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The Detroit tribune. (Detroit, Mich.) 1935-1966, 1942-05-23
An Unjust Accusation

AT AN INTERRACIAL PANEL discussion held last week
n at Wayne university. prominent military critic chal-
enged Negro patriotism when he stated in effect that II
is unpatrotic for Negroes demand that certain rights
and opportunities be granted during the present crisis in
stead of waiting until after the This seem true
from white mans viewpoint. but to the accusation Is
altogether unfair and unfounded on fact
Is it unpatrotc for other American citizens to demand
at this time the rights which they think they are en-
titled? No Organized labor not considered unpariot
ic when makes It's demands. Manufacturers, mer-
chants and considered unpatrotic when
they demand higher prices for their products to meet the
increased production during the present crisis
Why then unpariotc for Negroes TO ask that even
handed justice and opportunity be accorded US as loyal
American citizens
Is il unpatrotic contend for share Of Jobs in de-
Tense industry? Is unparotc for us 10 ask that dlscrm-
mating color bars be removed in the armed services of the
ration allow Negroes 10 be enlisted on merit and
given opportunity for promotions JUST like other Amer-
cans? l. unpatroc for Negroes 10 demand that fair
allotment of federal defense housing Accommodations be
provided for workers Of the race
Why should we wait until after The war before ask
Ing for legitimate citizenship rights and opportunities that
can be given now We want to be American citizens in
fact as well in theory and would not be worthy Of
these rights If did not contend for them These de-
mands do lessen patriotism. neither do they de-
crease the about eTor which the fourteen million Ameri
can Negroes contributing toward national defense
and the ultimate winning OF the Our efforts limit
ed only by the external restrictions which blind prejudice
has imposed upon
The Detroit tribune. (Detroit, Mich.) 1935-1966, 1942-05-23
Interracial Cooperation

ENCOJ RAGING demonstration OF the kind OF inter-
racial cooperation vitality needed in the nations
defense effort tirye exhibited at the local Col
lincvcod afrcrr last FRIDAY night On that occasion,
nearly hundred white citizens Of the Congwood area
accepted tire tatio % view moving picture entitled
Defense tne Home Front which presented by
COMPANY H. Negro unit Of the Michigan state Troops
with headQaarcrs at tie Collingwood armory
The qht ornood, which is included in the Fifth Air
Raid district is almost entirely white. The picture was en-
Thus .astcat anpauded hy the audience. who hraved
Govnpoar it, twcnty-egh OF whom were air
raid Wardcns Some who present stated that three
four times the nanber would have attended. if the
weather bad not been SO Indictment.
The 3 tsro the property Of the Michigan Bell Tele
phone company. shown by of the firms
tatites. Geo Taylor who is also member Of Com
pany lis L portrayed vivid detail the duties. Of air
raid warden~ ihc training they must receive. and what
each citizen expected to do in event Of air raid and
how ~ do
So impressed the citizens with the valuable in
formation received r the graphic picture they not only
expressed deep gratitude 70 the in Company lS and
congra alaied them their fine public spirit but they i'm
medaely formed nelghborhood organization Of adults
and chdrenhe adults to assist in enlisting air raid
warden proeci the and the children to help in the
campaign 10 coec' tin and salvage other materials
needed in the production of war supplies.
This splendid demonstration of how white and color
ed Americans work together unsehshy TO protect the
homes and lives of civilians and TO help defeat the
enemy. Is worthy Of the highest commendation This
kind Of nterracal cooperation should be multiplied MIL
onold throughout the length and breadth of the nation
The Detroit tribune. (Detroit, Mich.) 1935-1966, 1942-05-23
Our Sympathy To

The family OF the late CHARLES
Harrison OF Wocd.awn stree Mr..
Harrison passed away following IN
operation at ST. Joseph Mercy hos.
pital, Wednesday night. May 10.
He was born in Canada on July ..
1879 and had lived in Ann Arbtr
for the past IS years. He b sur
Nived by a wife. Mrs. Matte Harr-
ron: sisters, Mrs Ralph Patterson,
Mrs. Dallas Loving and Miss Ger
trude Harrison: a brother Chris
topher Harrison. all OF Detroit and
several ncphews and niecc, lie
was buried May 16 from Bethel
\ MEchurch with the Rev. M Cf-
der OF Flint and the Rt, J. W.
Wright officiating
To the family OF Mre. Nan,y j.
Mitchell OF 326 Beakes street. WHO
passed away at the home III her
daughter. Mrs. Eva McComas Non
day morning. May Is. Mrs. Michel
suffered fall at her home a week
previously and never recovered.
She was 50 years OF age and had
made her home in Ann Arhar for
the past 40 years. She is survived
by her daughter and granddaugh-
ter. Mrs. Rice OF Lansing Funeral
was private at the Dolph Funeral
home. lnterment al FairNiew. The
Rev. Mr.. Wright officiating
The Detroit tribune. (Detroit, Mich.) 1935-1966, 1942-05-23

OF wei organized military effort -
Lambert insists Negro Aying
units now being formed must be
considered as united Of the United
States Army, FIRST: as Negro units.
second
An alrplane." he points ont.
docs not react 10 the color or an.
pearance 81 It's pilot. either favor.
AMY or unia,orably."
The successful Negro military
pilot considers himself a pilot erst
ana foremost. He has his mind full
lust fying. without being conscious
ihat ne Is a Negro al the same
Ori'lcisinE well-meanlne rom
mehialors OF both races. lambert
says: III IS difficult enough 70 Nv
Tor your family and friends wl,hou,
leellnF YOU arc trying to succeed
as an m individual inspiration for IA
100000 people" '0' To-
The Detroit tribune. (Detroit, Mich.) 1935-1966, 1942-05-23

elimination and race bias fao,..
them not only in their domSs,,s
existence but in governmental sra
nues where at least ,hey Won,
expect 10 find surcease from thsss
examples OF undemocratic ,raa,
ment.
Mr.. Bingay declared that IN.
Mayor was too close 10 the pic,nrs
TO be truly philosophical anon, NJ
troubles" But the MAYOR Is ~.
nearly as "close To the nictrre~ -
are the 10000 darker Americss
citizens OF Detroit. This "picmras
is not beautiful one and An ~.
philosophy of the erudne nina,
OF white Detroit, can NOT ersdics,s
from the thoughts It's Negro nora
lation that what they desire ahns.
all else Is practical denanstr,.
ton OF democracy so tina, ,ae. M
ture mental processes will br-morA
IN accord with the philosopher 4,
Morning Chat column.
The Detroit tribune. (Detroit, Mich.) 1935-1966, 1942-05-23
Color Does Not Control Ability To FIy

college, and some we're college
graduates.
AS graduate pilots they have
proved themselves successful nm.
to- standard members OF the United
States Army Air Forces"
Lambert insists preconceived no.
lions about Negro flyers have heen
proved false. important facts" ne
says. ARE these: The Army now
has a small number Of Negro nj
lots, more are being trained. These
men are receiving excellent train.
ing. and they are meeting the re.
quirements OF that training.
Those who have completed the
course are above the necessary
minimum standards in ability
There Is considerable reason for
faith In the future on the part Of
thoee who hope and assume Ne.
gro groups can ny and are capable
The Detroit tribune. (Detroit, Mich.) 1935-1966, 1942-05-23
Pedestrian
Education
William Y. Banks.

ACCEPTANCE OF sensible phil
n ceophy Of cooperative street use
BY motorists and pedestrians will
be the goal OF educational efforts on
behalf Of the ciiys new Pedestrian
Protection ordinance, civic leaders
were told few days ago.
At a meeting attended hy nearly
one hundred business. labor and
civic leaders At the Dctroi, Athletic
club. Clarence W. Avery. president
and board chairman Of the Murray
corporation and one OF the founders
OF the Traffic Safety association
outlined the activities OF the asso-
citation during the past year and
asked for community participation
in plans that have been laid TO cope
with The city's traffic problems.
Avery stressed the part that can
be played by organized groups in
bringing about public acceptance
and support for traffic safety
measures. He eaid that large
share Of The blame for the ciiy's
hish accident toll can he traced 10
Misunderstanding Of the rights and
responsibilities involved In street
use
When rights and responsibilities
are clear. confusion and misunder-
standing are eliminated. Avery said.
and he asserted that the Pedestrian
Protection ordinance would do
much to develop a greater degree
OF cooperation between motoriet
and pedestrians in use OF the
streets.
The Detroit tribune. (Detroit, Mich.) 1935-1966, 1942-05-23
On Gods Side
Il, RITZ TAYLOR

1T Is INTERESTING 70 note that
one Of the deepest thoughts
and finest slogans 10 rise out of
the World War was given To the
nation by a Negro. When Joe Louis
said. 80 sincerely and simply
Were going 10 do our pait and
well win because were on God 5
side" he voiced for Americans ey-
erywherc, the faith that viii re-
move mountains and will achieve
the intimate victory.
Not for us the vAinelorious cry
OF agglcssors throughout the ages ~
The Gods hehi on our side Not
for us the Gcrmanic arrogance
which seeks 10 make God goose
step as member oil their armed
forces. That is the broad path OF
self-will which icadeth e. destluc-
ton. For US instead, the narrow
upward climb under the banners Of
Him who is all goodness. We do
not precede--we follow God
What does that mean Ii means
that We must place ourselves uure-
servedly in His hands, endeavoring
10 conduct ourselves according 10
what we know to be His Viii
We are not children. We know
the difference between right and
wrong. We know that cruelty, OPP
preston. theft. murder are eins-
no matter against whom they be
committed. We know thar We must
fight for what is right thar what
is upon as is no longer an attack
upon the stranger in our midst
hut an organized revolution against
the truths OF justice. mercy. kindl-
ness ana liberty: that this is fight
in which all who acknowledge the
sovereignty OF God be they rich
or poor, black or white. worker or
employer young or old. man, wo-
man or chi.d-ha,c a task TO per-
form. We are all called to fight on
the side OF God
Put on the whole armor Of Cod
said 81. Paul. For we wlestle not
against flesh and blood. but against
principalities, against wers.
against the rulers OF the darkness
Of this world, against spiritual
wickedness in high places. Where
fore. take unto you the whole arr
NOR Of God that We may be able TO
withstand in the evil day. and hay-
ing done all, 10 stand
We do not seek new powers new
lands. new privileges ~ tho re-
wards Of this war. We ask simply
for justice toward ali. that all men.
no matter what their class or race
or nationality. or creed. may he
free 10 live and 10 earn living
without discrimination and without
fear. We fight on Gods side. that
His Kingdom may reign on earth.
The Detroit tribune. (Detroit, Mich.) 1935-1966, 1942-05-23

The Nurses guild of the Methodist
church wac entertained ny Mrs.
John llarbard al her home on
Woodlawn street las. THURSDAY.
May H. a slight correction The
chairman OF the recent te given
BY the Eastern stars was Mi. Ed.
ward Watson instead OF Mrs Lew.
Is incidentally. the Eastern Stars
are planning another sina.ar al
fair tof The near future. The
Helpers, Ann Arbor branch o. ;he
Lucy Thurman NWCA were invited
10 a dinner a. the Dctot lWCA
on Nav Is. Those who Attended
were Mrs. Mildred Green Mrs n.
lioL Mrs. Matthews. Mrs Logan.
Miss Jean Moader and Misc Pearl
Brown. The club is planning a
party for June 4 al which time a
spread will be given away.
The Detroit tribune. (Detroit, Mich.) 1935-1966, 1942-05-23
Joseph Stanton


married Miss Anna l.. Lightfoot.
a Canadian girl, who lived near
Dundas, ontario. The STATIONS
have two children. Kenneth. who is
a postoflice clerk here. and Mrs.
Alice stanton Cleage. a teacher in
the Detroit school system.
on the day of Mr.. Stanton's re-
tirement. May 13, he was requested
TO report at the Collectors Office at
4.45 pm. which was fifteen min
utes before his regular quitting
time. On entering the Collector S
office he was surprised TO find his
wife and daughter already there.
seated and talking with the collec-
tor. who then escorted the family
10 the fourth floor OF the building.
They entered a large newly-deco-
rated room, where the office force
and large number OF outside
workers were assembmled, together
with an orchestra which was play
ing, Hes a Jolly Good Fellow"
John Wilson, retired inspector OF
tunnels, acted as master OF cere-
monies and told OF his long years
OF association with Mr.. Stanton.
Speeches we're also made BY other
retired officers. as we'll as the
present collector and his assistant.
Mr.. Stanton responded and thank
ed them for their kindness through
the years. and for the gifts present
ed TO him. Among the tokens were
a suit case. radio and a scrap
book containing letters OF appre-
citation from railroad officials and
others with whom he came in con-
tact. Mrs. Stanton and her daugh-
ter were aleo presented with cor
sages.
Mr.. Stanton, In an interview with
The Tribune, stated that he hopes
to take motor trip with his fam
lily TO his former home In Pitts
burgh and Washington. DC. in
June.
The Detroit tribune. (Detroit, Mich.) 1935-1966, 1942-05-23
A Letter OF Appreciation

GRATITUDE is great virtue We therefore take pleas
" in publishing the following open letter of thanks
from Mr. and Mrs Joseph Battle. the second family to
into me Soourner Truth Housing project which is
addressed to the local NAACP, the Citizens committee
and the Negro press 1t reads
"Dear Friends
MAY we, 5 Of the two hundred families of the
Sojourner Truth Homes, humble way, thank
for everything We wish thank for the time, effort
and money which you spent to courageousy
VIGOROUSLY the fight for democracy also for the stand
you took gans racial intolerance and injustice. BY
continuous effort you made possible for and 1919 9th
er families to have adequate housing, proper home fac
ties and surroundings, that might bring chill
dren up to and believe in the democratic way of
life.
ITO your grand organizations and the Negro press
may we say magma laude, with the hope that you
might fight against hatred and injustice
until it is wiped all America.
ITO Dr. J. J. McClendon, who during the entire per-
iod of the controversy the Truth Homes spent
seepless nights and hours of fatigue, due to attending
meetings where heated discussions and arguments took
place project but during that time neglected
patient him and others who worked with him also
offer unstinted praise
Mr. and Mrs Battle will hold open house Sunday, May
"a from 230 to pm for all those who wish to see the
interior of their and onehaf units at 1882 Stock
ton.
The Detroit tribune. (Detroit, Mich.) 1935-1966, 1942-05-23

A visitor In the city who has
been quite we'll entertained IS Mrs
Jones. mother OF Mrs. David Rob
bins Of East Ann street. TO ny
memory. Miss Ruth AttaWay VINO
appeared in NO Time for Comedy
Is the first colored girl to appear
at the Dramatic festival. II was my
good fortune To see the play ana
Miss Attaway had a very fine part
Through the genius OF Ms Luz
ellie Hamilton and the great gem
erosity OF Mrs. Nesbitt. very me
picnic was given at the country
estate OF the Nesbiits for those Of
us who hail from the great sia'e
OF Indiana last Sunday. Truly,
we all were "Kings for a Day
with all sorts OF games, amios,
spacious grounds and heautiiu'
settings. And TO make more per,
feet a perfect afternoon. table ..
foods that would please the mos
exact OF epicures was pro'ioeu.
Such food, such surroundings su0A
company: yes some music; ."
really glad that there is an indiana
Those present were: Mr.. ana Mls,
s. =. Tunstail and JOY Tunstall ans
Miss Ann Laura Faulkman 81.
Ruth Robinson OF Detroit ME-
Gloria Rooney, Mr.. and Mrs. hus"
Mr.. and Mrs. Archie Harper w.
and Mrs. Hitchcock, Mr.. ana W.
overly. Mr.. and Mrs. Hi. Mt. az ,,s
Mrs. Butler. Mr.. and Mrs he.,'
Mrs. Reeder. Mrs. Elizabeth Jer en-.
ins. Mr.. and Mrs. williams ana ~
tie Herby. Mrs. Miles. Mrs. Haul"
ton and John Ragland.
The Detroit tribune. (Detroit, Mich.) 1935-1966, 1942-05-23
@ANYoNE WHO assumes Negro,

ANYONE WHO assumes Negroes
~ cannot become fret-class pilots
and up-to-standard members OF the
United States Army Air Forces is
In the class OF those misguided in
divlduals who guessed the Japan
csc would be unable to keep air
planes level because their eyes
slant"
Frank Lambert. flight instructor
associated with Negro fight train
ing, in an article In the current
(June) issue OF Flying magazine
points with pride TO the US. Army
training program which recently
graduated its first class OF Negro
military aviators.
THE members OF thIs first class, .
he states, came from all sections
OF the country. Their backgrounds
were varied and often interesting.
All had more than two years Of
The Detroit tribune. (Detroit, Mich.) 1935-1966, 1942-05-23
Free English Class

A free English class for persons
who are unable 10 read and write
the English language is nbw being
held at one o'clock on Wednesday
and Friday afternoons in Room
III OF the Russell school. Russell
street near Eliot street. according
OF Frederick S. DeGalan. director
OF the department Of adult educa-
ton OF the Detroit Board Of Edu-
cation, The class is part Of Tho
Michigan WPA Adult Education
project.
The Detroit tribune. (Detroit, Mich.) 1935-1966, 1942-05-23
Nurses Needed

DETROIT WILL soon face a crisie
~ in relation 70 the supply Of
graduate nurses necessary TO man
hospitals and public health services.
according 10 Dr. Bruce II. Douglas
commissioner Of health.
Numbers OF nurses are being
called from civilian service now
and larger numbers will 20 within
the next few months to serve with
the armed forces Or. Douglas says
that unless these nurses are re-
placed hospitals and public health
service will be greatly handicapped.
He issues a call 10 all graduate
nurses who have been out OF serv-
ice 10 recognize responsibility
toward the care OF the sick in this
crisis, and he advises these nurses
10 report TO the Community Nur-
sing bureau. 81 Warren avenue.
West, 70 offer assistance.
II Is estimated that $4,000 young
women must enter school Of nurs-
ing next Fall II there IS TO be q
sufficient number OF qaulihed
nurses. Schools OF nursing in De-
troit are ready 10 receive appli-
cants who are high school graduates
or who have some college work.
Interested young women may obtain
information regarding these local
schools from the Community Nurs-
Ing bureau or they may apply d.
rectly to the hospital school In
which they are interested. The
course OF training 10 for a period Of
thee years.
The Detroit tribune. (Detroit, Mich.) 1935-1966, 1942-05-23


Representative Rudolph G.
TenerOw
House Of Representatives.,
Washington. DC.
Honored Sir:
In Re: Sojourner Truth
As your constituents in Detroit,
we had full confidence in your cog
nizanc. OF what constituted real
democratic Americanism. and that
you we're capable OF differeniiating
pseudo Americanism consisting OF
group and racial domination from
The doctrine OF every man being
born free and equal
How can you advocate that we
sacrifice for democracy and at the
same time you foster mob and group
domination. The Sojourner Truth
'hlundei' has revealed in you a
trait that the majority OF your cleo
lorate never dreamed 10 exist. We
wonder elill If YOU have not re-
Gently acquired this trend OF
thought from your association with
The gentlemen from the mob
robber states OF the South
We can hardly believe that your
theories OF democracy were so I'M
stable as to cause you 10 stoop to
taking lessons from those gentle
men" who represent electors that
disfranchise the majority OF the peo-
pie Of their state while dominating
and suppressing them with mohs
that still have roman holidays" by
burning human beings at the stake
Oh no you VIII say. would not
advocate that we'll Mr. Tenerowicz
YOU are malriculating in the school
If which those gentlemen" are the
tutors and the alumni. Can We ex-
peci YOU to be any different?
You may do we'll TO give us your
answer now when we are just COM
mencing the drift in tho opposite
by the time the next cleo
ton comes around it is just possible
thar we Will he so far adrif' that
We will not be able to hear you.
Yours truly
William V. Banks.
The Detroit tribune. (Detroit, Mich.) 1935-1966, 1942-05-23
ANN ARBOR
Continued from page :,

OF ceremonies. The club com
posed OF Arlena Taylor. Gadys
Johnson. chairman OF tho show.
Jewell Clemens, Geleatha Oyerbg
Anna Mae Belle and Lydia Morton.
with Mrs. Ethel Cromwell a, spon.
sor, and they are 70 be coneratulal.
ed on having such a fine affair.
The Dunbar board held Il card
parry on the evening OF FRIDAY.
May H.. Attendance was very good,
Frs prize for the women weni 10
Mrs. Elizabeth jenkins and Tor the
men to John Rhodes.
The Detroit tribune. (Detroit, Mich.) 1935-1966, 1942-05-23
We-o 1be~
No@co
BY WILLIAM l.. SHERIFF.

BY WILLIAM L. SHERIFF.

And God. for the first time. looked
really worried. But looking UP
thoughtfully, he said. tell me.
have you considered my beloved
son, Jesus The Prince OF Peace?'
And the Devil answered. smiling.
"Ner. Lord, have considered
Jesus, Thy beloved Son. the Prince
OF Peace. have held him to con-
tinually before man. | have made
man believe that 1t is for peace he
must fight Men. therefore by the
millions march this very moment
beneath the cross of Jesus for the
cause of righteousness Hear
the bursting bombs hear the
screams OF women and children
and the groans OF innocent men?
This very moment, for you God.
mankind is fighting and killing"
The Detroit tribune. (Detroit, Mich.) 1935-1966, 1942-05-23
Among The Sick

Mrs Alice Hunter of y. ih ave.
nue.. Miss Mary Bird and Edward
Watson. all are reported as I'M
proving. Mrs. Blake and Miss Pull
ms are both out OF the hospital ana
are at their homes.
The Detroit tribune. (Detroit, Mich.) 1935-1966, 1942-05-23
. NON-PARTISAN
NEWSPAPER
Divergent Views
On State Of The American Mind
Bv FRED HART WILLIAMS

I'VE REPRINT herewith difference of opinions as ev
w pressed in last Friday mornings issue of The DeroS
woo press between Mayor Jeffries and Malcolm Rin
well.known Free Press coumns to the state Of ~,
American mind:
The Detroit tribune. (Detroit, Mich.) 1935-1966, 1942-05-23
EDITORIALPAGE
Banks Writes
Open Letter
To Tenerowiicz

May Is. 1912.
Representative Rudolph G.
Tenerowicz
House Of Representatives.,
Washington. DC.
The daily monitor. (Mount Clemens, Mich.) 1940-1942, 1942-02-05
Loud howlinq
Expetied; Bobo
May Give Clue
Lost Ysor's PeyroII
Rumorsd to Hove Been
lovaest in History

DETROIT, Feb. 5-(R-The
Detroit Tigers additionally per-
fer to solve their salary troubles
in deep silence, but il they get
by this years drastic curtail-
ment of their enormous payroll
without blow-off they ought to
qualify for some sort of peace
prize.
The Detroit management yes
terday slipped into the mails
1912 contracts for 33 players.
How deeply the club cut into
the purses of the fallen Amer
lean League champions was q
closely guarded secret, but q
clue may be found eventually in
the volume of noise from Harris
Vile, SC, where the voluble
Bobo Newsom spends his win
tiers.
Well informed sources say the
Tiger payroll last year follow
ing the surprising pennant vic
tory of 1910 was the highest in
baseball history. Hank Green
berg topped the list with a re-
ported $4,000 salary (his pay
stopped the day he entered the
army, and Newsom was next in
line with a reputed $37,500 fig
ure.
IF other big league owners
could see the size of this pay
ROLL" said one front office af-
filiate, "they would put on the
biggest swooning act imagin-
able"
Because he woL few games and
lost much favor last year, New
SONS impending pay cut was as
plain as the nose on Ernie Lom-
bardi's face. The Tigers are
known to have Clipped down
other salaries with few excep-
tons. The latter probably in
cludin big Al Benton, who be-
came the clubs best pitcher, and
Barney McCosky, top batter.