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Editorial
January 27, 1951
The Dayton Citizen
Dayton, Montgomery County, Ohio
What is this article about?
Editorial discusses Republican Senators' bill for a Fair Employment Practice Commission amid Truman's hints at executive action, critiques political motivations, and advocates for equal rights regardless of race, religion, or ancestry, not tied to war or politics.
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FACING THE FACTS
Twelve Republican Senators have introduced a bill to set up a Fair Employment Practice Commission like the one blocked by Southern Democrats in the past. This bill was offered perhaps by the Republicans who know that President Truman had hinted that he may create such a commission by executive action as Roosevelt did in World War II. President Truman further adds he will take this action when the proper time comes.
It could be that the Republicans have made their bid for civil rights thinking they could split the Democrats into anti-FEPC "States Rights Democrats" which would cut down the Democrats' slim majority on other bills. Certainly it would be a blessing to the Negro to be given fair treatment in the field of employment, regardless of what might have motivated the change.
However, the Negro must wonder just what the President means as President of all America, when he says he will uphold the American precept as far as the Negro and other minorities are concerned at the proper time. It should be plain to both parties, that the right to live, work, play and enjoy all privileges equally should not be predicated on skin color, religion and ancestry.
Neither should American opportunities be given on the basis of war conditions or political expediency.
Twelve Republican Senators have introduced a bill to set up a Fair Employment Practice Commission like the one blocked by Southern Democrats in the past. This bill was offered perhaps by the Republicans who know that President Truman had hinted that he may create such a commission by executive action as Roosevelt did in World War II. President Truman further adds he will take this action when the proper time comes.
It could be that the Republicans have made their bid for civil rights thinking they could split the Democrats into anti-FEPC "States Rights Democrats" which would cut down the Democrats' slim majority on other bills. Certainly it would be a blessing to the Negro to be given fair treatment in the field of employment, regardless of what might have motivated the change.
However, the Negro must wonder just what the President means as President of all America, when he says he will uphold the American precept as far as the Negro and other minorities are concerned at the proper time. It should be plain to both parties, that the right to live, work, play and enjoy all privileges equally should not be predicated on skin color, religion and ancestry.
Neither should American opportunities be given on the basis of war conditions or political expediency.
What sub-type of article is it?
Social Reform
Partisan Politics
What keywords are associated?
Fair Employment
Civil Rights
Fepc
Racial Equality
Partisan Strategy
What entities or persons were involved?
Republican Senators
President Truman
Southern Democrats
Roosevelt
Negro
Editorial Details
Primary Topic
Fair Employment Practice Commission And Civil Rights
Stance / Tone
Advocacy For Equal Employment And Rights
Key Figures
Republican Senators
President Truman
Southern Democrats
Roosevelt
Negro
Key Arguments
Republicans Introduce Fepc Bill To Counter Democratic Majority
Truman Hints At Executive Creation Of Fepc Like Roosevelt In Wwii
Fepc Would Bless Negro With Fair Employment Treatment
Rights To Live, Work, Play Equally Not Based On Skin Color, Religion, Ancestry
Opportunities Should Not Depend On War Conditions Or Political Expediency