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The Detroit tribune. (Detroit, Mich.) 1935-1966, 1947-08-16

Material on Georgia these
days is welcomed by us be.
cause 1t gives sort Of back
ground for the thinking be-
hind the present day revolu-
ton" now in progress in that
state. When it comes to his
tories written about states be-
low the Mason and Dixon line.
we are always interested i'm
Just what place the author
gives the Negroes who played
a large part in the develop
ment Of the South. We can
say in all sincerity that this
story gives a very excellent
tribute TO the Negro people.
The author does not bend
over backwards 10 show his
fairness. but he presents facts
that speak for themselves.
For example he devotes
some space TO slavery. recon-
struction, politics and eco
nomic progress. The Negro
has some part in all these
phases Of the states life. His
mention Of the speech de-
livered by Booker T. Wash
ington in 1891 deserves praise.
Quoting from the chapter on
Financial and Economic Pro
gress on Washington. the
author states: He CWashing-
toni warned his race away
from politics and ideas OF
social equality and directed
It's attention 10 honest toll
He declared, mo race can
prosper until II learns that
there is as much dignity in
filling a field as in writing
poem" and "the opportunity
TO earn a dollar In a factory
Just now is worth infinitely
more than the opportunity
70 spend a dollar in an opera
house"
The history covers events
spanning the years from the
first brsve settlers in the
wilderness through the ad-
ministration Of controversial
Governor Arnali. This history
10 q new edition Of an earlier
The Detroit tribune. (Detroit, Mich.) 1935-1966, 1947-08-16

don't know the nan7& Of
single Indonesian. much less
an Indoneslan athlete. scien-
tiSt, or (Lord preserve us)
stage comedian who made fun
Of his own people Yet /
think that Just by being peo-
pie the Indonesians have in
herited the right 10 be free
The same certainly must
apply TO the Negro in Amer
lea.
In spite OF all the predic-
tons Of people who have
prejudice against Britain, be-
cause Of its past bad record
Of imperialism or because
thy support brndly the I'M
perialism OF Soviet Russia IT
appears that India els virtually
free.
The British are fulfilling
their promise and getting out.
II should be noted that II
Winston Churchill and the
Tories were still in power
The Detroit tribune. (Detroit, Mich.) 1935-1966, 1947-08-16

assistant TO the late Monroe
N. Work.
WWJ-The new public re-
lationS and publicity manager
Of WWJ is Richard S. Spen-
Ger Jr., a veteran Of 3 years
active with the u. S. Army
air forces.
CORNET salutes William
John Anderson, 20 year old
legislator Of Shoreham. Yer
mont. Anderson, the son of a
former slave. is head of
the only Negro family in the
village leading apple grow
err of the Lake Champlain
apple country. and a friend
OF presidents, senators and
governors. He is a Republi-
can too. Read August issue Of
Cornet.
TUCKER '4s MODEL -
Thousands Of American mo-
florists who have been waiting
months for the revolutionary
rear-engine Tucker '48 are
now seeing the automobile
for the first time as ii is
being placed on display in
major cities throughout the
country. Hailed as the first
completely new car in so
years of automobile history,
1.-THE automobile was designed
by Preston Tucker, president
OF the Tucker corporation
which turned out B-29 en-
The Detroit tribune. (Detroit, Mich.) 1935-1966, 1947-08-16

Why. then. il should be as
sumed that non-white people
n The United States have
10 earn the same rights IS
mystery 70 me
am hot about this RICH,
now because / have just fin
hed reading chapter IN
book by q local editorial d.
rector in which he says that
non-whlies have TO be patient
and earn their rights BY pro-
ducing enough George Wash
ington Carvers. Joe LOUIS
and Bert Williams.
This is an insult 20 the
very idea Of democracy. No
group in America has 10 have
one outstanding person 20
point 10 or any accomplish
mcnts above the average, IN
order 10 be entitled 20 all the
democratic rights enjoyed by
anyone else
Outside the field Of politics
The Detroit tribune. (Detroit, Mich.) 1935-1966, 1947-08-16

am sure that Schuyler is
an ardent supporter Of our
NAACP but he has on many
occasions. pointed out con-
sirucGve criticisms Of that or.
ganization as he has many
other groups and organiza-
tons
Two years ago man said
20 me YOU know your people
need an organization like
your NAACP. a militant
group one which viii CRY
out loud about the social and
economic Ills OF the commun-
ny. Make a lot Of noise about
things which are wrong Show
the Inconsistencies of our de-
mocratic way Of life Write
letters 10 responsible people,
hold mass meetings. swing
your banners high. That's the
only way you'll get people
tthe dominant group TO lis
ten to you"
lie further stated that once
you get them on he defensive
other groups can step IN and
complete the job. This white
friend mentioned an organi-
zation which could come in
az that time and gather
plums-the Urban League az
filiates. This point Of view lis
not shared by Mr.. Schuyler.
Yes the NAACP can be-
come the greatest organiza-
ton OF its kind in the world
II only takes members. When
The Detroit tribune. (Detroit, Mich.) 1935-1966, 1947-08-16

tercsts OF colored workers al
ready organized" Separation
does not breed strength. Hy-
bridization means strength
and a stronger life. Negroes
in the labor movement should
be an integral force m the
unions that bargain for all its
workers.
Auxiliary unions created for
the sole purpose OF taking
care OF Negro members must
90. There is no reason why
Negroes should not be &C
cepted in all unions. To be
sure the trend is for COM
plaie indignation of all work.
ers into one gigantic organized
labor movement. Negroes are
serving, at present. in many
F. high official positions with
local netional and interna-
tional unions.
Recently. here in Detroit
the Wayne County Council
Go elected a young Negro
10 its executive board mark
ing the first time such has
been done Organizations like
the NAACP, Urban League
affiliates. and others must
urge Negroes % participate
fully in every phase Of their
union operations. They should
be encouraged TO attend all
meetings and use their vote
franchise. It's only through
this way, as il seems to me,
that Negroes can become an
inseparable integrated force
in the American labor move
ment.
The Detroit tribune. (Detroit, Mich.) 1935-1966, 1947-08-16

Mt Rushmore was a rough
shaft Of ageless granite point
ing defiantly 10 the heavens
as it looked down upon the
drama of the ages. Upon this
shaft Gutzon Borglum. the
sculptor decided to carve the
figures forming the National
Patriotic Shrine.
w shington. Jefferson.
Theodore Roosevelt. and Lin
coin look down from the lofty
heights upon a world that IS
surely needful Of returning
10 the precept OF which they
so nobly are examples OF.
The figures may be seen for
miles and the busts are carved
proportionate TO men 465 feet
tall. From the top Of Wash
ington'S head 10 the point Of
his chin is so feet. Three Of
the faces are complete and
the fourth is very near COM
pletion. The Sphinx Of Egypt
is a pygmy beside the figures
on Mt Rushmore. The total
height Of the Sphinx being So
feet. while the heads alone OF
the Mt. Rushmore figures are
60 feet in height.
TooLt,c - tb;e ,,ar,oy;.i
The Detroit tribune. (Detroit, Mich.) 1935-1966, 1947-08-16

democracy under guise OF t1.
pedient necessity.
There are not many thing
one can say OF MI. RushmoH
because il defies descrpum
It is a monument that al
should see and see with un
derstanding. The prejudiosi
and unwise; the lyncher ard
the mobist: the faker and he
cheap CRATER: the hate-mor
gers and the exploiiers Esca
OF them should be exposed d
its magnificent greatness
They should see those heads
mingling in the clouds and
the parading lights Of sun
moon. and stars soinullatnl
against their noble outline and
the procession Of rains and
SHOWS and miss ths, give
them beauty that IS everlast
ing.
This monument is greater
than anything OF It's kind n
the entire history Of me
world. Not alone for rs SIZE
and its magnificence but ia
its grandeur Of spirit and is
voice OF dignity proclaimlns
for mankind freedom and DE-
mocracy without subteFiuP
and rascality.
The Detroit tribune. (Detroit, Mich.) 1935-1966, 1947-08-16

some facts 10 reveal the trum
He states: There were iIf
Negroes in Georgia too. AZ
though his lot was no oella
than in other states ana llF
tie worse in the free sts!es.
The author points out IN ~
free Negroes were allowed y
enter the state, provided iney
registered their presence wiu.
in 80 days, and WITHIN
months secured a certiiiosN
of honesty and industry no. .
2 magistrates. In 1852 t,O !.
in the state were required y
pay poll tax Of S. annuaIy
Seven years later all free ~ y,
groes who were vaersns
were ordered sold into Sa'.
cry. To prevent abuses
slave, formerly free Negs
was given a chance m GU
TO prove his right 10 II"
dom"
II was also revealed Wy.
many Negroes owned Ply
erty. A Negro by the n'DJ
of Anthony OddingseilS IA
Chatham County. owned ~. y.
acres of land and 10 say
Cover OF Lexington wS
physician so skillful ana y,
spected that he entered NV NV
partnership with a white p m
sician: and Wilkes Flags, w. w
lived In Milledgeville' wi
AZ the outbreak Of the ~.
War acquired property N0' \
$4,000. The free Negro, .,r.
Georgia were about one ..ion
cent Of the Negro pop"i
in 1850. ..,,ons
Other interesting poi .,'sre
cover how Negroes ,.o,,
robbed of their right 70 md
during the Reconstruct. ,; I'm
of the struggle for eduesl;i ~.
This story does Georgia N,
tice because Il give. m.
reader an opportunity 20 y
derstand what makes W."
what Il Is today. ID
N YOU like history YOU
enjoy the book
The Detroit tribune. (Detroit, Mich.) 1935-1966, 1947-08-16

such an organization is per-
fected IL will be the balance
Of political power. It's true
that with such a group Of
people from all geographic
sections OF the country that
other programs for the adj
vancement Of colored people
could easily be included.
However. that calls for ade-
ouate staff. But. if such
proves to be of advantage 10
people, which am sure II
would I'm sure staff could
be found.
In my opinion. the NAACP
along with other organize
tions. could assert positive
leadership in the area OF
bringing greater security 10
Negroes. Help is needed in
setting up cooperative farm
ing units, and cooperative
farm banks in southern COM
munities. Consumer .organiza-
tons should be organized in
areas Of the country where
the state law requires sepa-
rate meetings, etc
I am not in agreement with
Mr.. Schuyler when he advo-
Gates separate trade unions
for Negroes. What has long
been needed is an organiza-
ton among colored trade
unionists. similar TO the Unit
ed Hebrew Trades, to spur
the unionization Of Negro
labor and TO protect the in
The Detroit tribune. (Detroit, Mich.) 1935-1966, 1947-08-16
WELCOME. DENTISTS

On behalf Of the many citizens of Detroit we wish 10
welcome the delegates attending the National Dental As
ISOLATION The citizens and officials honored that you
have selected city for your annual convention You
will learn that the motor city is in every way the tops
in hospitality We Detroiters proud of reputation
hosts and of leading other American communities in
economic progress. Among most successful citizens
members Of the dental profession They have improved
their work and have also contributed to the civic business
and social life of this city.
We feel confident that out Of this pet-together you
will be helped in improving your profession for the
good Of the millions Of Americans you serve.
The Detroit tribune. (Detroit, Mich.) 1935-1966, 1947-08-16

gines during the war
VA HAS VACANCIES r..
SOCIAL WORKERS--oa',v'ss
fled social workers NAV s- "
applications for position, y \
Veterans Administrstlon "a
pitfalls. regional offices ~.
clinics through the U : c,' l
Service Commission. VA
nounced Monday lnform,ts.'
regarding these positions ~.
be obtained from any fir,s Y
second class post office ~.
the Civil Service Regional :
fices throughout the Counts.
HELP FIGHT RABIES
August is often spoken ~ !.
dog days" by persons wss
the incorrect belief that m.; J;
dogs are limited 10 ~,
period. Dogs NAV beca~.
rabid any time during "A,
year but the greater numb.,
of rabid dogs are reports;
during the Winter and Suur,
months. So far this wear y
cording to DR.. Bruce Il. Dou,.
las, commissioner Of hean
there have been 8 rabid do,,
Dog owners should pro,ec
their own dogs by oomplypI
with the ordinance requir!nl
licensing and vaccination.
DON'T FORGET TO Pee
ISTER so YOU WILL RI
ABLE TO VOTE IN TIKI
CITY ELECTION.
The Detroit tribune. (Detroit, Mich.) 1935-1966, 1947-08-16

this would not be the case
Ii took a labor government,
committed 10 democratic So
cialist ideals. to end the mon
strous wrong that was being
perpeuated IN India.
1t is tragic that the free
dom Of India is accompanied
by its partition The unnat-
ural division OF the country
into Hindu and MoSlem areas
can stand in the way of eco
nomic and social progress for
centuries.
This outcome. however.
seems to be the result Of the
divisions among the Indian
people themselves. They will
have TO solve the problem
themselves. Ii may be that
the Moslems, after the Brit
ish are gone forever. will see
that they mus have united
India and will agree to give
up Pakistan.
The Detroit tribune. (Detroit, Mich.) 1935-1966, 1947-08-16
City Lists
Job Openings

City Jobs open were listed
his week by the Detroit Civil
Service Commission. More in
formation about dates Of filing
applications. examination times.
requirements, and pay. may be
secured from the office Of the
commission. on the 18th floor
of the Water Board Building,
7ss Randolph. -
The Detroit tribune. (Detroit, Mich.) 1935-1966, 1947-08-16
one published in 193a.

one published in 1893.
We remember n our study
OF American history. one of
the shortest chapters on the
South was the story of the
history Of Georgia. This book
which IS published many
years later. has satisfied US 70
a degree that however radi-
cal, Georgia had a part in
the nations history.
The story unfoIds the many
changes that took place be-
fore the state developed into
a plantation society and even.
tually into a working part
OF the new South. AS slavery
was the foundation on which
the plantation rested. and as
a plantation population. from
Its very nature would de-
veiop more Negroes than
white people. the march of
the plantation across the state
was readily marked by the
growth Of the black belt.
Through white cotton and
its ally, the contrasting black
slaves. dominated the picture
OF ante-bellum social and eco
nomic organization. they rep
resented the minority OF the
people. The author said that
in 1860 there were almost
100000 white people in Geor-
gia. but there were only
H,084 Of them who owned
slaves. Assuming that every
slave owner was the head OF
family and therefore drew
close TO slavery many did not
own slaves. there would still
remain about $1,000 families
who owned no slaves. Thus
Il was that for every Geor-
eian who owned slaves there
were almost two who owned
no slaves.
Many people in America
today have been under the
impression that every Negro
who lived in the south dur
ING this period was q slave.
Or. Coulter comes forth with
The Detroit tribune. (Detroit, Mich.) 1935-1966, 1947-08-16
The Bulletin Board
BY
ULYSSES W. SoYKn
Municipal Election Promises to be Interesting Affair."
Would Like to See Race Member on Liquor Commission


municipal election
big daily
make
during the
The Detroit tribune. (Detroit, Mich.) 1935-1966, 1947-08-16
Along The Bookshelf
BY
CECIL soYKN
Author Brings History of Georgia Up to Date in an
Interesting, Absorbing Authentic and Detailed Wa,
tcuesi eolumnsi iOr ihis wsska BOoksheM Is UlY

fist w Bovkin
GEORGIA.
North Carolina Press hapeHi
history
sity Of Georgia
The Detroit tribune. (Detroit, Mich.) 1935-1966, 1947-08-16
Labor And Industry ...,.,. '1 sa,,...,
comment Made BY Request On Coumns George Schuyers
Discussion of Coored Organizat ions in Coored Magazine

lam 0 OF the Lt
gin nbe
which we an may .e so--
The Detroit tribune. (Detroit, Mich.) 1935-1966, 1947-08-16
The Common Man
People Who Lecture Others About Earning Democratic
Privileges Hit; We in u S. Are orn With The Rights
BY
JUDAH DRoB

privileges
49,. $500. -... a. -. :, 49,. -. !, -.
asa and aIuggea o- long long
The Detroit tribune. (Detroit, Mich.) 1935-1966, 1947-08-16
What About Y on?
BY
VICTOR L. HICKS
Mount Rushmore National Patriotic Shrine Proclaims
For Mankind Freedom Without Subterfuge and Rascaty

. Back Hills Of South Dakota We
The Detroit tribune. (Detroit, Mich.) 1935-1966, 1947-08-16

Looking Al this memorial
The Key West citizen. [volume] (Key West, Fla.) 1879-current, 1947-12-31
JUNIOR WOMAN'S CLUB

Continued From Page One)
receipt OF a letter from national
headquarters asking full infor-
nation on, the recent fashion
show. staged for benefit of the
1913 March of Dimes by the Jun
ior Woman's Club. The fashion
show resulted in 5000 contri-
button to the March of Dimes
fund.-
The letter from national head
quarters is extremely enthusiastic
and cohgratulatory and full data
as to how the show was staged
and other details are asked. 1t is
planned to forward this informa-
ton to other local chapter sfor
poSsible4use by them in their own
campaigns.
Clippings from the Key West
Citizen and other papers review
Ing the. show are. on file at Foun-
dation headquarters, the letter to
Mrs. Harvey stated.
IVAN Baggett, March of Dimes
director, said today the informa
ton asked by the foundation,
plus number of photos, are be-
ing forwarded Immediately.
The Key West citizen. [volume] (Key West, Fla.) 1879-current, 1947-12-31
Home
Builders May :
Locate Locally


Cathedral Corporation, 900 N.
E. End Avenue, Miami, Florida,
constructors of steel and con-
crete homes, will soon start a
branch office in Key Vest.
Colonel D. E. Willis, president
of the company, states that he
is viewing cites in Key West for
apartments and office buildings.
The cpmpany'x- president. states
that they have SO apartment
sites in Miami. Their factory is
in Hialeah, and they expect to
open another factory soon in
Tampa. - -
Robert D: Glow, sales director
for the firm, stated yesterday
that his company can build
homes in one week from 80 per
cent to 40 per cent lower they
say than now being charged for
construction. Glow added that
their lowest cost home can be
constructed for $3,975.
The Key West citizen. [volume] (Key West, Fla.) 1879-current, 1947-12-31
Band Starts For
]. Miami To Attend
Orange Bowl Till

Il Members of the Key y Yves,
High School Band got off to
Miami at noon today to take
part in the Orange Bowl parade
tonight and to witness the Ga
ech-Kansas University in the
Orange Bowl tomorrow.
They were accompanied by
their chaperons and by Band Di-
rector Earl Dillon. In addition to
the band four drum majorettes
went to Miami. ,
The band viii, form for the pa
rade at Flagler avenue and
Southwest South River drive at
g p. m. tonight. At noon tomor-
row they will line up for admis-
sion to. the game at Gate 6 of
the Orange Bowl Stadium. They
will start for Key West at 6 p.
m. tomorrow.
At least 200 other Key West
ers went to Miami to view the
parade and to see the game. The
Chamber of Commerce sold
about 1870 tickets for the game
here.
The Key West citizen. [volume] (Key West, Fla.) 1879-current, 1947-12-31
TODAY'S BIRTHDAYS
know America)

George c. Marshall, Secretary
Of State, wartime chief of staff
born in Uniontown, Pa, 81 years
ago.
!. Justice Stanley Reed of the U
s. Supreme Court, born in Ma
son City, KY, SO years ago.
Y Leland Odds, Commissioners of
the Federal Power Commission,
born in Rochester, N. Y, 81
years ago.
- Professor Colin c.. Fink of
Columbia University, famed ell
ectrochemist, born in Hoboken,
N. j., 66 years ago.
Jerry Farnsworth of North
Truro, Mass, eminent artists and
portrait painter, born in Dalton,
Ca, So years ago. -. 49, d. s.
The Key West citizen. [volume] (Key West, Fla.) 1879-current, 1947-12-31
Zen Mixed Scotch Foursomes
Tee Off Tomorrow In Annual
Golf Club Tournament Play
BOB SPOTTSWOOD.MRS.
WALLACE KIRKE RAT.
ED HIGHLY IN NEW
YEARS PLAY

Ten mixed scotch foursomes
will tee off nt 200 p. m. tomor-
row at the Key West Golf Club
In quest of the New Years Day
ioursome tournament play. One
OF the strongest teams in the
field will be the Bob SPOTS.
wood-Mrs. Wallace Kirke duo.
Mrs. Kirke is a many time win.
ner of the Virginia Open Golf
championship for women. Mrs.
kirke has had a 45 at the
course, and her play has been
spectacular.
Mrs. Kirke has q powerful
swing and with the usual good
play Of her partner, Bob Spots
wood, this Is the team to beat.
The twosome have q good
chance of setting an all-time
mixed foursome course record
for the local layout.
Rated very highly is the Nell
Rose Lopez, Jimmy Mira COM
bination. This team has been
playing together, and they are
confident OF taking the Spots
wood-Kirke highly rated team.
Another strong contender is
the Alton Park Mrs. Rut Coffey
duo. Mrs. Coffey is the wife of
Golf Professional Rut Coffey va
cationing in the Island City.
Entries to date are:
General and Mrs. j. E. Jones,
Mr.. and Mrs. Glenn Price, james
Mira and Mrs. Joseph Lopez,
Commander and Mrs. d. K. Pc
tersOn, Humbert Mira and Mrs.
W. A. Dunn, Mr.. and Mrs, Fred
Mathews, Bob Spottswood and
Mrs. Wallace Kirke, Mr.. and
Mrs. p. S. Cheering, Alton Park
and Mrs. Rut Coffey, Harry
knight and Mrs. James Keg.
The Key West citizen. [volume] (Key West, Fla.) 1879-current, 1947-12-31
UNDERSEA WEAPONS

Continued From Page One)
Navy, a veteran of submarine
warfare in the Pacific, is the
presently assigned officer-in-
charge OF the school. II is eN-
pected that he will arrive in Key
West on or about January 10 to
assume actual direction of his
organization. ~ -.
The school will occupy build
iugs at the former Navy Receiv-
ing Station, at the port of Key
West once generally known as
tile Section Base" but now prop
eny called the Operational De-
velopment Station.
For those acquainted with the
area it will be of interest to
know that Building No. 5 will
house the basic course inStruc-
tional rooms, Building No. 6 will
be the living quarters for enlist
ed personnel, Building No. will
be an auxiliary equipment sta
ton and that Buildings Nos. 8
and 10 will provide classrooms
for students of the advanced
course.
The Operational Development
Station will provide messing fa-
cilities for enlisted personnel at
its galley and living and messing
facilities for officers at its Bache-
Tor Officers Quarters.
sNew classes will enter after
January 26 at about four weeks
intervals until top enrolment OF
about 200 students will be reach
ed and maintained. A staff OF
80 selected officers and enlisted
nhen will conduct the curriculum
Oh the school.
EPrior 10 it's establishment in
Key West, where the excellent
climatic conditions and extensive
sea operating areas offer un-
paralled conditions for the
schools work, the new activity
functioned as part OF the Sub
marine School at the us. Naval
Submarine Base, New London,
Conn.
The Key West citizen. [volume] (Key West, Fla.) 1879-current, 1947-12-31
TODAY'S
ANNIVERSARIES
know .kmerica1

1915 George G. Meade, SOL
dier-engineer. Union general
victor in the battle of Gettys-
burg, born in Spain tof Ameri-
can parents).. Died Nov, 6, 1872
13l7-James T. Fields, famed
Boston book publisher and outh-
or of his generation, born in
Portsmouth, N. H. Died April
"a, 1881.
lS47-O00 years ago. Wilson
S. Bissell, Buffalo, N. Y, law
yer, postmaster-general under
Cleveland, 1885, born in On
eida County, N. Y. Died October
6, 1903.
1853-Tasker H. Bliss, soldier,
scholar and diplomat chief of
staff in World War l., born at
The Key West citizen. [volume] (Key West, Fla.) 1879-current, 1947-12-31
Visitors On
Fishing Party

S. p. Weinberg and daughter,
Mary Jane Weinberg, of Rush
vile, ILL.,, and Mr.. and Mrs.
Dwight B. Kintland and daugh-
ter, .Marquita Kintland. of Fort
Myers, Florida, went fishing in
Captain Cleve Niles bout Lucky
Strike yesterday and caught a
sailfish, wahoos, yellowtail and
barracuda.
The visitors said they had a
most enjoyable time. One wa
hoo and seven barracuda were
released.
The Key West citizen. [volume] (Key West, Fla.) 1879-current, 1947-12-31

Lewisburg, Pa. Died November
9, 1880.
1a57-Michael j. Kelley, no
ted baseball player of the 1905,
born In Trop, N. Y. Died Novem-
Der 3, 1884.