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About The Omaha guide. (Omaha, Neb.) 1927-19?? | View Entire Issue (Jan. 2, 1937)
..EDIT ORIA.LS.\ . . n THE OMAHA GUIDE Published Every Saturday at 2418-20 Grant Street, Omaha. Nebnaaka Phone*: WEbater 1617 or 1618 Entered as Second Class Matter March 16, 1927, at the Postoffice at Omaha. Neb., underAct of Congress of March 3, 1879. TERMS OF SUBSCRIPTION 32 00 PER YEAR Race prejudice must go. The Fatherhood of God and the Brother hood of Man must prevail. These are the only principles which will ■tand the nrid test of good. All News Capy of Churches and all Organizations must be in our affice not later tnnn 5:00 p. m. Monday for current issue. All Adver tising Copy or Paid Articles not later than Wednesday noon, preceed Ing date of issue, to insure publication. ADVERTISING SELLS COMMODITIES Before Thanksgiving this year, progressive food stores of the country earrind on an aggressive turkey said* campaign. More turkeys were sold than ever before, god at prices that were attractive io eoe>urr.ei a* well as producers. Kales methods varied somewhat in different localities—• but the participating stores seemed to appreciate the value and necessity of newspaper advertising. For example, here is an excerpt from the report of one large chain (system: “News paper advertising was carried in all the principal metropolitan mul rural newspapers in our territory_Before our Thanks giving demands had been filled there was decided scarcity of turkeys of the top grade is our market.’’ Another group of stores reported: “We have advertised turkey in approximate ly 250 newspapers this week as well us 750,000 circulars which were distributed to the consuming public’s hounds. Prduent in dications are that we sold about 50 per cent more turkeys for Thanksgiving this year than a year ago.’’ Newspapers have been a potent factor in other food sul'os campaigns such as the recent beef and real drive. Similar future campaigns of which the first will feature grapefruit—■ an* planned. It is apparel^ that this is good husinesb all around—for the farmer, for the merchant, for the newspaper and for the con sumer. In the past, some retkjlers have attempted to eliminate newspaper advertising—and they have usually found that it wii^i the poorest kind of economy. “The paper’’—whether it be daily oil- weekly—is a fixture of the American home and finds an eager audience. Food stores—chain or independent—which have not yet joined in special selling campaigns would do well to take a leaf from the book of the stores which have. Fay tho fanner a fair price, charge the consumer a fair price, advertise extensively —and consumption of commodities soars. National political interest has naturally been focused on Washington during the past pear. As a result, local govern meuts have come in for oidy u modicum of attention. in 1937, however, local politics will! l>e of vital importance. During January, no less than 43 state legislatures will convene. Before these legislatures will be many highly important questions. One of those question is that, of relief—Federal ap propriations for this purpose are grndiuilly being reduced, and tremendous pressure will be brought on states to appropriate funds to supplant lost Federal doll aim. Only a handful of states have parsed laws to bring their citizens under the Social Security Act. In the bulk of states such lawn will be up for debate and considerable dissension is in prospect. Furthermore, in practically every state local problem of more than ordinary significance will be an issue. The ques tion of public economy and taxation is looming larger every day—and the collection and disbursement of public funds is being more closely scrutinized. In at least one state, Califor nia, revision of the state constitution is considered. Thus, during the next month or two, more, of the political news in your newspapers will be given to state activities. ( Loug debated has been the proposal that the President of the United. States should be restriettd by law, to bult a single term of six years' duration. Prime argument in favor of the proposal is that under pre sent conditions, Presidents are virtually forced to build polit ical fences during their first term in an effort to assure their re-election. The single term would stop that .long established practice. A bill to pa.vie the way for a Constitutional amendment making the proposal the law of the land will probably be in troduced in Congress. Philadelphia, Jan. 2 (ANP) Amused by the deaths of six Ne groes and injuries to 14 others as two tenement boluses collapsed here last week, Mayor S. Davis Wilson and other city officials have launch ed a vigorous campaign to rid the city of its slums and provide low cost housing for those with small incomes. There are about 2,000 buildings in both colored and whites sec tions which are known collapsed. Mayor Wlson ordered them razed •within two wreeks and appointed a committee of nine city officials to take charge of the problem. Mound Bayou, Miss., Jan. 2 (€)— B. A. Gnticn was re-elected mayor hero last week for the eighth time. New York, Jan. 2 (0—1937 wil start off with a bang at the Har lem Apollo theatre, with the Brown and White Revue, a cast of 75 of the best in the vaudeville and musi cal comedy stage. Washington, Jan. 2 (C)—The United Government Employees are being backed by the NAACP in their demand for increased pov, a minimum annual wage of $1,500, promotions and higher civil ser vice ratings, and a court of appeals with a colored member. gl RETURNS TO POST Dr. Aaron McMillan I>r. Aaron M. McMillan, former Nebraska State Representative, re turned to his duties as medical missionary and physician at the Willis P. Pierce Memorial hos pital, Galangue Angola, West Afri ca after spending a year in the states. A SOUTHERN PASTIME Nine Americans were lynched in j Mississippi during 1036. Arkansas, Florida, Georgia and | Mr. Harry Brown, 1848 No. 20th St. returned Wednesday, Dvc. 2<5rd from Kansas City, Mo., where he spent some six days visiting relatives and fri ends. Bed Rivers, flash dancer with Lloyd Hunter and Anna Mae Winburn's orchestra returned Monday from New York where lie has been vacationing. He re ports a wonderful time. Mrs. A. R. Goodlett left Sun day for Pensacola, Fla., where she will visit her parents. Mr. Tom Jones, son of Rev. and Mrs. F. P. Jones, 2422 Ohio St,, Wiberfoce Student, will leave Saturday for Milwaukee, Wis. From Milwaukee, he will go to Wilberforce, Ohio, to re sume his studies in Wilberforce university. DR. JAMES WELDON JOHNSON Pittsburgh, Pa., Jan. 2 (ANP)— The Urban League of Pittsburgh presented Dr. James Weldon John son last Sunday at the Trinity Ca thedral in its Third Annlal Reli gious Service, sponsored jointly by tho league and the Trinity Cathed ral. In hs lecture, “Bearer of Gifts to America” he presented the Negro first as a test to American Demo cracy and later pointed out the in fluences that the Negro has welded in American civilization. Ending ho read “The, Creation from his latest book, God’ Trombones. As a special treat, the, Double Quartet of tho Trinity Cathedral sang Dr. Johnson’s Negro National Anthem, “Lift Every Voice and Sing.” DEAN SMITH GOING NORTH Marshall, Tex., Dec. 19 (C)— President Joseph J. Rhoades of Bishop college has released Dean -I. M. Smith of th School of Religion to go to Chicago from January' 11th to 29th to conduct a School of Mis sions among all he churches of the Northern Baptist Convention. J i DAILY NEWS OFFERS SCHOLARSHIP TO HOWARD UNIVERSITY Washington, Jan. 2 (ANP)—The Washington Daily News, one of the Schiippo-Howard newspapers, is this year offering two scholarships I at Howard university to the two ! highest ranking high sdhool sentor, i boy or grl. For several years this! sort of opportunity has been spon-! sored by the Washington Post. The offer has the cooperation and support of Howard university. Am ong the other institutions included in this opportunity offer are the University of North Carolina, the Univesity of Vrginia, Swarthmore university and others. ST. LOUIS BOYS CAPTAIN LINCOLN UNI. TEAMS Jefferson, Mo., Dec. 31 (ANP)— Bill Campbell, star halfback on Lincoln university (Mo.) elevens for the past three years, was elected by the letter men to lead the 1937 foot ball team. Campbell hails from Vashon high school of St. Louis where he was all-state in both bas ketball and football. Jodie Bailey, diminutive forward, was elected captain of this year’s basketball team. Bailey also hails from Vas hon high school, St. Louis. BISHOP GREENE ASKS TO ABOLISH NEEDLESS DISTIRCTS Morgan City, La., Jan 2. (By Carrie V. Williams for ANP)—In opening the recent series of the Louisianian conferences of the Afrl can Methodist Epscopal ihurch Bshop S. L. Greene, of Little Rock, Ark. and the presiding episcapate of the Louisiana-Mississippj iuris dictjon, declared for the abolish ment of all useless presiding elder districts and pastoral charges. NEW AKRON SHERIFF NAMES NEGRO AIDE Akron, O., Bee. 2-1 (ANP)—Sher iff-elect Walter O'Neil has just an nounced the list of deputies he has chosen to accompany him into office on Jan. 3rd. Among them is Amos Forman, colored Democrat, who will be assigned as jailer along with tnro white men. * THE DIGEST By Floyd J. Calvin I -— The New Year History turns a page. The white races are still far in the lead. The black race sufferd a tremendous set back when Mussolini’s legions mar ched, without opposition, on the gates of Addis Ababa. But now a new year dawns. What will the Negro in this country do in 1937? There are many hopeful sign that the Negro will achieve this year in new fields—in new realms. Most im portant among these is politics and government. Until the Negro get a real fhold on his government, he will continue to be kicked and knocked around. Until he can make his strength felt in our system of acquiring power through the popu lar will, his best will remain the footstool of (jhe. humblest of minor ity and the majority group. At the last election we saw signs of a new awakening among tlhe Ne gro populace. We saw arise a new consciousness by the powers-that be in the privy councils of the ma jor parties. Will the Negro follow up the tre mendous gain in prestige which came from him when Franklin D Roosevelt Went back into office by carrying 46 states? There are signs that he will. Al ready a meeting is being called in Washington to consider and plan for major improvements in Negro life. Leaders from all walks will gather and deliberate on the best policies to pursue, the best methods to use to get the maximum from an admittedly sympathetic adminis tration for the whole group. And there is anotlher encourag ing sign. The youth erf the land is getting a chance not only to be heard, but to help in the formula tion and administration of poli cies which affect the Negro nation ally. A young man as advisor on Negro affairs to the Secretary of the Interior. A young man is laison officer in the CCC organization for colored enrollees. A young man is Commissioner of Conciliation in the Department of Labor. A compara tively young man is spokesman for the group in the Office of Educa tion. Let us all work hard and hope for the best in ‘37, and, most likely we will get very nearly what we work and hope for. Good Advice President John W. Davis of West Virginia State college called a con ference on the Negro miner at his school recently. According to the minutes of the meeting, N. P. Rhinehart, chief of the State De partment of Mines, who was the guest speaker said: “You mast apply yourself to some political thought. Cheap politics will ruin the race. Qualified men must be considered. The mechani cal age will push out the man who is not prepared. The rapid increase in the output of coal mechanically certainly means that it is now time for us to begin making a study of the situation. The machine at pre I sent is not reducing employment; it does mean that tihe men are be ing shifted to other jobs. The Negro should get behind the race and put men in positions who can do some thing. Mine rescue work has been neglected among Negroes. A Ne gro should be given an opportunity to take charge of a mine rescue truck largely for the education it affords. Mining is becoming a sci entific work. First aid work is well established among Negroes. A man ual on mine rescue work will be prepared and distributed in January 1937. A Negro instructor should be appointed as a technical instructor. Some suggestions are as follows: Organize a course in mining to be conducted at West Virginia State college. Plan a worthwhile pro gram in cooperative mine exten sion work. Let me assure you that the Department of Mines will be with you in anything that you un dertake to do in this connection.” It was further brought out in this meeting that while mining is chief basis industry in West Vir ginia, the Negro knows scientifical ly a very little about the work and should be trained in it. Courses in geology are offered in Kimball high school and more than one hun dred boys have completed the min ing courses. In his talk to the miners, Presi dent Davis sad: “Great danger con fronts the Negro miners who re present 47 per cent of the Negro working population of our state. Mining should be added to the co operative extension program of West Virginia State college. A re quest has been made for West Vir ginia State college for $50,000 to revitalize the rural mining life of the Negro. The amount has thus far been cut to $30,000. The task of giving our rural and mining ci tizens a new lease on life is the chief purpose of this program.” “Mixed Marriages” Not all troubles in mixed marri ages come from the union of color ed and wfhite.. In the January nu mber of “Asia” appears an en grossing article on “Mixed Marri age,” by Pardee Lowe, with the sub-title, “A Chinese Husband and American Wife Are Put to Test.” In this story appears descriptions of many reactions and situations with us when he says: “From in fancy to young manhood I had lived in an atmosphere poisoned with the bitterest racial prejudices and an tagonisms. Like the Jew n Germany and the Negro in America, I came of an unwanted, despised race.” Again, the author says what ev ery American Negro sooner or lat er comes to know: “Do not think that I overstress the horrors of race prejudice. One cannot be indif ferent to th6 sufferings of one’s own people any more than one can ignore a severe personal injury...” Ajnd so we find that race pre judice is heartrendering and heart sickening, no matter whom it touch es; and that we are not alone in our grief. IT’S TRUE! | N By Wiley Padan Ccfcvt TVO VtARS Of ^ RESEAStH AIDED BY THE BRlTlS* ADMIRALTY. Ljf, ORIG INAL 'BOUNTY* HAS BEEN REPRODUCED IN DETAIL BY MGM AND 19 SAILING THE PA0HC AGAIN ! HBNW; HI MA'i WORKED A<T A LUMBERMAN . A ' '' Tie SAME LONDON FIRM VHIGH TAILORED ' CAPTAIN BLIGH'S UNIFORMS HjOvtAftS £6Q MADE DUPLICATES Of THE ORIG INALS FOR CHARLES LAUGHTON To'WEAR au „, m hrst attracted attention V-'N Hi PtAYED'S’ERGEANI QUIRT IN T+lE SlAoE DRAMA /'WHAT Wf blORV*! IN l«fc WJU d CAPTAIN KUCH IN -MUTINY on khe BOUNTY "1 U0I& msm i i 'O VIAR? AFTTR Ht . AOUATCD FROM a' •(-*, EfcANgHQT TO': W» > \>0- fl V W ‘WITH \ v IWUAWNt | Cl SWELL J . # >IT'< TRUE! s A that I ■/CRA\VfORO'S \ BROTHER, HAL LE SUEUR,, IS A MEMBER<f | THE CREW IN 1 •MUTINY ON 3 THe BOUNTY: _ CM/NRLE5 LAUGHTON, JCffVCD IN WE WORLD VAR IN’ EMCJAND'S 24* DIVISION, 7*v NORWAMKHIRES, AND VAS GASSED IN RATWE ! KELLY MILLER SAYS ALFRED LANDON AT THE WIT1TE HOUSE The invitation of President Rpom velt to his defeated rival to pay him a visit at the White Hounn was one of the most gracious acta in the history of partisan politics. One hi reminded of the gallant Fr.ndb general Who generously &o jaU-d the opposing army the pr.-rtfegn of the first shot. During the brat of the campaign one would have thought that these two candidates had put themselves beyond the pale of ever speaking to each other again It must be said, hoWe.ver, that the abuse and villifieation was wholly one-sided. Candidate Roosevelt, duly mindful of tihe constraints of hia official position, never once during the campaign call any of he op ponents by name. Let the heat and friction of any campaign me suf ficient thereunto. From this act of Presidential courtesy the American people ought I to learn one valuable lsaon: Men i of one party are just as patriotic ! and pure of motive as those of tha other. Each party view with tha other for the privilege of gaining control of the machinery of tha government. Ordinary human br ings will go to almost any extreme to win so great a prize. If them werte no offices to be distributed there would be very little political heat and controversy. During tha heat and turmoil of the campaign we are assured that the nation is doomed to destruction if the other side prevails. After the campaign is over, we at once recognize that the government is safe and that American institutions will survive. It Is hoped that ex-Governor La» don's vain and idle boast of “What I will do when I am in the Whit* House” will furnish salutary warn ing to all future candidates against infallible prediction of the out come of the election. Indeed Mr. Landon has arrived at the White House, but only for a moment by the gracious courtesy of hi oppon ent, and not for official function. If these two partisan opponents into whose hands—the one or the other—must needs fall the destiny of the nation can lay aside cam paign animosities and meet toget her in friendly, agreeable, intercour se, surely all the Negro politicians can afford to do likewise. The dif ferences of Negro politicians are never deep or profound. The depth «f their interest or conviction can bo measured by a few paltry of fices of secondary importance. No thing which they can do or say will profoundly affect the course of affairs. It is amusing to see our - politicians engender hatred the one against the other as if the destiny of the nation depended upon what they thought. Whether the Negro he. Democrat, Republican or New Dealer, in the general public stimation, he is a Negro just the same. Like baseball, polities is a game. The players must needs divide themselves into clubs and leagues to give zest and incen tive to the sport. When the contest is over, the victim congraulates the victor in the interest of the world of sports. If there has been any deep devi sive principles between the two par ties sin the slavery issue it was brought to light in the recent cam paign. Liberalism and reaction were brought into death grips. Liberal ism won and reaction graciously accepts defeat and extols the victor. We are Americans first, last and always and partisans only during a political campaign. We tip our hats to Roosevelt and Landon in the White House. Kelly Miller Birmingham to Organize C of C Birmingham, Dec. 24 (ANP)— This city’s Negro professional and business men have just organized a chamber if commerce as a step toward promoting trade and indus try within the race. All colored en terprises within the city are ex pected to join. Officers elected are II. D. Coke, president; A. L. Welch, vice pre sident; W. W. Harris, secretary; and Robert L. Mabry. Tempoary head quarters have been opened, at the Masonic Temple building. Organization of the chamber of commerce was a part of the pro gram in conjuiction with Negro business Appreciation Week, spon sored by the Birmingham World, local Scott Newspiaper Syndicate publication.
