The Waterbury Democrat. [volume] (Waterbury, Conn.) 1917-1946, 1946-02-16
Brotherhood Week
February is to 24
Call for Observance If Issued by
President Truman; Theme for This
Year: 'In Peace as in War-Teamwork

New York, Feb. l6-Under the
leadership Of President Truman as
Honorary Chairman and Harold z.
StaSsen, aS General Chairman, the
1916 observance Of BROTHER
HOOD WEEK, February 1924,
promises TO be the most significant
and extensive In the 10 year his
tory Of the event which Is spon-
sored by the National Conference
OF Christians and Jews.
President Truman has issued q
call TO the American people TO OBJ
serve BROTHERHOOD WEEK
which says in part, 1.-THE good world
OF the future must be built on the
foundation Of recognition Of the
dignity and rights Of each individu-
al whatever his race creed or ma
tional background. Because be-
lieve that the health Of our DEM
ocracy draws its strength from the
wells Of deep spiritual understand
ing, I am happy to Join with the
National Conference Of Christians
and Jews in calling upon our people
to observe BROTH Err HOOD
WEEK"
In expressing his acceptance OF
the general Craftsmanship Of the
event, Mr.. StaSSen, former Minneso-
ia Governor, UNO delegate and
Navy war veteran stated, 1T should
be repeated time and again that
anyone who lights the flame of in
tolerance in America Is lighting a
fire under his own home"
Serving under Mr.. Truman and
Mr.. Stassen are SpyroS P. Skouras,
President OF Twentieth Century Fox
Chairman for the Motion Picture
Industry; william Paley, Board
Chairman Of the Columbia Broad
caSting System for the Radio In
dustry: James Young, President OF
the Advertising Council, for the Ad-
vertising Industry.
The Press, radio and motion pic
lures are making widespread contri-
buttons to the national observance.
A special short film in which seven
outstanding film stars will partici-
pate will be shown in the nations
theaters throughout the week. Num-
erous radio programs and special
newspaper features will carry the
Brotherhood message Of the Ma
tional Conference Of Christians and
Jews to all Americans during the
week.
Under the leadership of President
Truman and Mr.. StaSSen, assisted
by the board Of Governors made up
Of 1000 eminent Americans, the
people of the United States will be
called on to enroll themselves in a
campaign against bigotry, prejudice
and hatred. To accomplish this pur-
pose, an extension fund Of $4,O0O, 900
was announced as the goal Of the
campaign.
Specific steps to achieve this pro-
gram for American Brotherhood
were outlined by the National Con-
ference: First, to mobilize a vast
public opinion against all prejudices
which divide one American against
another: and secondly, to build q
positive program Of civic cooperation
among all groups.
The 100000 win be used to
sponsor scientific research to ana
lyse national differences: to aid
universities. school systems, church
parishes and community groups in
the use Of this knowledge: to pre-
pare materials for use by civic. la
Dor, business and social organiza.
tons In increasing practical Amer
lean Brotherhood: and to equip Ma
tional Conference offices in every
American city with facilities to as
sist this program.
Theme for 1916 Brotherhood Week
Is In Peace As In War-Team-
work.. Forty-eight state chairmen,
assisted by their respective county
are organizing Brother
hood Week observances In every
American community. Schools, coll
legeS. women's clubs, religious de-
nominations and farm, labor and
civic organizations are participating
In the nationwide observance.
National co-chairmen Basil
O'Connor. international president OF
the Red Cross. David o. Selznick.
motion picture producer. and Henry
Noble AacCracken. president OF
vassar college. represented at the
Chicago reception by DR.. Judd M.
Spivey. president Of Florida South
ern college. executive director Of the
campaign.
Among those endorsing Brother
hood Week are General Jonathan
~. Wainwright. Edward n. stettlnu
ius. Jr.. Thomas w. Lolnont. ADJ