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The Detroit tribune. (Detroit, Mich.) 1935-1966, 1948-04-03
The Battle of the Ballot

The newspapers taking polls and the hue and
cry Of the battle Of The ballot Is being raised throughout
the nation the national conventions draw Novem
Der presidential election month is also drawing
On every corner every Office. n every bar barber
shop and can be heard The question who do YOU
think Is going 70 he next president
Opinions are snapped pro and con over the chances
Of the r1ny candidates whose may be in the
for nomination.
One thing we must all remember. however. vocal GYM
nascs the election worth ess than the hot air
pounded.
what is going count i whether rot YOU able
10 mark an Y IN yoar ballot when November comes
Unless YOU register row. and get eligible. you might
5 We'll save your breath.
Rer.s-er no.r 80 YOU can vote n November
u " War II Trey fought the Battle of the Bulge
" he No.emher election YOU going 70 have fight
battle u The ballot To approach the election without
being registered is just Like soldier going into battle with
out gln.
Iporant issues are at stake No matter who YOU IA
vor n 70 Is rornareG you wor; be able 70 express
opinion t-at VIII unless YOU get registered NOW.
Dont watt = ray be TOO ate
The Detroit tribune. (Detroit, Mich.) 1935-1966, 1948-04-03

tinct shock. He profeSsed 20
be proud OF the fact but the
information had a deep sig
nlficance and influence on
his life. y"
Where before he had been
secure In his particular little
nicne, now he became inse-
cure and confused. He stonned
dating the girls he knew be.
cause there was always the
lear OF what they would think
II they should find out
The story Of his pSvcboIo,;
cal conflict and reimbursement
IN ms search TO find out inst
what being a Negro meant 4
2 deeply emotional and NOV
Ing one. INV
Aloerts uncertain state ~
mind causes him 10 eta,
cropping in his studies. ara
forces e armed
Finally be and v,h,,.
~ tLieno, " whom he confides
ms problem. set out 10 hitch
NIKE and see the country and
i IND out more about Neeroes
Ihe understanding stt,r,aa
OF ms white friend. Ralph
eases 2 load from Albert''
nind. he visits relatives H.
S '..sd and Los Angeles
w vl ne finds that Nesross
are Just like any other ps s,S.s
The Detroit tribune. (Detroit, Mich.) 1935-1966, 1948-04-03

w. L. White. author of
Journey for Margaret and
They Were ESpendable. has
related q very human and
moving story Of an American
family. Negro in the techni-
cal application Of the word.
who, for economical reasons.
passed for white.
The Johnston family. a phy-
stefan. his wife and three
children. lived and reared
their children In a small New
England town. Both the man
and his wife were fair enough
70 pass for white. as were
the children. and since no one
asked them. IL was easier NOT
10 say anything. Albert the
Oldest son, IS the principle
character Of the book He had
lived IN Gorham, New Hamp-
shire, from the time he was
four until he was sixteen
where Negroes were a rsritv
Albert was raised as a white
American in q small New
ENGLAND town. with the same
background associations and
traditions that any average
American boy has.
Up until then an honor
studers and a popular Young
ster with his set. the news
that he Is q Negro is a dis
The Detroit tribune. (Detroit, Mich.) 1935-1966, 1948-04-03

Ing and intelligent handling
OF a serious matter. II dem
onStrates what one city IS
doing. what others can do. Il
IS TO Americas credit. Il IS
likewise tribute 10 Denver.
Mayor Newton. and the citl-
zens who serve on the Mayor $
Human Relations Committee.
Dean Paul Roberts OF St
Johns Episcopal Church. ~
Miller Barbour. director az
the Denver Urban League.
Don Catalan. director OF the
National Opinion Research
Center: Tom w. Ewing ot
Denver BOYS. Inc. Guy Fox.
Of the Denver public schools.
Or E. I. Hall Jr.. Of Denvcr
University Bishop Herbet
Newell, former superintendent
OF parochial schools: and
Louis + Sidman. director of
the Tri-State Regional Office
OF the Anit-Defsmation League.
Bnai Birth.
The Detroit tribune. (Detroit, Mich.) 1935-1966, 1948-04-03

well as in field OF public re-
lations, gave a short account
Of his connection with Mr..
Sissle. famous band director,
turned concert impresSario.
Miss Blackman and "Ronnie'
(MarshalD were characteristic
in expressions Of appreciation.
indicative of their pleasure
at being present.
We don't attempt TO de-
scribe the many good things
available to eat and imbibe.
nor VIII any effort be made
10 picture the unique and
distinctive furniture and fur
nishings. that form one OF
the major attractions OF the
many-roomed apartment. apart
from the splendid hospitality
displayed.
Mr.. Boyd's apartment is
fascinating. On every side.
ranged about walls OF the
living room. are deeply carved
and ponderous tables. large
and small; of the richness of
old walnut. You hastily glance
about, expecting any moment
the awesome appearance OF
the Man in Armor." Scat
tered here and there arc ta-
bleS OF teakwood: marble
busts rise atop pedestals Of
mahogany.
There are numerous fine oil
paintings: others of japanese
artistry with still Others pat
termed Of ancient Egypt In
fact, there is the same thrill.
as II you had just entered
one Of the sections Of the Art
The Detroit tribune. (Detroit, Mich.) 1935-1966, 1948-04-03

Gallery where is on view ar
tlcles OF ancient design and
allure, out of other ages and
time
Recessed in one corner of
the frlnabol room, is a full
sized electric grand piano
agleam with the rich sheen
Of noble mahogany.
During the luncheon period.
buffet style. with everyone
helping themselves to the
sumptously varied repaSt. the
well-content diners were re-
called with musical compo-
sitions that bespoke OF the
Old Maestros. played from
rolls on the automatic. CLASH
flying with exacting discrim-
ination the musical selections
was Louis (Red) Haley. an
accountant with Mr.. BOYD
and q law student.
The occasion was one long
TO be remembered. AS well
as the excellency Of the hosts
provender; the liquidity of
the beverages and 1T. W.'s"
all-round good fellowship.
Motor City Press Clubs fu-
turc potcntialities includes the
appearance of Mrs. Majorie
Muller supervisor of Blind
Project. Wayne County Blu
reau Of Social Aide: Mrs.
Mary Stewart, executive di-
rector. Lucy Thurman YWCA.
Bob Murphy. noted sports
editor: Victor Poole, assistant
director. Detroit Symphony
Orchestra. and others Of equal
prominence.
The Detroit tribune. (Detroit, Mich.) 1935-1966, 1948-04-03

You are in third instance
needful Of a kind Of repre-
sentation. from the top down.
that VIII be aware Of your
needs and work forthrightly
TO have them satisfied. In the
fourth place YOU are anxious
10 lind yourself in q citizen
snip OF the FIRST CLASS.
having the rights. without res
ervatlons. OF all the other
loyal and free citizens OF the
nation.
Fifth. your interests must
not be sectional in chan acter.
YOU must think as a whole.
knowing that the successes oil
individuals dmone YOU and
the indiscretlons are applied
to the whole. The acutcness
OF the suffering OF your coun-
terpart IN Georgia or Texas
is equally fostering in YOU.
Because YOU live in Michigan
IS no anti-toxln that separates
vou from the aggregate diff
culties that YOU have.
Lastly, THINK In some
cases we admit that this is
The Detroit tribune. (Detroit, Mich.) 1935-1966, 1948-04-03

The difference in his back
ground and theirs causes hm
little difficulty. especially
some OF their attitudes on the
race question and certain I.
DOCS and moreS. His sense d.
balance and relationship are
still confused.
He becomes interested IN
= Negro girl on the coast bu,
ne doesn't quite live up 20 hcr
expectations.
Finally. he decides 10 come
OUT and declare himself so
when he returns 10 New
hampshire, he discusses his
mlxed blood at a seminar At
me University of New Hamp-
ssnlre. Where this doesn't solve
ms problem by all means. il
~ lease eases his confusion.
ana gives him q definite
course TO follow
Inc book is very excellently
uone' and names are named
snu places mentioned that
oIlhg out the truth of the
10Y Ssoiy. Wayne University in
detroit s mentioned. as well
as me Kappa Alpha Psi Fra
.eInity House al the Univer-
sity OF Chic,eA
MI ar. White has shown how
s.lioieulous and yet how Tragic
entire question Of color
"a america has become.
The Detroit tribune. (Detroit, Mich.) 1935-1966, 1948-04-03

a very difficult task. Al least
il has TO be developed. How
ever. IN order that you NAV
arrive al what you believe
best, whether il is a political
party or a candidate you must
determine in YOUR MIND
how you feel about the prob.
able outcome if you give your
support YOUR trouble is tho,
IN the past you have believed
al least YOU have evidenced
that YOU did: that YOU could
not THINK and have allowed
others. who in most instances
were much less capable than
YOU 70 THINK for you. This
last Is the why OF your pres
ent condition.
We are reminded here OF 4
reply OF 81. Thomas. "Men
who are we'll disposed age
led willingly by THINKING
than by coercion: but men
who Will not THINK are evil.
~ disposed and are not lea
TO virtue unless they are
compelled"
The Detroit tribune. (Detroit, Mich.) 1935-1966, 1948-04-03

II is the old, old story ~
ruling classes and cliQues US.
ing slogans for bait and then
when they have the suckers
firmly hooked. closing in for
the kill. Have the laws of
society changed since the mas.
tiers of Rome built an EN-.
pire, while they fed the intel.
lectuals atrocity stories. vic.
tory and glory, and to the
masses bread and circusesa
In The Roots of War. the
author hammers home a sal.
lent point. People generally
hate and fear war: conse.
quently, political leaders
promise that their policies Il
followed, will bring peace. But
il is one thing to promise and
another 10 perform. No mai.
ter how great the sincerity or
how good the intentions, those
who scatter gasoline over
fire will not put il out"
In his final article, Mr.
Nearing asks What then
Must We Do About Wal ~
He outlines five essentials
necessary to change the social
pattern. One of the most So.
nificant set forth is the fifth
The writer points out that
the first glimmer of a chance
al a peaceful world will come
when the individual has made
up his mind TO cooperate with
his fellow humans and when
the human family has taken
the steps necessary to institu.
tionalize the will TO cooperate
on a planet-wide scale. Then
and only then. Will there be
peace"
The Detroit tribune. (Detroit, Mich.) 1935-1966, 1948-04-03

many young people to a life
Of scarcity and poverty
However. there are many
hopeful signs. Continues Mr..
Sidman. An aroused citizen
Nv has displayed the desire
TO eradicate the roots Of these
problems. Mayor Newton's ap-
pointment of a permanent
commission on human rela-
tions 10 deal with long ange
positive programs OF action
reflects the hope OF the future.
The steps taken by the Den.
yer public schools TO lmple-
ment the principals OF inter-
cultural education will do
much TO mold future citizens
of understanding and good
VIII In recent weeks. hos
pitals law enforcement aeen-
cies as we'll IS many public
and private institutions have
made serious attempts TO elm.
mate bad practices"
This represents an encourag-
The Detroit tribune. (Detroit, Mich.) 1935-1966, 1948-04-03

Peoples" Mr.. Nearing states:
II am struck by the frequency
with which the statesmen used
the words peace and pros
perity' during the past thirty
five wears" which was charac-
terized by war and depression.
There are two possible ex-
plantations for these irrespon-
sible utterances. he says. The
first is that the statesmen do
not know what they are
talking about. This Ignorance
abb Is charitable. II not
creditable. 10 those involved.
"The more probable expla-
nation" the writer declares.
is that the statesmen are
serving a class interest in a
class-divided community. And,
serving this interest, they must
Cd fool their class rivals and
(2l keep the factory-cannon-
fodder loyal 10 the class in
terests for which they speak.
Mr. Nearing discusses con-
ditions after our second world
calamity in the article. viii
They Never Learn World
War H." he explains. lis the
old. old story-liberals and
radicals joining hands with
conservatives and reaction
aries to guarantee the Four
Freedoms and usher in the
Century Of the Common Man.
first under the New Deal.
then in the crusade Of the
Great DemocracieS. 10 unite
the peace-loving peoples. per-
petuate profit. economy and
protect the interests of the
Friendly Empires
The Detroit tribune. (Detroit, Mich.) 1935-1966, 1948-04-03

To begin with YOU VIII be
talked to, yelled al and per-
suaded by persons who pre-
tend to your leadership
Though YOU have heard OF
them before you had best.
now examine just what thcy
have been able to do TO ease
your citizenship burden since
they last appeared asking
your support Can YOU re-
member thef promises OF four
or even two years ago? II
you can. how many OF them
have yielded fruit that is saw
orv 10 your political appetite
In this peculiar national
condition of ours. your wants
have IN the main been re-
duced TO desire for continuous
employment 10 provide the
necessities of food. clothing.
and decent domicile. You are
secondly DESTROYS Of freedom
from fear of segregation and
from the imposition OF re-
stricted and inhibited living
room dangerous 10 your mo-
rails and good health.
The Detroit tribune. (Detroit, Mich.) 1935-1966, 1948-04-03


AS stated by Louis f. Sid
man in the February issue Of
ROCKY MOUNTAIN LIFE.
the Committee drew some
startling conclusions from its
survey Progress is impeded
when talent. energy. and the
viii 10 succeed are destroyed. =
writes Mr. Sidman. "RcStric-
tive covenants in housing
deeds along with gentleman's
agreements are continuing to
shape geographical ghettos
which breed Illustration and
hatred Economic sanctions
deprive thousands of right
10 earn a decent salary with
the inevitable result OF de
Ginning standards of living.
The denial Of equal public
and private health facilities
seriously impairs the lives OF
too many citizens. A lack of
opportunity for apprentice
training as well as education
al discrimination condemns
The Detroit tribune. (Detroit, Mich.) 1935-1966, 1948-04-03

have gone up So per cent 10
hold their own IN the eco
nome market.
3. The low expenditure
school systems Of 1870 are
still operating al poverty lev
els Of support although they
MADE relatively large percent
age increases per pupil. A
large per cent increase of
very little is still very little.
Meanwhile the high eXpen-
diture districts have not been
able in l947 10 purchase the
first-rate education they were
able 10 afford in 1910.
!. Enormous inequalities in
expenditure per pupil con-
tinue 10 exist both within IN
dlvidual states and among
the states Millions of chill
dren in l947 were in school
systems with such meager
funds that their schooling was
both brief and inferior.
The situation. according 10
the foregoing. IS little better
than II was a year ago DR..
Davis said. Il firmly believe
that federal aid to education
legislation now before Con-
gress. K passed. will be the
first major step toward pro-
vidine the means whereby
ALL American children will,
eventually. have equal educa-
tional opportunities Of high
quality "
1T also may be the means
whereby wars, and threats Of
wars, such as those which are
terrifying the peoples of the
earth today. may be prevented
in the future" he concluded.
The Detroit tribune. (Detroit, Mich.) 1935-1966, 1948-04-03

Ell ~ cat 0Cdl VI PAAOC ~ WI
A few have realized the
fruits OF prosperity But mil
lions of others have had TO
be grateful for, 10 a large
degree. a cannily, devised UNI
fortunate lot.
On the other hand. when
we evaluate the results OF
our efforts TO achieve peace
world peace-with two world
wars behind US and third
looming. we can only say
honestly. we have failed mis-
erably.
One day last week, for the
first time in many moons, |
fished from the usual flow
of news and drivel that cross
my desk daily. a fearlesSly
probing analysis of world con-
ditions. The candid interpre-
tation is like razor-edged
sword shearing the camou-
flage of double-tongued mouth
ings and hypocrisy from ma
tional affairs
Scott Nearing. who has
been rated as 'one Of the
ablest and most incorruptible
economists this country has
ever known is the author.
Under the general heading.
WAR AND PEACE" he
penned four articles entitled;
Peace Loving Peoples" will
They Never Learn" Roots OF
War" and What Then Must
We Do About War"
Due TO limited space here.
we will be able 10 carry only
a few potent excerpts from
each piece.
In discussing Peace Loving
The Detroit tribune. (Detroit, Mich.) 1935-1966, 1948-04-03

y eANsA 80 = $50 - -
In an informal discussion
e the tWo bills for federal
ala to education. now penn-
INK N the 60th Congress, one
IN the Senate. and one IN the
House. d. DAVIS declared that
CO.. al.zst.on of educational op-
portunlties for ALL Aneri-
can cnIl1ren VIII 90 much 70
strengthen the democratic way
az LIE, Minority peoples IN
America need the base values
q ecucauon 20 enable them
70 Chart their course for re-
socnsIb!e pzrt,cl patton IN cit
.zelship. Dr.. DAVIS declared
A nem Der Of the important
National Commission for the
Defense OF Democracy Through
Education. % the NEA. d..
De IS th.nks that in the light
81 me serious problems which
confront the world today. Il
beaooves this country 10 pro-
y-6e the kind q education
Tor ALL OF us people which
not only VII teach the ideals
Of democracy. but which Will
enable al people 10 apply
;rem intelAgently.
The federal aid bills now in
the Congress. authorize fed
e.si funcs ID 70 $500. 900. 600
yesr 10 supplement local
ana state support Of public
elementary and secondary
schools They provide aid 10
states OF the basis Of a fiat
$500 per person. In addition.
an equalization fund would
be created which. in states
where there IS much Unequal
lty IN opportunities, would
re- pz-fi~,ilzrlv helpfli
The Detroit tribune. (Detroit, Mich.) 1935-1966, 1948-04-03

The bills. i is explained,
provide that the funds DE APP
portioned according 10 the
number Of children. with the
neediest states receiving the
largest amounts. Minimum fl
naacial support for the edu-
cation OF every child in every
state also IS provided.
The greatest percentage OF
minority groups resides IN
states which viii receive the
greatest relative benefits, &C
cording 70 recent statistics, Dr..
Davis explained.
The inventory Of the 1910
public school expenditures re-
vealed that thousands Of
school systems mad too little
money 10 buy an acceptable
amount and quality OF school
ing for all children, he noted.
The question today. he said
Is. Did school expenditures
Increase enough from 1870 TO
1917 70 permit schoolbosrds
10 hold their own in buying
schooling for children" The
answer IS NO.
Here are some Of the con-
dit,ons which exist:
l. In the United States as
whole, and in more than
three fourths Of the states.
schoolboards had less pur-
chasing power per pupil IN
l947 than they had in 1910.
, While per pupil expen-
diiures. on the average. IN
creased 66 per cent from 1870
10 l947. indexes Of economic
change show that they should
The Detroit tribune. (Detroit, Mich.) 1935-1966, 1948-04-03

or City Press Club.
The enjoyable affair. in ma
ture Of a buffet luncheon,
was gwen in the attractive
bachelor apartment of 7. w,
- Alfred street,
The congenial and lavish
handed host was munIflcence
personified. When the mem
bers of the press organiza-
ton Detroit TRIBUNE. Mich
gan CHRONICLE. and Pitts
burgh COURIER. Detroit
EditionD dragged themselves
away from what was declared
TOPS In food. refreshments.
and enjoyment, there was
naught wanting only some
place in which 10 relax and
ruminste.
Following a very brief rou-
tine Of business. presided over
by Russ Cowans of the Mich
igan CHRONICLE, other guests
Of the host. and press club
were introduced. namely: Miss
Lillian Pierce, personable and
budding poet; Miss Louise
Blackman, Pittsburgh COU-
RIER. AL Mcmillan. public
relation man from NYC. adj
vance agent for Noble Sissle.
now in concert presentations
and Ronald Marshall. an at
tache Of the Recorders Court.
Miss Pierce read a collec-
ton of her poems, that
brought forth sincere salvos
OF applause from her hearers.
Mr.. Mcmillan who has done
reporterial services for many
OF the nations prominent
newspaper publications. as
The Detroit tribune. (Detroit, Mich.) 1935-1966, 1948-04-03

This bill, II Il became a
law. would build l,250.OOO
homes per year with Federal
leadership and aid. Every
home would be available 10
every American family. re-
gardless of race or color or
creed. II would provide money
to tear down siums.
Write OF wire Senator Taft,
The Detroit tribune. (Detroit, Mich.) 1935-1966, 1948-04-03
SPECIAL FEATURE: Race Will Benefit By
Federal Aid To Education

L ] 0 {
befoe Cong hem C sc n
ach
National Education
The Detroit tribune. (Detroit, Mich.) 1935-1966, 1948-04-03
Along The Bookshelf
BY
CECIL soYKrN

Fill S ne rue otoTy OF Family Wandering Between The
rlcKIe race and Color Lines AS They Exist In oor;oo
l. Ahuet
900 York 7
The Detroit tribune. (Detroit, Mich.) 1935-1966, 1948-04-03
Odds And Ends
Press Club Meets at Home of T. W. Boyd and Enjoys His
Hospitality and Addresses by Honored Guests Members
BY
FRED HART WILLIAMS

Bd business conAlts
The Detroit tribune. (Detroit, Mich.) 1935-1966, 1948-04-03
The Common Defense
Denver Recognizing Danger Democracy In Racial Bgotry
Has Taken First Vital Steps Toward Effective nteoeon

MALI,
and etent which
PREJUDICE and discrimination
The Detroit tribune. (Detroit, Mich.) 1935-1966, 1948-04-03

urging him to bend every ef-
fort 20 see that the bill is
passed. Write also ta Con-
gresham Jesse A. Wolcott
chairman Of the House Banl.
ing Committee; and to Speak.
er OF the House. Joseph Mar.
tin. Get your friends 10 write
Work to have il passed
(Rsprini)
The Detroit tribune. (Detroit, Mich.) 1935-1966, 1948-04-03
What About You?
Is Time That the People Began To Think Themselves And
To Evauate And Discard Leade rhp Which Avas Nothing
by
VICTOR L HICKS

some potant cal to
clearer what
means to Y land
The Detroit tribune. (Detroit, Mich.) 1935-1966, 1948-04-03
Hard Work Will Get 1t Adopted By Congress This Year
TEW Bill Will Give You A Home

A cry comes across the col
families 90 get behind the Taft
This bill has been kicked
around for the last two years
II died in the last session OF
Congress because the people
did not speak up often enough
nor plainly enough. II now
has been reported favorably
by the Senate Banking Com
mittee, but a companion bill
Is still in the Banking Com
mittee Of the House.
The Detroit tribune. (Detroit, Mich.) 1935-1966, 1948-04-03
Beneath The Surface
by
L n WILSON
Our Statesmen Talk of and Prosperity After Each War;
The Abi Charitable Not Or editabe to Those Involved

have bee seeking ps pis Prosperity ana we nave TAX
The Detroit tribune. (Detroit, Mich.) 1935-1966, 1948-04-03

ounty for each and for
NJ Enender-Wagner bill S. $50, before Congress
Montana farmer-stockman., 1948-09-15

Concrete walled trench at the Bu-
chanan brothers farm which holds $50
tons of corn silage used for the cattle
feeder operation.
trench silo with a capacity of $50
tons. About 80 acres of Leico barley
is also grown on the farm. Range
land totals about 5000 acres includ-
ing Taylor grazing lands. There is
also $50 acres in alfalfa and Is
acres in irrigated pastures.
A special features of the cattle
feed yard is a covered water trough
with openings for drinking from two
different feed yards. 1t is supplied
by a windmill supplemented by an
electric pump to keep a continuous
flow. No heating unit is needed to
keep the water from freezing in this
covered and lighted stock waterer.
The drinking holes are no bigger
than necessary and are walled down
to the surface of the water. A thin
crust of ice sometimes forms on the
openings but is easily pushed down
by the drinking cattle.