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The Detroit tribune. (Detroit, Mich.) 1935-1966, 1944-12-30
Look Ahead

Pov eFt4i nee rr's ar hu r'o motor cars and To-
'mctives, that the .orist= gineers what
lies ahead q them on ts hieavs ght As 20 for
vasa into the future whict present nroaded in dark
ness and uncertsnts Id also look ahead and keep
our pathnay lighted amp Of past experience.
Most Of Us ne derress.on which began in
1920 We recall tn II 81. Of sbleSs rer VINO walked
the strefs vsiny employment the failure Of
banks and es'e. nuent, The foreclosure Of
mortgages On home ana That depression
suddenly. It ugh peope rprepared Amos, over
night red cec Il usanas ot prosperous and
from positions q AZ -ei 81 poserv.
Let lis ooS ahead and prepare against future de-
pressons. Let guard OBJ eaously and give full
value for received also Jet save all and in
vest our surplus bonds.
We have assurance hov Iong our Jobs Will last.
and cannon afford 70 be cock sure complacent,
either the home front the lighting fronts
Only few DAYS mad the mistaken idea that
the Germans practically icked. and many Of be-
gan TO up efforts Then like bolt out Of
the blue the Germans started adrse the Allies lines
the Western front and are still pushing forward
There is danger in overconhdence We must look
ahead and take much for granted about the per
nancy Of our Jobs or the speedy winning Of the
The Detroit tribune. (Detroit, Mich.) 1935-1966, 1944-12-30
Ring Out The Old, Ring In The New

Conditions on the war fronts and on the
home front have probably never been more
depressing than now. But the coming OF an
other year somehow always brings with L a
feeling Of hope for better things.
Surely no one now regrets the passing Of
this year Of 1914. not that il has not brought
some good 10 many. In spite OF the reported
set-backs on the European front that now
chill our hearts. we can remember some
glorious victories that We're ours this year.
In spite Of strikes and other signs OF discord
at home we can think of more cheerful cpl
sodes and some specific gains.
we had a peaceful national election
which indicates that democracy ls still a live
factor in American life. In this election. we
saw the emergence Of a new force. Labor,
which seems destined to play an eNer-lncreaS-
ing role in our way Of lie This is an encour-
aging sign that the common man is taxing an
active interest in things that concern him.
But we don't nave to look far % see the
many had feature tsat stand out in this clos
ing year Prejudice and sim cgow practices
continue to plague uS and threaten rs with
violent outbreaks Discrimination is bad
enough foe civilians, but is unfolgiyable when
practiced against the boys Nno are endanger-
ing their ives for the only country they know
And III spite of three Wears al war and the
heroic deeds and hard Work q many. Ne
gro soldiers still DO not enjoy equality with
the other boys In the service.
It's particularly depressing TO see the
year c.imaXed with the autocratic treatment
OF the lesser nations al Europe the inter-
vention IN Greece and Italy tne agreement
Of the powers 20 partition Poland for it
Seeras to n0lrend a returning 81 the status quo
of inequality for minorities and unprotected
peoples
So We hone when we ring out the old
year, We can ring b. the new one with every
one backing Us W 10 otu struggle and our de-
termination 10 gan equal treatment for all
peoples as nGran beings 70 take UP the
principles If tire Atlantic Charter and force
their acceptance u all
The Detroit tribune. (Detroit, Mich.) 1935-1966, 1944-12-30
Consumption Of Employment, ~ D.o,

lame duck congress.
Likewise there are rumblinrs
Of opposition in the minority
press based lafgely upon our
experience during this war and
the last with the reaciionsry RAJ
cial policies OF the military hier-
archv
II is hardly necessary 10 re-
mind you Of the nastiness OF
army policy toward Negroes aseg
reeation is the rule broken only
IN few cases In hospitals Chut
rot hospital dining hallsl. in
euard-houses and in officer can
diaate schools as Well as on one
pos' 10 the East there is no Jim
Crow But everywhere else in the
army that ugly policy persists.
II possible the navy policy is
even worse The segregation is
more complete and ihe range Of
posts available % Neeroes is even
more restricted than in the Jim
Grow army.
None Of the people who think
right on me race question could
possibly wan, TO see these evil
wartime practices continued per-
nanentlr in peace-iime
Conscriptlon And Employ ment
Tho greatest danger in couscrip-
lion after the war IS that u may
diveri us from solving The central
postwar problemy u fun employ
mcnt There are two ways that
fll employment can be secured
by fur production for war and
Dy full production OF goods for
consumption II We have postwar
consumption We Will be irving 70
solve our employment problems
by the war method
The salvation OF the world and
particularly OF our minority ra-
cial and religious groups in this
country. depends upon our USING
The postwar period for crusade
eainst poverty and uncmplov-
The Detroit tribune. (Detroit, Mich.) 1935-1966, 1944-12-30

ness men and merchants 10 in
vest In Negro community projects
mus leaving part Of their take
where II was made.
In other words. the average
whit merchant Is in a position
20 pack up on a moments notice
and move out taking everything
with him except the sidewalk
end the poor, deluded Negro cant
rut his hands on a thing. It's
like a confidence man working on
the street when the cons
come along. all he has 10 do il
stick his cards and handkerchief
In his pocket pull his derby
down over his ears and run to
the next corner 70 await more
fools.
With the power and Influence
Negroes have given the NAACP
and the Urban League over the
years, II would be very easy for
these organizations 10 set up In
each city and community where
they have branches pressure or
ganizations that would do nothing
else hut teach and instruct the
people In sound business princi-
pies based on race pride.
The Detroit tribune. (Detroit, Mich.) 1935-1966, 1944-12-30
By FRANcIs A. KoRNEGAY

A new field OF Employment In
co-ops; The coop Is consumer
cooperative organization OF con-
sumers who hand together TO
establish business enterprises
such as retail stores. filling sta
ton. wholesale establishments. fac
tories and service agencies TO sup
ply themselves with goods and
services. The consumers are also
the owners They finance their
enterprise Ky selling shares OF
stock. Membership Is democratic.
Since the introduction OF Co-ops
much expansion has developed in
this field. There are successfully
organized hospitals, apartments.
schools. insurance companies.
credit unions. and even burial as
sociations. In order 10 staff the
many organized Coop services
there is need for the following
trained personnel: Engineers.
buyers. accountants. doctors.
nurses. teachers. undertakers. and
clerical workers, There are big
opportunities for trained Negroes.
since no one is barred for racial.
religious or residence reasons.
tall for Doctors:
The medical profession is call
ing for men and women who have
The educational physical fitness
and desire OF going into medical
profession. There is a tremendous
shortage Of doctors in the army,
navy a. well as in civilian life.
Opportunities In Nursing:
Nursing Will be a very busy and
popular field. The war has Great
ed a great shortage Of nurses
Negro nurses are needed IN the
army. navy waves. Red Cross
as we'll as public health and civ
lion nurses This IL chance for
The Detroit tribune. (Detroit, Mich.) 1935-1966, 1944-12-30

The nation is beelnning 10 dis
cuss tie proposal Tor postwar
permanent military CONSUMPTION
which has been made by the
President ard introduced into
Congress in the form Of two
shrhi.y different bills One OF
'hesc fsli, Is the Curney-Nards-
worth hsil which would draft
yourc mer az the aee 81 ls The
other + Toe Mas hill which would
lnclet them al II.
There are many reasons for
proposing this permanent cone
seripiion The pow ers-ihat-he are
con need that the peace that
follows this war Will he temp
3rar one and sooner o. later
there viii b. another World Wal.
They are convinced too, that
there viii be considerable un-
employment after tho war and
tear cons piion wal help take
ap that sistS Finally they be-
ieye that me habits Of obedience
.nsfn.cd in 'se army Will MAKE
neop.e more do,le and less mii-
iant aoout insisting Gpon their
demo, attic RIGHTS
a few hyn.o1nct, ~ the per-
maneri conscapt.on viii he The
extension % the mliarys Jm-
ROW poliy and an ineyitsbie
GeicMora'ior of Cur elyl liberties
Who oppose Con>crlpiion
Two on iae three major labor
rganiSauons ne NIL ard ihe
Railroad Bro'hefhoods have made
strong statements aeains' post
War conseription The Ffacfal
Council Of Churches and the
catholic bishops have made ,iw.-
lar statements II IS gen, rally
believed in Washington ms me
opposition OF me Catholic bishops
is responsible for the postpone
meni q tne hearings en- ths nils.
and tbe scuitlinc o. The plans
10 push ihcm thN ihe o,mrinv
The Detroit tribune. (Detroit, Mich.) 1935-1966, 1944-12-30

Negro consumer preiac.ne his
remarks with the Us. Department
OF Commerce statement in 1920
that Negro PURCHASING power was
Two and a half billion OF more
Tor that year
Actually. according 10 Mr. sui
lisan. lo.4e4.lSi Negroes IN 1920
had gross income Of sS.o55soo,-
600 In 1925 il was s3.li2,soo. 900.
In 1929 it was s4loe.soo.0Oo and
in 1885. ss.s4s,l4o.ooo. Sullivan
said that his organization found
that in 1870 when this country
was modifying for war. Negro
gross income was sf67S $40 400.
and in 1913. with war-born pros
perity, Negro income was $40 go
100000 Thus. according TO Mr..
Sullivan. the Negro market is
bigger in size than the entire Do
minion Of Canada by approximate
~ a. per cent. according to the
estimated Negro population OF
l3.ls0.54S in 1913 The Us Negro
population was blessed with over
$3.50 million more income an
1913.
We Get Jobs To Repay whites
am inclined. as are all we'll
thinking persons. TO laud the
efforts OF the NAACP and the Ur-
ban League to the fullest In their
efforts to back permanent Fair
Employment Practice CFEPCl leg
islation BY law This creates more
jobs for Negroes. opens more ave
nucs Of opportunity But 20 what
avail is all this effort, time and
money spent II there Is no one
70 teach the Negro by example 70
hold on 20 some OF what he earns
instead Of giving Il All back to
the man he Foi Il from.
Neero income is leaving NEGRO
communities in huge chunks.
most or all n a. d ,stned never
70 be returned because no organ.
iieiion OF pressure group has
been formed 10 force white busi-
The Detroit tribune. (Detroit, Mich.) 1935-1966, 1944-12-30

Tied onto ine iaCi that We tea
but don sell as race Is the
disheartenrg fart that We don
buy in the risni places 10 suifi-
dent volume and have No major
source ~ education along that
line sinte We dor produce and
consequently ave on The ran end
of the economic proccssion It
would appear mat We should be
able 10 make our buying power
Kind AZ instrument for pressure
20 bring about some change in
NE employment SITUATION "a con-
Germs as, especially ~ communi-
ties where our buying power
keeps nonresident merchants in
nigh-priced cars downtown Of
fees country homes. yachts and
ioy train sets
But me Gao, 8. we don't In
stead We break our collective
ueck rushing into every store
oRfed hv white person in our
communities ard out % them.
spend 81 least 80 per cent OF our
earnings with them for goods Of
varying quality and sniff con-
tempiuousiy az the struegling Ne
efo trying 10 make some bead
way with a small business next
door 10 the white man We decide
20 make and keep prosperous
Once IN while. as in Harlem
Chieaeo. Cleveland and several
other bic elite with large Negro
populations. we act ~ and scare
me white merchant or business
man into hiring one or two Ne
efocs as fronts dummy manae-
ers floormen etc, but even with
that be the white merchant,
knows he's siill Tar ahead and
that We are stil playing a dismal
game ~ catch up
Cenierlng The Blame
Part 81 The blame for this Sit
nation rests squareiy on the
shoulders OF some Of our great
race rights organizations name.
~ the National Association for
the Advancement OF Colored Peo-
The Detroit tribune. (Detroit, Mich.) 1935-1966, 1944-12-30

meni, and for the raising 10 the
highest possible Lowell OF the stan
dard Of living Of the people. II
We get diverted into another pre-
war ornaments race. and into
competition TO see who will have
the biggest conscrip, armies We
viii fight losing hatile for the
crusade against poverty.
This war has many theological
aspects alfho Mr. Churchill seems
10 be dong his best to destroy
any possibility Of idealistic sup
port for The Allied cause But
lhc next War viii be purely over
spheres OF influence foreign
trade and empires The way To-
avoid that war is for the nations
to turn their attentions 10 solve
ine their own domestic economic
problems hy boosting the produc-
fion ~ consumer goods
il We turn 20 thar kind OF So
iuiion We can meet the difficult
problem OF how to find jobs for
al our returning veterans, fnr
ali the workers OF minority racial
groups who hold decent jobs for
the first time in their lives. for
the women workers who want 10
efa.. IA fv3,,us,.t
II we seek The solution IN pre-
pafation for war in consumption
Of our young people, IN compeii-
ton for empires then we will be
cnmeshed in new and more hor-
rlnie wars in twenty or thirty
Years
This whole problem IS certainly
worth lot Of public discussion
and study for upon the solution
depends our future and that Of
our children We owe the Catho-
lie bishops vote OF thanks for
holding up immediate passage Of
postwar eonscriptior bin and
must use the time gains~ 10 full
advantage 10 discuss the issues
thoroughly
The Detroit tribune. (Detroit, Mich.) 1935-1966, 1944-12-30
A Prayer Of
Gratitude
Rr RrTH TAYLOR

With humble and couiria
hearts We gather together this
THANKSGIVING Day. ls4t 70 si1
praise unto Thee. most polnuisl
Giver OF Gifts
The shadows OF war have dark
ened orr lives. We have been
menaced by the enemy from win
out. From within We are siil
hampered by our own ssii'Hil
and personal ambnicrs oar
nearest and dearest are beng
sent into danger all over ne
world The even tenor q eur
ordered lives has been SHATTERED
Yet we give thanks 10 Thee
God and bless Thy name Tor Iay
manifold mercies youchsated un'o
US.
We thank Thee for this lana Of
ours. its fertility. It's resource"
its. homes. It's people who are
sill free to fight and work ana
strive for freedom for all in'
world.
We thank Thee that sc are
Americans; that the days o.
prosperity and peace did not sap
the spirit which was our heritage
from those who came 70 this lana
seeking freedom 10 worship lhe'
according to their own cons.f
ences that as Americans ~
CARELESS OF class. creed or colo''
we can stand firm shoulder y
shoulder In the struggle Tor "'
rights Of all mankind
We thank Thee that We are
United States; that We can or
fer In details OF theoloey Of eeop.
omics. Of politics and sun
united In demanding for ana 7.
granting to an others me s'"'
freedom We claim for onrse' '
We thank Thee for the victories
granted US. not merely over o-'
enemies on land. sea and 10 ~,
air. but on that battling eFoua.
within ourselves for the day 2,
day clash between the forces !, !.
prejudice and ~ will ana -,
forces OF neighborliness ana '''
play.
We thank Thee for Thy pu'P''
in our lives as peoples ana - -,
nation that we msy 10 M
good time establish more i'Img p,
the democracy whose cann'Ss I.
IA Thlne-"Love thy neiehDo' !.
myself" and bring Thy ~.
dom to reign on earth from NV
until everlasting. Amen.
The Detroit tribune. (Detroit, Mich.) 1935-1966, 1944-12-30
A Negro US. Commissioner

number Of years ago, Detroit had Negro Judge
in the person Of the late Commissioner Augustus Sraker
Aiattempts that time to place Negro Judge the
local bench have been futile There is now opportu-
nifty for President Roosevelt Negro Federal
court com missioner IN this city.
BY appointing Commissioner Stanley Heard 70 the
Federal udgeshp made vacant by the recent death Of the
late Judge Arthur Tutue the President could give mered
recognition 10 lo al Nr9 Democrats in Michigan by ap-
bohnbb tofnsy Hsrph Bedsoe Attorney Joseph Craig
"a ATTORNEY Charles Jopes other qualified Negro
lavs9fto Coamsiradr Heards post. 1t would be fine
gesture tssAt ots
The Detroit tribune. (Detroit, Mich.) 1935-1966, 1944-12-30
VOCATIONAL OUTLOOK

those VINO have the qual,n,.,''
OF becoming a nurse. 'a'
Food Productions
Scientific farming Will int.
many youths. II IA a pavips ~.
tion. One which offers 49,, 80
doors contacts. II has entered -
field OF education and
ture employment oppor,uni,v :"
Specialist In Speechs
Speech Psychologists ara h..
ing a part OF the pubic seSa.,
personnel They are heinz ~,
in hospitals. and child suiass. ~
clinics in expanding their $50
correction programs This
new and promising fie,a
means training and hard ~
but II is financially GOOD n.
ing occupation and offers w..
future
Many people have speech
fects and those defects Mn.
being corrected so often -
one out OF certain Violations ~.
going into this vocation need.
infinite amount Of patience p.
sonal qualifications alone !.
not enough. College con....
should include basic traln,ss
speech correction. voice imr,o,.
ment, fundamentals IN physiolo,,
voice science. biology sociolosy
and other courses IN snsoeA u.
rcction and psychology Thor. i.
good openings win Crii Ssr,i,.
commission A speech ps,ho.os,s
starts az a salary of $500 ,.,,
job Hints:
Know yourself GNtns *
is NOT the complete sorry A..
must get along Min his ,4,ov.
workers. This calls 70, 4 u.ss,,,
personality II wins sutet..
both The social and hss.r..
worlds Your psrsonaH'v sha,a
entail the following farors y.
tractiye appearance posf son.
confidence enthusiasm a cheer.
full sociahle attitude cou.,sou,
manner ability loys.i ana es,.
iainly the trait ~ bens on an.
Many people lose their Jobs h.
cause they fail 10 See MAJ hes.
personality factors sre in2or.
ant.
In seeking JOB three tang. ss
extremely important; llcw yoa
dress. Being oserdres>sa Is IN.
iiroly out Of tho Question some
people pui on TOO nnDh mlksap.
while others dress 80 fisshsy
BE conservative IN yHir efess %
What you say answer asegloas
asked you. Let Tho employer Or
personnel MANAGE to most u
tho talking. ncnt tax about
how much YOU know res. YOU
arc asked II YOU sre f1sa flrs
viii bring thar ou' ae last iac.
tor Is Nhom ~ you snoW yo4r
references are imporsrf kros
that you are SONG io u.s. issr
names Re sure that ihfg viii
know about you
n We are gong 70 es' obs
which arc in the labor market
and Jobs which We war; We vii
have 70 meet every requirement
We only do that hy being pre-
pared The person WHO is pre-
pared. even though he lives 10
miles in the sticks The world vii
make a beaten pain % ms door
The Detroit tribune. (Detroit, Mich.) 1935-1966, 1944-12-30

RE. and the National trDan
League These two EXAMINATIONS
by their very names and nature
should long ago have taken the
lead In teaching our great masses
the strength OF their purchasing
power and educating them TO de-
mand things concrete and worth
while that will establish us on
firm and sound basis in our at
tempt TO compete economically
with other racial groups II is 10
be recognized, OF course. that the
great issues and causes with
which the NAACP and the Urban
League have been concerned over
the decades are Of profound inn
portance in their far-reaching in
tentions. but what we want Is
on NOW.
II would seem that the NAACp
by its verv title would have long
ago set up propaganda agency
or bureau 10 help promote and
inspire Negro-owned businesses
%1d enterprise An association
for The Advancement OF colored
People" could hardly be such un-
less It recognized our economic
status and acted accordingly But
90 pass up the chance 10 help
educate the thousands OF mis-
studied Negroes who snub a Negro
business for white concern.
even though the Negro offers the
same merchandise and at the
same prices. In favor OF some
future hope for complete intcgra-
ton Of the races IN the American
melting pot-including the black
cst OF Negroes-doesn' give much
hope or relief from what We suf-
fer.
Figures on Negro Consumption
David J. sullivan. heud Of the
Negro Market organization. IA an
sddress delivered Dec. 5 10 the
Hotel sheraton on Broadway.
can Marketing Association az the
save the following figures OF the
New York Chapter OF the Ameri-
The Detroit tribune. (Detroit, Mich.) 1935-1966, 1944-12-30
LESSON in.
ENGLISH
BY W. L. GORDON
Words often MiSused

DO NOT say Il have never seen
such an interesting play" say.
Il have never seen so interesting
play"
DO not say. 1T is well for all
OF us 70 become childish al
times say childhke.
Do not say we accepted OF
their hospitality Omit OF.
Do not say. The chilas conduct
is aegravannr Say lis provok-
ing
10 not say II see Margaret
every once IN awhile" Omit every.
or say u see Margaret now and
then
10 not say Fred SAYS he has
cot to attend the meeting say
Fred saws he must cor is Obliged
to- attend ihe meeting
Words often MIsprononnced
Maintenance Pronounce man
te mans first as in say. . a. in
me unstressed second as in
az nnstressed, accent first syllable.
Defamation Pronounce det-o-na.
shun, . as n set mot as in me
on as IN no as in may. prin-
cipal accent on third syllable
Palsy Pronounce pol-zi. o as in
or.
Demolition. Pronounce dem-o.
hsh-nn. as IN men. IS in dish
principal accent on third SYLLABLE.
Diphlhong Pronounce dif-thong
o as in on. and not dip thong.
Exclusive Pronounce the a.
IN so. not as 2.
Word often MisspeIIrd
suit 'act Of suing suite ,as
suite Of roomsl suite is pro-
nounced sweet Boar hog bore
'tQ penetrated Acceds EIDE. not
eed Biistul: two SIS. one final
I Fuss tumuii fuzz Zine
light particles or fibers). Maniac
no K.
Word Study
Use word three times and
II is yours Lot us increase our
vocabulary by mastering one word
each day Words for this lesson
Chastise 70 punish as by whip
ping to discipline. The great
est genius is never so great as
when it is chastised and subdued
by the highest reason Cotton
Absoive; 70 free from penalty
70 pardon 10 remit "a sim. IN
ms name absolte your per-
jury = -Gibhon
Formative giving. or tending
to give form plastic. These ex-
nerienccs date back 10 the form.
atiye period OF my life
Malien 'adlectiyesl having an
e'il disposition; tending TO injure
"iiehcraft may be by operation
Of malien spirits" Bacon
Recalcitrate to kick hack or
against hence. to express oppo-
sition. The more heartily did one
recalcitrate his tricks" --DeQuin-
cey