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The Northwest enterprise. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1931-1952, 1940-10-25
Fluent Is Praised
By Municipal League

your 1871 county tax levy will
be less than the 1910 levy"
That's the final campaign state
ment of Commissioner Russell
Fluent to Seattle and King County
taxpayers. It's only a few words.
But, declared Fluent, it packs a
real argument.
The reduced levy, according to
Deputy County Auditor Eugene
Shunke, has been made possible
through increased revenue from
tax-title sales and savings made
possible by an all-time low interest
rate on county refunding bonds.
The reduced interest rate in
turn resulted from improved coun-
ty credit, a by-product of greatly
increased revenue from county
land sales, Fluent points out.
AS proof of his contention, Flu
ent points to a recent statement
by Treasurer Ralph Stacy that
proceeds from tax-title sales have
aided tremendously the county's
financial condition"
Fluent also points to the 1941
county budget, praised by the Sc
attic Municipal League. Operat-
ing expense has been reduced
$242,624 under 1910, and provision
made to fully service the current
dept and apply a substantial item
on the old debt under a compre-
hensive retirement plan. He de-
clared:
King County is now in the best
financial position it has been in
many a year, and handspring of
improved county finances has been
the large-volume sales and heavy
revenues of the county property
department, which I reorganized
in 1899.
Il ask the taxpayers to approve
this constructive program by re-
electing me for the second term,
November s."
The Northwest enterprise. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1931-1952, 1940-10-25
ABOUTTOWN

The Northwest Enterprise Asso-
ciate Editor in company with Mr..
]. Bailey spent Tuesday p. m. in
Fort Lewis and Tacoma on bust
ness. Mrs. Helen Carter, proprie-
tor of the Olympic Cafe at 1927
Broadway served us a delicious
luncheon, that makes us want to
visit Tacoma again soon.
We have been assured that
Camp Lewis will be well repre-
scented at the Louis Armstrong
Dance Monday Evening, Swell boys
from all parts of the country win
be present.
Children's hair cut at Stockard
Bros. Barber shop. 25c Monday
through Friday. All hair cuts SOC
on Saturdays.
The Northwest Enterprise Asso-
ciate Editor attended the Republic
can Banquet Tuesday evening at
the Mt. Zion Baptist Church and
enjoyed the program and dinner
very much, but was very much
surprised to hear SO much truth
told in a political get-together. I
fail to see why DR.. Copper the main
speaker of the evening shouldn't
change his title of DIR. F. B. Cooper
Dentist to Rev. F. B Cooper, Minis
ter at large to all the people. He
really unfolded some of that awful
truth that has been packed away
for 10 these many years, and there
is much need of it being brought
to light at this time. We hope
more of our so-called race leaders
, in Church and State will lend a
helping hand to those of us who
dare to tell the truth. l have de-
cided not to bite my tongue again
so look out.
The Northwest enterprise. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1931-1952, 1940-10-25
A Constructive
Commissioner

Full Gospel PentecOstal Temple
10th and Fir. Bishop e. F. Morris
Pastor.
The Crusaders met at the par
sonage Monday afternoon with
Miss Mary Powell, newly elected
president in charge. She succeeded
Miss Learine Martin. After a brief
business session and singing a spi-
rituals, Misses Lenora Crawford
and Fannie Williams served lunch
cons. The Crusaders meet each
Monday evening at p. m.
The Northwest enterprise. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1931-1952, 1940-10-25

God help Louis and his band
of merrymakers to continue to lead
the world in music, that thorough
ly thrills every soul. Yes, the music
of our spirituals is the worlds most
sacred praise to God, who send us
all good gifts, and may He help
us as race to fully appreciate
this wonderful inheritance, handed
down from our slave ancestors.
Who knows, we may some day win
the world back to Christ with our
heavenly music. We have them all
shouting, and patting their feet
like colored folks now. Let's pray
more, love God more, love each
other more, sing our own spirituals
and their offspring more. There
is no mistake, God truly is in this
heart felt music.
The Northwest enterprise. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1931-1952, 1940-10-25

Louis soon learned to toot out
few tunes on his old cornet, and
finally got so noisy with it, that
the band instructor in the school
had to pay him some mind. The
results turned out to be that. Louis
was a member of the school band,
and that was just too bad, be-
cause it was not long before he be-
gan to transfer some of those spe-
cial throat minors that God himself
blessed the Negroes vocal cords
with, and from then on he was
on his own.
Yes, Louis is a good neighbor,
for at least once a year, he is pre-
sent at this home, and each inmate
made happy by Louis playing the
part of Santa Claus to the whole
school. The boy who is pointed
out as the most promising trumpet
student, is presented with Louis
trumpet, used during the past year.
This happens each year, as they
come and go. Yes, Louis is a
good neighbor, in more ways than
one. We must give credit where
credit is due. This champion of
the trumpet with his band of en-
tertainers, stand in the front ranks
of those of the race who create
better relations between the diff
ferent races and people of the
earth. His parents must have
prayed earnestly for his success,
and Louis must have prayed to
reach the top of his musical pro-
fession. This is clearly observed
in his yearly visits to his home
and the school where this great
musical inspiration was born.
I am sure he reconsecrates his
life each year, to the God who has
been his leader and best friend, in
all his journey through life. When
he appears in the city next Mon
day evening, we should see in him
more than a world champion trum-
pet player, we should also see the
champion ambassador of good will,
to all the people of the earth. For
that is now his chief mission, as
he travels throughout the world ex-
tending to all people the brother
hood of the Negro race. We are
not selfish with our special gift
from God, as musical nation. The
Negro and his music which by the
way is Americas only original mu-
sic, through the talented members
of the race, have accomplished
more for the Negro people finan-
cially and otherwise than any other
one thing. This being true let's
renew our covenant to Almighty
God for this divine gift, or 1 should
say, special gift to our slave an
cestors. The present day Negroes
most coveted inheritance, is our
spirituals, and their off-springs
jazz and swing, the only music
on earth that will remove our
earthly worries. Why then should
the Negro allow anyone thing on
earth to crush his ever living mus
ical soul. Just sing, and some day
all troubles will vanish. God help
us to love our spirituals and their
offspring, jazz and swing as we
have never loved before. They tru-
ly take us from a world of hate
and prejudice, distress, wars and
troubles, to a place of peace and /
perfect happiness, at least for a
time.
The Northwest enterprise. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1931-1952, 1940-10-25
eatables, pumpkins, and ghosts.

eatables, pumpkins, and ghosts.
Guests present were; The Misses
Ruth Guess, Eva Hart, June Rand,
Taune Hicks, Ruby Freeman, Lee
nora Shannon, and Audrey Free
man; and the Messrs. Jimmie
Guess, George Hicks, George Shan
non, Leroy Hart and James Pink
ton. Assisting Mrs Freeman were
Mrs. Alfred Grays and Mrs. Web
ster Rand
Friends of Seattle and Portland
will be pleased to hear that Mrs.
Calvin A. Smith of Salem Oregon,
was hostess to the Storks Sept. &c.
1t is a girl and her name, Carol
Lucille.
The Northwest enterprise. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1931-1952, 1940-10-25
Longview, Wash. News

To honor the 18th birthday ami
versary of Miss Inez Freeman, a
delightful surprise party was given
at the home of her parents, Mr..
and Mrs. James Freeman, Oct.
18th.
Halloween decorations of black
and orange were carried out on the
table with an attractive center
piece of orange
Lending to the Halloween atmos-
phere the walls were decorated
with small pictures of witches,
The Northwest enterprise. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1931-1952, 1940-10-25
Visiting In Olympia

Mrs. Florence H. Berry of Louis
vile, KY. is the guest of her bro
1914 Thurston Ave.
Their, Mr.. Walter w. Hamilton,
Mrs. Berry is a member OF the
Women's Clubs and is an active
National Association of Colored
club worker in her home city. She
is a member of the Women's I'M
provement Club and the Economl-
cal Club of Louisville and recently
completed a term as president of
the City Federation of Colored Wo-
mems Clubs.
The Northwest enterprise. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1931-1952, 1940-10-25
DIR. COOPER

Continued from page one)
the club, the audience sang God
Bless America" and adjourned.
Mr.. John M. Green, the president
of the club, Mr.. VIM. H. Banks,
the treasurer, Mrs. Curfew Peo-
pies represent the unseen power
that contributed to the most popu-
lar banquet within the history of
the organization.
The Northwest enterprise. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1931-1952, 1940-10-25
Y. VIC. A. News


Doctor Walter S. Brown will be
the third speaker in the series. He
will discuss the biological aspects
and his subject is 1.-THE Problems of
Human Reproduction"
Any interested young man or
woman is invited to attend. The
class begins at 8 p. m.
The Womens' Study Club met
at the Branch Wednesday, October
%, with Mrs. Ellis Burton, presi-
dent.
Mrs. Willie Pope of Chicago Ill.
is guest at the Branch.
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HERE'S MORE ABOUT
REPUBLICANS

Continued from Page One)
also of the advancement that this
group as well as many others have
been making.
If you elect me Governor I will
give you an administration that
you will be proud of also"
The Northwest enterprise. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1931-1952, 1940-10-25

No pledges that can't or won't be kept.
Enforce budget law; stop emergency
graft
VIII cut tax levy; bar machine politics
Respect state veterans employment law
Aid State, Federal national defense plans
Better medical care for aged and needy
Patronize home industries; employ King
County labor
Member and Employer Union Labor 40
years
Votes for o Counf-,r Commissioners
The Northwest enterprise. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1931-1952, 1940-10-25
Grace Presbyterian Church
Rev. John II. Harris, Pastor

Sunday school is held at 9:45
a. M; IL a. M, morning worship;
6 p. M, young people; 7:30 p. m.
evening worship.
The Northwest enterprise. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1931-1952, 1940-10-25

First Baptist Church of Kenny
dale, Washington. Go We into all
the world, and preach the gospel
to every creature. Mark 1915.
Rev. Judson Swancy, Pastor and
Evangelist, Douglas Annex, Apt.
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All King County Votes for 2 County Commissioners
The Northwest enterprise. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1931-1952, 1940-10-25

Spend Your Dollars With
Friendly Merchants
The Northwest enterprise. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1931-1952, 1940-10-25

Politicians are usually more clever.
But not the hopeful Clarence"
twins. They give the public credit
for little intelligence. They called
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-12-18
Honor College Graduate Is Sought For Murder Of Old Dartmouth Hockey Star

Hull, Mass, Dec. 18.- CUP)- George Corey, 27. of Salem, North eastern University honor graduate, was the object of a nationwide search today on a warrant charging him with the murder of Kenneth S. Legro, 30, former Dartmouth college hockey player, in an alleged "tri- angle" tragedy.
 Corey, a leather worker described by police as rejected suitor of Mrs. Legro, daughter of a CIO union of ficial, has been missing from his home since late Monday when Legro an accountant, was shot to death as he climbed the front steps of his Nantasket cottage, returning from work to his bride of three months.
 The murder warrant was issued last night by District Judge Daniel A. Shea at the request of Police Chie4 William A. Armour. Earner the nation wide broadcast for Corey was ordered by District-Attorney Edmund R. Dewing
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-12-18

Meanwhile, Mrs. Legro, 26, the former Marie Chenery who attend ed high school with both Legro and Corey, was reported under police guard at a secret hiding place after being transferred from her parents Peabody home.
 Peabody police said they were guarding Mrs. Legro on the chance that Corey might returns State police said man twice had telephoned Mrs. Legro yesterday and hung up when told she could not come to the phone.
 Shortly after the murder warrant was issued, Chief Armour said that it seems to be case of one being insanely jealous of another man, al- though the woman involved was married to that man."
 Police, reconstructing the staying said that Mrs. Legro was friendly with boUn men petore they entered college. Though the IegroS were married in September. authorities believed Corey's love for Mrs. Legrc
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-12-18

never waned. Legro and Corey had argued several times previous to the marriage, once in the presence of two Peabody policemen.
 On one occasion, authorities said. the prospective bride was warned she would be widow in a month" if she married Legro.
 Homes of relatives in Weymouth and Boston were visited by police yesterday in the search for Corey. The last person known to have seen Corey was a Salem garage attendant from whom he hired an auto the day bof the staying. Corey left his own car outside the garage.
 Mrs. Legro reported that a sedan stopped outside the Nantasket cot- tage about five minutes before the shooting to which there were no wit neSseS. She said she came to the front door in response to a rap and that As she opened the door. her husband toppled backward from the top step. Legro died almost iustant- ly of three bullet wounds.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-12-18
FIREMAN DIES
 ATPOST OF DUTY
Loses His Life While In At= tempt To Rescue Wo=
 men Trapped In Fire

Private John c. Began, fire de- partmef1t veteran of 24 years service, lost his life early this af- ternoon while rescuing two women trapped in a third-floor apartment during blaze at 42 Putnam street. The fireman succumbed to a heart attack induced by smoke, excite ment and exertion after he and Capt. Richard Sheehan had fought their way through smoke and flames to the room where Mrs. Loretto Zel- ski and her daughter, Sophie, were trapped,
 The two women were brought down to safety after ladder had been raised to their apartment. Meantime Capt. Sheehan had sum- moned aid for Private Began, who had collapsed on the kitchen floor. Medical Examiner Dr. Edward H. Kirschbaum, who sped to the scene, said that death had been inStan- taneous that heart attack had been the cause. The police
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The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-12-18
BRITISH BOMBS
 HIT AT MANNHEIM
Second Successive Night Of Blasting At Industries
 Of That City

London, Dec. 18-UP)-Indus- trial targets in the German Ruhr port of Mannheim, on the Rhine, were attacked by British Royal Air Force bombers last night for the second successive night, the air min- istry said today.
 Other bombers attacked German invasion ports and airdromes along the occupied channel coast.
 The raids were conducted despite bad weather, which had grounded most of the German air force.
 Some fires started in Monday nights raid on Mannheim still were burning and several fresh fires were caused in last nights raid" an air ministry communiQue said.
 Monday night, Mannheim and its suburbs were attacked for seven hours by the RAF, which dumped tons of bombs on docks, on aircraft factory, railway yards and indus trial establishments. The Germans yesterday admitted the intensity of the raid, saying that considerable
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The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-12-18
GREEKS HAMMER
 AT STRONGHOLD
Italian Base At Klisura May Have Already Been
 Captured
BY BEN ANrEs
United Press Staff Correspondent

United Press Staff Correspondent
 Athens, Greece, Dec. 18.-(UP)-- British warplanes harassed Italian troops on the coastal road south of Valona, Albania. and Greek artil- lery on the central front fired the Italian stronghold at Klisura, com muniques issued here reported to- day.
 Reports reaching Struga on the JugoSlav frontier said that the Greeks had captured Klisura at 9:30 a. m. today0
 The Greek military spokesman said that neither KliSura nor Tepe- lini had yet been occupied by Greek troops. But 1t was confirmed that Greek gunners had Klisura under fire and hoped soon to take pos session of the control point on the road to Berat, the last major 1tal- ian strong point defending the headquarters base at Elbasan.
 British royal air force headquar- terS said in 8 communique that Italian troops on the coastal road south of the Port of Valona had been bombed and machine gunned by British planes. The British at- tackled a motorized transport col umn despite 8 fierce snowstorm which made observation difficult. Through Deep Snow. Greek troops, attacking through deep snow drifts for hand-to-hand 
 Continued on Page A
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-12-18
HIGHWAY DEATHS
 WILL BE HIGHER

Hartford, Conn, Dec. 18-(UP)- Actuaries of the Travellers Insurance companies estimated today that the national highway death tool this year would be approximately 2,00O higher than in 1889.
 "Only an unprecedented reversal of the year-long trend during the final two weeks" of the year, it was announced, would hold the number of fatalities under 34,500.
 The 1940 estimate, 1t was said, would be greater than the total in 1889 or 1888 but still considerably under the all-time figure of 4O,3OO established in 1937."
 The number of pedestrian deaths for the year was estimated at 13,- 100 or an increase of 5.06 per cent. Non-fatal accidents, according to the actuaries, will involve 304,O00 pe- deStrianS.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-12-18
Hard Pressure On Italians

Experts forecast that with the capture of Bardia, the British com- mand would ease the pressure on the Italians.
 It was expected that Bardia would be consolidated as an advance base at which British warships could provision land forces and that the entire Bardia area would be mop ped up while the main empire forc- res overhauled their equipment and prepared bases.
 There was increasing speculation here regarding the possibility Of g big scale British move from Kenya against the southern border of Ethiopia in event the Libyan drive was suspended. X
 The motive for such an offensive would be to keep the Italians un- der pressure on at least one front all the time.
 Materially there would be little to gain from such drive. But the 100000 or more Italian troops in Ethiopia are alreday reported to be preoccupied with native unrest, and the Emperor Halle Selassie is in East Africa seeking to organize re- volt among his tribesmen in Eth- iopia. 5 British correspondents on the Lib- van front described a terrific aerial bombardment of Bardia Monday ngiht.
 Report From Cairo Cairo, Dec. 18-(UP) - British land, sea and air forces smashed at Italian African forces today from Bardia, port on the Libyan cosat, to the southern Ethiopian frontier with Kenya.
 The Rossai hii ivice reported xnaA Italian troops in the Bardia area were retreating westward in the di- rection of the important Italian Continued on Page N
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-12-18
ROOSEVELT PLAN
 TO HELP BRITAIN
Loan Or Lease Warships, Other War Material To
 British Government
BY LYLE c. WILSON

United Press Staff Correspondent
 Washington, Dec. 18-fUP)- Short-of- aid to Great Britain is headed today toward its maxi mum limits.
 President Roosevelt is exploring a program of leaning or leasing to the British all types of armaments except naval vessels.
 Merchant vessels bulk large in the contemplated program. Any vessel, airplane or munition advanced on loan would be covered by a mort gage.
 MT. Roosevelt is confident that that could be done without increaS- ing the danger of the United States being involved in war.
 He revealed, also, at yesterdays press conference that there are two or three cases of industrial non- cooperation which are under investi- gatiOn in connection with his power to take over industrial facilities to obtain the maximum national de- fense effort.
 The lease-loan plan invites na- tional debate and bitter congress sional controversy It was outlined shortly after Secretary of Treasury Henry Morgenthau, Jr., informed .he Houes appropriations commit tee thaht British officials say they cannot order further armaments here without financial assistance.
 Reaction Foreseen
 Scattering congressional reaction foreshadowed the dispute to come if MT. Roosevelt seeks from Con- gresS next month the legislation and appropriations which would z be necessary to put the plan into ef- feet. He said he sought to remove the dollar sign as factor in fur ther aid to Great Britain. He dis missed as banal- commonplace or triyial-the Idea that the Johnson act or neutrality act should be re- pealed to permit loan of funds to be spezt here by the British. He con sidered the suggestion of outright (Continued on Page 4)
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-12-18
Walter Logan Bill Is
 Vetoed By President
Gives As Reason That It Would Produce Utmost Chaos Paralysis In Administration Of Govt.
 At Very Critical Time

Washington, December IS. - (UP) President Roosevelt today vetoed the Walter-L Logan bill to increase authority of the courts over admin istrative agencies. because he said 1t would produce the utmost chaos and paralysis ill the administration of the government at! this critical time."
 T am convinced that it is an irl- Vitation to endless and innumer- able controversies at moment when we can least afford to spend either governmental or private effort ill the luxury of litigation" MT. Roose- welt declared.
 "To day, in sustaining American ideals of justice, and ounce of ac- tion is worth more than a pound of argument"
 MT. Roosevelt's views were com municated to Congress in a 1,600- word veto message to which he ap- pended 3,0O0-word analysis of the bill by Attorney General Robert H. Jackson.
 The measure, which has stirred controversy in Congress for two years, was passed by both houses over protests of administration leaders. A two-thirds vote in each house would be required to override the veto.
 There appeared to be good chance that<tfie house would vote to override the veto, but the bills supporters were pessimistic as to their chances in the senate. An im- mediate vote would be in order in the house today if quorum is pres ent. The senate did not meet today
 President Comments. MT. Roosevelt said that the ob- jective of the measure was "pro- feSsedly the assurance of fairness in administrative proceedings" with which there would be universal agreement. But he was convinced that in reality the effect of this bill would be to reverse and, to a large extent, cancel one of the most significant and useful trends of the twentieth century in legal admins tartion.' He asserted that Congress unin- tentionally had failed to exempt from the effects of the. measure iinportan national defense functions of the Maritime commission. the Department of Commerce and the