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Wilkes Remarks and Prepared Speech

ton allowance to speed up the
Nays building program.
Pointing out that the Navy had
to have the help of private
manufacturers in making guns,
armor and other material, he
said that these manufacturers
would have to build special
plants. Before they could under
take to lay out the money. they
would have to know what sort
Of tax problem they would
face. As the President later
agreed. the equipment would
have no value for commercial
work and It's cost would have to
be charged of over reasonable
period of time. Otherwise. these
manufacturers would be paying
heavy taxes, not on profits from
defense, but on money they had
spent on buildings and ma
chinery to build defense.
That was two and q half years
ago. The Navy was on the job.
And then what happened?
Eight months passed. In Janu-
airy, 1899, the Secretary Of the
Navy finally took the question
up with the Treasury Depart
ment. But nothing was done.
More months passed. In the
middle of 1889 John w. Hanes, a
businessman who was then Un-
dersecretary of the Treasury,
tried to get some action on this
urgent problem. At the request
of the War and Navy Depart
ments, he drafted plan. to
which the President later agreed,
to liberalize the provisions of the
tax laws for amortizing invest
ments in new defense plants. BY
that time it was widely recog-
nized that failure to meet this
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been set afiame with war. The
menace to American peace had
become plain. The public had
become aroused to the need for
speedy defense, and even the adj
ministration had been walked up
to the need for action.
But even now there were TO
be more delays. The administra-
ton insisted that the simple and
easily settled question Of amorti-
cation should be tied in with the
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complicated question Of the ex.
cess profits tax. =
And so more months passed.
1t was not until four days ago
that the President finally signed
the bill to clear the tracks for
the manufacture Of the guns, the
tanks, the planes, and the NUM-
lions we need.
This kind Of government is q
liability to the American people.
1t does not help them to defend
(See TEXT, Page AID
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Powers up In fact you get full 20 hp in Chevrolet for
Al! And operating costs down! Down below even the
record levels of thrifty Chevrolets Of the past.
And you know what these improvements must mean
which has long enjoyed the reputation of being
first in acceleration first in hillclimbins and first in all
operating efficiency among all In m price range!
Will you drive Chevrolet for III Your Chevrolet dealer
eager to have you prove ito finer performance Eye It,
try 1t, buy it-todoW
St. Paul recorder. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1934-2000, 1940-03-08

Moore, Jr., Norman Light and A
J. Lewis, who is chairman of the
Ritual and Initiation Committee.
On Thursday, February %, the
regular meeting of Mu chapter
was held at the home of Mr.. and
Mrs. Archie James, 4012 Clinton
Ave-, Minneapolis. Plans were
made for a spring party, the COM
ing educational campaign and the
basketball game to be played with
Phyllis Wheatley on Saturday,
March 2. After the meeting a de-
licious lunch was served the Alpha
men.
Mr.. John R. Lawrence, Jr., was
rendered a surprise birthday party
by his wife, Mrs. Helen Lawrence,
on Saturday evening, February "a,
at their home. The guests gathered
at the home of Mr.. and Mrs. Ed
Moore, 966 Iglehart Ave-, and came
to the party in a group. Those
present were Messrs. and Mes
danes Ed Moore, Huron J. Shelton,
Jr., Roscoe James, John Banks and
Mesdames Virginia Doyle, Lois
Gwynne, Nelia Townsend and
Viola Culver. A glass beaded
movie screen was given to Mr..
Lawrence by the guests.
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WELCOME HALL OVERWHELM
SOUTH ST. PAUL 1916

Spanked by Vasser, Tilsner and
Falk, the Intermediates of We'll
come Hall set a new high in scor-
ing for the season by completely
outclassing the South st. Paul
Merchants quint in a Municipal
Basketball League game Tuesday
night at the Mechanic Arts gym.
The Hall lads, though playing a
team which has not reached the
victory column all season, assumed
the lead in the second division and
need only a win over St. Francis
to complete the back stretch with
a clean slate.
AS indicated by the results, the
entire team played it's best game
of the season, with many fellows
hitting the bucket for the initial
time. Other standouts for Welcome
Hall we're Dorfsman with II points
and Smoliak with eight.
Whalen and MacMorrow were
standouts for South St. Paul.
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GHOST HOUR NEW FEATURE
FOR BOYS AT WELCOME
HALL,

A new feature for juvenile boys
at the Hall is a "Ghost Hour"
every Friday night beginning last
Friday night at eight o'clock. Phil
Porter and Billie Browne are lead
ers in this group and ten boys en-
joyed with them many of the
blood-curdling experiences as evil
denced by the amount of screams
and yells given off. The group is
composed of boys IL years old and
under and who think they are able
to take it. Registration at the Hall
is all that is required to enter the
group; however, there will be
prize offered for the best all round
re-tell of any three stories as told
during the month.
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P. U. Z.-My problem is worry
ing me. Tell me if I will have to
sue this company to get the right
kind of settlement? Should I go
ahead and take it to court?
Answer-If you go to the ex-
pense of bringing suit against this
company as well as securing the
services of a lawyer, you will wind
up with very, very little. Talk
business with the company and try
to come to some kind of settle
ment out of court. You aren't 60
ing to get any large sum of money
if you sue or if you settle.
H. B. (Detroit)-Last week you
sent your questions in care of this
paper and failed to send your adj
dress. Do so by return mail so that
1 can send your Astrology Read
ing.
H. M. Kills mother tells me
that his heart is sure set on me.
Does he still care for me and do l
stand a chance with him?
Answer-This fellow does ad-
mire you for your youth and
beauty but he has other girls
on the string, too. He isn't plan
ming on making you his wife, in
fact he doesn't think that he will
marry anyone right away, and I
suggest that you continue making
dates with other fellows.
L. D. Twill this medicine I
am taking help me in the way that
I am hoping that it will? What
about this friend of mine?
Answer-GO to a good doctor
right away and stop taking every
thing that people recommend to
you. You had better act quickly.
This so-called friend of yours
seems to be making a "chump" out
of you don't be so willing and
eager to give him "all of your
time"
H. S. B.-Will I get a break and
become an undertaken or some
other field of this kind? What
should I do now for money?
Answer-The very first thing
for you to do is contact the hotels
and get a job hopping bells" 80.
you will get enough money through
this source to take the course of
study you are interested in. Save
your money it will be hard, as
you haven't ever tried to save be-
fore but you must make the habit
if you wish to succeed.
A. M. fam l making fool
of myself? Answer right away.
Answer-NOt altogether, and /
assure you that nothing will ma
terialize from this association, but
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FRIDAY VESPER HOUR

On Friday, March 1, 1910, an
excellent program was presented
by the Vesper Group. Rudolph Ellis
acted as Master of Ceremonies,
Donald Wilson read the scripture,
and Guy Shellye White introduced
Rev. G. L. Hayden, who was our
guest speaker. Music was furn-
ished by Girls Choir. We would
like to invite all boys and girls
who are interested in getting train
ing and experience in leadership to
come to our Vesper Hour. We have
a place for everyone.
The Sewing Class and the Young
Women's Class have charge of Sun
day C.T.U from 8 to 4 o'clock,
with Mrs. Strand guest speaker.
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TOWNSEND SPEAKS AT
LUNCHEON MEETING

Willard S. Townsend, National
President of the international
Brotherhood of Red Caps, was the
guest speaker at a luncheon meet
ing of the Minneapolis Joint La
Dor Council, Friday, March 1.
Mr.. Townsend spoke of the prob
lens confronting Negro railroad
employees other than the Pullman
porters, who have handled their
problems successfully. The Red
Caps, brakemen, switchmen, dining
car men, and numerous other rail-
road employees have many urgent
problems which must be solved, he
said.
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WELCOME HALL NEWS
THE YOUNG NATIONS

On our social hour Feb. %, we
celebrated the birthday of three
club members namely: Mrs. jose
phine Hagan, Mrs. Tressie John
son, and Miss Coree Thomas. Each
received lovely gift and card
from the club. Mrs. Ruth Lewis was
visitor, co-hostesses Mrs. Irene
Smith, Miss Coree Thomas and
Miss Marilee Thomas. New men,
bers and visitors are always well
come. The Young Matrons spon-
sored a successful rummage, bak-
cry and candy sale, Saturday,
March 2.
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AAA<ASG1 SdAC VI AuC DIE ouI
,Olis, MINI.
aren't you enjoying yourself, too?
M. S. P.-How can I dispose of
the two lots that I have?
Answer-Get in touch with some
local real estate agent and place
them in his hands for sale. Just
give him permission to sell and
that is all. You might also adver-
tise in the paper occasionally. !
don't think you will have much diff
ficulty disposing of them as they
are nice lots.
A. B.-Dear Advisor: I wonder
if the boy friend who calls on me
means to keep his promise and
does he mean good?
Answer - Waiting for someone
to make up their mind about mar
riage is bad policy if he loved
you as much as he pretends, he
wouldn't have to wait and see if he
wanted to make you his wife. 1t is
my suggestion that you make some
other friends, too, as he will
"dilly-dally" around for the next
ten years if you let him.
Alyce Walker Stewart, mezzO
soprano in recital April 5.-advt.
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Alphas Initiate
Your pal,
SAL.

Robert N. Gardner and H. Ran
som Coins, Manchester College
seniors, were initiated into Mu
Chapter, Alpha Phi Alpha Fra
ternity, on Saturday, Feb. 10. Alpha
men taking part in the induction of
these neophytes were: John Pat
ton, Walter Coins, John Lawrence,
Jr., T. J. Posten, Raymond Can
non, Walter Robinson, William
Cassius, Archie James, Louis
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CORRECTION

Miss Essie Mason accompanied
Miss Anne Horris, soloist, at the
Minneapolis Urban League aux
iliary tea Sunday, March third, in
stead of Mrs. Blanche Mason as
stated in this paper last week.
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ENTERED IN ALL NATIONS
BASKET TOURNAMENT

The Negro team entered in the
22nd annual Minneapolis basket
ball tournament is managed by
John F. Thomas and includes Ray
Johnson, Roy Harper, Bert Lewis,
Ward Bell, Stafford Earl Miller,
Russell Everett and Joe Miller.
St. Paul recorder. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1934-2000, 1940-03-08

FIRST COlOred Young Mems
Christian Association was organ
lied in Washington, D. c., in 1853.
Anthony Bowen, an employee of
the United States Patent Office, it's
first president.
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NOT NAMED

Rev. Antoine W.,.Wilson, pastor
of the Fourth Street Church of
God in Christ in Minneapolis, offici-
ated at the recent funeral of An
drew Jackson of St. Paul. His
name was inadvertently omitted.
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Special music has been arranged
and the public is cordially invited
to attend.
General Phases of Negro Life
are discussed in a Negro History
Class at Welcome Hall on Friday
evening at 7 p. m. Mr.. Leroy
Lazenbury is in charge of this class
and the public is urged to come.
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Hello, Folks:

Hello, Folks:
Wei, Casters not far off, and
with it's arrival most everyone will
receive a new lease on life. 1t not
only bears a deep religious signifi-
canoe, but promises happy time
for young and old. Everyone this
year is planning her outfit away
ahead of time and the Easter
parade, even though early, will
probably be as gay as ever.
Models are also being chosen for
the St. Thomas Episcopal Church
Style Show, which is always one
of the topnotch social events of the
Twin Cities.
Campus Flashes: What two St.
Paul fellows, who were jibed quite
a bit about their bow-legs, are TAX
ing exercises daily, hoping to
straighten them out in time for a
stage production? And what two
rather frail Minneapolis boys are
taking cod liver oil to add a little
avoirdupois .. The basketball
game planned by the Council has
quite a novelty attached to it. The
game is to be between the men and
women out at school. Since men are
known to be such excellent basket
ball players (haD the fellows feel
they should give the gals an edge
on them, and in the game they plan
to wear boxing gloves in the hope
that this "slight" hindrance will
help the gals get a $3.50 score.
They'll Do 1t Every Time: It
happens not only in the Twin
Cities but, I suppose, everywhere
when certain "lunkheads" see their
names not only in this column but
in other parts of the paper, men
toned in decent, uplifting man
ner (Which is most of the time far
too good for them and their repu-
tation), they raise more ado and
attract more attention to them
selves, about their adherence to
publicity and their desire to keep
their names out of the paper
bla, bla, etc., etc. When Sal hears
someone shooting off steam like
she did the other day she thinks
as the rest of the press think, that
in reality they are tickled to see
their names in print and have to
pretend Indifference. You steam
blowers pipe down, cause if the
Editor and the news staff should
get down on you, you may see
something really to make you cry.
Just a tip to the wise, eff the shoe
fits you, Wear it," And again,
bla, bla, bla.
A Glimpse at the Alpha Phi
Alpha Phyllis Wheatley B. B.
Game Last Week: The Wheatleys
won the game, but the Alphas did
put up a good fight. Among the
girls present were: ADELAIDE
SYKES, SARAH MURRELL
FLORENCE WARD and FRAN
CES ENGLISH. Some of the fol-
lowing sheiks about town were in
the cheering section: GORDON
PARKS, ROGER. JOHNSON, AL
BURGESS, FOSTER BROWN.
JIMMY BRADFORD and JAMES
BROWN.
Yesterday l heard Mrs. L. S
telling how she got the money oul
of her husband for an Easter out
fit. 1t seems he was still peeved
over their last recent quarrel, in
which she called him a big brown
bear, and he said, 81 won't give
you a cent after what you called
me last night" ooh, darling" she
told him, "that was only because
you are so fond of hugging." So
he gave her the money.
Well, dear folks, I must be dash
ing along, so until next week, I an
still
Your pal,
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HALLE @. BROWN CON-
MUNITY HOUSE
NOTES
"In Brief"

The Goth Century Mothers Club
met at the House Friday. Plans
are underway for a real Mother
and Daughter affair the likes of
which has not been seen around
these parts.
The Glee Club is preparing for
several very strenuous programs
in the spring.
Miss "B" and her Doll Club has
had quite a busy season playing to
large audiences at the five St. Paul
Neighborhood Houses plus Max
field School. Among some Of the
youngsters in the group are Bobby
and Julia Toliver, the young hope
fuls of Bob and Mary Jones; Little
Joan Howell, the offspring of Nor
man and Meredith, and Tommy
Carroll, who is the most popular
male around Halle @. Brown.
Tommy is also a daily attendant
at Nursery School. By the way,
Leah Minor is now on the staff of
the Nursery School, bringing to it
experience in teaching, music and
acquaintance. New but familiar
faces in the Nursery School this
week are the little cherubs of the
Virginia-Francis Doyles, Bella
Huron Skeletons, Mary and Bob's
youngest. 1t is important to teach
the young child to be independent,
sure of himself, helpful and to get
along early in life with other chill
dren. This is what happens to our
Nursery School children. They de-
velop so much more rapidly than
the child who does not take advan-
tage of the Nursery School.
The goth Century girls, under
Mrs. Coram, have been demon
strating their ability in the field
of culinary art.
The KY Supper Club had a
swimming party Saturday night at
the Y instead of dinner meeting.
Eva Lee did the instructing. Mar
garet Williams and Mildred Mum
son were seen struggling at one
end of the pool while Hazel and
Rosamond were floating through
the water like a breeze. EARRING
Stokes and others sat on the side
lines looking wistfully on.
All Camp Fire Girls looked
smart Monday as they went about
in their dark blue skirts and white
blouses. Monday was MILDLY Day
for Camp Fire.
The Mems Council will have it's
regular monthly meeting Thurs
day, March 7, at 8 p. m. All MEM
bers are urged to attend.
What on earth is wrong with
"Hallie" girls; they just can't lick
phyllis" girls. Better luck next
time. Try harder.
WATERS SCHOOL OPENS
MAR. nth IN MINNEAPOLIS
The Minneapolis Walters Train
ing Course will be opened Monday,
March 18th, at Miller Vocational
School, Third Ave. So. at 18th ST.
The class will convene from 1880 to
$50. It will run for approximately
nine weeks. Any person over eigh-
teen years of age may apply for
this course although the railroads
will not employ anyone unless he is
over twenty-one.
The course will be conducted I'M
der the supervision of A. B. Cas-
sius, president and business agent
of the Walters Union No. Ga and
John Thomas of the N.Y.A. Ar
engagements have been made Sc
that men who make satisfactory
showing in the course will be
recommended to the railroads fol
employment. The railroads have
agreed to accept trained youth fol-
summer employment.
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xx7W/N 7OWN TAKES

James B. Morris of the Iowa Bstander the real why
Count Basic appeared the Fitch chair tonc) Bandwagon The
Pittsburgh ball rolling
both Fhes father and made the approach
time Fitch used another of the sepa bands!
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september as was played last year.
The place of the tournament has
been tentatively set for the Wirth
formerly Glenwood) Course in
Minneapolis. The tournament this
season will be jointly sponsored by
Jimmy Slemmons of Minneapolis
and Theodore Allen of st. Paul.
These gentlemen are planning to
offer $500 in prizes. Prizes will be
given for all sorts of phases of
golf. such as: the longest putt,
Hole-in-one, longest drive, best
poker hand, best dressed golfer,
highest and lowest scores, etc.
The promoters are expecting many
out-of-town golfers-oh yes, as last
year, there will be a woman's flight,
if enough of you bashful ladies can
be persuaded. -.
Ebert Cotton, who formerly trod
the soil in many municipal leagues
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St. Paul. but who attends Lincoln High Dallas Texas
have carried this skill and speed South with him. According
clipping floating around ST. Paul. Bue be
going the basketball floor They he always good for
Is 20 points and on his trumpet in the band N.Y. my
We also letter Robert Rife who attending
Morris Brown with James Kirk John all these
who freshmen playing freshmen ball have
have the Breedlove Minneapolis who
students at Alabama State
The Alpha boys weren't much of match for the speedy Phyllis
Wheay boys last Saturday night the ar floor The
5513 The Wheaey with their and
of BOT at half time Coach Stafford Lott content
that his had enough scoring for evening" substituted
freely for the Fraternity boys we'll the palm of stardom
Elmer Harris Albert Harris and Victor Galloway These boys worked
hard all For the Wheatley adswe stood
either Extensively defensvy preliminary game the Wheatey
girls dumped the Halle girls 254
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Extra! st. Thomas Annual Style
Show, March 25, Knickerbacker
Hall.-Advt.
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THE CHURCH OF GOD IN
CHRIST CONCLUDES REVIVAL
TO BEGIN ANOTHER

Mrs. La Grone has just closed a
revival at the Church of God in
Christ at 234 E. Fairfield. Five
souls were saved and the entire
city was stirred and blessed the
committee in charge announced.
Mrs. La Grone will begin a revival
at sol w. Broadway at Elder
Pages on the 18th of March. We
cordially invite the public to CO.
operate with US.
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FREE"
Reply" Send ANTHOLOGY READING LUCKY
and mail confidential letter of Free A6sies nyz
privately Sign full address, and bihde
all addressed. envelope
Send all letters Able WALLACE of The st. Paul
Mimi.
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Alyce Walker Stewart, mezzO
soprano in recital April 5.-advt.
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SPORTLIGHT
By Jimmy Lee

melting and the breath of the March winds
golf
staged 3O of instead of the late date
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Classified Section

One room nicely furnished. Would
like young couple, both en-
ployed. Regent 3176.
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FOR SALE
May Apartments, 651 St. An
thony Ave-, St. Paul. Price re-
duced to close estate. George
Mundell, executor.
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'%eS CD d DO
Thornton w Burgess

felt that he had learned all that
was to be learned about chickens
and ducks and Farmer Browns
folks, and that if he made the most
of what he had learned he could
dine on chicken or duck when he
pleased without running any danger.
So that is how it happened that one
night Farmer Browns boy, counting
his ducks before he shut them up
for the night, found that one was
missing. He hunted everywhere for
some trace of the missing duck, but
not so much as a feather could he
find. Nor could he find track of
anyone who might have stolen and
carried away the missing duck.
And at that very time, far over
in the most lonesome corner Of the
Green Meadows where he makes his
home, Old Man Coyote was smiling
to himself as he dined royalty.
''Duck certainly is very good eat
ing" said he, as he picked the last
OOAACs ~ was WI Ill WdlIul6 AOAs L
have heard say that these human
beings are very smart, but if they
are smarter than Old Man Coyote
then it is time for me to move away,
and I don't think I'll do that yet for
awhile. When I was just a young
puppy learned that the surest way
to keep out of trouble is to lead peo-
pie to suspect someone else. When
Farmer Browns boy begins to
miss his ducks and chickens he
mustn't think Of me. He must sus-
pect someone he knows has stolen
from him before. Now, who shall
it be?"
Old Man Coyote stretched out
comfortably to digest his good din
ner and think out his plans for put
ting the blame on someone else. Of
course, it was wrong, very wrong, of
him. Nothing could be meaner than
trying to put the blame for his own
misdeed on someone else. But Old
Man Coyote didn't once think of it
in this way. You see he has so often
been blamed himself for things he
didn't do, that he felt that he was
simply getting even.
OF. w. Burgess.-WNU Service.