Tag: 1946
Rev. A. L. Rice, Community Chest Drive, Jackson MS, 1946
As the sun sets over Jackson, Mississippi, a sense of determination hangs in the air. Rev. A. L. Rice, pastor of Mt. Helm Baptist Church, has rallied the Negro community to take on the daunting task of doubling their Community Chest quota for the 1947 drive. The campaign, which kicks off on October 14th and…
Joe Louis Advocates for Anti-Lynching Efforts, New York City, 1946
On a crisp October evening in 1946, boxing legend Joe Louis stood before a sea of 15,000 roaring spectators in the heart of New York City’s garment district. The venue on 38th Street was abuzz with anticipation as Louis, a co-chairman of the Lend a Hand to Dixieland street collection campaign, took the stage to…
Danube Diplomatic Disaster: Russia’s Boycott Threat Foils US Plans
LAKE SUCCESS, NY – In a shocking turn of events, a threatened Russian boycott has effectively blocked US efforts to convene a crucial conference in Vienna to discuss the free navigation of the Danube River. The United Nations Economic and Social Council, in its three-week session that closed late last night, was where the drama…
Youth Authority Act Gains Support, District of Columbia, 1946
In a groundbreaking move, the Judicial Conference for the District of Columbia on September 30, 1946, endorsed the proposed Youth Authority Act, paving the way for a federal program to help young lawbreakers turn their lives around. The conference, comprising senior circuit judges from across the nation, convened at the Supreme Court with Chief Justice…
Four Swann Brothers Arrested for Auto Theft, Washington D.C., 1946
The dark underbelly of Washington D.C. was exposed yesterday as four brothers from Chapel Hill, Maryland, were taken into custody by a joint task force of FBI agents and local police. The quartet, consisting of Maxwell David Swann, 29, a former mail carrier with a history of run-ins with the law, Joseph Griffin Swann, 33,…
Sidney Bell Wanted for Arson, Los Angeles CA, 1946
Los Angeles, CA – In a chilling display of violence, a housing crisis turned deadly when a 65-year-old roomer allegedly set his landlady ablaze after being told to vacate the premises. The shocking incident unfolded on Sunday, when 35-year-old Mrs. Nellie Lilley informed Sidney Bell that he would have to leave the room he rented…
Ku Klux Klan Thugs Attack Bus, Atlanta GA, 1946
On a sweltering Sunday night in August 1946, the streets of Atlanta’s Dixie Hills neighborhood witnessed a chilling display of hate and intimidation. At approximately 8pm, three hooded men, clad in the typical regalia of the Ku Klux Klan, stood on a vacant lot near the corner of Simpson Road and West Lake Avenue. Their…
William H. M. Bowen and Negro Guardsmen, Atlanta GA, 1946
In a shocking display of civic duty, William H. M. Bowen, commander of the local chapter of the United Negro Allied Veterans of America, has publicly pledged his organization’s support for the drive to enlist Negro members of the Georgia State Guard. Bowen’s vow comes on the heels of a plea made by C. A.…
Robert E. Hannegan, Public Corruption, Washington D.C., 1946
Gritty politics filled the air in Washington D.C. as Democratic National Chairman Robert E. Hannegan declared victory for Enos A. Axtell in the Missouri primary. On August 7, 1946, Hannegan saw this win as a harbinger of Democratic triumph in the congressional elections next November. The victory over Representative Slaughter had a deeper significance, as…
Edwin Gris Nourse Indicted for Economic Mismanagement, Washington D.C., 1946
In a shocking turn of events, the nation’s top economist has been accused of mismanaging the economy, leaving millions out of work and struggling to make ends meet. Edwin Gris Nourse, the newly appointed head of the Advisory Council on Economic Policy, was entrusted with the task of promoting jobs and stabilizing the economy. However,…
