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two others harassed destroyer flotilla;
in each case British claimed no damage
to selves or to enemy.
From other SIDE Berlin boasted of
shooting down six allied planes in single
24-hour span, four of them British.
All three belligerents claimed success
full reconnaissance flights.
Already tested and highly praised in
combat action on western front, Amer
ican-made planes undoubtedly will play
increasingly impor-
American PIones tant part in future
Ready for Allies hostilities as re-
moval of embargo
leaves foreign governments free to pur-
chase fighters here.
Grated and awaiting shipment on New
York piers are about $50 planes destined
for British or French. Under manu-
facture are several hundred more, fight
ers for French, bombers for British But
making these figures seem insignificant
are authorizations of foreign buying mis-
sions now on this side of Atlantic.
French, poorly equipped to build own
ships, are reported to have contracted
sub rosa for 1900 American airplane
motors at cost of $4,000, 600; to be seek
ing planes to match. British mission
has been negotiating for 1000 training
planes. Even neutrals, among them
Swedes and Belgians, have been beating
path to door Of American manufacturers.
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industries But one asks, can this serve
as any justification .? Certainly
it cannot"
Steve Early, White House "hatchet
man." replied next day. Finding some
thing sinister in time coincidence OF
Molotof speech and House vote to ex-
pedite passage of neutrality revision,
Early in effect accused Moscow of med
ding in something which is strictly a
matter for the Congress of the United
States to determine" White House later
released again President Kalinin's in
dorsement of Roosevelt's noble" appeal
months ago against Hitler aggression.
Despite Molotoff's lecturing of every
body but Germany, Britain's optimistic
Chamberlain reported to House Of Com
mons on Thursday that Russian utter
ance had "occasioned some disappoint-
ment" in Berlin.
As for himself, the man-with- -the-um-
brella assured House that he refused
ito disturb myself over the flights of
fancy in which Molotof indulged."
Gathering of Britain's dominion min
listers in London to chart their further
war policies, he described as striking
demonstration of the united determine
ton of the empire"
But Russian utterances were disturb
ing to Firms, causing Helsinki delega-
ton en- route to Mos
Firms Alarmed COW for third time to
By Soviet Moves halt angrily at border
for consideration of
Molotof1's broken condolences that de-
tails of negotiations would not be re-
vealed. At capital Of little nation Diet
speeded defense legislation.
And as delegation resumed journey,
Foreign Minister Erkko informed world
that nation was willing to assist Russia" :"
but would reject proposals injurious to
Finnish independence or neutrality.
In Moscow, Pravda, Communist mouth
piece, shrilled Finland had directly
threatened" Russia.
Although full significance is not imme-
diately apparent, shake-up of Italian
:. cabinet may prove of
ItoIys Cabinet frst-ranking impor-
Is Revised tance in week. Laying
about him with right
good will, Mussolini exploded seven cabi-
net ministers, Fascist party secretary,
star chieftains Of army, navy, air force
and militia and four undersecretaries Of
state out Of their posts. Some landed
higher up, others lower down, but Of
particular interest was fact that pro-
German onhcials moved downward.
Count Ciano, son-in-law and foreign
minister for II Duce, remained in key
spot from which he has frequently in
past few months demonstrated firm re-
fusal to be outshouted by Hitler.
Berlin made no comment on Rome's
doings, but NaM Ambassador to Italy
was coincidentally in German capital
for consultation.
Bustling automatically, Italian gov
eminent also disclosed exchange Of let
ters Of peace between Rome and Athens,
giving rise to expectation Of non -aggres-
sion pact between Mediterranean neigh
bors.
Rumania, Bulgaria, other Balkans,
meanwhile watched progress of intrigues
stemming from Moscow, Rome, Berlin,
Paris, London, ct al.
In Ottawa, Canadian secretary Of stats
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On All the Fronts
By John C.. Henry.

As If on giant
soldiers continued
moved only hundreds actually fought Metodcal artillery lombard
men spasmoc scouting kmshes
At sea- thus far only spectacular battle front raiders
principally
a accused British of conceng half of lis nkngs by Uboas
stubborn claiming her captures exceeding Britain nevertheless
decided food atonng of
put IN at port Germany freed by Norway
BY words not always accurately
the world Britain United
ominou signs Moscow Finland
Roosevelt and American
Not unmportant lifting
Whirlng
Warord
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High Lights Of the Ninth Week Of the European War in Review

admitted inquiry into operations Of
2,100 alien-owned properties, hinted that
evidence had been uncovered of German
plans for sabotage. Revealed was plot
Of Nazi interests to buy strategically To-
Gated st. Lawrence River island.
In Geneva, dark-eyed night club
dancer. on trial as brains Of spy ring,
told court she did 1t "just for fun"
Known as Nina, she will spend next five
years in jail. Fun?
In Paris, restaurants, shows, sidewalk
cafes reopen; return to normal, almost.
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War on Land

Like thunderheads piling up, then dis
appearing in summer sky, at least six
elaborately planned German troop con-
centrations have been reported since
French withdrew to own frontiers some
two weeks ago.
In each was the threat of major
attack, the blitzkrieg so fondly cherished
by Nazi army leaders; against each,
French or British have hustled counter
concentrations. First was that around
Aachen, near Belgian Netherlands bor-
der; second, was that in Haardt Forest,
north of Wissembourg; third, was that
around Baden; fourth, in Saar area;
fifth, back in Belgian border region;
sixth, in Black Forest. Nine army corps
in Nazi maneuvers.
Meanwhile. actual fighting follows
unchanging pattern; heavy long distance
artillery exchanges. patrol skirmishes,
penetrations by light, fast-moving par
ties. Most frequent
DesuItory CIoshes activity occurred in
On Western Front Moselle sector and
FOrbach salient
south Of Saarbruecken. Each side
claimed few prisoners, neither claimed
or admitted heavy casualties.
On allied side, French released ap-
proximately 100, 900 men from active serv-
ice, sent them home to families; British
prepared leave schedules. Both hoped
morale of men at front would not wither
during weeks of inactivity.
If World War is to be measuring rod,
however, next four months will be
marked by no major ground fighting.
Only in first winter, 1el4-15, did World
War participants attempt important
offensive actions. Entrenched along Aisne
River after defeat at Marne, Germans
began early November drive in 1914
toward English Channel ports Of Calais
and Boulogne. Once, they got within
range of British warships. But Old Con-
temptibles refused to be driven out of
Flanders mud into waters of Channel;
by end of month offensive had begged
down, both sides bowed to weather. Wars
major heroics from then on came mostly
in spring to fall seasons.
Contributing to effective defense of
Flanders area in 1914 were lowlands
flooded by deliberately opened dykes.
Today, Netherlands and Belgium depend
desperately on system of planned floods
to save them from invasion. Last week
decree Of martial law by which emer-
gency mobilization" of flood waters
would be expedited
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Domestic Front

only the future can tell whether peace
or war was best served by action Of
Congress in week just closed.
For after six weeks of epochal con-
troversy, we live today under thoroughly
rewritten code of neutrality, finally
enacted by Congress on Friday, given
presidential approval on Saturday and
implemented almost Immediately by
necessary executive proclamations.
In brief, new rules for Nations con.
duct do following:
Cd Repeal embargo against sale of
arms and munitions to belligerent ma
tions.
CD Require that belligerents pay cash
for all purchases from America, either
munitions, commodities or what-have-
you, and that such purchases must be
carried to ultimate destination in non.
American ships.
90 Empower President to forbid
American ships from entering combat
zones for any purpose; give him dis
cretion to extend such restriction as no
may deem necessary.
Approved in previous week by Senate,
legislation was hustled through House
into conference and
Repeal Of out again between
Arms Emboroo Monday and Friday.
Tuesday vote of 237 to
1U for sending measure, originally
passed by House last summer, to confer
ence was tipof that administration had
ample working margin. Opposition did
its futile best in first Of series of proposed
instructions to conferees, division in
favor of administration being only 22s-
to 1856.
Quickly, two other proposals were re-
jected by increasing margins, conferees
were named. On Friday, conferees re-
quired only relatively brief session to
make minor changes, get ma ajority assent
to report agreement. BY S. to "a roll
call, Senate accepted measure: House
followed by 243 to l72.
Il am very glad that the bill has re-
stored the historic position of neutrality
of the United States" President Roose-
welt said
As extra cost in safeguarding Amer
icas neutrality" President Roosevelt will
ask next regular session of Congress
for $275 75.o0o,o00 deficiency defense ap-
preparation.
Possessed Of budget and departmental
estimates of extra expenses incurred by
Army, Navy. Marine personnel increases.
A., commissioning of
Notions Defenses laid-up destroyers
To Be Strengthened for Atlantic Coast
patrol. ETC., Presi-
dent said he would submit information
to House Appropriations Committee
about November 13.
Present appropriations, he explained,
will last until February l.; supplemental
funds will be needed to carry defense
departments to June 30. For next fiscal
year at least $4,000 900 900 seems certain
request of administration.
In defense picture, President revealed,
are studies now under way for develop
ment of steel-making possibilities on
Pacific Coast; utilization of surplus
hydro-electric power of that region.
In dark, early hours of July 80,
1916, New York's metropolitan area was
rocked by series of fearful explosions,
1000 900 pounds of munitions destroyed,
5000 miles short of their battlefront
destination. Six months later, January
II. 1917, comparable disaster occurred
In the premature firing of half-million
3-inch shells.
First of these incidents occurred at
Black Tom piers on Jersey water front,
second in Kingsland, N. j., munitions
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in Air

Only isolated air battles took place
during week.
From Lille, near French-Belgian bor-
der, came dispatch that two British
fighters had downed German bomber.
British pursuit ships also claimed two
other victims, Heinkel bombers, over
their sector late in week.
Over RoSyth, British naval base at
Edinburgh, defending planes intercepted
single German reconnaissance ship,
brought It. down with splash Of bullets.
On other occasions. single Nazi bomber
attacked British convoy IN North eea,
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War on Sea

being exacted as maritime tolls of war as
hostilities at sea continued more bitter
than on any other front.
According to London, British mer-
chant losses have totaled about so ships
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Behind the Lines

Russia played the lead In weeks war
Of words.
Apparently getting madder each day,
the Bear seemed at week end about
to initiate military aggression against
Finland, stubbornly resistant to mutual
assistance" pronered by Moscow.
Molotoff, emerging as Soviet's man Of
surprises, took place in spotlight last
Tuesday.
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represented by Mr.. Jerry Turner;
Greetings from Household of Ruth
by Mrs. Freeman; representing the
Masonic Order was Mr.. Bowie;
Mr.. Leroy Blackburn spoke on be-
half of the local NAACP; and Mrs.
Mary M. Duncan extended greet
ings on behalf of Williams Ave. Y.
Rev. Martin closed the program
with thanks to the ONE. Club of
which Mrs. Bruce Locke is presi-
dent, and the Loyal Knights, Mr..
Brown president, for their CO.
sponsorship of the banquet. Rev.
Martin expressed gratitude for the
cooperation of the many organi-
cations. Bethels Queen cut the
cake and refreshments were serv-
ed to those present.
Bethel has made history during
the past AZ years under the lead
ership of the Rev's. Craw, Prince,
Icaacs, Fox, Runyun, Hill, King,
and is going on under the present
leadership of Rev. Martin.
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Helena, Mont.
By HEX

Mrs. ]. E. Ingram left Helena
for Nashville, Tenn, last week,
ending an exceedingly abbreviated
hymeneal combination. Please
page Rev. George S. Allen. HE
stood a spell on one foot, fust, then
stood a spell on t'other, an on
which one he felt wust, he culdn' t
ha' told we nuther."
Our old friend Little" Jones
from Butte was in the city last
week distributing his usual stream
lined smile among his friends. Mr..
Jones is an old time miner and for
nearly fifty years has dug into the
hills in and about Butte. Several
years ago he disposed of a fairly
good prospect which netted him
and his partners enough grubstake
to do more digging and buy car.
At one time Mr.. Jones was in Hell
ena at the converting of every leg
islature. Has always been active
in politics, generally aligning him
self with the A. c. M. bunch.
The Pleasant Hour club was the
guest of Miss Florence Anderson,
GIT Broadway, last Wednesday af-
ternoon.
Connie Harrell is playing great
work with the Crimson Bengals
this year. IN the game played at
Great Falls Saturday night, Con-
ME was the cause of many sore
hands, attached to over-enthusias-
tic fans who liked his action in
the hoop game.
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Mary M. Duncan
Conference Leader

Under auspices of the Oregon
Council of Church, the twenty
seventh Oregon Older Girls Con-
ference convened in Salem, March
10, IL, and IL. General theme ut
Is BY Faith" Numbered among
the race group were Miss Gerald
inc Williams, secretary of the Con-
ference, the Misses Eunis Mott,
Charlotte Gray, delegates, and
Mrs. Mary M. Duncan, adult lead
err. This was the first time during
the twenty-seven years that race
woman has been chosen for lead
ership in the conference. Joint
meeting of officers, panel leaders,
adult leaders and advisory board
preceded the opening of the con-
ference and get-acquainted dinner
at First Methodist Church Friday,
March 10. Welcome address was
given by Or. Bruce r. Boxter, pre-
sident of Willamette University
Miss Geraldine Williams, read re-
port of the 1888 conference.
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Sleeping Car
POrters News

Mr.. c. L. Dellums, vice-president
and Pacific Zone Supervisor of the
International Brotherhood of Slee-
ping Car Porters, arrived in the
city Wednesday, March Is, at 2
o'clock p. m. He was immediate
ly escorted to the home of Bro
Their j. ]. Seely where he addressed
the local chapter of the Brother
hood. Daily meetings will be held
at the same place through Satur-
day.
On Sunday evening at 8 O'Clock
Mr.. Dellums will address the pub
lie at the A.M.E. Church, 18th &
Pine SITS. Immediately following
his address, Mr. Dellums will leave
for Spokane in his annual zone
visits.
The meeting at the A. M. E.
Church will be under the auspices
of the Ladies Auxiliary to the Bro
therhood, of which Mrs. Arnleda
Hearst is president. The Auxil-
larry is bending every effort for a
large attendance. Mrs. Hearst says
that Mr.. Dellums is an excellent
speaker and is labor's outstanding
ambassador, and her organization
is glad to present such a noted
speaker to Seattle without cost.
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Keep off April 14th
DOLL HOUSE CONTEST
Y.W.C.A. News

Membership is one direct way
of becoming a part of the largest
womens' organization in the world.
1t gives you an opportunity to
keep in touch with the influences
that affect women and girls ev-
erywhere. 1t challenges you to
participate in the forming of poll
cies and in the sharing of a wide
range of programs and activities
Mrs. Ruth Flowers, membership
chairman, and her committee are
soliciting new and renewal mem
berships. Registrations are still
being made for swimming classes
held at Central each Monday eve
ming. The Girl Reserve clubs are
jointly sponsoring an Easter Egg
Hunt Monday, April 10, for girls
2 to 6 years. Hours are 2 to 4 p.
m. usual classes are being held.
Class in basketry has accomplish
ed much; the class is making ta-
bles now. Cooks and Walters To-
cal number 465, jointly with their
Ladies Auxiliary, met at the Y
branch Tuesday evening. The
Branch looks forward with much
anticipation for the visit of the
National Religious Secretary, Miss
Nivins.
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Social Notes

DR.. Roy c. Anderson and DR.
Arthur Williams have opened Of
fices at the Hotel Baker, 18th and
Market st. With offices in Seat
tie, also, their services in Tacoma
will be limited to two days a week,
the remainder being spent in their
Seattle office. They will special
ize in foot ailments, rheumatism,
arthritis, lumbago, corrective cir
culation, electric and deep therapy.
Mr. Ernie Abel, former owner
of the Abel Cleaners, is back in
Tacoma after being in California
for three years. He is now con-
nected with the City Dye Works,
oldest establishment of its kind in
Tacoma.
Members of the A.M.E. Church
gave a splendid and successful din
ner last week in the church's spa
cious dining room and are CO.
sponsors of another luncheon to
be given this week at the Broad
moor Apartments.
Mrs. Edison, who suffered a
stroke several weeks ago, is rapid
ly improving.
Mrs. Matte Robinson finds time
when not caring for her home and
social activities, to make rugs.
Mr.. and Mrs. John o. Lewis,
Editor and Publisher Of the North
west Enterprise, paid a visit to
their Tacoma office this week and
were the guests of Mr.. and Mrs.
Art Cabell.
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Cabell Comments

The City of Tacoma while ar
ranging for the spending of its
100000 Federal fund, was approx
ed a grant for the improvement of
city streets. South 14th, 18th and
Yakima Avenue are all in need of
repairs before real damage is done
to some pedestrian.
Very little interest was shown
in the School and Park Board cleo
ton last Tuesday despite the per-
feet weather. All officials were
reelected by large majority.
Mahatma Gandhi won his sixth
victory over the British Empire in
his fasting death threat if certain
political rights were not guaran-
teed an Indian Province. Mr.
Ganrhi has proven for the sixth
time that bullets are not always
needed to gain justice, incidentally
this little 98-pound wizard of Mo-
Their India has millions of follow
ers and John Bull is not overlook
ing that which is his life line.
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N.A.A.C.P. Branch
To Give Program


The Tacoma Branch N.A.A.C.P.
will present an unusual program
Sunday in the auditorium of the
Bethlehem Baptist church at 3 o.
cvlock. Mr.. Edward Miller, one
of the WPA teachers, will super
wise the following numbers, with
a youth personnel: Miss Marselle
Tumlin, piano; Miss Francis TRY,
paper; Miss Roberta Weber, vocal
solo; Miss Regina Bradford, paper;
Miss Dolores Wilson, song; Mr.
Ray Dixon, paper; Robert Gibson
saxaphone solo; Miss Virginia Dix
on, reading; Campfire girls, quar-
-tet. The Bethlehem choir will pre-
sent the prelude to the meeting
The public is cordially invited to
attend.
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Vocational Opportunity
Program

Negro Youth in the World To-
morrow" is the subject chosen by
the National Urban League for its
Seventh Vocational Opportunity
Campaign, March 1926.
The Urban League in Seattle is
planning a meeting of the young
people 81 Mt. Zion Baptist Church
on Friday evening, March "a. A
contest on Negro History will be
the feature of the evening, inter-
spersed with Vocational talks by
DR.. c. J. Allen, The Professions;
George Wright, Business; G. R.
Harvey, The Trades; and Miss Id
ell Vertner, executive secretary of
the Phyllis Wheatley Y.W.C.A.,
Vocational Choices for Girls.
Thursday evening, March "a, the
League, with the assistance of sew
eral high school students, and mu-
sic directed by Mrs. LeEtta King,
will broadcast its program over
The Northwest Enterprise ALL
Negro Hour, Station KEEN, at
$50 p. m.
The two Sororities, Delta Sigma
Theta and Alpha Kappa Alpha
pledge group are taking the High
School girls for a tour of the Uni
versity campus. The Y.M.C.A. has
made provisions for carrying the
boys.
Sunday evening, March %, the
young people will discuss the all
important question of choosing a
career at the First A.M.E. Church
at the Christian Endeavor hour.
Mr. Robert Pitts of the Inter-
Fraternal Council is directing this
program.
For further particulars please
call the Urban League, Main 1920.
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Keep Off May 19th-Ways and
Means Committee O.A.C.W. Dance
Club Notes

The Searchlight Club of Mt. Oil
vet Baptist Church met with Mrs.
Jennie Glover on Friday. The next
major affair of the club will be a
Banquet on May 10, honoring Rev.
and Mrs. Glow on their fourth
year at Mt. Olivet. The arrange
ments include a number of host
esses for respective tables; Mes
danes Francis Patton and David
Hepburn are in charge. The next
meeting is with Mrs. w. M. Van
Buren,. Mrs. S. P. Porter presi-
dent.
The Bethel-Iite Club will meet
next Monday evening with Mrs.
]. w. Stanley in S. E. Mall st.
Mrs. Rachel Green will enter
tain the Literary Research Club
with a social meeting Friday at
her home in N. E. Going st. Mrs.
Marie Smith president.
The Rose Bud Study Club met
Wednesday with Mrs. Blanch Hol-
liday in S. E. 18th Ave. After dis
pensing with several business it
ems, the members enjoyed the BIZ
BILE topic discussion and the ETH
quette report.
The Ladies' Auxiliary to the
Brotherhood of Sleeping Car Port
ers met with their president, Mrs.
English Johns, Friday, March 10,
the twenty ladies listened to an
inspiring address by Mr. c l.. Del
lums, Zone Supervisor. The speak
er painted a vivid picture of the
twelve years struggle before be-
coming a recognized union. He
urged the ladies to keep up on ci-
vic affairs and study the trend
and economic changes as educa-
ton along these lines will be the
same to race women as to all 9TH
er women who have achieved eco
nomic salvation through labor I'M
ions.
The local Branch NAACP will
meet Sunday, 5 p. m. at the "Y''
with President Williams presiding;
business of much Importance. All
members and friends are urged to
be present.
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BremertOn. Wash.

Ebenezer A.ME. Church, 9th &
Park, Rev. H. c. Patterson, pas
tor-Sunday nights program OF
readings, bass horn and vocal So
los was well received by the con-
gregation.
Illness has confined Mrs. Mary
Pool to her home the past week.
Mrs. r. Hook and Mrs. A. Allen
gave delightful party Tuesday
evening in honor of Daphne Brown
of Seattle and Mr.. and Mrs. H. c.
Johnson of California.
Mr.. Roland Whiteside is a very
promising artist.
Mr.. Makes (white), shoemaker
of Bremerton, employed a colored
assistant.