1944-10-30

, Page 4 ''FIGHTING TOP4.Y FOB TOMORROW'S VICTORY'' The PEOPLE'S OBSERVER EDITORIAL PAGE . ~ October 20, 1944 Office 2017 N. Williams Avenue. PortlaDd 12, Oregon Telephone WEbster 3840 Dr. DuBois Returns From Visit to Haiti Frien~s Urge Election of Bain In Oregon the judiciary has been removed from the realm of par– tisan politics because the people realized that the administration of justice should he free from any taint of bias or prejudice. This wise move permits members of all political parties to join in a neigh– borly effort to select as candidates for judge men whose ability and record have earned the confidence of voters regardless of the party affiliation. It was under such wn.LIAM H. McCLENDON, Publisher Established 1943 New York.-(ANP)-Returning here after a 13- The People's Observer is a valiant defender against segregation and its related evtls; a vigilant champion for freedom, equality, liberty and day trip to Haiti last week, Dr. W. E. B. DuBois, not- justice; an alert guard against all social atrocities; a vitriolic analyst and ed J'ournali•st, educator and lecturer, began his new severe critic of discriminatory practices; a sentinel to warn of all impend- ing retrogressive social trends and tendencies. duties as di~ector of NAACP special research. The People's Observer is not financed or subsidized by any partisan group, D D B . h d h. . 0 .--=------·------- organization or individual. r. u OIS a e Is tnp to The People's Observer bases its whole program on the goal of e~uality of Haiti where he lectured before opportunity for all minority peoples to share fully in the political, eco- ' nomic and public life of the country. The problems of the Negro people the summer school of teachers, on shall be shown to be related to those of other National minority groups j the invitation of the Haitian gov– and to the world issues created by the War and to the International ar- Defender Urges Boycott Of Digest rangements resulting after it. I ernment and with the cooperation Member of the Associated Negro Press, Calvin's Newspaper Seroice, Ted Yates Publications, Inc., lndependeot Press Service. This newspaper reserves the right to print for publication all press dispatches, features and photos forwarded by these agencies or otherwise credited to them. of the division of science, education and art of the United States De– partment of State. Already known to H aitians, who Calling attention to an article happy auspices that at a recent ~·· are said to be reluctant to meeting appearing in this month's Reader's gathering to place James R. Bain American Negroes, Dr ! DuBois Digest entitled "They Called It in nomination for judiciary honors The young men are taught now was tht"ir guest of hcnor. He "·as Reconstruction," and citing the I 203 of the 715 present " ·ere promi– with a great deal of indifference, President Lescot's dinner guest at Digest's record of attacks on the I nent Democrats of Multnomah Letter to Editor: Since my arrival from Chicago, I have had an excellent opportun– ity to observe working conditions and the general conduct of my fel– low waiters of the Union Pacific dining car service. I offer the fol– lowing comments as constructive criticism to all parties concerned, therefore, I hope you print this letter in your newspaper. Working conditions on the U.P. diners could be improved to a great extent. Sleeping conditions could be bettered now by regular in– spection of sleeping equipment and regular cleaining of same. Of course, after the war, dormitory cars should be furnished on all runs. The rate of pay per hour is as high, if not higher, as any road in the country. But, the "take home" money is much lower than most roads. This is due to the type o fruns, long layovers on some runs, and the non-payment for lay– overs away from home. The pay– ment for services to military per– sonnel is unfair. The railroad will not pay a waiter for military ser– vice unles sthe entire crew serves 44 people. If they serve 44 or over, each waiter receives 50c. If they serve 300, they only get SOc. I be– lieve most grievances as to pay could be eliminated by the consent of the railroad to pay time-and– one-half for overtime. Of course, these are matters for the union to iron out. The conduct of my fellow " ·ait– ers could wind a great impro\·r– ment, principally amongst two groups; the young men just learn– ing the business, and the men with "whiskers" or years of seniority. The blame for the behavior and lack of knowledge of the business of the young men rests squarely on the railro~d. If these young men had received the proper early train– ing, most of the beligerents and in– competents would have been elimi– nated without casting reflection on the many young men who are com– petent and willing to learn. Now, in the absence of this early train– ing by the railroad, the older men should take the initiative and train these young men with kindness and patience as they join the crews. Continue to READ ... intolerance and impatience. the national palace and guest at a Negro press and "constant use of 1 County. I believe more interest in the lawn pal ty at the Pre,;ident's pri- anti-Negro 'darky' jokes, the Chi- Mr. Bain was nominated to fill job could be aroused by an active vate home. The American am- cago Defender, powerful Negro the vacancy created by the death union movement. I have been here bassador and Mrs. Or:ne-Wilson weeklv last week editoriallv advo-1 of the late Judge Robert Tucker, since June 15th, and as yet, haven't entertained Dr. DuBois and Miss cated -boycotting of this ~ationall who had ~res~ded in Department been approached by a union repre- Diggs, his secretary, at luncheon. magazine. 3 of the CircUit Court. There was sentative. Being a union man, I am Other social affair<; indt•ded din- Labelling the article, which the unanimous agreement that of all justifiably alarmed as to the rea- ner with the ministe~ 0 f state for Defender characterized as "staff- whose n_ames were considered Mr. son for this inactivity by union education, his official hn~t and en- inspired , staff-authored," as "one Bain was most deserving of the representatives. I believe every car tertainment by Under-secretary of those Klan-minded epistles of honor because of his exceptional should be soliciting for member- Antoniu. Attorney General and the 'Birth of the Nation' school 'I record as district attorner during ship. Some will, no doubt, say that Mrs. Mathon and Dr. Camille that savagely indicts Negro and th~ _past ten years, his recognized it is too big a job. But, I think l Lherisson. poor white rule during the post- ability as a member of the Oregon this cost in tme and expense will Dr. DuBois lectured to the Hai- Civil War days with a pack of bar, his activity in all matters be justified by the results as every tian teachers in English on "Edu- lies and libels" the editorial points affecting the public welfare, and working man is union conscious to- cation for Culture and Tech- out that the appearance of this his long residence in Portland. It day. The interest in the job ex- nique," and gave two public lec-~ article at this time is intended to was high tribute to his standing as cited by an active union movement tures on "Colonies during and counteract the effect of Howard a citiz~~ and one which will ~e will bring about a healthful con- After the War" and "Democracy Fast's new novel "Freedom Road." unqualifiedly approved by his clition. and Peace." Among the notables "For the first time a recognized thousands of friends and admirers. Hoping this letter will benefit who attended the lectures were American author put the label of While Mr. Bain was elected your readers. the American charge d'affaires, •fraud' on the mint-julep school of district attorney ten years ago as HUGH R . JACKSON. several ministers of state and a history," says the Defender, refer- a Republican, he chose to conduct Women Hear Candidates Speaking to a large group of women at a luncheon sponsored by the League of Women Voters held at the Benson Hotel 'last week, three candidates for United States senator, Edgar W. Smith, Wayne Morse, and Willis Mahoney de– clared themselves in favor of a world organization of nations for the prevention of future aggres- swn. Senator Guy Cordon, fourth candidate, and opponent of Willis Mahoney for the unexpired term of the late Senator McNary, was unable to be present due to a tour of southern Oregon. Points of difference among the speakers a<ose over methods of congressional ratification of treat– ies and authority of the president to call out troops. Mahoney favors a majority vote of both houses for ratification of peace treaties, feel– ing the present two-thirds majority allows minority blocking. Morse favors the present vote of the sen– ate for approval of treaties. Edgar Smith, favoring U. S. participation and international co- operation to prevent aggression, spoke at length on the points reached at the Dunbarton Oaks (Continued on page 7) number of young intellectuals. ring to "Freedom," which, among that office o na nonpartisan basis Dr. DuBois visited the citadel of other things, exposes the deal and appointed a number of Deroo– Christophe, sometimes called the which was mitde by reactionary crats as his assistan'ts. This broad– eighth wonder of the world, Cape factions north and south to bring minded attitude, coupled with his Haitien, the scene of Toussaint about the election of Hayes on a fine record, resulted two years ago L'Ouverture' rebellion and the tri- Republican ticket, thus spelling the in a write-in campaign by which umph of Dessalines, one of Tous- doom of democracy for the south he was given the Democratic nomi– saint's followers. A reception, givt;n in honor of Dr. DuBois, kas attended by the municipal council, the president's d;legate and the bishop of the diocese. As director of the NAACP of- fice of special research, Dr. Du– Bois will study and document data for the defense of the colored peo– ples in the world's colonies. down to present generations. Calling attention to the huge circulation of the Digest (eight million), the Defender remarks that by comparison "our Negro magazines and newspapers fall on virtually deaf ears," adding, "the least we can do is join the boycott of Reader's Digest which is being pushed by American progressives." London Paper Plays Up U. S. Racial Strife London.-(ANP) -After commenting upon the anti-Negro transit strike in Philadelphia, and similar strikes in other parts of America, the Tribune, a local newspaper, recently made a pe_ssimistic forecast of post-war race relations in the United States. "In contemplating the post-war 0 nation to succeed himself as public prosecutor. Again his record justi– fied the confidence in him which is shared by Democrats and Re– publicans alike, and the spontan– eous movement to elevate him to the Circuit court bench is sup– ported by leading members of both political parties. The Oregon Democrat endorses this movement and takes pride in recommending the support of James R. Bain by every Democratic voter in Mult– nomah county. Mr. Bain served in the first world war and is an active member of the American Legion. He has been prominent in the practice of law in Portland for many years, and enjoys the confidence and es– teem of his fellow attorneys throughout the entire State. He is eminently qualified to fill the po– sition to which his friends have nominated him, and his long ex– perience as district attorney has acquainted him with social prob– lems so that he may be better fitted to temper justice with mercy and thereby become the ideal judge of human frailties as well as of the letter of the law. * * * * * THE PEOPLE'S OBSERVER period, this incident by itself should against the interference of "damn be enoug-h to send cold shudders up northern agitators who advocate any Socialist spine," the paper de- the abolition of the poll tax, it is dared. "Labor is in short supply. one thing," the Tribune pointed Even granting the existence of the out. "It is an altogether different inevitable modicum of anti-Negro and far more serious thing when prejudice, the ' egroes employed white trade unionists, whose very are in no way competing with the interests should compel them to white workers. But even where understand the need for unity be– the element of competition does not tween white workers and Negro exist, anti-Negro feeling has- as- worker, stage a general strike in sumed such monstrous proportions the vitally important transport in– that white proeltarians refuse to ductry because a few Negroes have work side by side with black pro- been elevated from the rank of por- The preceding information was contained in a recent issue of the Oregon Democrat. NEGRO OWNED - NEGRO CONTROLLED Our eyes are never closed to Minority Problems! letarians. "When southern legislatures in America pass resolutions protesting ter or sweeper to the status of mo– torman or conductor." (Continued on page 7) It was reproduced here in or– der that Negro voters would have <Continued on Page 6)