Thomasville News (Newspaper) - December 26, 1968, Thomasville, Georgia Human Rights 24 Hours A seek out Truth and report it without Fear or Your 2 NO. 33 FRIDAY AND 26-28, 1968 3 LOOK H. HUMPHREY IN HOW ABOUT Democratic Party has been this country's greatest instrument of social In the wake of the November we must rally the Democratic past and to revitalize an effective and as the victorious party in 1970 and 1972. lost the And yet the goals and objectives of the Democratic Party were not Far from it. The dramatic surge of support that developed for Senator Muskie and me during the last two weeks of the campaign is solid evidence that millions of when the chips were supported the kind of progressive leadership which has characterized every Democratic administration since the days of Franklin More than only four Democratic seats were lost in the House and five in the remarkable performance in the context of a Republican Presidential Model aid to job all of these are Democratic There is enthusiastic support for them among the American And I don't mean to see them wither So I look forward to working with the Democratic leadership in Congress and speaking out in support of the Democratic platform and the programs which we took to the people in 1968. next great test for the Democratic decisive come in 1970. Twenty-five Democratic senators from the classes of 1958 and 1964 will be up for along with the entire House of of our large to name only a be choosing a new These elections are a great challenge and a great opportunity for We must start building and working now for We must be ready to offer meaningful support to all Democratic at all two years of a Republican the choice between parties should be even clearer than it was this especially if we speak and with The Democratic be seen by the people as standing for responsible and responsible leadership on the issues that And let's not forget the stakes in 1970. If we do not if we do not produce a strong Democratic our chance to regain the White House in 1372 will be slim is now or never for the There is much work to be How then shall be by opening the Party to the fullest public Hosts Christmas because the people are the ultimate source of political strength in our We took some important strides in this direction in 1968. Our national the turmoil and tragedy which accompanied one of the most open in We implemented the criteria for the selection of delegates adopted in 1964 at Atlantic Where delegated had been chosen in a discriminatory credentials were We eliminated the unit rules so that all elements in a state delegation could participate effectively in the selection of candidates and the adoption of the This is truly a historic step forward in the base of popular participation in party the convention directed the Democratic National Committee to establish a special committee of the party public participation in a delegate selection; state in achieving the necessary changes in State laws and party assist states in participation in party affairs by all regardless of committee was established to codify and publish the rules and precedents of party procedures for future September 1 told the American Political Science Association that face of American politics will be fundamentally different because of the decisions which the Democrats made last week in The name of politics today participation by young urban black They are deeply concerned about the future of this They proved their political effectiveness in 1968. is bv opening its doors wide to all segments of our society that the Democratic Party will find the strength to win in 1970 and 1972 and earn a renewal of its historic mandate to lead this We must build a united As I said in the speech announcing my candidacy for the Democratic do not nor should an America of one We seek an America of one And so unity does not demand It a which gives to every citizen an equal chance to be heard and to be taken seriously in the hammering out of This is the essence of true democracy and that must be the Democratic Party's standard for the conduct of its own affairs in the coming must not fear innovation and experimentation in making our Party truly relevant to the demands of our We should consider various mechanisms for carrying our message to the American regional OF THE WEEK Walton student of the week is Charles Kelly a 1967 graduate of Hutto High Mr. Kelly is a resident of Kelly received his elementary training in He attained all his high school achievements at Hutto High His major subjects English and Charles was a member of the 4-H Club and also a member of the Future Farmers of America in which he held positions such as Vice-President and Kelly is a member of the Lillie Hill Missionary Baptist Church of main goal in life is to further pursue his education so that he may attain the higher qualities in Kelly is a senior of Walton Tech and plans to graduate September 3, 1969. After graduation he plans to work in Do you think the war in Vietnam will destroy the world or do you think Racism will destroy the Baptist Played Maior Role In First Missionary Baptist Church again played a major role in the drama of a Christmas concert and community following schools were part of the Magnolia High Douglass High Susie H. Dunlap and the host Church Choirs joined also by a near capacity audience. It is commonly supposed that a crowd cannot be reduced to a single I found this true as the First Missionary Baptist Church in the sincerest manner presented a delightful concert and surely the capacitated audience who set spellbound was a visible symbol of perfect Ackerman Jacqueline the first of the took complete possession of her audience as she sang Holy Susie Dunlap Elementary Band charmingly captured the audience as they paid tribute to the of may say the Chancel Choir of the Church captured the bUss of the audience in their For and Murray are pleased to have as their guest for the holidays their daughter and Altona and Jimmy Murray is a graduate of Douglass High School and continued her educational experience at Knoxville she received her masters degree from the University of Michigan in cf ' 68, and is presently employed as a Medical Social at the Rehabilitation in This is a private Institute for rehabilitating the physical and Murray is affiliated with the National Association af Social Workers and the Kappa Alpha Waters Home for the and Mrs. Alonzo Cochran of 509 Pine Street are delighted to have their Richard visiting them for the Christmas Richard Is presently a on Page 2 Band and Chorus Singing Chapter | Seat On School Board Tabithia Chapter Order of the Eastern Star held their annual Chapter of Sorrow 22,1968 at 6:00 chapter members to order by Mie Worthy Matron for the Chapter of assembled marched in under the direction of Sister L. and Sister R. carrying white softly glowing All members were dressed in white made a beautiful scene f Cain played very soft music for candle liio music continuing as members resumed their After the part by tlie Worthy prayer offered by a All of the officers part Mrs. M. read the list of members who passed in 106B. They were as Tom Sister Viola and Sister Rosa She ended with a very touching poem that rang with passionate beauty which brought tears to the eyes of The Worthy Patron called up the points for the floral cen which was quite Chapter of Sorrow was then announced completed as everyone joined in a hymn Followed by the benediction by Reverend Frank The conductresses all candles and the marched out under the direction of Sister Hendrix and was a most touching ceremony in honor of all the people can tell you immediately the status of their bank how much life insurance they carry and the amount of cash on On Page 4 Mack J. prominent educator and dean of students at Dillard was elected to membership on the Orleans Parish School Board on Tuesday as he defeated the other white Attorney Albert J. Huddleston in the second primary but unofficial returns from of the 411 voting precincts in Orleans Parish showed Dr. Spears polling 45,407 votes as compared to 39,914 for voting turnout was light throughout the day but the tempo was stepped up during the evening showed only about 8r),32l of voters went trf the Of this number of 04,-000 are substantial support of whito citizens indicated for winning the Dr. Shears becomes the first Negro to hold on the Orleans Parish School during modern his was supported a number of Negro and white civic organizations and and also by The Louisiana Weekly the daily A graduate of Xavier and Harvard Dr. Spears is currently dean of students at He has taught at every level of education and last served the schools here as the of 3n High Witless 's Way is was by Mr. A. a supervisor of on December 22, at a circuit assembly of this Tlie three day assembly began December 20, and was held at the Frank Nim Junior High 702 West Orange Sunday program featured lectures emphasising the importance the Bible lias as first place in the lives of the They received demonstrations and explanations of how may be more Band And Spears is a member of a number of civic and educational organizations including organizations the Human Relations Committee of New Orleans and the Citizens Committee for support of Public He is a past president of the Louisiana Education narrowly missed election to tlie school board on November H when he received than 58,000 The third place Huddleston agreed that Negro polled about 20,000 voles in the general attorney with tHp of Huddleston and Huddleston is a of Loyola University Law School He is a Navy veteran and has ' teaching experience at De High School and Loyola both and Huddleston agreed contributions be taught in but that public schools no used to any promised throughout the his intention to represent all and said two-thirds of tiie in Orleans Parish schools are Negro and that if students identified with him they would more to That he would to curb the High School Band and Chorus dramatically shared Christmas greetings with their musical Interpretation of Holy Deck The Three Child Is and Band and Chorus with melodious tones built their presentation into a true Christmas gave a magnificent performance of beautiful tone quality in an almost perfect pitch as the melodies filled the Ledge of the First Baptist Drum certainly does full Justice to we say LeRoy does full justice to the The Kettle Drums and LeRoy have certainly mastered the range of Captivates Morris sang Little Jesus which may be interpreted as a reverent prayer in The brilliance could be seen as the audience watched and listened What indeed was the description that would cover It Made It the heroes we salute I. L. Mrs. Morris Samuel George Mrs. Dill Mrs. J. Mrs. Mary Mrs. Ben Mrs. Nora Miss C. Miss J. Jimmy B. Harding and G. community salutes the music department of the First Baptist in Chorus same is true of the High School Chorus who seized the and brought warmth to the audience in songs of Season's Greetings as they sang Latin Quietly Tell It On Tlie their house to house The assembly began nt with a ministry training the Witnesses in and Also the practical use of some of the scriptural knowledge they hace during the service ago plans were developed space a lost and found attendant rooming accommodations and all the other were set In during the working for the success of and Mrs. Rodney Taylor's Trailer announce the birth of a Darren at Memorial Hospital on December 10. Mrs. Harrel is the former Iris and Mrs. Charles J. 1404 North Dawson announce the birth of a Scottie at Archbold Memorial Hospital on December 19. Mrs. Thompson Is the former and Mrs. James B. Route 1, announce the birth of a Cynthia at Archbold Memorial Hospital On Page 4
