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Editorial
January 26, 1950
Twin City Observer
Minneapolis, Saint Paul, Hennepin County, Ramsey County, Minnesota
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In a January 26, 1950, column, the author excuses brevity due to illness and weather, laments the 81st Congress likely bypassing federal FEPC and civil rights legislation as predicted post-election, urges prompt action on minority issues, defends supporting Republicans despite some opposition, and shares a weekly thought and bookplate quote.
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Thursday, January 26, 1950
Jottings From My Little Blue Book:
If the column seems a little short on newsy bits just blame it on the "flu bug" that bit "yours truly" the latter part of last week and knocked all "the starch" out of us. Perhaps the severe weather conditions should bear some weight of blame, too, as icy roads and extreme cold are not conducive to social and civic activities.
. . . Hate to say, "We told you so," but we did predict that the 81st Congress would find some means to by-pass or defeat the federal FEPC and other civil rights legislation. And made this prediction immediately following the national election.
Not that we're the least bit happy to see the current developments. In fact, we will be happy to "eat our words, with relish" if and when the legislators come to their senses and take definite action on these important measures.
The eyes of the world are watching America, hoping for a quick solution to the minority problem. Let us hope our senators and congressmen won't come through with "too little, too late!" . . . One of our readers recently "took us over the coals" for continuing to support the Republican party when some Republican statesmen seem to be blocking civil rights legislation. Politics is a funny game, far beyond our ken. So, all we can say is, "Belonging to church doesn't make a man a Christian; and, belonging to the party doesn't make a man a good Republican!" . . . Thought for the week:
Any man can be "lucky" if he is willing to study long, work hard, and live right.
Bookplate. - And please return this book. You may think this strange request, but I find that though many of my friends are poor arithmeticians they are nearly good book-keepers. - Sir Walter Scott.
Jottings From My Little Blue Book:
If the column seems a little short on newsy bits just blame it on the "flu bug" that bit "yours truly" the latter part of last week and knocked all "the starch" out of us. Perhaps the severe weather conditions should bear some weight of blame, too, as icy roads and extreme cold are not conducive to social and civic activities.
. . . Hate to say, "We told you so," but we did predict that the 81st Congress would find some means to by-pass or defeat the federal FEPC and other civil rights legislation. And made this prediction immediately following the national election.
Not that we're the least bit happy to see the current developments. In fact, we will be happy to "eat our words, with relish" if and when the legislators come to their senses and take definite action on these important measures.
The eyes of the world are watching America, hoping for a quick solution to the minority problem. Let us hope our senators and congressmen won't come through with "too little, too late!" . . . One of our readers recently "took us over the coals" for continuing to support the Republican party when some Republican statesmen seem to be blocking civil rights legislation. Politics is a funny game, far beyond our ken. So, all we can say is, "Belonging to church doesn't make a man a Christian; and, belonging to the party doesn't make a man a good Republican!" . . . Thought for the week:
Any man can be "lucky" if he is willing to study long, work hard, and live right.
Bookplate. - And please return this book. You may think this strange request, but I find that though many of my friends are poor arithmeticians they are nearly good book-keepers. - Sir Walter Scott.
What sub-type of article is it?
Social Reform
Partisan Politics
What keywords are associated?
Civil Rights
Fepc
81st Congress
Republican Party
Minority Problem
Legislation
What entities or persons were involved?
81st Congress
Republican Party
Senators And Congressmen
Editorial Details
Primary Topic
Support For Federal Fepc And Civil Rights Legislation
Stance / Tone
Supportive Of Civil Rights Action, Critical Of Congressional Delays And Partisan Blocks
Key Figures
81st Congress
Republican Party
Senators And Congressmen
Key Arguments
Predicted 81st Congress Would Bypass Or Defeat Federal Fepc And Civil Rights Legislation Post Election
Unhappy With Developments But Willing To Retract If Legislators Act Decisively
World Watches America For Solution To Minority Problem; Hopes For Timely Action
Defends Supporting Republican Party Despite Some Members Blocking Civil Rights
Party Affiliation Does Not Guarantee Alignment With Party Ideals