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THE VOICE...FEBRUARY 15, 1971...PAGE 9 THE RUSSIANS ARE COMING By JAMES M. WATERS Does the above title rings a bell? Well, at any rate, the American Government has for many years indoctrinated its people to a point where the mere mentioning of Rus sia would bring about a state of fear and mysterious bewilderment. People were taught that there is no “good” in Russia, and that her government is evil. Only the unpleasant superficilialities of Russian government, frequently called the Soviet Union, were displayed by American salesmen of capitalism. America was hav ing such a ”swell”time picking at Russia that she accidentally forgot to teach of her own inhuman and immoral acts on various ethnic groups, blacks in particular. How ever, I am not implying that Russia is a country with a “boy scout” mentality, and behavior. Russia and America have constantly ar gued back and forth across the globe over various economic and political concerns; this arguing evolved from the “cold war”, which had its origin back in the 1940’s under Harry Truman’s administration. These two opponents are always eager to divide the world between them. At their luncheons, the greedy hosts have repeat edly forgotten to invite Africa, although the richest and one of the most highly popu lated “guests” that exists. The dark and ignored continent, Africa, has very little or no voice in world poli tics, except as a “floormat” for European countries. Until lately. South America seemed to have had no effect in world politics. Due to their large-scale kidnap ping innovations, they are now noticed by the eyes of the world. I believe that the United States and Russia have somehow perceived something wrong. They seem to think that they can simply split up the world, rule it, and justify it with their political and social philosophies while “un derdeveloped” countries stand on the side lines and watch them fight. Underdeveloped countries, as so defined by “developed” countries, are those in which the GNP is very low; countries that have no space program and have a high rate of illiteracy. In other words, they are not technologically advanced. Now, the role of the U.S. and Russia is to help these poor little ole’ countries, but with said stipula tions. The attitudes of the two main na tions are ones of this nature: Russia said to a poor country, “If you buy my program, I will help you get on your feet,” and the U.S. said, “If you pay back triple the amount I lend you this time, the next time, I will give you a discount.” When it comes to world politics, the U.S. and Russia have a vantage point over all other countries, and that point is PO WER. They are the two most powerful coun tries in the universe, and who constantly “bluff” each other. They both threaten each other with nuclear power, but they both fear each other. Now, if these two children should ever stop playing and actually begin initiating the political impli cations behind their bluffs, then there will be a certain possibility of world destruc tion. The most startling thing about the above mentioned fact is it could happen without any consultation with the so-called underdeveloped countries, which include the black areas in America. It would not be fair to omit the fact that America and Russia have been discussing the problem. For instance, they have been meeting quite often at Helsinki to con verse about the Strategic Arms Limita tion Talks (SALT). Herbert F. York, Pen tagon researcher and engineer, has written in LIFE magazine, “During the last 25 years in the U.S. and the Soviet Union have spent hundreds of billions of dollars and rubles on the systematic development of more and more sophisticated andpower ful arms, ” which is definitely no coi^o- lation. It just helps one understand a little more about “developed” countries’spend ing habits. Though we do not see eye-to-eye, some acts of the operators of the Russian politi cal machine have made my heart humble toward them. In the United States’ andRus- sia’s game of checkers, Russia has made some very warm moves in regard to black people. As we know, the American Jews highly resented the hostile treatment that their brothers, the Russian Jews, were receiv ing from the Russian leaders. Thus, they organized and demanded the U. S. Govern ment to ask and tell the Russian govern ment to put an end to that treatment. In return, the Russian government gave the U.S. Government a telling blow by asking for Sister Angela Davis’ amnesty! Let us bear in mind that if the two “top-dogs” do not very quickly come to some mutual agreement of how the order of the universe should be, then America may need another Paul Revere to make a public announcement. Contrary to his for mer mode of transportation, he may be riding in a jeep and yelling, “The Rus sians are coming.” Equality for mankind B> NORMA L. GENTRY Dr. King and his dream is far from being forgotten today, even though he has been from our midst for almost three years. To me Dr. King was not only a ser vant of man but also a true servant of God. He didn’t push God aside in any of his en deavors; instead, he chose him to be his constant companion. He believed in equality for all men re gardless of race, creed, or color. Dr. King was a promoter of peace. He strug gled day in and day out to better those who seemed less fortunate. No matter how fruitless his attempts seemed, not once did he give up. He was a fighter to the end. On the very day that he was felled by an assassin’s bullet in Memphis Ten nessee, he was assisting city garbage collectors on strike for higher wages. If someone were to ask me today, who do I think is the greatest man that has been born in America? I would be forced to answer Dr. Martin Luther King. I think Dr. King was a man who saw a man as a man, not by the color of his skin. He saw no reason why some people should have all the comforts of life while others barely survived. He fought to change that, and in many instances, he succeeded. Of course Dr. King met a great deal of opposition, not only from the Whites but Blacks as well. Black militants opposed him, but I learned through the works and accomplishments of Dr. King that, through non-violence, much more can be accomp lished sometimes than through violet at tempts. I don’t know of any oliier man who had any kind of convictions and believed in them unto the bitter end as Dr. King did. He wasn’t just a man of words; he was also a man of action. Martin Luther King had a dream that all men should be free, but today, that dream is still not a reality. His people are still suffering from inadequate housing, jobs, etc. Will Martin Luther King’s dream ever be realized fully? No, I don’t think so, be cause the black man is afraid to really fight for what he knows is right. He loves life too much. Dr. King, I am sure, loved his life just as I do mine, but he loved mankind better, so he denied his own life for the betterment of men everywhere. He knew that biased America would take him away someday so each day that he lived was just a gamble. He did what he saw had to be done. He faced guns, bombs, dogs, firehose with only a small degree of fear. He believed strongly in what he was doing. To me, the world has not only lost a good leader but a man of wisdom, in sight and determination. TO THE DAR There is a joker in the street loving one brother and killing another. This has been going much too long. I like him, he hates me. You know me notandhateme not, but if I like him, I do not want to show love for you. The time for love for our people is now! For self-hate has kept us apart far too long. Self-hate will be the key to self-genocide. We must, they must, you must, he must, and I must take self-love as our main objective. For there Britannica presents set of works Portia Mills, special news and feature writer, accepts the set of Encyclopedia Britannicas from Harry Kirkman, a representative of the firm. On January 22, Encyclopaedia Britannica presented the Study Center with an ex clusive Heirloom edition of this great work. Mr. Clark H. Kirkman, district marketing manager of Britannica, presented the books to Fayetteville State. As he put, “Britan nica felt that State could use the books and we would like to make known our new policies involving college students.” Britannica has instituted a new “Student Co-operative Program” for all college juniors, seniors, veterans, and married students. They are entitled to receive En cyclopaedia Britannica, a valuable library research service (whereas students would receive up to 100 research reports on al most any subject), and other helpful pub lications. The entire program is available at a sizeable discount and at a very low rate students can afford. The best part of the program Is that Britannica wants students to handle the entire program. They want students who would be interested in representing them to market the program on campus. It would supply them with a supplementary income during the school year and the possibility of profitable summer jobs. Students would receive valuable sales training now and the offer of sales-marketing position upon graduation. An insert is being carried in today’s pa per explaining more about Britannica’s Student Program. We would urge you to read it and return the card to find out more about the program. If you would be interested in represent ing Encyclopaedia Britannica, leave your name, address, telephone number, and how many hours a week you could represent them with Mr. Cox at the student publica tions office or Mr. Yarborough at the place ment office. Miss Mills, aided by Pauline Jones, places set in the University Study Cen ter as a gift from THE VOICE. ER PEOPLE is a man waiting to attack like the poi sonous cobra upon those who would defy his will. As long as the joker and the man remain we shall sleep with the feeling of uncertainty. But most dangerous is to sleep within your own killer. “Respect for the Steeple Power to the People” Wilfong
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