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The Phoenix index., 1941-11-01
What Do You Know?

IT is THE PRIVILEGE and
duty of school teachers to play
with wide variety of ideas. New
ideas and the reinterpretation of
old ideas and keep the educa-
tionaf process alive and vigorous.
| enjoy playing with ideas-it is
my -favorite recreation. Today,
ann passing on tC my reading pub
lie for their mental recreational
exercises an idea or maybe it is
series of ideas which have dog
gedly held on to the outer re-
ce5ses Of my mind for some days.
The hub around which this
thinking circles may be express
ed in this form: Does the Ameri-
can system CT education take in
to account the tough reactionary
spots that are likely to be en-
countered in the growth of a dy-
manic world? Does it prepare lis
students for the possibility that
democracy may run into stubborn
competition with other political
ways of life? l wonder?
A FEW FACTS
Why do | wonder? Well look
at a few facts of international,
national, and racial Importance.
We are all aware of the death
struggle being waged principally
between Great Britain, as the de-
fender of democracy, and Ger
many and Italy as defenders of
competitive political way of
life. At the same time Great
Britain and the United States
are trying to cooperate with an
otker competitive way Of life,
namely the Russian, in a battle
to eliminate their more combative
ccmpetitors-Fascism and Naz
ism.
Nationally we are trying to
adapt ourselves to a program of
defense preparation because,
looking through our intellectual
glasses, we discern serious attacks
on cur democratic way Of life.
However these same eyes do not
seem to have the facilities for
adjustment which will enable
them to discern the "stumblinr
blocks" of color, class, caste and
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By WAITER r. CHIvERS

Of all production necessary to Ma
tional Defense-William Knud-
sen.
NEED STRONG MEN
Racially, we are wavering and
vacillating in respect to the Ne
gro's relationship to democratic
defense because our strong man
has not emerged into the arena.
The possible strong man is poten-
TALLY present. He could come
firm several men, politically po-
tent, but something inhibits them.
Is it because they are highly ed
ucated men and their education
has been predicated on an illus
ion of "everlasting peace?
AS things stand today the out
standing mass leader is woman
without considerable formal
schooling. The men who are
probably destined to reach the
top leadership rungs in this
emergency are just budding forth
in the rough fields of labor Or
ganization.
1t may be that we can safely
say that our Western democratic
education trains for leadership in
world as it ought to be. This
line Of thinking would assume
then that the weakness is in not
training for life as it is. Maybe
our educational system does not
teach sufficiently well that de-
mccracy is an evolutionary pro-
cess and that evolutionary pro-
cesses never run smoothly. They
encounter tough spots.
REQUIRE LEADERSHIP
Maybe these tough spots re-
quire temporary dictatorial lead
ership which of course would be
nauseating to our education poll
cy makers. Political dictatorship
probably belongs to men not in
hibited by the refining processes
of democratic education. | agree
that political dictatorship is a
"nasty" game but on the other
hand we are rot living in world
verv enthusiastic about the prin-
ciples of Observation-Disclosures
heed of man and universal peace.
Is what I have said vitally
important? If so what is the an
swer? 7 am sure that I do not
know. Well. what do you think?
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"Joe Louisa Great Champion"

In his leading editorial the October issue of OPPOR
TUNTtY Elmer Carter has this to about world heavy
weight boxer Joe Louis Joe Louis and has been great
champion But his real greatness revealed in the speech
he made from The balcony of his Harlem HoteD to the
crowd who just wanted to him. IL want to thank you ALL
he said, "for pulling for DID THE BEST COULD
We with Editor Carter that that speech could only
have been given by great especially that last
tence: 81 DID THE BEST COULD" Most of could be
champions in respective fields of endeavcr if could
conscentousy say after each major effort that have
done the best could
We recall here the commendaton that the Great Teacher
the widow who actually paid the barrel head
much less than many other contributors but who blessed
and called the greatest the most liberal of all the Of
her day. because "she did the best she could
What remarkable progress the Negro could be making
spite of all hanicaps leaders in religion education
business and sports would like joe Louis do the best they
Although this habit of living up to the highwaer- mark
of capacity in every performance is the great of
leadership and loyalty yet there is another thing Joe
toned that is worth thinking about that s the fact that
he thanked his friends that they ALL PULLING FOR
HIM. Why did they pull for him? One only: HE DE-
SERVED THEIR CONFIDENCE. NEGRO LEADERSHIP
IN EVERY FIELD OF EFFORT CAN HAVE THE RACE
PULLING FOR THEM ON ALL OCCASIONS ON ONLY
ONE CCNDTTION-THEY MUST DESERVE LOYALTY
AND CONFIDENCE BECAUSE THE MASSES BELIEVE
THAT THEY ARE GOING TO DO THEIR PART IN EV-
cry CONTEST AS JOE LOUIS DOES IN EVERY Eff
FORT Joe Louis is great philosopher and leader we'll
great boxing champion of the world.
From the Savannah Journal
The Phoenix index., 1941-11-01
BY DEAN GORDON p. HANCOCK
(ANP Feature Writerl

There IS being enacted before Our
eyes one of the most brilliant ex-
amples of national and interna-
tional piddling history has ever
known. We talk about the fiddling
that Negro did while Rome was
burning: but the way the democra
cies piddle while the dream-citv
burns is not only alarming but it
is positively tragic. Many months
ago this column contended that
slow-moving democracies could
not measure efficiencies with swift
moving and regimented dictator
ships; that democracy worked we'll
in times of peace, but very poorly
in times of crises; that wherever
democracy has meet and success
fully combated dictatorship certain
democratic nations had to be sub
limated for the moment.
Freedom of speech is a fine thing
in times of peace, but it becomes
exceedingly dangerous in times of
war. At a time when we should be
concentrating everything on get
ting this nations mind made up
to fight a war that is inevitable,
we are still crying freedom of
speech" with the result that our
councils are divided and the peo-
pie are confused and the nation is
just piddling around Whether we
have a dictatorship or not, we GER
tajnly need one, and that very
badly; and We must have one if
the entire nation is not to become
vassal Of Germany and a hench-
nation like Vichy, France.
The use that the democracies are
making of the ideology raises the
question whether or not the Unit
ed States and Great Britain really
deserve democracy. Nations who
play SO careleSsly with the vital
matters involved raise grave ques-
tions by their procedure Our iSo-
lationist group is so sure of itself
that it is positively defiant
and proceeds to embarrasS the
President in every conceivable
way. There can be no greater po-
litical tragedy than that Our great
President is handcuffed by bunch
of political piddlers who are gamb-
ing on the lives of millions of the
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nations youth for the next cleo
ton.
1t appalls Us to think of what
might have happened had not
Hitler made the fatal mistake of
invading Russia instead of Eng
land England's war-whoop has
become a mere wEimper. Only God
knows what would have become of
this once mighty nation had not
Russia come indirectly to the res
cue. 1t is even more appalling to
surnise what we would do if Eng
land and Russia were suddenly re-
moved from the combat as there
are reasons tc fear they will.
1t is hard to tell just who is run
ming this country, Roosevelt or
Wheeler. Beside lot of squab-
bling and political piddling" we
are not doing much In this coun-
try. The die-nard Republicans are
trying TO utilize the critical hour
foI their advantage; the nation Is
still trying to place prejudice above
the welfare of the people. The ne
farious attempt to circumScrlbe the
Negro is too often taking prece-
dence of national security. the
Negro is still trying to break into
the war we are almost certain to
fight The Negro is still the ma
tion's super patriot for none but
super patriot would try to force his
way into the front lines OF the
battle for a democracy that has
not functioned too satisfactorily.
When we begin Investigating
Russia's religion, she could begin
oeking questions not only about our
religion but our vaunted democ-
racv. This would be equivalent to
a quarrel between the kettle and
the pot over the kitchen color
question. We want Russia's aid
whether we admit it or not but if
we dc not want it we most cer-
tainly need it. Russia is our bene-
factor whether We acknowledge it
or not for we verify need the time
we are getting through her valiant
defense.
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Making Goat"

Continued from Page y
the NAACP, received a wire from
the imprisoned boys Saturday stat.
ing that General Lear was to be
at the post. The general told the
94th, after the Gurdon incident that
the colored boys who went-AWOI
were disgrace to the army ano
The colored race in general.
The NAACP issued statement
which read although everything is
being done to force the war de-
partment to grant justice to the
boys, we cannot urge too strongly
that everyone in Detroit and Michi.
gan interested in the welfare of Ne.
gro youth in the army, protest Wig.
orously to this continued ill-treat.
ment Of colored soldiers"
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other, it is that successful effort ir
constructive. productive work is
what counts in getting a race upon
its feet" Wars will follow war.
DepresSions will again be with us.
Now is the time for the Negro to
take Stock-to visualize future
possibilities. I'VE must not only
be reliable, progressive, skillful,
and intelligent, hut we must keep
the idea constantly before our
youths that all forms of labor,
whether with the hand or head,
are honorable" and if we are to
attain our rightful place in the
American form of life, we must be
prepared to take advantage of the
opportunities that are available to
the Individual or race that is pre-
pared.
SHOULD SAVE NOW
When the unsettled times
through which we are now passing
have returned to normal, many
who are now profitably employed
will again find themselves with
out work. Save while the oppor-
tunity is yours. Should misfortune
over take you and you find your
self numbered with the unemploy-
ed your difficulties will be multi
piled many times if during this
period of prosperity you fail to Law
aside something for the lean years
that may follow. Should another
depression follow in the wake
OF the present war, it will
In all probability be far worse than
the one through which We have
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Mr.. Roosevelt
Continued from Page u

United States.
"Wa dare not and will not fall"
The President declared referring to
the duties Of every American in
the fight against Hitler. He scoffed
at those who claim that Aneri-
cans have grown flabby and can
not match the ST. length of the Axis
powers. Said he: Americans will
not tolerate oppreSsion.' He de-
clared that they have come
through all types Of trials and have
emerged the freest and most pow
erful nation in the world.
In conclusion, the President
urged his fellow Americans to
stand ready to do what God has
given us power to see is our full
duty
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Digest
Righteousness
And Riches
BY BAYNARD WHITNEY

THOSE WHO BELIEVE that
righteous and richer are incompati-
BILE should find illumination in The
Rockefeller Credo, which consists
of ten eternal and fundamental
principles" by which Mr.. and Mrs.
John D. Rockefeller, Jr., tried to
bring up their family. Millions have
believed in the fallacy that only
greed can produce riches.
The secret of true wealth and
happiness lies in character welded
to human service under the Will of
God; this was the original Rookie
feller formula. 1t has been through
the great benefactions of the altru-
istic rich that Western Civilization
has made its greatest advances.
Despite all the mouthings of min
listers, the Christian Bible clearly
shows that Jesus the Christ was
well-to-do character, thorough
ly capable of appropriating his
Fathers supply for the benefit of
spiritual and material human needs.
Also, ancient records prove that
many of His disciples and apostles
were men (and women) of wealth
and high community standing.
A DEMOCRATIC CREDO
The Rockefeller Credo contains
the Essence of Democracy and the
Summum Bonum (Supreme Good:
81. | believe in the supreme worth
of the individual and in his right
to life, liberty and the pursuit of
happiness. 2. l believe that every
right implies a responsibility; every
opportunity, an obligation. every
possession a duty. 3. I believe that
the law was made for man and not
not for the law; that government is
the servant OF the people and not
their master.
4. l believe in the dignity of la
Dor, whether with head or hand.
that the world owes no man a living
but that it owes every man an op-
portunity to make a living. S. I
believe that thrift as essential to
Well-ordered living and that econ
omy is prime requisite of sound
financial structure, whether in gov
ernment, business or personal af-
fairs. 6. I believe that truth and
Justice are fundamental to an en-
during social order. z. I believe
IN the sacredness uf a promise, that
a mans word should be as good as
MS bond; that character - not
wealth or power or position--is of
supreme worth.
g. believe that the rendering
OF useful service is the common duty
OF mankind and that only in the
purifying fire of sacrifice is the
dross of SelfiShness consumed and
the greatness of the human soul set
Tree. 9. believe in an all-wise
and all-loving God, named by what
ever name, and that the individuals
highest fulfillment, greatest happi-
ness and widest usefulness are to be
found in living in harmony with
His will.
40. I believe that love is the
greatest thing in the world: that
it alone can overcome hate: that
right can and will triumph over
might" WV
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By c. G. SPAULDING, President
North Carolina Mutual Life
Insurance Company

DURING THE INITIATION
period that accompanied the first
world war. some farmers, misled
bv what seemed to be an era OF
prosperity, mortgaged the farms
they already owned in order 10
secure additional land When the
depression set in, many CT them
lost not only the additional land,
but the farms they already owned
The lesson to be learned is: Never
mortage land you already own in
order to purchase additional land,
during periods of initiation.
At present the nation is passing
through a period of almost profit
less prosperity. How long it will
last is open to question. 1t Is
therefore advisable, now while
money is plentiful, to pay up debts
and place ones personal affairs on
a sound, consistent basis.
MONEY DRIED UP
Those of us who saw the last world
war and witnessed it's aftermath,
are in position to anticipate to
some extent what may be expected
after the present war is over.
Then, the flow of money that
seemed ineXhaustible, dried up
seemingly over night. The nation
experienced one of the worst de-
rressions. Bread lines appeared
Thousands were out of employ
ment. and those who were. fortu-
nate enough to hold Jobs, were
called uDon to support those with
out EMPLOYMENT and in need. Such
was the picture immediately fol-
lowing tho first world war. and il
is entirely within the realm OF
things possible. that a similar
condition NAV follow in the wake
Of the conflict that is now being
waged.
What is the lesson TO be learned,
and what is the safe course to
follow now that We may be con-
fronted with a similar situation?
Then, life insurance policy was
about the only security on which
money, in the form of loans. was
obtainable. Then a, life insurance
policy represented one of the very
few investments that did not de-
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dred cents on the dollar in every
instance.
HAS STOOD TEST
Life insurance has stood the test
and should be of first consideration
in safeguarding the emergency that
may soon confront us. For a long
time investment, after sufficient
life insurance has been secured,
invest in Defense Bonds. They are
not only as sound as the Govern
ment itself. but will make possible
the means whereby the democratic
form of government we love and
enjoy may be perpetuated. Time
has proved that the institutions
As well as the individuals who laid
foundation of preparedness dur
ing periods of prosperity, prac-
ticed economy, and adhered to
sound, conservative methods, were
those who weathered former de
preSSlonS and survived.
The whole economic situation
has always moved in cycles, We
are going to continue to have wars
followed by depressions, and only
those who are sane in their think
ing and actions weather the storm.
While the economic and social
conditions for Negroes are not
what we should like for them to
be, we who have lived for the past
forty or fifty years realize a
gradual Improvement in inter
racial tolerance, cooperation, and
goodwill. Judging the depths from
which we have come, and, realiz-
ing the traditional prejudice that
exists between the different racial
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JuSt passed. Want and suffering
will strike at many homes now
carefree and happy.
Prepare for the worst now DON'T
let it happen to YOU
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old man could be buried in his
cricket pants with the club sash
round his waist.
Aunt Hattie stayed a while TO
help me close things up. She was
more hindrance than help because
Of course she ganged up with the
Upsal crowd from Germantown
and they all wanted To plan my
future for me. Either I'd ought
to go and live with Uncle and
Auntie in Manitou, or I'd ought
TO take a room at the Y. W, or
| could be nursemaid for some of
the Upsal cousins who were all
much younger than me.
I knew perfectly well what l
wanted, and had it all fixed up in
a couple of letters while Auntie
was trying to make up her mind
what ought to be done with the old
mahogany dresser.
l guess 1t was partly the strain
of what Id been going through.
I got the house sublet. and all the
stuff stored or disposed of, and
Auntie off on the train, and Myrtle
and / had howl and hug and
how good that old black cheek Of
hers tasted. | knew | hadn't played
fair with Wyn. l hadn't told him
anything and hadn't given him any
chance TO help me though God
knows he tried hard. l couldn't.
l was wound up tight and l just
had to keep on going or I'd crack.
He's almost psychic in his own
dumb way and that warm morning
he turned up in the Buick when l
was packing my things.
We drove down to the Shore.
Maybe it's healthy to be cruel 10
yourself thinking back. I guess we
thought then how bright and ini-
tiative We We're. acting on our own.
II looks to me now like the whole
thing was doped for us like story
plot.
After smell of salt you get smell
Of pines. ! was mostly asleep be
cause ] had to shut my eyes TO
keep sunset out OF them. II you
can't sleep in Jersey I don't know
where you would woke up and
found Wyn looking at little hotel
that was asleep too. buried in the
pines.
Sunburn and tiredness and Girls
com Street troubles and in love
and whiskey on top of all that. l
guess made me dopy. ! was like
somebody walking in somebody
else's sleep. We were SO happy. we
both fell asleep sitting in front OF
the fire.
The next day I guess fingers
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Skies may be gray and the
weather somber, hut the ski suits,
snow snuggies and other winter
sports outfits make the snow-laden
earth look as II it were sprinkled
with the gayest, maddest colors
of summer.
Tots and grown-ups, men and
women. are wearing bright flower
hues for their winter sports. For
people who still insist upon dra b
backgrounds for the main part Of
the outfit there are tams. hoods.
mittens, scarfs, belts and other
accessories that are dazzlingly
vivid. Maybe these gay bits don't
help your sports techniques. but
they certainly do keep you from
looking like a muffled mummy
while enjoying winter exercise.
Use soap and Water
Because these articles are made
to stand weather wetting, most of
them take to the deliberate wet
ting OF the washtub. too. After a
few wearings most of the items
need the revitalizing that soap and
water can give them.
II they are made of woodland
most Of them are-go at the wash
ing when you are full OF pep be-
cause wool washing is nothing to
dawdle over. Wash each color
separately in lukewarm su s
Douse up and down. but don't rub
Transfer to a second sudsy tub
and repeat the dunking. When the
garment is clean, squeeze out the
suds without wringing the materi.
ais Give It three rinsings in clear
lukewarm water. squeezing out
the water each time. After the