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The Phoenix index., 1941-08-09
Might As Well
Let Negroes In, "
Asserts Senator
Can't Afford To
Set New Courses
At Lincoln Univ.

JEFFERSON CITY, Mo- in q
debate in the Missouri Senate ov-
er an additional appropriation OF
100000 for Lincoln university, the
states Negro college, Senator l.. D
Joslyn, of Charleston, Missouri, de-
clared:
Wed Just as we'll tell the Ne
groeS to go ahead and enroll at
Columbia (where the University OF
Missouri is located, and if the
students don't object let them stay
there"
Senator Joslyn was speaking in
opposition to the motion of Sena-
tor Phil M. Donnelly that an ad-
ditional 100000 be appropriated
for Lincoln university. The motion
lost by vote of 1873. Senator JOS
lyn said further:
1--WE can't afford to keep appro-
priating for new courses at Lin
coin which we really don't need"
REFERS TO DECISION
Senator Donnelly referred to re-
cent supreme court decisions and to
a law passed in 1899 by the Mis-
souri, legislature to make Lincoln
University the equal of the uni
versity of Missouri, and thus block
the threatened enrolment of Ne
gro students at the lily-white state
institution, Said Donnelly:
Just yesterday the state su-
journalism school is established at
Lincoln within a reasonable time,
a Negro must be admitted to the
University of Missouri"
Senator Donnelly was referring
to the case of Miss Lucille Bluford,
which is being handled by attor-
neys for the NAACP. Miss Bluford,
a graduate in journalism from the
University of Kansas, and manag-
ing editor of THE CALL of Kansas
City, Missouri, has been seeking to
enroll as graduate student in
Journalism at the University of
Missouri, but has been blocked by
the state supreme court, which, de-
spite the United States supreme
court decision in the Gaines case,
has handed down a technical opin-
ion which declares, in effect, that
the state must have a reasonable
time" to establish journalism
school,
Senator Joslyn's remark recalls a
statement made by a Missouri
legislator about Is years ago when
the annual appropriation for Lin
coin was before the legislature.
This member, from a rural dis
trlct of the state, wanted to know
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The Phoenix index., 1941-08-09
West Side Civic
League Solves Many
Safety Problems

The Westside Civic League is an
organization formed by the color
ed people of the west side of the
city of Phoenix. The purpose of
this League is to encourage a
closer cooperation in social, civic
and business activities among our
people.
We have solved, some problems
in the community that were very
important from a safety stand :
point. This league is a charter Or
ganization to operate in the state
of Arizona. We welcome your at
tendance as we'll as your member
ship. Watch us grow.
The Phoenix index., 1941-08-09
Executive Order
Of Government
Jobs Is Asked
Determination
In Bureau Is
Pointed Out

WASHINGTON, D. C-(ANP)-
Demanding an executive order
covering the employment OF Ne
groes in government jobs as well
as in defense industries the United
Federal Workers of America adopt
ed a resolution to this effect as
part of their program in the recent
ly held two day convention, which
met in Washington.
Decrying the discriminatory prac
tices against Negroes, the commit
tee assigned to look into the govern
mental program reported in favor
of such an order and further re-
commended the support of all
anti-discrimination bill. Each of
the locals of the order was called
upon for full cooperation in put
ting over the program to end dis
elimination against Negroes in
the Government agencies.
It was further recommended that
a federal unit be set up to nipple
ment the executive order request
ed and to see that its provisions
were carried out.
A crack was also taken at the
vicious civil service system which
permits appointment officers to
pass over Negroes. The group re-
commended that in such cases,
when an appointment officer passes
over the persons at the top of the
list submitted to him and gives a
position to one lower, he must
submit in writing to the civil SER
vice commission his reason for so
doing.
The group went on record as re-
commencing a very strict policy of
promotion, with the establishing of
promotions on strictly seniority
basis.
One of the most important re-
concentrations, however, was
the one dealing with segregated
units. I'VE are opposed to segregat-
ed units" the resolution said, "be-
cause Of two factors: first, it tends
to promote racial animosities, and
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The Phoenix index., 1941-08-09
News In Brief

LIEUT.. LITTLETON McDUFF
and Eugene Sorrail. grand officers
of IBPOE of the World, were in
the city few days ago adjusting
matters between the local Elks.
It is reported that the charter OF
w. M. Paterson Lodge will be re-
turned and the lodge will continue
to function as formerly.
FAILING to appear in city court
recently to answer charge of
disturbing the peace, Richard
Shade, 48 years old, forfeited SIC
bond
THE lSHERIFF'rS office was no
titled of the arrest in Frederick
Oklahoma, of Luther Cooper, 25
years Ole, wanted in Chandler on
a charge of sssaulting Augustus
Spratt with gun July 4. w A
McAfee. sheriff in the Oklahoma
city, wired Cooper had waived ex-
tradition. .
A PLEA of guilty to a bastardy
charge was entered by Virgil Les
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The Phoenix index., 1941-08-09
Dominating Race Must Abdicate

columns of the Phoenix Index that
if monkey was allowed to ac-
complish in the field of acrobats,
only, that he (the monkey would
soon excel in that special field. So
it is with governments. The dom
mating race has distributed propa-
The Phoenix index., 1941-08-09
Federal Action
Is Sought From
Attorney Gen'I
Stirring Message
Is Sent to FDR
By N. Y. Group

DALLAS - (ANP)-The
wave of terrorism and vi
olence against Negro citizens
here received a sharp setback
this week when word was re-
ceived that the powerful
American Civil Liberties
Union had moved to their de-
fense.
The Civil Liberties union
in a stirring message to Pres
ident Franklin D. Roosevelt
and another to United States
Atty. Gen. Francis Biddle
called on these two officials
for prompt federal action in
the acute racial situation ex-
isting in Dallas. In addition,
the union posted an offer of
81, 900 reward for information
leading to the Imprisonment
of those responsible for the
bombing and burning of at
least 16 homes in an attempt
to prevent Negroes from oc-
cupying legally acquired prop
erty.
"Only the intervention of
the great department of justice
the union warned the acting at
torney general, "can prevent race
riots of serious proportions in the
immediate future"
THREATENED SCHOOL
In a letter to Mr.. Biddle, copy
of which was forwarded to Presi-
dent Roosevelt, the union pointed
out that in addition to acts Of vio-
lence against Negro homes since
last fall white South Dallas group
has openly threatened "death and
murder" if the Lincoln High schooi
is reopened in September as a Ne.
gro school.
Efforts to enlist the aid of Texas
state and municipal authorities to
deal with the situation have been
futile, the union told Washington.
due more to their T;lwillingness
than to their inability to cope with
conditions"
For this reason the union has
appealed to the federal authorities
for an immediate investigation OF
the Dallas race crisis, and has urged
the department Of justice to pro
ceed against those responsible for
the attacks On Negro homes on the
grounds that they are violating
federal statutes guaranteeing all
citizens the equal protection of the
law"
FACTS GIVEN PRESIDENT
The facts of the Dallas race
crisis which the American Civil
Liberties union furnished to Pres
ident Roosevelt and Acting Atty.
Gen. Biddle are as follows:
Since September, 1910, when 400
Negro families were forced to find
new homes because of the federal
housing project, the Negroes OF
Dallas and those whites who are
willing to deal with them have been
subjected to series of attacks "un-
precedented in intensity, frequency
and boldness."
So far there have been 13 bomb
ingS, one fire of suspected incen-
diary origin, and three firings upon
Negro homes.
A list of 10 specific acts of vio-
lence against Dallas Negro property
owners was submitted by the union
to- the federal authorities. This list
gives the names of the owners, the
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The Phoenix index., 1941-08-09
Texan Is Named
Head OF Women
Mrs. A. B. Dement, Is Easy
Winner Of Both Opponents

OKLAHOMA misunderstanding again the
precedent that leadership in the National
oored Women proceeds along the line of succession Mrs
A B. Dement, of Mineral Wells Texas elected president
at the 22nd biennial session held here this week.
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The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-01-18
Guns, Ships, Airplanes
 Are Asked by Churchill
Continued from Page 1.)

All that we can pay for we will pay for but we require far more than we shall be able to pay for.
 T watch with deep emotion the stirring processes by which the democracy of the great American republic is establishing its laws and formulating its decisions in or- der to make sure that the British commonwealth of nations will be able to maintain, as 1t is maintain ing at present, the front line of civilization and progress"
 Simple Decision
 Church said that the question for decision was "such 8 simple one"
 Are we to move steadily forward and have freedom or are we to be put back in the middle ages by a totalitarian system that crllShes all forms of individual life and has for its aim little less than the subju- gation of Europe and little more than the qualification of gangsters' appetites?" he asked.
 The prime minister pledged Britons to continue the struggle whatever the dangers and hardships
 Here we look at. the facts with disillusioned eyes because we are conscious of the rightness of our cause, because we are determined that at whatever cost and what ever suffering we will not fail man. kind at his turning point in its fortunes" he said.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-01-18
NOTICES GIVEN
 LOCAL DRIVERS
Six Notified to Appear fOf Hearing Next Tuesday
 Morning

Six local motorists Will Appear before Francis W. Hogan, deputy commissioner of motor vehicles, at a hearing to be held in the city court Ttiesday at 10:30 a. m. Eleven Oiit-of.tOwn drivers will also be heard.
 The local motorists are: John MLi- laa1o, 1O79 Bank street, opsfAtihR Under the influence; John q. Cor. man, 22 Cottage Place, failure to re- turn accident report and operating while under suspension; Stanley EIuk0yich; 04 Grown street, reckless driving, no operators license and theft of motor vehicle; Wilfred Dion, 13 LounSbury avenue, reckless driving; Rocco Margiotto, 46 Webb street, consider elimination of fi- riancial responsibility and speeding; and Charles H. Roticoulet, STS East Main street. same charge.
 The others are: John MoSkus, Southbury, Conn; Joseph L. Be- lileht, S35 E. Elm street, T0ffington; i; Valentine Ruuguckas, 1O5 High street, Torrington; Michael Pope, RED, Spring Lake street, s0uthing- ton; Thomas A. Norton, Locust Lane Farm, Norfolk; Harold Hicock, Southbury; Carl Johnson, Milton road, Ihtchfield; Lawrence Ander- son, 30 Warwick street, Middletown
 Also William R. Fischer, South Main street, Beacon; Stanley E. Benedict, 122 Franklin street, Tor rihgton; and Brotiis Streikauskas Buckingham street, Oakville.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-01-18
WATERVtELE
oorrespOnaensshlsa 2 V. Henlon. aCslsphons s-sass

Waterville, Jan. 1S-Miss Martha Latiouette of Waterville was feted ct a miscellaneous shower tt the home of Mrs. Robert WariAnd, ST., and Mrs. Robert Watihnd, Jf., at their home on Goodwin Court, Thonias- ton, Thursday niEht.
 Miss Latlouette,s marriage to Henry Dauphaiiais of Mtddlebify will be an event of the near future. The guest list included Mrs. Joseph Lanouette and Miss Madella Lan- ouetee of Watetvflle; Mrs. Joseph ArchatnbAult, Mrs. Ernest Archam- batilt, Mrs. Thomas Matthews, the Misses Doris and Barbara Matthews, Mrs. Julia Snyder and the Misses Noreen Crosley and Doris Coflln- dale of Waterbury; Mrs. Donald Graham, Mrs. William F'ortiner and Mrs. Florence Hampson of Middle bury, Mrs. William Doran, Mrs. George Elty, Mrs. James Ryan, Mrs. wilbur Buckingham, Mrs. Andrew O'Neill, Mrs. Elizabeth Kane, Miss Mary Ryan and Miss May Kane.
 Mrs. Edward Barlow of Boyden
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-01-18

Invitations are extended to the National Committeeman Thomas O'Cont10r, of Hartford, William F.. Kelly of Naugatuck, and Dr. George A. Leonard of Waterbury to attend the initiation of 22 members of the Fraternal Order of Eagles at the Eagles club rooms this Sunday at 3 p. m. This will be the first class to be initiated for this year and will be one of the largest since the Or- ganization of the club in 1885.
 Presiding will be Worthy Pres ident Charles Perrotti. Francis O'GOrnian is chairman of the committee arranging the affair. Members are invited to attend.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-01-18
CAREY ELECTED
 BYLOCAL C.L.U.
Wins Presidency By Sin- gle Vote; Legislative
 Program Outlined

The Waterbury Central Lak6r .Un- ion, at It's annual meeting last night, elected Frank T. Carey Of the pf6- jecttonists' union to serve as presl- dent for the next year. He sticceeds Atwood E. CasEell, whom hs de- feated by a single vote.
 Legislation t0 be sought by the Connecticut Federatlon of Lab6r vas outlined by Secretary John J. EkRn of Bridgeport. A principal goal, he said, will De enactment of . state labor relations act.
 Oh1cers elected in addition to MT. Carey were: Vice-president, William Riley; financial secretary, Warren R. Ducham; recording secreEAfy, Francis Nash: treasurer, James A. Cieland; sergeant arms, George Sheldrake; trustees, Louis Albefg, Edward Brody and George williams.
 Thomas Brennan, Henry Broderf, George Williams, George Rornalte and Edward Baker will be appointed to the legislative committee.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-01-18
HITLER, MUSSOLINI
 MAY MEET SUNDAY
Continued from Page D

(Cont1nued from Page 1) long-distance four-motor bomber is attacking British shipping. It is called the Courier and is built by the Focke-Wulff Works. The Ger mans insisted htat airplane produc- tion of Britain and the United States never would catch up with that of Germany because of the Nazi Ihead-start and the careful orgaui- zation of German production. Training C0lOnials. The Germans also allowed the cir culation fo reports that great CO., lonial army is being trained secret ly in East Prussia, possibly for duty in Africa.
 The Greeks reported a smashing success against the Italians in AL bania. They said they had cap tured 1000 prisoners and reported that two large Italian transports had been torpedoed in the Adriatic en route to Albania.
 The transports were reported to be the 2O,O06-ton Lombardia and the 10 5,So9-COn AlBuTla.
 Attack Shipping.
 British planes attacked German shipping of the coast of Neither lands, reporting that four merchant vessels were bombed and at least one was observed in sinking con- dition. Night attacks were made on Cherbourg and BreSt.
 German planes made night att tacks in West Britain and South Wales. The attacks were not se- were.
 Berlin reported that the 31,000- ton British battleship Malaya had arrived at Gibraltar for repairs to damage suffered in the big dive bombing engagements of Sicily January 10
 Attack Repulsed.
 Rome said that the British had made fierce attack on the Kenya border which was beaten of after heavy fighting. They also reported royal air force attacks on the D0decanese Islands and patrol &C., tion around Tobruk.
 In the Far East Thailand re- port contradicted accounts from French Endo-China of the sinking of two Thailand warships in the Gulf of Siam. Bangkok said that the French naval attack was beaten of and claimed that Thailand planes had damaged the 8000-ton French cruiser ,Lamotte- -Picquet.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-01-18

Then after mentioning Hopkins and Britair's needs for arms, he continued to say that Britain now had strong army and strong well manned defenses.
 Nevertheless do not feel that 1t would be right for any of those responsible for the people of this country generally to dismiss from their minds the possibility of inva- sion, he cautioned.
 "That bad man never had, so great need as he has now to strike Britain from his path. He is master of great part of Europe. His armies can move almost where they will upon the continent. He holds down 10 countries by force, by secret police and by still more odious local quislings.
 "But every day this occupation of Austria, Czechoslovakia, Poland, Norway, Denmark, Holland, Belgium and France-and presently perhaps Italy-last, there is built up vol tune of hatred for the NaN creed and the German name which gener- ations and perhaps centuries will hardly efface.
 Preparing ShackleS
 Therefore it is for Herr Hitler a matter of supreme consequence to break down the resistance of Bri- tain and thus rivet effectively the Shackles he has prepared for the people of Europe. But it is one thing to have the need and another to be able to satisfy the need. We on this island stand four square in the path of the European dictators. Their threats will not appall us. It is cer- tain that if Hitler found the inva- sion of this island difficult in July and if he found 1t difficult in Sep tember it will not become easier by February, March or April.
 "But remember that the price of safety is eternal vigilance. The req sons why one feels confidence that this mans concentrated hatred will not be effective against our island is because every one of us is up and doing, Is because there will be ceaSe- less attention, paid by ali our forces to every sign of enemy preparations because we know that we now have millions of armed men and scores of well equipped units capable of meeting a landing force and engag- ing them with good prospects of success.
 Many Dangers Ahead
 T can hold out no hopes for an easy passage. Before us lie dangers T hardly like to say as great as those through which we have pass ed, but at any rate dangers which If we neglect anything might be fatal. Before us lie many months of having to endure boinbardment of our cities and industrial areas with out the power to make an equal re- ply. Before us lie suffering and tribulations. I am not one of those who pretend that smooth courses are open to us or that our exper- fence during this year is going to be deprived of terrible characteristics. |"
 Churchill said that the British Libyan offensive had exceeded ex- pectationS.
 Now that nearly 8O,O0O prisoners have been taken-perhaps there are more to come-now that eight or nine divisions of well equipped Ital- ian troops have been dashed out of existence with inconceivably small losses, people may be inclined to tinderrate the merit of the achieve rnent. It was 8 task of greatest hazard, but it was a risk well run"
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-01-18
FINANCE BOARD
 TO GET PROGRAM
(Continued from Page 1)

(Continued from Page D raised from the bond sales be "ear- marked" for definite purposes 1t is hoped to avoid any fear that the issue might be used as a means of paying of any future deficits or meeting an occasional shortage in the general fund.
 MT. Conlon's program is so ar- ranged that the city can make need- ed major improvements without in- creasing annual payments on the debt.
 Seek COP OK.
 Mayor Seully may be unwilling to place the program before the Gen. eral Assembly unless it has the ap- proval of Republican finance com missioners. In fact he has not yet said that he approves the plan, with holding any expression of views un- til the full details are offered by the controller.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-01-18
GREATER BOSTON
 BEING PLANNED
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the financial and office district ex- cept for local deliveries, by estab- fishing universal freight stations at railroad terminals and elsewhere, by constructing circuinterentiai high. ways, by extending approaches to the East Boston vei1iculaf tunnel, by creating more parking facilities near street railway terminals and by granting permits for additional routes to the Boston Elevated Rail- way.
 8. Revision of 1oning regulations by an adequately -fiiiaiieed study to pave the way for .Neighbcrhood Unit" development.
 6. Greater financial backing See the City Planning Commission:
 T. General revaluation of real es- tat9 so represent | tAif cash value.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-01-18
COP TO OFFER
 SERVICE BILLS

Hartford, Conn, Jan. .18-(UP)- State Republican headquarters an- riounced today several bills were be- ing prepared fof submission to the General Assembly concerning men called to military service. The measures:
 Protection of trainees from ciSil liability for debts.
 Providing a court order shall be required to repossess automobiles and other property bought on the installment plan by those summon ed to service.
 Providing a court order shall be required to evict families of trainees.
 Providing discretionary powers for the courts to protect those in military service from foreclosures.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-01-18
STREETS CLEARED,
 MOTORING EASIER

The city was gradually returning to normal today after the freak storm that left streets covered with slush and ice yesterday. Main streets were clear for the most part and travelling was becoming easier in residential sections.
 Street department crews were still busy sanding hilly streets and intersections. Telephone and cleo tric service, which suffered little damage from Thursdays snow, sleet and rain, was fully restored.
 Bus lines had extra coaches in service today as many motorists pre- terred again to leave their cars at home.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-01-18
Apartment Dwellers
 Forced to Stree,

Lawrence, Mass, Jan. i6 = (uP) Twenty apartment dwellers fled to the street in night-clothes early to- day when fire swept a three story building causing estimated damage of 5000.
 Bremen said the blaze apparently started in a gas broiler in q reStau- rant on the ground floor.
 Raymond Mills, who discovered the fire as he passed by, summoned firemen and then ran into the building to arouse the tenants. He suffered an eye injury when struck by glass.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-01-18
CITY CHARTER
 WILL BE ISSUE

Continued from Page 1I form. The actual text will probably be offered until just before February IS, the last day for submitting the texts of bills filed in skeleton form. When MT. Lynch has completed his draft of proposed charter changes, he will submit it to Mayor Vincent A. Scully, who has himself been making a careful study of the charter and is familiar with 1t through his years in the corporation counsel's office and his appearances at Hartford as the city's legislative representative.
 Seek Best Way
 We're trying to find the best way" said MT. Lynch. We want a simple, workable charter and we want to remove obscurities and contradictions that now are found in the charter"
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-01-18
OFFICIAL DEAD

Providence, R. l., Jan. 18-UP)- Herbert W. Rice, n, president and treasurer of the U. s. Gutta Peer cha Paint CO, president of the Nor ris Plan Go. of R. l., vice-presideni of the Peoples Savings Bank and 8 director in several banks, died at his home yesterday after a brief ill., ness.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-01-18
BIRTH CONTROL
 CHANGES PUZZLE
Continued from Page D

and secured bench warrants for the arrest of two doctors and 8 nurse.
 Differing opinions were handed down by two superior court judges and the question went before the state supreme court of errors. That body held that the anti-birth con- trol statute allowed no exceptions and forbade the giving out of birth control information.
 The bill when filed, will go before the judiciary committee of the sen- ate and house at Hartford, which will hold a joint hearing at which proponents and opponents can air their views.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-01-18
yETERAN DEAD

Rockville, Conn, Jan. 18-(UP)- Funeral services will be held Monday for Martin Laubscher, ", past de- partment commander of the United Spanish War Veterans, who died last night after a two weeks illness. He was Rockville's first city clerk.