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BY CLARENCE j. BROWN R1lzgSN&kl
Member Of Congress-, District X|Mg9SU

Among members Of Congress,
both in the House and the Senate,
there has been much criticism voic-
ed concerning recent speeches and
statements made by the President
and other high officials regarding in
ternational affairs. Fears are ex-
pressed that all such talk on the part
Of the President and Administration
leaders may result in the United
States being drawn into any con-
fict that may break out in Europe.
The Dayton forum. [volume] (Dayton, Ohio) 1913-1949, 1939-04-21
Victory

Victory
The world listened to Marian An
derson Sunday, singing from the
Lincoln Memorial in Washington.
Her appearance represented flnai
and complete victory over the Daugh-
tiers Of the American Revolution,
who refused the use Of Constitution
Hall for her recital. Perhaps it was
providential that the OAR. refused
| the hall, for by the refusal, the
whole question cf bigotry in the
ID.A.R. and in all phases Of our na7
tional life came right out into the
onen. The fact that the Federal
Government backed Miss Anderson
by granting use Of the Lincoln
Shrine, and that $1,000 people turn,
out to her her, without semblance ot
segregation, is victory enough fol
the moment.
| Those who were fortunate enough
to hear Miss Anderson OH Scndas
testify with one accord that sht
never sang better; that her voice
moved to tears. The daily pres
heralded the event, in both story ane
pictures.
We are still proud to claim citi
zenship in the United States 0.
America. We are sometimes disap
pointed by acts of some Of our fel
low citizens, but on the whole w,
believe we can always rely on tn,
ultimate triumph of right and jus
| tice in this country. May this eve.
be so.
More Advertising
We are pleased to note the IN
creasing advertising space beinl
given the newspapers by our insur
ance companies. The latest big ste
forward in this field has been tax
Ell by the Supreme Liberty Life 0
Chicago. Some time ago the Mort
Carolina Mutual adopted the polio
Of being more generous in placin
/ advertising in the press, and the e.
I ample Of this progressive Durha1
n concern, which deservedly is Il
The Dayton forum. [volume] (Dayton, Ohio) 1913-1949, 1939-04-21

c @ NJ M E N T 5
CALVIN'S DIGEST
BY FLOYD J. CALVIN X
Listed by Editor g. Publisher)

leader in its field, is bearing fruit
with other companies.
But our belief is that the Negro
insurance companies, on the whole
are not yet spending money with the
newspapers in the proper proportion
in proportion to their ability, in
proportion to the returns they might
receive, and in proportion to the
appreciation they should show for
the Negro press, in season and out.
advocating such an attitude toward
Negro business OH tic part OF the
nublic that makes possible the con-
tinued growth Of these companies.
Perhaps .s tinie goes on this sit
| uation will continue 10 improve We
hope SO, for the press needs the help
Of the insurance companies.
| Air Pilots
Our thanks and congratulations
| Employees of Washington, Dc, who
are extended to Edgar G. Brown,
president of the United Government
1 made the brilliant and successful
fight to have special provision In
cluded in the National Defense
J Act which directs that Negro air
pilots shall be trained for the us.
Army. Mr.. Brown, with superb
tact, faultless strategy, and per-
sistence which has been demonstrate
! ed by few leaders, kept relentlessly
on the job until victory was won.
Instead of resting on his oars, Mr..
Brown has already launched new
fight to achieve the same victory for
the race in the u. s.. Navy. He has
already appeared before the Senate
Committee on Naval Affairs, and re-
ceived, according to the printed rec
, ord Of the hearings, a respectful au'
dience and made a fine impression.
The new fight is to have the Law
, direct that the Secretary of the
! Navy order the training OF coloree
: pilots at specific locations. OF course
: we hope that Mr.. Brown wins again
n 1t is race fight. and the race need
e this new victory.
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deeply moved for applause.
They were heading a second
Proclamation o + Emancipa-
ton, and they knew 1t.
Land Of The Free
When Miss Anderson, with
voice which Toscanini said we
hear only once in y century,
sang America, with the loud
speakers carrying her golden
notes far out into space, there
was an absolutely GREATNESS
hush. as ii everyone in that
multitude was thinking IN
awe OF the contrast between
The land OF which she sang and
She tortured lands elsewhere.
ii was fearful, rapturous mo-
meat, and | have not met any
one Who was not made tremu-
Ioas by it.
Nc heard by the radio au-
dience, unfortunately, as
Mss Anderson's one encore
Nobody Knows the Trouble
| I've een''-requested by q
! Washington neWspaperman,
| jay Williams. 1t is a pity, Tor
she sang this song as she sang
no other. Into it went all the
/ paGaos Of her race, and INTO
dark eyes al around me !
i coma see the tears come.
Also unheard by radio was
Miss Anderson's little speech
of thanks, delivered in what
think was the most beautiful
speaking voice | ever heard.
Had there been microphones
to pick up the noise OF the
crowd as ii melted away after
ward listeners would have
heard nothing, for the thronl
VAS as silent rs If it had come
from i benedlctlon.
think that under the stars
hai la;sseef night, the spirit q
Abraham Lincoln must have
3eaa iii Iepose. And venture
that few will question Wha
Oscar Chapman said to me al
c, Aan II .ssSllrely We havl
lot lg t0 fear rs lcng as sucl
! .h.a as this are possible j
{ sAitetl States,
Chicago Daily New
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CHICAGO YOUTH
Continued from page Onel

Continued from page Cne)
! tiretrap. Earl Dickerson, newly
elected alderman Of the Second
Ward, headed . quizz TO determine
of tho d5-year-ola building had ever
been condemned as d firetrap.
Joel p. Hunter, general suaerin-
endeat Of United Charities, said
tl1at Az persoms were crowded into
15 rooms of the house, almost three
to 4 room. There was no rear fire
escape, he said, and only two bath
rooms IN the entire house. Origin
ally designed for one family, the
building had been cut up into nine
ki'chenatte apartments.
Mr.. Hunters comment was, aAll
Chicago citizens are guilty in this
tragedy, in some measure, since we
provide no better housing for our
neediest families"
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ASSAULT CASE
COMES TO END

LIMA-Last Friday evening after
four day session Milo Conner,
white, Of Akron, was found guilty
of assaulting a 19-year-old white
girl on last February 18th. Richard
(Dick) McGee, colored of Lima who
was facing the same charge pleaded
guilty the next day Sentence for
the two has been delayed until a
later date.
The Dayton forum. [volume] (Dayton, Ohio) 1913-1949, 1939-04-21

Easter ID Washington was .
day to be remembered, for on
that day WAS enacted one u
the most moving dramas in
American history.
The Dayton forum. [volume] (Dayton, Ohio) 1913-1949, 1939-04-21

Certainly the AlmeFl-
can position is not
being strengthened
by such talk as
meeting power with
power and other
like utterances. The
concensus of opin-
ion a M o II & t h e
The Dayton forum. [volume] (Dayton, Ohio) 1913-1949, 1939-04-21

being held for the honored visitors.
On Capitol Hill Senators and Rep
resentatives are welcoming the fair
Daughters from their home cities
and districts.
The Dayton forum. [volume] (Dayton, Ohio) 1913-1949, 1939-04-21
Marian Anderson
Easter Sunday

Z Gsfer Sunday
Easter ii Washington was .
day to be remembered, for on
that day was enacted one u
the most moving dramas u
American history
The stage had been set BY
the Daughters of the Ameri
can Revolution. who for rea
sons net clear 10 the public
and perhaps not wholly clear
even to themselves, had found
it impossible % extend the Ia
cilities Of the Constitutional
Hall to Marian Anderson, the
great Negro contralto.
This may moi have eaased
Mrs. Roosevelt to resign from
the OAR. hnt by Il strange
coincidence She did fesian Just
at that time.
i'ul her 20 improve 9ae se
ting, the Board 81 Edaeatfo
Of the District of olansa.a
fist refused to 1aN NJ 49,
dcrson sing On ehbol property
and then consented, bet win
the stipulation lilat as Ho5
fo be considered as establish
ing il precedent his Wa n1-
acceptable 1o Anderson.
1t was then suggested by
Walter White, 4 prominent
Negro. that if Miss Anderson
could not sing inside Consal.
tuition Hall She might be allow
ed to sing Ell the laNa outside
Great Drama
At this point il The action
enters Oscar Chapman, Assis.
tant Secretary of the Interior
and gentleman oi Virginia.
He proposed te his superior
Secretary Harold 81 lckes,
that Miss Anderson 6e allow
ed to sing from ae stens q
the Lincoln Memorial This
proposal was brought before
the President. who agreed 70
it with enthusiasm
So much III history i he resi-
is emotion lfG i2uil 10 put ii
words.
1t was Il gorgeous Sunday
only q few blossoms LETT all
the japanese cherry trees
around the 1idal Basin, but
the grass and the foliage rich
in April green The sun was
at its cheeriest, with just the
right amount Of fleecy cloud
in the blue sky.
Miss Anderson was not tc
sing until 5, but BY noon tho
streets and sidewalks leading
to the Lincoln Monument were
packed with motorcars ano
pedestrians on the way tx
what was. everyone clearly
believed, a great event.
think every Negro in Washing
ton was there, and on Tho
faces of young and old was al
expression of sober elation.
The Second Proclamation
1t was a well-dressed croWl
and as decorous as a church
congregation. There was nS
shouting, no jostling, no hilar
ity, even among the children
This was no mere piece Q.
Sunday joliiIcatiols. This Na.
a historic moment. and tax
dullest clod IN all that gsea
throng seemed Id know It
There was symbolism il ths
Easter finery, for il was Wori
by the children and grand
children Of people whs hae
been slaves. On faces black
brown and indeterminaGe ont
could read tho fact that be
hind those faces were soRl'
ecstatically aware Of freedom
| do not know how nlan5
people were there. Some sal
$4,000. Others say more. Al
/ know IS that as far as 1 could
see--all the way tx the Wash
ington Monument there wa
a sea of uplifted faces.
Mr.. Ickes began with d shor
speechdirecf. simply word
ed, a reminder that this ratior
had its roots III tolerance, that
it's laws forbade distinction d
race, creed or color. There
1was no great applause at his
bvoads--.the listeners were toe
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SOuHueF ana SaHGf
statesmen is TIL al no reason
on earth exists at this time for
the United States to become a par
ticipant in the threatened European
war. If war comes across the seas,
and the United States takes part
therein, it will be because Of lack
of craftsmanship on the part of
American Leaders, and in tpite of,
and against, the wishes Of the great
mass of the American people. I'm
rural Ohio there has long been 4
common saying when neighbors
quarrel among themselves it is wise
to stay home and -tena to your own
business. That seems to be wise
policy for the nation to adopt just
at this time.
The other evening this writer had
the opportunity of talking with a
student of international affairs who
has lived most of the last thirty
years in various European capitals.
His description OF the present Eur
opean situation, and the causes
! therefore, was must Illuminating. A
prediction that he made is worth re
peating here. He stated that the
outbreak Of war in Europe is sched-
uled for April 9th or 2Sth; and
that il war does not develop by May
9th, next, there will be no general
conflict in Europe either this year
or for several years to come. Only
time can tell whether on not the
gentleman knew whereof he spoke
but he sound convincing
James Hamilton Lewis, Unitee
States Senator from Illinois, notice
for his pink whiskers, resplendeni
waistcoats, courtly manner, rapiea
wit, and loyalty to the New Deal
is no more. Death came at aWash.
ington hospital Sunday and on Wed
ncsday he left forever the Capito
J scene with the same pomp and cere
] mony with which he had moved
through life. A state funeral was
held in the Senate Chamber, where
the distinguished gentleman hac
| served SO long. The President, Thu
4 Supreme Court, the Diplomatic
corps, the Cabinet, Senators ane
Representatives were in official at
tendance. Capitol guards stood a,
rigid attention beside the casket il
the well Of the Senate. The beau
tiful Episcopalian service was giver
| by the Chaplain of the Senate. Flow.
!, ers from the great and humble were
everywhere in profusion. Every chain
/ In the gallery and on the Floor was
| filled, except one--that which had
been occupied for 50 many years By
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The Northwest enterprise. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1931-1952, 1939-08-04
Churches

The Full Gospel PentecOstal
temple 10th and Fir. Bishop e.
Morris, Pastor.
Great preparation is being made
for the grand annual reunion which
will convene at the above address
lasting for three days, beginning
Friday. August the 4th at 10 a. m.
Delegates from all parts of the
district will be present to present
their work in their respective
fields. A great time is expected.
Bishop Morris is extending a cor
dial invitation to all churches to
cooperate with us in this great
meeting as well as the general
public. Following the three days
reunion a great revival will begin.
Several good speakers will remain
to conduct this meeting. All are
urged to take the advantage of
this.opportunity to be blessed. Spe-
cial prayers will be given for the
sick.
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Your House and Garden
Beautiful
Bu Doris Jones

One of the most important de-
tails in successful gardening is the
touch of original contrast, the Gle
yer grouping of plants to form
unique or unexpected picture.
Some people are born lucky in
this respect, their houses and gar
dens are such dreams of taste and
originality as to make less fortu-
nate beings sick with envy. But
let such unfortunates take heart.
A little careful study a little
thought, a little patience, and we
can achieve something that, if it
has not the audacity that is the
distinguishing mark of genious in
these matters, has quality, has
taste, has a distinction that can,
on occasion, deceive even the elect.
And a contributory factor to that
end is skillful use of gray-leaved
foliage plants in the garden.
Now let it first be observed
that the great majority of silver
foliaged plants are, by very virtue
of their gray-white or silver TO-
liage, built to stand drought. This,
for those of us who garden on hot
dry soils, is a very useful consi-
deration, inasmuch as nothing kills
garden picture more completely
than the sight of burnt and shri-
veled foliage where we had hoped
for tones of cool and restful gree
merry. On the other hand, most of
these silver-foliage plants are ex-
tremely adaptable under cultiva-
ton, and can be used in a great
variety of ways. AS they range
from low-growing things to shrubs
five to six feet high, the opportu-
mites for clever contrast are in
Vulnerable.
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E d. o IA L
WANTED: A JOB!

We would like to find job for Luther Tunley There
thousands of for whom would like to find jobs
but interested in Luther Tunley because we think
Luther Tuney is interested in his people and their welfare
Three weeks ago Luther Tunley landed Seattle broke
itself is nothing out of the ordinary because thous
ands of land in Seattle in other cities broke But
Luther Tuney who is halter by trade - found job.
Luther Tuney couldn't work this job because he
did not belong to So he went to join the union only
to find his membership could not be accepted because
he had no job. You figure that one out
Wednesday, Tuney offered job "picketing pick
et' The who wanted to hire Tunley wanted him to
dress in comca attire and walk along the street with wo
man who at the time picketing restaurant But =
Tunley though badly in need of money refused to yield
to temptation and in doing he acted behalf of every
Negro Seattle We commend Luther Tuney for his
pride which exemped when he refused the cheap job
Luther Tuney because he did his part to pro-
ect Negro against charges that every member of the
race is potential strike We commend Luther Tun
lev because we think brand of Amercanism worthy
of emulation However
We charge the who tried to hire Tuney with every
thing from operating business that is unfair to labor to
tempting to ncite to riot. And =
We ask the union if their requirements for membership
aren't bit inconsistent? 1t to that when man
gets job which he cannot work without union card
that card should issued without delay But maybe
knowledge of and their method of working for the
common good of all workers limited for understanding
Hunger and necessity know laws. Unions them
selves may be guilty of forging human chain which may
plague them in days who is able to find
create job is entitled card Certainly starvation is
penalty which should not be imposed on any man.
We repeat - would like to get Luther Tunley job.
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the night called 1.-THE jump joints
which refers not only to legiti-
mate beverage dispensaries but
also a number of places operating
without the unanimous consent of
the state liquor control board and
the local guardians of the law. In
every house of ill-repute, Bridgets
and Mandys could be found swing
ing it out with Flat-foots and floo-
giles whose only contributions to
society are: pointed pants and
shoes, ten-gallon dress hats and a
technic for laying it effectively on
the line. In one place we noticed
two young ladies buying large
quantities of Juice" for their es-
corts of the evening. These gen.
tlemen turned out to be we'll
versed in the fine art of film
flamming, for after swinging the
ladies to the fast rhythm of Ben
ny Goodman recording, they pa
tiently waited for them to reach
the proper state of inebriation,
then quietly relieved them of their
remaining funds. Later the same
gents could be found whooping it
up further down the street.
According to our guide, it is in
deed hard for the ordinary Chris
tain to do little SHINING and get
away with it, for he will inevitably
bump into his leading deacon,
bending the elbow and breaking
down on light Susie-Q with some
other brothers spouse. Our atten-
ton was called to one gentleman
who, according to rumor, has CIV
en- up drinking and swing, and is
now making rapid strides in the
field of religion. We remember
seeing the same brother striding
rapidly away from a little poker
misunderstanding the night before.
Since this is a newspaper and
not a book, space does not permit
us to give a good account of the
whole journey. Our last stop was
a house where they swing in front
while what they do in the rear is
nobodys business. There we met
number of those gentlemen who,
through expert manipulation of
the pasteboards, and galloping do
minoes, successfully earn their
living from the sweat of other
mems brows while the house
swings. You can take it from us,
the whole country is swinging
right out of ten-year depression.
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First A. M. e. Church

This church is affiliated with
the Seattle Council of Churches
and Christian Education and ac-
cording tc DR.. Fred A. Hughes,
the minister, Sunday is our final
Quarterly Meeting for this con-
ference year. Rev. George S. Allen,
presiding elder, will be in charge
during the day. The churches and
ministers of Tacoma, Bremerton,
Everett and Seattle will worship
with us at the afternoon service.
The final reports of the years
work will be made Monday night
at the closing Quarterly Confer
ence. Dollar Money and confer
ence claims are now being col
lected for the Puget Sound Annual
Conference which convenes at
Portland, Oregon, August 23rd.
The second Sunday we celebrate
our annual pioneer Day" with
the pastor speaking on 1.-THE Pho
neer of Life" Mr.. John t. Gay
ton, Sr. has arranged an all day
meeting with eats and fellowship
for old and young.
The Official Board is anxious to
know if the partor's return is de-
sired for another year; if so fill
our church these next three Sun
days and express yourself by voice
and pdesence.
This Friday night the 18th, The
Ladies' Club are sponsoring an All
Negro Program, featuring The La
dies drill team, directed by Mrs.
Annie E. Bagley. This is a benefit
affair and should be largely atten-
ded.
Mr.. Bernard e. Squires, Urban
League executive will be the prin-
cipal speaker at the Pioneer day
services at First A. M. E. church,
Sunday, August 10. The Rev. Fred
A. Hughes will deliver the sermo-
nette.
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Hoover made famous.

The man who reads this and says
Jaw, nuts" was not among those
who attended the street dance last
Friday night, for had he been,
he would have had good reason to
believe that this current wave of
"swingitism affects young and old
alike; and we ask you how can a
depression maintain it's status quo
when everybody is swinging?
This outdoor demonstration.
sponsored by the Madison Avenue
merchants, attended by Seattle's
select swingers and representa-
tive gathering of sideline rooters
who alternately cheered the hero
and Kissed the villain, was some
thing to swing about.
In company with a man who
knows his way around, this alleg-
ed reporter made his first tour of
the city's hot spots, not in quest
of excitement but to get acquaint-
ed with those people who uncon-
sciously land Internationally
make news. After many hours on
this nocturnal parade, we offer
our findings, and if you don't like
them you can write to the editor
about it and see what it gets you.
OF course there are plenty of
other things to write about, but
Seattle happened to be swinging,
so we too must swing. Our itin-
erary included what my guide for
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Weekly Heart Throbs
BY Unknown Contributor
ApOstrOphe to Jesus

Repose now in thy glory, noble
founder Thy work is finished; thy
divinity Is established. Fear no
more to see the edifice of thy la
bors fall by any fault. Henceforth
beyond the reach of frailty, thou
shalt witness from the heights of
divine peace, the infinite results
of thy acts. At the price of few
hours of suffering, which did not
even reach thy grand soul, thou
hast bought the most complete i'm
morality. For thousands of years
the world will depend on thee. Ban
ner of our contests, thou shalt be
the standard about which the hot
test battle will be given. A thou
sand times more alive, thousand
times more beloved, since thy
death than during thy passage
here below, thou shalt become the
cornerstone of humanity so en-
tirely, that to tear thy name from
this world would be to rend it to
its foundations. Between thee and
God, there will be no longer any
distinction, complete conquerer of
death, take possession of thy king
dom, whittier shall follow thee, by
the royal road which thou hast
traced, ages of worshipers.