RACE DEMOCRATS PROTEST PARTY ATTITUDE IGNORED BY THE MAYOR, CLAIMED DIRECTOR OF SAFETY, CHIEF OF POLICE AND PARK HEAD CITED AT PROTEST MEETING THREATENING TO RESIGN, CHAIRMAN SAYS PARTY MUST MEND FENCES TO GET SUPPORT By Houston F. Brooks At a meeting of the Third District Colored Democratic Organization at the Brock Building, Allen Lee Bridwell, Chairman offered his resignation as a protest against the attitude of the Democratic Party in Louisville and Kentucky toward Negroes. He spoke at length to a full house of interested listeners on the failures, short-comings, and lack of concern for Negro Democrats. He made a comparison of how the Colored Republicans had been rewarded by the County Administration. He also let it be known that he was unwilling to vote these people out of their jobs. He said it would be stupid. He said he would like to see as many Negroes recognized with jobs at the City Mall, regardless of the party that put them there. "My scruples," he said, "as a Democrat are not of such as to jeopardize the welfare of my race just to get my party elected. If the Democrats expect further worthwhile support from Negroes, they will have to mend their political fences, as the Republicans have played havoc with them by the county appointments. Mr. Bridwell summed up the whole situation by saying that, "in Kentucky Negroes were advancing backward under the Democrats-having lost an Alderman, Member of the Board of Equalization, State Deputy Fire Marshall, and a member of the Democratic Organization." Very enthusiastic support was given to Mr. Bridwell's views from the floor with such remarks as "We want you, We want an independent thinker-we do not want a Yes-Man", and similar remarks. After the tumult, an overwhelming vote of confidence was given him. Reassured by the support of the organization, Mr. Bridwell spoke of how he and Lawyer F.B. Ransom headed a movement that brought defeat to candidates in Indianapolis for their failure to adequately reward Negroes. Following Mr. Bridwell's stirring speech the organization cited the following grievances: No Negro representation at Democratic Headquarters since the removal of John Petrie; the failure of Mayor Farnsley to appoint a Negro to succeed Joseph R. Ray, Republican, on the Board of Equalization; the placing of Capt. McAleese who is hostile to Negroes, as Commanding Officer of the 2nd District, which is predominantly (Continued on page 4)
Husband Kills Gospel Singer
Governor Signs Bill Prohibiting Segregation in National Guard
CHARGES AGAINST THREE RACE POLICE DISMISSED Charges involving bribery against Charles Mitchell and Elmer M. Johnson, colored patrolmen, were dismissed by the Civil Board last Friday. The appeal was made to the Board by the two officers after they had been suspended by Safety Director David McCandless, last month, as a result of being accused of accepting $10.00 each from Arthur Johnson, operator of a handbook, and the arresting of a bootblack who acted as "stooge" for Johnson. A.G. Booth, chairman of the Civil Service Board said that the Board had not found evidence to justify the bribery charges. Charges against Thomas E. Wright, another patrolman who has been on park duty, and who was recently arrested on a moral charge have also been dismissed.
Honored [photo] Dr. Ralph Bunche See article
Varnish in Milk Bottle; Asks $20,000
Appoint CME Minister to School Board
The being of grace must go before the increase of it; for there is no growth without life, and no building without a foundation - Lavington.
Medal To Dr. Bunche Dr. Bunche Gets Spingarn Medal Cited For Priceless Contribution and Enduring Patience and Courage
Republicans and Dixiecrats Force Compromise; Charges Flung; White In Clash
Marva Doing All Right After Operation
SUCCUMBS [photo] Joseph S. Cotter See article
Named Ambassador To Liberia; First Negro
MOVES HEALTH MEET FROM BROWN HOTEL Because of the policy of the Brown Hotel with regard to Negroes, the Kentucky Public Health Association has moved its sessions to be held in Louisville next week to the Warren Memorial Presbyterian Church, 460 W. Broadway, across the street from the Brown. Dr. Bruce Underwood, State health commissioner who arranged the convention, said he had changed is plans after he learned the hotel's rules would have required Negro members of the association to use a service elevator to reach the meetings. Said he: "I want the sessions open without restriction to all Kentucky public health workers and any others in the state who are interested in health work."
Hold Marriage Institute
SERVICES FOR JOSEPH S. COTTER EDUCATOR AND POET EULOGIZED SAYS HE WAS DEEPLY INTERESTED IN CHILDREN AND A BELIEVER IN GOD Funeral services were held for Joseph S. Cotter, pioneer educator, poet and beloved citizen, at the Church of Our Merciful Saviour, at 2 p. m. Thursday. Father George A. Stams, who recently came to Louisville as rector of the church, in his beautiful eulogy, paid an appropriate tribute to Mr. Cotter as being deeply interested in children and as a believer in God-and as having made a fine contribution to the advancement of education and to the good of humanity. An appreciative audience of members of the church, citizens-at-large and white and colored educators and members of the Board of Education attended the funeral. Mr. Cotter had been confined to his home for several months, and became definitely ill about two months ago. He succumbed Monday, March 14, at 6:41 p.m. Mr. Cotter was born in Nelson County, Ky., February 2, 1861. He attended the public schools of Louisville, but after a time it was not possible for him to continue his studies in the day and he finished his work in the night school. He was joined in wedlock to Miss Martha Cox, and was the father of three children, all now deceased. Joseph Jr., was a promising young poet. A self made man, Mr. Cotter overcame many obstacles to reach his goal. He was an educator, music composer, humanitarian, and an internationally known poet. For over fifty years he served as a teacher in the Louisville Public School System and was principal of the S. Coleridge Taylor School when he reached the age of retirement in 1942. He was the founder of the story telling contests (Continued on page 4)
Accept Road Gang Verdict
To Fight Senators Who Opposed Barkley