St. Paul recorder. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1934-2000, 1957-08-30

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Detroit S Sheraton-Cadillac Ill
60 cities and 81 states are exp
sional social workers and special
lists in industrial relations, voca-
tional guidance, housing and COM
munity organization.
The non-profit, voluntary
League, an educational service
agency, founded in 1910 in New
York City, is interraciaL It seeks
to improve the economic status of
Negroes and to promote better
race relations.
Two governors and numerous
civic, business and lebor leaders
will take part in the sessions.
Theme of the convention is: Re
solving the Racial Crisis-a Chal-
lenge TO InterraCial Teamwork"
One highhght will be a Septem-
Der meeting in Detroit's modern
istc new S5,TOOOOO Henry and
Edsel Ford Auditorium. The
speakers will be Governors C.
Mennen Williams of Michigan;
Theodore r. McKeldin Of Mary
land, and Lester b. Granger.
League executive director. This
meeting is public, on the theme,
"A Salute to Equal Opportunity"
Commenting upon the current
racial situation throughout the ma
ton, Mr.. Granger said: Three
years ago the Urban League
warned that the Supreme Courts
decisions on the public schools, re-
creation, and transportation would
not of themselves solve the race
question, but must be used as the
skeleton of a coordinated, persis-
tent, nationwide program of edu-
cation and Interpretation. What
has happened since May IT, 1854,
has amply proved this point. This
conference constitutes a continu-
ing effort to find answers to ques-
tons that must be answered-for
the good of all America.
Outstanding speakers in indus
try, labor, government, education,
and social work will discuss cur
rent economic and racial problems
and work out programs for pro-
noting equal opportunity for all.
At the opening session on Tues
day, September 3, delegates will
be greeted by civic leaders from
the Detroit community including
Raymond S. Scruggs, community
relations director, Michigan Bell
Telephone Company and chairman
Of the local Committee on Ar
engagements; and Walker L. Cisler.
president Detroit Edison Com
pany and chairman of the Citi-
Gems Sponsoring Committee.
President Kheel, who is impartial
arbitrator Of the New York City
Transit Authority will deliver the
principal address.
Panel discussions will be held
during the week on such subjects
as housing, community services,
Indignation and the nations man.
power needs.
On wednesday morning a plen-
airy session will summarize cur
rent events in the wake Of the
Supreme Court decisions on de-
segregation.
Another session will examine
and discuss the nations manpower
needs and review methods and
plans for initiating and develop
ing programs to increase the utili-
zation of Negroes in the nations
work force and improve the posi-
ton Of Negro workers. Discus
SAINTS will include Robert +. Con-
der, vice president, Chrysler Cor
poration; Carl Huhndorff, re-
search director. International As
ISOLATION Of Machinists: Alonzo
C. Moron, president, Hampton In
stitute; and julius A. Thomas.
League director OF Industrial rela-
tons. Joseph ]. Morrow, director
Of personal relations, Pitney-
Bowes, Inc, and the Leagues
senior vice president, will preside. |
James II. Scheuer. chairman. |
board, city and subur-
ban homes Company, win speak at |
a luncheon meeting on race, hous-
Ing and urban renewal He win |
discuss successful examples Of /
open occupancy and how they
operate.
In the afternoon there will be a /
OF interracial leader
ship at work developing sound
strategy to eliminate the stumb-
ling blocks TO indignation, North
and South. Alexander F. Miller.
community services director, Anti
League, and Emory
D jackson, editor Of the Birming-
nam WORLD. viii speak
Another highhght Of the con-
ference viii be the Thursday eve
hing annual banquet at which
Roger l. Stevens. League trustee.
and theatrical producer
yin deliver the principal address.