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St. Paul recorder. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1934-2000, 1941-07-25

Sessions held in recent years. The
session was we'll attended.
On the afternoon of the first day
a committee from Como Temple,
No. 128, I.B.P.O.E.W. of Daugh-
tiers, Wooten, Willis and Waters,
visited the Grand Lodge while at
rest to express fraternal greetings.
o. E. S. Visits
On the afternoon of the second
day a committee from the Grand
Chapter, Order of the Eastern
Star, visited the Grand Lodge
while at rest to express fraternal
greetings. Among those on the
greeting committee from the Star
were: Mrs. Lucille Shivers, wor-
thy grand associate matron; Mr..
Seabrook J. Sydes, worthy grand
patron; Mrs. Queen K. Ransom,
worthy grand conductress; Mrs.
Elizabeth Van Hook, worthy grand
associate conductresS; Mrs. Ella
Shepard, worthy grand lecturer;
Mr.. w. H. Martin, worthy grand
associate patron; Mrs. Laura Stan
ton, who held the responsible office
of worthy grand treasurer of the
Grand Chapter for II years; Mrs.
Ardelia Allen, worthy grand treas
urer; Mrs. Mayme Mccoy, worthy
grand secretary; past worthy
grand matrons, Mrs. Cassie Melk-
er, Mrs. Maud Hoage, Mrs. Eunice
Glass, Mrs. Rosa Moore, Mrs. May
me Green; past worthy grand pa
irons, Samuel L. Ransom, George
L. Hoage, Jr., Fred Abbey, Andrew
Johnson, Henry Merry and
James Watson; Mrs. Effie Larkins,
chairman of the committee on for
eign correspondence; and IL other
Sisters of the Eastern Star.
1t was during this fraternal en-
deavoF that Samuel L. Ransom was
presented a past grand masters
jewel by Past Grand Master Ches-
ter A. Johnson, supported by Past
Grand Masters Huron J. Shelton,
Jose H. Sherwood, Edward R.
Thomas, Frank B. Simpson, G. L.
Hoage, Sr., and Grand Master G.
L. Hoage, Jr.
COquire HonOred
On approval Of the grand mas
ter's recommendation, the second
day of the Grand Communication
was set aside and known as Go
quire Day" in honor of a. Jear-old
John Francis Coquire who has been
grand treasurer Of the organiza-
ton for 27 years. Mr.. Coquire has
been Master Mason for 81 years.
He also has reached the 32nd de-
gree and is Shriner.
Officers For 41-42
The grand officers for the fra
ternal year of 1941-1942 are:
George L. Hoage, Jr., grand mas
ter; Hector Hunter, deputy grand
master; James Watson, grand
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1890 a. m. M. A. Boiling, Pilgrim
superintendent, will present the
Sunday School Advance" After
intervening musical numbers D. J.
Wade, Zion superintendent, will
speak on Sunday School Steward
ship" At 11:15 the Misses Vera
Glanton, Thelma Dorsey and Mrs.
Mabel Bell will speak on "Natioa-
al Baptist Congress Echoes" clos
ing with National Baptist songs.
The messengers will lunch and rec
reate at IL noon.
At 1 p. m. an Institute Sym
postum on the Baptist Training
Union (B. T. w. will be presented
by Miss Bertha Johnson, first vice
president. The following work
will be studied: "Officers of the B.
T. IT," "The Ministry of the B.
T. IT," and Divisions of the B. T.
U. and their Operation" A dis
cussion and demonstration of a
"Model B. T. u" will follow.
At p. m. youth Missions" will
be the subject with Miss Thelma
Massengill, third vice president, in
charge. A "BIBLE DRILL" the
report on Baptist Youth Missions
and comments upon the work will
feature this session.
The Business session for the
young peoples department will oc-
cur at a p. m. Reports and routine
business of the convention will fill
the docket. The annual election of
officers will conclude the session.
Banquet
At $50 p. m. the Annual Ban
quet of the Baptist Young People
will be held. Miss Odelle Harris
will be Mistress of Ceremonies.
At the banquet pep songs and
cheers will fill the air. The Coro-
nation of the "Rosette Queen" (the
young lady who sells the most ros-
ettes) will be accompanied by the
awarding of the state banners and
the loving cup which represents
the victorious church which had the
largest number of its Sunday
School and B. T. U. members pres
ent. Beautiful musical numbers
will be heard and the Installation
of the new officers will close the
entire convention. Pastors and of
ficers will give impromptu re-
marks.
Officers of the Sunday School
and B. 7. U. Convention are: John
Lawrence, Jr., president; Bertha
Johnson, first vice president; Eva
lyn Kelly, second vice president;
Thelma Massengill, third vice pres
ident; Raymond Cooper, secretary;
Beatrice Goss, assistant secretary;
Doris Schofeld, corresponding Sec
rotary; Harry Ballard, treasurer;
Arlee Slaughter, organist; Helen
Lawrence, chorister; D. ]. Wade,
parliamentarian. Board members
are Mesdames John Patton, Mae
Marshall and Sarah Jackson and
Mr.. F. P. Phillips.
Pastors of the churches are Rev.
S. E. Ware, Pilgrim; Rev. H. w.
Bolts, Zion; Rev. j. C. Clayburn,
Pilgrim Rest; Rev. j. w. Phelps,
acting at Bethesda, and Rev. D. w.
Beasley, Fergus Falls.
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Twin City News Briefs

Stephen S. Harris, died in Des
Moines, Iowa, on Thursday, July
II. She was buried there Saturday,
July 10. She is survived by r. s..
Harris of st. Paul, C. N. Harris
of Minneapolis and numerous other
relatives and friends. At the time
of her death she was Sc years old.
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AMERICAN RABBIS CONDEMN
DEFENSE DISCRIMINATION

pairing for national defense. We
deplore the economic discrimina-
ton that exists against Negroes
and urge a speedy rectifcation of
this injustice"
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should resign.
Others supported him for vari-
Gus reasons of policy, precedent
and unity.
Despite the humid weather 48
members of the branch were on
hand. The meeting was chair
manned by R. L. Stokes, ST., vice
president of the branch.
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Four groups compose the Min
nesota Baptist Association, the
Association of churches, the Wom-
ems Convention, the Sunday School
and B. T. U. Convention, and the
Laymen's Department. Rev. H. w.
Bolts is State Moderator; Mrs. Ur-
sula Bolts is the State Director;
John Lawrence, Jr., is president of
the Sunday School and B. T. U.
group; w. M. Martin is president
of the Laymen.
Musical Program
The convention will open with a
grand musical treat "a Pre-Con-
vention Program" directed by
Mrs. S. E. Ware of Pilgrim Baptist
Church. This program in song
will be presented at Zion Baptist
Church, Minneapolis, on Tuesday,
July 20, at 8 p. m. Not only will
choirs and musical groups of the
Baptist denomination participate,
but also choirs from some of the
local Methodist churches. This
program is free and the public is
invited.
Association Meets All Day
Wednesday
The Baptist Association will
meet all day Wednesday, July 80.
Each session will be filled with in
spiration and information. The
Moderator extends a cordial invi-
tation to the public. The opening
on Wednesday will be held jointly.
After morning devotions, messen-
gers will enroll, register and re-
ceive convention and committee ap-
pointments from their respective
heads. With the theme "CON-
TENDING FOR THE FAITH
the opening convention address and
Annual Sermon will be given at
this session. The speakers will be
announced later.
Laymen's Group
Wednesday evening from 7:30 to
$50, the Laymen's Council will
present a worthwhile program,
stressing the need of the man
power of the church. Every
church layman is invited to attend.
At $3.50 a joint welcome" pro-
gram will take place.
Women Open Sessions Thursday
The Women's Home, Foreign
Missionary and Educational Con-
vention Auxiliary sessions open
Thursday at $3.50 a. m. Routine
business and programs will follow
with guest speakers being present
ed at II a. m. and 8 p. m. The
evening service at 8 will feature
church-wide professional fol-
lowed by a musical drama spon-
sored by the State Director, Mrs.
Bolts.
Young Peoples Rally Day Friday
The Young Peoples Convention
meets on Friday. The Executive
Council has designated this day as
YOUTH RALLY DAY." an ap-
peal to youth to rally to the
church and contend for the faith.
Sunday School departmental In
stitutes directed by Miss Evalyn
Kelly, second vice president, will
begin at $50 a. m. Sunday School
teachers, officers and scholars are
urged to enroll for this work. At
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OLD CITIZENS SERIOUSLY ILL
Isaiah Butler, pioneer MinneapO-
lis citizen, is seriously i'll at his
residence, 2316 Fifth Ave. S.
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Minnesota Baptists Hold
Three Day Convention
AtBethesda Next Week
ANNUAL MEETING JULY 80 TO AUGUST

Bethesda Baptist Church of Minneapolis will be the the
2st Annual Convention of the Minnesota Baptist Association three
days. Wednesday, Thursday and Friday July &c. 81 and
Churches represent Pilgrim St. Paul. Bethesda Zion and Pill
grim Rest Minneapolis Central Baptist Fergus Falls affiliated
St. Paul recorder. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1934-2000, 1941-07-25
MasOns Hold Successful
18th Annual G. Communication,
Geo. L. HOage, Jr., Reelected

Worshpu Grand Lodge of Minnesota Free and Ac
copied Mason Aiaion its 4h Annual Com
Hail. 588 Rondo St. Paul. Minnesota
July guest Eureka Lodge No. of the Mime
Jurisdiction
the most harmonious Grand
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he called the Communicated azi
practices Of Roosevelt and his adj
visors.
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Musical Service in
Honor Of Georgia
Couple Sunday p. M.

There will be a musical testi-
monial service for Professor and
Mrs. C. V. Troup at Bethesda Bap-
fist Church, lib 9Th St. S., Sun
day, July 27, at 4 p. m.
The program will consist of
leading talent from the Twin
Cities Churches.
The Troups have been active I'm
Christian work in Bethesda. They
will be leaving the city for their
home in Georgia, August /. Mrs.
Herbert Glanton, Superintendent
of Sunday School, is chairman of
the affair. The public is invited.
St. Paul recorder. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1934-2000, 1941-07-25

Even our most critical enemies
will admit that this newspaper
reaches the people.-advt.
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COUNCIL HOLDS
REGULAR MEET
MONDAY NIGHT

The public is invited to the regu-
lar quarterly meeting of the Coun-
Gil of Negro Organizations of Min
neapolis at Phyllis Wheatley
House, Monday night, June %.
Although delegates from the 80
organizations affiliated are the
only persons allowed to vote dur
ing the deliberations, the council
is anxious that the public, and es-
pecially members of member or
CARNATIONS, attend the meetings.
The meeting is scheduled to open
at 1880 p. m.
DIR. w. d. Brown, president Of
the Business and Professional AS
ISOLATION will speak.
Keep off the date Of August Is
Big B.S.C.P. Picnic at Harriet Is.
I~AI aAx,k
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MRS. JENNIE ROGERS CON.
DITION POOR


The condition of Mrs. Jennie Ko-
ger, we'll known Minneapolis wom-
man, remains very poor. Mrs.
Roger is confined to the Minneapo-
lis General Hospital.
UNION PICNIC
Crowds of picnickers enjoyed the
annual Union Sunday School Pic
mic Wednesday, July Is, at Mime
haha Falls Park.
HAROLD COMBS NAMED
CHAIRMAN
The early part of the week the
Associated Negro Credit Union an
nOuneed through its president, Rev.
Carlyle F. Stewart, that Harold
Combs, former business man of
Minneapolis, will act as chairman
of the Minneapolis Membership
Committee Of the organization.
The Associated Negro Credit
has separate and competing Mem
bership Committees and Chairman
in Minneapolis and st. Paul.
POST MEETING
Johnny Baker Post No. POI, the
American Legion, met Wednesday
night at Phyllis Wheatley House.
COMMUNITY SING
The second Ober Playground
Community program is scheduled
for tonight, Friday, July Is, at 8
p. m. The Twin City Jubilee Sing
ers will play an important part on
the program. Included among the
other features will be the Welcome
Hall Girls string ensemble and
Mrs. Eva Taylor, dramatic reader.
y
MAJOR CULBERSON UP
Major Culberson, COL 9Th Ave.
N, fraternal figure, is up and
around again. Mr.. Culberson was
seriously injured while working
and has been confined to hospi-
tai for quite some time.
BEAUTY SCHOOL HEAD HERE
Mrs. Kate Wilson, head of the
California School of Beauty IN
Omaha, Nebr., will arrive in the
city about the First of August for
months vacation. While here,
she will stop at the home Of Mr..
and Mrs. w. A. Young, BAL ST.
Anthony avenue.
r. s. HARRIS RELATIVE DIES
IN IOWA
Mrs. Sophie Hampton, of Des
MONIES, Iowa, the sister of the late
St. Paul recorder. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1934-2000, 1941-07-25
WOmen's Day At
St. Peter A. NJ. E.
Church Sunday

A capacity attendance is eX-
pected at the annual Women's Day
at st. Peter A. M. E. Church, Min
neapolis, this Sunday, July 81.
Speakers for the two worship
services at 1O:45 a. m. and 8 p. m.
are Mrs. Clarence T. R. Nelson
and Mrs. Josephine Hagan, both
of St. Paul.
Mrs. Nelson, graduate Of the
University of Cincinnati, Ohio, is
president of the Tnterdenomina-
tional Council of Ministers Wives
of the Twin Cities and president of
the Women's Society of Christian
Service of Camphor Memorial
Church, St. Paul.
Mrs. Hagan, graduate of South
ern University, La, and for seven
years a teacher in the Louisiana
public school system, is head resi-
dent of Welcome Hall, community
center, and the new ODER Boys
Club of st. Paul. Special music
will be under the direction Of Alyce
Stewart.
1t is believed by the Women's
Day committee that both of these
outstanding women will draw large
numbers to hear the first public
addresses to be made by them in
Minneapolis.
The following committee men,
bers urge every woman in the
Twin Cities to attend this meeting
of women and by women which is
growing in public favor each year.
Financial: Wana Glenn, Dessa
Peppers, Hazel Underwood, Hazel
Curry, Esther Roach, Minnie Alex
ander, Alice Morgan, Elva Jones,
Margaret Wright, DOVE Ward,
Leila Thomas, Gertrude Boldly, Vir-
ginia Stovall, Frances PEBBLES,
Dovie .Phalen, Melvina Glenn,
Marles Griffen, Flossie Harris,
Allie Glenn, Maude Chandler, Alice
Brown, Lille Collier, Iva Carter,
Irene Levy, Mary Claridy and
Elizabeth Ewing, co-chairmen;
Decorations: Rose Pittman, Matte
Johnson, Edith Moulden, Della
Payne, Dovie Ward, Alice Brown,
Fannie Pierre Lewis, Wana Glenn,
Ida Maupins, Leona Clark, Pearl
Clark, Syria Clark, Gertrude Smith,
chairman; Program: Mary Collins,
Gertrude Smith, Sally Thomas,
chairman; Publicity: Erma Claridy
and Anne Smith; Ushers: Viola
Whatley, chairman; Music: Alyce
Stewart and Dorothy Sims, De
Velma Newman, general chairman.
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1941-09-21
Colds Show
Gain al j. Of NJ.

ANN ARBOR Sept. 20 - A
the vanguard OF the University OF
Michigan prospective enrolment
OF 10000 came INTO town today,
~ looked like a great year for the
male student.
Enrolment AT ihe univ ersity il
about ~ per cent below normal
school officials said bat enroll
mrnl OF women student, i> some
10 per cent ahead of last year
Which means that the stag lines
tins year viii have more OF >clcc-
tiOu OF co-cd> than heretofore al
campus parties. and Will un-
dOubtcdly be- more sought after.
Oucntatlon week. during which
the more than > 500 freshmen Will
b. introduced 20 the campus by
older students, take their PLY >i-
cal examinations and 60 through
the tedious process of enrolling
"opens Monday.
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1941-09-21

There is every indication that
Republicans viii force another re-
cess Of the 1871 legislative session
N they are unable 10 override
Governor Van Wagoners veto of
the anti-branch banking bill when
the lawmakers return 10 Lansing
on October Q.
The session was 10 have ended
July 9. hut was recessed 90 DAYS
by the COP majority when Suf.
ficicnt votes could be rallied 10
override tho vefoeS.
So far, Governor Van Wagner
has declined 10 make a trade. chal-
longing the Republicans 10 bring
the vetocS 10 a vote and 60 home.
win or lose.
Meanwhile 262 new laws are in
defective inaSmuch as they cannot
be written into the books until 90
days after adjournment OF the
( Legislature That is a conStitu-
Itional mandate
Among these laws is tho act
raising tho pay Of circuit and re-
icorderS Judges and the. latter
group has discovered that the re-
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1941-09-21
Fall Planting Hit
By Smaller Gee

LANSING. Sept. 20. - Reduced
civilian conservation corps per-
sonnet viii materially decrease
Fail paintings Of pine on THREE
Michigan state forests according
TO G.. s. McIntire, assistant state
forester
Paintings, which will be made
in Lake Superior. Pigeon River,
and Iloughton Lake state forests,
are expected 20 start within the
next month, depending on weather
conditions.
While 5 100000 seedlings are
available at the higgins Lake
nursery for Fall and Spring plant
ing. McIntire said II is probable
that available crews will be unable
10 plant more than 100000 this
Fab
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1941-09-21
Detroit Election
Gets Dem Aid
CONTINUED from Page Three

Continued from Page Three
clans that the state administration
would ne delighted q Jeffries fails
10 WIN second term. Governor
Van Wagner and Senator Prentis'
NJ. Brown have been concerned
over tho possibility that the mayor
Will be 4 candidate next year for
one or the other of their Jobs.
A victory nv ellis now would
end the Jeffnes threat, admins
tration leaders believe
Because OF these underlying fac
tors. some Democrats have sought
TO raid inc cityS non-partisan cleo
tion by organizing a strictly party
drive This idea was Squelched
quickly by tho governor and
Charles s Porrjt. Democratic
State chairman. and by County
Chairman Harry II Mead
NonethelcSs. Stoll has been en-
dorSed by several Democratic dis
trct organizations. a move which
is not considered A violation Of the
non partisan theory He also has
been endorsed ny locals OF the
UAW-CIO.
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1941-09-21
ARE YOU Az
MOUTH Is
BREATHER :? -

Clear out those thick. sticky SeCre-
lions that plug no the nose and throat.
Get HALLS TW ON T. I II o D
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Expeciorsnt helps loosen thick.
phlegm-flled throat. No ,. The
Nasal Ointment soltens the cru,ty
formations on the mucous mem
btsnes. Today treatment brings
effective relief or your money back.
Ask your druggist for HALLS
TWO-MFTHOD TREATMENT
known for 20 years. Send penny
postcard for Free Health Chart today
FL. Cheney & Co., Dept 81, Toledo, o.
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1941-09-21
Coz. johnson Talks

The address was broadcast over
a national network. Other speak
ers were Gov Keen Johnson oI
and Henry +. SchrickeI
Of Indiana. The postmaster gen
eral said
president Roosevelt has de-
clAred that the time has come
when the Americas Themselves
must now be defended and stand
their ground against assault
upon their sovereignty and free
dom.
THE time has come 10 say To
the inhuman seekers Of world
domination by the swOrd-fou
seek TO throw our children and
our chiIdren's children into your
form OF terrorism and slavery.
You have now attacked our own
safety. You shall 20 no further
This IL no action OF Inter
NentIOn. II II no action OF isOia-
ton. II II not an action selected
BY choice: IL II an action com
PEELED by circumstances II Is an
action Of unacceptable d tense
against n creeping mOnstrOsity
OF terror"
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1941-09-21
Act Individually

Go officials have agreed tenta-
lively not n issue a primary slate
through LaborS Non-Partisan
League. although the locals are
free to act Individually
Judge ellis advisers expect the
Non Partisan Leagues help after
the primary II tho Judge makes a
good showing
The attitude Of city employees
is causing some alarm IN the
Jeffries camp. This matter came
10 4 head last week AT the annual
picnic Of the LleutenantS and
Scrgeants Club Of the police de-
partment when Sgt Joseph. Koler
president. introduced ellis as the
nrNt mayor The police officers
CbpcTpd
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1941-09-21
Shot at One Time

The II executed at dawn today
were the most yet put 10 death at
a single time.
Citing reports from SwitZer-
land. the London radio was
heard by CPS 10 say the Ger
mans had executed 10 times as
many hostages as were publicly
announced
OF those shot this morning the
official notice said seven were
selected simply for affiliation with
the Communist Party, TWO for
attacking Nazi soldiers and three
for illegally bearing arms. All tho
hostages. however, were described
As Communists.
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1941-09-21
War Upon U.s.
u. 5. Postal Head
TELLS Editors
Walker Declares
Our National Life
Was Jeopardized

FRENCH LICK, Ind, Sept. 20
is upon us. Postmaster
General Frank &. Walker declared
in an address before the annua
meeting OF the Indiana Democratic
Editorial Association in Frencl
Lick tonight.
I'VE did not wish war, but we
know now that the war Is upon
us; II II upon US through the
necessity of defense" the cabl-
net member asserted. I'VE did
not go out TO meet II. but like
n hurricane, II has swept over
the seas challenging our free
dom, jeOpardiziDg our national
life and soon, our Individual
lives"
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1941-09-21
CurfeD Ordered

Paris. meanwhile. came under a
three night curfew ru he under
which cafes and public amusement
.cen1erS were required TO close Al
s p. m. and civilians caught on
the streets after 9 p. m. without
special authority would be subject
10 Imprisonment as hostages.
Six hostages were executed in
Paris FRIDAY.
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1941-09-21
Current Affairs Course

Curren Affairs. a noncredit
course planned 10 present the prob.
lens NJ national policy confronting
US IN world Al var. Will be OF
fered in Detroit this Fall by tbs
University of Michigan Extension
Service. The course viii consist
~ eight lectures starting Septem
her 40. A. the Edison School, l7ofs
Grand River avenue.
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1941-09-21
international Nsws ssr,le. Cable

VICIlY. Sept. 20. Execution Of
~ more Communist hostages by
German firing squads in Paris was
announced today. aggrsvating ten
sion between the NaZi authorities
and the population OF occupied
France.
At the same time, the Paris
state court, which has been try ing
Communists charged with crimes
against the NaZis, announced YER
diets condemning TO death Adolphe
Guyot former member OF the
Chamber Of Deputies and former
president OF the Communist Youth,
and sentencing OF numerous others
up 10 20 years AT hard labor
The threat Of intensified punitive
action hung over the people to-
night after Col. Gen. Heinrich Won
Stuelpnagel, commander OF the
German occupational forces. an
nounced the latest executions and
warned that considerably larger
number of hostages will be shot
for any further anti-NaZi attacks.
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1941-09-21
~ More in Paris Executed
As Reds; Tension Mounts

demonstrations in occupied lIol-
land. intended TO harry the Ger
man occupational forces. have
reached such a grave stage as 10
cause wide concern, the Dutch
news agency Ancta announced
today.
The Rotterdam public pro>ecu-
tor repeatedly declared in court
that the great Dutch seaport was
unsafe. with the police unable 10
cope with crime wave RoW4,
ism. burglary, petty theft ana
other outrageS call for drastic
measures he asserted
The burgomaSter OF UtreCh,
announced that robbery and van
daliSm had increased 10 such AZ
extent that II was necessary o.
have bicycle guards 10 augment
the DOliCp force