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I ■ pi ____Omaha, Nebraska, Saturday, June 24,1933 . pa~e 3 _ ; ICMBER(_ ■ | - —Wj/S* N I J ! .1 Hit* pmp+r m <r*vrmm+n;+4 for »*n«r*J ' *4*«rtm:ac by th* VVfcraak* Piw Asgogiaiiar. Published Every Saturday at 2418-20 Grant Street by THE OMAHA GUIDE PUBLISHING COMPANY, Iacorporated Phone WEbster 1750 Ai; News Copy must be in our office not later than Monday el 5 p m . and all Advertising Copy or Pafti Articles, not later than Wednesday at Noon. Entered as second Class mail matter, March 15, 1927, at the Post office at Omaha. Nebraska, under the act of Congress of Mar. 3, 1879 SUBSCRIPTION RATES (Strictly in Advance) One Year . $2.00 Six Months . 1.25 Three Months. 1.00 Tr.RM> OF SUBSCRIPTION—The Omaha Guide is issued weekV an : will be sent to any part of the United States for $2.00 per year a ad van Canadian subscriptions including postage) $2.50 in advan>* Foreign >ubscriptiona (including postage) $3.00 in ad vance. Tria; six months’ subscriptions, $1.25. 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It seems that the stage is set to deprive the Island of home rule. The motive being as Senator Tydings, chairman of territories said that the president has con cluded that the appointment of an outsider at this time “might restore order where chaos now exists” and that racial feeling ha wn in the islands since last summer. These southern statesmen are very solicitous for the wel fare of the island that never had any race trouble until a, naval officer from Kentucky attempted to introduce mainland customs to a “land where every prospect is fair and only men are vile.” PRICES ARE GOING UP For two successive months, according to a graph in the New York Times, the index of commodity prices has been moving upward without interruption. Th nation-wide policy of the moment is to raise prices to a more normal level and, by one means or anoth er keep them there. Here are two facts that should interest every prop erty. ow ner, and every potential builder. They mean that present low prices are doomed; that w*e are going to pay more for what we buy—whether it’s food and clothing, or a new house. The w ise citizen who possibly can, will spend now*, when it will get him the largest dollar’s worth he has ever known. And he will spend largely on property improve ment, where it will give him something of real and perm anent value. There is hardly one of us who hasn’t let his property slide a little the past few* years. We have put off painting, repairing, replacing or other work on the roof, walks, fences, etc. But wTe have now* reached the point where if we put it off any longer it will mean dollars out of the pocket. And when we build and repair, w*e are doing our bit tow ard .stimulating employment. Our dollars will pass through the hands of workers in a hundred industries. We are increasing purchasing power, and laying the groundwork for future prosperity for ourselves as well.1 Don’t forget that investment and employment are cheap er than charitv. _ Christ Temple. J*th and Burdette Sts., O. J, Barrkhardt. Pastor. Mrs. Verd* Gordon. Reporter. We had s splendid day at Christ Tempi* yesterday. Sunday School an. der the Sapt of Elder J. W. Good, w.s eras a live wire. Elder Huntley. J teacher of the Bible class has some very wide awake in his class, bat the girls in Sister Mitchells class keeps theta pretty well trimmed up in the class reviews. All strangers are invited to come and worship with os at all times. We are glad to have you do so. Preaching U a. at, and fi p. m. Elder I. B, Smith - i . 9 I" L J » 1 .11 f !■ I 11 of Lincoln spoke to an appreciative audience at 11 a. m. Sunday Rev. Smith took for his text. 1st verse of the 42 PS. The pastor filled his own pulpit at 8 p. m. and spoke from Heb. 13-12. I can do all things through Christ who strengthened me. Come to these services and you will be made welcome. > Zion Baptist Church, 2215 Grant SL, j Rev. C. C. Harper Pastor, Rev. J. R. Young. Aa^t ! Sunday School 9:30 a m., H. L. Anderson. Snpt The morning services were preach ed by Rev. J. R. Young taking a very inspiring subject. “A Hard Will” Gen 10:3 “How Long Will You Turn A gainst My Biddings?” The Imperial Choir rendered some very impressive hymnals. A. L. Scott pres., Mr. Preacher Sec’y. BYPU met at the regular 6 pm. sharp. Program was rendered by group 3. Next Sunday program will be rendered by group 4. M. Landrum pres., Mldred Turner, Sec’y. Let everybody come out. Rev. F. C. Williams brought a fine gospel message at the night service The Imperial Choir rendered the hyia. nals for the service. A word to the wise is sufficient. Zion Baptist Church holds her annual picnic at Miller Park the 4th of July. A good time is planned for everybody. Cleaves Temple CME. Church, 25th and Decatur Sts., Rev. J. S. Glover, Acting Pastor, Sunday school opened at 9:45 a. m. with Mrs. S. Stamps, supt., presiding A very large number attended and the lesson was interestingly expound ed. Morning Service was conducted by Rev. J. S. Glover who brought to us a soul stirring sermon. Evening ser vice was turned over for a musical program in charge of Miss Alice E. Hunter. Contributions were very large Throughout the day. We were pleased to have welcomed so many visitors for the day. -- Mt. Moriah Baptist Church, F. P. Jones, Pasrtor. Sunday was a big day for the Mas ter. S. S, opened at 9:30 a. m. with an encouraging number present. The evangelistic period conducted by Miss A. Speese was very impressive at the 11 a. m. service. Pastor Jones delivered a message from the subject The Common Conception of the Aver age Church Member Today. “I’m a Church Member. Isn’t that Enough? This was really the message at this hour. Forty persons came to the altar and bowed for prayer. One person who has been ill for better than two years was healed at the 11 o’clock hour three weeks ago. She made her statement Sunday and we rejoiced with her. BYPU. was good. The True and Tried group gave an impressive 30 minute program to a large number of BYPU. lovers. 8 P. M. sermon by the Pastor. Mes sengers to the New Era Association were elected from departments of the Church to attend the annual session which convened at Salem Baptist Church, June 19th and 20th. Every Monday at 7:30 p. m. for six. teen weeks Dr. W. L. Straub, M. A., B. D. B. O., D. Litt. is conducting a special course in English at Mt. Mor iah. About 40 persons of both groups have enrolled. I - AMERICAN BIBLE SOCIETIES ACTIVITIES The conclusion of notable six years campaign in El Salvador was reached last year in which house to house can vassing has been done in every one of the 262 towns of that republic. During a government anir-communist campaign Bible workers were accus ed of being communists and Bibles were burned. In Eucador, Peru, and Bolivia political disturbances cast suspicion upon colportuers. Some now make a practice of selliiyr Scriptures first to the chief of police and his of ficers before canvassing the town that they may thereby establish their innocence in advance. In the Argen tine and adjacent territory the circu lation of the Agency was well beyond that of 1931. Calls for Scriptures are coming more and more from interior points. Breaking ground for a new Bible House in Rio de Janeiro on the new Avenida Erasmo Braga and its rapid erection was the year’s chief event in Brazil. The building, like others owned by the Society, was erected from a special rund and is expected through its earnings greatly to assist in the support of Bible distribution in Brazil. In the Philippine Islands as else where there is much encouragement in the activity of-national evangelical forces, although the money shortage has considerably affected the sale of Scriptures. In one village the total returns from sales were seven cen tavos. eighty-eight roastii*? ears of corn, one ripe mango, and thirty green mangoes. The new local policy of distribution by sales with a limited free distribution has been insisted on in Siam with the result of sales three and a half times those of 1931. In Europe Russia continues to keep the door closed to the Scriptures. IT IS SAID To every reckless waster will come the time when physical strength will wane, and when the king on his intel. lectual throne will show weakness. And, too, the time will come when he will cry for opportunities which he al lowed to go by unheeded. Yes, in spir. itual things as in material things, " ilf'-il waste will mean woeful want* Dr. Lennox On the Job _ Fbruary 3, 1933 Attorney Henry Beal. State’s Attorney, Court House Bldg., City. Dear Attorney Beal: Making investigations of different situations in Omaha for the past ten years of those whom the Colored cit. zens greatly help to support, I find there are few who give us our pro rata of employment. Present economic conditions causing me to make a close investigation and comparison of our city with similar towns finding Omaha does not give ! | the Colored citizens the same consid eration as other cites. I do not hold those in office responsible for prev ious existing conditions. We are seeking the same fair con sideration as other citizens are giv. en, in proportion to the amount of money we,fepend. and those whom we support in the different campaigns we want them to give us employment. I realize conditions of today, and | the few vacancies, but at this time; there is an opening for a county at torney, and we do not see why it can n*t be filled with a Colored repres entative. Our neighboring city Kansas City. Missouri, has appointed a Colored at torney; likewise any number of other cities. Indicatingc that all citizens re gardless of color are receiving a fair consideration, or efforts are being put forth to manifest same. I also realize the budgeting of the different departments of our city that is now going on, but I am sure you realize this group has supported you for any number of years, and we are desirous of supporting only those who support us. I am speaking in be half of 11,847 representatives, which means much to those campaigning for office. Our intentions are to continue with endless efforts to receive the ap pointment of a Colored attorney in this position that is now open, which will not only make canditions better for our group as a whole, but it will greatly aid you also. Me have Colored attorneys capable of holding this position who previous.1 ly have been cast aside for others, and at this time we are seeking your cooperation and support in the ap pointment of a Colored county attor ney. Thanking you very much for your reply and consideration in regards to this matter, I am Very truly yours, Dr. G. B. Lennox, President, Morking Men’s Commissioners 2122 North 24th St. March 1, 1933. Dr. G. B. Lennox, Pres. Omaha Guide’s Working Men’s Commissioners, 2418-20 Grant St., Omaha, Nebr., Dear Sir: Replying to your letter of recent date with reference to the appoint ment of a Negro Deputy County At torney. will say that at the present time we do not contemplate filling the vacancy of Chief Deputy in this office. I have always tried to be friendly with the Negro people and to assist them in every way possible, and es pecially not to discriminate against them. But it is my opinion that it would be impractical to have a Negro Deputy County Attorney at this time. 'V ery truly yours, Henry J. Beal. County Attorney. March 3, 1933 Mr. Henry Beal, County Attorney. Court House Bldg.. Omaha. Nebraska. Dear Sir: I appreciate your letter of March 2nd in regards to the appointment of a Colored Deputy County Attorney. We know that there is one vac ancy. but as to whether the city’s budget will permit the appointment to be filled at this time, that we are unaware of. The freedom and fair ness you have manifested to the Col ored people has been greatly apprec iated, and we are sure there are no regrets for same, as this group has supported you any number of years I hope I have not misinterpreted your meaning, of which I can accept only the statement given as to your objection; things may be impractical as stated, and then not fair. It is evil thing to betray the public trust and it is equally an evil thing to pour wholesale condemnation on every man in public life, but we are sure you realize the enduring popularity of a public man comes from the fact he can be relied upon by his suppor ters in the time of need, and a fair ness will be manifested to all involv. ed. “The greatest quality in this nation is justice; the greatest quality in man is loyalty; wherver there is loyalty, there is safety, and wherever there is safety there is progress, from which we receive courage, automat ically bringing about devotion.” I wonder if this is considered a wisdom of economy, or an obligation of duty. We are considering the worth of character ability, in proportion to the support given, and the amount of money we spend, which should bring about more consideration to our group relative to employment. I realize this perhaps is the first time an appointment of a Colored county attorney has been asked for, and there may be a great deal of op position, or diversion of same, but sentiment should be destroyed, with only a consideration and fairness man ifested to all tax payers and support ers of those campaigning for office. Perhaps at this time our group will not be successful in obtaining the ap pointment, but we are making a start hoping to continue with endless ef forts until employment is given in all county and city departments. I am hoping you will not misinter pret my statement that I have made; j appreciating your frankness, and any future consideration you may give to members of our group. Respectfully yours. Dr. G. B. Lennox, Pres., y> orking Men’s Commissioners, 2124 North 24th St — “Maxie Miller Writes* (for the Literary Service Bureau) (for advice write to Maxie Miller, care of Literary Service Bureau, 516 Min. esota Avenue, Kansas City. Kansas. For personal reply send-self address. ed, stamped envelope ) MAXIE MILLER— I am married and divorced; I have one child—a boy. I love my husband and married him against the advice of my father. He was indolent and was cruel in his treatment. Now he is doing much better. He wants to come to me, but I know I love him yet and fear the association might end in remarriage. What do you think? Do you hink I can trust him? —Martha. Martha: Your situation is not unus ual in this age. People have seperated and remarried and been happy. If your husband is doing better, perhaps he realizes what he has lost and will do better. Marriage under such condi. tions is no more a risk than other wise. It will give this advantage— you know each other and ought to be able better to adjust. Then, for many reasons it would be far better for the cbild that his parents should live to gether. My advice is to let him call, and if he loves you and pledges to treat you right, I see no reason why you should not try again._ —MAXIE MILLER. N. A. A. C. P. NOT TO TURN OVER FUNDS “UNCONDITION. ALLY” TO I. L. D. NEW YORK, June 24—The Nation al Association for the Advancement of Colored People will cot turn over “unconditionally” all funds collected by it for the Scottsbcro defense to the International Labor Defense, it was announced this week by Walter White secretary. The N. A. A. C. P. announcement was made after the board of directors on June 12 had considered the demand of William L. Patterson, secretary of the I. L. D. that the N. A. A. C P either turn over it3 money at once and support the whole defense program of the I L. D. or cease collecting funds. More than $2,400 has been collected by the N. A. A. C. P. for the Scotts. boro defense to June 16. and the dis tinct understanding with the contri butors and with tne I. L. D. was that this money wouli be used to pay legal bills only, the association statement said. The association’s letter of reply to Mr. Patterson cited alleged careless handling of funds in the Scottsboro case and said “It is for vonr organi zation and ours to safeguard scrupulously the handling of funds in order that there may be no spreading or justification of the scandals which are impending. We are willing t# help, bnt only in such fashion as will pre vent the reputation of ?h® N A. A. C. P. for careful handling of funds from being damaged.” Complaint was made by the I. L. D. that the N. A A. C. P only turned over $50 when the I L. D. asked for $200 to pay for a trip of George W. Chamlee from Chattanooga to Pir minghaTn. The association's J-tier says it thought *50 was plenty for this trip inasmuch as the round trip fare be tween th' cities is only $10.30 The N. A. A. C. P. learned that the I L D. had requested $200 for this trip from another i<3aty and had been tut red down flat on the ground that the trip was unnecessiry and the amount ask. ed excessive. Legal expenses totaling SI,235 have been paid by the N. A. A. C. P. for the I. L. D. since April 12 when the fund was started The amounts: for Mr. Chamlee’s trip, $50; for traveling MRS. CAROL WEISS KING. White New York Lawyer who is associated with Bernard Ades in the prepara tion of the appeal being made by the International Labor Defense to the U. S. Supreme Court against the lynch verdict of death a second time imposed on Euel Lee (Orphan Jones) on framed murder charges. Appeal on the ground of illegal exclusion of Negroes from the grand and petit juries won a first reversal in this case. A mass march to Annapolis, or ganized by the ILD. will demand the immediate, unconditional release of Euel Lee. expenses Mr. Liebowitz and Mr. Brodsky, $100; to Chamlee for certain confidential investigations, $200; to Osmond K. Fraenkel, attorney, for ex penses to Decatur to argue transfer of cases of Roy Wright and Eugene Wil liams to juvenile court, $115; to Brod sky for certain confidential inves tigations, $350; to Harold Harlin, court stenographer, for transcript at Heywood Patterson trial, $420. BENJAMIN J. DAVIS. Jr. Young Atlanta lawyer, who, with John H. Geer is conducting the legal defense of Angelo Herndon for the International labor Defense. Hern don was sentenced te from 18 to 20 years on the chain-gang for organiz ing a demonstration of Negro and white workers which won additional relief for the unemployed of Atlanta from the county authorities. The ILD. is organizing a mass campaign to de mand the freedom of Angelo Herndon Local Race prejudice must go. The Fatherhood of God and the Brotherhood of Man must prevaiL These are the only principles which will stand the acid test of good citizenship in time of peace, war and death. (1) We must have our pro-rata of employment in businesses to which we give our patronage, such as groc ery stores, laundries, furniture stores, department stores and coal companies, in fact* every concern which we sup port. We must give our citizens the chance to live res pectably. We are tired of educating our children and permitting them to remain economic slaves and enter in to lives of shame. (2) Our pro-rata of employment for the patronage to our public corporations such as railroad companies, the street car company, the Nebraska Power Company, the Northwestern Bell Telephone Company and other establishments which we are forced to sppport by right of franchise. Also our pro-rata of employment in re turn for the taxes we pay in our city, county state and federal government. (3) To encourage the establishment of a first class hospital that we may get the best that there is in medical science from our doctors whom we know to be nearest us, also to encourage a high respect of them and encourage more of our girls to take nurse training. (4) A one hundred per cent deportment of our cit izens in our public or private places of business, especial ly on street cars. If we are to be respected we must act respectably, especially in public places where we are con stantly before the public’s eye. (o) A one hundred per cent membership in the Om aha branch of the NAACP. should be had to encourage the efforts put forth by the founders of the organization and to assist the general office to establish a five million dollar endowment fund to maintain operating expenses and to further the principles of the NAACP. AH peo ple of aH races must be educated up to a higher principle and a more thorough understanding of interracial rela tionship that our country may in reality be a government of the people, for the people and 6y the people in whole and not in part. (6) The re-establishment of the Christian Religion as Christ taught it, for the uplifting of mankind, elimin ating financial and personal gain. A practical Christian Religion, week day as well as Sunday. An attitude to ward our feUowman as a brother in order to establish a principle which win guide the destiny of each other’s children; our neighbor’s children today are our children tomorrow. (7) Courteous treatment in aH places of business and the enforcement of the State Civil Right Law. (8) To encourage and assist in the establishment of the foUowing financial institutions near 24th and Lake Streets: A building and loan association, a state bank, administering aid and assistance to our widows and children. (9) To encourage the erection of a one hundred thousand doHar Young Men’s Christian Association Building near 24th and Lake Streets. (10) To enlarge the Young Women’s Christian As sociation that it may supply sufficient dormitory accom modations. (11) To teach our citizens to live economicaHy with in their earning capacity by printing in each issue a bud get system for various salaries. . (12) Te make Omaha a better city in which to live by inaugurating a more cosmopolitan spirit among our American citizens. (13 To put a stop to the Divorce Evil by passing a State law making the mistreatment of a wife or a hus band by either of them, a criminal offense to be decided by a jury, first offense, jaH sentence of a short duration; second offense, one of longer duration; third offense, from one to five years in the penitentiary. This, we be lieve wiU make men and women think before marrying. (14) We must become owners of the city govern ment by paying a seemingly higher salary to those whom we employ to administer its affairs, a salary that will at and, also, a first-class trust company for the purpose of tract men of high calibre.