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The Dayton forum. [volume] (Dayton, Ohio) 1913-1949, 1940-08-30
BroUn Bomber Bakery

Down in Harlem there is peculiar
bakery, known as the Brown Bomber
Bakery. 1t is reputed to be the largest
concern owned and operated by Negroes
in New York.
If in fiction Popeye can make spinach
POPULAR and Wimpey can raise the de-
mand for hamburgers why is it impossible
for real life character, like Joe Louis,
to make peculiar kind of bread popular?
Reports show that the New York venture
has passed the stage of experiment If
this is possible there why must Daytonians
wait for jobs when the power of making
a job here and there lies within their
hands. There are enough idle Negro bak-
ers in this city to man really first rate
bake shop, and supply the people with
wholesome bread and pastry, while at the
same time giving jobs to dozen or more
persons. Such venture would also in
spire others to go and do likewise in other
fields
In most communities Negroes still sit
down and wait for others to build up jobs
for them. 1t is time that they learn that
in crisis people always look after their
own first The Negro must learn to look
after his own. Are you going to open that
bakery?
The Dayton forum. [volume] (Dayton, Ohio) 1913-1949, 1940-08-30
DolUn With Poll Tax

Representatives Rankin, Of Mississippi
is on rampage again. This time it is
against the Geyer Bill, which would dis
continue the payment of poll taxes all over
the south The purpose of the poll tax has
been to keep Negroes from voting. Few
Of them feel like pinching two dollars
from their meager wages to pay this as
sessment against voters. Consequently
they are prevented from voting. Repre-
sentative Geyer holds that the Poll Tax
has outWorn its usefulness in the preserva-
tion of democracy. Representative Ran
kin insists that the Bill will never pass. 1t
matters not to him if the tax keeps as
many whites as Negroes from voting. The
poor whites have as much trouble getting
their poll taxes together as the Negroes.
For some Of them there is way around
this obstacle as the candidates sometimes
herd them together like cattle and pay
their taxes for them This is not done for
the Negro voters. Even so, the voters
would be instructed to vote as their bene-
factors dictated
Representative Rankin, forgetting this is
a land of free men would hold to a sys-
tenn that enslaves and silences ten millions
of people. While the nation is looking
for fifth columnists, and saboteurs it
should remember SO called patriots who
seek to keep the country divided on foolish
lines of race and creed Such men are as
dangerous as any enemy spy.
The Dayton forum. [volume] (Dayton, Ohio) 1913-1949, 1940-08-30
Go Home (?)

The Negro press is full in these days,
with matter on Garvey's back to Africa"
movement. In most cases fattering and
favorable comments are made on the
Garvey plan to place Africa in the hands
Of Negroes and deport all Negroes the
world over, back to their original home
Some Of these scribes, who now regard
the Garvey idea as significant and worthy
of fulflment, were among those who
drove the nails in the coffin of the plan
when Garvey lived, and most needed spon-
sors. 1t is strange how the minds of men
work. Just a few kindly comments on his
work might have given Garvey success
beyond prediction. But most of the Negro
papers of the country fought the man and
his movement until both died.
But time brings such changes in views
and needs. When Garvey preached Back
to Africa the Negro abroad was living
on milk and honey. Since the world de-
preston things are beginning to press the
Negro, and he must look for better pas
ture. In foreseeing this condition Garvey
was prophet. He saw changes that
othes disbelieved. He read future that
seemed impossible. But he is gone now.
However, his work need not perish with
him. Now that the people are at least
awake let another Moses press the demand
1t would not be surprising to learn that
for turning Africa over to the Negro.
even England would be glad to initiate
new status quo in Africa. Remember the
support she has recently accorded Halle
Selassie? These are days in which no
social demand is regarded as unworthy Of
consideration. Are you ready to consider
the question of Going back home? Afri-
ca is rich country, and incidentally it is
big enough to give every man an acre and
mule. Only mules do not flourish well
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The Dayton forum. [volume] (Dayton, Ohio) 1913-1949, 1940-08-30
| ith a Buckeye
In Congress. !.
~ CLARENCE J. nROWN
Alsnssv - ceasysss. ~ oASs Dtsesse

The House late last week passed
the Administration bill increasing.
tne funds Of the Reconstruction
finance Corporation by one billion
fve hundred million dollars, and
providing that one billion dollars of
the sum be available fo, loans in
connection with the National De-
tense Program and that FIVE hundred
million dollars be used for loans to
South American banks, industries,
exporting concerns, etc. While the
increase of one billion dollars for
domestic national defense purposes
had practically unanimous support,
strong opposition to the FIVE hun
dred million dollars Of loans to South
America came from the Republican
minority. The Republican leadership
claimed that the loans to South
America would seriously injure
American agriculture through the
The Dayton forum. [volume] (Dayton, Ohio) 1913-1949, 1940-08-30
England Strikes Back

German bomsers struck at London. in a
mufderous fashion during the last week
In retaliation the English flew over Berlin
ana dropped high explosives, driving Ber-
liners from Their beds for three hours. This
was their first real taste Of this terrible
war
What most puzzles observers is the ap-
parent stalemate condition the war has
reached Neither side seems to hold
masterful position over the other. Before
this time the world expected to see Ger
many making 4 direct attack on the
British Islands The cause of the delay
Is not known outside Of the German High
Command. It is reported that consider
able surprise is manifested by Germans ii
high position. They do not understand the
reason for putting off the grand push
against the English
In all Of the other military move made
by the Germans during the last two years
such precision has been shown that one is
now forced 10 feel that huge and mas
terful stroke is under way, by which the
British will be reduced unquestionably
Just what this plan is remains a mystery
In the meantime the English continue to
strike back in a realistic way Will this
sudden turn on their part defeat the Ger
man plan. Again, the observer is left in
the dark. Only time can reveal the course
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The Dayton forum. [volume] (Dayton, Ohio) 1913-1949, 1940-08-30
CO M M E N T S
LINCOLN JJNIVER SITY SYSTEM
SURPRISES NEW STUDENTS

either the graduate school or the
law school. All have been thorough
" examined and are sanctioned by
national accrediting bodies.
High school graduates who come
students from twenty or more states
to Lincoln University associate with
in the Union, pay about 1924 q year
for tuition, room and board, observe
i minimum Of regulations and are
taught by faculty of weli-trained
instructors, almost a dozen of whom
have the doctorate degree. n.
The 40-acre campus is beautified
by hundreds Of trees, vines and
shrubbery, and new roads for auto
mobiles are being laid through the
campus. Five Of the residential and
instructional halls at Lincoln have
been built since 1881, and two new
buildings now are under construc-
ton.
The student at Lincoln University
sleeps in roomy, comfortable quar-
tiers eats well-balanced, appetizing
foods, and associates out Of class
with his teachers who contest with
students in baseball, golf, tennis,
softball and other campus sports.
At Lincoln the student is examin-
ed by doctor at least once year,
witnesses intercollegiate, interracial
debating, basketball and track con-
tests on his own campus, may help
edit the bi-weekly campus news
paper, The Clarion, or the student
annual, and may belong to any Of
seven musical organizations.
One hundred and ninety Lincoln
students are employed on the cam
pus at moderate wages, and others
are employed by businesses and peo-
pie in Jefferson City.
Scholarships and prizes are offer
ed to Lincoln University students,
and non-comulsory chapel exercises
are held regularly. Intra-mural
sports, three dozen campus organi-
cations, campus socials, and a vel
rounded program of classroom and
campus life are available to all stu
dents.
The Dayton forum. [volume] (Dayton, Ohio) 1913-1949, 1940-08-30
E D | 7 o r A /

time has come for the discontinuance Of
this foolshness is coming to be the gem
eral opinion. Even the Democratic South
has long ago tired of being a guinea pig
for half-baked governmental theorists
To put a stop to this ruinous foundering
the voters have called the game 1t is the
last quarter of the last half, and Willkic
las the ball. The crowd is wild with enthu-
siasm. Everywhere the shout is for
Willkie! Willkiel Will he make the goal?
T'ntl November our hearts will beat in
anxiety.
The Dayton forum. [volume] (Dayton, Ohio) 1913-1949, 1940-08-30
Willkie Has The Ball

The generous way in which people Of
the nation are rushing to the Willkie camp
ii significant Of the final awakening Of the
nation to its perils under the present adj
ministration. Hardly day passes with
out the announcement Of the turning of
some members Of an opposing political
camp to the Willkie camp.
From the very first day of his admins
tration, Mr. Roosevelt has been an expert
mentalist. affecting the people with first
one and then another economic adventure,
with no though. Of the cost or the final
Na1aatroNs sssscs "a ths peopaA, yAAt yAs
The Dayton forum. [volume] (Dayton, Ohio) 1913-1949, 1940-08-30
SloU Motion

The National Prescription Bill still foun-
ders before the solons of the nation.
Amendments and tilibuster threaten it on
every side. Ultimately it will pass in some
form. AT present it seems that it will limit
the call to 100000 men at time. Others
are to be called when the first group has
completed given period of training
Some Of the better informed legislators
insist that a much larger force should be
Immediately called and set to military
training, II the nation is to be faced by
foreign foe, within the near future. Re-
peatedly, the spokesman Of the totali-
tartan powers threaten America with war
for her partisan attitude III the war against
England For this position she is assured
that the axis powers will unite in her sub
iugation when the war with England is
over That this will be attempted is no
jest. One thing peculiar about the dicta
tor rulers is that they do not hesitate to
say what they intend to do to their enc
mics and America is regarded as an
enemy Of Dictatorship
With this knowledge the nations lead
ers should not play with the measures of
defense. There is little time to wait For
it takes years to build up an effective de
fense program. Soldiers, marines, and
aviators are not made in a day. The last
war should have taught this lesson. Then
why this slow motion?
The Dayton forum. [volume] (Dayton, Ohio) 1913-1949, 1940-08-30
Election Board
To Open Nights

The board of elections offices in
the basement Of the courthouse an
next will be open until 9 pm. each
Monday and Wednesday SO that
those who are unable to do so in the
daytime may register. On Saturdays
the board offices will remain open
until a pm. Other days the offices
are open between am. and 5 pm.
The Dayton forum. [volume] (Dayton, Ohio) 1913-1949, 1940-08-30

use Of a portion Of
the money to buy
up South American
food surpluses, and
would also work
serious 81ardships
on American in
dusti.ies and labor
through the estab-
The Dayton forum. [volume] (Dayton, Ohio) 1913-1949, 1940-08-30
Tense Program under way.

fense Program under way.
As last weekend closed the Senate
was still debating the Wadsworth-
Burke Conscription Bill. An at
tempt by Senator Lee to. write into
the bill a provision for the conscrip-
ton Of wealth and private property
was stopped by point Of order that
such a provision, having to do with
revenue, must originate in the
House. It is understood that bill
calling for conscription OF wealth
and private property is being pre-
pared for introduction in the House.
One Of the chief topics Of con-
yersation and argument in Washing-
ton these days is the proposed sale
Of fifty or more u. S. destroyers to
Great Britain. 1t is understood thar
the Administration leaders favor
such sale but that Federal law,
passed in 1917, specifically prohibits
the sale Of such ships t, a belliger-
ent. It is also rumored that high
Navy officials are opposed to the
transfer because Of the belief that
the dcstroyers are needed for the
proper defense Of the United States.
1t is believed that it would be i'm
possible to obtain Congressional
consent for the sale Of the vessels to
Great Britain at this time, due to
the opposition of many Congress
ional leaders who argue that if the
United States does not need. these
destroyers there IS no necessity for
appropriating millions of dollars of
the taxpayers money to build many
new destroyers, as has recently been
done.
Most Of Washington officialdom,
both in and out of Congress, has
approved the Presidents action III
arranging for joint commission of
Canadian and United States military
and Naval experts to plan for a
united defense Of North America in
case of attack on either nation. The
Monroe Doctrine, Of course, binds
the United States to protect Canada
against invasion, and friendship
for Canada, as well as the in
terests of the United States itself,
demands that some such action be
taken.
Just how large an Army the Unit
ed States should have is a debatable
question. However, General Mar
shall, Chief of Staff of the United
The Dayton forum. [volume] (Dayton, Ohio) 1913-1949, 1940-08-30

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hoo % ana Ls Vas a M year me Phil Cohan
suuA a'u ny shedon Tucker
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The Dayton forum. [volume] (Dayton, Ohio) 1913-1949, 1940-08-30

JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. Sur
prise and astonishment have been
frequently expressed during the
Summer Session by new Lincoln
University students and visitors who
learned that Missouri's university
for Negroes possesses one of the
most extensive educational programs
in the country.
Since the graduate school and the
law school have been added to Lin
coin University, it is possible for a
three-year-old child to enter the
Lincoln system at nursery school
and emerge twenty years later with
a complete education, including the
bachelors degree, the LIB. degree,
or the M. "A. degree in Education.
In the Lincoln system the student
would attend the Lincoln University
nursery school, the Washington ele-
mentary school, the laboratory high
school, the college liberal arts and
States Army, testified before a Con-
gressional Committee last week that
in his opinion an army Of one million
two hundred thousand men properly
trained and equipped could defend
continental United States success
fully against any attempted invasion.
He further stated, however, that an
army Of from three to four million
men, and perhaps even larger, would
be necessary, along with greatly
enlarged navy, if the United States
is to assume the task of safeguard
ing and protecting the whole West
ern Hemisphere.
JUST when Congress will recess for
the campaign, if at all, is question
that is bothering Congressional lead
ers and Senators and Representatives
a great deal these days. On the
House side it is understood that the
Administration forces are driving
toward adjournment BY September
7th and claim that sufficient Demo-
cratic votes have been whipped into
lone to pass an adiournment resolu-
ton. In the Senate some leaders
are predicting adjournment by the
middle of Septmber, while others
say that Congress cannot get away
before October 18TH According to
Administration plans Congress will
not reconvene until after the No
vember election probably about
November 18th. Republicans gener-
ally are opposed to adjournment even
for thirty or sixty days, and inter-
national developments may come at
any minute that will eliminate the
possibility Of any adjournment what
soever.
The Dayton forum. [volume] (Dayton, Ohio) 1913-1949, 1940-08-30

Spanning dramatic field
comedy greatest stars of stage radio
Columbia network presentation
Monday production the great baritone Paul Robe
Choir Amanda Randolph in
she CES Forecast series production entitled M Gods Chre
s Sx3
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~1uk. 110Wn tiIOuBi tUS eSlStU-
lishmcnt of new industries in South
America with resultant loss to COM
peting industries in this country.
Administration leaders contend that
such loans would be helpful in bring
ing about more friendly relationships
between the United State and
South American countries and would
be Of value from national defense
angle. Amendments to strike out
the loans to South America were de-
feated by strict party vote and the
measure now goes to the Senate for
final consideration.
The House is scheduled to have
! the new Excess Profits Tax Bill for
consideration this week. The mea-
sure is designed to permit industries
erecting buildings or installing
equipment for the production Of ma
tional defense needs to amortize or
write off such expansion costs within
five years, and to limit profits by
placing heavier tax on excess pro-
fits which may be made as a result Of
the war boom" Passage of the
new measure, It is believed, will
speed up the National Defense Pro
gram. It will at least eliminate the
opportunity for using the present
tax laws as an excuse for the lack
of speed in getting the National De-
Milford chronicle., 1940-10-04
TRINITY

Mr.. and Mrs. Harry wa1ston, Carl
Walston and son Henry visited at
Dover on Saturday and Salisbury on
Sunday.
Miss Charlotte White attended the
All Club Achievement Day for New
Castle county, at Newark, on Satur-
day.
Mr.. and Mrs. Joshua West and
daughter Jean and mother Mrs. 1. l..
Willin were DagsboFo visitors on
Sunday. Mrs. Willin stayed for a
visit with her daughters.
Mr.. and Mrs. Charles Frazier, Jr.
of SeafOrd, visited their grandpar-
ents Mr.. and Mrs. Will Frazier,
here on Sunday. They all spent
Sunday afternoon with Mr.. and Mrs.
]. E. Cannon.
Mr.. and Mrs. Earl White enter
tained at a dinner on Sunday in
honor Of the birthday anniversaries
Of Mrs. Whites father and sister.
Those attending were Miss Mary
Milford chronicle., 1940-10-04
MILLSBORO

Mr.. and Mrs. TWif0rd Collins and
children have moved into their new
home on Laurel voad.
MI. ana Mrs. Paul Godfrey and
children, Don and June, have been
recent guests Of Mrs. Godfrey's sis
ter, Mrs. John B. Derrickson, in Ell
lendale.
Remember to make no engagement
for the nights Of October z or s. The
Ladies' Auxiliary to the MilIsboro
kiremen is sponsoring a movie.
The Mortal St6rm," in the Bali
Theatre. An added attraction will
be a play by local talent. No re-
minder is necessary that the fire
company is worthy Of the patronage
OF the community in whatever they
undertake to increase their funds.
The tickets are 35s for adults, Csc
for children over 12, and 15c for
younger children.
In the Firemen's Hall, at 8 O'Clock.
on the night Of October 10, will be
another meeting that should be Of
interest to every one. and a large
attendance is urged.
Mrs. Margaret H. McVaugh, direc-
tor Of Red Cross branches and Jun
ior Red Cross, win be here to or
ganize and elect officers for an ac-
tive branch Of Red Cross. Mrs. Nc
Waugh will explain how knitting,
sewing and other useful work will
be done to help the great cause Red
Cross serves. Show your interest by
being present.
Walter Jarman, Jr., has returned
to his home in SchwenksVille, Pa,
after spending the summer here
with his grandparents, Mr.. and |
Mrs. Robert E. Coffin.
Mrs. c. Dale Lingo is having a 4
trip to Niagara Falls. Toronto, Que /
bee and other interesting places in
Canada.
Rev. and Mrs. J. A. Buckson, Of
were guests Of Mr.. and
Mrs. Edward B. Collins over last
week end, and on Sunday they all,
with Mr.. and Mrs. Norman Hickman
added TO the party, attended the
at the Methodist Church
in Newark, Md, where Rev. Brooks
Reynolds, son-in-law of Mr.. and
Mrs. Collins, is pastor.
Miss Gladys Williams, of Beacoms
College, Wilmington, spent the week
end at home with her parents, Mr.. =,
and Mrs. Harry E. Williams.
Milford chronicle., 1940-10-04

Hackendorn and William Hastings
OF Wilmington: Mr. and Mrs. Frank
Wheatley and sons Donald and Jim.
my OF Middletown; Mr. and 1Irs
Robert Hastings, Mr.. and Mrs. Clin'
ton Hastings and daughter Jean Ann
and Miss Grace Hastings.
Mr.. and Mrs. Edward Wagner
spent Sunday afternoon with rela-
tiYes at Milford.
Mr.. and Mrs. Ralph Wheatley and
father Joseph Wheatley, spent Sum
day afternoon with MIR. and Mrs.
Harry Banning in Greenwood.
Mr.. and Mrs. Artie Harper enter
tanned Mr.. and Mrs. Harry Hatfield
and family Of near Philadelphia, on
Sunday.
I Mr.. and Mrs. John Williams and
daughter Nancy OF near Federals-
burg spent Sunday with their par
ents Mr.. and Mrs. Will Hastings.
Mr.. and Mrs. Samuel Warrington
and son Everett spent Sunday even
ing with their parents near Wooden
hawk.
Miss Esther Nagel Of near Fed
eralsburg, spent Sunday afternoon
with Miss Louise Hunt.
Mr.. and Mrs. NorveI Parsons and
daughter Marian Of near BridgeviIle,
and Mr.. and Mrs. J. Z. Cannon spent
Sunday evening with Mr.. and Mrs.
Enos Nichols.
Mr.. and Mrs. Luther Rust end
family entertained several relatives
on Sunday evening.
Mr. and Mrs. Clinton Hastings
and daughter Jean Ann spent Sum
day evening with Mr. and Mrs. Louis
Galloway, near Atlanta.
Mr.. and Mrs. Leon Wheatley spent
Sunday with their grandparents,
near Reliance.
Milford chronicle., 1940-10-04
CHAPLAIN'S CHAPEL

Rally Day and Home Coming SER
vices will be held at Chaplain's
Church on Sunday afternoon, Oct. 13
beginning at 2 O'Clock. A short pro-
gram will be given by the children
and young people Of the church.
Rev. Robert e. Green Of Harring-
ton, former pastor Of this church,
will be the guest speaker. Rev.
Harvey Hufnal will conduct the SER
vice. We hope all former members
of this church and community will
be back to renew old friendships.
The Chaplain's Aid Society met
at the home OF Mr.. and Mrs. ]. M.
Dickerson on last Friday evening.
The name of the society was
changed, BY request Of the general
conference, to The WOman's Society
of Christian Service.
Miss Grace L. Moore, daughter Of
Leroy Moore, and Norman Ashe, son
Of Mr.. and Mrs. Ashe, all Of this
community, were quietly married at
Greenwood on Sunday evening, Sep
tember 20. We wish them much sue
cess and happiness.
Mr.. and Mrs. Raymond 0'Day
have moved to Bridgeville recently.
Mr.. and Mrs. Orville Webb have
moved to the place which was va
Gated by Mr.. and Mrs. 0'Day.
Melvin Moore has been appointed
sexton Of Chaplain's Church, and
will begin his duties on this coming
Sunday.
Mr.. and Mrs. Tolbert Dickerson,
OF Milford, were recent guests Of Mr..
and Mrs. ]. M. Dickerson.
Mr.. and Mrs. Alfred Houston, Jr.,
and daughter and Alfred Houston,
Sr., OF Milford. Mr.. and Mrs. Eric
Of Brldgeville, and Mr.,
and Mrs. Leroy Moore called on
Misses Mary and Anna Smith on
Don't forget. Sunday School next |
Sunday at 10 o'clock. We would
like to see all young people and
children present.
Milford chronicle., 1940-10-04

THE SHY and retiring girl who
is too bashful to smile at the men,
won't probably get many dates.
And the retiring business that is
too cautious to smile at the world
with a confident advertising pro-
gram. won't probably be troubled by
excessive crowds in its sales place.
Milford chronicle., 1940-10-04
DEFENeE APPROPRIATION

DEFENSE APPROPRIATION =
The House, on Thursday gave final
approval to the s5,200, 10000 de-
tense bill, carrying appropriations
to start construction OF a two
ocean Navy, provide equipment for
an Army Of 100000 men and buy
more than $4,000 planes for the
Army and Navy. This measure which
is now on its way back TO the Sem
ate for final action on minor modi-
fications made by the House brings
the sessions defense appropriations
and commitments beyond the s15.-
O0.00O.OO0 mark.