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Evening star., 1940-05-21
Vigilance Needed

MOST Americans 1eel there is no
immediate danger to this country
from fifth column" activities. Rec
ognition Of the fact that avowed
Communists and Nazis in our midst
are doing their utmost to undermine
our democracy Is coupled with the
firm belief that they form too meager
a minority to do much actual dam
age today or tomorrow. Apparent
absence of immediate danger, how
ever, should not lull us into a false
sense of security. Recent experiences
of peace-loving European nations
which believed as we do that "it
can't happen here" demonstrate the
need for constant vigilance.
Our greatest danger at the mo-
ment Is that ignorance and misap-
prehension concerning vital national
interests among some sincerely
peace minded Americans may make
too many of them innocent but de-
structive tools of the Communist
Mani party line" propaganda. This
propaganda now opposes strength
ening of our national defense or any
type Of aid to the allies, constantly
striving to create the utterly false
impression that such action would
constitute steps toward participa-
ton in an "imperialist" war in which
the United States has no interest.
President Roosevelt and Secretary of
State Hull are working night and day
to keep us out of war, and they have
better information on which to base
their policies than any amateur
promoters of so-called peace" Or
ganizations possibly could have.
They know that the best and perhaps
the only way to spare us the horrors
of war is to make our defenses strong
enough to discourage an aggressor
and to help the allies by all means
short Of war" to halt the forces Of
aggression in Europe before they can
grow powerful enough to reach out
toward the New World.
Every American should realize that
advocacy Of any doctrine or
theory making for disunity in
this critical time, whether by
recognized fifth column front
organizations or by sincere and we'll
mentioned persons misled by their
Evening star., 1940-05-21

Wild things are wilder still, ana far
ahead Of them In running and jumping.
Their running is by Jumps, Of course
with those hind legs furnishing the mo-
tive power. Even the smallest specimens
can outrun any cat. Dogs seem to do
better, through their greater staying
powers. Here we have another instance
OF the psychology Of the cat, that Is,
the way he uses his mind. He is willing
to try for rabbit. but not to continue
after 1t. Something tells him that he
has very little chance to catch it, so
why try? The dog, on the other foot,
keeps right on trying. 1t is because he
has less intelligence, and therefore some
times succeeds? The race is not always
to the swift, as we have been told, but
sometimes to the persistent.
The wild rabbit is one Of the best
adornments Of the suburban garden, but
unfortunately many householders do not
realize this.
Instead of thinking OF the wealth of
interesting observation which the crea-
lures bring them, they concentrate on
the few plants and blossoms which the
rabbits will devour.
1t is undoubtedly true that half
dozen rabbits will eat some ones pre-
cious plants, but this merely points to
the plain fact that one ought to have
more plants than one has.
Every gardener knows that, but often
times fails to carry 1t into effect.
The remedy for rabbit depreciation is
not death and destruction to the ami
mails, but more and better food for them,
SO that the toll they take will not be
missed in the wealth of plants.
This is the simple solution of much
mooted suburban problem.
Rightly viewed, the wild creatures of
the yard, coming in from the nearby
forests, are among the most pleasing
ornaments Of the suburban garden.
Quail in winter, rabbits in spring,
squirrels the year around-these are but
few of the wild things which come to
the suburban yard, but which seldom
II ever, Wander into the city.
How much better off, therefore, is the
suburban householder, who almost any
morning may look out and see some
thing new!
These are chances for nature observa-
ton which should not be passed by.
Nature observation is so universally
liked because it is so eminently natural.
One does not have to be a scientist, nor
poet, nor writer, but solely an in
terested human being.
This, of course, is not common. To be
interested, is to have a depth of mind
not given to all.
Be glad, then. when wild animals
come to your yard Track them down to
their lairs, not to harm them, but to
find out "how they do it," how they
manage to stay alive with so many enc
mics seeking them.
Man, tracked by man, may take heart
from the animals, and gather pointers
from them on how to protect ones self
In a hostile world.
Evening star., 1940-05-21
Says America Needs
Allies rs They Need Us.

10 the Editor OF The Star:
What the President knows and hints
at but scarcely dares say-what every
candidate for President or Congress
knows and dares not say at all, or only
IN whispers-is that the deadly conse-
quenceS of ultimate German victory
would be so detrimental to America that
America must prevent 1t by every means
short of war If practicable-by war If
necessary.
Next to our oceans and our feet the
allied forces of Britain and France have
been and are the greatest barriers
against war coming into America. They
are our first line of defense. Though
battered and sorely pressed they still
are the most important link in delaying
the enemy until we can arm Recent
events and changes in war equipment
have SO narrowed our oceans and weak
ened that line of defense as to make
this doubly true.
Unless by the promptest help OF which
we are capable the British and French
forces can be maintained as effective
fighting units between us and Germany
we may not have time to fully arm
for modern war before Hitler and his
allies make impudent demands for the
exploitation of South America, Canada,
Mexico or even the United States, that
no self-respecting Nation can permit.
The "have nots"-Hitler, Stain, japan
and possibly Mussolini-have ganged up
on the "haves" to take what they want.
II Germany wins the war Hitler and
his allies will never forego the ex-
ploitation Of the rich Americas.
We need the allies and the allies need
VI as never before to combat the most
dangerous, ruthless forces Of aggres-
sion that ever threatened the world.
HENRY =. COTTON.
Nashville, Tenn.
Evening star., 1940-05-21
Return

A warbler sang in the silver wood
Soft-flecked with spring,
He sang and my heart sang too,
Remembering
Your smile as you waved goodbye
From the foot Of the Hill
Now It Is dusk with call of jay
And whippoorwin
ana once again I hear yeur step.
call and you reply
a man come home ut close Of day
Beneath . soft spring slyl
NARY D. CASTLE
Evening star., 1940-05-21
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The Dayton forum. [volume] (Dayton, Ohio) 1913-1949, 1940-05-31
HENRY
ALLEN BOYD
IN NEW YORK

NEW YORK (TYP)-Dr. Henry
Allen Boyd, head of the National
Baptist Publishing Board of Nash
vile, Tenn, and noted religious
leader, spent the past week here at
tending to businss and consulting
with friends, pr, Boyd resided at
the Hotel Theresa during his stay in
the city,
DR.. Boyd's late father, r. H.
Boyd, besides organizing the Ma
tional Baptist Publishing House, was
the founder of the Citizens Trust
Bank of Nashville. Since his faith
er's death. DR.. Henry Allen Boyd
has enlarged the business and in
fiuence of both the publishing house
and the bank, now one of the old
est c0lored banks in the country.
The publishing house at Nashville
occupies half city block and COM
prises six buildings, The publishing
house prints over million copies Oh
varied church literature each month
DR.. Boyd is himself the founder and
president of the Nashville Globe and
Independent, weekly secular
paper.
The Dayton forum. [volume] (Dayton, Ohio) 1913-1949, 1940-05-31
Britain Also
Shuts he Door

News comes from struggling
Britain, telling of her racial
views. A young West Indian
Negro, living in Scotland was
hailed before t h G military
courts for refusing to answer
a draft call. His defense was
that he on several occasions,
attempted to enlist III the ma
val and air corps, only to be
told that because he was Il
Negro he was not not wanted,
SO he refused to be drafted for
steVedore work.
This is not d new charge
against England. 1t is an old
one in America. 1t seems that
the English speaking people
are strong in their preiudices.
While their sister, France. re-
lies strongly upon her black
legions. Thousands OF them
are now locked, with their
white French brothers in the
German trap. ia defense Of
The Dayton forum. [volume] (Dayton, Ohio) 1913-1949, 1940-05-31
CO M M E N T S
To Observe Alumni
Day At Ky. State

A large number Of Alumni and
former atudents Of the Kentucky
State College Alumni will observe
Alumni Day At their Alna Mater in
Frankfort, KY, on June srd. Start
ing at IL am. will be public pro-
gram. Al. 1. Garvin, louisville,
KY, will be the principal speaker.
Mr.. Robert White, class Of 1886 has
arranged an athletic program for the
afternoon. DR.. Atwood, paesidsnt of
the college will give reception for
the alumni graduating class and
parents at z pm. H. G. Russell.
class, '05 has made plans for the re-
union Of his class. Lennon r.
Owens, Denver, Colorado and other
members Of this class have pledged
to be present. Mrs. Marietta r.
Jordan will represent the, Chi1aso
chapter and greet the mefhhers Of
'O9. Eugene r. Goodloe, candidate
for president Of the Kentucky Ne
gro Educational Association, will
play host to the class Of 1914.
The Dayton forum. [volume] (Dayton, Ohio) 1913-1949, 1940-05-31
Not Our Representative

A recent news despatch tells
Of the entry Of the name OF
James Ford, as the Negro
candidate for the Presidency
on the Communist ticket. To
many Negroes this comes as
an announcement of the entry
Of "our cadidate.' Well, this
can hardly be true. Ford is
not the Negro's candidate. He
is the Communists bait, offer
cd to catch unwilling, and un-
thinking Negroes in the mesh
es Of Communism.
Communism has too many
contradictions to warrant Me-
gro support. Its defiance Of
God and religion is enough to
drive God fearing people from
its presence. While its recent
tie up with Germany, who
openly declares herself against
Negroes, offers no encourage
ment whatsoever to the OPP
pressed Negro. With these
events in mind Negroes of the
country can hardly be expect
ed to espouse Mr.. Ford in any
way. For he is not our can
didate. He does not speak our
language of freedom.
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BOTH HOUSES
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first real Negro Worlds Fair in his
cory, or the $4,000 set aside by the
General Education Board for q spe-
cial film on Negro education to be
shown at the Exposition,
Favorable congressional action in
snies complete cooperation hy all
branches Of the United States gov
ernnenI in making the eyent q sue
cess.
One Of the largest exhibits will be
that prepared by the department of
agriculture under direct orders from
Secretary Wallace. Occupying a
space approximately 80 feet bv So,
the exhibit will show the Negro un-
der plantation economy, during
reconstruction, the development of
farm tenancy and the work of the
FSA in stabilizing present conditions
and the participation of the race in
that program. Model farms are be-
ing prepared and Ali boys and girls
vii lgive regular demonstrations of
all work done including canning,
mattress making, cooking, fashion
shows, homemaking, etc. The agri-
culture display, like all other federal
exhibits, will show the history and
achievements Of the Negro in that
field instead Of merely publicising
the work Of the agency.
The Department of Labor is pre-
pairing an exhibit of Negro slave
workers the development Of craft
and industrial workers during the
reconstruction period, migration to
cities and their furthur integration
into American industry during the
world war period, and their present
position in industry. The women's
and the children's bureaus of the
labor department. will exhibit in the
general health exhibit with the
United States Public Health depart
ment and the National Tuberculosis
association.
The NYA is having each state
branch make a model or exhibit Of
some event Of historic Importance to
Negroes in each state. The CCC, Fed.
eral Works agency, USHA, Social
Security board, department of COM
merce. CAA and other departments
will also have large displays. All
will be supervised by Negroes.
The Dayton forum. [volume] (Dayton, Ohio) 1913-1949, 1940-05-31
1000 Planes A Day

In discussing the possibilities
Of quick American preparation
for defense, in case of attack
Henry Ford, the Dearborn
magnate, said, that in his
River Rouge plant alone, he
could, within six months, turn
out 1000 planes day. This is
colossal task. But, its weak
ness lies in the fact that it
would take six months for it's
preparation. Already the Ger
mans have revealed their tre-
mendous preparedness. With
in six months there would be
no chance for the use of air
planes, should Hitler release
one Of his famous blitzkreigs
against the nation. America,
like the rest of the civilized
world, has sat idly by, while
Germany pushed ahead with
the most modern military pre-
paratlons.
1t is said that Hitler has
three secret military weapons,
any one Of which could stop
the worlds best army. One
Of these strange weapons is a
bullet that sounds a note, in its
passage, that effects the ear
membranes in such a way as
To be more devasting than a
direct shot into the body. One
bullet may leave a dozen or
more men unconscious. Such
are the German preparations
for war.
LII view of these powers
would Mr.. Ford have time in
which to build equipment for
turning out 1000 planes a
day? II would be wise to take
no chances and begin, even
now, the task of defense.
The Dayton forum. [volume] (Dayton, Ohio) 1913-1949, 1940-05-31
Mess Attendants

A recent New York an
nouncement calls attention to
openings III the United States
Coast Guard service for Negro
mess attendants. This is the
type Of service to which Ne
groes have been confined in
naval service for years. Now
that the nation needs fighting
men it seems reasonable to ex-
pect somebody to remember
the heroism Of Perry's black
fighting sailors at the battle Of
Lake Erie.
Negroes can stand up in
combat with the defenders Of
the flag in any branch of COM
Blatant service. Then, why
hold them out Of the higher
branches Of military and naval
units2 The American people
have always been short in
their racial views. But, this is
no time for racial discirmina-
tions. The nation needs every
loyal citizen, and nothing
should be done to impress any
citizen that he is not wanted.
For that reason the authorities
should issue a new announce
ment. inviting Negroes to enlist
in the general service.
The Dayton forum. [volume] (Dayton, Ohio) 1913-1949, 1940-05-31
The Negro Jurisdiction
Will Meet

On June Is the Negro Juris-
diction of the United Metho-
dist Church will meet in st.
Louis. At that meeting the ad-
ministrative officers of the di-
ocese will be elected to carry
on the segregated work Of Ne
gro Methodist in the white
church. Among the officers to
be elected will be two addi-
tional bishops, making the Ne
groes Of this church have four
bishops.
When this division of the
church, which meant pushing
the Negro constituents into an
apparent corner, was first pro-
posed many leaders of the Ne
gro branch Of the church OPP
posed it. Now that it has been
voted by their white brethren
a new situation is developing.
The very leaders, who fought
4 separate jurisdiction, are be-
ing pushed for the episcopacy.
This seems a paradox. Still, it
may be sensible, for such lead
ers may have the vision to pilot
the new group into realm of
freedom, not yet dreamed Of
by those Who uttered no pro-
test against the arrangement.
One of the chief contenders
against the separate jurisdic-
tion. whose name is now men,
toned for the bishopric, is DR..
Lorenzo King, of New York.
Certainly no more militant,
and worthy church leader may
The Dayton forum. [volume] (Dayton, Ohio) 1913-1949, 1940-05-31
IF Hitler Wins

The present turn of things IN
the European conflict point to
a German victory, although it
is barely possible that the Al
lies may yet find a way out.
Just how this would come
about is not clear at this time.
But it is a known fact that the
human body can only stand 50
much, and the German sold
iers have been going at 4 rath-
er outrageous clip for the past
twenty days. Fatigue, if moth
ing more may play into the
hands Of the Allies. Still, this
cannot be counted on.
From all visible facts the
Nazis have the backs Of the
Allies to the wall # Hitler's
crowd finally win the trade Of
the world will be at his COM
mand America will be faced
with nnpredictable commercial
problems, 50 far as foreign
trade is concerned But, more
important still will be the cnl-
tural changes throughout the
world Germanic lore will
come into bold relief The
German language will sup
plant French and English in
the colonies Of Asia and Afi.i-
ca. Much Of Europe will be
dominated BY this same IN
fluence.
But what Of the Negro?
Hitler in Mein Kampf declares
against black people. What
will be the status Of these peo-
pie If he wins The native
African has one thing on his
side. the climate. Even Hitler
will have to treat with that to
4 certain extent. Probably the
heat will be the African ! re-
demption, even it Hitler wins.
The Dayton forum. [volume] (Dayton, Ohio) 1913-1949, 1940-05-31

Dunjee, Oklahoma City, Black Dis
patch; DR.. G. B. Powell, New York
Amsterdam News; A. J. smither-
man, Buffalo Star; G. A. Franklin,
Kansas City Call; William O. Walk
er, Cleveland Call-Post and Howard
Murphy, Baltimore Afro-American.
Standing, left to right, are Frank
Marshall Davis, publicity director; ];
A. W. Williams, secretary treasurer;
Claude A. Barnett, chairman pub
licity committee; Horace Cayton, as
sistant to executive director; Sher-
man Briscoe, chicago Defender, and
Atty. Truman X. Gibson, Jr., execu-
The Dayton forum. [volume] (Dayton, Ohio) 1913-1949, 1940-05-31

Plans for a special exhibit at the
American Negro Exposition detail
ing the history Of the Negro press
from John Russworm's freedoms
Journal to the present day were
discussed by representatives Of lead
ing newspapers and the Exposition
last Tuesday in Chicago where the
celebration will be held from July
4 through September 2. In the pho
tograph, taken at Exposition head
quarters in the Appomattox club,
seated, left to right, arc A. N.
Fields, Pittsburgh Courier; Carter
Wesley. Houston Informer; Roscoe
The Dayton forum. [volume] (Dayton, Ohio) 1913-1949, 1940-05-31
DECORATION
CONTINUED from page l

Continued from page -
Major Young was promoted to the
rank Of lieutenant colonel on recon-
mendation Of Gen. John j. Pershing.
men and took part in the memorable
engagement at Carrizal.
Sometime later he was raised to the
rank of colonel.
1t is well known to many that the
last military desire Of Colonel Young
was not realized, and legion have
been the words written about the
denial. Colonel Young wanted to
command division Of colored troops
in the World war as brigadier gen
eral. But amid protests from many
Colonel Young was retired from ac-
tive service on technical charge of
physical disability, booming the pos
sibility of promotion to brigadier
general. Though retired, he was
placed on active military duty.
In effort to show his fitness, Col
onel Young rode a horse from Xenia
to Washington, DC, walking Is
minutes out of every hour. Prof.
C. II. Johnson of Wilberforce uni
yersity made a painting Of Colonel
Young riding to Washington.
After the incident he was sent to
Liberia az military attache. He died
January 20. 1922, at Lagos, Nigeria,
while on confidential mission.
Eighteen months later his body was
brought to the United States and
buried in Arlington cemetery after
funeral services In New York city,
Philadelphia and Washington, DC.
Colonel Young has been spoken of
here solely as soldier but BIT
should have been said Of him as a
musician, poet, dramatist, and writer
for such was he.
Gen. John j. Pershing said OF
him, Colonel Young was a man of
proven integrity who rose TO high
rank in the service of his country. !"
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be found among the Negro
churchmen Of the nation. Me-
thodism will distinguish her.
self in such a choice. But, will
the white brethren 10 b b y
against it? Will Negroes al
low such lobbying? Wait un-
til June 18.
The Dayton forum. [volume] (Dayton, Ohio) 1913-1949, 1940-05-31
F E A TU Z ES
England's s shortcom

France. England's shortcom-
ings in this respect have de-
prived her Of much needed
sympathy in her world crisis.
few darker people wish her
we'll. America would do well
to watch her lanrels in this re-
spect. Prejudice and oppres-
sion can hardly be expected to
draw much good will.
The Dayton forum. [volume] (Dayton, Ohio) 1913-1949, 1940-05-31

proved tables OF organization issued
by the War Department.
No Negro Divisions
"Thc Department has been able
to organize very limited number
Of divisions, come Of which are mere
skeletons of the organization and
strength TO which they would be
raised in the event of an emergency.
Under the prese authorized
strength of the Army, it is not pos
sible to consider the organization of
cofored division.
"Coiored units of the Army have
performed in the past, and continue
to perform. fine service. All troops
perform services of all sorts regard
less of color and there are no regu-
lations that apply especially to color
ed soldiers. Individually and col
lectively, they are subject to the
same regulations as other troops,
have the same proportions of grades
and ratings, and colored units are
given the same forms of field and
combat training as corresponding
white units.
THE War Department does not
contemplate the employment Of col
ored National Guard units in any
manner other than the purpose for
which organized.
"The Army is proud of it's record
as peace-time agency in which its
personnel has performed cheerfully
every task assigned to it, even
though many of these tasks have had
nothing to do with combat, and
am sure the colored soldier and his
friends can appreciate this ideal
Very truly yours Major General.
The Adjutant General, United States
War Department.
/ have written and received re-
plies from the War Department. be-
fore. Some of the assertions of the
Department are optomistic and
SINE, am sure, will be challenged.
Nevertheless, in establishing re-
gular method of contact with our
people, especially in these times, it
may be that many such difficulties
will be ironed out, resulting in bet
ter relations everywhere.
The Negro and the War Depart
inent have been isolated because OF
disinterested representation on both |
sides and too few Negro officers
with spirit enough to question the |
Government. To-day this is no long
er true. Both sides are seeking bet
ter relations. This is much better
than It has bean in the past. !.