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Evening star., 1942-10-14

Buy War bonds and when the
war Is won. cash in-on freedom!
The Detroit tribune. (Detroit, Mich.) 1935-1966, 1942-10-03
Betueen The Lines
BY Dean Cord On B. Hancock
(For AMP

apprehension. The heart OF the Negro race is right
However regrettable may be these isolated In
stances OF dsanection among Negroes in fairness
10 them II must be said that their provocaton has
been conducive TO sedition than to citizenship.
Prejudice goes to such amazing extent de-man the
Negro that IL is no wonder that few turn I'D sedi-
tionists. The intelligent Negro knows that sedton
and conspiracy cannot settle the Negro question in
this country but when consider the attack that Is
some times launched against the intelligent Negro
and the intelligence OF Negroes We find mitigating
circumstances in these latest charges Fortunately
the disaecon noted has its not in the intelli-
gent Negroes who weigh the weghtier matters
involved, but in the ignorant and gulble A mans
chance would have obviated the recent episodes in
question.
While deplore these charges and hope that they
are the last. we must not forget the fundamental
cause underlying them At his best the Negro is
often treated sedtoniss and conspirators: It is
not surprising then that few should eventually re-
act as seditionists. Too often difference is made
between the underprivieged and the cultivated
loving Negro. Recently Roland Hayes was set upon
and beaten in Georgia. state that he helped 70 ee-
waite in the eyes OF the world. More recently Dr. J.
c. Jackson of Hartford. Conn. was assaulted en- route
to the National Baptist convention in Memphis DR..
Jackson Is Of the most honored and venerable
churchmen of this country. The assault him was
assault the more than 5000. 900 Negro Baptists
he represents.
However deporable II may be. these unhappy oc-
currences are playing their part in this matter OF
sediton and disanection making their unwelcome ad-
OF Negro leadership are right Their preachme Is
sound But the good meaning Of the Negro Is
too often limited by the ani-Negro designs OF the
rabdly prejudiced Negroes must not and will not
condone sedition NEGROES, HOLD THAT LINE
OUR BIGGEST BOAST.
The Detroit tribune. (Detroit, Mich.) 1935-1966, 1942-10-03
Help Kill The Poll Tax

THERE IS AN enemy within our gates which is as dan
gerous TO democracy and liberty the Germans and
Japs we are fighting. is the vicious poll tax system
through which the South has been depriving millions of
Negroes and whites of the right TO and choose
the public officials who rule them This system
should be abolished.
The Geyerantipoll tax bill will up for vote in
the House Of Representatives October q the 460th
niversay of the discovery Of America Let hope that
this date may prove prophetic and that America may
find itself, by aboshing the poll tax system After the
bill Is voted in the House. il will before the Senate
where Southern opponents almost certain to launch
buster movement to defeat the passage of the meas
ure.
At the suggestion OF the National Association for the
Advancement of Colored People all members and friends
If the organization in NAACP branches throughout the
country urged to write Immediately representatives
from their districts asking house members to be present
to vote the Geyerant poll tax bill on October IL also
to request house members TO vote down all amendments
which may be offered by congressman from poll states
1t also suggested that house members be urged to
resist any effort the floor emascuate recommt the
BILL
This is vital issue which demands prompt action by
Negro citizens all the nation 1t true much
engrossed in local issues such crusadng for defense
jobs adequate housing and other such things but while
fighting for advancement local fronts we can
not afford overlook vital issues of national significance
such the elimination of the poll tax the South
The Detroit tribune. (Detroit, Mich.) 1935-1966, 1942-10-03
Americas Secret Weapon

IN RECOGNITION Of the splendid service rendered by
michigan newspapers and the American press in gem
era Governor Murray Van Wagner has designated the
week OF October to as National Newspaper Week in
Michigan. In his tribute the press he makes this state
ment:
Americas secret weapon in the war against dicta-
tors is Its free press Without freedom of the press inst-
tutons of democracy would perish Newspapers Mich
igan constitute vigiant army home front. In
bringing to the people the facts of the and its many
pressing problems they contributing TO an enlightened
and determined public opinion"
Newspapers have great responsibility at all times
not only to keep the public we'll informed on everyday
happenings but also to interpret vital issues crystalze
healthy public opinion expose corruption and injustces
and keep eternaly guard in the interest of human
rights and liberties Representative newspapers of our ma
on the Negro included live up this responsible
ity. In the present crisis the responsibility of our
newspapers is greater than ever.
In connection with observance of Newspaper Week
IN Michigan may remind the public that The Detroit
Tribune is the oldest Negro weekly in Michigan 1t is the
only newspaper which is owned, edited published and
printed in Detroit by members of our race For MANY
years this influential Negro weekly has champoned the
cause Of people. 1t did not begin just year or two
ago. but as our newspaper files will show the Tribune for
many years has lifted its against police brutality dis
elimination in the public schools jim Crowm in public
schools carriers Fairgrounds parks We have waged
crusades for more job representation for Negroes city
county and state departments in local industrial plants in
the fire department and elsewhere We have conducted
campaigns to encourage Negro citizens register and
vote and the Tribune is still found always in the thick of
the fight for all things tending 10 improve the economic
political educational and social condition of our people
and the community at large
What The Detroit Tribune is seeking to accomplish
for our race in Michigan other representative Negro
papers are also endeavorng do in all parts
try After all Negro newspapers have been still are
the only media available for the unbiased dissemination of
news for and about Negroes in America.
We therefore appeal to the members of our race in
Michigan to remember the Negro press during this observ-
of Newspaper Week in Michigan. Read Negro pa
pers regularly advertise in them and help them grow
stronger and influential.
The Detroit tribune. (Detroit, Mich.) 1935-1966, 1942-10-03
Our Biggest Boast


THE ACHIEVEMENTS OF Negroes in this country
have been amazing when consider the odds
against which they fought Viewed from any angle
they noteworthy and Justly provoke pride of the
Negro race and nation. AS Mark Twain said OF the
jews, Negroes have made wonderful fight with
their hands tied behind them and with chance
1t doth not appear what they would have been. IL
our friends are wont to say the Negro has made the
most wonderful progress of any race" within CIV
en- time. 1t must in justice be also added that they
made II against the most dreadful odds.
We boast therefore about many things but our
biggest boast is loyalty! Down through many
years the enemies and traducers OF the have
been foiled in their attempt 10 despoil OF the high
honors that go with unaduterated loyalty This col
umn has persisted in calling the Negro the super
patriot In that he takes his place the battle front
beside men who have drunk deep OF the draught OF
democratic opportunity, while he himself had to take
what was left. But the Negro always gives good ac-
count OF himself and has won the plaudits OF ma
tons Our biggest boast has been loyafy
1t is then with dfdence that take note OF re-
cent that threaten to an Inspiring
picture. We have reference to news accounts from
New York and Chicago where II is charged that Ne
groes have been arrested for sedition and for con-
spracy In New York FIVE Negroes are charged with
sedition in Chicago "a charged with conspiracy.
II these charges substantiated they will not I'm
pair the great record the Negro has made down
through the years they will not prove that the Ne
gro race Is race OF sedtionists and conepirators:
they will not vitlate our biggest boast They will
merely prove that FIVE Negroes in case and "a In
another have been misguided Negroes neither
saints supermen and they are susceptible to all
the foilables OF human nature. II there are eedi-
tonists and conspirators in other races they are
bound to be In the Negro race. But even more con-
spicuous than the OF the Ave eeditionsts In
New York was the part played by Negroes IN their
The Detroit tribune. (Detroit, Mich.) 1935-1966, 1942-10-03
EDITORIAL PAGE
Peoples Daily Doings
By ISAAC JONES

join in nationwide boycott OF motion pictures for
and menials"
That can only be done by you staying away from
the movies Are you willing TO make such sacri-
flee for your own races sake? am. bet you will
TOO. Let's stand behid Paul Robson one hundred
per cent Remember, you are only asked to give up
your movies he has given up the big salaries that
ne would have received for cownng In pictures Mus
the pleasure OF going to the movies Folks Il takes
more tnan talk TO do what Mr. Robson has done DO
you agree?
Business Department
THIS WRITER would like to pass on few words OF
advice to our group who in business. The
writer overheard conversation few days ago be-
tween TWO OF your women. The conversation center
ed around two stores in the neighborhood - one
store operated by Jew occupied one corner OF =
street and on the other stood store run by
your folks. The colored groceryman was not cour-
teous to his customers. He did not thank them for
their purchase, he did not speak 10 his customers
when they entered the door, he did not ask them to
call again after purchase. did he say that he was
sorry when he did not have what they walled. As a
result this colored store has lost two customers who
have desire TO trade with him-not because OF his
high prices but because he was not courteous.
Folks, do you know that Is a lesson many OF our
people need to learn before going into business The
writer experienced similar conditions in store Oh.
Grated by our group-after making the third pur-
chase without "thanks"-I have not been back The
first things that any business person should do when
customer walks into his business establishment Is
greet them with good morning or good after
noon or evening" with emile. The customer
should always be thanked for purchase regardless
to how small. Ask the customer TO return again
Always express your regret II you should not have
an article asked for by the customer. II the above
rules are obeyed II will spell more customers and
more dollars In your cash register.
Writing on the subject OF What National Unity
Means for publication President Roosevelt
made the following statement in the last paragraph
Of this wonderful article:
I'VE must, as united people. keep abaze on this
continent the flames OF human liberty, OF reason OF
democracy and OF fair play as living things 10 be
preserved for the better world that is 10 Gomez
Your columnist agrees one hundred per cent and
he bets you readers do too II so. don't forget your
part In the fight for better roles for your stars in
the movies.
The Detroit tribune. (Detroit, Mich.) 1935-1966, 1942-10-03

MISS MARIAN ANDERSON, celebrated race contral-
IVA TO. has been chosen to christen the Liberty Ship
Booker T. Washington when the 10.oOO-ton vessel Is
launched by California Shpyard at early date
This will be the first ship in the history OF this
country's ship-buding program to be named in hon.
or OF a man OF your race.
The California Shipbuilding corporation and the
Booker T. Washington Ship Launching committee
citizens group, which is coeponsorng the pro-
gram. have invited Mrs. Portia Washington Pittman,
the only living daughter Of the great educator Book
er T. Washington. and Miss Louise Washington,
granddaughter 10 come and witness this great event.
Folks as race. this is an occasion that you and
should he proud Oft is impossible for every col
ored American to this ceremony in person. but
we all should be there In heart-you bet we will.
There is some more good news for your folks
about the 10,000-ton Booker T. Washington ship:
When she sails the high (Which may not be long)
II will be under the command OF coored man. He is
Captain Hugh Muzac. He is said to have the honor
OF being the only member OF your race in this
try holding a masters license from the government
Despite his masters license, for years he ras been
confined to berths in the stewards department You
Know the reason for this his face dark. Thanks
TO God. We are living in a changing world Things
are changing In our favor.
Robson Takes Stand
THANKS TO Paul Robson for the stand that he has
taken against the major motion picture indus
tries. He has declared that he will not make any
more pictures for the major Hollywood studios be-
cause they insist on depicting the colored people
clowns or plantation halleujah shouter." In
other words Mr.. Robson Is fighting for better roles
in motion pictures for your stars. There isn't any
reason why colored stars shouldn't play the same
roles as white stars. All your people clowns
Most of your race capable OF doing more than
porter and maid work and the days have passed and
gone forever about colored people being afraid OF
ghosts. They ali are aware OF the fact that dead
person has no power. why should they be shown
in shows running from some object with white
sheet its head?
As this columnist has said before don't alto
gether blame the motion picture producers. The
stars OF your race who accepted such roles are to
be blamed ALSO II they all will follow In Paul Robe
sons footsteps such Glowing will disappear from
the screen, your folks will not be the only clowns.
Now the National Negro council has joined with
Mr.. Robson and Is asking all colored Americans 10
The Detroit tribune. (Detroit, Mich.) 1935-1966, 1942-10-03
A Negro Looks
Southwark
BY ROBERT +. LEWIS

In these days OF arduous battle,
When the membrane OF the soul
Must unite with tougher tissue
To write history on the scroll:
On the scroll 81 time 20 write II
While the war ~ In It's youth.
While the worlds most brilliant
thinkers
Must experiment with truth.
Deep, deep the din Of battle,
Falling deeper on the ears
or all who look for freedom
To wipe away their fears.
When a loud voice out OF nowhere
Rises presently 10 speak
Ir a laundering. powerful fashion
With his tongue held in his cheek
Then II Is we must look south
ward
Where the battle RACES high.
Where the freedom that they
speak OF
Teaches lynched Negroes to die.
In that land OF besuteous sunshine
Where the summers glorious
flower
Bows her head and weeps in won
der,
Heartless mystery Of the hour.
"ris far better some pariah
Would entreat my soul TO sing
Than 10 play your golden violin
with its yelled and tragic strings:
While YOU lived and danced In
Paris
In your finest OF array,
My soul could but find solace
In the spirituals OF that day.
In these times OF worldwide bat
tie
I fight on without dismay
To the time when freedoms echo
Shall resound throughout the day;
Even 10 the time when south
ward
I can turn my eyes and see
A land where all the people
Walk in sunshine that IL free.
The Detroit tribune. (Detroit, Mich.) 1935-1966, 1942-10-03
Guiding Light
Confined from pas. .

tation. The boy | love doeenthau
a bad reputation ana is very nice
The only time get 10 see hin
Is when l skip out which Isn't
often. Tell me what | should Dol
Ans.;-It Is sad that q yOurf
man has 10 suffer because Of ihs
bad reputation the member a
his family have made for them.
selves. ii ne has the true maklnn
OF n gentleman, he won't wan! Im
TO skip around and ruin yeur MP
utatIon. .but will try to prove b
worth instead. Until he does, l
would he best for both Of ym
that you do not 20 against y'u
fathers wishes. Explain 10 ih
hoy just how you feel. ! an sun
ne Will understand yonr point y
view and Will do everything n
can 10 make the situation ssJ
for you.
JC.-My wife and ! have 'eu
married FIVE years. feel that !
have done a husbands part "
her. I give her an allowance .
run the house and try TO pleas
her the best that ! can. But ncll.
ing satisfies her. She fuses u !
am FIVE minutes late and 10 Nj
isfy her I would have TO pund
n clock at home more regulafg
than I do at work She lies %
the handle n speak TO ano'ns
woman. Tell me what husoana
Is supposed 10 do
Ans.:-The trouble with you
that yoou expect too much OIL NJ
and give too little In return. w
give her half Of your salary "
run the house and pay hlas
cIothe the children and herself
while You take the rest and mas !.
no account for II. iou get on
from work at a decent hour w
you expect her to have !u~
meals hot and on the taoie ~ ~
where from dark until mlanps -.
She has reasons n ny III Wv
handle. when you flint win ~,
e-v girl who passes. A ha'. ,s".
shouid show his vile ana 49,, ~,
~ !ke same consideration ~
he shows himself.
The Detroit tribune. (Detroit, Mich.) 1935-1966, 1942-10-03
....WEEKLY COMMENT
Nv EREn HART Will IAMs wi
BY FRED HART WILLIAMS, Associat. rd;,.

ing. When casting your A.,,..
CARELESS OF party affiIIatIon. ' ~
Tor the officeholder or Jus VOC
for position. oN' suilH
Permit no party 10 sv..
again, that II controls 49,. png
vote. 'Ae Neus
u,,s News e,.s., Of Stuart +. plsrI,,
THROUGH the kind o ss,.. !.
Fred Shader. assistant -
L. isby. head of sale OF War A. p pa.,s
and Stamps, We learned tina, Ivy ny
Piggins, is now Pvt. Stuar, ~ ~
gins. stationed at Chanu,e ny q.
III. Pvt. Piggins. from an s, s~s
Mr.. Shader permitted Ne - ,'. ~!
clipped from newspaper y cl '@
paign. Ill. Stuart was ons !,
group OF soldiers. periectIps " y.
score for a musical produc,,o, ~ =
which the participants wou@ !.
soldiers. S
Among the performers ,.,,.
drilled by Pvt. Piggins. in ihs -.
Of musical director was , D..
Brooks. colored, the possesso, y !.
exceptional vocal possibilities
The public and members N a.
Detroit Musicians association ~,
pleasantly recall the dynamic ~
likeable Stuart Pigglns WIN =.
musical director and helped MAI.
possible, the presentation Of n.
Verdi Opera Aida. for the NM,
time anywhere. with an all-eola,.i
cast. This was back dur,ns a.
early part Of 1898. Piggins hslD.t
make history in musical circles \
Detroit by doing something n,,,
before attempted. With matsrI
from conservatory. choir ui
barber shop" chords. he deyslos
ed an aggregation OF opera singer
amazing the musical scribes al
critics OF Metropolitan Detroit
Pvt. Piggins' friends will b. rla
TO hear that he is still drec,Iu
musical numbers. only this TIM
DIS a serviceman lahoring As n
many other fine. talented your
men. black and white, that demo-
racy be preserved
The Detroit tribune. (Detroit, Mich.) 1935-1966, 1942-10-03
Thanksgiving

Smiling sky and reaching a s,sIi
Golden with the harvests ~. ga.
Fiowering garden, flaming w.
All proclaim that God Is s0O
Cheerful heart. FIRE gleamlns ''
Happy fares in its lienl ,oot
Love serene and kindy
Tell the story. God - sO0o'
Words that friendly though"
part. -, ,olhesrt
Ties thai binds us heart .0'
low OF human brotherhood, .ooa.
spread the news. God "
Hone. that rlisten in the ss' s,,s
cosl~ that wait before vo0r rudsr.
Wrys faiths thought n''
yo,r the the echo. God is good
po.a. ina. brighten in the Sun
Hsppy journeys 70 ss run
wo y' 10 40 IN hsrtihco' =. sost
Tsis sssir nssssss. s'd
The Detroit tribune. (Detroit, Mich.) 1935-1966, 1942-10-03
Fire Control

nun OBSERVANCE of Fire Prevention Week, which
" President Roosevelt has designated for the week of
October 4, will have than usual significance this
year. for at and any fire losses suffer during
this emergency will greatly hinder effort.
Every year. many millions Of dollars worth of prop
ery destroyed by fire. including buildings homes for
est and other national but this year and
for the duration of the cannot afford these losses
Building materials in great demand for the conruc-
ton of military barracks and other projects such
ships and defense homes Therefore any fire losses Of
dustraI plants civilian dwellings other buildings cannot
easily be replaced This why is necessary at this
time for all Americans to be constantly the alert to pre-
vent Losses by fire.
The Detroit tribune. (Detroit, Mich.) 1935-1966, 1942-10-03
In Realms
Of Poetry
Americans All

by WILLIAM :. COOK
We're the boys who do the forg.
ing
At the famous Atha works;
Where every worker does his duty
No one stalls and no one shirks
So here's a bit OF information
For the boys who're over there:
The gang that fights from way
down under
And those that battle in the air.
You are not alone, old timers.
In this fight TO save the earth:
We. the boys down in the forge
room
Are battling for all we're worth
While you're fighting for the
Nation
When and where your duty calls
While you're soldiers dressed in
Khaki.
We're recruits in overalls.
Sweating. striving and a-toiling.
Laboring both day and night:
While it's hot out In the desert
Here it's two-ten Fahrenheit.
We are making sacrifices
But you never hear us cry:
We are tired. We are wounded,
Yes, some of our boys also die.
Furnace roaring. hot steel flying
Cranes a-running over head;
Torches burning, presses forging,
Flying sparks a-glowing red.
Grease and dirt and SCOT and
water,
Smoke so black it's hard to see;
still we go forever onward,
You see, we, too, love liberty.
Often people ask the question.
What is II you do. pray tell?'
Who me? oh. I'm nobody;
Just the guy that rolls the shells. -
! begin In early morning.
Rolling red hots against the wall
walk until my feet are flattened
Walk until my arches fall.
Ny brow is wet, my feet are
burning
And I've nearly broke my back
Did someone say Let's Keep EN-
Rolling
Now really. you're not kidding,
Mack.
Among the things that keep us
going
When our spirits not so well
Is the thought that It is hotter,
Yes. much hotter down in He'll.
There are things that we are do
ing.
As we strive TO beat the foe;
We don't ask for any credit.
l just thought you ought TO know.
But through all our tolls and la
Dor.
All our faces bear a grin:
We have one great consolation
In the end-our side will win.
The Detroit tribune. (Detroit, Mich.) 1935-1966, 1942-10-03

The Detroit Public Library =. !.
cooperation with the De'rO's .,
stitute Of Arts. will prs'. ..a,,,
series of six illustrated lee'' ~
on The Art Of Eastern ASIA r.
ginning Oct. 5. Or she,msa Al
Lee. Curator Of Far Eastern .1,, N 4,
NJ the Institute OF Arts' WIZ
the speaker. u.,a N
The meeting will be ns'u IA.
Mondays at $3.50 pm. IN 'ne us sssI
forum of the main library, 4. h.
ward and Kirby. The pubic =
vfted.
The Detroit tribune. (Detroit, Mich.) 1935-1966, 1942-10-03

COLUMBIA, s. C.-(ANP) Food
conservation. food production, and
about war EFFORT IN collecting sal
wage were topics OF ditcussion AZ
series Of farm Victory meetings
held here last week. The meetings.
conducted by J. Il. Olson, county
farm agent for Negroes, attracted
500 during the three-day program.
Method demonstration were en-
phasissd IN the meet
Evening star., 1942-04-17
Terps Hoping 10 Use
West Virginia Nine
For First Win
Miehison's 1871 Licking
Is 7th Stroisht Defect;
Four HurIers Suffer

Maryland's ball team was hoping
to use West Virginia today as the
means Of calling . halt on q losing
streak that reached seven straight
yesterday when the Michigan VOL
verines chewed up the Terps, 1871.
1t was Maryland's home debut after
six loses on q Dixie trip.
However, the Terps will have to
get better pitching and hitting than
they showed against the Big Ten
champs II they are to make any i'm
preston on the Mountaineers.
Michigan chalked up 10 hits of
Bob Smith, Bill Fulton. Bob Webster
and Lloyd Roberts, who toiled in
that order. while the Terps could
muster only five OF the able Bill
Cain, sophomore.
Getting two homers and a pair of
triples in their Is safeties, the VOL
verines scored in every inning, ex-
cept the first and eighth, no Mary
land pitcher being exempted.
Dan Boothe scored Maryland's
lone run in the fourth on Jack
Brenner's single after forcing Ernie
Travis and then stealing.
Either Max Hunt or Jack Wright,
both big righthanders, will pitch
today. Maybe some others.