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The Detroit tribune. (Detroit, Mich.) 1935-1966, 1938-09-03
John Kronk Promises
Equal Representation
If Elected Sheriff

John A. Kronk. present member
of the City Council and Republican
candidate for the office OF sheriff,
promises to give colored citizens
equal representation and just
Treatments, also an economical adj
ministration, IL elected sheriff. He
says:
II intend to see that the colored
man gets a fair deal, II am elect
ed"
Mr.. Kronk appointed Attorney
Charles Mahoney to the Board OF
County Supervisors and re-appoint-
ed him this spring for a two-year
term. Through his efforts, the
Kronk Community house on juno
ton and McGraw was established.
He was also instrumental in the
building OF Brewster center. MFR.
Kronk also led the movement to
erect community center aid
house in the Conant Garden area
Mr.. Kronk has been elected to the
Common Council eight times and
has many friends among colored
citizens. He solIcits your vote.
The Detroit tribune. (Detroit, Mich.) 1935-1966, 1938-09-03
LAUNCH FIGHT
ON PROPOSAL
Fred Nolan Strikes
At Amendment

The proposed ID. s. r. charter
amendment, providing for a five
cents car fare and changes In SEN
iority OF provisions, Is strongly OPP
posed by many local citizens and
ID. s. r. officials and employees
icluding Fred A. Nolan. general
manager OF tie Detroit street rail-
way system.
In letter OF protest to the Com
mon Council, July IS. Mr.. Nolan
wrote as follows:
Gentlemen:
May we respectfully elaborate
on our report OF July 20 to your
Honorable Body, regarding the
proposed charter amendment az
fecting this department. The main
provisions OF this amendment az
fecting the Street Railways are (l)
a five cents street car fare. (o)
100 per cent one-man street car
operation, (3) changing the senior
ity lists TO provide for separate
seniority for street car men and
motor coach operators.
During the fiscal year ending
June 30. 1898, the apartments re-
venue was short of meeting operat-
ing expenses, taxes and debt SER
vice charges. by approximately
100000. This deficiency was oc-
casioned by the abnormal decrease
of street car revenues during the
first six months OF this calendar
year. Street car revenues decreas-
ed s1.922.000, while coach reve-
nues increased s456,O0O. leaving a
net decrease In gross revenue OF
$1.466,000.
"If the five cents fare had been
prevalent during this period. the
further decrease In street car reve-
nue. would have been $1,s37 900,
while the operating expenses due
to the one-man provision in the
amendment would have been de-
creased s1.o23.oc0. The resultant
deficiency IN revenue over neces-
The Detroit tribune. (Detroit, Mich.) 1935-1966, 1938-09-03
Membership Cards Of
NAACP Are Ready

DIR. J. J. McClendon. president of
the local n. A. A. c. p. branch. is
sues the following announcements:
1--WE have at our office. a num-
her NJ membership cards which
have been returned TO us because
OF incorrect addresses. IL you
have moved since joining the n. A.
A. C. p, and left no address your
card may be among them. II you
do not have your card. stop at the
office located at 44s K. Warren
Avenue. wargreen Bldg. Room 10S
or call Temple 1860.
I'VE also have cards for the fol-
lowing who gave no address,:
Joseph Harvey. Andrew Warren
II. Anderson. Edward Barnes, Sam.
uel Gibbs, Viola Edwards. Mrs
Ruby PhIlpot. Miss wyIine Davis
and Mrs. Tommy l.. Jackson. May
we have your cooperation"
The Detroit tribune. (Detroit, Mich.) 1935-1966, 1938-09-03
LOUIS MOTHER
in CLEVELAND
Presented At Shiloh
Baptist Church

Cleveland. Ohio--(A y P)--Mrs.
l. IL e Brooks of Detroit
Michigan. mother OF Joe Louis. the
heavyweight champion. was pre-
scented 10 an audience which pack
ed Shiloh Baptist church here Fri
day night to hear the recital rem
dered by the Michigan-Ca nadian
singers with whom she was iravel-
ing
Mrs. Brooks stated she had serv-
ed on housing condemnation
jury in Detroit before coming Ia
Cleveland. when asked what she
thought OF the Stun clearance pro
jects she said. AT present il only
puts the poor people ont OF doors
They don't get any benefit out OF II
now. maybe later on It will do them
some good
Asked what she thought OF the
World Peace Movement, Mrs
Brooks said, 1T would he fine
thing IL 1t could he developed. bu'
personally haven't experienced
much of IT," She was elated over
the fact her celebrated son planned
to tour Europe and Paris from
London She was the guest Of hei
friend Mrs. l.. Fitch OF this city.
"A coLoRED>>srDGE--
The Detroit tribune. (Detroit, Mich.) 1935-1966, 1938-09-03
Colored Lecturer In
Economies Appointed
At London University

London BY William Harrison
for AMP For the first time in the
history OF the British empire.
Negro. W. Arthur Lewis OF ST.
Lucia. BW. /. has been appointed
n Lecturer in Economics AZ The
London School OF Economics and
Political Science. London univer-
sity. The school is world-famous.
and numbers among it's teachers.
scholars OF such rcnown az Profess
sor Harold Laski, Morris Ginsburg,
r. II. Tawney, A. NJ. Carr-Saunders
and Eileen Power.
Regarded as one Of the most bril-
liant students ever TO attend the
school. Mrs. Lewis was previously
the recipient OF scholarships being
awarded Al the recent commence
ment exercises coverted Lever
Ihulme Research studentship. His
thesis for the y. Con. degree oh
tanned prize.
As very active member of the
League OF Colored People. serving
on it's executive committee. and a
consutant in economic research
for the International African Ser
vice bureau. Mr.. Lewis has gained
much experience in practical in
ternational politics affecting peo-
pie OF African descent in The en-
pire. In June he was delegate and
speaker al the National Peace con-
gress In Bristol. where he gave an
address on the colonial problem.
He has also served on various COM
mittees comprised Of representa-
tives Of Negro organizations In the
United Kingdom for the purpose OF
representing memoranda to the sec
retaries OF state.
"A COLORED JUDGE
The Detroit tribune. (Detroit, Mich.) 1935-1966, 1938-09-03
CLEVER PLAN
LANDS HIM IN
THE HOOSEGOW
Mabry Underwood Is
Willing To Make
Restitution

There was no particular reason
why Mabry Underwood tricked
Robert Hall, Sr.. out OF $110.
Mabry just thought OF the scheme.
put II into action. and got results.
Mabry, who Is % and lives at
6776 Hartford avenue. knew that
Robert Hall Jr., lived at the St.
Antoine YMCA. He also knew that
his father Is an insurance execu-
tive In Nashville. So the scheme
began TO move.
'Mabry sent telegram to the
senior Hall In Nashville In which
he represented himself as the con.
telling senior Hall that he was in
Very serious trouble and needed
$s5." He signed the name OF Willie
Hall to the telegram. The money
was forwarded.
Caught In Trap
Two days later senior Hall re-
ceived another telegram In which
Underwood said. Trouble more
serious than thought. Please
send SIS This telegram was sign
ed Jimmy Hall, name Underwood
/ had told senior Hall to use.
Not satisfied with obtaining the
s11O from senior Hall. Under
wood made a long distance call to
Hall, telling him that he needed
more money.
MIR. Hall detected that the voice
was not that of his son, so he mott
fled the police in Nashville. who
in turn wired the information 10
Detroit police. When Mabry call
ed for the money at the Western
Union office he was greeted by
Sergeants OF Detectives William
Fuller and Edward White OF the
Special Investigation squad.
Underwood pleaded guilty II
obtaining money under false pre-
tense when arraigned before Judge
Donald Van Zile. Friday morning
Through his attorney he declared
!, that he was willing to make resti-
/ tuition.
Judge Van ZiIe adjourned the
case for week and referred II to
the probation department.
The Detroit tribune. (Detroit, Mich.) 1935-1966, 1938-09-03
|KLUXERS FAIL
TO SCARE MEN
Colored Ordered To
Stay Out Of Park

Cincinnati-(By James T. Whit
ney for ANP)--The burning OF a
fiery cross recently at Sharon
Woods, a Cincinnati public recrea-
ton park. with warning that Ne
sroes stay out. brought protests
from numerous individuals. social
and civic organizations. colored and
white.
Sharon Woods II located about
IA miles from Cincinnati and Is a
county park which serves as rnec-
ca for Cincinnati sight-seers and
picnicers. The sign allcgedly plac-
ed by group who termed them
selves as "nightriders OF Ohio SOC
strong, urged Negroes TO stay out
OF the woods. Immediate investiga.
ton and prosecution of the persons
responsible for the erection of the
cross was urged by Carl ii. Levy
executive secretary OF the cincin.
natl branch, American League fol
Peace and Democracy. in tele'
gram to the county sheriff
The NAACP through It's presi.
dent. the Rev. c. Baker Pearle, i'm.
mediately after the incident issued
statement to the press In which
he pointed out the danger OF race
conflict II such acts go unchalleng.
ed by the sheriff and commission
ers. The Rev. Mr.. Pearle pointed
out that Sharon Woods Is public
property and as such Negroes hat
a right to use II and would contin,
ne TO do so. He urged proper pro
lection and vigilance.
The Detroit tribune. (Detroit, Mich.) 1935-1966, 1938-09-03
Suit Asking $500 Damages Filed Against
Two For Violation OF The Civil Rights Act

A suit asking $500 damages for
violation OF the Digs Civil Rights
act was filed In Common Pleas
court Monday morning by Attorney
LeBron Simmons, OF the firm Of
Simmons g. Bibbs.
MIR. Simmons was representing
Henry clark, 922 Pasadena street.
Flint. Mich. Chris Marx. proprietor
OF the Monroe BAR, 2li Monroe
street. and Peter Johnson. bar
tender in the establishment. are
the defendants
Clark charges IN his bill o. COM
plants that he was refused SER
vice by Johnson and Marx on
August 90 The complainant chars-
es that on that day he and Paul
Kirk and John White entered the
bar after attending labor meet
ing at the Fort Shelby Hotel.
Clark says that when he COM
planned TO Johnson about not being
served food, Johnson replied that
the patrons objected 10 colored
persons eating there. He also STATE
ed that the bar was private club
and only members were served.
Kirk was the first 10 prefer
charges against Johnson and
Marx, but the case was dismissed
when the two defendants apologiz-
ed in the court room Of Judge
George Murphy and agreed not 10
discriminate against colored pa
irons In the future.
Clark Is a member Of the execu-
tive board OF the Jaw local in
Flint and also member Of the
executive hoard Of the Flint branch
OF the National Negro congress.
The Detroit tribune. (Detroit, Mich.) 1935-1966, 1938-09-03
J. Finley Wilson Reelected
Head OF Nations Elkdom

paltImore--(By r. w. Anderson
,or ANP)-with traditional pomp
and pageantry and musical and ora
,orical acclaim. highlighted by well
come addresses by Maryland's Gov
srnor Nice and Baltimore's Mayor
Jackson, colored by spectacular.
,hree-hour parade through jam
hacked streets OF cheering specta-
'ors and featured by the re-elec-
lion. for his 18th consecutive year.
al. Finley Wilson as grand ex-
allied ruler. the seth annual con-
elsye. I. b. O. T.. OF W., ended In a
blaze OF glory here last Saturday
night Fourteen special trains and
aoo buses brought the delegates
here from all sections Of the coun-
Try
Mrs. Mrs. Abbie NJ. Johnson
VAS reelected grand daughter rul-
or and the entire grand lodge cabi-
NOT OF G. Il. Il. Wilson was again
re,urned TO office despite the ru-
mored opposition OF Roy s. Bond,
grand esteemed loyal knight, by
Joseph James, Jr., OF Daytona
Beach. Fla.
The Tuesday street parade, most
snectacular since 1927. was the
hlehIight OF the greatest convention
IN FIX history, and one OF the most
harmonious.
800 Marching. Drill Units
over 100000 Baltimoreans and
spectafors from all parts OF the
country lined the streets, and wit
messed parade which took some
six hours to pass a given point.
Some 50 bands, over 300 marching
and drill units kept the throng in
one cheer after another, as the
wears most brilliant fraternal dis
NAV was launched. Brilliantly
nlumed drum majors, gaudily dress
Cd and beautiful girls; briskly step
ming junior boys and girls: nat
NV aitired band units, helmeted
men: swift-riding motorcycle pa
trolls daIntily-stepping horseback
units. hot swing bands. and a fnai
touch being added by scores OF the
loyeliest OF Negro womanhood. en-
sconced on huge floats, gave a
grand touch of color, as the Antler-
ed Herds marched FOR Finley"
and old Baltimore, which for twen-
~ years had not seen the Elks.
Welcoming the grand lodge to the
state OF Maryland, Governor Nice
told Of having appointed for the
first lime in history, Negro police
men in his state, and told his audi
encs that he did II mot to gain the
affection Of the Negroes OF Mary
land, but because I felt that II was
the best way to detect crime among
Negro people. Certainly Negro po-
lIcemen would he much bet
ter to correct the criminal traits Of
their own people than white 20
lIcemen." Gov. Nice told his audi.
mce that he favored equalization
~ salaries OF school teachers In his
state, as we'll as elsewhere, for,
The Detroit tribune. (Detroit, Mich.) 1935-1966, 1938-09-03
FRATERS HELP
in RECOVERY


Members OF the Phi Beta Sigma
fraternity and progressive colored
merchants OF Detroit are cooper
ating in a campaign to aid In bust
ness recovery.
The fraternity has placed busi-
ness boosting placards In hundreds
OF local stores and other establish
ments and will employ thirty high
school girls to distribute Phit Beta
Sigma buying cards among local
colored families and inform them
OF the various business concerns
cooperating merchants, according
to the plan OF the campaign, will
allow ten per cent discount to each
customer who makes purchase
from them and presents Phi Beta
Sigma buying card.
The sponsors point out that a
recent survey OF 10000 colored
homes In Greater Detroit showed
that these families are spending
per year $1.2eQ.OO0 for coal; &c.,
100000 for food; s3,120.0O0 for
drugs: $4,000 for cleaning and
pressing: 100000 for laundry;
$500. 900 for ice cream and candies
$500 900 for beer and whiskey
and s25O,000 for gasoline and oil.
According to this survey, APP
proximately 10000, 900 or more
is being spent in Detroit annually
by Negroes.
Alexander Dean Is president OF
the Detroit chapter OF Phi Beta
Sigma fraternity.
The Detroit tribune. (Detroit, Mich.) 1935-1966, 1938-09-03

said he. Negro teachers have to
meet the same requirements OF edu-
cation before they are allowed to
teach, and that being so. why
shouldn't they draw the same sal
aries?" when go back into office
this unfair and unconstitutional
law shall be wiped off the books
he stated as the crowd cheered,
and gave him an ovation.
The Detroit tribune. (Detroit, Mich.) 1935-1966, 1938-09-03

"A CoLORED JUDGF-
Henderson daily dispatch. (Henderson, N.C.) 1914-1995, 1938-01-31
Democrats
Divided On
New Chief
Deal nti-New
Factions Clash Over
Naming Campaign
Chairman

Washington, Jan. 31.-(AP)-Fac-
tional differences in the Democratic
party were in evidence today in back
stage maneuverings over selection OF
a chairman for this years senatorial
campaign committee.
Informed senators said Majority
Leader Barley probably will select
head for the committee, which helps
in the campaign of Democratic sena-
torial candidates, within the next
week or ten days.
Pressure was being exerted on him
they said, from two directions. Sena-
tors who fought the Roosevelt court
bill last year was urging the selection
of one of their number, Senator
Gerry. of Rhode Island
Senators closer to the adminlstra,
ton were advocating appointment OF
some less critical of Roosevelut po-
licies. such as Senator Green, Of
Rhode Island; Senator Hatch, of New
Mexico, or Senator Nicely, of West
Virginia.
Back of the contest was the belief
Henderson daily dispatch. (Henderson, N.C.) 1914-1995, 1938-01-31
OATH GIVEN REED
BY JUDGE HUGHES
AT DAYS SESSION
Former Solicitor General
Second Appointment to
Bench by President
Roosevelt
COMMISSION FROM
PRESIDENT READY
Mrs. Reed and Their Two
Sons Watch 53-Year-Old
Kentuckian Take Place on
Nations Tribunal; Sue
ceeds Retiring Justice
Sutherland
COMMISSION FROM
PRESIDENT READY

Washington, Jan. 31-(AFO-4Star-
ley Reed, of Kentucky swore today
to "do equal right to the poor and to
the rich," and then took his seat on
the Supreme Court as President Roose
velt's second appointee.
The former solicitor general took
two separate oaths before he took his
place on the bench at the extreme left
of Chief Justice Hughes.
The chief justice administered tn,
constitutional oath in the robing
room. Then, at noon, as the Justices
filed into the crowded chamber, Reed
took his place beside Charles Cropley,
clerk of the court
The chief justice announced that
the President had nominated and the
Senate had confirmed Reed to take
the place left vacant by the retire
ment of Justice Sutherland. He then
instructed the clerk to read the COM
mission and administer the judicial
oath.
Mrs. Re>d, with their two sons.
watched the 53-year-old Kentuckian
take his place on the bench.
Henderson daily dispatch. (Henderson, N.C.) 1914-1995, 1938-01-31
Allison, Victim of Insult at
Marking, Says Japan Is
To Courtmartial
Men Involved
APOLOGY OF JAPAN
is ORAL IN FORM
In Response to Oral Repre-
sensations Made at Tokyo
by u. S. Ambassador
Grew; Only One of Series
of Occurrences of Friction,
Japan Is Told

Washington, Jan. 31.-(AP)- The
United States accepted today Japan's
expression of regret for the slapping
last Wednesday at Marking of John
Allison, third secretary of the United
States Embassy, and in charge of thu
embassy, by Japanese sentry.
The State Department, in the an
nouncement, made public report
from Allison which said the Japanese
planned to courtmartial the command
ing officer and 20 men of the unit in
volved in the incident.
Japan's apology was oral in re-
Spouse to oral representations made
Saturday at Tokyo by Ambassador
Grew.
The envoy was instructed to stress
the incident represented only one Of
a series of occurrences involving Am
erican-Japanese friction, which could
not be disassociated from cases of
disregard of American rights by ia
panese soldiers q: Marking. The State
Department is still awaiting reply
to the note of protest over these in
cidents, given Japan January II.
Henderson daily dispatch. (Henderson, N.C.) 1914-1995, 1938-01-31
SENA1EFO TINE
DROPS LYNCH BILL
TO ARGUE HOUSING
Southern Senators Get Rest
from Oratory in Fight
ing Sectional =.
Measure
WAGE PROVISION IN
HOUSING OPPOSED
Was Eliminated in Confer
ence at Behest of Housing
Officials; Compromise Bill
Already Approved by
House, Designed To.Hasten
New Building
WAGE PROVISION IN
HOUSING OPPOSED

Washington, Jan. 81 (AP)-The Sen
ate dropped the four-weeks filibuster
against the anti-lynching bill temper
arilv today to consider the admins
tration's housing legislation.
Despite general approval of oblec-
tives of the housing bill, senator's dis
agreed over it's wage provision The
bills, as originally passed by the Sem
ate, requires payment of prevailing
wages" fixed by the Labor Depart
ment on government-insured construc
ton This section was removed by
conference committee.
Senator Lodge, Democrat, Massachu
settles, author of the prevailing wage
amendment, read an attempt to rein
state it. Federal housing officials OPP
posed the provision, declaring it would
destroy the effectiveness of the hous-
ing program, because prevailing wage
standards might be SO high as to dis
fCentinped on Page Five)
Henderson daily dispatch. (Henderson, N.C.) 1914-1995, 1938-01-31
Mine Union
Tells Leuis
ToPush CO

Washington, Jan. 31.-(AP)- The
United States Mine Workers conven-
ton directed John LsLewis today TO
carry on the CLIO and voted him I'M
limited financial support.
Less than dozen of the 1000 dele
gates voted against the resolution,
and only one spoke against it.
The adoption of the CLIO resolution
followed by less than an hour a pro
posal by Father Francis Haas. Cath
Ole University instructor, for resump-
ton of peace negotiations with the
A. F. of l..
Another resolution denounced Sena
tor Holt, Democrat, West Virginia, as
a traitor unworthy to represent the
great state of West Virginia"
Delegates booed and Kissed when
John owen, secretary of the. resolu-
tions committee, read the West Viz
ginia senator's name at the top of the
committee resolutions. They adopted
it unanimously. ~ r
Henderson daily dispatch. (Henderson, N.C.) 1914-1995, 1938-01-31
Chinese Claim Success in
Tientsin and Mingkwang
Areas. Where Bat
ties Rage
REINFORCEMENTS OF
laps ARE SPEEDED UP
Chinese Shoot Down Three
Japanese Planes During At
tack With American-Built
Ships; Heavy Fighting Re-
ported on Several Fronts in
China

Shanghai. Jan. 31-(AFD-Chinese
disnatches from the bitterly contested
Tientsin-Pukow railway front today
asserted 1000 Chinese soldiers had
been killed in heavy fighting, which
resulted in a severe Japanese repulse.
Battles were reported from many
points along the railway south of the
vital junction, with the Lunghai line
at Suchow, but the main action oc-
CURED at Mingkwang, about 125 miles
south of Suchow The dispatches told
of Chinese successes there and at
other strategic points.
The japanese were reported speed
ing achievements toward the TENT
sin-Pukow front, following the failure
of a dozen attempts to force a cross
ing of river at Mingkwang. Pre-
viously the Japanese had announced
thew had advanced beyond Mingk-
wang, but today's reports indicated
they had had to give ground.
Chinese reports from Loyang, in
Honan province, said Chinese pilots,
using American-built pursuit planes.
had shot down three out of 81 Japan
csc planes which attempted to bomb
the air base, but were driven off be-
Cont led on Page Fivel
Henderson daily dispatch. (Henderson, N.C.) 1914-1995, 1938-01-31
BOARD0F ELECTION
UPSET SIGNIFICANCE
McLendon's r etir e m e n t
May Propel Him Into
More Active Politics
Daily Dispatch Bureau. :.
"a tho Sir Walter Hotel

:
Raleigh, JAM 31.-Retirement OF
Major l.. p McLendon, of Greensboro.
from craftsmanship of the State Board
of Elections was perhaps the most
significant happening of last week IN
the realm of State politics.
The Guilford lawyer could have held
the post, if he had wanted IT. OUT
chose to step down from the position
he has filled with great dlstlnctlon
to himself and satisfaction to even
the most violent of political partlsans.
In his stead Governor Clyde X.
Hoey recommended w. "A. Lucas OF
Wilson. to be chairman OF the board
of which he has been member for a
number of years. Mr.. Lucas saw eye
~ owe with Major McLendon in his
views on election law and procedure,
Indicating that the State Elections
Board will continue to fight for re-
forms in the election laws which a
standpat Democratic State committee
has consistently refused to sanction.
There is a possibility, too, that re-
tirement of Major McLendon may in
dictate his entry into a more active
phase of .>olitics, as candidate or,
conceivably as field marshal, for some
other aspirant. He has refused poll
teal and judicial advancement before
now, however, and recently denied
flatly report that he plans to man
Henderson daily dispatch. (Henderson, N.C.) 1914-1995, 1938-01-31
Navy Chiefs
WilIOutline
NavalPlans
use Committee
Wants To Know
H ow $8O0,OOO,OOO
Asked Will be Spent

Washington, Jan. 31.-(AP)-Chair-
man Vinson, Democrat, Georgia, ask
ed high navy officials to outline to
the House Naval Affairs Committee
today details of an $8O0,00O,0O0 ship
building program submitted after Pre-
sident Roosevelt recommended expan-
sion of the nations defenses.
While Wilson's group was rushing
consideration of that legislation
Chairman May, Democrat, Kentucky,
said he would take several members
of his military affairs committee to
the War Department to discuss addi-
tional airplanes, enlisted reserves and
suggested manufacture of gauges, dies
and other military aids.
May said he hoped the House would
pass within three weeks a bill intend
Continued ca Page Five.)