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St. Paul recorder. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1934-2000, 1948-05-07
The Intellectual Mr.. Truman

This paper has often wondered why Truman
such excellent Senator could be
currenceS of the weeks mind the
Over these past weeks the President publicly
nOunced his of three public policies CONTROL
Marshall plan, and an armament program.
Whatever think of these policies Presidents
mind they desirable Mr. Truman
gress and other said that
acted the result might be the wrecg domestic
with resultant depression. lie further
such occurrence would gavey undermine prestige
the of the of the world spite plea
refused price controls An exception
here control was relaxed by numerous subterfuges.
The President had plan
Even here however he mad compromise but he did
plan enacted. There differences differences
emanated from disputes within the forces themselves
The Marshall plan with shipments material and
to Europe definitely stimulates higher prices
ment with its additional upon economy
tends to push prices still higher.
Here have the spectacle of President
hand that price control absolutely
welfare and the other hand initiating programs
however desirable will drive the price spiral
the President and his advisors this dilemma
mind? Does he feel that the threat of the
result of infation?" II why doesn't present the
dilemma TO the people of the United States7
We think he does not do for first
OF firm convictions land that includes anything which
happens to have convictions about and
faith in the Marshalls and the Forreas than he
American people.
well founded Judgment might be however
we'll II be based Of practical
field of politics. it the judgment which forms the basis for
good President II forms the basis for umbng Intellectual
who apparently does know where he going
Why His only guide is his blind faith in advisers
nothing but contempt witnessed Secretary
# State James Byrnes recent book.
St. Paul recorder. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1934-2000, 1948-05-07
A New Trend in Uncle Toms

developments produced fashion in Uncle
the Negro who that the
pagn Henry Wallace durbs the white of property
who that that my people will not vote for Henry
Wallace By giving this assurance-whch Is the height OF
presumptonhe hopes that this will convey reward
financial generally preferred for this bit of soothing
information.
AS bad type Uncle Is the ingrat-
tude evoked by this for sustaining uyng his at
tack the candidacy of Henry Wallace mythical digging
in the brings and attacks which cannot be
They something like this Why didn't Henry Wallace
wipe out all discrimination in the Departments Of Agriculture
Commerce when head of those departments? Why
didn't he do with discrimination completely? Such attacks
have their underlying thesis that why isn't Henry Wallace
toni"
applied Franklin Roosevelt.
Abraham Lincoln Frederick Douglass other than
John Brown they would all be found wanting As matter of
fact the standard that is the duty every individual Negro
TO do whatever he or she can to abolish egrgaons regardless
of cost in terms of personal sacrifice thirteen million Ne
groes could be weighed and found wanting
Henry Wallace has many faults Many Negroes can-and
maybe shoudoppOse him. but Negro should be such
CRATE that he she should base his opposition the attitude
Of Wallace toward the Negro By that standard alone Wallace
compares favorably with ANY candidate
second kind of Uncle Tom become extremely vocal
lately and he the result Of Philip RandOph threat to lead
civil dsobedence campaign if segregation abolished in
the armed forces Many of the Uncle Toms this group
be found in the antWaace Wallace attacked
nsncere and seriously in the fate of the Negro
Randolph is attacked for the opposite He unreas
they and by rash action would make the rest Of America
question the loyalty Of the Negro of these
sOcaed Negro leaders found that Jingle Tomsm
them comfortable living and them degree from
tacks launched them by militant Negroes member
Of the House of Representatives the floor the House
that he had from Negroes
that they would support RandOphs program of civil sobe
deRce He may have been lying but likely he
telling the truth Why Negro should a
thosie to the Civil Rights progam) that he is opposed A.
Philip Randolph (who has done much his indeed
mystery unless they hope to benefit
This is not baCkhanded endorsement Of Henry Wallace
civil dsobedence Many intelligent Negroes good
science oppose both Henry Wallace Randolph good
selfrespectng Negro however should their opposition
favOrs from those forces reaction today oppose
Negro advance toward full citizenship Only Uncle Toms
afford to do that.
St. Paul recorder. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1934-2000, 1948-05-07
Schuyler Soys Negroes Must
Emphasize Positive Rofher Than
Negative To Get Moiority's Ear
George Schuyler in Pittsburgh Courier

I
For years our propagandss have and down the
country eng the general public that the Negroes
ignorant erae diseased and prosecuted people in the
try and that their high Of crmna broken families and
deaths is due to bad social conditions.
In short, have strengthened of
the stereotype already unatterngy present then
because the majority of the people regard
acceptabe We have blessed all of the phUny
proving the Negroes nerOy and then wondered why
regarded nferor Incidentally many these statistics have
been compiled by Negro PSYCHOLOGISTS
Community Chests Government agencies.
We are not IN position to force anything anybody We
must convince and must convince the
DO tins we have to reach them and simply the fringe of
formed and sympathetic liberals How do this problem
in public relations which be solved with great intelligence
ceverness and persistence We
er than our worst We emphasize what have
than what we have not
We must strive for good rather stirring up
must promote and subdiZe outstanding individuals
let the general public know about them.
You cannot win affection approval by questioning
intelligence and impugnng the motives of those
Will we need in order to survive and And
effective public relations should be done not lust in
Washington and the big cities but in the small
and more in the latter than in the former.
Along with this Of course must do to bring the
status of people that will be obvious
that propaganda is true We have wipe all eracy
and do that ourselves through
We and should, ourselves clean
lessen its influence in communities
We should do the appearance
in which we live that Negro district will
onymou with filth trash noise and rOwdness the minds
of the general public We should strive keep hys-
terra and neurOcsm which becoming prevalent among
folks largely because of propaganda
grief
In short we have to example 9th
to think of and then scientifically blow horn to change
have accomplished There to be other getting
what we want
St. Paul recorder. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1934-2000, 1948-05-07
For Monkind's Advancement

When books of the Julius Rosenwad fund created 1917
for "he welfare of mankind closed June 30 bequest
unique in the annals Of philanthropy will have been fulfilled
Its founder chairman Of the board of Sears, ROebuck Co.
until his death in 1882 truly modest who did not be-
eve of wealth should set to themselves in
the Of perpetual endOwmens He stipulated that the entire
fund should be spent including principal within rs after
his death.
As explained by Edwin Embree for 20 president of
the fund.- Rosenwad felt that every generation should
for It's funds should be used while ideas
and enthusiasm fresh"
In 81 the fund spent than $22 million, mostly to
equaze opportunities for all Americans The money helped
build 1857 rural schools for Negroes the aided Negro
colleges improved health conditions in Negro communities fl
nanced education in relations and provided advanced
training for 600 Negroes and $50 white sOutherners.
Some of the best known Negro leaders the nation have
been ROsenwad fellows including Langston Hughes Marian
Anderson Katherine Durham Percy Julian and Sterling Brown
While Rosenwad did aspire be publicly remembered
after his had been spent the ideals he pepeuat
will live And despite his Selfffacement the of
Jew and great American will long be remembered not
only by the Negroes he made his life mission help but by
all Americans of good will-Mnneapols Morning Tribune
St. Paul recorder. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1934-2000, 1948-05-07

At the editors the university Friday and Sat
urdy opportunity
the weekly editors publishers
Dr. Ralph journalism faculty
providing editors and publishers sessions of value
We received several invitations editors visit
When
polite permit
much visiting
Our friend James l. Markham HENNEPIN
VIEW told
weekly column Others the Does the
Gain Friends Influence
and Light Kahn conductor
Of so What" in PIONEER PRESS.
panel analysis newspaper
patients" the DEER RIVER NEWS WHEATON GAZETTE,
SHALL MESSENGER RAPIDS HERALD REVIEW
short hghlghts.
The whole including
which heard President Morrill, University;
enjoyed
speakers Memorial kitchens erv
ed for dessert
St. Paul recorder. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1934-2000, 1948-05-07

"A. Philip Randolph has been a
peacemaker for many years and fire.
quently in close collaboration with
the Fellowship. For five or six years
he has frequently and consistently
urged as a policy for Negroes and
all other people the pacifist way of
reconciliation and non-violence. The
term he has frequently used is mon
violent goodwill action He is un-
questiOnably the most important
anti-Communist leader among Neg
roes, and one Of the few truly great
leaders Of America" Glenn Smi-
ley, regional director, Fellowship of
Reconciliation.
St. Paul recorder. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1934-2000, 1948-05-07
What Would You Think?

On last weeks discussion of the Chicago Round Table
speaker brought the fact that racial prejudice highest
among those people who had little any personal
Negroes.
We would like to ask Negro readers question. What
would YOU think of Negroes white and sole
contact tine medium of radio theatre and the daily
The radio would give Rochester Hattie McDaniels and
others The theatre would the Hattie McDane
James Baskct and in addition Canada Lee. The American
press with few exceptions would give OCCASIONAL
notice of worthwhile Negro but this would be completely
Swallowed by the news Of crime.
This paper would like know just what you WOULD
think Why don't of sit down and write YOU
would think
St. Paul recorder. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1934-2000, 1948-05-07

Minneapolis has gone on record Off
cially and by law as taking an active
steps in a fight against discrimina-
ton.
We bring our experience to atten-
ton, because we would hate to see
those good efforts nullified by fail
ure to uncover the discrimination
which is hidden under a seeming &C
ceptance Of law and public policy.
Katherine Kneip
Wayne Murphey
Minneapolis, MINI.
May 3, 1913
St. Paul recorder. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1934-2000, 1948-05-07
Letters to the Editor
Couple Describe Treatment
Accorded Them and
Friend at Charles

Editor:
We went to lunch ut Charles
Cafe Exceptionale, TIC Fourth Ave.
So, Minneapolis, last week, accom-
panied by Miss Gloria Williams, a
young Negro friend Of ours from St.
Paul We are both white. Miss Will
liams, a graduate of the University
or Minnesota now employed as rec
reatlOnal director at Phyllis Wheat
ley Settlement House, had invited US
to visit Wheatley that afternoon,
and we decided to precede it with
lunch at Charles.
We arrived at Charles shortly
before 1880. The dining room was
still closed, and only one other party
was waiting. When the host opened
the dining room and had seated the
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to either leave or remain, for we did
not wish to be served IN a private
St. Paul recorder. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1934-2000, 1948-05-07
Mill City Urban
Elects Alexander

The election OF Guy w. Alexan.
der, financial secretary OF an AFL
union, to the presidency OF the
Minneapolis Urban League was a
happy one. The board wisely rec
Ognized the valuable contributions
of Mr.. Alexander to the league
movement and gave him its high
est honor.
Also noteworthy in Mr.. Alexan-
ders selection was the fact that he
Is the first individual from the
ranks OF organized labor to head
Minneapolis Community Chest
agency. The Urban League is a
precedent setter Two years ago
II established another local prece-
dent by electing a Negro-Am
St. Paul recorder. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1934-2000, 1948-05-07
VIEWPOINTS .

"The treatment Of our minorities
is no longer side issue; it is the
test Of our sincerity of purpose. We
cannot rally the peoples Of the world
against the police state if we permit
any manifestation of police brutal
ity in our own country; we cannot
rail against an iron curtain if we
deny freedom Of expression to
groups within our midst-however
unpopular these views may be" . . O..
Senator Dennis Chavez, d., New
Mexico.
St. Paul recorder. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1934-2000, 1948-05-07
Red Cross Thanks
Paper for Support
In Fund Campaign

Editor:
Thank you for your fine help on
the Red Cross Fund Campaign.
The entire Red Cross is proud Of
the splendid support everyone gave
in publicity for the campaign. We
want you to know that your share in
this effort is very much appreciated.
1t is gratifying to know that you
can be counted on to help keep the
people informed about the work and
needs Of their Red Cross.
Again, Our heartfelt thanks for IA
job well done.
Sincerely yours,
jackson Taylor
Chairman
Public Information
St. Paul recorder. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1934-2000, 1948-05-07
The Negro 10.

That very gratifying and interesting report by DR. Martin
b. jenkins the level intelligence quOents Of Negroes
but only to the naive or confused is it surprising.
1t fairly that Negroes equally intelligent
whites indeed in whatever degree vitality influences nte-
of the opinion that Negroes might be
found to be basicaly alert than whites.
What the Negro lacks is native ability but refinement Of
his instincts and department plus know how factors in which
the white far exceeds him.
Negroes neither stupid, natively inferior,
happy observe, merely i'll bred-Los Angeles Tribune.
St. Paul recorder. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1934-2000, 1948-05-07
N.A.A.C.P Secretary Thinks
Our Editorial Based
On "A MiSCOnceptiOA'

Editor:
| have seen your recent rdJtoria
about the NAACH and political nc
, ton Most Of it was based upon ;
mi>conception, namely, that tn,
NAACr policy forbrds branch Off
GERS and members from being activ,
/ in support Of candidate, and parties
This is not true All members, in
Guiding branch officers and rxccu
| tive committee members, are free t,
work for any candidate or party of
their choice. However. the branches
us organized bodic, are forbidden
to endorse candidates or parties.
The present concern Of the ma
tional office is not over political aC-
ton by individual branch officers,
but over the fact that it is not made
clear to the public that these officers
are working as individuals and that
their actions do not commit the As
Sociation rs whole, or even their
local branches as whole We feel
that branch officers, ont of consider.
alton for the NAACH. should make
clear at all times that they are act
ing us individuals and should not
knowingly permit publicity to be is
sued carrying their titles as NAACp
officers.
Evidently you missed it at the
time, SO attach a statement which
appeared in our press release for
March %, l94S, which sets forth
briefly the political action permitted
to officers and branches.
Cordially,
Roy wilkins
Assistant Secretary
NAACP
New York City
EDITORS NOTE The editorial IN que,
ton only told Of an cNr>tinE condition. Il
did not attempt t. auaNge Nhu was At
fault the National hesduuartcrs ur The
mftecrs oI the local btanChc> Of NAACP.
The editorial expressed the fear that the
condition might become aggravated and
that such aggTaVauon might seriously ham
ucr the NAACP IN the future We do not
think there NaN "misCoUCcPHon. We
might have been unduly alarmed
As to Nj. wilkins statement that The
present concern Of the National office Is
not over political action by individual Of
hcerS, but over the TACT that II - not made
clear to the public that these individuals
are WORKING a. individuals . the quss
tIon Oi What - clear 10 the public a
matter OF opinion.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1948-02-21
SAYS SOLDIERS IN ALASKA WEARING
 TOO MANY CLOTHES

WASHINGTON, Feb 21.-iR- Explorer Vilhjalmur Stefansson says '. s. soldiers have hard time keeping warm in the Arctic be- cause they wear too many clothes.
 He told reporter he made trips across the polar ice in a nine pound Eskimo caribou suit which was like a thermos bottle-prac- tically cold proof"
 But U s. Army men, he said, wallow around in 25 to 28 pounds of wool and leather with lot of zippers and buttons that you don't need
 Stefansson said he was not sur prised to learn that the Army thinks men may have to use up to D percent of their energy just keeping alive in the strategic po- lar regions.
 Doing it the Eskimo way, he de- clared, it takes no more energy to
The Daily Alaska empire., 1948-02-21
I ! Re SuMS

Games in the Pacific Coast Hockey League last night resulted as fol- lows:
 San Francisco 3; Oakland 2.
 Vancouver g; San Diego 4.
 Basic industry for Alaska In- dians and Eskimos is fur trap ping.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1948-02-21
Beau Jack Fails in
 Comeback

NEW YORK, Fet. 21.-lR-The Beau Jack comeback is stalled. All because of a tough East Side New Yorker named Terry Young and a lone point on the scoreboard of ref cree Frank Fullam.
 The fight fans favorite comment, it could have been a draw" was appropriate last night Even the of ficials were split, to say nothing of the crowd of l4,923 which paid $66,317 All agreed it was the best fight of the winter season.
 Judge Charles Shortell liked Young and Judge Harold Barnes found for Jack. Each had it 5-4 in rounds with one even. F'ullam thought each boy won five rounds. Ruling that Young took his rounds by wider margin, he gave Terry 8 thin 6-5 edge in points.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1948-02-21
FIGHT DOPE

Fistic encounters last night turned out as follows:
 NEW YORK--Terry. Young, 137, New York, outpointed Beau Jack, Al. Augusta, Ga. 10.
 CHICAGO-Ezzard Charles. TIC Cincinnati. knocked out Sam Bar oudi, 169, New York, It.
 HOLLYWOOD, Calif.-Billy Corn well, 134, Des Moines, TKO Lou Bernal, 134, Los Angeles, T.
 PHILADELPHIA-George Larov- CT, 150, Philadelphia, outpointed George Hammond, 150, Riverside, N J. 8.
 SAN DIEGO, Calif--Rusty Pyne 184, San Diego, outpointed Ernie Rios, 184, Los Angeles, 10.
 West Palm Beach, Fla.-Chili Can tere, 125, Havana, knocked out Dav- cry Allen, 120, New York, 3.
 MANCHESTER, England-Guido Ferracin, ll6, Italy outpointed Pet erkane, London, 15 European Ban- tamweight title bout).
The Daily Alaska empire., 1948-02-21
GREGORY PElk,J0AN BENNETT FEATURED IN CApIT0L'S BILL

"The Macomber Affair." a screen adoption of one of Ernest fleming ways most dramatic short-stories, is at the Capitol Theatre starting Sunday.
 Based on The Short Happy Life of Francis Macomber," which is regarded as one of the authors most compelling stories. this Benedict Bo- geus film contrasts seething en- lions and violent hatred against the exciting background of big game hunt in the heart of the African lion country.
 Gregory Peck is cast as lanky, intrepid hunter who can drop a buf- falo at one hundred yards, but falls himself when lovely Joan Bennett draws a bead on him. Robert Pres ten shares co-starring honors.
 The story deals with the wealthy, unhappily-married combers S, Francis Robert Preston) and his wife, Margaret (Joan Bennett. As a final attempt at reconciliation, Mar garet agrees to accompany her hus- band to Nairobi, British East Africa, where Robert Wilson Gregory Peck), the renowned professional hunter and guide, is engaged to lead the Macomber safari through the iunole in search of game
 Margaret's suspicious of her hus- bands inherent cowardice are prov en when Macomber turns and flees at his first encounter with the game Macomter, already tortured by a sense of shame, is further taunted by his wifes sudden interest in the manly Wilson The situation grows until it is finally eliminated in a violent death.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1948-02-21
SKI TOURNEY
 ISUNDERWAY

Downhill ski races for the cham pionship of Southeast Alaska will be run tomorrow afternoon on the Douglas Ski Trail. At 1:15 pm. the first racer will push off far up the mountain, and at one minute inter yals will follow 75 .skiers entered in the seven events:
 Junior Boys Downhill.
 Junior Girls Downhill.
 Womens' Class B Downhill.
 Boys Glass. A Downhill
 Women's Class A Downhill.
 Mems Class B Downhill.
 Mems Class A Downhill.
 Spectators will find easy going to the thrilling finish of the races which is only 400 yards from the Douglas Road on the ski trail Joe Thihodeau and committee will be on hand with hot coffee to revive the weary.
 The downhill races will climax the two day ski tournament which has brought 30 skiers from Western Alaska and Canada to Juneau. In the Mems Class A event, the hard skiing Anchorage team will be chal- lenged by veterans Arne Anderson and Alex Heddan from Whitehorse. The Juneau Ski Club is placing it's hope on wirey Norman Bucey who finished second in last years race, and in Elwin Messer, Ralph Randall and Dean Williams, former winners of the Moller Trophy.
 Juneau women will find tough competition from visiting feminine slat riders. Ann Dimond, attractive daughter of Judge Anthony J. Di- mond, must be considered an out standing threat for the reason that she is a ski instructor for the U. s. Army at Anchorage.
 Representing Whitehorse, Yukon Territory, is Alicia Hoare formerly of the Ottawa Ski Club. Miss Hoare has varied racing experience all through Canada.
 Spectators are requested to leave their dogs at home and if they go beyond the finish line not to walk on the trail
 The following are the contestants entered in tomorrow's events:
 Downhill, Class A Men, in the order named:
 Dean Williams, Matt Gormley Jim Church, Alex Heddan, Vernon Faulconer, Norman Bucey, Mitchell Abood, Mickey Bryson, Al Bystrom Ralph Randall, Elwin Messer, Wayne Jacobs, Wm. Kashuba, Axel Nielsen Lief Torkleson, Wm. Neidner. Downhill Class B Men in the or der named.
 Don Hungerford, Gordon Dawson Charles Smith, Leland Bateorf Meredith Jelsma, Dave Schirmer 1 Jack Thompson, Ernie Jacobsen Richard Johnson, Oliver Easley, Car Evanson, Dan Ward, Fred Wolf Thomas. Stansfield. Glass A WOmen's DownhiI, num- Der and name:
 Ann Dimond, 38; Dorothy Evans 1 39: Marjorie Dawson, 40; Colleen Buoy, 4l; Ann Parson, AZ; Alicia Hoare, 43; Bonnie Randall A; Joyce
The Daily Alaska empire., 1948-02-21
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Smith, 45; Mary T-hihodeau, 46; Edna Williams, AT: Sheila MacSpad- den. 48.
 Class A Juniors Downhill in the order named
 Gary King. Earl Grass. Mel Mar tens, Edgar Loken, Dave Robinson, Terry Fraser Bob Sommers, Dick Wineerson, Charles Mcclellan, Al Shaw, Harland Oberg.
 Class B Women. Downhill, number and name
 Mrs. Sid Thompson, 32; Anne Kramer, 33; Frceda Bechtold, 34; Rolande B. Ballantyne, 35; Pat Cakes, 96; Charlotte Lewis, 37.
 Junior Girls, Downhill.
 Paula Cook, Lucy Gillham
 Glass B Juniors, Downhill:
 Dick Keithahn, Robert Rhodes Fred Wyller, John Jensen, Roland Hildre, Bill Orme, George Messer- schmidt, Chorlis Sharing.
 Today's schedule follows:
 l2:C0-Class E Boys.
 12:30-Junior Girls.
 1:30 Class B Men.
 1:45- Class A Men.
 2:30-Class B Women.
 2:45-Class A Women.
 3:00-Class A Boys.
 3:30-Cross Country Open.