Minneapolis spokesman. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1934-2000, 1957-01-25

by DIR. Floyd Massey. Jr.. pastor
OF Pilgrim Baptist church and
program chairman of tho Pastors
conference. In his introduction.
Or, Massey naId that tho young
Alabama minister was chosen TO
lead the Montgomery Improve
ment Association, the organiEa-
ton behind the now famous bus
boycott, and cited his Christian
courage and his philosophy Of non
violence. He described DIR, King
az a modest Christian leader, say
ing he represents tho "aalt and
lcavon In the bread Of human re-
iattonH,"
Dr King, son and grandson Of
Baptist ministers, delivered an al
legury entitled. 'paufs Letter to
the Americans" giving a vivid
portrayal Of what the Apostle
Paul might have 10 say about
Americans II he should come
among US today,
speaking as though ho wsre
Paul, pr King praised the mefi-
cal and scientific advances made
IN America. but urged that moral
advancement should also be ON tho
same level Tho tragic cancer of
segregation must he removed boz
fore Christian health can be re-
alizsd," he told tho audience of
over 400 people
lie praised advancement made
under the system OF capitalism.
hut warned that Americans have
become more intent upon max
ing living than upon making .
life" lie charged that the system
has taken necessities from tbs
maaaea 10 give Injuries TO the
claasss.s We must, he avered.
seek q better life within the frame
work OF tho democratic way of
life,
hitting the dinunity among
Christians Of today. Dr. King de-
claredl Christ 10 not Baptist or
Lutheran. but In bigger than all
denominations" lie said that tho
National Council of Churches was
10 remind vs. that We are all one
Christ, lie said. even In proteatan-
lam, there are 400 denominations.
so many Of them warning against
each other.
'1f you are going 10 be a FIRST
class nation" Dr King said. you
cant afford 10 have second class
citizens, lie urged the Negroes
Of America not 10 become bitter.
but 10 keep their struggle on q
high Christian level
In closing his speech, DR. King
reverted 60 the actual words OF
Paul. the Apostle, imploring an
people 10 do the win ~ God, come
what may"
In "a prcas conference before the
service, Or King revealed that
the White House informed south
ern Negro leaders that President
Eisenhower does not plan 10 90
south for major address on de-
segregation A group Of 90 leaders
met In Atlanta an January II and
urged such a meeting lie received
this message by wire from preai-
Dental aide. Sherman Adams.
Or King. who has long Hdvo-
Gated passive resistance NJ the
hes, weapon against foes ~ de-
segregation, said that Negroes
need 20 practice eiyil disobedience
% local laws that are In conflict
with federal laws.
Following his appearances at the
church, DR.. King met with
group 81 Minnesota community
leaders nj the home u DR.. Mas
asy. I03s w. Central Az. 1t. Paul.
Asked how he was able 10 obtain
the support and cooperation In
his campaign for passive resis-
lance ana love 10 those who hate
you" attitude among the oppressed
ciiIzsnry % Montgomery, DR..
King said that leaders must con-
ntanuy preach tho philosophy OF
non violence. IL the leaders can be
convinced and really belisve In this
philosophy, he pointed out that
the people viii be content 10 uss
Il m a technique because OF con-
fldsncs In leadership.
Dr King il u graduate Of More
house College. Atlanta, Ga. Grocer
Theological Seminary. Chester.
Pa and holds Pm u. from the
University Of Boston. He In pastor
Of the Dexter Avenue Baptist
Church In Montgomery,
sYoa,1I never" said the cater