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The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1941-12-15

Tom Loron Leeds
Lincoln TO Victory

Basketball game. are
scheduled at both city high
school gyms this Saturday
night with Lincoln Abes fac
Ing the strong Puysilup v1k-
inKs and Stadium Tigers
meeting the powerful Marys-
Vile Tomahauks-
Lincoln Abcs evened up their
seasons record by defeating
Olympia Bears. 1924. last night
on the Railsplitter court to give
the Abes their second win of the
year against a pair Of defeats.
Paced by Tom Bones" Loran.
Coach John kennedy's Axemen
rallied in the last half to snatch
narrow victory over the Capitol
City quintet.
Lornn chucked In nine
points for the Abs but midi
vid,nai point honor went 10
Betteher. Olympia center. who
garnered II posnts.
The Abes trailed. 1910. at half
time but Loran and big Vince
Hanson combined efforts the last
two periods To take the lead away
from the Bears.
Lincoln reserves also registered
a triumph. winning ~ to 10.
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1941-12-15
Prep Hoop Scores

Bremerton AZ. cambridge as.
TRI-COUNTY LEAGUE
Silverdale 35. Vashon 80.
Poulsbo 81. Vaughn Is.
Port Orchard 80. Gig Harbor s.
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1941-12-15

Subs: Be Naturalization % Lom-
bardi Cd. Tegtmeier ~. Baritone
l51. Galbraith. Shelton-Rector (21,
Maiden ID. Temple
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1941-12-15

kAPOWSIN-Clover Park War
riors launched their 194l-42 Pierce
County league basketball race with
5l-22 victory over Kapowsin
Loggers here last night. The
Warriors led, 26-10. at halftime.
Glover Park reserves won. 31-17.
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1941-12-15

The score by periods:
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1941-12-15

VARSITY CANE
The Detroit tribune. (Detroit, Mich.) 1935-1966, 1941-07-12
Southern Coal Miners

TIL Ming of No-ycar contract last week between
nifed Nine Workers cf the Go and the South
Soft oal operator not only prevented the threaten
81 coal strike but secured for the workers in Southern
mines higher wage than thcN have received before.
his will prove benefit the thousands of Negro
II minors who employed in southern mines. In flu
turo. they Will receive the pay that received by
white miners.
Because ~ the pre.enco Of so many Negro coal min
the south the paid in that section have here
t0fore boon Tess than the paid soft coal miners in
thc North and other sections the diferental being
forty GENTS day les i'm the South than elsewhere.
Eetofe the recently concluded negotiations be-
gan between the UMW-CIO and the Southern Soft Coal
0pefato the cea miner, in the South received $3.50
uar, he IN the rth they received Sc per day Now
ai The CONTRACT has been signed without the dfcrental
t(c prc anc daily for coal miners will be 81 per
day. Acth The south and in other sections.
inc SoVthcin coal operators fought hard to prevent
h chanrc arpF account Of the Negro workers, but
their efforts tailed Now, that Negro coal miners to
" eve equal pas with white miners. it will be up to the
miner crogn their earnings against rainy
day and their efficiency is not supposed by
tsat cl heir atc fcllow-workers
Tho, should also bear in mind that the wage increase
tct secured could not have been obtained through
their unaded .or but made possible by the organ
ind efforts of the ncd Mine Workers Of the CIO with
which they arc affiliated
For this reason therefore it is to the interest of Ne
GOA nner he South Incorporate Loyalty with the
labor organization that fought for them Negro miners
should also take active part in the deliberations of tNcr
gnon locals As union members. they should attend the
meetings and take part in the election Of officials and
-mmittee representatives.
The Detroit tribune. (Detroit, Mich.) 1935-1966, 1941-07-12
Bishop Hancock's Work

THERE Is DYNAMIC power in ideas and the great
Z and women of any nation are those who have
arnesSed the power ideas and made the work for hui
manity Booker T. Washington had idea of industrial
edgcaton built brick and around and called it
Tuskegee Institute Henry Ford had idea of gasoline
engine. built il into ow-priced automobiles by pro-
duction and made Detroit the motor capital of the world
Bishop s y. Hancock had idea of church insti-
tuition through which the material and physical
reeds the masses as well their spiritual needs and
around this idea he built Bethlehem Temple in Detroit, at
2272 Clinton church plant consisting of several
modern brick units which credit to the community.
Bishop Hancock began his work here several years
and a modest beginning. His progressive in
sution has grown With the years and to-day il is of
country Its members runs into the thousands and in
cludcs men and women OF both high and lowy estate.
One OF the latest additions TO Bethlehem Temple is
a new brick dormory for working girls. The building
is hrccory structure comprising foriy-hve bedrooms
spacouS living rooms. bathrooms, dining and
kitchen. The dol mitory formally dedicated and
opened sunday. With impressive ceremonies. The rental
for the low $3.50 week and is in
reach Of mahy underprivlcged young women of the
whose small wages which are insufficient 10 permit them
10 rent lodgings elsewhere in wholesome environment
similar afforded at the dormitory provided by Beth
lchem Temple,
Other modern units of Bishop Hancock's religious in
sttution incude large auditorium community lunch
super market and grocery nursing center and
other facilities all o. which free from indebtedness.
The Detroit Tribune highly commend
f. hon Hancock for the splendid work he IS doing He
shows his faith By his works. More power to him.
The Detroit tribune. (Detroit, Mich.) 1935-1966, 1941-07-12
Pull For Your Newspapers

REPRESENTATIVE NEGRO newspapers rendering
IN great service TO and they fill need that
othc newspapers fill for us Our own papers are
always alert and guard to protect the masses Of our
people tn protect against injustice racial discrimination
Intolerance and persecution whenever and wherever
found.
We often hear some narrow-minded members of the
speak neerngy of Negro papers and boast that they
do support them but such individuals in the minor
fy and should be ashamed to look the in the face
Yet these people. when trouble comes to them or
shcn faced by peril to themselves or those they
love- lose time in finding the way to the Negro news
papers for favorable publicity.
There are those who knock Negro papers, but on the
other hand there hundreds of thousands of others who
give papers loyal and continuous support both as sub
crbers advertisers and boosters These the people
who make possible for Negro newspapers to expand and
to increase in efficiency from years to year.
There is still another way in which the rank and ME
Of our people help the Negro Press Merchants with
whom our annually spend millions of dollars do not
give papers the advertising patronage we should re-
coiye They would advertise with il Negro con-
sGmers wous, demand it of them.
We therefore urge that when you go to make pur-
chases from merchants in your community who do not adj
gerse in your paper ask them why they discriminate
and they continue ignore the Negro papers you read
take your trade to merchant who cooperate.
The Detroit tribune. (Detroit, Mich.) 1935-1966, 1941-07-12

zone among a group OF onlook-
ers remarks. How could a rich in
flucntial man like Mr.. Wallberg
fancy Negro maid"
NO accounting for some peoples
taste. | guess replied her com
panion.
The Judges bench was the center
attraction of the large room II
was placed slightly raised plat.
form. A large chair sat longsids
the judges bench-the witness
chair.
on each side OF the platform
were doors Doors leading into tho
Judges private chambers. A door
marked jurors, still another
opened out into a long corridor
and led to other important offices
OF the court house.
The corridor extended over 1T.
tie enclosed bridge to the cell
block.
Down in front Of the judges
desk were two tables. The court
sicnographer and the clerk.
The long tables few feet away
one was called the counsel table
the other reporters. A group ot
chairs near the counsel table were
put there for the prisoners and
their police escorts.
The corridor door opened and
Dale Weston entered the court
room. An excited buzz attended his
entrance.
That's the Day girls lawyer
they whispered.
They saw he's the best Negro
lawyer in the country"
Wonder whose paying his
fee"
II heard he's Barry Barton s
friend Barry sent for him.
"You don't say" whispered a col
ored lady. Il wonder why he should
do that"
Another spectator winked know.
ingly Madeline Day is mighty
pretty girl"
Again the corridor door opened
and Philip Conrad entered and
strobe quickly 10 the counsel table
lie gave Dale Weston a cool smile
Dale returned In kind.
The excitement grew tense as
Mrs. Davis. the Jail matron came
in holding Madeline by the arm and
led her 10 the prisoners chair.
That big guy Is Philip Conrad
the prosecutor. isn't he brutal look.
inE. said one wide eyed young girl
ooh. think he looks thrilling
So big and darTerous--" she shud.
dered IN delight.
"Oh. there's the Day girl" They
giggled in chorus.
"she IL pretty"
Dressed nice to--wonder where
she rot her good clothes-7"
after all. she did ret Ave
hundred dollars from wallherg."
"Isn'i n awful ?"
81 think this Is Going 10 he fun
Again n murmuring wave as Bar.
~ entered the court room
"Oh. look. there's Barry Rarion.'
NV FOOD looking isn't heg They
say oil the girls In his fathers
church have n crush Of him
heard"
"Coodness see how his eyes fol-
low the Dav Girl"
"Dea~ ne and him = ministers
son. what's this world coming
The Detroit tribune. (Detroit, Mich.) 1935-1966, 1941-07-12
Wherefore Situation

WHEN all Is said and done about
w the vexed and delicate situation
at wilberforce university in which
the political boys have taken their
saw and chisel in hand to amateur
ly dissect the "Siamese Twins OF
College and Combined Normal and
Industrial Department. one single
and incontrovertible fact stands
out. 1t Is this:
More important that the opera
tion itself--deeper and stronger
than any sort OF condition Of poll
iical expediency, or the venting OF
personal spleen against anybody. Is
the FUTURE OF Wilberforce uni
yersity!
Looking beneath the surface OF
things as the political fellows are
not anxious for anybody to do d.
Ormonde Walker IS not the mill
stone around the neck Of WILDER
force university. Let us tell the
truth and dare the devil: Presl-
dent Walker must be weighed in
the balances TO arrive at the only
fair estimate OF his place at VIII
berforce. on the one scale let US
weigh his mistakes. and on the 9TH
or. his accomplishments for Will
berforce. his Unborn capacity
for leadership and i. . his proven
ability 10 put across q program.
The weighty virtues OF d. Ormonde
Walker heavily over-balance his
faults. which are largely extant
by reason OF his Unborn impetuosity.
But give ns man OF action. With
out some Are and flame In his
temperameni-an and there Is coneid-
cradle dynamic force and drive
missing,
Frankly. gentlemen OF the state
Trustee Board. get off the high
horses" and let MS reason together.
Wherefore does not need ITO
change doctors" at this crucial
time In her li'e.--Reprinted from
the June 20 issue o; the Cleveland
Herald.
The Detroit tribune. (Detroit, Mich.) 1935-1966, 1941-07-12
The Knight Was Black.@as:s.. u.

TO still their trembling He fought
the temptation TO strike at the
man attacking the character of the
woman he loved. Patience, patti
ence,' he was muttering to him
self. 1t wouldn't help Madeline"
Philip continued.
1T will be my most painful duty
to demand that the state exercise
its rights according to its laws and
send this killer to the chair"
All eyes turned towards Made
line who was rising slowly from
her, she tried TO raise her hand as
II warding off a blow--then Mrs.
Davis drew her back in her chair as
she Indispensable brave don't
let a few words get you--come my
DEAR
Madeline sat down. her head with
its tiny hat fell heavily on her
breast.
Dale moved over to Barry. for he
saw the wild look in his friends
eyes. steady Barry. steady
Conrad stopped. a particular
smile crossed his face. He opened
his lips TO speak. then shook his
head and said quietly THAT is all
ladies and gentlemen"
More whispering as Dale rose
from his chair.
He passed two or three times
before the jury box before speaking,
Ladies and gentlemen. honor
able jurors
The state is placing grave
responsibility on your shoulders.
The state is asking you to Judge
the innocence or guilt OF Madeline
Day. Being intelligent men and
women, you're going to decide this
case on facts and the process of
clear Notwithstanding that
Will not allow itself to be ham,
pered by melodramatics OF vile
insinuations. 1t shall be my duty
to prove TO you that Madeline Day
is victim OF cruel web OF cir
cumstances hard for any person in
their right mind TO conceive ham
pening TO any unfortunate human
being. All ] ask ladies and gentle
men is that you pay close atten-
ton to facts. shall prove. with
out the shadow that Madeline Day
is innocent OF this crime"
The court room was so tense that
when Judge Pemberton spoke a
relaxed sigh from one of the spec-
tators sounded clarion like thru
the room.
Court is adjourned until this
afternoon at two o'clock"
Madeline didn't move, seeming
no; to have heard the order OF the
judge.
Mrs Davis touched her. "Come
my dear and led her from the court
room. Barry started to follow but
Dale held him back.
Philip TO. for a moment seemed
/ undecided whether to leave tho
court room or not. Finally he nick
ed up his brief and started for the
corridor.
Barry watched him leave with
eyes filled with wrath and a dawn
hatred He was hghting for sell
control, then suddenly he started
toward the corridor. Dale called
but Barry didn't hear.
The crowd was flllng the exits
whispering and pushing their way
out Said one
Il though the Day girl was going
TO throw some fireworks"
"Yes, answered corpulent bald
head man Trouble with these
danes. they think they can gel
away with everything. Including
the family silver. then when they're
caught they 20 ramatic---nuts." his
tone WIS emo Of disgust.
well I guees II doesn't look 40
pretty when the lights are turned
on"
Said one eolored lady to an
The Detroit tribune. (Detroit, Mich.) 1935-1966, 1941-07-12
WHY | DISLIKE
THE WORD,
NEGRO
by Isaac Jones

A member OF our group who has
never been to the southland stop
ped in my office last week. After
interesting himself, he continued. !.
II came in To see you personally.
and chat a little about your coll
umn. why | Dislike The Word
Negro. l have been keeping up
with II from week TO week In the
Tribune, and have found 1t to be
a very interesting debate. how
ever, am on the other side Of "the
fence" want you to know that in
advance. can't see anything
wrong in the word Negro" and
would like for you TO make me
understand your objection to its
use"
AS we sat at my desk to- talk
few minutes on the subject, my
first question to this gentleman
was what objection did he have TO
the word "Caucasian?" Not any
he replied. "Well. why don't you
use that word when referring TO
persons OF the white racer" oh
well. he continued, that word Is
used so little until l had forgot
ten about IT," That's right. I re-
piled and just the point that
would like TO convince you and
many others on. when he sat and
listened with care to my argument
he arose and grasp my hand. -.
said he. Thanks Mr.. Jones, / am
a converted man on this Negro
colored debate. I am glad that
came by and had personal talk
with you and may God bless you in
your work and in this fight"
There may be others like. /.
we'll we shall call him MIR. X. II 81
stop in at my place for a personal
talk. My address again Is SIS z,
Columbia street.
The Detroit tribune. (Detroit, Mich.) 1935-1966, 1941-07-12
A NON-PARTISAN
NEWSPAPER
An Open Letter From NAACP
By NAACP Representative

Dy 4NhAtA AtHttctnto1'o
THE ONLY answer TO the 'front.'
page editorial attack by the
Pittsburgh Courier on the NAACP
and in particular. its Secretary. In
It's issue OF July 5th. headed self
ish Leadership. rs statement of
the facts regarding the hearings
before the Truman Committee
which were scheduled to begin on
Monday, June so. The choice OF that
date Tor the commencement OF
hearing is significant. For five
months the Negro has been given
the run-around by the United
States Senate, so far as a Senate
investigation OF discrimination
against the Negro in the national
defense program rs concerned. The
one thing which got action was
the March-on-W Washington under
the courageous and unselfish lead
ership OF A. Philip Randolph. Up to
that time Official Washington had
sidetracked the Negroes legitimate
demands that definite steps be TAX
en- TO break up vicious discrimina-
ton. But when official Washington
found that the March-on-W Washing
ton was no idle threat, things be-
gan TO happen. One move was TO
rush hearings before the Truman
Committee so that when the March
was staged on July LIST il could
be said, what are you Negroes
kicking about We are holding
hearings right now"
The NAACP has opposed and will
continue to oppose the attempt to
hoodwink Negroes, whether the
hoodwinkers be white or Negro. IL
will as vigorously oppose and ex-
pose any and all persons who, wit
tingly or unwittingly, play the game
OF the Negroes enemies.
In order that the people OF the
country may understand the facts
here Is the record
There was introduced In the
United States Senate on February
18th. almost Ave months ago,
Senate Resolution as. This resolu-
ton. introduced by Senator Wag-
ner. Barbour. Prcntiss Brown and
Capper provided for the appoint
ment by the Vice President spe-
cial committee OF eight Senators
ITO make a full and complete inves-
tigation into the participation OF
Negro citizens in all industrial and
other phases Of the national defense
program, including all educational
courses and apprentice training.
Introduction OF this resolution
and formable action on It was bit
terly opposed by all OF the Negro
phobes of the Senate, led by Sena-
tor James +. Byrnes Despite this
opposition. Senate Resolution rs
was fayorably reported by the sub
committee on April cath. At Tho
point opponents OF the resolution
were forced to devise some other
means OF sidctracking the issue oil
Negro discrimination. They suc-
cceded In getting the Senate Com
Iiittee on Education and labor 70
table Senate Resolution Is and In
troduce Senator Ebert Thomas
chairman OF that committee. 10 con-
suit with Senator Truman 10 as.
certain II his investigating commit
tee authorized ny passage OF Sem
ate Resolution II. could not in
clude investigation OF discrimina-
tiou against the Negro.
The Truman Committee was
authorized to investigate the alloca-
The Detroit tribune. (Detroit, Mich.) 1935-1966, 1941-07-12

other
did you see Barry Barton's
face
Il did that--wonder what his
father Il thinking--and him so edu-
Gated"
Cant tell what you're sending
your Kids TO school for these
days
"You sure can't"
AS Barry turned into the corridor
mis- eyes followed the broad back
Of the prosecutor.
Philip hailed passing elevator.
70 the elevator stopped and took
Philip on, Barry called
Just a moment OPERATOR" he
hurried forward.
Continued Next Week.
The Detroit tribune. (Detroit, Mich.) 1935-1966, 1941-07-12
EDITORIAL PAGE
Othel.
Editors
Say
Negroes And Defense

4VCSIOCS AHQ OcISn8c
ONLY by chronic faulthnders will
" the Presidents demand that
the American Negro be given fair
chance 10 do his part in the defense
program be assailed as political.
II is true that in less critical times
his administration has more or less
openly played race politics but. in
view OF what our colored popula-
iion has done in past national
emergencies and is qualified to do
in this, II is scarcely fair TO impute
to Mr. Roosevelt's current instruc-
tons to his defense directors more
than a desire that full and undis-
eliminating use is made of all our
available assets. To do so is only
common sense on the one hand
and only justice 10 a strong. ca
pable and patriotic part of our peo-
pie on the other.
In the language OF the Council
Tor Democracy, "the Negro popu-
lation Is capable OF making a tre-
mendous contribution. and We can
not afford TO turn that contribution
down because OF senseless pref
udite and discrimination. Despite
ignorance, poverty and the tradi-
ton of seryitude. the progress OF
Negroes in this country has been
an outstanding fact OF American
history
There are few fields of Caucasian
activity in which Negroes have not
distinguished themselves and al
most none at all within the scope
o. the defense program in which
they have not demonstrated qnali-
fcstions for service OF the first or
dor. In scientific research, in med
icine and surgery. in manufactur-
ing and commerce. in mechanics
and invention. in work demanding
great physical endurance and in
dustry, as we'll as intelligence. Ne
gro accomplishments have been
outstanding AS soldiers. there
have been no better in our military
history Negroes have fought with
exceptional loyalty. discipline and
courage in every war In which this
country has cngaged-in the Revo-
luton. wherein they earned the
high personal commentator of
Gen Washington: at Lake Erie and
az New orleans in tho war of 1912.
on both sides in tho Civil War and
in regiments comprising one-tenth
Of all United States forces in the
Spanish War and the Philippine
campaign. The gallantry OF the
10th Cavalry AZ San Juan Hill Is
one Of the bright traditions OF the
Army. In tho World War Negro
regiments. brigades and even di-
visions rendered front-lne service
NJ a character 10 win high public
praise from Gen Pershing and
numerous other high American
commanders.
II is unfortunate that there
should have been such apparent
discrimination against Negroes in
certain defense industries and even
in some branches Of the military
service as 10 make necessary execu-
tive intervention In vtheir behalf.
In time Of great shortage Of man
power 10 fail 10 utilize to the best
DCesible advantage the resources
represented by l3.000.00O people is
not merely gross and ignorant race
discrimination it Is. as the Presi-
dent remarks, 10 lend support at
home TO the very forms OF bigotry
and intolerance which we so much
resent abroad.
More than that. II Is a good ex-
ample OF cutting off ones nose 10
spite ones face.--(Reprint from
the Los Angeles Daily Times -
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