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Jackson advocate. [volume] (Jackson, Miss.) 1939-current, 1942-10-03

Both the South African Trades
and Labor Council in Johannes
burg and the Cape Federation of
Labor Unions in Cape Town, the
two important labor declarations in
our country, have urged the Govern
ment to arm the colored peoples
of our land SO that a strong army
may be able TO resist fascist in
vasion and adequately defend the
continent.
"In a recent delegation to Brig
General G. H. Blaine, Secretary for
Defense, representatives of the
Cape Federation urged that the
right to bear arms, full promotion
rights and the same pay and
allowances as Europeans be ex-
tended to all Europeans.
If these concessions are made !
can promise the Government a
full regiment of full-time volun-
teerS, 1000 men strong, almost
Immediately from the Western
Province alone,' stated Mr.. E. w.
Vented, president of the Fedora
ton.
The Federation is determined
Jackson advocate. [volume] (Jackson, Miss.) 1939-current, 1942-10-03

Rev. Parsons was reported to
have removed his family to Saint
Louis, for personal safety after
certain political activity in his be-
half resulted in intimidation and
threats from whites who are op-
posed to a Negro running for Of
flee.
Brown said he received a letter
from the minister who pastors four
churches in Tupelo, Rankins
home district, to the effect that he
no longer considered himself q
candidate for a seat from the first
Mississippi congressional district.
The decision was made, stated
the letter, because life has been
made unpleasant" with Tupelo citi,
zens demonstrating forcibly that
they do not approve of the idea of
a Negro running for congress"
Brown, who is also president CT
the National Negro council, SAID
however, that every Negro soldier
entitled to an absentee ballot from
the first congressional district will
be urged to ignore the minister's
withdrawal and insert his name in
the blank space on ballots provid-
ed for that purpose.
Rankin bitterly fought the SOL
diers vote bill recently passed by
congress which allows men in the
service to cast absentee ballots.
principally because the bill carried
a senate amendment which ex-
tended the vote to Negroes.
According to Brown, there are
l2.CO0 Negroes in the armed serv-
ices from the district and their vote
alone would almost insure Rev.
PARSONS election. Rankin was
nominated by only 5000 votes
Should the minister be success
full in the election he will be the
Jackson advocate. [volume] (Jackson, Miss.) 1939-current, 1942-10-03
NATIVE SON
By RICHARD WRIGHT

For awhile nobody said anything.
Then Bigger saw the men. one by
one, turn and stare at him, he
lowered his eyes; he knew that
they were longing TO ask him ques~
tions and he did not want that.
His eyes roved the room and saw
the crumpled copy Of the newspaper
lying forgotten in the corner. He
wanted ever so badly to read it: he
would get at it the first opportuni-
ty and find out just what Jan had
said. Presently, the men began to
wonder aimleSSly about the base
ment, looking into corners, exam
lining the shovel, the garbage pail.
and the trunk. Bigger watched one
man stand III front of the furnace.
The mans hand reached out and
opened the door; a feeble red glare
lit the mans face as he stopped
and looked inside at the bed of
Smoldering Goals. Suppose he pok-
ed deeply into them? Suppose Ma
rvs bones came into view? Bigger
held his breath. But the man
would not poke into that fire: no
BODY suspected him. He was lust a
black clown. He breathed again as
the man closed the door. The mus
cleS OF Bigger's face ierked Violent
~, making him feel that he want
ed to laugh. He turned his head
ASIDE and fought to control him
self. He was full of hysteria.
"Say, how about a look at the
girls room?" asked ore of the
men.
Sure. Why not?, Britten said
All OF the men followed Britten
up the stairs and Bigger was left
alone. At once he went to the news
paper; he wanted to pick it up.
but was afraid He stepped to the
PACK door and made sure that if
was locked; then he went tn .the
top OF the stairs and looked hur-
rledly into the kitchen: he saw
no one. He bounded down the stems
ana snatched up the paper. He
opened 1t and saw line of heavy
black type stretched across the ton
OF The front page: SEEK HYDE
PARK HEIRESS MISSING FROM
HOME SINCE SATURDAY, Girl,
BELIEVED OUT WITE COM
MoNISTS. Police Nab Red Lead
er; drilled on Relationship with
MARY Dalton. Authorities Act ON
lip supplied BY Girls Father.
AND there was the picture Of
Jackson advocate. [volume] (Jackson, Miss.) 1939-current, 1942-10-03

d. My problem is one thai
can't be solved by ''yet' or mo-.
need advice, the bold kind of ad
vice that you alone can give. | am
married and didn't want to, but
in my condition I got married.
didn't have a job and this was the
only way out. Do I have reason
to be jealous of my husband? My
life is just in a middle.
Answer: You can't blame
your husband for your dis
satisfaction. He didn't force
you to marry him. You led him
to believe that you loved him
rather than that he was a
meal ticket. Immediately af-
ter theknot was tied, you took
off the mask and started
throwing UP to him that you
only consider him as board
and Judging. Can you blame
him for giving you reasons to
be jealous? Altho' he does not
GO with your sister-in-law or
any other woman, he is trying
to make you open your eyes
and show you that you are
falling down ON the vows YOU
made when you said ~ WOO"
You don't realize what good
husband you have, and it
would certainly be to your adj
vantage to wake yourself UP
to the fact.
I. My husband is working in
a defense factory down in Ala
oama. He is a skilled worker and
IS making good. He thought
when he left that the children
and could follow him later. But
ne can't find any place for us to
Jackson advocate. [volume] (Jackson, Miss.) 1939-current, 1942-10-03
IF RHEUMATIC PAIN
HAS you DOSING AND HOPING

HAS YOU DOSING AND HOPING
Then prors to yourself mhat effec-
tire results YOU can get no,o
sCith this medicine
open your own way toward deliverance
others have enjoyed. Make up your mind
you're going to use something that gets
to work on rheumatic pain. You want
help you can feel. So get C-222s. Don't
be put off with ifs or butts. Get results
now. If you suffer from rheumatic fever
or muscular aches, get C-22as, Coo, ST.
AT druggists. Use only as directed. Pur-
chase price refunded if not satisfied.
Jackson advocate. [volume] (Jackson, Miss.) 1939-current, 1942-10-03

that there shall be no delay-this
question is of vital national i'm
portance and cannot be allowed to
drop declared the spokesman for
the delegation.
"The persistant fight by the
labor unions for the immediate
arming of all of Africa's manpower
Is meeting with wide support. It's
successful conclusion will greatly
strengthen the forces OF the
United Nations in tbs life and
death struggle against fascism."
Jackson advocate. [volume] (Jackson, Miss.) 1939-current, 1942-10-03

stay. Should we continue on here
or insist that he return?
Answer:-You can't afford
to ask him TO give up a govern
ment job. He is needed there
-. and you will Just have to
forget your own personal de-
sireS in an emergency of this
sort. Everyone will be called
upon to make sacrifices i'll this
war and if your sacrifices is
temporary separation from
your husband, you must take
it in your stride. By no
means insist that he give up
this job.
K. I've had planned to mar
ry this month until the other
night he saw me look at another
boy real hard and he hit me. He
hits me too quick all the time for
nothing. We've been counting a
long time. Should we marry?
Answer: Your boy friend
owns and operates a nasty
temper now but after he
marries, he will be like bull
in china shop. To live with
man of this type, would be
nothing short of blitzgreig.
You are living in such state
of emotional up-heaval trying
to keep this hot-tempered
spit-fire pacified that you are
entirely overlooking the ap-
peal that other boys may have.
In fact, the fellow you fought
over is desirable catch.
Jackson advocate. [volume] (Jackson, Miss.) 1939-current, 1942-10-03
Rankin RagesAgainst
AntiPoII Tax Measure
SOUTH CAR0LINIANS GO TO
COURT TO CRASH PRIMARY

COLUMBIA s. C-(ANP)-Denied the right to vote in the
Democratic primary by party Negro COM
mttee South Carolina meeting Friday Baptist church
decided t" apply to the courts for the right ballot
according to James N Hinton committee secretary Attorney
Harold has been retained to prosecute the ease
we decided to take no 9TH
relief in sight other provided constitutions
and resorng to the said MIR. Hinton
Jackson advocate. [volume] (Jackson, Miss.) 1939-current, 1942-10-03
Miss. Minister Quits Race;
Still In Running Brown Saws

WASHINGTON-(ANP) - Although the Rev James
Arthur Parson, of Tupelo, Miss the wrten candidate
the November congressional election against incumbent John
E. Rankin has withdrawn his because of threats upon
his life, Edgar c. Brown, his campaign manager indicated
soldiers in the armed forces would be urged vote him
Jackson advocate. [volume] (Jackson, Miss.) 1939-current, 1942-10-03
ANOTHER NURSE TO
HUACHUCA

CHICAGO-(A N P)-Miss Mil
ored B. Ames registered nurse who
graduated from Provident hospital
here last spring, has been appoint
ed TO the army nurses corps and
will report at Fort Huachuca to
serve with the 93rd division, in the
immediate future.
Jackson advocate. [volume] (Jackson, Miss.) 1939-current, 1942-10-03
Armed
Forces Is Sought
ByS0uth Africans

NEW YORK, N --(SNS)-'@Throughout the Union
of South Africa white trade unionsts taking the lead
in urging cur government to give full equality in the armed
forces to all European peoples including the mil
lion Africans half million Cape Coloured 100000
dams who form the bulk of population writes cor
Tow
Jackson advocate. [volume] (Jackson, Miss.) 1939-current, 1942-10-03
Asserts Bill
Violation OF
Constitution
Act Creator OF
Disunity, Says
Mississippian

WASHINGTON, D. c.. = amp
John Rankin couldn't sit idly by
and learn that the 218 signatures
necessary to bring the Geyer Anti
Poll Tax bill out of committee had
been obtained. No indeed! So John
got off a parable, Negro Riddles
While Rome Burns" Said Johnny:
1.-TWO hundred and eighteen men,
berS of the House, under the lash
of certain communistic elements
have signed a petition to interfere
with the election laws of southern
states in fragrant violation of the
constitution of the United States.
Jackson advocate. [volume] (Jackson, Miss.) 1939-current, 1942-10-03
by Able WALLACE SERVICE


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in
The SCOTT NEWSPAPER SYNDICATE
OAubur Ave.
Jackson advocate. [volume] (Jackson, Miss.) 1939-current, 1942-10-03
WRITTEN CANDIDATE
FLEES AFTER THREATS

first Negro to serve in Congress
from Mississippi since Reconstruct
ton days.
Jackson advocate. [volume] (Jackson, Miss.) 1939-current, 1942-10-03
CITES DIFFERENCE

There is a difference, however;
Nero never applied the torch him
self, nor did he add fuel to the
flames.
1.-The members who signed that
petition are not only creating disc
unity but they are planting dyna-
mite under the constitution which
they swore to uphold and protect.
This movement has been agi-
tated by the Communists of this
country for some time, aided and
abetted by those japanese fifth
columnistS that are now being ex-
posed by the FBI.
SEES SECOND FRONT
They have now succeeded in eS-
tablishing this second front that
!" waging war against the. white
eople of the southern states. 1t
brings poor consolation to the, white
people of the south--whoSe brave
boys are fighting and dying now on
every battle front in the world -
to know that members of the con-
greSS of the United States under
the whip Of these communiStic ele-
mentS, would perpetrate this out
rage in these trying hours.
Another thing that is very
shocking and disappointing is that
some of those signatures come
from members from far western
states when the south was the only
friend they had against the Japa-
nese peril when they were crying
out for help. They have possibly
commended this poisoned chalice
to the lips of their own people, by
helping to impose it upon u.s."
The Michigan chronicle. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1936-current, 1942-03-07
Florida Takes Steps To
Rush Teacher Training

TALLAHASSEE, Fla.-Due to the
fact many counties are compelled,
during the wa period, to use teach
efs who have not had full training
as desired, and in many cases have
not completed standard high
school course, the Florida A. and NJ.
college has decided to operate a
n Oh school during the summer ses-
sion, accommodating teachers who
may desire TO complete the high
school work and others who may
need and desire experience in prac-
tlce teaching under supervision, as
a part OF their preparation.
The courses mentioned will be
given in connection with the sum-
mer session and on the dates there
for: June 9-July II, first term; July
20-Aug. %. second term.
The Michigan chronicle. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1936-current, 1942-03-07
T0UND DEAD
ON SIDEWALK
BY BROTHER

A 38-year-old man was found
lying on the sidewalk dead by his
older brother this week. Meanwhile
police are investigating the fatal
stabbing OF Early Weatherless Of
405 E. Elizabeth street.
It was disclosed that the slain
man had chased man known as
Robert from the Weatherless home
and that a short time later Early
Westherless was found stabbed to
death by his brother Dennis.
Police questioned Dennis Wealth
erless, "a, and Mary McElroy. AZ
year-old common-iaw wife Of the
slain man. it was disclosed this
week.
Witnesses say that Early had
chased Robert with an iron pipe
following an alteration of uRdls-
closed origin this week at 405 Eliza
beth street
The Michigan chronicle. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1936-current, 1942-03-07
Rust College Opens
New Short Course

HOLLY SPRINGS. Miss.-Resliz-
ing the importance Of time in ma
tional defense. Rrst college is
planning a stepped up program OF
studies that witt -eu1bte a student 10
complete a baccaaureate program
in two and one-half calendar years.
The college plans this through q
program OF intensihcation and the
addition Of a full fourth quarter
For a number OF years, the excep-
tional student has found it possible
to complete the baccalaureate pro.
gram in three years. For the dura-
ton of the crisis however, this pro.
gram has been so planned that this
same student can complete his
studies in less time,
The Michigan chronicle. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1936-current, 1942-03-07
Bible Readers
Circle
BY MARY HILLMAN


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The Michigan chronicle. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1936-current, 1942-03-07
League Halls
Court Ruling
On R.R. Case

NEW YORK-The department Of
industrial relations Of The National
Urban League, through its secre-
tsry, Franklin o. Nichols. this week
hailed as a signal victory for Ne
gro firemen and engineers on GER
tain Southern railroads the opinion
furnished by John Lord OBrien,
general counsel Of the Office Of
Production Management.
This opinion held that common
carriers Of nationwide importance
such as railways operating in IN
terState commerce are included
within the meaning Of the term
defense industries as it is used
in the executive order 1902 and
The Michigan chronicle. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1936-current, 1942-03-07
-Four Lose Lives
In Auto Plunge

WELDON, N, c. CAMP - Death
took a toll OF four lives al Boone's
mill pond here Saturday when two
men and two girls were drowned
after the car in which they were
riding left the highway and plunged
into the water.
Discovery OF the tragedy was
made by Gordon Dickens, white.
who while passing along the high
way noticed tire marks which in
dlc,ed that a car had gone into
the pond. Looking over the en-
bankment into the water, he noticed
an automobile headlight floating
there.
Northampton county authorities,
after being notified by Dickens, IN
vestigatod and found the automo-
bile in about 10 feet Of water When
brought to the surface, the four
bodies were found inside the car
A birth certificate found in the
drivers pocket Identified him As
John Willie Stone. Jr., Of Ports
mouth, Va. The other man was iden-
titled by his seleetive service card
as Wesley Stone of Portsmouth.
Identification of the two young
women has not been made.
The Michigan chronicle. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1936-current, 1942-03-07
C @ NJ M 1T 7 { {.
SCORES POLICE
ON RACE RIOT

The police were blamed this week
by the Citizens committee for the
riot at Ryan road and Nevada ave-
nue. Saturday when 500 white mob
bists defed the U, S. Government
and held up occupancy OF the So
journer Truth Housing project at
Fenelon and Nevada avenues
As a result Of a conference with
Police Commissioner Eaman. Mon
day. the committee held that the
attitude OF the police in establish
ing a color line at Ryan road and
Nevada avenue and protecting the
mobbiSts indicated that police had
prejudged the situation and acted
according to their biased opinions.
Although Eaman did not say so.
he indicated that he thought Ne
groes should have been kept on the
west side Of Ryan road. a contention
which supports the theory OF Joseph
Buffs and other leaders OF the
Seven-Mile Fenelon Improvement
association.
A committee including Gloster
Curren, Fred Allen, Horace White.
Louis Martin, Rev. Lylcs, Mrs.
Geraldine Bledsoe. Clifford Moore.
Harper Poluson. Jack Raskin. DR.
Reisner. Rev Oscar Stowell Rev
Coleman, and Rev. A. c. Williams.
told Eaman that. had the police
attempted to protect the tenants for
the project the riot would not have
occurred.
Eaman evaded the charges that
the police were responsible for the
riot. stating that his men were sent
out 10 keep the white and colored
people apart.
Hold Conference With Mayor
The committee later held a con-
ference with Mayor Jcffries who
said he did not share the belief
that Negroes should be restricted 10
the west side OF Ryan road. Asked
to make definite statement. Jeffries
said. My position is the same as it
always was. still think Negroes
should have the project have
thought that all along and shall
not change my position"
Rev. Williams then told JeTries.
we don't want YOU to be like
The Michigan chronicle. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1936-current, 1942-03-07
$4,000 Is
Polio Grant


NEW YORK. CAMP - The addi-
tional $4,000 grant to Tuskegee In
sttute in Alabama by the National
Foundation for Infantile Paralysis
last month brought the total amount
OF grants 10 this institution to $207,-
1856. it was announced recently by
the foundation, The grant is 10 be
used for operating expenses of the
new inianule paralysis center al
Tuskegee
Officially opened on January Is,
1871, the construction and mainte-
nance OF the 35-bed polio hospital
was made possible by previous
grant Of Sl72256 from the founda-
lion. The new grant will be used
for necessary supplies and manit-
nance OF the personnel at the CEN
ter,
The Michigan chronicle. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1936-current, 1942-03-07
Texas Counties To Hold
Ord Annual Meat Show

TYLER, Texas.-The third dis
trict annual meat show will be
held here March 81, %. %, Twenty
two counties under the direction OF
the Negro county agricultural ag-
ents will show home-cured meat
Included in the meats will be hams,
shoulders, shoulder butts, bacons
Dixie squares. loins, and PORK
chops. The meat IS being butchered
and cured the "A and NJ way and
is as delicious as home cured meat
can possibly be. There will be ap-
proximately 1910 pieces OF high
grade well cured meat shown.
The Michigan chronicle. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1936-current, 1942-03-07
ATLANTA SUMNER SCHOOL

ATLANTA, Ga. - The 1912 Sum
mer School at Atlanta university
will Je held for ten weeks this
year to aid in the national emer-
gency 10 speed up training for
youth. The first session will be
held June Bill, and the second, July
t3-f5.
The Michigan chronicle. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1936-current, 1942-03-07
Miss Glen CarmOuche Married To Thomas McCaughn

that any carrier whether interstate
or local, which contracts formally
in writing to carry troops or equip
ment holds a defense contract" and
Is therefore subject to the obliss-
TONS imposed upon defense con-
tractors by Section Of the .exeeu-
tive order.
The Michigan chronicle. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1936-current, 1942-03-07

ROCHESTER, N. Y.-Mrs Hubert
D Green, who is secretary OF the
Future Outlook League. toured the
following cities Cleveland, Detroit,
Chicago. Mirpeapolis, and Younss-
town. In these states she studied
the living conditions in order TO
make a report to her club. She
passed one week in Chicago.
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1942-01-06
e Out Of Ninety
Jurors TO Report

About so jurors out of 90 called
for January-February jury duty
reported Monday to Superior Judge
E. M. Card and except for %, were
excused until the end of the week.
The % viii report Tuesday
morning at e:45 o'clock to be
ready for civil trial set for Judge
F. G. Remains department. 1t is
the case of Fred K. Olson against
the state department of labor and
industries and Weyerhaeuser Tim
Der Co.
Court attaches said the panel in
cludes about two thirds men, one
third women.
Shrinkage In numbers of
those originally called was
caused by excuses granted by
the court. Several more OBJ
tanned release from duty Mon
day morning.
Among them was one man who
couldn't hear Judge Cards ques-
tions.
What is your business ," asked
the judge.
Il can't hear you at ALL" the
man asserted.
I'm afraid wen have TO excuse
you then" said the judge in an
ordinary tone.
The prospective juror heard that
without difficulty and was on mis-
way.
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1942-01-06
Two More Levies
May Be on Ballot

A decision may be made by the
city council some time this week
on two special measures contem-
plated for the March ballot.
On one the decision is virtually
made, the matter of asking the
city's voters for an extra levy of
two or three mills to finance de-
Tense costs which could not have
been anticipated when the 1912
budget was drawn. Those items
include extra police, some paid
help for civilian defense forces. the
needs of the housing suthority's
homes registration bureau.
The other measure would be the
proposed sewer utility. The coun-
Gilman must decide first if plans
for the utility drawn by the city
engineers staff are suitable and
then whether this is an opportune
time to be embarking on another
utility program.
All such measures must be de-
cided in time to be placed on the
ballot by Jan. "a, when filings for
political offices also will close.
Mayor Cain said the city sewer
committee which he named several
months ago has considered the
utility plan and will give the coun-
Gil favorable report upon it by
the end of this week.