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The globe-independent. (Hagerstown, Md.) 1943-19??, 1947-03-13
No Mail

Since a part of a rural route in
Frederick County was discontinued
a while back, many persons in that
area miss the friendly mail man and
the letters from Junior in Germany.
A group of these folks are coming to
Washington and we're going to see
Mr.. Jesse Donaldson, First Assistant
Postmaster General, and see what
can be done.
The globe-independent. (Hagerstown, Md.) 1943-19??, 1947-03-13

George E. Geesey, Scribe
The Detroit tribune. (Detroit, Mich.) 1935-1966, 1947-10-18
FOOD CONSERVATION

The current advice and bunging in the food shortage
situation is lust another example of the Democratic adj
mnistratonS inadequacy cope with situations OF inter-
national Importance.
ON one hand the people being told to stop eating
meat Tuesdays and poultry and eggs Thursdays by
President Truman Yet the other hand they told by
his Secretary of Agriculture that individual savings won't
amount 10 much.
OR side hear that food is scarce, and on the
other hear that grain is rotting in he open.
The people OF America warm-heated people
and want to do what right by the other peoples Of the
world fortunate But they don't want 70 be
nsed by people who don't know what they doing or
what they talking abqt
Liquor manufacturers being urged 70 close down
for months in order grain to be shipped
abroad yet liquor manufacturers abroad are declining TO
close down maintaining that their situation different
Result workers liquor industries Will be thrown out
OF work for months shortage 81 liquor VIII result which
will be imported from abroad al extra high prices.
Then on top Of hat the administration hires high
pressure soap salesman sell the program OF eating less
to the American people,
With all due respect to President Truman and all due
sympathy to the starving people - Europe whom ne =
trying help cry out IN indignation rs 20 ne methods
Let's stop bungng Let's true picture OF the situa
ton and then Try help We don't mind sacrificing Our
.acrifices Will help bat don't like sacrificing on one
hand and seeing larger and ineffective distribution
on the other with little benefit anyone.
The Detroit tribune. (Detroit, Mich.) 1935-1966, 1947-10-18


employers measure workers
when worker shows every
desire 10 give adequate serv-
nc In the beginning his serv-
ices may not be entirely ade-
uuate but generally an en-
ploycr can SEQ IL the worker
trics bard enough and has the
stuff necessary 20 eventually
roach the personnel standard
az ADEQUATE service.
All this ties IN very closely
win the work trait Of want
nr 80 improve on his job II
worker has the desire TO
rivc adequate service and
soon realizes that there Is
something lacking in HIM. he.
VIII come 20 an agreement
within himself that II viii be
~ much advantage 10 himself
and his employer II he would
trv 20 improve his work hab-
us. thus becoming a valuable
employee.
The Detroit tribune. (Detroit, Mich.) 1935-1966, 1947-10-18


The opportunity To appear
IN stage performance was
turned down by her Too
many OF our unsteady en-
dowed youth and some adults.
bow 10 the lure Of quick
money
Young Miss Martin has too
much TO offer in the realm
Of classic music 20 entertain
(which she happily docs noU
any thought 81 singing nto a
mike" for the transItory en-
ioymcnt of an audience Of
night clubbcrs. Here is hoping
that she carries on, for. At
the top" niche Is already
awaiting her
Scanning some past record
in1s we came across one con-
cerninE Henry Williams (no
The Detroit tribune. (Detroit, Mich.) 1935-1966, 1947-10-18

In The Street the au-
Thor was so busy moraazlng
and getting a social-econom-
ic point over that the story
suffered IN our opinion. How
ever in me Country Place
the story ismuch better done
Whether it II because She Is
writing about Y subject that
is SO familiar TO kel that II is
good writing or because she
ceases her crusade. Il don't
know. perhaps il isN bo'E)
but the plot Of the boo.t and
rs subsequent unfolding hold
the readers interest until
tho very end.
Score two for Miss Petry
Is that this tune she has not
tried 20 write book about
the Negro race. but about
people. That both whites and
Negroes appear IN the book
is mainly incidental.
The Detroit tribune. (Detroit, Mich.) 1935-1966, 1947-10-18

OF RiGhts-Amcrica is tow
ering and inspiring idea OK
pressing itself in free inStitu-
tons and human rights-a
home for men of every race.
creed and national origin.
Many an American board
ing Freedom Train. will see
for the first time the docu-
mcnts OF our heritage These.
they will say TO themselves
felt the touch Of George Wash
ington'S hands. Here BENJAMIN
Franklin signed his name
These words, the very nand-
writing. are Jeffcrsons the
high thoughts and deep feel.
ings OF his soul. Here is what
the brave men who founded
America believed 49, in Their
own words - just as they
wrote II down.
"All men are created equal"
They said that All men are
The Detroit tribune. (Detroit, Mich.) 1935-1966, 1947-10-18

endowed by their Creators
with certain inalicnable
rights They believed tnat-
not just for their own dav
and generation but for all fu-
ture days and generations too.
The Freedom Train is a re-
minder and warning A
reminder Of what we are as
a free nation Of many nations
las a free people OF MANY
peoples. A warning To- fight
off the attack on us of men
who never knew what mer-
icanism IS and who now 90
about stirring up every kind
OF racial, religious. and class
natred-using every kind of
Justification and half-truth To
spread tn cir prejudices-
claiming America for them
selves-their race. their relie-
ION. their class--and seeking
The Detroit tribune. (Detroit, Mich.) 1935-1966, 1947-10-18

the educational and docu-
mcntaIy fln. and If YOU learn
10 use II. yoG can counIeraci
20 some extent the harm done
bv the regular commercial
Hollywood productions.
You have 10 Use those iiluls
~ meetings OF carnations,
and 20 do this properly YOU
must plan carefully II takes
a l'tle work 20 pubhcl1c the
meeting so that YOU get a
dcccnt-Sized audience 10 gct
protector and operator and
to choose The films
But once YOU cross these
hardlcs. there arc lmitlcSS
opportunities for education
entertainment and propagan-
a. for democratic attitudes.
Two Of the movies | saw
ust before this was written
left 4 real impression Ono IS
called Boundaries the nth
or. Play is Our Business
Boundarcs' is sure t.
gaisc plenty Of controvet S.
The Detroit tribune. (Detroit, Mich.) 1935-1966, 1947-10-18

Tribune does moro than cover
up 70 Nov. 4-election day.
Keep your eyes an the fol-
lowing. What they do and
say will mean much To the
voters. Council Presid mt
George Edwards. Louis {.
Miriapi. Louis c. Blount,
Charles F. Edgesombe. Chas.
G.. Oakman. .mes II. Gar
lick. Charles A. Hill. and
Henry S. Sweeny. DON'T
FORGET TO VOTE
FILA - Over $1,000 white
and colored veterans re-
ceived farm ownership and
farm equipment loans last
year through the Farmers
Home Administration of the
u. S. Dept. of Agriculture,
according TO the year-end
summary of the agency's
loan activities.
BRONZE CONFESSIONS
Sam b. Solomon. former cdi-
tor Of the Miami tFla) Whip,
is now publishing Bronze
Confessions" Americas first
magazine of Negro love and
romance. Watch for it on the
news stands on the goth of
each month.
NEGRO PRIDE
We enjoyed reading Ebony
magazines editorials this
month. They summed up all
we have been preaching and
writing about all year long
For cxample-"Being a Me-
gro is not so much OF
handicap as a privilege. For
here is the richest. most adj
The Detroit tribune. (Detroit, Mich.) 1935-1966, 1947-10-18

and Il used il should be fol-
lowed by discussion. Il tries
10 show how people have
drawn boundaries based on
national. racial and religious
differences. and suggests that
Ve ought 20 wipe out these
boundaries
The thcme is a standard
one and YOU and / may
sometimes feel that we per-
sonally. have soon enough on
IL This movie IS such q novel
treatment, however, that I'm
convinced that the most fed
Up Of us VIII get much siimu-
lus out Of It.
The movie is ~ COLOR and
uses a wide variety of paint
ing techniQueS ~ put across
its point. Much Of tho paint
inc is on the abstract side,
and some older people may
find Il hard 90 understand
But the technique is most ef-
fective.
The Detroit tribune. (Detroit, Mich.) 1935-1966, 1947-10-18

rclation). composer vlolnist,
cornetist. and band leader MI.
Williams was born In Boston.
Mass. Aug. - 1919 His mu-
steal studies began At the age
Of 8-ycars, largely through his
own efforts.
As so many other men OF
color aud genius his origin
was humble His upward climb
10 the heights of music we're
in many instances comparable
10 other great American per-
sonalities. AZ ono period in
his colorful rise 10 fame. and
some small fortune. he sang
with a group. all white. ex-
ccpting himself 10 the accom-
paniment Of an orchestra OF
? 600 in the Boston Coliseum.
He was skilled performer
The Detroit tribune. (Detroit, Mich.) 1935-1966, 1947-10-18

~ isk.t IL div q n = bNAf a. iiNli fAA
The man VINO loves his
work Will try everything to
render adequate service. Tins
is q matter OF improving on
ones lob is the best way Of
proving ones interest
There is another vital work
trait-the one Of being 4 rc-
liable person. Employer al-
WAYS feel safe when they
know that their workers are
reliable and dependable This
is Priceless trait. For an
employer TO say II can rely
upon this worker or that
group Of workers' is a great
thing. Being at the right
place. at the right time and
doing the right service IS un-
cxcelled in workers.
Workers who have teamed
10 produce in this manner
have caught tho Joy Of work
ing and doing. These workers
will always have feeling Of
The Detroit tribune. (Detroit, Mich.) 1935-1966, 1947-10-18

The setting is a small New
England town. When Johnny
Roane comes home from the
war TO his devoted parents
and his dream girl wife
beautiful golden-haired Glo-
ria. his ideals are shattered
by gossip linking her TO an
other man He finds her
shallow and cheap, rather
than glorious as his dreams
had built her up
The characters IN this book
are SO finely drawn that YOU
f. seem TO see them as you
read; The thin-faced loyal,
protective Negro maid. Nicola;
the greedy scheming Lii
daughtcr.in-law 10 the pros
porous elderly Mrs Cranky
all come alive in the pages OF
Country Place
The plot builds up and
thickcnS Gas the saving goes
The Detroit tribune. (Detroit, Mich.) 1935-1966, 1947-10-18
YOUR TIME is COMING

According to the Bible there time FOR speaking and
q time for keeping quiet Well when il comes 70 having
something to say about how the city government rum
your time : coming November T.
The Negro has a voting strength that not 10 be ~
uored provided that ne doesn't ignore II himself
From the outlook, appears that the coming municipal
slection will be close The Negro vote lds could be the
balance OF power that swings il way or the other
For long time voters have been trying to get
Metro elected the City Council There nine men TO
be elected Negroes represent oneseventh OF Detroit
population rs process of token due at least one
councilman 30 one going to give him to are going
to have to get there and elect him.
Already daily press and various factions have start
I'd to split the support of the two Negro councmen
ming by designating Rev Charles A. Hill AS "cft-wing
candidate and Louis c. Blount conservative candi-
date
Don't be divided Don't be mised We have got to elect
one Of these the council Vote for both Of them,
There are Others the council who deserve your vote
too Watch for the Trbunes list of recommendations be
fore the election then besr yourself to get up, get and
vote Urge your friends relatives and neghbors to do like
wise
Your time is coming and that time is NOVEMBER al
the voting booth.
BEST IN ADVERTISING
LATEST NEWSCASTS
The Detroit tribune. (Detroit, Mich.) 1935-1966, 1947-10-18


Of Schemcrs and political trick
Stcrs is so analytical and con-
Else II understood. IL will
leave an lndelible imprint up
on your modern thought and
reaction After YOU have read
II and then put il away you
will be forced TO sickcn at
such veneer as is around YOU
and reich at the oStentatious
behavior OF the Jones"
Euclid" hoarv old mathc-
matician that he is may be
a tough chore but he will
allow YOU a period OF mental
gymnastics off YOU can take
10, His 37th problem. stand
ing alone will sharpen your
wits, put an edge on your
reason and add kecness to
your analysis.
The mcrclful story OF the
Frog Prince the patience
OF Faithful john" the love
The Detroit tribune. (Detroit, Mich.) 1935-1966, 1947-10-18

on the violin. double bass and
cornet. He was said 60 have
been equally proficient with
the violinccllo. baritone, from
bone and piano. He arranged
the music for all of those in
strumonts. Often he was as
sociatcd as a performer with
p. s. Gilmore. the celebrated
band director.
On tour during a period of
his career Mr.. Williams came
20 Detroit appearing in a con
cert at the old Merrill Hall
Woodward avenue between
Larned and Congress. II was
said that he was much inn
pressed By the culture and
musical acquaintance" 10 be
found in Detroit among its
cclored citizens"
The Detroit tribune. (Detroit, Mich.) 1935-1966, 1947-10-18

y ~ 80 Affh AN't So ~
belonging because employers
or supervisory personnel Will
see 10 il that they are taken
care Of
There arc many people to-
dav who have not learned
how 10 improve on their jobs
and have not learned how to
be reliable. They are the
people who always wonder
why ! dnn't Get ahead? Why
doesn't the boss recognize me2
The first thing these work
ors ought 10 do is 20 set down
and take stock Of themselves.
know thy SELF is Just the
test And If they Try hard
enough 20 analyze their own
work habits and work pat
terms improvement is sure TO
come. We all can ask our
selves this qucstiOn--can this
mean me? II it does then our
first task is to correct our
shortcomings.
The Detroit tribune. (Detroit, Mich.) 1935-1966, 1947-10-18

why Is tnkS tluCf BECAUSE
buying reasoning of these
men and women who live IN
their own homes and enjoy
better than average spend
able income"-spendable for
worthwhile goods and Serv-
ices. Yes, sales do result in
surprising volume when your
advertising pcnctrateS beyond
the mere surface interest OF
the reader and gets down
into the very reservoir OF
action. The Detroit Tribune
is devoted to building better
race relations a better Unit
cd States and a better civili-
cation.
VET DETECTIVE TO RE-
TIRE-Detective 1t Charles
Mechan, who teamed with
Jack Harvill present chief Of
detectives. TO crack the fam
Gus Black Legion case of
decade ago. has announced
he will leave the force early
next year. He's been on the
force for 25 years.
COMMISSION MEETS -
The first meeting Of the De-
troit Metropolitan Area Re-
gionsl Planning Commission
was held on Monday at the
Detroit Edison Com pany.
Your columnist and John c.
Dancy are members of the
commission
THE ELECTION - Some
very good candidates have
been nominated for the
Council race and there is
promise of plenty Of activity
The Detroit tribune. (Detroit, Mich.) 1935-1966, 1947-10-18

aiiA Oil va AtiAlH AiihilliiNNt NNNt
each journey into d book you
are stimulated 90 ask qucs-
tionS. The answers YOU get
are not important. II is the
questions that are very inn
portant for they keep the
mind alive.
So. what would YOU like to
read? How about The Com
munisi Manifesto by Karl
Marx. Now don't run away.
reading il will not make you
q Communist, but will add TO
your wisdom and lend to you
some understanding of the
real Rcd article. You Will
think after YOU have ex-
plorcd It's contents and ask
questions. The last is the most
important.
Let US open tho pages Of
"Thc' Prince by Machiavelli.
This political discussion so
aptly narrated by the king
The Detroit tribune. (Detroit, Mich.) 1935-1966, 1947-10-18

to deny the rights OF aA
others.
Fascists, we call them-ana
Communists. un- AmeTicih
unpatriotic, traitors IN meN
hearts, men who would oe.
stroy America by dcstroylns
the principles. OF equal 'ishe
for all and equal justice l@
all set forth in the Frccdo"
Train documents.
Yes, it's time we were re-
minded what America -
time we were warned aes'us.
the enemies who threaten nel'
time we all boarded Freenom
Train together; Protestant.
Catholics. Jews. whites az
Negroes; time we n,arehs Z,
forward together. unified =
a strong nations democf"Nnn
nation: a nation Of whlcn sr
Of us may be eternally proua'
The Detroit tribune. (Detroit, Mich.) 1935-1966, 1947-10-18

with the coming of storm
and hurricane. The tale IN.
folds through the eyes % the
old town druggist.
Each individuals secret
longingS. schemes, ana de.
sires are brought our INTO
the open as the storm Gains
force. and finally subsidies
Enough sex has been pM
into the story 10 make j, true
to life without using 4 as
only means of holding nisr.
est.
Hate. envy. trust ration
love, lust greed. ies and
doubt are vivid emotions
that Miss Petry has used Ike
an artist uses his paints 70
depict a scene.
Country Place" is one Il
those books that once YOU
pick Il up, you'll hate 70 put
II down.
The Detroit tribune. (Detroit, Mich.) 1935-1966, 1947-10-18

5 market. II penetrates 10 N,
vanced country in the world
the Negro has made his mo,
significant advancement, :
history and has hrillar,
outlook for the future.
Much remains to be don.
to give the Negro hiS inS,
due in the American wsy :.
life. But II cannot be dons
by bitterness, by cvnleisro
by singing the blues.
ION this l947 Thsnk ss,r
ing Negroes have much ID !.
thankful for. As patrio,,.
Americans we can ,ruly
count our blessings. o..
bumper harvest OF rsr,s,
goodwill. II is time we Sion
ped bemoaning our debit, sha
started trumpeting about M.
assets. II is time we STONED
being ashamed OF our rsco
stopped moaning about ,bs
seamy side of life. For op.
blessings far outweigh arv
hardships and the future /,
bright with hope for a truly
democratic America a"
WJR-NOV. 2 - The rado
program known as IN On,
Opinion" presided over bv
George Gushing will p,e,en,
four Negro leaders in han
hour discussion of the Nerro
and Communism. The time
of the broadcast Is l23O
noon. II you are going IA
stay al home and no, 70 n
church make it a mus, "a
listen TO this broadcast Il
ought TO be good.
The Detroit tribune. (Detroit, Mich.) 1935-1966, 1947-10-18

and devotion Of "Hanscl and
Gretel::" the wisdom in The
Fox and the Cat the cra'r
tude OF Iron Hans, and the
humility and benevolC1,c n
The Sparrow and His loans
Ones" All these tale have
great lessons in store for Nol
and YOU need 10 be rem nded
Of such virtues as a;c olS'
played.
All these books arc easily
accessible. II used bt me
young they will assist n
sounding the death knoll 70
the practice Of beating lessons
into the wrong part 81 ne
anatomy. II used bv elders
they will teach easy u, 'onS
in all the virtues we have
talked Of and will heip re-
place antipathy with freedom
from fear for all Of We who
live at odds with our neigh
bors.
The Detroit tribune. (Detroit, Mich.) 1935-1966, 1947-10-18
by
(, JUDAH DRoB

'le Detroit IGnlic Library,
union or club
rtonlc The great pltv is that
M standards. and values
80 this general criticism. II is
The other movie that I'M.
bcssed ire is called Play IS
0ar Business II is put out
Nv the PLAY School Associa-
ou and shows play schools
In operation in New York
city.
II stresses the need OF di-
cctcd and organized play for
children, 10 channel theI en-
neics. and 70 help educate
scm. One Of the best things
houi il IS the natural way
which u shows inteTacial
sloupS of children working
and playing together
II is a valuable novic for
il shows what our community
should he dong for our chill
drcn
Program chanmcn would do
we'll 10 consider using these
movies They may be Dor
rowcd AZ no cost, from the
Detroit, Public Library. for
showing inside the city.
The Detroit tribune. (Detroit, Mich.) 1935-1966, 1947-10-18
Odds And Ends
Miss Vivian Martins Series OF Successful Vocal Attachments
Should Prove To Inspiration To Other Talented Youth
BY
FRED HART WILLIAMS

tofm directed 10
asereso success
nspi Ia
required naoe courage
The Detroit tribune. (Detroit, Mich.) 1935-1966, 1947-10-18
The Common Man
There Are Opportunities For Education And Entertainment
in Several Movies Available Free At Detroit Public Library

which arc available fpu
be interested arranging show 10 Your chu
very of putting
Hollywood them cay 10 put Wong IDEAS a
a whole field OF making which Is not subJc
The Detroit tribune. (Detroit, Mich.) 1935-1966, 1947-10-18
Along The Bookshelf
BY
Country Place Second Novel By Ann Pety is One OF Those
Stories Which Once You Begin To Read You Will Hate To Stop
CECIL soYKlN
~coJNTRY PLACE" b

N Prize
a d cou wa one tina critic the book n
n S "a Ii a VII
well
The Detroit tribune. (Detroit, Mich.) 1935-1966, 1947-10-18
The Bulletin Board
Radio Program Station WJR Entitled I'm Our Opinion
To Present Four Leaders In Discussion On Communism Nov
ULYSSES ". BoYxls


by bandnam
aoe
The Detroit tribune. (Detroit, Mich.) 1935-1966, 1947-10-18
The Common Defense
BY
REV, WILLIAM
c. HERMAN
1t lime We All Boarded Freedom Train Together It's Time
I'VE Marched Forward Unified AS Strong Democratic Nation


q he grth
place
nil
The Detroit tribune. (Detroit, Mich.) 1935-1966, 1947-10-18
Labor And Industry
Many People Have Not Learned To Improve Their Work And
How BE Reliable Yet Wond er Why They Can't Get Ahead
FRANCIS A. KoRNEGAY

into esd il psoduta
o dcs to 70 I york
upoAer "H SuhR aoB ana see " u
1fbS NH t give an even
The Detroit tribune. (Detroit, Mich.) 1935-1966, 1947-10-18
What About You?
BY
VICTOR L. HICKS
Some Suggestions made about Books Worth Reading he
Novels Will Help Replace Antpathy With Freedom Fro Fear
ABOUT A FEW r.

No ANTIQUITY the ighcano SINE
The Nome nugget., 1947-03-07
Rent Ceilings To Be Increased

WASHINGTON, (P) - Senator Hawkes. CR.-N. JD predicted today that Congress will approve a flat increase" in the rent ceilings probably IS per cent-de spite re- ports that the Senate banking co~o. mittee has turned thumbs down oo any -the-board boost.
 When this finally reaches Us for action l think there will be a flat increase of IS per cent eye" rent ceilings of September l, l946,' Hawkes. told a reporter.
 The New Jersey laWmaker thus echoed a forecast voiced earlier this week by Senator Buck CR.- Deb, chairman of the banking subcommittee which itself voted for a 10 per cent hike. Buck said he believed the general sentiment outside the committee was in favor of a larger increase.
 In any event, all parties to the argument agreed that no final de- cision is likely this month becauS" legislation cannot start through Congress-unless leaders change their plans-before sometime in April.
 Meanwhile Chairman Tobey R.- N. H. tried to keep a mantle of secrecy over what the Senate banking committee did yesterday when it sent the 10 per cent bill back to Bucks subcommittee.
The Nome nugget., 1947-03-07
Lake Success Calm For AChange

LAKE SUCCESS, N. Y. CP)-Al appeared to be sweetness and light today for a change n the Unitci Nations security council, where the United States Pacific islam trusteeShip plan was up for dis cuSSion.
 The big-happy-family atmos- phere, representing a sharp con trast with the recent bitter debates on atomic control, was engendered principally by Russia'S surprise acceptance of the terms of the American proposal to place the Japanese mandates under the U. N,. with the United States as sole administrator.
 Most of the II delegates had speeches ready for the meeting, but it was generally expecte there would be no major conflict
The Nome nugget., 1947-03-07
Armed Dutch Seize U. s. Ship

Aboard the U. s. s. Martin Behr- man, Batavia, (P)-Sixty Dutch marines, sailors and civil police took physical possession of the liberty ship Martin 1ehrman and her disputed cargo
 1day shortly after Capt. Rudy Gray had announced his intention D >ail for the United States.
 Gray, charging that control oi the ship had been wrested from him "forcibly by armed men" who overpowered his mate when the latter attempted to stop them, left the vessel. The Dutch-with the aid of tugs moved her at once to another dock to removing the cargo, which was loaded in Republican Java in defiance of Dutch regula- tionS.
 The crew remained aboard un- der Gray's orders but refused to assist in moving the ship or dis charging the cargo.