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Arkansas State press. [volume] (Little Rock, Ark.) 1941-1959, 1951-02-23

merica is largely conditioned by our treat
ment of our Negro minority, groups like
the NAACP represent standing pledge to
the world that we shall one day Danish race
prejudice forever. The NAACP is, then in
a very palpabe sense an indispensable weap
on in the struggle to maintain and extend
freedom to everyone, everywhere
Yet this organization, which might ac-
curately be called the 'NAAAP.' National
Association for the Advancement of the A.
merican People, is unable adequately to full
fill its functions because, as Mr.. White re-
vealed in our letters column last week. its
financial resources are close to exhaustion.
II the reader is as convinced as we are Of
the priceless value of the NAACP 10 him.
II he would remember the Martnsville dead
as they would want to be remembered. and
II he would commemorate this Lincoln's
Day as 1t should be commemorated, let him
aid the NAACP to the best of his ability. Its
address Isl 20 West 40th Street, New York
18, N. Y"
Arkansas State press. [volume] (Little Rock, Ark.) 1941-1959, 1951-02-23
observatory
The Time Has Come
BY EARL

The time has come The time has come
to unveil the real Christian-like spirit. Our
hypocrisy in Christianity has made mere
mock Of Christianity and justice up to now
but the time has come to change all this,
according to recent statements made by
high officials in the Catholic and Protestant
denominations "a recent denunciation of
segregation by New Orleans Archbishop
and the superintendent of the Department
of Negro Work Of the Methodist Board of
Missions and Church Extensions in New
York;. feel and am sure that these two
great church men who represent stable
portion of the Catholic and Protestant de-
nominations, feel that the church should
take the lead in the present battle to break
down racial injustice and bring to a reality
what so many of our preachers Negro and
white, preach about, but which few of them
practice.
Yes, the time has come when Negro
leaders should stop favoring segregation in
churches and stand firm against any form
of discrimination and separation on the
basis of color
Arkansas State press. [volume] (Little Rock, Ark.) 1941-1959, 1951-02-23

try should make Brotherhood genuine. The
grand traditions, prejudice, intolerance and
race hatred should be completely foreign in
our American system. Nowhere else in the
world should il be easier to live brother
hood than in America which was founded on
the essence Of il.
Any American who hates any other A
merican on the grounds of creed race or
economic condition is merely wasting ener-
gies in the way Russia would have all OF
US TO waste them.
The choice is ours, We must chose be-
tween brotherhood or race hatred and in
tolerance or become the tragic dupes of
Communists. This week can become Ameri-
cas- most important week.
Arkansas State press. [volume] (Little Rock, Ark.) 1941-1959, 1951-02-23

Can't the Negro understand that the
Woolworth store was not opened for Ne
gro trade? II has made no invitation to the
Negro, so why should the Negro anticipate
any accommodation. Since you have not
been invited. II stands TO reason that you
are not wanted
Surely, We have taken into eonsidera-
ton that the doors are open 10 the public
So are many other doors Of establishments
in Little Rock. But how many Of these es-
Establishments welcome the Negro Many 81
them tolerate the Negro, because OF tle
Negroes stupidity Of going where ne Is not
wanted.
This is nineteen-fifty-one- than
many Of US think. Let Us wake UP, ana
show the white man that We too, are hu-
mans. and must be treated as such
Arkansas State press. [volume] (Little Rock, Ark.) 1941-1959, 1951-02-23

The Census Bureau reports the aVei'sI
income of white families was twice tha'
the non-whites in 1949 compared to hea.J
three times as great in 1889. No one l ',
tell us why these figures have been . ls
rowed down, for no one knows better w. Isl
the non-white the struggle faced to aou,
the recognition in the field of employlls,l
OF course, many would contribute
percentage of this gain to World W"
during the time the Negro found Joos
educational opportunities much eas'e .,h
obtain. But whatever the cause, the e ssa
has certainly made the nation as ,. m
better economically, morally and Splrl.a.r
That also brings to the mind the ques'
"just why wouldn't FEPC work?
Arkansas State press. [volume] (Little Rock, Ark.) 1941-1959, 1951-02-23
Miscellaneous Thoughts
For Consideration
BY Elizabeth Gray Preston

1t is not always expedent that facts be expressed letting
chips fall where they Even at the of much con-
fusofath the disappearance negaton in the
of pos posveness and love is ideal application to secure
peace and understanding, with child.
When faced with an adverse and complicated situation,
need not dspa since lose sight of the probematc
phase of it and attention whin-to divine possibility
to master it, eliminating feelings of anxiety tenseness and fear
The situation will Danish into nothngness.
Since the suppcaton of the righteous much and there
righteous people STILL in all nations let those cry out by
of suppcaton for liberty justice peace and happiness
They will
should be most gratifying to to know that the "A
Powerful is both willing and able to give them forude
abundant supply; peace and happnesssmply for faith and
obedience to His Laws
Arkansas State press. [volume] (Little Rock, Ark.) 1941-1959, 1951-02-23
SIS. tay| or

Lester Smith thinks that Nehru re-
CARDS Red China as Asiatic first and COM
munstic second. He is just finding out
what every Negro student has known fer
years. 1t seems that it is impossible for
white diplomat to understand the work.
ing of an Asiatie or an African mind. 0
If communism is defined as the econom-
ic and political program which takes prop
erty from the rich, what shall we call
government sponsored old-age assistance
which takes property from the poor, either
in life or at death directly or indirectly,
by statute or by intimidation practiced by
its employees. If such communism cuts
down the enterprises Of the top round Of the
nations financial and industrial leaders,
such an old-age assistance no less strongly
hacks at the thrift. economy. and industry
of the 100000 bottom rung workers
These come TO the end of life with nothing
but small savings account and house
if they are fortunate. What can be said
for a program which takes this incentive
away from them? Here is the principle of
communism applied against the poorest.
This is the day and the nation of free
dom of enterprise. II is also the day of
organized freedom. The only labor whose
wages keep pace with advancing prices is
union labor. Despite the outstanding a.
ohievements of Randolph and lesser sue
cesses of few others, the Negro will not
be effectively organized for another genera
Arkansas State press. [volume] (Little Rock, Ark.) 1941-1959, 1951-02-23

Historians may view them with cynical adj.
versty, nevertheless there is one fact all the
world must eventually come around TO &C.
cept, and it is, "Al Men Are Created
Equal" II is a symbol Of the freedom and
liberation we are fighting for today.
Arkansas State press. [volume] (Little Rock, Ark.) 1941-1959, 1951-02-23
comments
LEE DAVY

Remembering the remarks of WIZ,
minister to Negro minister, II would ~.
feel any more welcome in your church ulS
you would in mine" This, I have no oouu.
is the feeling of many Negroes and wnal
in view of the hypocrisy in our den,oe'''
way of life.
Arkansas State press. [volume] (Little Rock, Ark.) 1941-1959, 1951-02-23
Life At A Glance
BY Ray Lawrence

II Is interesting TO note that the docu-
ment Thomas jefferson presented to the
continental congress, contained the very
basis for World Peace, and II was encased
In these words, II hold these words to be
self-evident. that all men are created equal"
Arkansas State press. [volume] (Little Rock, Ark.) 1941-1959, 1951-02-23

The opnisns expressed this page contributors
Necessarily express the opinion II this Publisher
Arkansas State press. [volume] (Little Rock, Ark.) 1941-1959, 1951-02-23
says:
BY S. s. TAYLOR

ton. This is SO chiefly for three reasons
% too many of our self-called Leaders
fear to bargain for their followers and tune
their utterances to whatever breeze of white
sentiment their moistened fingers can de-.
tect;
: (2) The Negro masses are still larger
allergic to investing money in union dues
(3) Shrewd cheap-labor specialists us
these two factors (lack of organization ard
lack of effective leadership.
II will take some time to work out ths
problem.
Utterances like those of the chief execu
tive of South Carolina that 1--WE need han|
no fear" that segregation in the states pub
lie schools will be abolished are bad adj
vertisement for democracy especially III
view of the eminence of the speaker and
his former connection with the national
government.
Equally unfortunate for democracy
standing before the world is Georgia's all
tempt to control the press through legisa'|
ton.
Very interesting is the attempt to star
a movement for state park for Negroes
AS to sites, Granite Mountain would RI
ideal - if you think much of the idea Of
Negro state park. However, it does seen
that a state With the liberal tendencies o.
Arkansas and with its limited funds would
find some way to use part of the existing
state park facilities for Negroes.
St. Paul recorder. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1934-2000, 1951-02-23
BROTHERHOOD WEEK SERVES GOOD PURPOSE

Editor: thoughts during month of
February designated
purpose the efforts organizations enghn mankind
IN reality OF Of the
Christians closer and in accord
general the
nustces undauntedy American
pery sustained the ideals of Brotherhood
are put into actual operation
philosophy and opinions of world
the reality that attitudes toward other
must be speedily and permanently changed
Why that manwth his superb intellect his amazing scient-
powerful technology that able to dominate nature
helpless maintain stable civilization?
fuity world wide catasrophes due
fault of his emotions
ready and efficient insru-
will his emotions far from being obedent have
managed always gain ascendancy that rule
who is himself seeking to rule the universe
the emotions of
goals, prognoscae
present organization what will do with
the intellect built
clearly reconstruct the world And no
the to redirect the emotions and Will
humanity sOrely needed refoma
ton O become worldwide.
limited its influence 1t unite two per-
tribe the
that this unity temporal and
abrogaed either of the contracting parties
power for the accomplishment of
the of One
World Order the Mankind harassed humanity
racial animOsty will have been
extinguished world community which the
caprcous militant naonalm will have been trans
abiding World Brotherhood Sin
cerey yours Hughes Fourth Minneapolis
Mimi
St. Paul recorder. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1934-2000, 1951-02-23
FEPc Is Needed Here
Editorial in st. Paul Pioneer Press

Anyone doubling a employment practices
should thought the testimony Vincent
executive of the St Paul Urban league before the
House labor committee in the Legislature.
o manufacturing companies
St. Paul. only 1913 employ Negroes at all And only 16 offer free
opportunity Negroes all jobs the
basis of skill and ability.
Put another appears that 81 cent of the
featuring Industries this city policy of Negroes
employed II offer jobs only
open Negroes todays
this is a picture.
The
long
individuals
support this employment based
line slow yield and enlightened thinking
Other cities found the FEPC
conditions The the
equal job opportunity written public speeds
basic educational required changes of this kind Fears
unreasonable
maeaized elsewhere There
results Minnesota Minneapolis has had
FEPC ordinance than three there only
139 charges violations Most of these found unused and
al settled by arbitration.
a when the nation with shortage it
neither intelligent patriotic cling Outdaed prejudces
barring full the ss and abilities section of the
ulation.
St. Paul recorder. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1934-2000, 1951-02-23
A Dunqerous Omission

The Reserve Air Force Captain Charles A Hill Jr, who
resign political
father bring sharply the whole smelly
of dsoyalty accusations.
Captain Hill Secretary Thomas
Fnetter charges lodged him IL
Illustrates how far Government officials have sayed from
democratic practices
simply American legal tradition adjudge
guilty by practice becoming
a fostering body polite
And the action of the Air Force secretary withdraw
charges Hill the
blight of loyalty" hystera the nation
Hill chose fight the artists But what
lacking
substance than
against the Detroit Air Force officer?
of postal workers with long nure Of employment have
idle half the nations cities
"doyalty" the consisted insisting
being privileges enjoyed
fellow workers
danger tangled
subversion and loyalty
President Truman apparently sensing that things getting
control hurredy named his Commission Internal
Security and Individual Rights To appointed
Catholic Jewish Protestant
Republican an parties
strangely President,
agency
We a dangerous which
Truman should quickly rectify-AfroA American.
St. Paul recorder. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1934-2000, 1951-02-23
Letters To The Editor
CIVIL RIGHTS CONGRESS POSITION STATED

the mention made the
legal victims Martinle
the tremendous national and international the
article reporting the fine action Of the Bethesda
trying
necessary Rights Congress who fought
for the lives OF these
fighting odds for the life Of Willie
scheduled die Mississippi March 90 another
charge We the
organization electric chair
the Rights Congress would well
children. would
appreciated
Supreme Although Arthur Garfield
lawyer
will tremendous demonstration all
country s them from the fate Of Martnsvine
becoming including
Negro nameang did stop
William Lloyd aboionss
fighting slavery hundred stop
dedicated themselves the fight democracy
minority played Naz Germany
they permitted
We take the fight for the life Of Willie MCGEE
President Truman intervene through
his attorney Federal Rights He had
right the Marne just he had the right to whisper
political leaders Virginia he did
Truman he faithful to his
promises protect
his with the Dsctssncere Yours Minneapolis Chapter
St. Paul recorder. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1934-2000, 1951-02-23
The South Aeuinsf The World

thought action realize that their
peace infested world the
equality without regard color will
accepted United States known the
implement Rights southern
Congress
hold the against
that the adjustment
racial discrimination.
Thus, find Of worlds surface
the South Insignificant portion Of the worlds Popula
fighting u that Is undermining ef
the democratic nations hold the line against the spread
communism In the
the saddle which
that the the South will have the
about giving the southern
tradition Of segregation.
responsibility the exploitation
the British could be placed her
bankruptcy Britain and the
would be forced TO fall in line
United States would
present world Thus this country and this country alone with
the very capital has the from which all
segregation and other today
Ignorant world problems
blinded phoba hatred is
of the qrs southern
men have fallen very hundreds of millions
the ears people socald brilliant
them there white and
nothing TO see jump sublime the ridiculous when
the question Of civil rights is raised
has dawned their minds just how ridiculous
ate supremacy" plank platform for looks to
democracy is q o life communism
So we stomp whine
atom bombs the grinding youths into
sage foreign while
yrd Eastland South against wordCarotna
Durham. N. o. Times
St. Paul recorder. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1934-2000, 1951-02-23

Rights Congress Wyatt PerrO
Secy.
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Congress its the Bethesda petition President Tru
1t did namely the Civil
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efforts the Trenton youths"
opinion.
This does not believe does
believe recognizes definitely
Civil Congress nationally
the Communist officers
This paper believes politically groups
making political capital the
nterraca participation might
public like the NAACP
political affiliations which
the people must rely upon to do job in this
1t is that the Communist forerunner Of the Civil Rights
the International Labor Defense did good job
opinion Scottsboro the revealed
gaining
Alabama Civil Rights which
sounding
public because the nOnCOm
mun liberal Conservative suspicious activity which Is
sponsored pressed
papers Rights Congress We do
Rights Com
and holds the strategic offices
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St. Paul recorder. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1934-2000, 1951-02-23

Walter White executive secretary
NAACP the powerful in the u S once
you close
correspondent three of times before
having been photographed with
New York in 1914 had not had
opportunity observe him under Intimate
conditions
local NAACP officials and the Minneapolis Legal
with Mr. White at the Ncouet
of strategy
the u Army The local branch
nationally and been of great assistance
NAACP somewhat FESTIVE
VIII considered national office inaclon
a sharp probing of the and cons of
sharp exchanges both
representatives internationally famed Walter
to call the conference "a draw
Out OF better understanding both sides
could skill tremendous in
gence capacity the NAACP executive
told the than
highly regarded both capable
everywhere
equality
sincerity competence of Minneapolis NAACP
Sidney Ashby Gasns did splendid job
White better impression OF
Sincerity Industry Minneapolis NAACP
leaders
St. Paul recorder. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1934-2000, 1951-02-23
GILBERT SAYS cHRIsTENsoN NOT VICIOUS

reading report the FEPC hearing at the
Capitol your February had the impression that there is
the otto Chren-
Employers have been emphatic siren
opposition he just could not have been
could be his for opposing
Like FEPC is not sound method
distinct for ali
white employers white employees
Each race qualities progress fOstered by
higher standards rather than by
mixing them up the mixing dogma
OF questionable politics
St. Paul recorder. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1934-2000, 1951-02-23

Probably friends he
the who
encouraging be sufficiently at odds with
Probably
of the great Negroes have made in
the historic superiority of the British and
neghbOrs Negroes comparison with other
including Jews
also the mmigra
Maays japanese the
applies them
Negroes Will favorable to Negroes the
the riots recently in Africa
Negroes think ought to
Negroes already here going
to do that, than today.
faced minority problem in Pal
estine humanity they this
They and 800
charity they fed. A. b. Gilbert Mound Mimi
Note: While consider Mr.. Gilbert able
pampheteer writing things
segregation etc evidence that he does
inherent the PepetuaOn of
this country Mr. Gilbert in his writings does
knowledge changing domestic and information
al which make imperative that put
especially have the friendship Of
thirds of the worlds population which is not white like Mr.
IS n claims hackers of the FEPC
Hindus, Chinese and Maays The
southern Minnesota the who
have imported to
the is labor rather than cheap labor
thinks Otto Christensen has not been vicious
appeal prejudice probably the
Theodore BibO those Con
gresham Rankin There little difference between
Christenson's appeal other
mixing Gilbert is deathly fearful has been
going on in Gil
berts brOthe ties are chief offenders"
St. Paul recorder. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1934-2000, 1951-02-23
EEPc Progress Report

II IL extremely heartening to approved
by committees Senate and House Approval
came despite pressure from selfish interests base vicious
appeals religious prejudice when members OF inc MIN
nots House of Representatives
to report committee with recommendation that De
passed by the House
Kenneth Peterson Stanley Homqst of Grove
City which characterized by maneuvenng by
opnopnts supported by the chairman John Knzer
who with successful keeping the bill bottled up in com
On Tesday proponents of fair play employment
judiciary committee IL to approved the bill In
the led by Senator Gerald T. Muln of Mime
apols.
The bin must now face Senate and there
Is where the members Of the legislature
repeatedly told by opponents of the bill mat pot 10
Governor foungdah
fought since FEPC has time and time again
$3.50 -, oatso,ors that EEPC IL democracy in action and
well other states must take stand Tor the
rights every job opportunity at his highest skill
his supporters have pointed out that the New
York law of people and industry
support and acceptance of the leading firms OF the
Empire State.
party passage FEPC bill at least in the House
extent on the attitude OF an republican
party person COP national committeeman
the majority leader In the Minnesota
House
state Republican party coauthor Of the
the fight for it, aided by the minority leader
Chgren Youngdahl has always tried
to keep FEPC completely non-pouea basis
for it feeling rights should not be the sub
ect political craftsmanship However Roy Dunn the Republican
leader power hands this newspaper believes to either
pass or reject the FEPC Bill in the House
realistic statesmanshp OF
Industrial this state who recognize hat
the Crusade right Minnesota These
firms supported recognize that harmony
unity quicker all Americans given opportunity to
highest sls when all Americans of all races
together industry turning
production needed in peace and war
It is very important every this who
believes FEPC busy today
and the egisaturenot only from their
own districts districts especially the rural areas
high of men and women In our state
awmalng will be glad to hear from Min
~ Of the people of the
according Poll favor such legislation should
which deareds send TO legislature mem
bers.
newspaper happy provide of members of
that information Two hurdles have
cleared ordinary individuals do
gentlemen the state capitol hill In
st. Paul Do 1t today, implore you.
Negroes unhiningy their leaders who at
tempting press fighting "earguard action and
knng group Good leadership must be supported
the not kicked
Disable reported contemplating making
countrywide explain price policies Although advice is
citizens pretty critical these days and will take more
St. Paul recorder. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1934-2000, 1951-02-23

Rent that spare room by in
serting an ad In our want-ad sec
ton. Results are immediate, cost
Ii low.
Evening star., 1951-12-19
Cstos Business Spo Dollar Loqer Merchants Report

Cowboy suits, a top seller al
Macy's New York are not doing as
well as last year in Minneapolis
In New Haven. Conn, record play
ers and record albums are MOVING
better than TV or radio sets.
Practical items of clothing and
household goods are more in de-
mand than luxuries in leading
North Carolina cities. Trade off,
cials say families are using Christ
mas funds for regular personal OF
household buying.
Christmas club deposits were at
an all-time high this year.
Sales are booming in defense
production centers. In Seattle
aircraft workers pay checks are
expected to boost Christmas sales
4 per cent above the national
average.
And record-breaking Christmas
shopping jams are reported in
suburban retail centers around the
Iperipheries Of larger cities. John
C. Bailey. managing director Of
the White Plains IN. " Chamber
Iof Commerce, just outside New
York, predicts a 20 per cent boost
lin Yuletide volume.
Good holiday sales are reported
in st. Louis, Atlanta. Columbus,
Kansas City, Cleveland, Boston
and Portland, Me. Television sets
are selling well in Milwaukee, stim-