DUNBAH McLAUEJN
A MAN OF HUMBLE FAITH... (Continued from page 53) The call to arms in World War II, was the pivital point of Brother McLaurin's career. His leadership ability and distinguished educational background was a factor in sending him to Officers' Training School. The "Maverick type" Second Lieutenant was assigned to the 92nd Engineer Regiment. Advancing in rank, he was transferred to the 742nd Anti-Aircraft Gun Battalion. He served with distinction until his discharge. His eyes, in the meantime, was on the vast amount of surplus war materials and equipment which usually accumulate in war areas. Several years after his discharge, at the age of 27, he had formed the Far East trade Association in Manila, which grossed more than $2 million dollars. The operation consists of a motion picture company, plus an automotive and heavy equipment ex-port-import sales organization. Brother McLaurin was a friendly challenger of Andrew Brimmer, a Black member of the Federal Reserve Board. Brother McLaurin favored Black Capitalism. He stated, in reference to Mr. Brimmer's remarks about Black Capitalism," The most important thing about Brimmer, however, is that he is black. When a Black man comes out against putting Blacks in business, it is almost like Arthur Goldberg coming
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out against the State of Israel and Jewish motherhood combined. It simply doesn't add up to the average person . . . I have a feeling that if we could get old Andy up to Harlem and let him eat some pig's feet and hang around Frank's and the Baby Grand for awhile, we could perhaps convince him that there is indeed a role for the Black entreprenuer to play just as there is a role for Brimmer himself to play at the pinnacle of the white financial world. This is an open invitation, Andy." To say more than, "Farewell, Mac," would be elaboration Our more than twenty years of Christmas celebrations has come to an end. I recall the holiday parties which included many who are now with you in the celestial skies, among them are Whitney Young, Diana Sands, Lou Lomax (Who refused to pay his tab at Wells, that Christmas), Tommy Smalls and many others. There was the party at your house, across the street and at "Skip's" and the party given by Phil and Edna Beach, who had a huge pig on the table with an apple in his mouth and loads of soul food. The Christmas that kept me snowed in on the top of the hill in Riverdale. Those were the days.
New Rochelle, N. Y. — At a reception given at his home for Nigerian delegates to the United Nations General Assembly session, DR. DUNBAR S. McLAURIN, economist, entertains guests with a jam session with U.S. General Assembly alternate delegate DR. ZELMA GEORGE, at piano. McLaurin played trumpet for his own enjoyment. From left: Mrs. Theodore Hubert, Mrs. Hope Stevens, Miss Pat Lanier (daughter of R. O'hare Lanier), McLaurin, Mrs. Gersulia Carter and Mrs. George.
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It is hard to forget our countless episodes . . . It was in 1953 that you asked Brother Ed Gayles, one of your former class-mates, "What was he doing for a living?" Brother Gayles replied, "I am a lawyer." Your quick question was, "How long did it take you to finish Law School?" Gayle said, "Four years." You chided him by saying." Hell, if it took you four years, I'll finish law school during my dinner hour." That is why I always said, "Mac, if we had not met Gayle on the train, you would have never gone to Law School." (Continued on page 55) The Sphinx / October 1973