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The guardian., 1941-05-31

Talking Out Loud
June-Various objects June betides
Flags and roses, bugs and brides
While each mug with songs to write,
Rhvmes her with our satellite.
Next Sunday the boys at Camp Dix,
n ]. will play host to sweethearts,
relatives and friends from the mid
west Several hundred folks from
home will board a special excursion
train from Cincinnati, Columbus and
other Ohio cities, to spend day with
the lads.
The Jus-Haven, Greenwood Forest
Farms. at Greenwood Lake, N. Y, 1900
feet above sea level, 43 miles from
Harlem will open its season May 80,
Decoration Day . 1t is located in a
deeply wooded section, near private
lake: Mr.. Robert Justice, former men,
ber of the N. Y. State assembly, is
owner of the place and many promi-
nent socialites have taken advantage
of the cosy spot for vacation.
COLORED ACTORS FIGHT IN
JUSTICE ON STAGE Friday
night was the premiere at the Mosque
Theatre, Newark, when a group of col
ored and white actors presented an
original Iiving-newspaper play, cts
MIDNIGHT over Newark" written
by Hugh Allison, talented young col
ored author, the play teed off against
alleged race discrimination in the
citys hospitals. DR.. Charles Harris,
MD, of Jersey City was one of the
directors the play is believed to
be one Of the first directed at a speci-
fc wrong a large crowd was
present on opening night.
Oran (Hot Lips) Paige, talented
trumpeter, and his ork received a
rousing ovation, opening at Kelley's
Stable Thursday night, popular hot
spot on Swing Street which was
the case when they played on the
campus Of Princeton University, New
Jersey.
He's the kind of a guy that makes
the ladies' sigh -. A card signed "your
baby Marie Lewis, Applachia, Va.
reached me addressed to Willie Bry-
ant the lady swears that Willie
is her intended husband none but
himself can be his parallel.
The Les Amies Bridge Club have
mailed bids for their 7th annual Com
pIimentary formal reception dated for
Monday, June 2, at Witoka Club i.
Members include Helen Hammond, Isis
Fountaine, Emma Stewart, etc.
Music has it's charms and so has
the sweet voice of Edith Sewell, who
will be heard in the role of Aida soon
at the Joselyn Theatre . . Nadine
Waters of Boston will fill similar
role via radio on June 8.
Viola Jefferson, swing song person.
ality a closeup of Ella Fitzgerald, is
a new conner from Chicago, having
just completed four weeks at Kelly's
Stable following Maxine Sullivan &.
She was soloist with Horace Hender-
son ork for three years, where she
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BALK LYNCH EXTRADITION
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Edwards where he enlisted after flee
ing an angry southern mob. He was
accused of having assaulted with in
tent to kill, Frank Stokes, white, of
Cheraw. Ford was attacked on a Che
raw street by Stokes and several other
white men who kicked and beat him.
In self-defense he slashed Stokes with
knife, escaped and made his way
to Camp Edwards where the South
Carolina police followed him with de-
mands for his return to that state.
Special credit also goes to Atty.
Ray w. Guild, president of the Bos-
ton branch NAACP who pleaded Ford's
cause and was largely instrumental in
preventing his being turned over to
the Southern police.
The guardian., 1941-05-31
DEMAND DEFENCE BIAS PROBE
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Copies of strong resolution passed
by the National Public Affairs Commit
tee of the YWCA have been sent out
to 900 YWCA branches with urgent
requests that all persons interested in
the fair and equitable integration of
the race into the national defense pro-
gram write to Senator Ebert D..
Thomas, chairman of the Senate COM
mittee on Labor and Education, en-
phatically requesting that S. R. rs be
reported favorably to the Senate, and
that they write their own Senators
giving their reasons for supporting the
resolution and asking the solons to
work for it's passage.
The guardian., 1941-05-31

On the Cape

By Winifred Hodge Williams

Among the early arrivals for the
vacation seasons are Mr.. and Mrs. w.
S, jackson who will be the guests for
the summer at the Andrews Cottage,
Hyannis. Joseph 7. White of Boston
and his corps of assistants are expected
soon at The Gables in Hyannis Port.
Mr.. and Mrs. White returned to Boston
this month from an enjoyable and pro-
titabIe winter in Florida where Mr..
White was engaged as a musical coach.
e.. In preparation for the annual sum-
mer influx of visitors, cottages here are
undergoing renovation and improve
ment grounds are being cleared and
flowers and shrubbery enliven the land
scape. e.. Joe's Twin Villa at Osterville,
IS an all-year-round resort for dining
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BARELY ESCAPE DEATH
IN AUTO SMASH
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for lacerations of the scalp, ruptured
knee vessels and multiple bruises. Mr..
johnson suffered a cut to his eye and
bruises to his leg. Mrs. Johnson has
now been released from the hospital
and is confined to the bed at her home.
Mr.. Johnson is a well-known private
entertainer, singing and playing the
piano, and is always the "life of the
party" at gatherings among his
friends, who rejoice at the escape
from what in many, many similar
cases has resulted fatally.
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DIES SUDDENLY
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hood days in Boston had a successful
business career and was popular
among the young people of her time.
Going away from Boston where she
married, she returned to the city about
ten years ago and obtained employ
ment as confidential secretary at the
Lavalle Press on fremont St.
She is survived by daughter, Mrs.
Freda Mcknight of New York who
came on Immediately to arrange her
affairs.
The guardian., 1941-05-31
VIM. E. CARTER POST IN PARADE
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Crisfield and Stanton were guest
in Carter Post ranks from
Middlesex Co. Comrade "Speeder"
Wilson did yeoman service on his
side-car motorcycle relaying orders of
the days program. Comrades Ford
ham and Horton formed the police
escort from Station 10, President
Jessie Harrie and the post auxiliary
made an impressive appearance.
Following the Fenway Park exer-
The guardian., 1941-05-31

Last Monday, Mrs. Lille Smith,
Mrs. Lille Robinson and Miss Marie
Boykin enjoyed motor trip to Brock
ton, where they enjoyed the hospitality
of number of friends.
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cises and gift presentation, Dean of
Women's garden party, law school
grads meeting; June IL, reunion of
the Glass of '21, President and Mrs.
Johnson will be at home to members of
senior classes, graduates and faculties;
senior class dance; June 13, the com
mencement exercises will begin at 5
pm.
The guardian., 1941-05-31

WASHINGTON = Representative
Arthur W. Mitchell will deliver the
commencement address at Howard
University, June Is. The baccalau-
reate sermon will be preached by
President Mordecai W. Johnson, Sun
day, June 8. Other events are: June
10, outdoor performance of the grand
opera Faust" June II, class exer-
The guardian., 1941-05-31
SCHOOL AND COLLEGE

college, Atlanta, will deliver the prin-
cipal address at the sixth annual COM
mencement of billiard University, We'd
nesday, June A. Other commencement
season features are: Sunday, June 1,
baccalaureate service, sermon by Rev.
Melvin II. Watson, Dean of Men and
Director of Religious Life; Monday,
June 2, alumni reception to graduating
class; Tuesday, June class day and
faculty reception to graduating class;
Wednesday, comforting of degrees and
awarding of prizes.
HAMPTON INSTITUTE, Va
Dorothy Maynor, Americas most cele-
brated young soprano, received the
Alumni Award of her Alma Mater,
Hampton Institute, at its list annual
commencement exercises. President
j. K. E. Lee of Florida A. & NJ. Col
lege, delivered the principal address.
"America's Permanent Bases of Ma
tional Defense" 225 graduates re-
ceive diplomas and 16 trade school
students were awarded certificates.
The baccalaureate address was by
Bishop Lorenzo H. King of Atlanta.
Ga. President, and Mrs. Malcolm S.
MacLean received graduates and their
guests in the Mansion House Monday
evening, prior to the Graduation Dance
in the Gymnasium.
Massachusetts graduates are: Sybil
Eudeen Lowell, Cambridge; Victoria
Ethel Anderson, Springfeld Mabel
Virginia Bailey, Boston; Oscar Her
bert Greene Wi1liar7c+oy,1,
SCOTLANDVILLE, La, DR.. Charles
Wesley, dean of Howard University
Graduate School, Washington, D. c.,
and Rev. Gardner C. Taylor, pastor,
Beulah Bantist Church, New Orleans,
La, will deliver the 9th annual com
mencement address and baccalaureate
sermon for Southern University. There
are over 125 graduates.
ATLANTA, Ga.-Dr. Mordecai w.
Johnson, president of Howard Univer-
sity, distinguished Morehouse College
alumnus, will on June 3, deliver the
73rd commencement address at More
house College.
The Morehouse commencement sea-
son will open Saturday evening, May
81, with the Presidents Reception to
the Graduating Glasses; Sunday after
noon, June 1, by Bishop William
Jacob Walls of the A.M.E. Zion
Church; Monday, June 2, the Senior
Breakfast and Glass Day exercises and
President and Mrs. Benjamin E. Mays
will be at home to seniors, faculty,
alumni and friends of the College.
ATLANTA, Ga. = President Ray
mond Asa Kent of the University of
Louisville will deliver the 72nd com
mencement address to the graduating
classes of Atlanta University, Monday,
June 2. Approximately sixty candi-
dates will be awarded the master of
arts degree or master of science de-
gree.
The guardian., 1941-05-31
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The unsteady weather, ranging from
August torridity to the GOODNESS of early
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Talking Out Loud
June-Various objects June betides
Flags and roses, bugs and brides
While each mug with songs to write,
Pbvmes her with our satellite.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-04-23
ITALIAN ENVOY
 LEAVES FRIDAY

Washington, April 9. --- (UP) = Admiral Alberto Lais, whose recall was demanded by this country for complicity in the sabotaging of seized Italian vessels, will leave for Rome aboard the Spanish vessel Marques Magallenes, sailing from New York Friday, his embassy dis closed today.
 Lais, who served as naval at- tache, has been assured @ safe- conduct by British authorities be- cause of his diplomatic standing. He Is to report for duty in Rome, although 1t is not known what assignment is planned for him.
 His wife and & daughter, Edna, will remain in this countdy. Madame Lais is an American citizen and Edna plans to apply for citizenship when she becomes of age in two years. A son, @ former student at the Italian Naval Academy at Leg horn, now is serving in the Italian navy.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-04-23
AMERICA FIRST
 RALLY TONIGHT

New York, April 2S-(UP)-Police today arranged special protection for tonight's rally of the America first committee at which Col. Charles A. Lindbergh and other speakers will seek to mobilize senti- ment against the use of American conveys in aiding Britain.
 Leo M. Birkhead, national direc- tor of the Friends of Democracy, said the meeting would be picketed by A. F. of L. and c. I. O. union members and others. He charged It would be "the largest gathering of pro-Nazis and pro-Fascists, of both domestic and imported brands, since the German-American Bund rallies in Madison Square Garden" The speakers, in addition to Lind bergh, will be Sen. David l. Walsh of Massachusetts and Kathleen Norris. novelist. John T. Flynn writer. will preside.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-04-23
Connecticut
 Shows Decrease Of 9.6 Percent

Hartford, Conn, April g (SpeciaD The following bulletin, compiled by the Safety Education Department of The Aetna Casaulty & Surety Company, indicates that Connecti- cut ranks ninth among the states listed according to their decreased or increased motor vehicle traffic fatalities for the first two month of 1941. The map shows the actual numerical change in the deaths as compared with the same period Of last year.
 Forty six states have compueted their figures and report that the traffic fatalities for January and February of 1941 total 4329; for January and February of 1940, the total is 3879-making an increase of 1l.6% and, actually, 450 more deaths so far this year. Seventy three lives have been lost daily 8 more persons killed every day than there were last year.
 New Hampshire leads in safety for the two months with 41.2%o reduc- tion--a saving of 2 lives. Oregon follows with 6 39s% decrease, and Vermont is third with a drop of 2B.6%. Fourteen states reduced their automobile traffic deaths, twenty nine increased their fatality records and three found no change in their toll. Statistics from Florida, In- diana and Ohio are not yet avail able.
 While the months of February alone showed an increase of 16.7% in its traffic fatalities, the State of Oregon improved its record 63.3% and thereby saved 19 lives over February of the preceding year North Dakota had e 67.l% reduc- ton, and New Hampshire bettered their record 429% for the month. Connecticut for the month of Feb ruary 1941 showed again of 95% over 1940 or an increase of ? deaths for the first two months of the year over that of last year.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-04-23
VETERAN MARINE OFFICER SPEAKS
Kiwanis Club Hears Major MurI COrbett; Holds Sev-
 eraI War Decorations

Major Murl Corbett, D. s. Marine Corps, retired delivered the princi. pal address this noon before nem- bers of the Kiwanis club at the El- ton Hotel. His talk covered the present crisis in world affairs, and the speaker emphasized the part this country will play in the future shap- ing of events.
 Major Corbett, like most marines, has packed his more than 25 years of service full of variety and ad- venture. In addition to 10 months In the A. E. F. in France and Ger many during 1917 and 1918, he has served upon foreign stations in Santo Domingo, Nicaragua, Guam, the Philippines and China as well as upon mail guard, and naval i1l- telligence duty within the United States.
 Major Corbett first enlisted in the U. s. Marine Corps as private in 1916, and was serving with a "horse marine" troop in the hills of Santo Domingo when was was declared in April 1917. He went to France in December 1917 as a sergeant where he served throughout the war with the First Battalion of the Fifth Ma rines, and was commissioned upon the battlefield upon BaStile day, July IA, 1918, while acting as first sergeant of the 49th Company, 5th Marines. Twice wounded in action during the World War, Major Cor bett wears six decorations for his service in France, as follows: Army Distinguished Service Cross; Navy Cross, Silver Star Medal: Purple Heart Medal with Oak Leaf Cluster; ictory Medal with five (5) battle clasps and French Croix De Guerre with silver and bronze stars.
 As evidence of his varied duty, Major Corbett has served as provost marshal of Santo Domingo city, in- tellegence officer of the Philadelphia Navy Yard, chief of police of Guam, commanding officer of the marine detachment of the flagship of the U. s. Asiatic fleet, and as an in- structor at the army quartermaster subsistence school in Chicago. He was retired for physical disability in October, 1888, as a result of wounds received in action, and was ordered to recruiting duty in Springfield, Mass, last June from his home in Palm Beach, Florida where he was enjoying a well-earned vacation from foreign service.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-04-23
Market Opening Gets Rally From Railways:
Gains Ranged to One Point; SteeIs Also Took JumpE
 Autos Made Rally, After Leaders Made New Lows
BY ELMER 0. wALZER (United Press Financial Editorl

New York, April 23 = (UP) - Railroad shares led Q quiet rally on the stock market today. Gains ranged to a point in Southern Railway preferred. Southern Pacific featured in volume with Santa Fe second. Each was up 1-2. Small gains were noted in Great North ern preferred, Pennsylvania and New York Central.
 Bethlehem Steel rose 1 1-8 points to 69 IA. U. s. Steel touch- ed 51 up 3-8 and minor advances were made by Youngstown Sheet 80 Tube, Republic and Crucible. Coppers had small gains.
 Automobile shares rallied after Chrysler made a new low and Gen. eral Motors equaled its low. Utilities were steady. Mercantile issues, oils and rubbers had small advances.
 American Telephone turned dull after a burst of activity yesterday when the market was forced to absorb large offerings of the stock. It rose to 155 3-4 up 5-8.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-04-23

Vice. President Raymond B. How ard, publisher of the Madison County Press, London, O., said Il silver and gold plaques, one silver loving cup and one clock emblem were the awards to winners among more than 39O entries. Judges were Howard, Braton R. Gardner, pub. fisher of the Montrose (Pa) Inde- pendent and assistant professor oi Journalism at Pennsylvania state college, and Fred Seaton, general manager of the Hastings (Neb.) Tribune, winner of several N. E. A prizes in 1940.
 The San Jose News was constd- cred best among dailies of more than $500 circulation, and the Mon- trose Daily Press was winner in the class for dailies of less than $500 circulation.
 The Hunterdon County Democrat Bennington, N. J., was winner of general excellence among weeklies of more than 1000 circulation and the Heron Lake (Minn) News was winner among weeklies of less than 1000 circulation.
 Other winners:
 GENERAL EXCELLENCE
 Dailies Under 35OO End Daily Journal, Interna- tional Falls, Minn.
 3rd--Daily Journal, Wheaton, Ill
 GENERAL EXCELLENCE
 Dailies Over 35OO
 2nd Morristown Daily Record Morristown, N. J.
 3rd-Anderson Independent, An derson, s. c.
 Honorable Mention:
 Midland Daily News, Midland Mich.
 Adrian Daily Telegram, Adrian Mich.
 Temple Daily Telegram. Temple, Tex.
 COMMUNITY SERVICE -- Dailies 1st - Anderson Independent & Daily Mail, Anderson, S. 0.
 2nd-Southwest Economist, Chi cago.
 3rd-Times, Tulare, Cal.
 Honorable Mention:
 Franklin Evening Star, Franklin, Ind.
 EDITORIAL PAGE
 1st - Greenwich Press, Green wich. Conn.
 3rd-Anderson Independent, An- derson, s. c.
 Honorable Mention:
 Wadsworth Banner-Press, Wads- worth, O.
 Livingston Co. Press, Howell, Mich.
 Hillsboro Argus, Hillsboro, Ore. Dalton Citizen. Dalton, Ga. San Jose News, San Jose, Cal. Houton Pioneer-T Times, Houlton, Me.
 SPECIAL tNEWSPRINT)
 EDITION - Daliies ist-Canton Daily Ledger, Can ton. H.
 2nd-Anderson Independent. An
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-04-23
HARTFORD STRIKE
 IS NOT SETTLED

Hartford, Conn, April 23- (UP)- A stalemate in negotiations to set- tie the week-old strike of 300 work CTS at the Hanson Whitney Machine CO, may result in the dispute be- ing certified to the national de- fense mediation board, 1t was learn ed today.
 The walkout was called April IS when the United Electrical, Radio and Machine Workers local (CTO) complained @ member was dis- charged for union activity. The company countered that the dismiss sal was for violation of company rules.
 The concern Is making machine tools for defense industries. State and federal conciliators attended union company conferences yester- day and reported no progress toward & settlement.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-04-23
HARVARD STANDS
 IN STRANGE SPOT

Cambridge, Mass. April 23-(UP) In the matter of war or peace, Harvard may be said to be on the fence-a picket fence.
 Today student peace-strikers from Harvard and Radcliffe have an- nounced they will establish Q picket demonstration. They, in turn, will be picketed by strikers against the peace-strikers. The former group. as a protest against proposed American conveys. win walk out of class to- day and adjourn to a nearby thea ter. Their opponents will adjourn to the same theater where they will hold a counter-rally outside the building.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-04-23
Knights of Pythias

The annual district convention of the Knights of Pythias at Speedwell hall will have twenty five past chancellors take part in comforting the third degree rank of knight upon four candidates Friday evening.
 The main speaker of the eve ming will be Grand Chancellor Elmer Lounsbury of Hartford. Members of six lodges of District No. 4 numbering about 100 are expected to be present.
 The representative lodges will be: Speedwell. Roosevelt, Com- stock, Columbia, Goodwill and Gasceon.
 The candidates who will be knighted are two members of the Roosevelt lodge and two from the Goodwill lodge.
 During the preliminary pro- ceedings, Edward s. White, chan cellor commander of Speedwell lodge will preside. Members of tn, Past Chandeliers association of the district will perform the de gree work.
 The exercises will be witnessed by members only. After the cer- cfnorieS refreshments will be served.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-04-23
BILL PROTESTED
 BY BLANSF|ELD
Local Senator Defends Measure Prohibiting Use of Word Bank"
SBy Democrat Legislative Reporter

eBy Democrat Legislative Reporter)
 Stats Capitol, Hartford, April 23 Opposition by Senator Michael V Dlansfielts, chairman of the banks committee, yesterday afternoon led the Senate to reject c bill which wouid exempt concerns affiliated with the Connecticut Bankers asSo- ciation, Savings Bank association or American Institute of Banking from the present prohibition against uS- ing hae name "Bankg'.
 The bill had already passed the House and had been approved by Senator Blansfield's committee, but he said that he objected to It's pro- vision. He was joined by Senator Joseph P. Cooney, Democrat, and Senator William J. Shea, RepubH- can leader.
 The Senate divided the question then accepted the committees rec sort but rejected the bill.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-04-23

i, derson, s. c.
 3rd - Morristown Record, Nor ristown, N. J.
 Honorable Mention:
 Chelsea Record, Chelsea, Mass
 NEWSPAPER PRODUCTION DailieS 1st -- Post-Adyocate, Alhambra Cal.
 2nd-2 newspapers tied for this place. Temple Telegram, Temple Tex. Morristown Daily Record Morristown, N. J.
 3rd - Franklin Evening Star Franklin, Ind.
 Honorable Mention:
 Chelsea Evening Record, Chelsea Mass.
 JOB PRINTING EXHIBIT
 1st-Birmingham Eccentric, Bir- mingham, Mich.
 2nd - Claremont Courier, Clare mont, Cal.
 3rd-Townsman, Wellesley, Mass. Honorable Mention: Reporter & Farmer, Webster s. D.
 Daily Press, Montrose, Colo. EXCELLENCE IN TYPOGRAPHY 1st Ritzville Journal-Times Ritzville, Wash.
 2nd - Scarsdale Inquier, Scars dale, N. Y.
 3rd - East Side Journal, Kirk land, Wash.
 Honorable Mention:
 Detroit Lakes Tribune, Detroit Lakes, Minn. Lake Hills Graphic, Lake Mills Ia.
 Anderson Daily Mall, Anderson s. c. CIRCULATION ACHIEVEMENT 1st-Journal, Pinconning, Mich. 2nd Scott County Tribune Walcott, Ia.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-04-23
FraternaL Neuvs
Royal Masters

Plans have been made for the annual session of the grand coun- ell, Royal and Select Masters to be held here on June 3 and 4, Grand Master Dr. Frederick C.. MarggraR and Grand Secretary wills P. Fraser, of Bristol, have announced.
 |? James w. Burhoe Is chairman of the rooms and banquet corri- mittee. Details Of the program have been arranged to entertain the delegates expected from 34 councils in Connecticut.
 pr. Marggraff said that high ranking dignitaries of the council in various other states and the supreme council will be visitors at the affair here.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-04-23
OLD THEATRICAL
 PRODUCER DIES

Greenwich, Conn, April 23-(UP) Theodore A. Liebler, 88, retired head of the Liebler & O., New York theatrical producers, died today at his Riverside home after . long illness
 Liebler was the son of 8 land- scape artist who fled the German revolution of 1848 and settled in New York. He became interested in theatricals at an early age and, until his retirement just before the first World War, his firm had pro- duced 240 plays, many of them smash hits of the time.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-04-23
United Press Proud Of European Writers
Executives, At Conference in New York, Cable Con- < gratuIatiOns to Staff on COverage of War News

New York, April g. - (UPl Executives Of the United Press holding their annual conference in connec ton with ANPA Week. have cabed the European saI oI The United Press complimentng it's members on thelr coverage of Estorys Biggest Story" The visiting ana resident executives reviewed coverage of the war to oase beaf of United Press clients countrywide please accept wames compliments your coverage of Hstorys 6ggeS' Story" the cable to Europe said.