Atlanta Daily World

HAZEL SCOTT 'NOT GREAT ARTIST' SAYS DAR HEAD

WASHINGTON— (ANP)— "The woman is not a great artist, no matter what color she is." are the words attributed to Mrs. Julius Talmadge, national president of the Daughters of the American Revolution, commenting on the latest action of that organization in barring Hazel Scott, "boogie-woogie" pianist wife of Adam Powell from appearing in concert at the hall.

A 15-year old ban against Negroes was admitted as part of the DAR rules governing leasing of the huge Constitution hall, owned by the organization. It was formulated in 1930.

But, Mrs. Talmadge, admits that the complexion of the governing board which barred Marian Anderson in 1939 has undergone a great change and during the next scheduled meeting on October 11 the governing board may rescind the rule which has brought the organization so much unfavorable publicity.

SENATORS PROTEST
On the heels of a telegram from Rep. Adam Powell, to President Truman asking intervention, Senator Wagner declared himself ready to "protest this travesty."

"This discrimination does violence to the memory of the patriots who risked their all to establish our constitution and to the example of all who fought in this war," he stated.

Senator Mead of New York and Senator Joseph Guffey of Pennsylvania

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vania all joined in the protests. But Mrs. Talmadge said she would not lead a fight to have the color ban lifted.