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August 30, 1938
Atlanta Daily World
Atlanta, Fulton County, Georgia
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John W. Carmack, Cleveland Democrat and liquor store manager, visits Birmingham and urges Black residents to join the Democratic Party for political opportunities, including a Negro-managed store, during a family trip.
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ACE CITIZENS ADVISED TO TURN TO POLITICS
J. Carmack Gives Out Advice
Opportunities in Birmingham for Negroes, He Says
BIRMINGHAM, Ala.-(SNS) There are wonderful opportunities for Negroes in Birmingham. One of their best means of cashing in on these opportunities is by taking more interest in politics. They should line up with the Democratic Party and stick with it," said John W. Carmack, of Cleveland, Ohio, while talking with a WORLD reporter during a recent week's visit here.
Mr. Carmack is a big political figure in Cleveland, Ohio, where he has popular weight with the Democratic Party. He is manager of the largest State Liquor store in Ohio which is located in Cleveland. There are seventeen persons working in the store.
Away from Birmingham seventeen years, the return-home visitor was concerned over the future of his fellow citizens of his native city. He was befuddled with what seemed to him puny stir in the way of political activity. The reporter insisted that the Negroes of Birmingham were aware of the necessity of all the things he spoke of and was gradually making headway.
"Why don't the people of Birmingham have a Negro-manager liquor store as we do in Cleveland?" inquired the visitor.
"You can single out particular advantages the Negro of Birmingham have over those of Cleveland. If you so choose. That's just one advantage that you have," replied the reporter.
"You get these things through voting. You have to build up a man in politics who can bargain with your franchise rather than permit a bunch of minor leaders to be played against each other with fatal results to the colored voters," said Mr. Carmack.
Mr. Carmack gushes over with politics. He spent most of his time talking on this subject while back in his native city. His store does more business than any other liquor store in Ohio, according to his statement.
With him on his motor visit to the city, were his wife, Mrs. Evelyn Carmack; his nine-year old daughter, Regene; his mother, Mrs. Annie Carmack; and an uncle, Charles Rice.
The Ohioans divided their vacation time in the city between relatives. Mr. and Mrs. Wm. Rice, of Woodlawn, and Mr. and Mrs. Shirley Mason of Enon Ridge.
J. Carmack Gives Out Advice
Opportunities in Birmingham for Negroes, He Says
BIRMINGHAM, Ala.-(SNS) There are wonderful opportunities for Negroes in Birmingham. One of their best means of cashing in on these opportunities is by taking more interest in politics. They should line up with the Democratic Party and stick with it," said John W. Carmack, of Cleveland, Ohio, while talking with a WORLD reporter during a recent week's visit here.
Mr. Carmack is a big political figure in Cleveland, Ohio, where he has popular weight with the Democratic Party. He is manager of the largest State Liquor store in Ohio which is located in Cleveland. There are seventeen persons working in the store.
Away from Birmingham seventeen years, the return-home visitor was concerned over the future of his fellow citizens of his native city. He was befuddled with what seemed to him puny stir in the way of political activity. The reporter insisted that the Negroes of Birmingham were aware of the necessity of all the things he spoke of and was gradually making headway.
"Why don't the people of Birmingham have a Negro-manager liquor store as we do in Cleveland?" inquired the visitor.
"You can single out particular advantages the Negro of Birmingham have over those of Cleveland. If you so choose. That's just one advantage that you have," replied the reporter.
"You get these things through voting. You have to build up a man in politics who can bargain with your franchise rather than permit a bunch of minor leaders to be played against each other with fatal results to the colored voters," said Mr. Carmack.
Mr. Carmack gushes over with politics. He spent most of his time talking on this subject while back in his native city. His store does more business than any other liquor store in Ohio, according to his statement.
With him on his motor visit to the city, were his wife, Mrs. Evelyn Carmack; his nine-year old daughter, Regene; his mother, Mrs. Annie Carmack; and an uncle, Charles Rice.
The Ohioans divided their vacation time in the city between relatives. Mr. and Mrs. Wm. Rice, of Woodlawn, and Mr. and Mrs. Shirley Mason of Enon Ridge.
What sub-type of article is it?
Biography
Historical Event
What themes does it cover?
Social Manners
Moral Virtue
What keywords are associated?
Birmingham Politics
Negro Opportunities
Democratic Party
John Carmack
Cleveland Liquor Store
Political Advice
What entities or persons were involved?
John W. Carmack
Evelyn Carmack
Regene Carmack
Annie Carmack
Charles Rice
Wm. Rice
Shirley Mason
Where did it happen?
Birmingham, Ala.
Story Details
Key Persons
John W. Carmack
Evelyn Carmack
Regene Carmack
Annie Carmack
Charles Rice
Wm. Rice
Shirley Mason
Location
Birmingham, Ala.
Story Details
John W. Carmack, a prominent Black political figure and manager of Cleveland's largest state liquor store, visits Birmingham after 17 years away and advises local Black residents to increase political engagement by aligning with the Democratic Party to access opportunities like a Negro-managed liquor store.