Prosperous Georgian Lynched, Says NAACP
STORIES CONFLICT; WIFE ARRESTED LATEST REPORT SAYS THE KLAN USED INFLUENCE TO BLAME WIDOW
(The NAACP Story)
Jury Upholds Fine
STUDENT'S FINE UPHELD BY JURY FIGHTS BATTLE WITH CONSCIENCE; ROPKE IN PREJUDICED RACE RELATIONS PLEA By William Ealy Twelve white jurors impaneled to hear the case of John R. Stubbs, 20, a LMC student, ar rested May 19th for attempting to play tennis in Triangle Park, a playground designated by park board ruling "for white only" fought a battle with concience but white supremacy won by twelve heads. In a well-filled courtroom charged with racial tension, the college youth who lives at 3022 Rodman, six blocks from the scene of his arrest, was fined $20 Monday morning by a criminal court jury on a disorderly conduct charge. This verdict upheld the decision of the Louisville Police Court which levied the original fine. The all-white jury deliberated eleven minutes. An amendment to the indictment against the defendant had to be made by the court clerk after the twelve men returned the verdict asking the fine but stipulated that he not "be punished." Judge Lorraine Mix explained that the fine in itself constituted punishment and if the jurors agreed on the penalty, the clerk would make the necessary correction on the indictment. The prosecution was personally conducted by Commonwealth Attorney Frank Ropke. Stubbs was arrested at the playground near the University of Louisville campus May 19th as he waited his turn to enter the tennis court. He was cited on a disorderly conduct charge by city police. Defense Attorney James A. Crumlin said he would try to take the case to the Court of Appeals on the motion that Stubbs' arrest was unlawful and that he had the constitutional right to enjoy the (Continued on page 4)
Says Isaac Nixon Slayers Are Notorious For Assault On Negroes
NAACP TO HOLD ANNUAL ELECTION A nominating committee to select names of persons to serve as officers on the local NAACP for 1949 was selected by the branch at a public meeting at Plymouth Congregational Church Sunday evening, November 28th. Members selected as the nominating committee include: G. D. Wilson, Henry S. Wilson, Dr. J. A. C. Lattimore, Miss Louise Matthews and Miss Louise Riley. Election of officers will be held the second Sunday in December, James A. Crumlin, president announced this week.
"Despite talk about world peace we're having more than the usual number of marriages this year."
SAVINGS AND LOAN LEAGUE FOUNDERS [Photo] (Scurlock photo) Local business people of Washington, D. C., were sponsors of a luncheon recently honoring the founders of the new American Savings and Loan League. The organization comprises even [illegible] right, seated: William [illegible] Hudgins, Carver Federal Savings and Loan Assn., New York; John S. Stewart and C. C. Spaulding, Mutual Building and Loan Assn., Norfolk; and H. A. Howard, Broadway Federal Savings and Loan Assn., Los Angeles; standing: Joseph Davis and Walter Miller, also of Carver in New York; Jesse Smith Tuskegee Savings and Loan Assn.; R. C. Davis, Berkley Savings; Arthur M. Simmons, Home Federal Savings and Loan Assn., Detroit; and Wilour Halyard, Columbia Savings and Loan Assn., Milwaukee. Howard is president of the League.
HOLD FUNERAL FOR MRS. S. A. BURNLEY Funeral services were held for Mrs. Maymie H. Burnley, 1530 W. Oak, wife of S. A. Burnley, Louisville attorney, at Asbury Chapel, A.M.E. Church, Thursday at one p. m. Mrs. Burnley passed away at Red Cross Hospital, Monday morning, after an illness of several weeks. Mrs. Burnley was a member of Young's Chapel A.M.E. Church, Rev. A. C. Butler, pastor. The services were held at Asbury because of conveniences. Officiating were, Rev. Butler as master of ceremonies with the eulogy delivered by Rev. W. B. Crenshaw of Nashville, Tenn., a life-long friend of the Burnley family. Other ministers participating in the services were Revs. B. N. Henningham, R. H. Reid, W. P. Offutt. The program included music selections by the Young's Chapel and Stoner Memorial choirs and solos by Mrs. Irene Bernard and Mrs. Margaret Crumes. The resolutions and telegrams were announced by Mrs. Amelia Ray. Mrs. Burnley is survived by her husband, four daughters, Mrs. Alfreda Burnley Glover, Misses Essie C. Castella and Thelmalee Burnley; two sisters, two brothers and other relatives. The honorary pallbearers were members of the Board of Directors of the Mammoth Life Insurance Company. Interment in Louisville Cemetery.
THE OLD RATE TO OLD READERS Because of the high cost of newsprint and everything connected with the publishing of a newspaper, some weeks ago The Leader advanced to $3.00 a year. But up to April 1, 1949, old subscribers will receive the paper for the same $2.00. All balance subscription amounts may also be paid at $2.00 a year.
Tribute Paid Church Layman
ANOTHER SUSPECT IS APPREHENDED IN THE SCHOOL-YARD ASSAULT CASE Another youth suspected of being a member of the gang of six hoodlums who seized a 24-year-old woman Thursday night, November 11th, and forced her into the S. Coleridge Taylor school yard, where she was raped and left standing nude, was apprehended by an aroused police department this week. The suspected youth is William Allen, 19, 822 Cedar Street. He is charged with banding together and detaining a woman against her will. He is the sixth person arrested in connection with the vicious attack on the young woman. The woman was seized in front of 1210 West Walnut St., late at night of November 11th and forced to enter an automobile which proceeded to the school yard, according to police. The crime has caused much comment among race officers of the police force, one of whom has openly declared that he will be "a one-man police force against these types of crimes."
SLAYER OF POLICE GETS NEW TRIAL Arthur Manuel, 429 Marshall convicted and sentenced to die in the electric chair for the slaying of Patrolman Andy Miller earlier this year has been granted a new trial, counsels for defense, Attorneys Ben Shobe and C. Eubanks Tucker declare here Monday. He will be tried January 6th. The date had not been set for the execution of the condemned man who shot and fatally wounded the city policeman after the latter entered Manuel's home and tried to hold him for arrest allegedly without a warrant. The officers had been called to settle a dispute between the slayer and some undisclosed member of his family, it was reported. The new trial has been granted on the motion that an error in instructions to the jury was made concerning the legality of the attempted arrest of Manuel.
White Woman Klan Fighter Loses Job
POLITICAL ARTICLES TO CONTINUE NEXT WEEK The special political articles as begun by the publisher of The Leader last week will be continued next week. As announced, the publisher will discuss "The Kentucky Negro and National Appointments". Two weeks following which he will discuss "The Resignation of Jouett Ross Todd as Chairman of the Louisville and Jefferson County Executive Committee. The Leader greatly appreciates the fine expressions and words of commendation which have come from readers and friends, and for the large number of extra copies sought as a result of the last week's article headlined, "Race Has Won Place In Democratic Party; Integrity Not To Be Questioned; Kentuckians of Color Due Local, State and National Recognition; Wants Negro Appointed to Membership on Executive Committee."
CENTRAL FOOTBALL PLAYER DIES WITHIN HOURS BEFORE GAME PLAYER COMPLAINED AFTER RETURN HOME FROM FOOTBALL TRIP TO DAYTON Raymond Wilson, 15, a Central High School gridiron player, died of a throat infection at his home, 725 Roselane, early Thanksgiving Day morning--within a few hours of the time the Central Yellow-Jacket football team was scheduled to play DuSable High of Chicago in the season's finale. His physician, Dr. C. B. Witt, of the 700 block South Preston, said death was due to spasm of the larynx caused by a "strep" throat. The youthful halfback came home from a football trip to Dayton, Ohio, complaining of a cold which later developed into a sore throat, according to informed sources. He was treated at the General Hospital after the ailment failed to respond to home remedies, it was also reported. Continued pain and swelling resulted in calling of the family physician. On Thanksgiving morning he got worse and was rushed to the doctor's for emergency treatment. He succumbed after returning home before aid could be administered. Wilson allegedly told his grandmother, Mrs. Lucille [illegible] breath . . . I'm going to die." Funeral rites were held at Jacob Street A. M. E. Zion Church Saturday morning, November 27, Rev. R. N. Davis, pastor, officiating. Interment was at Louisville Cemetery with Rodgers Funeral Home in charge. The deceased high school student is survived by his mother, Mrs. Helen Wilson; father, James Herbert Wilson; a brother, James Herbert, Jr.; a sister, and two maternal grandparents.
BIG GIFTS TO RED CROSS DRIVE With the campaign to raise $300,000 for building improvements all but certain of reaching its goal, contributions from several leading business concerns were reported during the week. Among them were the American Radiator and Standard Sanitary Corporation, $12,000, the Louisville Gas and Electric Company $10,000, and the Mammoth Life Insurance Company who lead the colored business concerns with $3,500. The American Radiator and Standard Sanitary Corporation made their presentation to Eugene S. Clayton, foreman for the company and former alderman, who is chairman of the Industrial Division of the campaign. The gift of the Mammoth Life Insurance Company was made after officials and members of the Board of Directors heard talks by J. R. Ray, one of the campaign leaders, and Houston Baker, Red Cross Hospital administrator. H. F. Jones, official of the Mammoth who presided at the meeting is also one of the leaders in the Red Cross drive for $300,000.
ED LANDRUM DIES Ed Landrum, well known citizen, who was active in politics years past, died last Saturday. Landrum had not been confined to his bed but he had been receiving treatments over a long period. Funeral services were held at Broadway Temple where he was a member. Rev. F. S. Anderson, the pastor, officiating, assisted by Rev. W. P. Offut. Mr. Landrum is survived by his wife, who lives at 20th and Madison and other relatives. Interment in Zachary Taylor Cemetery, with A. D. Porter and Sons, undertakers.
Cardinal Spellman Warns Against Bias
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