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Good afternoon from this great historic spot the mall in Central Park when we're not going to bring you harmony in the summer months with the golden band and all the great musical organizations that have kept up the musical tradition here at the mall in Central Park with the most harmonies we're going to talk to you today about the. Other And that of course is the most important harmony of all. The distinguished and beloved New Yorker is under training just previous to the regular order of program and he's told some very funny stories I'm awfully sorry that you were down a little while ago. About a soldier got walking by with a white icing and then he got on the Pullman train and he got to. Sing he said to the waiter reasons why was it he said I get white icing on one place and chocolate icing and another place all he said in Washington as. George Washington and Booker T. Washington. Washington is always a thing. For the emergence of the promised land of the direction of John celebrate bandmaster has been entertaining with a preliminary And in just a few moments we'll have the pleasure. Of interface OK we reminded you all through the week now Mara Manning has been handling the regular order program and she's going to sing The Star-Spangled Banner for us a little later and this morning is just bringing the audience not order and the other party's over an. Opening address just a moment Mr. Chairman of the state. Spangled Banner this morning. It's. East. LA Mr John Iraq. Just a minute they're moving at the out of the latest move for women every concert was a little long. In the let's get this out of the way because. Right. Now. The head. And the. So. As man always being the articulate witness of majesty this day. We gathered here are the witnesses. To the bunk of humanity and brotherhood. Which makes. Killing two other men. Differences of kind of freak or nationality media never mind. 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With a gentleman who will bring greetings from the governor of the state of New York a man who is well known in civic work one who has done a wonderful work along social lines and a leading citizen not only of the city of New York but of the state of New York the honorable Propes vice chairman of the Commission on probation. I'm very glad that I have the privilege to bring the governor's message to you this afternoon proclamation state of New York executive chamber freedom of worship as guaranteed by our Constitution is one of the privileges we cherish most highly as good Americans we talk about it but sometimes people forget that with the right of freedom of worship the solemn duty average spurting differences of belief among our neighbors. We owe them the same profound respect for their view as we expect in return I know only by observing this respect for diverse face Have we been able to build a straight free country of ours and several communities of our states congregations of Catholics Protestants and you get together at regular intervals in fraternal assembly. This is a most encouraging expression of the American spirit and would be even more inspiring if practiced in all communities I did time when freedom of conscience is subject to a world wide attack that is how necessary to support the noble American tradition on sympathy mutual respect and affection for all worshippers and all people of every race creed color and national origin now their fall I shall miss you doing Governor of the state of New York to proclaim October nineteenth nine hundred fifty Jill wasn't the first day in New York State and I urge all the people to join of this movement for the sake of our civilization given under my hand and Privy Seal of the state of the capital in the city of Albany the fourteenth of October in the year of all on one falls and nine hundred and fifty two Thomas E. doing governor of the state of New York before I leave this program I want to say a few words to you this afternoon when I am not the Tribune this morning I saw a statement made by Governor burns in South Carolina he still feels that he is living in the dark ages he wants segregation in the public schools in South Carolina when I read the New York Times I saw the governor town the judge Georges. To the Supreme Court of the United States that if you insist on segregation in the state of Georgia then we're going to turn our public schools over to private citizens and run in the way we wish. I said that the Supreme Court on the United States must act to size that great poll and to preserve the tradition of that caught by enjoying a governor of the state of Georgia from turning over the store for private people on less segregation be practiced in the state but we also have a happy side of the picture when we read the newspapers today we read of the building given by Myron Kellogg to Cornell University for that interfaith be taught and practiced and only a few weeks ago we again wrote the story of that happening in a little town in Sparks Connecticut when a congregation of all white members chosen That's Pastor a negro and all the newspapers sent representatives to sponsor the bill to find out why the four white congregation chose Reverend he got any growers it's passed on and in the words of one of the town standing members he said he's Christian a case why all the fuss. And that's what we must remember when we go through life we're all human beings why all the fuss when we practice and to face thank you. There is a great hue and cry to date for civil rights. All of the candidates for president of the United States. I bring this into their campaign we are fortunate to have lived to date a man who is. Doing something along that line the state of New York was one of the first states to introduce the EFI peace. Legislation the man who will now address to you is the chairman of the commission that enforces that the honorable Edward Edward. Cannon Ross. Reverend clergy. Distinguished guests ladies and gentlemen I am most happy to participate in today's program which brings together people of all groups dedicated to the task of developing mutual respect and understanding and amity regardless of race color or national origin these are the. Things of our great religions the understanding principles which guide our beloved country these goals all based on the dignity and worth of the individual and down by a dog with. The right they are grounded in our American way of life which favors no one group but recognizes that our country is truly a new kind of new things and rich by the contributions of all peoples by their desire to live in freedom and friendship with their fellow human beings. Pleased to join in the. Movement. Because it's to fight with the New York State Commission against discrimination on which it has been my privilege. Since the inception of The New York state law against discrimination. Law was the first of its. States it is based on the legislative finding that this. Woman and places of public accommodation result. And in other areas of human relations. Not only the rights and proper privileges of individuals but endangers the func all the Democratic state itself. Which legislative action was forced by the people of this. One the important amendment to the states Bill of Rights which provides that. Denies the equal protection of the laws of the. Political subdivision are all but more. Because of race color creed or religion. In his civil rights. When this vital addition was incorporated into our organic law the legislature foresaw what specific laws would be needed to carry out this fundamental policy our law against discrimination. Which has since been a model for similar statutes in eight other states and some twenty five municipalities is not an effort to change attitudes through force and sanctions alone indeed governor doing when he submitted the bill creating this law to the legislature stated the problem in this field may not be solved by means of statutory had not been so LOL all of our people must be imbued with the urgency and the will and the understanding to bring co-operation and equality interrelations among our fellow human beings what can be accomplished to accelerate the process of education on understanding by a voluntary action the whole loss of a set forth in the governor's statement is reflected in the provisions of the law and in the policies and procedures of the Commission for example a specific complaints are directed to the attention of the commission the investigating commissioner in charge of the case decides whether or not the alleged discrimination has occurred if he finds that it probably did He is on the mandate of law to use the educational process sees of conference conciliation and persuasion in other words he uses the time honored method of Mara will sue Asian to right the wrong. If his efforts are futile the case is noticed for public hearing before three other comics with his testimony under oath taken from all parties to the complaint if the facts want a finding of discrimination is made in a legal order issued violation of which is subject to the penalties of the law on the other hand if the public hearing results in a fine enough no discrimination took place the case is dismissed I am sure that your big interests to learn that are out of approximately three thousand matters which have been processed by the commission only two public hearings have been held and two. Orders issued in New other of those cases was it necessary to invoke the penalties because of noncompliance using the technique of education coupled with sanctions of a level when needed this law has been an effective contributory factor off to the gradual elimination of job discrimination from the economic life of our state employers labor organizations and employment agencies against whom complaints have been filed have entered into a voluntary agreement to eliminate and prevent discrimination wherever it has been flown to exists they have demonstrated that spirit of understanding and cooperation which is essential to the success of this type of law. The commission has been able to treat alleged instances of discrimination without disrupting the Alton and orderly rule keen of business without Harris meant of employers and without usurping the prerogatives of employers unions or employment agencies effect in July one thousand fifty two the law was amended to extend the commission's enforcement jurisdiction to places of public accommodation resort and amusement it was governor during the stinking when he recommended this amendment that the educational and conciliatory techniques affectively imply applied in employment could be used successfully in the area of public accommodations in addition to its regulatory functions the commission has the equally important task of developing and carrying out an educational program in all fields of human relations its efforts industry spec'd are directed toward the building of goodwill understanding and friendship among the people it is through its educational work in this general field that the commission seeks to bring of all Aymara with climate which will steadily reduce the incidence of discrimination in a church regularly Tory work it investigates alleged overt acts of discrimination which are usually the result of prejudice in its educational work it seeks to reach the close of discrimination prejudice itself as pointed out in the discussion of this law prior to its passage. The most perfect law of this type would be relatively ineffective unless it was sustained by of them not MARL attitude of the people with this in mind the commission designed a dual approach first it created twelve community consuls throughout the state in Westchester County the boroughs of New York City all Dinny Troy Syracuse in central New York Broome County in the southern tier and buffalo in the western part of the state these councils come Fridays of voluntary citizens serving without pay he may be empowered by the Commission to one force terrorists rule community effort or otherwise good will cooperation and conciliation among the groups and elements of the population to study the problems of discrimination in all or in specific fields of fuel in relationship or in specific instances of discrimination and three make recommendations to the Commission for programs of formal and informal education which the commission may recommend to the appropriate state agency. In this latter function for example the councils have worked closely with schools churches labor veteran and other agencies are planning and executing human relations program the Manhattan council working in cooperation with guidance officials in the New York City Board of Education develop programs in the junior and senior high schools the seam of these programs was that regardless of past patterns of discrimination the job the important job prerequisites today are skills character aptitude and interest the point of this type of program is to encourage youngsters to set their goals high and not to be held back because of the fear of possible discrimination that teaches and guidance officials who are sisters in the planning of these programs utilize radio recordings motion pictures exhibit materials provided by the commission before the program was carried out and in-service training course for teachers was a stabbings all the councils of the commission have undertaking the following types of programs foremen training courses in human relations meeting with boards of education and superintendents of schools for the purpose of acquainting them with the commission's facilities school community workshops enjoyment relations bringing together school administrator lawyers teaches and civic leaders for the purpose of developing community wide programs. In addition to organizing citizens councils the commission uses the media of names communication and various forms of the printed word to reach all sections during one thousand nine hundred and fifty one the commission's march of time film and equal change shoulder in eight hundred series was also received. In two hundred showings by schools colleges churches synagogues and other community or group forums after nearly eight years of operation. Can we say that this law has been affected answering that question as objectively as possible I believe it would be fair to say that it has been one of the important factors in eliminating on lawful discrimination and I was also played a part to improve Intergroup relations generally the law is actually an additional message for solving the age old problem of human relations it does not supplant the family school the church or labor and other organizations in this effort but it is it stimulates and supplants them all oh it uses the Paul or of the state where overt acts of discrimination takes place it's Severus are essentially along the lines of developing democratic community education and action. The commission has constantly emphasize that the law is not directed against nor administers for any special group but it is an instrument designing to bring its benefits to all of the people adherents to this policy is not completely eliminated but it has reduced considerably the incidence of discrimination and increased employment opportunities for groups headed to Bard because of their race creed color all our national origin with the continued cooperation. Of all communities the commission will continue to exercise its key role in promoting undertaking and Amadou among the racial religious and nationality groups of the state the men and women who are great place and sacrifice organize interstate movement in cooperated are to be congratulated not only for today's splendid demonstration of certain devotion but also for their selfless efforts throughout the years devoted to the principles of equality which undergirds the federal and the New York State Bill of Rights today's program is an outstanding example of how a good citizen ship can be passionate. May I comment jus for a job well done and wish for you the highest degree of success in your future efforts thank. You have the reading of the Scriptures by the light. And rector of the. Church of Mars. Reverend Father window see Robert. Here begin to the first. Chapter of the pistol of Paul the Apostle to the Clawson says if you then be risen this Christ seek those things which are of. With Christ sit us on the right hand of God. Set your affection on things above not on things on the fog we are dead and your life is priced in dollars when price to ease our life shall appear and then shall you also appear with him in memory mortify it therefore in your members which are upon the. Fornication on. Inordinate affection even concupiscence and covetousness which is idolatry. All things sake the wrong comments on the children off disobedience and to which he also walked some time band you lived in them but no he also put off all things and. Wrong now it's blasphemy. Communication out of your mouth. Why not one to another season that he has put off the Internet and with his deeds and is put on the new man which is renewed in knowledge after the image of him that created him where there is neither Greek nor change circumcision nor on circumcision barbarian then bonding nor free but Christ is all and in all put on Therefore as the elect of God holy and beloved by words of nurses kindness humbleness of mind meekness longsuffering forbearing one another and forgiving one another if any man have a quarrel against any even a surprise to forgive you so also. And above all these things spot on charity which is to pound of perfectness and let the peace of God to rule in your hearts to love it shows for your call and one body and be thankful let the word of price do well and you richly in all wisdom teaching and admonishing one another in songs and hints and spiritual songs singing with grace in your hearts to the law and Whatsoever ye do in word or deed do all in the name of the Lord Jesus giving thanks to God and the father by him here and the last the interface all's well be given by one of our members the honorable Edward McCollum justice of the court of general sessions. Yes the jam and Robert members of the clay aging ladies and gentleman you are all very hearty souls I am sure I just did all fairness coal afternoon for such a long time. And that is every indication that anyone should have eyes to your absolute confidence in the in the face moment I think that I shall recommend to my associates in the end to Face Book meant if they're going to hold us our money is as late as it is now in the yes that's a given as long on the way. I'll do something else about it I'm freezing before we get to the end to face Oh I think I should bring you two examples of modern life and then drive out to our in the mind of each one of you to want we mean by the interface oath and want significance it should be to you on Sunday afternoon last at the Polo Grounds in the city of New York is Ivan and. The cobbler loving Catholic Church she invited members all of all they just groups to come into the Hall of grounds to participate in the Rose Ray Cyrus on of the slogan that the family that phrase together stays together it must have been writing gratifying to God in the Spellman you find between seventy five thousand and one hundred thousand patients and. All of all fate. Of gosh we Catholics do not expect. The members of the other political groups to follow our suggestion as to the Rosary but nevertheless pray I use you well and pray as I hope you're well on the slogan the family that prays together. Stays together so I know if you well I was going to tell other stories but they just told me we only have eight minutes ball and if I take eight minutes you can take me out I'm sure. That's right and for other people well I would be ours but didn't tell you the truth. So if you look kindly rise Oh I'm glad I know you're doing well to get up to the scratch and repeat after me. The interface so I won't discriminate against no man by reason obviously. I won't gain the deal with every man in business and social. And political relations only on the patient is obvious through individual whites I will never tried to indict a whole people by raising up the gun like. I. Have any individual I will let her know long. And no slander against any fact in my conduct I will consecrate myself all by all. And day by day. In fact I thought highest ideal. All the dignity of man you know many qualities in your men fellowship and young men Brotherhood you may be seated thank you very much. They know the number by the Brooklyn post-office. The. Way the. The. Way the the the. Phone. The. The the phone the the the the the. Phone. The. The phone the the the end of the. Phone. The. Phone. The steel the. Hundred. The. Phone. The. Phone. The. The. Phone. For this glorious day we are most thankful and join in the benediction with God knows Spelman secretary of education and personal representative The Right Reverend Edward J. Woww us and Almighty God. It is the creator of the world gave to each man his existence and sustains his life and I Timothy where for you are the father of each a private and attentive father but all the more you are father because you have made us do your own image and likeness with an intellect to think to reason and to judge with the world it is free like yours free even to turn against you just have you made all many well by their divine origin and by their basic and down and finally conferred of a spiritual soul with the twofold gift of intellect and free will at the same time you have further blessed man by making them different from one another through your distribution of talents apportioning these talents wise me so that not all are possessed by one but so that each has his shaft and thus becomes a blessing to his neighbor by supplementing for what his neighbor lacks just basically are all men a blessing to one another and the necessity ran fast for that are fixed attitude towards our neighbor will be one of reverence for his worth and consequently one of good will and helpfulness for his role fair so that we will rejoice in his happiness and be distressed by his misfortune Grant Almighty God and that we may love our neighbor and help him to avail himself of the opportunities that your provision of natural resources and personal times has made common to all AMAH. The facilities of your city station has brought to the a benediction at the interface rally at the mall in Central Park by the representative of Cardinal Spellman The Right Reverend Edward J. waters in this we had the privilege of bringing you this interesting program here today at which Mr Johnnie Ross chairman of interface they acted as chairman and introduce the program that is all from the mall in Central Park up here and what.