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The Detroit tribune. (Detroit, Mich.) 1935-1966, 1941-10-11
Jobs Hunt Men

With employment figures rising
Ia constantly new highs throughout
the nation. labor shortages con
tinue to be an acute problem in
many sections.
Jobs paying from $40 10 $500 a
month are going begging In Michi-
gan according 10 the state employ
ment service. Teachers are so
critically needed in many states
that schools have been unable TO
open. Shortages of agricultural la
Dor arc so great that crops have
rotted in the fields. and Arizona
officials are seeking PERMISSION TO
import $4,000 labcrcrs from Mexico.
Oregon has asked soldiers on fur
Tough 10 volunteer as harvest hands.
OPM's regional Labor Supply
committee urge men and women 10
register at once in their local Of
fees. In many areas workers are
being fitted for now jobs in train
ing programs sponsored by the La
bor Division OF the OPM.-ussued
by Office OF Production Manage
mcnt).
The Detroit tribune. (Detroit, Mich.) 1935-1966, 1941-10-11
A Dangerous Precedent

THE RECENT GRANTING Of liquor license to club in
Battle Creek for the exclusive" accommodation Of
the three thousand Negro soldiers qualered at Fl Custer
is looked upon by leading Negro lawyers in Michigan
dangerous precedent which might easily lead to the ssu
of other licenses to establish schools public Libraries
exclusively for Negroes not only in Battle Creek but in
other cities Of Michigan. also public parks, theaters
schools libraries and other public institutions for the
elusive accommodation Of white citizens
In commenting upon the issuance Of this special liquor
license for Negroes in Battle Creek, Attorney Oscar W.
Baker Of Bay City, one of Mchgans outstanding Negro
attorneys, says:
'In my opinion TO grant liquor license exclusively
for colored people in the State of Michigan very dan
gerous precedent is open wedge for
further discrimination such separate schools and the
aters in addition thereto TO grant license solely for
coored citizens might that license might be grant
solely white citizens All of this in opinion
illegal criminal and in direct violation Of the Michigan
Civil Rights statue"
The Tribune shares Attorney Bakers conviction on
this issue urge people to protest vigorously
against this and all similar trends toward racial discrm
nation.
The Detroit tribune. (Detroit, Mich.) 1935-1966, 1941-10-11
Check Your Speed

CHECK Your Speed" is the APP
peal made TO motorists throughout
the city this week as Detroit police
move into the second month OF
their Inter-precinct Traffic Safety
Contest Started last month as part
OF an about and continuing effort
TO reduce accidents, the contest has
already generated a competitive
spirit among business and civic
groups which are supporting police
in an attempt TO make this precinct
the safest one in the city.
Winner OF the first months COM
petition will be announced oct. 10
when contest judges will award a
large plaque furnished by the Traf-
fic Safety Association of Detroit TO
the precinct which the judges be-
lieve TO have done the best Job in
accident prevention work. Ratings
in the contest are based Oh acct
dent records for the month as well
as on educational and other efforts
made to reduce accidents.
Louis l.. Berg. superintendent Of
police. pointed out that the policy
OF high lighting major cause Of
accidents each month does not
mean that police will give less at
tention 10 other traffic violations.
The policy, he said. dovetails with
long-range plans Of the Traffic
Safety Association To inform the
public OF accident causes and 10
suggest driving habits which will
avoid them.
The Detroit tribune. (Detroit, Mich.) 1935-1966, 1941-10-11
BY WILLIAM l.. SHERRILL
ASSOCIATE EDITOR

| speaking II Il new. II does not
have n Wide spread history Of
Christianity. II promises much.
The "heathens after all should not
he judged too harshIy II, having
suffered slavery, rehabilitation, ex-
pIoltatlon and all kinds Of 0ppres-
sl,e measures nj the hands OF
.;hristlans- he tries 10 find In the
direction II .isms" the things
about which Christians only talk.
Peace and happiness. freedom
and independence are the blessings
which true followers OF Christ
should strive TO bestow upon hui
manity. True Christians would not
only live for these, but would will
ingly be cruched for them. When.
however, Christian dealings with
their darker brothers are conspic-
uous by the absence OF justice. toll
erance and fair play-when bigotry,
prejudice and the feeling OF SUI
periority seem the controlling fac
tors in Christian behavior. colored
peoples will seek means other than
Christianity TO gain these blessings.
WE ARE NOT COMMUNISTS.
We never have been. In fact, we
look with grave misgivings at the
feversh and skillful efforts OF the
paid hrelings OF Russia 10 make
Negroes everywhere believe that
their destiny is bound up with
communism and that there is no
salvation TO he found on any but
the communistic front.
The communists are wide awake
and are led by great leaders-men
Of foresight and cunning, who real
ize tho strength colorcd peoples
would bring to their cause. Know
ing his and feeling as, we do. II
behooyes us all the more plainly
10 warn the Christian world OF the
deep skopiicism which is seeping
through the colorcd races--a skep-
ticism horn OF the realization that
the Christian races and nations are
the worlds hardest oppressors to-
day.
THE RAPE OF AFRICA. China
and Australia and the exploitation.
Capitalization and destruction OF
their peoples Is being perpetratcd
by Christian peoples. Peoples.
whose lands are dotted with
churches and cathedraIs and in
which messengers OF God have
freedom OF speech and liberty OF
action. are the worst offenders
against the rights Of colored peO-
pie. The doctrine OF violence ap-
pears 10 find greatest expression In
ChriSUan powers. Christian Clylll-
yatlons-these are they who 'make
war 10 end war; and who regard
"bclipf on Cod and "keeplng y0ur
powder dry" rs necessary CONGO.
mltments. II their fine idenllsm Is
TO he achieved.
Let those who are alarmed re-
member that until the teachings of
Christ find exemplification In mems
deeds oppressed people Will con-
time 10 seek relief In all kinds Of
"isms."
The Detroit tribune. (Detroit, Mich.) 1935-1966, 1941-10-11
HYPOCRISY TO BLAME
IT'S NOT ENOUGH
DON'T JUDGE TOO lIARSHLY
WE WERE NOT COMMUNISTS
THESE ARE THEY
DARKER RACES WIDE.AWAkE

A LEADER OF thought in the
white world says that communism
is beginning to give Christianity
strong competition among the
darker races OF the world. In Chris
tianity is feeling any competition
on the part OF communism. for a
grip on the mind OF the darker
races, it has only itself to thank.
The purveyors of Christianity in
the past and those today who set
themselves up as examples OF
Christian dealing, have failed In
the practice OF that which they have
so long preached.
The amazing and audacious Chris
tian nations which profess a pas
sion for the saving OF mems souls
and all the while keep busy soaring
and hrutalizing these same souls.
are themselves to blame II their
converts. now grown skeptical turn
all dlttuilNt thl W lHt tAHODlhto
OF other gospels and "isms."
TALKING About the cruciiied
Christ and mouthing beautiful plat.
iiudes Il not enough Ii Christian.
ity i 10 grip and hold the darker
races. Something more Is needed.
Christians must lay more stress
upon (hris's Impotence with can't
ing hypocrisy and the -holler-than-
thou" attitude which permeated the
lives Of the superior people" OF
his day Just as Is does those Of oui
day.
The Christ 81 tho New Testament
was. first and foremost, an eman-
cipator liberaior. He was con-
ccrned about mans misery and suf-
fcrings He fed their stOmachs,
and clothed their bodies. He
preached and lived the brother
hood OF man and the common ia
lhcrhood OF God. He was found at
all times on the side OF tolerance.
justice and righteous dealing, one
with the other.
Were Christ 10 appear on earth
today. he would in anger and scorn
condemn the bigotry, intolerance
and reccit so firmly intrenched in
the hearts Of those who are leaders
OF christian Civilization" He
would not wait to make q speech
or call n conference. but with the
fire and courage OF the past lie
would drive the money changers
out OF the Temple.
If COMM NISM is the awful
and unmitigated evil Christian ma
tons would have non-Christian ma
iion believe and II communists are
competing with Christians fer con
vcrts in the ranks OF colored poo
pies. tho fact remains that the com
munists can only win as the Chris
tianizcrs fail.
Communism ms we know II today
Is Of recent growth. In n manner
The Detroit tribune. (Detroit, Mich.) 1935-1966, 1941-10-11
PUBLIC


Through this column each week
tho writer will gather and present
the opinions and views OF various
citizens on pertinent questions OF
The day. Questions will be asked
and the answers printed will be the
views q those interviewed.
QUESTION: There have been so
many opinions ON whether Joe
Louis. the heavy weight champion.
should retire. DO you think he
should retire! Ii so, whyl
ANSWER: Yes. think he should
retire. lie should be able 10 live a
normal married life and perhaps
rear a family, Also while he is
siiil young he can 20 to school and
complete his education.
MISS POSTELLA GRESHAM.
Secretary 10 Attorney Chas.
Berry.
Suite 20S Tobin Building.
ANSWER ca: My answer Is no.
While | feel he is wealthy enough
10 stop fighting. am OF the opln-
ion that he should continue fight
Ing until new hope has been de-
yeloped. II Joe should leave the
fight game now, the fight interest
would drop. Joe has added more
fight fans to the boxing game than
any other fighter.
ALBERT PAkEMAN,
Bondsman
$40 T.. Adams.
ANSWER ca: Yes. Joe should
hang up his gloves and live the life
OF a normal boy. He has rtesiab-
lished the boxing game and at tho
same time promoted goodwill he
tween the races Although his ex-
IL from the game would hurt tho
box office, he has given the boys
something TO shoot az.
Or. POWELL JOHNSON,
Dentist,
Hastings ST. at wilkins.
ANSWER "a: Yes Joe should
stop lighting. He has iakca on ev-
crybody in his field and We do net
have anyone left to give any real
competition. He is the tops and
should leave his name on the rec
ord as the greatest fighter OF all
time
JOE JOHNSON. owner.
Jchnsons super Service
Station. McGraaw al 2jtn.
ANSWER 10; YES: Nov is the
lime for Toe TO step cut OF the fight
game and retire. lie has attained
success greater Than anc other
hoxer ever will lie is an inspira-
iion N tho race and should not
continue because II he is defeated
il might be bot on the ending OF
a brilliant career.
CHAUNCEY HYLAND. Mgr,
Cozy Corner.
Hastings cor. Alcxandrine.
ANSWER 60: Yes He can stop
fighting now because he has not
collected many marks and still has
his perfect health and good looks.
II he continued 10 fight he might
end up bfoke and punch drunk.
MISS MYRA WYCHE,
Music Teacher,
4SJ7 Parker
The Detroit tribune. (Detroit, Mich.) 1935-1966, 1941-10-11
Organization

THERE is BEAUTY. inspiration
and satisfaction In achieving
effective organization where there
is a moving cause behind it. There
is encouragement. disappointment
and dispair in the failure TO effec-
tuate organization where some inn
portant cause is sacrificed. Our
racial struggle for progressiyeness
in our community life has witness
ed time and again the futility OF
our efforts at organization. Many
times II seemed we were about to
achieve II in some vital cause only
suddenly To see ii structure crum-
BILE and fall to pieces. Thus would
come TO light some fatal weakness
in the bodys strength and struc-
turc.
WHEN WE ANALYzE organiza-
w tion. we simply tear apart the
human elements, the strength and
quality OF the necessary human
elements and judge It by such a
standard. II is as strong or as weak
as the resolution. loyalty, enthusi-
asm, intelligence OF the members
and the effectiveness OF its leader
ship.
THE ELEMENTARY fact in or
i ganization is that majority
of It's members must have for them
selves a fundamental understanding
Of its detectives and what is also
mportant-an understanding OF
the qualities Of the leader calcu-
lated To bring about those objec-
tives. Where a member OF an or
ganization has demonstrated his de-
yotion, determination. sincerity.
ability, cooperation and sacrifive
for the cause. no better guarantee
IN the selection OF right leader
can he had. II is then up TO the
members TO select such a leader,
regardless OF their personal likes
or dislikes. and remain loyal 10
him so long as he delivers that
brand Of service TO the organization.
THERE is BEAUTY and satisfac-
tion is seeing bodies of citizens
in n democracy band themselves
together into organizations TO work
and fight for justice, mutual bene-
fits. racial iniustces. Advancement
OF labor conditions. welfare OF
children or any other moving cause.
II is quite unusual 10 witness
body OF white women and mon band
themselves together 10 fight for
higher wages. shorter hours and
better working conditions. harness
themselves TO Negro leadership in
order TO accomplish their detectives.
The Detroit tribune. (Detroit, Mich.) 1935-1966, 1941-10-11
Keep Smallpox Out OF Detroit

The Department OF Health IS cau-
toning all persons who live in Dc
troit and are not vaccinated against
smallpox that they are taking
chances with a serious disease.
There have been no cases o.
smallpox in the city in the last
several month, Or. Bruce y. Doug
las, health commissioner says
However. number OF persons have
come To tho city 10 work and many
have come from rural communities
in which the need for vaccination
was lcss urgent than IT Is In a large
The Detroit tribune. (Detroit, Mich.) 1935-1966, 1941-10-11
How Did webb DO II!

THE ACE NEGOTIATOR called
from New York by the Kresge
store grew red in the face because
Of Webb's smart work as a nego-
tiator for the union. and when he
sought 10 crawl out OF corner
where Webb's parry had put him.
found himself always faced with
the solid wall OF the union support
ing Webb. He asked Webb one day.
how did you get TO he the leader
OF these people? why never even
heard OF such thing In all of my
experience" webb answered him
Il began here many years ago as
janitor and ] am janitor today. /
have done my job efficiently. have
been reliable. have been accom-
modating and helpful as I could be
10 the newly hired salesgirls and
i have never tried to get fresh with
any OF them"
JOHN WEBB has always been an
y even-tempered, solid. honest,
reliable character possessed OF n
The Detroit tribune. (Detroit, Mich.) 1935-1966, 1941-10-11

John WEBB IS a colored porter
y employed by the Krcsge State
Street store for many years. There
arc seventeen colored porters en-
ployed here. or the three hundred
and twenty-five employees. about
two hundred and ninety are white
sales girls and a majority OF them
come from such states as Alabama.
Tennessee and Georgia. In re-
cent unionizing drive all OF the
Kresge employees were welded into
one solid union 10 obtain higher
wages. shorter hours and better
working conditions. John webb's
energy. brain and character were
thrown into this drive and he
played a very important part in
the drives success. His courage,
determination. sincerity. honesty
and ability as an organizer and
negotiator were recognized by all
other employees ~ especially the
southern white cirls-and Webb
was signally honorcd by them in
cleciing him TO one OF the most I'm
portant offices within the gift of the
union.
The Detroit tribune. (Detroit, Mich.) 1935-1966, 1941-10-11
A NON-PARTISAN
NEWSPAPER
The Labor And Political Fron|
By Attorney Alfred Casey
Associate Editor

great store OF common sans.
mas been a hard working mae. ~
ways exerting himself iorss sa y y
upbuilding OF his craft and : n.y.. ~
ana ueyolee Of masonry. /, N J,
the years OF work as ;,s,, ~
hresges store, Webb has hsss , !.
est, efficient and a gentleman v soa'
all OF the girls trusted ana NV
upon for advice in regard IA WV, Nv
things about the store. Hs Cav a
a reputation for hclpfulnes' ' :.
trustworthiness among all. ~
WHEN a FEW Of the girls dseis.,
" to begin their drive. the son..'
out John Webb TO assist ,hs- ~
Webb fully Endorsed and rsss ~
that the store had not and v.ru
not give him a promotion beess'.
OF his color and the last No, I.
could do would he 10 work d ,,,,.
me standard OF the lob that h mn
he therefore went 10 wo,L !.
only among the seventeen y,,..
janitors but also among All 4.
other employees Of the store sis
whom he came into contact y.
talked Clio unionism TO an a..
among all. He drove forward 4.
cause OF the union fearIes,ly m.
ceasingly and effectively. Tn. y
fort was kept up until the emil,
personnel of this store was sol5l,
organized.
DURING ALL Of this time then
- was fear and trembling IN man,
OF the hearts OF the Negro portsr
They told Webb time and ar,l,
that he was being hoodwinked 4,
the girls; that they would not stand
by him; that he would he douhs
crossed and they all would IOy
their jobs. webb told the girI lead.
ers of the fears Of his co-workers
the other portcrS. But these rI,l,
from Alabama and other southern
states, told webb that he could al.
solutely have fnll faith In them.
That they would not accept any
benefits from tho conference unla
the janitors got what they wanted
you lead the argument for vhn
you want and We will hack you up
The Detroit tribune. (Detroit, Mich.) 1935-1966, 1941-10-11

iroductory meeting In course In
Defense Gardening. sponsored by
the Public Library. the University
OF Michigan and the Ferry-Morsc
Seed company.
Friday. Oct. II. 7:45 pm. "A pro-
gram arranged by the Music and
Drama department OF the library.
Or. Francis York and Miss Nellie
r. Huger will speak, and Robert
William Robinson, baritone. will
sing.
The Detroit tribune. (Detroit, Mich.) 1935-1966, 1941-10-11
THUS IT Was ~ John vsl


was elected TO the Steering
committee TO participate in tie
negotiations. He met the ace negc-
tiator and won on all points urged
In behalf OF the por,ers hut also o.
many others for the general wage
increase for all Of the employees
True 10 their word these southern
girls back him M on every pom!
urged. They joered at the con,
pany's negotiators argument and
he was compelled 10 conceds all 10
portant points urged by the unlci
A contract was signed embracing
all Of these gains Of higher wak's
shorter hours and better working
conditions. The fears Of the portsr
were banished and all employsa
there became more than ever ons
solid uniOn
The Detroit tribune. (Detroit, Mich.) 1935-1966, 1941-10-11
EDITORIAL PAGE
AUTUMN


BY Irene Cole Croxt0n
AMBER. gold and red,
a Summer days have fed,
Autumn now Is here,
Sullen. sad and drear.
Birds have flown away.
Clouds are bleak and gray.
Fast the falling rain
Upon my window pane.
Like the falling leaf
May soul bowed in grief,
My love gone for aye
Ne'er TO pass this away.
Mine heart sore oppressed
Blecds within my breast
My love sweep away
On an Autumn day.
The Detroit tribune. (Detroit, Mich.) 1935-1966, 1941-10-11
Melh Honnred

THEN CAME the elections 10 III
4 the offices OF stewards and us
all important governing COMMITS
The TOP COMMITTEE. the GOV
erning body OF tho union. When IN
union members mot NJ the foa
Shelby hotel after Tho succesA''
and satisfactory negotiations p'as
tically every emrlcyer Of the s'or
was present. when the time cans
for nominations for the Top Oo1
mittee, two OF the sales girls JUMP
cd 10 the floor and Webbs nsn'
got a double motion for nomlnr
ton. But needless TO menu'a
Webb beat his opponcn, py "
overwhelming majority for ihls "
sition. II was n signal victory im
character. ability and devotion y
duty without regard 10 race eTe'a
or color" and 1t was won py NV.
southern salesgirls. Wehh was -,
elected TO the position of s'eV''S
We 2 again that there Is O''..
~. inspiration and satisfaction |"
achieving effective ORGANIZATION
advance a cause with wnion W.
are identified. That Is one Of '''
inherent basis OF this Ame'l'"
Democracy. webb has shown NV
to throw off the color complex nip I.
self and win his way to inc NV
an organized labor unit almosl =,
tirely white workers. He Threw =,
the color complex and won DE Wy /.
on character and ability. lns ~.
the great genius OF me WIZ. -.
American. in organization -,,, 1
ability to pick character, ami M
and loyalty back Il up. Now nv W
the Negro is in the labor union, N
tho tens OF thousands, ne ms M
ponder the fact that WeOO =
demonstrated.
49, -
Attorney-At-Law ~ I'm
Phone IUs e'"'
Imperial Valley press., 1941-01-13

IMPERIAL, Jan. 13.-The First
Baptist church in Yuma, Arizona
was the setting Sunday for wed
ding, solemnized at high noon
which will interest many in I'm
perial Valley, that of Sarah Jones
and Dale Beeler, both of Imperial
The Rev. Mr.. Gillswater read the
service in the presence of a grouo
CT relatives who motored to Yuma
for the wedding.
w. H. Jones, father of the bride,
gave her in marriage, and she ne
yer looked more attractive than in
her smart suit of soldier blue an1
her matching blue hat. She wore a
corsage of white gladiolas.
Mrs. Jake jones was the bride.
matron-of- honor and she wa
goWned in dark blue, while tn
flower girl, little Frances Jones
sister of the bride, wore a frock ir
peach shade.
Jake Jones, brother of the bride
served Mr.. Beeler as his best man
Family Dinner
Immediately after the ceremon,
the family had a dinner in tn,
park, the beautiful three-tieret
wedding cake being served at thi
time.
The bride and bridegroom are a
Imperial Valley press., 1941-01-13
Imperial Valley Press

Established April 90, 1901
published every afternoon except
saturday and Sunday Saturday
afternoon issue now succeeded
by the Sunday Post t-Press, es-
tabiished 1880 by the Imperial
Valley Publishing company, 625
State Street. Ell Centre. Calf.
Paul Jenkins, publisher; A. c..
Johnston. vice-president and gem
eral manager; f. A. Fitzhugh,
secretary and managing editor.
west Holiday Co, Inc, National
Advertising Representatives.
Entered at Eel Centre, California
post office as second class mat
ter.
Subscription rates: In California,
Sc per copy.
In conjunction with the Post
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months, $4.00; one year, $3.50;
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Publishers Association,
Imperial Valley press., 1941-01-13
Char|ene Wolf Married to
Leroy Jones Sunday

cred taffeta frock and her bouquet
was a duplicate of the maid of hon.
or's nosegay. Her only ornament
was pearl necklace.
Jack Jones, brother of the BRIDE
groom. acted as his best man and
Bill Wolf, brother of the bride,
and Forbes Fergus, of Bisbee, Ari-
zona, served as ushers.
Mrs. Wolf, mother of the bride,
was smart in dark blue with white
accessories and a corsage of gar
denias. Mrs. Jones, mother of the
bridegroom, wore black and white
and corsage of gardenias.
. Wedding Trip
Immediately after the wedding
Mr.. and Mrs. Jones left on their
honeymoon, the brides going-away
outfit being in the modish cadet
blue. All accessories were in black
and she wore a corsage of orchids
Mr.. and Mrs. Jones will be at
home to their friends after Jan. 27
at 1893 Olive avenue.
Both families are we'll known in
Ell Centre and the young people
have a host of friends among the
younger set, making their marriage
of considerable interest.
Both Mr.. and Mrs. Jones are
graduates of Central and the bride
is popular member of the Junior
Ten Thousand club. Mr.. Jones is
sales representative for a nationally
known paint concern.
Out-of-town guests at the we'd
ding included: Mr.. and Mrs. E. l..
Callison and their son, Terry, and
Mrs. T. w. Newell, all of Bisbee.
Arizona. Mrs. Newell is Mrs. Volts
sister, and Mr.. Callison, their bro
ther. Other out-of-town guests were
Mrs. w. A. Callison of Brawley
grandmother of the bride; Mr.. and
Mrs. L. F. Igo of Brawley; Mrs. P.
.. Buyman, sister Of the BRIDE
groom; Mr.. Buyman and their son.
all of Pomona; another sister, Mrs.
l.. Taylor and Mr.. Taylor of San
Diego, and Mrs. Ruth johnson of
Pomona.