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Arkansas State press. [volume] (Little Rock, Ark.) 1941-1959, 1942-04-10
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Death

CAMP LEE. Va. April 9 -
(ANP)-The Rev. J. H. McWhor-
ter, Knoxville, Tenn, was official
ly notified that his grandson, Pvt.
James W. Martin, was killed by q
sentry here last Saturday night,
following the soldiers refusal to
return to prison barracks. The
23-year-old soldier, attached to
the 9Th medical training battalion,
was said to have been under con-
finement for stabbing a fellow
soldier.
Martin had been placed in the
guard house, and upon refusing
an order to leave the balcony on
the second floor of the prison bar
racks, the corporal Of the guard
white, order the sentry also white
to fire. Several pellets from the
riot gun struck Martin in thu
head, killing him instantly.
, The corporal and sentry were
placed under arrest, pending heal
ing before board of three Of
ficers who were named last Tues.
day to investigate the circum
stances. Rev. McWhorter requested
that the war department send the
body to Knoxville for burial b.
the Jarnigan and Son undertskcrs
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Prosecutor
Promises
lnvestigati'n

Prosecuting Attorney Sam Rob-
inson, promised this week that he
would make a thorough investi-
CATION of the killing of Sergeant
Thomas P. Foster, who was NOR
tally wounded on Ninth Street,
Sunday afternoon, March %, by
City Policeman, J. A. Hay.
Patrolman Hay was exonerated
Of the killing after an investi-
CATION by the Police Department
the County Coroner and Camp Rob
inson officials. At that time Mr.,
Robinson's office was nos called in
the case. Mr.. Robinson's promise
came after a request from the
Citizens Committee, which Il
composed of the leaders amont
Little Rocks colored populace. hat
called on him. The Committee als'
Arkansas State press. [volume] (Little Rock, Ark.) 1941-1959, 1942-04-10
Candidates Are
Accepted For
Engineer OTIS

CAMP LIVINGSTON, La, Apr.
9-(ANP)--Refuting the charges
that Negro soldiers are not accept
ed as candidates for the engineer
officer candidate school, was the
acceptance Of seven non-commis-
stoned officers of the 93rd engi-
neer battalion for training in the
officers school, it was announced
here last month. Those selected
were LIST Sgt. Luther II. Williams
Company d, Staff Sgt. Albert l..
Lott, Tech. Sgt. Seward S. Boyd,
and Sgt. William c. Hornsby, all
of headquarters and service COM
pany, Sgt. John O. Mitchell. Co.,
B. and Sgt. Joseph E. Kaufman
and Carlton A. Jordan of Com
pany A.
Arkansas State press. [volume] (Little Rock, Ark.) 1941-1959, 1942-04-10

Organization was W. J. Ashford,
a man who was believer in free
dom for the human soul; Of un-
questionable integrity and unas-
sailable character, hut he too, like
the prophets Of old had faith but
received not the promise; God had
something better for them. As
long as | live the memory Of w.
J. Ashford will live In my mind;
for this cause | too, pledge un-
selfish loyalty and devotion. and
when the history Of our eFoits in
Arkansas is written, am sure
that IL will record the action and
support Of men like W. ]. Ash
ford"
Lawyer Bains, Rainey Bains, R.
L. Basley, Rev. II. c. Baxter, Mrs.
Pearl Baxter, James Brooks, No.
len Caveness, w. c. Clifton, Rev.
s. A. Gardener, Rev. c. II. Har-
ris, Ed johnson, John johnson, p.
II. Jones, A. J. Lamb, Joe Nc
Keever, A. l.. Morris, Rev. C. r.
Ramsey, W. NJ. Rutherford, Mrs.
Louise Rutherford, Mrs. Lorena
Sanders, W. II. Sanders, Arthur
Shelton, Earlee Shelton, Mrs. B.
z. Simmons, Mrs. L. B. Taylor,
w. G. Tillman Mrs. L. Z. Wash
iAgton, William Willis, and Nssh-
saisl Wilson,
Arkansas State press. [volume] (Little Rock, Ark.) 1941-1959, 1942-04-10
Discrimination In
Educational
Activities Flayed

r. D. Eleazer, Education Direc-
tor of the Commission on Inter-
racial Cooperation, Atlanta, Ca
speaking at luncheon Wednes-
dav of the Arkansas Association
of Social Workers twhite) flayed
the discrimination in the educa-
tional system. stating that ono
county in Arkansas spends s5S a
wear of educational funds for each
white child and only $3.50 Tor
each Negro child.
"This is not only a grave in
Justice to the Negro child but is
q very poor public policy" he said
."sinee the preparation of the Ne
Arkansas State press. [volume] (Little Rock, Ark.) 1941-1959, 1942-04-10

Twenty-Five Persons Join ono
Twenty-nine persons joined the
Wilmar Committee on Negro Or
ganization, after listening to q
brief report Of the activities Of
the Committee on Negro Organi-
zation during the past two years
given by the secretary, W. Harold
Flowers, well known Pine Bluff
lawyer.
The meeting was presided over
by the chairman Of the Wilmar
emo, W. II. Sanders. The speak
ers were presented by Prof. W. v.
Rutherford. Mrs. Irene Morris,
Wilmsr emo secretary, enrolled
the members.
Tribute Paid to W. J. Ashford
In closing his brief report, Mr..
Flowers paid a fine tribute to the
life and character Of the late W.
J. Ashford, who recently died as
a result Of injuries sustained when
he fell from q wagon on which he
was riding. Declaring that the
Committee on Negro Organiza-
ton was founded out Of the souls
Of men and women who believed
In q better day for Negroes, "a
day in which there would be eco
nomic, political, and social justice
for oil people"
"And among those friends OF the
cause Of Tie Committee On Negro
Arkansas State press. [volume] (Little Rock, Ark.) 1941-1959, 1942-04-10

American Best Place on Earth
Mrs. Flowers, the wife Of the
secretary of the Committee on
Negro Organization, who has ira
vsled in England. France, Ger
many, Italy. Switzerland, Canada
and all states of the United States
except two, declared that "Ameri
ca is the best place on earth for
black people, despite the many de-
fects in our way Of life"
Pointing out how she was warn
ed to be careful in her speech
while attending I h Olympic
games in Berlin, in 1886, she said
that similar warnings were given
her in Italy. In America, she
said 1--WE have in times Of war the
right to say what We think, and
as Negroes we will grid every ct.
fort to make possible that this
privilege shall always exist"
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recognition be awarded to your
son. We should like you both to
be present at that time to witness
this ceremony and also to receive
one hundred dollar defense bond
in the name Of the nations hero
Dorie Miller"
Already bills have been intro
duced in both houses Of Congress
to authorize the granting Of the
Congressional Medal to the young
naval hero, John W. Dingell,
Democrat, Of Michigan, Is spon-
sor of lhe house resolution, H. R.
$500; Senator James M. Mead,
Democrat, Of New York, intro
duced the Senator resolution, s
1892.
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Il was also provided that the
county board must pay S. more
per month to every colored teach
er in it's employ for the school
years l94l-42. and that for 1912
43 and 1943-44, the difference be-
tween salaries paid white and Ne
gro teachers will be equalized by
applying one-half Of the difference
each scholastic year. This means
that 1914 salaries will be equal.
II was stipulated that after the
school year 1943-44, the Board Of
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WORKER

Please accept with apologies
Our absence last week, with other
matters. But at that particu-
lar time, we felt that this space
could not have been utilized fer
any purpose more effectlng
than il was.
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TRUE TO prediction :. . And,
i we would like to say we
told you so but that would
be Dragging, and we don't want
to brag. We stated thru this
column some time ago, that II
We didn't miss our guess, "the
Negro would see service in the
Navy, other than thai Of a
flunky." People in tie suppose
to know circle told us emphati'
cally that we were talking thru
our hat We took it good
naturally, for we know a drown
ing man will reach for a straw.
Now, don't conclude, that we
mean the Negro in the Navy
would he no more effective than
a straw to a drowning man, for
the Negro has proven beyond
any doubt, that if he is given a
chance he can equal any man,
and surpass most. The Navy
at last, breaking a precedent
has agreed to take Negro vol
unteers in capacities other than
Hunkies. That Is good news
Arkansas State press. [volume] (Little Rock, Ark.) 1941-1959, 1942-04-10
Student Slayer
Gets Five Years

| TUSKEGEE, April To- (ANP)
John H. Thompson, IS. sopho-
more student who on Tuesday
night, Dee. 2, stabbed and killed
Robert James, N, senior in the
high school department, over the
affection of young woman stu
dent, was sentenced Monday to 5
years Imprisonment.
Thompson, who comes from w.
Palm Beach, Fla, engaged in the
fatal alteration with james, =
native of Tuskegee, as the latter
was leaving the school library.
James died shortly afterward in
the Institute hospital.
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Zebulon. N. C.
April 2, 1912

Mr. L. Christopher Bates
Little Rock Arkansas
Dear Sir
This is to acknowledge the receipt Of the STATE
PRESS paper with the write up on the death of my
son, Sergeant T. P Foster
thank you and the various committees who nvesti-
gated the matter. l will have my attorney to write
you also. 1t is the hardest experience / have ever
had.
Please send me as many copies Of the paper as
you can want to send them to my relatives and
friends
Enclosed you will find money order in the amount Of
$500 for my subscription to the STATE PRESS.
am very much impressed with it.
Thanking you again for all you have done to help me
in these hours of trouble and sorrow, ! am
Sincerely yours,
(Mrs.) Lizzie B. Foster
Arkansas State press. [volume] (Little Rock, Ark.) 1941-1959, 1942-04-10

HerO's kin To Receive Defense
Bond Gift At Tuskegee
The parents of Dorie Miller,
Mr.. and Mrs. Conery Miller of Wa
co, Texas. will be feted guests at
the Conference. They are to at
tend the Conference at the ex-
pense Of the Southern Negr
Youth Congress, and will be a.
warded q one hundred dollar de-
tense hpnd in the name Of the
nations hero. o. was announced
today by Louis E. Burnham, Or
ganizational secretary Of the
Youth Congress. In q letter to the
Millers, Mr.. Durham stated in
part:
Zone of the features Of thu
program will be to pay tribute 4
| your son, Dorie Miller, who's
glorious deeds have made him |
hero in the hearts Of millions O
Americans. At the closing session
on Sunday, April 18th, q campaieI
will be started TO have one mil
lion citizens sign : petition to tn
Congress a ~ United 6tate
asking that - plppsr symbel .
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gro child for good citizenship Is Of
Importance TO the community.
Social workers have rendered
a real service to the public by
discovering the five areas and
bringing them to public attention.
"There is special need now
when national unity is Of import
snce to administer justice to the
minorities and undercut the justi-
fication Of the professional ssita-
tor"
Arkansas State press. [volume] (Little Rock, Ark.) 1941-1959, 1942-04-10
California Gets lst
State Highway
Policeman

SACRAMENTO, Cal. April g.
(ANP)-Homer Carrot was APP
pointed a member Of the state
highway patrol of California last
week. CARROT successfully pass
ed a civil service examination
year ago and is the first eolored
officer to serve on the state force.
Arkansas State press. [volume] (Little Rock, Ark.) 1941-1959, 1942-04-10

The brown, green and white
match packets carry the legend:
DEFENSE AND DEMOCRACY
DEPEND ON YOU 1-10th Of
Americas Citizens are Negroes
TRAIN THEM HIRE THEM :
WORK WITH THEM!
In presenting the matches to
Mr.. Willkie, Miss Brown said;
For too long, the Negro has been
shut out of many industrial firms,
Arkansas State press. [volume] (Little Rock, Ark.) 1941-1959, 1942-04-10
kentucky Editor Speaks
Out For The Negro

BIRMINGHAM, Ala. April by Walter c. Murdoch
for ANP)-The hopes of have despared and Tester
ed cyncs declared Herbert Agar editor of Louis
vile Courier Journal speaking at the annual convention
Of Alabama Education Association held here. cat the
close of the first World War the United States had
,hance TO lead civilization, but muffed it. The returning
soldiers found that this nation was not willing to back up
it's pledged words and that betrayl broke the hopes of
Arkansas State press. [volume] (Little Rock, Ark.) 1941-1959, 1942-04-10

occupations, and training pro-
grams. He has been the last to
be hired, the first to be fired. 1t
is our hope that these match
packets will make the American
employer and worker conscious OF
the Negro and his right and his
desire to contribute to the defense
effort, and that every American
will spread these match packets in
the interest of national unity and
victory.
Arkansas State press. [volume] (Little Rock, Ark.) 1941-1959, 1942-04-10

mankind in other nations.
Japan" he continued speak
ing to this white association, is
using the occasion to sow in the
minds of Asiatics the ideas that
Americans arc bigots, untrust-
worthy and oppressive of lower
races. 1t we lose Asia, we lose
the war.
an Gods name, why don't we
do something about the Negro,
instead of yapping about why Eng
land does not do something about
India? Mistreatment of unprivi-
legged people is at the base of the
cause Of this war"
Arkansas State press. [volume] (Little Rock, Ark.) 1941-1959, 1942-04-10

Public Instruction OF Escambla
county twill avoid all differences
in salaries paid Negro and white
teachers"
In addition to the Escambia case,
five others are pending in the
state in which Thurgood Marshall,
NAACP special counsel, is work
ing with local attorneys. They are
s. D. McGill Of Jacksonville, in
Escambia, Duval Hillsborough ard
Palm Beach counties; l.. E. Thorn
as of Miami in Marion county and
Charles Hyde in Dadc county.
Arkansas State press. [volume] (Little Rock, Ark.) 1941-1959, 1942-04-10
Wi|Ikie Launches Match
Campaign For Urban League

Wendell l.. Wilie today launched the National Ur-
ban Leagues match campaign to make America conscious
of the Negro and his right to vocational training and
restricted employment by accepting the first Of hundreds
of thousands of League match packets from Miss Anne
Brown star of Porgy and Bess" The presentation
mony took place at Mr.. WILKES office Monday, at
200 o'clock at Is Broad Street, New York City,
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NATIONAL !
EDITION |
Tuskegee
Bank Help
Sentenced

TuSKEGEE, April 9 (ANP) -
Prison sentences Of 10 and five
years respectively were meted out
Monday to W. X. Maynard and
Frank Seabrooks for emhezzle-
ment Of funds from the Tuskegss
Institute Saving bank.
Shortages Of around $4,000
were discovered early in January
in the accounts of Maynard, cash
Ter, and Seabrooks, his assistant.
The depredations had apparently
been going on for considerable
time. 1t was revealed that May
nard had installed expensive fur
niture and plumbing in his home,
his bathtuh alone costing $500
and a stool, 500.
The loss was only paraly cover
ed by surety bonds. President F.
D. Patterson announced Tuskegee
would make good the shortages
not covered by the bonds.
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asked that the Pulls County
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Negroes To Enter Naval
Combat Service, Announced

secretary Navy
called including the
dmarine M on
exclusively This
whie office
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Florida Must
Adjust Salaries

PENSACOLA, FLA first victory in the Deep South
and major has been in the series of suits for
the payment of equal salaries to teachers public schools
On March 81 Judge Augustine " Long of the u S. dis
trict court here signed decarory judgment and per-
petua Injunction compelling the Board Of Public Instrc
ton of Escanba county equaize teachers salaries by
not later than September, 1943.
Arkansas State press. [volume] (Little Rock, Ark.) 1941-1959, 1942-04-10
Sentry Held Dorie MiI|er's Parents
In Soldiers Feted At Youth Congress

BIRMINGHAM, Ala. - High tribute will be paid to
Dorie Miller, the Negro who out of the
mess hall OF his ship to mann machine gun during the
Japanese sneak attack Pearl Harbor last December
at the 5th All Southern Negro Youth Conference meet
ing at Tuskegee Institute. April II, Is and 10.
Arkansas State press. [volume] (Little Rock, Ark.) 1941-1959, 1942-04-10
{" America Best Place
On Earth" Says Mrs.
Harold Flowers
Ry Frances Sampson

WILMAR, Easter Sunday The Wlmar Committee
on Negro Organization observed its first annual mass
meeting here today, when large audience heard Mrs.
Ruth G. Flowers Washington school teacher and law stu
dent appeal for unity of purpose and action that 1.-The
of the present effort will make democracy
way of life fol the people Of the world
Arkansas State press. [volume] (Little Rock, Ark.) 1941-1959, 1942-04-10

and shows that America Is start
ing to practice some of the
things she has been preaching.
When will the rest Of America
learn that hypocrisy will not
win?
80 go sH
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asked that the Pnl Ski County
Grand Jury be summoned to re-
view the case.
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THE LABOR situation thru
= out the country today is TAX
ing the spotlight and everybody
is waiting to see just what will
be the results when every thing
is decided upon. Whether, We
will corr inue the 40-hour week,
with time and a half for over
time, or will we relinquish the
hour regulation, and go to work
and get ourselves prepared for
the defense Of what we are fac
See PLIGHT, Page 9
The Waterbury Democrat., 1942-12-11

Charging that some downtown re- tailers are thinking more of their Christmas profits than of the safety of their fellow citizens, Martin C.. ORourke, chairman of the Defense Councils blackout committee, said today that the Army can and may step in to prosecute offenders of dimout regulations.
 MT. O'Rourke expressed the opin- ion that the time for talking is past, and that actions will speak louder than words to dimout violators from now on. Despite the fact that some we'll meaning persons may have to suffer, the chairman stated, he Is going to turn over the names of violators to police, and let them, irl- vestigate the matter further. A cursory survey last night disclosed more than 80 violators, MT. O. Rourke said, a discouragingly large number after the repeated warnings which have been issued.
 ! City Sheriff Clayton A. Briotti visited one store in the Center last night, termed by Army observers "the worst violator ir Connecticut.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1942-12-11

recommended that the State Depart ment of Health keep available vac- cines for Whooping Cough, Scarlet Fever and Typhoid Fever for us at the discretion of the attending phy- sician.
 Of particular interest to physicians and hospital personnel are the chap ters dealing with the care of new born infants evacuated from obste- trical hospitals, the care of infants born during an emergency evacua- tion, and the care of prematurely born infants. Each chapter carries detailed instructions as to the type and number of medical supplies that should be kept on hand.
 In the section dealing with the care of well infants and school children, it is recommended that they be evacuated with their moth- CTS insofar as possible in view of the English experienu, that separa- tion from the family has a greater psychological impact on the child mind than any other factor attend ant upon enemy action and the re- sultant necessity for evacuation.
 Abiding to behavior difficulties encountered in children during such periods, the manual states: "The general insecurity and anxiety of the population prior to evacuation will be a considerable factor in the production of behavior problems during an evacuation. A realistic approach to all phases of the war for children should do much to re- lieye fears of the unknown. Partici- patton and helpfuflness in all as poets of the war should be encour- aged, such as blackout preparations fire prevention, salvaging, working in garden, model building. Too much emphasis cannot be placed on teaching children the meaning of democracy through actual demo- cratic living, the assuming of re- sponsibility for ones own behavior and the necessity of helping to pro mote the welfare of the group"
 As part of the preparation for possible evacuation of well infants and pre-school children it is rec commended that mothers have avail able for use the following supplies For infants under one year, one can opener, three nursing bottles containing formula, three nipples, one can of evaporatcd milk, one and one-half ounces of sugar or one can of Karo, one four ounce can each of strained carrots, strained vege- table soup and strained prunes; one package of pre- cooked cereal: one 10 co. bottle of Oleum Percomor- plum or Navitol or other Vitamin D. Preparation in use; one contain CT of 30 tablets of ascorbic acid of 25 mg. each; two cotton shirts, two sweaters, fifteen diapers, two cotton blankets, orc woolen blanket, one waterproof bed pad, two pairs of stockings and one dozen safety pins
 For pre-school children-Clothes suitable to the season and sufficient ! to last one week, each item carry ing a name label; soap, towels toothbrush, hair comb and brush.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1942-12-11
OBITUARY

HUDSON-Henry Arthur Hud- son, 13, son of MT, and Mrs. Geora A. Hudson of 13 Oldrody street, Devon, died at the Milford hos pital yesterday.
 The funeral will be lleld tomor- row morning at 8:30 from George J. Smith & Son, 135 Broad street, Milford, to St. Ann's church, De- von, at 9. Friends may call at the funeral home this afternoon and evening.
 MORIARTY-Mrs. Mary Geahy) Moriarty, widow of James Mori- arty, of IA Miller street, Spring field, Mass, died yesterday morn ing at Mercy hospital in Spring field. A native of Ireland, she came to Waterbury in 1902.
 Mrs. Moriarty resided here until 1922.
 She leaves two sons, Maurice of New York and Joseph of Spring field; a sister, Mrs. Nora O'Brien of Springfield: two brothers, Thomas of Chicopee Falls, Mass, and James Leahy of Bridgeport; also two grandchildren.
 The funeral will be Eeld tomor- row morning at 8:15 from the John B. Shea-C Colonial funeral home, 7l0 Liberty street. Springfield, to the Church of Our Lady of Hope at g, Burial will be in new St. JoSeph'S cemetery, Waterbury.
 The funeral cortege will arrive in Waterbury about 12:15 p. m. to- morrow.
 V'ATERS-Mrs. Ellen (Fortt) Wa ters, widow of William Waters, of 386 Walnut street, died yesterday afternoon at the Waterbury Hospi- tai. She was a native of South Petherton, SomersetShire, England, the daughter of the late George and Jane (BesD Fortt.
 Mrs. Waters attendci Trinity Episcopal Church.
 She leaves three daughters, Mrs. Charles Earl, Miss Ethel W. and Miss Bella M. Waters; a sister, Mrs George Holton. all of Waterbury; brother, George Fortt of Bridgeport; niece. Mrs. James Wilcox of this city, and several nieces and nephews out of town.
 The funeral service will be held tomorrow afternoon at 3 o'clock al Trinity Episcopal church, Rev Rogsr B. T. Anderson officiating. Burial will be in old Pine Grove cemetery.
 Friends may call at Alderson funeral home. 70 Central avenue. today fron3e to 5 and 2 to 9 ?. m.