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The Phoenix index., 1941-04-19
LAY PLANS FOR
SECOND DRAFT
REGISTRATION

WASHINGTON. D. CLAMP
Preparations for the second draft,
for those who have become Il
wears old since the last registra-
ton. are under way here in the
capital.
President Roosevelt is expected
to set day some time soon for
the registration which will take
place during the summer, it is re-
ported. The last registration in
cluded some 100000 men, while
the new registration is expected to
bring in about 100000 more who
have attained their majority.
While the draft act limits to
100000 the number Of men to be
inducted in the army in any year,
excerf in time of emergency, the
tctal number inducted by June 80
will be around 100000 Volunteers
have made up the difference, it Is
said.
Beginning July l, officials dis
close they intend to draft men at
the rate of $4,000 per month, which
will give a total during 1941-42 OF
100000 industees, which still is be-
low the regulated 100000.
The Phoenix index., 1941-04-19
Statewide Session At
A. &T. This Week

WASHINGTON, d. C.--With the
browsing room of Howard Univer-
sity's million-doll library providing
the setting, the Semi-annual meeting
of the National Board of trustees
of the new farmers of America got
underway Monday, March 81, and
continued through Friday, April 3.
The first days session was given
over reception, organization and is
cussing Of aims and purposes OF the
group. Among the speakers were
President Mordecia Johnson OF
Howard University who made the
welcome address along with w.
N. Elam Of the U. S. Office Of
Education; Jethro Hill, former
National president; Prof. S. r.
Simmons of A and t. College,
National Executive Secretary; Dr..
Paul B. Cornely of Howard and
DR.. R. G. Brown of the U. S.
Public Health service; and t. r.
Thomas, National adviser.
The second and third days SeS-
sions found a further elaboration
of the organization t.ims and pro-
The Phoenix index., 1941-04-19
Wife OF Bennett
Head Welcomes
Methodist Women

GREENSBORO, N. c. Giving
a brief history OF Bennett College
fer the past fifteen years under
the Methodist church. Mrs. David
Jones extended a cordial welcome
to the lnembors Of the Womans
Society of Christlan Service Of the
North Carolina conference On
ThuSrday afternoon.
The speaker referred 10 the
union of MethCdism which had
brought together the large army
of women, white and Negro, now
known as the Womans Society OF
Christian Service, the western n.
C.. Conference Of which held its
first maeting in Greensboro.
The program arranged for their
entertainment consisted of half
hour of music by the Bennett Col
lege choir, under the direction OF
DR.. r.. Nathaniel Dett,
The Phoenix index., 1941-04-19
WATCH YOUR STEP

Education;' George Campbell, NE
groeS, what Are we doing?': Vir-
ginia Cook, George Washington
Carver, An Ideal American; James
Dewitt Jr., "The Negro Youth
faces the future; Virginia Eber-
hardt, II Came, I Saw, I Con-
quered"; Gwendolyn McCarty, the
elder daughter Of Mr.. and Mrs. l..
A. McCarty, was winner of the
first Prize, which was $500 spoke
On "T'he Negro in this Demo-
cracy"; Helen Moore, "The Racial
Structure of the American Negro.
It's success and failure; Margaret
Mosely, Important elements for
success; Irma Reese, who spoke On
"The way to Success, was winner
of the second prize. She is the
daughter of Mrs Reese Of South
14th st. Morrison Warren, "The
Negro's Gift to America" the
youngest son of Mr.. and Mrs. Fred
Warren Of E. Monroe, ST., and
winner of the third prize, which
was $5 90; and Mary Williams,
Booker T. Washington, An Ideal
American. There were two of the
city commissioners present, and
the prizes were presented by the
new commissioner, MIR. Newell
Stewart.
The Phoenix index., 1941-04-19
Jersey Victims OF
Mob Given Damages

NEW YORK CAMP - An un-
specified amount of money run
ming into several hundred dol
lars has been collected to date
in behalf of the seven Negro mi
gratory workers in 1889 were
beaten by an armed mob in Gran
bury, ~ j., and ordered out Of
town, David Pobinson~of Newark,
attorney named by the Workers
Defense League to handle the cas-
eS, announced this week.
These collections, part of a fed
cral jury verdict Of $4,000 won by
the mob victims, have been made
IA spite of transfers of ownership,
removals and departures from
loos by those found guilty. II was
said that innumerable Legal OBJ
S'ructionS have been set up to
hamper the full collection Of the
judgment.
The disappearance of 0 d.
Htreator, one of those originally
brought up to pick potatoes in the
Jersey town, has been announced.
His last known address is 410 N.
". 5th avenue. EauderdaIe. Fla.
The WDL is seeking to determine
his whereabouts.
The Phoenix index., 1941-04-19

TUSKEGEE INSTTTUTE-(0NS)--
DR.. George w. Carver present.
ed to the Dental Division Of the
John A. Andrew Clinical Society
in session at TuSkegee Institute last
week, q new drug for the treat
ment Of the destructive disease OF
the gums, pyorrhea.
This new drug Dr.. Carver has
developed, the fruit OF a tree which
grows wild along the roads and
in the fields throughout the South
boiled fol its juice, Dr.. Carver
told the eager Dentists. The juice
is combined with other ingredients
to form a liquid with strong
astringent properties.
The Dentists received the new
treatment with enthusiasm and
We're lavish in their praise of its
value and potentialitieS. The Den
The Phoenix index., 1941-04-19
Useful New Drug Is
Discovered BY Carver

tai Society is to name certain
members of their group to be given
quantity CT the new drug for
controlled experiments. Records of
The cases receiving the treatment
are to be returned to Dr.. Carver
for further study
DR.. Carver stated that he did
not wish the drug put on the mar
ket until it had been thoroughly
tested and criticized by men of
the profession. 81 am not dentist
nor a physician" he said, Il am
just a humble chemist working to
make some Of the growing things
the Creator has given us in such
abundance, Of greater usefulness
to mankind.
Every dentist present was eager
to be among those selected to try
cut the new drug. DR., Carver
stated the fruit one third to one
half ripe was used and that after
the juices had been drawn off
black mass was left that was prov
ing very valuable in developing
plaStloS. This plastic offers GER
tain valuable possibilities as a sub
stitute for the expensive substances
now used in dentureS. DR.. Carver
paid high tribute to r. Beecher
Costa, D. D. S., New Haven,
Connecticut, vino gave a demon
Stration lecture on Scientific Con-
struction of Dentures. Dr. Costa
claims for his method. more ac-
curacy in fitting, greater comfort,
and better facial expression.
DR. Carver said that the den
lures which DIR. Costa had fitted
Tor him last year we're only ones
he had been able to wear with
comfort and therefore had played
large part in the improvement of
his digestion as we'll as in his
facial expression.
Burnett L. Jackson. D. d. s.,
who has treated fifty patients
three controIs) with the Carver
treatment, presented his cases to
the audience.
Samuel Rabkin, D. d. S., Gin
Ohio was another featured !
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gram for the coming year.

gram for the coming year.
Thursday was broadcast day the
program being aired over the Ma
tional Broadcasting Company.
Participants in this event were
Prof. S. B. Simmons, Geo. w.
Owens, founder OF the MIA; j. r.
Thomas, National adviser; Presi-
dent J. M. Candy of w. Virginia
State College; T. w. Warren Ma
tional president; Henry Rebels, La;
M. w Lawson, Tex; and L. L.
Reddick, Jr.
The meeting adjourned Thursday
afternoon however, the delegates
remained over until Friday for the
sightseeing tour of Washington
scene of the convention.
The MIA originated at state
association ut Virginia State College
in 1926 under Prof. G.. w. owens
with only 18 chapters and 400 men,
bers. Other Southern states were
soon to follow suit and in 1885 the
National Organization was founded
at TuSkegee Institute.
The Phoenix index., 1941-04-19
PhOenix Visitors

Mrs. Alene (Murphy) Harris of
San Diego, Calf, was in the city
for the week end of April IL. She
is the granddaughter of Mr. and
Mrs. S. M. Murphy. Miss Leta
Mae Davis, the daughter of Mr..
and Mrs. James L. Davis, who is
in Tucson, attending the Universe
ty of Arizona, arrived in the city
Thursday night to spend Easter
with her parents. She returned
Monday. Mrs. Ellis of Mineola,
Texas, arrived in the city a few
days ago and is located at 18th
and E. Monroe st. She came here
to join her son, and meet with
pleasing surprise which was
oaughter-in-law. She hopes to
make Phoenix her future home.
The Phoenix index., 1941-04-19
BY FRANK MARSHALL DAVIS
All LAST WE GET EN-

AL LAST WE GEL IEM
For sometime word has been 60
ing round of a sensational group
CT recordings made by mixed bands
a few years ago for English con-
sumption. At last Decca has de-
cided to make them available here
and this week releases II of the
sides in an album called Gems OF
Jazz, Volume l." Titles are
HONEYSUCKLE ROSE and WILL
Low TREE, SQUEEZE ME and
DOWNHEARTED BLUES, Mildred
Bailey; WORLD IS WAITING
FOR THE SUNRISE. Jess Stacy
piano solo, and FtONKY TONK
TRAIN BLUES, Meade Lux
Lewis piano solo; TWELVE BAR
STAMPEDE and FEATHER BED
LAMENT, Joe Marsala; TITLES
DOWNTOWN NOW and THE
BUzzARD, WHAT is THERE TO
SAY and KEEP SMILING AT
TROUBLE. Bud Freeman.
Colored artists heard are john
ny Hodges, alto; TEDDY Wilson,
piano, and Grachan Moncur. bass,
with La Bailey; Benny Carter and
Pete Brown, both alto and trumpet;
Billy Kyle, piano; Cozy Cole,
runs, and Hayes Alvis, bass with
Marsala; Cole and Moncur, with
Freeman, and Israel Crosby, bass.
with Stacy. Of course everybody
should know that Lux Lewis is one
Of the most phenomenal pianistS
ever heard; this version of his
famous Honky Tonk Train is the
second he put On wax and differs
The Phoenix index., 1941-04-19
WIN.WlNSLOW-WhY
. Contract Bridge
n
By Il. III. K. Win Way
MI, 4, o.
Opening Bid A 1-2 Naturals.
THAT ACCURATE COUNT

Opening Bid A IL Naturals.
THAT ACCURATE COUNT
I'VE have become entranced
with the accuracy of the part
nership valuation Of the hands;
the Co-count gives results that
are almost perfect. The system
of card analysis evolved by the
use of Winslow is almost un-
canny. We have also found out
that if this count is disregarded
it IS disastrous; here is a beau
tiful example of the use of the
Co-count." This is from Cincin-
natl, home of champions who
use WinSloW.
Co-count 161hi
East Dealer:
The Phoenix index., 1941-04-19
BY MACK G. NANCE

ny MAIN Z. NANCE
CAUTION
To the people South of the Rio
Grande, peacefully baskirg in the
sublime atmosphere of freedom.
happiness and true democracy: Be
ware of the Wooer? Vino Visits You
After Dark. They bring Poison and
mean you no good.
DESTROY THE CAUSE
The r. A. F. could expedite a
favorable conclusion of the conflict
III Europe by first destroying the
papacy of Rome, and tnen destroy
Rome proper.
CORRECTION PLEASE
We are informed by what seems
to be poorly informed press, that
a lost tribe of savage Indians have
been located This information is
headed thus: Americas only Non
White Cannibal Tribe.
CAPITALISM MUST GO
Capitalism, will, must and shall
go, with this, the source of sham
democracy will have perished. This
must be accomplished in a total
disregard of the Jewish Synagogue.
Collective Bargaining is Gods
own gift to the poor laborer who
lives by the sweat of his brow
against The atrocious activities Of
the idle rich. Labor must never be
enSlaved by the productive
dollar snatchlng barons of the goth
century. There seems to exist a
universal well planned determination
OH the part OF the idle rich, to re-
duce the laborer to the level OF
beast.
Labor should in turn should re-
sort universal method to over
throw such foul determination. This
can not be accomplished by resort
ing to methods often used III our
national set up. That is, smile on
one and froWn on the other. Such
methods defeats the aims Of honest
labor. Labor will never reach
much aspired objective until it re-
cognizes the rights of al citizens
(regardless of creed, color or race
to enjoy equally the many privileges
SO courageously obtained thru COLI
lective bargaining.
Again, Labor unions must never
become q haven or an assembling
ground for the Criminal Element OF
the United States or the semi
al, tC Of 2
many other institutions existing u1-
der a so-called democracy, is dan
gerously contaminated with the
unclean. Some of the most fiendlSh
crimes of today origisateG from the
rank and file of labor unions. BY
this, labor looSes much of its dig
nifty and worst of all the respect and
sympathy of a decent public. Racke
teers, gang murders, exorbitant fee
snatchers, osGracism because OF race,
dope peddlers and cope addicts etc.
all should De speedily defeated from
the rank and file of labor. Any |
army, as a combat unit, is most ef-
fective against a common enemy |
when it's rank and file is clean and |
healthy.
Report to Mr.. Mack C. Nance all |
news articles for The Phoenix In
dex, in Nogales, Ariz. He will give
all desired information
NAACP FIRST ORATORICAL
CONTEST
The names of those responding
in the Oratorical contest, and their
subjects, at the colored High |
School Auditorium Friday night,
April II were: Lula Barnes. AN
individuals Contribution to Demo-
cracy'', Johnnie Mae Bessett; How
Education makes us free, Maurice |
Brady; "Why and how we pro.
gresS''; Alexander Brooks, Our |
Opportunity to gain success through |
The Phoenix index., 1941-04-19

lecturer for the dental group.
Officers of the Dental Division
of the John A. Andrew Clinical
Society are: B. L. jackson, d. D.
S., Tuskegee Institute, chairman;
J. H. Younge, d. D. S., Hopkins
vile, Kentucky, secretary; Chair
man of Surgical Clinic, w. D.
Giles, D. D. S. Chicago, Illinois;
Chairman, Operative Clinic, r
Beechtr Costa, D. D. s., New
Haven, Conn; Chairman, Pediatric
Clinic. w. A. Campbell. d. d.
s., Tallahassee, Florida.
The Phoenix index., 1941-04-19

If you radio listeners have heard
MICS Chamber Music Society of
Lower Basin Street, you may be
interested in an album of six sides
bearing that name just released by
Victor. Guests artists are Dinah
Shore and Sidney Bechet. Since
there's nc time for the announcer's
knocked-out patter, there is an
accompanying pamphlet of pro-
gram notes in similar vein by
Welbourn Kelley. Tunes are MOOD
INDIGO, Miss Shore, and MUSK
RAT RAMBLE, Bechet; RUNNIN'
WILD and DINAHlS BLUES Miss
Shore; SHOFMkKER'S HOLIDAY
and BASIN STREET BLUES. The
1rchestras are "Dr. Harry Lepine
and his Barefooted Dixieland
Philharmonic" and Maestro Paul
Laval and His Woodwindy Ten.
The Phoenix index., 1941-04-19
Fort Huachuca
BY A. w. WARE

DN tbs
(Social Reporter, Phoenix INDEX
ARMY DAY VISITORS
Mrs. Melton of Tucson and Mrs
Washington of Chicago, were guests
Of Mrs. Ed Wells
Mrs. Tula Williams, of Tucson
spent the weekend with Mr.. and
Mrs. A. w. Ware.
Mr., Laos of Phoenix, with a par
~ OF 20, visited Sgt. and Mrs.
Shepard. Mr.. Laos is Mrs. Shep-
herds brother.
Mstr. Sgt. (Rtd) and Mrs. Col
iins of Nogales, were visitors at
the post.
Report all news to Mrs. a. w.
Ware for the Phoenix Index, Fort
Huachuca, Ariz.
The Phoenix index., 1941-04-19
RATING THE RECORDS

somewhat from later attempts.
When you run into jazz like this
there's not much to be SAID ex-
cept hear it. This collection has
my absolutely unqualified approval
and I eagerly await the appear
ance of Volume IL. The British had
it first but that's no sign we can't
enjoy it now.
The Phoenix index., 1941-04-19

The, United States exported
76O,808 pounds of synthetic rubber
last year CT which Sc per cent
went to the United Kingdom, Can
ada and France. ST.
The Phoenix index., 1941-04-19

have been refused work OF plants
working on national defense orders
Is desired by the national office of
the NAACP.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1941-05-09
DOUGLAS
 NEWS
DIED. MEET CONCERNED WITH FIRE FIGHTING AND
 ALSO WITH BASEBALL

Succeeding Orville Gulhaugen as chairman of Douglas Volunteer Fire Department, Lloyd Guerin took of flee at the regular meeting last night in the presence of fair at tendance of the members. A. J. Balog Yielded the pencil in absence of regular secretary, Jack Lang seth.
 First business of the session con- cerned ratification of appointing assistants to the various offices as follows: James Manning for Assist ant Chief, Sante Degan Assistant Foreman, Mark Jensen, Sante De- gan, Jack and Gordon Mills, Leon ard Johnson. Charles Schramm and Jack Warner, for assistant truck drivers.
 Committee on the annual dance given last month made a report indicating the affair to have been a fine success. Vote of thanks to the committee and everyone who helped in any way to make the dance successful was passed. Assist ant Foreman Degan was delegated to secure assistants and clean up the nat where the dance was held
The Daily Alaska empire., 1941-05-09
FROM RUSH TO STAMPEDE

By this time, the idea had caught on. The rush to explain honest misunderstanding" on the part of the folks back home became a stampede.
 Rep. August H. Anderson of Min nesota contributed: "A good many people also have the idea that members of Congress do not pay any income taxes or other taxes.
 Rep. James F. O'Connor of Mon tana rushed in to explain that prices charged in the House res taurant to congressman are just the same as the prices charged the public. (As Washington restaurant prices go, they are neither high nor low)
 MT. O'Connor wanted it eX- plained also that members of Congress enjoy no free use of telephones MT. Mccormack ex- plained The only free use of tele- phones the congressman get is on calls made from their offices to points in the District of Colum- bia. Even Decent calls come out of the congressman pocket.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1941-05-09
BASEBALL PREPS

To prepare for the present sea- son of baseball which will have its advent in Douglas on Tuesday eve ming, May l3, plan was evolved to have all firemen who are at liberty to turn out Monday eve- ming at 7 o'clock to clean up the backgrounds.
 H. l.. Cochrane was again named collector of revenues at the games to be played in Douglas and he will also draw the field lines for the ball park. Arne Shudshift who represents Douglas as Vice Presi- dent of the League, spoke at lengtn on the responsibilities of his posi- tion and assured a square deal at titude on his part for all teams in the league. All players on the local team are invited to attend the Fire Department meetings.
 Walter Andrews, drill sergeant If Douglas home guards, urged more of the firemen to turn out for his drills. He reported that due to ball games being scheduled for Tuesday evenings change of drill night for his guardsmen will be Wednesdays from now on.
 New Maintenance Committee was named as follows: Claude Erskine, Alex Gair Jr., Dick McCormick, Tom Popovich, and Frank Petty grove. Social committee for next meeting includes Tom Cashen, Er- skine and Mark Jensen.
 Home-cooked chili beans, crack CTS and beer were enjoyed after the business session.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1941-05-09
Gopher Grid Squad Lacks Old Manpower

MINNEAPOLIS, Minn., May g. Minnesota's 194l football machine may resemble last years power model, but there will be a big diff ference Coach Bernie Herman says next falls Golden Gopher squad will be lacking the man power that carried Minnesota to the Western Conference championship. (How- ever, remember that Bierman sell dom finds anything to cheer about, at least publicly)
 On paper there seems little cause for too much worry on Bierman's part, not with g lettermen, 26 re- serves, and Q number of promising sophomores on hand. There are some notable losses from Q year ago, however, including All-Ameri- ca halfback George Franek.
 Chief among the returning vet erans is Captain Bruce Smith, run ming mate to Franck year ago and a Gopher All-America nom- inee.
 They're talking about Bill Daley, tco, that 200-pound, sixfoot, two inch fullback who had the fans gasping last fall with his vicious tackles and blocks and his elusive running.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1941-05-09
SOME DO. SOME DON'T

Elucidation followed on travel ing expenses and it was brought out that only on official business or in travels to and from their districts at the beginning and end of sessions can members of Con- gress get their mileage.
 This developed into a colloquy on what congressman can charge off on income tax as business ex- penses"-but it got nowhere, really The gist of it seemed to be that some congressman do and some don't get allowances on items un- der business expenses even as you and I.
 They finally got back to the new house restaurant bill. II passed almost without whim- per
The Daily Alaska empire., 1941-05-09
on Of Yesterdays Puzzle

eco enrollees, assigned to ero- sion work eight years ago, have constructed 3,500,000 check dams, planted more than 250,00000o trees in gullies and fields subject to critical erosion, constructed 27,000,000 miles of terraces and in- stalled 350,000 terrace outlet struc- lures.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1941-05-09

Colonel w. Loudin, above, has been promoted to rank of corporal in the 18th engineer battalion at Fort Bragg, North Carolina. Yes, Colonel is Loudin's first name, in
 honor of his grandfather. Z
The Daily Alaska empire., 1941-05-09

In case of error or if an ad has been stopped before ex- piration, advertiser please noti- fy this off1ce (Phone S7D at once and same will be given attention.
 THE DAILY ALASKA EMPIRE
The Daily Alaska empire., 1941-05-09
2 HaIibuiers
 Seattle

SEATTLE, May 9.-Two halibut- CTS arrived and sold their catches here today as follows;
 From the western banks-Radio with 37000 pounds, at II and 10ls cents to Whiz Fish Products Com pany.
 From the local banks-Irene J. 5000 pounds, at lll4 and 97s cents to San Juan Fishing and Packing Company.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1941-05-09
MRS. REINIKKA LEAVES

Mrs. Henry Reinikka sailed this morning on the Yukon enroute to fairbanks where she will attend the graduation of her son Arthur from the University of Alaska.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1941-05-09
SEWING CLUB MEETING

Mrs. L. B. Nelson was hostess to her sewing club at her home last night. Next meeting in two weeks will be held at the home of Mrs. Elmer Vickland in Juneau.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1941-05-09
Congressmen Get Off Don't Get Us Wrong Jag on Many Subjetis
(Continued from Page One)

misunderstanding in all our dis tricts. Some people honestly think we all live at the White House, for example. and some people think that our hotel eX- penses are paid. including bar bers and everything else"
The Daily Alaska empire., 1941-05-09

The Dally AIaske rmpire guaran-
The Daily Alaska empire., 1941-05-09

Try a classified ad In The Emplr-
The McDowell times. [volume] (Keystone, W. Va.) 1904-1941, 1941-05-16
Texas Primary Case
Is Lost; to be Appealed

The Texas court decided a
ainSt Sidney NJ. llaSrctt in his
uit brought against election
llicialS i'm llouSon for 5000
damages and an order declaring
hat he had the right to vote in
h" state primary last year
The NAACP received notice
Monday, May ,. that judge
y. NJ. kcnncrly of the Us
District Court. Southern Dis
rict of Texas had filed his de-
'iSion for the defendants
Thurpood Marshall special
NAACP counsel. who is handl
ing the case with w. j Durham
md Carter Wesley of Texas. am
bounced that they will appeal
he case on lIasEett's behalf.
The McDowell times. [volume] (Keystone, W. Va.) 1904-1941, 1941-05-16
CoIoreo Girl Picked
As NYU Queen

+ + the first time i'm the his
olY cf the school New York uni
vcrSitY picked Il beautiful Ne
'ro pirl at Queen Of its Senior
Prom. She is Hazel Scott. 2l,
/ native of Trinidad EVIL She
anne to the United Slater mt 4.
settled in Harlem, studied piano
was Il Broadway show with the
and voice. Her first triumph
song "Franklin ID. Roosevelt
Jones" After that there was a
year at Cafe Society downtown,
rix months so far at Cafe Society
Uptown, playing and singing.
She was crowned Friday night,
May 9, at the Senior Prom of
the New York university school
Of Education. in the hotel
Pennsylvania ballroom.