Thank you for visiting SNEWPapers!
Sign up free
Story
May 10, 1944
The Northwest Enterprise
Seattle, King County, Washington
What is this article about?
James W. Ford keynotes Communist convention at Moose Temple, discussing war, economics, and urging Negro labor union ties; praised for racial unity; $2,599 raised. (148 characters)
Clipping
OCR Quality
95%
Excellent
Full Text
Ford Keynotes Communist Convention
By J. A. (JACK) JOHNSON
James W. Ford, National Vice Chairman of the Communist Party U. S. A., and former candidate for Vice President of the United States on the Communist ticket addressed a large and enthusiastic audience at the Moose Temple Saturday night.
Many Negroes who are not Communists, but who feel that any Negro who can win a United States Vice Presidential nomination on any man's ticket in this land of discrimination were on hand out of respect to Mr. Ford and the ideals for which he stands.
While Mr. Ford's political views, like those of all the rest of us are controversial, his summation of the progress of the war, of domestic and world economics, and post war planning necessities are sound. Mr. Ford urged Negroes to continue to affiliate themselves with labor unions, pointing out that during World War One, we have increased from a mere handful to more than seven hundred and fifty thousand today.
Mr. Carl Reeve, Administrative Secretary of the Northwest District Communist Party, speaking on the Communist Party and National Unity in an address preceding Mr. Ford, paid Mr. Ford a fine compliment, by pointing him out as a symbol of imperishable unity between Negroes and whites as far as the Communist Party is concerned. Mr. Ford's address preceeded the opening of the Northwest District Communist Convention, Sunday, May 7. A collection of $2,599.35 was raised by volunteer subscription in about 30 minutes, which isn't exactly hay, and which likewise reflects sincerity of purpose on the part of those who are interested in the party progress.
By J. A. (JACK) JOHNSON
James W. Ford, National Vice Chairman of the Communist Party U. S. A., and former candidate for Vice President of the United States on the Communist ticket addressed a large and enthusiastic audience at the Moose Temple Saturday night.
Many Negroes who are not Communists, but who feel that any Negro who can win a United States Vice Presidential nomination on any man's ticket in this land of discrimination were on hand out of respect to Mr. Ford and the ideals for which he stands.
While Mr. Ford's political views, like those of all the rest of us are controversial, his summation of the progress of the war, of domestic and world economics, and post war planning necessities are sound. Mr. Ford urged Negroes to continue to affiliate themselves with labor unions, pointing out that during World War One, we have increased from a mere handful to more than seven hundred and fifty thousand today.
Mr. Carl Reeve, Administrative Secretary of the Northwest District Communist Party, speaking on the Communist Party and National Unity in an address preceding Mr. Ford, paid Mr. Ford a fine compliment, by pointing him out as a symbol of imperishable unity between Negroes and whites as far as the Communist Party is concerned. Mr. Ford's address preceeded the opening of the Northwest District Communist Convention, Sunday, May 7. A collection of $2,599.35 was raised by volunteer subscription in about 30 minutes, which isn't exactly hay, and which likewise reflects sincerity of purpose on the part of those who are interested in the party progress.
What sub-type of article is it?
Historical Event
What themes does it cover?
Social Manners
Justice
Triumph
What keywords are associated?
Communist Convention
James W Ford
Racial Unity
Labor Unions
War Progress
What entities or persons were involved?
James W. Ford
J. A. (Jack) Johnson
Carl Reeve
Where did it happen?
Moose Temple, Northwest District
Story Details
Key Persons
James W. Ford
J. A. (Jack) Johnson
Carl Reeve
Location
Moose Temple, Northwest District
Event Date
Saturday Night Preceding Sunday, May 7
Story Details
James W. Ford, Communist Party vice chairman and former VP candidate, addresses audience at Moose Temple on war progress, economics, post-war planning, and urges Negro union affiliation. Carl Reeve praises Ford as symbol of racial unity. Convention opens next day; $2,599.35 raised by subscription.