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The Wyandotte herald. (Wyandotte, Mich.) 1879-1943, 1941-12-26
Speech Restored
To Boy Made Mute
BY Bomb Injury
Silent a Year, Child Talks
After Brain Operation
By u. S. Surgeon.

LONDON.-Royston Curtis, seven
years old, is shy boy Speaking
rarely and then only in monosylla-
bles, he is the most silent of the
young victims of the Luftwaffe's
bombing in hospital in the Mid
lands
But that he can speak at all is
one of the miracles of brain sur
gerry and a tribute to the skill of
young American neuro-Surgeon, DR..
Henry Heyl of the British War Re-
lief society's American hospital in
Britain, whose home is at New Ca
naan, Conn.
Until year ago Roy was a nor
NAL boy, leading the typical life Of
youngsters of his age in small
town in South Wales He lived with
his mother, grandmother and his sis
ter Margaret. aged three. in Meath.
Then one night the NaZi night raid
ers attacked Swansea. a bomb was
dropped on nearby Meath and Roy
small world collapsed on top of him
Unconscious Four Weeks.
His grandmother was killed. but
her supreme sacrifice saved the
lives of the two children. Little
Margaret escaped with scalp inju-
ries, but Roy was all but killed
The left side of his skull was badly
fractured and he was unconscious
for four weeks For a time he was
paralyZed on the right side, but the
paralysis disappeared during his
cOnValeScenCe
As he regained his health. il be-
came apparent that he had lost his
power of speech. A story and photo
graphs about him appeared in Life
magazine and this attracted the at
tention of Dr. Heyl, who communi-
Gated with Roy's mother, Mrs Wini-
fred Curtis, and later consulted with
the Welsh physicians attending him.
As a result, Roy was taken to the
neuro-surgical unit of the American
hospital in Britain in Midland hos
pital
The British doctors and DR.. Heyl
agreed there was possibility. of
blood clot pressing on the left frontal
side of ROy'S brain, where speech is
controlled, and that this warranted
surgical exploration The operation,
TO hear Dr. Heyl speak of if was a
simple matter
Talks After Operation.
A hOrSeShOe-shape trap door Of
bone was sawed free in Roy's skull
Then the dura matter. which sur
rounds the brain as a protective
covering. was opened, exposing the
brain. The operation was performed
on July 81, almost a year after
Roys injury, and it was found that
an old blood blot, technically known
as a subdural hematoma, was press
ing against the brain, distorting the
section known as Brocka's area,
which has a great deal to do with
the control of speech.
This Clot was removed and ex-
ploration disclosed another clot in
the brains substance-a subcortical
hematoma. After the second clot
was removed the bone flap was re-
placed.
That afternoon, when his nurses
asked him how he felt, Roy replied,
"All right" Next day, when his
aunt brought him some sweets, he
exclaimed. Chocolates" and in
the afternoon, when DR.. Heyl left
him, he said, "Good-by." Since then
he has been adding a few words
each day to his vocabulary
Roy's operation is only one of
some 1000 performed by the sur
geOns of the American hospital. The
hospital is divided into three Sec
tons, plastic surgery, Orthopedic
and neurO-surgery.
The Wyandotte herald. (Wyandotte, Mich.) 1879-1943, 1941-12-26
T R E N T o N

\. A. Mans & Sons, Inc, Trenton.
dealers in coal, lumber and all build
ing materials.
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BvCH Maekey

ant roles in the British drive against Hitler. 1t
was black men under General Wavel, who staged
Englands most successful campaign thus far in
World War II in virtually smashing the Italian
African empire.
1t has not been British tommies, but native
troops from Africa, stalwart Banus and sturdy,
sharpshooting Zulus along with natives of New
Zealand and India who have borne the brunt of
the three other successful shooting" battles Eng
land has staged in Iraq, Syria, and Iran.
With the shift of the war to Africa fore
Swallowed for this winter, Britain will again have
to depend largely on these black men for the pro-
lection OF empire.
In failing to give clear-cut, unqualified state
ment of future colonial policy, Prime Minister
Winston Churchill is missing opportunity TO
weld to Britain's side the bravest, most loyal and
hardest-fighting segment Of manhood within her
empire.
Africans, whose intense loyalty to the
Grown in past has long gone unrewarded
ere now dubious over the benefits. if any, they
will derive out of the impending struggle. They
know they will be called to risk their lives, but
to them the issues thus far outlined by the British
leave them utterly cold"
SUN STATES CASE
found in the Sun, newspaper published at Cape
Town. South Africa which has supplied by far the
largest number of black regulars.
Speaking of African hesltancy over the war
effort, the Sun says: 'Some contend that this is
a white mans war in which Africans should take
no part, albeit they feel convinced that whoever
wins the war, the Africans will lose the peace.
Statements like I'VE are fighting for freedom
and democracy and the Germans for world domi-
nation leaves him utterly cold.
'The African has experienced SO little of the
freedom and democracy for which we are sup
rosedly fighting that he is tempted to ask. In
which cheek has the white got his tongue
when he makes such statements to u.s.?
No far-minded person familiar with the Brit
ish Colonial policy would argue that there is not
good reason for this sentiment Which makes 1T
all the more necessary for the British governments
in view of the impending crisis to Immediately
take steps to counterfeit it.
This should not be hard to do. Africans in
common with other minority groups of the world,
ask no special privileges. Their desire is only
justice and fairplay Is that too much to ask OF a
government which is now engaged in to-the-death
struggle to maintain freedom and democracy in
Jackson advocate. [volume] (Jackson, Miss.) 1939-current, 1941-09-20
CoIored N. p. S
Are Kept Back

AUGUSTA, Ga.-(ANP) - In a
recent clash between Negro soldiers
from Augusta Air base and city po-
lice officers, Negro M. P.'s on duty
in the city were taken off the
streets and replaced with white M
P's. The disturbance grew out OF
the beating of a soldier by city
police. It was stated that the sold
Ter had been drinking and respon-
sible for the near riot.
After being beaten by the police,
the soldier was put in the patrol
wagon Later he was placed in an
ambulance and taken to the air
base hospital for treatment
Tt is held that since Negro sold
iers are now allowed to patronize
base canteen and having no place
for recreation, they naturally seek
the lively places of the city for en-
tertainment.
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does not intend to send out any
specific order to departments on
the basis of the Presidents recent
order" Mitchell said, because ]
believe this would be presumptious
and also because I do not see what
We can do more than has been done
already"
Questioned about the operation
Of the discretionary powers under
Civil Service. whereby any one OF
the three highest ranking persons
may be appointed, Mitchell said:
If there are three Negroes hold
ing the highest ratings. a situation
which is very rare, We will certify
one of them, but if there are two
whites and one Negro, let us say
then I cannot say that we would
follow rule Of appointing 4 Negre
in preference to white person"
On the matter Of segregated
units for Negro workers, a policy
which the Civil Service Commits
sion now advocates. Mitchell said
it was his personal belief that this
is still the best policy because it
precludeS friction between Negroes
and whites in the departments. :"
He added, however, that he would
take the matter up with the Com
Jackson advocate. [volume] (Jackson, Miss.) 1939-current, 1941-09-20
Africans Protest
Police Brutality

are compelled to resort to the same
processes in seeking protection.
Last week a delegation of Afri-
can leaders led by DR.. Alfred B.
Xur1a, famous specialist and presi-
dent Of the African Negro congress,
who was accompanied by S. P. Mat
seke, president of the TransVaal
congress and Edwin Mofutsanyane,
called upon the minister OF justice
by appointment.
They outlined the grievances of
the African people, protesting
against raids made by white police
on African homes; the savage
methods with which they are con-
Quoted; the reckless use of firearms
by police on unarmed Africans: the
difficulties placed in the way OF
Africans proving assaults made by
police; the raiding and arresting OF
Africans for brewing native beer
when municipalities were allowed
to brew beer and sell it to the ma
tives.
The commissioner promised to
take the representation under ad-
viSement and to punish any police
whom he found guilty of abuse.
Jackson advocate. [volume] (Jackson, Miss.) 1939-current, 1941-09-20
Fire DESTROYS
Carolina School

BURLINGTON, N. Ca n p
In the first major fire loss to
Burlington city school system the
Alarnance Training School for
Negroes was completely destroyed
by a fire of undetermined origin
last Tuesday morning, resulting in
an estimated loss of $4,000. The
destruction of the school, which IS
situated just outside of Burlington,
greatly nandicaps it's fall program,
The alarm was sent in by g cruls-
ing cabman who spotted the blaze
Firemen found the building enVe-
loped in flames when they arrived.
However while the fire was still
burning, school authorities were
making plans to take care OF the
400 students by announcing that a
double shift will be maintained at
the Jordan Seilars school untli
the burned building could be re-
constructed.
Jackson advocate. [volume] (Jackson, Miss.) 1939-current, 1941-09-20

The entire country was appalled,
three weeks ago VIII en- group OF
white citizens took the law into
their hands, levellec guns and re-
volvers at Negro me mbers of the
Gath Engineers, dow, here to en-
camp for the army practice games.
and forced the men off the highway
into the ditch.
The same clement slapped End
1t. D. A. Curry white, of the
Gath in the face when he resented
the treatment accorded his men.
protesting they had done no wrong
1t. Curry is the person who is con.
templating the suit.
Il would like to file suit against
the State of Arkansas. for I feel
have a just legal claim 1t. Cur
ry said this week. IT haven't the
means at present to finance such
an action and sc far no help has
been forthcoming. but I'm consid-
ering doing something about it,
Major Gen. Robert C. Richard
son, Jr., commanding officer of the
seventh army corps who is the
commander in this area. gave an
explanation when he said the Ne
gro soldiers cursed the people of
Gurdon but he did not explain why
he permitted u. S. soldiers to be
driven about by civilians without
giving them ammunition
IT was quite evident that Gen.
Richardson had read the riot act
to the state police, however, be-
cause the white state trooper who
struck 1t. Curry has already writ
ten him letter Of apology and
been transferred to another state
department
Much praise has been showered
upon the young white officers of
the Oath Engineers for their efforts
to protect ui,eir Negro enlisted
men. First 1t. r I. Brasaemle Of
Barberton, O., described how the
state patrolmen displaying riot
guns and using profane language
ordered his company off the road.
The men moved off but /
Didn't said 1t. Brasaemle. 81 call
ed halt and went to the rear to
talk to the patrolmen.
"They claimed the men had been
insulting motorists. At this mo-
ment, 1t Curry came up to deny
the charge. He was struck in the
face, then we were both pushed off
the road Before anything further
happened, military police came up
and the violence started.
1t, Curry is from Madison, Wis,
and has beer, in the military serv-
ice four months
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The voice of Anthony Eden, who actually
the handwriting the wall and sought to warn
the stupid conservatives then running Britains af
fairs, Just what lay ahead, drowned out by
those who refused to heed these signs. Emperor
Halle Selassie who also foresaw the tragedy that
grips the world, laughed at and hooted
when he made his dire prediction before the
League Of Nations at Geneva in 1885,
SELASSIE SACRIFICED
Seassie sacrificed by combination Of
English and French diplomats on the altar of sap
peasement" Appeasement didn't work then, did
not work at Munich, has never worked
The passing of few brief years has proved
both Eden and Selassie right. The England,
who refused to help Ethiopia in 1885, sent
and to the rescue in 1941, restoring Selassie
to his throne, yet has thus far failed to recognize
the independence of this black nation.
Europe has been overrun by the belligeren.
forces the Chamberains so stupidity believed they
could do business with" Hitler now finds him.
self stalled in Russia. He had been previously
halted, on the English channel. The North coun
tries are already in his hands.
The major. war scene after the passing of six
years again shifts to the Dark Continent. Things
are rapidly taking shape in Africa for showdown
battle How ironic it is that this desperate strug
gle between opposing forces of freedom and slavery
should be fought out soil, where inhabitants re-
main subiupated no matter who wins.
NATIVES BEAR BRUNT
African natives have already played import
Jackson advocate. [volume] (Jackson, Miss.) 1939-current, 1941-09-20
COAST DAILlES WELCOME
ADVENT OF NEGRO FLYERS

LOS ANGELES, CAMP Dis
playing great interest in the steps
being made by the Negro in avia-
ton. articles similar to this one
from the Daily News appeared in
all the local dailies.
Negro youths soon will be able
to contribute to the manufacture
of air planes, both for commercial
and war purposes.
1.-The recently organized Ell Cap
tain Aircraft Corp, headed by
Thomas Allen, veteran Negro fly
er, will undertake to train Negro
youths in every practical phase OF
the aviation industry.
This company will occupy quar-
ters at 1851 East Olympic boule-
ward"
Nearly 10 years ago, Allen and
the late Herman Banning made the
first transcontinental flight ever
made by Negro pilots. After land
ing in Pittsburgh for repairs, they
continued on to New York.
Jackson advocate. [volume] (Jackson, Miss.) 1939-current, 1941-09-20
Results Goal
Of Fair Job"
Committee
Militancy Is
Promised By
Lawrence Cramel

JACKSON, Michigan-(S N s.
The Committee on Fair Employment
Practice is prepared to be as mill
tant as is necessary to insure COM
pliance with the Presidents EXecu-
tive Order to end racial diScrimi-
nation in defense industry, declar-
ed Lawrence w. sCramer, executive
secretary of the Committee, as he
addressed the annual conference OF
the National Urban League al
Green Pastures Camp, here.
Mr.. Cramer stated that although
the Committee had held but -four
meetings, and he had attended only
two of these, he was impressed
with the deep interest and the
thoughtful leadership displayed by
members of the Committee.
81 may say that I have found the
Committee exceedingly vigorous and
as much interested as anyone in
this room in achieving the purpose
of the order" he declared to the
gathering. Il believe that you can
depend on Mr.. Dickerson and on
the other persons who are men,
berS of the committee to fight your
battle until it is won"
COMMITTEE HANDICAPPED
The Committee has been handi-
capped, Mr.. Cramer reported, by the
absence of its two labor members,
Philip Murray, president of the
CLIO, is seriously i'll and has not
been able to attend any meetings,
though John Brophy has repre-
sented him at at least one meeting,
William Green, president of the A
F. of L, attended the first meeting,
but has failed to make his appear
ance subsequently.
Mr.. Cramer pointed out that the
Executive Order and the powers
given to OPM make it possible for
the Fair Employment Practice Com
mittee to bring effective pressure
to bear upon industrial employers
holding defense contracts. Future
awards of contracts will be with
held where employers refuse to
abide by the terms of no discrimina-
ton against Negroes. Action against
labor unions that bar Negroes from
membership is not so easy, the
speaker pointed out.
Where a union holds a closed
shop contract with an employer but
refuses membership to Negro work.
Jackson advocate. [volume] (Jackson, Miss.) 1939-current, 1941-09-20

ers. it is hard to say on what basis
the Committee on Fair Employ
ment Practice will be able to eX-
ert disciplinary action. That ques-
ton is now being explored ana once
effective means has been discover
ed they will be pursued vigorously,
Mr.. Cramer promised.
TO CALL ON LEAGUE
81 have already learned" he de-
clared, that the Urban League is
qualified to give expert counsel
and practical assistance to the Com
mittee in attacking some OF these
local problems The Committee ex-
poets to turn to the League ire
uuently, and we hope that the Lea
que will reciprocate by giving us
the full benefit of its information
and experience"
Earl Dickerson, Chicago lawyer
and president of the Chicago Ur-
ban League, addressed the con-
ference as a member of the PreSi-
dents Fair Employment Practice
Committee. In introducing Mr..
Cramer he pointed out that the
President Executive Order added a
new philosophical element to the
American concept of democratic
government.
In formulating his order, Mr..
Dickerson declared that the Presi-
dent of the United States has &C.
knowledged that one of the re-
sponsibilities of democratic gov
eminent is to provide equality OF
work opportunity insofar as work is
furnished directly or indirectly by
the government. Once this principle
is accepted generally and inlbedded
in Federal practices as well as poll
cies, it will be an easier next step
to extend that principle to state
governments and to private in
dustry.
Jackson advocate. [volume] (Jackson, Miss.) 1939-current, 1941-09-20

JOHANNESBURG, South Africa
-(ANP)-It is interesting to notice
how life among natives in Africa
and Negroes in America parallel
in many respects. In many cities
in the United States protests are
being made because of the brutality
of police. Here in this far off out
post ruled by the British, Africans
Jackson advocate. [volume] (Jackson, Miss.) 1939-current, 1941-09-20
ADDRESSES ALABAMA
GROUPS

BIRMINGHAM, - (ANP)-After
a mammoth Labor Day celebration
held at Slossfield Community Cen
ter in Birmingham, Sam B. Solo
mon nationally known leader of
Miami told large gathering 1.-THE
Miami Story" He related, Miami
Negroes secured the pavement of
the dusty rough streets in the Ne
gro section.
Jackson advocate. [volume] (Jackson, Miss.) 1939-current, 1941-09-20
What Makes This Laxative
So Popular?

Practically any drug dealer will
tell YOU this laxative has been a
standby in thousands of Ameri-
can homes for years and years!
BLACK-DRAUGHT's long rec
ord of popularity has been won
by the gentle, satisfying way it
Usually relieves constipation's bad
breath, coated tongue and logi-
aess when simple directions are
Jackson advocate. [volume] (Jackson, Miss.) 1939-current, 1941-09-20

followed.
The principal reason for this
is: BLACK-DRAUGHT contains a
tonic-laxative that helps to tone
lazy intestinal muscles. 1t is easy
to take, and you get 25 to 40
doses for only 25c. So look for
the familiar yellow box and get
the genuine BLACK-QRAUGHT.
Jackson advocate. [volume] (Jackson, Miss.) 1939-current, 1941-09-20
SAYS RUSSIA HAD $1,000
PLANES

NEW YORk-(ANP)-An article
in the current issue of Flying and
Popular Aviation, by James L. H.
Peck, author of aviation books
and former flyer for the Loyalists
in Spain. states that the Soviet air
4orce was composed of approx
mately 900 military aircraft last
January
Jackson advocate. [volume] (Jackson, Miss.) 1939-current, 1941-09-20
BACK TO AFRICA

MORE THAN A year ago this writer made
bold to predict that World War III, would not be
would reach its bloody climax in ttantic strug-
gle for the weathest booty in the world-Africa.
Actually World War II started African
soil four long years before Hitler marched into
Jackson advocate. [volume] (Jackson, Miss.) 1939-current, 1941-09-20
SOME WHERE IN LOUISIANA

SOME WHERE IN LOUISIANA,
---(ANP)-The 1I6th field artillery
Of the 31st division on maneuvers
in Louisiana, have with them new
mascot, 1l-year-old Gator Bait"
Lee Clark, of Natchez. Lee recruit
ed ass mascot when the outfit
passed through Natchez on their
way to war games.
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Civil Service Commission
Is CoLd ToED. r: $ Order

misSioneTS as a BODY.
When he was pressed for di-
rect answer to the question OF
whether the Civil Service Commits
sion intended to carry out the Pres
ident's order, the Commission
Chairman said he was sure thai
I'VE will abide by the order"
Jackson advocate. [volume] (Jackson, Miss.) 1939-current, 1941-09-20
ENROLLS LARGEST CLASS

HAMPTON INSTITUTE, Va. -
(SNS)-Hampton Institutes larg-
est freshman class in five years be-
gan spirited seven-day freshman
week program when it began ar
irving on campus Monday, Sept.
Is
Jackson advocate. [volume] (Jackson, Miss.) 1939-current, 1941-09-20
Chairman Blandly Admits
He Contemplates No Change

WASHINGTON D C. = (SNS) = The United States
Civil Service Commission will cay out the Presidents
Order but contemplate srecfic changes in its policy of
promoting program OF s2gIegatng Negroes in Civil Serv
ice jobs Government departments and certifying whites
in Civil Service Examinations only wherever department
heads have choice.
Jackson advocate. [volume] (Jackson, Miss.) 1939-current, 1941-09-20

This was the view expressed by
Harry B. Mitchell, chairman OF
the Commission in answer to ques'
lions put to him by officials OF The
National Negro Consfess.
"The Civil Service Commission
Jackson advocate. [volume] (Jackson, Miss.) 1939-current, 1941-09-20

I UIdIIU III IJoJ, IIIt udt5 UIIICIdI~
ly recognized by contemporary
historians.
Mussolini started the second
world catastrophe when he with
cut any justification other than
that of a brigand seeking to loot
his unarmed victim sent his black
shifted hordes into Ethiopia. Few
statesmen Of those eventful days
had sufficient foresight to see the
dark paths down which this UNI
provoked aggression would lead
Jackson advocate. [volume] (Jackson, Miss.) 1939-current, 1941-09-20
Race Youths Are Urged To Enroll In Defense Courses
Shaping Trooper
Maybe Defendant

GURDON Ark-(ANP)-The apparently prevalent
opinion around CHS hill billy town that anything be done
to black soldier in United States uniform to Yankee
officer in the same attire, may be due for something of
shock.
Jackson advocate. [volume] (Jackson, Miss.) 1939-current, 1941-09-20
Plea Is Made
By DR.. Bethune
In Washington
Not Taking
Advantage Of
NYA Glasses

WASHINGTON, D. C.-(SNS)-
Much of the burden of prepared
ness for Negro participation IN
the national defense efforts OF
this country rests on the should
ers of the Negro himself, declar-
ed DR.. Mary Mcleod Bethune, III
q statement issued from her Of
flee as Director of Negro Affairs
of the National Youth Admins
tTation.
1.-THE efforts being made by the
National Youth Administration ano
by other governmental agencies to
see that equitable opportunity Is
given Negroes for experience and
training for defense occupations will
bear fruit only as the Negroes
themselves take advantage OF the
opportunities offered" said Mrs.
Bethune.