Saturday, August 3, 1986

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I. Edward McCall, Editor Aaroa C. Toodle, Geaeral Manner

EditorialTHE WEAPON OF BOYCOTT

Assuming that one of the most effective routes to a

white Southerner’s heart is through his pocketbook, the

Chicago World suggests that the Negroes of the North

and East who spend millions of dollars each year lor

Southern grown watermelons and Georgia-made Coco

Cola, might exert powerful influence in decreasing lynch-

ing bv boycotting these and similar products of that

section. ‘

We confess, there is much food for thought in the sug-

gestion, but we should not overlook the fact that the

boycott is a weapon with two edges and can cut bothMl*)

ways.To refuse to buy watermelons raised in Mississippi oi

Georgia, where lynchings frequently occur, would not

only work to the financial disanvantage of white plant-

ers in those states, but also to the colored farmers and

farm hands whose success depends upon the growing of,

melons. Thousands of these colored agriculturalists'

would accordingly find themselves out of employment. |On the other hand, the manufacturers of Coco Cola, |

Georgia and Louisiana cane syrup and similar productsemploy many colored workers, and in propoition as the

sales of their manufactured goods decreased, they would

automatically decrease the number of their coloredworkers.

The thing needed to curb lynching is a Federal anti-

lynch law. At present there is but little chance of puah-

/njr through such legislation through political or econ-omic pressure, as our votes and our purchasing po\\< r

are not unified. The day will come when public senti-ment against lynching will become so strong that the

American voters will demand the enactment of an anti-lynching law.

There are times when the weapon of the boycottproves effective, as in the case of India’s boycott ofBritish goods, but this result could not have been accom-plished so successfully, it the workers in India had beenemployed in the British mils and factories. The Indianboycott created more work for Indians and made lesswork for british workers.

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THE STRIKE ON MEAT PRICES

The housewives* .strike against the high price of meat,which was launched in Hamtramck last week, has spreadto other sections of Greater Detroit and is growing ineffectiveness.

Asa result of the strike, the butchers of Hamtramckare reported to have lost $65,000 last Saturday

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alone,which, of course, is to be regretted, since the small deal-ers are powerless to regulate the price of meats. Pricesare controlled by the large meat packers and whole-salers, many of whom appear to be taking advantage ofthe scarcity of hogs and beef cattle, to increase prices.

The scarcity of meat* supplies at present is largely dueto the A. A, A, plan of curtailing the farmers in the pro-duction of pigs and cattle for market. The plan has suc-ceeded in increasing prices for hogs and cattle, but thefarmers get only a small portion of the increase, in theform of processing taxes, The packers add the process-ing tax to the amount they pay for live stock. Pork, forexample costs the packers around sl2 a hundred in-cluding processing taxes, but when this same pork reach-es the consumer, the price is increased to approximatelytwice as much as it cost the packer.

One thinjar is certain, however, unless the earning pow-er of the consumer increases in proportion tt» commodityprices, he cannot buy. Profiteers cannot squeeze bloodout of a stone, and they arc equally unable to force thepublic to purchase goods that arc priced too high.

Because of the curtailed production of hogs and beefcattle, under the A. A, A, plan, the present shortage ofmeat will probably continue until the middle of nextyear. Meanwhile the price of meats will continue to re-main higher than normal, in spite of the protests of house-wives and consumers, for the demand is greater than thesupply. > *'’’’lS'!

There are many substitutes for meats, however, andthe public is rapidly learning to use these substitutes, in-cluding fish, eggs, butter, nuts, poultry, vegetables,cheese, cream, and so forth; Meatless roasts, whichare said to possess all the food value and savor of genuinemeat roast, are also being demonstrated by food expertsand arc finding favor with housewives in this and other]localities.

AS THE EAGLE SOARSBY UNCLE ABE

.... SACRED HUMANITY.. ..

The noblest fruit of civilisationlias been the emancipation of hum-unity from all kinds of slovery.

The marvel is how could somepeople be so moan to others? Whylias it tuken so long for the worldto discover the sacredness of hum-anity? How could any man makeanother man his slave?

To use any human being us atoy or tool is a crime. The doctrineof the equal sacredness of everyhuman person Is the cornerstoneof all progress. "Our Father”,makes us all brothers.

I The fruit of this conception hußflowered out in freedom, emanci-pation of woman, systems of re-presentative government, univer-sal education, hospitals and mis-sionary work.

A great Chinese leader said to|Bishop Bashford, “After you iChristians come to China and went |

about preaching the fatherhood of {God and brotherhood of man, De-|BPOTIBM BECAME FOREVERIMPOSSIBLE."

When one considers every let->man made in the image of God itmust follow that every living soulhas something within thu> is sure-ly sacred. Human personality issacred whenever found

What a fine and practical start- 1mg point from which to work out,human relationships and humanconduci. Your conception of tileother fellow is what governs yourai t ions.

If I could come face to face withGod tomorrow, f would not eventhink of doing Him wrong Tremb-ling in his presence, I would showhim the highest respect. I wouldhonor him thuely because my con-1ccption of him is sacred, if I be-1Move In God 1 must believe in munitiis image. I

There are two ways of looking!

I at human beings. We can look at]l them Just as they. Wo can also] look at them ns they would appear/ under different, conditions with abetter chance for improvement. Jchose the latter way.

I saw a woman on the street to-day drunk and swearing. I muchrather think of her tomorrow—

sober, erect, quiet, with a person-ality that attracts. I saw a littleboy about five years old playingragged, dirty, really pitiful to look

at But I much rnther follow himinto a good home, thru school,thru college—out In life where liemakes a brilliant career and be-comes a shining light among men. |

Think about yourself, you might,

have been different If you hud had ja better chance. You certainlyhave some personallty--it onlyneedl'd an opportunity to grow andderelope. Such a slant on lifewould change our whole conduct.

| It would ninke us less criticalI and more brotherly. It would• magnify the good in others. We(would more easily, believe that

| there is no soul so low and mean,land dirty, but that love, brotherly| love would lift that soul out ofsuch depths to transform it Into

'something higher and nobler.

What is the true mission of lifeAre we really living unless we in-spire, help, lift up and transform?What a terrific change when webegin to look at people in termsof what they might be with ourlove and help.

i The problems of races is largelya problem of conceptions. Some

peoples’ conception of Negroes is

an awful picture. Exploitation

will never eease until ibis wrongconception is changed.

Today Is big in opportunitiesfor leaders who come with trueconeeptions, (hinging less ofrights and more of duties. Havinga deeper reverence for humanpersonality regardless to race,ereed or color. Leaders baptised.with tile spirit of Him who livedland died for all humanity, In anl hour like this., so critical In every

] way, only such lenders are fit tolead us out of our serious difficul-ties.

Surely

SURELY WE NEED TO KINDA WAY OUT BUT WHO WILLLEAD US

Chris ti an Industrial HomeCelebrates 31st Anniversary

The celebration of tin* thirty-first anniversary of tin* localChristian Industrial Club, whichwas hold lust Sunday at tin* head-quarters on Horton avenue, wasa signal success. The programwas excellent. Among tin* artistsparticipating were- tin* Lyric sing-ers. of Chicago; Frank Forster,and others. Miss Jessie Williams,of North Detroit, talked on the• heme "Lift! As I See It. OrCourage To Art.” It was inspiring.

Souvenirs of the institutionwere given to those attending tin*celebration. New members arc cor-dially invited to affiliate with tiieclub.

When the Christian IndustrialHome was purchased In lfUl, theofficers of the lnstitusion were asfollows:

Mrs Etta Foster ay lor. presi-dent; Mrs. Nora Durries, vicepresident; Mrs. Cecil Martin Rob-inson. secretary; Mrs. Rickman,treasurer; Mrs. Elliott, assistantsecetary; Mrs. Anna Powell,chuplaln. The banking committee:Mrs. Rina Johnson, Mrs. NornHumes, Mrs. Etta Foster. Trustees:Mrs. Nora Humes chairman, .Mrs.Julia Hickman. Mrs. Martha FosterMrs. Anna Roberts. Mrs AnnaPowell. Mrs. C. Murtln Robinson

Mm. Ktta Foster Taylor, Mrs. HinaJohnson, treasurer.

Ktta Foster Taylor Oranger andfounder.

Mrs. Belle Coleman, Mrs. McCoyMrs. Williams Kills, Mrs. N.Slaughter, Mrs. Grace Bryant,Mrs. Catherine Page, Mrs MaryKills, Mrs. Bledsoe CheathamMrs. Gordon, Mrs. Mary JohnsonMrs. C'harlett Hillard .Pres.

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A ('AltI) OFF TANKSWe hereby wish to offer our sln-

corest thanks to the many friendsfor their kindness during our rtcent bereavement:

Mr: and Mr: Charles Powellanti Famly

Mrs: Blanch JohnsonMr: Cecil Hines

CAltn OF THANKS1 wish to thank the many friends

of the late Miss Hula Breedlove fortheir nselfish eo-operation; andassistance; during her illness anddeath:

Especially members and friendsof Peace Baptist Church:

GratefullyMrs: Seay

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N. CAROLINAMOB LYNCHES

VICTIM(Contlnned from Pag* I)

I front; s alleged to have struck tho>farmer on he head wth a stone;

durng the course of an argument;

'and that he afterward deepptatedthe victim with an ax:

Nutionuil guardsmen and a large

force of state highway police lumotor vehicles were rushed t<» the

scene of the dlstrubance bu aresnidt o have arrived to late to pie

vent the lynching:

Lewis Loses Twice InA Week

Sow York. Aug.-(AND—After

dropping u dispute decision to

Maxle flosenbloom, former kir.g-

--! pin of the light heavy wcightH. on

the ('oast last week. John Henry

Lewis, Phoenix Arizona, challen-ger for Bob Olln's crown, came

here and dropped aten-round doclflion to Able Feld-man, East Side lightLewis led in the early rounds, but •but Feldman’s punishment to the,body wore him down. Lewis

named leader contender by the'New York state athletic commis-!sion.

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Bomber, who will meet KingLevinsky in a bout n Chicago,August 7. Many Detroit fight fans

are planning to attend the fight.

(Continued from Page 1)crnily donated new awnings for theentire bulldig: Tho executive com-mittee extended a vote of thanks tothe auxiliary for this fine spirit ofinterest and co-oeraton:

i I’arksde Hospital is in fine fln-anclal condition:: Tho managementextends cordl invitation to the pub-lic to vat the insiuion at any time:

The members of the executivehoard include Attorney Fred M:Butzzel; president; Jojju C: ancy;secretary; Dr: J: N: Mills; Dr:Remus Robinson; Dr: W: L: Bab-cock and Dr; C: R: Daviß of GraceHospital; Dr: Harry Pope; Dr:Robert Greemldge; and Dr: H: 8:C: ()wen:

Miss Louise RayGets Appointment

It is announced by the Appomat-ivj.v Republican Club tht MissLouise Ray; one of its members;has been appointed to the office ofthe Friend of the Court: Miss Raypreviously held a stenographic po-sition in the appeal division of thecounty clerk's office; having beenappointed by Thomas F: Farrell:loiter; she was employed at the St:Antoine Branch Y: M: C: A:

We do not Incorporate In clubnews and other social items, cardsof thanks

EXECUTIVE HEADS OF-- HOSPITAL

HOLD SPECIAL MEETBill Robinson

Comes To Mich.• (Continued from Page 1)

following the announcement of thetechnical knockout and was greetedwith a wild ovation that was as en-thusiastic as anything New Yorkhas seen in many a day: Bill willpresent his own inimitable stairdanco at the Ichlgan along withPutney Dane!ridge who will workwith him at the piano and sing asong or two: Robinson rates as oneof the highest paid performers ontho stage in the world today;

Along with the vaudeville showfeaturing Robinson; the Michiganwill offer Bette Davis In her thrill-ing new picture “Front Page Wo-man" In which she Is starred withGeorge Brent: Itl is an excitingtale of a newspaper writer who cn-(oounterß many udventures in herpursuit of a story:

, In the presentation of Robinsonion the stage the Michigan Is con-tinuing Its policy of offerng theworld’s foremost colored entertain-ers; having first brought to DetroitJimmy Lunceford; and his orches-tra; followed by the Four MillsBrothers; then Ethel Waters andnow the dancing Ido of the world;Bill Robinson: Incldently at theMichigan next week Robin son willpreset Harem’s newest dance craze"Trucking:’’

SAYS ITALY WILL FIGHTPHANTOM ARMY IN ETHIOPIA

DR, WARINGAGAIN HEADSWOMEN’S ASS’N

liuliuu Sotualiland.“I imagine that if war is de-

clared' the first clash will comdared the first clash will coni')

at Wal Wal, where there is astring of life-giving wells, some ofwhii li are held by Italy and someby Ethiopia.

"Tho Italians should very quick-ly gain the lines of wells."

"Ethiopian loops will put up acertain amount ofThey will also resist to softie ’ex-tent in Eritrea."

"They will then disappear intothe munntnlns, leaving the Ital-ians to niareh across the burningdesert land facing all tho diffi-culties of disease and supplieswith an ever-increasing line ofjcommunications open to snipingnml direct attack.

"No one hut a fool would fightin the plains, tho Emper lor toldme, ;l iid ids policy is sound.

"The road to Addis Ababa, thecapital, and ultimate conquest isstrewn with difficulties for a

YOUTH ADMINISTRATIONPROVIDES ASSISTANCE

FOR COLLEGE STUDENTS(Contlnncd from Page I)

that two years ago when the A.,- 'sedation met In Chicago; themaltiM:h light nf the m •••iog wis the!■Holvited campaign waged by sup-jliters of Dr: W»i'ng and Dr:iChnilotto Hawkin Brown; natonal-(lv Known educator, for the prexl-1dem y; which was « |tmj \erl by ai' • »‘>ry for tho Chicagoan: This>ear found the sumo two candidates

the field and with the result the 1same ns twQ years ar,o-

--! I hiring the two year tenure ofofticc; Dr: Waring: econling toher supporters; had worked untir-ingly In the intere-d of the organi-zation ami women of the group atlarge; in practically every sectionof the country; Her relotless if-forts these same supporters; since(her reelccton; derate wll he con-tinued for another two years:

(Continued from Page 1)lege without this assistance:Institutions which ore Eligible to

Pwtlilp Part-Time Jobs1: All Institutions of collegiate

grae; both public and rivate; are

European army."It Is true that water Is to be

had In the hills,. It is true thatyou leave behind the heat and the(Unease of the desert land.

"But It takes time t get accllm-itlzed to the heights In which theEthiopians are at home.

"Sonio Europeans take a monthto get used t the rarefied air atheights of 7.000 and 8,000 feet.Some tnke a year. A mile climo Isangony without eqnlppment. Itwill be a panting army that triesto force its way through the bould-er-strewn mountains.”

) "AH the tine it w 111 b© fighting analmost invlsibe army that can movefrom point to point with ncredibleswiftness:

‘lt will i)o fighting men w'vofcvone ambition Is to die Ip battle Al-though ( i.rlstlans; the fighting menof Ehlcpla are fatalists: All tbrirsins are f trs'vm j,y (he priests le-fero thev go into bnttle: Dmi h hiwar Is the direct road to henvtn:They have their priests In it.renrguaid to comfort them: Theyhave ther Women to tend to ihclrneeds. They have no prohHin t-fPPly: Each soldier carries asmall bag of dried beAns that willfeed him for at least a month:

He carries a knife which Is usedfor picking thorns from his barefeet; or for cutting up animals thathe catches and eats raw: Thewhole army; wives and priests In-cluded; can run for miles on andeven In this mountainous countryl "Hidden among the the moun-tatns they can vanish from onepoint and appear at another to re-new tho attackk with, Incrediblespeed:

eligible to participate In Jhe pro-gram provided they are non-proftmaking In character:

2: If you are not sure that the In-stitution you wish to attend comeunder this classification: consultyour State Youth Director:Type of AM Available

1: The aid provided students Is Inthe form of part-time Jobs; whichenable students to earn on theaverage of sls per month while at-tending school •

2: There are no scholarships orloans to college students providedhy the Youth Administration: asCongTess has never authorized suchan expenditure of funds:How to Make Application:

1: Make your application directto tho president of the Institutionyou wish to ntend; asking spclfl-cally for an asslgnmnt of one ofthe part time lohs l>eing provided bythe Xntlonnl outh Administration:In order to secure one of these JobsIt Is not essontal that you attend acollege In the s'ate in which youreside

2: In the event that the colege ofyour first choice la unable to assignft Job; localise their quota Is filled:you Rhotild consult your StatePouth Director ns he may be ableto suggest other colleges whichhave not yet filled their quota:

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NORTHERN HYUTE SOCIALCLUB

The members of tho club met nt1054 E: Davison; and enjoyed a

pleasant session: Mrs: Daisy Bar-nes was hostess:

Mrs: Bell Is reported 111: Theclub wishes her a prompt recovery

All members are requested totend the next meeting; as plansfor the next dance wll be made:

"They are excellen shots; nnd ex-(oH at sniping: Thosn wha have notrflw, will flßht with spears: Heavycasualties will no deter them: Oswhat use airplanes against thispbnntom nrmv? Os what «so tnnk*In this rooky land:1 "Those nro some of the problem*jthnt the Italian genornls will have,to face:| "The modern mechanised army( mny win through: nut It must be aslow business: ,

I "Kv ry march forward will have•to be mndo with largo vanguards;•rearguard* nnd flank guard* to pre-vent surprise: Heavy guards willhave to be kept to protect the linescf communcatlons:

And If almlanrs; the eyes of thetflrmy faljl In tho craggy heights;hundreds of me n will have to hekerf alert night end day in thed-adly came of hide and seek atwhich the Ethiopian soldier Is pastmaster:"

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