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dustrv itself In view of all that industries for the most
were able to pull thru Not all, but the majority And
during the darkest hours saw supposed Noses walk
in the White House with the greatest jory ever given
man and we are forced admit Even against wish,
we did see changes At that time we thought Tor
the better a change from what we had was more than
welcomed anything from anybody, Cur first piece or
labor legislature was wished and before the ink had
dried it written in, its objective to fe-eStablSh tAH9S
was colossal flop. But it brought forth in its text
certain amount of class hatred that proved beyond any
reasonable doubt to be hndranee in any industrial field
And from the 1888 NRA to the 1898 NIRB more has
been brought about to destroy the individual rights OF
man than Germany's Hitler, ltays Mussolini any
Mikado could ever do And, unless CONGRESS destroys
pretty quick the toaitalian powers OF our own country
and get back to the Constitution upon which this country
built, will do just as well by pulling the shades
down now and saying good night as at some later date
THIS writer is criticised daily by his attack the meth
DDS Of operation of the CIO and AL Fortunate for
this writer the criticism from socaed blgshot chair
warming Negroes who know just about as much about
the working conditions of the Negro Hotentot knows
about trgonometry and care dam sight less Not one
of them in any position to give one Negro employment
has contributed anything to any project that
hardshps Negroes have been put to from these organz
tons They know nothing about the exclusion of jobs Tat
would be the Negroes it not for these organizations
They have taken time to make any survey
of what the Negro has to contend with in order to draw
livelihood that they may be in position to cooperate with
needs cooperation But they can sit down and trace
Hitler from corner of Europe to the other What
the hell is it to them where Hitler goes We part of
America and whatever Mr.. Roosevelt says do whether
like it not, going to do it, and that's a
Why not spend time in acquanting ourselves witt Sel-
ditions that are e6ecting the do SOM thng
about instead of arguing and crticsng because it Gus
tomary of the race?
Arkansas State press. [volume] (Little Rock, Ark.) 1941-1959, 1942-01-02
NEGRO NEWSp AYERS

Negro Newspapers vital organs in the role of de-
Tense in any community, and are regarded as such by
everyone excepting the Negro business man. who feels
himself so important that nothing is essential or paramount
to him. Of he is not responsible for the things ms
stupidity makes Of him In his role Of stupidity he relies
entirely on the white paper until he wants some favorable
mentioning of himself his family and of course that Is
free Their he seeks representative Of the Negro Press
and brings all of his Hfe story and expects the paper to
release bombardmer. Of ephe5 that would uanqulllze
the eouarinty of the most savage mob in existence and
then he will do well if he buys copy Yet h will take
the white raper and ray for it. and when ever he wants
to impress the white that he is such good samaritan
or doing thing in his power to keep the Negro in his
place." he writes article TO the white paper IN the
form of letters to the editor in order that he seek
favos from the white after the paper saughters his
letter 50 il can Be published He then sets himself up in
the estimation OF the white leader of his people
and TO his people he is regarded traitor to their pro-
-Eress. " -
We are not trying to impress you that Negro paper
ia nubshed as substitute for the white daily 1t is pub
lshed as supplement to the daily. 1t carries on where
the daily stops It brings you of your own race in
a commendable way where the daily cannot and will not
II fights for the things that rghmy belong to you
where the daily cannot and will not. 1t speaks out in
vour defense and gets you recognition where the daily
cannot and will not II is deserving Of your support It
is your moral duty to support it. IT acquants the world
with your good virtues 1t is part OF YOU
Arkansas State press. [volume] (Little Rock, Ark.) 1941-1959, 1942-01-02
EDITORIALS - VIEWS - RE
What Others Saw:
DEFENSE BONDS ARE FOR VICTORY

Total war, such as being waged in the world today
demands all the of all the people, the full play
and use of every resource possessed by nation
In all wars, some must pay with their lives, others
with their cash.
Negroes have shown art-warming interest in the
future of this nation by attempting to join the fighting
forces of all kinds Is instances they have been
bued The chances that when the begins to pinch
in the long hard war ahead of that the / gro will
longer be rebuifed He will be sought after That much
can almost certainly be predicted.
But there is one phase of the war activity in which
the Negro will not be rebued This is phase which is
distinctly to the Negroes advantage
That phase is the purchase of Defense stamps and
bonds Purchase of Defense bonds and stamps is an act
Of individual foresight They pay good returns for the
future
But such purchase is than that 1t is an aid to
the nation and its effort at this time
1t is therefore both selfish and patriotic to make these
purchases.
Until the rest OF America wakes up to the fact that
she must use all that have to give should eagerly
take advantage of the opportunity to help country and
protect our future by substituting the purchase of De-
tense bonds and stamps for the waste expenditures of
many OF our pleasures. Pittsburgh Courier
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participate in the operation Of the
local newspaper are glad to render
such services. Moreover. what we
cannot understand is. "WHY Do
WE NOT GET THE SUPPORT
or ALL or THE NEGRO PEG
PIE? This is a battle, not for
the newspapers alone. and yet
we are gladly carrying it forward,
lut for ALL.
To give support to your news
paper will bespeak GOD CIT1-
ZENSHIP. TO FAIL US IN THIS
CRISIS WILL BESPEAK the
true expression of distinter sted
ness in GOOD CITIZENSHIP.
We can only say, in passing,
that this war calls for coopera-
tion from AL the people. The Ne
gro must not shirk in this crisis.
To the Negro business man we
earnestly and steadfastly look for
support and cooperation.
Arkansas State press. [volume] (Little Rock, Ark.) 1941-1959, 1942-01-02
as | see it!
By Chester Matthews

1t seems that the PHILIPPINES are
to be lett to tn ir fate, Garrisens
there are putting Up valiant fight
for their very existence.
Some may wonder why no help
has been sent General McArthu's
forces. That question, no doubt, is
in eyeryone's mind E. But few
take into consideration the condi-
ton to be faced in carrying out
such a plan. Distances are 50 great
that such a psssihility is very re
mote. Personally, ! don't think it
! feasible to get reinfore1ments to
the PHILIPPINES. 1t was proven with
sinking Of the battleships Repulse
and Prince Of Wales that capital
ships are vulnerable to land bas-
ed planes for attack, Being aware
of the fact, to send ships and men
within the range of such planes
would prove very haz udous OPP
Grafton No doubt the commanders
Of such forces will refuse to make
such sacrifice OF ships, men and
material
We are rather proud, | am sure,
to hear through radio communism
es that our soldiers are fighting in
the very first skirmishos Of this
war which was so treacherously be-
gun, while negotiations fer an ami
cable settlement were heing dis
cuss d. We fervently pray that if
there is any chance these boys
might receive help to give them
strength and courage to carry on
indefinitely. We will be able to give
it.
1t is gratifying to know that
there are those of US who have al
ready hal the honor o. shedding
blood for our country.
However, some indignation may
prevail amongst us because of the
lack of such help as we know the
men need, hut stop and think of
the danger involved to the forces
undertaking such an attempt: and
| am sure you will agree with me.
The war Department issued the
following communique, outlining
the military situation as of $50
a. M, Dec. 27, 194l:
l. Philippine Theater:
Fighting in the Lingayen Gulf
area, north of Manila, is Of des-
ultory character.
Combat operations in the south
east, in the general vicinity of La
mon Bay, are very heavy.
The enemy is being continually
reinforced from fleets Of troop
ships in Lingaen Gulf and off Att
monan.
Enemy air activity continues
heavy over all fronts.
q. There is nothing to report
from other areas.
Arkansas State press. [volume] (Little Rock, Ark.) 1941-1959, 1942-01-02
Concerning Negro Cooperation In The
BY James ii. Booker

members Of the press.
We, as members of the press
during a war-torn world, rccog
nize this responsibility and pledge
ourselves to carry on with the
usually high type of journalism
which bespeaks true Amcricanism
and with open announcement of all
things which point to "yellow
journalism.
With this in mind. it is parti-
cularly imperative that the news
papers, even in these times Of
limited foreign news coyerage,
continue the battle Of the people
along the lines of domestic issues
which confront ALL Americans
so as to make this nation a rep
resentative sample to all of the
people Of the world Of a true de
mocraey.
To this end, there must be
found among the business men Of
our group, people who are willing
TO maintain the proper conf
dence in their newspaper and other
Negro organiz1tional promotions
as will enable them to carry for
ward the mandates of the citizens.
With newspaper in the city,
there is definite assurance that
the Negro citizcnry within it is
saved from unhcard of tactics
which are unbecoming to Ameri-
eanism. Without it, it can be ex-
pected that any humber Of unjust
practices will he brought into
play by enemies OF the American
Negro.
Consequently, it seems very
queer, and most hard to under
stand why the Negro business
men,. who are today refusing to
cooperate with the newspaper
men..sueh practices exist.
1t is admitted that the news
paper in the community is a ser
vice institution. An it can be adj
mitted that those who operate or
Arkansas State press. [volume] (Little Rock, Ark.) 1941-1959, 1942-01-02
which is the Magma Charta of freedom.

which is the Magma Chara of freedom
Past is Prologue The past is useful in Determining
what the future shall be. With the past this nation pos
turn aside from the cries for help that rise
from the victims Of the oppression, those helpless
people whose only fault that their ways the
ways of and that they had possessions the gang
ster overlords of Europe and Asia coveted? With our
record turn away like the Pharsee from the wound
ed traveller But binding up the injured did the Good
Samaritan is not enough The time of talk has passed
Action has been forced upon We must help drive the
robbers from the Jericho Road.
Past is Prologue But the past is fulfilled only as the
desire for better future which it had ncucated into our
hearts and minds bears fruit The past but the prologue
to the future--and we must make the future better
past is Prologue" To keep the promise of the past
right We must not compromise with evil We must pu
into practice the truth by which hold sovereignty
this nation: THAT all created equal and endow-
ed by their Creator with certain nalienable rights .
life liberty, and the pursuit of happiness" The task is
great but the past has trained for the needs OF the
present. We CAN do all that is demanded of u.s.
Arkansas State press. [volume] (Little Rock, Ark.) 1941-1959, 1942-01-02
World Today

As we see today the international
crisis, calling for the complete
strength and ingenuity of each
and everyone, it is imperative
that the Negro lend every form of
cooperation both in this war and
in the civilian life of his people,
for the preservation and continu-
ance CT real American freedom.
With this thought in mind. it
becomes highly necessary that the
Negro review the programs spon
sored by the Negro business and
professional men of America and
see if it is possible for ALL
NEGROES to become closely re-
lated in those programs through
active participation in them.
The war today calls for soldiers
good, honest loyal, and fearless
fighters..in the protection of this
nation against Japan and Hitler.
The war today impels all of us to
be glad that We are members of
the colored race-a group which
has been outstandingly loyal to
the American form of government
for more than $50 years. In fact,
ever since Chrispus Attacks struck
the first blow to American liberty,
there has been a steady and heavy
demand for cooperation of ALL
the people Of America. Especial
ly is this point obviously true to
the Negro.
The Negro business man...who
for reasons all we known. car
ries with him a limited capital
and very definite limitation in
support from the people of his
group.
The United States Constitution
then conceived tv the trainers of
the Constitution, carries with it
certain amendments which call
for freedom of the press. With
this freedom Of the press comes
certains Liabilities and response
bilities Of those who claim to be
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EDIT @ RI ALS
'.PRESERVINC DEMOCRACY"

In view of the every day practices accorded the min
orty race in America believe it is something to the cap
ton depicting this article Preserving Democracy When
the fate of Uncle Sans Navy is hanging in the balance
and the Bureau of Navigation OF the Navy Department
issues these words: There has been change in the
Nays policy regarding the enlistment Of men in the
coored race and for the time being change is conte-
plated" stark realization comes to ones mind that no
better words are suited in this America of than Pre-
serving Democracy"
With the idol Of every black man in America making
preparation eopardze something the race holds dearly
for the sole benefit of Preserving Democracy Navy,
a million dollar title makes wonder just what will
the World Champion Joe Louis think when ne enters lne
RING with Buddy Baer putting of the greatest possess
sion of the race in jeopardy for the benefit of depart
ment of the government that has always felt that it's tact
les were too superior for certain native sons of American
soil. department that has always preserved Demo
cracy, but has NEVER displayed it.
The only commendable thing about the Navy Depart
that the Negro is exonerated from any blame for the
PEARL HARBOR incident. Just how long the navy WI!
continue preserving Democracy depends on activities OF
Jaran
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x gZOe IT.
u, get IT.

Christmas Day | would have be-
gun this column: Nothing | can
say here can explain my feelings.
hope that | shall never need have
the Lord do anything more for me.
shall go to my Maker happy"
| felt that the Lord had done
so much for me that nothing more
was needed. | was ali mixed up
o., all torn up unable to
understand things. What at that
moment ! needed was what | fool
lishly "hopcI" | should need nc
more.
, Columns should not reflect such
moods, such feelings, such emo
tons which words are without
power to convey. But c9lumnists
ARE human beings after al. Cclu-
INNS I've but columnists die. So will
Il.
I William Tyree, UP correspon-
dent writing in PM newspaper, De.
cember %, has this to report about
the heroism Of a N g1o mess at
ltendant:
"A Negro mess attendant who
never before had fired gun
manned a machine gun on the
1.iige until his ammup.tion was
exhaust d. stayed throughout
the day with fires racing until
relieved that afternoon. The at
Ia X lasted from 1855 a. m. uu-
I'll 0;lj a. m, and probably 20
planes attacked u.s.
Peak Sentences: They keep the
poor, hengned sons Of the South
fighting the Civil War in order TO
keep them from fighting for them.
selves Joseph d Bib. Zunia In
dian ! gend conforms tie fact that
Estevanico was n Negro AMI was
the f9rerunrer of the white man
Gin AmcricaJ-J. 4. Rogers. Only
saps fear the Jars-al Eion T..
Jackson. The history Of America is
q story Of continual secession from
the knowh ows-John Andrew
Rice. Good character knows no
,olor line. Think less about having
COOL time and more about do
ing a good job-Roger Babson.
Alabama can we'll be proud of Joe
Louis Zipp Newman. Never COM
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ABOUT THE COLORED MAN
AND THE WAR TODAY

ABOUT THE COLORED MAN
AND THE WAR TODAY
LITTLE ROCK, Jan. 2-Tragel-
ing from the Nations capital to
this "City o Ros-s," we can report
that the American people-all Of
them--are rapidly becoming school
cd in the knowledge of the defen
Sc OF our country
Foremost in the minds Of the
colored man, along with other good
Americans, is the question of how
extensive will he be permitted to
participate in the armed forces of
the nation. With a background Of
loyalty to his native lanl which
spans some $50 years, highly sup
ported By the h!oc9ahedaiag ley
atty Of Chrispus Attucks, he
stands today ready to do his part.
The thoroughness of our victory
program already launched will de
pend largely upon our all out eff
fort on land, sea and in the air.
This situation will bring into ae
ton the work of folk directly at
taehed to the armed forces and
these in civilian life.
At present, we are able to re-
port that the people at Washing
ton are utilizing all legislative pro
cedures to provide the President
with powers essential to winning
the war. The civilian defense pro
gram there is now we'll underway,
Air raid wardcns, regardless to
race. creed OF color, have been ap-
pointed anI are definitely funct-
iaa ing as a result Of recent Con
occasional appropriations for civ
ilian defense.
Those who believe that the Vic
tory program Of the U. S. will
be blocked by delays only have an
other thought coming.
We do not hesitate to say that
this conflict will be both long and
trying. 1t is a battle which has
more Importance to it, as far as
the colored man is concerned, than
anv since the Civil War. For, it is
battle which will determine the
continuance Of our present liber-
ries and the extension Of them I'm
der democratic form of Govern
ment.
In this connection, it can be said
that tie democratic form Of gov
crnment is the only GOV eminent IN
the world that the Negro defini-
te'y loves and will be interested in
respecting. However, IL is MS pied
that when this present situation is
over--World War 1.-THE Negro
will be given increased respect,
LIBERTY and OPPORTUNITY
which permeated the minds of the
Trainers Of the Constitution of the
United States.
For anyone Of us to slow up in
our loyalty will be a tragedy. For
anyone of us to accept doleatist
mind will be foolish. But fer any
enc of US to keep the faith for
the preservation Of our liberties
will spell the remaking Of the
greatest nation on earth.
Arkansas State press. [volume] (Little Rock, Ark.) 1941-1959, 1942-01-02
"PAsT IS PROLOGUE
A Thought On The Old Year
Nv RUTH TAYLOR

"Past is Prologue" is the inscription on that great
,,dno which houses the Archives of the United States
"ast is Prologue The dictators whose insane lust Tor
-. h.va laid waste one continent and whose mad
have now engufed should pause at these words
and should consider their meaning
"Past is Prologue" What is our past but struggle
- sdnno for all oppressed and dsheartened peope-re
~ freedom. political freedom economic freedom The
founding beloved Of every t9 pS1or of tSe
aseo .nls - The Constitution and in the Bill of Rights
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: News For Youth
Mrs. Paulyne Sims Puryear
A Baby's Prayer

Bless this milk and bless this bread
Bless this SOFT and waiting bed
Where ! presently shall be
Wrapped in sweet security.
Through the darkness, through
the night
Let no danger come to fright
My sleep till morning once again
Beckcns at the window pane,
Bless the toys whose shape |
know;
The shoes that take me to and
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THE DAY WE HOPE FUR

When we live in peace and harmony with one
another--rrespecve of race color creed former serv
tude present position in ife without mythical toler
ance, but in spirit of Coed Will, assured in the convc
ton Of better judgment that will remit to every
man the indom able rights to the admonitior of his own
conscience in whatever line of endavor he pursue for
his religious material existence whrn that day arrives
ws will be eontentd. THEN, all boast of our
DEMOCRACY, and NOT until then Il c. BATES.
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FROM MY SCRAP BOOK
''Poems We Live By"
BY S. L. Tuggle
Lift Every Voice And Sing"

Negro National Anthem)- James W. Johnson
llFI EVEY voice and sing
Till earth and heaven ring
Ring with the harmones of liberty,
Let our rejoicing rise
High as the lisning skies,
Let 1t resound loud as the rolling sea-
Sing song full of the faith that the dark mast
has taught us;
Sing song full of the hope that the present has
brought u.s.
Facing the rising sun of our new day begun,
Let us march on till victory is won.
STONY THE road we trod,
Bitter the chas'ning rod,
Felt IN the days when hope unborn had died.
yet with steady beat
Have not our weary feet
1oma TO the place for which our fathers siphed7
we nave come over way that with tears has
been watered
we nave come treading our path thro' the blood
of the slaughtered:
Out from the gloomy past, till now we stand at
last :"
Where the white CLEAN of our bright star is cast
GOD OF our weary years,
God of our silent tears,
Thou who hast brought US thus far on the wav:
lhou who hast by thy might
Let rs into the light
Keep us forever in the path, we pray.
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fro
Up and down and everywhere.
Bless my little painted chair.
Bless the lamplight, bless the fire
Bless the hands that never tire
In their loving care Of me.
Bless my friends ard family.
Bless my Father and MY Mother
And keep US close to one another.
Bless other children, far and near,
And keep them safe and free from
fear.
SO let me sleep and let me wake
In peace and health, for Jesus
sake Amen.
----Ravhel Field
The Ypsilanti daily press. (Ypsilanti, Mich.) 1928-1962, 1942-09-10
ACCOUNT

No 32205
STATE or MICHIGAN. The Pro-
bate Court for tie County % wash
tenaw
Al session ~ said Court, held az
The Probate office IN the City Of
Ann ArDor In said County. on the
5lst day Of August. A y. 1915
Present Hon. Jay 9. Pray. Judge
Of Probate
In tie Matter Of the Estate Of
Belle p. CLARK, Incompetent
James r. Breakey. Jr having filed
in Court his first and final admin
istration account as Special and Gem
ersl Guardian ~ said estate and his
petition praying for the allowance
thereof.
II is ordered. that the 2sth day
% September. A. y. I9f2 az ten o.
IN the forenoon At said Pro-
bate office be and is hereby appoint
"a Tor examining and allowing said
T. is Further Ordered. That public
notice thereof be given by publication
OF copy Of this order. for three
successive weeks previons to said
dsy % hearing. IN the Ypsilanti
Daily Press, newspaper printed
and circulated In said County.
JAY o PRAY. Judge OF Probate.
s true copy NORA .. BORGERT.
REGISTER q PROBATE.
Adv. f-gl7
The Ypsilanti daily press. (Ypsilanti, Mich.) 1928-1962, 1942-09-10
PLAN BOMB SQUADS

Lansing. Mich. Sept. l0-INS -
The formation Of bomb squads who
VIII determine the sssaea= q IN.
exploded aerial bombs during any
air attacks was announced here
by Capt Donald s Leonard. state
commander Of the Citizens Defense
Corps Leonard said that four
schools for future bomb reconnsis-
ance squads viii be held in Michi-
gan under direction Of the sixth
service command.