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2A THE CAROLINA TIMES {SATURDAY, APRIL 11, 1970 Men, Not Women Are To Blame A Labor Department man has re portedly published a report labeling women collectively as the cause of all the problems of mankind.. Such blatant ignorance is hardly worth mentioning if it were not for the fact that many men of his ilk ap plaud such silliness. The facts are that men are to blame for all the problems they are faced with in this world, especially the problems they are having with wom en. Women did not undermine men; men abdicated to women. A brief peek into history proves this. From the very beginning man was assigned the position of top govern ing authority on the earth. Woman, as his assistant, was naturally subor dinate to her husband. But what hap pened? Following her being deceived by a fast-talking traveling salesman, Eve brought the dangerous product to Adam. And Adam voluntarily gave in. Eve was deceived according to the Bible, but Adam was not? (I Tim. 2:14). Who, then, is to blame? They refer to Helen, the wife of Menelaus of Sparta, as having the face that launched a thousand ships. But did Helen actually start the Tro Open The Doors Earlier So far each of the steps in the much talked about long range plan of the city government aimed, they say at development of Durham has met with a lot of criticism from the Black community. Some of the criti cism. we admit, has been nothing more than refusal to change, and yet some has been very well founded, and deserving of consideration. Hard ly ever though is this done because by the time the plan is shown to the public, the wheels of "progress" are moving right along. We feel the entire Durham com munity could be served by a less closed mouthed attitude from our government. That is, why not show various steps of the long-range plan months before work starts on it? Why not toss it out for the commu nity to look at, consider, attack even, but most important to get use to? If the plan is as good as the city claims, then no harm can come from exposing it to investigation early. N. C. Negro Political Interest Dragging The apparent lack of interest among Negro citizens, and especially Negro voters of North Carolina in the off-year primary to be held May 2, should be disturbing if not dis tressing to those concerned about the future of the race in this coun try. Add to the above the general lack of Negro candidates for the various public offices that will be at stake, from that of legislative offices down to town constable in many of the cities and counties of the state, and you have some conception as to the sad state of affairs of North Carolina Negroes from a political standpoint. Here in Durham where the race has the questionable reputation of having achieved so greatly in busi ness, the primary of May 2 will find only one Negro as a candidate for I FACTS A T°H u I NEGRO "4S L MHUTH i. BROWN W AT THE fill jC If doctor' i* % • jr JS BUT mS REFUSED ON ACCOUNT JBJ INGTON HE PERSISTED UNTIL \ 1 €ast bronze head oA G & ca rm ISTENCE &NIN Tml CARVINGS OF TUSKS J Rfflr W6#y-TVPE, BLACK MAN. .Qp ELE PHANTS EQUAL J® fffl • "WB best in Chinese W AND JAPANESE ART. W ANDOft6(NATORSOF UVIL- MUCH OF THIS ART [ZADON. 7HCIR DRAWINGS WAS DESTROYED IN THE WAR WITH THE ® RmSH ,N 1897 ON ROCKS FROM fURORE CA*AS/A/A L /a/ THE 10 SOUTH AFRICA HAVE MfttnSM MUseoM) NCW WEN SURPAS6EP. jan War? No. Men did? It was Paris, an emmissary from Troy who be trayed the equitte of the day by se ducing his host's wife and running off with her. It was her husband who sacrificed the lives of many for the life of one unfaithful woman Who caused it? Even today, the trend continues. Men have transformed themselves into weak, spineless little nothings, ruled over by domineering women. Many of the problems of this world can be traced to man's refusal to face and carry out his responsibilities to rule. Women are leaving the homes in droves, farming out children to day care centers, and refusing to ful fill the role of wife and mother. Why? All because men have allowed this by their own ineptitude at hand ling these affairs of running the home. Men might not want to admit it, but their refusal to wear the pants and exert authority in this world is a direct trangression of an all en compassing edict from God. For He said: "... have dominion over . . . every living thing that moves upon the earth." Much good, however, could result. There are many intelligence forces in the Black community who are able to make good decisions about this development plan, particularly when it affects their everyday lives. Given a chance, they will offer some good points to it and more than like agree with most of it. But when overlooked, these same forces are able to get together a lot of resis-, tance to any attempt by the city to change the face of our community. This only leads to trouble because then both sides get stubborn. It would definitely be a step in the right direction if the city govern ment would immediately start using the open door policy so to speak. Let us in on our destinies at the plan ning stage. Now is the time for the city to show whether it serves the interests of its people, or the awe some power and interests of the al mighty dollar. public office, Asa T. Spaulding, for re-election to the Board of County Commissioners. Certainly if the Ne groes of Durham are the great busi ness leaders they claim to be they will sooner or later awaken to the realization that they will need the power of the ballot as well as the power of the dollar. The Carolina Times hopes and prays that the primary of May 2 will find a greater interest among Negro voters and citizens than is presently in evidence. Certainly Asa Spauld ing deserves the enthusiastic support of all worthwhile voters of both races of Durham and we urge that leaders in all areas begin now to prepare to vote in the May 2 primary and the General Election that will follow in November. Don't Become A "Missing" THIS CENSUS IS IMPORTANT TO US. BLACK FAMILIES SHOULD / >£ make an effort to complete /; # ■ ■ryj/vfflm?' THE CENSUS FORMS AS SOON AS > ,/f ■ ■£■SSjSmW&ffi / r . POSSIBLE AND SEE THAT OTHEQ /,A gf/> A ■' ■' « : ?' - —X j FAMILIES DO THE SAME. THIS WILL / $ //* HELP US TO KNOW HOW MANY ';?£ /• BLACK PEOPLE WE HAVE IN THIS ;■// / // / V COUNTRY. THEN BLACK PEOPLE / ' / / WILL KNOW THEIR STRENGTH V. 7 H Wf/?£ TOLD THAT THE GOVERN- w ' MEHT MISSED TWO MILLION yflM'('K '•V BLACK PEOPLE IN THEI96O ~fJ yfe| Q The Vie &Jf Front Here WSmStwi MILTON JORDAN Times Staff Writer , This week, in taking first things first, it is appropriate to answer the five questions put before our readers last week in regards to marriage. Let me note first, however, that I am sure many of you will not agree with some of the answers and I offer but one caution: remem ber, truth is not subject to either circumstances or accep tance. The first question was "who or what is the originator of marriage?" Marriage though totally a physically institution is divinely inspired and was created, authored and origi nated by God. The second question was: "is marriage a 50-50 proposition?" No it isn't. The fifty-fifty fallacy says that ideally each partner should meet the other one halfway. But for such a situa tion to work there must be a neutral third party included to judge the midway point. It is obvious that there will be times that the husband feels he is doing his part if not more whereas the wife, on the other hand, feels he is being derelict in his duty and she is having to do it all. This is where marital breakdowns have their beginnings. Marriage is more basically a 100-100 proposition if we must assign it a numerical designation. This situation will And each member of the marri age team giving their all-100% all the time to the other half of the team. The third ques tion was: who is the top autho rity in this home?" The hus band is chief executive of the home government and as such should exercise the authority invested in him. Sadly to say, however, many homes today have a topsy-turvy governmen tal system. The fourth question was: "can marriage be out lawed?" Despite the rumblings of so-called experts in the field, marriage is here to stay. It can no more be outlawed than can the law of gravity or inertia. It is just as binding as any of the physical, chemical laws of the universe. The fifth question was: "is divorce a solution to otherwise insoluble problems." Decidely not! In the first place, there is no such thing as an insoluble problem. The very existence of a pro blem proves the existence of a companion solution because everything has its opposite. Secondly, divorce is nothing more than a public admission of failure. There are the answers. Most if not all of these questions will be expanded upon in much more detail later in this series. But I daresay that what has been indicated thus far is that most people do not know what they think they do about marriage. It is easily evident that a majority of couples who marry do not know what they think they do about it. Read the divorce statistics. But the basic question we are con cerned with here now is being prepared for marriage. In es sence being prepared for marri age is knowing what it is, knowing the responsibilities of it and being capable of facing and discharging them. Being prepared for marriage is either knowing the answers, or knowing to what source to look for the answers. Consider the hypothetical situation mentioned last week whereas the husband came home late after the wife had toiled all day preparing a spe cial dinner. Naturally, she is angry, and as he trudged through the door she wails: "Where in the world have you been? I've had dinner ready since 5:30 and here you are showing up at 8:00 Don't you know how to keep your word? You promised me you would be home on time to day." "As she pauses to catch hear breath, the husband usually SUNDAY SCHOOL LESSON For April 12, 1970 THE CHURCH'S LIFE AS WITNESS Scripture: Acts 2:43-47; 4:13-22 43. And fear came upon every soul: and many wonders and signs were done by the apostles. 44. And all that believed were together, and had all things com mon; 45. And sold their possessions and goods, and parted them to all men, as every man had need. 46. And they, continuing daily with one accord in the temple, and breaking bread from house to house, did eat their meat with gladness and singleness of heart. 47. Praising God, and having favour with all the people. And the Lord added to the church daily such as should be saved. 13. Now when they saw the boldness of Peter and John, and perceived that they were un learned and ignorant men, they marvelled; and they took knowl edge of them, that they had been with Jesus. 14. And beholding the man which was healed standing with them, they could say nothing against it. 15. But when they .had com manded them to go aside out gsssß&sat Published every Saturday at Durham, N.C. by United Publishers, Inc. L. E. AUSTIN, Publisher-Editor CLARENCE BONN KITE „ Business Manager J. ELWOOD CARTER Advertising Manager Second Class Postage Paid at Durham, N. C. 27702 SUBSCRIPTION RATES $9.00 per year plus (15c tax in N.C.) anywhere in the U.S., and Canada and to servicemen Overseas; Foreign, $7 50 per year, Single copy 20c Principal Office Located at 436 E. Pettigrew Street, Durham, North Carolina 27702 • mumbles some lame excuse like well, "I uh, stopped off with some of the fellows to have a beer and uh forgot the time." "Well, couldnt you call?" "I forgot to," he continues to mumble, but slowly getting angry now. So as she con tinues to vent her hurt feelings, his anger swells and usually the end result of this is a knockdown dragout fight. This can be avoided merely by the husband taking charge initially. Without getting angry, he should simply admit that he was wrong by not calling and tell his wife that her railing and yelling will not make any dif ference at this point and also show her that she is in viola tion of her marital vows by doing so. And if nothing wise, take her out to dinner. Basically, the entire thing boils down to taking charge. The husband should be the ruler of his home, not a tyrrant now, but a wise, benelvolent ruler. Next week When is a Woman Prepared? of the council, they conferred among themselves. i 16. Saying, What shall we do to these men? for that indeed a a notable miracle hath been done by them is manifest to all them that dwell in Jerusalem; and we cannot deny it. 17. But that it spread no fur ther among the people, let us straitly threaten them, that they speak henceforth to no man in this name. 18. And they called them, and commanded them not to speak at all nor teach in the name of Jesus. 19. But Peter and John an swered and said unto them, Whether it be right in the sight of God to hearken unto you more than unto God, judge ye. 20. For we cannot but speak the things which we have seen and heard. 21. So when they had further threatened them, they let them go, finding nothing how they might punish them, because of the people: for all men glorified God for that which was done. 22. For the man was above forty years old, on whom this miracle of healing was shewed. 'HOW TO LIVE FIAR" "A FATHER AND HIS HOME" ' ■ By REV. B. A. MACK The just man walketh in his integrity; his children are blessed after him. Proverbs 20:7 A father and his son walked into a cafe and seated them selves at one of the tables. In a few moments the waitress came and asked for their order. She looked at the boy, and he said shyly: I will take what my Dad takes. No father may forget that this is how it is with sons. They become what their fathers are. A few weeks ago I wrote an article on two things no home should have; a son who acts like a fool, and a wife who constantly nags. But a father sometimes brings more grief and trouble upon his WHITNEY M. YOUNG Police And » Tfoe police are a favorite target for black complaints of unfair treatment, and that's because all too many police men abuse tlheir authority and show their prejudices in black communities. But cries of "pig" or other epithets aren't going to change this kind of behavior. They only make it worse. Call a man a pig and he'll act like one. We have enough polarization and bitterness in our society without adding to it. Change in unjust behavior by policemen can only come about through firm leadership that respects the legitimate needs of the black community. During a recent visit to Philadelphia, I was impressed by the way ajt least one police department is conscious of black interests. One of the big problems is that there aren't enough black police officers, and I saw much progress made on that count during my visit. The department conducts a vigorous recruitment cam paign. Leaflets showing a team of black and white patrol men on the cover are'distributed- Ads, announcements, and recruiting brochures go to central l places In the black ghetto and black schools. They even send a Recruitmobile around, giving walk-in tests at all hours of the day and night to prospective recruits. Investigators Integrated All patrol and investigative teams are integrated, blacks and whites are matched in pairs whenever possible. Twenty-two Police Community Workshops operate with citizen co-chairmen and civilian steering committees. This 1 kind of police-citizen exchange is basic to having police provide qrime-prevention services to the community; without it, the man in uniform is alienated from the people he's supposed to be protecting. I was most impressed by what they call "radio quips." really little commercials broadcast over the police radio. Sitting in a patrol car, I heard the usual crackling announce ments of a robbery here or a fire somewhere else. Then, I suddendly heard "Use your head, not your gun." And: "Your gun is a police tool to be used only within legal limitations." , When so many police departments are ignorant of the need to keep from being trigger-happy, it was impressive to hear Philadelphia's police radio warning: "The use of your gun is always a matter of life or death only justified by a life and death situation." "A stolen auto is not a heinous crime. Do not use your gun, use your radio " Policemen Often Arrogant And when so many people, especially blaok people rightly complain that policemen are often arrogant, it was impressive to hear the police radio say: "Treat all citizens the same way you would want your self and your family treated." "The thinking policeman makes friends for himself and the Department on all his assignments. Respond quickly, be concerned, and leave friendly." These messages are broadcast every 15 minutes, and oan't help but reinforce among policemen the idea that their chiefs insist on fair play for all. Philadelphia's is a tough department and vigorous in enforcement. It's far from perfect, and, as in any other city, there ii some mistrust ibetween the men in blue and the ghetto. But that mistrust will never be breached unless a vigo rous effort is mounted, like that I saw in Philadelphia, to build bridges of good faith and understanding between the man on the beat and the people he serves. home by one careless act than can be lived down in a decade. Our verse speaks of a man being a blessing to his home, thats the grand possibility when a man lives in Christ, and by the power of Christ wins over his temptations and lives a godly life. Its a tremendous responsi bility to be a father and hus band. When a man marries, he takes a girl our of her father's care and makes himself her master, in a sense. He owes her a godly home. If he loves her he will do evervthine he can to make her home a foretaste of heaven. The word of God is a wonderful help in this. It takes more than human wis dom to keep a home godly.
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