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Henderson daily dispatch., 1936-06-02
Mcdonald Strategy

The Doctor goes on his unruffled way serene
as Pasquotank mosquito. He promises every
thing and when caught, denies. His temper is
never disturbed. His strategy is the soft ans
wer that turneth away wrath and swels the
straw vote Makes no difference what you
prove on him, he trusts to his loyal and unthink-
ing friends to give it the damn lie. The Bowman
Gray episode in which his veracity was hanged
and quartered only increased his percentages
His sales tax vote on the poor mans bread and
meat was dismissed with II never done it, y
altho the House Journal says he did. The at
tempted registration Of colored voters in South
Third Ward was passed up as an invention of
the foul Democratic machine, Notwithstanding
the registrar and other Winston-Salem election
officers are standing by their statement While
there is record that he ever paid his own taxes
or even voted Democratic ticket until he want
ed to run for Governor, such paltry incidents
should not tarnish the luster of his shining anti
sales tax armor
Henderson daily dispatch., 1936-06-02
Who Is For Mcdonald?

pie for Dr. Mcdonald. I honestly believe these
people are mistaken in their Judgment. and cap
tivated in their good hearts by his promises of
This paid for by friends of Clyde Hoey County,
Henderson daily dispatch., 1936-06-02
GAN EDITORIAL

|Und0ctO1
Like funnel-shaped cloud on the fair hor-
ION of North Carolina looms the Mcdonald
Menace.
Can the people of the State afford to face this
sinister wind-are they safe in risking this dang
erous EXPERIMENT whose certain failure must
mean for the farmer, TRAGEDY, for the schools
serious and irreparable GRIPPING, for in
dustries with their thousands of employed par
alysis and DESTRUCTION.
What About 1t, MIR. Farmer?
The Roosevelt administration with it's Triple
program struck from agriculture the shackles
of century Of oppression and Injustice Does
agriculture want McDonaldsm to forge its
chains again?
The Democratic government of North Caro-
lima that Mcdonald calls ''the machine" did it's
part to restore the farmer to his ancient birth-
right OF freedom and prosperity by removing for
ever the 15-cent levy on the farmers land. Will
the farmer swap his freedom again for this Me-
Donald MESS of pottage?
Why? Because all intelligent people know
that if Mcdonald fails to find his billion dollars
of untaxed wealth in the State that the onlv re-
course under Heaven will be to fall back on farm
lands and real estate to fill the Mcdonald hole.
Only ad valorem can produce II millions of
taxes and this "production" will spell RUIN.
The Schools and the Roads-What Will
Become Of Them?
When the greatest depression in history struck
North Carolina, the people had been crying
take the taxes off land"
Business was largely at standstill States
revenues were at a low eOD But the SCHOOLS had
to run on, and the tax was removed from land
How could it be done?
Only by levying general sales tax. Now the
roads and the schools of North Carolina, the
finest in America, are maintained without a cent
levied on land.
Mcdonald says he will REPEAL the sales tax,
This would mean loss of 10 millions in revenue.
Henderson daily dispatch., 1936-06-02
Let Him Go By

Fhe farmers of North Carolina. now on the
upgrade from poverty and bankruptcy; the men
and women who hold jobs in the Stores offices,
mills and factories; the home-owner who has
been given chance to achieve for himself and
family; the steady conservative citizen who does
not want to get into a State-mess like GEORGIA
and Kentucky and Louisiana are experiencing
had best let this smOOth-tOngued stranger go by
and not fall for his wild, impossible PROGRAM
which means danger to the State Beware of the
Greeks who come bearing gifts" and beware of
an inexperienced, impractical and visionary
lyouth who promises things which he cannot do.
Cashing In On the Ether
The most able disinterested fiscal authorities
say the DR.. S Program, while costing $40 OO0. 900
can possibly only produce So, 100000 even al
lowing him to levy occupational taxes on farmers
and laboring classes and his new privilege tax to
be laid on the merchants. How he will be able
TO raise Sl7 ,OOO, 900 more can possibly be ex-
planned at the Muscle Shoals nitrate factory
where fertilizer is said to be manufactured from
the air.
Can North Carolina Afford To Elect Him
Governor?
do not think so. The signs indicate already
that he is slipping. There is whole world of diff
ference IN loose straw vote participated in by
many RepuDl1canS, and sober serious RESPONSE
bll1ty to be assumed at the ballot boxes by the
Democratic yeomanry of great State ;.
In my humble opinion it would be the RELIGIOUS
duty of the electorate to catch this political
comet and skyrocket him back to that opaque
obscurity from which he emerged SO LUMINOSITY
When he began paying taxes and voting the Dem
ocratlc ticket in North Carolina preparatory to
his gubernatorial quest
40 not believe that North Carolina with it's
splendid past can afford Dr. Mcdonald. The
glory of other days, our immortal traditions our
sacred IDEALS our regard for the safety of the fu
ture citizenship as we'll as the present, these be-
l1eve Will deter us on June 6 from Dr. Mcdonald.
N E. P
Henderson daily dispatch., 1936-06-02
What If Mcdonald Wins?

Let the professor become Governor, and let
him surround himself with council of State of
his same type. Will it be TOO BAD for legiti-
mate industry which already is bearing it's
taxes to the constitutional limit?
Will other plants invest in North Caro-
lima with Talmadge or a Townsend in the
capital? Can our stable industries then resist
the invitation which other States offer them to
come and locate among them?
The Occupational Tax and Again the Farmer
The Mcdonald Program includes what he
calls the "occupational tax" He proposed it in
the last legislature, but there were sensible
members enough in that body to kill it. It
proposes to put tax Of SIS on every 81, 900 pro-
ducts sold from the farms, $50 on every $4,000
sold, etc. The "occupational tax" would also
lay tax on every vocation, man or woman, who
makes as much as 1888 month. Do you want
this vicious tax?
Henderson daily dispatch., 1936-06-02
7 THINK So!

raw products and manufacture them, employing
thousands of men and women These concerns
furnish the payrolls that make the cities and
towns prosperous, and supply the farmers cash
to carry on.
McDonald's Program aims at our industries
Already they are taxed to the constitutional
limit, but Mcdonald says "Hell, repeal the con-
stltutlon. Let me get at them in the higher
brackets"
Sensible and conservative man in North
Carolina welcome and nourish our great fac
tories and mills already taxed higher than in
any other State in the Union. How many of
them are making reasonable profit on their
tremendous investments?
The professor from Illinois says 'Bleed them,
bleed them, for the benefit of the poor man.
The legislative record says he voted for sales
tax on the poor mans meals in the cafes and
restaurants. Is he sincere in his gestures to
the poor man?
The Detroit tribune. (Detroit, Mich.) 1935-1966, 1936-05-23
Mrs. Zuk Makes
Stand Clear On
School Election

There has been a great amount of
comment on the article appearing
in the columns of the Tribune last
week in regards to the endorse
ment of the candidacy of Mrs.
Sarah Vaughn by the Hamtramck
Peoples League, and there was
some argument as to the exact
stand of Mrs. Mary Zuk, Ham
tramck Councilwoman. Mrs. Zu)1
claims that she was not consulted
on the matter of the school board
election and did not know Of the
statement of her endorsement un-
til reading it in the paper. How
ever, the Councilwoman said Tues
day: Naturally, as a member OF
the Hamtramck Peoples League.
l support the decision of the Lea
que, endorsing the school board
slate of both Mrs. Sarah Vaughn
and Mrs. Theresa Philchook. The
fact was not made clear that l
was for both of the aspirants last
week"
The Detroit tribune. (Detroit, Mich.) 1935-1966, 1936-05-23
Merit System

Close observers Of the problems
Of Hamtramck city government are
commenting Mayor Rudolph &.
Tenerowicz for the New Deal in the
distribution of the public jobs. The
old idea of mans political ability
seems to have been forgotten in
the naming of the colored EN-
ployees. Capable and outstanding
people of experience have been
named, who will represent the race
in the best possible manner. This
was quite evident in the appoint
ment OF G. c. Ringo, as electrical
inspector for Ringo, who Is not .
politician by any means but is re-
cognized for the fact that he Is a
very good electrician. The same
may be true OF Mrs. Iris Page
Butler, who as three times city
nurse of Hamtramck, possesses the
necessary experience to hold the
The Detroit tribune. (Detroit, Mich.) 1935-1966, 1936-05-23
GREATER
Hamtramck Moves
To Halt Menace
To Young Girls

There will be no Lillian Gallagh-
err case in Hamtramck, if Mrs.
Minnie Crockett, public spirited
citizen, has anything to do with it.
Some weeks ago Mrs. Crockett APP
peared in the common council with
petition signed by several moth
ers of the community, asking that
| the council pass an ordinance to
stop the practise of allowing small
children, especially girls, from
selling stamps and newspapers
from house to house.
AT that time, on resolution of
Councilman Walter Kanar, the or
dinance was drafted and has since
received wide attention by many
of the white organizations. On last
Monday evening the Hamtramck
School Board agreed to confer
with the Council on the matter of
keeping the children from peddling
stamps and similar articles.
If this law is passed it is be-
lieved by many that it will be of
great protection to the children Of
the City of Hamtramck. 1t might
be pointed out to the critics of the
Hamtramck Self Respect League
that this movement was started by
the colored mothers and women of
the city and backed by the Ham
tramck Self Respect League as
part of the campaign for Self Re-
spect.
The Detroit tribune. (Detroit, Mich.) 1935-1966, 1936-05-23
Elks Organize
Hamtramck Lodge

On last Sunday the city received
news of the reorganization of the
Elks Lodge in the community after
an absence from activity of nearly
five years. The new lodge has
hopes Of again placing Hamtramck
on the map in the state Elkdom.
Brazil j. Bryant, state organizer
Of the order, was present at the
meeting last Sunday and outlined
the program to those who were
present.
Temporary officers elected were
Ralph Mccullough, chairman; Eu-
gene Butler, secretary; DR.. j. l.
Henderson, treasurer; and Ralph
Hill, chairman OF social committee
The secretary announces that those
who are interested in the Lodge
should get in touch with him al
1859 Yemans.
The Detroit tribune. (Detroit, Mich.) 1935-1966, 1936-05-23
Barking Dog" Sermon
Draws Big Crowd

The much talked about sermon
which was delivered by the Rev.
NJ. l.. Robinson on the subject of
mot a Dog Shall Bark in Town, "
brought out a capacity gathering
Sunday, to the little church around
the corner, even the new annex did
not hold the crowd.
The reason for such great inter-
est in the sermon was due to the
fact that it was advertised in an
air of mystery. However, Rev.
Robinson revealed in the course Of
his lecture that his text was really
a quotation from the Bible.
A large delegation of people are
now attending the district associa-
ton which is converting in Flint,
Michigan.
The pastors installation beins on
May 25th and will continue to June
18th.
The Detroit tribune. (Detroit, Mich.) 1935-1966, 1936-05-23
Dancy Heads
Federation of
Settlements

John G. Dancy, director Of the
Detroit Urban League, was unani-
mously elected president of the
Detroit Federation of Settlements
at the annual meeting held at the
Neighborhood House; Fourth and
Porter streets, Tuesday, May 10.
The election of Mr.. Dancy to
post of honor is unprecedented in
social service circles in this coun-
try, as no Negro has ever before
been elected head of social agen-
cy of this character.
The Detroit Federation is made
up of eighteen settlement and COM
munity house in Detroit, among
them being Tau Beta. Crosse
Pointe, Franklin, Rightmoor, High
land Park, Delray, Sophia Wright,
CUSHION, st. Anne, and st. Ritas.
Many of the outstanding leaders
in Detroit's civic and social life
are represented in the Federation.
Mrs. George Klein is chairman Of
the board of members. Others in
clude Mrs. Edsel Ford, OF Tau
Beta; Mrs. William p. Stevens, of
Crosse Pointe; Mrs. Henry p. Will
liams, of Sophia Wright; Mrs.
James McAvoy, Of Franklin Street,
and numerous other notables.
Mr.. Dancy succeeds Miss Sarah
Selmins as chairman. other Of
ficers elected Tuesday were: Miss
Borghild Halvorseen, vice presi-
dent; Franklin Smith, secretary
treasurer; William Beau, CORE
spending secretary.
The Detroit tribune. (Detroit, Mich.) 1935-1966, 1936-05-23
Womens Day
At St. Peters
Meets Approval

The much heralded Women's
Day at the st. Peters A. M. E. Zion
Church proved an overwhelming
success. Some of the most outstand-
ing women of the metropolitan
area delivered a very timely pro-
gram.
The pastor of the church, Rev.
Jessie L. Moore, announces that
he will return to his pulpit on the
fourth Sunday, after two week
rest.
Mrs. Lila Hall, matron No. 1 of
the church, will give a musical
program on Sunday May "a. There
will be two groups of singers, one
conducted by Tolbert Ceilings and
the other by Elree Williams. There
will also be instrumental and vo-
cal solos by some of the best talent
of the city.
DR.. John u. Bargyh will be the
principal speaker Of the occasion.
The Detroit tribune. (Detroit, Mich.) 1935-1966, 1936-05-23
LIFE IN THE ARGENTINE

There was much to be CLEANED
from the history of Buenos Aires,
and the things we saw the day ALI
cia Aamadori took us for a drive.
Sketchily, it impressed me as fol-
lows:
A fee is charged for attendance
in the elementary training schools.
but there are also free schools for
the poor. The students of both
schools wear uniforms. Those who
pay tuition wear blue while those
who cannot afford to pay wear
white and all carry book satchels.
There is a naval mechanical
training school as we'll as an in
fantry training school in Buenos
Aires. The university is in the very
center of the city. One hears much
about Carnegie Tech. which Argcn-
tine folk consider the best school Of
engineering in the United States.
And l may add that engineering
is a wide open field here so that
the graduates of such schools are
held in the highest esteem.
News From The States
/ have read news items in the To-
cal papers from America that were
at least four or five weeks old.
There is only one English news
per here-the Herald The rest are
Italian, German, French, Spanish
and Portuguese. News affecting the
world is much fresher when it
comes from Europe for thanks to
the zeppelin and other modern
modes of transportation, more di-
rect contacts are established with
the Old World.
Holy week, if the Eastern season
l have just spent here is character
istic of most is a great occasion.
The Detroit tribune. (Detroit, Mich.) 1935-1966, 1936-05-23
Indiana Assembly
B airs Campaign
r a c e Batting

INDIANAPOLIS. Ind.-Now that
election time is in the offing, one
of the bills passed by the legisla-
utre last year assumes additional
importance, 1t prohibits the circu-
lation of pamphlets, literature and
pictures concerning any person who
is a candidate for office at any
election unless the names and
addresses of the circulators are on
the pamphlet. This bill, introduced
by Representative Henry J. Rich
ardson, Jr., is for the protection
of colored candidates who have
been subjected in the past to an
onymous, malicious and often OBJ
scene attacks in printed matter
The Detroit tribune. (Detroit, Mich.) 1935-1966, 1936-05-23
GREATER Ha111tra11lck sos, sss', 2. e ~': St:
MOVE TO HALT GIRL mEhAkCE
Respect League Protest
Eviction Injustice

The Hamtramck Self Respect
League Tuesday, entered formal
protest with Judge N. S. Gron-
kowski, before whom the case of
Mrs. Nola Peoples was to be tried
on Wednesday. Mrs. Peoples was
being evicted by her white land
lord because of her color even
though she had paid her rent. The
Self Respect League asked Judge
Gronkowski to halt this injustice
by rendering a favorable decision
in the matter. At the time of this
writing the outcome of the case is
unknown.
The Detroit tribune. (Detroit, Mich.) 1935-1966, 1936-05-23

Waited II. GREENE, JR.
Mr.. Green, son of Mr.. and Mrs.
w. II. Green, 5O82 Belyldere
avenue, was recently appointed
to the position Of deputy clerk
to the Circuit Court Commits
siOners of Wayne County. The
appointment was made concur
rently by Judge George Schud-
Itch and Judge william Griffin,
who made known that they be-
lieye the Negroes of Wayne
County should have 'represen-
tatiOn in that office.
Mr.. Green, who Is a student In
the Law Department Of Wayne
University, is reputedly the
first member OF his race to be
appointed deputy clerk in the
Commissioners office In the
Circuit Court in forty years. Mr..
Green was recommended by At
tOrney Charles ROxbOrOugh,
and will begin the duties of his
office on June 1.
The Detroit tribune. (Detroit, Mich.) 1935-1966, 1936-05-23
MAN STABBED
BY BROTHER

Kirby Spencer, 25, of 1926 Mer-
rick street, Apt. Is, is in Receiv-
ing Hospital, suffering from stabs
in the abdomen, which were in
flicted Sunday night by his broth
er, William Spencer, 29, at Their
home.
The injured man and his wife,
Mrs. Matte Spencer, were in bed,
when William Spencer entered the
room. Kirby stated that his brother
was inebriated and began cursing
and stabbing him.
The assailant was booked at po-
lice headquarters, on felonious
assault charge. Witnesses in
case are Matte Spencer, Ellen
Massie, Mercer Thompson, and
Walter Thompson, all OF 1926 Mer-
rick.
The Detroit tribune. (Detroit, Mich.) 1935-1966, 1936-05-23

Fiesta follows fiesta Throughout
the week. The people attend church
all day; then go to the theater t
a picture or a legitimate show; theI
somewhere to dance or just t
ballyhoo up and down the long mar
row streets.
Marriage Held Sacred
Oddly enough, despite all that we
have heard to the contrary, people
in the Argentine respect matri-
mony much more than they do in
the states. All men wear wedding
rings, just as the women do. The
ring of married woman is held
with the greatest respect. One who
is married is never expected to go
out with a male escort unless a
third person is along. 1t is indeed
refreshing to find a place where
marriage is more than a few words
said to be broken!
But l do not stop until l have
had a word about the food Bread
with salt and butter with salt are
just two quantities that don't ex-
list. Several days ago | felt pani-
cky for piece of toasted Bond or
Tandec american type) bread. 1t
could be found nowhere. 1t was all
Vienna, English, Graham (san
Salt) and everything else. They
turn up their noses in utter scorn
at the very mention of sweet
bread" as ours is known to them
Bacon and Eggs Mainstay
of Meal
| have long since learned to
bless Swift and Armour packing
companies that they cure their ba.
con the same here as at home. For
that reason l subsist on a diet COM
posed largely of bacon and eggs
when / dine out with friends. At
other times when l become con-
scious of the sameness of my diet
l order a typical Argentine dinner,
which they call a "Carrida Creel-
lio"-a Creole dinner. 1t consists
of scads of the most delicious
The Detroit tribune. (Detroit, Mich.) 1935-1966, 1936-05-23
Schools May Apply For
War Dept. Machinery

Washington, ID. C.-N & o
schools with courses in vocational
the Secretary Of war here for GER
tain machinery, mechanical equip
ment, and tools as are no longer
being used by the Army. The 74th
Congress has approved an act pro-
viding that Che Secretary of War
may dispose of such machinery as
is no longer being used by the
Army to schools without charge.
except for costs of transportation,
handling and packing.
The Detroit tribune. (Detroit, Mich.) 1935-1966, 1936-05-23
WOMAN FOUND
DEAD In BED
BY TER

Anna Grade, 81 of $50 South
Rademaker street, was found dead
in bed at her home Sunday morn
ing, by her sister, Mrs. Josie
Quinns.
Mrs. Quinns told police that her
sister had come home intoxicated
late Saturday night, and went to
bed fully clothed. She further
stated that when she attempted to
rouse Miss Grade Sunday morning,
she found her dead.
The body was taken to the NOR
que, where it was determined that
the woman died of natural causes.
No marks of violence were visible.
The Detroit tribune. (Detroit, Mich.) 1935-1966, 1936-05-23
Governor Olsen
To Speak Sunday
At Owossa, Mich,

Announcement is made by Ar
thur c. Randall, of Detroit, that
Governor Olsen. OF Minnesota, will
address statewide convention of
farmers and laborers at Owossa,
Mich. Sunday, May "a. He will dis
cuss the national need of the Far
mer-Labor Party.
A special bus will leave for
Owossa Sunday morning and will
return the same evening. A small
fee will be charged. For details,
communicate with A. c. Randall,
Sr., POPS Russell.
The Detroit tribune. (Detroit, Mich.) 1935-1966, 1936-05-23
Card of Thanks

The family of the late B. B. Por-
ter, 1866 Milford avenue, Detroit,
wish to thank their many friends
for the kindness and sympathy ex-
pressed during their recent be-
reavement. Special appreciation is
extended to the Metropolitan Com
munity Church the Regular Eel
lows Club, the Mardi Apres Midi
Club and other sympathetic friends.
(Signed)
Mrs. b. B. Porter
The Detroit tribune. (Detroit, Mich.) 1935-1966, 1936-05-23
Joseph Cornett
Laid To Rest

Funeral rites for the late Joseph
Cornett, aged 4, of $685. Begole,
were held Sunday, May 10, at Ebe-
nezer A NJ. E. Church.
The deceased, who died at Re-
ceiving Hospital, May 7, is sur
vived by his widow, Ida; Mrs. &C.
raldine Fowler, and two brothers.
The Detroit tribune. (Detroit, Mich.) 1935-1966, 1936-05-23
TWEEN YOU
AN ME
BY Dorothy Daniels

Greetins you boys and girls, the
ole ball is rollin' and time march
es on. One day is hot and the next
is cold. One hardly knows how to
dress (even when you have got
clothes).
Rev. M. l.. Robinson preached a
very fine sermon last Sunday, the
subject beng, mot a Dog is Going
to Bark in Town" The title,
| though mysterious, very fittingly
! expressed what the sermon was
about.
Saw a group of chicks Sunday
calmly marching down the street
on the way to Belle Isle, where
they are said to have spent a very
enjoyable aftrnoon.
Attended the May Festival at the
Copernicus Jr. High School Mon
day mite 1t was a memorable oc-
casion and our race was well re-
presented among the participants.
Those who took part in the glee
clubs were: Arthur Lee Bellamy,
Mildred Crawford, Mozelle Craw-
ford, Ethel Daniels, Pearl Davis,
Dorothy Mckinney, Evelyn Pace,
Jewel Ratliff, Anna Russell, Law
less Burt, William Green and
Jimmy Thomas.
John Holten is madly in love
with a certain young lady that
sings with Gloster Currents Night
ingales.
HITS OF THE WEEK:
"Goody Cody. Lawles Burt
keep your fingehs crossed -.
Samuel Allie. why Dream.
Billy Lynch. Beautiful lady in
blue. George Mills. IS h e
shall have music. q. Robert Far
rington -. Blue Danube" 49,.
Juanita Savage. -. "Tormented
Gordan Nolan. Last. =. John
Holten. You. -. Thomas Har-
Vile. II feel like a - feather in
the breeze. -. Stella Richardson
You are My Lucky Star"
Frances Price.
The youth-adult conference held
at the Copernicus Jr. High School
was well attended. Those attend
ing were: Gertrude Morrison,
Leonard Troutman, William Brooks
Jr. Durham Bracey, James Scott,
and Leroy White. The conference
took up issues OF vital interest to
the entire country. There were
nearly two hundred people pre-
sent.
PICTURES OF IDEAL BOY
Eyes. .. Clarence Lakes. E. Nose
of James Wells. -. Lips Of Nor
man Clinton. Hair Of Willie
Batchlor. Feet Of Langston Hen
derson. Physique of William
Harrel.
MOST CHILDISH ACT OF JHE
WEEK.
Leonard Troutman trying to
persuade a certain young lady to
see life from his point Of view.
Sorry Leonard, she's not the per-
suading kind.
Well, keep your fingers crossed
It'll (forever) Schmelling beats Joe
Louis.