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The Detroit tribune. (Detroit, Mich.) 1935-1966, 1942-07-18
Mother Necessity

WE ARE taught from childhood the wonders Of
" Mother Nature, whose frown is the storm Of
Winter and whose smile Is the glorious springme
Mother Nature has companion who has long since
become mother, and her name is Mother Neces-
sity." Little Is said from time TO time about this
grand old lady but she is playing her part in the
affairs OF men and nations. II she were the mother
OF inventions only. hers would be a large place in
the history OF mankind but she is more than this
She often shapes the destinies of the nations.
Mother Necessity drives enemies into each 9th
ers arms for protection at times In startling fash
ion. She often shapes the destinies OF the nations
She the north and south against each other IN
the civil conflict and wrought the Negroes emancipa-
ton. She beckoned TO the white Christians OF the
north and pointed out the opportunities OF the freed
and philanthropy surged in the breast OF North
ern Christians and Christian colleges the
result Mother Necessity is whispering gently in
the ears OF the south and nation saying. II ihoi
woudst myself be saved thou must save thy brother
in black, and there is bringing NJ OF generation
of whites who not willing TO their SUI
perory' by color alone.
Mother Necessity has taken Negro soldiers 10
Australia the erstwhie white mans land whore the
sign, For White only has become proyerhal
What is more they welcomed with enthusiasm.
The landing OF Negro troops in Australia at the
behest OF Mother Necessity and not Congress rechs
and parliament The only reason Negro soldio are
in Australia is because they needed there.
Mother Necessity!
Let us turn moment to much-magned Russia.
This country has been the Negro among the nations.
There is no other nation that has borne such abuse
and misrepresentation. The Russia OF the Reds
synonomy of all that politically and socially
ugly and unorthodox. II once upon time II was
greater TO have been Roman than king in the
case OF Russia being Russian than be-
ing slave
But today how changed. Russia Is the only hero
among the nations. Treacherous Japan stabbed us
In our backs. II Is true she should never have GOT
ten TO our backs-we had them turned while debating
racial superiories and nferiorities. Germany is
PLAYING the ignominious role OF all-wogld breand.
Italy the land OF Verdi and Garibald and Michael
The Detroit tribune. (Detroit, Mich.) 1935-1966, 1942-07-18
EDITORIAL PAGE
By Dean Gordon B. Hancock
(For AMP
Betueen The Lines

Angelo is become a hench-nation among the nations
Great Britain has become specialist III successlui
retreats before superior numbers 10 our own
United States has become the victim of Wheeersm
and Lndberg hism. When we think OF how congress
'politicalized" while our defenses were not MADE
sure: and while the lightnines OF war were ALREADY
striking before eyes they were bent on lettering
our great President. il makes Us sick at heart; ana
when we think that Pearl Harbor was made possible
by this political trckstersm we are inclined TO be
unforgiying toward the present congress.
when we read that the real explanation OF our
blight in the Pacific was the refusal OF congress 10
lei the President dispose military and naval
forces as Mother Necessity required, We almost de-
SPAR OF democracy. But how different with Russia
who saw what was coming and prepared; ana thus
becomes the saviour OF nations This country ~
bound up with Russia not because they love the
Russians but because OF the pleadings of Mother Ne
cessty.
Some weeks ago the Negroes seemed irate because
somebody wanted labels in our blood banks. The
whites OF course did not want TO get the blood mixed
lest some Negro blood found its way into some white
person. Preference for Negro blood is by no means
unanimous among Negroes themselves, and just why
the Negro would want the white man TO be different
to this matter is hard 10 understand. The white man
like the Negro has perfect right to cay whose
blood shall go into his veins. They are his veins
II the white has scrupes about his transiusons
and the Negro has not. il IS not hs fault
Let Mother Necessity settle that point When Ne
gro blood will dying white man he viii take
il lying down. II nursing at the breast OF Black
mamnlies' has not hurt the white man cer'alniy d
little Negro blood will although the said Negro
blood is terrible handicap in the goth century
world For that matter do not want any Of Wheel
ers and Lindbereh's blood in my veins.
Let's have done with this racial nervousness"
that rejects common sense propositions and posts
a feeling OF nferory oftimes In silly resentments
Mother Necessity is at present whispering in he
OF this country saying Let the Negro up and
seize Jap a German instead Mother Necessity
has hundred stunts 20 try The present situa
ton, thanks be- Mother Necessity whether the
daughter of Mother Nature dare not say God
BLESS hertz.
The Detroit tribune. (Detroit, Mich.) 1935-1966, 1942-07-18
Turn On The Light

NEGRO NsN~H ADEkS are frequently criticized for
~ li0ey % he arous Ills and inius-
re, .af rot PEOPLE. Thl, is particularly true
ring ile war crisis. In The opinion Of Ct
tfc fort and reards efforts at
sod operation. fox Negroes to air their
racial discrimination experience
N ti. ,cv The democratic nation in
ale ror. only in proportion
oy equality before ne law. equality
ttc Constitutional righ Of life, lber-
q happine.. rgardess Of race. colo
1ndion 81 'ude. When these cit
dcried renlter> Of race, any
t@sr, with a. j-t cause. il thereby
cotf' aad dangerous condition which threat
IL 'He er tzcn- and our democracy, itself
Mhtne evils arise. he melight of publicity
fo.l4 ee hem Injustice cannot thrive in
the ntsgi d nahiictv. 4s disease germs cannot
ffulI-r p nsn eXnoseG 20 SUM ight
we az rt f4e'e IN ciernaly going around with
chils ga or laer> but when have just grievances
n ~ aeten limitation. mob violence and other forms
~ Alasfce ta .Dlcity we g1e these conditions helps
arouse Tho rs o American fair play and therefore
Wofe nel - INC entire nation. as well ourselves.
The Detroit tribune. (Detroit, Mich.) 1935-1966, 1942-07-18
Blasting False Theories

THE BOMBS that are falling the various battle fronts
OF the world IN the present globa not only
blasting critics and destroying boundary lines and changing
the geography OF Europe and ASIA but those same bombs
are also blasting false theories They have expcd-
ca he theory hat bateships formidable than
bombing planes The theory that our enemies in the Pa
cihc could be defeated within few weeks has also
exploded. Another false theory that is gradually being
punc,ured and which Will become completely blast
cd as the war progresses is the theory that color deter
mines racial nferior'y and racial superiority and that
white Americans and ooored Americans cannot work to-
ceiher IN defense plants and night side by side in unity and
amtv IN the 5 armed services We can work together
for country in harmony and equality. and this
is exactly what VIII have be done before we and our
allies win the war against the aGgressorS.
Acting on the theory that white and Negro soldiers
cannot re, together sponsors Of recent moonlight
boat outing for service barred Negro soldiers fyom
the boat We wonder if separate transport ships Would
be recommended by Americans Of this type, transport
hte troops and black troops distant fighting tonts
What We need N the present crisis is less separatsh and
more uni,y
Despite theories to the contrary Negro seameh and
fighters sailing the Seven Seas the American
transports tanker~ and naval craft which white fell
low Americans sail.
They harinr The labors and the same perils
from submarines hat their white OmradeSshare
Here's typical example 4 British ship recent ydocked
~ Florida and pat ashore several Seamen from AN
American shp which had been torpedse--rnd sunk far
rad erttea or the ocean under blserng sun and with
can.s supplies food and water for nearly thirty days
g-ree of then were eooged The other white.
After erii ne tor three weeks. and when nearly OK
haustes from atgic hGnger and thirst of the white
-eanlfN 1nih rNn Texas, suggested that they pray.
ttNI asNAl tf-ctifr iN the little open boat white ard
aorea ee. l. islt,i God 10 deliver them. They
fEse Na nG 4ttae end Of several days the British
snip sighted fert and picked them up
Nte ARE rta!n hist Americans of both
ea 4 u IN he same hoax. Texans and other
bite rfr- ln fac'. all in the nation
to. tte eid a H. Of AL creeG> and all sections of
iae land. ana K tial sai or sink gether
The Detroit tribune. (Detroit, Mich.) 1935-1966, 1942-07-18
Soldiers In Overalls

THE MILLIONS Of men and women workers in de-
Tense factories and other vital points behind the fight
ing lines soldiers in overals They are rendering an
indispensable service and deserve the highest commenda
ton
Like our fighters al the battle fronts these industrial
workers striking mighty blows for freedom and vic
tory They working sweating and in many cases are
skng and losing their lives their Jobs But unlike our
soldiers in uniforms, soldiers in overals liberty
work working at will When labor conditions
not 20 their liking they have the privilege of going
strikes, and this privilege it too often used the detr
ment of our effort.
Our soldiers at the front have many hardships face
hut would be considered doya their part if they
should decide throw down their guns and refuse fight
because of some real or imaginary grievance.
Our soldiers in uniforms az the fighting fronts, and
those in overas defense plants the home front
equally important When think how seriously de-
Tense production is hampered, however by such labor
strikes as occurred weeks ago the local Hudson
Naval arsenal and last week at the Thinker Axle plant
hen white workers went strikes in protest against the
employment and promotion of Negro defense workers.
thing becomes evident 1t thpreudice and sefshness
must give way to patriotism and unity of action.
Our forces at the front and at home must cooperate
fer all of US are soldiers. fighting for common victory
against foe. None of US have moral right to
throw down tools in the heat Of battle
The Detroit tribune. (Detroit, Mich.) 1935-1966, 1942-07-18

fore they wake up?
Successful Passionate
TURNING THE uages OF time to the religious side
of Peoples Daily Dongs' Or. George W. Baber
pastor OF Ebenezer AME church. here in Detroit
engineered successfully campaign In six years that
many ministers laborng in the religious world are
not able TO accomplish during their life time. II
1895 Ebenezer church with membership about 500.
took over the building Willis and Brush streets
at a cost of $4,000. Many said that the church
would not he paid for. but today Ebenezer AME
church / Stree OF debt. The congregation has IN
creased from 500 members six years ago to more
than 1000. This could not have been accomplished
without the cooperation OF both pastor and congre
cation. That is what has been carried out in En-
enezer. DR.. Baber the members OF this church and
all the officials to be commended for such splen
did showing. This is proof again that there are
churches that can prove where the money raised
is spent
Law Il Law-FOr Once
NEW PAGE in human justice was written in the
"a courts OF Decatur Ala, last week when white
youth given hfeen-year sentence in the state
peniteniiary for the rape of a 2S-year old coored
school teacher.
1t took the all-white jury only 40 minutes to re-
turn the guilty verdict The state Solicitor asked
that the white youth be given the electric chair but
he received a long prison sentence instead.
The state prosecutor demanded Justice to be meed
out 10 the White youth. Said he Suppose the de
PENDANT was Negro guilty of raping white wom-
an? You know what would happen So sentence this
defendant 10 the electric chair"
The Detroit tribune. (Detroit, Mich.) 1935-1966, 1942-07-18
WEEKLY COMMENT.


old elms which rears maiestlaf
it's crown OF Nldespreadla
branches leayc-clustcred COW
more than so feet into he an. N
climb the tree involved 100 mud
risk for the lad SO he has nuna
the baby blue lay with asslduoi
care and boyish soliciinde. The ".
tie blue jay is thriving for uAn
today when this is being wrilltt
the baby jay was also being ~
by one OF its parents.
Tragedy entered today into ~
lives OF our ncighbor's boy and laA
OF the baby blue jay. II seems lal
shortly after the mother or aug
bird had fed its dislodged ~
thriving Offspring. something M
Cured that ended the existence |.
the food-bearer. Flying BACK
parent blue jay dropped IKE
plummet into the back yaid Of !.
boys home. An examination :.
the bird by the mother OF 'ne m
and the boy himself disclosed
marks on its feathered body Y, u
broken wings. the only nollceao.
thing was its craw seemed Q''
empty OF food. -.
Our neighbor's boy mas been r y.
consulate all the day long ..
more than an hour he vas
tears. Tomorrow with some Q, =. y,
other kids OF the neignoo'', y.
there will he a funeral VIA y. .s
burial Of the parent-bird ID
backyard OF the boys home
meath the spreading branches I"
lilac bush. i.
From this sad story-iras''
you " lads Iife--comes ~"
with the death OF the parenF~
the little blue Jay whose rap''''
appetite heretofore satiehed Oy "
and bird, has now began F"
itself The moral IS ut Is '"
for us to start doing som'l''S
for ourselves and not always >"
ing to the other fellow I0'
tenancc."
The Detroit tribune. (Detroit, Mich.) 1935-1966, 1942-07-18
SENTENCE SERMONS
BY REV. FRANZ CLARENCE LOWRY


Christian religions has no ceilings. but If you
don't walk carefully you'll bump your head
The FBI OF religion is. Fidelity. Bravery and In
tegrity
The road to and peace is not familiar TO
those who 80 all TO pieces
To stop crime the process must be begun at the
cradle.
man who is always giving the other fellow the
run around can't expect square deal" for him
self.
When you making toward goal. there is no
time left TO make believe"
Don't let it be said that the only thing you give
10 the world freely is your ill-will.
You may not know much about music. but You
can be natural.
II you try to be yourself at all times folks win
see the same person all the time
To be fair with ones self. no one else will %,
cheated VIZ 80
Sin sometimes gets into high places because ca.
tan Is specialist at making people hieh-mindad
Jesus Is the light Of the world /" b,t man 49,,
out that light when they turn Christ down ~
The Detroit tribune. (Detroit, Mich.) 1935-1966, 1942-07-18
A GLANCE AT THE NEGRO
POLITICIAN
(ContInued from last week.


THE QUESTION Is often raised as
TO how the Negro politician
gets his standing with the white
office-holder. namely: senators.
governors. mayors. county and city
officials. How does he get TO be
the favorite one. whose advice and
counsel Is sought upon matters
affecting the Negro group. To those
unfamiliar with the ways OF poll
ties, the favorite is looked upon az
smart. slick fellow. possessing
special charm or just lucky guy.
All OF which is untrue.
When the white office-holder
picks Negro politician upon
whom he leans for advice and as
sistance: he usually selects the
Negro who has impressed him as
being reliable. intelligent. loyal and
industrious. And once this favor
tie one selected he holds his posi-
ton of influence just so long as
he remains loyal. truthful and
helpful TO the office-holder. II he's
caught lying, grating or unable IL
produce AT the polls on election
day. he IS usually supplanted by
another who does possess the quail
ties necessary for political leader
ship So when you see Negro poi
itician hae the ear OF certain
official. do not knock or criticize
him for he has usually earned his
place by hard work and loyalty. II
you want 10 replace him you will
have to show superior ability I'm the
political field. because knocking and
abuse will not ret him moved. The
rules OF the political game are very
simple. you help those who help
you. In matters OF patronage
there is never enough'to 20 around
so the best qualified and most loyal
gets the first call. II the politician
Is one who takes bribes. time will
take care OF him: he Will eventual
ly take some "hoi" money and
meet his deserved ignomnious enl.
IN no is honest and truthful he
will retain the respect and conf
dence Of the officc-holder and the
affection of some OF those he has
been able 10 help
In my last weeks article. | said
that the Negro politician was u
Alison man between the Negro peo-
pie and the white Official Now
what are the qualifications neces-
sary for one to play such an im-
poriant and difficult role? Besides
the qualities OF honesty nimbleness
OF mind, one must possess a pro-
found and thorough knowledge of
the psychology OF his people. lie
must know how and whore they
live: how they feel and what they
are thinking. For in raising the
proper issues In campaign this
knowledge is basic. II is obvious.
therefore. that the only way 20
The Detroit tribune. (Detroit, Mich.) 1935-1966, 1942-07-18

Life" will be the subiee' y '..'.,
lesson-sermon In all VH n,
Science churches throusnO''
world on Sunday, July ~ :.
The golden text John s !. HIrr
as the Father hath I've :. ~. 50
self: so hath He given 70
to have life IN Himself ,.s
Among the Bible citations .ons,. y M, "a
passage Il John i:5l' lard S~ <
IL the message we na'e tht
Hin. and declare unto - o
God Is light. and 10 III"
darkness at ALL . "a
Correlative passages % y tsr''
from the Christian seles '.s I'D
hook. "science and HeaI - x,r|
Kov 10 the Scriptures ,S.,,osl,i'
Baker EDDY. include the 'V = "a
%. 2sal. "Because LlIe ,,,slsit
Life must be eternal. sep AN y.
Life Is the evsrlastins ! md 81
Being who wac and - .s,s
be. whom nothing can
The Detroit tribune. (Detroit, Mich.) 1935-1966, 1942-07-18
A NON-PARTISAN
NEWSPAPER
Contribs -.
By JOSEPH c. COLES

gain this knowledge Il h,
contact with the people in -, @sa
OF life. II he is wiss ana ven
snob he will gain knowleds. Ao'
his mingling with the peoe,. a y
cannot be obtained from boos oh y
professors. He must eyIncs
cere interest in people and ., a
give an attentive and svmns,s
ear to their complains srs
sires. IL he is inslncere ana ~.
bish the people are quIck - s.'e
this and will refuse 10 coor ...
with him. This is the rea.n.
many of our college and mn.
sity trained men. Who belors
those Greek-letter fraterni,las
not make good politicians Ths :.
pie resent their snobbishness "a
will not follow them.
However. It is possible sor III
OF great learning and schol,,.sj
to develop popular followIuss ~
Is because great minds are humss
simple. direct and without ina Ivy
ity and egotism of the haIt.h','1
intellectual. Pope aply said. ]
"A little learning is a dans,,. /
Gus thing.
Drink deeply or touch not n.
Pierian spring,
Shallow draughts intoxicate a.
brain.
But drinking largely sobers M
again"
To win the affection and coned,,,
OF the common people one m,,]
feel that they are as good as A, ,
for a patronizing and condesc,,i]
ing attitude will not inspire M
con fdence.
The next important thing Il J
thorough understanding OF VIM
people. This Is a very dInIu]
thing 10 acquire. as II COM
through years OF dealing with th.r|
So many of our people do no, N
quire this knowledge because
the lack Of opportunity for us,|
citation with them In dealing u3
public officials fine personal oaa3
ties are essential one should Y
polished. we'll read and iniellWts]
ally developed to meet these nj
on n basis OF equality A neat al
pearance and a respect for an ID
fetal time when appearing heici
him for a conference are prime M
quisites for success IN getting N
things desired. This work IaHi
in the category OF pcrsa nal salsI1
manship and II tho Negro pollilclII
can sell himself he will be II 1
better position 20 help his peope|
In the two articles have wit
ten have tried 20 describe M
functions and role OF the poliliciA:
IN Negro life. for my readers iS'
the purpose Of giving them a tulle
understanding, ard hoping THEREBY
To lay a basis for fuller cooperatln
between the political leader a.;
the people they serve.
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CONTINUED from page 100

stricken people running 10 and fro,
trying to hurdle the dying and dead
bodies In the street. seeking some
kind OF shelter to escape the enemy
gunners. More bombs rain from the
skies, more fires break out, which
a few OF the populace are trying to
control by inefficient methods.
BY this time the entire east side
OF Detroit has become seethlns
caldron In which are being roast-
ed alive the bodies OF the blind.
deaf. the halt. men. women and
children to appease the appalling
hunger OF that CHASTITY war lord.
Mars. Roads are blocked. people
are being roasted alive By high
The Detroit tribune. (Detroit, Mich.) 1935-1966, 1942-07-18
Lower Eastside Unprepared For Air Raids

tension electric wires. poles are
down, the east side has become
what war has made IL. Finally,
what has seemed hours OF misery
has been really but a few minutes,
the enemy bombers have been
fought off.
List OF casualties are 1856 dead.
500 manned and crippled. posi-
bly, for life, all totaled 1856 people.
of which $500 are children ana
babies. may be one OF yours In
cluded. so I say TO you, men and
women, citizens OF Detroit. Amcri-
cans all. united In theory for the
destruction OF Nazism and its CO.
horts. Enroll now, don't wait until
tomorrow, but NOW. and prepare
yourself 10 take your place In "a
The Detroit tribune. (Detroit, Mich.) 1935-1966, 1942-07-18

organization that believes IN tho
freedom and equality OF America >
We have learned that Lieut. col,
Kelly was Catholic and tha,
his bombardier, VIII osank the Ian
anese bsttleship "Haruna wa =
Jew We nave learned that Crispus
Attacks, the first man to be killed
IN the American Revolutionary
War at Boston. was a colored man.
and that our great General Mac
Arthur Is a protestant epIsco-
palian. All loyal Americans 70.
gardles OF color or creed. so for
the sake OF God and this erea,
country you love. enrol. with 20
Onice OF Civilian Defense and a,
your part In this great humans
tartan cause.
The Detroit tribune. (Detroit, Mich.) 1935-1966, 1942-07-18
EBENEZER AME
Willis and Brush

Sunday. July 10. the ACE league
VIII sponsor a pew rally. The pub
lie is invited 10 attend. An inter-
esting program has been planned
The Young Ladies Progressive
club Will meet every Sunday morn
Ing after services during the month
OF July The president is asking
all members 10 attend regularly.
Sunday. July 10. DR.. George W.
Raber will occupy the pulpit al
both the morning and evening serv-
ices. Isaac Jones is the church re-
porter.
The Detroit tribune. (Detroit, Mich.) 1935-1966, 1942-07-18
CANFIELD AVE. HOLINESS
CHURCH AND GIRLS HAVEN
0Cn TonGoIH
$50 Garfield

Ruby Daniels Of the Girls Haven
is III.
Melzatti Martin h mother OF a
seven pound baby boy. The new
born babe was named after DE-
sciplo Murphy, the attending ply
stefan.
Bishop Josephine Jarviz. OF Pitts
burgh, Pa, II founder and pastor
OF Girls Haven for young mothers
The Detroit tribune. (Detroit, Mich.) 1935-1966, 1942-07-18
BETHEL BAPTIST
Madison and DubiOs

Friday. July II at s.. so pm. the
Rev. Mr.. Bruce, pastor OF Olivct
Baptist church. will preach al,
Bethel Baptist.
Bethel recently completed install
lation services for the pastor and
wife.
The Detroit tribune. (Detroit, Mich.) 1935-1966, 1942-07-18
ST. PAIL AMEZ
J9l T.. Palmer

Sunday. July 10 will be quarter
~ meeting day. The presiding der
will have charge OF the services.
The Rev. c. VI. Metcalf. choir and
members OF ST. Peters AME Zion
church will worship at st. Paul ln
the afternoon.
The Detroit tribune. (Detroit, Mich.) 1935-1966, 1942-07-18
SECOND MORNING STAR
Ills Russell ~.

The Tom Thumb wedding will he
given at the church Sunday. July
10 a. 1880 pm. The AFFAIR is spoI-
scred by Mrs. j. II. White.
The Detroit tribune. (Detroit, Mich.) 1935-1966, 1942-07-18
SCHEDULES
OF CHURCHES
CALEDONIA BAPTIST
l3fl Russell ~.

The congregation will begin wor-
shipping AZ 12il. Russell street on
July n The church was formerly
located al 144S sherman
The Detroit tribune. (Detroit, Mich.) 1935-1966, 1942-07-18
HERE'S HOW TO
AVOID ARREST
UNDER LAW

Drivers must slow down when q
pedestrian. crossing within a
cross-walW Is in the half OF the
roadway ~ which the car is ap-
preaching