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The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1941-03-04
ROME NEWS

ROME NEWS
When the Emperor Tberius
decided TO rule Rome from the
Isle of Capri, 100 miles distant,
he made use of photographic sig
mailing with great effectiveness.
The suns says were reflected by
mirror from a prominent head
land of Capri to Monte Greco on
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1941-03-04
JOB INVENTOR

Glenn Corbett. st. Louis. in
vented a job by making flower
vases out of old photograph rec
ords. The records were heated
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1941-03-04

the mainland II miles away.
Thus he kept in close contact
with state affairs.
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1941-03-04

A substitute for the Sunday
funny" probably is too much IN
expect but perhaps the young
generation can be educated 10
something better and the afro
cious section which publishers
wrap outside the news sections
will die natural death.
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1941-03-04
WHY DIscRIMINirE
AGAINST PULP MILLS

"A MOTHER. j"
Minneapolis spokesman., 1941-12-26
Seek To Open
Air Corps To
More Negroes

New York-A public announce
ment that Negro Americans will
be enlisted in greater numbers in
the Army Air Corps and trained
at several schools and bases used
for the training of all cadets, was
asked for by the NAACP last
week in letter to Lieutenant Cen
eral Il. II. Arnold, who was recent
ly advanced in the Air Corps COM
mand.
1t was pointed out that Filipinos,
who are not technically U. S.
citizens, whereas Negroes are, are
accepted and given training in the
armed forces without discrimina-
ton. The NAACP said that the
knowledge Of this, compared with
the discrimination against them, is
not improving the morale Of either
the Negro soldier or the Negro
citizen.
The NAACP said that the quota
system now in vogue and the
limitation to the separate training
center at Tuskegee, are not ade-
quate.
Minneapolis spokesman., 1941-12-26
Riddles Hold
Annual Yule
Party at p. w.

Phyllis Wheatley House held its
annual House Christmas party for
the children on Tuesday, December
20, from seven to nine p. m. A
simplified version of the operetta
"Hansel and Gretel" was presented
by the boys and girls Of the House.
Presents were placed under the
Christmas tree and were given the
children.
The Glee Club went carolling on
Christmas eve night visiting many
residents and hospitals. Parties will
be held during the holiday season
by most of the House clubs-the
Lions Club, the K and N Mothers
Club, Night Owls Club, Progress
sive Club, Vultures' Club and Co
piers Club.
Minneapolis spokesman., 1941-12-26

Both the TIMES and the STAR
JOURNAL also quoted Schoon-
maker as stating, Find the nigger
in the wOodpile," behind threatened
janitor strike activities.
The phrase is highly objection
able to Negroes and its use once
general has waned with the years
because it caused resentment by
colored people and often caused
racial friction and sometimes
deaths from arguments aroused by
its use.
Much wonder was expressed by
citizens who kept this newspapers
phones ringing that a public Off
cial would make such a public
statement.
Minneapolis spokesman., 1941-12-26
Kinckle Jones
Not Retired,
SAYS Granger

NEW YORK, Dec. 24-Eugene
Kinckle Jones, formerly executive
secretary of the National Urban
League, has not retired from serv-
ice with that organization, accord
ing to a statement issued by Les
ter B. Granger, executive secre-
tary, this week.
Mr.. Jones is general secretary.
He was given a years leave Of
absence to eonvalesce from a re-
cent illness. If he RECEIVERS before
or at that time, he will assume
the duties he formerly performed
and Mr.. Granger viii serve as his
executive assistant.
Mr.. Granger is now performing
the duties of executive secretary.
Minneapolis spokesman., 1941-12-26
Negroes Not
To Blame for
Pearl HarbOr

New York-Thanks to the
Navy Departments refusal to
permit Negroes to enlist except
as messmen, they are completely
free from any blame in the Pearl
Harbor disaster and debacle,
Walter White, executive secre-
tary of the NAACP, told the
metropolitan daily press last
week.
Addressed to the editors of
five local dailies the letter also
quoted the Navy Departments
instructions to recruiting Of
ficers, Form Z (URB-20357-6-4-
37-50M), which says: mo prom
Use or assurance can ever be
given an applicant (Negro) that
he will be assigned to any par
ticular detail or duty, ship or
station.
"At this time Of our national
peril" the letter continued,
zone wonders what will be in
Joe Louis mind as he climbs
through the ropes at Madison
Square Garden on the night of
January 9, to fight for the Naval
Relief Fund, knowing that
neither he nor any other of his
13 million American Negro fel-
low-citizens can serve in the
Navy except as menials."
Carried by all the papers, the
letter put the proposition before
the public that it is time we got
rid of prejudices, "since we may
need the unqualified support of
every single one Of our citizens,
regardless of race, creed, color
or national origin, to keep all of
us from being destroyed"
Minneapolis spokesman., 1941-12-26
Large Jap POpu-
latiOn In Islands

WASHINGTON, Dec. 24-There
were 126,947 Japanese in the con-
tinental United States on April /,
1910, of whom 47,3O5 were foreign
born, and therefore alien and in
eligible for citizenship, Director
]. c. Capt Of the Bureau of the
Census, Department of Commerce,
announced this week on the basis
Of the 1910 Population Census re-
turns.
In the territories and possessions
of the United States, excluding the
Philippine Islands, there were an
additional 15S,5O1 Japanese, of
whom 1852 were alien foreign
born The Philippine Islands con-
tanned 29,057 citizens of Japan ac-
cording to the Census of the Phil
ippines taken as of January l,
1889.
Hawaii has Largest Number
The Pacific Coast States Of
Washington, Oregon and California
had 1888 japanese, or 88.5 per
cent Of the total in the country.
Furthermore, these States con-
tanned 40,S69 alien Japanese or 86.4
percent of the total. California
alone had 93,717 or 1913 percent
Of the total Japanese in the United
States and 1850 alien Japanese
or TO percent of the total. The
Mountain States contained an ad-
ditional 1874 Japanese, of whom
3,137 were alien foreign-born, and
the Middle Atlantic States had g.
06O, of whom 2,O17 were alien for
eign-born.
In the territories and possessions
Japanese were most numerous in
Hawaii where they numbered 157,-
905, or S7.S percent of the total
population. Of the total number of
Japanese in Hawaii 1888 were
foreign-born. The remaining terri
tories and possessions, excluding
the Philippines, had 500 Japanese
of whom 159 were alien foreign
born. The total number Of persons
of the Japanese race in the Philip
pines is not known, but all persons
Of the yellow race" of whom the
majority were Chinese, numbered
1881.
Minneapolis spokesman., 1941-12-26
Killer Goes To Death
With Dream of Angels

RALEIGH, N. c., Dec. "a
(ANP)-Luther Morrow, 26, con-
victed slayer Of his wife, went to
his death in the gas chamber here
on Friday, consoled by a dream of
angels. According to Prison Chap
lain L. A. Watts, Morrow stated
that he wasn't afraid to die ''be-
cause I dreamed the angels car
ried me out Of the gas chambers" I"
To the last, the convicted man
denied that the shooting Of his
wife was premeditated. "If ! COM
mitted the crime" he said, "I don't
know anything about it, because
I had been drinking whiskey."
Minneapolis spokesman., 1941-12-26
Emancipation Day
Program at FL. @.
Brown House

An Emancipation Day program
under the auspices of the Mime
sofa Negro Defense Committee will
be held on Thursday, January 1,
New Years Day, at 4 p. m. at the
Halle @. Brown House.
s. Vincent Owens, executive sec
retary of the st. Paul Urban
League, will be the principal speak
er. Musical numbers will be rem
dered by Twin City talent.
The meeting is open to the public
and everyone is invited to attend.
Minneapolis spokesman., 1941-12-26
Cheaters Warned!

If you are reading this paper and
you or some member Of your fami-
ly didn't buy it, you are a cheater!
At least that is what a st. Paul
housewife subscriber says. She be-
labored several Of her neighbors in
q letter to the paper this week,
which she asked us not to print in
full.
She said, 81 get sick and tired
Of my neighbors who won't buy the
paper but who rush over to my
house on Fridays to read my copy
complaining about the size of the
paper" For the size Of our Negro
population I tell them time and
time again that our paper is giving
US a better paper than others offer
their communities in much larger
cities with large Negro popula-
tons"
"What burns me up" the lady
continues, 'is that those who read
my paper and criticize most Sc
verely cheat both the paper and
myself by reading my paper which
my husband and myself pay our
hard-earned money for. Such peo-
pie are cheaters."
Minneapolis spokesman., 1941-12-26
Army Halts
Volunteers After
Setting Quota

\ WASHINGTON, Dec. 24-Ac-
cording to the Pittsburgh Currier,
almost as soon as the War Depart
ment had decided to set up quotas
throughout the country for Negro
volunteers, as announced in the
press last week, it changed its
policy to promulgate a new ruling
banning all voluntary enlistments
as soon pc the present patriotic i'm
pulse to enlist subsidies.
The new ruling was announced
by Secretary of War, Henry L.
Stimson.
When the new system goes into
effect, requirements and additions
to the army's various arms and
services will be made through
selective service.
May Apply to Navy
Even recruits for the Air Corps
are expected to be taken from
among the selectees.
It is probable that selective serv-
i've will also be made to apply to
the Navy and Marine Corps, as was
the case with the Navy in the last
war.
The Jim Crow policy in the Navy
will be jolted in such a case, due
to the amendment of Representa-
tive Hamilton Fish in the Selecrive
Service Act, making illegal dis
elimination on account of race or
color.
Minneapolis spokesman., 1941-12-26
ssss N III III sss u
Father Gilligan
On Air Sunday

Father Francis J. Gilligan, st.
Paul's popular nationally-known
authority on labor and race rela-
tons, will be the guest speaker on
Brotherhood Hour" a program of
interracial p patriotic fellowship,
heard each Sunday over WTCN at
A p. m.
Father Gilligan has to his credit
a number of highly regarded pub
lished documents on race relations
and is universally considered as
one Of Americas outstanding work
ers in this field.
Minneapolis spokesman., 1941-12-26
Old Folks to
Be Entertained
at Annual Party

The, Annual Dinner for the old
folks of the community will be held
on Saturday, December 81, at the
Phyllis Wheatley House. Members
of the Phyllis Wheatley Auxiliary
will prepare and serve the dinner
and bring the guests to and from
the dinner.
Minneapolis spokesman., 1941-12-26
Louis Lautier to
War Department

Washington-Louis Lautier, vet
eran government employe and con-
tributor to several newspapers, has
been transferred to the war depart
ment to the personnel division, at a
reported raise in pay, it was
learned last week. Mr.. Lautier had
formerly worked with the depart
ment Of justice and his transfer
under the civil service ruling was
permissible.
Minneapolis spokesman., 1941-12-26
Mill City Elks
To Give Gifts
To Children

Free Christmas bags for children
at the annual Christmas tree and
party at the Elks' Rest, 148 High
land Ave. No., Minneapolis, Christ
mas Day, from 2 to 4:30 p. m.
Ames Lodge invites the public and
the admission is free.
Minneapolis spokesman., 1941-12-26
NAACP of
St. Paul Meets
Sunday, Dec. 28

The st. Paul Branch of the N. A.
A. C. P. will meet on Sunday, De-
cember %, at the Halle Q. Brown
House at 4 p. m.
The newly elected officers will be
installed.
Frank Boyd is chairman Of the
installation program.
Minneapolis spokesman., 1941-12-26
Chicago Host to 1912
Business League Meet

TUSKEGEE, Dec. 24-(ANP)-
Chicago will be the 1912 host to
the National Negro Business
League. The invitation extended by
the Chicago Negro Chamber of
Commerce was accepted by the
steering committee Of the league
which met here last week. The
dates selected are August 26, 81
and %.
Minneapolis spokesman., 1941-12-26
Halle @. Brown
Glee Club Sing
Christmas Carols

The Glee Club Of the Halle Q.
Brown House were presented in
Carol Concert on Tuesday evening
at s:15 p. m. at the Halle @. Brown
House. Juanita Schuck and Gloria
Williams are soloists for the group.
Following the custom Of years
the Glee Club went caroling on
Christmas eve and on Christmas
Eve day sang carols in the lobby Of
the First National Bank. The group
is under the direction Of John Whit
aker and Leah Mae Young is the
accompanist.
Minneapolis spokesman., 1941-12-26
ID. C.. Wife Wants
Divorce From
Deserving Hubby

WASHINGTON, D. c., Dec. "a
Charging desertion, Mrs. Eula B.
McDuffie filed suit in the District
Court last Monday for an absolute
divorce from Jessie N. McDufRie,
342 E street Southwest.
Minneapolis spokesman., 1941-12-26
Sterling Club
Board Elects

At the December meeting Of the
board of directors Of the Sterling
Club, st. Paul, W. B. (Dad) Walker
was elected chairman, James Lee,
vice-chairman, and Lawrence H.
Mccoy, secretary.
Minneapolis spokesman., 1941-12-26

but men like John B. Hawley Of
Northern Pump, who holds defense
contracts and gives aid to the
enemy by fiOuting the democratic
ideals we are sworn to defendp
We take it all backl Our wife,
who is cOpyreading tonight, as we
near the deadline says, this is the
time Of the year when we should
forget the meanness of man and
wish everybody GOdspeed and Hap
py Journey. So we again say
Merry Christmas to all. May the
good Lord bless you each and eV-
eryOne.-Cecil E Newman.
Minneapolis spokesman., 1941-12-26

chief killer Of youth. The recruits
rejected because Of tuberculosis
must be taken care of. The tu-
berculosiS associations face .
tremendous increase In their
work. This chance to make great
gains against the disease calls
for the biggest Christmas Seal
Sale Americans have ever sup
ported.
Minneapolis spokesman., 1941-12-26
Geo. L. HOage, Jr.,
In Accident

George l. Hoage, Jr., 500 Charles
street, was involved in an accident
early Tuesday, December 16, when
his car hit a safety isle at Univer-
sity and Pascal at 6:44 a. m, then
hit a pedestrian, Reinhard Radunz,
81, 5S7 N. Smelling avenue. The
car then jumped over the curb,
knocked down a post and landed in
the streetcar yards there. Radunz
was taken to Ancker hospital suf-
fering with concussion of the brain.
Mr.. Ben Alexander of Evanston,
Illinois, will arrive in the city on
Friday, December 26, to visit his
fiancee, Miss Jewel Mann, S629 Co
lumbus avenue.
Minneapolis spokesman., 1941-12-26

Make your reservations for Clef
Club New Years Eve Party by call
ing Atlantic 1858. Only limited
spaee-Order your table nOw!-
AdVt.
Minneapolis spokesman., 1941-12-26
SchOOnmaker, Mill City School
Superintendent, Uses Objectionable
Term in Statement to Press

The MINNEAPOLIS TINES in a subhead over a news
story December 22 sad Find Niger in Woodpe Behind
Threat Is Plea of Schoonmaker" The head referred to
statement made by Minneapolis Superintendent of Schools
NJ B. Schoonmaker in dispute with the school antors
union.
Minneapolis spokesman., 1941-12-26


ever had to hnd
persons with
unknown, un-
treated tuber-
cUloSiS who
keep the White
Plague on the
march In this
AA.-A- A.
Minneapolis spokesman., 1941-12-26
Pioneer Ohio
Editor Dies

CLEVELAND, Dec. 11-(ANP)
One Of the last remaining pio-
neers in the newspaper field, and a
lifelong fighter for Negro civil
rights, Harry C. Smith, died of a
cerebral hemorrhage last Wednes-
day morning at his office here,
from which he had continued to
publish alone the Gazette, which
he founded in 1893.
The veteran editor-publisher, re-
ported to have been "indispOsed"
over the week end, had failed to
attend scheduled meetings Of local
draft board No. 13, Of which he
was a member. Member officials,
puzzled over his absence, decided
to look him up. On Wednesday
morning Chief Clerk Frank W.
Bainbridge, Jr., and DR.. ]. L.
Stephens, board physician who re-
Gently gave Mr.. Smith a "check-
up" went to the Gazette office to
see him. According to the two
men, the aged editor was able to
open the office door to admit them
but within a few seconds after
their entrance fell to the floor
dead. No living relatives have been
located as yet.
A sincere and unfaltering fighter
for square deals for Negroes in
American life, he was an indi-
viduahst. However, he had few
friends among the rank and file Of
Negro citizenry and even those
who knew him, knew very little Of
his private life.
Ohio Mob Violence Act
The most famous achievement
credited to Mr.. Smith was his au-
thorship Of the Ohio Mob Violence
act which was passed in 1896 while
he was a member Of the Ohio legis-
lature. This act interpreted a
''mob" as two or more people. He
is also credited with authoring the
Ohio Civil Rights law providing for
the fining Of proprietors Of places
of public accommodation who dis
criminate against Negroes, by re-
fusing to serve them because of
color.
Minneapolis spokesman., 1941-12-26
Our Big chones!

The chest X.ray Of drafteeS
Ii the greatest opportunity this
Minneapolis spokesman., 1941-12-26

Do Your Christmas Shopping With
Advertisers In This Newspaper
Minneapolis spokesman., 1941-12-26

Roller Skating Party, Monday,
December q, 21O1 Fourth Ave. So,
at s p. m. Admission S5e, given by
Jolly Workers o. e. S.--AdVt.
Minneapolis spokesman., 1941-12-26
SPORT LIGHT
By Jimmy Lee

Dear Readers:
This week let US put down our
pen and ink and offer you our
sincere wish that all of you will
have the merriest Of Christmases-
the happiest holiday Season you
have ever experienced.
Jimmy Lee.
Minneapolis spokesman., 1941-12-26

Many Who Appreciate
Your Community Extend
Seasons Greetings in
This Issue
Evening star., 1941-04-11
THE EVENING STAR WASHINGTON D. c. FRIDAY Il, 1eH

little space just under the STAIR
way. Mark watched him in silence
as he glanced furtively about, max
ing sure that they were alone.
"One can't be too sure about things
today, sir" he said in a hoarse
whisper. Sometimes I think am
being followed"
What it is, Parker? Is there
something I can do to help you?"
Mark could see that the man was
badly frightened. without a mo-
ment's hesitation he began to talk,
his words tumbling out so fast Mark
had to listen carefully not to miss
a point OF his amazing story.
"I was the first one to reach DR..
Starr last night, Mr.. Cotton. My
room is about 20 feet down the same
corridor that connects the Offices
and the laboratory, l was up and
dressed waiting for the doctor to
ring when 1 heard the shot. ran to
the Office and opened the door-just
a crack" He paused an instant, his
eyes rolling fearfully from side tc
side.
Yes, yeS-go on" Mark exclaimed
Evening star., 1941-04-11

burn against her side. Her hand
shook as she folded the newspaper
and started walking slowly back to
the house. If the police thought the
gun as important as that, and they
found that she had hidden it, what
would happen to her? AS the day
wore on, her fears increased.
Crystal Singleton arrived early to
be with her during the day. Charles
White was one of the first witnesses
called and Mark Cotton came over
while he was being grilled in the
library. So the muffled hours be-
gan their slow march across the
blank surface of that never-to-be-
forgotten day. Never once did San
dra lay down her bag. Always,
everywhere she went 1t was in her
lap or clutched under her arm.
After luncheon as Crystal, Mark
and Sandra were talking in the hv-
ing room, Charles came in perspir-
ing and very angry.
"Of all the fools!" he burst out,
throwing himself into the nearest
chair. Just tell policeman the
truth and you can know it's one
thing he'll never believe.
Evening star., 1941-04-11

The mans nervousness was begin
ming to worry him.
Il saw man bending over DR..
Starr"
Mark drew a deep breath Of re-
lief. So definitely did this corrobo-
rate Sandra'S sGory. you'll have
to tell this to the jury this after
noon when you are called. 1t must
have been the man Mrs. Starr spoke
of seeing at the window"
Sees Door Close.
ooh, but I couldn't do that, sir"
There was no escaping the fear in
the mans voice now. You see I ran
back to my room last night and
stayed there until heard Mrs. Starr
go into the Office. I'm only serv-
ant, Mr.. Cotton. I'm afraid to get
mixed up in anything like this"
But Parker, you must tell the
jury about this man. It's very i'm
portant. It's evidence you can't sup
press. I'll see that no harm comes
| to you. You don't need to be afraid
The police are here to give you every
! protection, and Mrs. Starr certainly
Evening star., 1941-04-11

coffee. I want some and I know
you do"
Sure, that's swell, ma am. Ill go
right off"
And while you are there" Sandra
called back to him as she turned
toward the garden, "ask them to tell
my maid I want to see her right
away"
The man nodded and quickly dis
appeared Checking a wild impulse
to run, Sandra suddenly stopped
dead in her tracks, amazed at the
sight that met her eyes in the rapidly
Frightening morning light. Three
policemen were digging at different
places on the lawn and in the gar
den. Another man was slowly pac-
ing the veranda outside Joes office.
A fourth man was working over a
drain near the garage. BeWildered,
more panicky than she had been at
any time since Joe's death, she
turned slowly back to the house as
Kate came out to meet her, the
morning paper in her hands.
But, MaQdm, SIe prOIeSIeQ
anxiously. 1T is so early. Is there
anything I can do for you? Are you
ill?"
A Shock for Sandra.
mo" Sandra said sharply. "I
came to see what all these men were
doing out here
They are looking for DR.. STAIRS
gun The police have been given
orders to search everything, to find
it."
AS Kate spoke she handed her the
paper. There in fiaring headlines
were the words that confirmed
Kate's statement: Famous Doctor
Found Dead. DR.. STAIRS Gun Miss
ing; Mystery Deepens as Man With
Scar Is Sought"
Non-committal, terrifying words.
The bag under her arm seemed to
Evening star., 1941-04-11

What goes no?" Mark asked
nonchalantly, but he watched
Charles intently as he lighted a
cigarette.
"They say I haven't got an alibi
for my whereabouts last night, at
the time Joe was shot!"
"If it isn't a personal question.
what did you do, my lad?" Crystal
asked sweetly. Charles glared at
her moment and then said in a
steely voice:
Sure, I'll tell you, Crystal, be-
cause you're the girl who will have
to tell them when I arrived at the
club"
That's easy. 1t was lis. I
looked at the clock as you came In
because I told you it was getting late
and I was going home"
That's o. K" Charles nodded,
cooling off a little as he continued
1.-The rub is that after I left Sandra
here at the house, I stopped at the
tavern on the main road for a couple
of drinks. Spend As minutes get
ting back to the clubhouse
well, all you have to do is prove
Evening star., 1941-04-11

could get out, trapped in this way.
Kate, her maid-she would help her
If only she could get into the gar
den
'You-you are Mrs. Starr?" The
mans voice vibrated with sudden
interest.
She nodded Il can't stay in the
house 1t stiles me"
The Officer Understands.
Il know, ma am. There amt no
reason I can see why you can't go
walking on the grounds only !
wouldn't leave the place"
"Oh, I wouldn't think of doing
that" Sandra said hastily, edging
her way past the man out onto the
drive. Il wonder if you would mind
just stepping over to the kitchen
and telling any one there to make