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The Phoenix index., 1940-02-24
EDITORIAL
Through An
Open Window
BY DR.. w. C.. HACKETT

after CLOSING MY OFFICE
one night recently I came down
2Sairs and started to my car when
I was apprehended by a very poor
white lad who asked me to let him
carry my bag. Thinking he was
another youngSter in the streets
begging his bread, I offered him a
few coins, and told him that I
didn't have far to go, could car
ry it myself. To my chagrin he
said, I'm a boy scout and it's my
duty to help somebody every day"
I gave him my bag and he carried
it to the car, opened the door and
placed it on the inside When he
had finished I insisted that he take
the coins. He said mo, if I ac-
cert pay will not be helping any
one" 1 thanked him and he scam
pered away with smile on his
face.
I could not dismiss the thought
the child left with me. and said
to mysdf, What a great work
the boy scout organization is do
ing in the world to make such
profound impression on such a
young child, how nice it would
have been for all of us to have be-
longed to the boy scouts in our
Youth. Few Of lis could have re-
sisted the temptation to accept
the money even at our age" But
after all didn't that lad have the
key to all happiness? It's my duty
to help somebody every day. Ones
happiness in this life depends on
his Witness to serve others.
I heard an acquaintance teSti-
fy in the presence of a group of
associates the other day, Il am so
glad that I'm going to have a
chance to do something for some
body else: to work with other peo-
rle. I'm tired of living to myself.
Tonight, l understood one of my
neighbors betters. I lind she is
not the type of person I thought
she was One day she made GER
stain statement to me. took it for
what it was worth at first, but
when was alone during my work
at hcne I recalled the statement.
The more I thought about it, the
more angry I became. When !
came to myself I was all wrought
over nothing. We understand peo-
pie when we serve them day in
and day out. Should we ask for
material pay for everythil1: we do,
for others? 1 know a talented FAM
lily that lives under dire circum-
stances. I sometimes think the way
they have to live is due to the
way they look at life. I don't care
what one might do to help them,
I have never seen them help peo-
ple without demanding over pay
for their services. Jesus will live
through our eternity bec\lse he
chose to serve humanity of the
mos humble type. He did not wor-
~ about the Pilots and the Pha-
rohs. It's the little service we rem
der humanity day by day that
will make us live forever in the
hearts of our fellowmen.
The Phoenix index., 1940-02-24
Rv WILLIAM PICKENS

According to the news Of today,
President Roosevelt asks us news
uapermen to apologize to Judge
Hugo Black.
That is an unusually bad choice
of word, for one so aStute as MI.
Roosevelt. If he had said praise"
or congratulate, it would be
sensible statement, but this coun-
try needs no apology for fighting
against having a Ku Kluxer to
come on to it's court of last resort.
Judge Black himself owes the
only apology that is due. He should
apologize to the country-frst fol
having ever been a Ku KluXer;
second, for being so false as to
permit denial of that fact in Or
der to sneak into the peoples
court; third, for his very unbe-
coming and unchivalrous conduct
in running and dodging disgrace
fully, before he finally yielded
and admitted (what was already
provem that he had been a men,
ber of the uncivilizable organiza-
ton.
He is the party to offer apologies.
We are those to congratulate him
On his present conduct/in spite of
his very shady past. Either he was
once a Ku Kluxer at heart or he
was double-crossing the ignorant
Klansrnen. In either case no
The Phoenix index., 1940-02-24

The LESSONS (sores) of tubercu-
1osis are usually deep seated, In
the lungs or other organs, and it
is impossible to reach these It's
sues by local application of disin-
fectants. The fact that the germs
Of tuberculosis will grow without
having an abundant blood supply,
makes injection through the veins
impractical to reach and destroy
them.
BODY MAGINOT LINE
Of course in the test tube, the
disinfectant comes into direct con-
tact with the germs, but in the
body it must penetrate the barrier
of cells, phagocytes and lime de-
posits which have been built
around the germ. In order to keep
it from escaping its prison nature
has constructed a Maginot line.
which occasionally allows the
germs to escape from and cause
destruction in the lung tissues.
Next the disinfectant must pene-
trate the waXy capsule which con-
stitutes the outer jacket of the
tuberculosis germ, in order to de-
The Phoenix index., 1940-02-24

and hope. But in the end Ethiopia
was overpowered by superior forces
scientifically equipped.
RASH BELIEF
1t was rash in the beginning to
imagine that there would be any
other outcome. But we were en-
thusiastic. Our press played up
the Ethiopian vaor and played
down the might of italian arms.
We became strictly propagandist
in our outlook. But this could not
save the Ethiopians who were
fighting against too dreadful odds.
Even today after several months
have elapsed we grasp at every
thing that even remotely suggests
that Ethiopia is not entirely pros
trate.
Neither our enthusiasm nor our
prayers can save situation that
calls for force of a arms. Prayers
and enthusiasm have their place
nlace but this place is not in such
situation as faced Ethiopia. Ethio-
pia needed a strong army Of we'll
tarined men and not prayers alone.
The world sympathized with Ethio-
pia but she needed material help
and not sympathy merely.
When Germany attacked Poland
the sympathy of the world was with
the Poles but Germany had the
heavy artillery and within 18 days
even the superhuman bravery and
enthusiasm of the Poles could not
withstand the onslaughter of the
German legions. Efficient armies
limit enthusiasm considerably.
Newspaper accounts cannot make
emendS for what weak nations do
not have. Today the world is en-
thused over the Firms. So far as
the rross accounts are concerned
the Films are "wiping the Russians
from the face Of the earth." Every
The Phoenix index., 1940-02-24
BETWEEN THE LINES

morning the Firms have "cut to
pieces another Russian division"
WORLD NOW WEEPS
1t is going to take more than
enthusiasm to save Finland. 1t is
going to take more than newspaper
accounts to stem the tide Of
Russian advance. No one discounts
the bravery of the Firms, neither
did anyone discount the bravery
of the Ethiopians. but the fact re-
mains, the small nations are DOOM
ed before the greed and power of
the stronger nations. The world
that sat supinely by and let Italy
crush Ethiopia is now weeping and
gnashing its teeth over what is
happening in Finland. The world
that stroked its cheek in silence
before the brutalities of italy ir
Ethiopia is now lifting it's hands in
oily horror over the plight of the
Films.
A queer world this Our country
that was strictly neutral has
come outright for the Firms and
even the government is con-
templating loan. 1t would be
mighty fine thing for some of our
deeply concerned Americans to
know that we have Negro Fin
land" here in these United States.
We have "black Jews" here. We
have a "black CzechoSlovakia", a
Negro China! What goes on in
these foreign countries is not a bit
worse than what goes on here!
If what is happening in Europe
could rivet upon the minds of the
world what has gone on here un-
noticed, the tribulation of Europe
would serve a noble purpose.
The Phoenix index., 1940-02-24

crop up at hearings the some FOWLkES
times alluded "pastime." Every item OF dlscrlrIlha
tion disfranchsement and disadvantage crops out as
a causatory factor in the lynch psychology 1hal Is
why the high crimes have been perpetrated mostly
in regions of economic deficiency and minority as
advantage That is why it will take the Wnole-
hearted support and consideration of every cltlzeh
and official of the country to eradicate ynchng and
the lynch psychology. That is why Mr. Roosevelt
has been called to to the aid of the propon-
ents of the anti-lynch measure. Regardless TO 'he
argument put forward by those who oppose the ynch
measure as unconstitutional and unnecessary because
the public is changing in attitude, it's all bunk
The Phoenix index., 1940-02-24
No Apologies Due Black
Asserts William Pickens

apology is due him. We cannot
apologize for calling an outlaw an
outlaw; and We cannot apologize
to one who pretends to be an out
law in order to enjoy their law.
less support.
No! Mr.. Roosevelt, we owe no
apologies to Black, or to you, for
our attitude in the matter when
you, against warning, appointed
him to the Supreme Court. If he
has changed, perhaps the outcry
made against him helped to change
him. If he has not changed, then
he was a hypocrite when he was
On the Klan records. We do not
apologize to sinner when he re-
pents or reverses his course. If he
changes, we praise and congratu-
late him. Even if he were once a
hypocrite and has now, with
$4,000 a year security, decided to
stop all hypocrisy, We still CON-
GRATULATE him, at least on his
good fortune.
Long before Black joined the
Court, the Court had decided that
torture of a witness invalidaie the
decision Of an American court
against that witness. Now we are
happy to see that the court sticks
to its own precedents, and we con-
gratulate Hugo Black on having
the honor of voting WITH that
majority and reading the decision.
The Phoenix index., 1940-02-24
BY DEAN GORDON b. HANCOCK
For AMP
Enthusiasm
vs.. Bullets

ENTHUSIASM MOST certainly
has its place in the SCENE of things
as they pertain to mans struggles
and attachments. Enthusiasm has
time and again swept av'av to adj
vantage that comes with over
Whelming numbers. It was said OF
Napoleon that he could not fight
his best battles until outnumbered
two to one; and then he generated
a contagious enthusiasm that STIR
red the hearts of his soldiers to
supe1human sacrifices and deeds of
valour. But at Waterloo enthusi-
asm could not stand before the
reinforcements that WELLINGTON
brought up in the decisive hour. In
other words, enthusiasm has its
place but its possibilities are
strictly limited by certain un-
toward circumstances.
Tt was even so in the conquest OF
Ethiopia by the Italians. The
Ethiopians were swept by a storm
of enthusiasm and Negroes in this
country were hopeful until the last
that the courage of the Ethiopians
could stem the tide of italian ad-
vance. But it was manifest from
the beginning that enthusiasm
could not match the scientific
preparation and efficiency of the
Itolisns and so today Ethiopia lies
PROSTATE il the dust of conquest.
Africans in this country kent us
astir with stories of the valor of
the Ethiopians. The fact that this
little country had never been con-
quared stirred more enthusiasm
The Phoenix index., 1940-02-24
THE DOG DOCTOR

Up and down the streets all day
In his Hopping togs,
His face enlts genial ray
The doctor of the dogs
He ops up to our threshold with little kit in his hand
He scrapes and bows politely but gives to understand
That if you've little doggie-that amt got tag
That the dog catcher will reap him in his drag.
The puppies seem to know i'm
They walk his legs like logs
And you like to show i'm
Around among the dogs.
He tells us about rabies, how big dogs go mad
And the trees and fences and oh the collar fad
Is taking of township and from his stuffed kit bog
He fishes up glttering neck piece for the dog.
So we take day off
From works grinding cog O.,
Once year-and play off. | ~
With the doctor and the dogs. -
The Phoenix index., 1940-02-24

Again the AtlanLa 6oaru OF Huu-
cation has planned. according to
recent news stories. to allow regu-
lar high school credits for Bible
study. Since nothing was said OF
including the Bible in the public
schools, it may be thought that by
confining it to the high schools, the
plan may be approved by opposers
Superintendent Willis A. Sutton
and DR.. H. Reid Hunter said that
the Bible offers Invaluable train
ing for young people, and would
reduce moral delinquency.
The Phoenix index., 1940-02-24
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EEi(!l3dzAY3II1A RE7E9('!l23f:liz f:liSA|Y3I1A
by IAOMAs yEEEERsON FLANAGAN N&Gx
SPRING

When the sunshine stealing along the weaherboard
And through the warping shingles, Miss Spring the
ust around the corner the jack oak sheds his fur
And he bargains with Miss Dogwood take walk with her.
One lone thush-too lazy to fly south with the crowd.
Sounds hosanna clear up to the cloud
And little onqul has heard it and down the sod and dew
He asks Miss Buttercup-"Can take walk with you?"
Oh it's long time fore April and the lanes of dreamy May
But our faith got revival at the ground hog day:
And forward marching to where the rivers sing
That this gospel weather gonna walk the spring!
The Phoenix index., 1940-02-24
WANTS NO MISUNDERSTANDING

But these school heads were quick to add that
the schools were not seeking to ndoctrnate for that
is the function of the church" Mr.. Ed. S. COOK
board chairman also remarked that he wanted the
matter be gone into thoroughly, so that tnere can
be no misunderstanding of what I'VE seeking TO
accomplish"
Only recently Luther A. Weigle, dean of the
Yale Divinity School, Chicago said that religion
should be a necessary part of the program OF PUBIC
schools and to exclude it from the schools would be
to surrender these schools to the sectarianism OF
atheism and irreligon." He said that sectaranlsrp
must be kept out of public school curricula.
Rev. DR.. A. Clayton Powell, Jr, New York MIN
ister declared week in address before an Al
laita audience which included ministers OF various
sacts that among the islns that must be don: away
with are "Baptist-sm and Methodism." Th> world
and wise leaders have awakened The Atlanta situ-
:on of putting the Bible in the schoCls, the Iale
deans comments of sect1r !anism, and young Negro
minister's denouncing sectarianism are bold evidence
that the LIGHT has come.
The Phoenix index., 1940-02-24

Roosevelt to speak out" against
the atrocities heaped upon the
minorities of nations several thou.
sands of miles from our fair
strand, there seems to be hesi
fancy in speaking about the black
est of American crimes perpe-
trated mostly on individuals OF
the farthest down American group
There is more than the idea OF
1ynching, itself, in this fight fo)
the lynch bill. 1t is fight agains'
the ideas that motivate and tol'
crate lynchings and prejudice
This is clearly shown in the de-
bate, the augmentation and the
,jiccISeion of ''tOuchV' issues tina
The Phoenix index., 1940-02-24
Just Thinking
BY DIR. A. F. HARRIS

BY DIR. A. F. HARRIS
The test of character is not the
contour CT the head.
Though bumps have heir place
and their meaning; nor is it the
CLINT of the eye, the set of the jaw
or the promptness with which the
final test of character is the issue
of the life.
The words of the mouth, the
meditaticns of the heart, and the
deeds the hands find to do.
The Phoenix index., 1940-02-24

peri1nents have
been made only
on tuberculosis
germs in the test
tube and on ami
mails such as
guinea pigs.
The conquest
of tuberculosis by
chemical disin-
,fection is now to
the field of
science what the
quest Of a fornu-
Ia to change a
base metal to
gold, was to the
old alchemists of
the Middle Ages
The Phoenix index., 1940-02-24
THE HOUSING AGENCY

THE HOUSING AGENCY
Few programs of the present administration,
think will affect the future of America any more
than that of the housing authority. The nation is
benefitng even at the beginning of the program, in
decreased delinquency in where slum evils
once flourshed SO greatly in increased property
social, human and community Values in comfort and
savings for the low-income group; in more centers
for play and recreation; in better health, sanitation
and more pleasant surroundings all of which make
for better men and women in every way Negroes
get decent jobs in the clearance construction and
operation of these projects, it is well its way to
to eliminate sums in half dozen areas. Two of the
finest projects in the country already in existence
and the benefits are being clearly demonstrated.
Nearly every other major city has one or two prof.
ects, and the smaller cities and towns come in for
their share. Experts say that the growing South may
well become the model for the entire country inso
far as city planning goes. Here's for prof.
ectS and social upiift
The Phoenix index., 1940-02-24
Shupe-W Wharton
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land to the uke-GreenWay Legion
Post, so Commissioners Shupe and
Wharton thought the colored post
Was entitled to the same treat
ment.
DR.. Shue, for mayor, and Com
missioner Wharton. who is seek
ing reelection. have as their run
ming mate w. j. r. (BilD Sims
Phoenix automobile dealer.
The Phoenix index., 1940-02-24
Seeing and Saying BY William A. Foslke,

The lynch idea persists and won't 60 away for the
sake Of itself will have to be pushed into remote
ness by law and education. The posse and some Of
fcers official lynchers. Mr. F. D. r. COULD,
regardless of the political implications (snce he has
had two terms in office and has proved mis- sincer
ty), SAY SOMETHING FOR THE PASSAGE OF
ANTI-LYNCHING BILL.
AS long as there is tolerance of ideas in the
United States that they say are ''un-American" when
the European countries used yard-stick,
there will be attained a true democracy here
Concentration camps and ghettoes are common IN
America in Europe when the reality is consider
ed The existence class and caste is almost as pro-
nollnced here as "oVer there"
The Phoenix index., 1940-02-24
Bible Issue Again

SEVERAL YEARS AGO, movement was started
to have the Bible taught in the public schools of At
lanta But strange to say, more ministers were
against the proposal than school officials and the pub
lie There was much discussion upon the subject
which left the Board of Education in dilemma, and
the matter was abandoned.
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Proposal May
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BRYANT is now defendant in a suit
brought by a member of the
church seeking to place the pub
fishing house, over which Bryant
still exercises control, into receiver
ship.
The Phoenix index., 1940-02-24
Lei The President Speak

IN THEIR GREAT council meeting in Atlanta
last week, leaders of the African Methodist Epls-
copa denomination went on record as urging Pres
ident Roosevelt to come OUT and speak OUT tor
the federal ant-lynching measure, which is being
threatened with another Senate filibuster. the
brethren observed that while it is the custom OF MIR
The Phoenix index., 1940-02-24
AGAINST ONE Faith

In more simple language the majority + the
country ministers not in favor of the people
being of ONE FAITH, though they preach that they
co. The last approaching doom of denominaticnal-
ism has them trembling in their boots They see that
their graft and deD.ucoary of the human soul are
o~ning TO an end. Pe.:gously, the situation today
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By nj. A. THOMAS, NJ. d.

By NJ. A. THOMAS, NJ. ID.
The newspapers have recently
carried an account of tuberculo-
sis being treated successfully with
sulfanilamide. This is the new
drug made up from a dye base.
However, what is not reported is
The Phoenix index., 1940-02-24

PHOENIX INDEX with political party OF
rulings rgula-
the completely mpaaly and free from hatred
should be In office Tues
plainly written only one side
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ali safety convenience unless the
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published.
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morning the Firms have "cut to
pieces another Russian division"
Evening star., 1940-10-06
Conn. Ave. and Ashmead Pl

New Arlington residential section west
of Glebe rd. and south of Lee highway.
& ample size rooms. > full baths, large
screened side porch with deck above;
lot. Owner. leaving city. selling at a
sacrifice DI 114O. ewes CE 1928
Evening star., 1940-10-06

COLORED-THIS WEEKS BEST BUY;
rms. bath. ami: garage; less than $4,000.
MR.. DOUGLASS. AT 1905. DE. 1914
cOUCRED-3o31 IIth ST-6 RMS.
priced. Mr.. DOUGLASS, AT. 1908. DE.
Evening star., 1940-10-06

COLORED-64s G ST. NE-6-ROOM
brick house. tile bath, auto. oil heat, full
basement large rooms: $3.50. terms See
81 ne AT $500
Evening star., 1940-10-06
NEW HOMES,
Brick, $5,500-Frame, S. $50.
Z II E,IN NCED

F. H. A. FINANCED.
Large living room with fireplace, . bed
rooms, kitchen dinette bath. full base
ment large attic with finished floor:
hardwood floors, insulated walls and CELL
lpgs. weather-stripped doors and windows:
oil-fred air-conditioned heat attached
garaee: covered patio entrance to house
and garage. Home situated on large lot
with 15-ft. and 100-ft. frontage q cor
ner lot availablel. > blocks from transpor-
tation: convenient TO local schools, city
gas, water, sewerage. To reach: Out
Lee hwy. to Falls Church. turn risht al
traAc lisht. out Broad St. to West. left
on West to Ellison: right on Ellison to
nut 5000. Ext. $40. or Falls Ch. c219.
Evening star., 1940-10-06

COLORED-3OO BLK. G ST. Me- RMS
bath. elec.. h-wh.: fine investment: rents
for $50 per month. DE. 1908 or DE.
Evening star., 1940-10-06
OPEN TODAY ONLY.

Sem-detached EngliSh-type home. nr.
schools and stores: has 4 Ice bedrms. " tile
baths. den breakfast room and pantry:
new oil burner garase: living room is 5x
"5, LOT 30xl61 A real bargain. Call
~" Irwin. Err--eor 1ao1
Evening star., 1940-10-06
NEW BRICK HOMES.

Nea- Hysttsville. corner Univ. drive
and Queens Chapel rd.-5 and rooms.
large lot tile bath, oil heat: convenient
schools and tranSp.: F. H A. Approved;
S5.34O and up: low monthly payments in
cludes taxes and insurance.
PERRY BOSWELL. INC.
Evening star., 1940-10-06

COLORED - ATTRACTIVE COLONIAL
mouse: rms, cleo: h.-v.h.:. yards front
hood: in vicinity Of 10th and SITS n e.
Call Mr.. HAWKINS, DE 1851 or MI.
Evening star., 1940-10-06

COLORED - ATTENTION. PHYSICIAN.
dentist. home or club: IL rms. 2 b. gas.
oil heat. fns condition. 1913 Lincoln
rd. ne. Corner stone. Phone to in
Evening star., 1940-10-06

Large: rooms "a private bedrooms),
tiled bath hardwood floors. Venetian
blinds throughout, modern kitchen. COM
pletely equipped; oil INV. heat double
lot with metal garage; paved street. alley;
home 22 ft. wide. making all large rooms;
property in excellent condition and one
ct the best values on today's market al
the low price of $3.50 To inspect. call
Mr. Parker DI 3346. WAPLE & JAMES,
INC 1924 14th st NV
Evening star., 1940-10-06

CoLORED-QUINCY ST. NE-s RMS.
MR.. DOUGLASS. AT. 1908. DE. 1914.
Evening star., 1940-10-06

COV4 IL. I NFt' NJ ItdIIIIfI W N fJVV.
S5 ,950-NEW.
1903 CONGRESS ST. Sc.
OPEN TODAY.
Brick. 3 extra large bedrms., tile bath,
Washable wall paper large lot; conv. to
TRANSFORMATION, schools. Inspect these
homes, and you will see they are superior in
size construction, planning, equipment
and location TO other homes of similar
price. To reach: Out Nichols ave. Sc. left
on Ala ALBANIA to 18th pl., right on 18th
pl to Congress- st. left to houses.
WM H SAUNDERS. INC,
1919 K St NV. DI. 1918.
Evening star., 1940-10-06
OPEN TODAY-2-6.

TAIL Custer Road. Bethesda.
The owner OF this property has Just re-
duced the price $1,000 provided It Is sold
within 10 days. rooms, bath, brick
Construction, attached garage porch across
entire front of home lot 65x130; within ]
block of transport alton. We consider this
the best buy of the wear.
E. M. FRY, INC,
EXCLUSIVE AGENT.