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Evening star., 1941-05-09
By CARTER BROOKE JONES
Star Staff Correspondent.

FORT BELVOIR, Va, May g.
The big time came to camp last
night straight from Broadway, and
an estimated 1000 of the boys in
olive-drab stood in natural amphl-
theater outdoors and cheered a
variety show that brought some of
the highest paid stars OF the stage
and the radio.
1t was the first time any military
post had seen the outstanding pro-
fessional shows planned by the
morale division of the War Depart
ment, under the supervision of
Robert E. Sherwood. the Pulitzer
Prize-winning playwright, and it
went over with a crash.
1t was Ed Wynn's show, pri-
marily-the horn trimmed comedian
was master of ceremonies and he
strutted the stuff that has made
him famouS--but he had fetched
along a lot more talent from Man
haitian, including Jane Froman, the
singer; Betty Bruce, the tapster,
and some of the most pulchritudi-
nous show girls the boys had ever
seen.
They Looked 1t.
1.-THE very best" in entertainment,
the morale division had demanded,
and this was a sample, an expert
ment in the theatrical diversion
soon to be spread over the country
at some 125 camps. Officers from
the War Department and the senior
officers at camp watched closely
to see whether the lads liked this
type of amusement. And they en-
loved it immensely, if the shrill
whistles, claps and shouts OF ap-
probation meant anything.
Mr.. Sherwood and Brig. Gen. E.
M. Marks, post commander, stood on
the edge of the crowd of soldiers
covering the hillsides. The author
of There Shall Be No Night"
watching critically. was highly
pleased at the reception his players
got So was the commanding gen.
eral.
It was no new role for Ed Wynn.
Back in 1917 he was entertaining
the boys in camps, and during the
war years he was starred IN two
patriotic musical comedies, Doing
Our Bit" and over the Top" His
latest success is the musicale, Boys
and Girls Together" and he had
brought along several members of
the cast.
Relax and Laugh
Mr.. Wynn knows that soldiers
are not the least critical of audi
ences-sometimes they just stand or
sit when they're supposed to laugh
or cheer-but he soon had the boys
uuipping back and forth, laughing
and completely relaxed, forgetting
they had to stand throughout the
performance, more or less packed
together.
They're SWELL" said Miss Froman
breathlessly as she descended back
stage-to row of tents-after
singing a group of highly favored
numbers. why. they listened SOL"
Sure, you could have heard a
firing pin drop" wisecracked Mr..
wynn.
1t was an auspicious debut of
the Army's big-time professional
shows. Everybody said so.
There were comedy acrobats, Paul
La Varre and his brothers and the
eight glamorous creatures from
boys and Girls Together Ruth
Carpenter, Dell Parker, Lynn Law
renee, Kay Paulsen, Drucilla Strain,
Mira Stephens, Joyce Mathews and
Francisco Simms. Miss Bruce, the
featured tap dancer of THE Boys
From Syracuse" and Keep off the
Grass" had the lads yelling.
A Sample of Talent.
The services of everybody in the
east was donated cheerfully, and
this, officials explained, was only
a random skimming of the stage,
screen and radio folk who have
volunteered virtually en- masse to
Evening star., 1941-05-09
Norwegian Ship Aground
On Island Off California

By the Associated Press.
SAN PEDRO, Calf. May s.-The
Norwegian motorship Stranger, with
crew of A and 6 passengers. ran
aground early today on Benito
Island, near the Lower California
coast.
The Coast Guard sent the cutter
Hermes to aid the Stranger. which
radioed it was in no immediate
danger, but needed a tow.
Benito Island is approximately 300
miles south of the Mexican border
off Sebastian Viscaino Bay.
Evening star., 1941-05-09
Mrs. Roosevelt Sends
Gift to Nine. Chiunq

By the Associated Press.
NEW YORK, May 9.-Mrs. Frank
lin D. Roosevelt has dispatched a
gift to Nine. Chang Kai-shek, wife
of the Chinese generalissimo, in ap-
probation of her recent hospitality
to Capt. James Roosevelt in Chung
king.
The gift-a Chinese legendary
print dress made in the United
States from materials being sold for
Chinese relief.
Jackson advocate. [volume] (Jackson, Miss.) 1939-current, 1941-10-11

South Carolina Negroes do not
care for the system but this time
the white Democrats made q good
choice.
Jackson advocate. [volume] (Jackson, Miss.) 1939-current, 1941-10-11
TIME FOR ACTIONI

logic to its own absurdity When
the German submarines shot at
the Greer, a lone American de-
stroyer, on it's peaceful and legi-
innate mission. the Germans meant
to sink that destroyer, without a
trace: spurlos gensinktl We could
never have proved whether our
ship blew up Or was sunk by the
towards. Germans are due no
credit whatsoever that their in
fernal tropedoes missed their mark
Their bad craftsmanship was
simply lucky for our people on the
Greer But in all respects, whatso-
ever, tt is just as if the rattlesnake
had hit home. Only a idiot would
wait on another thrust from the
same serpent IF we understand
the Presidents orders, any Axis
submarine is to be sunk on sight,
or when it is detected anywhere
In our safety zone waters, as far
as the coasts of Iceland; and any
Axis raider German or Italian) is
to be regarded as an enemy in these
zones Good!
Japan had better get out of the
Axis!
Jackson advocate. [volume] (Jackson, Miss.) 1939-current, 1941-10-11
Louis Launches
Another Fight

NEW YORK-(SNSl-Joe Louis
is now going to put up one more
fight" following his knockout Mon
Gay night of Lou Nova This one
won't be with his fists, and it will
n t b S t 6 e d n
n ar n against one par.
tlcular opponent Joe said To-Day
in d letter to friends asking shelr
support, but not in the open across
he country-to help my people
Because the hardest struggle the
fighter ever had was against pref
udice and intolerance he is start.
ing a Joe Louis Fund for the Race
Relations Department of the Fed
eral Council of Churches Every
cent will be used to better the con
ditions of my people and in Great
ing better relations in America
SENDS OUT LETTERS
Louis does not contemplate any
special activity in connection with
the fund. but is merely sending
letters to his friends asking them
TO join him in supporting the
cause,
Following is the text of Louis
letter:
Il have been reclassified by the
Selective Draft Board and I ex.
Jackson advocate. [volume] (Jackson, Miss.) 1939-current, 1941-10-11

pect to be called into the service o.
MY country. This may cause me tc
retire from the ring
But before / retire, want tC
put up one more fight.--.the hest Of
my career-to help my people.
KNOWS WHAT 1T MEANS
The hardest fight ! ever had
was against prejudice and intcler-
anee. My people know what
mean. They are all fighting their
way up, and | want to open the
door of opportunity a little wider
Tor them The fight l propose t.
make will not be staged in an
arena against one particular OPP
ponent but out in the open across
the country If I could get a gate
as big as I've ever seen in the
Yankee Stadium and turn it over
To the Department OF Race Rela
tions Of the Federal Council of
the Churches of Christ in America
for the splendid work that Depart
ment is doing on behalf of the Ne
gro people and better relations
with their white neighbors, I'd feel
Ike a real championi
Il propose to start the gate with
my own contribution. and | wan,
YOU to subscribe for a box, a ring
side seat or other reservation. This
Jackson advocate. [volume] (Jackson, Miss.) 1939-current, 1941-10-11
Negro Guards
Hired AT MINI.
Ordnance Plant
Head of Firm
Announces Himself
Without Bias

MINNEAPOLIS (By j. w. Pate
for AMP Minnesota Negroes will
be integrated into the new Twin
City ordnance plant as all other
citizens without discrimination,
was the fortnight announcement
of Charles L. Horn, president of the
Federal Cartridge Company, prime
contractor for the new plant which
will enjoy 5000 persons. The plant
will manufacturer small arms NH
nitionS.
Mr.. Horn made this announce
ment at conference with Cecil
E. Newman, publisher Of the Twin
City Negro newspapers. the Spokes-
man and Recorder. and G. w.
Washington of the Minneapolis Ur-
ban league. Mr. Hrn apnouced the
immediate employment OF five plant
guards at the site where the erec-
ton of the buildings is in progress
In addition, Mr. Horn issued
orders to his personnel chief, Forest
Wheeler. in the presence of Mr..
Newman and Mr.. Washington that
any Negro who could meet the re-
Quirements for any job should be
given the same consideration other
, applicants received He was very
emphatic on this point and pointed
out thai he intended to carry out
the Presidents recent executive
order on the matter of employ
Jackson advocate. [volume] (Jackson, Miss.) 1939-current, 1941-10-11
By WILLIAM PICkENS
For tNPl

ONE ZEAR AGO we should
have been where we are today
(Sept u, 194D, and would have
been out for the stupid opposition
to the program of the President
for National Defense. But we can
thank heaven, and the courage of
Roosevelt, that we are no further
behind
At last our defense forces are
given the right to shoot at their
own discretion when the ''rattle
snake" submarines are detected, or
when Axis raiders are sighted. Thai
right to seem reasonable even to
Lindbergh and Wheeler, but it
won't. Some silly people will still
say: They shot at the Greer. but
their torpedoeS missed it, SO what's
the use IN fighting about that?. :.
Such logic is just like this one:
When man is shooting at your
heart, as long as he misses. don't
you shoot back, but wait until he
hits what he is shooting at. then
you can act.
That reduces the ridiculous
Jackson advocate. [volume] (Jackson, Miss.) 1939-current, 1941-10-11
.AutO-Bus Wreck

GOODWA'TER, Ala. - tSNS) -
John WEIGH was killed and Misses
Hamp and Viola Brown injured
when school bus driven by high
school student and an automobile
loaded with cotton-pickers ran to-
getner here Wednesday. The col
lision occurred at Hatch Creek. Two
whites, a doctor and student
were also hurt.
Jackson advocate. [volume] (Jackson, Miss.) 1939-current, 1941-10-11

ment of Negroes.
The employment of Negroes will
come through the Urban leagues
in the two cities as they have
available the records of persons
seeking employment who will fit
the specifications requested by this
defense industry. Mr. Horn has re-
quesSed Mr.. Newman to advise with
him concerning Negro participation
in the plant relating to employ
ment. It is understood that Mr..
Newman made certain recommended
Jackson advocate. [volume] (Jackson, Miss.) 1939-current, 1941-10-11

NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS.
Jackson advocate. [volume] (Jackson, Miss.) 1939-current, 1941-10-11

is one purse which does not have
to be shared with promoters or
managers. Every cent will be used
to better the condition of my PEG
pie and in creating better hcman
relations in America
eff you help me win this time
I'll feel that I've won the great
est fight of my life"
Jackson advocate. [volume] (Jackson, Miss.) 1939-current, 1941-10-11
FLOOR PROJECTION

A transparent finish that can be
applied to wooden surfaces with
paint brush has been invented
to protect them from alcohol
stains, hard SOUNDING and mark
ing with shoes.
Jackson advocate. [volume] (Jackson, Miss.) 1939-current, 1941-10-11
GRADUATES FROM AIR.
SCHOOL r
CHANUrE FIELD. Ill.-(A

CHANUTE FIELD, Il1.-(ANF)-
Pvt. Carl w. Bowman, Fresno,
California is the latest member of
the goth Pursuit squadron to grad
uate from the Chanute Field Air
Corps Technical Training school.
He successfully completed the Link
Trainer course of instruction Sept.
&C.
Jackson advocate. [volume] (Jackson, Miss.) 1939-current, 1941-10-11
PUBLICATION AT BETHUNE

DAY.TONA BEACH, Fla.-(ANp)
For the first time in 81 years
the student body at Bethune Cock
man College will have a student
publication which will be the
schools official organ.
Jackson advocate. [volume] (Jackson, Miss.) 1939-current, 1941-10-11

tons to which are accepted by the
industrial leader and which give
to the Negro of this area an OPP
portunity to do his part in the
national emergency.
Evening star., 1941-01-15

America from invasion. There are
statesmen in Belgium, Denmark and
other countries invaded by Germany
who used to make statements of
that kind. They are now on the
chain gang"
Tinkham and Hull Clash.
Mr. Tinkham and Secretary Hull
clashed frequently during the course
of Mr.. Tinkham's questioning.
You have talked about law and
morality" said Mr.. Tinkham. when
you have proposed before this COM
mittee that all international law
be done away with because ma
ton on a foreign continent disre-
CARDS international law, although
there has been no attack made
on us. as in 1917"
Il haven't said that" said Mr..
Hull.
The record will show" insisted
Mr.. Tinkham. Chairman Bloom
asked Mr.. Tinkham to be more
considerate in his Questions.
Mr.. Tinkham asked Mr.. Hull
whether the aid provided in the bill
will be limited to the democracies"
or go to any other nation that may
be attacked by Germany. Are we
to extend aid to any country that
may be attacked" asked Mr.. Tink-
ham. IF Russia is attacked, we are
to extend the same aid as to Eng
land?"
Never Sought Information.
That question is so theoretical,
I think it is not necessary to be
discussed" replied Mr.. Hull.
When Representative Tinkham
tried to put Mr.. Hull on record as
believing this country has aban-
doned neutrality, the Secretary re-
piled the warning nations have
abandoned it" and I'VE have adopted
the law of national defense"
When Mr.. Tinkham pressed him
with further questions, the Secre-
tary caused ripple of laughter
when he told the New Englander:
MY door has been open for eight
years and you have never darkened
it for information.
In his testimony, Mr.. Hull took
occasion to voice some Of the
strongest condemnation of the ex-
pansionist policies of Japan in the
Far East which has been uttered
by the administration.
Among other things, he said
Japan's new order would lead, eco
(See LEASE-LEND, Page ABB
Evening star., 1941-01-15
Control of Seas Vital Question
In Defense of U. S., Hull Says

MY view is that there is danger
in any direction. We may see new
world of the vintage of 10 CEN
turies ago."
Most Practical Course.
Representative Eberharter of
Pennsylvania obtained from Mr..
Hull an opinion that it would be the
most practical course for this coun-
try to defend itself.
Representative Fish of New York,
ranking Republican member of the
Foreign Affairs Committee, con-
graduated Mr.. Hull on his state
ment to the committee to the effect
that this was a non-partisan issue
and then he asked:
Would you have any objection if
the committee rewrote this bill SO
that it would come within the Con-
stitution of the United States?"
I'D want to have something to
say about what the Constitution
does provide Mr.. Hull replied.
Mr.. Fish declared that the bill
puts the sword in the hands of one
man and takes it away from Con-
gress."
Mr.. Hull replied that he had not
come before the committee to dis
cuss the details of the bill. He
urged, however, a full discussion of
all of its provisions, saying that he
had always stood for such procedure
in the consideration of legislation.
Fish Cites Navy's Strength.
Our Navy is six times as strong as
the German Navy" said Mr.. Fish.
What would our Navy be doing if
Germany tried to come over here?"
Mr.. Hull, without answering this
question directly, said that if any
aggressor nation should get control
of the sea it would have every in
centive to invade South America,
with its undeveloped wealth of food
stuffs and other supplies.
you are not assuming then" said
Mr.. Fish, that Germany, If she wins
this war. would undertake to buy
foodstuffs from South American"
Mr.. Hull replied that the expert
ence of other nations, overrun by
Germany, was that Germany seized
them and took over their govern
ment.
IF we assume that these expert
ences mean anything" he said,
"Why should we believe the course
OF Germany would be different with
South American"
"Only Law Not Violated"
81 can't assume" said Mr.. Fish,
that Germany will have control of
the seas We already have a Navy
six times as strong and we're build
ing up two-ocean Navy. I assume
that if the Monroe Doctrine was vio-
lated by Germany or any other ma
ton, the United States would 60 into
action. Why not announce that?"
When Mr.. Fish mentioned the
Monroe Doctrine, and called atten-
tion to the fact that Mr.. Hull had
not discussed it in his statement
to the committee, Mr.. Hull inter-
jected:
That is the only law that hasn't
been violated"
Representative Tinkham, Repub-
lican, of Massachusetts,, who is
strongly opposed to the bill for aid to
England, read to Mr.. Hull a state
ment in which the bill was charac-
terized as measure "for the de-
struction of the American Republic
and for the setting up of dictator
ship" and also that it gave Mr..
Roosevelt power to make war and
alliances and to do anything he
wished with the people of the
United States.
II suppose the man who made
that statement" replied Mr.. Hull,
"has no idea of the danger to South
Evening star., 1941-01-15
8 out of 70 men need
hslfiriliuHI TNiIOriz.U

You know from experience just how hard it is
to be properly fitted. Every man that wears
38 suit is not the same sze yet all 38's are
the same. Some men short, some tall some
stout, some slim. For just these reasons, BRUCE
HUNT, taioredt0- measure clothes, have been
created May we emphasize that BRUCE HUNT
clothes are tailored to fit YOU and "styled to
your figure"
Evening star., 1941-01-15

(See LEASE-LEND, Page A-8)
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1941-09-04
Two Pennsylvanians
Held for Violation

Two youths from a CCC camp near
Punxsatawney, Pa, are being held in
the Allegany county Jail for action
of the Federal grand jury on a
charge of violating the Dyer act by
transporting a stolen car across a
state line.
They are Willard Klimasquewshi,
18, of Hop Bottom, Pa, and Steven
Urema, 10, of Lopez, Pa. Both were
taken to Cumberland from the Oak
land jail few days ago by Howard
Loughrie, deputy United States
marshal.
Loughrie said the youths stole a
car August IA in Punxsatawney and
took it to the CCC camp. When camp
officers became suspicious of them
they left two days later on a trip
through several New England states
and back to Pennsylvania and Mary
land.
They stopped at the Swallow Falls
CCC camp near Oakland but were
ordered away that day by officers.
Returning that night they stayed at
the camp and officers let the air out
of the cars tires to prevent their
escape. A state forester was notified
and with the aid of a Garrett county
deputy sheriff the two youths were
arrested and taken to Oakland.
Investigation by Loughrie and FBI
men disclosed that Klimasquewski
was tried and convicted in 1888 for
stealing a car in North Carolina. He
served thirteen months of a sentence
in the National Training School for
Boys, Washington, D. C. Urema had
no police record.
At preliminary hearing both
youths were held for the federal
grand jury under 81 200 bond United
States Commissioner James A. Avir-
EFT presided at the hearing. They will
be tried in September during the fall
term Of federal court.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1941-09-04

Miss Mary Elizabeth Townshend,
Washington, D. c., was here over
Sunday and Monday with her father,
Robert C. Townshend, and other rela-
tives
Mr.. and Mrs. B. F. Schwessinger,
Mr.. and Mrs. John Hazenmeir and
Mr.. and Mrs. Frank Hazenmeir all Of
Baltimore, visited Misses Elizabeth
and Marion Leary over the weekend.
Mr. and Mrs Daniel Spiker, Cleve-
land, Ohio, and Mrs. Robert Giessman,
and daughter, of Cumberland, visited
at the home Of Mr.. and Mrs. Dice
Spiker, near town, several days re-
Gently.
Mrs. -Letitia Birmingham, of Long
Beach, California, returning westward
after having spent the summer in
New England, stopped in Oakland one
day last week to be with friends
SIlOll IllIlt Dt1OIt IeSuIlllIIS uGI JOul-
ney by motor. She will leave here
some time next week.
Lieutenant and Mrs. John Mangan
and infant son are now occupying an
apartment in Mrs Anna Smouse's
property, corner Second and Penning-
ton streets. The couple recently moved
to Oakland from Williamsport, Pa.
Lieut.. Mangan is stationed at the
Swallow Falls CCC camp.
Mrs. L. w. Stephenson has gone
to Cumberland to become one Of the
Home Economic instructors in Fort
Hill school. Mrs. Stephenson is the
daughter of Mr.. and Mrs. H. V.
Leighton, of Loeb Lynn Heights, and
was graduated this year from Mary
land University at College Park.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1941-09-04

Miss Ora Newman, Independence,
W. Va; Mr.. and Mrs. c. A. Walworth
and children Patricia Ann and Charles,
Charleston, w. Va; Mr.. and Mrs.
Sollie Hogue and son James, Akron,
visited within the past week at the
home of Mr.. and Mrs. John H. Sisk,
Loeb Lynn Heights.
John c. Hetrick, of the Accident
community, who is being visited by
his brother, August F. Hetrick, of
Pittsburgh, motored to Oakland this
morning where they spent several
hours, in the meantime visiting their
niece, Mrs. George Dawson, in Noun
tain Lake Park.
Former United States Senator o.
E. Weller, Of Baltimore, was in Oak
land today renewing acquaintance
ships with friends of former years.
Mr. Weller stated to The Republican
that he doesn't want anything po-
litical; that he is out Of politics and
his only desire is to'live a quiet life
to the end of his days"
Rev. and Mrs. Denver c.. Pickens,
Fairmont, West Va; Mrs. G. H. Falk-
enstein and Mrs. Carlton G. Gould,
st. Petersburg, Florida; Mr.. and Mrs.
H. V. Leighton, of Loeb Lynn Heights,
were dinner guests at the home of
Mr.. and Mrs. j. NJ Falkenstein yes
terday evening. Mrs. Falkenstein
and daughter, Mrs. Gould, are remain
ing here until Monday when they will
leave for their home in st. Petersburg.
Labor Day guests Of Mr.. and Mrs.
Harry Stemple included Mr.. and Mrs.
Harry Stemple, Jr., Baltimore; Mr..
and Mrs. George Altstetter, Clarion,
Pa; Mr. and Mrs. R. R. Gilbert and
Mrs. Ann Daniels, Elkins; Mr. and
Mrs. Jerry Jernigan, Washington, D.
C. Edward H. Glade, Washington, is
also spending several days at the
Stemple home and will be accompan-
led to Washington on Friday by Mrs.
Glade and child, who have been here
for two weeks or more.
The Women's Society of the Pleas
ant Valley Methodist church was en-
tertamed at the home of Miss Eliz-
abeh Bernard recently when officers
were elected. Mrs. James Mulvey was
reelected president; Mrs. Norris K
WEIGH vice president; Miss Elizabeth
Bernard reelected secretary; Mrs.
Milton Riley, treasurer; Mrs. Paul
M. Friend, secretary of supplies. Pro
gram, sales and buying committees
were also named. The ladies will meet
this month with Mrs. James Mulvey
The Methodist young peoples socie-
ties Of the Oakland zone will hold q
rally at st. Paul's church on Friday
night, September 5th, at 1870 o'clock
Miss Mary Mitchell, zone president
will be in charge. The district youth
leader, Rev. Charles Ambrose, of
Fort Ashby, will be present. William
Stemple will lead devotions. After {
short business session the group viii
be led in games by William Casteel
and served refreshments by com.
mittee headed by Ann Lawrence. AL
young people are invited.
A message announcing the death OF
George Hemming Hooking, brother o.
Mrs. William A. Sturgiss, was re
ceived here during the past day o.
two. The death of Mr.. Hooking oc
Cured in a government hospital OF
Tuesday. Funeral services will be con
Quoted today with irterment in Arl
ington cemetery near Washington
The decesaed was World War vet
eran.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1941-09-04
Petersburg, W. Va, Prepares
For Biggest Fair in History

Petersburg, W. Va, is preparing
for the largest tri-county fair in his
tory next week, September 10, II and
u, with last minute preparations
necessary to provide space for eX-
hibits and increased activities. En-
tries on hand have made it necessary
to rent tent to take care of the in
creased livestock exhibits.
Judging of All projects, poultry,
farm crops, canning, baking and
flowers will be done on Wednes-
day while most open class livestock
will be judged on Thursday.