The Detroit tribune. (Detroit, Mich.) 1935-1966, 1956-03-10
Nv RUBY MCKENZIE

BY noDi
v,.cp RALLY IN BEHALF
nr MONTGOMERY BUS
LINE BOYCOTT
A, estimated crowd OF 5000
"a ~ ~ s.. John CINE Church,
Woodward and Blaine, Friday
evening, March 2, in a protes,
e al 8 o'clock to support
, ,Ss Negroes position in Mont
Y ,omery, Ala.
Congressman Charles c. Digs
"A, Michigan's 18th District, and
% V.y Ralph D. Alternately. pas
~, nr'' Of First Baptist Church,
Montgomery, Ala, were guest
speakers.
ATTY. WILTON T. Patrick Jr.,
;,,roduced Congressman Digs
!. ~. Tho huge crowd which over
Sowed the church pastored by
,Ss Rev. VIM. Amos. Digs paid
, w., TO the $4,000 Negroes OF
Montgomery, Ala, who are de-
,ermined to walk in spite OF in
A,midation until they achieve
~.,ory. He also made mention
those involved in the Emmett
fNll case. who made history in
nointing accusing fingers at the
ss,endants in the case, in Mis-
s;.sippi as well as Miss Authe-
r,ne Lucy. who has displayed
unusual courage in her attempt
10 become re-instated In the
University Of Alabama.
He said those who melted
riots. which finally led to Miss
n Lucys being expelled from the
N University, should hang Their
beads in shame over the turn
~ events. He also stated that
"a one cent of federal funds
sould 90 to any institution
ncticine segregation.
Relative TO the Montgomery.
Ala. boycott. Disss said i
don't believe that q universal
boycott vol solve the prob
lem" II demonstrates. how .
ever. that we are in a new
era, and old methods. leaders.
solutions no longer survive.
and we must have new
thoughts. concepts. holder
methods, new leadership--not
easily discouraged. and we
must have new Thoughts, and
fight with growing confidence
10 defend our rights whatever
the cost. with courage.
He further stated that this ex-
" erience should make us see the
Importance Of consolidating our
groups who reciprocate with US
by meaningful cooperation.
Digs mentioned the resolu-
ton passed recently by a State
Senate. with reference to send.
NJ Negroes north and West, and
aid that a mass migration OF
people 10 the north would be
falling in the hands of those
with short vision. as economic
conditions in the south are ex'
pected to rise extensively in the
near future, and many would
IiSs opportunities that would
r ours.
He said, "My warning to those
running for the Presidency, II
they don't come out and talk
straight about Civil Rights, they
will not get Negro votes. He
also said that the Democratic
Party is at it's lowest ebb, since
Roosevelt, and il this is political
treason. let them make the most
q II. We must keep this soli-
aarlty going, and save America
for herself.
Disss further stated that Ne
gross know that Communism
Us not solution 10 our prob
an. II would appear that TO
b black is bad enough. but
10 be BLACK and RED. too.
lin regard TO those who would
brand the NAACP with Com
munisi linking) is intolerabls.
Rev. Charles Butler, pastor OF
Metropolitan Baptist Church in
Detroit, introduced the principal
speaker, Rev. Ralph Alternately,
Of Montgomery, Ala, who gave
an up to date report of the sit
Vaiion existing there over the
past 80 days Of the bus line boy
cot.
Rev Alternately pointed out
vat 1913 per cent Of the $4,000
AsrOes of Montgomery. Ala,
refusing to ride the city
uuSes. They're walking for free
uom' FOR liberty and Democracy.
Inc boycott began Dec. S. and
70 inls date they are walking
WIN greater determination than
On the first day. He said that rs
per cent Of the bus patrons are
"egroes, who have kept jobs
vr Gus drivers. clothed and fed
mem all Nke-L