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as his foundations are. However, the Chinese, FiHpinos, and other Asiatics generally would destroy the emperor and Shintoism. Their argument is that if the emperor survives and re' mains in control, it will only strengthen his claim to divinity. It will entrench Shintoism and make im' possible a development of real democracy among the Japanese people.
August, 1945
It would seem that the Oriental logic is better than our own — that while we would have to continue the war to the final destruction of the present Japanese system, it would nevertheless make possible the creation of new and better foundations for a Japan that could then ultimately be brought into the family of nations.
DIAMOND ASSURANCE
AN AVERAGE American would take out an insurance policy to assure himself of a decent, respectable funeral. But not a certain Negro down in Miami. Not that he doesn't have faith in insurance, but "a bird in hand" he feels "is worth two in the bush!"
This man had been playing the horses for many years. All his earnings evaporated rapidly at the track. But then, like many serious people, he got religion! He saw himself walking through the gates of heaven garbed in rags and disgrace. Above all, he wouldn't dream of being buried by some charitable organization or by donations from friends in Colored Town.
But one day his horse came in — first! And with a pocket full of money he went walking up the main avenue whistling "Oh What a Beautiful Morning." He stopped at a large jewelry shop and admired the diamonds displayed in the window. An idea struck him! He entered the store and
bought one of these "rocks" for a goodly sum; in fact, he spent practically every cent he had.
He than proceeded to his dentist. "Where did you get that diamond?" asked the dentist, transfixed by the size and beauty of the stone.
"Jus' bought it," beamed our man. "Here's the receipt!"
"Well, what do you want me to do with it?" the dentist asked warily.
"Doctor, one of mah teeth needs fillin'. Ah wants you to use this diamond along with the fillin' cuz Ah wants to be worth somethin' when Ah dies."
Now wherever the negro walks in Colored Town people admire that "man with the diamond." They know that when he dies the people will witness the most fabulous funeral in history. Perhaps even Gabriel will blow out his lustiest trumpet in tribute to a man who insured his entrance into heaven with a diamond in his tooth!
— Mdlcom Hyatt.