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October 29, 1936
The Savannah Tribune
Savannah, Chatham County, Georgia
What is this article about?
In Mobile, Alabama, qualified Black men are being passed over for postal carrier positions in favor of white applicants despite passing Civil Service exams, leading to a federal investigation into the violation of regulations.
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CIVIL SERVICE ELIGIBLES
In the Mobile, Alabama post office, a number of colored men passed the Civil Service examination and placed on the eligible list for appointment as letter carriers. Most of them are seniors to white men. This is being disregarded. They are being shoved aside and the appointments given to the whites. Attention has been called to this flagrant disregard of the Civil Service regulation, and the Washington officials are taking cognizance and have ordered an investigation. No doubt the Mobile office is only reflecting what is being carried out in other places. There have been a number of white additions to the local post-office. It is hoped that the colored men are being justly treated; if not, complaint must be made with a vigorous follow up.
In the Mobile, Alabama post office, a number of colored men passed the Civil Service examination and placed on the eligible list for appointment as letter carriers. Most of them are seniors to white men. This is being disregarded. They are being shoved aside and the appointments given to the whites. Attention has been called to this flagrant disregard of the Civil Service regulation, and the Washington officials are taking cognizance and have ordered an investigation. No doubt the Mobile office is only reflecting what is being carried out in other places. There have been a number of white additions to the local post-office. It is hoped that the colored men are being justly treated; if not, complaint must be made with a vigorous follow up.
What sub-type of article is it?
Historical Event
What themes does it cover?
Justice
Social Manners
What keywords are associated?
Civil Service
Discrimination
Post Office
Eligible List
Investigation
Where did it happen?
Mobile, Alabama Post Office
Story Details
Location
Mobile, Alabama Post Office
Story Details
Colored men passed Civil Service exam for letter carriers but are being overlooked in favor of white men, prompting an investigation by Washington officials.