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Newspaper
The Union
Location
Cincinnati, Ohio, United States of America
Date
May 19, 1949
Page
1
At the Catholic Youth Work Conference Reverend Edgar Schmiedeler attacked the boy meets girl theme in films radio and television. He warned media promote marriage as a bargain and undermine the sacred union urging commitment to God and traditional family life.
Dr C Charles Burlingame chief psychiatrist at the Institute of Living denounced radio films and press magazines for overexposing psychiatry. He warned that psychiatric thrillers and spectacles distort the field and mislead the public about psycho analysis and medicine.
The first Israel ballet in 3000 years was staged Sunday at Madison Square Garden in the Night of Triumph benefit for Israel's first anniversary. Defeat and Triumph portrays the Hebrew people's trials over fifty centuries in three scenes. The last performance occurred during King Solomon's forty year reign.
Government figures show February cafe receipts at Atlas outlets totalled about 896 million dollars, down from 992 million in January 1949 and 930 million the previous February. Officials could not confirm if the drop stems from taxes or general economic uncertainty.
Somalis staged large demonstrations in Manchester and Liverpool with preparations for a fourth in Cardiff. Over eight thousand Somalis are spread across the three cities. Imam Haji Ali Musa, leader in the UK, said the battle fronts are homeland and United Nations and urged support from Afro-American allies and Congressman Powell to mobilize American aid for freedom and independence.
Report from Clare McGowan outlines nationwide observances by 141 Catholic colleges for Interracial Justice Week February 27 to March 5. Activities included forums on civil rights art exhibitions lectures movies interracial breakfasts and Negro student scholarships. National contest awarded $100 prizes for best stories and posters.
The Somali Women Association, Mogadishu, Somaliland, with over two million members, cables the United Nations at Lake Success objecting to Italian rule. They say they would prefer extinction to continued oppression and demand the UN decide their children's fate justly in line with Islamic faith.
Holly Springs Miss May 17 The 83rd Rust College commencement opens May 27 on the historic campus and runs through May 31. Speakers include Bishop Marvin A Franklin Dr Prince A Taylor and Bishop Robert N Brooks with M S Davage delivering the address. A $300000 Administration building dedication will be led by Bishop Brooks. President McCoy plans a $750000 campaign for two dormitories and an auditorium addition, backed by the General Education Board and reunited Methodism.
Denver columnist Cecil B. DeMille charged that Dr. Ralph Bunche is the genuine representative of Negroes in America, not Paul Robeson. He condemned Robeson and Donald Henderson for insulting millions of Negroes and American workers by saying they would not be loyal to America in a war with Russia, likening American Stalinists to Judas Iscariot.
Orestes Minoso, a 25 year old Cuban Negro rookie with Cleveland, is praised as one of the era’s great finds. His record since joining the Tribe Dayton farm late last summer astonishes, marking him as a standout in a brief major league style fling.
From Paris May 10 1949 W E B Du Bois writes his stance on Paul Robeson and opposition to Negroes fighting in unjust wars. He condemns a docile acceptance of mistreatment and warns that some may join Americans to do wrong if granted equal rights to do so.
Provident Hospital and Training School celebrated its 58th year of service on National Hospital Day. Facilities opened for public inspection from 1 p.m. to 6 p.m. The hospital, a voluntary non profit, trains student nurses and technicians. Clyde L. Reynolds led hosting duties with the Hospital Day Committee.
Lewis R. Hovey, president of Lone Tree Council of the Boy Scouts in Haverhill, Mass., writes in February to urge gifts to the Community Chest. He explains the Chest pools 17 agencies to cover welfare and character programs and asks readers to join the fall Red Feather campaign to aid the beneficiaries and use their talents in support of humanitarian causes.
Before adjournment Congress should cut or end troublesome levies on cosmetics and handbags. Business taxes on telegraph messages railway travel and phone calls hurt economy. Canada has eliminated travel taxes, offering a cheaper option for cross border trips. The piece notes widespread American tax complaints and hints at broader changes.
Record breaker Billy Anderson, 20 year old son of Eddie Anderson, appeared with CBS' Jack Benny and set two national junior college marks last week. He ran the 120 yard high hurdles in 14.0 seconds, 0.3 faster than the prior record, and the 220 yard low hurdles in 23.2 seconds, 0.1 faster than the old mark. Anderson also won the broad jump with 22 feet 6 3/4 inches.
Charles Shavers a Negro trumpeter with Tomy Dorsey's orchestra was barred from appearing with the band during a late show at Ellis auditorium in Memphis Tennessee last Thursday He had been expelled in Nashville the night before when not allowed to sit with band members but allowed to perform as soloist The Deacon censor forbids white and Negro performers on stage together The band played Monroe Mississippi on Friday April 29 and Shavers was allowed to sit with the group but was barred when the outfit played Jackson Mississippi the following night
New York Dr Ralph Bunche retiring UN mediator for Palestine received a distinguished service award at a Waldorf Astoria dinner attended by about 1000 guests. He resumes as director of the UN Trusteeship division. Truman sent thanks in a letter. Also present were Mrs Franklin D Roosevelt Jean Chauvel and other officials.
Columnist Drew Pearson argues that many lawmakers oppose public health programs for others yet rely on government doctors paid by taxpayers. He notes some individuals avoid work yet still receive compensation, criticizing perceived double standards.
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