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The Waterbury Democrat. [volume] (Waterbury, Conn.) 1917-1946, 1940-08-28
PLANNING BOARD
BUDCETINC SET
Greeley Explains Proce=
dure, Authorized By
Roosevelt in Broadcast

A new procedure for orderly plan
ming, scheduling and budgeting of
Federal public construction, auth
orized recently by President Roose-
welt, was explained by Roland B.
Greeley, planning technician of the
National Resources Planning Board,
in broadcast last evening over
station WNBC of the united States
Government Reports" weekly series
presenting THE Federal Government
agencies.
Speaking for the National Re-
sources Planning Board, which will
have general supervision of the new
set-up, Mr.. Greeley declared that
in the future the Board will be
responsible for recommending Fed
eral public works construction plans
before projects are included in the
annual budget. -
While the Federal budget is being
prepared, Mr.. Greeley pointed out,
the National Resources Planning
Board will develop six-year con-
struction program which can be
reported to Congress in January.
The six-year program will have as
its first year the budget estimates
along with a developing program
for the remaining five years.
The program would be revised
each year, he added, by dropping
out the year that has passed and
adding another year.
Mr.. Greeley estimated that there
is now between 100000, 900 and
Sc 600 900 900 of construction work
in the backlogs of the various Fed
eral agencies, but warned that "all
this work will not be done in the
next six years-probably not within
the next 10 Or 20 years." He said
that during the past fiscal year, the
Federal Government spent almost
$700, 000, 900 for Federal public works,
and ir addition made grants-in-
aids and loans to State and local
governments totaling about $780,
5000.
The Waterbury Democrat. [volume] (Waterbury, Conn.) 1917-1946, 1940-08-28

tee of the International Workers Or
der, while there will be a particu-
larly large group of young people,
students, Church and labor youth.
Many Negroes will be among the
delegation.
Speakers Announced
The first session of the Mobiliza-
ton will be addressed by Senator
Gerald P. Nye, DR.. Francis Town
send, of the Old Age Pension move
ment, Jack McMichael, chairman of
the American Youth Congress, and
others. Paul Robson, the famous
Negro baritone will sing.
The Waterbury Democrat. [volume] (Waterbury, Conn.) 1917-1946, 1940-08-28
WIFE SUES sHAwoD BOXER

San Jose, Cal. = (UP)-Shadow
boxing by James E. Compton, o.
was too much for his wife. She
told the court that first, it fright
ened her to death, and secondly,
she feared she might be beaten or
injured by it. Furthermore, she al
legged, her husbands deep ringside
breathing" kept her awake.
The Waterbury Democrat. [volume] (Waterbury, Conn.) 1917-1946, 1940-08-28

Building its hilarious plot on a
synthetic honeymoon taken by an
erratic young artist and girl who
is engaged to another man, RKO
Radios Lucky Partners" co-stars
Ronald Coleman and Ginger Rogers
directed by Lewis Milestone.
The Waterbury Democrat. [volume] (Waterbury, Conn.) 1917-1946, 1940-08-28
PHILIP W. BREUX
OLECTURE HERE

Phillip w. Breux. general secre-
tary of the Y. M. C. A. in Brook
Ign, N. Y, and a former resident
of this city, win return here next
Sunday morning to speak at St.
Paul,s Methodist Episcopal Church
on East Farm street at 1890 O'Clock.
His subject viii be THE Humanity
OF Jesus"
Rev. Samuel johnson. pastor, will
introduce the guest speaker who vii.
be remembered by many parishion-
ers. Several relatives Of his still re-
side here. The public Is cordially
invited to hear Mr.. Breux.
The Waterbury Democrat. [volume] (Waterbury, Conn.) 1917-1946, 1940-08-28

Visitors from 81 countries. more
than In 1899. attended this years
annual Swiss international Fair In
Bern.
The Waterbury Democrat. [volume] (Waterbury, Conn.) 1917-1946, 1940-08-28

Exhibitors at the Swiss Industrial
Fair in Berne this year totaled IL
$50.
The Waterbury Democrat. [volume] (Waterbury, Conn.) 1917-1946, 1940-08-28

Many of the younger Democrats
recall that it was not until those
old leaders were pushed into the
political background by the Cross
group that the state party had its
first period of success in attaining
state Office, hence the opposition to
their temperance.
The Waterbury Democrat. [volume] (Waterbury, Conn.) 1917-1946, 1940-08-28

Win or lose Bob Hurley can be
counted on for 3 vigorous campaign
nftioh more 80 than elderly Govern
or Gross could have waged or would
have had 10 wage IN view OF his
record.
The Waterbury Democrat. [volume] (Waterbury, Conn.) 1917-1946, 1940-08-28

The state Republicans were more
afraid of Cross as a candidate than
they are of Hurley because Of the
formers fine record. his Yale con-
nections, and his popularity as COM
pared to Hurley's lack Of statewide
acquaintance and contacts.
The Waterbury Democrat. [volume] (Waterbury, Conn.) 1917-1946, 1940-08-28

Much of the support of Cross
was based on the belief that he
could get small town support
which Hurley will not get and
which is essential to victory in
Connecticut in spite of large DEM
ocrat majorities in some larger
cities. Time alone will prove or
disprove this theory.
The Waterbury Democrat. [volume] (Waterbury, Conn.) 1917-1946, 1940-08-28

MIR. Hurley's principal handicap
was his support by the triumvirate
of Cummings Spellacy- FitzG Gerald.
This was not his fault or neceS-
sarily his choice, but there are
many influential Democrats
throughout the State who resent
the perpetual influence and prom
inence of these old political war
horses who for years have held
lucrative city, state, and federal
jobs.
The Waterbury Democrat. [volume] (Waterbury, Conn.) 1917-1946, 1940-08-28

There is every indication that the
State Democratic Convention con-
test between the Hurley-C adj
herents leaves no unpleasant after
math. 1t was not a bitter contest
between unfriendly forces, but rath-
er test of two schools of political
thought and there were delegates
in either camp who would just as
soon vote the other way.
Evening star., 1940-09-08

GENERAL ELECTRIC RANGE. 3 burners:
DeepWeD cooker. inclosed coils, large
drawers; bargain. 613 Franklin st n.s.
lOs
Evening star., 1940-09-08
REPAIRS AND SERVICE.

PLUMBING AND HEATING, jobbing and
remodeling a speciality; 24-hour service.
Harry E. Williams. North 624S.
UPHOLSTERING. refinishing. cabinet-mak-
ing. Special attention to antiques. r. G
Sullivan. 924 Sligo ave. SH. $3.50.
UPHOLSTERING psjqInsl Pa5qItar' = re:
finishing; some work done in home.
Weaver, AID. 1947. AID. s4O1.
GEO. T. LANGHORNE, Jr.
Remodeling, porch Enclosures. asbestos
siding general repair work. WI. 6606.
Evening star., 1940-09-08
SITUATIONS poMESIlc.

WOMAN, colored. middle aged, from Vir
ginia with reference, wants general house
work Franklin 2532
Evening star., 1940-09-08

GIRL neat, reliable. wants work. gh.w.,
plain cooking: city references; no Sun
DAYS. Decatur O70S
Evening star., 1940-09-08

BEDROOM, Solid Mahogany. Sacrifice. I"
Living Room. Lovely Mohair, In Dubonnet
and Royal Blue "1ts Construction Repre-.
pinette. 80 Low. You'll Say. WRAP ''it It
pen unsi uRTnstuTs fer Come go dSs SSomS sna
Look Our Beautiful Selection over IT 5
461s 18th st. NV. Georgia 1000. Local
Moving. Insured Fireproof STORAGE. Furni-
ture Cleaning, Grating at Reasonable
Rates. Look for the ACME SIGN"
Evening star., 1940-09-08

CHILDS FURNITURE-Youth's he'd and
mattress bureau. chifonier. Call Emer-
son OBI
Evening star., 1940-09-08

DINING RM. TABLE and server. fine ward
620S Utah ave. NV. woodley 1000
DINING ROOM SUITE, oak, piece. So.
Taylor 1850.
Evening star., 1940-09-08
CAMERA SERVICE 6 REPAIRS.

GET PRIZE-WINNING enlargements with
new Solar Enlarger. Revolutionary in de-
sign, Valuable Enlarging Treatise FREE.
see 1t at your dealer. Burke e. James, Inc.
Chlcago.
v,,1 CAMERA !, M REPAIRING.
Evening star., 1940-09-08

! CLASSROOM DESKS and chairs 900, ad-
Unstable type. good condition. locking top
| Call Adams 1872 Monday for inspection.
CLOTHES. sizes IA. L. summer and fau
dresses: cheap excellent make; like new.
1915 Vermont ave NV
Evening star., 1940-09-08

WOMAN. colored. wants gh.w.. days work
or part time reference. AID. 2327-W.
Evening star., 1940-09-08

CORNET, French Selmer gold LACQUER,
less than l year old; new condition: COM
pete with gladstone case, mutes, hat. ETC.
Phone Berwyn 295.
Evening star., 1940-09-08

COUNTER, ONCE. mahogany. marble top
Cabinet space 81 cubic feet. Very reason
aole. 1203 Monroe St ne Dupont 5000
CRIBS highchair, scales, bookcase Cogs-
well chair WI 62O6
Evening star., 1940-09-08

BEDROOM SUITE. walnut made by Kin
dell. good condition; exercise machine,
electric. GE. 1496.
Evening star., 1940-09-08

FURNTTURE-Livine room chair. 2 tabls
lamrs, pair Of mantel vases. Alb 46tn
st. NV.
Evening star., 1940-09-08

DESK, boys MAHOGANY hat-top. $50:
stenograoher's chair, So so: sectional book-
case 81; mahosany living room table. So
DESK, one large double fat-top desk;
Evening star., 1940-09-08

GAS BOILERS (24)-Used Bryant eas-fred
water boilers with capacity of about 400
it OF hot-water radia ton; also "a hot
water heaters with tank. Henry J. Robb,
Inc, 1924 Vermont ave District S14I
Evening star., 1940-09-08

CAMERA, LeicN G. with F. lens. filters.
Universal view finder accessories; Valoy
enlarger; complete outfit; reasonable Shep-
herd 2536-R 236 Saratogs. TX. PIX. Nd. .
Evening star., 1940-09-08
BUSINESS OPPORTUNITIES.
SMALL BUSINESS.
RE SURE TO SEE IFS

Fruit and vegetable market for sale Good
location. easy terms. Phone Emerson 9SsS.
Evening star., 1940-09-08

BLOWER, complete with thermostat and
aquastat; perfect; used one season; also
FRIGIDAIRE, porcelain. inside and out:
good working condition; SI7.5O. 1900
Evening star., 1940-09-08

COAL-BURNING BOILER 500 IT,: Iron
| Firfman. most excel cond very reason
abe. Woodey 5l4S. 37l0 Chesapeake
Evening star., 1940-09-08
(Continued.l

BEDROOM, Solid Maple. "a Suite of
Beauty" ,.,. Complete with Double Deck
treSsi W,n s4s S. 50, Don't Wait: Folks aor
SACRIFICE" Dinette, 7 Pcs. in Beau
tiful Solid Maple With Open China Cab
met. And Wait Until You See 1t :"
Chairs as Low as SIS 90 ACME STORAGE.
461S l4th st. NV. Georgia 1000. OPEN
NIGHFS NIGH We Moved Your Neishbor."
Evening star., 1940-09-08

DINETTE SUITE-Fve, siH or seven pcs,
in maple or mahogany. priced from S14.95.
Terms as low as 81 90 per ~eck Lewis
Furniture, 462S 18th Georeia 22:34 /.
DINING SUITE, walnut, 10 rieces sos:
| cost 5000: twin beds, solid maple $50:
porcelain--cp table, 81. 2Sif Wisconsin
| ave, Apt. %.
Evening star., 1940-09-08

FURN1TURE-Maple dro0-leaf table seats
s. SIS: club chair. $50: walnut dresser,
SO; cabinet $3.50: sew mach FIR. 3647.
Evening star., 1940-09-08

GIRL wishes Job as mothers helper. full
or mart time phnnp NIL h1hR
Evening star., 1940-09-08

| WOMAN, colored.. wants days work or
Atlantic 654S-J.
Evening star., 1940-09-08

WOMAN. colored wants cooking maid or
laundress: good ref. 1880 Fla. ave. NV.
Evening star., 1940-09-08

CHEST OF DRAWERS and double bed
metal in ivory finish; good condition; both
$40 GF 1850
Evening star., 1940-09-08

SIS: 9x12 rug and pad. like new 500:
beaut nah spinet desk SIS; beautiful
barrel chair, like new. S11: also occ and
bookcases. Alabama Apts., cor llth and
sts. NV. Apt. 20l. Dealer. Home Sun.
and Mon till s pm
Evening star., 1940-09-08

WOMAN. white, settled, for gen. housework
and light laundry: live in; S6 week and
uniforms. Ii. 1866. g07 E. Capitol St
Evening star., 1940-09-08

DINING ROOM SUITES-Reduced price on
beautiful mahogany Duncan Phyfe suite
with lyre-back chairs. Also l0-pc suite at
S5a.95. 81 so per week. Lewis Furniture,
1923 l4th st NV. Georgia 2234.
Evening star., 1940-09-08

FURNITURE-1O-pc. dining room. two
7-pc. beGrm. suites; fine furniture; must
sacrifice Apply Sun, to 8. sos H. st.
Evening star., 1940-09-08

GAS RANGES, thoroughly reconditioned.
wide variety. See our stock before buy
InE, Open ewes. c, Rutter Co., 1861
Eastern ave. Silver Spring SH 1884
Evening star., 1940-09-08

GAS HEATER, automatic. Humphrey CELL
ing type. 500. Titko doughnut friola tor,
500. Temple 4lS9.
Evening star., 1940-09-08

FURNITURE for 3-room apartment in
cludes bedroom suite living and dining
room suites and sells complete for only
ture iE1S I'm 81 n VI C:enraia lnla
Evening star., 1940-09-08

FURNITURE, gas range, china, utensils,
ladies clothes and shoes. 1920 Wisconsin
ave NV Apt. 24-B.
FURNITURE-Dining room set. complete:
also extra table and 6 chairs, rocker and
other odd pieces. Harry P. Jones. Sc.
curiIy Storage. 1l40 18th St NV
Evening star., 1940-09-08

FURNITURE, wonderful bargains in all
sorts of new and used suites and odd pieces;
dining room and dinette sets. bedroom
suites chairs lamps. mirrors. desks and
studio couches. II will pay you to see
these bargains. See Mr. King at 1896 H
st. ne No phone orders
FURNITURE and household utensils suit
aole for Groom bachelor apt, reasonable.
CheStnut ESQ q -
Evening star., 1940-09-08

GAS RANGES. new. STANDARD makes; dis
counts up to 50et of; used as low as SIS: no
money down liberal tra6e-in allowance.
Atlas, q2l G st. NV DI 3137
Evening star., 1940-09-08

FURNTTURE-3-pc. living rm. suite. fne
upholstered chairs, vacuum cleaner. nsh.
man and woman's vanity dressers, bed
davenport. D1. 3941 1904 NJ ST. nv.
Evening star., 1940-09-08

GIRL. colored, wants part-time position
Or days work; good reference. Phone
Evening star., 1940-09-08

FURNITURE-Englan studio couch
witt )ack, floor sample $3.50, maple
bed chair. maple love seat. S25: complete
metal bed; coil spring. mattress. S14.a9;
dfiGon. s4s; SO. We also hays bsdreon;
living room dining room furniture at
$50: OK S3.25. Open Sunday. 10 to 4
Evening star., 1940-09-08

BEDROOM. French Walnut Cheap"
Bedroom Wsterfa pn.te4 walnut
Is Is. ,E ,Risht" 3da Twin Beds in Maple;
Velour "A Swell Suite and Cheap"
Living Room Flat Arm Moderne." You
Have to See II to Appreciate Its Class"
Reasonable" Living Room. $500 for
a Pcs Dining RoSm Rust Ghlnss
Cheap ACME STORAGE. 4e1s 9TH St
NV. Georgia 1000. OPEN NIGHTS.
BEDROOM FURNITURE brass bed, and
lrg mahogany bureau. $50: walnut chif-
fonier. and single 4-poster bed, $40. 4117
18th ST. NV.
Evening star., 1940-09-08

FURNIIURE-Storage lots and Others like
new; bargain prices on bedrm., din nm
Iiy. rm.; on sale daily 9-5, at Metropolitan
Warehouse, so Florida ave n
Evening star., 1940-09-08

FURNITURE--Dining room suite. living
room suite beds and piano. best offer
accented 2O3 webster NV
Evening star., 1940-09-08

DINING ROOM SUITE. 10-pc. mahogany;
reasonable for cash Warfeld 24o3.
RsEHo sst2s ReoM + l0yflE sks RsfHy
is quality, style and priced low" 5-pc.
breakfast room, So Don't delay. friends,
Just follow the crowds to ACME Ground
have no store No show wIndows" ACME
STORAGE, 461S 18th st NV. Georgia
1000. OPEN NIGHTS.
Evening star., 1940-09-08
SITUATIONS DOMESTIC.

GIRL would like general housework or
part time; references. Hobart 1917.
GIRL, colored. wants general housework
or days from 10 a m. until pm. Mary,
Michigan 9611
Evening star., 1940-09-08

DINING ROOM SUITE, 10-pc., walnut,
reasonable. 1734 St NV, Apt. 81.
DINING ROOM SUITE, 8 pc. hall rack,
bookcase. beds. springs and other things.
1902 Fairmont ST. NV
Evening star., 1940-09-08

CHEST DRAWERS, ONCE railing. bed. bed
springs. cafe booths. cellaretS, old antique
beds; no dealers. First floor, Gil 9Th NV.
Evening star., 1940-09-08

GAS RANGE. enameled. 4-burner. side oven.
| storage space. used. good condition: big
bargain, 81 80 delivered Hechinger Co.
The guardian. [volume] (Boston, Mass.) 1901-1960, 1940-09-14
Sen. Carroll Filed
NAACP Utilities Bill

Senator Edward c.. Carroll, Demo
cratic candidate for Sheriff in Suffolk
County, which comprises Boston. Chel-
sea, Revere, and Winthrop, speaks over
Senator Carroll, the only veteran in
the air every evening.
the contest, has the unqualified sup
port Of all veterans throughout the dis
trict He served as Chief Petty Officer
in the Navy from May 30, 1917 to
December %, 1918.
In the Senate from 1888 to 1888 in
elusive, he was Democratic Senate
Leader from 1937-193S. Under his
leadership, there was more favorable
legislation for the Democratic cause
than through the entire history of the
august body.
He led the fight for the 40-hour
State Institutions Employees Bill, and
sponsored the Old Age Pension Bill
which lowered the age limit from 20 to
65 years. Senator Edward c. Carroll
is a recognized leader in the Democratic
Party, known for his activities in be
half of the party in national, state, and
county campaigns.
Edward c. Carroll also filed the 'peti
ton accompanying House Bill No. 459
OF the Greater Boston Branch for the
Advancement of Colored People that
public utility corporations be pro
hibited from refusing employment to
any person on account of race, color
or religion.
Julian D. Rainey, former Asst. Cor
poration Counsel, director of the
National Committee for colored
voters, organized a campaign commit
tee in behalf of Edward C. Carroll for
Sheriff.
Senator Carroll has asked the Sal
tonstall appointee (Sullivan) one of
many questions. The first is why he,
Sullivan, should discharge able, active,
and qualified Democrats and replace
them by Republicans, if he is not
doing the bidding of a Republican
Governor and his hirelings.
Suffolk County has 235,0OO regis
tered Democrats as against $4,000 Re
publicans. Senator Carroll when
elected Sheriff promises to put the
office of Sheriff in the Democratic
ranks where it rightfully belongs.
Senator Edward C. Carroll will
bring to the Office of Sheriff his execu-
tive ability and his sterling qualities as
leader and place the high office of
Sheriff on an honorable plane and re-
store it to the dignity to which it right
fully belongs.
The guardian. [volume] (Boston, Mass.) 1901-1960, 1940-09-14
Gray Campaign
Brings Political Unity

The candidacy of Frederick L.
Gray, CDR. Irving Gray, has brought
about situation almost unprecedented
in the political history of Ward Nine.
The many factions into which the ward
has been divided in previous election
times have united at last in one big
effort to nominate and elect DIR. GRAY.
Leaders of the various groups have
individually and collectively pledged
their support to him. This political
miracle from the realization that vic
tory for a Colored candidate can be
achieved only by the consolidation of
all political groups within the commu-
nifty and was aided by the genial per-
sonality and sincerity of the candidate,
These leaders are carrying on Gray's
fight with vigor and determination.
Dr. Gray wishes to express his sin
cere appreciation for all that his loyal
workers have accomplished, yet much
remains to be done. In fact, the most
exacting days of the campaign are now
at hand. 1t is up to every one to prove
that he is better than his best in final
effort to make these last days spell
The guardian. [volume] (Boston, Mass.) 1901-1960, 1940-09-14
Recent Deaths

Fields
The funeral services for Mrs. Fan
ME Fields, 1 Sussex st., were held at
Peoples Baptist Church Saturday,
August 81 at 100 pm. Interment at
Cambridge Cemetery. ], B. Johnson,
Reading
The funeral services for Mrs. Eliza
beth Reading, 81 Camden ST., were
held at Johnson's Funeral Home on
Tuesday, Sept. at 100 pm. Inter
ment at Mt. Hope.
Roberts
The funeral services for Mrs. Ivy
Roberts, 6 Rochester St., were held at
Johnson's Funeral Home on Tuesday,
Sept. at 800 pm. Interment at
Cambridge.
Headley
The funeral service for Andrew
Headley, ST. Columbus Ave-, were
held at st. Cyprian's Church on Sep
TENDER at 100 pm. Interment at
Mt. Hope. ]. B. Johnson, undertaken.
The guardian. [volume] (Boston, Mass.) 1901-1960, 1940-09-14
CORPORAL JAMES E. P. ROBART

Corporal James E. P. hobart of Co.
L. MING, 372nd Division, departed
this life August 81, 1910, in Ports
mouth, N. H., having worked Satur-
day, leaving the Navy Yard at 4.30
pm. and later on in the evening was
taken suddenly i'll passing away before
the arrival of the physician. He leaves
widow, Mrs. Margaret B. hobart;
sister, Mrs. Sarah c. Smith of Wilm-
ington, Delaware, and brother, John
hobart, of Amber, Penn, and other
relatives.
Services were held in the chapel of
BANDS Funeral home, 800 Main St.,
Cambridge Rev. Elmer E. Thompson
conducted the service and Captain
Pryor of Old Co. L was present to pay
homage to his fallen comrade. De
ceased was laid to rest in the Cam
bridge Cemetery, a firing squad from
Fl. Banks present to do burial honors.
Madison E. Bland was the mortician
in charge. The widow wishes to thank
all for their many kindnesses at this
time.
MRS. MARGARET B. ROBART.
The guardian. [volume] (Boston, Mass.) 1901-1960, 1940-09-14
Jttantt5t TnHtRr
11aHHFH Antau

The community was shocked early
Thursday morning to learn of the pass
ing of Mrs. Juanita G. Foster, pro-
prietor of Juanita's Beauty Shoppe
located at 4O9A Columbus Ave,
Boston. 1t is said that Mrs. Foster
entered the hospital last Thursday for
and was held for immedi-
ate treatment from which she never
recovered.
Mrs. Foster has been a popular fig
ure in many organizations among which
were the National Beauty Culturists'
League and the Progressive Hair
dressers of Massachusetts, chapter No.
40 which she organized a few years ago.
One of Mrs. Fosters most recent APP
pointments had been that of District
Organizer for the National Beauty
Culturists' League. Although at the
time of this writing definite final
arrangements had not been completed,
it is fairly certain that the interment
will take place in Providence.
The guardian. [volume] (Boston, Mass.) 1901-1960, 1940-09-14
CONSUMPTION

1t was perhaps an oratorical over
statement when DR.. Max Yergan told
a Chicago audience that colored eiti-
zens are opposed to CONSUMPTION. He
was addressing wildly cheering dele
gates at a gathering advertised as an
emergency peace mobilization rally.
The rally condemned 'Ereactionarv
moves to regiment the American
people" and advocated opposition to
the draft bill and similar "undemocra-
tIc Observation-Disclosures that means.
DIR. Yergan's utterance verv likely
caught fire from the occasion; it seems
open to serious challenge in the absence
OF facts to support it. How does he
draft? 'O'0 '10
A recent Gallup poll revealed that
In all forty-eight states conscription
was favored by two to one: in Massa-
chusetts, by three to one. Is there anv
ground for concluding that colored
cltlzens, thinking upon the question of
Ihe draft differs from that of the GEN
erallty OF citizens? To assume that #
does Is to ascribe inferioritv or suneri-
orlty to either whites or blacks-a nosi-
tlon which is untenable. There is no
available countrywide tabulation of
colored American opinion on the draft
casual investigation by workers for this
paper indicates ratio of six to one in
favor OF conscription. Of course that
IS only small straw. A general idea
OF colored peoples attitude toward
measures for defense is shown nv tbe
enthusiastic, aggressive campaion
Waged by the colored press and nv
many colored leaders to blast discrim;,
nation from the Army and NAVY: TO
secure for eolored Americans the riobt
on equal terms for participation in al
branches of the nations combat spr-
vice. SCI
Golored people remember only foo
well the humiliating conditions which
tney suffered in the last World War
when colored troops were ASSIGNED in
large numbers to labor divisions and
became practically the servants of tbe
american a Expeditionary Forces in
france. They want no more of that
and demand legislation to prevent Il
A safe conclusion is that our neonl /,
are not worrying about the draft Phi
II0oSsophically they accept the inevitable
Ihey well understand that when The
nation calls they will have to %
whether they like it or not. But tbeT
want 10 go with chins up as BELTS patri-
otlc' self-respecting Americans.