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Evening star., 1940-03-07

trafic is organised on the Danube
this spring, probably a. late .,
April j.
The ice-locked Danube already
has started to break up In its uppe,
reaches and the dispatch Of a Ger
man barge feet to help gather oil
and grain will follow as soon as the
way Is clear.
German transport experts are ex-
pected to make strenuous efforts to
catch up on oil arrears. OF $50, ,000
tons scheduled for delivery in jan
uary and February less than $4,000
actually was sent.
Fear German Attack.
Under a December agreement
5000 tons were to have been made
available for Germany each month
plus an extra 10000 during Jan
uary and February to mako up for
1899 arrears.
Whether Germany can catch up
depends entirely on how well the
river traffic can be organized. Ru-
manians express fear that If Ger
many finds herself unable to get all
the oil she has been promised or
needs she will be temptedto come to
Rumania to organize for herself.
Allied agents have been trying to
throw wrench into German trans
port plans by tying up with long
term contracts or outright purchase
every available barge and tug on
the river.
Although Germany is known to
have launched a number of new
river craft herself and Is expected to
put more tankers into the Danube
service late in March, British and
French oil men predict that she will
be unable to move all the oil she
needs.
Evening star., 1940-03-07
British Trade Talks
Resumption Urged
In Italian Press
Blockade of German Cool
Ascribed to EneIond's
Nervousness
BY the Associated Press.

BY the Associated Press.
ROME, March THE most logi-
cal solution of the controversy with
Great Britain over German coal
exports would be resumption OF
British-1talian trade negotiations on
the basis of 1taly's previous offer,
the newspaper II Piccolo declared
today.
The commercial negotiations were
reported halted fortnight ago be-
cause Britain could not obtain Ger
tain types of manufactured goods,
including airplane motors. The
blockade against Italian-bound Ger
man coal followed last week end.
The blockade was ascribed by the
journalist Giovanni. Ansaldo to
British nervousness"
Ansaldo, who often reflects the
Evening star., 1940-03-07

contraband control station at the
Downs today as Great Britain pro-
ceeded with her blockade against
German coal exports despite. Ital-
ian displeasure.
The cargoes Of eight others, to-
falling about 100000 tons, were or
dered unloaded yesterday. Another
was released because 1t sailed March
!, before the blockade deadline.
The six ships escorted to the
Downs last night were the Puz-
Zuoli, Ischia, Integritas, Pamia, San
Luigi and Semien.
Evening star., 1940-03-07
.Rumania 10 Throw
. All Resources Behind
Army, Says Carol
Statement Announcing
Tax Roise Approved
By Parliament
~ the Associated Press.

~ the Associated Press.
BUCHAREST, March liking
Carol II opened Parliament today
with declaration that all the re-
sources of Rumania would be thrown
behind her army as supreme guar
antee Of our independence and OF
the integrity of our borders"
Disclosures that taxes would be
materially increased to bear the cost
of keeping 100000 men under arms,
the Monarch said:
II am sure my people will accept
such sacrifices for the sake Of the
country and peace"
Strict neutrality, he declared will
be continued even in the fields Of
foreign commerce "in order to as
sure the essential flow Of supplies to
our army and our people"
Statement Approved.
Carols statement was approved IN
q long session of the Crown Council
last night amid signs Of an even
sharper struggle between Germany
and the British-French allies for Ru-
manias favor in exports of raw ma
terials.
King Carol appeared in the uni
form of the Royal Guard with Crown
Prince Mihai at his side in the garb
Of an infantry lieutenant.
The Monarch told Parliament the
government is assured of the stabil-
ity and continuity necessary to exc
cute a long-range program (which
will include intensification of pro-
duction in all lines"
In a declaration that relations be-
tween Rumania and other nations
are good, the King specifically men
toned only Italy and Bulgaria.
Envoy on Way Home.
Meanwhile, Viroel Tilea, Rumanian
Minister to London, was reported on
his way home to deliver a British
proposal that Great Britain be ac-
corded equal treatment with Ger
many on Rumanian exports, includ-
ing oil, the most coveted product.
On the other hand, it was reported
that German pressure on Rumania
now included a demand for the
country's entire 1910 wool crop.
The native yarn industry would be
ruined if such a demand were full
filled, economic experts said, and if
Great Britain and Germany were to
share alike in Rumanian oil only
100000 tons of the 1910 maximum
production, estimated at 100000
tons, would remain for other disposi-
ton.
This remainder would not suffice
to maintain Rumanian trade with
the Balkans, Italy and other coun-
tries-trade in which Rumania re-
ceives other products in exchange
for her oil-aside from supplying
Rumanias own military needs.
Seen Pushed Closer to- War.
The economic tug-of-war over
Rumania's products was seen by
diplomats to be pushing King Carols
government closer than ever to the
necessity OF dropping neutrality and
picking side In the European war
More pointed perhaps than Ru-
manias promises of oil is the ques-
tion of delivering it. Bucharest ex-
perts predict that Germany will be
more than 100000 tons behind
schedule on oil receipts by the time
Evening star., 1940-03-07
Will Give Lecture

Albert M. Bailey, director Of the
Colorado Museum Of Natural His
tory, will address members Of the
National Geographic Society at 8:15
pm. tomorrow 1T Constitution Hall,
Mr.. Bailey will speak on Yellowstone
National Park and will use natural
color motion pictures to illustrate
his talk.
Evening star., 1940-03-07

Mining of phosphate rock on the
Ocean Islands in the South Pacific
will be increased this year.
Evening star., 1940-03-07

its 10th anniversary last night with
dinner -dsnce at the Mayflower
Hotel. More than 400 persons at-.
tended. az
Evening star., 1940-03-07
THE EVENING WASHINGTON, c. THURSDAY MARCH = 1910

views Of Foreign Minister Count
Galeazzo Ciano. wrote in II Tele-
grafo of Leghorn:
"The truth is that the great busi-
ness Of war is not going well for
England"
Ansaldo said it had been expected
In Britain that entire continents
would array themselves on her side,
but this depended largely on Ger
many's attacking some neutral state.
Since this has not happened, An
saldo declared, there is no war Of
coalition, the anti German crusade
shows not even a sign of beginning,
the war Of blockade has not pro-
duced the hoped-for results and
England has beside her no one but
France"
The general tone of the Fascist
press toward the coal controversy
continues to be moderate.
Corgoes of ID Vessels
Detained by Britain
LONDON, March. 7 (P.-Six more
Italian coal ships were held at the
Evening star., 1940-06-09
zoe Colgate
Dental Cream

Its penetrating foam gets into hidden
tlcles that cause most bad breath,
The Michigan chronicle. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1936-current, 1940-02-24
~ Y. Cleric Speaks
Here February p

It was found necessary to either
limit the programs or else move
them into larger fields than our
Mems club facilities could produce,
In the year 1884 some few mem
bers Of the above group joined with
some other progressive-minded ci-
items Of the community to form an
organization which would carry on
such programs on a larger scale
This new group later assumed the
name OF the Detroit Civic Rights
committee and has since operated
most effectively in informing and
educating the public on matters OF
civic interest" u
DR. A. Clayton Powell Jr., is pas
tor OF the Abyssinian Baptist church
in New York City. and is consid-
cred one Of the most successful ex-
ponents of organized community
efforts among Negroes in America
today. His church is the largest
Protestant church in the world His
subject will be The Negro In To-
The Michigan chronicle. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1936-current, 1940-02-24
Night Blaze Destroys Petersons Home Appliance Store
Miller High Students
GiUen Book Awards

An enlightening program OF mu-
steal selections by the high school
orchestra under the direction OF
Mr.. Goidenberg and an address by
Charles E. Smith with Miss Freddie
Bradley as mistress OF ceremonies
was well attended and enjoyed by
an auditorium filled with students
and visitors.
The books were accepted by Char
les burns on behalf OF the school
upon which occasion the clubwomen
were highly praised for the good
work they were doing for the stu
dents of that school. Mrs. Wag-
staff lei hei mixed chorus of both
white and Negro singers who rem
dered several spirituals.
IL is hoped these twenty books
will form the nucleus Of a eircu-
lating library which from time to
time will be increased by other
gifts to be used in the futherance
Of the education OF other pupils in
the days to come was the idea ex-
pressed by the club women at the
book presentation meeting las
week
The Michigan chronicle. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1936-current, 1940-02-24

too long Rosie Connors is back
in circulation again, | am told ...
What do you say, David ...
There's a certain popular young
man who has been very popular in
civic affairs, who is finding all doors
closed Is it possible TO be too
smart. even for your own good.
sometimes? ... The main topic
around the table is the election OF
officers at the State Democratic
Negro Convention. 10. c. Digs is
chairman, L. R. Taylor is first vice,
J. Belford is second vice, W. Rich
ardson is treasurer. Mr., Richardson
is well known for his civic. political
an social activities in this city.
HAMTRAMCK. MICH
The home of Mrs. E. L. Carmich-
ael on Denton street was the scene
Of the Tyra Social clubs last meet
ing. Honored guests were Mrs
Daisy Jones and Mr. Flenard. Re.
ports from the recent social given
at the home of Mrs. W. NJ Blsnch-
ara, were favorable. j. Woodhouse,
president; H. Tate, secretary and
Mrs. E. L. Carmichael, scribe.
The Michigan chronicle. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1936-current, 1940-02-24
Seek Youth
Aid In Civil
Service Act

Edgar G. Brown, president Of the
United Government Employees, Inc,
Washington. D. C.. called attention
OF the Citizenship institute of the
American Youth congress as
sembled in the nations capital
speaking at the Inter-Departmen-
tai auditorium before 5000 delegates
OF both races. Sunday before the
Civil Liberties session presided over
by Miss Harriet /. Pickens OF the
Council of Business and Profess
sional Women in New York to the
eS7 900 positions in the federal civil
service.
President Brown pleaded with the
nations organized youth of the aye
10 go on record for elimination OF
pictures from U. S. Civil Service
examinations and the substitution
OF the modern finger print method
OF naturalization to take away two
strikes from Negroes. Jews and
others whose looks might be dis
tasteful to many in authority
Let us institute and advance all
down the line a genuine merit sys-
tenn" said Mr.. Brown, the optional
choice Of one out of three now ac-
corded personal officers should be
done away with and the highest eli
gible on the register certified and
appointed by the U. S. Civil Ser
vice Commission"
The youth of the nation. regard
less of race were urged TO compete
for the millions of positions under
Civil Service in city, state. county
and federal agencies of the govern
ment Here is the Greatest job
front in the world with opportu-
mites for unskilled, skilled. pro-
fessional, technical and administra-
tive places at good wages, perman-
ent tenure and retirement benefits
The Michigan chronicle. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1936-current, 1940-02-24
PROPR|ETORS
SET DAMAGES
At $4,000
Peterson And Son Victims
Of Loss; Plan To
Rebuild

Fire OF undetermined origin was
responsible early last Wednesday
morning for the destruction OF
property and merchandise of Peter
son and Son Electrical Appliance
company, 4752 Milford avenue.
The blaze believed to have begun
somewhere in the rear of the estab-
lishment caused damages estimated
total approximately $4,000. includ-
ing more than $1,000 worth of vim
dow shades and venetian blinds,
handled from this point by the Sim
mons Window Shade company. Mr..
Faulkner, operator of the barber
shop adjoining the Peterson estao-
lishment who happened in the
neighbornood at the time discovered
the blaze and summoned the fire
department Firemen believe that
upon their arrival the blaze had
been underway for some time and
=coufd-traee -it-ehiy- to possible
shortage in electric wiring.
The building in which the Peter
son establishment is housed is own
ed by F. E. Teal estate. and for
twelve years has been occupied by
the Peterson enterprises According
to a statement made by Hugh Peter
son. son of Henry Peterson, propri-
etor of the business, the loss was
partially covered by insurance.
Plans are now underway, young
Peterson further stated for the en-
tire remodelling of the establish
ment New offices are being plan
ned along with a modern up to date
electrical appliance store with
complete new line OF merchandise
as well as window shades and vene-
tisn blinds. handled by the Simmons
company.
Smoke and water damaged the
entire building provoking a fire
sale" at the corner haberdashery.
Henry Peterson lives at 1898 Scot
ten avenue and has been in business
in the city to- the past twenty-six
years. He is pioneer electrical ap-
pliance salesman and is the first
Negro to manage his own shop.
Peterson is assisted in the business
BY his son Hugh Peterson, who lives
at SAL Hague avenue.
The Michigan chronicle. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1936-current, 1940-02-24
The SGROLLER
H A M TR AMCK NEW S
By ANN SMITH

program, as for others held here.
was filled to its capacity. The pastor
Of the church, the Right Reverend
Robinson is well known in that vi
cinity. The Tuskegeo Four returned
to Chicago, but the quartette is well
known in Detroit for their fine
Christian works
It's Round Table Talk
Despite the cold, sloppy weather
Saturday night the Feather Mer-
chants affair went over with great
bang. Music for their dance held at
the Masonic Hall was furnished by
/ Percy Jacks and his orchestra. From
far and near came many pleasure
seekers. to make the affair a grand
success, to enjoy and be enjoyed.
Among them were Maggie Moore,
Mona Chapman, Birdie and Bertha
Curry, Hazel Jacks, Ann Coins. Liela
Mae Chapman. Eunice Chapman, T.
J. Woods. Willie Bachelor. Fred
Bridges, Maribelle Rawls and many
others. Jitterbugging games and re-
freshments were plentiful All pres
ent had a most enjoyable time.
The Ambassadors Girls basketball
team played and won their game
against Washington school. De-
lead. Fred Bridges is yet uncer-
lead. Fred Bridges is We uncer-
tain my goodness He even
The Michigan chronicle. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1936-current, 1940-02-24
DR.. Baber Speaker On
Brotherhood PROGRAM

IF were a white man." was the
subject discussed by Dr. George W
Baber, pastor of Ebenezer A.ME.
church. as he spoke in observance
of Brotherhood week last Sunday
as the guest of Central Methodist
Episcopal church. Woodward and
Adams Nearly 500 persons Of
whom not more than five were Ne
groes crowded Central Methodist
church TO hear DR.. Baber discuss,
IF were a white man." Rabbi
Morris Adler discuss, If l we're a
Christian" and DR.. Henry Hit
Crane, pastor of the church, dis
cuss IF | Were a jew" DR.. Baber
was the first speaker. After a few
Introductory remarks he launched
into his subject with the statement,
IF l were white man would be
proud of myself; proud of all that
| have contributed TO civilization
and progress; proud of my power
and enfluence in the world proud
OF the place of world leadership
that ! hold"
Reviewing the activities Of the
white man in many fields of human
endeavor, Dr. Baber paid glowing
tribute to the contribution the white
man has made in the advance Of
mankind. Continuing after a slight
pause the speaker said; But as a
white man tonight l am ashamed OF
myself ashamed. Ashamed, as
| think OF a world being torn asun-
der because of my greed; Of young
men, helpless women and children
being sent TO untimely graves be-
cause OF my Selfshness and un-
quenchable thirst for power;
The Michigan chronicle. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1936-current, 1940-02-24

DR., A. Clayton Powell, pastor OF
Abyssinia Baptist church OF New
York City, will be guest speaker at
ST John Presbyterian church in its
new location at 29Ol Clinton street,
Thursday, February %. at 3;l5 pm.
A statement from Cornelius Hen
derson. program chairman OF the
program Of the Civic Rights COM
mittee, sponsors OF the lecture reads,
quote:
we feel that this is particularly
fitting since the programs of the
present Civic Rights committee ORR
ginated in the activities OF the
Mems club Of this church some
time ago. It was in the year OF 1881
that this club began a series Of
Sunday afternoon forum meeting
at which they presented prominent
speakers on timely topics OF civic
interest. These meetings we're SO
successful that the attendance final
ly outgrew the capacity OF our
then small church auditorium and
The Michigan chronicle. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1936-current, 1940-02-24

Five ninth grade pupils OF Miller
high school have the Unitarian
Study club tn thank for their books
and have won the warm approval
and words OF praise for doing a
good deed from Charles Burns, the
principal of that school.
Following a Negro History week
observance in the school auditorium
last Friday. twenty books we're
given TO five children by the Utili-
tartan club composed OF the wives
Of Negro police officers, who are
eager to do good work for the ju-
venile of the race and TO inspire
them to contine making the best
Of their educational advantages.
Members of the club are; Mrs.
Scott president; Mrs. Rosa Hill.
chairman OF the educational COM
mittee; Mrs. Buenos Blocker, Mrs.
Wash Hardy, Mrs. Pauline Leigh
and Mrs. Rhoda johnson. Mrs. Es-
sic Shaw, president of Miller PIT.
A, and Mrs. Taber OF the same or
ganizstion were also present at the
meeting.
Ellen Clowne, Pearl McGill. Ele-
amor ows. Alice Seweil and Wits
Dennard, all ninth grade pupils will
receive the books given by the Util-
ltarian club last week.
Lloyd Golfer. boys counsellor Of
the school explained that the gift
books enabieEthe tuckypoy and
girls TO study at homt. They mad
previously used the tree school
books which had to be turned in
at the school before going home and
which prevented the five named
children from doing any studying
at home.
The Michigan chronicle. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1936-current, 1940-02-24

pres Mt this group in Walk To-
gether Children" Willard Schind-
,er. director OF the opera Aida. -
aid Robert Nolan, pianist OF the
Eva Jessye choir; Carl Turner, star
Of Aida" who will sing Pilgrim
Song" by Tschaikowski.
From the opening chord by the
symphony orchestra to the final
so!o-"Let My Life Be Music to
be sung by Mr.. SCHNEIDER. a pro-
gram designed TO satisfy the musical
tastes Of the Detroit public will
hold sway.
The place is Bethel A,ME church,
Frederick and ST. Antoine streets;
:he day is Sunday. Feb. rs; the time
is pm. Early arrival is advised
TO be sure OF securing a seat
The Michigan chronicle. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1936-current, 1940-02-24

ashamed that with all my advance
ment, knowledge discoveries and
scientific findings / have not yet
found a way 10 make truth, honesty
and justice. work for all peoples.
everywhere. II | were a white man
tonight | would be ashamed OF the
mess l am today making of civiliza.
ton"
After DR.. Baber's address the pas
tor of the church. DR.. Henry H.
Crane, introduced Rabbi Adler who
said. il a Christian, he would seek
better understanding OF the people
who gave him his Bible and would
discourage any who attempted TO
SANDER the Jew, realizing that
whatever reflected on the Jews from
whom Christ sprung reflected on
Christ.
DR.. Crane, the last speaker paid
high tribute to the attachments OF
the Jewish peoples in every field Of
human endeavor. He called them
the worlds intellectual aristocrats."
IF l were a jew" he said, 81 would
be proud that l was a Jew. l would
seek TO know my traditions. my
heritage, and set myself 10 carry it
on. l would insist on being known
as a Jew even il physical features
did not identify me as such; would
move in Jewish society, live the life
of a Jew because the Jew has too
many fine human values needed by
the human family that can only be
conserved by remaining a Jew" AT
the conclusion Of the program many
came forward to shake the hands OF
the speakers. Many were heard to
say the finest thing have seen"
The Michigan chronicle. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1936-current, 1940-02-24

The musical extravaga spon-
sored by the Detroit Negro Opera
Guild, a program including the fin
est Of music, will be held Sunday,
Feb. "a at Bethel AME. church.
Frederick and St Antoine streets.
Beginning at pm, with selec-
tions by the Michigan Concert SYM
phony orchestra, program that will
include some OF the best known
works of famous composers will be
rendered to the Detroit public. Some
Of the noted artists 10 appear or
this program are: Mrs. Neil Dobson
Plante, star OF aida" Mrs. A. P.
Bolden, formerly with the "Mikado
in Swing" who will sing All Love
But a Day" by Gilbert; the Jubal
chorus group, under the able direc-
ton Of Talmadge Turner, who will
The Michigan chronicle. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1936-current, 1940-02-24

Under the guidance Of Reverend
Jackson, Corinthian church is rapid
ly returning 10 its former policy OF
prompt services Any one entering
the church after eleven thirty is
very apt to miss the complete open
ings Of the meeting. Reverend Jack
sons talk explained how far politics
was and is embedded in religion.
and vice versa. Showing, in his ex-
PLANTATION that when Christ was on
the earth, politics was Just as fuen,
then as now His examples showing
Christ's connection with politics n
many occasions.
@ Corinthian was well packed with
many prominent visitors. Among
them were; Parnell Griggs, Doctor
and Mrs. Keemer. who is also q
doctor Anthony c. Tenerocwicz, and
Hiram Crawford Each visitor was
given an opportunity to express him
self. Services we're very inspiring.
politically speaking and were well
enjoyed by all
One Of the best musical programs
of the season was held at the Alpha
and Omega church Sunday after
noon. This was the farewell pro-
gram OF the famous, well known
Tuskegee Four quartette. Assisting
this quartette with the rendering Of
the program was the Flying Cloud.
Detroits most popular quartette,
the Midnight Spirituals OF Birming-
ham. Ala, woh have been visiting
in Detroit for some time; the Elton
Singers, a newly organized girls
quartette and the very famous sing
er, MADAM. Robinson.
The program opened with the Fly
ing Cloud singing an A and B Sc
lection. The Tuskegee Four sang
next and the other participants fol-
lowed i'll order. Mr. Charles Glover,
tenor singer Of the Flying Cloud
quartelte was the master OF cere-
monies, and very excellent one.
Members OF the Tuskegee FouE- arc
Annabelle Harris. contralto, Farrilla
Hatten. alto; Leola Greenlee, second
soprano and Allean Franklin. So
prano.
Announcements and remarks we're
given Just before the closing selec-
lions by tire sponsors Of the program.
The church, for this very wonderful
The Michigan chronicle. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1936-current, 1940-02-24

days World" What political party
will be most beneficial for the Ne
gro to support in fe407
Seats on the first floor will be re-
served for those who present their
membership card in the DETROIT
Civic Rights committee. Cornelius
Henderson is chairman Of the pro-
gram committee.
The Michigan chronicle. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1936-current, 1940-02-24
RAID NUMBERS HOUSE

Everything fell before the blows
of axes last week when police raid
ers under Lieutenant Kennedy Law
renee took possession. temporarily
Of 2026 Beaubien street.
Twenty three men and three wo-
men were arrested and charged
with possession of policy slips, Sew
eral hundred policy slips and other
gambling paraphernalia were also
confscated by the raiders who used
their axes to destroy the gaming
equipment