America,' ,eivish Periodical ea& Friday, September 27, 1946 1 CLIFTON AVENUE - CINCINNATI 20, 01110 DETROIT JEWISH CHRONICLE and The Legal Chronicle Calvin Coolidge College Confers Degree on Publisher of Advocate RECIPIENTS OF DEGREES—Maj. Catherine E. Falvey (left) of the WAC, who served on the legal staff at the Nuremberg trials, and Dr. Vexander Brin (right), Publisher of the Boston Jewish Advocate, who were awarded degrees by President A. Chesley York (center) at commencement exercises of Calvin Coolidge College. BOSTON, Mass. ((Special Dis- "Alexander Brin — Editor, patch) — The degree Litt. D. Publisher, Educator, Author, (Doctor of Letters), the highest honor within the gift of Calvin Coolidge College of Liberal Arts, was awarded to Dr. Alexander Brin, editor and publisher of The Boston Jewish Advocate and senior member of the Massa- chusetts Advisory Board of Edu- cation, at commencement exor- cises held in Boston on June 5, 1946. The degree was conferred In the presence of a representa- tive gathering of educators, civic and religious leaders of all races and creeds, attending the 35th annual commencement exercises of Portia Law School, Calvin Coolidge College and Calvin Coolidge Law School. Dr. Brin also delivered the commencement a d d r e s s, his theme being "Education: Yester- day, Today and Tomorrow." The citation to Dr. Brin, read by Dean A. Chesley York, follows: Humanist, for nearly three de- cades the guiding light of a great and influential newspaper dedi- cated to the promotion of friend- ship and better understanding between peoples of all racial, re- ligious, and political groups; in- terpreter and exemplar of the highest ideals of true American citizenship, who by his pen, voice and eminent public service in many fields of National, Inter- national, .State and municipal affairs has ever championed those eternal principles of jus- tice and liberty upon which our great country is founded, and to which his own colorful and use- ful life is a glowing testimonial; a leader of men, an inspiration to youth, a beacon of hope and guidance to the underprivileged and oppressed, a vigorous advo- cate of equal educational oppor- tunics for all." mission's office one day and said representative, and the Investiga- he wanted to file a complaint tion was begun. The duty of the charging religious bias against a certain company. He explained that he had answered a news- paper advertisement by telephone and was asked whether he was Christian or Jewish. He replied that he was Jewish. Next he was asked his age. "Twenty-six," he replied, and was told that he was too young. "I don't believe that was the reason," he reported. He filled out a formal complaint form, setting forth all available information, and it automatically came to my desk as chairman. Because the Commission had juris- diction in the matter, I immedi- ately assigned the complaint to one of the commissioners, who then assumed full charge of the investigation of the case. After the commissioner had examined the complaint, he called in a field representative was to find and as- semble pertinent facts by inter- views, examination of company records, and other methods. After a rude reception by the company superintendent and an Indirect refusal by the president to see him, the Commission's rep- resentative reported that he could make no headway with the case. More drastic action obviously was needed. We sent a letter to the president of the company, re- questing a meeting, and one was granted. The commissioner met with the president and explained the law to him. An appointment was made for the investigator. But again there was little success. After a half-hour's conversation. during which no facts of impor. tance were elicited, the president refused to open the company's Page Thirteen books as authorized by the stat- sloner In charge of the case. swat. We do our best to give ute, and said he would answer no We have found that conference them just that, but, at more questions. times, we and conciliation work well, that find our hands tied by regula- Again the investigator reported this method not only eliminates tions other than those imposed by failure, and added that he was much delay, cuts red tape, but being treated as a spy. The Com- also protects the employers from the state. In one case which I particularly recall there was an mission turned to new tactics. An- unfavorable publicity which might other letter was sent. No reply. result from unwarranted com- outright violation of the law but we were forced to rule against the A registered letter was mailed but plaints. complainant. was returned, the receipt unsigned. Not all of the complaints re- Born in Germany of one Jewish Finally the Commission sent a ceived are legitimate nor do all parent, the man fled to the United telegram, setting a definite date of them come within the jurisdic- for an appointment. A letter from tion of the Commission as author. States when Hitler took over the the company's attorney stated the ized by law. Almost every day we Reich. Later he became a natu- president believed he "was being receive letters from people who ralized American c it i zen and persecuted and will have nothing complain of imagined violations of worked hard at his trade. He was further to do with the Commis- civil rights and demand that we a good workman and had never given his employers any trouble, sion." That was what he thought. do something about it. yet he was refused employment With infinite patience the com- One rambling letter from a missioner made another telephone woman describing herself as "an where he knew there was a va- call, explaining the pdwers of the elderly homebody" expressed trepi- cancy after having been asked Commission, Its right to subpoena dation about the "Bill of Indis- where he had been born. He im- books and records and witnesses. crimination." She wanted to know, mediately requested our help, filing a complaint against a war-produc- That finally did it. The presi- she said, if that "means that Ne• tton plant . dent agreed to open his books to groes can live in my neighborhood, "They asked me where I was the investigator, who discovered and I am against it." born," he told the Commission. that there was no discrimination Some come from cranks, like "When I said 'Germany,' they apparent in any of the company's the profane letter from a self. employment activities, but that the described "perfect lady" who de- employer was just stubborn about manded that the law be set "on a what he considered government little black so-and-so who fought interference with his affairs. my little Albert and made his nose Had the company continued its bleed." We would have liked to obstinate stand and refused to co- suggest that she have little Albert operate with the Commission, it take boxing lessons or else keep would have been necessary to or- off the stredts, but instead we der a formal hearing—none have wrote and informed her that the been held so far — at which we case did not come within our could have forced the company province. through subpoena to report thor- Despite these odd complaints oughly on its methods of hiring, which come to the offices, most of firing, and promotion. Such a the cases brought to our attention hearing would be before three are serious, made by sober-minded members of the Commission, not people who understand the law Including the original commis- and expect just and honest treat- ROSH HASHONAH GREETINGS and BEST WISHES to DETROIT JEWRY TO THE MANY USERS OF Electrol Oil Burner and Westinghouse Air Conditioning Equipment A VERY JOYOUS ROSH HASHONAH TO ALL MECHANICAL HEAT AND COLD, INC. 12320 HAMILTON AVE. 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