1944-10-18

WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 18, 1944 THE NORTHWEST ENTERPRISE PAGE THREE W A F R It I portation workws defied the FE e r e 0 r 00SeVe PC directive and struck against the upgrading of eight Negroes. AN EDITORIAL President Roosevelt ordered the United States Army into Phila- The Leader-Franklin Roosevelt FROM THE NEW YORK AGE delphia without delay; the order The following is an ex- to return to work was not only cerpt from an article up– enforced but strike leaders were pearing in the Roosevelt arrested and are now facing fed- American of recent issue by Dr. J, R. Binyon. era! prosecution. Too much is at stake for the The 1944 presidential campaign marks the fourteenth in which The New York Age has actively participated. For 60 years, The New York Age has, with but one notable exception, been known as a consistant, ardent supporter of the Republican presidential candidates. In interest of progress and secur- "The Ohio Teamster has ity in this election to entrust the pul!lllshed a list of 28 1m– qualified to judge fairly and im- future to Thomas E. Dewey, portant social and economic twelve or these campaigns, thi-s paper has SUP.ported the Repub– lican presidential nominees. In 1932 when we supported Frank- lin Delano Roosevelt in prefer– ence to Herbert Hoover, we edi– torially announced that that step was taken conscientiously. It P artialJy the merits of the re- reforms sponsored by the whose training and experience spective candidates. Doth come Roosevelt administration have been primarily that of a from New York State. Both have prosecutor. successful though he since 1933. Every Demo- served as governors of New York crat should keep tilt's !1'st has been in his chosen field, it . S t•te. We have followed close!" for ef ·ence a ' is expecting too much of him r el . the careers or the two men. It with the shake or a magic wand 1. Establishment of a sound is on the basis of performance- to suddenly take on the garb of banking system. was our conviction that we were not on the basis of promises-- a statesman of our country's 2. Creation of a Federal serving the best interests or the that we have come to this de- country and the masses by urg– ing Roosevelt's election and Hoo– vers' defeat. A radical departure from near– ly 6 0 years Of political tradition Is no easy matter; it requires mature consideration and deep thought. Our chief interests in thi·s very important compaign are: the general welfare of the United States and the promotion of the best interests Of its Ne– gro citizens. Motivated by these paramount considerations, The New York Age recommends unreservedly to its readers and friends the re– election of Franklin Delano Roo– sevelt as president of the United States. cis!on. chief executive. Deposit Insurance Cor- President Roosevelt has proven poration to guarantee himself, both in the eyes of the bank deposits. United States and of the world, 3. 0 r g an i z at ion of the that he has the capacity and Home Owners' Loan Cor- foresight not only to chart a poration to save homes successfully-waged war, but also from foreclosure. In 1932, The New York Age urged the voters to defeat Her– bert Hoover because of his acts and policies which we thought were inimical to the best inter– ests of the Negro and also the 9 • 4 possesses the knowledge and ex- 4. Savt.llg t'arms from fore– masses Of this country. In 1 '• , to de ,'~at perience to work with the lead- closure by establishment we urge the voters ·~ Thomas E. Dewey, who is being backed by the same Herbert Hoo- ver and the same die-hards who at election time masquerade as our friends, but who are in re– ality our enemies. Negroes have made too much progress in their fight for Hrst– class citizenship under President Roosevelt to trust the future to Thomas E. Dewey. We want no States' Rights advocate in the White House! ers of the United Nations in map- of the Farrn Credit Ad- ping out a just and la:sting peace. The New York Age enthusi– astically urges voters to reelect President F'ranklin Delano U{)()se– velt. • NO POLL TAX HERE ministration. 5. Res c u i n g agriculture from disaster through the AAA and the Soil Conservation Act. 6. Providing truth in the sale or securities and protec ling tile security of investors through the Securities and Exclmnge Commission. 7. Slum clearance. * 8. Reduction of Farm tenancy. * * * * * * * * * * * * relief. We believe that on the basis of his past performance, President Roosevelt IS the man for the country in general and the Negro in particular. Although progress has not been as rapid as it could have been in the Negro's fight for full citizenship and for all that goes with first class citizen– ship as provided in the Constitu– tion, nevertheless, we must rec– ognize the· Incontrovertible fact that Negroes, other minority groups and the man in the street, have been benefited more under Presillen t Roosevelt than under any other president since Eman– cipation. Negroes have made too much progress In their flgh t for equal opportunity under the Fair Em– ployment Practice Committee, es– tablished by executive order of President Roosevelt to trust the future to Governor Dewey who NO ONE IN THE STATE OF WASHINGTON IS REQUll:tEU TO PAY l'OLL TAX ~ ALL YOU NEED DO IS '1;0 R,EG– ISTER AND VOTE ON NO- VEl\ffiER 7, • 9. Old age insurance. 10. Unemployment insurance. 13. Distribution of funds through the Jo'edera! Emergency Relief Administration to save starv- 17. lng people who had reached tration, aiding thousands of I sumers from extortionate 1 underprivileged young people. rates. 1 1 2'5. Crop insurance and the ever Legislation abolishing child 21. Resettlement of farmers from normal granary. labor. marginal lands that cannot be 126. Assistance to farm coopera- The New York Age feels it f.s F J .-~ •._.. . (£ • - ···•""~ ~i J ,: '• :· 'si;\gt"i' Brusted' ' i ~ ·oRAPE MODEL SUIT I .. I Properly Tailtlred - Perfectly FittU.. ~ - Dr- Modo! Sait t'; l ( EXa~tly Aa ntustratei ;$;;cle Breaoted ·•• Sizes 32 to 40,. F \ - ,. $19.50 1 Fly ront • Si.eo 42 to 4G, 1 Replar Pocket.:'_ $24.50 1 JiYe Pocket e Pleated P....ta I Balloon Plea1..i With Cuffo , Sleeve. . e Extra Wide Knea 1 Extra Loa 1 Coat- • 1s· to 18' Bot- --- - -- • • ( ' f, l/ 1 I moll$? 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Lodl••· pi•••• •p•clfy skf• fash·ur or tr froet Let's Elect JUDGE ROY DeGRIEF JUSTICE OF THE ·PEACE (l\funicipal Judge of Seattle) :SON-PAUTISAN ·you OWN THIS GREAT ELECTRIC SYSTE.M Investt>d in power pla.nts and other facilities ft•om 1923 t\0 the end of 1943, and money available for investment, for interest and for bond pay– ments- $82,468,000 Bonds sold fot· cnsh to build this electric system- $67,845,000 Bonds paifl fur- $28,952,000 Last year it paid from its income $765,534.00 in tuxes ' l.nd contributions to the cost of city, state and federal gov– ~rnment. Financial obligations have a!way·s been met on or before due dates. In the past year $2,949,000 bonds were retired, making a total of $28,952,000 bonds retired. Because of its nationally recognized success, the interest rate on City Light securities is among the lowest ror any electric utility In America. The City Light system in– cludes not only its dams and power houses , but also 320 miles or transmission lines, ex– tensive distribution system, large and small warehouses, 16 substations and a modern ~entra! office bnilding. This electric system, which you own has saved the people Of Seattle many millions of dollal's through rate reduc– tiohs. SEATILE CITY Ll G HT 0\VNF.J> AND OPERATED BY THE PEOPLE 11. Federal aid to the crippled and blind. the end of their resources. 18. Reciprocal trade agreements. cultivated profitably. tlves. 14. 12. Public works projects, Enactment of minimum wage~ 19. and maximum hour laws. 1 The C i vi l i a n Conservation i 22. Getting electricity out to the Stimulation of private home 27 Conservation of natural re- farmers through the Rural! · car- ried on to provide work and 15. to bnild thousands of per- building through the Federal Electrification Ad min istra-1 sources. Housing Administration. tion. 1 28. The National Labor Rel!a- 23 . Water conservation programs. I 24. Drought control and drought The record speaks for itself." Corps and Reforestation. J 20. Breaking up utility monopo- 16. The National Youth Adminls-1 lies and protection or con- tions Act. manent improvements. NEGRO YOUTH AND CHARITY ALL BENEFIT FROM WAR CHEST DRIVE ously in this Chest Drive should I tive form of government, and 1 . courts have materially helped to be our incentive for all out aid. that when they cease to be a make America great, and they Let us be prepared to give and 11aven for the poor and a shield will continue to keep America give genorously. for the 011pressed, then our Amer-1 free and great if left lndept>n- 1 The War and Community Chest projects helped by the chest. campaign is a united effort to Nationally, the Chest contri– raise funds for 39 eommu11ity butes to nine organizations for welfare and war service agencie,;, men and women in uniform, aids together with King County's American prisoners, and relieves share for the 2 2 agenciss of the victims of war in 17 foreign National War l<'und. countries. The local community agencies Mayor William Jo'. Devin is help to safeguard health and honorory president of the Board guide people in making adjtist- of Directors for the Seattle-Kir..g ments to new situations. They County War and Community aid newcomers in becoming as- Chest drive; Paul P. Ashley is similated in the life and activities president; L. A. Williams, Wil– of Seattle and King County liam l\L Short and Mrs. Henry B. Youth activities for teen-agers, Owen are vice presidents, ancl child care centers, counselling Charles H . Howell Is treasurer. service for veterans, entertain- Our own Y. W. C. A., East ment and information service for :Madison Branch, Y. M. C. A., men and women in uniform- Urban League and Third and these are but some of the city's Madison U. S. 0._ sharing gener- HOW THE PRESIDENTS ARE ELECTED; ELECTORAL COLLEGE LESS IMPORTANT Alexander Hamilton wanted Thirty-five ballots were taken be– the president of the United J fore Hamilton used his influence, States appointed for life, but the to elect Jefferson a~ president Constitutional Convention de- and Burr as vice - president. clded on an Electoral College, Adams was so enraged that he that is a body of men chosen I immediately left for his home in from each state as the Legisla- Massachusetts rather than remain ture of that state should decide l to ·attend the inauguration of that they be chosen, to meet to I Jefferson and Durr never forgave getht>r and vote for president and I Hamilton for throwing the elec– vice-president. Each state should i ion to Jefferson and tlus was a have as many votes in the Elec- factor in the due] later which tora! College as it had members cost Hamilton his life. of Congress including both the house and the Senate. Sev,ral states had these electors chosen by popular vote and othelffl al– lowed the legislature to mm? them. All this time there was no nominating or national conven– tions, and no platforms. It was plain that the method o! election was faulty and in Jefferson's first term the Com;titution was tlow to keep an ally's child \ from freezing ~ You can put warm clothes on • shivering little boy Ia Europe or China this Winter. For the help you give to the National War Fund by contrib– uting to your local Community War Fund provides for the relief of our allies' children, as well as for the U.S.O., War Prisoners' Aid, and your local welfare services. No dollars you ever gave will do more good for more people. Give a:enerously to YOUR COMMUNITY WAR FUND Representing tha NATIONAL WAR FUND The Constitution provided that amended to provide that presi- Judge Roy De Grief, promi- after the votes were in that man dent and vice-president should nent Seattle attorney, is conduct– having the highest vote shQu!d be voted for separately in the ing an extensive campaign for be the president and the next Electoral College, Justice of the Peace (Municipal highest should be the vice-p1esi- Nominations now graduallv. t 1 I" h b Judge of Sea t e). "e us een dent. There were no nomiuating came to be made by legislatures, · j d f the assistant munictpal u ge o conventions, no platforms, no na- and by other informal bodies. Seattle for more than two years, tiona! conventions in the early Pot 1'tical parties were !lnlng up and his friends and colleaguP~ El:ays of the Hepublic. as between the agrarians of the I reel he is well qualifil-d for the Washington won the uuani- country and the capitalists of the position he seeks. mous vote for president for the cities. By the time that Jackson He has been a resident of the first two terms and John Acame: was elected for his first term state or washington for 42 years t.he vice-presidency, In the lhird political parties became some- and is a native of Iowa. · While election John Adams, Fedemlist what stabilized and a nominat- in his teens he worked in the won the office of president an<'l ing (!onvention put forward Jack- harvest fields, mills, and ra!l– his opponent, Jefferson, the )em- son for his second term. Since ocrat (though then called the that time nominating conven– Republlcan) won the offic! of tions, platforms and political vice-president. It began to ap· parties have played a great part pear that thiH form .of ele:tio•t in the election of the president. would often brillg into offke two men of opposite political v.ews. When the fourth electior:o. took place, iu 1800, Adams fulil ex– pected to win a second term b\.tt I under the electoral system Jef– ferson and Aaron Burr tied for first place with 73 eledoral roads of Washington, and later graduated from Whitma!l College and the University of Washington Law, School. While in collt>ge ho was prominent in athletics, star- Another development in the ring both on the baseball team electior. of president came abot~t and football team. Since gradu– through state laws which pro- ating from Law School he has vided for a presidential prefer- practiced law in Seattle for 2r. ence primary. In this primary years, being a member of the voters in a state indicated their American Legion, Moose Lodge choice for president and the and the Eagles. He has also bee') electors were pledged to accept a member of Beta Theta Pi l<~ra- votes each. This, accordill6 to the choice of the voter in voting ternity for 27 years, and has the terms of the Constitution, in the Electoral College. Twenty- boen president o! the Iowa Club threw the election into the Il>use two states passed this law inclu!l- of Seattle for the past seven of RepresPntatives where each ing Oregon ((the first state t.o years. state now had only one vot1. do so in 1910) and California Judge De Grief believes that Hamilton had a great influ- in 1912. Texas passed it later our courts should be courts of ence with the Federal menbers b11t it was held unccnstil.,:tienal. law and not of personalities. He of the House a1~d he thorotghly Four of tl.c 2 2 statrs afterward also believes that our courts arE" hated both Jefferson and ~urr. repealed the law. the bulwark of our representa- ican form of government will be- dent. gin to deteriorate and our courts ------------------------------- 1 will be neither appreciated nor respected. He also believes that I our courts should not be subserv– J ient to any organization, political group, or individllftl, and deer· sions should be fairly rendered regardless Of race, creed or poli– tical belief. De Grief also belieV{lS that our ;4tt KING COUNTY VOTES FOR TWO COMMISSIONERS a'eSeuze TO GIVE ONE OF YO~J! VOTES to: SEATTLE BREWING & MALTING CO. ' Since 1818 +< E. G. Sick, P1es. - WASHINGTON'S OLDEST INDUSTRIAL INSTITUTION I