Arkansas State press., 1952-08-01
Demos :
S<ss~tinued from page oneI


aa-n" in the Democratic party
l.sating the fight for a strong
gylsnk. lie said these forces We're
IN. by such outstanding Ameri-
ssans as Senators Herbert Lehman,
hubert Humphrey, William Ben
sxn and Blair MooGy and former
Congressman Andrew Biemiller."
Submitted Plank at Hearings
A proposed nine-point civil
rights plank was submitted by Mr.
White and a team of outstanding
Americans representing organiza-
4iops in the Leadership Confer
s.nce. at hearings conducted last
aeek by the platform committee,
The Leadership conference had
sSxo maintained civil rights head
quarters at the Conrad Hilton
sxxs<l throughout the convention.
:arsf had distributed among CO
essfatee members and other dele
,a0es . pamphlet called What the
Negro Wants in 1852" sponsored
xsv twenty-five national Negro
organizations. 1t has also distri-
sssaed printed copies of its pro-
syssec platform plank.
pnsJ Text of Platform Plank 5
The full text of the Democrats
cis.I rights plank, adopted at the
UNCONVENTIONAL amphitheater which
q serving as convention head
Sraar1ers. is;
In order that the will of the
American people may be express
ed upon all legislative proposals,
ne urge that action be taken at
tf,e beginning of the Eighty-third
Congress to improve Congressional
erxueediIres so that majority rule
prevails and decisions can be
spssde after reasonable debate
without being blocked by a min D.
zfy IN either house.
The Democratic party is CON-
emitted to support and advance tire
individual rights and liberties Of
all Americans.
Our country is founded on the
imposition that all men are Great
I'D equal. This means that all
citizens are equal before the law
sat should enjoy equal political
y1snts. They should have equal
ss.,portunhy for education. for eco
s...tic advancement, and for de-
.ruf living conditions.
We viii continue our efforts TO
Eradicate discrimination based on
...rx religion or national origin.
..zxs know this task requires ae-
t.,sn. moi Just in one section OF the
.asion. but in all sections. II re-
.a,.tsf the cooperative efforts oil
r1fyidual citizens and action by
A. and local governments II
ska requires Federal action. 11e
rs,sa4ai Government must Ave up
= sne Ideals Of the Declaration OF
Independence and must exercise
a. powers vested In 4 by the
Constitution.
I've are proud Of the progress
.hai has been made IN securing
..sall,y 81 treatment ard opp'F
0,,nl,v IN Inc nations armed forces
"a me civil Service and oil areas
..,der federal jurisdiction. Tis
1-usrtrncnt Of Justice has taken
!, important part in successfully
.,.,,lng In the courts for INC
..s,rsins,ion OF many Illegal as
,r,ru,na,lons. including those IN
,o,ylne rights TO own and use real
saoperiy. 70 engage in gaioful &C.
-,pssions and TO enroll IN pun 'gl'
gpporicd higher educational W
..,,,,,,ons We are determined tnot
M. Federal Government shau
continue such policies -
"a, The same time, we favor
vssern, legislation effectively 10
~eurc these rights 70 everyone
10 fbs Hehi 20 equal opportunity
%, employment. ~ lhe t'en' 70
,,-,,l,y Of persons. t0 u'e right
!. fal and cquai particle ton m
~. nations political lie. ircc
from arbitrary rcs'rains We as
s,yor legislation 10 perfect existing
v~ssrsi civil rights statutes ard 70
strengthen the adminis,f ''iye ma.
eslnsry for che protection Of civil