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A TRIBUTE TO MOTHERS
The poet, Samuel T. Col

ting tribute to mothers when he wrote,

still, the holiest person alive.~

eridge, expressed so well a fit*~A mother is a mother
Yes, she nourished our bodies

and fed: our souls, she guided our first youthful steps along
life~s stormy paths and instilled in. us the courage to face and

overcome the difficulties and,

trials that beset us at every

hand. She has spent many sleepless nights, watching over us

when we were sick and shed

many tears when we were in

~trouble. She shares our joy in our moments of triumph and

our sorrow in our darkest hours.

tect from all harm.

Mere words cannot justly express the tributes of love,
honor and respect so richly deserved. Life would be rather
dull and drab without that sacred pe Ts0n known as~Mother.

The staff of the FLINT S

POKESMAN join the nation in

conveying to all the mothers~a sincere. and ~heartfelt wish
for a HAPPY MOTHERS~ DAY, and the hope that joy and

pleasantness will extend throughout the years.

The three new, appointees to the Flint Board of Educa
tion, Everett Cummings, banke

t, Joseph Anderson, A. C. Per
sonnek and George V. Gundry; will soon be getting acquaint
ed. with conditions prevailing

among the various schools and

faculty members and the crying need for money for building

purposes.

Perhaps changes of school leadership may at some time

be suggested, of which one is now in the offing, in regards to{. _
the many colored students availing themselves of our

educational system.

Mrs. Retha Whistle, form

school and at present principal of Cook school, is one sug- gestion for a junior high school post. and Miss Ruth Van
former principal of Inkster high school,
Recent studies by eminent educators brought forth the state~ment that racial prejudices are formed in the junior high

Zandt,

school years.
~Both of these outstanding

perience, in matters pertaining to problems of both groups, |
should be moved into the junior high curricula, where a
-change of thought and heart are sorely needed.

| It is hoped that these three men take this seriously~as| U
future Negro-white relationships are dependent upon, not.only
their foresight, but also that of the remaining members of the
school board.- The Negro population of Flint has not forgot
ten the ~Junior High Pigtail ri. These two women are to

grade school positions. Bring them out where they are needed.

~free~

er principal of Roosevelt sich

is another.

women, well grounded by ex
of May 1943.

o capable to be stuck. away in

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RESIGN FROM MIXED
RED CROSS UNIT

-WASHINGTON ~ ANP ~ The
entire staff of the nutrition educational program of the National
Red Cross resigned recently after
they were informed by Dr: McGinnis, vice chairman of health
services, that a three month
study would be made of the nutrition - unit.
_ Mrs. Jane S. Williams, nationally known nutritionist, who has
traveled extensively working
with local Red Cross chapters on
the problems of diets and helping formulate programs of nutrition, was the only Negro employed on this staff of five members.
Before going to the Red ~Cross,

Mrs. Williams served in a similar capacity in the U. S. Department of agriculture. The program
on which she was employed in
the Office of Civilian defense was
transferred to the department of
agriculture during the war. and
was abolished in 1945. Prior to
entering the government service,
Mrs. Williams was an instructor
at Howard university.

Dr.. McGinnis expressed surprise and regret that the incident
occurred, stating that the purpose of the study was absolutely
no reflection on the unit or any
* individual member of the group.
Due to increased demand for nutritional assistance, said the vice
chairman, he thought it advisable
to make a study of the unit in
order that each individual might
be given an opportunity to perform the function for which she

It is thought that the other resignations were tended out of loyalty for their chief.

Each member of the staff was
given an opportunity to withdraw her resignation, according
to the vice chairman. After resignations were ~not withdrawn,
they were accepted without prejudice. The personnel division of
the Red Cross says that they will
not hesitate ~ dive favorable
recommendations to all members
of the staff as they were each
qualified and competent workers.

Mrs. Williams, who is a native
of Louisville and holds a mas.
ter~s degree from Western Reserve university, declined to comment on the situation. Miss Bak-j
kie also refused to comment.

An advisory committee has
been set up, according to a Red
Cross official, to study the situation and take steps to restaff the
nutrition unit. When questioned
as to whether at least one Negro
would be placed on the staff to
study the nutritional problems of
Negroes, it was revealed that no
mention had been made to that
effect. However, it was agreed by
the executive that the need of
nutritional diets among Negroes
wes great and that there was
need for someone on the staff
who understood the condition
and problems of Negroes through
out the country. Finally, the reporter was assured that if such
person with required qualifica
was. best qualified. No demotions

tions should make application,

were anticipated, nor were there
any. plans for changes in salaries which ranged from $300 to
$450 per month, according to Dr.
McGinnis. -

His generally believed that!
Miss Melva B. Bakkie, head of j
the section, offered her resigna

tion as an act of resentment of]

the: proposed study, however, no
indication of disapproval was
shown when the matter was discussed with her by the head of

she would be given due consideration.

Florida has 100

varieties of edible
fish in its Coastal waters, lakes and
rivers and 600 ~ in all.

Shewer Ccsts Money

shower takes $7.50 worth of water a
year, while a tub bath uses up

She is ever watchful to pro-}

On the average a man~s daily a

THE LABOR VIEW

eo By
GEORGE F. McCRAY
For ANP):
istop the senate from approving the

~labor~

that foreed the anti-laber measure through the house has more

AMERICAN
LEGION
NEWS.....

THE AUXILIARY

One of the secrets of the

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securing its legislative and
other objectives lies in the effectiveness: of its Auxiliary in

tion~s women behind the programs of the world~s largest
veterans~ organization.

Revealing this little-publicized source of American Legion. strength, Commander
Whit Miller of the Sportsmen
Post No. 91 here said today:.

~The~ American Legion
Auxiliary now has
members in 10,751 units and
is rolling toward its first million mark this year. It is composed of the mothers, wives,
daughters and sisters of Legionnaires. These women are
very effectively organized.
Their telephone squads in ]ocal activities get amazing results. They have only one program. -That is to ~help the
American Legion reach its maior objectives.~
Prominent Women
Belong

~The Auxiliary ibid
includes thousands of the most
prominent -women in_ the
United States, Commander
Miller pointed out,

~Mrs. Harry S. Truman, |?
wife of: the Prégident, has been
a member for many years,"
he said. ~So Have been the
wives of leaders in all walks
of life. These women bring a
high intelligence and - neverfailing devotion to the task of
selling the American Legion's
national defense; Americanism,, foreign relations and
other programs.

~They also provide feminine leadership and working
forces for the Legion's great
rehabilitation and child wel-|

official hospital visitors in all
veterans institutions.

training programs wi

own Girls~ - State or iar
They sponsor study of the
United Natione organi

They sell annually 25,0 curs
red paper memorial poppies

communities. ~ poppies)
provide an income for the hos
pitalized ~veterans who make
up them and funds for. ~Post
and unit welfare projects,~ ~

warmed

Sasa eek

American Legion in annually.

mobilizing millions of the na-:

800,320

fare programs. They serve a8|-:

They |.
supplement the Legion~ 8 youth |' |

| NEGRO WORKERS AND ANTI. LABOR ~LAWS
Negro and white labor leaders are fighting like hades to

~unien busting~ ~~anti
bill passed by the house of representatives last week.
At the moment the fight is going against labor.
combination of southern Democrats and northern Republicans

That same

than enough votes to force it
through the senate even over
Mr. Truman~s veto.

As the situation stacks up labor is certain to lose many of
the advantages that have made
life easier for union leaders and
union operations. But the union
leaders, both white and Negro,
are finding it very difficult to
arouse any genuine ~indignation~ among the rank and file
union members over the pending anti-labor bills.

- The bills, whieh are certain to

beeome law, will force a complete readjustment within the
labor movement. Instead of
bringing labor peace by reducing.union-management scraps,
the door will be opened for the
stimulation and the cultivation
of such conflicts. For if the union
shop, the closed shop, the maintenance of membership and
check off practices are eliminated or greatly restricted, the
unions then must thrive on agitation, and aggressive protection
of the rights of: workers.

Every rank and file union
member knows that he can get
far better service and attention
from his union leaders both lo
eal, regional and national, before
the union gets the chéck-off,
compulsory maintenance of
membership, the closed shop, or
any of the various forms of the
union shop. Under pending legislation the worker will be free
to quit the union whenever he
pleases and if the union leaderShip is to keep him contributing
i the ~aus~, that leadership
o ie him satisfied and hapeep him fighting with
the ~employer er demanding
things from. Ahe government.

In other words, congress is
most unwittingly creating the
basis fer the development of 4
mass movement in the United
States, the core of which will
be the organized labor movement. Fhig sew masd-labor

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movement will demand organizers and union officials with
fluent tongues, attractive ideas
about social and economic legislation, and a love of agitation.
Most of the present union leadership in the AFL is unequal to
the task and in the end will be
pushed aside by organizers with
a higher rating as Democratic
leaders.

Already the situation is causing the CIO and the AFL to re
unity. Mending the _ dissention
between the two organizations
has long awaited a really strong
anti-labor attack from congress
or business. Any situation which
emphasizes labor unity and cooperation between all workers
directly benefits Negroes, A. labor movement. which cannot bar
workers from: employment nor
even. compel them justly or. unjustly is a labor movement
which will teach tolerance and
interracial cooperation.

Mothers~ Day

Man, has set a day aside each
year

In, honor of his Mother~

As there are 365 days in a year

What is she to do with the other
364?

Just live and dream of the yesteryear

When she was needed and called
/Mother Dear. *

She still is happy and willing to
help unselfishly~

Now wouldn~t it is just as easy
to find

A little time each day~of the

~year

To show your appreciation that
she is sfill

Here~not just make it one~ day
a year;

Roy C. Reither

Drive On To
Accredit Terrell
Law School ~

WASHINGTON ~ ANP ~ An

accreditation campaign for Terrell Law School was launched on

the eye in blinking, { April 15 to raise sufficient funds
Vision, institute. In ~4, maintain the accredited stand
ing of the school as now-required
by the American Bar association.

This school, named for Judge
Robert H. Terrel, was organized
by a group of lawyers as a nonprofit institution 15 years ago.
Instructors have worked voluntary every since, without receiving compensation of any kind.
During that period it has had
700 students and 142 graduates,
most of whom are now engaged
in practice in several states.,

ts produced each th

OTHER PHASES |

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4 Alonzo D.. BREWER

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nature, permits greater praise
for the flower. Extractions and
tests inspired by good thoughts
have enabled the soy bean
item of nature to illustrate
some inner fine qualities leading to articles of good appearance and value. Good
thoughts of others tend to unveil the human being~s inner
trait or behavior values. ~
Shall we suppose that a factory laboratory could. sincerely
evaluate and apply personality make-ups in a given seciety for real benefit of all
concerned? Such a supposition while broad in scope
could lead to work contentment an@ home satisfaction
everywhere.

On the present stage of life,
however,.for better human ~un
~| derstanding one may presup
Frequently euliuied: advancement of some individuals remain before ~his
|public~s eyes market values, These accomplishments are. well ~supplemented
jwith un-marketable or hidden achievements of others.

=f By way of an analogy, the appearance of a soy bean does not present its
||ceal worth; appearance of a flower in comparison with the bean product: of

a model human factory laboratory. Individuals in _ positions could: thus seek better
appreciation and then make
use of the fine character features of employes or group
members. Individuals on the
side line could view the fine
character features with pleasant appreciation. A negative
view is not herewith considered, because there are many
who operate continuously with
efforts to ascertain good ~qualities of others.

In the year 1946, friends
invited me to visit a home
focated as part of a temporary
housing project in Ohio. This
home was surrounded with

fine pieces. of artistic. work ar
e lady artist of color
worked during the day asa
maid in a private home. Her

producjng work of this kind.
The weeks previous to my arrjval, she had been~ offered
eight hundred and fifty~ dollars for one landscape painting which she ~did riot care to -
sell. This lady was not inter
ested in publicity nor a

but rather a quiet way of

The life was orderly. oP

oped since the party. found

her good ability. energies; in

producing _ satisfying. work. at

attraction. The outlets prov

ed restful personality moos

Outside appearances of the

un-paved ~~~streets.~~ It. was of
utmost surprise, upon entering
the house to see splendid oil

open negotiations for peace and

pose that his or her mind consists of the noted abilities of

paintings
walls.

mounted on the
Four rooms had these

-home or the individual. undoubtedly could;not. have..re{vealed the good. qualities, of

this personality... 5. in. 3

IT SEEMS TOME...~

by Richard ADAMS

The so-called doctor they
called said he couldn't come
out now but would be there
in the morning. He suggested
that they call Dr.
Upon reaching the named doctor by phone~he suggested
one in turn referred them to
the first M.D. claiming that he
didn~t travel from his office
at this ~~un-Godly hour.~ A
call:to an obscure white doctor was answered with
promptness which was almost
unbelievable.

Some doctors are known to
ask if you have money first
before they will come.

One doctor couldn't answer
a call for the simple reason he
didn~t know the person who

was sick although a patient of

his had called him.

tor in society who wouldn't
forsake his bridge game to
help a sick person? Fantastic,

Caribous Vanishing

The last woodland caribou in
Maine was seen in 1908. There are
now 15 in northern Minnesota, only
two of which are natives.

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That some of our Negro medical doctors are violating the oath they took
when, they received their license.
Many a story has been told about the doctor whose play~ or. ~whose iéep
was more important than their duty. Not so long ago a lady. became, deathly. il

but it~s true.

If certain parties would
~buzz~ to the ~Feds about a
-| doctor, the guilty one would

be looking out -a barred window. The charge... helping
some unpatriotic fellows to
fail their draft examinations.

There is a doctor whose
reputation could have been
spoiled by a lady he denied
service. The attending physician who came in answer to a
frantic call asked the lady if
she wanted the denying doctors license revoked. This
lady still very sick and with

every reason to hate~ this pre-|

tender said, ~no~our race

-has a hard effough time as it

4 | ut it. STE
is widieas teuskided each py
I'd say she mache ~Was quite a

lady!

We have some. * ~quacks~
who treat you for one thing
when you have something dif.
ferent.:

in the early morning. Her relatives were frantic with worry..and.sought; help.

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You Negro ~doctors~ of
Pittsburgh who | fall under. the
above category have and are
continuing to lose the faith of
the people~listen: Take that
little oath, read it, and obey
it ~cduse there-is young blaod
coming into the pr rofession
~and t rey ll have enough trouble getting set up in~ practice
without you making it. any
tougher.

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