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Minneapolis spokesman. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1934-2000, 1940-11-01
Listen To This
By Hobart T. Mitchell

a dead person to life? (Acts TX, 40)
On November %, 1861, a Con-
federate parade of soldiers in New
Orleans. A regiment of free Ne
gro soldiers also took part in this
same parade. The Picayune news
paper) writes of a review on Feb
ruary 9, 1862: We pay deserved
compliment to the company of free
men of color, all dressed, well
drilled, and comfortably uniformed
Most of these companies have pro-
vided themselves with arms I'M
aided by the administration.
Matt Henson, a Negro, member
of the Perry North Pole Expedi-
ton, was the FIRST HUMAN BE-
ING TO STAND ON THE NORTH
POLE.
Maryville, South Carolina-1936
This town, which held it's charter
since reconstruction with a colored
mayor, a town council and one po-
liceman, is no longer colored, since
the last legislature abolished its
charter because whites were NOV
ing in. During it's half century as
a municipality under the control of
Negroes the Jail was almost I'M
used. Ira NJ. Roger Of Charleston
introduced the bill in the legisla-
ture that dissolved the charter.
Entire giments of Negro
troops, during the Worlds War,
were cited for exceptional valor
and decorated with the Croix de
Guerre-the 369th, the 371st, and
the 372nd; while groups of officers
and men of the 365th, 366th, 368th,
the 370th, and the first battalion of
the seth were also decorated.
At the beginning of the nine
teenth century, one bought an av-
erage slave for 5000; while in 1860
the price ranged from $1,400 to
$4,000.
From reliable sources comes the
estimate that Harlem (where most
of the colored people live in New
York City, has $4,000 visitors from
all parts of the world each year.
Ny cousin, twenty-three years Of
age, found legal way to avoid the
draft. He didn't even register, and
I don't believe there is anything
that can be done to him. 1t might
not work for everybody, but 1 be-
ieve it would in most cases.-HE
ENLISTED.
(Signed)
] Hobart T. Mitchell.
Minneapolis spokesman. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1934-2000, 1940-11-01

W. E. B. Du Bots was seventeen
years of age when he entered Fisk
University. Louis Tompkins
Wright entered Harvard Medical
School at the age of twenty years.
By the census of 1871, there
were in Virginia 1886 free Ne
groes.
The Georgia State Committee on
Race Cooperation, composed of
white women, representing wom-
ems organizations of that state,
said, in 1921: eve realize that the
race question is one of the causes
of lawlessness, strife, and unrest.
Therefore, we propose to face it
squarely, honestly, and without
prejudice, that righteousness and
justice may be secure for all the
people"
The beginning of our Wednes-
day night prayer meetings-A
manuscript preserved in the library
of the Massachusetts, Historical So
ciety, Cotton Mather, in the year
of 1893 wrote as follows: Besides
the other praying pious meetings
which have been continually serv-
ing in our neighborhood, a little
after this period a company of poor
Negroes, Of their own accord, ad-
dressed me, for cOuntenance to a
decision which they had, Of erect
ing such a meeting for the welfare
of their miserable nation, that were
servants among us.
Father Divine, whose followers
are said to number more than ten
million, has placed the word
"PEACE" on more tongues than
any man in the world. General
Robert E. Lee emancipated his
servants within eight days after
the proclamation was issued.
On page 251, The Negro in Our
History, by Carter G. Woodson,
Ph.D. wrote: Most Negroes who sat
in Congress during the eighties
and nineties, had more formal edu-
cation than the late Warren G.
Harding, ex-president of the United
States.
In 1860 there were Negro men
of voting age in New Hampshire,
149; in Vermont, 1874; in Massa-
chusetts, 2,512; and in New York,
IL, 989 who could vote and DID.
Who was the first Christian con-
vert in Europe? (Acts XVI, 14)
What emperor banished all the
Jews from Rome? (Acts XVIII, q
Who was the first Apostle to raise
Minneapolis spokesman. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1934-2000, 1940-11-01
Vann of the Courier and "3O''

Pittsburgh the of the Courier will roll usual this week.
but the Robert L. Vann its editor and publisher will have
produced its editorials because death wrote 40" his life.
Vann belonged the pioneering the field of journalism
His belongs with that of Robert Abbott John Murphy
with his which
1888 crossed half million dollars His salary $4,000 for
that year.
More than else Pennsylvania he the moving force
which the Negro of that shift from the Repub
nationwide
his He fought with for like all
of US, he made his share of mistakes
Something the spirit of the his gotten
from the recollection that 1887 devastating food halted bust
Pittsburgh In spite handcap the Pittsburgh
"a published-and time.
His death loss the field but it will
publication his This will be greatest tribute
be paid him and the testimony of his worth
Minneapolis spokesman. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1934-2000, 1940-11-01
Student America Is On Trial
In Michigan Case

decision of the authorities of the University of Michigan
that you cannot be readmitted to the University"
Dismissal without charges without hearing-tha the fate
the 3 Michigan students who received this notice.
These students refused admission because of their political
activities spite the of President Ruhven
the The university administration has refused the
public hearings make
in spite of the demands students faculty ndng three deans
labor organizations prominent educators and political thinkers which
poured into Ann Arbor from all the country
President Ruthvn has attempted confuse the basic issue
the caethe issue academic freedomby peculiar definitions
body which being disturbed" by the influence of the 10 recp
of the dismissal notices
example, and white students
the Michigan Civil Rights law that Negroes might
served Ann Abo termed disturbing elements
among abiding the school,
this attempt that
by invitation o to the campus.
of students Ann Arbor who
honored with such correspondence from President Ruven
of the students who longer among
be deterrent factor activity especially along
progressive long they precisely tn
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Letters From The People . .

ular army of the United States and
in my opinion is one of our most
patriotic citizens, and commands
the highest respect from members
of all races who know him. He is
continually working for the bet
'terment of his people and is usually
first to come to assistance of any
one, regardless of race or religion,
if aid is needed. l feel very sure
of myself when say that he has
done more for individuals and his
race as a whole than any of those
who desired his custer from John
ny Baker Post.
Another fact which must not be
forgotten-Mr. Moore is an en-
ployee of the Federal Government,
and if any act of his or any state
ment he might make is not chal-
lenged by it, no one else should
worry.
The motive for such an act must
have been personal and indeed very
selfish. The organization has done
itself more harm than good.
Leonard H. Minis.
AIT North Colfax Ave-,
Minneapolis, Minnesota.
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Poetic Thoughts
By Morris Gibbs, Sr.
Dice

Many fortune has been lost
At the throw of the dice,
For men have gambled from days
of old
But it's never been considered
nice.
1t makes no difference where it's
done,
In an alley, sidewalk or doorway,
For the bedroom or any room,
Will do as place to play.
In circle, excited they stand
Awaiting with bated breath,
The white ivOries to stop
For unfavorable results cause
paleness like death.
If they're lucky-and sometimes
are,
Another chance they'll take
If unlucky, they'll still continue
To gamble hoping to regain their
stake.
They call them affectionate names
and cuss
Sometimes awful to hear,
Thinking perhaps it will change
their luck
For those gallOping dominoes do
act queer.
Money changes hands very fast
The fastest of all gambling
pastimes,
It's a fascination to some
Who'll risk their dollars and
dimes.
The goddess of chance, men re-
member
Is no friend of yours any day,
The odds are always against you
So think of this before you play.
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Fine Work, Urban League

After years of work the problem the St Paul Urban
that the coored white
rewarded with the appointment
in Mechanic Arts High School
In America of the safeguards of Democracy the public
system These valuable
degree which they reflect the Democratic principle both
bodies faculties
has takn a step in this direction.
We have and heard of the work for better relations which
has Father Francis Ggan and the Rev. Wallace
Robbins of the Urban League board They with Clarence Wgngn
and Clarence Mitchell Jr executive the committee
of the league which formed the peahad of the bring
the results before They the praise only
the coored community but the whole city of St. Paul for helping
point the in which good city of this should
Axe Peterson and Superintendent Paul Amidon
of the department of education deserve commentator for taking action
this matter is always good thing when the heads of public
institutions enough members all fairly
We wish Miss Rachel James, the teacher and
her know that she is following the footsteps
other who taught with the St. Paul schools
Minneapolis spokesman. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1934-2000, 1940-11-01

Notice to letter writers: No letters to
are signed with the name and address of
the writer. II such writers specify anony-
nous signatures viii be used when the
letters are printed. but all communications
to be accepted must reach US signed. Let
ter writers who signed recent missives
Citizen" and Disguised will know why
their letters do not appear here.
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As the World Thinks of Mr.. Roosevelt

May God be with him, he's a wonderful man.
He to know and understand
The and ways Of all the world
Even if everything is in a whirl
Do you know what would have happened
Back in the year of 1882
If such a Mr. Roosevelt
Had not have gone through?
Why, everybody amused
1t seemed that gossip
They failed in everything they tried to do,
But the way he started, everybody confused
First he closed his hand on the money!
l really that the bankers felt funny
He didn't intend to hurt Them know
But just then he started looking after the poor.
He tired of seeing that sad look
On many faces; it was like a running brook.
Many homeless, many tired
Many looking for work, and many being fired.
He said there's need of this depression
Of anyone going hungry without dressing,
AS there is plenty of work for everyone,
For Father, Mother, Daughter and Son.
He lifted the burdens of many man;
How they forgot soon, l can't understand.
The road was rough the way dark,
There light, not spark
He said there must be a way made for everyone,
Even the little child must have his fun
By having him dress other children do,
And feel that depression has taken wings and flew.
l am everyone will agree with me,
Mr. Roosevelt is grand anyone would like
May God be with him. He's a noble a king;
So everyone give praise in every song sing.
Ada Goldman, SO8 Aldrch Ave- N
Evening star., 1940-05-05
Roosevelt, Vandenberg
And La Guardia Win
~ the Associated Press.

~ the Associated PreSs.
FULTON, Mo-, May 4-Franklin
D. Roosevelt, Senator Vandenberg,
Republican, of Michigan and Mayor
La Guardia Of New York today were
named the presidential choices of
800 college students who spent three
days here learning the technique of
national politics.
The students came from 26 COL
leges and universities, divided into
three mock conventions - Demo-
cratic, Republican and liberal
adopted platforms pledging peace
and promising jobs for unemployed,
then wound up in nominating bat
ties which nearly matched the real
things in bitterness and confusion.
Despite an early lead assumed by
District Attorney Thomas E. Dewey
Of New York, Vandenberg won on
the second official ballot, II to 59h.
Dewey Short, Missouri's lone Re-
publican Representative, won the
nomination for Vice President.
In nominating Mr.. Roosevelt, the
Democrats def1ed the anti third
term tradition with cries of "he's
the only Democrat who can win in
November" He was named on the
first ballot. Supreme Court Justice
Frank Murphy received the nom
ination for Vice President.
The liberals went four ballots be-
fore agreeing on La Guardia. Sen
ator La Toilette, Progressive, of Wis
consin won the vice presidential
nomination. 49,.
Evening star., 1940-05-05
Bridges Hits Attacks
On Insurance Firms
Sy the Associated Press.

By the Associated Press.
BOSTON, May 4.-Senator Styles
Bridges, Republican, of New Hamp-
shire, a candidate for the Repub-
ncan presidential omina lion,
charged tonight that economic
tinker toms in Washington have
leveled their big guns on life in
surance" to discredit the companies
and later put the Federal Govern
ment into the business.
Asserting that life insurance "di-
rectly affects the economic lives of
approximately 100,0O0,000 of us"
Senator Bridges declared there was
mo necessity for this uncalled for
interference" because the business
is protected, regulated and guided
under the watchful eyes of State in
surance commissioners"
Federal control, he said in talk
prepared for national radio net
work. would mean a never-ending
congressional discussion and debate
on the subject of life insurance. I
do not believe that the American
people want politics played with
their savings, their insurance pol
icies Or their children's future"
Attacking "left-wing New Deal
economic wizards" of the Senate
Monopoly Committee, he charged
their objective was to make a case
against all industry and the system
Of private insurance in particular.
He urged the Nations 100000
life insurance policyholders to pro
test before it Is too late"
Evening star., 1940-05-05
Dewey Will Not Sponsor
West Virginia Candidates
BY the Associated Press.

By the Associated Press.
NEW YORK, May THE cam
paign headquarters Of District At
torney Thomas E. Dewey, candidate
for the Republican presidential NOM
ination, announced today that he
would not sponsor convention dele
gate candidates. in West Virginia
May IA.
while we have reports of en-
thusiastic support from West Vir-
ginia in response to many inquiries
we must state that we are not par
ticipating :" it was stated.
THE same course Is being fol-
lowed as in Massachusetts,, where
certain candidates sought election
as delegates pledged to Mr.. Dewey
but without any sponsorship from
his campaign headquarters"
"All candidates In West Virginia
who are seeking the support Of the
voters because they are for Mr..
Dewey are running on their own re-
sponsibihty and not by arrangement
or sponsorship from, Dewey CAM
paign headquarters. They have
been advised Of the position We
have taken"
Evening star., 1940-05-05
PART FIVE.
Features.
Auto Club Urges
Elimination of
Arrow Signs

With a view to eliminating,
wherever possible, the arrow signs
now installed, the Public Utilities
Commission will make survey to
determine the need for the present
regulation prohibiting automobiles
from passing to the left of certain
street car loading platforms in
Washington, the Keystone Auto
mobile Club announced yesterday.
AS a result of its own engineering
study, the Keystone Club asked the
commission to make such a survey,
pointing out that the regulation in
creased congestion and impeded the
flow Of traffic, without enhancing
safety.
Particularly important, in the
opinion of the club, are the removal
Of the arrow signs on Fourteenth
street above Thomas Circle, and on
Connecticut avenue, and those on
Pennsylvania avenue west of Seven
teenth street.
Evening star., 1940-05-05
Gillette Is Forum Speaker
Iowa Senator Will Discuss Work
Of Campaign Investigating Committee

The work and policies of the Sem
ate Campaign Expenditures Investi-
eating Committee will be discussed
in the National Radio Forum to-
morrow night by Senator Guy M.
Gillette, Democrat, of Iowa, chair
man of the committee.
The National Radio Forum is ar
ranged by The Star and is broadcast
over q coast-to-coast network of the
National Broadcasting Co. 1t may
be heard locally through Station
WMAL at 1890 o'clock.
Senator Gillette's committee al
ready has Investigators at work in
Kansas, Nebraska, Missouri, Mary
land and West Virginia in an effort
to determine whether candidates for
Federal office are spending excessive
amounts of money in their cam
paigns.
The chairman's colleagues on the
committee are Senators Miller of
Arkansas and Hill of Alabama,
Democrats, and Reed of Kansas and
Tobey of New Hampshire, Republi-
cans.
Mr.. Gillette has been q member
Of the Senate since November 3,
1896, when he was elected to MI the
unexpired term of Louis Murphy,
who had died. He was reelected in
1888 for the full six-year term be-
ginning January 3. 1899.
He entered politics as prosecuting
attorney Of Cherokee County, Iowa,
In 1907. He vas Q member Of the
Evening star., 1940-05-05
679,985 QuaIifiers
For Florida Primary
BY the Associated Press.


JACKSONVILLE, Fla, May A.
Florida election omcials today said
679 1856 voters were registered for
the white Democratic primary on
Tuesday in which there is no pro-
vision for expression of presidential
preference.
The Florida delegation to the Ma
tional Democratic Convention-l8
men and women with IA votes--will
go to Chicago uninstructed and un.
pledged, by decision of the State
Democratic Executive Committee.
At least At of the SO candidates
for delegate have declared for Pres
ident Roosevelt as first choice, how.
ever.
Chief interest centered with the
race for Governor and United States
Senator.
Senator Charles O. Andrews, seek
ing denomination. is opposed by
Gov. Fred P. Cone; Charles Francis
Coe. West Palm Beach attorney and
author; Jerry w. Carter, member
Of the State Railroad Commission;
O. B. Hazen of West Palm Beach
and Pahokee and Bernarr MacFad-
den, Miami Beach magazine pub
Usher and physical culture exponent.
Eleven men are seeking the NOM
ination for Governor.
Evening star., 1940-05-05
Colorado 6. 0. P. Elects
Uninstructed Delegation

BY the Associated FreSS.
COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo,
May 4.-Colorado Republicans to-
day elected an uninstructed dele
CATION to the party's national con-
vention and headed of q break
among factions. The State has II
delegates.
Last-minute withdrawal by John
r. Coen, former State chairman,
gave Charles r. Enos a clear field
for reelection as national commit
teeman. forestalling a threatened
floor fight.
Some i'll feeling arose, however,
from hot contest for the four dele-
gates at large. chosen by the entire
State convention.
State Treasurer Charles M. ARM
strong lost. He polled 85811 votes
to trail Lawrence c. Phipps, jr., of
Denver by nearly 60 votes.
Others named delegates at large
are Gov. Ralph L. Carr, Mrs. James
r. Arneil. jr., Denver, and Mayor
George Birdsall Of Colorado Springs.
District delegates were selected
previously.
Evening star., 1940-05-05
Alabama Democrats
Will Hold Primary
Election tuesday
Nine Representatives
And n Delegates
To Be Chosen
BY the Associated Press,

BY the Associated Press.
MONTGOMERY, Ala, May A.
Alabama Democrats on Tuesday will
name delegates to the National
Democratic Convention to cast %
votes for the states favorite son,
Speaker William B. Bankhead for
the Presidential nomination.
Observers estimated more than
200, 900 votes would be cast.
In addition to naming four dele
gates from the state at large and
18 district delegates, with a similar
number of alternates, q Chief JUS
tice and two Associate Justices OF
the Supreme Court, a president OF
the State Public Service Commits
sion and nine U. S. Representatives
will be nominated.
Executives Disagree.
There was considerable discussion
during recent weeks and some agi-
tation for an uninstructed conven-
ton delegation, with 1t. Gov. A. A.
Carmichael charging Gov. Frank
Dixon of withholding his support
from the Bankhead candidacy.
Mr.. Carmichael bears the endorse
ment of former Gov. Bibb Graves as
a delegate at large, and Gov. Dixon
has indorsed Harry M. Ayers, Annis-
ton publisher. In this contest, some
political observers profess to see a
test of strength between the Gov
ernor and his predecessor.
Speaker Bankhead in the seventh
and three other representatives, a"e
unopposed. In the first district
Representative Frank Boykin is op-
posed by w. P. Pruitt, jr., of Chatom
and w. c. Walton of Mobile.
Veteran Representative Henry B
Steagall in the third is contesting
with George B. Andrews, of Union
Springs.
Starnes Has Competition.
In the fifth district, Representa-
tive Joe Starnes, member of the Dies
Committee, is faced with Judge All
Hawkins Of Fort Payne, original
Judge in the "Scottsboro case"
Representative Pete B. Jarman, in
the sixth. has three opponents, w. B
Partlow, jr., Tuscaloosa attorney
State Senator Emmett Hildreath of
Eutaw and Thomas Maxwell of
Tuscaloosa.
]. B. Aird. Lucien D. Brown and
w, B. Dobbins are seeking to oust
Representative Luther Patrick in
the ninth district, composed of JET
ferson (Birmingham County.
A second or runon primary on
June 4, will be held in those races
in which no candidate obtains q
clear majority Circuit judges,
circuit solicitors and county and
district officers also are to be
nominated.
Evening star., 1940-05-05
'Medd|ine Policy
OF New Deal Hit
By Senator Taft
Tells Vermont G. O. P.
independence Is
PeriIed by Program
Oy the Associated Press.


MONTPELIER, VT, May l.-sen.
ator Taft, candidate for the Repub.
ncan presidential nomination, de.
clared tonight that the New Deal
had become "busybody." and
maintained that its "meddling
policy" was one which would destroy
the independence Of Congress, the
courts, the States and the rights Of
individuals.
Like every meddler with other
peoples affairs, it has left its own
proper business in complete confu-
sion," he said In an address pre-
pared for Vermont's young ReprI-
Iican convention.
Outlines Seven Types.
Taft outlined seven types Of what
he called governmental intrusion,
topping them of with the state
ment that finally, the executive Is
apparently animated by a strong de-
sire to meddle in European afIair/
He said he had no criticism Of
measures taken since the war began,
but added that the Presidents
speeches before that time made clear
his belief that we should interfere
in Europe" Taft quoted Mr.. Roose-
velt as having said in one talk:
SO There are many methods
short Of war, but stronger and more
effective than mere words. Of bring
ing home to aggressor governments
the aggregate sentiments of our own
people"
The President, Mr.. Taft said, "can
only have intended to propose that
this country employ economic sane
tions or embargoes against a nation
1t does not like, while at the same
time assisting those 1t does like by
loans and other material assistance.
I'm spite Of the>fact that no active
steps have been proposed. nothing
the President has said since then
contradicts his apparent desire to
NEEDLE in Europe"
Domestic "Meddling."
Turning to domestic "meddling,"
Taft asserted surely the Federal
Government can be an umpire with
out playing the game, a policeman
without trying to run every home.
Surely, where Federal legislation is
needed we can pass it in the form
of laws with which men can comply
without hanging around marble
Offices in Washington, trying to To-
cate the right bureaucratic ofiicial
to consult"
He said the Nation must return
to a Government by the people in
stead of Government by braintrust-
ers and bureaucrats.
Earlier in the day the Senator
visited Leland and Gray Seminary
In Townshend-an institution which
had his great grandfather, Peter
Taft, as its first president-and the
West Townshend home of his grand
father, Alphonso Taft. He Travelled
between the two communities over
flooded, almost impossible roads.