Evening star., 1955-02-23

UlSIit, III ueSSdSc W LIiC Wa
tional Conference of Christians
and Jews, stressed the meaning
of Brotherhood Week by point
ing to George Washington's S
words: ITO bigotry no sanction;
to persecution, no assistance"
Brotherhood Week, sponsored
by the conference. continues
through Sunday.
The message from the Presi-
dent was highlight of the con-
ference's annual banquet, at
tended by about 900 persons in
the Mayf1ower Hotel. Host group
was the Washington Region.
The gathering also saw the
yearly Brotherhood Award given
to Daniel w. Bell, president Of
the American Security & Trust
Co., for his efforts in furthering
good will among men of all re-
ligions and seeking the end Of
prejudice. The principal speaker
was Secretary of Labor Mitchell.
Mr.. Eisenhower's message said,
in part:
"The ardent belief of our
founding fathers in human dig
nifty and freedom-enduringly
expressed in the Declaration of
Independence and the Constitu-
tion-has sustained and guided
our people toward the greatest
possible fulfllment of the Ameri-
can dream-a people at peace,
humble before their Creator. toll
Grant of differences, deriving
from their very diversity strength
to advance the common good.
Progress Continues.
To-day Americans can be
proud of the progress made to-
ward realization of this ideal Of
brotherhood, proud of the answer
thereby given to those who would
bind people together in slavery.
Through such efforts as
yours, this progress will continue
toward an America increasingly
worthy of those by whose
thought and courage and sacred
honor our Nation was conceived
in liberty and dedicated to the
proposition that all men are
created equal
The message was sent to DR..
Everett r. Clinchy. president Of
the conference.
Secretary Mitchell pointed out
that Just this month the National
Council of the Churches of Christ |
advised it's IS million members
that racial prejudice is sinful |
and un-Christian. He added.
however, that unfortunately |
we still have far to 60"
Sees Discrimination Costly.
LESS than two months ago."
the Secretary continued. "a lead
Ing public opinion analyst esti-
mated that discrimination in
employment wastes $40 out of
every SIS pay check on the phony
luxury of indulgences in our
prejudices.'
He estimated that the annual
cost of discrimination to Amer
lean business and industry is $50 |
billion annually.
Discrimination not only in
wolves race, creed or color. Mr..
Mitchell pointed out. but also is
against those of mature or ad-
vanced age in employment. But.
he said. it has been repeatedly
demonstrated by older workers,
properly placed, that they are
more steady, more reliable and
at least as productive as the
younger ones, and that in safety
and attendance records, they can
set examples for the younger
people.
Mr.. Mitchell added that, If
eve are to achieve our goals in
the field of brotherhood, all Of
us must practice it in our daily
lives; teach and train and hire
and promote upon the basis Of
ability alone. without regard to
race. religion. color or national
origin"
Would Live Ideals.
Hugh K. Duffeld, dinner
chairman, urged that people live
up to the ideals Of brotherhood.
DR.. Stirling w. Brown, nation
al executive vice president Of the
conference pointed out that more
than 40 television and radio
stations have picked up the mes
sage OF Brotherhood Week and
said that through g. offices of
the conference throughout the
country, his group has brought
the facts Of brotherhood to the
attention Of teachers.
In his response to receiving
the award. Mr.. Bell paid tribute
10 those who have worked with
him in achieving the goal he
vet forth In behalf Of brother
hood. Mr.. Bell was introduced h
nv Aar0n Goldman rorho iyry1 :,