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his brilliant talents and untiring
energy to aid labor.
He has served the C. I. o. and
served it WELL" he doomed, "as
leader, administrator counselor and
industrial statesman"
Mr.. Lewis recalled that his long
time associate had headed the c. I. o.
drive to organize the steel industry,
and added that no man could have
done more than Mr.. Murray.
Harry Bridges Defended.
Earlier the convention denounced
as AN attack upon organized labor
a bill to deport Harry Bridges, Aus
tralian- born president of the Long
shore and Warehousemen's Union,
who is a delegate here.
Mr.. Bridges, California director for
the C. I. O., long has been under fire
for alleged communistic leanings.
In a resolution, which charged
"anti-union employers and the Ex-
ecutive Council of the A. F. of L. Of
attempting to impede and sabotage
the Labor Relations Act" the con-
vention called for strict enforcement
of the law. The A. F. of L. has
backed amendments to the Labor
Act that are opposed by the c. I. o.
Another resolution called on the
Justice Department to abandon the
campaign to break up illegal labor
practices by antitrust law prose-
cution.
A resolution from the United Fed
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eral Workers for various employ
ment benefits for Government en-
ployes was adopted. These Include a
five-day week, adequate minimum
wages. appeals machinery, LIBERAL
lied retirement benefits and con-
tinued extension of the civil service.
Murray Is Foe Of "Isms."
Mr.. Murray finally agreed last night
to assume the presidency after hold
ing of for several days. One obstacle
to his acceptance, it was report
ed, was removed yesterday when
the convention adopted a resolu-
ton that condemned Communism,
Nazi-iSm and Fascism and declared
adherents to these doctrines have
no place in this great modern labor
movement"
OF equal Importance in determin-
ing his course, however, it was un-
derstood, were assurances that he
would have no interference in guid-
ing the affairs of the C. 1. o. Mr..
Murray, according to associates,
feels strongly on the subject of
'isms" and wanted a positive stand
on the issue by the convention. At
the same time, he was said to be
demanding a free hand to make the
convention policy effective.
Vice Presidents to Be Named.
There will be at least two other
changes in the Official family. with
the vice presidencies vacated by
Mr. MiIrrov and Mr. Hi11nan
who Is retiring because of his
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Dor relief 1t has sought for three

labor relief 1t has sought for three
years."
Mr.. Lewis said he had gone to
see the President, and had engaged
"in voluminous correspondence with
him" on the subject, but that the
President had refused to issue the
order "(a) because he didn't possess
the authority, and tb) because he
didn't want to do It."
Rulings by Attorney General
jackson and the controller generals
Office have established that the
President does have this authority,
he argued
President Lewis also lashed at the
House leadership for thrice bottling
up bill to get this ban applied
after the measure had passed the
Senate. and said the President had
not intervened.
Il call upon the champion of hui
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man rights who sits in the White
House to be guided by the logic
Of the situation and give labor the
relief for which it prays," he
snapped
Emil Rieve, president of the Tex
tile Workers and adviser to the
Labor Division of the National De-
fense Commission, told the dele
gates he believed the President has
the power to take over and operate
those concerns which refuse to COM
ply with the Labor Relations Act.
He said he feels that all other labor
laws are meeting with general COM
pliance.
Another resolution that came in
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for extended debate was that calling
for immediate safeguards" for Sc
lectees. The c. I. o. had opposed
passage of the Conscription Act be-
cause of "the fear that it would
have a seriously destructive impact
upon our democratic institutions, !"
1t was set forth by the resolution.
Job protection, assurance of care for
the families of selectees and free
dom from discrimination because of
union affiliations we're called for by
this resolution, which also declared: !:
The democratic spirit and prac-
tices Of the American people must
be preserved for conscripted men.
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=
President Roosevelt for an end to
the labor war through peace con-
ferences between c. I. o. and A. F.
Of L. leaders, Mr.. Murray said:
IT offer a mild protest against the
use of governmental pressure to
force a shotgun agreement with the
American Federation of Labor"
Mr.. Murray said he had read that
when Mr.. Lewis stepped out he
would rush into an agreement on
labor peace.
well" he said, II think I am a
man, and that all my convictions
are my own
Murray Asks United Support.
II have no illusions about the pc
culiar twist of fate that thrust me
in these circumstances this morn
ing" Mr.. Murray told the delegates.
@Under ordinary circumstances the
convention would have elected John
Lewis"
Referring to "confusions and mis-
understandings" in the c. I. O., Mr..
Murray pleaded for united support
of his leadership.
II promise you" he said, my un-
tiring effort to keep building this
organization until we attain the goal
laid down by John L. Lewis a year
ago" This was the attainment of
100000 members.
Mr. Murray said he looked for
ward to a security (which will drive
from the temples of industry and
finance rapacity, greed and selfish
ness"
Like you and John L. Lewis and
many Others" he said, II have come
up through the crucible of sacrifice,
hunger. want and privation. And it
is out of these hardships there come
organizations like this to serve
human beings"
Election Only Formality.
The election was only a formal
ity. After the nominating speeches
Mr.. Lewis, presiding. called for
further nominations" laughter
greeting this sally.
Does any one rise to forbid the
banns," he asked. Again the con-
vention roared, and President Lewis
called Mr. Murray to his side.
He recalled that "25 years come
May" he turned over to Mr.. Murray
gavel that signified his election
as president of District 5, of the
Mine Workers.
Then, handing gavel to Mr.
Murray that he had used in the
presidency of the Mine Workers,
Mr.. Lewis declared him elected.
In nominating Mr. Murray, Mr.
Lewis told the delegates that he was
qualified by every practical con-
sideration, by every attribute of
character to serve as president of
the C. I. O."
For three decades, Mr.. Lewis de-
clared, Mr.. Murray had contributed
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Harsh and repressive discipline
serving no purpose should give wa,|
to the encouragement of initiative|
and self-reliance, with ample op1
portunity for the men in the ranks
to advance" Retention Of social
security benefits for selectees like
wise was urged.
The convention shouted down a.
proposal by Ben Probe, a Detroit
cement worker, to demand repeal
of the Conscription Act, several of
the delegates taking the floor to
emphasize that only by an adequate
training program could this country
be equipped for defense.
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{. |. 0. Elects
Philip Murray
As President
Named Successor
To John l. Lewis
By Acclomution

Continued From First Page)
The Detroit tribune. (Detroit, Mich.) 1935-1966, 1940-07-06

BETTER HOMES
FORU NJ
BY FORREST l. Y0uxG
Gen1 Mgr., Young 4 jenkins
ModernIzatlon Engineers

4 Asst WEEK we took I'd FLA
L. modernization loans for i'm.
provement OF existing owner.
occupied residences. Now il NAV h.
that you do not own a home: nor.
haps you find yourself in that lara
class OF moderate wage earners
Under new plan the Federal
Housing Administration has maas
It possible to build small home,
with loans up TO s25oo nav.
able in small monthly payment,
over a 15-year period. An inihal
down payment OF ) per cent leash
or land) Is all that is required IN.
der this plan. This permits the 4.
nancing and construction Of mod.
est homes for families Of moderas
incomes.
Here is an example Of how
typical loan works under this Nan
Twenty dollars and ninety cen,
per month will buy an attractys
$500 modern home that will IA
completely paid for IN Is years
The down payment required would
he about $3.50 or a lot suitably %.
Gated that is free and clear Yea
today. thanks to the Federal Hous.
ing Administration. a modern well.
built and equipped home is within
the reach OF the average family.
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Women In Politics

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tosp bose or sanr aea.n. ANN
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Negro Americans At Work

OUR COUNTRY al present is faced with
" grave dangers from within and with
out. Sparks from the conhagration which
the dictators have kindled in Europe are
being blown toward our shores and must
be extnguished This cannot be done
alone by building great navies, armies and
air fleets In addition 70 material military
ard naval preparedness. fortesses of in
creased Loyalty and patriotism must be
bu!lt in me heart Of every American Of
every racial group.
In this work Of material and spiritual
preparedness, the fourteen millions of
loyal colored American citizens must and
Viii play neir part. We must continue to
turn deaf ears 10 the honeyed whisperings
of those who seek 10 STIR UP our hatred and
resentment for the iniustices we have
suffered so lonE in this land we love. De-
spite the hardshipS we have experienced
al he hands Of the majority group. we
fully realize hat civilization and the world
are being made over and new era is APP
preaching. We also know full well that
whatever the future may hold in store
our deStrv as coored men and women is
wrapped Up u the destiny of America. If
America invaded and subjugated, we
shall be subiagafed too. If enemy bombs
@0lt ti 'si tHN Is Ni+ilt'4Alt@ kltN " III MUM
no color line hst Will kill white citizens
and colored citizens alike.
In all he breadth and length Of this
nation. there are no citizens more loyal
and patriotic than the Negro. We have
never BETRAYED our country, but have al
ways rallied 20 It's defense. We have Ia
bored diligently in he shops. fields ard
factories q help build a greater America
In recent years. however, our oppor'g-
mites for securing employment have
steadily diminished. Unfortunately. in too
many instances. We have been fired in or
der 10 make obs for men and women Of
other fa al groups, some Of whom can
hardly sneak our language and owe no al
lecance 70 our flag The present crisis
reveals 'Ha' this was tragic mistake.
The Negro workers Of our nation have
received too little recognition and en-
'ol-a-erert ',. past DIS, o. sA0GE not c'r y
t4 f,eNfr ID ifls ssnf b. Tribune Is ptNllsh-
'1r etrst n s.r.y d. -or-3le'4ro-9sces saoN-
H- st2r wf nf9.'. negro nien AID Won.fr
81 rrrk ft'fs +. labor at foot of me e,i-
to~ arlt 70 tsip msse srea'er America
Nt- 0orsefs are OBS Is otae9 Amer
ia Nffr 7-o III. ~ inhis capafiue,, present
ane csr rss@ aga ,7e nation Theg ae
~ - SO owe them more TEAM
:g-s ~ F fe ard labor NsN
Nt e ert.re na'.on VII tslly
'1e,e MARKERS aye tra-
-sc -r.foa aal o2prril-
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! Isl FL!
FACTS AND FIGURES

THIS COLUMN has tried to hg-
ure this one out. Whether or
not we have lost our art OF
figuring we would rather that you
should be the Judge. The judge In
the case. that we shall tell you
about, did some percentage work
which In our estimation deserves
credit. We know that this was a
conviction for forgery. II the Dill
was a greenback or yellowback
we cannot inform you. II the prin-
cipal in the story was black or
|'white we submit vagueness on the
subject. But regarding the case IN
general we do know the facts aud
shall relate them to you as we read
them in an old law book.
A Mr.. Beddo was convicted In
the Circuit Court. District of Co
lumbia, November, 1885. OF being a
cheat. by passing and imposing a
paper having the appearance OF a
bank note. upon free Negro horn
OF colored mother. OF course
what Mr.. Beddo did. in modern Ian
guage was the passing OF bogus
money which Is crime in any
mans country. The gentleman, II
we may call him such. was caught
red-handed in the very act so
as to speak. The witnesses against
Beddo and the only persons TO see
him pass the bogus money were
free Negroes and mulattoes. born
OF free colored mothers. Beddo was
free mulatto.
After the trial. in which Beddo
was convicted. it was discovered by
the inquiring Mr.. Bradley. attorney
for Beddo, and we applaud and re-
spect his merit, that Beddo was a
mulatto born Of a white woman,
and not in a state OF seryitude by
law He contended a mulatto born
Of a white woman. is. in law. a
white person. and. IL not in a state
OF servitude by law. Is entitled 10
all the privileges OF white per-
son. A new trial was granted on
this new found evidence.
In this new trial Beddo was
found not guilty there being no
witnesses that could appear against
him. The court held that according
10 the law free Negroes and muIat-
toes born of colored mothers are
not competent witnesses against
free Negroes or mulattoes born OF
white mothers such as Beddo.
Could the witnesses in the case dis
appear by a single twist in The
law? | have given you the facts
and figures-your figures are as
good as mine. SO figure II out for
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WE HAVE OFTEN heard the criti

THE BITTER FIGHT in the First Congressional
i district Of the Democratic party has been re-
sumed Just before the State convention met
about TWO weeks ago. they had meeting and patch
81 up their differences and elected Emmett Cunning
ham chairman with only one faction dissenting
ne George Johnson faction. But al the convention
Emmett Cunningham. IN order to get in with domi-
nant factions controlling the first district had 10 pav
pall win George Sadowski who Is disliked by many
Of The colored delegates because when he was
erected congressman from the district he gave little
or no patronage or recognition 10 the Negro who
'o'ed heaFly on the Democratic ticket in this dis
uici cunningham by the deal was elected alternate
l' me National Democratic convention which meets
in chicago But many OF the delegates believe that
'nr hook-np will mean the story all over again
with the Negro getting little OF the pafronage
through this eet-up. Many OF the members are hit
tery disappointed over the outcome OF the get o.
gether move.
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Reatha Registers Jealousy In Her Loneliness

his own racer"
One night Mile came into Rea-
tha's room in the nurses home.
"Say did you hear about the big
romance OF the century," Reatha s
heart took dive downward.
mo" she answered family. bend
ing her head lower over the book
she was reading.
"Dr. Northern, our black ace
has. according to the latest rumor
fallen hard for that pretty little
girl that always visits Pete Ciano
They say the soulful glances are
terrific" Mile laughed loudly
Imagine Negro making love.
Must be quite show"
"why show?' Reatha asked an
angry CLINT in her eyes.
"Oh don't know" she replied
airly. lust seems amusing that's
all"
A little while later Cora, her
roommate. came in bubbling over
with news Of Eric's new romance.
Reatha was fighting to hold her
temper. She was seething, how
could Eric do such a thing when
only a few nights ago he had told
her he loved her.
"She's certainly a beautiful girl"
Cora went on in her usual breezy
manner. "even II she Is a Negro.
I've never seen such a lovely COM
plexIon on anybody. Goes we'll
with her shining black hair. I
can't blame the doctor. Have YOU
seen her, Reatha?' she asked sud
denly.
I'm sure IT'S no interest OF
mine who the Negro doctor falls in
love with. And I haven't seen his
latest crush" Reatha answered
peevishly.
Huh" said Cora eyeing her,
where did YOU get IT."
"Get what?"
your crouch"
II haven't a crouch. az you nut
a." Reatha responded pretending
great interest In her book, turning
page after PAGE that she did not
trouble 10 read. II Just said was
MT concerned about Dr. Northern's
love Affairs"
Cora gave Reatha a speculative
glance. Reatha's face famed as
she caught Cora's look.
Cora shruggLd her shoulders.
Don't you feel good. Rertha?"
"Of course feel good" Reatha
said. then she added. Tin tired
and cross dear, please don't mind
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SYNOPSIS


al admire the capabilities Of tall
bronze Eric Northern. new Negro
doctor mt Belmont hospital. As the
months roll by Northern's record
OF successful operations increase
and Nurse Du,al wonders why he
Is c0ntented to he the "goat' for
DIR. Wade, hospital head. who re-.
cei,es all the credit for successful
cases. Eric reveals his professions
al plans when they met secretly
after work. The head nurse learns
Of these meetings and threatens
Reatha. Though the two find thcn>
selves desperately in love. the doc
tor pleads with the charming nurse
not 10 try 10 see him again for the
good OF the hospital and her own
career.
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He. houn dog awrght but all ric him

me-"
1T all right. lambie pie. You had
me worried for a minute. Thougnf
perhaps you were coming dowl
with something
Coming down with something,
what do you mean
Nothing" Cora replied walking
away.
Later in the week Reatha was
standing at the window of the diet
kitchen, where she had gone to
coax the dietiiian for an Oyaltine
drink for a restless patient. 1t was
early evening. just the sort OF an
evening she had liked when she
was supposed 10 meet Eric. She
saw his car standing in the drive
way. Then she saw them, Alice
Brown and Eric. Alice stood wait
ing for Eric 10 unlock the car. lie
opened the door. she saw Alice say
something to Eric. he leaned down
to better hear, took her arm and
helped her in the car. To Reatha
raging with jealousy, his attitude
was lover like. II he thought size
cared he was mistaken. and angry
tears gathered in her eyes.
There was no sleep for her tina.
night and for several nights. She
wanted TO tear him from her heart
forget him. But she kept seeing
his clear brown eyes. hearing him
say. Il love you, Reatha."
Then Eric lost his first case
since coming to Belmont II was a
young mother and her first child.
she had been sent over from Lincoln
because OF the crowded condition
there. She was tender eyed little
gIrl--with bright blue eyes. An
emergency operation was perform
ed. Reatha would never forget the
frightened yet. brave look as they
prepared her for the operating
room.
Il hope my baby Is a hoy. Ny
husband wants son." her blue
eyes had turned toward Reatha ap.
peallngly. DO you think I'll be
all right? ! feel so funny" she
whispered YEARLY.
"Of course you'll be all right"
she had assured her cheerfully
The baby lived only few min
utes. His hold on life was too fee
BILE. three or four tiny whimpers
and IL was all over.
Eric worked frantically to save
the mother. Undernourished and
suffering from bad heart condi-
ton defeated him. Erics face wore
strickened look as he turned
away from the etill form.
Reatha felt so sorry for him. he
took II hard The feeling that she
could have been saved tortured
him.
Don't take II like that. Eric"
she had whispered 20 him as he
stood in the anteroom adjoining
surgery. you can't save them all.
Some must go"
But Reatha II was senseless.
She could have lived with the right
prenatal care. A patient at Lin
coin for months and nothing done
TO avoid this She needed this op-
Grafton hours ago, anyway. Why
did they waltz
Never mind. now" she tried TO
sooth him You'll save Others and
that's something"
ITS things like this that make
me want TO 90 out and fight every
one OF these snug. well-fed poll
ticians that grin and promise the
moon At election time. II ever
get the chance TO do something
about it,"
Reatha for moment forgot her
angry doubts OF Eric. She only
wanted TO do what she could to
ease his hurt disappointment. Tie
was her man. IN need OF sympathy.
She took his hands In hers.
Eric, won't you please break
your resolution Just for tonight add
meet me? Please Erie"
Continued next week.
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.nROMISE me you'll think this
over and il you do Reatha
you'll see the right OF this.
We can't afford TO involve the hos
pitai in scandal. You're a fine
nurse, one OF the best I've ever
met. I'm too proud Of you to let
you be hurt"
"All right. Eric. I'll try"
Il love you Reatha," he said sim
ply.
and love you Eric" she an
swered with tears in her voice.
The week that followed was n
difficult one for both Reatha and
Eric.
Reatha sought 70 take Eric's adj
vice. She was sure she loved Eric
but could not butte analyze 1t ac-
cording TO Eric's idea OF big love
Was she really ashamed OF her love
for him? Did she shrink from tell
ing the world about II because Of
old traditionsg In one OF her talks
with him she had told him II she
loved a man no matter what his
race she would defy the world.
Eric had smiled unbelieving. Still
she wanted Eric and no one else
But did her love lack strength as
Eric said? Many sleepless nignts
failed 10 bring an answer.
Eric too. was doing his share Of
thinking. For marriage would
mean giving up some OF the things
they cherished. Friends would
turn from them. Their profession
nj standing would become impair
ed. "You can't serve two masters.
would his loyalty 10 Reatha be-
come entangIed with his love for
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-MO ONE CAN say that my ad-
IN ministration treats the Ne
gro unfairly" said Ia Guar
dia OF New York. we lure men oe-
cause OF their competence. rot be.
cause they have black skins or bMs
| eyes"
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yourself.


vIJHEN PAUL robson was ask.
wv ed why he never pracu.sd
law. after he had received a
law degree, he said: Because |
knew never could reach Tue
peak be supreme count jusu.s.
On the stage, there's only the eky
10 hold me back"
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THE INCREASE

THE INCREASE
IT is ESTIMATED that the Negro
i population OF the United States
increases at the rate Of one per-
son every six minutes
7 EFT OTHERS boast ~ clique
L. or clan.
There Is no pronder hoas, u
man
Than this II AM AMERICAN"
Any information concerning tbs
column write 1912 Elliot Ave,
Minneapolis, MINI.
The Detroit tribune. (Detroit, Mich.) 1935-1966, 1940-07-06

MIS- WEST member OF the ways and Means com
IVA miitee OF the County Board OF Supervisors and
president OF the Uptown Voters league has
neen conspicuous success In politics holding down
ner position for the past nine years with distinction
and efficiency. She appointed nine years ago 10
'ne county board by Edward Jefries upon his first
election TO the Common Council and has been reap
pointed by him ever since during the terms OF bis
.,-',e'ton TO the council When he was elected to
'ne mayors onice last November he interested him
nsn ~ seeing TO her re-appointmsn and this was
.oinp'shed by Common Council whole acting
'ne motion OF John Lodge. Mrs West IL always very
popular win women because OF her wide commna
MY interest and helpfulness and her many constant
social, civic political and charitable activities We
saiu'e her upon a long and successful career.