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The Detroit tribune. (Detroit, Mich.) 1935-1966, 1948-11-13
600 Harper Workers Involved Are Negroes
Refusal To Bargain ProLongs
HospitaL Maintenance Strike

Mental laborers OF Harper Hos
plial who struck for higher pay
and other union guarantees last
Monday, were still out as the
Tribune went TO press Wednes-
day.
About ninety per cent Of the
workers are colored. according
to Floyd Lowe, ALL strike lead
or.
Oscar Webber. president Of the
hospitals board OF trustees.
stated late Tuesday that there
would be no meeting with any
union as long as the present
board Of trustees is in control.
About $50 employees OF the
Harper Hospital. John r near
Alexsndrine. walked off their
Jobs Monday morning protesting
a wage dispute which has been
brewing for about six months.
The workers involved are maids,
kitchen help, service help and
maintenances.
Tie strike was called by the
American Federation Of Labor.
According TO Floyd Lowe. a
spokesman for the union. the
workers involved arc paid the
lowest wages in this area Of
high prices. Their salaries range
from 500 70 Sl24 per month.
The Detroit tribune. (Detroit, Mich.) 1935-1966, 1948-11-13


Thousands Of circulars were
distributed at more than IS chur-
ches urging policyholders to stop
paying their premiums until the
strike is settled. The union also
claims they are contracting policy
holders in the neighborhoods thru
so-called flying squads"
In answer TO this new pres
sure" move 10 force settlement
the Company Committee appoint
ed by the board of directors. is
sued a statement on Monday. The
statement was signed by Charles
II Mahoney. president; Moses l..
Walker, vice president-treasurer:
L. c. Blount. secretary-g general
manager; Ernest Shell, director Of
agencies, and Mrs j. w. Fisher,
Office manager
II stated that the Great Lakes
Mutual had enjoyed "the finest
relationship with its home office,
field forces and with the public"
and that last week part of the Of
flee force went on strike The
agents and managers in the dis
tricts did not walk out. il was
pointed out.
The company statement is as
follows: They asked US to recog-
nize a union which they had
Joined for bargaining purposes.
The facts are these:
l."Thst all the employees of the
company have always had access
10 the Offices OF the officials and.
whether individual or group. II
there were any grievances, they
should have brought them to us.
IL this had been done and we had
refused 10 recognize or do any
thing with their grievances, II
would have been perfectly logical
for them to procure bargaining
agency. In view Of the fact that
we have never had any request or
The Detroit tribune. (Detroit, Mich.) 1935-1966, 1948-11-13
Past Daughter
Rulers Meet
In Lansing

The Michigan District Past
Daughter Rulers Council of Elks
met recently in Lansing, Michigan
and we're the guests II Capitol
City Temple where Daughter
Ruler Mas presides.
Loyal Daughter Ruler Elizabeth
NJ. GeanS was in charge of the
meeting Reports were heard
from the various national chair
men of the grand temple An in
spring question and answer per-
iod was conducted by the state
president. Grace Bryant.
A commission from the Grand
Daughter Ruler, Elizabeth r. Cor
don, was read. appointing Mrs.
Elizabeth NJ. Geans as National
Grand Directress Of the Emer-
gency Relief Department Of the
Grand Temple. This was received
with a great ovation. for Mrs.
Geans. as a loyal daughter ruler
of the Elks Of Michigan is dong
a great work.
The next council meeting Is
scheduled to be held in Detroit in
December with Heart of Detroit
Lodge and Florence Ames Temple
as host and hostesses.
The Detroit tribune. (Detroit, Mich.) 1935-1966, 1948-11-13

Moderator Cushing said he
selected the panel members be-
cause of their experience and
participation in the social and
political affairs Of the eommun-
iiY.
He pointed out that Dr. Boone
was selected by Negro Republi-
cans throughout Michigan 10
spearhead their movement within
the COP. Boone is the historian
for the National Baptist Conven-
ton and has been active in poll
titles for several years.
He was an unsuccessful candi-
date for state senator on the Re-
publican ticket, The we'll
known minister represents q new
school Of thought in politics,
Cushing added
Hicks on Program
Hicks. a former newspaper man
lis deputy Circuit Court Clerk
Alpha Psi has sponsored a good
a national leader in fraternity cir.
cles. His organization, the Kappa
lSee NEGRO VOTE. Page lD
The Detroit tribune. (Detroit, Mich.) 1935-1966, 1948-11-13
Seven Negroes Get
Pennsylvania Jobs
In State House

PITTSBURGH (NNPA)--A to-
tai of seven Negroes were elected
10 the Pennsylvania State Legs
lature as a heavy Negro vote IN
The urban areas Of Philadelphia
and Pittsburgh made itself felt
in the November 2 Presidential
election.
Homer S. Brown, Democrat, OF
Pittsburgh. called by fellow-leg-
islators the most able" leglsla-
tor in Pennsylvania was reject
cd from the first legislative dis
trict with a total of 1916 votes.
MIR. Brown. an attorney, rode
into Office on a flood of votes
which say tho Truman-Barkley
ticket carry Allegheny County
by a plurality of over 72'OOV
votes.
In the third and fifth wards
where the bulk of Negro voters
live. the Democrats polled ap.
proximately $4,000 votes out Of
a total of 1920 cast.
The other six Negroes. -four
Democrats and two Republicans
we're elected TO the State Legisls
ture from Philadelphia.
According to latest reports, Dr.
Edwin f. Thompson had noseo
out Samuel Floyd for a seat in the
General Assembly from the Thlr-
.teenth District OF Philadelphia
Early reports had Mr.. Floyd lead
ing DR.. Thompson. the Republi-
can incumbent, by vote OF
l0.599 to 1913.
The Detroit tribune. (Detroit, Mich.) 1935-1966, 1948-11-13
Police Check
Shooting Story

John II. Mobley. 81, Of 5745
Beaubien. was shot in the left
arm by man whom he picked
up as fare at Illinois and Has
tings last week and carried TO
Benton and Rivard
Mobley reported that the man
argued about paying the fare
when he was ready to leave the
automobile. Mobley contends
that the man drew a revolver
and fired twice. striking him
in the arm and right finger.
MobleY is held . police
prisoner pending an investiaa-
ton Of the circumstance sur
rounding the shooting.
Winfield Mobley. Johns broth
er. so John says. was asleep In
the auto until the shooting oc-
cured, Winfield. along with John
Matthews. 81, Of 998 Mack, who
drove John to Receiving Hos
pital. we're questioned at the
third precinct concerning the
shooting.
The 1916 Chevrolet which Mat
thew drove TO Receiving Hos
pital along with the revolver is
held by police for investigation.
The Detroit tribune. (Detroit, Mich.) 1935-1966, 1948-11-13
Gun Shots Wound
Two Accidentally

Robert Clor. % OF 1868 Maple,
received a bullet wound through
the thigh last Saturday, when a
German Luger revolver, belong
ing to him accidentally discharg-
cd
Seigal. a brother carried Rob
ert TO Receiving Hospital where
no received treatment Tor the
wound John. 81. father OF the
Seiqal brothers reported to police
that his son just arrived IN De
troit the previous day from Chr
caeo. Police are checking the re-
yolver. and the reports gwen
them by the ClorS.
James Young. IL, Of 1892 Gree
Lex. was accidentally shot last
saturday as he looked at the rifle
of Young friend. -.
Benny williams 10 OF 1884
Russell was showing Young ma
% rifle when it accidentally as
charged. striking James. The bull
Iet was removed from his body IN
Receiving Hospital. and II James
returned home after receiving
rst aid.
The Detroit tribune. (Detroit, Mich.) 1935-1966, 1948-11-13

grievance that we did not give
immediate and strict attention,
we could not understand our em-I
ployees walking out without stat
Ing any grievance.
2. That Great Lakes has fol-
lowed the policy. IN the past two
years. of granting raises twice a
year on the sen1i-annual and an
niversary date Of the employees.
Qn no case, where this recon-
mendation has been made by the
supervisors, who are currently on
strike with the employees. has the
company rejected regular raises
3 In the most recent survey
Of the Bureau OF Labor Statistics
on clerical salaries in life inSur-
ance companies, which covered
the entire United States. IL is
shown that the Great Lakes Mu-
tual Life Insurance Company
pays the highest salaries for SIM
liar work in the FIVE Great Lakes
States. (This study is available
to any interested person who
wishes il and may be procured
by writing TO the Bureau Of La
Dor Statlstics.
In answering certain questions
pun TO us by few pohcyholders.
we have tried to answer them by
asking those persons this ques-
ton. II we increase salaries large
enough 10 cause us to have TO IN
crease premiums to stay in bust
ness, will you. as a policyholder,
be willing TO let US increase your
premium in order TO carry on our
business. OF course the answer
10 that question, in every instan-
&c, is no - and il would have 10
be, because the premiums on our
policies are set and the man who
joined twenty years ago. regard
tSee GREAT LAKES. Page ~
The Detroit tribune. (Detroit, Mich.) 1935-1966, 1948-11-13
WAIT SIX MONTHS

WAIT SIX MONTHS
Lowe said: The Harper Hos
pital employees have been pa
tient for over six months during
which time they have offered a
NO Strike Clause contract;
they have offered TO throw their
disputes into arbitration ano
they have offered to go for an
election to prove that they real
" wanted a union.
The Hospital has shirked
its responsibility 10 the COM
munitY by refusing 10 bargain
with their employees. They
have cooreed their workers by
trying 10 start company
union.
The hospital has done q poor
public relations job by the way
they have treated their employ
ees and the patients. A sick per-
son is grilled as 20 the amount
OF money he has when he checks
in and a short time after he
comes out from under the ether
he is handed his first days bill y
Lowe further disclosed that
the union has asked Gov Kim
Sigler. Mayor Van Antwerp. and
the Prosecuting Attorney 10 step
into the dispute. but without any
actions from any Of the above
group.
The Detroit tribune. (Detroit, Mich.) 1935-1966, 1948-11-13
Cultural Group
To Hear Talk on
Health Problems

The Cultural Committee OF
Second Baptist Church will pre-
sent DR.. w. Montague Cobb IN
lecture on Sunday, Nov. 81, at
1880 pm. He will discuss the
health problems Of America IN
general with special emphasis on
health problems Of America in
gro
Or. Cobb Is a graduate OF
Howard University NJ d cal
school and Amherst College He
is professor Of Anatomy at How
ard University and has done
much work in the field Of An
ihropology and Embryology. He
is also author Of many scientific
treatises in the field Of health
and has a fine message for the
audience. One Of his most re-
cent works is entitled Medical
Care and Plight Of the Negro. "
This has been published in
pamphlet form by the National
The Detroit tribune. (Detroit, Mich.) 1935-1966, 1948-11-13

This case was referred to the
Arcsccutor'S Office. and warrant
was refused Nov. 8 in spite Of the
Mattresses admission that she re-
fused Tennessee service solely be-
cause OF his race. Commenting
on the action of the Prosecutor 5
Office, the Rev r. l.. Brady. Jr.
President OF the Detroit Branch
NAACP. said:
The defeat of prosecutor
JAMES McNally should be an clio
quent warning TO recently elected
County Officials that the repre-
sentatlves OF minority groups oil
thls CITY are watching very close
~ the actions of men in public
Office
Though his term Of Office, Mr.
MrNdily from our observations,
hello IN utter disregard the rights
oil crtaln citizens and followed
say of dppeasement rather than
a course of action. This do-noth-
ing policy aroused the lndlgna-
uon ul citizens Of Wayne Coun-
The Detroit tribune. (Detroit, Mich.) 1935-1966, 1948-11-13
Press Club Plans
might Of Stars"

Rollo S. Vest and members
Il the entertainment commit
zee Of the Motor City Press
club announced that plans Tor
the Night Of Stars ssheo'
lied for Club Three SKIES
Dec. 10. are practically com
plefe. ,,
dent Of the club. snnouneeo
mai the Night Of Stars Is
\ benefit Of the press eiuo
intended 10 raise money 10
ward scholarship fund TOT
some worthwhile member OF
The working press OF the CRY
Of Detroit.
Tickets for the affair eH.
peeied 10 be one Of the mosi
Sustaining Of the fall season
NAV be secured at The Iri
rune office or from members
- The Tribune staff.
The Detroit tribune. (Detroit, Mich.) 1935-1966, 1948-11-13

The Michigan Committee on
Civil Rights, is sponsoring con-
ference and dinner Saturday
NOV Is, to spearhead their l949
oflNe Tor FEPC in Michigan.
Theme Of the conference, Con
N.cton is Not Enough will be
discussed by five panels broken
gown into the following sub
heads.
!. Police and Community Re
lahons. Edward Swan. discus.
SION leaders z. Freedom OF
conscience and Expression
rev. SperrY. discussion leader;
'. Equality Of Job Opportunity.
ON Downs. discussion leader;
:. Equality of Educational OPP
porfuniiY. Huldah Fine. discus
sion Leaders 5. Public Acton
medallion and Housing. George
Sehermer. discussion leader.
IN addition 20 discussion lead
CTS number Of prominent an.
uofities in these five fields viii
serve as resource persons.
Inc purpose of the Conference
y TO formulate an immediate
program OF action in the areas
Of human relations covered by
h. workshops and this event
VIII be the kickoff for FEPC
campaign for 1919.
DINNER SPEAKER
Speaking at the dinner that
nleht az $50 will be Mrs. Doro'
my Iilly, member of the Presi'
cents Committee on Civil Rights
The Detroit tribune. (Detroit, Mich.) 1935-1966, 1948-11-13

champion Of all American eifi-
zens. regardless Of color. Tho
American people have given
their irrefutable answer 10
those who doomed him 10 de-
feat because Of his courageous
and history making stand on ei-
vii rights.
This is tho first dawn Of bet
ter tomorrow - brighter future
for ourselves our children. and
for all mankind
These reasons make me eager
10 think all Of my friends. assoc
ciates. and others who helped
take the story OF Truman's deeds
TO Negroes throughout America.
The huge Truman vote which
Negroes cast should stand as q
cllstening two-edgcd sword to
warn all who holds posts Of re-
sponsibilitv that the Negro Will
fight TO the last ditch in his
cause"
The Detroit tribune. (Detroit, Mich.) 1935-1966, 1948-11-13

~ and manly through their et,
forts Nj McNally was removed
from Office
we sincerely hope that the IN
coming prosecutor will enforce
the law without regard to the race
or color of the individuals lnvolv-
cd and that one OF his first moves
will be the establishment OF a O.
vii Rights Division IN the prose
rutor's office that is more than q
Civil Rights Division IN name
only.
Fragrant violation Of civll rights
on the part of the restaurant own
ers of the City Of Detroit has been
sanctioned in many cases by inc
prosecutors Office through tnell
apparent lack Of interest IN lhe
enforcement Of the law.
We trust that with this new re.
rtmc Negro citizens IN Deuooii'
wIl find that IN Gerald n y
Bricn' newly elected Atty Gcnef'
al thcy have a man who WIN en-
force the law as il IS written.
The Detroit tribune. (Detroit, Mich.) 1935-1966, 1948-11-13
"A States. Hunt kidndpper
Toy Draws Fire
Of Rev. Brady

The Rev. r. L. Brady Jr.
President Of the Detroit Branch
NAACP issued a statement on
the matter Of civil rights as a
result Of a reply received from
Police Commissioner Harry S
Toy. in which Nh Toy refused
to take action on the civil rights
case Of Mary Carter
Rev MI Brady said that in
spite Of the clear-cut discrim-
lna,ory action by Detroit po-
lice officer, the Commissioner
completely white-washed the act.
Continuing. he said, From
the recent attitude taken by the
Police Department in the ham
ding of civil rights cases, the
citizens Of Detroit are beginning
to wonder II the officers of the
Police Department in many in
stances are not hired by certain
groups or individuals rather than
as the protectors Of the rights
of all Of the citizens OF the city.
with few exceptions when
reports have been made BY cit
liens 10 police officers that they
have been Disseminated against
in the eating places in this city.
these compliments have been
handled in the most inefficient
way ard there have been many
overt acts on the part Of the
officers. indicating their SYM
pathies are not with the az
prieved persons" according to
Rev. Mr. Brady.
The Detroit tribune. (Detroit, Mich.) 1935-1966, 1948-11-13

As organizer and director Of
the National Citizens Committee
for the Reelection Of President
Truman. Mr. Dawson was one ~
the few topflight politicians who
aided Mr.. Truman in his almost
single-handed fight for election
for a full term in the White
House.
Civil Rights Program Approved
With the Democratic till almost
bare Mr. Dawson did the unhesrd
OF thing in politics Of raising
funds among colored people 10
help finance the campaign among
colored voters.
In the election OF Mr. Truman
Dawson sees approval of the Pres
idents civil rights program by the
American people. The text Of his
statement follows.
The American people have
spoken, Their powerful mandate
ushcrS in new era of democracy
President Harry S. Truman
stands today as the supreme
The Detroit tribune. (Detroit, Mich.) 1935-1966, 1948-11-13
Horace Smith
Is Reinstated

Horace Smith was rein.
stated as d member OF the
Michigan State College foot
bail team Monday after
conference with Head Coach
Biggie Mum.
Smith quit the team several
weeks ago after he complained
that he was not given enough
work with the team. especial
lY on offense.
Last year. Smith. breaking
into the lineup late. was the
leading scorer on the Spartan
team. apparently Smith has
dropped the idea Of turning
professional. which he said
that he would do at the time
he quit the team or was sus-
pended. when he failed 70
report for practice.
The Detroit tribune. (Detroit, Mich.) 1935-1966, 1948-11-13
Civil Rights Dinner
Kick : Off For r. {. p. c.

nd SECRETARY. Department OIL
Social Relations, Womens soOiVS
of Christian Services
Mrs Tnly is from Atlanta.
CA and is well known mere
and throughout the U. ). as q
champion Of civil rights FROM
lo40.44 she was Secretary %
ASSOCIATION Of Southern Women
for Prevention Of Lynching.
1910 10 date Secretary. GeGI
oIa Committee on lnterraeisi
Sooneyation; 1910. director
Conference on Human hsls-
,ons and World Order; 1870
~ trustee. Wesleyan College
She Is also a member OF haey
poiations Committee Federal
Council Of Churches. member OF
n oar Of Directors Atlanta VI
ban League. member American
pa1estine COMMITTEE ana
serves on Board Of Directors,
Georgia Conference on S oCla'
Welfare Americans for Demo
cratic Action. and National fiouS
Ing Commission. ..,u ooen
The afternoon session WIN opS,i Pc,
..i,b short general assembly,
y, 80 ,,hich Rev william B Sperry'
:, OF Detroit Chapter
will preside. This session VIII ,S ~
soi,owed Immediately by me
I've workshops at ? pm
The Detroit tribune. (Detroit, Mich.) 1935-1966, 1948-11-13
g. Week Old
Infant Taken
By Benefactor

Law enforcement agencies
in ton middle western states
evith the aid OF the Fedora
Burra. OF Investigation, as
well as local policemen ano
detectives, this week sought
a young woman accused OF
kidnapping a S-week old
baby
L.,Hc Ann Elizabeth, 3-week
old dsughter Of Mr.. and Mrs.
James l.idwell of $50 4, Vernon,
We, mapped by lady posing
asa Grey Lady who came to
take tnc daughter to Ford Hos
ppal an examination.
sins. several days previously
The Gtry Lady had carried
ftne Caliwell's l7-month old son
for similar examination and
returned him. they didn't become
SUSPICIOUS until more than eight
hou,> after when Ann and her
peneiacior failed TO return.
Toe young kidnapper con-
yn,oa the Caldwells that she
could ret aid for them If al
love 20 carry the children to
the sptlal for examinations.
Caldwell. out Of employment
for while. drew his first
check Tuesday. since going on
his new job In a local plant
two weeks ago.
Descriptions Of the baby and
hlr bductor have been broad
c. over national radio hook
(see KIDNAPPING. Page lD
The Detroit tribune. (Detroit, Mich.) 1935-1966, 1948-11-13

Association for the Advancement
OF Colored People and has been
widely distributed throughout
the United States.
Mrs. Jerene Macklin is pres
ident Of the Committee sponsor
ing DR.. Cobb's appearance. She
is Joined by all members Of the
committee and members Of the
church in inviting the public TO
attend this fine program.
Rev A. A. Banks Is pastor q
the church.
The Detroit tribune. (Detroit, Mich.) 1935-1966, 1948-11-13
Leaders To Discuss
Negro Vote On WJR
"How did the NEGRO Vote q"

Who upset the predictions? These vital questions
will be discussed Sunday Radio Station WJRs IN
OUR OPINION program. SUNDAY Nov Ia, at 80 noon
been invited by George Cushing moderator to discuss
the thinking and motives behind the large Negro vote
which voted Democratic in the Presidential election.
They Ulysses w. Boyn editor of the Detroit Tr-
bune and member of the Detroit Metropolitan Area Re-
gionsl Planning Commission; Victor Hicks, secretary of
the Wayne County Democratic Committee, and deputy
grand poemarch Of the National Kappa Alpha Phi Fra
ternty; Dr. Theodore S. Boone pastor, King Solomon
Baptist Church. and chairman Of the Republican Coor-
dinating Committee Of Michigan, and Edward Swan,
executive secretary of the Detroit Branch, NAACP and
former regional director of the Presidents Fair Employ
ment Practice Committee.
The Detroit tribune. (Detroit, Mich.) 1935-1966, 1948-11-13
Test Jim Grow

AMHERST Thomas Gibbs, 10
year old Negro lad this week
awaited the decision OF the va
rious chapters Of the Phi Kappa
Psi fraternity on his eligibility
TO remain a Pledge of the fra
ternity
Originally pledged last April,
he was de- pledged when 10 chap
tiers. meeting last July pleaded
for more time TO consider his APP
plication. granted through the
Amherst College in Amherst,
Mass
The Detroit tribune. (Detroit, Mich.) 1935-1966, 1948-11-13
Pin Captain
Stays Worker

An argument between two pin
BOYS at a bowling alley at 1925
z. Warren resulted in death TO
ono last week.
Leroy Hill %, Of 1902 Roose-
Welt. was shot to death with a
shotgun by LUKE Dukes. "a, a
pin captain at the alley
According to police the men
we're arguing when Dukes got
the gun from the kitchen Of
the pin boys headquarters and
fired on Hill.
The Detroit tribune. (Detroit, Mich.) 1935-1966, 1948-11-13
Dawson Views New Era
In Truman's Re-ele ction

CHICAGO t.INPA) - The smashing upset victory
OF President Truman sweeping into office Democratic
Congress with him interpreted last Thursday by Rep
resentative William l.. Dawson Democrat of Illinois,
mandate for "a new era of democracy"
The Detroit tribune. (Detroit, Mich.) 1935-1966, 1948-11-13
Bradby Blasts Mentally
On Civil Rights Issue

The NAACP Office received complaint from banhe
Tennessee combat veteran of 80 months overseas dut
and three battle stars, that ne had been dScrluaeu
against IN the Koss Hamburger Restaurant on JOS Cam
md NcNichns RnAd.
The Detroit tribune. (Detroit, Mich.) 1935-1966, 1948-11-13

40 Employees Stay
Out Second Week

AS the Tribune goes press the strike of office work
ers Great Lakes Mutual 90 E. Hancock remains unset
tied.
The UOPWA-CIO which has been trying to organize
the Great Lakes office workers extended its campaign TO
fhe churc hes on last Sunday
The Detroit tribune. (Detroit, Mich.) 1935-1966, 1948-11-13

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