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ton of good intentions toward the
Negro flyer will just begin to make
sense. Experienced instructors are
required to take this course in or
der to become familiar with Army
procedure. By this method alone
can civilian instructors be school
ed that their students may be af-
forded standardized training in
the Army.
when, secondly, provision is
made for the entrance of our boys
into an Army-supervised CONNER
cial school, or into the technical
schools of the Air Corps, the De-
partment may truthfully announce
that it plans to provide for the ac-
celebration of such training.
when, thirdly, the applications
of enlisted personnel and flying ca
diets are no longer relegated to the
waste basket, but are referred
throug the proper military chan
nels, to whom ever the Depart
ment shall appoint as Personnel
Officer of the Negro aviation unit
or units, they can, in truth, say,
Negro aviation units will be es-
tablished as soon as trained per-
sonnet can be obtained
when, fourthly, the Department
requests the presence of two or
three aviation experts of our race
to sit in meeting and discuss the
hundred and one details involved
in the setting up of colored fly
ing unit; or, as an alternative,
calls into conference two or three
of our high-ranking Army officers
to actually map organization of
such a unit, we will be beginning
to get our just representation as
taxpayers.
mot until most, or all of these
steps are taken in the mentioned
manner--or very similar proce-
dure is followed-will we be well
on our way toward winning the
fight on the home front to help
fight to defend our country. And I
The Northwest enterprise. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1931-1952, 1940-12-06
':;GOOd Negro

A fugitive from justice for ten
months for stabing another Negro
in night club brawl, Robert Lee
Young, of South Conviction, 81 was
finally arrested and brought to
justice in October this year. At
Louisville Kentucky. However at
the hearing last week a petition
signed by more than a score of
white officials and citizens asked
the court for leniency on the
grounds that he was a good Ne
gro" Hmmm, the reaction would
be interesting should he shoot a
white man next time.
. In the files of 1.-THE Northwest
Enterprise 'reposes a volume en-
titled, who's Who in the State
of Washington" 1t contains the
names, addresses and biographies
of some of the leading colored
socialites here in 1926. Also listed
are names of organizations land
there were many that existed
then. According to it, Seattle's
population was 437 ,683, group, 81
Se2; Spokane, 1o4,575, group, 200;
The Northwest enterprise. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1931-1952, 1940-12-06
White Talks At u.
Chats At Reception
BY Harold HoIifield

Walter White, executive secretary
of the NAACP was in town last
week. He lectured at the Mt. Zion
Baptist church Thursday night and
at the University of Washington
Friday afternoon.
From meath his crisp gray mou-
stache issued words of turth, words
describing the injustice and humi-
liation to which Americas great
est minority is submitted.
He described southern senators
and their antics as they preached
against the tnti-lynching bill ape
like BilbOa at whom a brown re-
plea of himself peelxed around
corner as he said that lynching is
necessary. to-. protect. Southern
white wOmanhoOd.
Friday evening, a reception in
Mr.. White honor was held at the
Y. w. c. A, Phyllis Wheatley
Branch. There, the populace had
opportunities to shake hands and
converse with a Negro who had
gone into the deep South to spy
on and gather valuable information
about lynching and returned.
Naturally, he was asked ques-
tons. Some of those overheard
being asked and answered were,
do you think American Democra-
cy is in danger?" and 'Ts con-
scription necessary"
To the first asked by Mr.. F.
B. Cooper, he answered that the
country is heading toward fascism
an dthat the Negroes in the south
have known little else.
To the second, voiced by Mr..
George King, he replied emphati-
cally, mo! There are enough vol
unteers."
When asked what he thought of
COlored people who patronized Jim
Crow dances, he murmured very
gravely, 81 wouldn't CO." He did
not say what he thought of those
persons, but one could tell what
he was thinking.
The Northwest enterprise. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1931-1952, 1940-12-06
Next Attraction
Andy Kirk And His
International Band

Tacoma, 125,099, group 1,426; and
Yakima, 22,2o5, group 400. North
Bend wasn't listed.)
Cracked Cracker Cracks
. Scattering 60 the four winds
winds like so much confetti were
six Negroes in New York last
week when one of those pleasant
individuals known as Georgia
Crackers started brandishing a
knife. When the six entered a SUBJ
way train the superior" gentle
man told them to get off. Natural
ly the six did not even think about
getting off. AS the atmosphere be-
gan to warm up a bit, suddenly
he pulled from his clothing a knife
and the colored gentlemen scatter
ed. So did everyone else. The po-
licemen came and led the knife
wielder away.
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For Sale
RoBNsoN's DRUG STORE: Rea-
sonabIe. Fine Location. 306 18th Ave.
&c., Seattle, Washington.
Helena, Montana
BY HEX

1.-THE trouble is that too many
people are spending money which
they haven't earned for things
which they don't need, to impress
people they don't like"
Mrs. Louis r.. Ridley well-known
resident of Butte died in that city
on the 18th and was buried Sat
urday, November both. Before 60
ing to Butte, Mrs. Ridley had
lived in Helena number of years.
She was then Mrs. NARROW. In
Butte she was an active member
of the woman's club, the church
and civic affairs. She Is survived
by her husband, a sister and a
neice. The Rev. R. B. Reed of Spo-
kane conducted the funeral SER
vices.
Messrs. Charles Harrell, Jr., and
Herbert Bridgewater attended the
funeral and were pail bearers.
Mrs. Edward johnson and Miss
Octavia Bridgewater were in Butte
to attend the funeral of Mrs. Rid
ley.
Mr.. and Mrs. Nathaniel Ford
entertained as dinner guests on
the 18th, Mr.. and Mrs. ]. B. Reid,
Mr.. Rowe Murrell and ]. e. w.
Clarke.
Down in Georgia a young school
teacher threw a bomb into the
camp of intellectuals who languid-
ly, and with complacent self-suf-
ficiency, with uplifted eyes con-
jure up fantastic VISIONS of ME-
and God. All else is sinking sand
to be given a wide birth. What
could be expected from such a
state with such conditions, UNI
doubleday expanding for, as a rule,
large families seem to be the ia
shion under such conditions.
The Northwest enterprise. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1931-1952, 1940-12-06
w. White Addresses
Throngs At Spokane
By e. Fl. Holmes

The dynamic, fearless Walter
White. executive secretary of MA
ACP, came to Spokane last Sun
day and was kept busy all day
pouring the lash before large mix
ed crowds who thrilled and ap-
plauded the thrusts of his mastery
denunciation of discrimination and
wrongs heaped upon Negroes in
TT. S. A. The executive committee
of Spokane branch, headed by Rev.
Emmett B. Reed, president anu
f. A. Stokes, Secretary, met Mr..
White at N. P. Railway station,
whisked him away to the residence
of DR.. ]. H. Stephens, old friends,
for breakfast. At 1880 a. M, ex-
ecutive meeting at which time Mrs.
Rose Malone, DR.. Vernon Scott,
Earl Coates, e. H. Holmes, DR..
John H. Thompson, Mrs. f. A.
Stokes and others, who took the
secretary to task about infrequent
visits-the habits of officials DASH
ing in one train and dashing out
on the next. The secretary disclosed
many things of an intimate nature
absorbingly interesting of men and
measures; of the terrific struggles
encountered to advance tn inter-
ests of his race. One thing he en-
phasized was courage; to stand up
for rights vouchsafed by the con-
stitution. 1 p. m. banquet at the
Spokane Hotel; 8 p. m. large
crowd heard him tear the hide off
hypocrisy, racial injustice and
lynching.
Walter White is perhaps the best
informed man with a wider ac-
ouaintance among statesmen from
the president down, newspaper
men, labor leaders, educators and
men of affairs than any Negro in
the United States. He has their
respect and admiration. A Master
of the English language which he
uses faultlessly, a student of world
affairs, convincing and logical, he
portrays eloquently conditions at
home and abroad as they affect
his race. Flashes of wit and humor
enlivened his hour discourse which
held the attention of his audience,
which applauded the points he
drove home He praised Senators
Schwellenbach and Bone and
Washington's congressional dele
cation for the support of the anti
lynch bill. He was pleased with
what the leaders on the coast told
him of the greatness of the State
of Washington and the harmonious
relationship among tn eraces. At
the conclusion of his address he
received an ovation.
Many financial contributions to
the. work. Sunday night he spoke
at the largest white church in the
city. Addressing them upon the
issues from the standpoint of
statesman. With dignity and poise
and erudition he spoke as one in
spired.
Miss Elsie Stephens, accom-
anied by Evelyn Davenport, sang
the Lords Prayer in a captivat-
ing manner. At 1870 p. m. Mr..
White boarded a plane for New
York and was on his way. Bon
Voyage Walter; good luck and
happy landing.
The Northwest enterprise. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1931-1952, 1940-12-06
everyone his due"

-
Unfortunately, the working out
of these principles is often over
Swallowed by covetousness, bigotry,
hatred and envy, and these lead to
personal conflict, class struggles,
and sometimes to world war. Be-
cause of this fact there arises the
necessity for higher law. 1t was
handed down to us thousands of
years ago. Here it is: Thou shalt
love thy neighbor as myself"
We can't go wrong on any de-
cision or course of action with this
law as the guiding principle of our
lives. Applied to human relation
ships there would be no world
wars, no struggles, no labor prob
lens, no personal conflicts. And
frankly, anything less than this
reduces mankind to the level of
thinking expressed in the motto:
Every man for himself and may
the devil take the hindmost."
An unknown "neighbor" once
wrote these words as his guide in
his relationship to others:
II shall pass through this
world but once. Any good,
therefore, that I can do or any
kindness that I can show to
any human being, let me do, it
now. Let me not defer or
neglect it, for shall not pass
this way again."
The Northwest enterprise. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1931-1952, 1940-12-06
Somewhat
Expressive
By Harold HOlifield

THE OTHER DAY, James john
ston, university student, declared
that he considered himself able to
speak on any subject. Skeptical, I
challenged him and noticing his
sister Barnetta's headgear asked
why do women wear shch crazy
hats ?" Mr.. Johnston started squirt
ing off a chain of related reasons
all seemingly logical. I was forced
to admit defeat in order to stop
him, but shall try again armed
with an encyclopedia.
The Northwest enterprise. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1931-1952, 1940-12-06
Little Matter ,

Mr.. ]. Station,
About that little college boy bus
mess last week, you may if you
look more closely see that no one
was particularly defended by my
typewriter but a belief was up
held.
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general, the Negro is treated as if
he is not wanted. Many of the
young men enlisted in the United
States Army are thoroughly dis
gusted because of segregation. Ma
ny were faithfully promised, be-
fore enlisting, that they would
have an opportunity to learn a
trade, or continue with their pre-
vious studies.
The Northwest enterprise. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1931-1952, 1940-12-06
Letters To The Editor
Dear Sir:

Dear Sir.
Enclosed find P. o. Order for
$500 for which please send re-
ceipt. Thanks for your confidence.
Your paper finds so many things
Roosevelt hasn't done, but over
looks the good things he has done.
Give. my best regards to Mr.. J. A.
(Jack) Johnson. I never saw him
and perhaps never will. Please
say 1 think he is wonderful One
thing wrong with the race is that
chip on their shoulder. Also too
quick to forget favors shown.
A Merry Christmas.
Eva Gum,
Gen. Delivery, airbanks, Alaska.
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fight for the right to live in the
country that has accepted the Ia
Dor, loyalty and lives of the Negro
for more than 800 years.
Please be advised that the En-
terprise crew will not lay the war
fare armor down until the victory
is won.
We are taking the chance re-
CARELESS who thinks we are damn
fools.
We believe God approves our po-
licies in this fight, and there shall
be no let up. Hypocrits are the
worlds worst enemy. Could you
be one by choice?
The Northwest enterprise. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1931-1952, 1940-12-06
Paid In Our Own Coin
by DR.. Charles SteItSle

The world is closing in on the
measure of personal liberty" you
may enjoy. 1t was never truer
than it is today that mo man liv-
eth unto himself" We may talk
as we please about our Bill of
Rights and our Constitutional pri-
vileges, but there are some things
of which even these do not treat
and they are things which affect
us in our every day life. They are
so personal that in many cases
they cannot be reached by the law.
The whole doctrine of law has
been reduced by Blackstone, one
of the worlds greatst legal auth
critics to this simple formula:
first, that we should render to
Evening star., 1940-02-17
4514 CONN. AVE,

Large foyer living room. dining
room, and 2 bedrooms. bath,
inc osed porch. dinette and
rage. Refg. on house current.
Elevator sec. switchboard. res.
mgr. Woodley 4477.
Evening star., 1940-02-17
SEDGWick GARDENS
3776 fonu Awa

Foyer, living room with Murphy
bed, bath. dfnette and kitchen.
S56
Foyer, living room with Murphy
bed. bedroom, bath. solarium.
dinette and kitchen.
$50 80 to $40. 90
Refrg. on house current. Garage.
24-hour elevator and switchboard
service. Res. Mgr, Woodley AGO.
Evening star., 1940-02-17
THE WINSTON

BIAS Mt. PIsasqnt Street
(Near 10th A Columbia Road
! rooms, kitchen, bath and porch.
$50 Electric refg. on house
current.
Evening star., 1940-02-17
1900 lAh STREET

Living room, large, dressing room.
bath pullman kitchen S37.5 80
Large foyer, living room. bed
rooms 2 baths, inclosed porch
current Elevator. Garage.
Res, mgr.
Evening star., 1940-02-17
VALUES WORTH SEEING
1901 CALVERT STREET

Zone block from 18th and Col. Rd.
at corner Of Calvert st. and Adams
Mill Roadl
Large foyer. Q bedrooms. bath, COM
bination living and dining room.
kitchen and porch, S67. so.
Entrance hall, living room, bed
rooms. bath. dining room and
kitchen, g exposures) 500. 90
Resident manager.
Evening star., 1940-02-17
SULGRAW MANOR

5130 CONN. AVE. NV.
Elec. refr6eration or house current.
secretarial switchboard. Resident
manager
2 rms. kit. d. a.. foyer, bath
Evening star., 1940-02-17
47O1 CONN. AVE.

Large foyer, living room. dining
room. Q bedrooms. bath. porch,
dinette and kitchen Refg on
house current. Elevator. Sec.
switchboard. Garage. Res. Mgr.
EN-. 0S03.
Evening star., 1940-02-17
THE GOTHAM

1915 BELMONT ST. NV.
Elec. refrigeration on house current.
l rm, kit. and bath S35. 90
Evening star., 1940-02-17
FULTON COURTS
2SSl l1Ah G. II ~

Reception hall, living room. Q bed
rooms, bath. dinette, kitchen.
$65.00. Large closets. Elevator
service. Electric refrigeration.
Resident manager.
Evening star., 1940-02-17
1918 n STREET

Corner 11th and n Sts.)
Foyer, combination living and
dining room, 2 bedrooms. bath
and kitchen $50, 90
Foyer combination living and DIM
ing room. 8 bedrooms, bath and
kitchen, S65.00 to $40 90 Elec.
refg switchboard service, ele-
vator Res. Mgr, Mich. $3.50.
Evening star., 1940-02-17
1907 ll.h STREET

{Han Block on Mass. jAve.)
room roon osth MhruS9 no b.a ssfS s09
kitchen. $40. Gas furnished for
refrigeration and cooking.
Evening star., 1940-02-17
DOWNTOWN
2116 p SsyeaS

Foyer. living room, bedroom, bath
and kitchen $40. 90
2 bedrooms. bath and Kitchen,
$4,000. Electric refrigeration.
Evening star., 1940-02-17
I436 r STREET

Living room, bedroom, bath. kitchen
and porch. S42.50 Electric re-
frigeration.
Evening star., 1940-02-17

1903 RANDOLPH. ST.
Living room, bedroom. bath and
kitchen. Refg. on house current.
Evening star., 1940-02-17

1946 CALVERT st. NV.
Elec. refrigerstion, elevator.
rms, kit. rec. hall and bath. 372 30
Evening star., 1940-02-17
DIRECTORY OF UNFURNTSFfFD APARTNF
Downtown Apartments
Walking Distance to Everything
Sape Ttme-Sape Car FaYs
PARK CENTRAL.
1900 F st, NV.

PARK CENTRAL
1909 r st. NV.
$47, Solving room. dressing room with
Murphy bed. huilt-in dinette
table and chairs, sunroom, kitchen and
bath
$52, Solving room, dressing room with
Murphy bed. built-in dinette
table Lnd chairs, coy sunroom with Muir
ply bed. kitchen and bath,
$69. 5O-Rec. hall. living room, bedroom,
cozy sunroom dinette, kitchen
FriGidaire current FREEi Radio IN every
npdrtment BeIlboy and 2I-hOur stpitch-
board and elevator serpfce Sun Garden.
Resident ManaEer. MEt.' O54O.
All apartments open and liEhted till 10 PM.
14th & K CAFRITZ DI. $3.50
Evening star., 1940-02-17
2222 QUE STREET

Near Mass. AVe.J
Entrance hall, living room. dining
room, 2 bedrooms, and 2
baths, pantry and kitchen. Elec.
refg. Res. mgr. Elevator.
Evening star., 1940-02-17
Under Management of
B. F. SAUL co.
925 18th st. NV. National 21OO
THE BADER

THE BADER
25l5 K ST NV.
Gas, electricity and refriGeration IN
cluded in rent. Air conditioned.
Resident manager.
5%i sssh i fit and = a: :.bsssT.. sSysF and $4,000
bath ebay windows with
exposures) -------- ----- S72.60
5746 COLORADO AVE. NV.
Gas, electricity and refriReration In.
cluded in rent
j nm. kit,. d: a. and bath---s47.5o
THE RHODE ISLAND
1887 RHODE ISLAND AVE. NV.
Electricity and refrigera alton on house
current-.Elevator Resident Manager
rms, Kit, d. a.. foyer and
natn ------------------- S6o.b0
The CALIFORNIA APARTMENT
Electric Refrieeration.
rms. kit. and bath--S460 90
BIS MT. PL. ST. NV.
Electric .refrigeration.
= rms. kit. and bath--------S450O 90
The LAMONT
1927 LAMONT ST. NV.
Electric refrigeration.
9 rms, kit. and bath --S47,5 80
rms, kit. and bath -- S65. 90
THE TULANE APARTMENT
2109 18th st. NV.
Electric refrigeration
4 rms. kit. and $3.50
THE SWARTHMORE
1910 25th ST. NV.
New building. Gas. electricity and
refriseration included in rent. Resi-
dent manager.
2 rms, kit. d. q. and bath $3.50
5000 18th ST. NV.
Gas. electricity and refrigeration In.
cluded In rent. Resident manager.
rms. kit. d. q. and bath -A7. 80
1857 11th ST. NV.
Elec. refrigeration on house current.
Resident manager.
rms. kit. and bath SAC. 90
STANTON
12S c st. NE.
Elevator Service.
rms, kit. and bath -S40.6O
Evening star., 1940-02-17
1926 18th STREET

Corner 18th q L Sts.)
| room. bath. no kitchen, Switch.
board and elevator service. Res
ident manageN
Evening star., 1940-02-17
5000 18th ST, NV.
1857 1lth ST. NV.

Gas. electricity and refrigeration In.
GUIDED In rent. Resident manager.
Z rms. kit, d. q. and bath -S17 80
Evening star., 1940-02-17
THE ROCHESTER APARTMENT
1893 MERIDIAN PL. NV.
rm. and bath ----.--S27.bO 80
THE RIRMuNGHAM

THE ROCHESTER, APARTMENT
143S MERIDIAN PL. NV.
1 rm. and bath ----------S27.b0
THE BIRMINGHAM
e611 ADAMS MILL RID. NV.
Electric Eefrigeration.
2 rms. kit and batn----->S45.0 90
THE INGLESIDE APARTMENT
1891 LAMONT ST. NV.
Electric refriReration.
/ rm. and bath S27.60
31e TULIP AVENUE
TAKoMA PARK, MD.
Resident manager.
4 rms. kit. and bath-------$47.o0 90
s5s4 18TH sT.,N.w.
Electric refriseration.>
rms. kit. and bath-------S7b.0 90
1898 CONN. AVE. NV.
Elec. refrigeration on house current.
elevator. Resident manager.
rms, kit. and bath S47.b0
THE LIE BOURGET
2127 CALIFORNIA ST. NV.
Elec. Refrigeration on house current.
2 rms. KIT. and bath--------S55.0 90
1889 CHAPLIN ST. NV.
Electric refrigeration.
2 rms. kit. and bath---.S40.0 90
THE LA RENE
b425 CONN. AVE. NV.
Elec. refriReration on house current.
Elevator. laundry facilities. Resi-.
rms. kit. d. q. and bath --Sb7.6o
SULGRAVE MANOR
5130 CONN. AVE. NV.
Elec. refrkeration OF house current,
secretarial switchboard. Resident
manager.
I rms, kit. d. a.. foyer, bath
and incl. porch - -- $4,000
1915 BELMONT ST. NV.
Elec refrigeration on house current.
l rm. kit. and bath S35. 90
THE GOTHAM
1946 CALVERT st. NV.
Elec. refrtgerstion, elevator.
rms, kit. rec. hall and bath. 372 80
Evening star., 1940-02-17
THE TULANE APARTMENT
THE sWARTHMoRE

2109 18th st. NV.
Electric refrigeration
4 rms. kit. and bath 80
Evening star., 1940-02-17

1910 25th ST. NV.
New building. Gas. electricity and
refriseration included in rent. Resi-
dent manager
2 rms. kit. d. q. and bath S57. so
Evening star., 1940-02-17
1875 PHELPS PLACE

Large foyer, combination living and
dining room, 2 bedrooms. bath
and kitchen. Electric refrtgera-
ton. Elevator.
Evening star., 1940-02-17

l4zl COLUMBIA ROAD
Combination living and dining
room. 3 bedrooms. bath. porch
and kitchen. Elec. refg. on
house current. Resident manager.
Evening star., 1940-02-17
STANTON

Elec. refrigeration on house current.
Resident manager.
2 rms. kit. and bath SAC. 90
Evening star., 1940-02-17
THE LA RENE

xnZ La 1S61N6
b425 CONN. AVE. NV.
Elec. refrieeration on house current.
Elevator. laundry facilities. Resi-.
dent manager
Evening star., 1940-02-17

12s c ST. NE.
Elevator Service.
+ rms. kit. and bath $40 80
Evening star., 1940-02-17

1nE LE 0OUhGEI
2127 CALIFORNIA ST. NV.
Elec. refrigeration on house current,
Elevator. Resident manager.
2 rms. kit. and bath--------S55.00 90
Evening star., 1940-02-17

Elec. Refrigeration on house current.
elevator. Resident manager.
Q rms, kit. and bath S47. so
Evening star., 1940-02-17

1880 CHAPLIN ST. NV.
Electric refrieeration.
2 rms. kit. and bath 90
Evening star., 1940-02-17

3115 MT. PL. ST. NV.
Electric .refrigeration.
2 rms. kit. and 90
Evening star., 1940-01-28

including the socialist organs" pub
lished warm eulogies OF the En-
peror," predicting that "he will
emerge from the war not only VIC
torious, but with his reputation con-
siderably enhanced"
But fate decreed different result.
The Kaiser yesterday at eighty-one
watched from his retreat at Doom
a second struggle between his coun-
try and Great Britain and France.
Twenty-Five OF his grandsons are in
the army, one is dead-a casualty Of
the Polish campaign of last Septem-
ber. The annual celebration of his
birthday was saddened by the alb
sence of members of his family who
were forbidden to attend. A world
not less puzzled than Wilhelm II
himself wonders at the repetition of
tragedy, wishes that it might wake
to discover the past quarter century
a dream well ended.