davidaulloa/AmericanStories huggingface dataset:
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-12-24
WAKE ISLAND
 MARINES SILENT
Continued from Page O

 the odds are that those Marines who cre left will be offering "con- tlnued resistance" though Christmas Eve and Christmas Day,
 The Japanese otfer evidence that the marines at Wake aren't quite ready to lay down their arms, A Tokyo radio broadcast heard by the United Press listening post Nt San Francisco last night said the Jap- aneSe navy admitted the loss of two destroyerS In landing operations ct Wake,
 May StlN Ne There
 The Japanese claimed that they had completely occupied" the is- land, but it's possible that the Jap. aneSe haven't taken into account the traditions of the United States marines,
 TWO days after the United States was drawn into the war President Roosevelt told that nation that 1t must be prepared for the loss of Wake, as well as Midway and Guam, He might have explained that important though Wake was, only a handful of marines was on the island when Japan attacked the United States,
 But day after day, night after night, the marines at Wake have continued their heroic resistance, The destroyers the Japanese adnlit- ted losing aren't the first casualties they suffered at Wake.
 On Dec, II, the navy announced the sinking of one light cruiser and one destroyer of the enemy, Inter- mittently have come announce mentS in coINmuniQues of several planes being shot down.
 Lost Two DestrOyOrs
 Tokyo. Dec. 2A-(onieial Radio Recorded by United Press ct San FrAneiseo) Japan admitted today the loss of two destroyers in itS at. taeks on Wake island, which, ini- perial headquarters claimed, was completely occupied" Tuesday morning,
 (The handful of American ma rlnes heroieally defending Wake is- land thus apparently have sunk three Japanese deStroyers and one cruiser. The sinking of 0 Japanese cruiser and destroyer was an- nouneed In Washington on Dec, 10. The Japanese eomynunique said the other two destroyerS were sunk on Monday and Tuesday0
 "The Japanese naval landing party on the night of Dec, .22 sue- ceeded In landing on the island In deiiance of stormy weather and completely occupied 1t at i0;So q. m. the following day." the eommuni- que said. "The Japanese navy lost two destroyers In this operation"
 Navy CommuniQue
 Washington, Dec, 2A.-(UP>-The navy announced today that radio communication with Wake Island has been cut and that the capture of the island by the Japanese is probable"
 The text of navy eommunique No, ", based on reports up to 9 Q. n., EST, today, follows:
 "Atlantic theater--thero are no new developments to report,
 Eastern Paeife-The 8, s, Larry Doheny was shelled by an enemy submarine but reached port safely, Press reports of the sinking of the 8, s, Montehello are confirmed.
 central paeifc-Radio coEnmuni- cation with Wake has been severed and the capture of the island Is probable, Two enemy deStroyers were lost in the final landing opera tons.
 Palmyra Island was shelled by an enemy submarine, Damage was neRliRihle, There were no casualties,
The Detroit tribune. (Detroit, Mich.) 1935-1966, 1941-10-18
The Struggle For Freedom

A TITANTIC STRUGGLE is taking place in the world.
IN between who believe in freedom and dictators
who seek to enslaye free peoples
AS racial group. the fourteen millions of colored
Americans know what is means to be enslaved. Our
chains Of physical bondage broken only about
enyye years ago but still fettered by economic
bonds from which are striving to free ourselves.
Prior the freeing of people by the Emancipation
Proclamation hundreds of slaves escaped from the South
and gained freedom in the Northern States and in Can
ada Many of these fugitive slaves assisted by white
NorheerS and free Negroes who operated through what
called The Underground Railroad Detroit
the important links in the underground railroad system
Just recently, read review of a book by An
L. Curtis telling of the played by children in help
ing slaves to escape from the South We quote from the
book 5 follows.
"Eleven-y ear-od Allen Jay hid fugitive fed him,
and took him the station of the Railroad with
saying word TO his parents Lucinda Wilson really
waited ride the load OF hay beside the runaway la
borer, disguised in her fathers work suit Little Henry
Wilbur truly the friend and advisor of the one-tme
.lave Frank Quaintance David Butterworth hiding
der the broonls TO help conceal slave. and James Mat
lack carrying word that his father had produce to send
Northward. typical of the white children who Helped
the Underground Railroad
The fight for freedom is still going ont especially
among colored Americans The Underground Railroad
longer operation but there other ways which
we can help each other break chains and win
nomic freedom.
Every time We help member Of the to estab
lish himself in successful business are thereby helping
him escape from bondage freedom and he in turn is
enabled make Jobs for other members of the in the
struggle for economic security
In our efforts 10 gain economic independence
and freedom. must rely mainly upon ourselves. We
cannot expect people Of other racial groups to give
era for they have their problems TO solve
The Detroit tribune. (Detroit, Mich.) 1935-1966, 1941-10-18
"A Message To
America

III WAS VERY much Impressed by
recent article ! read In one OF
the weekly papers OF our race. II
was In connection with letter
written by a popular chemical con-
Germ. in which the picture was us
ed of a cOlored boy In woodpile.
The picture. as the firm called II,
was described as. Niger In the
woodpile., The firm evidently sup
posed that tho picture would not
give offenso TO any except ignorant
Negroes. My answer TO this would
be that no intelligent firm would
use such insulting pictures on their
literature. but would he broad
minded enough to respect all class
es of people.
In the first place. all human be-
ings were made by the same crea-
tor. All men were created equal.
Whenever pictures Of our race are
used as comics by business firms,
those firms are making mockery
OF Gods creatures. and God will
wreck vengeance on them later.
The so-called white man was
created by the same God who
created the so-called black man.
But according to the Bible. there
was only one original race the
Human Race No man Is response
bic for his color or his features.
To the millions of dark Amcri-
cans. | would like to say we worry
too much about what is being said
about us. so much so that we often
fail To make good or our opportuni-
ties to prove to the world that we
have a share in Gods creation. We
must take our pride off our sleeves
despite the knocks and blows we
receive. and we must strive 10 over
come these evils with good.
We would hrst learn to pray. and
our first request of God should be.
Lead us. O G.. in the path OF un-
derstanding We are wandering
in the Egypt OF ignorance and mis-
understanding. Many of our places
va WI sui az ~ Aht
veil OF Formally Society is taking
the day in popularity. Many minis
ters are so deeply involved in poll
teal and knocking the faith Of 9TH
er denominations, that they fail to
preach the truth and interpret the
Holy Scriptures We must make up
and seek the truth. then we can
say TO those who use burlesQue
pictures of our race TO advertise
their business annd amusc their
customers. Father forgive them.
for they know not what they do. -
Remember, Christ was also a vie
tim OF the ridicule OF this type Of
PEOPLE. II he had been a blue-eyed
Jesus with blond hair, perhaps such
would never have happened to him.
Seek the truth and the truth will
make you free. We are all mem
hers OF one race, and God our Max
or
The Detroit tribune. (Detroit, Mich.) 1935-1966, 1941-10-18
DEfEATISTS
WE CAN
TO CONQUER-BELiEyE


TOO MANY far too many OF
US are the victims Of doubt and
fear. Defeatists. we are branding
every effort on the part OF the race
10 advance impossible: making con-
slant use OF the phrase. we can't.
III the race is ever to accomplish
anything It must attempt much.
The determination to achieve brings
success and smoolhs and softens
the path TO victory. Those who lack
the will TO do, the will TO dare,
hardly II ever accomplish anything
worthwhile because the precious
things OF life are only obtained by
the strong minded the determ-
ined those who know nothing
OF word cant"
MANY A MAN has lost good
position because when asked by his
prospective employer. II he could
do this or that particular job, he
answered. swell. l don't know or
"Maybc | can instead OF saying
brlskly and with determination.
II can"
Numberless are the failures that
have been brought about simply be.
cause there was lack OF the Will 20
try.
We. the Negro arc too quick TO
say what can't be done without even
turning hand toward the doing OF
the thing Psychologists tell us
that we can do what We want 10
do. II we will concentrate on what
we would achieve burn the
image bright and clear into the in
ner recesses OF our souls. keep the
mental picture ever before our eyes
tune our whole attitude toward
the attainment of our desire and
think il -. dream II E. talk
il and work like blazes to do
the thing. The experience of count
less thousands OF carth's mortals
verify the truth OF this statement.
And all those who have achieved
will tell you that once they have
decided upon the worth OF any prof.
cct or cause and set upon its at
tainment they feel an unexplain-
able urge pushing them on to the
realization of their dreams. and an
indchnahle voice within that Will
not lct them rest upon their oars.
or remain content with half sue
cess. hut keeps calling them
calling AZ them TO 60 on Il.
on on TO success.
-THEY CONQUER who believe
fhcv eon" II xxe tho NprrO NJ I'LL
The Detroit tribune. (Detroit, Mich.) 1935-1966, 1941-10-18
Use The Public Libraries

THIS Is "KNOW-YOJR-LIBRARY WEEK. The public
libraries Of Detroit conducting special programs
# education for the information Of citizens who wish to
gain fuller knowledge OF the services our Libraries af-
ford
wise man once said knowledge is power This
indeed true vet how many Of fail to take advantage
of this opportunity increase store Of knowledge by
making regular of the splendid public Libraries of our
city.
In many Of the cities Of the South where large num-
ber Of coored Detroer formerly resided there are no
nubc library facilities for Negroes In some instances
Negro is not permitted to enter library ianitor
Coored citizens desiring to secure library books IN
hose cities have been forced to appeal to friendly
white citizens draw the books for them
Here i'm Detroit there are no such racial restrictions
in libraries We AT liberty to make full use OF the
public library system which of the finest in the ma
on We appeal TO all people to take advantage OF
this Opportunity.
The Detroit tribune. (Detroit, Mich.) 1935-1966, 1941-10-18
Conserving Waste Paper

TUE TO THE limitation of pulp paper shipments from
Europe during the present the supply OF paper IN
this and other democraces is growing scarce In some
countries paper being ratoned out to newspaper pub
fishers and many instances has been necessary 70 g
duce the number of of leading publca ons
Because of this paper shortage the prices OF paper
materials are increasing causing little to pub
fishers and printers.
There is also great demand for paper to be used in
various phases of national defense work such AS packing
explosive shells padding steel plates for shipment and
similar
AS a result Of these conditions. Government officials
are again calling Boy Scouts of the nation to help re-
lieve the paper shortage by volunteering IN national
waste paper campaign 1t is suggested that the Scouts
cover the same territories assigned them in the recent
aluminium campaign which was successfully conducted
ong-term program suggested and the Scouts are ask
ed to make regular periodic collections OF waste paper
from friends and neghbors The paper savagcd Is to be
cleared through local waste paper companies or social
service agencies
The Detroit tribune. (Detroit, Mich.) 1935-1966, 1941-10-18
AN Appreciation
|Of Patriotism
Iy RUTH TAYLOR

IT is INTER TESTING and rather
amusing. 10 watch the number
OF groups which have just discov-
cred the Negro. IL is like close
election. when extra votes are
sought and many promises made.
TO be quickly forgotten once the
election is over and the ballot
counted
Fortunately for the good Of the
country. the Negro is thoroughly
cognizant OF the attempt being made
10 influence him and To coordinate
his race 10 act as a brake upon ma
tional policies and programs. 1t
has been an inspiration To me 10
watch how the Negro Press has
spurned the propaganda that
sought TO stir up race conscious
ness and resentment: how il has
again and again played down
stories circulated to open old
wounds and arouse fresh hatred:
how consistently il has set high
ideal Of citizenship and personal
patriotism before its readers.
The task before the editors Of
the Negro Press has been difficult
and important onc-bui they have
fulfilled II with the highest meas
ure OF success They have not way
cred in their loyalty 10 the high
principles which make US the init
cd States.
Freedom and democracy are not
just words TO the Negro. He will
not turn aside for will-o' -the-wisps
OF false promises. He has suffered
TOO much to be misled now. lie
knows the pro-Hitleritcs and their
sppeasement allies are not true
friends There Is no room in the
totaliiarian racial superiority set
up Tor the Negro except as a bearer
OF burdens. and in the first flush OF
their stab-in-thc-ba successes.
The dictators spoke freely OF the
eternal scryitudc u which they
would condemn tho entire race.
But there Is another more impor-
tant reason for The impcriousncss
OF the Negro to suhyorsive ideas.
and enc in which you as Negroes
have iustifabie occasion for pride
Among you there are no Benedict
Arnolds. no Qmslings. no traitors.
no sabotcurs. You are not troubled
by the dogging suspicion Of your
own people. You need not fear the
patriotism Of your neighbor. The
American Negro has an unsullicd
record Fl patriotism. And one sure
thing IN this uncertain world Of
ours Is that no matter what comes.
this record will be kept unsnllied'
The Detroit tribune. (Detroit, Mich.) 1935-1966, 1941-10-18
VIII Diggs Get The Labor
Union support.

THE LABOR UNION vote should.
go to Senator Digs with full
force by both unions for he hii
been unreservedly loyal and n
sourceful in backing all labor leglr
lation. Some time ago. in a meet
ing OF the CIO labor committee
the Fort Shelby Hotel, Il was ar
nounced to be the policy Of nn
body 10 back the ASPIRATION o.
Negro candidate for the common
council. Now they have the m0A
forward advocate OF labors inls'
est In Digs. II is their chance %
prove the sincerity Of their dsen'
ration OF policy to back a neg"
candidate. Will they do It!
1t was limited hy some Of the Wv
officials high up IN The poi iii'.
councils that the only canalua'
that this organization would NY
port, were Mrs. Gomon ana w.
Edwards for the common eoua n..
We hope this official IS wrong ~ y,
great chance OF the ClO 70 ~"
three or four members oil lne eO'.
mon council should be 70 ls'u.
formal slate OF three or iour ''s
didates containing the names
Charles DiRgs. This would y"
great incentive to the Negro 70 I.
out the largest Negro vote ~ -
history OF the municipal s''S ss,
With the Negro vote polling -,
Ave thousand votes under sun
plan. II would 80 for toward s' '~s.
the slate a good chance lot IN \.
cess. This is the time wnen ,s,,.I
non-partisan league the ~, v,", y,
political committee for the Oio o.l n
a chance to make good on : "a 4.
cal program that they na''
clared for.
The Detroit tribune. (Detroit, Mich.) 1935-1966, 1941-10-18
Joe's New Fight Arena

Joe LOUIS heavyweight boxing champion Of the world,
y has entered a fight ARENA spiritual aren't, in
which he will cooperate with religious leaders in the fight
against prejudice and injustice Joe calls the great
fight of his life and in letter recently sent out by him
10 influential Americans he appeals to them for their
moral and financial assistance in his battle to help his
people.
In Joes recent contest with Nova may be his last fight
in the ring. but shortly before that engagement the
Champion became affiliated with the Race Relations de-
parment Of the Federal Council Of Churches and in this
new capacity he plans TO throw telling rights and lefts
against the forces Of intolerance and prejudice that bar
the progress of his II is great battle worthy Of
great champion, and we wish him luck.
The Detroit tribune. (Detroit, Mich.) 1935-1966, 1941-10-18

DETROIT, MiChigan-The Michi-
gan State Employment Service has
untitled orders from employers for
a number OF workers. Following is
"a list of actual job openings avail
able with reputable employers. Re-
quircments OF those jobs are pub
lished here IN the hope that quail
fed applicants may be found and
referred To the employer.
Selection OF workers for rcfcrral
TO employers will he made strictly
on the basis OF ability. Salaries on
all jobs will be SGT al interviews.
The Michigan State Employment
Service is a free. state operated
agency. No fees are charged. 1t Is
YOURS TO he used by YOT.
qualified. report TO Fred Black
at ll2 f.. Jefferson avenue, as soon
as possible.
MECHANICAL ENGINEER. A
graduate engineer between % and
26 to follow through on welding
and operation procedure on air.
plane fuselage production.
Plant LAYOUT MAN. Experience
cd in placing machinery for ef-
ficient and economical production
OF aircraft motors.
ACCOUNTANT. Man between 81
and 40 with Industrial Accounting
experience. Must have good edu-
cational background and ability TO
meet the public.
AUTOMATIC SCREW MACHINE
OPERATOR. Forty thoroughly ex-
perienced men 20 operate Cone.
Acme. Gridley. Cleveland. Creelee
and Davenport automatic screw
machines. Must have at least two
years experience. Set up not re-
quired.
MACHINE REPAIRMAN. To tear
down. repair. and rebuild all types
Of production and tool room
macrines. Must have own tools and
make own repair parts.
JOB SETTER. To set up tools on
new production machines. Job re-
ouires Al experience as machines
are all specially built for aircraft
motor production
TOOT. MILL AND LATHE OPER-
ATORS Fifteen men 10 set up and
operate horizontal and vertical tool
mill with divider head Must also
be able 10 operate tool lathe cut
ting tapcrs. angles. and threads.
BILLIARD BORING NIL L
OPERATORS To set M and oper-
ate Bullard vertical boring mill on
pobbin- work Must read blueprints
and micrometers.
PRECISION GRINDERS Expert
enced on internal. external or sur
face grinding on tools Must he able
10 set up. read blueprints and have
own lools.
TOOL LATHE HANDS Three Al
Tool Lathe Operators who can set
np own jobs on 1lRs ana hxiureS.
Also small tool work.
MACHINE REPAIRMEN Five
men with floor or machine expert
cnce 10 repair grinders. milling
machines. and automatic machines.
Those who can machine their own
parts preferred.
The Detroit tribune. (Detroit, Mich.) 1935-1966, 1941-10-18
EDITORIAL PAGE NEWSPAPERS sGssas1sA' -
WE, THE NEGRO
BY WILLIAM L. SHERRILL
ASSOCIATE EDITOR

only believe we can do the Job
whatever II happens 20 be -. we
can do II providing we put all we
have into the doing OF II .. Our
future ~ race II In our hands.
yuch that we fall 10 get economic
ally and politically Is because OF
our own unbellef and Indifference.
Ii great business venture Is pro-
posed we are quick 10 say II can't
he done. Before We start, we give
M.
We have little representation and
voice in city. county. state, and ma
tional government because we
don't believe we can elect CUR own.
We don't believe we have brains
enough 10 plan and maneuver so
as 10 use our force and other forces
10 aid us in the attainment OF our
goals. We fail TO remember that
others apparently weak and out
numbered have faced gigantic and
seemingly impossible tasks with
little or no equipment 81. and won.
CONSCIOUS or DIR POSSIBLY
TIES as a people. we the Negro
must make new allegiance with
inhnity for the successful attain
mcnt OF our goals. We must decide
TO take God at his word, and step
out with our fate in our own hands.
We must cease to depend upon the
tutelage il the other fellow =. and
build for ourselves such monu-
mcnis 10 Negro activities =. in
every field Of human endeavor that
The world about us will stand
aghast. We must lay aside our
swaddling clothes burst the
bands OF timidity that keep us
shrinking and hiding from the shad-
ows OF passing events and resolve
10 form for ourselves the course
which we will henccforth take, TO
gain for ourselves everything we
as a group. feel that we are entitled
10.
We must refuse 10 listen 10 the
cry oi wcaklings among ns or
the selfish within our ranks who
would deter w. from our detectives.
We realize that there Is no easy
road between ms and fhnt which We
desire To attain: We are fully cog
infant Of the fact that much work
and much money will be necessary
before we reach our goal; yet ye
must 60 forward II We are 10 be-
come part OF all about US. II We
are determined. we shall not fail
-. whatever We attempt. for there
Il no such word as "lmpossibIe"
:. no snch word as "can't" In the
language Of people that have
sworn TO attain particular goal.
The Detroit tribune. (Detroit, Mich.) 1935-1966, 1941-10-18
EDITORS MAIL
God Bless America

Dear Editor: farm q
God bless the American '0 uS.rs
rovernment. the country p q,
liberty can be sought even .S,,
rights and privileges are nV nat d
we should have. We know ' ~ 4.
time. If we continue to wa, AMID
right. that the things we are ,.s zen "a.
will be gained by the Combs
We are thankful for the rs,
Constitution. the backbone y 70
erty. the instrument 10 W.. ,boui
ex s,s, 10 use in time to Ori q. '' srs
equality TO all people, :" :, ps'i.
thankful that in this ,,. iln' san n ihIt
we are able TO show Uncle s ssr iss
we are willing to do our ~
the nations peace. ~h,r ~
God Bless America asev usf
have acme form Of demoe' .s~,s,elr,,
= =" increase ,' so that other COW, ret
and peoples will use ours 49,
example.
(slgned)
BERNARD Hayes
"a Polk stree.
LynchburE' Va
= -
The Detroit tribune. (Detroit, Mich.) 1935-1966, 1941-10-18

Must he able to scrspe ways and
bearings, have own tools and read
blueprints.
HONING MACHINE OPERA
TORS Two men TO operate honlng
machine on small parts to very
close tolerance.
SURFACE GRINDER Al expert
enced surface grinder on form
tools. dovetails. etc. Must have own
tools and work TO close tolerance
COREMAKERS Two bench Core
makers experienced on all size
cores. Good hourly rate plus bonus.
(Released by Michigan Unemploy-
ment Compensation Commission.)
The Detroit tribune. (Detroit, Mich.) 1935-1966, 1941-10-18
-THEY CONQrER who believe
they can" Ii we. the Negro. VIII
If Its A Job You Want, Here's
A Chance To Test Democracy

CENTERLESS GRINDER OPER-
ATORS Two men between 80 and
80 To operate Cincinnati centerlcss
grinder on production work 10 close
tolerance Must read blueprints and
miCrometers.
PRECISION INSPECTORS To in
spccl small and medium sizod
parts 10 blueprints using micro
meters and yerniers. Must have all
small-sized micrometers an d
gauges.
TOOLMAKERS Eight all-around
tool makers up TO 80 years OF age
10 act as leaders in aircraft Pro-
duction.
HAND SCREW MACHINE OpER.
The Detroit tribune. (Detroit, Mich.) 1935-1966, 1941-10-18

AToRS Six men to operate No. 3
Warner e. Swazey hand screw
machines on production. Must read
micrometer and simple sketches.
No set-up or tools required but
must have at least one years ex-
perience.
LAYOUT INSPECTOR Layout in
spector Of forgings and castings.
Will check markings made by lay
out men for machine operations.
CUTTER GRINDER To sharpen
all types OF cutting tools In tool
room. Must have at least one years
grinding experience.
MACHINE BUILDERS to work
on construction OF new machinery.
The Detroit tribune. (Detroit, Mich.) 1935-1966, 1941-10-18

4 II electioneering
when the public
interest Is at such
low ebb. The Ne
gro population al
ways succumbs TO
the general lack OF
public interest and
in most instances
falls a little below
tho general public
The Detroit tribune. (Detroit, Mich.) 1935-1966, 1941-10-18
The Labor And Political Front
BY Attorney Alfred Casey
Associate Editor

THIS PRIMARY election expert
l enced one OF the most severe
voting slumps in a decade OF city
elections. Our race candidates for
public office carry a heavy burden