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x “8 ig aoe a tot So a hee . . ~F . , . . 6 a atenay ane bet ve alleged pilgrimage to Mecca. His main purpose in making the trip, _ tt is believed, was so that he could gain publicity and thereby help in his ' efforts to achieve an aura of respectability for his teachings and to Se impress his followers and the general public. oe! as a goodwill ambassador for Elijah Muhammad" and to arrange for meetings > ee _ O Muhammad Speaks to the Black Man--The first issue is a 24-page et-size pu on expected to be issued semi- gael monthly from Chicago. The magasine, self-described as "The =... Magazine that Dares to Tell the Truth," contains two articles ot by Muhammad and articles by other NOI members. All articles are in keeping with the NOI tactic of ridiculing the white man and those Negroes favoring integration of the races, while heaping praise on Muhammad and his followers. C. Travel of NOI Leaders Although Elijah Muhammad, several of his sons, and a few of the Yeading ministers travel constantly visiting-and speaking at the various fe temples throughout the United States, it was just recently that the "Messenger" completed a long-planned trip to the Middle East and an — 7 : Throughout the year 1959, all members of the NOI were solicited -: . for donations for the proposed trip of the "Messenger." In July, Malcolm &, the minister of the New York temple, travelled to the Middle East "to act between Muhammad and Gamal Abdel Naseer, Preeident of Egypt and the - . oaeny - - an SS cae PES: we - - ae . a ~ At> 57 oF ied & ae “eo, ee od ~ 44 . we a or: 5 : 4. we eae.