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The Detroit tribune. (Detroit, Mich.) 1935-1966, 1948-01-10

vious. There are too many
Negroes who are qualified 10
work on jobs which are avail
able. but who are denied such
work opportunity. Such en-
ployment discrimination makes
for an unstable economy
This. OF course, is a contin-
uous task OF the Urban League
family. These experts are con-
stantly on the alert detecting
the slightest possibility OF
new employment outlet, and
then making the proper APP
proaches. Oftimes. the result
is Jobs for some waiting Ne
gro.
Labor and industry have
received much value. In the
first place industry. govern
ment, business, utilities, etc.
use the services OF these 25.-
900. or the majority OF that
number They have brought
20 such firms profit through
their labor This has meant
much to all concerned But
at the same time. in many
instances Il has brought
strength and growth To labor
unions. Increase in member
ship has meant much More
important is the type of Job
protection and upgrading that
unions give its membership
"A union worker has a right
The Detroit tribune. (Detroit, Mich.) 1935-1966, 1948-01-10

deceived and betrayed. The
cause Of real peoples party
IS being hurt UNNECESSARILY
bv Wallaces adventure. No
matter how much we want 10
see a new political alignment
IN the United States. II can't
begin until a large section Of
labor is ready 20 go along
That won't be in l94S. and
the hatred that Wallace Will
cngender for third parties
should he seem 10 throw the
election to the Republicans.
viii bury third party talk in
the labor movement for wears.
A new party isn't Just
formed out OF thin air BY
few adventurerS. Communists.
and misguided liberals. 1t has
10 be built on a substantial
base, which must include
large numbers OF convinced
and active unions
The people who today arc
irving to build thcir pnoney
third party around Henry
The Detroit tribune. (Detroit, Mich.) 1935-1966, 1948-01-10

munists who pull IT'S strings
urged hun 10 run II is be-
cause OF foreign policy that
he was asked 10 leave the
Truman administration.
On the Issue of democracy.
however imperfect. versus To-
taltauan dictatorship. none
OF Us should hesitate Ton an
instant Wallace is an apollo
elst for the dictatorship. be-
lctoS m appeas,ng Il. and
associates himself closel, With
MS most ardent and abIect
sioogcs.
Some Americans who be
l,eve in the need for new
political party. or who want
TO sec 2 more democratic do
nestle policy will probably
vote fog Wallace rather than
for Truman However. | SriS-
pect that the bulk Of these
voters viii be confirmed ml-
party supporters, rath-
q than Democrats.
These people VIII be utterly
The Detroit tribune. (Detroit, Mich.) 1935-1966, 1948-01-10

and a chance TO bargain or
should | say bid for any Job
that comes up. The big re-
quirement is, Of course, quail
ification.
II should be pointed out
that even though the Job ac-
complished by Urban League
workers looks good that there
are others who should be Civ
en- credit Most Urban League
Executive Boards are COM
posed OF 80 per cent whites.
In many cases it's these lib
eral white persons who open
the door for Urban League
workers 10 contact employers
who otherwise could not be
reached, so that the technique
OF moral suasion may inter-
act. This is very important.
In my own meager ex.
perience in trying to ouen up
new employment opportuni-
ties 10 Negroes In Detroit
many times | have had 10
call upon one or more OF our
white board officials 10 get
an appointment TO see Mr.. x
and Mr. Y So in heralding
the music the Urban League
carry Il further and think
OF the untiring efforts OF these
white board members who
serve the cause we'll without
pay.
The Detroit tribune. (Detroit, Mich.) 1935-1966, 1948-01-10

ABOUT S4S per week, Many OF
the $4,000 persons who were
placed by local leagues re-
ceive more than SAG per week
while many receive less.
However, suppose we take
an average OF $40 per week:
lets see $4,000 Ao,es $40 viii
equal Sl,000.000 per week.
Nov what does il mean for
a year? That's easy 10 count:
IT means $50. 100000. So then,
through the employment Of
ficeS of So Urban Leagues has
come S52.000,000 10 Negro
families Think Of H. 81 mil
lion dollars That's some
money, isn't ~
or course League officials
are carrying out one of their
main and major objectves-
that of improving the eco
nomic status OF Negroes. One
certainly knows thai when
any person or group OF per-
, sons have money with which
10 buy the necessities of life
that their standard Of living
IS greatly enhanced
The pass word among
League workers is. Not Aims
but Opportunity" This IS the
slogan which keeps tho life
Inc opened Yet, the refrain
ls-not enough. not enough
And the reason is too OBJ
The Detroit tribune. (Detroit, Mich.) 1935-1966, 1948-01-10

not Communism. II is Amer
lcanism not yet in action. The
big difference between Wal
lace and Truman is that Wal
lace hss the courage TO see
the truth. and express his
convictions come hell OF hign
water. II he has the courage
IA do that he is worth my
vote. And there will be many
others with me.
Furthermore" he added. Il
decided long ago to figure
out for myself who is or isn't
Red tainted. The brush has
been applied TO too many in
nocent people, people who
are sincerely interested IN inn
proving the welfare OF the
oppressed in this great coun-
trv of ours. / am weary OF
this cry OF Red" in an effort
to thwart true democracy. and
there are thousands Of others
OF the same mind This was
demonstrated in the last city
election, Nu recall. when an
unsuccessful candidate foi the
Council was smeared. No. II Is
not who wants 10 support
Wallace now, il is for what
he stands that interests me
IL the goals he has set are
achieved by any President
regardless OF party. there
won't be any need 10 fear
Communism here in this
country"
OPPOSITION to the third
party raped the candidate
for giving aid and comfort to
the Republicans. for confusing
further the political situation;
cited him as being impractical.
and charged him with being
a stooge for Communists TO
win political control eventual
ly in the States.
Inc survey SHOWS mat inc
average common man has
kept an unusually close eve
on Mr.. Wallace since he was
ousted from the White House.
His trek through various sec
tons Of the country has been
followed, the militant stand
he has taken. even in the
South was noted. and the
favorable reaction he received
has created deep regard for
him. In the meantime. many
have wondered all along how
the candidate could be ma
neuvered into position 10 ac-
tlvate his program. They have
questioned seriously the lead
er's political strategy. and the
The Detroit tribune. (Detroit, Mich.) 1935-1966, 1948-01-10

~ ls unlr with the aid Of
sycophantS lboot-llckers) that
our demagogues are able to
confuse mems brains stiflc
men actions. and control
mems deliberations against
their better interests.
Strangely men are OF q
sort; Of the beast in them
ard not OF the man: they are
driven by covetousness and
make no pretense OF keeping
faith when 10 do so is against
the most trivial interest. De
spite the baseness Of such IL
Is becoming more and more
fashionable that as men they
become poSeurS. chasing all
fellows as unworthy OF keep
lng any faith with. We have
The Detroit tribune. (Detroit, Mich.) 1935-1966, 1948-01-10


Wallace were the SharpeSt
Ratchet men against the idea
OF q new party when their
party line and the interests
OF the Soviet Union. 50 die
tated They cannot be taken
seriously today when they at
tempt 10 Syntheslze party
for capIcious and malicious
purposes.
| sincerely believe that our
nation needs a new lineup
~ politics, with 4 conServa-
iive paity on the one hand.
ana q progressive new party
on the other.
Henry Wallace's candidacy
will not promote that new
lineup BY foulng up the
picture II can only postpone
the day when YOU and | will
have chance 20 vote for full
democracy and liberty by sup
porting an influential party
fully committed 10 a program
OF freedom.
The Detroit tribune. (Detroit, Mich.) 1935-1966, 1948-01-10


What we have 10 offer is in
nature Of series Of quotes"
that seem 10 tit in well with
Mr. Wilson's ideas OF journal
ism at its best:
Newspapers are the school.
masters of the common peo-
pie a greater treasure 10
them than amounted millioNs
OF gold III. w. Beecher.
The press is good OF evil &C.
cording 10 the character of
those who direct il. II IS the
mill that grinds all that is
put into its hopper. Fill the
hopper with poisoned grain
and Il will grind IL TO meal
but there is death in the
bread Bryant. "In these
times we fight for ideas. and
newspapers are our fort.
reSses "-Heine: These nan.
ers Of the day have uses
more adequate to the purposes
OF common life than more
pompous and durable vol
umes.'-Johnson; Il read the
newspapers to see how God
governs the world" John
Newton; The careful reader
Of a few good newspapers can
learn more In a year than
most scholars do in their great
iibraries."-F. B. Sanborn;
Newspapers should be
news-carriers. not news max
ers. There Is truth and enter
talnment enough 10 print
without fiction or falls. hood
and 70 publish the latter h
The Detroit tribune. (Detroit, Mich.) 1935-1966, 1948-01-10

That is the general senti-
ment expressed by a repre-,
sentative sampling OF local
citizens on the issue.
| was impelled. through
aroused interest. 10 ascertain
whether the common man has
been seriously influenced by
the third party political bomb
she'll. Ny MISSION Was
achieved without revealing
the purpose and 30 per cent
OF the persons ! chatted with
were total strangers. Since II
has been proven that many
local leaders do not express
the true sentiments Of their
followers on political issues,
| avoided such contacts.
IN EIGHT OF EACH ten
persons polled, each had pre-
viously discussed the third
party candidacy with members
Of the immediate family or
with friends. Currently, the
survey reveals the third party
venture is considered we'll
timed.
Yet. only five persons ]
talked with think the can
didate can win in the coming
election. This is due, the ma
jority said, not to any fault
OF the former vice president,
his platform, or the support
he will get. but to the OBJ
stacleS the third party will
have TO hurdle in becoming
certified in each State.
During the conversation
with each citizen. ! called
attention to the threat Of
Communism al home and
abroad. and the Red support
Mr.. Wallace will evidently
get The comment of one man
on this point is typical OF the
sauphng. and TO say the least,
most revealing:
LET'S DON'T BECLOUD
the issue" he said I'm not
a Communist, Sympathizer. or
fellow-traveler. I'm not in
tereSted in who wants to get
on Wallace'S bandwagon, but
in the man for what he stands.
He is a champion OF the
rights and security OF all
mankind
His platform calls for,
world peace. and we need It:
first class citizenship for all
Americans, and we don't have
II. and prosperity in a stable
economy. and that we don't
have, To want and fight for
these things in America is
The Detroit tribune. (Detroit, Mich.) 1935-1966, 1948-01-10

ing pictures. the radio. lit
eraiure. the Negro in Africa.
Europe and Latin America.
as we'll as other sundry
subjects.
VALUABLE STATISTICS
Especially noteworthy arc
the statistical tables which
latr been compiled on many
Of Tho subjects
Ono ol the valuable serve
ces tbs wear book performs
IS 90 snow the trend Of ihlnk
.ne and actions as regards the
Negro For example. when IL
lists the movies that Negroes
have appeared IN. the types Of
books written by and about
The Detroit tribune. (Detroit, Mich.) 1935-1966, 1948-01-10

armed forces line with the recommendations of the Pres
idents Committee Civil Rights.
The Presidents Committee on Civil Rights has asked
the enactment of legislation to end discrimination but Sec
rotary FoTesta does not need to await such legislation
since these practices not necesstaed by but have
become policy through years Of usage
Inc experience of the Army in the European theatre
operations offers conclusive proof that Indignation can
De accomplished without injury TO fighting forces In
act the results achieved indicate that full and complete
Indignation is the only way in which the fighting
be most effectively and efficiently modified
The Detroit tribune. (Detroit, Mich.) 1935-1966, 1948-01-10

to betray the former. &C
Simmons.
"A newspaper is the history
for one day OF the world in
which we live. and with
which we are consequently
more concerned than with
those which have passed
away, and exist only in re-
membrance. "-B. Horne
Before this century shall
run out journalism will be
the whole press. Mankind will
write their book day by day.
hour by hour. page by page
thought will spread abroad
The Detroit tribune. (Detroit, Mich.) 1935-1966, 1948-01-10

become informed about an
interested in programs ant
activities which will result u
better interracial and inter.
group relations and under.
standings.
when 30 many people arc
aware OF the social respon.
sloilities that their position
IN the world Of mass com.
mIunication has thrust upon
mem and act in ways which
enhance the position of pres
uge that their particular news
paper or radio station occu.
pies IN our city and country
better human relations are In
ihe process of being built
Beulah T. Whitbv
Assistant director fot
the nAan.
The Detroit tribune. (Detroit, Mich.) 1935-1966, 1948-01-10

timelinesS of his ideals. How
ever. the third party, says
Joe Citizen, seems TO be the
answer. The answer also for
complete political emancipa.
ton of the Negro. particular
ly in states where he is de.
prived of the right TO vote.
WHAT PLANKS in IN,
Wallace platform have won
the plaudits OF the average
minority citizen? In order OF
Importance, they are as fol
lows:
!. Abolition Of Jim Crow
In America wherever II ex-
lists. North or South.
z. Positive peace program
OF abundance and security.
J. Lower prices.
4. Defeat Of Universal
Military Training Tor pas
sage Of anti bias amend.
mems 10 the measurel.
5. More Jobs and decent
homes.
6. Freedom of speech and
freedom of assembly.
The trend for Mr.. Wallace
locally appears TO be in line
with the sentiments of some
OF the country's most out
standing leaders. The candi-
date was lauded for his move
by such leaders as w. L b.
Dubois, the Rev. Gordon 3
Hancock. DR.. Metz Lochard.
and Mrs Andrew w. Simp-
kins.
TT HAS BEEN PROVEN
repeatedly in well-nigh every
type OF competition that il is
poor strategy to underestimate
ones opponent There arc
strong indications that Mr.
Wallace and his platform. IN
spite OF his questionable COM
pany. CANNOT BE SHRUG-
GED OFF. The paramount is
sue is not a third party vic
tory this yesr Rather, it is
the view Of he common man
that Mr.. Wallace appears TO
he a solution'to what is frank
" termed the evils Of dom
inant political parties, and
that he can succeed il these
parties continue to fail.
The developments suggest
that if there is not an over
hanling of policy and object
ives in the major parties there
will be new party in power
within the next five years.
The populace bolted the
status quo under Jefferson
and Lincoln, and il can hap
pen again.
The Detroit tribune. (Detroit, Mich.) 1935-1966, 1948-01-10
EDITOR MAIL

Much Of the credit for i'm.
provement In Detroit race re-
lations can be given TO the
press and radio stations ac-
cording TO a letter 10 the
editor Of the TRIBUNE from
Mrs. Beulah T. Whitbv as'
slstsnt director OF the civ
Of Detroit Interracial Commit
The text Of the letter in
part follows: "
Dear Mr.. Boykin:
When we think about hu.
man relations in Detroit. We
recognize Immediately tia,
one Of the most significan,
gains made this year has been
IN terms Of the numbers ~
people. Of all races. creeds
ana nationalitiss who have
The Detroit tribune. (Detroit, Mich.) 1935-1966, 1948-01-10

Conta ming valuable and
pc tnent information on a
world Of subjects. IL IS logical
ly compiled and lndcxed in
detail. This makes reference
work q pleasure.
Items covered in the vol.
ume include population. in
tellectual and other achieve.
ments. sciences. education.
the church. national econ
omY, agriculture. business.
race problems. race rela-
lions. race riots, politics. and
civil rights. lYnehings. crime.
health. housing. world war
III the Negro press. athletes.
art. music. the theatre, NOV.
The Detroit tribune. (Detroit, Mich.) 1935-1966, 1948-01-10

read somewhere of the at
tributes OF Ne Lion and the
Fox The one 10 frlghten the
timid. the other 10 cleverly
circumvent duty and honesty
So. We account the tota
weaknesses Of men between
these two beasts.
For a practical application
% what we say here IL is only
necessary 20 notice the glar-
ing examples in our churches.
lodges. general social organi-
cations. professional uplif'
groups. political leaders and
even in our presumed 10 bc
intellectual societies.
Is il that il has become
smart 90 deceive ones fel-
lows? Where arc the morals
The Detroit tribune. (Detroit, Mich.) 1935-1966, 1948-01-10

~ mankind? Can il be that
the virtues Of mercy. faith.
sincerity, and ethics are old
fashioned and have rusted out
of usefulness because OF con-
siStent non-use?
II IS glaring weakness
OF men-those whom we know
that they have a mind 10
adapt themselves according to
the wind and the variations
OF individual fortune. II is
equally a glaring practice 10
DO evil with regularity in de-
hance Of criticism and to
deviate with greater consistency
from good.
The accolade OF cleverness.
the scepter OF material sue.
cess: the tiara Of social OK.
cellence; the barometer OF
popularity are all presently
fashioned OF the dross of evil
which lustre is short lasting
and which influence is both
morally destructive and Grim.
NAL.
The premium Is on the ma
terial and the vulgar and not
the moral and the cultural
Surely this decline can not be
here TO stay when a people
YOU--need q revival Of the
better IL a better ever existed
az all. II ever an examination
Of the weakness OF men is
In order, Il Is now and en-
oumbent upon YOU.
The Detroit tribune. (Detroit, Mich.) 1935-1966, 1948-01-10

with the rapidity OF light: in
stantly conceived. instantly
written. instantly understood
AZ the extremities Of the earth
II viii spread from pole TO
pole suddenly burning with
tne fervor Of soul which madc
II burst forth; II will be tho
reign OF the human mind in
All OF its plentitude: II will
not have time to ripen. 10
accumulate in the form OF
book; the book will arrive 10
late: the only book possibls
from day to day is a new
paper '-Lamartine
The Detroit tribune. (Detroit, Mich.) 1935-1966, 1948-01-10


Negroes these passages arc
followed by a summary that
gives comparisons between
the things being done today
and several wears ago.
ACCURATELY COMPILED
The amount OF information
. puts al ones fingertips
eonccrning the Negro is amaz-
'ng The accuracy With which
these records have been com
piled Us indeed gratifying
For the public spcakCr. the
educator. the members of the
pres such book should be
a must For those interested
m race relations. IL is an in
valuable educational medium
The Detroit tribune. (Detroit, Mich.) 1935-1966, 1948-01-10
Along The Bookshelf
BY
CECIL BoYKIN

Tenth Edition of the Negro Year Book Published bv
! uSkegee Gives Varied and Com prehensive Information
fee0so
The Detroit tribune. (Detroit, Mich.) 1935-1966, 1948-01-10
Bias Must End In Armed Force,

We JOIN the various veterans groups in the United
States in urging Defense Secretary James Forea TO end
racial discrimination and segregation in the American
The Detroit tribune. (Detroit, Mich.) 1935-1966, 1948-01-10
Labor And Industry
Credit Should Be Gvento Others Who Aided Urban League
Placing Workers. Percent Composed Whites

its
one
in outfits
may.t o some
TO
The Detroit tribune. (Detroit, Mich.) 1935-1966, 1948-01-10
What About You?
REVIVAL OF Good Morals Needed An Examination of Weakness
OF Men Needed The Premium Now Is on the Material Vugar
BY
VICTOR L. HICKS

WEAKNESSES MEN seem
va 10
u b own antv that Ibis
a $50 an O him
rec ' ae n n9i nt to the upon OK
The Detroit tribune. (Detroit, Mich.) 1935-1966, 1948-01-10
Beneath The Surface
oca Survey Reveals that 3rd Party Appears to be Solution 70
What Is Frankly Termed the Evils of Dominant Political Parties
BY
L. a. WILSON

dded and omnous
The Detroit tribune. (Detroit, Mich.) 1935-1966, 1948-01-10
The Common Man
Waaces Candidacy Is Communist Plot Which Will Seriously
Hinder The Formation Much Needed Progressive Party Here
BY
JUDAH DRoB

Q hen
L rea liberty round hal OF
~ il fe oil despite cNor ala n ma 10 n
The Detroit tribune. (Detroit, Mich.) 1935-1966, 1948-01-10

'egro Yea Book Icpaicd BY TuSkcgee is one %.
once Won Ks on Tho Aogln NJ hn lnlnd tndan
Evening star., 1948-01-21

invites your attention to six Of the Commissions
many important conclusions which directly affect
the future security of every American citizen. In
the words of the report itself, 'This Commission
does not believe that we will ever have an
adequate Military Establishment unless the people
of the country know fully what the international
military and political situation is, what kind Of a
Evening star., 1948-01-21

TN report Of world-w significance entitled
Survival in the Air Age" the Presidents Air
Policy Commission warns America Of its present
weakness in the air, reveals the opinions of the
experts as to the minimum amount of air power
America must have for its own protection, and
outlines program for building up our air power
to the level required. United Aircraft Corporation
Evening star., 1948-01-21
Six conclusions on which
the peace Of the world may depend

military force is necessary if we are to be ready
for that situation, and how much it will cost to
have this force The hope of course, is that the
existence of such force will do more than win
war; the hope is that by serving notice that war
with the United States would be most unproft-
able business we may persuade the nation. to
work for peace instead of war;"
Evening star., 1948-01-21

y American security depends
upon air power:
those qualified that the
country strategic
concept
adequate emusbe
nutb don rpower
of
.2 Our present air power
is inadequate: s-...u 10
Air 1t the
present
the future when serious danger
attack will
has the o
additional funds for the pnementof
rapidly becoming obsoesce"
3 We should build up our
Air Force and Naval Aviation,
and strengthen the Air Lines:
time Air
400 modern And adequate estimated
modenizahon
-. the Navy The carrier has become the major
ronlne about 51oo
potential healthy"
ThePe stdentsAh Policy yComnnis
select for therk knowled O.
dfo public f
In his we
concerning national d.
Evening star., 1948-01-21
This air power program should
be undertaken al once:

be undertaken at once:
question
takes tot
production delay
deaveus We
breahn space ceinwh W e
Thea be
81 The program should be
planned five years ahead:
planning which has been forced the services
budgehng
advance possible and that
Congress provide legislative planning
Of snesfo period whenever possible"
81 The annual cost will be high,
but cheaper than another war:
at Of
military the calendar l94S
OOandwo the calendar 99
o. f$l32o0ooooO
when make heavy commitments for economic rehabilitation abroad But
demonstrated military establishment
o pte the its interests
expenditures would be smnm
with o another
composed five private cihzens
sand
national welfare.
few of
include in he Comms
thear emonyot
u lstudyo whole broad field
and industrial
rporahon wMg gladly free
dbvfheC Commission
Evening star., 1948-01-21
81 The program should be
planned five years ahead:

planning which has been forced the
gte planning We recommend
possible and that
base for such planning We the placing
period whenever possible"