Atlanta Daily World

Hastie Gets Omega Award

PHILADELPHIA—Judge William H. Hastie, of the U. S. Court of Appeals, received March 4th the annual award of the Omega Psi Phi Fraternity for distinguished achievement during 1949. The award was voted at the fraternity's annual convention in Chicago last December, and was presented to Judge Hastie by Grant Reynolds, of New York City, Vice Grand Basileus of the organization, at a banquet held in the jurist's honor by the local fraternity chapter at Reynolds Hall, 1416 North Broad Street.

In making the presentation, Reynolds, former Commissioner of Correction of the State of New York, lauded Judge Hastie for his unwavering and steadfast loyalty when principles are involved. Recalling his resignation as Civilian Aide to the Secretary of War in a dispute involving segregation of Negroes in the Air Force, Reynolds declared that in spite of Hastie's position, he never lost in stature or dignity but conversely had received several subsequent and significant appointments by the Federal Government.

"This," said Reynolds, "should be an example to Americans of all races, to stand steadfast to their principles, because, if their cause is just, reward will surely come."

More than 100 members of the fraternity and national officers were on hand to see the presentation. Among the national officers present were H. Carl Moultrie, national executive secretary, Washington, D. C.; Frederick S. Weaver, public relations director, New York City; former Grand Basileus, Campbell C. Johnson, Washington, and Dr. Harry T. Penn, Roanoke, Va., and Dr. Oscar J. Cooper, one of the fraternity's founders. Arrangements