New York Amsterdam News — 1963-00-00741

o • N. Y. AMSTERDAM NEWS, Sat, Sept 7, IMS *0 * ’» F ■ ocefNr f HQUSJNG ' NOW/ «<6«i how $&* free'do m every Negro turned down for a Job there could of been two or three whites who also failed to qualify. The Negro, therefore, cannot expect any special privi­ leges and chalk off his failure to be hired as an act of bias. He must first ask himself (or her­ self) whether or not he was more qualified for the position than the person who was accepted. If the answer is yes, then he can protest under the law which for­ bids discriminating practices. The government wants to know of these offenders and It is the duty of the person receiving such discrimination to report the vio­ lator. ' LABOR — Here’s another shot of the March On Washington showing participation of the International Ladies Garment Workers Union. (McAdams Photo) Awakened Imbued with reason, by right impelled, A people, who. long In darkness dwelled; A people, powerful, angry, proud. Rising resentful above the crowd. Obscurity’s garments fluhg aside; Vigor revived whence dormant it lied; Fettered no longer by deepest fear; sphere. Daring to venture without their Smoldering embers fanned Into Right now there is a bill in the hands of the House Rules Committee that will help a great deal in relieving youth unem­ ployment. This bill is called the Youth Employment Act (S.l) and would provide a Youth Conserva­ tion Corps similar to the C.C.C.'s of the depression era, and op­ portunities for unemployed youths near their home. This bill, by an amendment, guarantees equal To tenets clinging tenaciously; rights in the choice of enrollees. And gathering strength voraci- I have called this resolution to ously; your attention, Mr. Hicks, be- They set forth seeking security cause youth unemployment With dignity and maturity Blest, regardless of derivation. By the Fahter of all creation. From north and south, east and west they came; flames; i Additional Letters • * * - style conscious, and have a strong tendency to ‘improve’ on the accepted styles of the day by adding gawdy accessories, or on the other hand go completely unorthodox and tailor their attire to make themselves different from the very people they wish to meet on an equal basis. This may not sound Important, but don't forget the manner of dress excluded the Irish and Ital­ ian. and it still excludes people regardless of race, creed, or co­ ot from obtaining social levels. Another fault is the excessive use of. feented lotions. They may please the person wearmg them, but they also offend others, and its ’old hat* if the wearer be- ieves such strong scented per- iunes are necessary. General cleanliness alone has won more friends than all the lotions, and cosmetics in the world and the price is right. - ———J. A bad trait of the Negro is his own humility or brashness. There is no good reason for any Negro to feel humble when seeking a Job, nor has he any good reason for applying with a chip on his or her shoulder. I have met both, and can understand why they be­ have in this fashion, but it should be corrected. Most major indus­ tries now employ personnel agers. These men and women, unlike the old backdoor hiring bosses of a generation ago, look for skills to meet the demand their particular company, not the color of the applicant Humble­ ness is a weakness, and braah- ness signifies a possible problem they wish to avoid. Neatness is also a must. A man or woman who applies for a Job not sensi­ bly dressed has two strikes against them the moment they walk into the office. Constructive Action Sir: Instead of "•creaming from the housetops, about injus­ tices’’ why don’t you really get out and do something construc­ tive. First - let the President add a "postscript” to his Bill of Rights bill, and that is that no foreigner coming over here within the next five years, can take a Job in this country. Second - let the President also add that a bill be passed to prohibit Canadians from crossing over the border, working in America, and going back to live In Canada. In Detroit alone 100,000 people come over from Canada every day to work and go back to their homes In Canada. There are too many millions of Americans, colored and white who are unemployed why should foreigners be allowed to take away bread from our American babies mouths. The Italian and Irish politi­ cians will fight to the death for their "Emigrants" and "Cana­ dians” because it is money and power in their pockets. You can fight back because you will have millions and mil' lions of people who believe In "common sense” and “Justice' who will help you In your cause. Raymond G. Roberts New York w Grim Situation I would like to congra­ tulate you and your paper for the fine Job you're doing in the reporting of the controversial ci­ vil strife situation; and to say that I enjoyed listening to Mr. Booker, and his colleagues, the editors of the Courier and De­ fender who appeared on Harry Reasoner’s program (Calendar) a few weeks ago. It was most in formative. I could go on mentioning cer tain facts that hurt the Negro, but I am sure most are confor­ ming and making necessary im­ provements. These realize that The situation, I must confess, when one goes to Rome-so to say, la a grim one; but by no means they must do as the Romans do­ hopeless. The Irish and Italians it is expected of them. I want it won their struggle for equality, understood, Mr. Hicks, that I and so will the Negro — it is also know that bias does Inevitable. It won't be given, exist against the Negro in seek­ however, on a silver platter. To ing employment, but a correc- win the Negro, not unlike the tion in personal attitude will go Irish and Italian, must take a a long way in minimizing un­ long look at themselves. That is necessary rejections from gain- realize and understand the draw­ ful employment. A second aid backs within the race that tend in minimizing the chance of re­ to set them apart from white so­ jection is to train and know ciety. All races have their faults, something about the position for and the whites are not excluded. which the application is made. The only big difference is the Most industries, as I previously whites can afford their faults mentioned, are looking for the necessary skill need for the Job, where the Negro cannot. What ate these faults? The manner and they will turn down anyone who is unqualified regardless of choice of dress — is an im­ race or color. Don’t forget, for portant one. The Negro is very among the Negro is a serious matter as it is with the whites. It also proves that white boys can be turned down from Jobs Just as much as the Negro lad. You could say that unemploy­ ment has both races iu the same boat, and the only way back .to shore is to learn the skills neces­ sary that will assure good jobs. A boy in the Y.C.C. will learn how to use power tools, operate light and heavy construction equipment. He will also learn carpentry, masonry and other skills to suit his intended voca­ tion. If theres Is a lack of educa­ tion in the boy's background, that creates a barrier, there will be instructors in the camps to help him. If the unemployed youth doesn’t desire camp life, the bill will have provisions to put him to work in his own community on projects to be sponsored by fed eral funds. I have mentioned this bill because it is a giant step forward In cementing our human relations. The surest way of ob­ taining equality is becoming a member of a team working in common purpose. In closing allow me to once again congratulate you and your paper for using the power of the press to air the controversy in its true light. Its a credit to your city and county. STANLEY J. FLYNN, , Norton, Mass. P.S. If you have the opportunity- write Howard K. Smith, House Rules Committee, Washington 25. D.C., and put in a plug for this bill (Youth Employment Act. S.l) We need this legislation. Great Moment * 1 Sir: The singing of the Na tional Anthem has always filled me with a sense of awe. a feel­ ing of ecstasy. Today as I stood on the bank of the reflecting pool, gazing upon the Lincoln Memorial, un­ derneath a cloudless sky, sur­ rounded by fellow Americans of all races, colors and creed, whose faces reflected the solemnity of the occasion and Miss Camilla Williams’ beautiful voice sang the National Anthem, my spirit soared and for the first time in my life, I felt completely proud to be a black American woman. We had come from all parts of the nation. Many had come from foreign countries to demon­ strate to the nation and to the world that the “Eve of Tomor­ row” has come to black Ameri­ ca. When I boarded the train at New York’s Pennsylvania sta­ tion and passed through the train cars, despite the air of festivity that prevailed among the pas­ sengers, I could feel the emotion­ al intensity of those present. We all knew where we were going, why we were going but like any adventure we knew not what the outcome would be. Enroute to Washington we pas­ sed other trains marked “March on Washington'* plus a caravan of buses with similar signs. The excitement mounted. When we arrived In Washing­ ton’s Union station, buses were waiting to take us to the Wash­ ington Monument. At the monu­ ment, along with many other groups, we assembled and marched down Constitution Ave. gazing at the faces of the many onlookers who were watching the march. I was struck by the look of stark amazement which appeared on the faces of many white onlookers. They were wit­ nessing the "passing of an era" the era in which the white man has ruled, deminated and sup­ pressed his black brethern for hundred of years. Today he was seeing the “Eve of Tomorrow ”, for now the nation and the world were seeing en masse a giant stride for freedom by men, wom­ en and children of all races, col­ ors and creeds marching side by side in one accord. Whatever happens In the fu­ ture, I shall always remember this day as one of the great moments of my life. God smiled on us from above a beautiful cloudless sky—the weather perfect and In my heart, I he was pleased, for truly today was the "Eve of Tomorrow” for black America. Name withheld by request. Justice For All Sir: A number of your readers have questioned the inclusion of people that are Puerto Rican In the civil rights struggle in the United States. I would like to state that Puerto Ricans have to be included because this Is a struggle for justice and there can be no justice for one man without there being justice for all men. Another of your readers, la­ ments that be has not seen any Puerto Ricans on the picket line. Well this may be his experience, but I have walked the picket line with Puerto Ricans at Howard Johnson's and at Rutgers housing project and I have sat in with them at City Hall and I have served time in jail with one be­ cause we sat down at Rutgers. I will grant that there are not as many Puerto Ricans as I would like to see, but neither have there been as many Cau­ casians as I would like to see or even as many Negroes as I would like to see. When you consider that after all this is a fight for Justice and that every person has a duty to support this fight, I doubt, in fact I know that no one group of people has the right to claim the crown of glory for the mar­ velous support that they have givenln this fight, for all groups of people have sinned by being too lax in this fight. iJt us not sin further by casting stones, at least until we cast the beam from our own eye. Max L. Hardeman New York Cut The Link Sir: This is for the attention and consideration of Civil Rights Leaders in particular. Recently a number of letters, written by Puerto Ricans, have appeared In the Daily Press In which they very strongjy deplor­ ed their being linked with os, Negroes. In our struggles for Ci­ vil Rights. Such letters create the unfavorable Impression upon readers, particularly whites, that we are exploiting the Puerto Ricans. If such letters represent a substantial opinion among Puer­ to Ricans, and I feel that they do, then their feelings should be respected and our policies chang­ ed. Let us, from today on, confine and restrict our campaign to the Negro and/or any other minority group that admits of the exis­ tence of these injustices and would Join us for the common goal. Our slogan or battle cry should be: "Better Job Oppor­ tunities, Better Schooling, Bet­ ter Housing And Full Citizen­ ship For Negroes!” Omit the phrase “and Puerto Ricans.” Frank W. Jiles Congratulations Sir: Congratulations on your tremen dous coverage of the March. It was superb, you worked under the most difficult conditions. J. Raymond Jones Objective Sir: In view of the fact that the most Important objective of our society today, Negro and white, is a better educated com munity, I cannot, since I am a Negro, support any action that would deprive any child of a tingle day of learning. I believe In the capabilities of the Negro child singly and In a group with other Negro children, provided they are given the same opportunity to succeed or fail as the white child. There­ fore, I will never tell my chil­ dren they cannot receive an edu­ cation if seated in a classroom with other Negro children. Our spokesman use the 1954 Supreme Court decision on se­ gregated schools as one of the reasons for boycotting the schools. Thia decision, as we all know, was primarily aimed at the South. The South by their law had maintained a segrega­ ted unequal dual system of edu­ cation. The Southern schools have integrated at the rate of one percent a year. Although the Southern Negro is dissatisfied with thia slow pace, and Is doing everything within their legal rights to speed up the court or­ der, the one thing they are not doing la boycotting their schools to bring about complete Integra­ tion. In IBM a Commission on Inte­ gration. appointed by the Board of Education, gave definite pro­ posals for not only halting the racial Imbalance, where practi- MISSISSIPPI WAS THERE - C1 a r s d a le , the home of NAACP leader Aaron Henry, and one of the Mississippi hot­ spots, is shown here on the March on the Avenue In Wash­ ington. (McAdams Photo) cal, but also outlined steps which would raise the educational stan­ dards in the predominantly Ne­ gro and Puerto Rican schools. Though widely acclaimed and accepted by the Board of Edu­ cation, these proposals were ne­ ver implemented to any degree. In 1958 Judge Justine Poiier ruled that Negro and Puerto Ri­ can schools, by comparison, were inferior to predominantly white schools. The Board of Education 'did not appeal this decision. _Jt is clearly evident that the problem is not totally Integra­ tion nor segregation. We, as Ne­ groes, must not only seek to cor­ rect the racial imbalance in our schools, where feasible, but most important to see that the achieve­ ment level is raised. Boycotting of our schools is not necessary. We have only to use, intelligently, our rights as citizen, taxpayer, voter and par­ ent, to demand and bring about the quality of education our chil­ dren should receive but are not receiving. Ernest R. Minott Bronx, N.Y. Welcome Visitors Visitors can make free guided tours of the century-old cellars where New York State’s famous wines and champagnes are pro­ duced. There are four of these cool, dark crypts In the Finger Laker area. Here, amid hillside vine­ yards, are the Pleasant Valley Wine Company, Gold Seal Vine­ yards, Taylor Wine Company and Widmer's Wine Cellars. The first three are located at Hammondsport on the shores of Keuka Lake, while the last named is at Naples, near Can­ andaigua Lake. Tourists in the Hudson-Tacooic region of the state may also visit another winery, operated by the Brotherhood Corporation at Washingtonville, a few miles south of Newburgh. Form the right hab Amsterdam News e Out every Thursday. > i ’ , ILGWU — Labor unions wera bor unions there is the Inter- era Union. Here is Local 10 on Washington. (McAdams Photo) there and where there are la- national Ladies Garment Work- the Monument Grounds In - / a Despite Fury’s dements caroused. Equality’s luring charms aroused. Reservations suppressed or denied. They boldly embarked on Freedom’s ride. Yea, with Honor’s gauntlet tightly clasped, The air triumphant in bugle blast. Forces of grim" determination Marched forward to their destination! Minnette Orvis New York I Took A Little Walk My feet were so sore But my heart was so proud And you know I didn’t mind the sun. For I was a "Freedom Marcher’’ Marching on the streets of Washington I stood, but not alone For I was in plenty of good company Surrounded by Americans who believe ALL AMERICANS DESERVE EQUALITY. Everything was so peaceful Everyone was 60 calm and quiet We sure disappointed those "bigota” Who wished for some kind of racial riot. While our leaders spoke words of "wisdom” Buses, trains and planes were sfill roaring into town With people who were glad they . could make Because they didn't want" us down Yes, our leaders spoke words of “wisdom” For all the World to hear They spelled out our demands So that everything was very "clear.” Make no mistake about It We want out share of FREEDON. EQUALITY and DEMOCRACY . . . We demand more action on the issues And less HYPOCRISY . . For a long time we have needed ACTION And a lot less talk That's why I was in WASHINGTON I am glad I took a little walk. John Green idge New York Proud Indeed Sir: I am proud indeed of the way my race conducted itself on The March on Washington. Witnessing the parade on tele­ vision it was panorama to behold. It was also gratifying to se« so many whites participating. Theresa McFarlane V » » r Untitled Document file:///C|/Documents%20and%20Settings/Administrator/Desktop/hello.html2/18/2007 11:01:03 AMThomas M. Tryniski 309 South 4th Street Fulton New York 13069 www.fultonhistory.com