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The Detroit tribune. (Detroit, Mich.) 1935-1966, 1939-10-28
Two White Men
Resent Repulse
By Two Girls
Brother Stabbed
When He Comes To
Rescue Of Sister

Because two pretty young wom-
en- resisted the advances OF two
white men, the brother OF ore oil
the women is near death in Re-
ceiving hospital. suffering from
three stab wounds in the abdomen
The wounded man is Charles
Washington, us Owen street. The
terrified young women are Miss
Golden Dozier. %. OF the same adj
dress. and Miss Dixie Lee.
The stabbing occurred at the in
tersection OF owen and John r,
where Misses Dozier and Lee, ac-
comparied by Leroy Dudley had
gone to board a bus. AS the bus
was long time arriving. Dudley
went across the street TO call a
cab, according TO statements made.
Used Abusive Language
While Dudley was away. two
white men, later Identified as Hen
~ Denher and Arnold Rand. drove
up and made advances to the girls.
and when ignored, Denher and Rand
are alleged to have become abus-
i've.
In the meantime Dudley had re-
turred, and while he was warning
the two men TO go about their bust
ness. a scout car drove up. and
the officers were told by Dudley
the two men were molesting Misses
Dozier and Lee. However, Denher
CONTINUED on page 81
The Detroit tribune. (Detroit, Mich.) 1935-1966, 1939-10-28

Mayor Reading Is anxious that
every registered voter will not sit
idly by but will vote on Nov. Z.
when the very future OF the work
ing citizens Is at stake. Gang
sters and racketeers aud labor I'M
ions are threatening the health and
business and welfare Of all citizens
under tho guise OF friendship and
love for justice and are hoodwink-
ing US into believing that the Ne
gro Is TO receive justice. employ
ment. and fair play from the sup
porters Of Edward j. Jenries. Jr.
We urge every voter not to be
blind to the fects. Business is ini-
proving under the leadership OF
Mayor Reading. More people are
going 10 work every day. Business
has shown conhderce In Mayor
Readings administration. We ask
you what would YOU rather see
done-hundrcds OF Negroes given
work or Just a favored few given
The Detroit tribune. (Detroit, Mich.) 1935-1966, 1939-10-28

the Air Force; another, a French
West Indian l met In Montmarte
was reioining his ship-destination
unknown" Here's an example OF
what opportunities there are for
men OF color In the French Army.
100000 francs subscribed in tho
Island Of Madagascar for a Fight
ing Squadron. In this new Air
Squadron. there will be native
Madagascans. IL various capacities.
Once sss!s. there is No Jim C-nw.
no such theology or practice en-
ployed against Negroes In the
French Army, and almost count
less must be the colored sergcants
In the mixed white and coIored col
oEial troops. I have seen numerous
officers Of color during the years
l have lived In this country.
The Detroit tribune. (Detroit, Mich.) 1935-1966, 1939-10-28
BY NANCY CUNARD
(FOr ANPl

PARIS, France The latent
force OF Empire" mentioned re-
Gently in radio address by Win
ston Churchill, has already brought
many hundreds OF thousands OF col
ored subjects into service.
Also. every day, at various
French ports. black Colonials -
mostly from Africa--are landing
not only soldiers but. ali kinds 9:
Negroes I saw rushing TO volun
teer in Paris--about 40 per cent OF
these volunteers OF various nation
alities. we're Negroes.
] have also told OF the promptress
with which all French Colonies
have responded 70 the call OF the
colors. From near the Ethiopian
Somali border now comes the news
that as soon as the French mobil-
The Detroit tribune. (Detroit, Mich.) 1935-1966, 1939-10-28
PICKET tavern after
OF PATRON
Demands Made
That License
Be Revoked
Death Followed
BY Protest Mass
Meeting Saturday

A bullet Intended for another
man In a beer garden at 5000 Oak
land avenue. struck James Raines.
%. l49S f. Philadelphia. in the abb
domen Friday night. The bullet was
fired by Ike Levine. 40. SS05 Elm
hurst avenue. owEor OF the beer
garden. Ralres died Monday In
Receiving hospital.
The shooting created much I'M
rest among the residents OF the
community, and a mass meeting in
protest was held Saturday al Hol-
brook and Oakland. and out OF this
mass meeting grew the James
Raines committee.
Under the leadership OF Louis Il.
Taylor president OF the United
Tenant association who called the
meeting after making an inyestiga-
ton OF the shooting. plans we're
formulated for campaign against
other evils which confront the re-
sidents OF the East Side. Taylor
WAS elected chairman OF the ccm-
mittee.
According to statements made %
an assistant prosecutor. Raines was
with group Of 10 men In the beer
garden at the time an argument be-
tween Levine and walter Johnson.
-. Of $685. Riopelle street, started.
Witnesses said that Levine had
attempted TO eject johnson from
the place. moving toward him with
hammer, and when some OF the
men got in between the owner and
Johnson. Levine is alleged to have
pulled gun ard fired one shot.
The bullet struck Raines in The
lower abdomen He was taken TO
Receiving hospital by his brother
in-law. Milton Reeves. Of 1898 f..
Philadelphia. and Walter Johnson.
His condition was serious at the
time OF admitiance.
Levine was arrested a short lime
later by officers Of scout car
from Bethune Station. and held on
felouious assault charge after
questioning.
The committee Is demanding The
prosecution OF Levine. the revoca-
ton OF his license, the prohibition
OF the owEer from Operating a
tavern. beer garden. restaurant.
or public business Of any kind in
the city OF Detroit because he is
menace TO society" and the pay
ment OF damages 70 the person OF
James Raires or to his family"
The committee is also demand
ing all tavern keepers subscribe
TO a liability Insurance for the pro-
lection OF all persons frequenting
their establishment" and proper
police protection" for the tavern.
Confined on page s.
The Detroit tribune. (Detroit, Mich.) 1935-1966, 1939-10-28
DR.. lines Speaks
Here Sunday
Meeting At
Ebenezer Church

DR.. William Lloyd lines, noted
New York clergyman. Is scheduled
to make his second appearance in
Detroit within a year, wher he
speaks at Ebenezer AME church
Sunday, afternoon, Oct 20. DR..
lines spoke In the same church last
Spring.
At that time DR.. lines. speaking
under the auspices OF the Detroit
Civic Rights committee, sprung the
lever which launched the fight
against the Detroit Edison com
pany. Sunday the learned clergy
man will speak on Homes, Jobs,
Citizens. and Our Liberties Within
Our Government" for the same or
ganizatior.
The Rev. Mr.. lines will speak at
Howard university. Washington,
DC. Sunday morning. and flying
to Detroit Immediately following
his address there.
other speakers scheduled to ap-
pear at the meeting which is cata-
logued to start at 8 pm, will be
the Rev. Charles Hill, pastor OF
Hartford Avenue Baptist church;
Mrs. Christine s. Smith, Bethel
AME; the Rev. Edward c. SIM
mons, assistant pastor OF Second
Baptist, and Miss Thelma Williams,
representing Delta Sigma Theta
sorority.
The Rev. MFR. Hill announced this
week that he had been informed
through the New York office OF the
Continued on page s.
The Detroit tribune. (Detroit, Mich.) 1935-1966, 1939-10-28
Mrs. Christine Smith
iravelogue Speaker
AT Lucy Thurman 'Y'

'ae world Fellowship Committed
" Lucy Thurman YWCA is pre-.
Seaung "Travelogue' Sunday
oe', ~ from s to Z o'clock in the
,vVal rooms OF the branch with
a amss Aalhryn Hunter OF the Metro
poI'an iWCA Girl Reserve staff
Sru Mrs Christine Smith. presi-
S S OF the women's Parent Mite
.s' Society Of the AME
'"u,on' as speakers.
|nss Hunter travelled extensively
- Europe during the past summer
c oau was a delegate to the World
a.'sllan Youth conference, Ans
.eluam, Holland. Mrs. Smith re-
.s".iy IS.urned from a trip 10
.,,,', where she made a special
study for her church.
MIS- William Starks Is chairman
~ tue World Fellowship Commit
a ..e o. l'ucy Thurman. She will be
w by the following people:
s s,.s l.. Carruthers. Mrs. II. Wiu-
Donovan. "
~. SOue OF the patrons are; Mrs
S Sr henderson. Mrs. l.. c. Blount,
" ~'s Whitby. Mrs. Elizabeth
~ ~. 'on' Mrs. Katie Cheatham, Mrs.
MI SD,osr Smith, Mrs. Carrie Russell,
-. s' Mary Brown. Mr.. Burrell Car
9 mrs. Camella Cabule, Mrs. IL.
NJ. lumbar Mrs. Robert GreenIdge.
ssn Francis Moss. Mrs. II. p. John
o osH, Mrs. James Grant. and many
The Detroit tribune. (Detroit, Mich.) 1935-1966, 1939-10-28
Second Baptist Choir
Sponsors B a n q u e t

In conjunction with the annual
meeting OF the Michigan Education
association. Region No. 1, which is
being held in Detroit this week
end a special program will be
held at the High School OF Com
merce. Room l61. Saturday. octo-
Der 2S at 1880 a. m. featuring
the topic-"Guidsnce And Place
ment or Colored Youth"
Part Of the program will con-
sist OF fiveminute talks by Miss
Gertrude Babcock. house counselor
OF Northwestern high school: Mrs.
Harold Bledsoe. placement secre-
tary OF Michigan state Employ
Service. Joseph Wolber. assistant
principal OF Northwestern high
school, John c. Dancy. director OF
the Detroit Urban league: Ralph
Lee. department OF Public Relations
OF General Motors corporation.
Part . will be devoted 10 ques-
tons ard comments from the au-
dience.
The public is invited TO attend
the meeting.
The Detroit tribune. (Detroit, Mich.) 1935-1966, 1939-10-28
COIOred Troops Rushed Up To Front By French

lied In Djibouti, many Philippians
hocked to the authorities ard offer
ed their services to France. Said
this message to me: "These people
are content under French rule and
have been rushing to volunteer.
Hundreds are taking up arms ev-
cry day"
However. Il is exaggerated to
print that millions OF black SOL
diers have been called up: that
e, az yet. The Senogalese, Ivory
Coast. Dahomear forces, those
from Madagascar and other parts
OF French Africa, have. OF course.
been Increased. and more will be
coming. You may be sure they are
today with the French Army. In
that big exparse Of territory In
Eastern France, known as the
military rome"
An African l know, enlisted for
The Detroit tribune. (Detroit, Mich.) 1935-1966, 1939-10-28

Letters were sent out 10 all the
agents in the city. Hamtramck' XIV
err Rouge. Highland Park. Ecorse.
SMILE Road, Conant Gardens ana
everywhere we could trace a boy
or girl selling The Detroit Tribune.
We told them OF the party and ask
cd them to inform us, az soon as
possibie, just how mary would be
nresent. Truthfully We were pre-
pairing for about 100 boys ana
girls,
But all OF sudden In comes a
letter from J. c. Stubs asking for
As tickets; then a phone call for
%; and then an excited young fel-
low stormed irto the Tribune OF
flces. out Of breath and somewhat
destructive II can use 70
tickets" he yelled, and at the same
instance whiried and left without
leaving bis name.
And this. IN short. Is brief word
picture OF the excitement 70 ex-
The Detroit tribune. (Detroit, Mich.) 1935-1966, 1939-10-28
"Kidnapper' Nabbed As He Ponders
What To Do With The Girl Friend

Levi Smith, 96, was arrested by
1t Of Detectives Wallace Williams
and Sergeants OF Detectives Will
am Fuller and Edward White Mon
day night and held for investigation
OF kidnapping.
The complaint against Smith had
been made by Miss Bessie Little,
2132 Monroe who told officers
Smith had held a knife on her
throat and made her accompany
The Detroit tribune. (Detroit, Mich.) 1935-1966, 1939-10-28

him 10 his home. She had been
taken from $50 e. Columbia street.
when the detectives entered
Smiths home they found Miss Lit
tie there. and Smith calmly smok-
ing cigarette. The detectives said
that they are not sure whether
Smith really kidnapped Miss Little
or whether II is just one of those
quarrels between lovers.
The Detroit tribune. (Detroit, Mich.) 1935-1966, 1939-10-28
Oscar Plant To Sing
At D. NJ. A. Musicale
To Aid Opera Fund

A very excellent program has
been prepared for the Sunday af-
terroon musicale, 10 be held at
Scott Me church, corner OF Kirby
and ST. Antoine. October 90. at 4 p.
m.
The musicale, which will be
sponsored by the Detroit Musicians
association, is TO be given for the
benefit Of the Opera Fund.
Among the artists who will parti-
cipate will be Oscar Plant, bari
tore, of the Ford Dixie Eight.
Numbers will also be sung by the
Robinettcs. a group OF young ladies
under the direction OF Mrs. John
ME V. Reid.
The public Is invited TO attend
the musicale. Admission will be
free.
The Detroit tribune. (Detroit, Mich.) 1935-1966, 1939-10-28
Unity Editorial
Wins Praise
Labeled Aid To
Race Strength

One Of the letters OF commenda.
ton received by The Detroit Tri.
hume this week was written by
L. + Ford, president of the Nation
al Alliance II Postal Employees,
who expresses appreciation for the
editorial, The Strength OF Unity"
which appeared In a recent issue OF
this paper The letter follows:
iil9 Aldine Ave.
st. Louis, Mo.
October 20. 1899.
Editor j. L. Mccall
Detroit Tribune
'li6 81. Antoine
Detroit, Mich.
Dear Nj. Mccall:
have read your editorial
which appeared in a recent is
sue OF The Detroit Tribune, on
me Strength or Unity"
think should tell you that
THIS Is one OF the strongest APP
peals fer race solidarity that
have ever read. II repre-
sents hat kind OF effort which
IS certain to bring a large
measure OF favorable results,
spd YET II is the kind that very
lew Of rs ever dare 10 make.
IN mentioning specifically
NE National Alliance OF Postal
EMPLOYEES you endearcd your
SER 70 the hearts OF its mem
pers. every one OF which feels
ueeply grateful to you.
We wish for you abundance
or success.
tSigred)
I. r Ford. President
National Alliance OF p. O..
Employees.
The Detroit tribune. (Detroit, Mich.) 1935-1966, 1939-10-28
Plans Completed For
Testimonial To Rev.
And Mrs. w. II. Peck

The Banquet committee announc-
es that plans have been completed
for the testimonial dinner, 10 be
given In honor of DR.. and Mrs. Will
liam II. Peck. Friday, October n.
at 7 D. m. at the Lucy Thurman
YWCA.
The committee further announce
that everything possible is being
done 10 take care OF the increas-
ing requests for reservations. Those
who have made reservations in
advanced are urged TO be on time.
The Detroit tribune. (Detroit, Mich.) 1935-1966, 1939-10-28
|Chylla Case
To Jury By End
OF The Week
Choices Story
Supported BY
White Witness

The case OF Detective Albert
Chylla. OF the Fort Station, accused
OF assault ard battery. is expected
to reach the jury this week. The
case started Oct. Is.
The hlghlight OF the trial this
week was the testimony OF Bert r.
Smith, white, II. of 1144 Woodmere
avenue. who was prisoner at the
Fort Station last June 2S when
Jasper Choice, complainant against
Detective Chylla. charges he was
beaten by the officer. Smith testi-
fed Monday and Tusday.
Saw Choice Kicked
Smith testified that he was awak-
ened on the morning OF the twenty
eighth to see detective kicking
Choice to rouse him. He said that
Choice was taken from the cell ard
returned bleeding from tn mouth
and with his shirt front blood
stained. He was unable to identity
the officer he said kicked Choice.
Smith. who disappeared shortly
before the trial. said that Choice
was wearing white shirt at the
time he was taken from the cell by
the detective. Officers from the
station, who had preceded Smith On
the stand. had testified that Choice
did not have on shirt when he
was arrested and that he was given
a blue shirt TO wear to the hospital
on June 20.
Choice. in his testimony last
week, said that he was given the
blue shirt, which he produced in
court, by an officer at the station
because his white shirt was TOO
bloody 10 wear to the hospital
Denies Beating
Continued on page 81
The Detroit tribune. (Detroit, Mich.) 1935-1966, 1939-10-28


newsglrls big Halloween party at
the st. Antoine branch fMCA,
Tuesday, Oct. 81, at $3.50 pm.
Every newsboy and girl will be
given a ticket OF admission. II will
admit him and his friend, brother,
sister or cousin to the Halloween
party free. He can bring his girl
friend too. II be wants to and isn't
bsshful. The same goes for the
girls. But what fun-singing. dane
irg, eating. drinking and playing
games. And the prizes for the fun
nIest costumes. oh boy, what a
party.
You REALLY CAN NOT AT
FORD NOT TO BE A TRIBUNE
NEwsBoY or NEwSGIRL. And
remember. THERE WILL BE
MANY MORE SURPRISES IN
srORE FOR You.
SEE YOU TUEsDAYl
The Detroit tribune. (Detroit, Mich.) 1935-1966, 1939-10-28
NOTICE.!

Dr. j. A. Brewer, with offices at
7Os Z. Forest Ave, Is leaving Sun.
day, October -. 10 attend the ln-
ternationaI Medical Assembly Of
Interstate Post Graduate Medical
Association nj North s.sss..>:
which cOnvenes In Chicago from
October 30 10 Nov. Ord. inclusive.
DIR. Brewer Will return 10 the
city on Nov. eth.
The Detroit tribune. (Detroit, Mich.) 1935-1966, 1939-10-28

choice jobs?
The automobile firms have prC
ised Mayor Reading that they
open their doors to Negro labor Z
they help TO retain him In office.
thereby showing the same conf
dence in his administration that
Continued on page 81
The Detroit tribune. (Detroit, Mich.) 1935-1966, 1939-10-28
Writer Urges Voters To Return
Mayor Richard Reading To Office
Bv ULYSSES BOYKIN

With the primary election and two candidates
mayor selected for general election Nov. Mayor
Richard w. Reading speeded up his campaign for his
election to the Mayors office this week
Expressing high appreciation from the loyal support
his we'll wishers and supporters the Mayor started
drive to build up the confidence of every we'll thinking
citi1
The Detroit tribune. (Detroit, Mich.) 1935-1966, 1939-10-28

Last week when we made announcement Oh tne Dlg
Tribune newsboy and newsgirl Halloween party and took
Il mon ourselves to estimate the fun there would be- we
had NO idea of lust how wrong were. Yep we made
. mistake There will be even more fun than we had
dared hope for. -. -
The Detroit tribune. (Detroit, Mich.) 1935-1966, 1939-10-28
ThereN Be A Riot Of Fun When Those Tribune
NewSes Gather For The Annual Hall ween Party

Read "Thunder On The Social
Front by The Little Corporal, on
Page ~.
The Detroit tribune. (Detroit, Mich.) 1935-1966, 1939-10-28
EXAMINATIONS

a.. BOARD OF Education announces
'"a' an examination will be CIV
e 90 In the near future 10 applI-
, ,s for jobs as boiler opera
e sors, at a salary OF $40 per
month month: Applications must be
as.ued In not later than Oct. 2s,
~ !. lne Board OF Education build
nE' 1854 Broadway.
The Detroit tribune. (Detroit, Mich.) 1935-1966, 1939-10-28

Hear Gerald l.. n. Smith. AZ 2
pm. each sunday, over station
WJR, defending true AmericanIsns-
The Detroit tribune. (Detroit, Mich.) 1935-1966, 1939-10-28

n !. near Gerald L. X. Smith, at z
Wns each sunday, over station
"'n' defending true Amerlcanism.
The Detroit tribune. (Detroit, Mich.) 1935-1966, 1939-10-28

Continued on page s.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-11-23

(COntlnueu 1rOm rage -
dustry and agriculture In French
history. Some Of IN eproducts OF
both industry and agriculture are
destined for Britain, 1t was an.
nounced, and observers regarded
the preparations as part Of the pro-
gram to meet the newest German
mine threat.
A decree putting Dautry's mo.
bilization into effect virtually brings
all private industry into the ma
tionwide defense program.
Dautry sent all perfects detailed
instructions for the complete utiliza-
ton Of resources, machines and
buildings for Allied production.
Plans for French cooperation In
the British blockade OF German ex-
ports were mapped out by Daladiei
at q conference with Admiral Fran
coils Darlan, commander -chiei
Of the French navy.
Germany Claims Five
Berlin, Nov. 23.-(UP)-Gerinar
airplanes, understood to carry rapid.
firing cannon, shot down five French
planes, the high command an
nounced today Just before Adolf
Hitler Joined high army officers fol
an important meeting at the chan.
celery.
The Nazi fighting craft was de.
scribed reliably as bi-motored Mes
serschmidts which carry cannon ant
four machine guns. with a crew Of
two or three men. They are capable
OF about 900 miles an hour and gen.
orally fly In wedge formation fol
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-11-23
FORMER SHERIFF
ESCAPES POLICE
John F. DOwd of Boston
On Way to California
Is Report

Boston, Nov. 23--(UP)--Fugiitve
former Sheriff John r. Dowd may be
enroute to California today accord
ing to one Of six men indicted with
him in q purported $4,000 shake
down" racket. A nationwide search
had been ordered for Dowd. Charles
A. Hussey, discharged yesterday as
city Of Boston sewer department
foreman, informed Suffolk county
investigators that Dowd told him:
Keep your chin up II you don't
see me for q couple Of months. I'm
going to California"
Fzussey had changed his plea TO
guilty to soliciting brides for Dowd.
He said Dowd told him Of his plans
in Mattapar1 Saturday before Hussey
retracted q not guilty plea.
His statement came shortly after
district attorneys aides had opened
q safety deposit box, listed In Dow 4;
name In a Roxbury bank. The h,x
held insurance policies, but none Of
the evidence investigators had hoped
were In 1t.
If Dowd carried out his plan, po-
lice believed he was travelling by
plane or rail. His automobile was
found garaged at a relatives home
in Milton late yesterday. The ex-
sheriff was known to have had
90, 900 with him II days ago.
Neither investigators nor Dowd's
relatives would comment today on q
published report that he had life in
surance policies aggregating $4,000.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-11-23

will hold another session tonight.
One of the latest problems is the
grand list, which the assessors say
will be reduced from 9167 100000 to
$166, 100000 next year. Then again,
provision of the Culhane charter
act prohibits the appropriation Of
more than 80 per cent of the esti-
mated tax collections. In the past
up to 95 per cent could be figured.
Tonight's meeting will be devoted
largely to study of estimated re-
sources for 1910. Much depends on
the result of this city.
Working Budget
The working budget now being
studied by the finance board calls
for expenditures in the neighbour
hood OF SO, 100000, with an addition
al 100000 for the water depart
ment. This working total Is about
100000 less than this years bud
get.
Changes may be made in some
figures, but 1t is proposed to set up
welfare department appropriation
of between 100000 and $465, 0oo
More than $1,500,000 must go for
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-11-23
protection Of other planes.


Nazis claimed that their superior
ity In the cir was demonstrated by
theh ease with which German planes
reconnoitered over LONDON and other
parts Of England. TN London, the
air ministry denied German state.
inents that Nazi aircraft had flown
tinfnolested over LONDON asserting
that only one German aircraft has
flown over London and II was shot
down by our fighting planes, the
crew being taken prisoner.)
Hitler Gets Reports
About 100 high officers OF Ger
rnany's armed forces and the Nail
party gathered In the chancellery
reception hall for reports 10 Hitler
and to hear an outline Of the cur
rent military situation.
Hitler's speech, usually an hour
long on such occasions, Is expect
cd TO lay down future policy, and
probably will be highly significant
In regard TO future moves In the
war.
Four OF the French planes. the
communique said, were shot down
near the western front and the fifth
was shot down near Pirmasens.
On Tuesday, the communique said
nine German planes drove off
French pursuit planes and enabled
q German squadron TO carry out
reconnaissance flights.
TN Paris the French claimed "a
have shot down five German planes
yesterday and 10 have 80 badly dam
aged another that 1t crashed In Bel
GUM. The British claimed TO have
shot down three German planes
over British territory since Monday
and the Royal Air Force, IT was an.
nounced. shot down two German
planes over French soil)