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pgritoripvisnORONICLE

--to the readers
of
"The Jewish Chronicle"

This statement is written by a Jew. It is paid for by
Jews. It is addressed to the Jews of Detroit.
Jews, as such, have never taken part in politics. This
election is no exception to the rule.
Jews are active in support of all three candidates for
the Mayoralty. Even "Charlie" Bowles is not without
his Jewish sponsors.
Certain facts, however, of special interest to our peo-
ple, merit consideration at this time. It is the purpose of
this statement to present them.

As the election campaign nears its
close certain facts stand out in bolct
relief.

It is plain that the Ku Klux Klan
is seeking control of the City govern-
ment. It is plain that Charles Bowles
is the Klan candidate. It is plain that
a vote for Bowles will be a vote for
the Klan.

As Jews we have much to fear
from Klan supremacy. As citizens
we shudder to think of the blot that
such power would bring upon our
City. To seasoned observers, cer-
tain features of this campaign are
very clear. One of them is the way
that Charles Bowles has "walked
away" from Joseph A. Martin since
the Primary Election.

IN OUR OPINION THE ELEC-
TION LIES BETWEEN JOHN W.
SMITH AND CHARLES BOWLES.
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We believe that a vote for M ar tin
a vote for Bowles. Therefore, we
strongly urge the election of John W.
Smith as Mayor of Detroit.

But there are other reasons why
we favor Mr. Smith. His strength

does not lie alone in his antagonism
to the Klan. Judged strictly upon
his own merits, we believe him to be
the best available candidate. His
record, at all times, has been one of
efficiency, integrity and loyalty.

Laying aside all political consider-
ations, the fact remains that John W.
Smith has made g ood in every post
that he has filled. Particularly is
this true of his work as Politmaster
of Detroit, where he won the com-
mendation of the Postmaster-Gen-
eral as "the most efficient postmaster
in America."

As Jews we have a particular in-
terest in the candidacy of Mr. Smith.
His work for tolerance and justice
merits the lasting gratitude of our
people.
He was one of the two senators
who voted against reconsideration of
+h. WAah Libel Bill after that meas-
ure had been passed by the State
Senate.
As Senator he checked the effort
to cut through the Jewish Cemetery
out Woodward Avenue.

He introduced the bill which made
possible the establishment of the
Wayne County Home for the Feeble
Minded, urged by the United Jewish
Charities.
There has never been a whisper of
discrimination or prejudice leveled
at John W. Smith. Those who know
him vouch for his sense of justice and
fair play.
A religious issue has crept into the
campaign. Basically, it is an anti-
Catholic rather than an anti-Jewish
one. It has been thrust into the cam-
paign with malice and delibera-
tion. Broadminded Protestants have
fought with Catholics and Jews to
defeat it. There is a sure way in
which this can be done. It lies in the
election of John W. Smith.
We urge all Jews to do their part
to throw the religious issue out of De-
troit politics for all time to come.
There are two things that you can do
lp
help achieve this result.
to he
First: Vote for John W. Smith for
Mayor.
Second: Vote "No" on the School
Amendment.

John W. Smith

will be a

Mayor for ALL the People'

This Advertisement Inserted by a
Group of Mr. Smith's Jewish Friends

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