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The daily monitor leader. [volume] (Mount Clemens, Mich.) 1942-19??, 1942-12-05

to her, the hotel, the memory
of her father, and the young boy
Trygve, who was not her son,
faded into the weller of daily
trivia before the new, physical
fact of a company of men who
sat every evening in her restau-
rant, and talked, smoked, drank,
and played at cards.
1t was about Q o'clock when
Karl came in from his days
leave. The men greeted him with
curt mods. He waved at them, sat
down, and ordered beer.
Two soldiers were shooting
darts over in the corner. To-
ward the front of the room, a
bridge game was going on. The
players were all older men, and
went at their game with great
seriousness.
Down near the cashiers cage
an argument developed. Phrases
floated over. Two million men
mine throwers the
attack on Kiev." The corporal
had gone over. Everyone heard
his voice. Unexpectedly loud.
Must you always be talking
about the war;"
The men sitting at the tables
looked up at him. and one or
two shifted in their chairs. He
fumbled for words. You start
thinking about war, and soon
you can't think Of any
thing else"
The voices in the room died
away. II, for one said the cor
poral, lam sick of the the
talk"
A tightness came into the
air. The mouths of the bridge
players froze in the midst of
laughter. The fat one stopped
with card suspended, and
looked at his partner. Somebody
cleared his throat. But no one
looked around. Family they
could hear the far, soft surge of
the sea down in the ford.
At that moment the porch
door was flung open and a giant
of man in an SIS officers black
uniform strobe quickly into the
room. He turned his shaggy head
right, then left. The soldiers
snapped to their feet. Gerd Bar
nesen came sliding out from be-
hind her desk.
II wish to see Captain KONG"
the stranger said in a clear
voice.
An orderly scurried from a
table. This way, sir"
The men sat down. The room
was unnaturally still.
(TO Be Continued)
The daily monitor leader. [volume] (Mount Clemens, Mich.) 1942-19??, 1942-12-05

knee and began to play.
How did you know my
name?" Karen cried again petu-
lantly.
He stopped. II saw you one
day last June" he said. You
had on black boots and a yellow
kerchief, and were planting in
the doctors garden"
oh" she said, and then a
moment later in a lower voice,
But now you have TO 60"
The soldier looked brown and
healthy and happy. He had no
intention of going.
"He is German" Karen kept
thinking to herself. All the
weeks and months when she
had been alone came back to
her. "He is a German. He is a
German. She sat down with
her dusty brown legs straight
out in front of her.
Margit saw them look at each
other, and got up stiffly and
went into the hut by herself. A
strange, taut feeling came over
her. The mouth organ played
outside. Then it stopped. Some
thing was in the air. 1t was
wrong. Softly, beyond the sun
drenched sill, she heard their
voices. "Oh, Karen" she thought
The daily monitor leader. [volume] (Mount Clemens, Mich.) 1942-19??, 1942-12-05
. BARBS

If you get the idea you're up
to your neck in work, maybe
you haven't your feet on the
ground.
Money isn't, the root of all
evil when you invest it in war
bonds.
Mems suits now are being cut
along sober lines-but they still
have hip pockets.
It's an i'll wind that blows a
saxophone next door.
If musical show prices 60 any
higher the audience will have TO
give up clothes, too.
The daily monitor leader. [volume] (Mount Clemens, Mich.) 1942-19??, 1942-12-05
Mt. Clemens
Commission
Proceedings
CITY COMMISSION

November ,, 10l3
Commission Chamber
State of Michigan. City of Mount Glenn
ems, SIS.
At a regular meeting Of the City
Commission OF the City Of Mount Glenn
ems held on the above date, there were
present Mayor Westendorf and Com
missioners Bruneel, Longstan and Du-
Bay. Absent Comm. Breitmeyer.
The minutes of the last meeting were
read and approved.
Commissioner DuBay- Brunei offered
the following resolution and moved its
adoption:
RESOLVED. That the City Clerk be
and he hereby is authorized and direct
ed TO file with the Joint Committee on
Salaries and Wages" Room 5<06, De-
partment of Labor Building, Washington.
d. c., certificate and information rela-
tive to the adjustment Of compensation
of certain city employees which was made
by resolution duly passed on the 18th
day of October. ls42.
Carried.
Yea-Bruneel. Longstaff, DuBay and
Westendorf.
Nay-None.
Commissioner Longstan- Bruneel moved
to adjourn.
Carried.
Yes-Bruneel. Lonsstsff. DuBsy and
Westendorf.
Nay-None.
HAROLD LINDSEY.
Deputy City Clerk.
Dec. B, NIL
The daily monitor leader. [volume] (Mount Clemens, Mich.) 1942-19??, 1942-12-05

THE STORY: while their fathers
In Troliness are planning action
against their German eenquerors'
Margt OsterhoIm and Karen stems
gard are af the mountain saeter'
where they had almost forgotten the
war and the occupation Of the vuiage.
Morten Mortensen, = neighbor. gives
Karen n pair of skis she sdmhes.
A Ianky, boid-lookiny German troop.
or .npyo.ebes the saeter, and laughs
At the Urls efforts 10 chase him
The daily monitor leader. [volume] (Mount Clemens, Mich.) 1942-19??, 1942-12-05
m SIS OFFICER ARRIVES
CHAPTER vi

He kept looking at her. 1t
made her breath come faster to
see his eyes on her.
II hate you" she cried. We're
enemies. No decent Norwegian
girl :"
"Karen!' Margit clapped a
hand over the younger girl S
mouth.
He burst into delighted laugh
ter. His eyes got smaller and
smaller, with little wrinkles in
their corners.
Karen amped her foot.
"Stop," she cried. His face So
bered Immediately. How did
you know my manner"
He leaned back without an
swering, pulled mouth organ
out of his hip pocket, and watch
ing them quizzically, with one
eyebrow lifted, tapped it on his
Evening star., 1942-06-18

SALESWOMEN, all depart
ments. Apply employment
Office, The Hecht Co.
Evening star., 1942-06-18
General Office Worker,

O61I6I dI OIIlCt VOINCI,
Must be able to use telephone and Ming
to start; permanent position. Apply. MI
Gicker. IL am. to l pm, The Shade
Shop, $50 18th st. NV.
COOKS COLORED.
Evening star., 1942-06-18
MEN

Experienced: no Sundays. Apply Tally -Ho
Restaurant. $40 18th st. NV.
Evening star., 1942-06-18

EXPERT FINISHER for shoe
repair dept. Steady work and
good pay for one who quail
fes. Apply Mr.. Mackenzl,
Downstairs Store, The PalaiS
Royal, 18th & G NV.
SHIPPING CLERK-OP-
PORTUNITY FOR CAPABLE
YOUNG MAN WHO KNOWS
CITY AND IS EXPERT
ENCED IN WHOLESALE
WORK. APPLY ROMA
WINE g. LIQUOR CO., 1918
4th ST. NE.
WATCH MAKER, excellent
position for reliable man. Sal
ary open. Apply Swope Jew
elry Co., 1114 F st. NV.
SALESMAN, WITH CAR,
FOR MOVING AND STOR-
AGE BUSINESS, EXPERT
ENCE NOT ESSENTIAL;
GOOD PAY, STEADY POSI-
TION: EXCELLENT OPPOR-
TUNITY; 80 TO As YEARS
AGE; REFERENCES. BOX
467-H, STAR.
Evening star., 1942-06-18

MEN,
To Learn to Operate
Streetcars or Buses.
No Experience Necessary
Training Paid For.
Good Pay With Plenty OF Work.
Must be 81 to 55 years
Of age, in good health;
have good vision and be
free from color blindness:
S feet 6 inches to g feet
. inches in height, and
weight in proportion
about 140 to 2S5
pounds Applicants must
be persons of good moral
character with clear
record of past employ
ment Motor vehicle
operators PERMIT neces-
sary, Must be U. 8.
citizen.
APPLY IN PERSON
WEEKDAYS BEFORE 10 AM.
CAPITAL TRANSIT CO.,
36th AND PROSPECT AVE. NV.
GEORGETOWN
TAKE CABIN JOHN SIREETCAR.
Evening star., 1942-06-18

FOR dry cleaning establishment: minor
repairs and seamstress work, Progressive
Cleaners, 2727 Wilson blvd, Arlington,
Va. Chegtnut 7373
Evening star., 1942-06-18
COOKS
(COLORED).

COOKS
(COLORED).
$ Two (2) first-class colored
cooks for high-class down.
town restaurant. Good SAL
ary and excellent working
conditions. Apply O'Donnell's
Sea Grill, 1921 E st. NV.
KITCHEN STEWARD
(White).
Good salary and excellent
working conditions.
APPLY O'DONNELL'S,
1921 E ST. NV.
AUTO MECHANICS, expert
enced men only need apply;
top salary and excellent
working conditions. Apply
w. c. Presgrave, Ourisman-
Mandell Chevrolet Co., 18th
and Good Hope rd. Sc.
MATCHMAKER, STEADY
POSITION, $50 WEEK. ELI
RUBIN CO., 718 7th ST. NV.
Evening star., 1942-06-18
SALAD GIRLS
(COIQREDl

Two (2) experienced salad
girls for high-class down.
town restaurant. Good sal
ary and desirable working
conditions. Apply O'Donnell's
Sea Grill, 1921 E st. NV.
Evening star., 1942-06-18
HELp WoAAeN.
GIRLS OR WOMEN 737

HELP WOMEN.
GIRLS OR WOMEN (3(
FOR dry cleaning establishment: minor
rspalrs and 1s sssmstT,sss ,a wcTks Progressive
Va. ASsai chaiestnut 7sHsss.' s'0n 0''o" AlHn.'0a'
General Office Worker,
Must be able to use telephone and l,ling
Say n .t.1 p a. 81 postc1 pS
Mr. dicker, III an. to Pm, The Shade
CAPABLE YOUNG LADIES
roE permanent ofics positions. WIN con-
COMPTOMETER
OPERATORS,
Ing department Of local corporstton; sood
working conditions; about sI29 mo- 70 70
snd Prospect Ss ave VI NV. oeorsetosn. T Dn T1fe T
Cabin John streetcar.
BOOKKEEPER MACHINE
OPERATORS,
Experienced, National Cash
Register Machine, typewriter
model preferred. Good salary,
permanent position.
RALEIGH HABERDASHER,
PERSONNEL OFFICE,
1920 F st. NV, Rm. 203.
SALAD GIRLS
(COLORED).
Two (2) experienced salad
girls for high-class down.
town restaurant. Good sal
ary and desirable working
conditions. Apply O'Donnell'S
Sea Grill, 1921 E st. NV.
SALESWOMEN, all depart
ments. Apply employment
Office, The Hecht Co.
TELEPHONE OPERATOR,
EXPERIENCED.
GOOD SALARY AND
HOURS.
HUB FURNITURE CO.,
MISS CRONE
sTENOGRAPHER, EXPERT
ENCED OFFICE WORKER,
Is TO As YEARS AGE:
STEADY POSITION, GOOD
PAY, EXCELLENT OPPOR-
TUNITY WILLING WORK.
Err. PHONE ME. 6346.
SECRETARY
To merchandise executive,
experienced, businesslike in
appearance and manner, ac-
curate in dictation. One in
terested in a permanent posi-
ton with excellent salary.
Apply in person or by letter.
All replies confidential.
RALEIGH HABERDASHER.
Employment Office,
1920 F st. NV, Room 203.
Evening star., 1942-06-18

TELEPHONE OPERATOR,
EXPERIENCED.
GOOD SALARY AND
HOURS.
HUB FURNITURE CO.,
MISS CRONE.
Evening star., 1942-06-18
HELP MEN.

USHERS AND DOORMEN.
18 years Of age or over. Ap-
ply Earle Theater.
The Michigan chronicle. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1936-current, 1942-04-04

Hot Springs National Park, Ark
everyone knows is particularly
blessed with lis famous springs,
both hold and cold. Many people
still think OF the great spa as a
watering place where millions have
sought and received relief from a
multitude Of ailments. Through the
centuries the springs have never
once ceased their work Of healing.
bringing health 10 the i'll and happi-
ness to the respondent.
The fame Of the thermal waters
reached Washington and in 1882 by
a special act of congress that the
first National Park was created for
the purpose Of protecting these
waters for the people OF the nation
as a health and recreation center
for all time
Sour Rock Water is odorless and
has a pleasant taste and may be
used with each meal. For particu-
lars stop in'or call in for a booklet
Distributed by Homer Howell, SAG
Russell street Call Trinity 1920.
The Michigan chronicle. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1936-current, 1942-04-04
Riley Lethwick
Is Buried Here

A Requiem High Mass. for the
happy repose OF the sout of Mr..
Riley S. Lethwick, was chanted on
Monday morning, March 30 at 9
m. at St. Benedict the Moor Cath
Ole church. Mr.. LethWick came to
Detroit from Pittsburgh, Pa, many
years ago, and will be remembered
by some of the older musicians as
having been active in orchestra
work, once having an orchestra of
his own.
He became q Catholic in 1887,
and was active in the parish in the
capacity OF president OF the Holy
Name society and a member OF the
senior choir. He leaves 10 mourn
his posing, a wife, Mrs. Minerva
Martin Lethwick, and two daugh-
tiers by q former marriage, Mrs.
Roslyn Smith and Mrs. Lillian Da-
Wis, also a sister, Mrs. Corinthia
Dickerson OF Pittsburgh, who came
to Detroit for the interment, and
three grandchildren,
The Michigan chronicle. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1936-current, 1942-04-04
MICHIGAN DISTRICT PAST
DAUGHTER Rulers COUNCIL

All Past DIT. Rulers and their coun-
els were invited 10 consolidate with
the Michigan District Past DIT. Rulers
council which met March % at Flor
enee Ames Temple home. 800 Mack
avenue, for the purpose of electing
officers for the ensuing year.
The meeting was opened by the
chair. DIT, Susie Braziel. the DIT, Ruler
Of Beulah Land Temple. after which
the gsvel was turned over to DIT Grace
Bryant. grand executive and deputy
Of Michigan. TO hold the election. DIT.
Sadie Bailey was elected Loyal DIT.
Ruler. Other officers elected viii fol-
low in this paper next week.
Dt. BaiIeyhas- also been appointed
chair of the 18th anniversary of the
Michigan State association, being APP
pointed by our state president, DIT.
Grace Bryant.
Tie committee take this opportunity
IN announce that the State Anniver-
sary Chair. Dt Bailey, VIII act as
hostess TO the Grand DIT. Ruler: Dt.
Elizabeth Gordon May %. 1912 at -25
East Forest. the Elks' home of Motor
City. and Emma V. Kelly.
The Michigan chronicle. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1936-current, 1942-04-04
TELLS GROWTH
or DUCO COAL
HERE

The growth Of the Duco Coal
company under the guidance Of
Mrs. Annette Cochran, us sole
owner. reads like a first rate sue
cess story. Miss Cochran. a nurse
and former welfare worker wanted
10 find a way out for some OF the
men whom she saw unemployed
and in 1884 opened the Duco Coal
company at Mack and Dequindre in
order to help these men. Her capt.
tai was small but sound business
practices resulted in a rise from 40
cars the first winter 10 81 the second
and then steadily increasing 10 100
the third year.
In 1885 Mrs Cochran found it
necessary to move 10 1922 S.
Aubin where coal cars could be
shifted in and out and unloaded. It
was in this same year that the Duco
Coal company bought its first truck.
Formerly The company had de-
pended solely upon the trucks
owned by the five men who were
hired when the company opened its
doors Now Duco has a fleet OF
The Michigan chronicle. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1936-current, 1942-04-04

The Speedy Eight Girls met March
"a at 609 Watson with Mrs. Elmira
Thomalson as hostess.
The meeting was opened with scrip
ture reading by Mrs. Lillian Davis.
The Lords Prayer was led by the
hostess. Business continued through
one hour. The club planned to give
an old fashion party April at 297
Erskine.
After the business session, the club
celebrated Mrs. Thomilson's birthday
The hostess received many beautiful
gifts. The repast was delicious. Mrs,
Clffie Clements will be hostess to the
club March 3lst Mrs Clements, presi-
dent: Mrs. Lewis. secretary.
The Michigan chronicle. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1936-current, 1942-04-04
FORM GROUP
TO THWART
10 B B JAS

Protesting a profound interest in
the Negro job problem and eager
to set IN motion machinery TO dc
something about it. government
representatives called a conference
o. Negro and white leaders on this
subject las Wednesday evening at
he Rackhsm building.
Edward |. cushman OF the Mich
gan Area Labor Supply was chair
man Of the meeting at which
Thomas Wright. Texas Haberson
and Lawrence Duncan. all connect
ed with he new labor division o!
the War production board. present
ed a picture OF the labor shortage
to come and the necessity for a lay
council on Fair Employment prac-
tees 10 thwart any racial discrim-
nation in industry.
Following the very spirited
speeches OF the government rep
resentaiives, the meeting was open
ed for general discussion. Walter
Hardin Of the UAW-CIO suggested
that although Negroes would be
hired when the labor shortage be-
came acute enough, there was the
real problem Of properly migrating
Negroes in such a manner that they
will not be placed in all the I'M
desirable positions as happened IN
the last war. Isisac Franks OF jew
ISL council, urged the setting up of
a council 10 facilitate the work Of
the labor division in hopping dis
Horace White called for imme-
date action on specific discrimina-
ton cases which have been pend
ing Tor several months at the Pack
ard and Hudson plants. Frank
Martel also pointed out TO the citi-
zens assembled that the govern
lnent does not have to wait until
public opinion about the Negro
before democratic justice
IS done.
The group finally went into tenn
porsrv organization under Profess
sor Mcfarland OF Wayne university
and planned to meet later 10 dis
russ the discussions and infnitum.
The Michigan chronicle. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1936-current, 1942-04-04

trucks offering service to the public.
Constantly increasing business
brought further expansion for the
company when in l94l a business
office was opened at 1928 Dawson
street The following Office staff
serves Duco Coal customers eour-
teously and well: Miss Florence
Curry dispatch clerF; Miss Fannie
PittmaH. secretary; Henry Jones,
sales representative.
b In addition 10 its large coal bust
ness the Duco company handles top
notch stokers such as Iron Fireman
and Fairbanks Morse. The company
is a shining example Of what enter
prise and initiative can accomplish
and Miss Cochran has proven that
a Negro woman in business can
keep pace with the best Of them.
The Michigan chronicle. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1936-current, 1942-04-04
REsIsTs MAN; is STABBED

Because she refused TO accept his
advances, a man identified as Frank
Williams, stabbed her, is what pol
ice learned in the story of Evelyn
Alexander, 81. treated at Receiv-
ing hospital for knife wounds to
the face and neck this week.
The injured woman was taken to
get aid by Geraldine De Haven Of
1919 Benton street and LIE Roy
Webb Of IT'S Madison street from
in front Of a Hastings street beer
tavern.
The Michigan chronicle. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1936-current, 1942-04-04
FIGHT-FIGHT-FIGHT

For democracy Of these United
States and for the property and
homes Of our people out here on
West Eight Mile Road The whites
are trying all kinds of schemes 10
get This section from us. Last week
a photographer was seen on Wood
side street taking pictures Of a
home When he was asked about
this. his abb was he was taking pic
lures for the FILA. When asked %
produce his credentials, he showed
a letter with National Air Lines on
it, meaning he was working in be-
hall Of the proposed airport Be
careful who you let into your home.
TAX PAYERS LEAGUE
The Tax Payers Protective
The Michigan chronicle. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1936-current, 1942-04-04
TO HOLD RENT
HEARINGS HERE

Hear ne on rent complaints will
held each Friday afternoon, il
W5s announced IN week as rent
abuses N me Dctgo: area continue
70 pour mo tle Fair Rent Commit
tee % the Dc,ro.: Housing Council,
400 Gr.swoid avenue, according to
Cha rman Patrick Mcnamara. this
week.
The newly established Office OF
Price Administration has disclosed
that IS unable 20 handle the COM
plants as yet and that rent hear
.ngs Will b. held in the City Coun-
G.. chambers on each Friday.
Countless citizens have complain
ed that landlords due TO the scarcity
of. apartments and homes since the
-vt--'---'------
have raised rents N this area.
The Michigan chronicle. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1936-current, 1942-04-04
Cops Seize Big
Dope Cache Here

Police believe they have uncov-
cred a dope ring which has been
supplying narcotics TO local citizens
this week in the arrest Of George
William Penn, 81. Of 1887 Adelaide
street. --
Turned over 10 U. S narcotic
agents Penn was accused Of having
approximately three-quarter pounds
Of and $50 marihuans cigarettes in
his possession.
Detectives did not estimate the
value OF the marihuana seized with
the arrest oof Penn. but II is be-
heved the dope cache would total
a large amount at the current
market price.
The Michigan chronicle. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1936-current, 1942-04-04

Mrs Lester Bcnue', stated that
sac had msLicd nc Attendant on
August 3, 1883 and tina, iney had a
ten-month-o son Enroll Benre.t.
who now lives a, COL E5s; Garfield
avenue, apt ?,
The Michigan chronicle. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1936-current, 1942-04-04
NORTHWEST DETROIT

League met last Saturday night al
the Messiah Baptist church. Many
tax payers were present 10 help
appoint our air raid warden for
Oakland county side. Nelson Black
burn was appointed warden. Sam
uel Green and Cleveland Flurnoy
were appointed as his associates.
A committee of five was appointed
to call on the FILA in regards TO
getting homes built in this neigh
borhood, The tax payers went on
record as opposed to incorporation
into a city Mrs Mary Morris is
president; Mrs. Odessa Stewart,
secretary OF the league. The next
meeting will be held Saturday,
April II. You are invited 10 attend.
LOTTERY NO. s4s5
James Harris OF 2l33T Westview
avenue said he was too lucky when
his number was the first to be
pulled from the fish bowl in Wash
ington, D. C. The local paper had
him as Chinese boy.
BIRTHDAY PARTY
Bertha McCullers celebrated her
birthday Friday night at Birdhurst
Center, Ice cream, punch and cake
were served. She was the recipient
Of many lovely gifts. A few OF those
present were; EvanGeline, Glenzella
and Gloria Edmondson, Alonzo and
Robert Evans, Calvin Guines,
Pauline. Marion and Valeris Fletch-
er. Mildred Brock, Anita Stone,
jeanette Hillsman, Walker Evans,
Glodene and Francis Spurlock, Syl-
-vester Clark, Edward Stewart and
Donald Draw and many others,
CARNIVAL
The youth club sponsored their
annual carnival Friday at Birdhurst
Center The booths were beautifully
dec0FHtef ------
The Michigan chronicle. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1936-current, 1942-04-04
YOUTH PLEADS
GUILTY HERE
TO MU RDE R.
Lester Bennett F a c S
Prison Term On
April 10
BY LARRY cHIsM


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The Michigan chronicle. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1936-current, 1942-04-04

Dogs belonging 20 bo'n Mar n
and Bennett were fighting and a.
that time Bennett asked Martin
not 10 kick his Benefits DOG.
After Martin repor.ed.y kicked
BENEFITS dog again, the two men
became engaged in the fight.
Minneapolis spokesman., 1942-07-24

Wed: Miss Phebe Mae O'Shields,
wearing white chiffon over taffeta,
full train and a finger tip veil, car
rying white roses and baby breath,
was given in marriage to Mr..
Archie Givens at the home Of her
mother, Mrs. Marie Bludsoe
O'Shields, 1874 Hyland Ave. N,
Friday, July 10. Rev. Arthur Red
dick officiated. Miss Bernetta
Yancy, maid of honor, wore pale
blue embroidered organdy and car
ried pink roses. Mr.. Farrell Philips
was best man. A reception fol-
lowed the ceremony. A wedding
breakfast was given by Mrs,
Bertha Clawson at her home, LOG
Hyland Ave. N, at II a. m.
Mr.. and Mrs. Joseph B. Sykes,
$50 Rondo Ave-, spent a weeks
vacation recently at the summer
home of Mr.. and Mrs. James Will
liams.
Minneapolis spokesman., 1942-07-24
N.A.A.CP. Hears
Continued from page y

|
Roosevelt and Herbert Agar who,
with the voices of Gandhi, Phillip
Randolph and Chang Kai-shek are
pleading for a world where neith-
er race, color, creed nor national
origin shall be a barrier to oppor-
tunity for growth" Mr.. White
closed his address with this strong
statement, "To preserve our ma
ton, we Negroes will give our ut
most even to life itself. But we
will fight only as equals, not as
bastards. Il am sure Mr.. White
said "bastards," although the man
uscript given to the Press says
'vassals.")
The Hall Johnson singers gave
a program of music before Mr..
Wilkes address, which was broad
cast over a nationwide hookup of
the Columbia Broadcasting Com
pany. Mrs. Daisy E. Lampkins,
field secretary of the Association,
presided. Beautiful Joan Bennett,
film actress, and the even more
beautiful Lena Horne, a Negro film
actress and singer, were among
the notables sitting on the plat
form. Others on the platform were
Marc Connally of Green Pastures
fame; Walter Wanger, film direc-
tor, and A. Phillip Randolph, 1912
Spingarn medalist and organizer
and president of the Brotherhood
of Sleeping Car Porters; Bishop
John A. Gregg of the African
Methodist Episcopal Church, and a
score or more of other race leaders
from throughout the nation. The
writer of this story sat at the press
table as a representative of The
Recorder and Spokesman of the