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IVV .7.IFEP to recommend whether a general hearing on all Chicago defense plant policies is in order or specifically on the Buick situationDickerson has been pressing vigorously in recent weeks for the Chicago investigation, declaring the Buick Corp. has failed to show signs that it will live up to Itspledge to FEP not to discriminatecerned over widespread discrimination in the Chicago area to comr together for the purpose of forming a committee which would pledge support to the President’s executive order 8802 and work toward a widespread understanding and acceptance of its principles in this area”.Alderman Dickerson urged that all cases of discrimination be reported to him personally or to the FBP in Washington.SCHOOLS FORMCOMMISSIONAERONAUTICALOFFERS REPORTASSOCIATIONON RACE FREEHAMPTON, Vo.. Dec. 5. (ANPT — Hampton Institute, host to 25delegates from eight colleges and two private living schools participating In the Civilian Pilot Training Program, last week end, saw the formation of the Aeronautical Association of Negro Schools and the pledging of support from the eight colleges conducting the elementary phase of flying to the two Negro advanced training centers in seeking enlargement of student\ y -•Presided over by G. L. Washington of TuBkegee, the conference discussed subjects which dealt with college credits given CPT courses; difficulty in filling quotas; financing transportation and living expenses of deserving students for advanced training at secondary centers; need for other advanced training centers; use of ofbsolete army aviation equipment for ground school; introduction of aircraft and engine courses; 4 establishment of aircraft service courses at other Negro airports: annual college air meet; more non-college programs, and the retention of pilot certificates by CPT graduates.Held as the most acute problem was the limited quotas which Tus-kegee Institute and Coffey School of Aeronautics, Chicago, have been given. In the discussion, it was declared that most Negro institutions either cannot afford, or do not at present know how they can afford advanced training The delegates moved to have the eight Negro colleges now conducting the elementary phase of flying supportthe two advanced training centers.It is planned to present the situation to the CAiA and ask that quotas of the two centers be enlarged to a point where all men of high competency who have finished their elementary training may be absorbed.Serious thought was also directed to the training of aircraft and engineer mechanics in anticipation of the next great training program to be launched by the CAA. Airport service projects and aviation mechanics courses are already in progress at Tuskegee and Coffey School of Aeronautics, and other schools were urged to follow these two Institutions in setting up similar programs as soon as necessaryequipment could be secured.' During the course of the conference, the delegates voted to become a permanent organization, selecting a name and electing officers for the ensuing year. Heading this body are G. L. Washington, Tuskegee, president; Willa B. Brown, Coffey School of Aeronautics, Chicago, vice president; JohnL. Frank, white, Hampton Institute, secretary, and G. Robert Cotton. Lincoln university, Jefferson City,Md., trooiurer$;V • HjjfeInvitation to meet next year at West Virginia State college, submitted by Joseph Grider, was accepted by the body.IATLANTA, D ec. 5. (ANP)—The Commission on interracial Co-operation, with headquarters in the Standard Building, this city, announces that “Twelve Million Negro Americans,” its latest bulletinon the Negro in American life, is now available to the public, intended primarily to lay the basis for more intelligent! and fair-minded interracial attitudes and practices on the part of white people, it is believed that the bulletin will be of equal interest to the members of both races. It will fee especially valuable to teachers, preachers, program builders and discussion leaders- .vV-.The 24 packed pages of “Twelve Million Negro Americans,” it is believed, present the most comprehensive view of the subject to befound anywhere in such condensedand popular form. Subtitled “Backgrounds, Progress, and Present-Day Problems.” this little volume treats of racial origins; African environment and culture; the Negro’s contribution to American life and history; his progress in health, industry, business, education, and the art; the major prdblems incident to his presence in this country; and the common fallacies and fears that complicate the situation.Though selling at five cents a copy, the commission states thata sample copy will be sent without charge to anyone enclosing a three-cent stamp for postage.Study Radio At Attucks1Vtiahjn:aslt;gimtitlt;8] A d itCANADA HONORSoAgn\RACE SOLDIERIItlt;tiMONTREAL, Que., Dec. 5. (By Jim Hewlett for ANP)—Corp. Elmer Smith of the Canadian Army, orchestra leader, former member of Co. L, 372nd Infantry in the first World War, died . recently while on active duty here and was accorded full military rites.One of the first Negroes to be integrated into the Canadian Army and one of four colored members of an active service Iband, he had attained the rank of corporal. Stricken ill while playing for a show at the Jacques Cartier camo on Nov. 12, he collapsed and died the following day.Colored and white officers and men, true comrades, united to give the overseas veteran one of the most impressive funerals ever seenin Montreal.Col. S. Eckenberg, commanding officer of No. 4 District Depot, Major Prudhomme and Adj. Capt. Wilkinson. all white, led the procession which contained a group ofcolored musicians from Local 11.The firing of rifles by the military escort was under the direct supervision of the corporal's immediate superior, Sgt.-Major Black, also white, marked the end of the solemn military rites.The Rev. Mr. Estes Officiated.aclt;Pbtc8lN(p: fctraiTM1lt;latctltLPiinAfaM
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Indianapolis Recorder
Indianapolis, Indiana, US
Sat, Dec 06, 1941
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