The herald. (Savannah, Ga.) 1945-1997, September 24, 1960, Image 4

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Newspaper Page Text4 Sye, HERALD Published Every Thursday By Herald Publishing Co. 808 Montgomery Street Telephone: Dial AD 2-45056 Reamittance must be made by Express, Post Office ~ Money Order or Registered Mail Second Class Mail Privilege authorized at . ... Savannah, Ga. National Advertising Representative, Interstate United Newspapers, 545 Fifth Avenue, New York 17 New York. Branch Office: 5 East Jackson Boulevard, Chicago, IlL No guarantee of publication of unsolicited material Letters to the editor on either side of any subject are welcomed, but must be signed and confined to 260 words. No letters can be returned. FLOYD ADAMS.......................Editor and Publisher A. A. MASON.....ooe......Associate Editor SUBSCRIPTION RATES IN ADVANCE N D e o R RS S SR T O DR s RECENT ELECTION SHOWS APPROVAL AND PROTEST . The results of the recent primary elec tion brought out a cross section of the de sires of the local people. . The winning can «didates could not be said to represent any special interest, since the reference to their campaigns will show that their views come from a broad wariation of local interest. It is difficult to say that the purpose of the several offices will not be served to the best interest of all the people. The fortunes of two loeal political empires crumbled before the will of the people, which may mean that the peopel will soon have an opportunity to see themselves expressed in the local gov ernment. The voice of the people in the operation of a government supported by their taxes is seldom heard when an individual or a selected group of individuals is given the op portunity to dictate policy as they see fit without or consent from the people. There is as much danger of being over governed by a well schooled group as being held in political subjection by the ‘“‘take charge” Just Browsin’ By ESTELLA D. PATE With the publishing of the last issue of the Savannah Tribune this weekend an era passes in the an-‘ nals of Negro newspaper publish ing. The oldest Negro weekly in the country, the Savannah Tribune was founded seventy-eight years ago by the late Colonel John H. Deveaux. After his passing the reing of the business were taken over by the late Sol C. Johnson, who had served his apprentice ship under Col Devaux. These two men, through their vision, built the Savannah Tribune into a re spected and resersed institution, whose prestige -is known through out the county. ' Mrs. Willa Mae Johnson, pub lisher of the “Tribune,” as it is known in this community, for the past seventeen years, has made an illustrious record as a lady editor. We commend her for a job well done and it is with a great deal of misgivings that we bid the Tri bune, “adieu,” for it has given us here in Savannah, and indeed the ‘nation, many moments of pleasure through its factual, unbiased re porting of the mews, as well as tactics of so-called boss rule. The recent election should serve to help eliminate both, if of course, they ever existed. As of now there are no bosses and no teams. The future of the community is placed in the hands of men who can only make a rec ord in dealing with the community’s future. There is little in the past of these men that they can rest upon. Their achievements have been in fields that bear little relation to the job ahead. Their willingness to tackle such job must be within a sphere already described by the people, or within the new vistas set for the community’s progress. The campaign of the elected officers along with those who were defeated brought some interesting facts or allegations that the pub lic can base the conduct of these officials upon. The design for the conduct of public office or community progress was laid be fore the people in the recent campaign. The newly elected officials enter their offices with a promise of the finest ideals of public conduct and progress. The people of the community have equal claim upon these public servants whose election they have brought about their own pattern, rather than the design or organizations that serve special interests. The badge of independence stood out in the naming of many of the candidates to of fice. 'While some wore the blessings of poli tical organizations the people were quick to cull out those whom they did not approve and rally to the support of those whose quali fications met with their approval. The split ticket gave rise to the observation that large segments of voters in certain com munities can no longer swing an election and control the activity of office holders while other areas suffer. The necessity of the independent candidate governing votes frem all the people makes his obligation binding to all areas. : The bright future of the community need no longer depend upon the drab record which is left in the background. It has been clear ly shown what is needed to make our people healthy, happy and successful. A boom ing metropolitan community just given faci lities its people need and that its taxes will pay for. The cooperation of the county with state and federal agencies for the best interests of the people is entirely up to local elected officials. If we are to be returned a fair share of taxes paid into other areas of our government, we must see that the proper channels are touched by those in whom we have placed this responsibility. The picture of our community as it should be, clear in the minds of the people. It is up to those whom their vote has put into office to make this dream come true. If this is not done there will be another time when the people will go to the polls for either their approvel or protest. inspiration through its editoral pages. s 4 ! Indeed, an era passes. - ‘ * % % It has been our pleasure to re view a mnew novel, “Peaceable Lane,” by Keith Wheeler. What' happens when a talented and bril liant Negro moves into a prosper-' ous white Westchester community is the theme of the novel. “Does a man — any man — have the right to buy the house next door?” is the emotion wrought question in ‘“Peacleable Lane,” published condensed in one issue in the Octo ber Ladies Home Journal. The characters are fictional, but the passions are those pressing upon our society today. By all means, read this thought-provoking mnovel. It is the author’s third novel and fifth published book and is a Book of-the-Month choicé for Decem-‘ ber. shaalk | * % % s With the opening of the public schools the Parent-Teacher Associ tion meetings have begun. Let me urge our parents to attend these meetings in order to acquaint themselves with the problems af fecting the schools and our chil dren. Active participation in the P.T.A. movement enables you to share in doing something about THE HERALD these problems where they exist. 88 We commend the Negro popula tion of Chatham County for the overwhelming voting in last week’s primary election. “Stand up and be counted,” was our plea, and it was heeded. N Comments Our Own Advice: Remember there is no magic to accomplish worthwhile things. : * * . Neither nation nor people are equal; but they should have free and equal opportunity. %* * # Don’t take it too seriously when someone pays you a compliment; there are people who make that a business. : i * # It’s easy to see which children get adequate attention from their parents and those who do not. & % * Life’s puzzle: why is there such an oversupply of those ready to lead, even without a request? % * * , A sit-down strike just makes it official so far as some workers are concerned. g * * * \\‘ 17 * ‘,’/ / W= @/ PP A X~ ; R YA HERLONG- ii,_t PR AL framar (! N LY A ’m"JZ\ - REFORM éﬁ’:fi?ﬁ ’ W VY NS 07N BILLS, [FhiiN. FTERe| Y 2e QT RATE L e | [ P '4 Q T P O : g | R Ry ﬂ; ' " :== ll}= V-‘;Flnl}- ;Q}- "3 ‘15‘7"=- md'-‘- Y 1 ~'f | ?3"'{@#&9!&‘5"" (V=150 Caps LA G 28N T ¢ VG Y- Al IRIASYECI N O R . I ] '(“—‘mé" Q 7N N | \Y R LA, A Koxoes, L oo o) .l / "‘?“i'?"ﬁfa/ " A i ,A’ ' AT .. Sl R ZGHA A \ N:*\\v " tlgto) &0 Wl N 4, , (z” B TS 2 e e o 18 O N LY O S S R et " ERdEvel e SR s il SAVANNAH NEGROES . (Continued from Page 1) afraid of the policeman’s threat. Several of the white merchants attempted to intimidate him by threatening an organized meob to lynch him. Rev. George Walker made the appeal for freedom funds. The public responded generously. Sev eral groups made donations. Hosea L. Williams, the President of the Crusade For Voters, made an analysis of the September 14th election. Mr. Williams indicated that all of the precinct chairman did an excellent job in marshall ing the voters and encouraging them to vote. The whites were amazed at the heavy Negro vot ing. More than 7,000 Negroes voted in this election. One of the nineteen candidates endorsed, Ne groes elected eleven of these per sons, according to Mr. Williams With reference to the county commissioners, Mr. Williams said, that Mingledorff felt bad about losing the election. The Negroes expressed to Mr. Mingledorff their disgust. Of the seven county com missioner candidates endorsed by the Political Guidance Committee, six were elected. As far as the sheriff is concerned, the people wanted a change. These white people would have preferred losing rather than see-: ing the Negro united politically, Mr. Williams said. We are united in our efforts to destroy segrega tion. In the future, we want to see a Negro on all the slates. Con tinuing his talk, Mr. Williams said that the county commissioner can didates made several promises. In a provocative talk, Mr Wil liams suggested that we continue our upited purpose. He also de plored the segregated voting areas. Some Negroes have to drive 14 miles to vote because of ségrega; tion. Urging the people to support the freedom movement, Mr." Wil liams said that this is an expen sive affair for freedom. A private office for Crusade for Voters is. expensive, and we can’t ask the NAACP to support the office. Williams said he wanted Cheatham and Mingledorff to know that the Negro people could not afford to see them back in office, because of their indiffer. ence to Negroes. “We must regis ter and vote, that is our salva tion,” Mr. Williams vigorously stated. Curtis Cooper, the chairman of Saturday, Septeﬂhr 24, 1960 “APPLY IT—-NOW! the Boycett Committee, made an nouncements. The next mass meet ing will be held Sunday, Septem ber 25th at 4 p.m. at Tremoat Temple Baptist Church, Rev. J. M. Benton, pastor. Silas Norman, the leader of the Augusta Bus Protest Movement, will be the featured speaker. CRUSADE FOR VOTERS....... (Continued from Page 1) was unable to buy paper. Had the Crusade For Voters the funds to buy the, paper it would have gotten a copy of each. interview into all Negre homes. The Crusade For Voters future plans deal only with organization structure and operating a 30 day MASS REGISTRATION every four months. 5,000 'NEW regis tered Negroes is a must for each 30 day campaign. Within twelve months. Then we will have about 26,000 Negroes on the registration books. HELP, HELP The Crusade For Voters. We must maintain our office. Bills like rent, lights, tele phone, office supplies, office equip ment, photos, leaflets, stamps, let ters and our very worthwhile secretary, Mrs. Bernita Spaulding Matthews’ weekly salary makes the registration and voting of Negroes very, very expensive. UNLESS The Crusade For Voters receives immediate finan cial help it will be forced to CLOSE its doors. Every one; Newspaper publishers, Doctors, Businessmen and women, Insur ance writers and local branch office directors, Principals and their Teachers, College President and College Teachers, labor lead ers, Ministers and church leaders, etc. MUST ACT TO KEEP THE CRUSADE FOR VGTERS, 611 West Broad Street, AD 3-8127 OPEN. We must get all Negroes to register and vote in every elec tion. [ A LOSES NERVE Santa Barbara, Calif. — “This is a stickup — hand over all thg money and don’t make a sound, the note read. Mary Miller a teller in a bank in Santa Barbara, hesitated, then looked up to find nobody in front of her. Police concluded that the author slipped the note in front of Miss Miller and then lost his nerve.