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The Detroit tribune. (Detroit, Mich.) 1935-1966, 1952-05-17
Detroit Tribune
2146 St. Antoine
WO. 4-s2OS, 2-4937

PLEDGED no secure and uphold hS'-
and civil rights.
Published every "wednesday Di
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The Detroit tribune. (Detroit, Mich.) 1935-1966, 1952-05-17

Agitation for change IN the approach
20 the problem may not win Pulitzer
P'izc out n just could result in making a
subs antisl contribution to or education
81 program
The Detroit tribune. (Detroit, Mich.) 1935-1966, 1952-05-17
of the American people.

Of the American people.
1t is true that the honored and
respected. JoneSeS" exert the pow
erful force of example upon the
corners" for good or ILL., But it fol-
lows that the 'Joneses" must be
asked TO lead the struggle against
bigotry-to provide an example of
democratic liNing-if we are to
gain the full benefit of this enlight-
eminent.
But it is also true that the re-
spected "JoneScs' are sometimes
quite bigoted in their living habits,
whatever their professions To look
TO them to bring the Great Day. is
70 travel on the circular treadmill.
Mr.. Crosby overlooks one point.
Obviously. the radio station and the
announcer who hroadcastS an APP
peal for tolerance are "JoneSeS' on
the air if not in their communities.
The Detroit tribune. (Detroit, Mich.) 1935-1966, 1952-05-17

In THIS machine age. II is not neces-
Sary for colleges 10 limit themselves to
training the great brain Ii would seem
That since there are careers m public life
Tor athletes men should be provided the
opportunity to get an athletic education.
and colleges should provide them such
training. II scholarships for bright stu
dents are offered in various other fields
why not also in the field Of sports where
he student could earn a degree after
completing courses in anatomy. phychol-
ogy, civics and other subjects related to
the sports feld7
The Detroit tribune. (Detroit, Mich.) 1935-1966, 1952-05-17

10 realize how much money Sherman
White. Ed Warner and others might
have earned as professional basketball
players.
The Detroit tribune. (Detroit, Mich.) 1935-1966, 1952-05-17

Our rsssssaos 10 The feet that We
Minneapolis spokesman. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1934-2000, 1952-07-18
PHYLLIS WHEATLEY
chILpREN ~ TWO PLAYS

The ChIldTcnR Theatre 81 Phyl-
lis Whcatley House viii present
two plays, they have been re-
hearHlRg at tho House during the
five weeks summer program. The
plays are "Cinderella" and Blue
Beard"
A performance for children of
the nsighbofhoOd viii be given nj
.. M. on Monday. July q
Parents and their friends Will
be entertained at seven D. m. July
Il. Refreshments Will be served
following the performance. chill
dren and adults are invited Ia at.
tend.
Members ~ the cast ~ CinheT-
ella are Cinderella. Shirley
Wltherspopn. gtspmoth"T Mere
dith Wallace; First Btsp-Histsr
Gwendoiyn Holiday Second
step sister Hattie Melton: Good
Fairy, Carolyn Murray. Prince.
David Lewis. FOOtmAn. Timothy
EAson and the Dancers are LDis
DhEsby. CharIsns Bethel. Victor
Patterson, James Murray and
Teddy Patterson.
Members ~ the cast Of Blue
Beard" are Blue Beard. Timothy
Eas0n, Fatima, Meredith Wallace.
Sister Ann, Patty Melton. and the
co-directorH are Jewell Pope and
Gloria WithrrspOOn.
Minneapolis spokesman. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1934-2000, 1952-07-18
Large Entry Is
Expected For l0fh
Minnesota Open

A large enrolment is expected
by promoters Jimmy Slcmmnns
and Ted Allen FOR the tenth an
nual Minnesota Negro Open Golf
tournament To- be held at Thco-
dorc Wirth Golf course, Minnie
Rpols. Saturday and Sunday,
July ID and -.
Last years out of town entries
of 81 viii no doubt be surpassed
with many reservations already
IN from Denver Omaha. 81,
Louis, Kansas city, Detroit, Rock.
ford III and hes Moines, la,
The tournament Will consist of
&c holes, Eighteen holes viii be
played saturday and Is the next
day, Sunday.
The players viii go off In
thrccsumcs ~ early as 4 a. M,
Starting time viii be posted at
CaEsus Rar and Cafe In Min
neapolls and the Chatsworth Inn.
81 Paul Friday, July 20
Registrations may be made at
either place up to o p. IN, Friday.
A 50c penalty viii be invoked
for registration after that hour
in "a far az Twin city partici-
pants are concerned.
Bcsides II trophies the tnuTna.
mcnt viii offer many prize
awards including a TV set, Kirby
vacuum cleaner. radios, Flor
Ahcim golf shoes electrical APP
wearing apparel, groceries and
liquids"
Minneapolis spokesman. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1934-2000, 1952-07-18
Common Reports On
Republican Convention

Raymond W Cannon. Mime
apoIls attorney and l0ngtime
leader In Hlnnss0tA Republican
circles said this week upon his
return from the Republican na-
,lDnaI cOnyentiDn that he was
,DreIy disappointed in tbs COP
platforms failure 10 take n
stand for compulsory FEPC.
However, h. sAId he Was sE-
trsmsIy well pIsAssd with the
SHstiSn Of the platform whIeh
urged 0utIaWtnE u rare seETeEa-
tlOn IN the District ~ Columbia
al Washington. thu natiSB's cap
ltaI e4ty.
Mr.. Cannon attended At his own
Expense. serving a. an honorary
sHrReant at arms during the meet.
.nR. Mr.. Cannon had attended
four other national conventions Of
The Republican party.
He said. The 1852 meeting was
the most interesting AMI exciting
u all"
According 70 Mr. Cannon there
Minneapolis spokesman. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1934-2000, 1952-07-18
J. w. Dobbs. Georgia
Political & FrdfernaI
Leader, Visits Here

John Wesley Dobbs. at Atlanta,
Ca. influential figure in Republi-
can party circles and grand mas
ter OF the Georgia Masonic Grand
Lodge was a visitor TO the Twin
Cities Saturday and Sunday.
Mr.. Dobbs, as Wce-chairman Of
the Georgia Republican state
central committee was a delegate
20 the national convention ana
a member Of the Tucker group
which was recognized by conven-
ton vote in a battle between
Taft and Eisenhower forces as the
regular Republican group in
Georgia.
Mr.. Dobhs and w. 8. HoIlmon
Atlanta insurance agency presi-
dent, stopped in the Twin Cities
enroute TO Vancouver. B. c. Mr..
Dobbs will return TO 81. Paul
Wednesday, July %, where he win
speak Wednesday night on Ne
gro History at Pilgrim Baptist
church. Grand Master Dobbs Ia
known as one Of the most dynam-
&c public speakers In the nation.
The Georgian IL widely travel
ed. He recently returned from a
trip to Europe. the Middle Eas,
and Africa where he was sent
by the Georgia Masonic lodge.
While here he described how
Georgia Negroes, especially thoss
Of Atlanta got together on q non
partisan basis politically 20 ad.
vance the cause Of the Negro.
Grand master Dobbs was e..
corted around the Twin Cities b.
Minnesota's Masonic grand mas.
ter Chas d. Doty and La PurceIls
Green q grand lodge officer.
Minneapolis spokesman. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1934-2000, 1952-07-18
Book Club Picks
RoWun'S Book
As Selection

One OF the nations top book
clubs has selected for September
distribution a book by Carl Row
an, a Minnesotan who takes a
hefty poke at racial segregation.
The book will go on sale in the
Twin Cities August 4.
The book Is South OF Free
DOM. written by Rowan. a staff
writer for the Minneapolis Morn
ing Tribune and former Spokes-
man and Recorder staffer.
Rowan has been notified by the
Book Find Club Of New York
City that South Of Freedom"
will be made available to the
clubs $4,000 members in Sep
TENDER.
South OF Freedom" is the
story OF Rowan's 6,O00-mile
journey through the South to
write on what II means to be a
Negro in today's South.
The book will be published
August 4 by Alfred A. Knopf and
can now be ordered in all book
stores.
Rowan's articles in the Tribune
created a sensation in the Upper
Midwest. LOOK Magazine recent
ly ran a condensation OF the ar
ticle. drawing hundreds Of letters
of praise as well as consider
able protest from Southern re-
dictionaries.
South OF Freedom" which
blasts Negro as well as white re-
dictionaries. has been hailed by
advance readers as "one OF the
biggest blasts at Jim Crow In the
last decade" .
Advance orders for autograph
ed copies are being accepted by
Powers Department store In
Minneapolis.
The store book department
viii hold an autograph party
Monday. August from 4 TO $50
p. m. Mr.. Rowan will sign copies
Of the book.
Minneapolis spokesman. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1934-2000, 1952-07-18
BRIEF
NEWS
SCENE
high and Lowdowu"
BY BAu.EE THOMAS

Minnesota Politics; Minnesota
played a very important part in
the Republican National convvn-
ton and is due to play just as
important part in the convention
of the Democrats which opens
Monday in Chicago.
Our state Republican delegates
stole the show in the nominal On
OF Eisenhower, just as the people
back home in Minnesota backed
Ike in the primaries and stole
the national spotlight and &c.
celebrated the Ike campaign ma
tionally with the over 100 OOO
write-in Ike votes for the Gencr.
al.
A st. Paul Man, Warren Bur.
ger took a leading role in the
fight before the credentials com.
mittee on the seating Of contested
delegations.
Next you can bet your bottom
dollar one Hubert II. Humphrey
also from Minnesota In going "a
he force TO be reckoned with In
the Democratic convention neat
week.
Minneapolis spokesman. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1934-2000, 1952-07-18

since the Republican party had
lost the Negro vote II had been
unable 10 return 10 national
power.
Carey said boldly and frankly
that the majority Of tho Negroes
would vote for which ever party
demonstrated It's fairness and
justice without regard 70 race,
creed or color.
Councilman Carey also told the
audience. numbering thousands Of
people from all parts Of the u. g..
It's territories and possessions
what the Negro expects.
Carey said. The Negro expects
just what all other Americans sx-
pect. He wants no more and no
less"
The Negro-American," Carey
said. want no special treatment
no special place TO lve--no
special cars 10 ride In and no
special places 10 eat In"
Carey added, The Negro wants
the opportunity TO enjoy life, lib.
srty and the pursuit Of happiness
including the hight 10 obtain en-
ployment without discrimination
TO be promoted. 10 make his con,
tribution 10 the progress OF hII
country and the opportunity 4
be President OF the u. q.
Cannon reported Carey re
ceived tremendous applause. HI
spoke without notes or prepares
manuscript.
Minneapolis spokesman. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1934-2000, 1952-07-18

East st. Louis, AltcrnAtcs
Missouri Mrs. Anna Brown.
Kansas City, Mo, and Mrs. Ar
iania Morgan. 81. Louis, Mo,
and Jean Blythe, both ~ 81,
Louis, Altenntes.
New York Congressman Adam
Clayton Powell and Henry Top
pin Sr., New York, delegates;
Carson Dewitt Baker and Earl
Brown. New York, alternatcS.
Pennsylvania J 1homps"n
Pctu and Mrs. Susie Monroe,
Philadelphia. and Andrew NJ
Bradley, Harrisburg, Pa. dele
gates
California Almcnh LnmaN and
perhaps W Bryon Rumford, dele
gates.
Massachusetts silaA y. Taylor,
Boston, alternate.
New Jersey: Arthur Chaplin
delegate.
Ohio: John o. Holly and Char.
les v. Carr. both Of Cleveland,
delegates
Virgin Islands: Honorable On
valid y. Harris
There undoubtedly are thnH"
whose names were not RyailHbl"
at this time Among this group
will BE- those from the District ~
Columbia, where Negroes con
tributed heavily to w AveHII
Harrfman'E primary victory
Presidential Candidates
Democratic possibilities for the
presidency include Truman, HAr-
riman. Sen. Hubert Humphrey
~. Mimi Sen. Estes Kefauv"r
I'd. Tenn, and Sen. Richard Rus
sell I'd. Ca Here II a rundown
on the aspirants and their post
ton on civil rights.
President Truman, who has
consistently stated that he DIES
not intend 10 run again for the
presidency. possibly Still remains
IN strongest choice among ~"
Rroea. II IL considered that The
man who has his backing prob
ably will receive the nomination
Hartman For Pair Deal
One Of the top contTndTTH r
succeed Truman IL Hartman. wh'
advocates . stronger civil night
plank than does Truman Mar,
81 the Negro delegates probabIy
win 20 to the convention with In
structiOn ~ vote for him
Hartman has come out fDr
stronger federal FEPC hw VIII
compulsory powers ~ Tn'Drc" ~
dscisOns. Because ~ this. man
southern delegates already have
launched q "st0p Harrima'
move"
Humphrey IL "DaTiSboTSr"
The dark bOrBs" liberal IN N
campaign IL Sen Hubert Hum
phrey ID. Mimi. Chief opp"si
ton 20 him comes also fron
southerners who object 70 h'l
stand on civil nights. Another rra
son for his slight chance ~ b"ihi
nominated II his aRe--4I.
Probably the choice 81 most n
the Democrats 10 Adiai stHvenHDn
governor Of Illinois. vino sup
poSsdly has the favor Of Truman
SEEs DOESoSS0SS T0kO E.
CONTINUED on page ~
Minneapolis spokesman. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1934-2000, 1952-07-18
BIBLE CRUSADE ~
TENT BEGINS SUNDAY
NIGHT. FREMONT a 9TH

A tent Bible Crusade with
Lloyd Kirk. singing evangelist
viii begin Sunday night July 20
at Fourth and Fremont Ave No
Mr.. Kirk's first subject will be
why Hitler Failed, Why Russia
Can't Succeed
Glen Howell u the musical
director Of the crusade.
Minneapolis spokesman. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1934-2000, 1952-07-18
B0ptiss Convene On
s.. puUI July ~ q IS

The annual convention Of the
Minnesota and South Dakota
Baptist conventions and its
women's Auxiliary win Be fheId
next Thursday and Friday AZ
Mount OIivet Baptist church,
West Central and MAckubin. ST
Paul
Rev. II w Bolts Jr. Of Sioux
FANS. q. d. il moderator and Rev
Floyd Massey Of 81 Paul In vice
moderator. Rev. b r. Hunter Ia
host pastor.
Minneapolis spokesman. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1934-2000, 1952-07-18

living and urged Ia attend super
viscd recreation in the settlement
houses OF Minneapolis"
Howard Bcnnetts statement
The recent murder and other
evidences nf Juvenile delinquency
on the north side of Minneapolis
are rcgrettablc symptoms OF 30
CiRl sickness IN tho community.
1T IL n dramatic episode In n
long line Of violations of law and
juvenile delquenclea. The citizens
Of the community and tho city at
large must do something about II.
We must examine the frustA-
tons, lack of opportunities and
the impact Of minority group
status on personality development
and behavior aa factors that must
be analysed and evAluAted.
And u we take any kind Of ac-
ton before finding out the under
lying causes, our efforts will be
meaningless Wen just be speak
ing against sin. without offering
an effective solution"
Raymond Cannon. Minneapolis
attorney IT'S q very serious mat
tor ! believe the problem In one
for the parents with outside as
aintance from helpful organiEa-
tions and agencies
Il also believe that teen ayers
found on the street after 10 pm.
should be taken into custody and
their parents advised. unlesa they
have sound reasons for being out"
Mother speaks
One Of the mothers Of one OF
the youngsters involved said,
Somehow feel I wish there was
something moro We could do for
thcac youngsters at home, I think
We have failed the Children some
where.
II am really happy that no
many people are Interested In the
problem" The mother had refer
snce 10 the people who attended
The social conditions which give
rise 10 such behavior are both an
indictment Of Minneapolis and a
challenge 10 Minneapolis" l..
Howard Bennett. Minneapolis at
tOrnsy and prominent In civic AZ.
fairs In the Twin Cities stated.
Rev. G. NJ sexton. pastor Of
border Methodist church said;
'"The church has It's part In the
affairs Of the community and must
play It's part and the community
must take whatever steps are
necessary 20 combat this pro-
blsm."
III Isn't aomthlng that II i'm.
possible"
Henry Thomas, head resident OF
the Phyllis wheatley and who
also presided ut the meeting
held last Tuesday stated The
problems Of youth cannot b. solved
by regret and Indignation. A care.
fm analysis Of community in
fluenceH cannot be- ignored. The
opportunities for making a dream
come true, a home with love and
warmth. examples Of dignity and
good citIzrnHhip are influences
which shape the course Of youth
ful lives"
Minneapolis spokesman. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1934-2000, 1952-07-18

nc NNHlNlNi''t NNll'h Wy
Whcatlcy, was called Ia discus
Juvenile delinquency in the Mill
CITY
The recent arrests NJ 20 boys,
some who are under ~ apd Tor
slugGtnRs and robbcrics and the
questioning by police of II teen
ago girls for shoplifting were
discussed by the persons partici.
pating IN the meeting
Those who attended the meet
ing were; Raymond Cannon, Mira
Corrinc Bum, Mrs V, l.. VII
llOma, Mrs Wayne Lytle, CcciI
Newman, shelton Granger ED
ward l.. Boyd. Charles Grigsby, l.
Howard Bennett, Rev II. w
Bolts, Clifford Rucker, Julius
Andrews. Mrs jeff Melton, Rev
Charles Sexton. James Baker and
Henry Thomas.
Those attending the meeting
was IN complete accord that the
problem was one requiring COM
munity action,
The different phases of tho pro-
bIcm were diACuascd and an a re-
suit three preliminary COMMITTEES
were organized.
The law enforcement COMMITTEES
met "Wednesday night 1t the
YMCA and drafted a list of Hug'
gcstions that will be submitted "a
city and county law enforcement
agencies.
These suggestions ask for q
striCter enforcement Of the Curfcw
and vagranCy ordinances Speakers
Indicated that tho many indlVid'
uala with no visible means Of sup
port were conEregAtIng on street
corners and frequ"ntlnE res
tOurantH and pool halls on Olson
highway.
II was suggested that these In
dlviduala many who drive flaEhy
autos, wear expensive clothing
create a bad atmosphere In which
to raise community children.
Among the Ills diACuHaed more
were unchapcrOned house parties
Iaiopica In which teen.aRcrS
caro,scd around late ut night Ia
violation Of the curfcw law; lack
of parental interest or control oi
late hours ~ children, lack 81
home training. lack Of hobbies OF
many tcrn-nRe boys and girls.
Some possible solution included
Atrirtsr law enforcement Of the
curfcw law. more BOY Scout and
year around athletic teams and
added emphasis by church on
religious recTeational programs
for youths
The other two committees will
study the case histories Of the
teen ayers involved In trOubl" and
will meet with the parents ~ tho
youngsters and see II they ran be-
II any assistance to the parents
and help extend any council that
the parents might feel they need
A mass meeting II being planned
for all Interested persons in the
very near future.
Arouscd over the conditions re-
Veaied y number 81 persons quiz
rod by this paper made state
msnta,
Shelton Granger. executive 80
crstary ~ the Minneapolis Urban
League. stated.
This recent incident In another
symptom of some deep rooted 80
clals Ills ~ the community.
II anyone IL going 10 do an sf'
fectiVe job, we have ~ FIRST ldrnt'
ify the underlying causes ~ this
kind Of action.
the meeting held last Tuesday nj
the Phyllis Whsatlry.
Edward l., Boyd, exalted ruler
elect Of the Amss lodge and grand
organizer for ElkE IodRe-StRted
"Children should b. trained early
In life the Christian principle oi
Minneapolis spokesman. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1934-2000, 1952-07-18
Citizens Meet To Take
Steps To Combat New
Juvenile Crime Wave

An exploratory meeting Of active Minneapolis citizens and
discuss the situation revealed by the arrest of Min
ncapoS tccnagcrs for smuggling death of Minneapolis man
held Tuesday at the phyllis Whcatcy house.
The conference called by Henry Thomas head resident of
MhrncN cnIch DISCUSS community action with
Minneapolis spokesman. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1934-2000, 1952-07-18
Democrats Take Political
Spotlight; Expect Stronger
Rights Plank Than COP

Chicago ANP)-With the echoes Of two conventions
the Progressive party and the Republican partys ringing
the Chcagoans prepared TIN, week for avalanche Of
Democratic party delegates and guests and their step chill
dren, the "DiXecra who Windy City bound for the
NaiinnnI CONVENTION which Tor Meck JmN u.
Minneapolis spokesman. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1934-2000, 1952-07-18
Negro Republican Delegates
lrate;; Claim DoubIeCrOSs
On Civil Rights Plank

Chcago.-(ANP)-There a double the civil
rights plank in the Republican party platform which
diluted statement civil rights.
Negro delegates the 25th National Convention of the
Republican party debated the issue of civil rights with
covering the convention than they did
Minneapolis spokesman. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1934-2000, 1952-07-18

For - years this paper has
been on the firing line for oppor.
tunity for It's readers. August -
win b. the 18th anniversary edi-
ton Of this paper.
Minneapolis spokesman. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1934-2000, 1952-07-18
MARCELI.A kILLEN TO
FILE FOR CONGRESS

Wednesday July 10. Marcella
KilIsn In q release 70 the press
announced she was filing for the
DFL nomination for Congress In
the Third District.
Minneapolis spokesman. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1934-2000, 1952-07-18

IsSSt local sports oOverAEs by
Jimmie OriffIn, athIsts and sports
official.
Minneapolis spokesman. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1934-2000, 1952-07-18

was q large representation OF
Negro delegates and alternatss
Several Negroes had important
Jobs IN the official convention
staff. One delegate served aE as
slstAnt secretary 81 the cOnyen-
tlGn. calling the roll at one point
IN the meeting.
MT. Cannon remarked that the
Negro drISKates Sesmnd 20 be-
more indrpendrnt and more astuts
than tbOss hs had observed nj
PRIOR conventions. o.. ..-... ....
In my opinion he told a re-
porter Wednesday, the hiEhlight
~ tho convention was the address
~ Rev. Archibald J. Carey. law.
yer. minister and member Of
the Chicago city Council
Cannon continued. Carey vir.
tuaIIy electrified Tuesday morn.
inEs session Of the convention
II was welcome because the con
vsntl0n had suffered from ths
droning Of several dry and unin,
spired speeches"
Among the things mentioned IL
Carsys address was the fact thai
Minneapolis spokesman. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1934-2000, 1952-07-18

In Hartford, Conn, q Judge or
dered an ALL electrical workers
union TO admit two Negro ex-
service men 10 membership. The
state civil rights commission had
ordered the union. which has
conSistsntIy barred trained Ne
gro electricians from membership
20 desist In their race discrimina-
ton. The union was cited before
the courts and the Judges decision
followed.
In the Twin Cities the ALL
electricians unions which practi-
caIly control all electrical in
StallatiOns do not admit Negroes
20 membership. discOuraging
many trained men by subtsr-
fuge. While representation have
been made 10 these unions from
time 10 time. nothing has come
Of H.