COLORED TEACHERS TO GET RAISE IN SALARIES
EDUCATION BOARD IN UNANIMOUS VOTE Pay Equal To White Teachers To Begin In September 1940 By unanimous vote the Board of Education in session Thursday night adopted a resolution which calls for the raising of the salaries of colored teachers in Louisville to the level of white teachers in the local school system. The resolution points out, however, that necessary adjustments cannot be made to begin the increase until 1940. On this point the resolution says in part: "It is the opinion of the Board that inequalities in the salary schedule that have appeared since its adoption should be corrected when and as it is possible to do so. Since the school year of 1939 and 1940 marks the fifth year of the operation of the schedule, which this fifth year is required to adjust basic inequalities applying both to white and colored teachers, it will require another considerable increase in the allocation of funds by the city for this fifth yer (1939-1940) in order to meet these increases. The resolution introduced by Stephen S. Jones and seconded by Mrs. Evelyn K. Zubrod, was [accepted?] unanimously. Other members of the board present were N. P. Bloom, President; John A. Miller vice president and William Hoke Camp. The fight for equal pay for colored teachers with that of white has been carried on for several years. A vigorous protest against the 15 per cent salary differential imposed on colored teachers has been recently made by teachers race leaders and the local daily and weekly press. The KNEA in session last week adopted a resolution authorizing contribution of $500 to help toward eliminating differentials in salaries on account of race.
CAUGHT IN SUNDAY RAID
MANY ARE CAUGHT IN SUNDAY RAIDS Those who sell liquor on Sunday felt the long arms of the law last week as many were taken in raids, From early Sunday morning until late in the evening, police were making arrests. Those caught as the law clamped down were as follows: Jesse Handley, 23, 116 E. Liberty Street; Roselle Allen, 36, 514 South Hancock, two cases of beer confiscated; James Dunn, 31, 518 South 9th Street; Jerry Cheatham, 28, 114 North Eleventh St.; Collins Benson, 34; [1029?] Madison; Ianthia Oglesby, 27, 612 Cedar Street; Julius O'Bannon, 39, 544 South 12th Street; Otis bryant, 38, 304 Pearl. Eight complaints against liquor establishments operating on Sunday were received by the Police Department and seven were arrested on disorderly conduct as raids were made. James Divine, Oscar Miller and Florene Miller received fines for having in their possession untaxed liquor on Sunday. Earl Hobbs, Frank Branch and Charles were given probated sentences and told to stay away from joints on Sunday.
MRS. MARY BETHUNE GIVEN TASTE OF THE REAL KENTUCKY HOSPITALITY Seldom has a visitor to Louisville enjoyed such a continuous ovation as was accorded Mrs. Mary McLeod Bethune of Washington, D. C., National Director of Negro Affairs of the NYA, here last week as a speaker on the K N E A program. Upon her entrance into the state Mrs. Bethune was met at Ashland and escorted to the city by Mr. C. H. Russell, State NYA Superivosr, who was her official escort throughout her stay in Louisville. The distinguished visitor's activities included an address before the Kentucky Negro Education Association, a Youth Conference under the auspices of the NYA projects and exhibits, and an address before the Lexington Conference of the Methodist Episcopal Church, held at Jones Temple. Mrs. Bethune was the house guest of the Misses Georgia and Alice Nugent, and was the honor guest at a luncheon given by Mr. Russell, at a tea given by some ladies of the Central YWCA, and at a reception by Mrs. E. G. Harris at her home on West Chestnut Street. Admiring friends showered upon her a number of beautiful gifts.
LOCAL SPELLING BEE CHAMPION TAKES K. N. E. A. STATE TITLE The 1939 Champion Speller of all colored grade and high schools in Kentucky is Miss Louise Lawless of South Park, Jefferson County. She is 14 years old, 9th grade, and a pupil of the Julius Rosenwald School whose only teacher is Mrs. D. L. Poignard. She won the honors, and $25.00 as first prize by the Louisville Courier-Journal and Times, from Miss Nannie Denny, 14, 8th grade, of the Lancaster High School, who received $10.00 from the KNEA as the second prize. The third, fourth and fifth bet spellers were as follows: Edna M. Foley, 12, 9th, John C. Fee School; Dorothy Tower, 12, 7th, Muhlenburg County, and Georgia Dudley, 12, 7th, Adair County. Their prizes were $5, $3, and $2 respectively from the KNEA. Spellers ranking from sixth to thirteenth were awarded dictionaries, and many received $1.00 [from?] business concerns .The contest was directed by Miss M. Lida Johnson, a teacher of English in Central High School. The prizes were awarded by Miss Anita Wilson, a student of Kentucky State College, and daughter of A. S. Wilson, Sec'y-treas. of the association The pronouncers were Ms. L. F. Bowen, Mayslick; Mrs. Sophia P. Craig, Danville, Mrs. Frankie L. McCaskill, C. A. Liggin and G. H. Brown, Louisville. The judges were A. R. Lasley, Hodgenville, H. H. Buckner, Millersburg; and William Mitchell of New Albany.
WHO IS THIS MAN? "Who is this man," thought Susie Barlitt as the man she though she married Bennie Barlett, on February 28, proved not to be Barlett at all, but Bob White. The court passed the case until April 21 to give this bird (Bob White) time to find out who he really is.
MANY FLUNK EXAM FOR LOCAL POLICE All Of Eleven Colored Fail; Secretary Of Board Explains Situation In a recent examination given by the Civil Service Board o find men to fill vacancies in the Louisville Police Department, all colored applicants failed. The highest grads mad[illegible] anyone of these was 60, and lowest 24. The highest score obtainable on the exam was 100. On learning this information, The Leader at once made an investigation, in an interview with W. Van Arsdale, secretary of the Civil Service Borad. plausible reasons for the total failure 1 were given. "First," explained Mr. Van Arsdale, "did not enough colored men turn out for the examination. Out of a total number of 50 who filed applications, only 11 showed up." "Secondly," the speaker continued, "the right kind of men don't take the exam [illegible] Department wants clean, educated, and ambitious young men. Police work has become a science and only men of the above calibre need apply." "we have so much trouble in finding men that reach the educational qualifications," Mr. Van Arsdale went on. "The requirement is only two years high school training. Most of those who apply say they have the training and when we investigate (continued on page 4)
SAYS NEGRO HOLDS BALANCE OF POWER Will Lose Race Vote In Kentucky And Other States If Disregarded
BREAK-IN ARTIST JAILED ON 4 CHARGES Released from Eddyville only a week ago after serving 3 years for storehouse breaking, Paul Arnold, 52, Station House Alley, is back in jail again on four charges of store house breaking. Arnold was arrested Sunday after admitting to the police of taking [loot valued?] at $5.00 from two stores. Police said Arnold admitted, [breaking?] a plate glass window at the [illegible] Drug Store, [illegible] E. Market, and taking [seven pints?] of liquor. He also admitted smashing the window of [illegible] 5 and 10 cent [illegible South Preston and taking three pairs of [illegible]. Police said he admitted to [two other break?] ins committed.
PRESENTED LINCOLN INSTITUTE KEY [Photo] CHARLES W. ANDERSON By Wm. H. Ferris Hon. Charles W. Anderson of the Kentucky Legislature was presented the Lincoln Institute Key symbolic of the greatest contribution of the year to the advancement of the Negro race in the State at the KNEA Thursday night. The award was made by J. M. Tydings, business manager of Lincoln Institute. Mr. Anderson was the sponsor of the Rural School Bill which guaranteed an equal right of education and transportation for Negroes of high school ages. The bill provides for rural High School education for all students of both races requiring counties without high schools to grant a sum not less than $100.00 per student for tuition or transportation when compelled to attend schools in another county. The Anderson--Mayer State Aid Act provides for an appropriation of $7,500 for tuition to Negro students desiring to pursue graduate education outside of the state and the bill will allow public school teachers in Kentucky to marry and retain their teaching positions were previously sponsored by Mr. Anderson. Dr. R. B. Atwood, president of the Kentucky State College [at?] Frankfort received honorable mention for getting Kentucky [State?] an A rating.
C. M. E. Church Leaders to Meet in Early May
UNFAITHFULNESS GETS MAN A MASHED HEAD Jethro Childs and Lula Minor, both of 522 South Preston, were arraigned in Police Court on a charge of disorderly conduct. Lula said she "caught Jethro being unfaithful to her and she bashed his head with a poker." Both were given fines of $10 each.
WHITE RAPIST GETS JAIL SENTENCE
PLEADS GUILTY MOTHER IS DUPED 'It's A Shame, But What Can We Do", Avers Spectator John Crews, white, 40, accused of having attempted rape of Anna Mae Gordon, 8, at the Welsworth Hotel, 8th and Broadway, pleaded guilty to the charge and received a one year jail sentence. The incident happened in March. Crews is alleged to have pulled the baby girl into his room on the third floor. For some reason the case did not go before the jury. It was decided behind closed doors in a dingy little room. As the participants emerged from their meeting place, smiles covered the faces of the white 'justice givers,' and the face of Mrs. Willie Gordon showed puzzlement. When this reporter asked Mrs. Gordon what had happened to give cause for such a decision, she said she had been persuaded by those in charge that the [decision was?] [illegible] justice to follow. In doing this her child would not have to experience the embarrassment of taking the stand. In pleading guilty, Crews said he was drunk and knew not what he was doing, officers said. As the decision was learned by a crowded court room, spectator after spectator shook their heads in silence. One man remarked to this reporter, "It's a shame, but what can we do?"
PRESSURE NEEDED ON ANTI-LYNCH BILL
INFURIATED MAN DRAWS GUN ON DEBTOR AND TAKES SWING AT POLICE Thomas Bell was owed fifty cents for coal. With a revolver he went to his debtor for the cash. When debtor explained he was cashless, Bell drew gun. Police arrived in the nick of time and saved moneyless debtor. Bell became so infuriated with the officers' action that he took a swing at police and connected in the face. All the while, Sallie Bell, wife of defendant, was calling police everything but their right names. The judge fined Tommy $50 and faithful spouse Sallie $25 on D. C. charges.
MRS. NORRIS VISITS CITY Mrs. Gladys N. Norris, who operates successful beauty culture establishment in Nashville, Tenn., was in the city last week to visit her husband, Rev. A. J. Norris, pastor of Phillips Temple CME Church. Mrs Norris was a Leader Building visitor.
MRS SMITHERMAN AT MILES MEMORIAL Beatrice Murphy Smitherman, tragedienne and dramatic reader of Buffalo, N. Y., will appear at Miles Memorial C.M.E. Church Monday, April ardess Board No. 2. Mrs An- ardess Board No. 2. Mrs Annie Bell Rodgers, president. Admission. Children 15c. Adults 25c; advance sale, 10c and 20 cents. Mrs. Smitherman's program is something new and rare. Rev. M. B. Allen, pastor.