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The Phoenix index., 1940-08-24
Lack Of Funds
Hampers Probe
Of Other Cases

NEW YORK-(SNS)-The vulture-picked body of 27-
yearod Jesse Thornton fshed of the Paayagga
Luverne the county seat of Crenshaw County, Aa
not far from skegee Institute the answer given by
the NAACP to Senate Majority Leader Albon Barkey's
continued refusal to bring up the Federal Antlynching
BILL because the consideration of defense measures care
important at this time The body was found June g.
The Phoenix index., 1940-08-24
Unit to Get
Training In
Anti-Aircraft

It is substantiated by the fact
that two regular army officers
have been detailed to duty with
the regiment.
The Phoenix index., 1940-08-24

Germany has $1,000 hectares
planted in sugar beets this year,
compared with 10000 last year,
and expects to obtain enough sugar
for its needs and the production OF
a substantial amount of alcohol.
The Phoenix index., 1940-08-24
Dr.. Geo. E. Shields
r For
G. oV R n o r
E|'||;''3i|||| :

DR.. Geo. E. Shields is q practlc-
ing physician, having followed his
profession in several counties OF
Arizona for the past twenty-three
years continuously. During this
time he has put ten children,
other than his own, through the
schools of Arizona, All have enter
ed upon life in the business world
and have gone far and accomplish
ed a great deal. He has four chill
dren of his own The eldest has
finished first year Junior college.
All four belong to the Sons and
Daughters of the American Legion.
The following is his political
platform, he seekes the office of
governor of the State of Arizona in
fall primaries.
Political pratform of DIR. Geo. E.
Shields, Democrat For the Office
of Governor.
1. Development of the States
Water, power and other re-
sources.
2. Destruction of Fifth Column
and political subversive action.
3. Reduction in taxes. (Can be
reduced at least so per cent?
4. Organize more workers: De-
nand that they be impregnateo
with American ideals of service
efficiency, loyalty and education,
and tested out for subVerslve
thought and communism Of ideas
and rejected if un-Amerlcan.
5. Better and cleaner working
conditions and higher wages for
an honest days work.
6. Immediate relief for the farm
er-give him water an abundance
of Water-NOW!
7. Civil Service: Reorganize the
state government.
9. Cut the 100 boards and COM
The Phoenix index., 1940-08-24

The death Of Thornton, who was
lynched by police-led mob be-
cause he had forgotten" to refer
to white police officer as "Mr''
marked the fifth authenticated
lynching this year investigated by
the Association. Investigation of
three unconfjrmed lynchtngs: one
in Mississippi, and two in Louis
lana, has been hampered because
of lack of funds. The lynchng Of
Thornton, one of She most brutal
in this section, is told in the fol-
lowing story written by an N. A.
A. G. P. investigator and made
public by the Association today:
"If ever there was streamlined
hushed-up lynching, according TO
the new technique in Alabama.
that lynching happened at Luverne,
the county seat OF Crenshaw coun-
ty.
"Luverne is a typical southern
town in the heart of farming
district only short distance from
Tuskegee Institute. There the
farmers gather in the city on Sat-
urdays in large numbers to barter
and trade. The inhabitants of the
little town gather in public places
for one reason or the other to
talk.
OFFICER APPROACHED
"On June % Jesse Thornton,
farm worker, about u years old,
went downtown to Negro barber
shop. Regarded as a reliable work
er, who would fight anybody If i'm
posed upon, he had been living i'll
the community for the past five
years with his wife, He was the
manager Of a chicken farm. He and
his wife attended the Negro COM
munity church.
"As he and a number of his
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Minneapolis spokesman. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1934-2000, 1940-10-11
Mrs. Mildred G.
Green Is Dead

Mrs. Mildred G. Green, sci st.
Anthony Ave-, died Monday, Octo-
Der 7, at Ancker Hospital follow
ing short illness.
Born in Evansville, Indiana, "a
years ago, she came to st. Paul to
make her home more than twenty
two years ago. She was a member
Of st. James A. M. e. Church for
a number Of years and was on the
Deaconess Board. Services were
conducted by Princess O'zeil Chap
ter, o. e. S.
Survivors include a granddaugh-
ter, Mrs. Mildred Williams and two
great grandchildren. Funeral SER
vices were held Thursday, October
10, at st. James A. M. E. Church
at 2 p. m, with the Rev. Carlyle
Fielding Stewart, pastor Of st.
Peter A. M. E. Church in Mime
apolis, officiating. Interment was
in Oakland cemetery.
Minneapolis spokesman. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1934-2000, 1940-10-11
Mack Cannon Is
HOnOred for so
Years Service
PITTSBURGH COAL co. OFF,
GALS, EMPLOYEES HONOR
VETERAN MESSENGER

Mack Cannon, 34OO Oakland
Ave., Minneapolis, who completed
so years continued employment
with the Pittsburgh Coal Co.,
August %, was honored at a sur
prise ceremony at the company
general offices Oct. 4.
When Mr.. Cannon, who serves as
office messenger, returned to the
office on that date, he found $50
officials and office employees gath
cred to pay him tribute.
He was presented with a scroll
with fitting words inscribed, along
with the names of employees who
sponsored the testimonial.
In addition to the scroll he was
presented with 81 brand new 81
bills and two first class round trip
railroad tickets to California for
Mr.. Cannon and his wife.
The money it was explained was
"for incidental expenses" on his
trip. Mr.. and Mrs. Cannon left
Wednesday for Los Angeles.
They are the parents of Ray
mond and Homer K. Cannon,
Minneapolis attorneys.
Minneapolis spokesman. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1934-2000, 1940-10-11
BIBLE CONFERENCE WEI,
COME HALL CHRISTIAN
CENTER

Rev. William Hicks Of Shreve-
port, Louisiana, has had remark
able career. Prominent Author,
Leader and Educator in the Bap-
fist denomination. Don't miss hear
ing this leader of ours.
There will be good music each
evening Of various church groups,
Twin City Jubilee Singers and We'll
come Hall Singers.
The public is cordially invited to
attend this Bible Conference begin
ming October 14th through the
goth, at 7:45.
Tuesday, October 18th, through
18th, inclusive, Bible classes from
1880 to 200 p. m. A special in
vitation is extended to Christians
of the Twin Cities.
Minneapolis spokesman. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1934-2000, 1940-10-11
st. Paul Police
Nab Man Who
MOlests Woman

A man who went out into the
colored district of st. Paul '1ook-
ing for fun" will face charges of
molesting a woman in Municipal
court in st. Paul as we go to press,
due to the alertness of st. Paul po-
lice.
The man, Alphonso Lefebore,
white, married and residing at 1887
No. Lexington Ave-, was picked up
by police early Wednesday morn
ing as he attempted to pick up
colored woman in his car as she
walked along Rondo Ave. near
Arundel.
The woman was walking along
the street enroute to her home in
the 800 block on Rondo as Lefebore
drove slowly alongside the curb
and attempted to entice her in the
car. He continued to ask the fright
ened woman, "Where you going,
Toots?" Officers cruising through
the area noticed his actions and
bounced upon him.
Upon questioning by officers he
said he didn't mean any harm and
said he was just out "looking for
fun"
Chief Hackert said Wednesday
when asked about the case that he
and his department were going to
make the streets of st. Paul safe
for women in every district of the
city at any time of the night.
Minneapolis spokesman. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1934-2000, 1940-10-11
New York
Red Caps
May Strike

NEW YORK (C).-The "Red
Caps" a Pennsylvania Railroad
service organization of national
and international reputation, may
be forced to strike against the rail-
road employer to preserve the
rights they have secured under
laws recently enacted. The men
who have organized an effective
union contend the company is using
the new "check system" as means
of notification Of these gains.
Scores Of men have ben laid of
through the shopping tactics Of the
new company "gestapo" regardless
of length Of service, after a drum
head court martial trial.
Minneapolis spokesman. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1934-2000, 1940-10-11
Dance HOnOring
Draftees Oct. 10,
Seventh st. Hall

A novel idea in public entertain
ment will be introduced Saturday,
October 10, when a group of Min
neapolis working girls will give a
dance honoring the "Draftees" who
will take their first step toward
United States Consumption on
registration day, October 18th,
three days before the dance.
The Phyllis Wheatley dance or
chestra will furnish music at the
beautiful Seventh Street hall over
the Nankin Cafe, between Henne-
pin and Nicollet Avenues, Mime
apolis.
Dancing will be from p. m. to l.
Admission 30 centss-advt.
Minneapolis spokesman. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1934-2000, 1940-10-11

have been adhered to.
This is an outgrowth of the pro-
gram on leadership which was be-
gun last May. At that time it was
clearly illustrated by speakers that
leadership is a cooperative thing
in which many must assist if ideal
conditions are to be obtained in
the civic life of the Negro. At a
meeting in July at which were
most all of those who take a
prominent part in attempting to
improve conditions for Negroes, it
was decided that committees be
appointed to work out a plan by
which all could be of service in
this important cooperative enter
prise.
Two weeks ago the Spokesman
announced that several individuals
had been asked to be members of
two small committees to prepare
for this October meeting. Only one
Of the individuals, a woman, who
was asked to assist in this, fatty
refused and made it evident that
she did not want to be a part of
a plan to get Minneapolis Negroes
to organize to help themselves.
However, the committees are
ready to report and everyone is
expected to be at this Forum to
make final disposition of a plan to
cooperate to destroy systematically
and forever racial discrimination in
Minneapolis.
A big job! But will you assist?
Minneapolis spokesman. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1934-2000, 1940-10-11

Rowe, New York City; A. E.
Webb, st. Louis; ]. H. Wagner,
Baltimore; G. E. Peters, Philadel-
phia; F. S. Keitts, Atlanta; ]. l..
Moran, Huntsville, Ala, and DIR. G..
Dent, Riverside Sanitarium.
Delegates will confer and legis-
late on all phases of the church,
in the educational, medical and
publishing departments.
Visitors are invited especially to
the meetings held on October 10,
10 and 20.
The Seventh Day Adventist
church was founded in 1884. It was
not until 1900 despite that. the
church always had had a few
Negro members that work was be-
gun in earnest among American
Negroes. Now there are 10000
regular Negro members. The S. D.
A. boasts of teaching the gospel in
766 Languages. The organization is
worldwide. The conference here
will bring people from all parts of
the globe.
Rev. s. Armound Douglas, elder
of Beacon Light Mission, Mime
apolis, the only Negro s. D. A.
church in the Twin Cities, said
Monday that his church believes in
giving equality to every man re-
CARELESS of race or color" Advent
lists believe, he said, in the return
of Jesus, the unconscious state Of
the dead and the resurrection, the
Ten Commandments and the law
binding all humanity.
No definite plan has been made
to honor the Negro delegates but
plans will be made when the dele
gates arrive.
Minneapolis spokesman. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1934-2000, 1940-10-11
Mill City Labor
Council Plans
Oct. Ia Meeting

A. B. Cassius, Chairman of the
Minneapolis Negro Labor Council
has issued call for a meeting OF
the Council to be held Monday, Oc-
tober ID, at $3.50 p. m, in the Com
mittee Room of the Dreamland
Cafe. Mr.. Cassius states that In
view of the National Defense Pro-
gram, the Labor Council has an OPP
portunity to render valuable serv-
ice to the Negro workers of this
area. Men are being trained as
skilled mechanics in the schools of
Minneapolis, and contracts obtained
by many local firms are creating
hundreds of jobs. The extent to
which Negroes will benefit from
these developments will depend
largely upon the ability of the
group to adopt an intelligent and
aggressive method of approach to
the SITUATION.
The Labor Council was organized
last winter for the purpose of
bringing together Negro represen-
tatives of various trade unions to
work toward more complete inte-
grafton of Negroes into the labor
movement. All men and women
workers, whether union or nom
union, are urged to attend the
meeting Monday night. Chas. w.
Washington, executive secretary of
the Urban League, will discuss To-
cal developments leading to the Ma
tional Defense Training and En-
ployment Program.
Minneapolis spokesman. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1934-2000, 1940-10-11
TWO HUNDRED ENJOY
YOUTH FORUM PROGRAM

The melodious harmony Of the
Century Quintette opened the
"Voters Forum" sponsored by the
Minneapolis Negro Youth Council
last Sunday. Over two hundred
persons were informed Of the poll
cies and platforms of six political
parties.
This was the third forum spOn-
sored by the Council since its be-
ginning last September, in the in
terest of the economic and civic
welfare of the Negroes in Mime
apolis. The Council wishes all
young voters to register with the
Council at 240 South Fourth street.
Minneapolis spokesman. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1934-2000, 1940-10-11
Benson Platform
To Strike at U. S.
Jim CrOWism

The Benson-for- Senator Volun-
teer committee this week estab-
lished headquarters at 81 West
Seventh street, st. Paul, and
launched its drive to return Elmer
A. Benson, former governor and
United States senator, to the Sen
ate.
Benson has not yet made his
keynote address, but it was indi-
Gated that he will campaign in the
general election-as he did in the
primary-on a platform which will
contain planks destined to abolish
Jim Crowism" forever.
Drawing on his Senate expert
ence with Race problems, particu-
larly in the South, Benson has ad-
vocated and will continue to advo-
cate:
% Passage of the Geyer anti
poll tax bill, which would give the
vote to Negroes and impoverished
whites in the South.
~ Passage of bills which would
give complete equality to the Ne
gro, by guaranteeing no discrim-
nation in employment, and no dis
elimination in the right to jury
service.
(S) Passage of the anti-lynching
bill.
"The struggle to end Race in
CAPABILITIES can only be carried on
within a truly progressive move
ment," said Benson. Reaction can
yield the Negro nothing but OPP
preston"
Minneapolis spokesman. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1934-2000, 1940-10-11
NAILS TAKES OVER"
AFRICAN WAR

LONDON (C). According to
British military sources the Ger
mans have taken over Italian mill
tary operations, possibly with big
Axis winter drive against the Suez
Canal. Information is lacking as
to the specific arrival of German
soldiers and war materials in Afri-
ca, nevertheless it is definitely
known that the next phase of the
war will be intellectually concen-
trated in Africa.
Minneapolis spokesman. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1934-2000, 1940-10-11
Public to Join
In HOnOring Rev.
& Mrs. H. w. Bolts
Rev. l. H. Fisher Coming to Preach

Rev. l. H. Fisher Coming to Preach
Anniversary Sermon
The week October IA to October
Il is the time set aside by the Zion
Baptist church to honor its pastor
and his wife, Rev. and Mrs. H. w.
Bolts, who have been here II
years.
Programs have been arranged
for every evening, Monday through
Friday, and on Sunday afternoon.
A public reception will mark the
close of the celebration on Monday
evening, the 21st. Outstanding
events on the anniversary pro-
gram will be featured on Thurs
day evening, October IT, when the
principal speaker will be Rev. w.
o. Darlington, Zion A. M. E.
church, Brooklyn, N. Y. Rev. Car
rington will be in the city in the
interest of the National Christian
Mission program under the aus
pices of the Minneapolis Church,
Federation.
The annual anniversary sermon
on Sunday at 8 p. m. will be de-
ivered by Rev. i. H. Fisher, pas
tor of the Institutional Baptist
church, Kansas City, Kan.
The membership, working under
the theme, ELEVEN Years of
Worthwhile Service" is hopeful
that members and friends Of all
churches and organizations will
help make this event a memorable
one.
Minneapolis spokesman. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1934-2000, 1940-10-11
]. Louis Erwin,
St. Paul Attorney,
Hurt i'm Crash

Recovering at his home with a
fractured left ankle is ]. Louis
Erwin, st. Paul attorney, and his
wife, Mrs. Erwin, both of whom
were injured several days ago in
an auto crash which completely de-
molished their car.
The Erwin machine was struck
by another autoist and the force
of the impact hurled the Erwin car
1876 feet. Miraculously the Ervins
escaped death. Mrs. Erwin suffered
shock and bruises.
Mr.. and Mrs. Erwin reside at 201
18th street.
Minneapolis spokesman. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1934-2000, 1940-10-11
n. w. PrOgressives
Meet i'm st. Paul,
Endorse f. ID. r.
JUDGE ANDERSON AMONG
PROGRESSIVE LEADERS
AT CONFAB


St. Paul-Following a days con-
sideration of the candidates and is
sues in the presidential campaign,
independent progressives of six
Northwest States comforting here
Saturday decided upon "full sup
port of President Roosevelt for re-
election"
Give Reasons
"In this national crisis" the con-
ferees declared in a public state
ment, 1--WE have decided to support
the New Deal because it has broken
ground for a more just society. We
recognize that the superstructure
is still to be erected, but are con-
fident that progress in building this
super-structure has its only chance
of being continued under President
Roosevelt - certainly not under
Wendell Willkie."
Five States Represented
The conference had been called
by the Farmer-Labor Political Fed
GRAFTON, national political body, and
was attended by persons from
Iowa, Wisconsin, Minnesota, the
Dakotas and Montana. While the
conferees were in large measure
representatives of farm groups,
trade unionists, educators and other
professional people were also in at
tendance.
H. Y. Williams, Chairman
A detailed survey of New Deal
accomplishments, prepared by the
conference, was described by How
ard Y. Williams, St. Paul, chair
man of the conference, as a "list of
reasons for the decision of the con-
ference to support Roosevelt and
Wallace"
In conclusion, the conference de-
clared that "the election of Wen
dell Willkie would be an out-and-
out defeat for American de-
mocracy."
Mayor John J. McDonough of
St. Paul opened the conference Sat-
urday morning. Speakers included
Judge William A. Anderson,
Minnesota; Kenneth W. Homes,
president of Wisconsin Farmers
Union; Ole H. Olson, former Re-
publican governor of North Da-
kota; Ben Marsh, Washington,
d. c.; and others.
Norris Sends Message
Senator George w. Norris, indie
pendent of Nebraska and head of
a national committee of progress
sives for Roosevelt, sent the con-
ferees a warm message of greeting.
He said he was unable to leave
Washington to attend, as had been
planned.
Minneapolis spokesman. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1934-2000, 1940-10-11
Fall Festival
Oct. Ii and 10
i'm Minneapolis

The Mems Club of st. Thomas
Episcopal Church is sponsoring a
big Fall Festival October 10 and
10, at 1850 Fourth Ave. So, Mime
apolis.
Bingo prizes of chicken, hams,
bacon, sugar and other useful
foodstuffs will be offered patrons
of the festival.
The festival motto Is "All In
Fun, Fun For AL"
Minneapolis spokesman. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1934-2000, 1940-10-11

lens to the citizens attention and
Credit Union.
Following are excerpts from
platforms of some candidates and
their sponsors. Others will appear
in the next issue of this news
paper.
CURTIS CHIVERS, newspaper
man, Independent, sponsored by
Citizens Volunteer Committee,
says: 81 believe that the general
welfare of the colored citizen of the
Twin Cities depends largely upon
the effectiveness with which their
ideals are carried out. The need
Of a coordinated program between
the two cities is most important"
THEODORE ALLEN, NORTH
American Life & Casualty Co.
representative, Independent, advo-
Gates abolition of segregation, dis
elimination, insult and humiliation
based on race and color in employ
ment, legal procedure, all fields Of
private employment, state and fed
eral civil service, army, navy, or
ganized labor and promotion Of the
success of the Associated Negro
Credit Union because Of the pos
sibility of its being the nucleus Of
a Negro-owned and operated bank
ing institution.
RAYMOND HATCHER, Phyllis
Wheatley House boys worker, In
dependent, says: my platform,
with the Accent on YOUTH is: We
have no right to criticize the
younger generation unless we are
doing something to help them help
themselves. Our platform when
completed will represent and be the
mouthpiece of the youth of our
communities"
JIMMIE LEE, Halle Q. Brown
House athletic director, sponsored
by Halle @. Mems Club: "If elect
ed l will work to secure better job
opportunities for Negro youth,
Negro membership in labor unions,
better playground facilities in
Negro communities, guidance in
wiser choice of worthwhile leisure
pursuits and wider recognition of
Negro achievements by the white
communities"
CLARENCE SMITH, labor lead
er, sponsored by Local 1908, Inter-
national Brotherhood of Red Caps,
stands firmly for: "(1) Improved
labor situation through unionizing,
more preparedness for skilled jobs,
continued fight for equal rights for
all, doing the job you have better.
~ Better Twin City relationship.
~ More community and civic
mindedness by spending your dol
lars where you can work, encour-
aging our leaders so they may be-
come better representatives, at
tending more forums and civic
meetings and boosting hOme-owned
Negro newspapers, our 'irst line
of defense"
THOMAS COLEMAN, musician,
believes in breaking down preju-
dice in cities and getting young
people jobs.
JIMMIE SLEMMoNS, the Tas-
sic Bakery man, sponsored by a
Twin City Volunteer Committee,
says his known activities in labor
groups, pioneering in new fields of
employment, support of many civic
programs and his effort to encour-
age others in new fields of en-
ployment all speak for his plat
Minneapolis spokesman. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1934-2000, 1940-10-11
Roosevelt Orders Equitable
Representation for Negroes
i'm US. Army Immediately

WASHINGTON, D. C, Oct. I'm a sweeping executive order
President Roosevelt today the u Department
that will change the Army policy of keeping army
The statement given out today at the White said:
policy Of the War Department that
utilized fair and equitable policy provision
viii be made follows The strength of the Negro
the United States will be general basis
proportion Of the Negro population of the country
NEGRO organizations will be
the service eOmbaant well
eligible for active duty will be assigned to Negro units differed
coored personnel"
Minneapolis spokesman. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1934-2000, 1940-10-11
MaxfieId p. T. A.
Meets Monday

The Maxfield Parent Teachers
Association will hold its opening
meeting Monday, Oct. IA, at 7:45
p. m, at the school. Mrs. Ida B.
Halper, principal of the school, viii
be the speaker. Mrs. Robert R.
Mitchell, P. T. A. president, urges
all parents who have children en-
rolled at Maxfield to join the asso-
citation.
Minneapolis spokesman. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1934-2000, 1940-10-11

form as the working mans" cam
didate. George Holland, campaign
manager.
Other platforms and sponsors
will be listed next week. At press
time the only returns reported
were for Clarence Smith 800, Cur
tbs Chivers 600, and James Stem
mons 900.
Minneapolis spokesman. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1934-2000, 1940-10-11
Long Range Community
Program to Be Outlined
At Forum October 20
ONLY ONE PERSON REFUSES TO HELP DRAFT PLANS

ONLY ONE PERSON HELP DRAFT PLANS
The October 20 Sunday Forum at the Phyllis Wheaey
Minneapolis will be devoted the problem forming of
all existing organizations in the city presenting
that these organizations work
cooperation of all Negroes the rights privileges democracy
be enjoyed by all