SENATOR BARKLEY IS COMMENDED - LOCAL COUNCIL LAUNCHES DRIVE; MAYOR TAYLOR OKEHS FEPC BUTTON DAY By William Warley Speakers at a mass meeting at West Chestnut Street Baptist Church Sunday, urging passage of the Fair Employment Practice Committee Bill, praised and sent a telegram of thanks to Senator Alben W. Barkley for his stand on the bill especially his announcement that he would vote for cloture against the filibuster of Southern fire-eaters. On the other hand Congressman Emmett O'Neal from the Louisville District was severely criticized and in a sense denounced. The rally was sponsored by the Louisville Council of the national organization fighting for the passage of the bill, headed by A. Phillips Randolph. It was held Sunday at 4 p.m. at the West Chestnut Street Baptist Church and was well attended. Rev. W. Augustus Jones is president of the Louisville Council and he opened the meeting, introducing I. Willis Cole, vice president, who was master of ceremonies. Music was  furnished by the West Chestnut Street Baptist Choir and soloists. Principal addresses were made by Dean Bertram W. Doyle, of Municipal College and Rev W. E. Wilson, pastor of Centennial Baptist Church. But before they were presented Mr. Cole introduced Rev. G. A. Fisher of the church of Our Municipal Saviour and S. O. Johnson, an old warrior for Race Rights in Louisville. Rev. Fisher called attention to Congressman O'Neal's stand on the F. E. P. C. Bill. He said Mr. O'Neal gave as his reason for not supporting the bill, that he did not believe it was constitutional. He ridiculed (Continued on page 4)

77 GET CENTRAL HIGH DIPLOMAS Diplomas were presented to 77 graduates at the commencement of Central High School at Halleck Hall, Thursday night, January 24. The theme of the 74th commencement was "Living Together in One World," discussed in the salutatory, "Our World Heritage," by Grace Booker; oration, "Our World Contacts," by Virginia Wilson and the valedictory, "Our World Responsibilities." Robert Maupin, the three top honor graduates. The other honor or upper quartile graduates were: Jessie Thomas, Mae Elizabeth Walton, Charles Woolridge, Jaanna Moses, Helen Mack, Frances Chandler, William Stringer, Charlotte May Shafer, LaVerne Wise, Betty Belvin, Ethel Taylor, James Adams, Robert Johnson, Dorothy Simms, Lula Mae Trice, Thomas Washington, Mary Stubbs. The diplomas were presented by Superintendent Omer Carmichael Awarding of medals and announcements by Atwood S. Wilson, principal. Besides the Alumni Scholarship Medal received by Robert Maupin, the valedictorian, the following were also awarded: The Louisville Defender Scholarship Medal and American Legion Auxiliary Award, Miss Booker; Principal's Citizenship Medal, Sterling Holt; Louisville Leader Effort Medal, Walter A. Stokes, Jr.; Bausch & Lomb Honorary Science Award, Helen Mack; school service (Continued on page 4)

NEW YMCA GROUP HOLDS MEETING - ADOPTS PLAN RECOMMENDED BY PROVISIONAL COMMITTEE The second meeting of citizens interested in the reestablishment of the Chestnut Street Y. M. C. A. was held at the building, now used by the USO Club, Sunday evening. The meeting was called by R. S. Stout, chairman of the provisional Committee, and presided over by Rev. T. S. Ledbetter. Although called to hear the report of the Provisional Committee composed of eleven men elected to lay the groundwork for future plans for the Y. M. C. A., it turned out to be quite an interesting meeting. Speeches in interest of the movement were made by Frank Dillon, secretary of the Central Y. M. C. A.; A. E. Meyzeek, S. O. Johnson, members of the Board of Management of the old Y. M. C. A., J. W. Ramsey, former "Y" secretary, and others. In the discussion of the type of men who should be eligible for membership on the Board of Management of the new proposed Y. M. C. A., Mr. Dillon gave strong support to the contention of the colored speakers, that they should be Christian men, active in church work, persons of influence in the community and men who will be willing to work in any capacity in which they may be placed as members of the Board of Management. The recommendations of the Provisional Committee which were adopted by the large number of men present follow: 1. That a program be initiated for the YMCA on existing resources: $4,000 from the Chest and $2,000 which has been set aside for YMCA work; 2. A major membership campaign be conducted at a time which is deemed to be appropriate; 3. In order to get organization started, (Continued on page 4)

200 ATTEND ANNUAL DINNER OF FALLS CITY CHAMBER OF COMMERCE By William Warley, Publicity Chairman Over two hundred persons attended the second annual dinner given by the Falls Cities Chamber of Commerce in the Brock Building Wednesday night, January 23. An excellent program had been arranged by a program committee headed by McKay Bonner, chairman of the executive committee who was Master of Ceremonies at the dinner. He introduced as entertainers for the occasion a young woman singer and a young man who, he said, had the makings of great artists and he was encouraging them by presenting them to the public. Getting down to the serious part of the affair speeches were made by Alderman Eugene Clayton, introduced by William Warley; Major Edward Gleed of Godman Field introduced by J. E. Smith; Mrs. J. H. Walls, introduced by Mrs. Addie Thomas and Earl E. Pruitt, introduced by Frank L. Stanley. Mention is made of the introducers because they made speeches themselves, in introducing t  he speakers. Mr. Clayton made a good down to earth common sense talk along the lines of "Negro Business". Major Gleed told of the experiences of colored men in Uncle Sam's Air Force. Mrs. Walls read an excellent paper and as a representative of the Householders' League she told what the women expect in return for their money in cleanliness, courtesy and honesty. Mr. Pruitt, just returned from Europe told about the United Nation's efforts to help the needy, homeless people of devastated Europe. Despite the fact the hour was late, and I. Willis Cole, president of the organization, said he would not deliver his prepared (Continue on Page 4)

DENTAL LEADERS TO HOLD SESSION - TO PLAN FOR CONVENTION HERE - MATTERS VITAL TO THE PROFESSION AND TO THE RACE TO BE DISCUSSED The Executive Board of the National Dental Association has been called to meet in Louisville February 16 and 17, for the purpose of perfecting plans for the 32nd annual convention in Louisville, in August. The relocation and re-establishment of returning dental officers,--representatives--before Legislative Bodies on materials pertaining to dental health and a program to increase the number of Negro students in dental colleges are the important matters to come before the dentists. The Executive Board meeting is being called by Dr. W. M. Springer, Cincinnati, O., chairman. Other members of the Board are: Drs. M. L. Walton, secretary, Thomasville, Ga.; L. A. Howell, Tampa, Fla.; S. B. Smith, Ambler, Pa.; C. W. Dorsey, Philadelphia, Pa.; C. L. Barnes, Houston, Texas; C. E. Williams, Chicago; A. S. Hunter, Durham, N. C.; P. W. Hill, Clarksdale, Miss.; R. 
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URBAN LEAGUE HEAD PASSES The death of Robert Black, executive secretary of the Louisville Urban League, at Red Cross Hospital, Monday morning was a shock to his friends and the citizens at large. Mr. Black passed away after a week's illness but he has not been in the best of health for several months. Highly public spirited Mr. Black was of the disposition which made him many friends. He was active in several civic movements and he had served as a leader in the War Fund and as a member of the N.A.A.C.P., and F.E.P.C. executive committees, being the treasurer of the latter. Mr. Black was above all deeply interested in obtaining employment and more employment for Negroes and he accomplished much in that respect during the three years he served as secretary of the Louisville Urban League. Mr. Black, who lived at 3229 Kirby Avenue, is survived by his wife, Mrs. Mary Black, son, Hilbert and his mother, Mrs. Roberta Black, five brothers and a sister, who live in Akron, O., where Mr  . Black served with the Urban League Community House of that City before coming to Louisville. Funeral services were held for Mr. Black at the Beckett Funeral Home Wednesday afternoon with Rev. W. P. Offutt, pastor of Cailvary Baptist Church, where Mr. Black was a member, officiating. Assisting in the services were Dr. Edward A. McDowell, of the Southern Baptist Theological Seminary and Rev. Charles Woens, pastor of Lampton Baptist Church and Arthur Cling, of the Y.M.H.A., and a member of the Louisville Urban League Board. The remains were taken to Akron for burial.

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