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Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1942-12-21

REING a newspaper columnist
- and reporter is a new ex-
perience for me.
However, I feel that I can
give you a Reporters report to
the Nation" from West Point,
which should be OF interest TO
every red-blooded American.
/ wish that every one could
visit West Point for just one
day, and see what / see.
You would get an inspiration
that you cannot help but feel
when you see the men OF the
Corps and what they are doing.
They are not only fitting
themselves for winning this war.
but also for winning the peace,
and preventing, if possible, the
recurrence of such another
world conflagration as we are
passing through today.
As YOU know. a croSs-seciinn
"a of American youth is So
lected from all parts OF the
country TO come 10 West Point.
Starting with these young
men. we aim 10 develop rigor-
ously trained soldier-officer. a
Job which is greatly facilitated
by the fact that the cadets
themselves sincerely desire TO
make the most Of the oppor-
tunity they have here.
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1942-12-21

nina WnlCn we DelleVe Is 50
essential in order to produce the
finest military leaders.
7 AM happy TO announce that
l. this week the West Point in
struction is being given a first
hand inspection by some OF the
leading educators in our coun-
try.
/ have invited Doctor Comp
ton, president of the Massachu-
sets Institute of Technology,
and Doctor Hopkins, president
of Dartmouth, along with the
principal military experts on
training in our army today, Ma
jor General Bull of the Replace
ment Center of the Ground
Forces. Brigadier General Hueb-
ner of the Training Division OF
the Services Of Supply, Brigadier
General Edwards of the Train
ing Division of the War Depart
ment General Staff, and Colonel
Schlatter of the Flying Training
Command of the Army Air
Forces. TO meet, confer and re-
view our plans for the new
three-year course at the Military
Academy.
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1942-12-21

WITH this course we propose
w TO produce a graduate OF
West Point who will have the
finest education and training il
is possible TO afford in the time
available.
BY constantly keeping abreast
OF the latest Developments, we
aim 10 do the job which America
and Americans have asked us
10 do.
In the days OF Robert z. Lee
and u. S. Grant, West Point pro-
duced men to meet the challenge
Of that era.
John J. Pershing fulfilled his
task in the days OF the kaiser.
TODAY America faces the
i greatest challenge in It's his
tory.
Generals Macarthur, Eisen-
hover. Clark and Patton, along
with many others, are doing
their best to carry with them
what they have learned at West
Point
Then there are Colin Kelly.
Alexander Ninninger, and many
others who stand for West
Point youth.
Young men who are attending
classes right now at West Point
undoubtedly will carve their
names in the Hall of Fame ere
this struggle is ended.
We live in a great country
America. and one of the finest
things about America is West
Point.
God grant that we Of West
Point may do our part to keep
America free and thus fulfill
our time-h ored motto -
DUTY. HONOR. COUNTRY"
Copyright by Daily Mfrror, Inc.
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1942-12-21

THE Cadets learned and were
Il doing everything thor
oughly trained enlisted man
ought 10 be able 10 do. and be-
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1942-12-21

TODAY America faces the
i greatest challenge in It's his
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1942-12-21
Trade Mark Registered. Copyright. isi

fore the summer was over, they
looked like veterans.
- -.
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1942-12-21

mind which we believe Is so
essential in order to produce the
finest military leaders.
The Michigan chronicle. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1936-current, 1942-06-27
Women Once
Rulers Of
Japan

According TO Archeologist Carl
Whiting Bishop OF the Smithsonian
Institute historical data points TO
the fact that Japan was once ruled
by women. This truth is entirely
in opposition to the position OF the
women Of that country who are
very definitely confined TO a limited
sphere Of japanese society.
Records tell Of a great Queen
Wo, who was presumably among
the first Of great line OF women
rulers. Queen Wo, as the story
goes, was succeeded b. a number
OF queens Of her sex who married
their brothers and handed the
queenship down from mother to
daughter.
The source OF the information.
according TO DR.. Bishop. is largely
Chinese and refers to Japan fire.
quently as the Queen Country"
After a bit the rule OF these females
was broker. and they were for the
most part, relegated to the capacity
Of priestesses OF the Sun Cult and
the real leadership was assumed
by the line known TO the present
day worl7 as the Mika los who. OF
course, were later thrust aside by
an oligarthy OF sristoersts.
The Michigan chronicle. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1936-current, 1942-06-27
Blowing His Top


air while the lights were quickly
dimmed 10 a matching hue of soft
lavender. A hush fell over the
guests and a mystic spell seemed
TO be woven around everyone as the
two little brown feet OF a rhumba
dancer appeared from nowhere. As
she turned, squatted and leaned
with her rhythms. q spotlight wide
and glazing traced her steps while
her features registered an emotion
akin 10 pain yet filled with passion.
Some one sang; a baritone. Two
boys tapped. The rhumba dancer
returned and did a shake dance q.
then the bright lights were on again
10 the disgust OF many The soft
toe waters appeared with trays.
But no sandwiches came in sight,
as Carl had expected. Long thin
cigarettes came instead and We're
being lit throughout the room. Carl
refused his walters offer, but the
man in the white jacket did not
move.
Go on, man. Get hip" Someone
The Michigan chronicle. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1936-current, 1942-06-27

A book which is sure TO have
repercussions among scholars in the
Negro field is>THE MYTH OF THE
NEGRO PAST by Melville J.
Herskovits Harper and Brothers,
New York City. 1871, So. The
burden Of the authors argument is
10 dlsproye the generally accepted
theory That continuity Of culture
li-jhe Negroes from Africa was
broken by their importation into
the Western world lie seeks to
prove by an examination Of Negro
development in the Western world
on the one hand. and his African
The Michigan chronicle. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1936-current, 1942-06-27

igan's coast His carefree manner
and pleasant countenance and all
this indicated young, not hard 10
look at Negro thoroughly at peace
with the world and himself.
Carl hesitated as he was about 70
cross the street, as he heard some
one call him BY name; he turned
and faced friend Of long standing.
They talked together for only a
short time. and when each went
their respective ways, Carl had all
invitation 10 Saturday night stag
party.
Carl Delano was an ambitious
saxophonist and though his heart
was on swing time beat, he hadn't
forgotten his religious home train
ing Each Sunday he attended the
church services and hadn't missed
in eight yeats, bow But Carl was
not libe his tusician friends and
c o m pan s. Occasionally ne
s;rayed from his training to drink
liquor. but sparingly. He only took
a drink when he felt he needed
lift from that tagged and let
down feeling all musicians seemed
TO have at times But his COM
panions had graduated so TO speak,
and no longer stopped to the use
OF alcohol In its stead, they took
70 "marijuanaN
The boys chided Carl on his care
full drinking and often gave parties
10 which he was invited, but he re-
fused. He knew what the outcome
would be. They would blow their
tops Yes, they would smoke
marijuana cigarettes and he had
seen them under the influence Of
The Michigan chronicle. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1936-current, 1942-06-27

face and in what place, and in
what time, and in what land?
Where Where the weary Of heart
can abide forever, where the weary
Of wandering can find peace, where
the tumult, the fever and the fret
shall be forever stilled." From "of
Time and the River" by Thomas
Wolfe.
The Michigan chronicle. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1936-current, 1942-06-27
THANKS

The Detroit Branch N.AA.C.P.
wishes to thank all who helped
in the largest membership drive
ever conducted in the history of
the association; Total members
u.I40.-Dr. James J. 'icClendOn,
president: GloSter B. Current,
executive secretary.
The Michigan chronicle. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1936-current, 1942-06-27

It was q balmy spring evening as
Carl Delano strolled leisurely down
Fifty-third and Michigan avenue.
As usual he was fastidiously dress
ed ip-a-suit that At him we'll The
wide lapels OF his white shirt were
clean against the gray coat and his
shoes were as bright as new fall
len snow. The waves in his hair
reminded one Of the ripples of
water that play along Lake Mich
The Michigan chronicle. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1936-current, 1942-06-27
Equal Opportunities ForAHRaces
Way To Peace. Says Nine.
Chang Kai-Shek

and children are "uneducatedn in
the State of Bourbonism:
"Uneducated Negroes" - indeed!
Why?
Here are the facts: Mississippi
spends Z cents for the education of
Negro children for every dollar it
spends for the education of white
children. Mississippi, in 1886,
spent approximately 100000 for
transportation Of white pupils, but
reported not cent for that Of Negro
pupils.
And this in spite OF the fact that
Negro pupils represent 40 per cent
OF school enrollments-snd that
more than so per cent of such Ne
gro pupils live in rural areas.
In 1856 the value OF all school
property used for Negroes in Mis-
sissippi was $3,ls4,5oO, and that for
white pupols was S45 900.
1t seems pointless and cruel to
say the least. declares this writer,
that invidious reflections and refer
ences should be made in the light Of
the calculated purpose of a SOW
ereign State to keep nearly so per
cent of its population in blind
ignorance.
A PortentOus Future
These are but two recent ex-
smples of practiced democracy as
upheld and praised by representa-
tives Of section which debases
citizenship, and unashamedly makes
a mockerY OF our declared war>aims
and purposes, matched only by our
U. S. Treasury Department which
sought "Federally" to discriminate
between its white and colored en-
ployes in their railroad travel 10
Chicago. Those responsible, how
ever. did not get away with their
discriminatory plan and intent.
The future is ahead OF US. It is
portentous Crystal clear however
is oneI fact; Individual human
worth, and dignity and equality of
citizenship. the rights of the COM
mon man, are TO be recognized for
what they are in any planning for
the future.
Bigotry and intolerance are on
the way out, and tho-e who seek to
obstruct the orderly processes Of
human growth and development,
and to perpetuate traditions that
seek the subordination Of men and
women OF different colors and races,
are on the way 10 deserved frustra-
ton and disappointment.
The Michigan chronicle. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1936-current, 1942-06-27

Metal drums up to IS inches in
height can be opened with crank
operated device resembling a wall type
can opener that a Connecticut man
has invented
The Michigan chronicle. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1936-current, 1942-06-27

'-ASAAA-N1 l O.Ns L. NJ rom lar
off China comes this thoughtful
challenging word from Madame
Chang Kai-Shek. wife Of the
Chinese Generalissimo. upon the
occasion marking the twenty-fifth
anniversary of her graduation from
Wellesley college:
=. Wars can only be pre-
vented if our world society be so
constituted that all races are
given equal opportunity to de-
velop their native genius, not
hampered but aided by stronger
and more advanced races. 1t
is paradoxical but true that ma
tions. like individuals, can only
permanently enjoy privileges and
rights II they are willing to share
them with others. II they at
tempt to reserve them solely for
themselves they will lose them"
Further. Madame Kai-Shek de-
clared that exploitation, imperial
ism, and all other anachronisms OF
our present world society must be
swept out Of existence; that, after
victory over our Axis enemies, our
world system must be entirely al
tered; that we must all be free peo-
pies; and that, nations. strong or
weak, must deal fairly and squarely
with each other.
Chinese Suffering Crucifixions
For support Of these convictions.
and her hopes for changed post
war conditions, the Chinese peo-
pie have been encouraged. she said.
to stand hard and fast against the
japanese, and have suffered cruel
fxions because of their faith that
the democracies will cooperate to
bring into existence a better world
Of peace, and freedom, and equality
in which we all may live with some
degree Of prosperity and happiness.
A better craftsmanship is called
upon here in our America 10 be
about the business OF seeking 70
realize the potential quality OF lib
erty and freedom here described.
that our own disadvantaged and
underprivileged groups may take
fresh courage for the bitter tasks
ahead.
With all the sweat, blood and
tears now being poured out, and to
be poured out in increasing meas
ure by soldiers and civilians CO.
operating in the war effort there is
but little or no relaxation Of racial
determinations and prejudices by
Southern Democratic politicians and
peoples.
Perpetuating Ancient
Traditions
Apparently, they feel they must
publicly and privately humiliate
and belittle Negro nationals that an
cient traditions may be perpetuated.
They are not thinking of a New
World order. The old one is good
enough for them. Clearly this was
recently indicated by two Mis-
s s,ssippI ~ y,, v,9e vSsi-. uIt;.
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rom pait I lJa.,iI :" ' ''e
sna NoeS' eie'''ons,
The Michigan chronicle. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1936-current, 1942-06-27

Note: Miss Baker is young
writer who has written many
short stories and poems. many Of
which have appeared in various
race publications.
The Michigan chronicle. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1936-current, 1942-06-27

Brown skin waters slid among
the guests as Il on skates. An eight
piece band swayed TO their mod
ernistic rhythm, selhshly. And
pleasing odor OF lavender allied the
The Michigan chronicle. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1936-current, 1942-06-27
Moon Over Brush Street
By John WOOD


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The Michigan chronicle. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1936-current, 1942-06-27

What is so rare as a day in June
Then, If ever. come perfect days"
Sang the poet as June danced
into the world one yesteryear. And
I quite agree with him. June
brings 10 us a number of things.
Some Of these things come. OF
course. with other months Of the
year but they are not quite the
same as the gift borne in the lap
Of June. There seems to come
along with June's gifts a spirit of
peaceful buoyancy, a sense Of I'M
dying hope a quiet faith in things
TO come.
Mhy this s. who can say?
The Michigan chronicle. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1936-current, 1942-06-27

Tba r,vs,o-,, ~ ~ r,j5,,i,L, ~;
,r;,s hy ,bo c1s,,,,sira ,,i'' Ia t bos
boan soIyod .nd ~ roodor MI, 80
49,. ~ s,,-rai.ol - I1S.. - ~
20 learn that pride. and not A pre-
arranged meeting is the only reason
WHY she takes a taxi and rides
north. then west and takes a bus
downtown. She has been exposed
as a woman whose desire 10 climb
10 the top ring OF the social ladder
has become almost an obsession.
She has no husband or friend in
terested enough 10 foot her bills
and keep her daughter well dressed
and able 10 meet her social obliga-
lions, The Gray-h5ired LADY is
forced 10 work. but is not profess
sionally prepared nor docs she
seem 10 be able to successfully con-
duct business Of her own.
So the Gray-haired LADY is work
ing downtown. and as a scrubwom-
an in one NJ the buildinqs that is as
busv nv dav as Woodward avenue.
and as quiet by night as cemetery
Annarentlv she does not want her
friends IN know that she is en-
Moved as a scrubwoman which OK
plains the habit Of riding 70 the bus
line in a taxi
Even her daughter doesn't sus-
The Michigan chronicle. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1936-current, 1942-06-27

QUEST
A Thought In Passing
Where shall the weary rest?
When shall the lonely Of heart
come home? What doors are open
for the wanderer? And which Of
US shall find his father, know his
The Michigan chronicle. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1936-current, 1942-06-27

Mr.. Wilmington, during debate
on. the Poll-Tax in the U. S House
Of Representatives. contemptuously
referred to "uneducated Negroes"
in Mississippi. Writing as An
American Negro" in the Washing
ton. ID. c. Post, a correspondent
thus presents some Of the reasons
why so many colored men, women
The Southern Jewish weekly. [volume] (Jacksonville, Fla.) 1939-1992, 1942-04-10
Spartanburg, S. c., Jewish
Community Is Host At
Passover To Large Portion
OF 1900 Jewish Soldiers
From Camp Croft

The Jewish community was host
to about two hundred enlisted men
at .seder service in the vestry
rooms Of the Temple in Spartan
burg, S. c. The seder supper had
been arranged by the entire coun-
Gil of Jewish women and by a
special committee headed by Mrs.
Marcia Meyerson. The Jewish
Welfare Board cooperated in the
preparation of the seder. All the
work was under the supervision of
the local Army and Navy Com
mittee, headed by Mr.. Abe Smith.
The neighboring communities also
helped in granting hospitality for
those service men who were able
to get permission to leave the
camp for the seder service.
The officers of the Council of
Jewish Women for the present
term are:
Mrs. Abe Simon, President;
Mrs. Seymour Gray, Vice-Presi-
dent; Mrs. Harry Smiley, Treas
urer; Mrs. Herbert Shapiro, Secre-
tary.
Many members of the commun-
ity in addition to the public seder
for the soldiers at the Temple in
vited other soldiers to their home
seder service. There are about
1900 men of the Jewish faith in
the service stationed at Camp
Croft.
The Southern Jewish weekly. [volume] (Jacksonville, Fla.) 1939-1992, 1942-04-10
News OF Mobile

Just got back from Pensacola,
where I went to be an attendant
in the wedding of Miss Ann Bear
man of Pensacola to Mr.. Sam
Goldman of Cleveland, Ohio, an
event of Sunday, March 22nd, and
a beautiful wedding it was, taking
place at the San Carlos Hotel.
Junior Hadassah entertained
Thursday night, March 18th fol
the soldiers stationed at Brookley
Field, Mobile, Alabama. The af-
fair was started, by the meeting
of Junior Hadassah, followed by a
Euffet supper, then dancing. Pri-
vate Irwin Kaminsky Savannah,
Cal and Miss Bernice Olensky
were the winners in the Lucky
No Break dance.
Rabbi Cassel has a lecture
group each Tuesday evening, at
which time Jewish customs and
ceremonials are discussed.
Several more of our boys have
gone to serve their country's ccl-
crs: Shelia Chassin, Maurice Jaet,
julius Astracan. Good luck boys
+ = =
MIR. and Mrs. Nathan E7ensky
of Birmingham (Elsie Friedlander;
spent the Passover holidays with
their parents, Mr.. and Mrs. Nd
than Friedlander.
= = +
Mrs. Abe Eidex Gertrude Mai
seD and daughter of Birmingham
spent the Passover holidays with
their parents, Mr.. and Mrs. ].
The Southern Jewish weekly. [volume] (Jacksonville, Fla.) 1939-1992, 1942-04-10
GAINESVILLE

The annual Passover Student
Seder sponsored by the B'nai
Birth Hillel Foundation at the
University of Florida this year
was attended by the university
pastors, the president of the uni
versity, and soldiers from Camp
Blanding, in addition to the stud
ents. Over 100 in all were pres
ent. Rabbi Louis M. Youngerman
presided.
The Southern Jewish weekly. [volume] (Jacksonville, Fla.) 1939-1992, 1942-04-10
B. and P. Women of Hadassah
To Hold Membership Tea

vestry. The event will be !.
dance honoring officers station.
at Camp Blanding.
In charge Of the event will !.
Miss Judith WiIensky, member,hs
chairman. Miss Wilensky has =
nounced that only paid up mem.
bers. win be permitted to attn,
the event which promises to hs ~, !
lovely one.
The Southern Jewish weekly. [volume] (Jacksonville, Fla.) 1939-1992, 1942-04-10
ENGAGEMENTS
SHAPRO-ROSENBLATT

Mr. and Mrs. Abe Shapiro an
nounce the engagement and ap-
preaching marriage of their
daughter, Rose Claire, of this city,
to Lieutenant Charles ]. Rosen-
blatt, United States Army Air
Corps, son of Mr.. and Mrs. N.
Rosenblatt of Tampa. The we'd
ding will take place on April 16
in Orlando.
The Southern Jewish weekly. [volume] (Jacksonville, Fla.) 1939-1992, 1942-04-10

The Business and Professional
Women's Division of Senior Ha-
dassah will hold its annual MEM
bership affair Sunday afternoon
from 8 to 6 o'clock in the Temple
The Southern Jewish weekly. [volume] (Jacksonville, Fla.) 1939-1992, 1942-04-10
Maisel.

Maisel.
= +
Mrs. Hymie MendeIson (Ehl
Miller) Of Chattanooga, Tenn
spent the Passover holidays with
her parents, Mr.. and Mrs. A NM.
Ter.
= =
Joe Miller and Yale Friedlande,
students at the University Il
Alabama spent the past weekend
with their parents here.
F. r. L. V
The Southern Jewish weekly. [volume] (Jacksonville, Fla.) 1939-1992, 1942-04-10
Schedule OF Coming Events
Of Interest To Men In Uniform

Saturday. April M: sponsored by the Daughters
of Israel at the Jewish Center, Bird and Silver Sts
p. Party
Sunday April H. 1880 p M Home Hospitality. For invi
tation to dinner, call 1884
$3.50 p. NJ: Informal dance and buffet supper
the sponsorship of the Social Affairs Committee
of the Jewish Welfare Board at the Jewish Center,
Bird Silver SITS.
Monday, April Is, P. M Quiz night U. S. o. INCA and
U! o. JWB at the U. S. o. Club. 311 w Duval
ST.