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The Nome nugget., 1940-05-01
CORDOVA, May - Cole AZ

CORDOVA, May 1 - Cole AZ Duker 2.
 Humpheries 31
 Miller 18-Reed II
 O'Neill %; Chamberlain 1; Mur ray 55; Anderson 45; Peterson 33; Sehby 32; Wilson 33
 Dimond 62
 Grigsby 26-Roden 20
 Boyle 39- Sheldon Is
 Hesse 42-Rivers IT
 Coffey 30; Brownell 29; Taylor 28, Burchette 46; Egan A; Hatton 10; Horning IS: Huntley 18; H. H. McCutcheon 24; S. J. McCutch- con l3, Nutbeem IA; Smith 22.
The Nome nugget., 1940-05-01
Dombas, South Of Trondheim Is Captured

BERLIN, April 30 (P1 - The capture of Dombas, the vital railway junction 100 miles to the south of Trondheim by an ad- vancing force was officially an nounced.
Henderson daily dispatch., 1940-01-23

The library has just received the
latest addition 10 lie Rivers of
America series, The James, by
6l2H Niles. 4 native Virginian. Its
narrative begins with the arrival of
iIlEee small vessels sailing up the
"oto m@ddy JeemS, and landing a
group OF ventursrS on Jamestown
Island. Wildly the reader sees the
early slorteS Of Williamsburg. The
capital Is festive with balls and plays
with gallant gentlemen III powdered
WIGS and ladies in stiff "Tatsity"
gowns. The story Of the tide water
country carries through the recon-
Struct!on period on down to the dis
tinguiShed VirginianS Of today, and
gives 4 fascinating account OF the
restoration of williamsburg.
The motion picture edition of
Margaret MitchelrS Gone With The
Wind is now at the library. The
colored pictures Of Scarlet. Rhett.
MelZnle and numerous scenes. from
the movie are very attractive.
From Whence Cometh My Help"
by Baynton Merrill is book of grief
sermons that are vital. full of faith
and confident hope.
An illustrated edition Of Somerset
Mauehton'S classic OF Human Bon
dage" has just been added to our
shelves. New fiction recently receiv-
ea include tho following titles. what
Night viii Bring" by Hilda Bailey:
Station Wagon Set. by Faith Bald
win: The Eagles Gather. by Taylor
Caldwell: Blue Heaven" by Eliza
beth Carfrae; Wings to the Sun, by
Edward Churchill: Return to Love-.
by Peggy Dern: Generals Lady. by
Esther Forbes: No Arms. No Ar
rour', by Robert Henriques: Bride
of Thousand Cedars', by Bruce
Lancaster: Good Home With Nice
People. by Josephine Lawrence;
Sweet for 4 Season" by Joseph Nc
Cord: Her Soul 70 Keep. by Mar
euerite Moore Marshall: Again the
River. b. Stella No~~an: M.
Tim Of the Regiment. BY p. =.
Stevenson: and The Gri3ry". by
Dorothy Whipple.
Henderson daily dispatch., 1940-01-23
Closing Grain
Dies Group Is Attack
ed AND Defended

Continued From Page One)
groups today as the House debated
whether to authorize for another year
its inquiry into un-American &C
tivities.
Rep. SABBATH, Democrat, Illinois,
leadoff man for those critical Of the
committee, said he was ''opposed'' be-
cause many outstanding men and
women have been unfairly assailed,
criticized and charged with being
communists by the committee.
The committee, headed by Repre-
sentative Dies, Democrat, Texas,
went out OF eXistance January 3. A
pending resolution would revive it
until January 3, l94l.
Representative Allen, Republican,
Illinois, was the first speaker for the
resolution. He declared that during
1899 results were ''evident' and
facts were soon brought out con-
corning the various subvers;ve
groups"
Publicity relative to these leaders
and their foreign connections and
their racketeering in money affairs
and their fragrant violation of laws
were clearly proven, he declared al
ding that the committee has shown
that it can happen here.
The Senate had under considela-
ton meanwhile an emergency dc
Tense appropriation bill which the
House and Senate appropriation COM
mittee had trimmed under the ad-
ministration original recommended
ton by approximately S2Q,000.0o0
Henderson daily dispatch., 1940-01-23
Probe Auto Fatality
At Rocky Mount

Continued From Page OneJ
occurring almost in the heart Of the
city last night.
V. B. Slaughter, so, plumber who
worked for Thurman, was the vic
tim. His body was discovered be-
tween two parked automobiles.
Chief of Police J. r. Thomas and
DR., J. G. Raby, Edgecombe county
coroner. withheld statements regard
ing the cause Of death pending fur
ther investigation.
Thomas said, however, that Slaugh
ter's body was caught in the door OF
Thurman's automobile and that the
car had been parked against another
car.
Thurman was not present, Thomas
said. when the body was discovered
A coroners jury viewed the body
last night and was summoned to meet
again tomorrow night.
Henderson daily dispatch., 1940-01-23

lnr G.. census returns give $685.
U,,.Lr .o,..-"-9orn residents of the
Henderson daily dispatch., 1940-01-23
Cotton Market
loboggans

New York, Ian. Z3.-(AP)-Cot-
ION futures opened eight to II points
lower. Around the end Of the fourth
hour prices showed losses of ten to
~ po'nlS' March (old} 1865, Decem-
9ag9!ng prices continued and by
Midday me market was off 81 to IS
points. October delivery WAS down
most al 9:lo. The near months de-
cllned to 1917 or % lower.
Henderson daily dispatch., 1940-01-23
To Confer On Aid
To Weed Growers

(Cortnued From --aec OneN
for violation of control agreements,
and use Of i portion OF federal to-
hacco tax revenues to aid tobacco
growers.
Arnold said the Farm Bureau
would held six meetings in eastern
North Carolina this week to outline
the tobacco situation and the Blu
rcaus prCaramN. Meetings will be held
at Snow Hill and Enfield tonight,
at WiIiamSton tomorrow night,
Greenville and KenIy Thursday night
and Tarboro Friday night. Persons
from 20 counties will be invited to
the TarborO meeting.
Henderson daily dispatch., 1940-01-23
League of Municipali-
ties And Commissioners
Assn. Plan to "Gang-Up"

.c.a....ued From Page 0ne)
-, s., legislative proposals and to
.s -aGy 70" Joint and coopera-
.....u =: he May primaries and
-.<. years legislature.
.~G 80 unless i should turn out
e., -. no cannot agree on
course. law makers who
:. Raleigh next year are going
...- 10 pass scrutiny from both
.e cven getting nominated. and
.e ,uDiecc 70 twice as much
40 after getting here as they
--- . ne last session.
H. .Sea OF the importance and po-
-, weight OF the League and
-a Oman, iSSionerS' association can
I'd nom recital Of membership
= . 49, municipalities in the
re. and more than IS counties in
- ...er: making in all total OF
a 30 or more units, each COM
--t Il officials who have proved
go political strength in home
..-.,r EylLSSIS.
q. course. Patrick Healey, eXecu-
- :..Cer OF the LeagUe. and John
>."..e-. active head OF the commits
~a.-. 10 not consider themselves
e go class with run-of-mine lob
"'.. aad are prepared to defend
'-a aims and detectives Of their
non the slightest. or no. pro-
%.
.a,."es OF the Mum league
- Ia down last fall, but the pro-
".. cry shortly be submitted
@.ac" cities for ratification or
-s--....s Of possible changes and
-- l. is probable there will
@ .G.cal departure from the
. -ready WOrEed out.
@'. ne municipalities and the
..-... nave Tor their principal OBJ
~..--" assistance TO encroachments
.. -" State government upon local
.s" 1a,."eS-particularly in the
..".E o.. re"eNUe. Both are definitely
"",ar-.ncd 70 stop the advance OF
,"@ SAFE into tax fields heretofore
iced in whole or in part to the
..--. ga.erHwentai units.
-. icaiey contends with a great
."," e. ,ogic that the tax sources
-." .o;t - he local units are not
-.t-1 nan barely sufficient to meet
80 minimum demands for admins
.,-,a" f.. the simplest functions Of
".@a! go"ernment. Mr.. Skinner
..@."s The same argument for the
e..a.cy.
n brief he four main detectives
70 NUNS, with the commission
-%ciT = cOncUre unanimously are
-, Return Of all revenue from
40" N n.ang!bles to the counties,
" md owns. When the intangi-
" - "a. classified in 1887. rev
g.. we're split $3.50 between State
rel units. In 1899 his was
ed - 60-iO. with The local
&c long end.
"",.H u municipalities Of
..h from gasoline tax reve-
g." no" get S50O,n0O. Mr..
o.aduccS statistics to show
.'. Inhabitants nav 65 per
.5 a.. taxes. while 80 per
a.. '~.:f.c IS ~hOwn by state
""" claiming surveys to
.'r ,.crt..
-- 'n" '.'"'lCnai amendment
.r homo rule to nIaici-
. &c. 2.
Henderson daily dispatch., 1940-01-23
Stocks Fail
To Rally

New York, Jan. 23.-(AP)-Lead-
ing stocks played with a rallving idea
in today's market but failed 10 fol-
low through to any great extent.
After slightly mixed opening a
little interest developed in stecls. air.
craft, and some other issues. Small
fractional advances prcdominatcd
near the fourth hour although minus
signs were plentiful. Dealings slack
ened as the morning progressed.
Henderson daily dispatch., 1940-01-23

If it gets any colder in Finland
the Firms might save ammunition and
shoot icicleS at the Russians instead.
Henderson daily dispatch., 1940-01-23

Henry J. GerIing
Allegedly admitting that he played
the stock market with fund ear
marked for chlldren'S relief, Henry
J. Gerling, for eleven years superin-
tenGent of the ST. Louls. Mo, school
system, was reToycd from office.
iCent,M PresS)
Henderson daily dispatch., 1940-01-23
Books On Operas Are
4y.,nnged At Library

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. ..."~ people S'uoen'S, WORK
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The guardian. [volume] (Boston, Mass.) 1901-1960, 1940-09-14
DINE
At the Green Candle

The Green Candle cafe, located at 395
Massachusetts Ave, is a cosy and easv-
tto-reach dining spot which is patron
lzed by people who demand the best
OF home-cooked food whether it is a
simple breakfast or a more or less
formal dinner. 49,
There is a dining room on the first
tioor and another on the basement
hoor well furnished and equipped to
accommodate parties large or small
as well as banquets for lodges or
clubs Specializing in southern fried
cnicken barbecue, spare ribs, the cafe
3Hers full menu of steaks, chops,
nome made pastries and a desirable
variety of home-cooked dishes.
The cafe is open until 8 am. Mrs
Bernice Bly,, long experienced in the
art of Southern cooking, is the genial
proprietor. -'-''
The guardian. [volume] (Boston, Mass.) 1901-1960, 1940-09-14
CITY NEWS

The Inner South End Chorus. di-
rected by Claudis J. Broadfeld, of the
WA Community Recreation Project
OF Boston, will give a concert in the
Harriet Tubman House, 25 Holyoke
Street, South End, on Tuesday, Sep
TENDER II, at $3.50 pm.
Miss Dorothy C. Ridley of 70 Waum-
beck St., has left the city to fill civil
service appointment in Baltimore. She
was accompanied by her mother who
will visit her son and friends in New
York and Washington before returning
home.
Mrs. Sarah Brown and son, James
Sykes, of 618 Shawmut Ave-, accom-
panied by Mrs. Elenora Perry, Mrs
Daisy Shepherd and Mrs. Aberdeen
Archer, motored to Newport, R. l., and
were guests of Mr. and Mrs. w. w.
Talbert and Mr.. and Mrs. LEROY John
son OF Newport. While there they visi-
ted the million dollar gate, and MANY
prominent mansions and estates, also
the Navy Yard. 1t was most delight
tul trip, the party enjoyed immensely
the hospitality of their hosts.
A Musical Tea will be given by
Allen Christian Endeavor League Of
Grant A.M.E. Church, 1876 Vernon St..
Sunday, Sept. %, at $3.50 pm. The
ReV. James D. Tyms, guest speaker. is
a graduate of Harvard University and
IS now doing post graduate work at
Boston University.
1t was really a surprise to manv TO
learn that Miss Corrine Blockson. who
was rendered a surprise shower at the
home of Mrs. Rosa o. Peay FRIDAY.
Sept. 3, by Miss Ophelia L. Peav. had
been the one week and day bride of
Milton Williams. Many useful gifts
We're received. Those attending were
Misses Doris Weeks, Ruth Williams.
Gwendolyn Davis, Cecilia Peay, Leona
Broadnax, Barbara Williams, Mrs.
Ellastine Broadnax; Messrs Evans
Wade, David Owens, Herbert Owens
Ma1eHenry Boatright, Douglas Peay,
ana Cecil Wade. A grand time was
enjoyed by all.
Inc Flower Club of Ebenezer Bap-
list Church, Rev. W. S. Ravenell, pas
sor, went on their annual outing on
Labor Day, Sept. 2, to Halifax, Mass
The majority of the club members was
present. Mr.. and Mrs. Davis Joined
the group at Morton st. and Blue Hill
Axe A and then the party speeded on to
Maytower Grove, thence to Halifax
where lovely dinner was served at
the home of Mr. and Mrs. Fernando
Everyone enjoyed the gracious hospi-
tallty OF the hostess. Mrs. Frantrov
is president and Mrs. S. Wilson IS
chairman. --'On 10
The guardian. [volume] (Boston, Mass.) 1901-1960, 1940-09-14
Double Birthday
Party

Two very gay birthday parties were
given last week on Sept. 5 at the home
of Mrs. Mary A. Pilgrim of A Black
nall St., Cambridge. The first party
was given in honor of Master Thomas
Pilgrim, son of Mrs. Pilgrim, who was
celebrating his 18th birthday. Mrs
Pilgrim was assisted by her close friend
Mrs. Charles j. Cutler, Jr., of 1888
Miriam St., Weston, and the party
lasted from 200 to 500 pm. The
second party, in honor of Charles j.
Cutler, Jr., on his 30th birthday, was
given by his wife, Mrs. Ida Cutler. The
house was beautifully decorated with
clusters of various colored assorted
balloons and flowers. A lovely time
was had by all in the four hours that
ensued from 8 pm. and Mrs. Cutler
was in turn ably assisted by Mrs. Pill
grim.
Among the 30 or more guests at
Master Thomas party were: Marjorie,
Miriam, and Caroline Neal, Joseph and
Nina Pilgrim, Charles and Herbert
Barboza, Mary Thomas, Edward and
Edwin Harris, Jerome Dunn, John
and Francis Cahill, Leroy and Robert
Qualls, Thomas, Ralph and Walter
Taylor, Earnest Lee, Lillian and
Sophie Pappas, Henry King, Wallace
and Clifford Thorne, Lester Lee,
Harold Beckford, Gary Smith, Charles
NcFarlane, Marie Lamhard, Mary and
The guardian. [volume] (Boston, Mass.) 1901-1960, 1940-09-14
EDNA BLACK
BACKS SULLIVAN
FOR SHERIFF

Dynamic Edna Black is ch aII!llon
of the Ward 8 Frederick K. Suill ,Gtb
Committee of colored workers WIN
headquarters at 73O Shawmut ave unli.
Miss Black has been active in pf fbc
tics over dozen years. She heaas "a a
powerful Edna Black Associates ,,ho
large group of men and woLhe folt in
make their political strength l''' "
every campaign. .o hack.
She and her organization q are O am.
inc Sullivan for Sheriff. They c SIX,
l ported him successfully when !, Sa and
van ran for school committeeman t o,,s
also 1 helped Mildred Harris's vi, yic'0rl'
0u NonipOiitical + activities Of :, M tss
Black include helping people ed On iails.
welfare visits to hospitals ana hotter
She says "the jails are much O''
today than formerly.
The guardian. [volume] (Boston, Mass.) 1901-1960, 1940-09-14

ting out the biggest vote ever in tn
Primaries will be held at the residenc
of Laurence Banks, % Haskins St
Suite 2, on Sunday, September 1
from A pm. to pm. All intereste,
are invited to attend.
Mrs. Mabel johnson Dean, of 2!
Braddock Park, is spending the montI
of September visiting relatives anC
friends in Atlanta, Ca,
Boston Trade Association held it
first meeting of the season at Mother
Lunch.
Mrs. Estelle Crosby accompanied BY
Mrs. Carrie Satterwaite has returned
from an enjoyable mid-western toul
visiting Buffalo, Cleveland, Detroit
Chicago and st. Louis.
The N.AA.CP. Boston Branch hello
an enthusiastic meeting Monday night
at 558 Mass. Ave.
Rev. Mrs. Edith Williams is pastor
of the Interdenominational Mission
Cranston St., Providence. She is
making her home in Boston at present.
Mrs. Ruth Williams of Fayerweather
ST., Cambridge is steadily recovering
after an operation.
Mrs. Ella Maddox of New York is
spending two weeks in Boston visiting
friends.
Because of war conditions and the
difficulties of getting passage Mrs.
Binga DESMOND daisy richardson
had to delay her return to the States
and relatives and friends do not expect
her to reach her home in New York
until the last week in September.
Mrs. Virginia Canada of West Can
ton St., is back after summer in New
Hampshire with her aunt.
Returning vacationists this week in
clude Mrs. Edith Hopkins of Camden
St, and Miss Margaret Hutson of
Humboldt Ave.
Miss Pattie Yates of Warwick St., i,
spending a week in Yonkers, N. Y.
with her relatives, Rev. and Mrs. Law
renee Kay.
Emanuel Mansfield, well known tenor
appeared in RECTAL at Newman
Memorial Methodist Church, BROOKLYN
n. Y, Friday evening, September 13
He was assisted by Walter S. Roberts
organist and pianist of Cambridge. TIL,
program included works by Schubert
Mozart, Quilter, early italian writers
5. Coleridge-Taylor and Harry T
Burleigh.
Mr.. and Mrs. M. Gorham of Bosto,
are visiting Mr.. and Mrs. Alonzo LIE,
in New York.
DR.. and Mrs. Milton Conliffe. Is
Parker ST., Cambridge, were "at home
to a few intimate friends Thursda,
evening.
Lawrence L. Whaley, PURCHASING
agent for Howard University. spen
part OF his vacation here and in Nor
well. His mother, Mrs. Lena A
Whaley, spent ten days with his famiI,
in Norwell She is 90 years old and i
remarkably good health.
The Daniel L. Tillmans of Harr;sbo
st. returned home last Saturday from
their vacation, including stops in New
Haven, Conn, New York, World
Fair, Phila., Neadon, Pa, Washington
d. G., and Va, where they were enter
tanned royalty by friends in eacI
place.
The Hampton Alumni Association
are planning their Fall get-togetbe
with a luncheon, Oct. 3, at Mother
Lunch.
Howard Wilson of Wrentbar
Mass, entertained for Mrs. Doll
Walker of Columbia, S. c., at hi
beautiful country estate, Sept. 8. Tn
party included Mrs. Wilhelmina O.,
mes, Mr.. and Mrs. Samuel Harris .
Boston, and Rudolph Walker Of Go
lumbia, S. c. ~
! Emanuel Mansfield left Boston, Fri
day for Atlanta, Ca, ia N. Y. In At
The guardian. [volume] (Boston, Mass.) 1901-1960, 1940-09-14

Junior Sherman. Among Mr.. CuthlS
20 or more guests were: Mr. Sega
Thomas, Miss Gladys Barboza; MISS
Leeda Barboza, Mrs. Anna B. Thomas
Mr.. Frank Lord, Mr.. and Mrs DaAe
Walcott, Mr.. and Mrs. William Cutler
of West Newton, Miss Rita Hayward
Mr.. Lionel Hayward, Mr.. and MIS- MIS-
Jackson of Dana st., Cambridge, MI
and Mrs. William 7. Smith, miss
Josephine Wallace, Miss Trixie Rich ,5
ardson of Bower st., Roxbury' MI
and Mrs. John Seldom, Mr.. and Mls'
George Wallace, Miss Marie MargsF
son.
The Northwest enterprise. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1931-1952, 1940-03-15
So. Park Poultry
Go. Good Neighbor

The plea of Rev. Fountain w.
Pennick, pastor of Mt. Zion Bap-
fist Church, for contributions from
interested friends to aid in enter
tanning the Good Will Tour, headed
by DR.. L. K. Williams, president
of the National Baptist Convention
which comes to Seattle April 10
to Is, meets with friendly re-
spouse.
The South Park Poultry Co.,
1928 Pike Place, Immediately
placed at Rev. Pennick's disposal,
one case of eggs and three large
turkeys. Such a ready response is
worthy of the finest consideration
of all who really appreciate friend
ly cooperation. A purchase from
the South Park Poultry Co. is as
surance of the best the market af-
fords. Even though you make no
purchase, Mr.. Rudy would cherish
your saying you appreciated his
contribution.
The Northwest enterprise. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1931-1952, 1940-03-15
Octogenarian
Honored AT Tea

Such was the motive for a six
o'clock tea Friday, March s, hon.
oring Mrs. Julia Maxwell. A mod
ern suggestion of the affair was
that there was no mention of age.
This woman, with a mind alert
as ever and interested in all the
affairs of the day, was thoroughly
surprised. We think we can truth
fully name her the only Seattle
race woman who came, west in
the Covered Wagon Trail"
She settled in the Utah Valley
in '63, moved to Nevada, lived
through the Stage Coach Days"
thence to California in 'S5. About
20 years ago she came to live with
her daughter, Mary e. Harris, de-
ceased pioneer church and Y work
er.
Sponsors for the affair were the
Mesdames Ruth Miller, L. Ander-
son, Erma Wheat, Mary Jackson,
r. A. Clark and Amora e. Russell.
The Northwest enterprise. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1931-1952, 1940-03-15
New Organization
Bows To Seattle
Prospect s0SS


Love thy neighbor as myself.
Do unto others as you would have
them do unto you. Love one an
other as have loved you.
These are Christ's commands to
all mankind. We have failed to
keep them, hence our miserable
plight of depressions, wars, and
destruction. Let us go back and
take Christ at his word-our only
salvation.
Watch this space for the activi-
ties of the Good Neighbor society,
Seattle's newest organization for
more love to God and all mankind.
Our goal, a membership that will
cover all people of the earth.
Watch the Northwest Enterprise
for more information concerning
the Good Neighbors.
The Northwest enterprise. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1931-1952, 1940-03-15
Pullman Porter
Stricken


H. c. Girton, until recently in
the employ of the Pullman Com
pany in Spokane, Wash, was re-
moved from the Great Northern
train here Monday, March II, in
helpless condition.
He was taken to the King Coun-
ty hospital where it was found
that he had a cerebral hemorrhage
and suffering from a paralytic
stroke. His sister, Georgia Ed
wards arrived in Seattle Wednes-
day morning. Girton's condition
is too serious to permit his re-
moval.
Mrs. Edwards is domiciled at the
YWCA and will remain until her
brothers condition permits his re-
moval.
The Northwest enterprise. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1931-1952, 1940-03-15
PCY YMCA Boxing
Gard PIeases Fans

Two hundred or more fight fans
of the community witnessed the
Progressive Colored Youth and
East Madison YMCA Amateur
boxing card at the local Y Satur-
day night, March 9.
One four-round and two five
round bouts made up the card
promoted by Frisco" McGale, Y
boxing instructor.
Three sterling bouts full of ex-
element kept the Y in a minia-
ture uproar.
Bobby Catlett won a technical
Ko over George Williams, who left
the ring at the end of the third
round thinking the fight over.
In the second event, a five-round
affair, Glen Turner and Benny
MacFarlain drew.
The main event pitted Johnny
Morris of Tacoma against Freddy
Williams, East Madison Y, up and
coming fighter, in a five-round
welterweight tussle. Williams eked
out a decision over Morris.
Eddie Powell, rising young
fighter, was referee for the bouts.
The Northwest enterprise. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1931-1952, 1940-03-15
Phila. Leaders Ask
Fight ON Poll Tax

PHILADELPHIA (Maude White
for CNA) - Local leaders of both
races have spoken out boldly
against the poll tax system in
statements here. They were un-
animously in support of the recent
speech made by John L. Lewis at
the Citizenship Institute of the
American Youth Congress in
Washington calling for the aboli-
ton of the poll tax system in eight
Southern states.
when John L. Lewis cracked
down on the iniquitous poll tax
system in the eight Southern
states, he went to the very heart
of political corruption in those
states" said E. Washington
Rhodes, publisher of the Philadel-
phiaTribune and Republican State
legislator. ''The poll tax is the
brain child of those who seek to
control government by denying
the poor and unfortunate the right
to exercise the right of franchise,
the only thing which can protect
Americans from the oppression of
the greedy rich"
Herbert T. Miller, executive sec
rotary of the Negro YMCA, called
upon the leaders of the North as
well as of civic, fraternal and poll
teal organizations to send letters
of appreciation to Lewis and to
request the United States Con-
gress to authorize the Civil Lib
critics Bureau of the Department
of Justice to take action to up
hold the 18th Amendment which
guarantees the right to vote.
Other leaders who expressed
vigorous support for the move
ment to repeal the poll include:
Miss Mamie E. Davis, general Sc
cretary of the Negro YWCA; Her
bert Miller, white, executive Sc
cretary of the YMCA, Carl Bers-
ing, white, President of the Indus