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The Dayton forum. [volume] (Dayton, Ohio) 1913-1949, 1941-04-04
TusKEGEE INSTITUTE, Ala

TUSkEGEE INSTITUTE, Ala.
Funeral services for Dr.. w. r.
B. Williams, vice president of
Tuskegee Institute, who died al
his home here Wednesday morn
ing, March 26, was held in the
is.sritule Chapel at 200 o'clock
Saturday afternoon. Rev. Harry
v. Richardson, Chaplain, otfic at
ed. lie was assisted ,,y Rev.
Charles w. Kelly, rastor Of the
Greenwood Baptist church.
DR.. +. D. Patterson expressed a
feeling Of deep personal loss in
the passing of DR.. Williams and
paid tribute to the lasting con-
tribution which the deceased had
made to the cultural and scholas-
tic development Of Tuskegee In
stitute.
Rev. Richardson said DR.. Will
liams' life was "a blending of
knowledge and achievement He
was y man of great learning and
culture and his work in the edu-
cational development Of the Ne
gro will stand as milestone in
the progress Of our race"
DR.. Williams, widely known as
an educator, was a graduate of
Hampton Institute, Hampton, Vir-
ginia; Phillips Academy. Ando-
yer, Massachusetts, and from
Harvard University. Following
his graduation from Harvard he
became principal of one of the
public schools in Indianapolis,
Indiana. Later he served as field
representative of Hampton Insti-
tute, the General Education
Board, the John +. Slater and the
JeaneS Fund. He was n member
of the Commission sent by the
Federal Government to the Vir-
gin Islands and to Haiti to make
a survey and study Of education
al conditions. He was one of the
organizers, and for two years was
president of the National Asso-
citation of Teachers IN .Corored
Schools {A.T.A.l, and was also q
member of the National Education
Association. He was also one 0
the organizers with the late Rob
ert R. Motion Of the Negro Oa-
sanization Society of Virginia,
which works for better schoo's
better farms, better homes and
,cster health among Negroes,
At the invitation Of DR., Robert
IL. Motion, who in 1916 had sue
cceded Booker L. Washington AZ
Pres dent of Tuskegcc Institute,
The Dayton forum. [volume] (Dayton, Ohio) 1913-1949, 1941-04-04
MANY DEFENSE
CONTRACTORS WILL
TO
NEGRO WORKERS

tons. Another one in the same
city said, yes, provided they are
qualified and stand right with the
union
Another company operating in
Baltimore and New York and
Newport News, Va, said they are
using 4 large percentage Of Ne
groes on Il project they are con
strueting in Newport News, Va,
but they have not come in con-
tact with amy Negro sub -contrac
tors.
Down in North Carolina, two
firms say they find the Negro
very efficient and use any num-
ber of skilled Negro mechanics.
I'VE do and will continue to ac-
cept qualified Negro sub-contrae-
tors and skilled mechanics. =
In Philadelphia, it was report
ed that I'VE have and do hire
qualified Negroes in ali trades
The Dayton forum. [volume] (Dayton, Ohio) 1913-1949, 1941-04-04

whenever they are available.
But il Norfolk, Va, the one
SOUR note rises,
II were doing work ia south
eri states whore il Is customary
TO use Negro alb-eontractors. i
would not hesitate to employ
Them. However. IN Virginia, ia
which these trades are controlled
by labor unions not affiliated
with Negro unions, | do not en-
nloy them except as laborers, ce-
ment tinishels, mortar mixers
and hod carriers.
NJ lancaster Was highly pleas
ed with the results III his survey
anti intends to follow through on
Il with others Of similar nature
To preent to the country, il pos
sible a picture Of the attitudes
81 the bigger firms, getting The
bulk Of the defense program con-
tracts.
The Dayton forum. [volume] (Dayton, Ohio) 1913-1949, 1941-04-04
YARD, EK-MIcHIcAN
STAR ENLISTS

DETROIT - (ANP) - Willis
Ward. one Of the most famous
athletes ever to wear the colors
81 Michigan university, is to be-
come soldier. Ward, who has
-hecn working in the personnel
department of the Ford Motor
Go. since his graduation, volrn-
teered for the army and will b
inducted into service about April
Is. Ward while in college, was
a star high jumper, broad jump
er, hurdler and dash man as well
as varsity end on the football
team.
The Dayton forum. [volume] (Dayton, Ohio) 1913-1949, 1941-04-04

Hueston and i Finley Wilson OF
the Elks; Thurman Dodson, local
lawyer and Robert Church Of
Memphis were seen in and around
the lobbies and meeting rooms.
Although National Chairman
Joseph Martin, congressman from
Massachusetts, and minority lead
er in congress, submitted his re-
signation the body did not accept
1t and drafted Martin to remain
in office as chairman.
OF Importance To the Negro
constituency Of the party was the
promised appointing Of several
committees to study conditions
among voters, one Of which is
(coA-inued on page 81
The Dayton forum. [volume] (Dayton, Ohio) 1913-1949, 1941-04-04

WASHINGTON (ANP) Max
ing q survey 81 some OF the lar
ger construction companies hand
ling huge contracts under the de-
fense program of building and
construction, Emmcr Martin Lam
caster, advisor on Negro affairs
in the department of commerce.,
has just received a number Of
fiattering replies to Ills queries as
to the use Of Negro workers and
the letting Of sub-contracts to
Negroes.
Selected from the large list Of
contractors IN various parts Of
the country, the replies are both
interesting and Illuminating. Some
q contractors out OF 80 contact
Ell sent in replies TO Mr. Lancas-
ter
In his letter, the advisor on Ne
gro affairs asked would the con-
tractors be agreeable to letting
Negro sub-contlactors have work
in electrical, glazing, painting
cementing and carpenters tileds,
The replies varied but were to
the point.
From Alabama one contractor
wrote there were no electrical OF
GLACIERS or carpenters used, but
he used lots Of Negoes in cement
work, brick work and in plaster
ing.
California; no objections to
their use provided they were
qualified. Another from the same
section; see no reason why they
would be Disseminated against,
provided employees Of members of
respective unions our firm has
agreement with. At present, we
employ many Negroes. 4
Another from the same sec
tion, I'VE have no objection to
the acceptance Of qualified Ne
gloes on defense projects.
Washington, DC, wrote, will
ing TO accept qualified Negroes
suitable on defense projects.
Another Washington contractor
said; "As long as they carry cards
we have not and do not intend to
refuse hiring Negro laborel's or
mechanics on our projects.
From Jacksonville, Fla, il was
stated that Negroes had bees,
used very successfully III all 81
the crafts. They were highly
satisfactory on the small con
tracts, but could not BE- used on
large contracts as the company
"did not feel it the best policy
10 have mixed white and colored
workers. :
Down in Georgia, a firm re-
piled that they used all Negro
rlastercrs and cement iinishers
and hire qualified Negroes in
general.
Chicago said; Any responsible
sub-contractor operating on Il
union basis is acceptable. Z Kan
sas said, I'VE would be glad to
favor Negro sub-eontraetors with
such work.
Over n Baltimore, il was said
that the company will accept
qualified Negroes on their de-
fense projects. Boston reported,
no hesitancy from the past ex-
perience with Negroes: Detroit
says, qualified Negroes and union
members are always considered; /;
New York says all types are TAX
en- regardless of race, creed or
color, depending upon qualitica-
The Dayton forum. [volume] (Dayton, Ohio) 1913-1949, 1941-04-04
MISSOuRIANS URGE
ESTABLISHMENT or
AGRICULTURAL SCHOOL

JEFFERSON CITY, No. -
iANP} "A delegation Of educa-
tors from southeast Missouri urg~
cd establishment Of a Negro agri-
cultural and industrial school in
their section of the state before
house committee Friday after
noon.
Travis B. Howard, principal OF
(costinusd sA rAae -
The Dayton forum. [volume] (Dayton, Ohio) 1913-1949, 1941-04-04

MRS. MARJORIE STEWART JOYNER,
who has just been made president of the National
ty Gutursts and Benevolent Association Of Nine c. J..
Walker Agens, Inc Under the reorganization nan,
sNrs Alice E. Burnete first vicepresdent of the Walk
Company will be national organizer. The Associa
ton organized in 1926, provides for benefits sick
and free legal advice the latter to be furnished by De-
sputv Attorney General Willard Ransom, who is legal
adviser
The southern news., 1941-02-28
REMOVE ALL BARRIERS

1t is generally assumed by some otherwise Informed
Americans that the progress of the Negro in the
United States began at January l. 1868, when
President Lncon's Emancipation Proclamation became ef
fective 1t is that than four million slaves start
ed from scratch at that time, but nearly half million
Negroes already Free many having purchased free
dom through their efforts.
When the Civil War began great numbers of Negroes
had already become skilled workers. and while undoubtedly
many owed their training experience obtained America
they had inheritance which dated to African back
ground where for centuries many of their foreahes
skilled artisans.
In music they made distinct contribution to American
life In religion they swayed the life of millions AS hum
BILE workers farms and plantations they made possible
the dominance of the South the production of tobacco
rice, sugar. and cotton to say nothing about service in
other fields
Their devotion to America soldiers has been shown
in every conflict in which country has been engaged
During the first world war; 100000 Negroes enrolled for
service and they the first to get into action And
while hundreds of Americans accused of dsoyalty it
ber.
And what may be said about those who, in spite of
prejudice and opposition have exceed poe teachers
Journalists artists, actors artisans physicians, bankers,
businessmen, chemists and many other occupatons Civ
the opportunities enjoyed by Others hosts of Ne
groes would today be in the front ranks among the people
of country Sooner later the people of this country
the way of the Negoes of America and when that time
The southern news., 1941-02-28

battery has been invented by resident of jamaica N.
Y, to mix beverages in glasses
Japanese army engineers have completed railroad in
China that provides rail transportation between Tsngtao
ad Shansi province
The United States moted $780, TOT pounds of WOOL
mohalr and similar animal hair last year, compared with
245971065 pounds in 1889
The number of operating licenses issued to owners
showed that 3973000 bicycles in in the Neither
lands at the beginning of this year
A floor type conveyor chain has been installed in
North Carolina mill haul truckc loaded with 5OOpound
bales of cotton up 30foot slope
Southern Rhodesia last year on an increased acreage
6230 produced 553 pounds of tobacco to the
compared with 1853 pounds in 1889.
Consisting of long fork supported on two spiked
Wheels device has been invented for turning meats in
that all sides evenly roasted.
The southern news., 1941-02-28
SAVE OUR GIRLS!

Passing thorough the Negro business district part-
culary Eagle and Market Streets, not help but
recognize the fact that girls being too neglected
For the late hours Of The night and the hours of
the morning, at time when young people should be in
the bed girls be roaming the streets They
out there when some of us are asleep open to the
insults of inhuman men, quarrelng, fighting some with
knives and razors using language which would embarrass
the modest Their health and morale both being de-
preciated What kind of will these girls make?
Can ourselves sit idly by while young womanhood
90 into degradation?
Perhaps the first accusation which is made for these
acts is the parents Maybe that accusation would be
right for it is in the home that the child receives his
first Impressions that he gets his ideals of right and
wrong and that he should be given those delicate points
of moral training and behavior In where there are
so many outside unwhoesome attractions outside the nome
the responsibility of helping to encourage better citizens
should go father than the home It rests upon all of us
it is the concern of the whole community.
We quite of the fact that Ashevile can by
be called cultural city for the Negro citizens
and lacking the many elements that make for special
class of so-caled society there is ntermlnglng OF
people from various stations of life While may have
few orginzed for amusements the bulk OF
called entertainment sought in Cafes and other dis
reputable "hangouts"
Outside the home, the school should build up such
desire for whole recreation that it will crusade all
questionable of amusements The Y W. C. A. could
expand it's to offer entertainments Tor larger
number The churches should attention to the
temporal needs and desires OF the young people anu e
religion real Owners and operators OF these business
of hangouts" should become interested in girls
and young people in general and should not encourage them
to frequent their establishments after certain desigated
hours of the night And if these operators have scru
les of the ages of their customers at certain hours the
citizens themselves should bring pressure to bear that
legislation should control conduct of businesses In
this way the girls will not be enced to rove the streets
Must girls be the victims of circumstances? They
must be. We should begin to take steps to
see what can be done them 1t is great challenge
shall meet it?
The southern news., 1941-02-28


an yother Australian state.
wall mirror has been invented that can be used as
a coffee table top serving tray.
Fur farmers New Brunswick proSGeed about 10000
fox pets last year and 2G,oo9 znli.4f
Brass rods be inserted III the 0f fa coffee
table to raise it to dining table heght}
Fire exported 3512,510 pounds Of Woo to the United
States in the first nine months last year.
Paper pie paltes with metal rims that absorb excess
grease and moisture have been invented for home
Chosen is estimated to have produced 29249, ,149 kile
grams of tobacco 81 1889 Of land last year.
A wall table be suspended from picture
modmg by wires, two legs holding firmly in position
Japan has limited to SO the number Of foreign
motion picture films which theatre may show in year.
Hydraulic brakes for bidyces operated from the handle
bars have been invented by resident OF Cleveland Ohio
spanish government has restricted exports Of or
this year to two grades Selects and Extra Sc
lects" 88
Moving hand lever on a new kitchen utensil cuts
potatoes for French frying and dces reds other veie
tables.
Of Australias 273O9 route miles oi railways 26,59o
miles opeared by the Commonwealth state govern
ments $50
Either hot cold air is delivered by electric
hair drier that be held in hand Or mounted
Experiments in Brazil have demonstrated that chemical
pulp for making paper be produced rom Parana pine
trees.
United States exports of railway equipment last year
years. E
Daily passenger arplane service ~hasbeen established
between Barcelona SPAIN and Lisbon Portugal by way of
Madrid
electric clock in addition to registering the time
shows figures for each date and the names of the days
of the week.
More than million cubic meters of wood will be dis
trbued for motor fuel in Germany in the fiscal year end
ing with September
The more than 42,50O school buses operating in the
United States carried pupils than eight billion pas
senger miles last year.
The of wheat rye flour anIxture of the two
for purposes other than the baking of bread has been
hbited in Belgium.
teescoping tripod that extends nearly seven feet
high has been designed enable photographers to take
pictures from odd angles
Experiments tobacco growing in Sudentenland were
made for the first time last and will be extended to
other areas this year.
wall switch has bee invented to control the three
light intensity of electric lamps installed in ceiling or
anywhere in ROOM
A device operated by two dry cells in fashlght
The southern news., 1941-02-28
WORLD IN BRIEF

WASHINGTON. Feb. 25-Great
Britain is not obligated to deliver
possession of the Atlantic base
sites involved in the recent de-
stroyer deal until the United
States compensates owners of pri-
Vate property which will be taken
over 1t was revealed in the house
today.
The southern news., 1941-02-28

Here's one for the last minute
Xmas shopper. It's the new glass
humi-jar for pipe smokers de-
signed to keep tobacco at its
freshest. Most Of the leading pack
erS of popular brand smoking to-
baccOs have adopted the humi- jar
because it's economical, practical
and good looking. 1t will be an
all-year-rOund item. AS gift it
looks expensive though its cost
is low.
The southern news., 1941-02-28

OTTAWA, Feb. 24-Sir Freder-
ick Banting, whose co-discovery
of insulin has saved the lives OF
thousands of diabetes, and two
companions have been killed in
the crash of a military plane near
Trinity bay Newfoundland, Col.
j. L. Ralston, minister of nation
al defense, announced today
The southern news., 1941-02-28
CHRIST FOR ALL-ALL FOR CHRIST
0lle1idI1. q '.|.lljI)EG lljI6)EGoj
1i,, .i
Thy wOrdi. aIamp unto my feet, slight unto my psth'

Acts 5 Chapter 20 verse.
Go stand and Speak in the tenn
pie to the people all the words
of this life.
The southern news., 1941-02-28
w a r
N w 5

WASHINGTON, Feb. 25-Presi-
dent Roosevelt today said peace
terms in the European war must
await military triumph and he
opposed any change in the pend :
ing lend-lease bill that might cur
tail all-out aid to Great Britain.
ANKARA, Feb. 25 - British
Foreign SECRETARY Anthony Eden
and General Sir John Dill. chief
of the imperial staff, arrived in
Turkey late today for consulta-
TONS on joint defense of the Oar
danelles and perhaps Greek Sa-
lonika against Germany's threat
ened Balkan sweep.
WASHINGTON, Feb 25 - Tur-
key reassured the United States
today that her ties to Great Brit
am and Greece were unweakcnad
by her new -aggression pact
WIN bulgaria or threatening Ger
man moves in the Balkans.
BERLIN, Feb. 24.-Adolph Hit
Ter boasted today that he is
prepared to mobilize hale of
Europe for a Knockout of Bri-
am and that a vast Nazi IT-boar
fleet, built up during the winter
viii unleash merciiess submarine
warfare beginning pext month.
The southern news., 1941-02-28

l.. A. Ms there a possibility
of me getting a better job soon
feel so distressed at times. May
send for my astrology reading?
Ans: The job you have ism t
very worthwhile and l urge you
to look around for something
else. Hold to it however until you
have made another contact. In
the city where you live it
shouldn't be difficult for you to
get better work. Yes, you may
send for your Astro- Reading The
price is % cents. Be sure to SEM
full name, birthdate and address.
l.. MI am in love with a bos
and went with his months but
he found out that l wouldn't do
everything he wanted me to do
with him and he quit me and /
want to know if he will come
back and marry me?
Ans: No my friend he won't be
back to marry you. This fellow
has no intentions of marrying He
wanted a good time at someone
elses risk and found out that you
wouldn't take him up and he
went elsewhere. You used mighty
good judgement.
The southern news., 1941-02-28

comes they will be prepared to take their places shoulder
to shoulder with all those who hope and work for the
progress of great nation.
The southern news., 1941-02-28

RICHMOND, Va, Feb. 24-Dr.
Sidney 5. Negus. professor Of
chemistry at the Medical College
of Virginia, said tonight that so
tar as was known, there has been
40 outstanding new gas developed
for warfare since the World War.
The southern news., 1941-02-28

NEW YORK, Feb. 25 = Louis
Johnson, former assistant secre-
tary of war, said tonight Adolf
Hitler was known to have manu-
featured 100000 British uniforms.
an equal number of parachutes,
and quantities of chrome and
gases for an invasion of England.
The southern news., 1941-02-28

plane and auto manufacturer to
housewife
The southern news., 1941-02-28
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The southern news., 1941-02-28

d. A. B.--Please sir tell me if
am going to be successful lead
ing my land?
Ans: Yes, and it. will Prove to
your ;sdYantage 10 nceyt ont pact
of your property Place an ad
in the paper also put q
sign on the property and l feel
that in a few months time YOU
will have the opportunity to lease
a part of it at unreasonable price.
The southern news., 1941-02-28

WASHINGTON, Feb. "a - The
office of production management
cracked down on the nation 5
aluminium and machine tool pro-
ducers today. ordering them to
give preference to defense orders
"a move that will be felt right
down the line from commercial
The southern news., 1941-02-28


VI met d BOY d Ie" months
ago ana ne mas SHOWN qui'e d
plt Q interest IN me ana says
ne loVeS me II lshoulo marry
thls poy as ne haS''Sgeo me 70
40 you thlhk ne ana l eould De
hapy togetner
ans; both OIL you are ola en-
The southern news., 1941-02-28

WASHINGTON, Feb 24-Look-
ing beyond the forthcoming sen
ate action on the lease-lend bill
Senator Wheeler d., MontD, de-
clared today that if the measure
We're passed, its opponents would
conduct a campaign from coast
to coast in an effort to keep the
United States out of war.
The southern news., 1941-02-28

N. d. Should Istay on with
this man l am with or what do
you think would be the best thing
TOR me?
Ans: Why torture yourself any
longer. yo utwo aren't suited
and you have no business toge-
ther anyway Don't you think that
to your daddy and start over a
gain. You need to search for
a husband.
The southern news., 1941-02-28

A. Nj want to know what is
The southern news., 1941-02-28
NEWEST NOTES OF SCIENCE

Queensland with 656665 miles has more railroads than
an yother Australian state.
wall mirror has been invented that be used as
a coffee table top or a serving tray.
La gaceta., 1941-05-10
PaIpitaciones de
la colonia latina
MEZCLA

Llegaron va los muebles para
la sala de descanso de los socios
enfermos, en- Ell sanatorio del
Centre Espa1ol.
Llegaron tambien los sillones
c6modos para cada habitaci6n,
La ceremonial de entrega Sc
efectuara dentro de pocos dias,
tan pronto regrese de la Haba-
ma 81 buen amigo Ramon Fer
nandez Rey.
Els preciosa Ia sala y excelen-
ties los muebles.
Seran inauguradas tambien,
dentro de pocos dias, las Obras
recientemente efectuadas en- ell
pabell6n de tuberculosis, en- Ell
sanatorio del Centre Espanol.
Los cuartos son ahora secos,
alegres V ventilados por medic
de ventanas eSpeciales.
La alimentaci6n es perfecta Y
con arreglo a la que Sc da en- los
mejores sanatorios del mundo.
La gaceta., 1941-05-10
DE LEY EN- CON
IRA DE LAS VACAS DE
LOS LATI-
NOS

Tallahassee, mayo 10.-E re-
prcsentante Wiseheart. dc Dade
present6 un proyecto de ley en-
contra de las vacas, cabras, GER
dos, etc, dentro de los limites
de las ciudades de mas de 100,-
600 habitantes. FL comite de sa
lud pGblica va lie do su aproba-
zion. Esto perjudicara grande-
mente a los obreros latinos de
Ybor City y West Tampa, mu-
chos de los cuales poseen vacas
para alimentsE a Sus tamiliaS,
La gaceta., 1941-05-10
CHUNGAS Y NO CHUNGAS
Las Azores. - De un ~tabaquero. - No contes'
tan. - Fascistas en- Iraq. - Diplomacia enyuga
da. NO "estamos" en- la guerra. Maquina'
rias que no Sc embarcaran.

en- este pals, y que TODD su per-
sonal y dinero ha pasado a la di-
recci6n de los nazis.
Els l6gico que tai cosa suceda.
Los fascistas corrian en- Alba
MIA, corrian en- Africa, corrisn
en- Grecia, corrian en- Abisinia,
corrian en- Cirenaica...
Intervinieron los nazis Y los
adlateres de Mussolini TRIUN-
FARON en- Albania, en- Grecia,
en- las islas griegas, avanzaron
en- Egipto...
Mussolini eSta obligado a O.
bedecer a su jefe, a su amo, al
hombre que eS barbara, cruel,
pero hasta la fecha no puede ser
calificado de cobarde en- la a.
cepci6n militar del vocablo.
iDebe reconocerse tambien
que en- Guadalajara los nazis y
los carlistas salvaron a los IAN
d~arines".