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Evening star., 1941-12-10
Axis Siege Of Tobruk
Raised in Capture Of
EI Adem, British Say
Westerly Movement of Foe
Speeded by Pressure,
Cairo Communique Says
BY the Associated Press.

BY the Associated Press.
CAIRO, Egypt. Dec. 10.-The
British announced a rejoining of
hands of the Tobruk garrison with
British forces at FL Adem in the
Libyan desert today and declared
that the westerly movement OF
Axis forces has now apparently
accelerated under the vigorous pres
sure of our forces"
Road communications eastward
from Tobruk have been established
and the British have recaptured
Gambut, coastal point about 40
miles east of the fortress, the COM
munique added.
1t said the British from Tobruk
had reached South African and
Indian troops at Fl Adem to the
southeast. but admitted that Ger
mans and Italians still were m
strength on the western perimeter
of Tobruks defenses. -..-.
Tobruk Siege Raised.
Nevertheless. the siege of Iobruk
has been raised, the comnuInQue
declared.
The R. A. F. is giving the fullest
and most effective cooperation" with
the ground forces in the advance
westward, it was added.
In an attempt to cover the re-
treat. about 20 Axis tanks made an
attack Yesterday and lost two OF
their number.
Ell Adem was occupied after being
abandoned by the Germans and
italians. and an infantry column to
the south was driven westward with
heavy losses, the communique said.
At the same time South African
armored cars and mobile columns
of Indians were reported working
around to the German and Italian
rear by circling toward Acroma.
Twenty-seven abandoned German
tanks were captured in repair shop
at GambUt, the British said.
Evening star., 1941-12-10
Condemned Murderers
Reprieved During War

By the Associated Press.
o|PONDICHERRY, French India
This capital of French possessions
IN the peninsula of India is en-
Enthusiastically Free French and pro-
British but it contains handful of
men who would be happy to see the
war last forever.
They are persons condemned to
death for murder. Before the COL
lapse of France, convicted murderers
could appeal to the Court of Final
Revision in Paris. But the De Gaulle
government has ordered the verdict
OF the Superior Court of Appeal in
Pondicherry final in all cases except
those of capital punishment. There
fore persons condemned to death are
enjoying a reprieve "for the dura-
ton"
Evening star., 1941-12-10
Express Employees
Sign Pay Agreement
To End Strike Threat
Increase Of 10 Cents
An Hour Gronted by
RoiIwoy Operators
By the Associated Press.

By the Associated Press.
CHICAGO. Dec 10.-The wage
dispute of $4,000 Railway Express
Co. employees was settled today when
representatives of management and
labor signed an agreement accepting
a 10 cents an hour pay increase.
Wayne Lyman Morse, chairman of
President Roosevelts Emergency
Fact Finding Commission, an
nounced the signing of the agree
ment less than six hours after he
informed the company, on author
ization from the White House, that
it.must accept the recommendations
of the commission for the wage hike
Earlier. the union announced a
strike might be called to enforce
the wage demands.
In behalf of the President and
the board" Mr. Morse said in his
announcement, II wish to congratu-
late Mr.. A. M Hartung, vice presl-
dent of the Railway Express Co., and
Mr.. George M Harrison, president
OF the Railway Clerks Union, for
the industrial craftsmanship which
they displayed in the settlement OF
this case.
Example for Labor.
N"They have set an example which
should be followed by leaders of in
dustry and labor for the duration
OF the war"
Mr.. Morse said the agreement pro-
vided that the two main unsettled
questions be submitted to the COM
mission Friday for argument with
the understanding that the boards
decision should be binding.
These were whether arbltrarles,
miscellaneous rates and overtime
rates are to be increased and
whether a a. cent an hour minimum
wage shou' Ibe applied retroactively
Septemb Il to December l, 194l.
Mr.. .forse's commission earlier
had 4ediated wage demands OF
$50 900 railroad operating employees.
Mr.. Harrison, president OF the A,
p L. Brotherhood of Railway and
steamship Clerks. Freight Handlers,
Express and Station Employees, had
announced his membership favored
a strike against the agency If set
tlement could not be arrived at 9TH
erWise.
Mr.. Harrison said the agency,
which is owned by the railroads, hao
offered a general increase OF 812
cents an hour, but the union mem
bers refused it.
Agency Rejected Proposal.
In its original report to Mr.. Roose-
welt on November 5, the commission
recommended that all employees be-
ing paid less than As cents an hour
be raised temporarily to basic min
imun of As cents 1t proposed fur
ther that other basic rates stand
but that all employees should receive
an addition of 7i2 cents an hour
oFer current rates.
In its compromise report OF De-
cenlber 2 which averted Nation
vide railroad strike. the commission
said the agency had not agreed TO
negotiation for q 10 cent increase
and hoped to mediate more salts
factory settlement.
lit would seem best under all the
circumstances for the railway ex-
nress agency to become a party to
tse mediation settlement the COM
mission commented in the, report.
Negotiations between the compa-
nies and IA incorporating unions
with 100000 members are in prog
ress.
Evening star., 1941-12-10
Boot Purchase Bill Passed

The Senate passed yesterday and
sent to the White House legislation
authorizing the Secretary of Treas
ury to purchase or accept as gifts
matorboats, yachts and similar YES
sells for use of the Coast Guard
during national emergency.
Evening star., 1941-12-10
Ace Bur on ORANGES

Three million oranges were dis
tributed to children under years
old in Northern Ireland in a recent
week. and none could be purchased
for anv one older.
Evening star., 1941-12-10
Dorian Sees Ciuno

VICHY, Unoccupied France, Dec.
10 lP.-Vice Premier Admiral Jean
Darlan conferred with Italian For
eign Minister Count Galeazzo Ciano
today at Turin.
Evening star., 1941-12-10

Argentina is sending blankets to
Britain for victims of bombings
The Phoenix index., 1941-02-15
WomenCan Serve
On Draft Boards

not he lawyers. and it, has been
suggested /; that bank officials
and school 2superintendents and
teachers would be excellent per-
sons to use in this, seapacity.' ~
General Hershey also asserted
that approval has been given tor q
suggestion that "a person who 'un-
derstands the viewpoint Of '5.the
conscientious objector should be
included as an associate member. OF
each Advisory Board for : .Regil
strants.'''. d.
He added: - -, Ls.& -.
-s. There is nothing in the Act q"
Regulations which would prevent
the appointment of women as. as
sociate members on Advisory
Boards for Registrants. @
Associate members, as well as
Registrars and members of all
members of Advisory Boards foL
other Selective boards, work with
out compensation,
The Phoenix index., 1941-02-15
By ARDEN HI. DUANE

You'll be sure to inspire compli-
ments from both sexes if you serve
either one of these luscious home
made Valentine goodies
st. Valentine Heart Cake-One
Gun sugar, one-half cup butter or
other fat, one egg, two cups flour,
thirds cup water, four tea
spoons baking powder, one-fourth
teaspoon salt, one-third cup sweet
ened condensed milk, one teaspoon
vanilla.
Cream sugar and butter until
light. Add egg slightly beaten. Sft
flour once measure, add baking
powder and salt, and sift again.
Blend together sweetened con-
densed milk and wear and add al
ternately with dry ingredients to
butter mixture. Beat until smooth
Add vanilla. Bake in creased loaf
pan (eight by four by three inches)
in a moderate oven for about forty
minutes or until dine. Cover with
this froSting:
Maraschino Frosting Two cups
finely powdered confectioner,s su-
gar. one-half cup sweetened con
densed milk, one-fourth cup drained
maraschino cherries, finely chop
ped.
Stir sifted confectioners sugar
into sweetered condensed milk.
Add maraschino cherries which
have been finely chopped and beat
Until smooth Cool cake before
spreading frosting. Decorate with
hearts made of small red CHINA
mon candies.
Rosy Valentine Tarts-One and
cne-fourths cups flour, four table
spoons butter, four tablespoons lard
one. fourth teaspoon salt, one-halt
teaspoon baking powder, water 70
mix,
Mix dry ingredients; cut in fat
with knife or spatula. Do not over
mix. Add just enough water t.
combine ingredients; work lightly
together with a fork until dough
is formed Roll on floured boarc
TO desired thickness. Line pastry
shells and "crimp" edges. Gu
hearts with cutter and bake on tor
or separately, then drop on the IN
ished tarts
The Phoenix index., 1941-02-15

WASHINGTON, D. C.-- (SNSy--
Appointment of women to serve
as associate members on Advisory
Boards for Registrars under the
Selective Service Act, has been de-
clared permissible by National
Headquarters. Selective Service
System, '''' p
Although thousands of women
served as registrars on October
16, the first registration day. Sc
lective Service Regulations pro-
hibit their appoint on local boards,
appeal boards of medical advisory
boards. The authorization National
Headquarters made for them TO
serve as associate members of Ad-
visory Boards for Registrants, how
ever, gives them an opportunity to
play an important part in the cp-
GRAFTON of the Selective Service
System, it was pointed out.
Selective Regulations provide:
In each State, Advisory Boards
for Registrars shall be appointed
by the Governor to insure that ad-
vice and assistance In preparing
missionaries, claims. or ether
papers which will serve as a basis
for classification are available tc
every registrant. Each board shall
normally be composed of three
lawyers. Fahe chairman shall, if
! practicable, be a pudge of a coun-
ty court or of similar Jurisdiction
The Advisory Board for registrantS
may appoint associate members
| In letter interpreting the Regu,
lations, Bird. Gen. Lewis B
Hershey, deputy director of Sc
lective Service, said:
These associate members neec
The Phoenix index., 1941-02-15
Southeastern
Women To Meet
At Hampton

HAMPTON INSTITUTE, Va. -
tSNS)- Delegations of college
women from North and South
Carolina, Florida, Alabama, Geor-
gia, and Virginia will attend the
Southeastern Branch Conference OF
the National Association of Col
lege Women at Hampton Institute
on Saturday February Is.
College graduates, faculty ad-
visers and students will discuss
''The Guidance Of YOUTH at the
meeting, sponsored by the Hamp-
ton Roads Branch Of the AsSocia-
ton.
The general themes of the dis
cussion groups will be youth in
Our Mciiern World Panel dis
cussions will be broken into such
phases as Youth and It's Prob
lens Of Emotional Maturity, %
Youth and It's Problems OF
Health" and youth and Its So
cial Problems Emphasis will be
pal tIluldlly ldIu OIA Wiz llet -NiS "a
these problems as faced by South
ern Negro youth.
Mrs. jamie Porter Barrett, foun-
der of Virginia Industrial School
for Girls at Peak, Virginia, will ad-
dress the college women ON ''Y outh
and It's Socia, Problems and Miss
Lucille Salisbury, pre-college coun-
seller at Hampton Institute, will
delve into the phases of Youth
and It's Problems of Emotional
Maturity" The health section will
be presided over by DR.. o. M
Fisher, practicing physician of
Reidsville, NJ c..
Other key speakers of the con-
ference will be Mrs. j. S..
Higginbotham, president of the
Hampton Branch Of the NACW;
DIR. Flemmie P. Kittrell, dean OF
women at Hampton Institute; Miss
Amanda E. Peele, sectional direc-
tor of the conference; Mrs. VIM.
M. Whitehead, Mrs. s. V. Thomp-
son and Mrs. VIM. M: Cooper.
The Phoenix index., 1941-02-15
Wise Mother
Starts Lessons
At Early Age

soiled garments. 1t happens In
the best Of families, as no doupI
vcu may have. observed. OF course.
the mothers themselves are not
fastidious; if they were, g theyo
keep the little daughters clean and
dainty. -. '. 80. &.
It's never too early to promote FF s
habits that build physical and men;
tai qualities that contribute to-
ward the composition of a beauti--
full woman Habits formed in ehtld7
hood continue an through llfe'
sometimes, and this statement l*
particularly true OF : Rntidin!e5s;'ss9s 'ss
Even. a. little Child should - pe.
taught to hang up her Mighty nnlt
awaS4 her COMB and brush, SCRUB
her teethg night and morning, use ~
fine ofangewood stick under the.
caves of her fingeynails ifTheres may
be protests atIfirstsii but. ia time
the child viii take PRIDE in ~ the
fact that she attends to her 2sll}al4
personal chores and duties, - (.
The Phoenix index., 1941-02-15
Military Motifs Featured
In Exciting Spring Prints
Planes, Tiny
Bugle Boys Are
In New Designs
BY HAZEL G REED
Associated Negro Press Fashion
Ed;tor

The colorful, exciting print sea-
son is here again with emphasis
this year on exciting The new
note in this most springlike Of
fabrics adds just that in full mea-
sure. In accord with the present
tempo, print has gone military. and
we find a mixture of patriotic and
defense motifs outstanding among
the new designs. Since these SYM
hoIs of significant trends also make
good looking dress prints, we're all
for it. The infusion of more vigor-
Gus patterns into the perennial
flower and wallpaper designs is
interesting change.
In all the new designs balance
is good. This feature shows up
well in a Jacket dress of rayon
crepe airplane printed in which
minute silver white planes zoom
over a spring-ereen background.
The neat size of these plane-pat-
terms gives this frock a crisp ap-
pearance as well as lot Of dash.
The brave boys, who stay on the
ground. also are remembered, and
chic pint honoring the bugle mas
ter is stunning. Tiny golden bugles
form zigzag stripes over a navy
ground. The mate print is a double
pattern Of white anchors on an
ocean-blue fabric. And both frocks
are simply made, extremely wear
able and attractive.
Another gesture to the navy is
an ensiPn's flowing cape, especial
" adapted for milady militaire,
Spring, l94l. OF navy botany flan-
mel this wrap is worn over star
printed dress of escapade red and
is similarly lined. Wide lapels of
the print also are a feature of this
ensemble. The blue cap accom-
panving is modified military style
and may be worn back of the pom
padour.
Many. many other patterns of
4llllGoly l1SiSllld LoNC DCCl WOlhC
out by fabric designers. and will be
appearing in in shops throughout
the country in another week or so
in materials and in garments al
ready made up. A becoming, smart,
new design for almost every type
will be shown, and the wardrobe
pepped up considerably by such an
addition
The Phoenix index., 1941-02-15
FOR VITALITY

Good eating habits make fer vi
tality. They are established by Of
fering the child a variety of we'll
cooked foods, daintily served.
The shy, timid child is a problem.
The subject of shyness should
never be mentioned in her pres
ence. If mama tells every caller,
e'Little Ann is 50 timid; she's al
ways hanging to my skirts, hiding
when visitors come" then little
Ann has to play up her role. AS
there is much conversation about
her, she considers herself of con-
siderable importance, does every
thing possible to attract attention
She should have playmates in the
home, spend less time with her
mother. "
If she has a talent, it should be
developed. One wise mother over
came the condition by having her
,lgirl of eight take music lessons
The child made good progress; APP
pearedi before gsmall audiences,
found herself; shyness dropped
AWAY .see9 ,>o4$s eesss s,
GERS BAD START -, !,
The ,pampered Child gets a bad
start in life,r 1t isn't easy for her
to grow strong later on, to be self
e'elian Mt. to develop, independence Of
Thought. and &cticn. Love she
should nave plenty, but not over,
Indulgence. .,et+y s,-;.ys
! Once a week the family cherub
must havefer' hair sha1npooed.
iStthagy little rat-tails that lack
luster make a child look SAD and
iorphanish, The mother should use
melted soap; if the face is pro-
tected with q shampoo halo, there
will be few protests, no trantrums.
During the winter season, young
compilations need creaming as
much as mature ones. The child
The Phoenix index., 1941-02-15
STYLE FRSTS
Gt.t T
BECUILING YOUNG BASOU
STYLE

- LIZ
The popular girls knows that
sweet-and-demure look, such as
this dress has, spells enchantment
to any beau. Pattern 315, Claire
Tilden creation, is perfect for
your most important Springtime
dates-so simple to make, too.
This youthful basque style has
beautifully fitted lines; a belt
may beaded if you like. The
low waist-seam, with darts in the
bodice above. gives that new
mng-waisted, nodded effect. The
panels. There's bodice button
skirt has smart front and back
ing that adds style as we'll as get
ting-in-and- out-conveninece. See
how decorative those gathers are
on the short sleeves. And now,
saving the best for last, notice
the pointed revers that look so
lovely framed by wide ruffle.
Crisp as candy box frill! If you
prefer, have the ruffling of self
fabric, or omit it entirely for a
simpler version. The pOlka-dot
fabric shown is very gay. =. "a
flower or leaf-printed crepe would
be equally enchanting. With the
aid of the wonderful Sewing
Guide. a 'teen-age girl can stitch
up this sytle all by herself.
Pattern 315 is cut in junior
miss sizes II, IL, 13, IA, IS, 16
II and 8. Size 13 requires 2 Sd
yards 80 inch fabric and IA yarc
contrast ruffle.
Send FIFTEEN CENTS (I5c'
in coins for this pattern. WRITE
CLEARLY SIZE, NAME. AID
DRESS AND STYLE NUMBER.
Send orders to Scott Newspa
per Syndicate, Pattern Depart
nent, 210 Auburn Avenue, Allan
ia, Ga,
The Phoenix index., 1941-02-15
They'll Inspire Praises
From Members of Both Sexes

Filing-One can cherries, three
fourths cup juice, three tablespoons
suger, two tablespoons corn starcn,
two thin slices lemon cut in quar-
ters, small unbaked pie shells.
Sprinkle pie shells with corn
starch and sugar the balance over
cherries. Bake at $50 degree F. for
twenty minutes. Serve hot with
ice cream or cold with whipped
cream sprinkled with chopped pc
cans if desired.
Cupid's Magic Valentines-One-
fourth cup sweetened condensed
milk, one-half teaspoon vanilla, one
and two-thirds cups sifted confec'
toner's sugar.
The Phoenix index., 1941-02-15
Here's Some Valentine
Goodies Sure To Please

Blend condensed milk and vanil-
la. Add sifted confectioner's sugar
gradually and commune mixing un-
til smooth and creamy. Sprinkle
waxed paper lightly with confec-
toners sugar Roll fondant out on
paper to about one-fourth inch
thickness. Cut with sharp heart
shaped cutter or by using your
own special pattern. You can write
endearing words on your fondant
with frosting applied through a
pastry tube. or inscribed with
q water-color paint brush dipped
in melted chocolate
The Phoenix index., 1941-02-15

Since you know how your nus
band feels about your dancing with
other fellows, why don't you stay?
1t is much easier to say polite
mo, thank you" than it is to patch
up a black eye. He, perhaps, does
not mind your dancing with some
of his friends, SO just stick to hlm
and them.
1t is hard to tell when a man
beats you, if he loves you. l know
it is humiliating to you and he IS
hlackhearted coward. He is TAX
ing advantage Of you because, no
matter how large or small he is,
YOU have no strength to defend
Yourself against him. Some of them
regret it soon after and some OF
them keep on beating you. So. If
you intend to stay with him, it is
The Phoenix index., 1941-02-15
Little Girls Should BE Taught
To Keep Themselves Dainty

It is a wise mother who takes
her little daughter by the hand, di-
rects her along the way that leads
to health and good appearance. A
little careful supervision, a few
encouraging words now and then,
and a child will realize that neat
ness and cleanliness build = self-re-.
spect, gain the admiration OF 9th
ers. We've no patience with moth
ers who permit their children to
display dirty faces, dirty hands and
The Phoenix index., 1941-02-15
PLANS BRANCH URBAN

ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. -
(ANP)--St. Petersburg Urban
League was the victim of the eco-
nomic collapse that followed the
Florida boom some years ago. At
recent meeting held in the
beard room of the Central YMCA.
Field Director Jesse 0. Thomas
pointed ont the need for the re-
organization of the st. Peters
burg Urban league.
The Phoenix index., 1941-02-15
WOMEN, GIRLS
2-way Relief!

probably the reason for the new
strength and energy, and the alb
sence Of periodic functional dis
tress in the experience of many
users.
Another way such functional dis
tress is relieved for many is by
taking CARDUI as directed
starting three days before their
time" Why not try CARDUI?
The Phoenix index., 1941-02-15

Modern facts and a 50-year- rec
ord of popularity invite your
confidence in CARDUI. By its
Use, thousands OF. weak, under
nourished women have been help
ed in two important ways:
Taken as tonic by directions,
it increases the flow of gastric
juice so usually stimulates appe-
tite and improves digestion. That's
The Phoenix index., 1941-02-15

best for you to stop DONG the
things he does not like.
Anxious Baby Girl: would
suggest that you write letter to
the person in charge OF this tea-
ture in your school. I will be glad
to help you if yCl will send me
your name and address, so l can
send my suggestion to you through
mail instead of printing same.
Dorothy: If he is working, you
can get some support for your chill
dren. Just go to the County De-
partment Of Public Welfare and
they will tell you how to 60 about
getting a certain part OF his earn-
ings for you and your chlldrens
support. Be glao to be rid OF hlm
if he is as YOU say but as long as
he works. you need not suffer.
Dear Miss ,eaf:
The fellow l am in love with mas
been married and he has asked me
t. marry him but he does not want
to get divorce. He says he has
been single long enough not to get
one.
1 have been married and home
Goes not seem the same when you
have been used to a companion.
This man is the only one in TINS
town that l could love and since
he will not Go right. will you help
me get someone else?
Madame.
Of course, if the mans wife Is
not dead. he needs a divorce to get
married again.
I will be glad to run letter Tor
you in my column and you Will
probably correspond with some
nice men, if you will give me more
information about yourself your
eyes, complexion, weight, occupa'
ton. ct cetera your name
would not be printed and letters IN
reply would come through me.
Send your prOblms of every
day life to SUE LEAF, SCOTT
NEWSPAPER SYNDICATE, 21O
Auburn Avenue, N. E., Atlanta
Ga. All letters will be held con-
fidentiaI and names W1thheiu'
-
The Phoenix index., 1941-02-15

should have her own bottle of
hand lotion, which she will find
pleasure in using.
Well-fitted shoes are important.
Many cases of bowed legs can be
corrected by proper exercise and
the wearing of prescription shoes.
The Phoenix index., 1941-02-15
HTS jim CROW

OAKLAND. Cal. = CAMP =
Ten Negroes, six women and
-four men, were present at the
Alameda County Republican meet
iae Saturday Mr.. Gray brought
III resolution to the assembly ask
iing them TO protest against the
rational defense program as re-
,lates to. discrimination and segre-.
cation. - @ 25
The Phoenix index., 1941-02-15
Says Husband Gets jealous Every
Time She Dances With Another Man
Sue Tells Her To
Avoid Situation

have been married almost years and live with
mother NV mother inaw did want him marry We
don't get along love dance but when at dances
my husband gets angry when dance with someone else beats me
and will stay with me Do you think he loves me
Film.
The Phoenix index., 1941-02-15
COPS GUARD SPELL

WI >. NO4NEI OT- ELL
NEW YORK----fANP) Joseph.
Shell arrived in New York at
Grand Central, station on Tues
dav afternoon ard was met bv
detail of eight New York police
r,cn to prevent anv untoward
demonstrate or bodily harm.