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Newspaper
The Union
Location
Cincinnati, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Feb 10, 1949
Page
1
Willard Townsend denounces a Washington civil rights meeting chaired by Dr J Finley Wilson as a Communist front. He warns sponsors include Communists, predicting FBI review and a smear campaign. Townsend urges cancellation and a non communist American committee instead.
Police Chief Eugene T Weatherly asked the Civil Service Commission to cancel the appointment of Robert L Green a Negro 602 Clark Street as police recruit He reported Green not fit for the department Investigations found Green once a file clerk at the Veterans Administration Fuller Building associating with two white women from there The women admitted being with him at his home and in other West End cases Mrs Green said they had been married eight years and had two children The commission upheld Safety Director Cris E Hamilton in dismissing Patrolman Arthur J Baldrick 30 Boltwood Court effective Feb 1 Baldrick faced conduct unbecoming an officer and failing to carry his gun badge and keys at all times.
Five thousand and more students at the Universities of Cincinnati and Xavier will receive X rays next week as portable equipment from the Anti Tuberculosis League travels to campus. Xavier conducts screenings on February 14 and 15, Cincinnati on February 16 17 18 21 23 and 24. Participants include freshmen seniors new students faculty and others recommended by Student Health Service. Cincinnati X rays will be in the lobby of the Student Union Building. X rays are free and the program is financed by Christmas Seals.
A great crowd attended Sunday February 6 at the 9th Street Y. Rev Wilbur A Page presided. Dr H H Walker of Nashville, a branch member, gave 1000 toward building the boys’ facility. Principal speaker was Dr Geo O Wright of Wilberforce State College.
Columbus Ohio 93 year old Buffalo Ben once rode with Buffalo Bill Cody and scouted for the U S Army in the 1870s He filed for unemployment benefits under Ohio law as the oldest claimant His careers span Indian wars Boer War Cuban Army Europe tours and a long circus life He plans to work the entertainment circuit again this year
The National Council of Negro Women announces a coast to coast radio appearance featuring Eleanor Roosevelt and Mary McLeod Bethune on ABC Friday February 11. Bethune joins Roosevelt and her daughter to discuss NCNW work and launch a 1949 campaign aiming to recruit one hundred thousand members for the national organization. The council highlights its twenty three national member groups and eighty three Metropolitan Councils across major cities in its civil and human rights push.
Washington declares the United States possesses the world's most powerful Air Force, Army, and Navy and will remain the sole refuge for the oppressed for years to come. The message hints at continuation on page 2.
Cincinnati Miss Karen Saunders, soprano from Knoxville College, will headline an all star concert tied to the Cincinnati Knoxville College Alumni Club. The program at St John AME Church features five other soloists plus organ numbers by Miss Clara M Conway.
Robert Lucas in February Negro Digest argues intermarriage and mixing of races are lightening skin tones across the population. He states a chart predicts a baby’s color from parental skin, forecasting a future homo genous nation darker than whites and lighter than Negroes with distinctive features.
The climax of the 1949 National Freedom Day observance unfolded February 1 at Town Hall with a dramatic appearance by Mrs Eleanor Roosevelt widow of the late President Franklin D Roosevelt.
Vernon Stone, a 34 year old former Blue Ash resident, was appointed as a United Nations official reporter on the Arab–Jewish armistice talks in Palestine. A college trained stenographer and author, he built a notable career from Sycamore High School to Hampton Institute and the University of Chicago, with prior roles including a court reporter at the Nuremberg trials and service as a first lieutenant in the Army. His family remains in Oakland and Blue Ash, while his salary is reported at 10000 dollars yearly with a travel expense allowance.
Federal Post No 502 of the American Legion will sponsor a public meeting Sunday February 13 at 2 30 pm at Walnut Hills YMCA. John W Gallagher Commander announces speaker Joseph F Albright of Washington DC Legionnaire Special Assistant to General Carl R Gray Jr Albright a former Air Force PR specialist and Military Intelligence investigator will discuss Problems of the Veteran in a Post war World All veterans with their families and friends are invited.
Vivian Greer is praised as a leading civic worker and Democrat. The tribute highlights her humanitarian fund raising for charities such as the YMCA, loyalty to church and race, and political defense of the party, noting racial jealousy and her steadfast faith in right.
The National Federation of General Alumni Association of Colleges in the United Negro College Fund will hold its third annual conference in Atlanta February 18 to 20 at Clark College Davage Auditorium. Dr. F D Patterson presides with James E Stamps of Chicago slated as host. scheduled speakers include Dr. Benjamin E Mays and Dr. Patterson. Fund representatives William J Trent Jr and Randall L Tyus attend.
The famous New York Star once the PM folded January 28 prompting regret and debate on liberal newspapers. Since 1940 Marshall Field lost over five million dollars in a truth telling venture meant for citizens not the wealthy, while many colored papers fought for rights but lacked cash. Many subscribers read but few pay.
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