An Independent Newspaper William A. Hilliard, Editor and Publisher Published ever)' other Friday at 3300 N. Williams Avenue in 'Portland 12, Oregon. Advertising rates will be given upon request. We are not responsible for unsolicited manuscripts or photographs-. Phone MUrdock 4092 SUBSCRIPTIONS 10 Cents Per Copy S2.50 Per Year Russell Not for FEPC Georgia's pet for the Democratic presidential nomination, Senator Richard Russell, was in Portland last week · and drawled his contempt of a strong, compulsory FEPC (fair employment practice commission) bill. The senator seems to "think that it's a state problem, not to be tampered with by the federal government. · Russell claims he has always been a friend of the Negro . and has done many things to up their plight in his native state. . How he justifies this claim is a mystery to many when the low segregated conditons and practices of his home state are · taken into consideration. ' The Georgian candidate could well bear in mind that the ' people Of the United States are guaranteed civil rights under ,_the Col)stitutiop.. When states attempt to bar civil lioerties to certaiJi segments of its population because of color, religion • or creed in direct defiance of the cou"ntry's constitutionaf law and guarantee, then the only recourse for the minority is to appeal to the federal government for enforcement of their rights. An outsider-non-American-will u n doubted I y be shocked to 0 learn that we have to enact civil rights ordinances in order to protect the liberty of the individual. Isn't it a paradox for America, the land of freedom and equality, to have to enact such shameful legislation as the \ ;;:: ;::ts on Interracial ;Life Topic of Berry Talk I I I BY JOY BROCK St.a.fr Writer, The Challenger · Mr. Ed.win C. Berey was guest speaker on the Men's Day program at Bethel AME church. The topic was "Blueprint in the Fu1 tu.re of Race Relations." Mr. Berry gave nine important points and elaborated on each. The points were predominantly directed to the Negro to make him also aware of his responsibility in the progress of democracy. Point I was the importance of 1 "Learning the True Facts" about , rac~-relations and eliminating stereotyping. He stated that many Negroes believe that just because i they are Negroes, they automatically understand race relations and the information they deliver and believe is often times false. Point 2-Understanding the True Meaning of Democracy. Every individual has to work for his freedom; nothing is given to us free. Then we should obtain what rightfully belongs to us according to our own merits or demerits, but not just because we are Negroes. Point 3-Decide Whether or Not We W.ant Integration or Segregation. Many Negroes have not decided as yet. This is evidenced in self segregation in public places personal prejudicial atti- , tudes an~1stereotyping. Point 4-Teaching Our Children Freedom. Our children learn from us. It we instill in their minds that their color is a handicap, and because they are Negroes they can't do certain things, they will soon believe iL and act accordingly. We must teach our childrc.n to respect themselves, hold their heads high and that they too are American citizens, privileged to compete in our society according to their own individual merits. Point 5-Stop Ha.Jing Ourselves. We need to have more confidence ,. in ourselves. We must learn \o be strong enough to rise above1conflict and be proud we are Negroes. Point 6-Stop Shifting , the Blame. We often find ourselves not facing reality and searching for a scapegoat to place the biame of our errors. Sometimes the Negro will blame it on his color or on the white man, when actuaUy it was on his ow.n demerits. We should look at ourselves and see if we are justified in these dccusations or are just afraid to ,face our own errors. Point 7-Paying Our Own y,tay. We must learn to stop begging for the things we need and buying the things we want. Mr. Berry sighted examples as fine ·cars and clothes, but no home. We should also send contributions to organizations which are working for the bettermen of the human race. He said, ''We have to pay rent for the space we occupy on earth." Point 8-Stop Being Prejudice. A good share of Negroes are prejudice and don't realize it. Many Negroes can be and are just as prejudiced as Caucasians. It is depicted in their conversations, mode of thinking and actions. We have to eliminate prejudices for better race relations. Point 9-Participation in Community Projects, Race relations can best be improved through cooperation or both Negro and Caucasions in community projects. Here the Negro is proving that he too can carry his load and stand up and be counted. Mr. Berry's speech was factual and down to earth. He portrayed it in such a way that the audience could see themselves in many of the situations he presented. IL was a speech that stimulated thought and needed lo be heard over and over again so we can see ourselves as others see us. PORTLAND CHALLENGER Ike Has Wrong Slan_t on FEPC Dwight Eisenhower is •·unwilling to believe that punitive federal law, when it penetrates into the area reserved for the states, will meet the problem"-in thjs rase the problem is equality for :'Ill with strong backing from the federal governmenL . . , Although he is against the controversial compulsory FEPC legisJation, Ike has reversed his stand on army -segregation. Said the former gerrerol: "We can no longer afford to· hold onto the anachronistic pdi,ciples of race seg• regation in the armed services." Knocking off the general practice of the--American public to stereotype, thus ignoring Eisenhower's former military capacity, 1t is unfortunate for him to take such an unfavorable stand on civil rights for the man has the other attributes that would make him fine presidential timber. He could be a good man. Bogle Soys: Friday. June 27, 1952 Deep, conscientous thought and acttions should be given rights. ======BY RICHARD BOGLE========= With the recent focusing of so much attention on Congressional investigations some deep and conscientious thought and action regarding the rights of those investigated is needed. In many instances the nature of the investigations has been that of a trial ... a trial however that sometimes leaves the person investigated without cow·t room procedures to defend his actions or his reputation. I am not saying that these investigations are not necessary. They are. Congress has authority to do this that stems from their power to legislate. The scope of national affairs has grown and right along with that so has the number of subjects that our congressmen must be well informed. Without first hand information our congressional leaders would be legislating in a vacuum. Many of the committees conducting these investigations do them in a fair and judicious manner. But even though the affair is handled fairly sometimes the press, radio and television spread the accusations throughout the whole country. Senator Kefauver has introduced a bill to congress calling for a set order of procedure in th06e investigations. No action has been taken on this bill or similar ones. Since the purpose of congressional probes is to seek information some guarantees should be made to those individuals being investigated that protection will be given their basic individual rights. THE ROAD OF LIFE News In Brief By Richard J. Parker, II The road of life's a weary onP, Strewn along the way with toil and snares. By William Wright DeNorval Unthank Jr. and his wife Debbie are the proud parents of a rousing 6 pound 13 ounce baby boy. On hand to greet the new arrival was Unthank's family and Debbie's mom. It is the first "grandparent" role for both sides. Latest Unthank was born Sunday in Eugene. Viewers of "Skirts Ahoy," now playing at the Liberty on Broadway, are talking about the local girl who ·marches with an all-Negro drill squad during the USO scene. She is Dee Tracy. Her picture also appeared in Ebony magaz.ilne two Miss Grimmett has to be warned months ago in a preview on the c-n occasions by her mother to picture. take it easy and let her guests Also noted in "Skirts Ahoy" is the apparent integration of races. UP railroaders can reminisce over shots of famed Chicago skyline station. and Northwestern Remember Harold Hoskins. George Hill? Both are living in Los Angeles now. The latter is reportedly preparing himself for mortuary school. Lester Shepherd. brother of Art. is now in the air force jn Texas where he is attending officers candidate school. do the talking. This young Oregon graduate deserves lots of plaudits from her many friends for the fine comeback she has staged, certainly typical of her happy personality. The Supreme Court of the United States wiJJ hear two cases involving Jim Crow schools sometime in November. The two cases will challenge segregation in school systems of Topeka, Kansas and Clarendon County, S. C. Slaughter on Each rising and setting of the golden sun, Brings the night of still more pain and cares. The road of life's a winding one, Curving, wending, ever as it goes. Each forward step's a battle won; What challenges each new day brings, God only, knows. The road of life's a narrow one, Lined on each side by weary strife, Yet, each temptation passed or done, N3.rrows still or broadens, the toilsome road of life. The road of life's a crowded one, Fillet! With lt!eming, surging thrbngs, Each I bent Ot\ his journey yet /o come, And fearful of his pressing wrongs. The road of life's a lengthy one, Yet more endless than it seems; For when this earthly journey's done, There's yet another, untravelled, except in dreams. Guess who's in town for 2J days-thanks to the never-endjng generosity of Uncle Sam - none other than Mood Indigo himself, Milt Emanuel. He has just finished his basic training at Fort Ord where integration is the order of{ the day and has proved its woiJh. Williams Avenue Emanuel ctr· n't have time to do any singin ... seems he had a little trip t make to Stevenson, Washing*n, June 20 where he said hello (in an ''I do" sort. or way) to Dolores Boddie. So it's now Mr. and Mrs. Milton Emanual. James Cantrell, 3203 S. E. Tibbetts street, tell from a step ladder at home last week and broke o bone in his left ankle and foot. The fracture caused him to rest al Good Samaritan hospih1l and will keep him away from his job for quite some time .. . Evans Cantrell is planning a visit to Portland soon, perhaps next weekend. Alonzo Woods and Fred Johnson '"did their little chores" t,., perfection for big Kappa brothers iast Saturday and arc now neophytes in Kappadom. High-spirited Mias Sadie Grimmett is at home now following a ·lelicate eye surgery, the altermath of a picnic in which her Jeft eye was injured by a rock. By Dick Bogle During a recent convention of excellent trombone work by Mr the American Federation of Mu- Green. Incidently Green will ap • ~icians it was reported that the pear with the Earl Hines band slower speeds of records are now here at a later date. Portlanders are currently talkbringing in one third of the to, ing very excitedly about Bernie's tal revenue to the recording bus- !.-'l'aternal club and the fine eniness. It really seems as though tertainment it offers. Don Anthe 45s and 33s are catching on derson and Al Johnson are two to say the least. of the featured musicians. AnGossip has it that King Cole and Lionel Hamton are planning a joint concert tour of the South. AJso Sugar Ray Robinson has been approached to join the group ol a reported $800 a dote. Errol Garner has formed a new trio in Boston. The new combo has featured, along with Garner, Rodney Richardson on bas£ and Joe Harris has replacer) Sll!dow Wilson on orun1s. Cab Calloway has junked his fmall bond in favor of the stage. He opens in Los Angeles an "Sportin Life" in the cast of "Porgy nnd Bess." One of the top record rcleasci:i of the month is "Beezy" by Jome!'. Moody. IL is stricLly up tempo all the wa_y and Moody gives his tenor a nice free-wheeling solo ''Whil'lalicks'' by Bennie Green is a nice side also up tempo with derson had been playing his piano at Vancouver's Circus Room! and Johnson is a well kno~.rn Portland bassist. 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