The Illinois times. (Champaign, Ill.) 19??-19??, 1962-04-05
EDITORIAL
Urban League Vita
EDITOR:

EDITOR:
AS a citizen and member of the So
called minority group l have lived in
Champaign, the city I have learned to
love, for nearly three-quarterS of a CEN
fury and, in this connection. would like
t, salute the many leading citizens, who
through the years, have lifted their sights
and have had the courage of their convic-
tons to give moral and financial support
to help make Democracy work in our
community
Several of the news articles relea cd
through the press relative 10 the Cham
paign County Urban League program
have had tendency 10 convey the
thought that the minority groups in the
county, would be the sole henefciaries,
which is in error. 1t is unfortunate that
some citizens are confusing the Urban
League program with the Champaign Ur-
ban Renewal Project
The reports received from the So cities
supporting an Urban League program
certify that the taxpayers have been
saved thousands of dollars through the
reduction in crimes. delinquency and pub
lie relief. In view of these reports every
progressive citizen in Champaign Coun-
ty, regardless of race. creed OF color
should be urged by necessity to give his
or her moral and financial support r.
ward the success Of the program
The Urban League program Will bo On
rected by full-time specialist recon-
mended by the National Urban League
headquarters. with staff. and controlled
by an integrated board OF directors CON-
posed of 80 or more outstanding men and
women of Champaign County The
League does rot Try to represent the
man in the street, but represents the
citizens of all groups in their positions
of civic responsibility with a scientific
program OF cooperation and coordination.
a. there is no panaCea Tor race prob
lems our leaders must understand the
broader context OF the problem its his
tory, economic and social ramiflcations
The Board of Directors Of the Cham
paign County Urban League. IN order to
make it possible for all citizens to con-
tribute toward the support OF The pro-.
gram has set up a sliding scale Of mem
bershlp fees ranging from two dollars
tS2l to one hundred dollars $1,000 plus
donations from business industrial or
CARNATIONS and foundations.
1t IS assuring when officers and the
Board of Directors OF the League goaran-
lee to protect your investment
Judge Frederick Green. chairman Of
special grants
Miss Ella Leppert. chairman OF mem
bership committee.
Harlan E. Moore. treasurer. q E.
Green St. Champaign.
Rev. David Cole. secretary. who helped
to organize the Urban League m Cham
paign County, reports that contributions
are coming in steadily and IL is hoped
that an executive director may be hired
this spring
The tremendous increase IN or popula-
ton during the past decade has made
imperative an efficient merit service of
counciling and control in order that our
Community may continue to grow and
prosper and remain free from a higher
crime rate and higher taxes. Therefore.
to attain our desire the moral and finan-
cial support of all progressive citizens
and civic groups is necessary.
Contributions should be made PAYABLE
to Champaign County Urban League.
CHAS f PHILLIPS
Carver Park