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St. Paul recorder. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1934-2000, 1942-04-17
BUNK
with apologies to P. N.Y.

with apologies TO +. NJ
Wednesdays St. Paul Pioneer
Press in news story on students
mass meeting at gu" said:
More than 100 students, many
of them Negroes, gathered to
protest the university's action
in closing a student cooperative
rooming house early this month.
The house-in which roomers
do the Homework and cooking
and share expenses equally -
was opened last fall, student
speakers said, and then ordered
closed by the university when a
disagreement between a white
student and a Negro student
was brought to the attention of
the university's administration.
St. Paul recorder. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1934-2000, 1942-04-17
John II. Maxwell
Marries Wrethea
Green BrandtfOrd

John H. Maxwell, Minneapolis
postal employee, was quietly mar
ried Thursday, April 9, to Mrs.
Wrethea Green Brandtford of San
Francisco.
The marriage was performed at
the residence of Mr.. and Mrs. W,
C. Jones, 1921 Aldrich Ave. &c., by
Rev. J. A. Irvine.
The new Mrs. Maxwell was
prominent in social and civic life
in the California city.
St. Paul recorder. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1934-2000, 1942-04-17

avenue, Monday morning, April 10.
Previously, as reported in this
paper April 10, when Miss Brown
was hired the employees of
the laundry refused to work with
her. However, after the Urban
League interceded in her behalf
and the management and the Laun-
dry Workers union stood firm in
her right to work, her return was
made possible.
Mr.. Owens said that not a single
worker left the job when Miss
Brown was re-employed.
L. D. Fink, M. Greenberg and
Mr.. Wolf, co-owners of the Star
Laundry, are being praised for the
stand they took insisting that Miss
Brown be permitted to work.
St. Paul recorder. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1934-2000, 1942-04-17
Queen of Nations

Preparations have been COM
pleted by the Progressive Club of
St. James A. M. E. Church and
Mrs. Gladys Lewis Harris for the
big extravaganza, The Queen of
Nations, which will be presented,
Friday, May 1, at st. James
Church, Dale and W. Central, at
$3.50 p. m. Tickets are going fast.
Get yours from one of the prin-
cesses for only rs cents plus 8 cents
tax.-Advt.
St. Paul recorder. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1934-2000, 1942-04-17

Some of those present at the
3Oth anniversary dinner of MI
chapter of the Alpha Phi Alpha
fraternity are shown above. They
are, front table reading from the
foreground back and left to right,
Mrs. Archie James and Mr..
James, Mrs. Earl Weber and DR..
Weber; second table, DR.. and Mrs.
C. C. Hill, Mrs. Viola Monson, Mrs.
S. Vincent Owens and Mr.. Owens;
far side of same table, Mr.. and
Mrs. C. W. Washington, Mrs. Ray
St. Paul recorder. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1934-2000, 1942-04-17
Leslie Lawrence
Auxiliary Tea
Sunday at Ober

The Leslie Lawrence Post Aux
iliary invites the public to attend
their Annual Americanism Educa-
tional Tea at Ober Boys Club at
the corner of Western and st. An
thony Ave. on Sunday, April 10,
from 5 to z. Special guests will be
honored at the tea for which very
excellent program has been ar
ranged.
The public is invited to attend.
St. Paul recorder. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1934-2000, 1942-04-17

both as students and as faculty
members, to scotch any effort to
endorse the decadent Hitherto
racist theories which have made
possible the enslavement Of mil
lions of people"
Members of the N. A. A. C. p,
Women's Council of st. Paul, the
Minneapolis Council of Negro Or
CARNATIONS and the Urban League
were on hand in a gesture to show
the liberal students on the campus
that they were behind their fight
against housing discrimination on
the campus.
St. Paul recorder. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1934-2000, 1942-04-17
ARMY OFFICERS
VISIT HERE

Captain Frank Brown and Lieu
tenant Colonel Wendell Derricks of
Fl. Custer, Michigan, and Captain
Browns wife, Mrs. Carlotta Smith
Brown spent Saturday of last week
visiting in the Twin Cities. Mrs.
Browns home is in Minneapolis.
St. Paul recorder. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1934-2000, 1942-04-17

mond Hatcher and Mr.. Hatcher;
third table near side, Henry
Thomas, Mrs. Edith Sizer, Miss
Konnetta Putnam and Cyril Crock
err; far side, Victor Galloway, Miss
Erline Stokes, Miss Sylvia Ross,
Rufus Webster and Mrs. John R.
Lawrence, Sr.; fourth table near
side, Mrs. Jesse Gardner, Mrs.
Victor Galloway, ST., A. j. Lewis
and Mrs. Maude Weber; far side of
table, Mr.. and Mrs. M. o. Cannon,
Miss Elizabeth Moore, Walter
St. Paul recorder. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1934-2000, 1942-04-17
Leading Negroes in N. Y. Not
Elated Over U.S.. Navy Plan
To Establish Jim Grow Force

J
of Navy Frank Knox's announce
ment last week of the Navy's new
policy regarding Negro enlistments
was received with mixed feelings
by Negroes all over America.
There was some satisfaction that
start in the right direction had
been made but there was a general
disposition among leading Negroes
to criticize the decision to "Jim
Grow Negro Marines, sailors and
coast guard men in special ships.
Randolph Calls Plan Insult
A. Phillip Randolph, internation-
al president of the Brotherhood of
Sleeping Car Porters, potent lead
er of large portion of Negro
America, said: Secretary Knox's
order is a definite insult. 1t holds
colored Americans in contempt. It
sets back the cause against segre-
cation throughout the world. 1t
officially proclaims segregation as
policy of the American govern
ment.
Delaney Not Satisfied
Hubert Delaney, New York City
tax commissioner and active Re-
publican, said, "While thhe recent
order of the Secretary relaxes the
ban against the Negro in the naval
forces of the United States, it is
nevertheless true that anything
less than equality of opportunity
for all Americans, regardless of
race, to fully participate on an
equal basis along with their fellow
citizens, does not conform to the
doctrines enunciated in the Dec
laration of Independence or the
Constitution of our country"
Negro Must Not Relent
James C. Thomas, former AS
sistant U. S. District Attorney:
"'The Knox order is simply the
fore-runner of what America will
have to do to win this war for
world freedom. The colored Amer
lean will not be satisfied until he
gets full equality. This portion
grudgingly given by the distressed
nation opens the door. The race
must not relent one moment in its
fight for full recognition"
Rivers Dissents
Francis E. Rivers, Assistant Dis
trict Attorney, New York City,
prominent G. o. P. leader: "The
order of Secretary of the Navy
Knox is an advance. 1t is a defin-
lite straddle. More than that it
stratifies and solidifies race segre-
cation as the policy of America
during this life and death struggle
for human freedom and equality.
It does not meet the situation at
this critical hour. The statement
of the Secretary that no colored
officers will be commissioned is
alarming. The prospect under the
Knox view is not encouraging"
Mrs. Hope Disappointed
Mrs. John W. Hope, widow of
the lamented president of Atlanta
University: eve are all greatly
disappointed in the order of Sec
rotary Knox freezing segregation
as the policy of the United States
Navy. What promise is there of
colored seamen getting adequate
training under the petty southern
officers in the navy? They would
choose the most ignorant and SER
vile of colored men as their sub
alterns. How could the hundreds
of ambitious trained colored youths
ever rise from the ranks? This
segregation policy does not meet
the situation"
St. Paul recorder. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1934-2000, 1942-04-17
EASTERN STARS
MEET SUNDAY

The Past Matrons and Past Pa
irons Council Minnesota o. E. S.
will meet Sunday, April 10, at
Rawjjess Hall at 3 pm. sharp.
St. Paul recorder. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1934-2000, 1942-04-17
Alpha Founder
Coming Here

WASHINGTON, D. c., PHYSI-
CLAN ATTENDS CONFERENCE
HERE
DR.. H. A. Calls of Washington,
D. c., and Mrs. Calls will come to
the city the week of the Goth of
April to the Conference of the
American College of Surgeons
which will convene here. DR.. Calls
is one of the seven jewels (original
founders) of the Alpha Phi Alpha
fraternity. While in the city, he
will be entertained by Mu chapter
of Alpha Phi Alpha of which John
R. Lawrence Jr. is president.
St. Paul recorder. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1934-2000, 1942-04-17

Coins and Mrs. John R. Lawrence,
Sr. Seated at the speakers table
are Miss Pauline Alexander, Robert
Gardner, Mrs. VIM. Cassius, Mr..
Cassius, Mrs. Edithella Harsh of
Chicago, Raymond W. Cannon, Mr..
and Mrs. John M. Patton. Stand
ing, left to right, Mr.. and Mrs. S.
o. Harris, T. J. Monson, Miss
Aretas Blaney, Mr.. and Mrs. Leroy
Smith, Mr.. and Mrs. John Lawr-
ence, Jr., and Mr.. and Mrs. John
Hickman.
St. Paul recorder. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1934-2000, 1942-04-17

Wheatley House presents Holly
wood Bound, comic operetta, May
%, Y. w. C.. A.-Advt.
St. Paul recorder. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1934-2000, 1942-04-17
Girl Returns to Work After
Union Joins Management
In Stand for Democracy

Vincent Owens executive secretary Of the St. Paul Urban
League announced Wednesday that Miss Dorothy Brown 1876 Rond
Avenue had returned work the Star Laundry University
St. Paul recorder. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1934-2000, 1942-04-17

Don't forget the Victory Gar
dens. They count heavily if you
do a good job.
St. Paul recorder. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1934-2000, 1942-04-17

You can defend America. But
you cannot do it by thinking Of
yourself or trying to save your
own skin.
St. Paul recorder. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1934-2000, 1942-04-17
NO DONATIONS ACCEPTED

We sell readers a news service for
81 per yearly mail less than 4c per
copy. If you do not get 81 worth of
information and pleasure out of 81 is
sues of this paper you should stop
buying it. Those subscribers who say
they take the paper to ''help it" may
be kidding themselves but not us. We
are not soliciting donations.
St. Paul recorder. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1934-2000, 1942-04-17
WE'RE STILL WAITING

For photos (nOt snapshOts) of curl
Boys who are in the Army or Navy.
We asked readers for those phOtosl
weeks ago. We have several on hand
but we want plenty more of them. Wei
will print such photos at no cost to
the sender. Give name of soldier Orl
sailor, parents name and sweetheart
of wife-if any.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1942-12-03

that newspaper always has CO.
operated with the organized citizen
ship of Washington. It's policies are
constructive, its columns clean, its
counsels wise, its record as a great
newspaper unchallenged. The Star
and our association have common
cause, the maintenance of the
loyalty of our people to the greatest
city on earth
At this point copy of the first
issue of The Star, cased in glass
and hanging from the wall in front
Of the hall, was uncovered and drew
a round of applause from the au-
dience.
Mr.. Noyes' tribute to Mr.. Proctor,
in the form of letter, was read by
Mr.. Suter. Calling Mr.. Proctor a
patriarch" Mr.. Moves said; How
vast is the value of our friends serv-
ices to the Association of Oldest
Inhabitants, first, as senior vice
president and, in the presidents alb
sence, our efficient and popular act
ing president; secondly, as our poet
laureate whose intimately personal,
simply humorous verses
cheer us on occasion and tend to
tighten wartime gloom, and, thirdly,
as the associations expert historian,
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1942-12-03

accompanist. Mrs. Clara Moran
Bernheimer sang vocal solo and
led the audience in group singing
accompanied by Riley Eber.
New members admitted to the
association were Joseph A. Bennett,
Soterios Nicholson, Franklin T.
Howe, Ferdinand T. Schneider, An
thony j. Mosheuval, John Mcbride
Credible, Julius I. Peyser and Law
alette j. HUMPHREYS.
Mr.. Roper praised Mr.. Proctor as
"our local historian, a great soul,
an outstanding American citizen,
man who has contributed much to
the information, spirit and happi-
ness of the citizens of Washington"
Law Degrees Cited.
Mr.. Bates reviewed Mr.. froctor's
career, praising him as journalist,
historian, acting president of the
association, our chronicler, and our
poet laureate" Mr.. Bates recalled
that Mr.. Proctor was graduated from
National University with degrees of
bachelor of laws and master of laws,
and later received the honorary de-
gree of doctor of laws. He toasted
Mr.. Proctor as one who never failed
a friend; whose honor and loyalty
could never be questioned and whose
life has been an example both to
youth and to age
Mr.. Emery praised Mr.. Proctor's
work as historian, poet and journal
ist, especially in The Sunday Star,
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1942-12-03

vigorous and sef-sacrificing loyalty
of the American In war and in
peace. =
MAY our friend live to be CEN
tenarian with as many additional
years of useful, happy life as he
finds JOY and not burden!'
Mr.. Wender pointed to many
members of the association who
were active in the Federation of
Citizens Associations He praised
Mr.. Proctor and announced he had
appointed him to the Craftsmanship
of a newly created Federation Com
mittee on Historical Sites.
Several others paid tribute to Mr..
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1942-12-03
John CIagett Proctor
Praised al Meeting Of
Oldest Inhabitants
Officers Reelected, New
Members Admitted;
Banquet Plons Announced

John Clagett Proctor, first vice
president of the Association of
Oldest Inhabitants, was paid high
tribute last night at the associations
annual meeting in celebration of his
recent 18th birthday anniversary.
Theodore w. Noyes, president, and
all other officers were reelected for
the following year. 1t was Mr.. Moves
35th election as head of the associa-
ton.
Plans for the annual banquet of
the association, to observe its 77th
anniversary at Hotel 2400 next Mon
DAY night, were announced by
Charles H. Bates, chairman of the
Entertainment Committee. Mr.. Noyes
will preside, Mr.. Bates announced.
Guests will include heads of leading
civic bodies of Washington, and
there will be prominent speaker
and elaborate entertainment.
Vice Presidents Elected.
The Is vice presidents of the aSSo-
citation were reelected as follows:
Mr.. Proctor, Christian Heurich. Fred
A. Emery, John B. Dickman, Elra C.
Palmer, Walter E. Allen, Jesse C.
Suter. Anthony DenekaS, Mr. Bates,
Ernest w. Brown. Clifford K Berry
man. Daniel c. Roper and Harry C.
Davis.
Other officers renamed were: Mr.
Dickman, recording secretary; James
F. Duhamel, corresponding secre-
tary; Lemuel A. Carruthers, finan-
cial secretary; Orrin J. Davy, treas
urer; Harry A. Burr, marshal, and
Mr.. Proctor, chronicler.
Mr.. Proctor presided during the
business session, during which sew
eral new members were admitted,
and then turned the gavel over to
Mr. Emery.
Tributes were paid Mr.. Proctor by
the Rev. DR.. Frederick Brown Harris,
pastor OF Foundry Methodist Church
and chaplain of the Senate, who
offered the invocation; Mr.. Moves,
Mr.. Roper, former Secretary of
Commerce; Mr.. Bates, Mr.. Emery,
Harry Wender, president of the
Federation of Citizens Associa tons;
Judge William E. Richardson, Mr..
Suter and others.
"TroubadOurs" Entertain.
THE George O'Connor Trouba-
dours" entertained hilariously.
Thomas w. Brahany, master of
ceremonies for the Troubadours, re-
lated many humorous stories and
Mr.. O'Connor spoke and sang his
favorite songs. Thomas r. Stat
terry, assistant director of the Bu-
reau of Engraving and Printing,
sang. George H. Wilson was their
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1942-12-03

Proctor from the audience, including
Evan S. Tucker, president of the
Northeast Citizens Association;
Harry Groves, president of the Con-
necticut Avenue Citizens Associa-
ton: Jesse B. Manbeck, president
of Columbia Typographical Union,
and others.
Mr.. Proctor responded modestly,
to thank you each and every one
from the bottom of my heart" He
read a poem for the occasion. con-
Guiding with My head has not
begun to swell-my hat still fits!
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1942-12-03

where his weekly page on old Wash
ington was said by the speaker to
have brought him wide recognition.
Landing the association as the
oldest patriotic organization in
Washington" Mr.. Emery turned to
praise of another old friend of ours,
a friend who in all these years of
our organization lifetime always
has co-operated with us, The WASH
ington Star"
Ninety years ago." he said, ION
December l6, 1852, No. / of volume l
of The Evening Star, made its ap-
pearance on the streets of Wash
lngton, then city of about 10000
population"
Tracing the history of The Star
Mr.. Emery said: There has been
bond of affection between this
association and The Star for very
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1942-12-03

whose chronicles put on record local
and national matters of Importance
or special association interest and
serve in future association discus
sions as the basis of stirring and
sometimes contradictory reminis-
cence, indulgence in which is the
Oldest Inhabitants most notable
characteristic.
Loyalty" Is WatchwOrd.
1--WE cannot express in too strong
terms our appreciation of the man
whom we honor tonight, whose
watchword is loyalty-the loyalty of
the devoted friend, the enthusiastic
loyalty of the Washingtonian, the
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1942-12-03

many years. Under the wise guild
ance of Mr.. Crosby S. Noyes and
Mr.. Theodore w. Moves, it's editors
The Wilmington morning star., 1942-05-03
The Sakberg Conference

The world is told only what the Axis wants
it to know concerning the discussions between
Hitler and Mussolini. What they decided, or
rather what Hitler told Mussolini he had de-
cided, and what part Italy will take in carry
ing out the decision is locked in their own
minds. But it is to be remembered that in the
past, whenever these two bandits have gone
into a huddle there has followed a major
thrust It is not to be assumed the routine
will differ now.
Hitler has told the Duce, in broad way,
we may safely believe, what his spring and
summer combat plans are and the coopera-
ton he will expect from the Italians, just as
he did in the Bremen pass conferences that
preceded new blood baths for Europe. And
learned the punishment that will fall upon him
and his people if they fail to carry out in
structions to the letter.
One might suppose that Italy had b n
made to pay enough for Mussolini's folly, but
to Hitler, and particularly to this Hitler,
must make to promote his evil ends. Italy,
therefore, must go on paying and paying as
long as Hitler is unconquered.
But the worlds concern is not so much for
the Italians though there is deep sympathy
for them, but for the decision Hitler an
it could be learned where Hitler will direct
his offensive, whether through Turkey toward
Middle East oil, toward the Caucasus for the
same objective, or chiefly against the Rus
slams with the object of putting the Reds out
of the war. This knowledge would help, but
all that may be safely taken for granted is
that Hitler will strike soon, as he has always
struck following meeting with Mussolini, and
that the blow will be the greatest he is cap
able of delivering
The Russians have dealt so severely with
Hitlers forces since he failed to take Mos
COW, that the coming offensive will be the
bitterest, deadliest attack the Fuehrer can
conduct. 1t will employ the greatest strength
and most cunning strategy his high command
can call up and devise. If the United Nations
are prepared to give Russia the aid she needs
it will also be the last Nazi offensive. Hitler
is near the end of his stores of oil. He has
lost heavily in manpower, equipment, planes
and munitions. Literally, he is weaker than
at any time since he precipitated the attack
on Poland.
Whatever his strength, wherever he strikes,
there is good reason to think that he can be
beaten before this year ends provided Brit.
ain closes in on his rear OF flank.
The Wilmington morning star., 1942-05-03

many coat lapels and dresses. But the other
81, 900 remains to be raised.
What are you, individually, willing to do
about it? In arriving at your own answer you
must remember that any sacrifice we ar e
called upon to make is trifling in comparison
with that of the men of the Navy.
Certainly we can do no less than to see
that the families and other dependents of the
men who give their all that we may live Sc
curely at home do not lack for the necessities
of life.
You may buy an emblem. You may patron
ize the Lunaina dance next Friday night, when
a 25-piece Navy band will play. Or you may
send a contribution to Warren johnson at the
Peoples bank But you should not ignore the
appeal
And whether it is through emblems or dance
tickets or cash donations, it is important that
you determine if you have given all that you
can. Anything less will be a poor return for
the job the men of the Navy are doing.
The Wilmington morning star., 1942-05-03
China Must Be Saved

If it is necessary to write Burma off as a
loss, and it seems that this will have to be
done, China will be placed in more difficult
position than at any time since the 'inci-
dent at the Marco Polo bridge which preci-
pitated the Sino-Japanese undeclared war;
The problem Of supply, which has been to
some extent solved up to now, will grow hard
because of Chna's fighting strength, once it
is adequately implemented, is obvious
China is best able among all the nations
now at war with the Axis to settle the hash
of the Japanese They know the enemy better
than any other people, and after five years
in combat. Our part is to equip the Chinese
with all tools of warfare in sufficient quanti-
ties to place them on an equal footing with
the foe.
When the fall of Burma was clearly fore
seen, President Roosevelt, in his broadcast to
done, however adverse the conditions of de-
livery might become. In his own words:
The Japanese may cut the Burma Road;
but l want to say to the gallant people
of China that no matter what advances
the Japanese may make, ways will be
found to deliver airplanes and munitions
of war to the armies of Generalissimo Chi
ang Kai-shek. . In the future still
unconquerable China will play its proper
role in maintaining peace and prosperity
not only in Eastern Asia but in the whole
world.
There can be no retraction from this pledge.
China must be saved.
The Wilmington morning star., 1942-05-03
Congressional
'SUTTLETIES' S u
The Inside On The Washington Scene
OF Interest To The Carolinas
BY HOWARD SUTTLE
(The Star-News Washington Bureau
GAS PROBLEM SOLUTION SEEN

WASHINGTON, May 2-Solution of the gaso-
line shortage problem in the Southeast and
East through construction of proposed pipe
line from the Florida Gulf coast to the St.
Johns river, south of Jacksonville, and more
extensive utilization of the inland waterway
along the Atlantic coast is anticipated within
the next ten to twelve months by Senator
Josiah w. Bailey.
The North Carolina senior senator's conten-
ton that such program would make possible
safe transportation of all the gasoline neces-
sary for essential needs of citizens of the At
lantic seaboard has the concurrence of Pc
troleun Coordinator Harold L. Ickes, who ex-
poets the proposed trans-Florida pipeline to
be completed within the next ten months.
The pipeline would take one of two proposed
tor Claude Pepper, of the resort state, would
extend from Withlacoochee bay, near Port
Inglis, on the west coast to Palatka, on the St.
Johns river, eighty miles from the Atlantic
over the river route. The other, submitted by
Representative J. J. Mansfield, of Texas,
chairman of the House Rivers and Harbors
committee, would extend from Apalachicola
to the St. Johns.
The program would provide for barging the
gasoline from Texas, across the Gulf to the
to the St. Johns, from where it would be trans
ferred to inland waterways barges for ship
ment north.