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Atlanta Daily World
Atlanta, Fulton County, Georgia
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Objections to Pan-African conference cite poor representation and self-segregation; proponents see it as a vital start for African issues. Delays from troop-related transport problems may postpone the Paris event.
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objections as these:
1. That a Pan-African
conference could not be truly representative.
2. That such a conference
is in the direction of self-segregation
MADE START
Proponents admit that although
the "best" representation may not
be obtained, certainly a start
would be made. Also, that Asiatics
do not need American Negroes to
provide them leadership, and further that especially the Indians
they already have their nationalist
groups. Africans, it is pointed out
are desperately in need of aid in
meeting problems peculiar to them
Because of the current delays and
the fear regarding transportation
-the American delegates may be
able to get to Paris but may be
held up on the return trip owing
to troop movements-the likelihood
is that the conference may have
to be put off even at a time when
many African persons will be attending the trade union conclave.
In this case, it is believed,
it
might be best to postpone for a
considerably longer time. The difficulty in expediting or assuring
facility of transportation, it is understood, would have to await the
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Paris
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conference may be postponed due to transportation delays from troop movements
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Objections to a Pan-African conference include that it could not be truly representative and promotes self-segregation. Proponents admit representation may not be ideal but a start would be made, noting Asiatics and Indians have their own groups, while Africans need aid for peculiar problems. Due to delays and transportation fears related to troop movements, American delegates may reach Paris but face return issues, potentially requiring postponement even with African attendance at a trade union conclave, possibly for a longer time. Transportation difficulties await resolution.