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The Northwest enterprise. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1931-1952, 1941-02-21

81 am sincere when say that
1 believe Seattle needs new blood
in the mayors chair. The city
needs a young man, a man with
ideas and initiative and enough
aggressiveness to carry them out.
He must have the stamina to force
through the necessary action to
make Seattle conform to the new
era that is developing by reason of
the national defense program.
This means transportation and
traffic improvements to adequate
ly handle war workers. It means
elimination of official graft and
corruption to permit army and ma
wy officials to continue to send
soldiers and sailors into the Sc
attic area for recreation. It means
Selling the City of Seattle to the
citizens of Seattle,"-a feeling of
pride to replace an apologize at
titude. 1t further means many
more Improvements in keeping
with the times. Yes, I believe it
will take new blood to bring about
those Improvements.
II will make that my fight"
The Northwest enterprise. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1931-1952, 1941-02-21
Somewhat
Expressive
By Harold HOlifield

Soon, Seattle will have a new
mayor. Clubs have been formed
the purpose of which is to secure
votes for the members favorite
candidates. AS bait, they offer
free food, Refreshments and prob
ably entertainment. However, sure
ly in this day and age, intelligent
voters will not be taken in by such
bribery. The choice of civic lead
ers should not depend upon which
aspirant has the largest campaign
budget. The choice should not de-
pend upon two or three political
jobs promised to Negroes. Some
times, those things turn out to be
a handshake in one hand and a
stab in the back with the other.
'Twould be good thing if the Ne
gro when considering a candidate
would ask himself some of the fol-
lowing questions:
1. Who is the guy?
2. What has he done to break
down racial barriers and pre-
JUDGES?
8. Where did he come from? "a
white person of Southern or
igin should not be considered
even one who has merely lived
in the South may have become
contaminated. A native of
Washington State should be pre-
ferred. The president of the
United States must be a native
of the United States.
4. Has he voiced opinions in which
he denounced racial barriers be-
fore any other than a group of
Negroes?
3. Does he understand the econ
omic plight of the Seattle Negro
who stands by while foreigners
come in and take jobs that real
ly belong to him? Civic jobs,
clerks, bus drivers, policemen.)
6. Has he ever been in an appoint
i've position and turned down a
Negro applicant without valid
reason?
Remember, vote should be
worth more, is worth more than a
hot dog and glass of beer. Seat
tie is beautiful city with its hills
and vistas, an enjoyable place to
live. 1t is relatively unprejud-
iced city. 1t is up to the Negro
population to keep it so.
Due to editorial limitations his
week, an excellen letter written
by Seattle boy on the subject of
color discrimination to the Post
Intelligencer and therein printed
last Saturday has been left out
this week, but will be here re-
printed next week. QuertyuiOp
The Northwest enterprise. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1931-1952, 1941-02-21

Wont a home? See Geneva
b. Miller, 1921 East Madison.
The Northwest enterprise. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1931-1952, 1941-02-21
VIC. A. News
Idell G. Vertner
Executive Secretary

The Membership Committee will
hold its last meeting of the month
this Monday night, February "a
at the Branch with Mrs. Rilla
Drake, chairman, presiding. Those
working on the committee are Mrs.
Augusta Bascom, Mrs. Julia Hig-
gins, Mrs. Bernice Fair, Mrs. Lois
Buxton, Mrs. Eva Jones, Mrs. Car
RE Duvall, Mrs. Jessie Shields,
Mrs. Estelle Green, Mrs. Dean
Hart, Mrs. Lulu Morris.
The Senior Girl Reserves of the
Branch were hostesses to two hun
bred boys and girls at their annual
formal dancing party last Friday
night, February 81. The Girl Re-
serve Committee was in charge
of the affair. Those serving on
the committee are: Mrs. Virginia
Clayton, chairman; Mrs. Gloria
Harvey, Mrs. Ruth Wells, Mrs.
Emma Gayton, Mrs. Cecile Holmes
Mrs. Candace Black, Mrs. Evelyn
Taylor, Mrs. Jessie Walker and
Mrs. Gladys Jenkins.
The Religion and Education
committee will meet at the Branch
Tuesday afternoon, February %
at 1 o'clock with its chairman,
Mrs. Essie White.
The name and schedule of class
es held at the Branch are: Negro
History, 2 o'clock; knitting $3.50
to 8 p. m. Monday; Dramatics,
Tuesday, 8 p. M; knitting, We'd
nesday IL a. m. to $3.50 p. m;
Knitting Thursday II a. m. to $3.50;
and dramatics, Friday evening;
craft $3.50 to p. m. Saturday.
The Northwest enterprise. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1931-1952, 1941-02-21
Roy B. Misener
BY Al Hall

When look over the large num-
Der of race employees Roy Misener
has under his jurisdiction, and rea-
lie the few opportunities we enjoy
in the field of employment, my on
ly hope is that he will always be an
executive wherever he may be.
1 realize that although employ
ment is a primary consideration of
our Race, it is not the only requis-
tie necessary to head a big corpor-
alton like the city of Seattle.
Misener would have Seattle build
a big ship yard and why not? 1t
would prhaps absorb one-half the
unemployed of Seattle and in its
employment department there
would be no discrimination. Seattle
would then take its rightful place
in the maritime world, the largest
port on the Pacific coast.
He would give Seattle two
way transfer for shoppers between
the hours of 10 a. m. and 3 p. m.
That is just another straight bus
mess proposition. 1t would add
thousands of dollars to the Transit
company instead of midday dead
heading.
He thoroughly believes in Civic
Liberties for all.
He would lower water rates. If
we are to continue to pride our
selves our beautiful lawns and a
clean Seattle, we have enough wa
tr to satisfy the State of Washing
ton.
Misener's promises are gold GER
tificates. His ambition is to make
Seattle the greatest city on the
Yves Coast and there is no reason
why it should not be.
Everybody should go to the polls
and vote for Roy B. Misener for
Mayor.
The Northwest enterprise. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1931-1952, 1941-02-21
MIRA Change Will Be Sought To Aid
Negroes Unless Unions Stop Jim Grow

New York-Unless labor unions
which discriminate against Ne
groes cease this practice, Negro
citizens will 'have no other re-
course" than to seek Congressional
legislation amending the National
Labor Relations Act to deny such
unions the rights of collective bar
gaining, the National Association
for the Advancement of Colored
People said in a statement issued
here today.
The statement was contained in
a telegram sent to William Green,
president of the American FEEDER
alton of Labor at Miami, FLORIDA,
now in sssion. The NAACP called
upon Green and the Federation
Council to lead the way in break
ing down these barriers within the
ranks of the A. F. of L.
Negroes are effectively barred
from airplane plants, the statement
said because aeronautical works.
who have received charters from
the Federation's international As
ISOLATION of Machinists, must abide
by the unions constitution which
bars Negroes from membership.
The telegram urged the A. F. of
L. Council meeting to "denounce
such constitutional and other dis
elimination and to insist that its
constituent unions abandon such
nractices innnediate1v
The Northwest enterprise. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1931-1952, 1941-02-21

Heavily advertised throughout the
south end, Finnish hall will eli
max all in attendance.
Speaking from the same plat
form with the next mayor, will be
several candidates for the city
council.
One of the committee said that
while they expected a house of
near one thousand, preparations
had been made for twice that ma
ny. All persons attending the Mil
likin rally will lenjoy a night of
refreshments and entertainment.
The public is invited to share the
evening and har Earl Millikin, the
next mayor of Seattle.
According to Bob Blackwell,
president, he will be one of the
candidates speaking at the meet
ing of Progressive Coloreed Youth
at the Y. M. c. A. 23rd and E.
Olive at $3.50 p. m. Sunday.
The Northwest enterprise. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1931-1952, 1941-02-21
Good Neighbors
BY 8. T. McCants
why You Should Vote

Why You Should Vote
truly hope that each reader of
the Good Neighbor column who
has a vote will take advantage of
the opportunity at the polls on
Tuesday, the 18th. Afer thiry-one
yrs. continual residence of Seated
this city election has aroused my
interest in the candidates for may
or as never before. We have a
goodly number from which to Sc
lect and I hope many of you shall
do as I, and that is to select the
one who we can trust to be mayor
of all the people of Seattle. And
above all, mayor that will re-
member the minority groups, who
for all these years have been for
gotten by the chief executives of
the city. The great economic pres
sure placed on the Colored Amer
leans here in Seattle compells them
to seek a candidate who will give
relief from the prejudiced labor
unions, and executives of large
business concerns who fail to live
and let live. Yes, we pray for the
opportunity to work and be honest,
law abiding citizens. We have been
denied this God given right.
The Church the Negroes Refuge
The Negro Church Is the only
field in all America, where the
Negro has unlimited opportunities
to exploit his many talents and
ambitions. Many of the Negro
race have made enviable records
in church and school building. We
are just rs years removed from
the barbarous institution of slav-
cry. We are still taxed in a great
many of the Southern States with
out representation. We must have
politics in our pulpits, a christian
lied politics will be ours some day,
and the Church should exert her
every power to hasten this glorious
day to come.
| Yes, so far as the Negro race
is concerned, every member who
has vote should cast that vote
Tuesday, February 25th.
Please allow be to add that those
of us who know the worth of Pray
er should send up a petition for
the candidate who will not only be
the Mayor of Seattle, but one who
will see to 1t that as father to
great family of many national
tiles and creeds, provide the way
for all to live and share in the
emonomic conditions equally. am
sure sincere prayer will help in
this election and much of it should
be exercised in behalf of a city
executioner that will give us re-
lief from the present. economic pres
sure now placed upon us. Yes, we
should vote and at the same time
pray for that much needed freedom
from economic slavery. Seattle's
next mayor will have the oppor-
tunity in hand to make Seattle one
of Americas most interesting and
progressive cities. Let's make the
city of Seattle a real home in
which to live. OF course prayer is
needed for lasting peace and prog
ress, of any city or organization,
so let's not forget to ask the Fa-
Their of all for his guiding hand
at this time.
The Northwest enterprise. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1931-1952, 1941-02-21

Lay down you weapons so we
can shoot you or lynch you.
The Northwest enterprise. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1931-1952, 1941-02-21
Won't Hire Negro

Nashville, Tenn-The local di-
vision of the Vultee Aircraft COM
pany here not only refuses to en-
play Negroes as part of its reg
ular working force" but holds out
only the slightest hope of employ
ing them in mental capacities such
as porters and cleaners, Mrs. e.
w. Grant, secretary of the Nash
vile branch of the National AS
ISOLATION for the Advancement of
Colored people revealed today.
The Northwest enterprise. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1931-1952, 1941-02-21

First Baptist Church of Ken
nydale, Washington. Go We into
all the world and preach the
gospel to every creature. Mark
1915.
Rev. Judson Swancy, Pastor
and Evangelist, Douglas Annex
Apt. "a, Seattle, Washington.
Residence phone, CA. $500.
Grace Presbyterian Church,
Rev. John r. Harris, Pastor.
Sunday School is held at 9:45
a. m; IL a. m. Morning WOr-
ship; 6 p. m. Young People;
1880 p. m. Evening Worship.
The Northwest enterprise. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1931-1952, 1941-02-21
James ScavOttO
Leads Mayor Race

In discussing the merits of can
didates for mayor, in this cam
paign, it is generally admitted that
James Scavotto Is best qualified
to carry on to greater progress.
1t is also generally admitted that
James Scavotto's administration
will be fair to all citizens without
regard to race, color or creed. It
is also generally admitted that
James Scavotto is certain to sur
vive the primaries and will be
elected.
In live, up-to-the-minute dis
cussions on city problems, Council
man James Scavotto is focusing
public attention on a constructive
program which, if elected mayor,
he will Immediately launch to pro-
vide better streets and lighting
greater playfield facilities and
give adequate policing in home
neighborhoods.
81 led a successful fight at Oh
ympia to provide funds for this
betterment movement" Scavotto
said. 1.-THE funds are now avail
able-s1, 100000 a year"
Exciting favorable comment
among home owners is Scavotto's
plan to enlarge the authority of
the city coming board to make it
real planning commission to plan
the Seattle of the future for beau
ty and utility. Scavotto proposes
the planning include means of safer
traffic flow, elimination of bottle
necks, and better, more efficient
arterial lighting and routing, to
aid industrial expansion and in
The Northwest enterprise. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1931-1952, 1941-02-21
creased home building.

creased home building.
There is urgent need for such
foresight, in view of our great
defense preparations, increased
business and the influx of new
citizens" Scavotto said, "a man
experienced in city administration
is best qualified to carry on to
greater progress"
The Northwest enterprise. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1931-1952, 1941-02-21
Big Mass Meeting Ends
Millikin Campaign

Earl Millikin, one Of he leading
candidates for mayor, winds up his
heavy speaking campaign Just be-
fore the primaries. This meeting
promises to be the largest mass
meeting of the entire campaign.
The Northwest enterprise. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1931-1952, 1941-02-21

Want q home? See Geneva
b. Miller, 1921 East Madison.
MODERN DUPLEX 8 rooms. 2
baths. Cement basement, dou-
BILE garage. Close in, good To-
cation. $1,000. Cash $1,000 and
$25 per month.
SMALL APARTMENT, 13 rooms.
2 baths. Full cement basement.
Furnace and Stoker, garage.
Place in excellent condition.
good income. $4,000. 500 cash.
$50 per month.
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1941-08-15
A Job for the Salesman

Because the material is needed in defense industries
silk mills serving civilian needs may have shut down.
The jobs of couple of hundred thousand workers in the
auto industry threatened by reduction Of output due
to inability to obtain basic materials Aluminium plants
making kitchen and great number of small indus
tries are beginning to feel the pinch.
The government, of course will do everything possible
to keep these plants by giving them contracts for
defense material but the government can't guarantee to
do that in every The defense program great
national effort and il first Ii doesn't matter whose
fault is that there is serious shortage of certain basic
materials The fault probably is spread great
persons and factors The fact must face is that there
Is such shortage.
Face to face with the fact, what is American business
going to do! Ii could whine and The government is
doing this to US, let the government find the way out
But business won't do that if know American business
II is not the government that is doing these things. 1t
the American people acting through their government
There two things that business do in this sua-
tion First 1t must such material 1T has
and by ingenious Of substitutes changes in design
elimination of unnecessary models make il go far
possible Second il must aggressvely after the govern
ment business that is and will be available The Lord still
helps those who help themselves perhaps emphaca
in abnormal times like these than in easy times
The government market must be sold as aggressivey
the competitive civilian market was
Statesmen who used to out in the civilian market for
orders in competition with another may find
themselves in Washington regional contract offices tight
ing for contracts from the government As usual the prize
will be to the swift, the aggressive, the adaptable
That, At least, hasn't changed.
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1941-08-15
Why Democracy Will Fight

In the introduction to his latest book THE American
Cause Alexander McLesh, director of the congressional
library, points out how directly opposed in principle
fascsm and democracy expressions of political phios
ophy He also points out that of the fascist technique
is to make Americans believe that the conflict is
just another European war; and that the easiest and
most subtle method of doing to declare that democracy
is synonymous with capitaism"a world of goods and
things and comforts and with nothing believe
in but goods. things
Thus the fascist, by deliberately disappearing the
becomes a most serious saboteur in the
things of the mind for democracy not world of auto
mobiles gadges radios bilboards and unemployed but
thing of the sprta of hfeof free life This
not between European which have conflicting pot
cal and economic interests but between human beings who
have opposite beliefs the kind of society which
should live Their views moral spiritual values
far apart the poles.
In the contest resulting from the conflict of the
PHILOSOPHERS is the basis for the conviction that there
certain final values for which peace loving democracy
will rise up and fight
From here it looks il that fight is very near.
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1941-08-15
HOROSCOPE
FRIDAY, AUGUST rs

This should be a fortunate
day, for benefic aspects rule. 1t
is a time when men and women
awaken TO their highest duties
and gain true mental vision.
Heart and Home: Women are
splendidly directed by the stars
on this date which stimulate
them To unselfish work and to
high achievement for the public
good. Government policies
which have strong Influence in
molding their opinions regard
ing war responsibilities will un-
dergo certain changes which
will he beneficial To the hus-
bands and sons enlisted In de-
Tense forces. This should be
fortunate for certain bows serv-
ing in the navy which is to gain
fame for its exploits.
Business Affairs: There is an
evil portent for labor and a sign
is read as most unfortunate for
the air service. Sabotage will
cause losses through novel
method. more or less indirect.
Prosperity will attend our trade
and commerce as our stores of
food are increased through gen
erous crops. Manufacturing will
achieve marvels in production
and inventors will contribute
magical designs that improve
our airplanes and submarines.
National Issues: As the
month ends the habit of putting
off unpleasant tasks and forget
ting suggested dangers will
bring to the American people
abundant cause for regret. Spies
who have had abundant oppor-
tunity 10 learn government plans
and secrets will make use Of
their knowledge through treach-
cry. Perils from within will de-
velop as perils from the outside
multiply. Warning sgain is
given that the president and
other leaders will suffer i'll
health because of long mental
strain and heavy tasks.
Persons whose birthdste il is
have the sugury OF a year of
good fortune. Changes in the
way of living and unusual ex-
periences are propheSied.
Children born ON this day will
probably have a successful time
all through life which will be
different from all that the par
ents have known. They will
benefit, despite changes in Gus
toms.
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1941-08-15
QUESTIONS TO TEST
YOUR KNOWLEDGE

Can YOU answer seven Of these
test questions Turn TO wom-
ans page for answers.
/. A oivouse is camp with
out shelter, a place for storing
oysters. or a cowshed-
?. The prairie dog is a ground
squirrel; true or false
3. Which two signers OF tn.
Constitution became presidents
OF the L. So
4. OF what is pate de foie grss
made?
5. is the front or face OF
dam the upstream or down.
stream side
.. Who was nieknamed the
Iron Dukes
7. Who wrote The Decline Of
the West?
s. 10 Davidson is famous
sculptor, actor or labor LEADER
?. Which is generally colder,
Greenland ~ Iceland.
10. General Israel Putnam
fought IN what war!
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1941-08-15
Stamps
Samoa. Ex-LiobiIitX,
Is Key Defense Link

MANY small Pacific island
groups and atolls have gained
strategic importance since the be-
ginning Of World War II. either
because OF location or resources.
Samoa. group Of IA islands
about 600 miles southwest Of San
Francisco and 1000 miles east of
Australia. is valuable for its role
in Pacific defense strategy.
Eight OF the islands are under
New Zealand mandate. six are
possessions Of the United States.
The stamp above. showing
Samoan coastal village. was is
sued in 1899 in eommemoration
Of the 25th anniversary Of New
Zeslsnd's control Of the Western
Samoan territory.
Originally Samoa was an inde-
pendent kingdom under the infiu-
enee Of Great Britain. Germany
and the United States, which con-
irolled the harbor OF Psgo Psgo.
The British withdrew during the
disturbances of 1898 and the IS
lands were divided between Ger
many and the United States.
Early IN World War !, New
Zealand troops occupied the is
lsnds under German domination
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1941-08-15
It's on the Record

On the basis of the notes exchanged between the United
States and Russia economic aid TO the Soviet union there
would to be basis for later misunderstanding
Said Acting Secretary of State Welles:
This decision has been prompted by the conviction of
the of the United States that the strengthen
ing of the armed resistance the Soviet the
predatory attack of aggressor who threatening the
security and independence not only of the Soviet union but
also of all other nations in the interest of the national
defense Of the United States"
Said Ambassador Oumansky, 81 wish TO emphasize the
correctness of the view. -
In short, help Russia because (even against its wild
happens TO be fighting against the principal aggessor
who has wrecked the worlds peace So long such stu
alton continues shall continue help but only long
and only to that extent.
This record should be reassurng to those who that
American aid TO Russia against the enemy may
20 further and involve the United States in dangerous
political and economic ENGAGEMENTS with the Soviet union.
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1941-08-15
DEFENSE
SAVINGS


g. Can use Treasurys Tax Savings Notes TO pay any
kind of taxes7
You use them only to pay Federal income taxes
current and back personal and corporation taxes
profits taxes.
G. Are these Tax Savings Notes transferable!
A. No. Nor can they be used collateral
O. Are the Treasury's Tax Savings Notes tsxable7
A. The income from these notes is not exempt from
Federal taxation.
FOTE-For complete information he new Savings
Plan ask banker direct Treasury
nnt Warrington. D. C