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Editorial
June 16, 1961
The Gary American
Gary, Lake County, Indiana
What is this article about?
The editorial endorses the Gary Chamber of Commerce's 'Plan for Progress,' highlighting the new Human Relations Committee to tackle social issues like racial strife and housing discrimination. It calls for unified community effort to foster equality, prosperity, and Gary's growth as a major city hub.
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Gary Chamber Makes "Plan For Progress"
A year from now the Gary Chamber of Commerce will review the success of its "Plan for Progress."
The challenge the chamber has set for itself is of unusual note since in its 1961-62 program it has added the Human Relations Committee. The work of the committee is to improve communication thereby creating a better understanding of social problems in Gary. The committee is to be composed of representative groups throughout Gary.
We have seen the chamber accomplish its goals in many areas. We have seen its members stand up and be counted.
Therefore, we have reason to believe that bigotry, injustice, ugliness is to leave town, for they cannot stand the bright rays of truth's searchlight upon them. Racial strife, and housing problems are hereby served with notice. Gary is coming of age, and her bid for her rightful place among the great cities of tomorrow is not to be hampered by the diseases of the past.
There is Work to be Done. Let's Go to Work! We share the responsibility to make Gary the happy, contented, and prosperous city that the future seems to promise. Our area is expected to attract over three or four times its present population. We are expected to yield more than two billion dollars in annual income to our residents. Gary is shaping up as the hub of a future "Promised Land," and we must not continue to sell ourselves short. The best way to make sure that we as Negroes, help to put Gary's "best foot forward." With a sincere effort on the part of our Chamber of Commerce, each person will have a chance to get a job, use all public facilities without question, and live where he can afford to buy. Gary needs her whole population working hand in hand and completely free of fear and distrust.
Gary can and will become great because we will all work together to help her fulfill her potential. After this, respect is something that must be earned. Its realization is dear.
So, to the Chamber, we give our congratulations. We owe our support, mentally, physically, and spiritually to help Gary turn the wheels of progress.
This we promise. How about you?
A year from now the Gary Chamber of Commerce will review the success of its "Plan for Progress."
The challenge the chamber has set for itself is of unusual note since in its 1961-62 program it has added the Human Relations Committee. The work of the committee is to improve communication thereby creating a better understanding of social problems in Gary. The committee is to be composed of representative groups throughout Gary.
We have seen the chamber accomplish its goals in many areas. We have seen its members stand up and be counted.
Therefore, we have reason to believe that bigotry, injustice, ugliness is to leave town, for they cannot stand the bright rays of truth's searchlight upon them. Racial strife, and housing problems are hereby served with notice. Gary is coming of age, and her bid for her rightful place among the great cities of tomorrow is not to be hampered by the diseases of the past.
There is Work to be Done. Let's Go to Work! We share the responsibility to make Gary the happy, contented, and prosperous city that the future seems to promise. Our area is expected to attract over three or four times its present population. We are expected to yield more than two billion dollars in annual income to our residents. Gary is shaping up as the hub of a future "Promised Land," and we must not continue to sell ourselves short. The best way to make sure that we as Negroes, help to put Gary's "best foot forward." With a sincere effort on the part of our Chamber of Commerce, each person will have a chance to get a job, use all public facilities without question, and live where he can afford to buy. Gary needs her whole population working hand in hand and completely free of fear and distrust.
Gary can and will become great because we will all work together to help her fulfill her potential. After this, respect is something that must be earned. Its realization is dear.
So, to the Chamber, we give our congratulations. We owe our support, mentally, physically, and spiritually to help Gary turn the wheels of progress.
This we promise. How about you?
What sub-type of article is it?
Social Reform
Economic Policy
What keywords are associated?
Gary Chamber Of Commerce
Plan For Progress
Human Relations Committee
Racial Strife
Housing Problems
Social Progress
Economic Growth
Negro Community
City Development
Community Support
What entities or persons were involved?
Gary Chamber Of Commerce
Human Relations Committee
Editorial Details
Primary Topic
Support For Gary Chamber Of Commerce's Plan For Progress
Stance / Tone
Supportive And Optimistic
Key Figures
Gary Chamber Of Commerce
Human Relations Committee
Key Arguments
The Plan For Progress Includes A New Human Relations Committee To Improve Communication And Understanding Of Social Problems In Gary
The Committee Will Be Composed Of Representative Groups Throughout Gary
The Chamber Has A History Of Accomplishing Goals And Members Standing Up For Causes
Racial Strife And Housing Problems Must Be Addressed To Allow Gary To Progress
The Community Shares Responsibility To Make Gary Prosperous, Attracting Population Growth And High Income
Negroes Should Help Put Gary's Best Foot Forward Through Sincere Efforts
Everyone Should Have Access To Jobs, Public Facilities, And Affordable Housing Without Discrimination
Gary Needs Its Whole Population Working Together Free Of Fear And Distrust
The City Will Become Great Through Collective Effort
Support The Chamber Mentally, Physically, And Spiritually To Advance Progress