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Arkansas State press., 1941-10-03
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been hammering away at the Capi
tai, but have exerted their best
and most constructive influence
during the Roosevelt Administra-
tion-.
I'm sure that many Negroes
felt a certain gratified amuse-
ment, not unmixed with pride.
when certain U. s. Army officials
in Washington let up a loud
squawk against certain reports in
the Negro press on the shame of
Fort Bragg.
THIS is GOOD NEWS; it is
just one more good sign that our
Press has become of age.
Again | say. the Negro Press
should start to concentrate upon
the missionary work of gaining
more and ever more white readers!
1t should make THEM think q.
Arkansas State press., 1941-10-03

we MUST All lie SantlnenS FOR
The Good Of Our People, Re-
ydaling All Mal.Treatments
To Gain Power
! WASHINGTON, Sept. 26 -
How long will the Negro and so.
called decent white people of
America withstand all forms Of
police brutality which has advanc-
ed to the danger point of threat
ening our National Unity?
We pose this question in view
of the outrageous incident of po-
lice brutality dby one policeman
in the Nations Capital which oc-
cured on July 23-but was not re-
vealed to the press or the authori-
ties of the District of Columbia
by a Negro prisoner until this
week.
Here are the facts, in brief:
Three policemen. all white pri-
Yates of the Metropolitan Police
Force, eongregated around the cell
of Roland J. Lindsey, who is
awaiting trial September 26 on
charge of rape. one releasing his
service revolver from the holster
and firing at the prisoner while
he lay on his bunk. Fortunately
there was only one shot fired and
it missed Lindsey. Notifying his
attorneys, Lindsey received prompt
ACTION on his complaint by
the newly appointed Supcrinten-
dent of Police Edward Kelley. The
two officers evolved in the case,
but did rot fire a shot, were sus-
pended while the Shooting Cop
was Monday held for the action
of the Grand jury, So much pres
sure exists now for justice for
the prisoner from the daily and
weekly newspapers and organiza-
tions that the City Fathers are
resolute to get ACTION, The Of
ficer held on $4,000 bond is Ar
mold F. Jackson. Two suspended
are George W Bromley an g. +.
Knapp.
Better Living Facilities
For d. c. Old People
Frequent protests for results
flooding the offices of the District
Commissioners in regard to the
deplorable living conditions for
the aged folk of our race here are
beginning to gain favor. Among
those who have frowned upon
these facilities are Mrs. Franklin
d. Roosevelt and various civic
minded organizations.
Now it is proposed that a new
home be constructed on q new To-
cation more suitable to happy liv-
ing than the present one at Blue
Plains, some 20 miles from the
District, at an early date. Already
Legislation is on foot to enable
the cost of the building Isl to
See JIM BOOKER, Page 5
Arkansas State press., 1941-10-03
SOMETHING
THINK ABOUT
(By N. o. self)

Note; (This column does not
necessarily represent the Edi-
torial opinion Of the Press, but
the opinion of its author,)
E.l,tan
Arkansas State press., 1941-10-03
BY Larry LeValle
Guest COlumnist)

Guest Columnist)
A friend of ours asked US a
few days ago; "What do writers
write about when they run out of
something to write ?" That is
something We had never given any
serious thought, for we had al
ways found something to scrib-
BILE on paper. Just what the read
er thought of it--or, if it was
read, is something else.
The same day our friend put
the question to us found us stymi
ed, for it was the dead-line for
our column, and with nothing in
mind we told the copy hoy to have
our column eliminated this week,
or put anything in that would use
the space, and put ON our coats
and sauntered on down the streets,
and while out, ON attention was
called to our poll tax (you know,
Arkansas is one of the few re-
naming states that disfranchise
the Negro and still has a fee for
poll taxi fishing around in our
pants, we a lded nickles, one dime
and pennies together and finally
made a buck, walked on down to
the courthouse and purchased a
poll tax receipt. And, oh boy! We
found a lot to write about. The
first thing was the jim-crow en-
trance whore we had to go, and
from there on. We saw youngs-
ters and old, old men. all work.
ing or at least pretending to- be-
at any rate on the payroll and
to whom you and | alike pay sala-
ries. Seeing those men back there,
some whose names you never
would be able to pronounce, or if
you could pronounce, you never
would ho able to spell-supposed
to be paid by the people, and ser
wants of the people, then ard
there. one would get the idea
that courtesy would be foremost
, in their minds. Now, don't con-
clude that these people are not
courteous, they may be, we are
unable to say, hut, we do know
as far as the Negro is concerned,
courtesy is not in evidence any,
where. Why? Don't ask us, we
are not any authority on why
WHITE people are not courteous
/. We are well aware of the
NEGROES uncouthness it origi-
mates from lack of early training
But, to see white people display
uncouthness and discourtesies since
they have established themselves
on pedestal as a Superior Race
makes us relatively sure that we
have SOMETHING TO THINK
ABOUT"
In order to purchase a pcll tax,
you must give your name in full,
and still you are called everything
by the Servants of the people"
who serve you but the name you
give. Most certainly, it is under
stood for, it is written plainly on
the tax receipt, and in defense of
the uncouthness we have conclud-
ed that the memory of those who
serve us is very limited No,
that conclusion won't hold for it
shows poor judgment on the part
Of the officials to employ people
with such short memory. So, the
why of their discourteous man
ners will have to remain unans-
wered by US.
Arkansas State press., 1941-10-03
THE DAY WE HOPE FOE

When We can live in peace and harmony with one
Il race color creed former servi-
tude or present position In nfe without mythical oier
aase but spirit Of Good WILL assured n the eonvic
tsn Of our better judgment that will remit 70 every
nan the ndomiable rights TO the admonitior Of hts swn
conscience In whatever hns Il endeavor he pursuss Tor
his religious material existence When that day arrives
~ viii be eoutented THEN We ali can boast Of eur
DEMOCRACY, and NOT until then. L. G. BATES.
Arkansas State press., 1941-10-03
Tgiive it.
xget it.
By Emory O. Jackson

NJ. p. Webster, member of the
Fair Employment Committee,
claims that the biggest thing the
Negro has is his labor. But he
says, contrary to the faulty rea-
soning of the heavy thinkers, the
Negro does not have a monopoly
on his job, because he doesn't con-
troll it. He says Negro people ia
Arkansas State press., 1941-10-03
The Plight
Worker
Continued from page one

to any form of violence America boasts of a demo-
cracv and free speech, which includes the inalenabc
rights of individuals and think that any form of
mob violence conspiracy reflects upon our profes.
sed democracy.
This is not written in any defense of the AFL As
far AS the black man is concerned defense possibly
be offered for the ALL If the past can be referred to for
perene the activities of organized labor under the regime
of the American Federation of Labor have done to
hinder the progress of the Negro and is still the greatest
enemy in existence to the Negro The Clio is comparative
young and its record toward the black is not fully adj
vertised only in certain sections But the American
Federation of Labor is known the country to be solely
and whole hearedv against any progress for the Negroes
The AFT hoys known only wolves in Sleeps clothing
and have caused the Negro to lose all respect for organized
labor.
Uncle Sans National Emergency Program is suf
fering shortage of labor today due entirely to fac
ties of the ALL since il successful in getting
closed shop contracts in most of the defense plants And
when the AFL saws "COsed ShOp'-as far as the Ne
gro is concerned that is Just what it So. don't
get the idea that criticism of the Clio in any
defense Of the AFI Please believe us,
when say 1t was NOT. The AFL and the Clio are
two of the MOST DaMNARIE nFCElTFITI. CON.
TEMPTIOUS and ANTTNEGRO ORGANIZATIONS in
existence today And If this country falls under Axis
Powers We will put the blame on the AFI and
Clio and their sponsor The NATIONAL LABOR
RELATIONS BOARD.
Arkansas State press., 1941-10-03

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We Must All BE Santinens For
The Good of Our People, Re-
vdaling All Mal.Treatments
Arkansas State press., 1941-10-03
CALVIN'S
DIGEST
BY l.. Baynard Whitney

~ 1t BdN IIHIu WHITLEY
Negro Press discovered"
To white people in general
throughout the United States.
such an institution as the Negro
Fourth Estate does not exist and
the few who hear Of US for the
first time are resertfully, anus
ingly or seriously surprised.
In spite of all that has been
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-09-23
LEAGUE TO STUDY
 AFFAIRS OF CITY
Women Voters Plan to CheCkup on Budget,
 Activities of Boards

Handling of city affairs by muni- cipal boards will be under scrutiny during the next few months by members of the committee on civic government and operations of the Waterbury League of Women Vot- CTS.
 The committee, meeting yesterday afternoon at the Silas Bronson H. brary, made plans for representation at board meetings. The members attending will prepare reports of their observations, and these rec ports will be distributed among members of the league.
 Charts of city appropriations and expenditures will be made, and re- suits secured by city spending will be carefully analysed.
 The committee, of which Mrs. Frederick Faust is chairman and Mrs. E. E. Wilson. secretary, will meet each Monday afternoon ct 1:30.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-09-23
Protestant Churches
 Planning Conference
Waterbury Central Secretary One of Leaders for
 Hartford Sessions Monday, September %

cutive Director of the Council for Social Action of the Congregational Christian churches in the United States. Tn his latest capacity as acting director of the Christian Commission for Industrial Commun- ities, pr. Bradley Is engaged largely in helping coordinate the work of Protestant, churches in the com munitieS near army training camps, naval stations, and industrial de- fense centers. He Is the author of several religious books.
 Other outstanding leaders of the Conference are: Mrs. Henry A. In- graham, vice president of the ra- tional United Service Organizations, Robert Heininger, of the Connecti- cut Conference of Social Work; Mrs. Chester Bowles of the Connecticut Defense Council; w. H. Denison, State Y. M. o. A. Secretary; Gra- ham Treadway, president Hartford Family Service Society; Judge Stan- ley P. Mead, lawyer, in New Canaan; Herbert S. Smith, Secretary Water bury Y. M. 0. A.
 The conference program is being arranged by the Connecticut Coun- ell of Churches under the direction of Rev. Daniel R. Kennedy, Jr., chairman of the General Commit tee; Rev. Sidney w. Wallace, chair man of Conference; Rev. Russell J. Clinchy, program chairman; and Rev. Everett A. Babcock, General Secretary.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-09-23
CHURCH FAvORS
 STANDARD TIME
Immaculate Conception Services Sunday Going
 on New Schedule

The Church of the Immaculate Conception will return to Standard Time starting next Sunday morning and all services in that church will be held according to that time.
 The Rosary Confraternity will re. ceive Holy Communion next Sun. day at the 8 o'clock Mass and the Holy Angels Sodality at the 0 o'clock Mass.
 Members of the League of the Sacred Heart will meet Thursday evening after Holy Hour. The Third Order of St. Francis will meet this evening after the novena in honor of St. Joseph. Instructions for the confirmation class will be held to- morrow and Friday afternoons at St. Mary's Parochial School.
 The Credit Union of the parish will meet In the church basement Thursday evening from 8 until e:30 o'clock. The weekly bingo party will be held Friday evening at 8 o'clock. Exposition of the Blessed Sacrament will be held all day Thursday, after the 8 o'clock Mass, closing with Holy Hour in the evening at 7:30.
 Devotions and novena in honor of St. Joseph will be held this after noon at 4:l5 and this evening at 7:30 Rev. George Reilly, assistant to Rev. Francis M. O'Shea, permanent pastor, in speaking about this wor- ship at all the Masses last Sunday said:
 We hope that with the close of the vacation season, the attendance at this Novena will be back to normal. During the eight years this Novena has been conducted, the number of people attending 1t has been re- markable. Prosperity is test of this great devotion. There are certain number of people who, when in need arc in trouble turn to God, and then, when prosperity and success cume to them, forget Him. They are always asking and never giving any, thing in reutrn. Recall the story of the lepers. After our Lord had cured them, only one returned to give thanks. And He said, "Where are the other nine?" To those who read this we ask, Are you in the same class with the miner" Always re- ceiving favors, never giving thanks. There will come day when you will need God again. If you have not been as grateful to Him as you should for all that He has done for you in the past, what will your feel ings be then? In your heart you must say, God has been good to me, but have not been true to Him." God does not need us, but we need God all the time, in prosperity as we'll as in diversity, in success as well as in failure, in days when we are happy. as we'll as in days when we are sad. God is always true to us, but we are not always true to God"
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-09-23
CHESHIRE YOUTH
 IN CADET CORPS
l2 Other Connecticut Can- didates Qualify for Army
 Aviation Training

Thirteen Connecticut youths are among 62 from New England who will begin training as army aviation cadets on October 1, according to an announcement by Lieutenant Col onel John L. Rice, Corps Area Re- cruiting Offlcer. A large proportion of these men, lacink the necessary college credits to exempt them from the educational examination, pre- pared by taking "refresher" courses, similar to those currently being con- ducted at Crosby and Leavenworth High schools.
 Members of the group, which in- cludes 36 from Massachusetts, 5 from Maine, 3 from Rhode Island, 3 from Vermont and 2 from New Hampshire, will receive three months training at civilian schools. followed by six months at army air corps training centers.
 The entire group Is composed of unmarried citizens between the ages of 20 and 26 years, inclusive. Upon successful completion of their train ing, during which time they receive $75 per month plus allowances, and $l0,000 life insurance policy, they will be appointed second lieutenants
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-09-23
CLOSING HOLIDAY
 CEREMONIES HELD

The celebration of Rosh Hashana, Jewish New Year, ended today with observances of services held this morning at 10 a. m. at the Beth-El and sharith Israel syna- gogs.
 Rabbi William P. Greenfield preached at Beth-El while Rabbi Simon F. Ripper of Brooklyn, N. Y., sermon at Sharith Israel was 'The Voice of Our People"
 Governor Robert A. Hurley yes- terday extended his felicitation to the Jewish people on their New Year holiday, adding In part:
 At no time in their history has the simple wish of Happy New Year been so fraught with deep meaning"
 The states chief executive said, "It is my happy privilege to ex- tend to all members of the Jew. ish faith my sincere greetings and good wishes on the solemn occa- sion of their high holidays"
 The governor declared "The next l2 months may see the restora- ton of those things that make for happiness, tolerance, justice and peace among nations and men,"
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-09-23

Everett Cook; financial ofslcer, Rus sell Atherton; assistant financial of. ficer, Harry Simpson; adjutant, Clifford Northrop; assistant adjut. ant, Frederick Poudim; chaplain, Frederick Hoadley; historian, An. drew Bell; sergeant-at.arms, Louis Dadario.
 The installing officer will be Past Commander Andrew Bell. A Yo- cial hour will follow the business Of the evening.
 To assist the above officers, dur ing the coming year, will be the fol- lowing chairmen: Americanism director, c. Arthur DuBois; anti SubverSive, Edward Martin; citizen. ship and naturalization, Louis Da- dario; community service, Robert Cosgrif; education, Andrew Bell; foreign relations, Walter Painter: forestry, Emil .Wilkie; child welfare and education of orphans, Harry Simpson; disaster relief, E. Lester Platt: grave registrations, Clifford Northrop; legislation, c, Arthur Du. BoiS; publicity, Clifford Northrop; membership, William Rooney; na- tional defense director, Russell Atherton; craftsmanship, Louis Mer- riman; military affairs, Joseph Ken- ney; naval affairs, George Caldwell; post activities, Everett Cook: radio, Arthur Goepels; unemployment, Harry Gordon; social security, Frederick Seidel; uniforms and use of manual, Frank Smith; youth ac- tivitieS director (Boy Scouts), Fred erick Hoadley; aeronautics, William Harvey; law and order, Perry White.
 A rehearsal and meeting of the Davis Post Fife, Drum and Bugle Corps will take place tonight at 7:30 o'clock at the drum corps rooms on
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-09-23

reer which was to take him to wide- ly separated parts of the United
 States. A graduate of Oberlin Col-
 lege and the Pacific School of Reli- zion, he subsequently, became assist ant in Plymouth church in Oakland, California, until he was called to the pastorate of the Highland Con- gregational church in Cleveland, Ohio. Later he served in Fl Paso, Texas, then with the Army Y. M. O. A. in Camp Fremont, California, during the final months of the World War In 1880 he became pas
 tor of the First church in Newton, Massachusetts, being the eleventh minister in 0 succession which be- gan in 1864. During this patorate he alo acted in the capacity of As- sociate Professor of Worship at An- dover Newton Theological Seminary and served for three years as pres- idert of the Greater Boston Fed eration of Churches. Four years later he went to the Union church in Boston and became, ct the same time, Professor of Social Ethics at Andover Newton. In 1888 he left both these positions to become Eve-
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-09-23

in the air corps reserve. With the commissions goes a salary of S245.50 per month, in addition to si60 uniform allowance and $500 bonus for each year of active duty.
 The following Connecticut men will train at Parks Air College, East St. Louis, Illinois:
 Harold Lindsay Amoss, Jr., Green wich; John Baksay, Jr., Fairfield; Walter Wolf Bauer, Stamford; Vim cent Robert Biondine, Bridgeport; Stephen Cuomo, New Haven; Mat thew Tinker Forsberg, Quaker Hill; Raymond Francis Hartmann, Jr.,
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-09-23

Dr. Dwight J. Bradley, nationally known figure in religious circles and acting director of the National Christian Commission for Industrial Communities, will be one of the speakers highlighting an all day Conference of Connecticut Protest ant Churches to be held at the Cen- tral Baptist church in Hartford, Monday, September %. pr. Bradley will discuss 'The Specific Task of the church in meeting Spiritual Needs" with Q large audience of Connecticut clergylnen and church leaders.
 A native of South Dakota, Dr. Bradley early began religious ca-
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-09-23

West Haven; Frederick Nilw@0d Huntley, Woodbridge; William Jui1n Jahoda, Bridgeport; William Wcol- seS Johnson, Andover: Paul Vernon Roberts, Bridgeport; Brook ,. Tar box, Cheshire; Aine Joseph Weed, Jr., North Franklin.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-09-23
PASTOR ALSO JOB FOREMAN

Wilton, N. H. -(UP)- The Rev. Roy D. Thompson, $25-a-week paS- tor of the Congregational church, is doubling in brass these days, due to the high cost of living. He's gone to work for the state highway de- partment as superintendent of a bridge painting project. The job pays $1.iO an hour.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-09-23
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NOTES or A NEW YORKER
 New Workers Arc Talking About: The John ,. Astors, HI, who will call 1t . trial separation Rob- ert Golet's flsticufRlng in Newport
 Runner has the victim . society doctor and friend of Gen. Franco, San Quentin Quail stuff The Duke and Duchess of windsor, who are expected to go direct to Cal gary from Washington and see Kew York on the way back The re- opening of the new La COnga to- morrow The teFrif biz of the good op days the hot spots are cur- rently enjoying The similarity between the tune, "The One I Love- and the Oldie Jealous" The return of Joe Moss as host of the new Beachcomber Oct. 2 The separation Oe the maestro Henry Kings, which is due only to his tour ... '. W. COnnolly's 10th ana'y as King Features proxy, and the party his countless friends will celebrate tomorrow at the Waldorf. A Coed Man In . Naughty World.
 Charles Morgan, the London Times drama critic, is in our fever ash midst He will lecture throughout the land The other noon the N. Y. Drama Critics Circle welcomed him at the Harvard Club. MT. Morgan revealed, among other interesting things, why old friends rarely saw each other lin the vast desert which Is London" :. For people to rneet-they must first make elaborate preparations. As, for example, I have not seen any of my first.night confreres-since the war began"
 After MT. Morgan's modest little speech the critics amused him by quoting some favorite capsule crit- icisns written by others Some- one recalled the devastating opinion of MT. Bennett In Pride and Preju- dice" To one of his daughters who was playing the plano he ob- served acidly:
 You've entertained us long enough"
 Kelley Aliens pet dealt with the press agent of "The Climax" who told critic before the opening that the show had only four actors in the cast In his notice the re- viewer mentioned the p. as state- ment. "IIe is mistaken" he added, 1t has no actors ct all"
 John Anderson of the Journal American liked John Mason Browns crack in the Lady in the Dark" notice, to wit: Tn talking about Victor Mature one must always be careful to cross ones t's."
 Better. thought J. Brooks Atkin- son Cf the Times, was the same imp'S line about "The Great Waltz" by Moss Hart.
 "it has more Moss." wrote the critic, "than Hart"
 OuT darling came from the potent portable of Heywood Broun |. Reporting on 6 new romantic play starring Montague Love, Broun quipped: He plays the part of the hero by throwing out his chest three Inches and following 1t across the stage"
 Americans witnessed a shameful incident this week. Eggs were |thrown ct the Honorable Burton |K. wheeler while he was trying to make Q speech in his homo state Montana It was more than |hoodlum manners and more than Q breach of the peace It was 6 violation of the Spirit and the Let- ter oe The Bill of Rights Sem |ator Wheeler has honored this re- porter by open and strenuous dis |agreement over Q period of years Upon the issues-the disagree |ment will continue In his