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The people's voice., 1941-08-27

TO report on Cno Lar OllCtCc-
Ball-Capper wholesale coop
erativa bill to amend the Btu
painous Coal Act. This was a
Second request for report. In
the very rare instances where a
government department avoids
making report to congress, a
second request becomes demand
Four months ago, on April 8, Wheel
er sent the usual formal request for
a report to the department of the
interior and thus to the coal division
These formal reports are necessary
before Congressional committees be-
gin to hear evidence on bill. Wheel
er then appointed subcommittee and
made Senator Worth Clark of Idaho
its chairman. Clark assured The Co
operative League that a hearing
would be held as soon as a report
could be gotten from the department.
But week after week, the coal divi-
sion avoided making a report. Final
ly, Wheeler acted Incidentally, he
told the coal division that a report
was necessary "for the prompt con-
sideration of the BILL" which was no.
tice that the bill could not. be killed
by coal division filibustering.
Occasionally there is justification
for departmental delays in acting on
legislation. But in this instance, the
ic n civ, al tho
information necessary for a report
was gathered many months ago by
the coal division Everyone is agreed
that if the coal division had desired
to meet the issue, the report could
have been prepared in few hours.
But behind this delay is another
story. This issue has caused internal
war within the coal division. Lawyers
have tweedledummed and tweedledeed
because of the embarrassed situation |
in which the division found itself.
Much of the divisions difficulty has
been caused by the decisions made !
against the co-operatiyes many
months ago by Abe Fortas, former
counsel for the division. Howard A.
Gray, administrator of the division,
supported Fortas. Fortas not only
ruled against the co-operatives, he
then appeared before a senate COM
mittee and opposed giving legislative
relief to them. Apparently, his OPP
position reflected a determination to
mack it difficult for the co-Operatives,
because it is now known that one high
Continued on Page Three)
The people's voice., 1941-08-27
Wallace Insists That
National Debt Is Not Serious

Vice President Wallace is wonder
ing why the newspapers are not much
interested in reporting the figures he
has been quoting in recent addresses
throughout the country that we are
not in as bad financial straits as some
people would like to have us believe,
because of our mounting national
debt
Here are the figures, and they are
very interesting:
The interest charges on our total
debt, both public and private, in 1941
will total approximately s6,300,000, 900,
as compared to approximately $9,500,-
100000 in 1929. One of the principal
reasons for this is that interest rates
now are much lower
BY the close of this year, the pri-
vate longtime debt will be about 10
CONTINUED on Page Two)
The people's voice., 1941-08-27

The Farmers Union will parade as
usual. This feature of the convention
has been very popular The 1910 con-
vention saw many floats dealing with
the activities of the Farmers Union.
1t is expected that the 1941 parade
will be even better. The parade will
begin promptly at 1915 noon, Octo-
ber 16.
Registration desks will be set up in
the lobby Of the Kalispell hotel at
noon, October IA. An informal meet
ing of the county officers and early
arriving delegates will be held at s
p. m. October IA.
Local and county organizations are
urged to give careful consideration on
matters to come before the convention
and present their resolutions to the
proper committee as soon as possi-
BILE.
The people's voice., 1941-08-27
FARMERS UNION
INS. GETS OK. OF
Commissioners
Insurance Commissioners
Examine Condition and
Methods of Conducting Ma
tional Union Security Assn.
And Finds Company Sound.

The first general examination Of
National Union Security Association
by state insurance departments has
been completed. Examination was
made by O. E. Sloane representing the
state of Colorado, and M. H. Chernich
representing the state of North Da-
kota.
curity Association were gone through
very carefully and very thoroughly.
The examination included not only
the financial records of the institu-
tion, but also the records of its policy
holders meeting and board meetings,
as well as all policy contracts. The
examination disclosed we'll over $3.50
in assets for each 800 of liabilities.
In concluding the examination the
examiner reported:
Exceptional conservatism in ad-
and production expendi-
lures is evident and indications are
that such practices will continue"
National Union Security Associa-
tion which is the legal life insurance
sponsored by the Farmers
Union has increased the amount of in
surance in force by more than 1/3
during 1941 The officers and direc-
tors are confident that the volume Of
insurance at the close of 1941 will
be double the volume in force at the
end of 1940 Colorado and North Da-
kota have approximately three times
as much insurance in force as Mon
tana.
Members of the Farmers Union in
all the states are being urged to in
vestigate the insurance offered by Ma
.ional Union Security Association.
Organized under the fraternal laws of
he state Of Colorado it is truly CO.
operative insurance company.
The people's voice., 1941-08-27
COOP LEAGUE
PRODUCING A
MOVING PICTURE
League Engages Profession
al Talent to Produce Moving
Picture Portraying Power
And Scope of u. S. Consum-
er Co-ops.

NEW YORK Production of a g.
reel sound motion picture portraying
the power and scope of the U. S. Con
sumer Co-operatives started this week
when the camera crew of Documen-
tary Film Productions left for Kansas
City and Phillipsburg to photograph
the Coop refinery as one part of the
production. The film is being pro
duced by Documentary Films Produc-
tions for The Cooperative League of
the USA and is financed by the re-
gional cooperative associations.
The picture is being directed by
Willard VanDyke and Herbert Ker-
kow with Roger Barlow as chief cam
eraman. Mr. VanDyke was co-direc-
tor and photographer on "The City, /"
an outstanding film on housing shown
at the Worlds Fair. He was co-di-
rector and photographer with Ralph
Steiner of Design for Education" for
Sarah Lawrence College; was director
of valley Town" portraying the prob
lem of chronological unemployment;
and "The Children Must Learn" show
ing educational problems in the south
ern mountains. Both of these pic
lures were for the Educational Film
Institute, New York University. He
also directed "The Children Next
Door" for the New Jersey Children's
Home Society and has made CONNER
cial films for General Mills, the Shell
Oil Company and other industrial con-
Germs. Herbert Kerkow directed New
Continued on Page Four)
The people's voice., 1941-08-27

tralSlng OF prices is indicated by
the fact that the division re-
ceived an increase of so per-
cent in complaints from May
to June and the complaints re-
ceived during the first half of
July equalled the total number
received in the month of June.
The manner in which retailers prof
it by curtailment of production of silk
hosiery exemplifies their attitude
rather clearly. Excerpts from the
letters received by the division also
shows that the consumers are not
being fooled, as indicated by those
printed below:
philadelphia: 81 wish to report a
hosiery dealer who has raised his
prices from 79 cents a pair to 81. This
sort of cheating should be stopped"
New York: "- Hosiery Co. had
his hosiery at $3.50 per dozen a few
weeks ago. Now he charges $40 per
dozen. He is a wholesaler and had
his stock for many months"
Paterson, N. j.: Yesterday, in -
Hosiery Shop, my sister and l pur-
chased stockings at AZ cents per pair.
Today they are SO cents. They are
taking advantage"
Ferndale, Mich: "The - Shop
has raised the price on extra-length
hosiery 10 cents. That being in eff
feet, | refused to make a purchase"
Washington, D. c.: Il was in the
- Shoe Store Saturday and dis
tinctly heard the clerks quote s1.35
as the price of nylon hose, selling reg
ularly for a year at $1.35. The price
jumped this morning (Monday) Is
to $1.5O a pair. / was told the
hose were exactly the same"
New York: Prices in the hosiery
market have gone from Sc dozen
Continued ON Page Four)
The people's voice., 1941-08-27
Price-Fixino Stalled
While Living Costs Rise

While Living Costs Rise
bill before the house banking and cur
rency committee continued to Sep
tember Is, congress, in the face OF
steadily rising living costs and dan
.gerous inflationary tendencies, seems
to be proceeding on the theory that
there is no use of acting until the
storm clouds burst - typical of the
complacency with which we are going
about the job of meeting world
crisis that threatens our life as a
free, democratic nation. The country
is overwhelmingly in favor OF price,
control legislation, but combination
of selfish powerful forces has thus far
succeeded in forestaIing action. Some
of these forces are:
Reactionaries who fear Leon Hen
derson, OPACS chief, as price czar"
because of his known liberal tenden-
cies and his determination to work in
behalf of the peoples interests.
Profiteering groups who want
prices to continue to rise for a time
before price control is put into effect
so that they can make killing"
Those who fear further New Deal
control over business" Many of the
Wall Street gentry, who know how to
pull the strings on Capitol Hill, come
in that category.
Business, which does not want
fixing of manufactured products
unless they, at the same time, can get
q freezing" of wages of labor and
relatively low prices of farm products.
Certain alleged representatives OF
farmers, who, in reality, are repre-
sentatives of the fat boys, and are
merely using the farmer as a CLOAK
to conceal the real forces behind
them. The price control bill, in order
to protect the farmer provides that
prices of farm products cannot be
fixed at lower than ITO percent OF
parity
Meantime, the groups who live on
low and fixed incomes, are becoming
more and more restive as the dollar
The people's voice., 1941-08-27
fake NoSTRuMS
HIT HARD BY
FTC ORDERS
Cease and Desist Orders
Against Fraudulent Adver-
tising Issued by ETC to Dis
tributors of Many "Patent
Medicines.

Exposure of fake claims in adver
tising, by manufacturers and distrib
utors of many patent medicines" is
continually being made for the pro
lection of the public by the federal
trade commission. While criticisms OF
manufacturers and distributors OF
many other articles of commerce are
being made, it is probable that none
of them are as despicable as those
who prey on those who are sick, ap-
pealing to them by fraudulent adver-
tising claims.
Examples of actions by the FTC in
| the past two weeks along this line,
taken from reports of the agency fol-
low:
William Clarence Ohlendorf, trad
ing under the names of w. G. Ohlen-
dorf, Clarence Ohlendorf, c.. Ohlen-
dorf and DR.. Ohlendorf, 1924 Blue Is
land Ave, Chicago, has been ordered
by the federal trade commission to
cease and desist from misrepresenta-
ton in the sale and distribution of
a meulc1ndl preparations
The respondent is ordered to cease
and desist from representing that "Dr.
Ohlendorf's Tonic" constitutes cure
or remedy for, or that it possesses
any therapeutic value in the treat
ment of, kidney disorders, bladder
disorders, rheumatism, neuritis, dia-
betes, or catarrh of the bladder or
bowels, and that the preparation will
tone up the nerves, or that it has any
therapeutic value in the treatment of
nervous disorders, or as a diuretic.
Edward c. Rose, trading as Rosse
Products Co., 2708 West Farwell Ave,
Chicago, has been ordered by the fed
eral trade commission to cease and
desist from certain misrepresentation
in connection with the advertising,
sale and distribution of medicinal
reparation designated "Rosse
Rheuma Tabs"
The respondent is ordered to cease
and desist from representing that the
crosse Rheuma Tabs" is |
a cure or remedy for rheumatism,
rheumatic pains or sensitive joints;
that it has any curative action on the
underlying factors which cause rheu-
matte pains; that it will relieve pain
attendant upon rheumatism or sensi
i've joints for a longer period of time
han any other preparation of SINH
ar nature, or that it possesses any
value in the treatment Of
rheumatic pains or SEN
;itive joints, in excess of furnishing
emporary relief from the symptoms
If pain.
Walter Camp and Werner Orbach,
rading as The Vita Health Food Co.,
american Health Products Company, I,
nd Eastern Health Food Stores
ASSN, 3040 14th ST., NV, Washing !
on, d. c., have stipulated with the [
ederal trade commission to cease i
ertain representations in the sale of ]
Ood products and medicinal prepara-
ions designated "Almano," BRO {
ak" "Cali-Kelp Tablets" "C-Veg- |
alt" 'Dalmatian Sage Leaves" "Nu- ,
rolac," "O-Pep-O- Mint" "P m on c
Continued on Page Four)
The people's voice., 1941-08-27
Wheeler Makes demand
ON DEPT. OF int. ABOUT
attitude TOWARD C0-nPS
Asks Coal Division To Report On ae La
Follette-Ball-C -Capper Wholesale G Sc era
tive Bill To Amend the Bitumip Eg Coal
Act; Divisions Former Counsel 81 the
Administrator Ruled Against Go 3.
BY JOHN CARSON

Washington Representative The Cooperative League
Observation-Disclosures Burton K. Wheeler of Montana
behalf of wholesale co-opera
tves that the Coal Division of the Department of the
should meet the of whether cooperaves should
tnue to be oulawed Wheeler, chairman of the
interstate requested the coal division
The people's voice., 1941-08-27

caused in the division of the OPACS
by the increasing volume of price complaints
received in daily growing volume from all
the country and the division retailers and
that while they may acquire shortrun profits un-
warranted price advances businessmen and everyone
lose during ong-run initiation. The widespread
The people's voice., 1941-08-27
BONNER RULES DEADL.INE
FOR TAX REFUNDS BY
COUNTIES IS Two Years
Attorney General Rules That County Com
missioners Cannot Order Refund of Taxes
Illegally Collected by the Counties Unless
Claims for Such Refunds Are Filed Within
Statutory Limit of Two Years

Ruling question of law raised by Edison Kent county
attorney of Granite county, relative to authority of county
commissioners to refund taxes paid by purchasers for several
land purchased from and sold the state under the
assumption that the owned the land whereas the title
the land rested in the federal government Attorney Gen
The people's voice., 1941-08-27
CONSUMERS PROTEST The
|UNWARRANTED ADVANCES
in PRICES BY RETAILERS

Letters to the Office of Price Administra-
tion and Civilian Supply Indicate That Con-
sumers Are Not Going To Take Advances
Laying Down; Retailers, Wholesalers,
Manufacturers, and Govt. Criticized
The people's voice., 1941-08-27

Economic Justice and Equality
Is the Real Safeguard Of De-
mocracy. Lack of These Is a
Challenge to the Intelligence
and Sincerity of All.
The Detroit tribune. (Detroit, Mich.) 1935-1966, 1941-04-12

Our Dunbar is In the habit OF
winning awards. as evidenced by
the numerous trophies in the build
ing. but last Thursday evening.
April 3 in. very impressive cere-
mony. its president. Kenneth Way
ner. awarded loving cups 10 four
OF the Dunbar's past officers for
their meritorius service. The re-
cipients we're: Messrs. + ]. Lewis
Charles Cromwell and Edward Kcl-
~. and Mrs. S. Carson. former exc
cutive secretary. Each one spoke
few words in turn; reviewing
the road that the Dunbar Commu-
nty center has travelled. After this
ceremony. there were a few rounds
OF games and then refreshments
1t was truly grand affair. II Is
such affairs as these that have
made the 400 y Fourth avenue the
social center OF our town. Another
grand time is anticipated when the
House committee gives its turkey
dinner on April II.
The Dunbar basketball awards
for this year are as follows Out.
standing player. /. williams
sportsmanship. a Jones: most val.
liable players. Long, Riddle and
Jones Each player was given a
silver statuette and the Dunbar
was awarded silver trophy for
winning second place in the league
The Detroit tribune. (Detroit, Mich.) 1935-1966, 1941-04-12

presented by inc children Of the
West school James Curtis presid-
20 and Roy. " l. Nelson pro.
nornced the Invocation
Friday night, IIcrber, Dunsmorc.
Of Calhoun County Health depa,-
ment spoke on Sanitation at the
Macedonia Raptisi church he
talked about tho Importance Of the
proper disposal Of garbage and
sewage waste also about the keep
ing 81 live suck in town and too
MANY pets
The Junior Community Of TWEEN
ty-fiye children under twelve sang
four numbers, directed by Miss +.
Hawkins James Mcintosh presid-
90
Mr. and Mrs. James Hawkins.
81 announce the engagement Of
their daughter. Eluria. 70 Richard
Weathorford. son Of Mr and Mrs.
+ Weathcrford OF Wiberiofce.
Ohio The news was told Sunday.
March 80 which was also Els
birthday. The wedding viii take
place in June
Be sure TO send all Albion news
20 this columnist each week ~ be
published In The Detroit Tribune.
The Detroit tribune. (Detroit, Mich.) 1935-1966, 1941-04-12
Ecorse News
By nILO CASTOR

Maybe the clubs as a whole will
be satisfied. now that the Rev. Mr.
Menolian who was street com
missioner for this side Of the track
handed in his resignation 10 his
boss last Tuesday evening. Now.
We have no colored commissioner
First Baptist Church
Services at First Baptist last
sunday were well attended. The
deacons had real prayer meet
ing. after which the choir sang
some fine hymns and Spiritual.
The Rev. J. D. Davis the pastor.
preached splendid Palm Sunday
sermon. which all present enjoyed.
Several out-of-town visitors were
present.
Don't forget the sick. visit them
You are always welcome at any OF
our services.
Zadie Askew Is church reporter.
MI Zion Baptist Church
The Rev. G. 4. Stevenson, pastor
OF Mt Zion. preached grant
'fHt 'N'Ao@ 0uhUdl HlfIi ~
Ing. subject THE Church Is The
Lords House, text Marx ll.i7.
All enjoyed the impressive message
Visitors Included Alfredo Hors-
ton. Lawrence Clemens. Alex Tay-
Tor Mrs. Leila Green and the Rev.
+. r. Evans. state evangelist.
The sunday School Of the church
will present fine program Easter
SUNDAY al pm. under direction Of
Mrs Eleanor Smith. All are in
viied 10 attend.
Don't forget to visit the sick OF
the community.
corinne W. NJ. Campbell church
reporter.
The Ecorse Good viii club held
a splendid meeting last Tuesday
evening Many members Mere pro-
sent The next meeting will be held
at Z pm Saturday April 70 "a,
1858 Ninth street Mrs. +. Camp
bell is club reporter.
The Detroit tribune. (Detroit, Mich.) 1935-1966, 1941-04-12
NEWS OF & FROM ANN ARBOR
BY JOHN RAGLAND
Nav Community
Head Takes Over

n.,rlas T.. II. Williams.
pvth secretary of the
scx.sn,uunity as S o CT a I i 0 n,
Ion' a ~ Ann Arbor, Dec. 81,
;s@s and assumed his duties
i I.v . 1887. He came here
, ,an. Atlanta. Ga, where he
ll.'1 engaged in social service
", n two eenters. one in
,, ~, and the other in
sssth Atlanta.
u,sa graduate of Will
..i.-rs ard Howard univer-
q "a the Atlanta School
!, srr.al work.
~ succeeded Miss Alice
, Pobbins. who had been
'.,,rg secretary. following
~. 49,. yssirna,ios Of Mrs. S. l..
- in October, 1886.
Mr. Williams has done a
rsry wonderful piece of
work in community organi-
,,tion and has increased the
nresticc Of the Negroes in
he community 100 per cent;
and at present, the Dunbar
center is the leading agency
The Detroit tribune. (Detroit, Mich.) 1935-1966, 1941-04-12

day morning 10 enjoy the commun-
ion and the sermon.
The Junior choir was in charge
OF the afternoon program at Carey
Chapel in Monroe This was fol-
lowed nv a social hour in the base
ment OF the church.
Rev. J. A. Parker and Senior
choir worehipped in Inkster Sun
dav night
Miss Hattie winston and Mrs.
Grace Paybcrn along with others
were guests AZ the home OF Mr.. and
Mrs. J. n. Ledford
Mr. Collins OF Battle Creek.
brother Of Mr.. and Mrs. John Col
Inns. visited the Collins Sunday
The Junior play at Lincoln High
was we'll attended Miss Fern
Carter was the only colored par
ticipant
The Detroit tribune. (Detroit, Mich.) 1935-1966, 1941-04-12

Because Of the fact that few
persons in small Negro eommuni-
ties have eufficien' economic re-
sources TO give them the power 20
demand and receive from city Off
cials The proper attention 10 fhelr
civic an personal welfare me most
reliable means through which 10
gain this necessary attention and
interest Is through community Coz
operation Fortunately some dccp-
thinking cifizerf have realized this
and organized committee consis-
ting ~ Representatives from all
the civic clubs known as me Joint
committee OF which r. " Harry
Is chairman
The major objective ~ fhis r0m-
niiiee Il 10 consider All problems
that arise ana have a hearing Qpoif
the civic interests ~ our group
After due consideration Us rNor
'nem and an group interests f.-
cussed the problems ale reduced
70 ciearly-sfa'ed iseles possible
solutions or methods az approach
are decided and agreed upon, fhen
the sincere suppor' % he cons
muniiv is sought IN tie execution
OF The propose solutions
Tho community j. fortunate in
having Mr. HARDY az chairmar ~
its group for his record ~ eir
cere community irteres' Is known
70 az or VI and IS void ~ ny ie-
climate uafavorable criticism
Whether one agreos wi'n ne
personnel and decisions ~ THIS
committee or not be mne admit
fhai Is p concrete example 'haf
fhe truth ~ the ~ rcpsataa STATE
men ihaf Negroes WON. get 20.
ro'her IS hecomIrr less aad less
~ SO far as our commurr, IS cons
ccrnod Regardless r i Do 'nt
question " cand dates To- az e.oc,
tion Or - some other clvc r-
teresfs and welfare those ~ ne
who arc sincerely Interested M
me welfare OF our conmuni,y Uill
/ gladly support tho joint Commit
( toe T. II a much more in'e'ligch,
situation 70 occaslorailv Discover
mistakes IN our own thinking ard
T decisions. rather 'har 70 he go that
% DO 50 often isaig-ioosa ar3
defeated hv the discovery ~ irfer-
tionai mistakes on fhe par' cfQo-
sons not sincerely Interested q VS.
yet 20 whom We have e.eGa'ed 'hc
/ privilege OF doing on- ihinkine
and making our DECISIONS
-. John ANF Church
Rev nelson Pryor The pastor
preached fine scfm1n SUNDAY
from Gen I The Senior choir ref-
dered music Roy. Lyons ard hci
Harper assisted mo pastor N 3D.
mlnisteving communion 10 forty
three persons
The states raliv ended AZ ias
afternoon service The earnest -
forts Of all the workers We're re-