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The Michigan chronicle. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1936-current, 1942-12-12
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The Michigan chronicle. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1936-current, 1942-12-12
3 Die Suddenly
Over Week End

Three persons. including a four
month I'D baby died suddenly this
week, records disclosed
Arthur Huston, four months old,
was taken from 1880 Monroe street,
after he had died from pneumonia.
His body was identified by Lillian
Larson of 1875 Robson street and
Dorothy Stansell OF 1857 North
lawn.
Death from natural causes was
reported by police in the case of
Anna Siddle, 49, of 2548 Second
boulevard She was Identified by
George Siddle and Robert Kally
Of the Second boulevard street ad-
dress.
Suspected OF having been over
come by smoke on Notember %,
this year, Harvey NJ, Keithen,-42,
Of 433 East Kirby street died on
December ? at Receiving hospital
at 5,55 am, according to police
records,
His body was identified by Gus
sic and lin Barnett OF the Kirby
street addres
The Michigan chronicle. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1936-current, 1942-12-12
Ford
CONTINUED from Page y

cording secretary OF Local 600 and
Horace Sheffield UAW-CIo repre-
sentative.
"A number Of Negro women have
already been employed through the
Rouge employment office and a
company official told Tapes and
Sheffield on Friday that the en-
ployment would continue at the
rate OF al least eight day.
I'VE are informed that the wom-
en- hired Will be place. on Jobs
in the Rouge Willow Run Bomber
plant Highland Park, Lincoln Park
and other Ford plants without seq
regation or discrimination in any
form in this area, the union repre-
sentative said. We we've also told
that there will be no ceiling on the
number OF Negro women TO be
hired
1T is our understanding that so
long as the present demand for
labor is maintained the ord Motor
company viii. hire as many Negro
women as it can find who meet
the qualifications for the jobs avail
able.
Strict adherence to this policy
will mean complete victory in the
unions long fight to break down
this barrier against democracy and
against unity of all America for
victory over fascism. In our cam
paisn we have cooperated with and
have had the cooperation of vari-
Gus community organizations, the
Citizens committee for Jobs in War
Industry, the Detroit FEPC and
others We feel that our success
so far vas made possible by this
kind n cooperative community ac-
ton with labor as an active and
vigorous participant The union
asked the company nearly a year
ago when it was first announced
that women could be employed in
Ford plants on war work that no
discrimination be exercised because
OF race, creed or color.
We have campaigned constantly
since that time through conferences
with company officials, adoption of
resolutions by our local unions.
plant demonstrations, and appeals
for investigation and hearing in
Detroit by the Presidents Commit
tee on Fair Employment Practices.
In cooperation with the other
groups mentioned above we were
in having an investiga-
ton ordered here OF all war indus
tries by the Presidents Committee,
as a result of this investigation, the
committee had ordered a hearing
70 be held in Detroit sometime
shortly after the first of the year
The union welcomes this step on
The part OF the Ford Motor COM
pany. We wish it to be understood
however, mere token employment
is not the solution 70 the problem,
nothing short Of compile integra-
ton and the complete absence Of
discrimination will be acceptable
to the union.
The Michigan chronicle. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1936-current, 1942-12-12
MAN STABBED
AS CARD GAME
CAUSES FIGHT
Knifeman E scapes As
Police Investigate
Alteration

A "a year old man is in a serious
condition at Receiving hospital fol-
lowing what police learned was an
alteration during a card game in
progress at the home OF Susie Gill;
christ, AZ, Of 1901 Greeley street, so
police records disclosed this week.
Joe McCants OF l440 Hague ave-
nue. was taken TO Receiving hospi-
tai from Hague and Russell streets,
suffering from a stab wound 10 the
abdomen and left chest.
Police say Susie Gilchrist told
them a card game between another
as yet unidentified woman, Robert
johnson, herself and McCants was
being played,
McCsnis and Johnson had an ar
gumenr and Johnson, who lives at
rear OF l408 East Philadelphia
street stabbed McCants and escsp-
ed, Police are investigating the
case.
The Michigan chronicle. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1936-current, 1942-12-12
Man Claims
Plant Boss
Was Unfair

A complaint against a Race shop
steward was made this week to
police that S27 was taken from him
and given TO a woman worker and
that he also LOST his job as an out
come of an incident which report
eddy happened last week at Bohn
Aluminium company.
Marshall Scott, 48, OF 1905 Rus
sell street told Lieutenant Edward
Ratke, that a woman had COM
pt7iued she had lost her purse con-
tanning s27 in the shop lasr week
On her complaint police were
called 10 the shop. After an in
vestlsation the police reported they
could find no cause Of action, since
no onevbad been seen taking the
woman's money and that the miss
ing money was not marked and
could no, be Identified upon the
person Of any OF the employees.
However, Scott reported that
Monday the steward, a MIR. Mason,
called him, took S27 Of his (Scotrs)
money and gave it to the woman
and told Scott that he was fired.
Lieut. RGtke told this reporter
that they can't have a court down
there at the shop. That is left up
TO the prosecutors office"
Scott is expected to appear at
McClelland street police station
Tuesday and report the complaint
against the Bohn Aluminium shop
steward,
An investigation will be made
into the matter and il evidence
warrants it the prosecutors office
will proceed to handle the case, po-
lice reported this week.
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in his face, and folding his arm:
turned half away
The MP then drew his gun and
told Woods that if he did not move
10 the end Of the line by the time
that nc counted 20 three. ne would
shoot him He then deliberately
counted TO three and fired. hitting
Woods in the abdomen, a wound
from which he died at 3.l5 Monday
morning.
Shots Fired
Although only a few OF the oath
men were at the Theatre at the time,
news of the shooting spread like
wild fire, and in a short while the
entire area was bristling with load
cd rifles. During the next hectic
two hours several shots were fired
by enrsged soldiers, and it was all
the officers OF the 9th could do
to avert a bloody riot.
Pvt. Woods entered the service
at Chicago on March Is, 1871. He
is survived by his father, Robert
Woods, and sister, Mrs. Helen Hall,
both Of Chicago. Col Robert Lovett,
commanding officer Of the 94th En-
,sineers, issued a statement that
PVT Woods discharged his duties
as a soldier in an excellent manner,
and that his loss 10 the regiment IS
one that csnnoy be replaced.
Something Of an anti-climax to
last Fridays tragedy was the kill
ing Of a white soldier, member Of
the same task outfit, by an uniden-
titled Negro soldier near the bus
station here early Tuesday morn
ing. The two men, part Of group
returning to Fort Dix from over
night passes, became engaged in a
heated argument. The white SOL
der is alleged to have reached for
his knife, but was bit late on
the draw. The colored soldier. wit
nessesS say, drew his knife and
slashed the white man across the
throat The knife wielder escaped
through the crowd. and the victim
died Few hours later. This double
killing has turned the large army
fort into virtual powder kcg.
The killing Of Pvt Woods is the
second such occurrence at Fort Dix
in the last five months. The other
was the killing OF a Negro soldier
by a white MP in an amusement
emporium that has since been clos
ed. The Penny Arcade, as it was
called, IS not more than 300 yards
from the area Of the gath
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Police

Continued from Page y
a farewell party given because she
intended TO make a trip south to
vlsi. her husband who was in the
army
Mrs, Sears was given $40 fine
o. 70 serve 10 days N jalL
Eight men and seven women
were arrested q, 8OO6 Russell street
where pol:ee say that they had re-
ceived complaint Of gambling and
blind pig operations.
Police claimed they saw Betty
Morrow, IS, serve and collect for
drinks sold 10 a person they could
not identity
She was fined $50 or sentenced 10
serve 30 days in jail. Three of the
o,her women were held for an ex-
summation by health authorities.
At 5607 Twenty-eighth street, po-
Ice arrested four men and four
women in an alleged blind pig,
where police claim Arthur Fleming
was found with a glass Of whiskey
II his hand
However this case was dismissed
by Judge Skliman for lack of EVIL
dence,7
The Michigan chronicle. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1936-current, 1942-12-12
FREEZING OF
LABOR HURTS
RACE WORKERS
Would Compel Negroes
To r e m a in On
Mental Jobs

WASHINGTON, D. C.-DeclarinE
that the Negro views the immi'
hence Of compulsory service with
real alarm because il threatens &c
freeze him at his present employ
mcnt level, which is substantially
below his ability" Leslie Perry
administrative assistant Of the Ma
tional Association for the Advance
ment OF Colored People, submitted
this week statement to,the Pepper
Subcommittee on Senate Resolu-
ton 29l providing for full invesii-
cation OF the man power resources
Of the nation and their most advan-
tageous use in the war effort.
The N.A,A,cP. expressed deep
end vital concern with the impli-
cations Involved in proposed COM
pulsory service legislation before
there has been a maximum utiliza-
ton Of existing manpower and sug-
Eested certain patterns and areas
Of discrimination based upon race
and color which it urged the COM
mittee 10 explore TO their logics.
conclusion with the view 10 pro-
viding remedial measures. Among
the sources from which a wealth
Of material could be obtained the
N.A.AC.P. listed the Fair Employ
ment Practice committee. War Man
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NAACP Demands The Full Use OF Negro Manpower
Murder
CONTINUED from Page II

Steele, the girls new boyfriend. had
created a disturbance at the Wat
son street address when the soldier
insisted the young girl go out with
him while he was on furlough from
southern camp.
Since that time" Mrs. Perry ex-
planned last week. there had been
i'll feeling between the two men
because my husband wouldn't let
Steele borrow his shotgun 10 shoot
the soldier"
Shotgun Is Fatal Weapon
Police records disclosed that at
approximately 1923 pm. on De-
cember 3. they were called to the
Watson street address and found
Steele dead from shotgun wound
10 the chest
An investigation by homicide de-
tective sergeant, Maurice Fuller
ton, disclosed that Steele had leased
the house to the Perry family and
had continued 10 live there as a
roomer.
On the date in question, Perry
was reading newspaper while
waiting for his wife to prepare din
ner when Steele came in the back
door into the kitchen and asked
Perry what time it was.
Perry, repeatedly answered that
he didn't know. This answer led to
an alteration between the men.
Later Perry went TO his room
and got his shotgun and repeatedly
told Steele not 10 come any closer
Steele advanced so police say, and
received the full blasts from the
shotgun in his chest. He died in
stantly.
Mrs. Perry told this reporter that
a week ago the soldier (police did
not learn his nance had thrown
bricks and broken windows in the
Steele home.
Soldier. Girl In Case
This happened, Mrs, Perry con-
t'nued, because Steele die not want
to let Grace Qast name unknown
go out with the soldier. Ralph last
name unknown. Later the soldier
and the girl both left together.
Steele wanted TO borrow my
husbands shotgun But Perry
wouldn't let him have IT," Mrs. Per-
ry explained the i'll feeling which
had existed since then between the
two men.
Steele wanted the gun, guess.
to shoot the soldier" she added, in
answer to a question
Perry is expected to be arraigned
in Recorders court this week for
the murder of his landlord, Robert
Steele, Sergeant Fullerton dis
closed.
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NAACP-


0et ~
want to see the proper officers and
executive board elected. busy them
selves to this end. The vast major
ity of the loyal members of the
branch are quite proud Of the ac-
complishments Of the association
in recent years. o.
There are a few things 10 which
I would like to call the attention
o. the public: the first is that the
principles and ideals of the associ-
alton should come first and none
OF US regardless Of whom he is
should do anything 10 lessen the
Z influence of the association in this
community, We who have worked
in the association for many years
past are jealous OF the progress
the association has made and the
respect in which it is held. This
has not just happened. It was plan
ned that way, and came as the re-
suit OF hard work and pulling to-
gether. Now wouldn't it be foolish
for anyone Of us, or any group Of
US for selfish reasons and personal
asgrandizement 10 do anything that
would lessen its effectiveness?
always cortended and still contend
that the ideals and principles for
which the association has fought
for 80 years are bigger than any
of us.
The NA.AC.P. doesn't need any
new program, What we need is
more people 10 line up with, and
help accomplish the program that
| the NAA.C.P, now-has---rBuring
these perilous war times, we should
all realize the value of united ef-
fort. The NA.A.C.P. has meant a
great deal to US. Let US nor now
destroy the bridge that so long has
carried us over. J. MeClenden
MD, president Detroit Branch
/ N.A.A.C.P.
-la-sa interview with Chronicle
reporter this week, Rev. Charles
A. HILL candidate for the presiden-
cy of N.AACP., made the follow
ing statement:
1T is rUmored that caucuses and
rallies are being held TO promote
a candidate Tor president OF the
Detroit Branch of N.AACP.
have not had time 10 devote Ia
campaigning. My energies have
been given almost wholly TO the
tremendous task Of breaking the
barriers Of discrimination against
my people in war industries, | do
not feel that we can take the time
10 hold such mass rallies when so
many grave issues arc at stake. To
me, this is most inopporrune time
in which to abet the ambitions oil
would-be leaders.
Il am deeply grateful for the
support Of the rank and file oil
citizens who have labored so hard
in our many struggles during the
past year. We have been able tc
promote racial. advancement by
winning the SojouFner Truth fight
by getting aacommittment from the
Presidents Committee on Fair EN-,
ployment Practice. saying they will
| hold hearing in Detroit and by
] The opening Of doors 10 negro WON.
en- by the Ford Motor Car com
pany.
These arc tangible objective,
which have taken most OF my timt
along with the tim, and effort O.
The Michigan chronicle. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1936-current, 1942-12-12
Committee COnfers
With Telephone Co.

A committee composed Of Dr..
James j. McClendon, president,
N AA.CP., John Dsncy, executive
secretary Urban League, Rev.
Charles A Hill, Chairman Of Citi-
ems Committee, Mrs. Zaio A. Wood
ford, Metropolitan Detroit FEPC,
and GIosjer 3. Current, executive
secretary, NAAC.P.. met with Jean
Sheafor, secretsry-tressurer Of the
Michigan Bell Telephone company
Wednesday, Dec. O.
The discussions centered around
determinations IN the Telephone
Company and its violation Of Exc
cutiye Order 1902. The committee
urged immediate relsxations.
The Michigan chronicle. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1936-current, 1942-12-12
Man Finds Dead
Baby In Alley

An object which a 54 year old
garbage collector found wrapped in
turkish towel was later identified
as the body Of a white infant, it
was disclosed this week by police
officers.
Milton Lawson OF $40 Rivard
street, told the police he was col
Letting garbage in an alley al the
rear Of 289 Baltimore street, when
he found an object wrapped in a
turkish towel and placed in a card
board box.
The coroner's office stated it was
the body OF full term baby and
an investigation into the death Of
the infant and its presence in the
garbage receptacle was started by
police This week.
The Michigan chronicle. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1936-current, 1942-12-12

Hitler mighr read this in a London
paper and make a funny story out
OF it for the Germans Or perhaps
the Censor figured that the English
might not understand how you can
scgregaie people on the basis OF
color and still say there is no dis
elimination. I can't understand it
either
The Michigan chronicle. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1936-current, 1942-12-12

groups who contribute heavily to
the Community Fund and other
agencies are expected to Join in the
protest over the fascist action of
the Central YM.C.A. executives.
The Michigan chronicle. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1936-current, 1942-12-12
THE NEW GEAR

AAL w" NLsAh
Paul McNutt has come a long
way from his Indiana farm and his
new powers over manpower grant
ed him by the President make him
Ia virtual dictator over our lives
He Is in control Of our waking and
sleeping hours and he can send US
from one pole 10 another as he sees
fit. Negroes arc asking for repre-
sentaiion on his Manpower Com
mission and if McNutt is like some
OF those blokes in Washington the
Race will needn't Suppose McNutt
listens 10 Bilbo. He Will send a
lot Of folks back home.
SOME CULTURE
Murals depicting highlish.s IN
N-sro History will sdorn the walls
Of the Recorder OF Deeds building
T IN Washin ston soon. CTispus At
,ucks and lot of others will look
down upon the Uncle Toms and, VIC
hope, influence them 10 emulate
their ancestors.
SOME LITERATURE
i Fora Neale Hgrston who has
earned her lsurels With her pen
really does a literary strip-tesse in
her latest book entitled "Dusl
Tracks On the Road, which is an
autobiography She tells all. and
/ for my money. TOO darn much
Evening star., 1942-07-23
Eisenhower, Stark Attend
British Chiefs Meetings
p, the Associated pres,

Fy the Associated Press.
LONDON. July 23.-Clement r.
Attlee said today 1t. Gen. Dwight
D. Eisenhower and Admiral Harold
R. Stark of the United States Armed
Forces attended meetings Of the
British Chiefs of Stats Committee
whenever they express a wish to
or are invited to do So"
Gen. Eisenhower Is commander of
United States Armed Forces in the
European theater. Admiral Stark
is commander of United States
Naval Forces in European waters.
The closest association prevails"
Mr.. Attlee advised the House Of
Commons in replying to a question
as to whether the United States was
represented on the Chiefs of Stats
Committee
Mr.. Atlee. dominions secretary and
deputy leader of the House. re-
jected suggestion that the consti-
tuition of the committee be altered
to include American officers. saving
domestic matters of no concern TO
the United States often were dis
cussed.
Evening star., 1942-07-23
$115,OOO Polo Field Puvino
To Be T orn Up for Road Use

Public Buildings Commissioner
William E. Reynolds announced to-
day that as soon as he gets formal
approval by the Army and Navy he
will give a go-ahead signal and all
of the asphalt paving on the white
elephant polo field parking lot in
Potomac Park-laid six months ago
at cost of Sll5,000-will be torn
up for use in road building
Capt. H. C. Whitehurst OF the
District Highway Department wants
the which he can't get
anywhere else.
So does Murray Davis. supervis-
ing engineer of the Public Build
ings Administration. Mr.. Davis says
he would like to get the asphalt to
lay roads around the big dormitory
projects for which ground will be
broken in the city and nearby areas
within few days.
Mr.. Reynolds announcement was
the outgrowth of a conference he
had with District recreation leaders
more than a fortnight ago. They
Evening star., 1942-07-23

were fighting his plan to take more
Potomac Park recreation space for
his dormitories, while leaving the
parking lot vacant of autos, no
longer available for recreation, and
unused for housing.
According to Harry Wender
chairman of the District Recreation
Board. and Milo Christensen, super
intendent of recreation, the COM
missioner agreed to make every ef-
for to restore the polo field to rec
reation use.
Apparently the asphalt now idling
on the old polo field can be used to
build more than miles of 3O-foot
highway. According to reports when
the parking lot was constructed, 9O,-
600 square yards Of paving material
we're used. A mile of roadway takes
1880 square yards, Capt. White
hurst pointed out.
Roads are laid about inches
deep, according to Capt. Whitehurst,
(see POLO FIELD, Page A-6D
Evening star., 1942-07-23
Stream of Water, Not Spray,
New Formula to Quench Bombs

After exhaustive experiments the
Army's Chemical Warfare Service
has found that the use of steady
stream of water is more effective
than spray in combating incen-
diary bombs and instructions to that
effect were issued to civilians today
by the national Once of Civilian
Defense
The new instructions supersede all
previous advices on the subject and,
as explained by OCD Director James
M. Lands. differ in three important
points from those formerly issued.
I'VE now recommend the use of a
jet or solid stream of water on the
bomb itself, rather than a spray of
water: the value of sand for fighting
incendiaries is minimized; and speed
is urged in attacking the bomb with
a Jet as soon as 1t falls, rather than
waiting for the thermite reaction to
be completed or for burster charge