document was discussed. Following this meeting t h e first or preliminary Proclamation of Emancipation was issued.

In it Lincoln warned that if the States then in Rebellion did not return to their allegiance by J a n u a r y 1, 1863, he would issue a second proclamation declaring the slaves in those States to be "forever free". The warning was ignored, as he was certain it would be. The president spent the morning of January 1st revising the engrossed copy of the Proclamation. He was interrupted at eleven o'clock to attend a customary reception. It was late in the afternoon when Mr. Lincoln returned to his desk and completed the document.

The signing of the Proclamation was not sensational or dramatic, no ceremony was attempted, those who were in the house came to the Executive Office "from the personal impulse or curiosity". The president's signature was attached to one of the greatest and most beneficent military decrees of history in the presence of less than a dozen persons; after which it was carried to the Department of State to be attested by t he great seal and deposited among the archives of the government."

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There were other acts affecting the Negroes' freedom. Congress passed in 1861 a bill confiscating slaves whose labor was used for insurrectionary purposes.

In harmony with the president's ideas, Congress appropriated a million dollars for compensation to owners of slaves and one hundred thousand dollars to assist in colonization. Another anti-slavery law was Trumbull's Confiscation Act which provided that all slaves of disloyal masters escaping within the lines of the army; all slaves captured from disloyal masters; and all slaves found within any place occupied by Confederate forces and afterward occupied by the forces of the United States should be forever free of their servitude and should not be held again as slaves. The law also authorized the president to employ Negro troops.

In April, 1862, Congress abolished slavery in the District of Columbia and about two months later it prohibited slavery in all the existing territories of the United States and any that might be acquired at any time in the future. In June.

1864, it repealed the Fugitive Slave Act passed in 1793 and amended in the compromise of 1850. In January, 1864, a resolution for an amendment to the Constitution abolishing slavery throughout the United States was introduced in Congress and put into effect, December, 1865. "Thus trie verbal emancipation which Lincoln had proclaimed in 1863 under his war power was extended to include all slaves and implemented by the Thirteenth Amendment."

SCHOLARSHIP Again, we wish to call to the attention of our fine young undergraduate brothers the importance of holding up the ideals proclaimed by Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity. Among the most idealistic goals of Alpha is that of SCHOLASTIC EXCELLENCY. We trust that every Alpha brother enrolled in an institution of higher education will aim high and aim noble accepting nothing less than the highest possible goals. We expect every Alpha brother to reach the peak of his capabilities, and place hard work and study high on his program this school year.

We welcome reports of those brothers who make the Dean's List so that the names may be placed on the Scholastic Honor Roll.

THE SPHINX ANNIVERSARY December 29-31, 1913 found the delegates to the Sixth Annual Convention of Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity assembled in the amphitheatre of the Science Hall on the Howard University Campus. Beta chapter was host for the second time having been the seat of the first convention. This convention gave birth to the Sphinx magazine. A committee was appointed consisting of Brothers J. C. McKelvie, J. D. Malone, T. R. Davis and J. H. Brooks. The committee reported that a journal should be established known as "The Sphinx" to be published monthly, October through May. The editor-in-chief was to be the Vice President. The subscription rate was to be fifty cents per year added to the grand tax.

The idea of establishing the official journal had come up several times in earlier conventions and a recommendation was passed at the 1912 convention, meeting at Ohio State University, but no specific action was taken.

The action of the 1913 convention, setting up the organization for an official journal, was put into effect and gave birth to the Sphinx. The first issue was published in February, 1914.

Come February, 1964, the Sphinx will have been in existence a half century.

There should be a great anniversary celebrating the birth of this GREAT AND BOLD NEW VENTURE in the history of Alpha. This celebration should properly begin with the 1963 convention in Boston, Mass. and end with the 1964 convention in New York City.

It is very fitting that the Fraternity properly observes this anniversary that new inspiration may be provided for the future; that young Alpha brothers may have an opportunity to develop a new appreciation for those who have made many sacrifices to bring the brotherhood to its present status; that the general public may be informed of the progress of the Fraternity and its official publication; and that we may be able to evaluate our present status in the light of what has gone on in the past, looking to a more glorious future.

OCTOBER, 1962

SaoAd "Fight For Freedom", the story of the NAACP, by Langston Hughes, W. W. Norton & Company, Inc., New York, 224 pages, $4.50.

This book again demonstrates the skill and sincerity with which Mr. Hughes writes. He makes what might be cold, historical factual matter come alive with sparkling imagination, so much so, that one can hardly lay the book aside until the pleasure of reading is finished.

The author, poet and playright was born in Joplin, Mo., February 1, 1902.

He has been the recipient of many outstanding awards and was visiting professor at Atlanta University in 1947.

He is a member of the Authors Guild, Dramatists Guild. PEN AND ASCAP. The six chapters of the book are packed with factual historical material about the NAACP as well as many stories and incidents which dramatize the struggle of the Negro in America.

"Fifty years ago the status of the Negro in the United States was not very different from what it was at the end of the Civil War. Lynching, disfranchisment, color-conscious courts, segregation in education, employment, housing and public places were the order of the day - and not merely in the South." It was in this type of atmosphere that the National Association for the Advancement of Colored People, the foremost civil rights organization in America, was born. The organization defines itself as seeking "to end racial discrimination and segregation in all public aspects of American life."

The NAACP really began with a letter written by Mary White Ovington, a young social worker in New York City. As a writer for the New York Evening Post she was assigned to cover the Niagara Movement, led by Dr. W. E. B. DuBois, meeting at Harper's Ferry, W. Va. - what she saw impressed her. She was also aroused over the Atlanta race riots in 1906. Her letter finally brought together a group of (Continued on page 26)

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With Bro. O. W i l s o n W i n t e r s

Vacation E c h o e s These gems of vacation humor, - puns, quips, jokes, stories, anecdotes are collated echoes culled from an abundance of materials heard and read during the summer vacations.

Some may be "reruns" but if so, they will bear rereading.

O v e r h e a r d e n r o u l e to S e a t t l e Fair Fairfax sad he was approaching Albuquerque on the Santa Fe Super Chief when he spied a cute little girl walking down the aisle of the Pullman. "Are you going to Seattle, little lady." "No," she replied politely, "I'm going to the bathroom." * * * * * "Good morning, ma'am" said the stranger when the woman answered the door bell of her boarding house. "Would you like to buy some Surekill insect powder?" "No," she snapped, "I have no use for it here." "Good," replied the stranger. "I'll take that vacant room you're advertising for rent." * * * * * In the hotel lobby the gossips were speculating about the identity of the rich looking matron. Finally someone said "there was an unlettered captain, of a tug-boat, who fell overboard and drowned, leaving his widow $30,000.

"Just imagine that," a sympathetic friend said to her.

"Thirty thousand dollars and he couldn't even read or write." "Or swim," the widow added.

Brief B e d t i m e S t o r y Some men are born with cold feet Some men acquire cold feet And some have cold feet thrust upon them Migration Spring has went The grass has riz I wonder where the birdies is. * * * * $ They say the birdies' on the wing Of all the silly things I've heard I thought the wing was on the bird.

Turnpike P h i l o s o p h y Life begins at forty along with rheumatism and arthritis. * * * * * A girl can be said to have really grown up when she stops counting on her fingers - and begins counting on her legs. * * * * * Middle age is when your narrow waist and broad mind b e gin to change places. * * * * * You're too old when you still chase after women but can't remember what for. * * * * * What did one rheumatism say to the other rheumatism?

"Let's get out of this joint!" * * * * * You are not crazy if you talk to yourself - but watch out if you start to listen.

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"I'm beginning to suspect that your mother has a low opinion of me," complained the bridegroom. "The towels she gave us are marked Hers and Its.' ". * * * * * There are two denominational churches in my block.

One says "there ain't no hell." and the other says, "the hell there ain't." * * * * * Spooner said he had nice dates last week with two old school teachers, - one had no class, the other had no principle. * * * * * A psychiatrist received the following post card from a former patient: "Having a wonderful time. Why" * * * * * Annoyed by her young daughter calling her boy friend so often, the mother took war time measures and hung a "Is this call necessary?" sign on the phone. Glancing at the sign a short time later, she found penciled on it: "How can I tell 'til I've made it?" * * * * * I think that I shall never see A girl refuse a meal that's free; A girl with hungry eyes not fixed Upon the drink that's being mixed; A girl who doesn't like to wear A lot of junk to match her hair; But girls are loved by guys like me 'Cause I don't like to kiss a tree.

* * * * *

A man who could neither read nor write was registering at an unemployment office. After the clerk had filled out the necessary papers, he pointed with an index finger to the dotted line and said, "Put your X right there." "Oh sure," said the eager registrant, and quickly drew an X on the clerk's fingernail.

* * * * * Two painters were painting the minister's house. In cadence to their strokes they were singing "Honeysuckle Rose." The minister suggested that they sing a hymn instead. The painters changed to "Rock of Ages" and painted in that cadence. The minister stood it for a few minutes, then said, "I've changed my mind. Go ahead and sing 'Honey Suckle Rose!' "

* * * * * He was 80 years old and was about to marry a girl of 19.

His wife had been dead for 37 years, and he had three married children over 50 years. All the children remonstrated with him and tried to break up the marriage. The old man was very stubborn and insisted on marrying the girl. Finally one of the children said very frankly. "Dad, another thing about this marriage; it could prove fatal, you being 80 and she only 19. Testily the old man retorted, "So what? The marriage goes on, if she dies, she dies."

On to Columbus! â&#x20AC;&#x201D; Ye Olde Wilson Winters

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Mu s i n g . . .

with the poets THE AIMS

Peace Corps The demand is still great for personnel with talent.

Salaries for Peace Corps employees are up to $10,000 annually. Peace Corps volunteers receive $75.00 per month plus expense. Write to Personnel Director, Peace Corps, Washington 25, D. D. Teaching Abroad Genuine interest in culture and the educational system of another country, being well qualified, plus the desire to interpret American education and life abroad are some of the requirements for overseas teaching. The program provides opportunities for elementary and secondary teachers.

Husband and wife teams are eligible to receive grants. The five types of opportunities are: 1. Interchange of Teaching Positions, with Canada and the United Kingdom; 2. Interchange Teaching Positions with Other Countries; 3.

One way Foreign Assignments Under the Fulbright Act; 4. One way Foreign Assignments under the Smith-Mundt Act; 5. Grants to attend Seminars abroad. -- Write to: Teacher Exchange Section, Educational Exchange and Training Branch, Division of International Education, Office of Education, U. S. Dept. of Health, Education and Welfare, Washington 25, D. C. Submit application or r e quest Booklet OE-1407-63.

CURRENT LIST OF FEDERAL GOVERNMENT JOBS Commodity Grades, $5,355 to $6,435; Economist $5,355 to $6,435; Extension Specialist, $8,955 to $13,730; Marketing Specialist, $5,355 to $12,210; Research Scientist, $4,345 to $12,210; Cotton Technologist, $5,355 to $8,955; Entomologist, $6,435 to $8,955.

Accountant and Auditor, $4,345 to $13,730; Actuary, $5,335 to $13,730; Commodity Industry Analyst, $4,345 to $8,955; Economist, $6,435 to $13,730; Security Investigator, Saving and Loan Examiner, Field Representative, Farm Credit Examiners, Financial Analyst salaries are listed from $5,355 to $12,210.

Biologist, Microbiologist, Physiologist, Metallurgist, Mathematician, Electronic Engineer, Geologist, Industrial Hygienist, and Pharmacologist positions are listed from $4,345 to $13,370.

Employment Service Adviser, Foreign Language Specialist, Radio Producer, Librarian, Personnel Officer, Pharmacist, Public Health Adviser, Clinical Psychologist, Education Research and Social Worker - $4,830 to $13,370.

Apply to your local Post-office or write for the announcement and application, United States Civil Service Commission, Washington 25, D. C. FIVE HUNDRED THOUSAND DOLLARS IN SCHOLARSHIPS A thiry-four page booklet of scholarship information will be sent to you, just write Department of Education, AFL-CIO, 815 Sixteenth Street, N. W., Washington 6. D. C. $500,000 in union scholarships are listed in the 34 page booklet. For other information, write to me, 4728 Drexel Blvd., Chicago 15, Illinois.

OCTOBER, 1962

OF A PHI A

Alpha Phi Alpha has shown through the years, A light surpassing all otiiers; For true fraternal spirit binds The hearts and minds of its countless brothers, Her towering aims are for SCHOLARSHIP To help each brother reach, his goal; And MANLY DEEDS provide strength to the force.

That keeps alive the human soul.

Alpha men must always exemplify, The Aims which our Great God designed Greater than SCHOLARSHIP or MANLY Is having LOVE FOR ALL MANKIND.

DEEDS,

Alpha's aims are high, experience shows It's more than just wearing the pin, And only those who live up to such aims, Will prove to be "True Alpha Men." â&#x20AC;&#x201D; Bro. Otha N. Brown, J r .

RECIPROCAL

THOUGHT

When the evening signifies the close of day, I fall humbly to my knees and pray: I ask if there's one thing I did not do To please or to cheer someone who's blue: To help or befriend a stranger I met, Or promised a deed I should not forget; To honor my father and mother through life: To lessen the world of torture and strife; To aid and strengthen some chairity By helping the poor as though it were me.

When this is done and the hour is through, God graces tomorrow with blessings due. â&#x20AC;&#x201D; Bro. Levi T. Tanksley

We would be appreciative if chapters with wives organizations would send such information to us along with the presidents and other officers.

We should also like to hear from undergraduate chapters that associate themselves with campus sororities - what sorority and why.

CORRECTION In the May issue of the Sphinx Magazine a number of pictures were carried under the caption "Lest We Forget" which was intended to be a memorial to many of our outstanding Alpha Brothers. Included in these pictures were those of Brothers Roscoe C. Giles, Frederich H. Miller, Charles H. Garvin and Carl J. Murphy.

These brothers are yet alive, we are happy to state.

Even though they all deserve much praise, we are happy to give it to them in the flesh.

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From The General Secretary's Desk Brother Laurence T. Young General Secretary BROTHERS: Welcome back to your various class rooms. May your work on the campuses of our great American Colleges and Universities during this school year continue to reflect honor and credit not only to yourselves, as individuals, but to our great Fraternity, to the end that ALPHA PHI ALPHA FRATERNITY will rate NUMBER ONE on the Dean's scholarship lists at all our great institutions of learning.

To the brothers of our many excellent graduate chapters - a hearty welcome back to the "salt mines".

May you continue your good work, which has been unceasing not only during the school year, but during the entire year, summer months included.

MEMBERSHIP Our Fraternity year closes August 31st, 1962, from which time 1963 pass cards will be issued. We are proud to announce that we are enjoying our greatest membership (1962) in the history of the Fraternity. We have issued over 6,500 pass cards in 1962, together with our 113 Life Members, gives us a total membership of almost 6,625. Credit for the increase is given to the General Officers of the Fraternity, to whom the General Secretary is grateful, feeling encouraged in the hope that our goal of 10,000 will be accomplished in 1963.

GRAND TAX FOR 1963 By vote of the General Convention, and subsequent ratification by an overwhelming majority of the chapters, GRAND TAX for the year 1963 - and years to follow is: UNDERGRADUATE GRAND TAX $10.00 HISTORY OF A L P H A PHI A L P H A 7.50 GRADUATE AND INTERMEDIATE 15.00 GROUP LIFE INSURANCE The Group Life Insurance Plan (term insurance) adopted by the Fraternity in 1960 has been abandoned.

Refunds have been made to all those brothers who paid the initial premium of $10.00. We failed to qualify for the issuance of a master policy, or for individual policies within the time limit, thus the plan has been ordered INOPERATIVE. If you have not received your refund (if entitled to one), notify this office at once.

DIRECTORY A Directory of active members of A L P H A P H I A L P H A FRATERNITY, is "ON THE PRESS". It contains the names of every ACTIVE Alpha brother up to midnight of August 31st, 1962. We do so hope the names published will serve as an incentive to those inactive brothers and we have 20,000 of them, to re-activate themselves. We hope no name is omitted, which should be included, but in the event that is the case, be kind enough to notify us. Each chapter will be provided with two copies, - subsequent copies will retail at 25c each. Distribution will be made before the General Convention in December. A supply will be on hand at. the Convention.

CONSTITUTION A revised (1962) Constitution of Alpha Phi Alpha F r a t e r n i t y is "ON THE P R E S S " and will be distributed before the General Convention. Each chapter will receive three copies of same, subsequent copies will re taii at 25c INSIGNIA - SHIELD - COAT OF ARMS. ETC. (No constitutional limitation on individual-direct-purchasing) We have received so many inquiries as to where such insignia may be purchased, we are glad to announce that such Alpha Phi Alpha Insignia may be purchased from BROTHER W. A. PURDY, Owner - Manager NAME ON Corporation, 5926 Vine Street, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. Contact him - by contacting this office will only serve as a delay.

DECALS A beautiful Alpha Phi Alpha decal, for your motor vehicle - is available, from your National Headquarters. Brother Harold R. Jones, of the Western Region (Berkeley, California) has furnished this office with a goodly supply of same, which retail at 35c or three for $1.00. We should be proud to display this symbol on our motor vehicles.

REGIONAL CONVENTIONS Now that "All the shouting and the tumult dies" - we must congratulate the five regions for having successfully completed Regional Conventions, and are now making preparations for the General Convention in Columbus, December 26-30th, 1962. We hope to make this the most representative (chapter-delegate-wise) Convention of any yet. We need the support of every chapter so to do. We hate to mention one regional convention as against four others, but we must commend Brother Grandvel Jackson for executing a splendid Regional Convention. Over 100 delegates were present, including seven National Officers. Our General President, Brother Hale distinguished himself at the Banquet as the speaker of the occasion and made all of us proud of him, and proud of Alpha Phi Alpha. Of course, Brother Richard "Dick" Gregory added that necessary spice at the Banquet which furnished the whip cream for the ice cream.

ACHIEVEMENTS AND AWARDS Get your nominations for Achievement and Awards, to be presented at the General Convention to Brother Tolly W. Harris, 326 North Greenwood, Tulsa, Oklahoma. More on that in the 1ST FALL NEWS LETTER. PAGE 12

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A MESSAGE FROM THE PRESIDENT Brother Dr. William H. Hale General President

Dear Brothers: The quality of service, like the quality of mercy is not strained.

Heaven upon the place beneath and is twice blessed.

It too falleth as the gentle rain from

It blesseth him that gives and him that takes.

If there is one lesson above all others which characterizes the teachings of our brotherhood, it is service.

Service which has as its goal the construction of a better social order than the world has yet witnessed.

In

attempting to answer the call of service we have been forced to deny our individual selves for t h e common good.

Across the years t h e men of Alpha have given of their time, their wisdom and their material resources in working for h u m a n betterment.

Our officers have selflessly and dedicatedly sought to carry on the business

of the Fraternity with no hope of reward save that good feeling which comes from knowing that "it was good for the order."

Our Fraternity could not have been raised to the high level of prestige it now enjoys with-

out t h e help of these men and without the help of the hundreds who stood behind them urging them on.

May the true spirit of brotherhood remain ever with us and may God show us how our great heritage of service can be made a more effective agency in the implementation of his divine plan.

Sincerely and Fraternally yours, WILLIAM H. HALE

The 1962 Convention Call To All Brothers In Alpha Phi Alpha GREETINGS: In accordance with the requirement of the Constitution, I am pleased to issue herewith the call to t h e 56th Anniversary Convention of the Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity, Incorporated, to be held at the DeshlerHilton Hotel in the City of Columbus, Ohio, December 26-29, 1962, for the purpose of conducting the business of our Organization.

It is my hope that the great contemporary issues which face our world motivate every Alpha man to be present.

Sincerely and Fraternally yours, WILLIAM H HALE. OCTOBER, 1962

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PRE-CONVENTION ACTIVITIES W e d n e s d a y , D e c e m b e r 26, 1962 12:00 N o o n Registration - L o b b y , D e s h l e r - H i l t o n 2:00 P . M. C o m m i t t e e M e e t i n g s A. Budget - Room 212 B. Rules and Credentials - Room 310 C. Constitution - Room 311 D. Recommendations - Room 312 E. Election - Room 1210 F. Vice President's Council - PDR 10 3:00 P. M. H o u s i n g F o u n d a t i o n M e e t i n g - P D R 11 4:30 P. M. E x e c u t i v e Council M e e t i n g and D i n n e r R o o m 307 A. Reports - Committee Chairmen and Officers 1. General Secretary 2. Auditor - Frat. Finances - 11 Mo. Period 3. Treasurer 4. Comptroller and Chairman of Budget 5. Rules and Credentials 6. Constitution 7. Election 8. Public Relations 9. Undergraduate Activities 10. Director of Education 11. General Counsel 12. Editor of Sphinx 13. Housing Foundation 14. Vice President's Council 15. Awards and Achievements 16. Internal Structure 9:00 P. M. A l l - G r e e k Cocktail Hour Grand B a l l r o o m - Neil H o u s e Hotel 10:00 P. M. A l l - G r e e k F o r m a l D a n c e Grand Ballroom - N e i l H o u s e Hotel

Bro. Hamilton Holmes - Southern Asst. Vice P r e s .

Representing Vice Presidents Bro. W. Washington - Chm'n, Vice Pres. Council Presentation of General President - Bro. John Bowen General President's Statement Brother William H. Hale, General President Presentation of Jewel, General Officers and Committee Chairmen Announcement of Convention Committees and Convention Officers - Brother Laurence T. Young, General Secretary Report of Committee on Rules and Credentials Brother Ernest Morial 11:00 A. M. Report of E x e c u t i v e Council - B r o t h e r L a u r e n c e T. Y o u n g , General S e c r e t a r y 11:45 A . M . K e y n o t e A d d r e s s - B r o t h e r T. W i n s t o n Cole, General President-Elect 12:20 P. M. A n n o u n c e m e n t s - Brother John B o w e n , Convention Chairman 12:30 P . M .

Adjournment 1:45 P. M. S e c o n d B u s i n e s s S e s s i o n - G r a n d Ballroom Presiding - Brother Elmer C. Collins, Midwestern Vice - President Invocation - Brother J. Clinton Hoggard, Convention Chaplain Reports of General Officers: 1. Summary Report - Vice President's Council, Brother Walter Washington 2. Gen. Treas., Bro. Meredith G. Ferguson 3. Auditor, Brother W. D. Hawkins, Jr. 4. Comptroller and Budget Chairman, Brother Kermit J. Hall 5. Educ. Foundation, Bro. Clifton R. Jones 6. Housing Foundation, Bro. Wm. Alexander 2:45 P. M. General President's A d d r e s s - Brother W i l l i a m H. Hale 3:30 P. M. A l p h a H y m n 3:35 P. M. Special Report on U n d e r g r a d u a t e A c t i v ities - Brother A a r o n B r o w n , Chairm a n , C o m m i t t e e on U n d e r g r a d u a t e A c tivities

GENERAL CONVENTION Thursday, D e c e m b e r 27, 1962 8:00 A. M. E x e c u t i v e Council M e e t i n g - R o o m 307 A. Reports 1. General Secretary - Minutes 2. Recommendations 3. Standards and Extension 4. Public Policy 5. Time and Place 6. Pin and Badge 7. Grievances and Discipline 8:30 A. M. Registration - L o b b y , D e s h l e r - H i l t o n 10:00 A. M. O p e n i n g Session - Grand B a l l r o o m Presiding - Bro. John Bowen, Conv. Chairman Invocation - Bro. J. Clinton Hoggard, Conv. Chaplain Welcome on Behalf of Host Chapters and Region Kappa Chapter - Bro. Lewis Walker Alpha Rho Lambda Chap.-Bro. R. Earl Bland, MD Midwestern Region, Brother Elmer C. Collins Responses Representing Assistant Vice Presidents -

U n d e r g r a d u a t e Special Session ( S t a t e m e n t s of Proposals for U n d e r g r a d u a t e Workshops) *:30 P. M. A n n o u n c e m e n t s - Brother J o h n B o w e n , Convention Chairman 4:40 P. M. C o m m i t t e e M e e t i n g s Budget Hearings - Room 212 Constitution - Room 311 Standards and Extension - Room 310 Educational Foundation - PDR 14 Election Committee - Room 1210 Housing Foundation - PDR 11 Historical Commission - Room 1212 Recommendations - Room 312 Public Relations - PDR 12 Resolutions - Room 1337 Grievances and Discipline - East Foyer Time and Place - Hall of Mirrors Public Policy - Spanish Room Committee on Awards - Hall of Mirrors Pin and Badge - Hall of Mirrors

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A Great Nation Through A Great Fraternity"

Strengthening

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8:00 P . M.

Public Meeting - Franklin County V e t e r a n s ' Memorial B u i l d i n g National Anthem Invocation - Brother J. Clinton Hoggard, Convention Chaplain Presentation of General President Brother John Bowen, Convention Chairman Presiding - Brother William H. Hale, General President Greetings: 1. The Honorable Ralston W. Westlake, Mayor of the City of Columbus 2. The Honorable Michael V. DiSalle, Governor of the State of Ohio 3. Mr. James L. Allen, Chairman, The Pan-Hellenic Council Musical Selection Address Presentation of The Medal of Honor - Brother Tolly Harris, Chairman, Committee on Awards and Brother William H. Hale, General President Alpha Hymn Benediction - Brother Richard T. S. Brown, Convention Chaplain

10:00 P. M. Ice Breaker - (Alpha W i v e s Only) P. M. Y e l l o w R o o m Smoker - (Alphas Only) - Grand Ballroom F R I D A Y , D E C E M B E R 28, 1962 8:00 A. M. E x e c u t i v e Council M e e t i n g 8:30 A. M. Registration - L o b b y , D e s h l e r - H i l t o n 9:00 A. M. Third B u s i n e s s S e s s i o n - Hall of Mirrors Presiding - Brother Alfred C. Fentress, Eastern Vice President Invocation - Brother Richard T. S. Brown, Convention Chaplain Executive Council Report, Brother Laurence T. Young, General Secretary Report of Election Committee, Brother Leroy Patrick Special Report - Committee on Internal Structure, Brother T. Winston Cole, Chairman 10:45 A. M.

Memorial S e r v i c e s - B r o t h e r s J. C l i n t o n H o g g a r d and Richard T. S. B r o w n 11:00 A. M. F o u n d e r s ' A d d r e s s - J e w e l H. A. Callis 11:30 A. M. A l p h a H y m n 11:40 A . M . A n n o u n c e m e n t s - Brother J o h n B o w e n , Convention Chairman 11:45 A . M .

Adjournment 12:00 N o o n U n d e r g r a d u a t e L u n c h e o n (Honoring Kappa Chap. Initiates)-Grand B a l l r o o m Under direction of Brother Aaron Brown, Chairman, Committee on Undergraduate Activities.

Presiding Brother John R. Brown, Assistant Vice President Invocation, Brother Richard T. S. Brown, Convention Chaplain Undergraduate Address Presentation of Awards Honoring Kappa Initiates General Response - Brother Jesse Owens Fraternal Address - Brother Malvin R. Goode, Staff Newsman - American Broadcasting Company Announcements Convention Picture 1:30 P. M. 2:00 P. M.

Adjournment U n d e r g r a d u a t e W o r k s h o p Session Grand Ballroom Presiding - Brother Aaron Brown

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3:30 P . M .

F o u r t h B u s i n e s s Session - H a l l of Mirrors Presiding, Brother Grandvel Jackson, Western Vice President Invocation - Brother J. Clinton Hoggard, Convention Chaplain Special Reports: 1. National Headquarters - Brother Kermit J .

Hall, Chairman, Finance Committee 2. Uniform Accounting for Chapters, Brother W. D. Hawkins, Jr., Auditor 3. Group Life Insurance, Brother William H. Brown, III, General Counsel 4:30 P. M. P r e s i d i n g - Brother W i l l i a m H. Hale, General P r e s i d e n t Nomination of Officers 1. General President 2. General Officers 5:15 P . M . A n n o u n c e m e n t s - Brother J o h n B o w e n , Convention Chairman 5:25 P. M. A d j o u r n m e n t 5:30 P. M. C o m m i t t e e M e e t i n g s 9:00 P . M. Cabaret D a n c e (Informal) G r a n d Ballroom S A T U R D A Y , D E C E M B E R 29, 1962 8:00 A. M. E x e c u t i v e Council M e e t i n g - R o o m 307 8:30 A. M. Registration - Lobby, D a s h l e r - H i l t o n 9:30 A. M. Fifth B u s i n e s s S e s s i o n - G r a n d B a l l r o o m Presiding Brother Walter Washington Southern Vice President Invocation - Brother Richard T. S. Brown Convention Chaplain Committee Reports 1. Executive Council Report, Brother Laurence T. Young, General Secretary 2. Final Budget Report, Brother Kermit J. Hall 3. Resolutions, Brother Charles W. Greene 10:30 A. M. A d j o u r n m e n t 10:35 A. M. P o l l s Open For V o t i n g - East F o y e r 1:00 P . M . S i x t h and Final B u s i n e s s Session Grand B a l l r o o m Presiding, Brother Wayne C. Chandler Southwestern Vice President Invocation - Brother J. Clinton Hoggard Committee Reports (Continued) 1. Undergraduate Workshops, Brother Aaron Brown 2. Awards, Brother Tolly W. Harris 3. Time and Place, Brother Brent Pendleton 4. Constitution, Brother John Buckner 5. Election, Brother Leroy Patrick 6. Recommendations, Brother Lawrence Lackey 7. Public Policy, Brother A. Maceo Smith 3:30 P. M. Closing S t a t e m e n t to t h e C o n v e n t i o n Brother W i l l i a m H. Hale, General P r e s i d e n t Alpha Hymn Benediction - Brother Richard T. S. Brown Convention Chaplain 4:00 P. M. M e e t i n g of Bldg. F o u n d a t i o n - R o o m 1212 7:00 P. M. F o r m a l B a n q u e t - Grand B a l l r o o m Speaker, Brother Dr. Harry V. Richardson, President, Interdenominational Theological Center, Atlanta, Ga. 10:00 P . M. A l p h a F o r m a l Ball S U N D A Y . D E C E M B E R 30, 1962 8:00 A. M. E x e c u t i v e Council M e e t i n g - R o o m 307 10:00 A. M. F i n a n c e C o m m i t t e e M e e t i n g - R o o m 212 P A G E 15

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ANNIVERSARY General

Information

CONVENTION HEADQUARTERS Deshler Hilton Hotel, Columbus, Ohio. The hotel contains 1,000 rooms reserved for Convention. Five eating places.

REGISTRATION - Registration fee for Convention is $20.00 which includes one Closed Banquet ticket. Charge for additional tickets in the amount of Six Dollars (6.00) each. There is no charge for registration of Alpha wives and children. Pre-Convention registration to begin on December 1, 1962.

F u r t h e r Information on registration may be obtained by writing to the following persons: Attorney John W. E. Bowen. General Convention Chairman, 10 East Town Street, Columbus, Ohio. Mr. Robert J. Randle, Chairman, Registration Committee, 812 Lyman, Columbus 5, Ohio.

SOCIAL ACTIVITIES - Full program of social activities planned for w o m e n each afternoon and evening of Convention, mornings free for r e -

laxation and shopping.

Activities for teen-agers and s u b teens planned for morning, afternoon and early evening.

Supervised games and activities for children (pre-teen and under) m o r n ings and afternoons only.

Babysitting services available at all times at standardized charge per hour.

SPECIAL RATES FOR UNDERGRADUATES - 132 spaces reserved for u n dergraduates in hotel at Four Dollars ($4.00) per night. These facilities will be reserved for undergraduates up to December 15, 1962.

The All-Greek Formal, the Cabaret Dance and the Closed Dance will have two bands providing continuous music during each evening.

Teen-agers urged to bring their Art exhibits, hobbies and to come p r e pared to participate in the talent show and dance contest.

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CONVENTION

L to R: ALPHA RHO LAMBDA'S President, Bro. Dr. Earl Bland, Mrs. James Rickman, Chr. Women's Activities; John W. E. Bowen, III, General Convention Chairman.

JACK DENTON TV SHOW - Sixtyfive seats are available for teenagers and sub-teens to attend this very popular Central Ohio television show. Since the number of seats are limited, tickets will be made in the order of registration beginning during the Pre-Convention registration period. Children of out-oftown Alphas to be given first preference.

COLUMBUS

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Columbus Graduate Chapter With Certain National

Officers

SOME FACTS OF INTEREST ABOUT COLUMBUS. OHIO GENERAL: Columbus, capital of Ohio and the seat of Franklin County, is situated near the center of the state. Area of the city proper is 91,210 square miles; Metropolitan Columbus, 552 square miles; elevation of the city is 777 feet above sea level, population 471,316, mean temperature was 51.3 degrees F., and the total precipitation was 29.5 inches in 1960.

TRANSPORTATION: Five of the country's leading railroad systems serve Columbus. They are: the Pennsylvania, New York Central, Chesapeake & Ohio, Norfolk & Western, and Baltimore & Ohio.

American Airlines, Inc., Delta Airlines, Inc., Trans World Airlines, Inc., Eastern Airlines, Lake Central Airlines, United Airlines, Inc. and Piedmont Airlines, provide Columbus with passenger and air express service.

One hundred motor freight lines o p erate out of Columbus and seven intercity bus lines serve the city.

EDUCATION - CULTURE: Approximately 28,373 students m a triculate in metropolitan Columbus' institutions of higher education, while an additional 153,868 enroll in the p u b lic, parochial and private schools.

Columbus is the home of Ohio State University, with an enrollment of 24, 735; Capital University; Franklin University; St. Mary of the Springs Academy and College; St. Borromeo College; and a number of schools of art, music, and business. Nearby are Wilberforce University, Central State College, and Pontificial College Josephinum.

The main public library and thirteen branch libraries and bookmobile service in Columbus contain over 600,000 volumes. The main state library con-

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tains 925,000 volumes. In addition there are numerous volumes in the libraries of the State University, private universities, and city, public and parochial schools.

The Columbus Gallery of Fine Arts and Ohio Archeological and Historical Museum have thousands of priceless exhibits.

Two daily and one Sunday newspaper and numerous weekly and trade papers and magazines are published here.

Six radio stations provide outlets for all major networks.

In addition, WBNS-TV, WLW-C, WTVN & WOSUTV (U. H. F.) television stations are in operation.

All of the principal denominations are represented by Columbus' 400 churches.

LEGITIMATE THEATRE: The Hartman, 79 E. State St., opposite the Capitol, brings New York and Chicago stage hits to Columbus. This is the city where Alpha will convene.

SOUVENIR PROGRAM Chapters interested in securing space in the Souvenir Book, which is being published by the entertaining chapter, should contact Brother Charles E. Cofield, Public Relations Counselor, P. O. Box 3324, Akron, Ohio.

Rates And Specifications Full page 8i/ 2 x 11 inches, $100.00; Inside cover, $125.00; Back cover, $150.

00; Center Spread, $250.00. 16 x 22 inches - Double truck $17.00; One-half page $65.00; One quarter page, $35.00; One eighth page $20.00; Patrons listing, name and address, $10.00, two lines Business or Individuals.

Exhibit Space Available $100.00 per booth. Deadline for r e ceiving advertising copy, November 10, 1962.

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Brother FZmer C. Collins

FROM THE MID-WESTERN VICE PRESIDENT With the colleges getting into full swing this fall we find all (Greek) letter organizations faced with a very pressing problem and that is the status of (Greeks) on campus. This is a m a jor question at American colleges as fraternities and sororities face an u n certain future. The (Greeks) find their membership gaining but not so rapidly as its college enrollment.

Therefore their relative strength and probably their influence is dropping.

With this situation prevailing, and we may find many individuals who are critical of (Greek) organizations, it would seem to me that all organizations would make every effort to reorganize their programs to fit the needs of students, and establish themselves on a higher level. They must prove to the college officials, and the public that they merit the distinction of being a select group.

I urge all chapters of Alpha Phi Alpha to consider these facts and make a special study of their programs. Evaluate your entire list of activities. This would be an opportune tim£ for you to take the leadership in gaining strength for the (Greeks) on your campus.

Alpha Phi Alpha must set the pattern.

We can no longer be satisfied with a medicare program, average scholastic record or inefficiency of chapter operations. Every area of operation must be improved. On our big university campuses Alpha must compete with a great number of organizations. They have a great challenge ahead. I sincerely wish them the best of luck with most important endeavor.

SCHOLARSHIPS Bro. Dr. Clifton R. Jones, Director of Educational Activities, announced that this year's total scholarship awards amounted to $12,000 with $500 minimum to the high school, college and postgraduates qualifying. College and postgraduate students are awarded on the basis of grades and extra-curricular activities.

High school winners are considered

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primarily on scholarship, along with an essay not to exceed 200 words, on the subject "My Life's Goal and Why I Need Assistance".

The National President, Dr. William H. Hale, Langston, Oklahoma, says that last year set a record for applicants. A larger group is expected to make r e quests, due to the hoped for educational upsurge of colored youths. It is an established fact that with training we are no longer denied employment that was once refused us.

Alpha first made scholarships available in 1928, and each year has proven to have met a dire need because of the low economic status of some parents and guardians.

Alpha established in 1956 and endowed scholarship granting $1,000 a year to a student at Cornell University where the Fraternity was founded in 1906, being the first such for Negro youth.

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Brother Walter Washington

FROM THE SOUTHERN VICE PRESIDENT

The Southern Region has now embarked upon the last of three objectives for the coming fraternal year. The third objective in the Southern Region is broken down into parts: expansion and Pan-Hellenic graduate housing. We hope to establish twenty-five new chapters this year and to begin P a n Hellenic graduating housing in the major cities of the region. Each Alpha graduate chapter is urged to take the leadership in getting this project started where a need exists.

The seven state conventions for the region will start in October and will culminate with the Regional Convention to be held in Birmingham, Alabama Easter weekend. The Southern Region is an alive and vigorous sector of the Fraternity that is making a m a s sive attack on the problems that have beset the region with the objective in mind to strengthen Alpha in this area of the Fraternity.

The Southern Region in its last convention held in Jackson, Mississippi paid great tribute to the Editor of the Sphinx Magazine for taking a good Magazine and making it better.

Brother J. R. Browne

FROM THE ASSISTANT MIDWESTERN VICE PRESIDENT With the beginning of another school year we, as undergraduates, must m a x imize our efforts to make the coming months successful - in terms of scholastic, social and civic accomplishment.

I sincerely hope that each of our thirtyone undergraduate chapters in the midwest will make a determined effort to 1) better their scholastic averages, 2) improve the quality of their social affairs, and 3) successfully complete one civic project, which, in requiring the collective effort of all, will enable us to experience a greater sense of the fraternal spirit.

Here in the midwest, we must make every attempt to reactivate our seven inactive undergrad chapters three of which are on large nationally known campuses. I hope graduate chapters in those areas will accept the challenge to work toward this end. I hope to have undergraduate conferences b e tween now and the first of the year at three different locations within our region; meeting with the Presidents, Vice Presidents, and or delegated m e m bers of the chapters in the immediate area of the meeting. I shall work to establish closer lines of communication which will allow chapters to work out their problems with fraternal leaders of another chapter which might have had the same type of difficulty. These meetings will most likely be held at Wayne State, Ohio State, and the University of Illinois.

Finally, the 56th Anniversary convention, to be held in Columbus, Ohio, should prove to be a great experience for all. Undergraduates will have the opportunity to play a more significant role than ever before, and also I'm sure will have a better time than ever before. I hope each chapter considers it essential to send at least one delegate.

We, in our individual chapters, constitute but a small part of the great whole which Alpha Phi Alpha is; an undergraduate Alpha will have a much greater perspective of his fraternity, and will appreciate the same to a greater degree, after having had the immemorable experience of a national convention. So, see you in Columbus after what I trust will be a pleasant Christmas for each and every one of us.

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VICE PRESIDENT'S COUNCIL Walter Washington, Chairman The Vice President's Council, which is composed of the five vice presidents and its advisor, Brother Edward Ballard, met at the Towne House in connection with the Western Regional. The Council went over the regional p r o b lems of each vice president, setting up ways and means by which to strengthen the role of vice president.

The Council had present with it the distinguished General President, Bro. W. H. Hale, and our eminent General President-Elect, Bro. T. W. Cole, also the General Secretary, Bro. Laurence Young. Vice Presidents present were: Brothers Elmer Collins; Edward Ballard, Advisor; Grandvel A. Jackson; and Walter Washington. The Council paid great tribute to Brother Jackson for having the most outstanding r e gional convention. It was the feeling of the Council that, perhaps, the West Coast will be the place where Alpha will reach another milestone, because of the swift population concentration.

This concentration offers an opportunity for expansion and a great demonstration for Alpha's service to m a n kind. * * * * * * SOUTHWESTERN REGIONAL

by Bro. Wayne C. Chandler

HIGHLIGHTS OF THE MIDWESTERN CONVENTION

by Bro. Elmer C. Collins "Service, An Everlasting Challenge" was the general theme of this year's convention. There were a hundred and thirty-two Brothers registered at the Midwestern Regional Convention which was held at Central State College, Wilberforce, Ohio. There were over forty chapters represented. Delta Xi and Chi Lambda Chapters were Hosts.

During this two day convention there were many highlights and outstanding features. However, the most significant was seeing the Midwestern Region taking shape as it was set up in the reorganization plan which was adopted during the Toledo convention of 1961. Bro. Al Collins, newly elected Midwestern Vice President, has worked very hard the first few months of his term to put this plan into effect. This plan is giving new life and creating tremendous amount of interest in the Midwest Region.

Since the convention was held d u r ing the Easter week-end, plans were made for an Easter Observance Service. This program was held on Good Friday and was under the direction of Bro. Carlton L. Lee.

Secretary, and Bro. William Alexander, chairman of the Housing Foundation were present.

The Midwestern Regional Convention will be held in Gary, Indiana in 1963.

* * * * * * EASTERN REGIONAL

by Bro. Cliff Mackay New York-Baltimore Alphas were hailed for "taking a forthright and courageous stand in the continuing fight for freedom."

The salute came from more than 250 delegates attending the Eastern Regional Convention of Alpha Phi Alpha F r a ternity at the Hotel Astor.

The resolution cited the fact that it was at a loss of more than $1,000 that Delta Lambda graduate and Beta Alpha undergraduate chapter canceled the Baltimore convention in protest of segregated restaurant facilities in the Maryland city. At the same time, the delegates praised members of New York's Alpha Gamma Lambda chapter for accepting the convention on such short notice and "Planning and executing it in a most efficient and praiseworthy manner."

The Eastern region delegates also urged that the Alpha student loan fund be named the Henry A. Callis Student Loan Fund, honoring Dr. Callis of Washington, one of the fraternity's two living founders.

The Southwestern Regional ConvenOne of the most pressing problems tion was held in Tulsa, Oklahoma d u r of the Midwestern Region is that of ing the Easter weekend. Convention the Undergraduate. For this reason a headquarters was the Tulsa Hotel, one special session was set aside for an of the leading downtown hotels. This Undergraduate workshop. This p r o represents another "First" for Alpha.

In a spirited contest, Frank Morris, gram was planned and carried out by The convention was well attended.

Assistant Vice President, Bro. John R. Boston housing official, was nominated Our General President Elect, Dr. T. Browne and Bro. Gus Ridgel, chair- Eastern vice president by a narrow Winston Cole spoke at our public meetman of the Midwest Committee on U n - margin of four votes. ing and our General President, Dr. Frank Ellis of Baltimore, in a ringdergraduate affairs. Bro. Aaron Brown, William H. Hale spoke at the closed chairman of the National Committee on ing fraternal address, called upon men banquet.

Undergraduate Affairs, was invited to of Alpha to support worthwhile moveAbout half of our convention time come to the convention to serve as ments in such a positive manner as to was spent in working with the under- special consultant for this program. reflect the great responsibility imposed graduates and giving deep study and on trained minds in trying hours.

The Banquet featured Bro. Charles thought to the problems of the underDr. J. Clinton Hoggard of NYC, the Wesley as the main speaker. Bro. Milgraduate. banquet speaker declared: "The colSome of the other high points of our ton Wright served as Toastmaster. One of the highlights of the Banquet was lege fraternity must justify its exisConvention were: tence by a solid program of developPlanning our future regional conven- the Awards program. Bro. Arnold Wright, chairman of the Midwest A- ment." tions three years ahead.

Beresford Swan of Morgan State ColEstablishing a set procedure for the wards Committee, introduced the main election of Regional Officers for attraction; that was the "ALL TIME lege, Baltimore, delivered the underrecommendation to the National OUTSTANDING GRADUATE CHAP- graduate address. Dr. William H. Hale TER award was presented to GAMMA of Langston University, general presiConvention.

A rededication to the principles of Al- RHO LAMBDA CHAPTER, Gary, Ind. dent, brought inspiring remarks. pha giving particular emphasis to the Bro. John R. Browne was presented the Other national officers present were need of a recognition of the problems OUTSTANDING UNDERGRADUATE Laurence T. Young, Chicago, general award. Bro. Lyman T. Johnson, Alpha secretary; Kermit Hall, Philadelphia, that we come in contact with daily.

Joseph The role of Alpha in giving to all Lambda, Louisville, Ky., won the OUT- general comptroller; and people their rightful place in a total STANDING GRADUATE BROTHER Brown, Philadelphia, general counsel. integrated society was the prevailing award.

Albert C. Gilbert, NYC attorney, theme throughout the convention.

Bro. Laurence T. Young, General served as convention chairman.

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WESTERN REGIONAL CONVENTION EXPLORES NEW AREAS FOR CONCENTRATION

By Bro. Grandvel A. Jackson The Western Region held its annual convention in San Francisco July 5, 6, and 7, and many say it was the greatest regional convention ever held on the West Coast if not in all of Alpha.

We were honored with the presence of the General President, The General President Elect, The General Secretary, two members of national committees, and three past Vice Presidents. Some labeled this convention as a "Little National".

We are grateful for the interest shown by our national officers but most of all we are grateful for the benefits we r e ceived from their efforts.

Brother General President Hale and Brother General Secretary Young were able to convey, first hand, to many brothers who seldom get to National Conventions, the goals of the fraternity. Bro. General President Elect Cole was p u b licly acclaimed after he had spoken to a capacity crowd at Jones Methodist Church on the subject "THE EFFECTS OF LEGAL AND DEFACTO SEGREGATION IN EDUCATION".

The West is a growing melting pot.

Alpha will either grow with it or get lost in the maze of traffic that surrounds it. This fact was recognized bv the brothers at the convention and many recommendations for meeting this situation were introduced and adopted. Stress was placed on a better quality of education and many new areas of concentration were explored as "Alpha Goals".

We shall not forget the contributions made by Midwestern Vice President Elmer C. Collins and Southern Vice President Walter Washington as well as National Committeeman Brother Martin Harvey and Brother Hollis Stearns.

salute Brother Chandler for his dynamic and inspirational chats.

Beta Chi was the recipient of one new brother this semester. Neophyte Donald Johnson, a Junior Majoring in Political Science and Public Administration from Saint Paul, Minnesota.

His accumulative average last semester was 2.31, along with Brother Jack Starks who for the third semester accumulated a 3.0 average.

Brother Starks while at Philander has received the Alpha Scholarship for Pi Lambda for outstanding scholastic and civic leadership. He was tapped for Alpha Kappa Mu National Honor Society plus making Who's Who in American Colleges and Universities. He is also the Vice-president of the Pan Hellenic Council, a member of the Track and Tennis Teams at Philander Smith College.

* * * * * * ALABAMA HAS "MODEL" STATE CONVENTION

by Bro. John Dunn The Alabama State Convention held in Montgomery at Alabama State College this past March 9-10, 1962, has been acclaimed the best that has ever been witnessed in the Southern Region.

It represented a thorough attack at the problems, issues, and program of the fraternity at the "grass roots" level.

It has been recognized as the "model" state convention, and here's why.

The co-host chapters of Beta Upsilon, Harper Trenholm, Jr., president, and Alpha Upsilon Lambda, Dr. E. L. Smiley, president, provided for an intensive social activities for such a relatively

small gathering, spending over $200 to create a conducive atmosphere. This, combined with the "intimate" discussion of various topics in a small, u n i form group made for both a beneficial and an inspirational experience on behalf of all who attended.

There was a printed program, as well as badges - both setting the convention tone. Throughout the day coffee and doughnuts and soft drinks were available. The main social activities included a "strictly formal" ball given by the Graduate chapter on one evening and an undergraduate soiree on the next _ both in a desirable setting and with excellent supplements.

Noteworthy compliments also aided in the convention's success. There was provided a souvenir pack by the state director, W. W. Whetstone. The local AKA's presented souvenirs also. Lodging was provided, free of charge, for those Bros, who so desired and transportation was made available when necessary.

Guiding the non-business aspects of the affair were co-chairmen Bros, George W. Jones and Harper C. Trenholm, Jr. The convention witnessed the registration of thirty visiting brothers r e p resenting Alabama's dozen or more chapters. Each area of the state was thus well represented. This, together with the presence of local undergraduate and graduate brothers provided excellent attendance. We were inspired by the presence of Bro. General President Hale and Southern Regional Vice President, Bro. Walter W. Washington.

* * * * * * ARKANSAS ALPHAMEN WELCOME A DISTINGUISHED VISITOR Brother Wayne C. Chandler the Southwest Regional Vice-President was in Little Rock on an unprecedented statewide visit with the brothers of Arkansas. The Chapters represented were: Beta Chi-Pi Lambda and Gamma Delta-Delta Sigma Lambda. During Brother Chandler's visit it was pointed out by him that we Alphamen must get on the ball and strive harder for the goals our founding jewels set forth. Again the Brothers of Arkansas

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IOTA LAMBDA, INDIANAPOLIS, IND. was host to a special planning meeting of the Regional Directors and other officers of the Midwestern Region, June 29.

Seated left to right: Bros. T. Randall, Gary S. Broaddus, Louisville; M. Oliver, Gary; J. Adams, Detroit; Al Collins, Cleveland; R. Stufflefield, Toledo; H. Thomas, East St. Louis; L. McGee, Dayton; O. Sumlin, Dayton. Standing left to right: H. Sells, Cincinnati; A. Wright, Frankfort, Ky.; H. King, Chicago; J. Swafford, Louisville; H. Harper, Milwaukee; G. Ridgel, Frankfort, Ky.; (Note) Picture was taken by Bro. H. Crawford, Director of Public Relations, Midwest Region.

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Chapter Activities 1962 CAREER INSTITUTE Sponsored by New York Chapters

by Bro. L. H. Stanton Dr. Aaron Brown, Chairman of P a n elists and other Resource Persons assembled together a distinguished group of 23 individuals who made up four panels.

Although the number of high school students was much smaller than anticipated, the panels did not let that fact lower their enthusiasm or reflect on their presentations.

Dr. O'Hara Lanier, Phelps-Stokes Fund, gave the keynote statement which got the Institute off to a good start. Dr. Lanier has worked in education and government service for a number of years.

The panels were given most of the time, about 2% hours.

A new film - - "The Big Question" -was shown as a concluding feature.

Dr. Brown screened the film several weeks beforehand and in his remarks motivated the students to see it. It dealt with the big question of selecting a career and was filmed in a high school setting. It traced the steps of two students in making up their minds about their life's work. Help was given by the school administration, teachers, especially the counsellors. Parents and the family insurance agent had significant roles in the 28 minutes film which was produced by the New York Life Insurance Company.

A large supply of bulletins, folders, etc., was distributed in kits to the Institute participants.

The Alpha Wives cooperated in the

Institute as Registrars and hostesses.

Refreshments were served.

Both the students and the panelists were high in their praise of the quality of the Institute.

The four panels, consisting of twentythree persons, covered many more professions and occupations. For example, a physician on the panel was also a pharmacist. A social worker from Brooklyn could have been assigned to all four of the panels.

The presentations were brief and followed a general statement by its panel chairman. There was time for questions after each panel. Too, the students were given opportunities to have personal conferences with the panelists and other resource persons after the four panels had completed their formal presentations.

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DELTA LAMDA FORMAL

by Bro. Cliff Mackay Still a conversation piece around Baltimore is the spring formal given by brothers of Delta Lambda chapter this year.

With the beautiful Alcazar Ballroom serving as a backdrop, the brothers not only brought the famed Meyer Davis society orchestra from Washington to do the musical honors, but provided their some 800 guests with a hot smorgasbord that was out of this world.

Osborn Dixon, an old hand in the business, served as dance chairman, performing his usual excellent job. It was an occasion that was the highlight of the spring social season in Baltimore.

Panel Members Of Alpha Gamma Lambda's Career Conference April 28th, At The City College Of New Yark

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Held

Bro. Dr. Aaron Brown being sworn in as member of New York City Board of Education by Major Robert Wagner.

April 25, 1962. He was appointed by Hon. Robert F. Wagner to succeed Judge Samuel R. Pierce, Jr., for seven year term, commencing May 2, 1962 (Incidentially, Bro. Dr. Brown is the only Negro on the nine-member Board of Education.)

Albert J. Lewis, senior at Stuyvesant High School, New York City, is presented with Alpha Gamma Lambda's Third Annual Scholarship Award of $500 by Bro. Dr. Leonidas F. Livisay.

MEMPHIS ALPHAS IN SPOTLIGHT

By Bro. Willie E. Lindsey, Jr. Brothers of Alpha Delta Lambda Chapter take their hats off to two brothers for their recent accomplishments: Bro. Joseph W. Westbrook has scored another first for Alpha in being the first Negro to be appointed as supervisor of secondary education in the Memphis City School system. For the past two years Bro. Westbrook has been assistant principal of Booker T. Washington High School. He previously taught Physics and Chemistry for several years at Melrose High School and served as coach of the football team with a record of city and state champs for six straight years.

Bro. John Johnson, Jr., head coach of Manassas High School was spotlighted as the "Man of the Year" by Mt. Moriah Baptist Church when the church observed its annual Men's Day. Bro. Johnson was selected by the church as the "most deserving young man of the year".

While congratulations are in order, Alpha Delta Lambda would like to extend the honor to Bros. Walter Martin and Edison Morrison who claimed the hands of two beautiful June brides.

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NEWS OF GAMMA ZETA LAMBDATAMPA, FLORIDA. Gamma Zeta Lambda Chapt.. Tampa St.. Petersburg, Fla., climaxed its spring activities with a series of events in one week.

The brothers of the chapter paid tribute to scholarly young men of the area who are now numbered among this year's thousands of recent high school graduates.

Graduates from Gibbs Junior College and Gibbs, Middleton, and Blake Senior High Schools were guests at "Honor Stags" held in St. Petersburg and Tampa.

The brothers stage this activity annually in May to give the budding collegians a bird's eye view of college life.

Honoring the young men in this fashion climaxed the week's activities for the brothers.

First activity of the week was a Sunday picnic for brothers, their families, and close friends. Walker's Lake was the scene of this outing which served to help maintain the strong bond of brotherhood.

A regular monthly meeting was another worthwhile event. This meeting was held in the home of Dr. Fred Alsup with brothers Alsup and Paul

Mohr serving as co-hosts.

Alphas at this meeting stepped up efforts to show support of vice-president Monroe Mack who is now President of Greeks, Inc., an organization composed of representatives of the other Tampa Bay Area Greek groups. Major project of this group is the operation of the Greek House, purchased by Greek groups this year to provide a place for its members to socialize.

"A Night with Alphas" with members of Greek organizations as special guests, was one event the Alphas of the area sponsored in support of Greeks. Inc.

ACTIVITIES OF ZETA OMICRON LAMBDA

by Bro. Ed. R. Harris The brothers of Zeta Omicron Lambda chapter, Philadelphia, Pa., are m a r k ing their fifth year with enthusiastic planning for participation in the 1963 Eastern Regional Convention to be held here.

With Bro. Edward C. Wilkins, president, directing a broad and interesting program through the year, the chapter and its members are giving a good demonstration of Alphas in action.

They are intimately involved in three important Alpha functions now going on in Philadelphia. In association with Rho and Psi chapters, the men of Zeta Omicron are planning for the Regional; pushing the action program for a Alpha House; and boosting the entire fraternity program through the Intra Fraternal Relations Committee, a coordinating body that includes representa-

tion of the five chapters in and about the city.

Within the chapter itself, Zeta Omicron Lambda has enjoyed a fruitful year. The chapter made final payment on a life membership in the NAACP. The members and their guests enjoyed hearing Bro. Sidney J. Clarke of Wilmington, Del., principal speaker at the fifth anniversary banquet in June. Bro. Clarke is municipal court judge and first Negro member of the bench in Delaware.

Ed R. Harris received an engraved pewter mug as "Chapter Man" of the year. Bro. Harris is chairman of the convention committee and of the Alpha House Committee.

The ladies of Alpha, guided by president, Mrs. Dorothy Rodgers, brought a year of dedicated effort to conclusion with a garden party at Curtis Arboretum, one of the showplaces of surburban Philadelphia.

Members of the chapter have been figures in many interesting and important events. While all cannot be enumerated, here are a few: -Bro. Robert L. Poindexter, superintendent, District 4, received the first annual Educators Award given by Rho chapter.

Brother Reeves Taylor, lieutenant, USN flew to London to make a technical presentation to a NATO group. He is a test pilot at a naval air research station here. Bro. Frank C. Smith, an engineer at the same base, continues significant research in aerial photography.

Bro. Dr. William C. Foster, director of clinical laboratories at Misericordia Hospital, was in Europe again this summer for a professional gathering. Bro. Walter R. Livingston, Jr., architect and member of the Philadelphia Redevelopment Authority for a number of years, was elected its vice-president. These and many others like them are indications that Alpha men are Active Men.

Philadelphia - Bro. Sidney J. Clarke, municipal court judge in Wilmington, Del. looks on as Bro. Ed R. Harris, next to him, receives Chapter Men of the Year Award at fifth anniversary banquet of Zeta Omicron Lambda in June.

Bro. William E. Griffin presents engraved mug as chapter president, Br. Edward C. Wilkins observes.

PHILADELPHIA - Members of Zeta Omicron Lambda chapter are appropriately solemn as president, Edward C. Wilkins, hands check for life membership in NAACP, to charming Mrs. Dorothy Howard, representative of the Association.

Event took place at the Pyramid Club.

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THE EYE OF ZETA IOTA LAMBDA

by Bro. Elisha Brandon The dynamics of this Easter Chapter are so explosive that we must have an escape valve to harness its energy. Its potential in Civic and Social life is so vast that most of its activities, which in many communities are news events, are often taken for granted. The Zeta Iota Lambda Chapter is fortunate to have representation in all facets and channels of life, in the center and capital city of this Garden State. New Jersey. It can very candidly boast of its representation with fluidity and diversification; it has lawyers, doctors, businessmen, and government employees, high in both executive and legislative branches of the government. In the Pedagogical field we are bountifully blessed with three PHD's in the Trenton School System and a representation on the faculty of Princeton University. But this is not all to be proud of, for the Army Installations of Camp Kilmer, McGuire and Fort Dix offer brothers of note who have dedicated their lives to maintain peaceful pursuit of the democratic ways of life. The Zeta Iota Lambda Chapter's dynamics are maintained under the astute guidance and the very clever leadership of Bro. William D. Clark, president, of whom the chapter is very proud.

We of Zeta Iota Lambda are rightfully proud of our chapter and each brother,, as an individual, contributes to its success. Individual, singular success and accomplishments are heartily recognized and accepted as chapter success. The office of Zeta Iota L a m b da and its president, Bro. Willian D. Clark, pay tribute at this time to Bro. Major Thomas E. Leigh, information officer of the second U. S. Army Corp, who was recently promoted to the rank of Lieutenant Colonel, U. S. Army. This is a personal accomplishment worthy of note and publicity that we of Alpha Phi Alpha can give to him and his very charming wife, Geraldine Leigh.

In J u n e 1962, Bro. Karl Gardon was promoted from the rank of Captain to Major in the U. S. Army Medical Corp, Fort Dix, New Jersey. This is only a part of his present successes. Early in July he was notified that he had successfully passed the Board requirements of the American Board of Surgery. This is an esteemed accomplishment. He has subsequently been advised that he will serve thirteen months of continuous service with the United States Army Medical Corp in Korea.

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THE GOLDEN JUBILEE OF HISTORIC XI"

by Bro. Horace B. Hardy, Jr. Fifty years ago on a cold day in trie month of December, Bro. Clarence A. Jones of neighboring Kappa Chapter made Xi Chapter at Wilberforce University, Wilberforce, Ohio. This was done in answer to an appeal made at the Fourth General Convention held in December, 1911, at Ann Arbor, Mich.

A delegation composed of three students from Wilberforce University appeared at the convention for the purpose of getting information dealing with the establishment of an undergraduate chapter on the campus of the school they represented. The data was received and preparations were undertaken for the establishing of the fifteenth chapter of Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity, Inc., on December 14, 1912.

The founders of this historic chapter were Bros. A. L. Foster, C. C. Clark, E. H. Taylor, P. Price, A. P. Mitchell, A. L. Simpson, C. E. Burch, J. B. McClellan, and C. E. Wilson. These men carried the chapter through its troublesome period of financial hardship, r e fusing to accept a status quo, expressing "esprit de corps", and making worthwhile contributions to the National Organization. Bro. Abram L. Simpson wrote the words to the F r a ternity Hymn, which was adopted in 1921 at the Fourteenth General Convention, Baltimore, Md. He also served as General Vice President for two consecutive terms, 1914-1915. The music for the hymn was arranged by Bro. John R. Erby in 1925. Bro. A. Wayman Ward wrote the Fraternity Prayer in 1933.

Today, as in the past, Xi Chapter is still composed of many of the university's leading students and a majority of its faculty and administration. Our advisor is the distinguished Bro. Dr. Milton S. J. Wright, Dean of the College of Liberal Arts and head of the department of Political Science.

Wilberforce University recently established a student exchange program with Hull University, Hull, England.

Under this agreement, now in its second year, the two schools are to e x change two students annually for a period of one school-year. Xi Chapter is proud to announce that the two male students selected on basis of academic achievement to represent the school are Alpha-men, members of Xi Chapter.

They are Bros. Jack Sopher (1961) and Joseph Morrison (1962).

ALPHA REVUE OF 1962 During the year 1961-1962 the men of Delta Sigma Lambda chapter worked vigorously to accomplish one of their goals â&#x20AC;&#x201D; that of buying and furnishing an ALPHA HOUSE on their property at Pine Bluff, Arkansas.

Many activities were needed to obtain this goal, among them were the contribution of funds by chapter members, the procurement of a house and finally on May 1, 1962 the presentation of the ALPHA REVUE OF 1962.

This final project was not without sweat and fatigue, but the results were rewarding.

The Social Committee Chairman, Bro. Ernest E. Gibson, his committee and the sub-committees for Finance and Revue Program under the direction of Bros. William McClellan and Herbert Olivera, respectively, coupled with the cooperation of all the members of the chapters presented a rousing and successful program at Caldwell Hall Auditorium, Arkansas A. M. & N. College, Pine Bluff, Ark. The first part of the program p r e sented Miss Ratcliff's dance troupe consisting of children in the subteens.

The second part of the program consisted of a variety of activities, including dramatic reading, dances, solos and two one-act plays given by the Alpha Wives and the undergraduate chapter, "Passing the Buck" and "The Young Doctor".

The National Association for the Advancement of Colored People presented a life membership plaque to Bro. Burgess Lawson, President, Delta Sigma Chapter, Pine Bluff, Arkansas on Sunday evening. March 11, 1962.

This presentation was made at one of the association's state meetings held at St. John's A. M. E. Church, Pine Bluff, Ark. Bro. George Howard, state president, NAACP presided and Rev. Brother William McClellan was the guest speaker.

FIRST NEGRO GRADUATE The Epsilon Pi Lambda chapter Gainesville and Ocala, Florida is very happy to announce that Brother George Allen of this area is scheduled to become the first Negro to Graduate from the University of Florida. Brother George Allen is a Law Student, and will Graduate in December 1962 under the Tri-Semester System.

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BETA PHI STANDING HIGH

by Bro. Otto W. Duncan, Jr. The spirit of Alpha is perpetuated on the campus of Dillard University, New Orleans, Louisiana by Beta Phi Chapter. The Chapter consists of twelve brothers and has a Sphinx Club of twelve members.

Beta Phi has for the second consecutive year won the coveted scholarship cup awarded to the Greek organization having the highest scholastic average.

The brothers are constantly making an outstanding record in the classroom and in the various campus organizations.

Each year Beta Phi sponsors a party for an orphanage located opposite Dillard Campus. Recently the brothers participated in a program at the Lighthouse for the blind. Included in this years programs are the following: A series of forums at which instructors and students may in informal discussions, seek to better student-teacher relationships, a scholarship to be p r e sented to an outstanding male student and contribution to the United Negro College Fund.

Brother Bruce Robinson, president of the Student Union, has received a fellowship from the Woodrow Wilson Foundation.

Brother Alan Butler is the president of Alpha Kappa Mu honor society. It is hoped that he will be admitted as the first Negro medical student at Tulane University, which has been ordered to integrate by court decisions.

Brother Claude Smith has been awarded a travel-study grant to tour

Russia this summer. He is vice president of the International Relations Club.

Brother Albert Sam has been selected to attend the Oak Ridge Institute this summer. He presently is experiencing organic chemistry on a National Science Foundation grant.

Brother Hayward Henry is president of the Baptist Student Union. He has also been awarded a travel-study grant to tour Russia.

Brother Charles Brickley is parliamentarian of the Student Union and also parliamentarian of the Junior Class.

Brother Guy West is president of the Drama Guild. He is also student d i rector of its performances.

Brother Johnny B. Cunningham, cocaptain of the football team, was selected all conference tackle of the Gulf Coast Athletic Conference.

Brother Ruffin LeBrane is an outstanding member of the Debating Team. He is also a lab assistant in the chemistry department.

Brother Otto Duncan, Jr. is photographer-writer for the campus publication and also treasurer of the campus chapter of the NAACP. He was r e cently appointed Regional Chairman of the NAACP's Church Committee.

Beta Phi along with Sigma Lambda recently held a smoker at Southern University, New Orleans, to stimulate interest in a proposed chapter to be initiated there in the fall.

It is here for all to see that the Brothers of Beta Phi are striving to "hold high the name" of Alpha in all of their endeavors. Beta Phi pledges to continue standing high in the traditional Alpha spirit.

Bro. Emanuel M.

McKinney

A "FIRST" AT UNIVERSITY OF TEXAS Brother Emanuel M. McKinney, Jr., was commissioned as a Second Lieutenant in the United States Air Force at the J a n u a r y commissioning ceremony thereby becoming the first Negro to be commissioned as an Air Force officer in the history of the school.

In September, 1959 he became the first Negro to enter the advance p r o gram of the Air Force Reserve Officers Training Corp. His selection was based on his scholarship, leadership, character, and military proficiency and potential.

A charter member of Epsilon Iota Chapter, Brother McKinney served as treasurer, secretary, and social chairman of the chapter and was a delegate to the 1960 National Convention in Washington, D. C.

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by Bro. Thomas Barnette Zeta Nu Lambda's annual Fellowship Breakfast was held in the Park Hotel on Sunday morning, J u n e 10, 1962.

More than 150 leading professional and business men were on hand to hear Brother Whitney Young, Jr., Executive Director of the National Urban League. This event was the climax of our social activities.

Bro. Young declared that "The legal battles in civil rights are almost over, but the subtle, more indirect efforts to perpetuate the unfair, unequal efforts of racial prejudice must be recognized as a new challenge."

He called on his audience to work toward "first class citizenship" through the creation of local organizations, as the National Urban League, in assuming leadership and responsibility.

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Bro. Thomas Barnette (left) welcomes Bro. Whitney Young, Jr., guest speaker to their annual Fellowship Breakfast.

Looking on are Bros. Dr. Aston L. Thompson, Chairman, Jerry L. Martin, Regional Director, Dr. James S. Wales, President W. Barton Beatty, Contributing Editor of the Sphinx and Dr. Charles Broaddus, past Eastern Regional Vice President.

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GOOD NEWS FROM PITTSBURGH

by Bro. Paul C. Williams March 31st was a great day in the city of Pittsburgh, Pa., when the P r e s idents and General Officers of 33 N e gro colleges met here for the United Negro College Fund Campaign. Of particular note to the Brothers of Alpha, Alpha men provided the bulk of these dedicated educators and scholars.

Alpha Omicron Lambda sponsored a reception for their renown Brothers.

The Alpha Hospitality was extended our distinguished President-elect, Dr. T. Winston Cole, President of Wiley College, Marshall, Texas. Other Brothers attending, were: Bros. John Bacoates of Benedict; Thomas Henderson of Virginia Union; Chester Kiikendall of Lane; Rufus Perry of Johnson C. Smith; Horace Price of Le Moyne, H a r ry Richardson of the Interdenominational Theological Sem.; William Strasner of Shaw; Roosevelt Crockett of Philander Smith; Arthur Gray of Taladega; James Colston of Knoxville, Stephen Wright of Fisk; John Seabrook of Houston-Tillitson; James Brawley DELTA RHO LAMBDA SAN ANTONIO, TEXAS

by Bro. Everett J. Jennings Delta Rho Lambda extends its h e a r t iest congratulations to Brothers A n drew L. Jefferson and Capt. McLain G. Garrett. Brother Jefferson became the first Negro appointee as Assistant United States Attorney, Western J u d i cial District of Texas. The Texas Southern University graduate received his law degree from the University of Texas in 1959. Among those recommending Bro. Jefferson for the new position were Vice President Lyndon B. J o h n son and Senator Ralph Yarborough, (Dem. Texas).

Brother Garrett, a helicopter pilot with the Army Medical Field Service, was awarded the coveted Commander's bronze plaque for finishing number one in the Medical Supply Officer's School at Fort Sam Houston, Texas.

Captain Garrett is enroute to D a r m stadt, Germany with a brief stopover at his alma mater, Florida A & M University.

Our chapter regrets the loss of two of our better known brothers through reassignments; Captain Brodes H. H a r t ley is now with the United States Army Hospital, Fort Ord, California, and Captain Ernie Davis, is a navigator with the Strategic Air Command at Westover AFB, Mass. Delta Rho Lambda will surely miss these fine brothers and to them goes our fraternal good luck in their new locations.

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of Clark; Luther Foster of Tuskeegee; Richard Moore of Bethune-Cookman; and James Ellison of Bishop: The founder of the UNCF, Bro. Fred P a t terson was on hand as were Bro. W. Barton Beatty, former Editor of the Sphinx, John Hope and Henry Richardson. These Brothers and the Host Brothers of Alpha Omicron Lambda will long remember the reception for Dr. Cole and his Brothers in education.

The Undergraduates of the "Fertile Soil" from which will grow the established Alpha man of tomorrow. Let's take a look at what the enterprising undergraduates of Omicron Chapter of the University of Pittsburgh in the city of Pittsburgh are doing to further themselves and the cause of Alpha Phi Alpha on their campus. As a fraternity, they have risen from mediocrity to the top of all Greek organizations in overall Quality Point Average. This rise is in keeping with Alpha's excellent scholarship requirement. They r e ceived the new Scholarship Trophy for having the Highest grade average of any fraternity on campus. As a demonstration of their versatility the men

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of Omicron won first place in the Greek Sing Festivities. Brother Ed Roberson, missing from the picture, has had his poetry published in the Wisconsin Poetry Contest. He is also the associate-editor of the Pitt Literary Magazine: Ideas and Figures. Brother Bill Pierce was recently inducted i n to the Owl Hall of Fame, a distinct honor in view of the competitive situation in an interracial school setting.

A tip of the Alpha hat to these fine Alphas!

Good mind and good body! . . Again Omicron scores - for they have Ben Jinks, a two-year varsity letterman in basketball, Larry Robinson, an u p and coming track man, and Steve Daniels, the chapter president, is also the captain of Pitt's Soccer team. In addition to the individual laurels above the Alpha interfraternity basketball team came within a whisker of the championship and had to settle for second place. The many Alpha Brothers in Pittsburgh are proud of its Undergraduate brothers and we felt you would like the opportunity to feel that way too.

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RECEPTION HONORING PRESIDENT-ELECT COLE IN PITTSBURGH Left to right: Bros. Crockett, Kirdendall, Cole, Host Chapter President Larry Green, Moore, Gray and Colston.

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EPSILON KAPPA LAMBDA O B SERVES FIFTY-FIFTH ANNIVERSORY

by Bro. Jacob T. Stewart The Observance of the Fifty-fifth Anniversary of the founding of the A L PHA PHI ALPHA FRATERNITY, INC. was climaxed with a Vesper Service in the college auditorium followed by a reception in the Black and Gold Room of the Student Union Building.

These activities, which were sponsored i intlv by Delta Sigma and Epsilon Kappa Lambda Chapters, featured Bro. A. Maceo Smith. Past General President. who urged a "rededication to the ideals and philosophy of the ALPHA PHI ALPHA FRATERNITY." Brother D. Lee E. Perkins, co- sponsor of Delta Sigma Chapter and professor of Geography and History in the Social Science Department, G r a m b ling College, Grambling, Louisiana, is Epsilon Kappa Lambda Chapter's "Alpha Man of the Year." Brother P e r k ins was cited for outstanding achievements as sponsor of the undergraduate chapter, co-sponsor of the undergraduate Pan Hellenic Council, and for effectiveness as a teacher and participant in school and community activities. The plaque which Bro. Perkins received was created by Bro. Harper T. Phillips, member of the Grambling College Art Department Faculty.

BOOKS (Continued from page 9) prominent citizens in New York, May 30, 1909 and a second time in May, 1910.

The members of the Niagara Movement met to join forces with this group and out of the conference came the National Association for the Advancement of Colored People.

This organization has been interracial from the very beginning and some of America's most distinguished citizens of many races have served on its Board of Directors since its inception.

Today, much has changed in America because of the work of the NAACP. "Equal Justice Under the Law" is less of a slogan, more of a reality in the courts of the North and even in the South. Unless one reads this book he will never realize the scope and depth oi segregation, discrimination and injustice heaped upon the Negro in America. If these facts were not documented, truths of history, one would hardly believe that such atrocities could be enacted against a defenseless and gentile people.

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ALPHA WIVES AUXILIARY . Epsilon Lambda Cliapter, Flint, Michigan. Front Row (L.-R.): Mesdames Wendell Williams, John A. Feaster, Albert Golden, C F Robinson, Frederick Waller, M. A. Wright, James R. Johnson, James Randall, Billye G. Thompson, William Tipper.

Back Row: Mesdames James D. Wilson, Oscar Baker, Jr., William Haithco, Melvyn Brannon, Don Coleman, Herman L. Feaster, Eugene Grice, LeRoy Barnes, Wendell Harris, William Harrison, T. Marshall Jones.

"RHO LAMBDA MONTE CARLO NIGHT"

by Bro. Charles W. Wilson, Sr. Rho Lambda Chapter of Buffalo, New York sponsored a Monte Carlo Night at the Connecticut Street Armory Feb. 10, 1962 to raise money for their scholarship activities.

The Brothers of the Chapter operated all of the games which varied from Chuck-a-luck to Roulette. All gaming was done with "Play Money" which was purchased at the rate of $20,000 in play money for $2.00.

A local band furnished music for dancing and although the affair netted only $186.00, it is considered to be the beginning of a yearly affair that is expected to grow into one of Buffalo's Social "must".

Brother Eugene Richards, President of Rho Lambda, stated "The Chapter is on the move to great things and I predict that our yearly Monto Carlo Night will grow in importance".

The Alphabettes helped the affair by supervising all of the Bridge Games.

Many prizes were given to the guests at the conclusion of the affair.

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This affair during which the Alpha Man of the Year is announced, has become a tradition with the chapter.

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DEATH CLAIMS (Continued from page 2) were situated in the New York and New England areas. Mr. Kelley's u n cle and godfather, the late Rev. E. George Biddle of Boston, Massachusetts, lived for more than 100 years. He studied and graduated from Harvard Divinity School and pastored nearly every A. M. E. Zion Church in the New England Conference. He was, at the time of his death, the last surviving member of the Boston Regiment of the Grand Army of the Republic. These ancestors of George B. Kelley were pioneers in organized religious and educational interests and were personal friends and associates of Harriet T u b man, Eliza Gardner and other freedom seekers of our race who lived in the North and Northwestern part of New York State.

Into this stream of American Negro life, George Kelley entered by being sent by his father to the old Troy Academv from which he was graduated as a D ir, neer cf the race in this institution designed to give preparation for college. Later he attended Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute in preparation for his engineering career. After one year attendance at R. P. I. he transferred to Cornell University, a state supported institution from which he graduated with less economic pressure upon him than would have been had he r e mained at R. P. I. Our deceased friend and brother was the first President of Alpha Chapter of Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity. He was treasurer of the Social Study Club p r e ceeding the formation of the fraternity and was an exponent of literary performance and excellence among the seven jewels of the fraternity when meeting by themselves, or when presenting public programs in the A. M. E. Zion Church of Ithaca, New York.

In all that he sought to do he honored his father and his mother in building for others. His character was as solid as the majestic Palisades and Adirondack Mountains, so familiar to him from birth here in Troy, New York to the late Richard and Mathilda Decker Kelley on July 28, 1884. His disposition and emotional response to many situations revealed the uncompromising nature of his personality. He was sometimes regarded as conservative, unyielding and adamant. His nature was at times as rigid as flintstone. He kept an independent, self-willed mind until death. In life he knew early whom he wanted for a wife. He pur-

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sued many years until he attained the hand of Miss Harriet Gross of Jersey City, New Jersey.

Through the years Brother Kelley continued to honor his father and mother by giving of himself, his time and talent to the lifting of the level of our race, particularly in this Northeastern part of New York State. Not only as a long time civil servant as senior auditor in the Income Tax Department of this state, but he identified himself with social, cultural, fraternal, political, and economic causes in this community - racial and interracial - for the good of the whole. His religious commitment was answering loyally to Jesus Christ as he understood the Gospel record. He was a member of the A. M. E. Zion Church during his early years, but in later life joined the Liberty Presbyterian Church of Troy where he served until his death as an Elder.

The story is that in the quiet of last Saturday morning, after being freshened for the day by his nurse and the hospital attendants, Brother Kelley called to his bedside all who had administered to him while in the hospital.

He said "thank you for all you have done for me", he turned over, and joined the immortals. Courteous and considerate, appreciative and gentlemanly in life, George Biddle Kelley embraced these gifts of character and used them in death."

Brother George A. Pouer, secretary of Beta Lambda Chapter, assisted in arranging the services and reported in detail the proceedings. Telegrams were received from friends throughout the nation including Governor Nelson A. Rockfeller, U. S. Senator Jacob K. Javits, Attorney General Louis J. Lefkowitz. Commissioner J. Edward Conway of the Commission for Human Rights for all of the state of New York; Mayor Neil Kelleher of Troy and Judge Marcus L. Filley also of Troy.

Words cannot express the love and esteem held for Jewel Brother Kelley by thousands of Alpha men and many others throughout the nation. He has meant so much to Alpha, however, we would not selfishly claim him as our own for he has meant just as much to many other organizations and individuals and everything to his charming wife. The General Convention will never be the same without his wholesome advice and loving influence, but it can climb to undreamed heights by holding high the fine example which he has set before us.

WEST (by god) VIRGINIA (Continued from page 6) however, it is sad to note that there are no Negro principals, and the former Negro schools have been renamed.

The Charleston Gazette is the largest and most liberal paper in the state and has played a major role in the progress of the county.

Possibly the most outstanding politicians in this county, whose influences reach throughout the state, are Attys.

William Lonesome (D). Willard Brown (R) and G. E. Ferguson (R). Atty.

Lonesome is possibly closest to the present governor than any other Negro.

Atty. Brown is president of the local NAACP Branch.

In the field of business there is not much to be said. There are restaurants, amusement places, small stores, barber shops and funeral homes operated by Negroes throughout the state, possibly the most outstanding enterprise is a poultry company operated by Bro. Eddie C. James in Charleston, W. Va. This business is reputed to net more than a quarter million dollars yearly. Another long standing and substantial enterprise is Kingslow Drug Store, Bluefield, W. Va., operated

by Dr. J. C. Kingslow who is also a member of the state's Human Relations Commission. Bro. Felix T. Warren owns and operates the West Virginia Barber College at Institute. It is the only completely integrated such school in the south or a border state. There is a small loan company operated by Negroes in Charleston and M. B. Thomas operates a Printing Shop.

The churches of West Virginia are more comparable to those of the white group than any other of the institutions promoted by Negroes. The Baptist Church is the predominant religious organization followed by the Holiness groups and third by the Methodist.

Bro. Rev. Moses Newsome, pastor of First Baptist Church (one of the largest and most beautiful) in Charleston, is one of the most outstanding ministers in the state. The Rev. Alexander Gregory, pastor of Mt. Zion Baptist Church, Bluefield, is the only Negro in the state who operates a Religious Book Store.

The late Walter White once said, "I would hate to think of what the status of the Negro would be in West Virginia were it not for the sacrifice and labor of T. G. Nutter." Atty. Nutter was president of the Charleston Branch of the NAACP for several years. He later organized the State Conference of Branches and was its president until the time of his death, 1958. After his (Continued on page 28)

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death, the Rev. C. Anderson Davis, then vice president, assumed this duty. Mr. Nutter started the ball rolling in the field of civil rights and won many such court decisions. It was he who won the necessary court decisions to start the program of token integration which we have in Southern West Virginia.

Mrs. Memphis Tennessee Garrison has been an outstanding leader in r e ligious, social and political circles; she is a former school teacher and at one time headed the National Committee of Republican Women. She is the founder of the NAACP Christmas Seal, and operated the first campaign from her home in Gary.

The NAACP in West Virginia is possibly the most influential organization among Negroes. It has paved the way over a number of years for freedom and first class citizenship for the Negro through its local branches and the state conference. Now pendinng in Federal Court is a case against Raleigh County relative to school segregation and one against Greenbrier County regarding a segregated swimming pool. Atty.

Willard Brown, Legal Redress chairman is representing the plaintiffs. The organization presents the T. G. Nutter Award each year to a citizen of West Virginia for outstanding achievements in the field of civil rights. Winners of the award have been Mrs. M. T. Garrison, the Rev. Dunbar Odgen, Dr. John W. Davis and the Rev. C. Anderson Davis.

The public schools of the state rank among the lowest in the nation. There are eleven state owned colleges and universities and thirteen denominational and private owned colleges. Two of the colleges, West Virginia State and Bluefield State, were former Negro schools, both are now fully integrated.

West Virginia State College was established in 1891 and gave leadership in the field of education to the former segregated Negro school system through the years. Dr. John W. Davis is credited with leading the institution to the high place which it holds in educational circles. There are more than two thousand students attending the college. Since they do not keep records by race, figures could not be obtained as to how many are Negro or white, however, it has been reported that the majority is white. Bro. Dr. William J. L. Wallace is its president, who is providing excellent leadership.

Bluefield State College has remained a small school through the years. It reached its peak under the presidency of the late Bro. Dr. Henry Lake Dickason. Unfortunately, the school has had several setbacks and has been the

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object of too much political discussion.

A constant turnover in the faculty has served no good purpose. Many people had high hopes for the school under the efficient leadership of Bro. Dr. Stephen J. Wright, but he was elected president of Fisk University in 1957. The present president is Bro. Dr. L. B. Allen.

West Virginia, like Dr. Jeckle and Mr. Hyde, presents two faces - most liberal in its central and northern sections and most reactionary in the southern section. Its borders extend farther north than Pittsburgh and farther South than Richmond, Virginia so does its attitudes.

Mercer County is possibly the most segregated and reactionary county of them all. The Bluefield Daily Telegraph possibly plays a greater part in keeping segregation aflame in Mercer County than any other media.

Bro. Dr. P. R. Higginbotham, an outstanding physician in Bluefield, a p plied for membership in the Mercer County Medical Society which body took a vote on his application February 19, but failed to cast the two-thirds vote required for membership. No reason was given bv the society for this action, but it is quite obvious that it was a race question. Dr. Higeinbotham has been practicing medicine in Bluefield for thirty-four years and is on the active staff of Beckley Memorial Hospital. He is also college phvsician for Bluefield State College, a staff member of St. Marv's Hospital and associated with St. Luke's Hosoital of Bluefield. He is now president of the West Virginia State Board of Health of which he has been a member since 1948.

Bro. Dr. J. E. Martin was a candidate for the Bluefield City Board of Directors in 1961, eventhough he was possibly the best qualified of the candidates the color of his skin caused his defeat. He is president of the Negro State Medical Society and dentist for the Lakin State Hospital.

Robert L. Gibson is one of the county's active politicians and is possibly closer to the county and state political bosses than any other Negro of the county.

The Negro in West Virginia is grossly discriminated against in the field of employment which has caused "the cream of the crop" to migrate elsewhere. Practically all of the young college graduates find it necessary to migrate to other places for employment. Young whites have to leave in large numbers also but not comparable to the ratio of Negroes. It has been r e marked, "They will employ a white youth in the five and ten cen stores

who find it difficult to make change for a dollar but will not hire a Negro youth who is a college graduate."

All of the ills of the Negro in West Virginia cannot be laid at the feet of his white brother for the Negro himself has failed to accept his necessary responsibility and dedicated leadership.

"They are like a bunch of clams", r e marked one Negro, "too many crumb grabbing leaders," cried a n o t h e r .

Speaking of "brain washed" no group in the world has been more brain washed than the Negro. The white man knows better how to keep us divided and fighting than we know how to unite and stage a vigorous, peaceful fight for freedom. There are no voting barriers placed in the way of the Negro in the state, yet it is shameful to speak of the small voting strength exerted, and the small support given to such groups as the NAACP. However, in spite of all of the criticism that might be heaped upon the Negro, I feel that it must be said that he has done wonderfully well with what he had to do with. Considering his small income, fear of losing his job, general unacceptability, small opportunities and gross neglect, he has made enormous progress.

In the final analysis, West Virginia, a border state, might be placed among the great states of the Union. She is certainly profiting by her past mistakes and the future looks bright and prosperous for her rugged, kind hearted citizens. She is fortunate in having one of the most outstanding members of the U. S. Senate in the Honorable Jennings Randolph, and a great friend in the national administration. It was this grand old state of West (by God) Virginia that was largely responsible for the election of President John F. Kennedy. She gave him a great boost in her 1959 primary election for which he is eternally grateful.

JUDGE WADDY BEGIN? (Continued from page 7) as Judge Waddy donned his robe. Municipal Court Judge Milton Kronheim presided over the proceedings. Judge Henry W. Edgerton, U. S. Court of A p peals, administered the oath.

Atty. Wm. C. Gardner presented him with the robe of his office. A second robe was presented by Elgy Johnson, president, Mu Lambda on behalf of the organization.

Judge Waddy, who succeeds Judge Frank Myers in the ten year, $17,500 salary post, is an honor graduate of Lincoln (Pa.) and Howard Universities.

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BIG J E F F Bro. Harry R. Jefferson, one of the most revered men in athletic circles, was named as Commissioner by the CIAA Executive Committee and the unanimous vote of the sixteen member delegation. Shortly after his selection, he announced the appointment of John A. Holley as Assistant to the Commissioner and Sylvester R. Hall as Supervisor of Officials.

The office was opened August 1, 1961, in the historic Wigwam Building in the center of the Hampton Institute Campus at Hampton, Virginia.

According to Jefferson, before stepping into his job, "The CIAA Commissioner's office expects to centralize all conference activities and affairs.

With the cooperation of all the m e m ber schools, we hope to function in a manner that will service all members of the loop and at the same time make the CIAA and the athletic achievements of its member schools as wellknown as those of any other collegiate body in the country," the Commissioner added.

"Big Jeff" known throughout the sports world as one of the all-time great football coaches, coached football, basketball, and baseball in CIAA colleges continuously from 1925 to 1957.

He coached at Bluefield State College, Bluefield, W. Va., 1925-30 and 1932-34 (Bluefield is no longer a CIAA college) A & T College, Greensboro, N. C , 193032, Virginia State College, Petersburg, 1934-49, and Hampton Institute, 194957. His Bluefield teams were National Champions in 1927 and 1928, and his Virginia State squads in 1936, 1938, 1939, and 1945 were CIAA champions.

During a career which is living legend, Jefferson-made teams won 181 games while dropping 86 and playing 18 deadlocks.

A native of West Virginia, "Big Jeff" attended public schools there before entering Ohio University where he r e ceived his degree with a major in French and minor in history. He sandwiched a one-year coaching stint at Wilberforce University, Xenia, Ohio, between assignments at Kelly Miller High School, Clarksburg, W. Va. in 1922-23 and 1924-25.

OCTOBER, 1962

Ohio University, Green and White Club Award Dinner, May 8, 1962; L - R: George Trantman, Commissioner, Minor Baseball Leagues, Lefty Gomez, Former New York Yankee Pitcher, Harry Jefferson and Bill Hess, Head Football Coachj Ohio University.

His jobs have included athletic directorships at Bluefield, A & T, and Hampton; Dean of Men, Supervisor of Student Employment, and Dormitory Counselor at Virginia State College; Chairman of the Guidance Committee, and a member of the Executive Council at Virginia State.

Jefferson was the first chairman and charter member of the National Athletic Steering Committee, one of sportdom's most influential groups, bringing together representatives from colleges and universities in MWAA, SIAC, Gulf Coast AC, and SEAC, as well as the CIAA. His associates have made him Honorary Chairman of the NASC and Honorary President of the CIAA.

Bro. Harry Jefferson receives the "Club Twenty Award" for Petersburg, Va., June 17th. L - R: Alonzo Gaither, Sylvester Blue, Pres.; Harry R. Jefferson.

Perhaps the most noteworthy of his numerous awards and citations was his selection of the National Association of Intercollegiate Athletics (NAIA) Hall of Fame last year. Jefferson and his wife make their home in Philadelphia.

It is expected that the Central Intercollegiate Athletic Association will enter a new period of achievement in producing the type of athlete which exemplifies sound character, keen judgement, and high scholarship.

Big Blues of Bluefield

State College.

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Brothers In The Armed Forces •••••••••••*••••*•••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••**•*•••• ARMY RESERVIST MAJ. ZACHARY J. CORNEA - Gary, Ind., completed two weeks of training at Fort Eustis, Va. He is a graduate of Indiana University.

ARMY RESERVIST 1st LT. THOMAS V. BARNES - Gary, Ind., completed two weeks of training at Fort Eustis, Va. Be is a graduate of Purdue University.

ARMY RESERVIST MAJ. JOHN Q. T. KING - Austin, Texas, completed the staff course at Fort Leavenworth, Kan. He is a graduate of Fisk University.

ARMY RESERVIST 1st LT. WILLIAM O. ANDERSON - Toledo, Ohio, is serving with the 100th Division at Fort Chaffee, Ark. He is a graduate of the University of Toledo.

ARMY RESERVIST 1st LT. ROBERT L. CLINKSCALE - Greenville, S. C, completed the 19 week infantry course at Fort Benning Ga. He is a graduate of Central State College.

ARMY RESERVIST C'APT. JAMES C. AYRES - Dillwyn, Va., completed the officer refresher course at Fort Lee, Va. He is a graduate of Virginia State College.

ARMY 1st LT. CLYDE V. Craighead Lynchburg. Va., completed the signal officers career course at Fort Monmouth, N. J. He is a graduate of Virginia State College.

ARMY PVT. THEODORE R. COAN - Roebuck, S. C, completed the five week engineer course at Fort Belvoir, Va. He is a graduate of Claflin College.

ARMY PVT. EMMET L. HAYWOOD - Cuero, Tex., completed the transport movement course at Fort Eustis, Va. He is a graduate of Kansas State University.

ARMY 2nd LT. SYLVAIN V. WAILES, Baton Rouge, La., completed the officer orientation course at Fort Benjamin Harrison, Ind. He is a graduate of Southern University.

ARMY CAPT. CECIL G. CHRISTIAN Birmingham, Ala., completed the officer rotary-wing course at Camp Wolters, Tex. He is a graduate of Howard University.

ARMY 1st LT. ERIC MURRAY - Liberty, N. C , completed the Medical Field's orientation course at Fort Sam Houston, Tex. He is a graduate of Howard University.

PVT. DONALD W. JONES - Fort Worth, Tex., is participating in Exercise Iron Dragoon in Fort Polk, La., He is a graduate of Morehouse College.

SGT. FLOYD O. BURNS - Jasper, Ala., is serving with the 565th Medical Company in Baumholder, Germany. He is a graduate of Alabama A & M. PFC TOMMIE L. BURTON, JR. - West Point, Ga., is participating in Exercise Mesa Drive at Fort Lewis, Washington. He is a graduate of Morehouse College.

ARMY 1st LT. LAMAR A. STROUD. JR., Hampton, Va.. is participating in a field training exercise in Grafenwohr, Germany.

He is a graduate of Hampton. Institute.

ARMY PVT. JOHN S. GILLIARD - Florahome. Fla., completed the radio teletype course at Fort Gordon, Ga. He is a graduate of Florida A & M University.

ARMY M/SGT. TROY M. McCALL, JR. Tampa. Fla., participated in the field training exercises in Grafenwohr, Germany. He is a graduate of Livingstone College.

PVT. EDWIN L. LAWLEY - Eessemer. lAla., is training with the 100th Division at Fort Chaffee, Ark. PVT. CURGIS FRAZIER - Bessemer, Ala., is training with the 100th Division at Fort Chaffee. Ark. He is a graduate of Miles College.

ARMY PVT. JOHN N. ENGLEMAN - Waterloo, Iowa, is receiving infantry training at

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Fort Carson, Colo.

ARMY PVT. SAUL AUSTIN, JR. - Waterloo, Iowa, is receiving infantry training at Fort Carson, Colo. He is a graduate of Jackson, Miss. State College.

ARMY PVT. JAMES H. FULLER - Sylacauga, Ala., is participating in the Army Training Tests at Schofield Barracks, Hawaii.

He is a graduate of Alabama 'A & M College.

ARMY PVT. DANIEL J. SAUNDERS - Elizabeth. N. J., completed the administrative specialist course at Fort Benjamin Harrison, Ind. He is a graduate of Deleware State College.

ARMY 2nd LT. WILLIAM P. JOHNSON Sumter, S. C, completed the officer orientation course at Fort Lee, Va. He is a graduate of Carolina State College.

ARMY 1st LT. REMUS C. RHODES, III Ossining, N. Y.. participated in Grand SlamI exercise in Germany. He is a graduate of Tuskegee Institute.

ARMY CAPT. LEON W. STAFFORD-Shrevport, La., participated in LOGEX 62 exercise at Fort Lee, Va. He is a graduate of Southern University.

ARMY 2nd LT. JAMES F. STROUD - Hampton. Va.. completed the officer orientation course at Fort Knox, Ky. He is a graduate of Hampton Institute.

ARMY CAPT. GEORGE L. MATTHEWS Warrenton, Va., participated in Operation Jutland Jump in Denmark. He is a graduate of Virginia State College.

'ARMY PFC JAMES D. BELL - Gary, Ind., participated in Exercise Swift Strike II at Fort Hood, Tex. He is a graduate of the University of Wisconsin.

ARMY SPEC. FOUR WILLIAM B. WIGGINS - Quincy, Fla., participated in Exercise Swift Strike II at Fort Benning. Ga. He is a graduate of Albany Ga. State College.

ARMY PFC JOHN A. SARTIN - Chicago Heights, 111.. Completed the Hawk guic'od missile training at Fort Bliss, Tex. He is a graduate of Southern University.

ARMY CAPT. LEON W. STAFFORD Shreveport, La., completed the motor transportation and maintenance course at Fort Eustis. Va. He is a graduate of Southern University.

ARMY PVT. VERNON O. LAWSON - Springfield, Ohio, completed the personnel administrative course at Fort Benjamin Harrison, Ind. He is a graduate of Miami University.

ARMY PVT. LEROY R. TITUS - Pittsburg, Pa., is assigned to the U. S. Army Garrison at Fort Detrick, Md. He is a graduate of Lincoln Pa. University.

LT. COLONEL CAJUS B. HOWELL - Concord. N. C. is assigned to the XVI U. S. 'Army Corps in Omaha, Neb. He is a graduate of Boston University.

ARMY CAPT. HARVEY C. PHELPS Cleveland. Ohio, completed the Medical Service officer career course at Fort Sam Houston, Tex. He is a graduate of Central State College.

ARMY CAPT. WILLIAM J. SIMPKINS Aiken, S. C. completed the Medical Service Officer career course at Fort Sam Houston, Tex. He is a graduate of North Carolina A & T College.

ARMY CAPT. JAMES L. WYNNE - New Orleans, La., is assigned as commander of the 151st Transportation Co. at Fort Eustis.

Va. He is a graduate of Southern University.

PVT. JAMES M. PERRY - Gary, Ind., is assigned to the U. S. Army Garrison at Fort Leavenworth. Kan. He is a graduate of Indiana University.

1st LT. NORMAN C. CAREY - Miami, Fla., is an Army marksman stationed in Ludwigs-

burg, Germany. He is a graduate of Florida A & M University.

ARMY CAPT. BRODES H. HARTLEY, JR. Jacksonville, Fla., completed the Medical Service career course at Fort Sam Houston, Tex. He is a graduate of Florida A & M University.

ARMY CAPT. McLAIN G. GARRETT. JR. Tallahasse, Fla., completed the Medical Service career course at Fort Sam Houston, Tex. He is a graduate of Florida A & M University.

ARMY PVT. CHARLES W. (ARMSTER, JR. Thomasville, Ga., participated in Exercise Mesa Drive at Fort Lewis, Wash. He is a graduate of Fort Valley State College.

ARMY SPECIALIST FIVE WILFRED V. GRAY - Houston, Tex., participated in Exercise Clear Lake at Elgin AFB, Fla. He is a graduate of Texas Southern University.

ARMY PFC JAMES M. CRAWFORD - Athens, Ga., participated in the three-day helicopter airlift in Germany. He is a graduate of Clark College.

ARMY 1st LT. JESSE J. HARRIS - Baltimore. Md., completed the chemical, biological and radiological course at Fort McClellan, Ala. He is a graduate of Howard University.

ARMY C'APT. ROBERT A. JONES - Fisherville, Va., completed the officer career course at Fort Sustis, Va. He is a graduate of Hampton Institute.

ARMY CAPT. LEON W. STAFFORD Shreveport. La., completed the officer career course at Fort Eustis, Va. He is a graduate of Southern University.

ARMY CAPT. ROBERT C. PORTER - Alexandria, La., completed the officer career course at Fort Eustis. Va. He is a graduate of Southern University.

ARMY CAPT. DAVID L. THOMAS - Los Angeles, Calif., completed the officer career course at Fort Eustis, Va. He is a graduate of Ohio State University.

ARMY 2nd LT. MUERL PAYNE, New Falls, Ohio, completed the military orientation course at Fort Sam Houston, Tex. He is a graduate of of Central State College.

1st LT. RANDOLPH K. HARRIS - Oakland, Calif., is participating in Exercise Great Bear in Fort Richardson. Alaska. He is a graduate of the University of California.

PFC. JOSEPH F. HUBER - Oakland, Calif., is participating in Exercise Great Bear in Fort Richardson, Alaska. He attended Oakland Junior College.

1st LT. CHARLES E. DELANE - Memphis, Tenn., is serving with the 101st Airborne Division at Fort Campbell, Ky. He is a graduate of Central State College.

ARMY CAPT. BOOKER T. McMANUS Hamlet. N. C, completed the procurement operations course at Fort Lee, Va. He is a graduate of Virginia State College.

ARMY CAPT. JAMES E. BLACKEN - Mathews. Va., completed the officers career course at Fort Nonmouth. N. J. He is a graduate of Virginia State College.

ARMY CAPT. DAVID L. THOMAS - Los Angeles. Calif., completed the procurement operations course at Fort Lee, Va. He is a graduate of Ohio State University.

NAVY SHIP'S SERVICEMAN 3rd CLASS RUDOLPH A. GRANT - Sandersville, Ga., completed the laundry and impregnation course at Fort Lee, Va. He is a graduate of Fort Valley.

ARMY CAPT. WILLIAM R. LEE - Muskogee, Okla., participated in the Army training tests in Hawaii. He is a graduate of Wilberforce University.

ARMY PVT. CLARENCE N. CHILDS Lakeland, Fla.. completed the military police training course at Fort Gordon, Ga. He is a graduate of Florida 'A & M University.

ARMY 2nd LT. GEORGE J. MALLERY Martinsville, La., completed the officer orientation course at Fort Sill, Okla. He is a graduate of Southern University.

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OMEGA CHAPTER AN OUTSTANDING SOCIOLOGIST PASSES BHO. E. FRANKLIN FRAZIEH Bro. E. Franklin Frazier, 67, sociologist and former chairman of Howard University's Sociology Department passed May 17, 1962, at George Washington University Hospital after a long illness.

A student of Negro life in the United States.

Mr. Frazier coined the phrase "black bourgeoisie," as the title of his controversial book on the "new Negro middle class." In that book he expounded the theory that too often educated middle class Negroes isolate themselves from the problems of their race in the manner of a "leisured upper class."

Mr. Frazier urged that the Negro middle class take a positive position on the problems of their race, "acknowledging the weaknesses of Negro culture and working to eliminate them."

Bro. Frazier wrote extensively on other Negro problems including "The Negro in America," which is a comprehensive profile of the American Negro community.

Born in Baltimore, Bro. Frazier was a graduate of Howard University in 1916 and received his doctor's degree from the University of Chicago in 1931.

A member of Howard's Department of Sociology from 1934 until his retirement in 1959, Mr. Frazier had taught also at Columbia University, New York University, the University of Hawaii, and Carlton College at Northfield, Minn.

In 1948 he was president of the American Sociological Society and he had served also as president of the Eastern Sociological Society. In 1940 and 1941 he was a Guggenheim fellow in Brazil and the West Indies.

In 1949 he became Chairman of UNESCO'S Committee of Experts on Race, and from 1951 until 1953 he was Chief of UNESCO'S Applied Science Division in Paris.

Also he was president of the International Society for the Scientific Study of Race Relation.

He won honorary degrees from Morgan State College, Baltimore, in 1955-and from Scotland's University of Edinburgh in 1960.

His wife, Marie, of 220 Rhode Island Ave., now survives.

BRO. C. M. CAIN HOW DO YOU MEASURE A LIFE WHEN IT HAS COME TO ITS CLOSE? Brother Cain lived on earth 79 years. He lived among us 58 years. We of 'Alpha Theta Lambda Chapter feel that our lives have been greatly enriched because he lived and worked with us.

He was a YMCA Secretary, manager of a housing project, a founder of the Community Chest and an ordained minister. Imbued with the high ideals of true fraternity, he was one of the founders of Nu Chapter while a student at Lincoln University. He was also one of the charter members of Alpha Theta Lambda Chapter in Atlantic City and became a life member of our fraternity in 1944.

Many a young girl and boy was helped to further his education by the encouraging words and deeds of Brother Cain. Many a man and woman, even families, can recall with grateful hearts his beneficence to them.

Yea, it is by all of these - the length, the height, the breadth, the depth of sincerity, understanding, service and devotion that a life is measured. These are the threads which, woven securely and tenderly, create a tapestry handsome to behold.

OCTOBER, 1962

BRO. WILLIAM HENRY ROBINSON Beta Theta Lambda Chapter, Durham, North Carolina, regrets to report the death of Bro. William Henry Robinson, March 27, 1962. Bro. Robinson was chairman of Department of Physics. North Carolina College at Durham and had been on the faculty since 1938. He was 62 years of age.

Bro. Robinson was most outstanding in his field. He had received many honors and was recognized as an author in the field of physics. He had just been awarded a grant of $18,350 from the National Science Foundation for an In-Service Institute for Secondary School Teachers of Science and Mathematics.

The Institute was to have been held in September. Bro. Robinson was intimately associated with athletics, having served for a number of years as chairman of the Eligibility Committee of the Central Intercollegiate Athletic Association.

Results of his research have appeared in such journals as "Nature Magazine" of London; "The Indiana Journal of Physics"; "The American Journal of Physics": and the Beta Kappa Chi "Bulletin".

Brother Robinson held memberships in such societies as the Mathematical Association of America; American Institute of Electrical Engineers; American Association of Physics Teachers; Beta Kappa Chi and Alpha Phi Alpha.

Memorial services were held in the B. N. Duke Auditorium, March 29th. His body was returned to Louisville, Ky., his home, for burial.

BRO. DR. WARRICK CARDOZO Bro. Dr. W. Warrick Cardozo, pediatrician, for whose grandfather. Travis, the Cardozo High School was named, died Saturday, August 11, during hospitalization for a heart attack. He was 57 years old.

Funeral oervices were held Wednesday morning at 11:00 o'clock at the Andrew Rankin Memorial Chapel at Howard University. followed by burial at Lincoln Memorial Cemetery.

A practitioner of medicine in the District since 1937. Bro. Cardozo was also an assistant clinical professor in the Howard University College of Medicine. He maintained an office at 5030 16th St., NW. Bro. Cardozo was third Vice President, 192931; second Vice President, 1931-33; recipient of two $500.00 Alpha Fellowship Awards to publish his articles in 1935-36, "Immunologic Studies in Sickle Cell Anemia", 1936-37, and "Investigation of Sickle Cell Anemia among Negroes".

He was a school medical inspector of the District Health Department and was on the staffs of Children's and Freedmen's hospitals and the Washington Hospital Center.

A native of the District, he received his elementary education in Washington public schools; was a graduate of Hampton Institute and attended Carnegie Institute of Technology. He was graduated from the Ohio State University in 1929 and from its College of Medicine in 1933.

He was a diplomat of the American Board of Pediatrics, a fellow of the American Academy of Pediatrics and a member of Alpha Omega Alpha national honorary medical fraternity. He was a founder and at the time of his death, secretary-treasurer of the Howard University chapter of the fraternity.

He is survived by his widow, Mrs. Julia Manly Cardozo, and a daughter, Judy Cardozo and many other relatives.

Bro. Dr. W. R. Robinson, Physics Department, North College at Durham. '

Chairman, Carolina

BRO. GERALD BROWN A picture of Bro. Brown may well be painted from his characteristics. He was affable, understanding, sagacious, and farsighted.

Brother Brown was a coal miner by experience and training. He acquired a scientific knowledge of coal mining that created for him a position training miners. Many men in supervisory capacities in the coal industry owe their attainment and rank to the capabilities of Bro. Gerald Brown.

He passed this span of life, August 25, 1961 at his residence, 28 Virginia Avenue, Welch, W. Va. Funeral services were held at the Court Street Methodist Church, Sunday, August 27, 1961. Bro. Rev. C. Anderson Davis delivered the funeral message.

BRO. CARTHENTINE WITTEN Brother Witten exemplified the influence of the community in molding the life of the individual. He had several brothers and sisters and, he being one of the oldest, accepted their care as his natural responsibility.

He was a likable schoolmate, a desirable pupil, and a developing student. After graduation from Bluefield State College he returned to the Gary District High School to teach commerce, where he was employed when he met his untimely death, possibly from acute indigestion, at his residence in Anawalt, W. Va., Nov. 11, 1961.

BISHOP J. W. E. BOWEN Bishop John Wesley Edward Bowen, a distinguished member of the Methodist Church and a retired Bishop, passed this span of life July 12, 1962 in Atlanta, Ga. He was the son of the late Dr. J. W. E. Bowen who was well known as a great teacher and at one time president of Gammon Theological Seminary in Atlanta. Ga., and is the father of J. W. E. Bowen, Jr.. Columbus, Ohio, general chairman of the 1962 convention.

Bishop Bowen held degrees from Wesleyan University at Middleton. Conn., and Harvard University at Cambridge. Mass. During his life time he worked as college president, pastor, district superintendent, editor of the Central Christian Advocate and was elected to the episcopacy of the Methodist Church in 1948. He presided over the Atlantic Coast area, headquarters in Atlanta, Georgia, for twelve years, hefore retirement in 1960.

As an eoiscopal leader of the church. Bishop Bowen made many noteworthy intrinsic contributions to the church and the nation. He was indeed an inspiration to mankind, a wholesome example in word, in conversation. in love, in faith, in chasitv and in purity.

- and now that he has fulfilled his course, he will receive the crown of righteousness and everlasting life.

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