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“Examine each of the different ‘Negro’ papers, then support ~ the one you find to be the most fearless, uncompromising, aad outspoken in behalf of our downtrodden people.” “The Pen Is Mightier Than the Sword. The best way for those who are interested in The Messenger's teachings and his program, to keep up to date, and get the best understanding is by subscribing to the...papers."* The pamphlet from which the above quotation was taken described four Negro newspapers which then carried items on the NOI and/or articles written by Elijah Muhammad. . The most prominently mentioned newspaper was the Pittsburgh Courie in which the 'Messenger's" column entitled "Mr. Muhammad Speaks, " appeared regularly from June, 1956, until August, 1959. A brief explanation of the technic of the NOI concerning the use of this paper will reveal how Negro newspapers are used, not only as a means of recruiting members, but also as a means of raising additional funds for the NOI. | i. Pittsburgh Courier This Negro newspaper, established in 1910, is published weekly in several editions for yarious cities and areas throughout the whole country. The *The Messenger Magazine, Vol. 1, No. 1, 1959, page 20. Soy , ‘ eT